Red Light Ramen by Ardent

Ramen is ok, not super outstanding considering the cost and wait times. Wait is about 30-45min for group of 2, group of 3-4 might be a bit longer since there are limited bigger tables. Overall, it's a fun setting for eating out with friends. You will have to order at the bar, so I recommend figuring out your order while you're in line. Wait staff was very friendly and food came out quickly.I guess it's worth going before they close the business for good on July 13th, but there are other places in Milwaukee for ramen.???Parking is very difficult in the East Side area on the streets. There is a paid lot near the old FedEx building which might be the easiest if you cannot find a spot that fits your car. If you are with a group, I would recommend 1 person drop people off to wait in line while they find a parking spot. There are stairs going down to the restaurant, so it might be limiting if you have accessibility concerns.

Came here to give it a try since they are closing. My boyfriend liked his miso ramen, but I disliked the pork ramen I got. It tasted under seasoned or weirdly seasoned. Tried the orange cream puff dessert and it was bad. The cream puff tasted store bought.

I'd been saving this place place for a date night but absolutely had to get in when I heard they're closing next week. The space is so small! I've never been to a true ramenya, so maybe it adds authenticity? Ordered the tonkatsu, as one does at a ramen shop first time, and it was so delicious! The tonkatsu broth was so flavorful, the egg was so soy salty and custardy, and the pieces of pork were fall apart soft and just as delicious as the broth. I regret not trying it on my own, but I felt guilty occupying a table just for myself when tables are kind of at a premium.

Kid-friendliness: A couple was in line before me with their kid who seemed familiar with their menu. The kid was definitely more adventurous than your average kid, as they mentioned wanting oysters.

What a delightful delicious way to end the day! The honeycomb cake withplum sauce was the cherry on top of my Ramen sundae!

Tonkotsu broth tastes like hot dog water, pork is like a Meat Puck and you can taste freezer on some of the ingredients. Noodles are solid. Mushroom Miso Ramen is OK. Service/staff are perfect, atmosphere is unmatched. Any ramen spot in Chicago has much better tonkotsu for around the same price, in Milwaukee most spots are marginally better. Ardent is impressive and elevated, which leads one to believe that Red Light Ramen is a cash grab rather than something they applied themselves to. Ownership could do a much better job. I'm not a professional Food Eater but I know hot dog water when I taste it.

So delicious, hard to find a good ramen egg but they deliver in flavor. Mushroom miso is amazing

We’ve loved Red Light since we first started going in 2016. For me, it was the only place to get ramen in the city. The quality of everything we liked has significantly gone down since the original staff left. Nothing against the new staff. We miss the presentation of the curry, the tenderness of the pork, the tangy-ness of the snack pack and just the atmosphere in general. Hoping there’s a chance things can improve again.

the atmosphere of red light is amazing. cozy little place in a semi-basement, hip hop playing, two very friendly people running the place that night (Payton is wonderful -- chat with her for sure). the ramen was delicious; i had the miso mushroom.stop by there some evening, you won't regret it!

Vegetarian options: only one main vegetarian option (mushroom miso), but they're willing to mess around with ingredients to accommodate.

Wow i am so happy i finally got to come here! it is a little smaller than i thought it would be, but it is so adorable. i love the red walls and the artwork throughout the restaurant. i also find it really cool that you have to walk down some stairs to enter. The miso mushroom ramen was really good. i liked the umami flavor of the broth, and i love anything that has mushrooms in it. they also have two desserts that i haven't had a chance to try, but are definitely on my list for next time

Overpriced. Paid for my vegan ramen to be spicy and it was less than bland. The texture of the noodles were overcooked. Served warm at most. The mushrooms were awesome. Service was great. Atmosphere was cute. We won't be back unfortunately.

consistently delicious ramen, amazing options for sides and desserts, and extremely professional and thorough cooks and service staff. the team working sunday 8/14 went above and beyond to make mine and my partner’s meal memorable. love coming here :)

Seriously one of the best ramen places that I’ve ever been to. The staff is wonderful and provided amazing service. Food is so amazing. I drove an hour and a half just to eat here. So totally worth it!!! Definitely would recommend.

Unreal Ramen! Amazing broth! Flavorful meat! Absolutely amazing! Loved the ambiance as well as the food. The menu is a true testament to quality over quantity.

This considerably tiny ramen restaurant has a colossal taste. Your flavor palette will not be disappointed, each dish is like a personal gift. Though you might want to rush to get in it's first come first serve, but you won't want to rush to leave as the ambiance is quite nice and comfortable. An included photo of the entrance as it's a bit hidden.

This place is way smaller than you think it is, but awesome. Being part Japanese, I had high expectations, and RLR met them. The egg in the Tonkotsu Ramen was to die for, and I want to eat it every day. The broth was flavorful, and the noodles were the perfect texture. We also got the Takoyaki Waffle, which was also great. My only complaint is that the appetizer portion was small, but the dinner portion was fine. Highly recommend, and get an appetizer too! They're different from appetizers that are normally at Japanese restaurants.