Edit 4.14.24 - Two stars ** Lot less veg options. Taste gone down a bit plus they now charge 18% service charge and expect additional tips. Our server told us that there was a change in management. Dinner for 2 with 1 appetizer will end up $50 to $60. Did not feel it was worth that much. There are other places in charlotte where you can get better ramen or any other food and have a better experience for the same amount of spending.I'm a vegetarian and an Asian. I had the niwa. It was absolutely delicious.5 stars all this way.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
SR
Meal for two will be $50+. We were a party of two. Ramen was ok. Not to the same quality it was before. Less vegetarian options than before as well. Looks like there is a change in management. They now charge you 18% surcharge to all tables plus request tips. Feels like the place is not worth it anymore. There are better places in Charlotte to have a meal for two and pay $50+.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Brandon Clement
The best Ramen in Charlotte! Great for both dine in and takeout. The Miso is my all time favorite
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andreas Spengler
Super-tasty ramen, Japanese beer and sake in a cool setting. We loved it there…
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julie Mackie
I always love coming here. Both eating outside and inside are lovely experiences. The staff is always super nice and attentive. I have yet to find a better Ramen place, and I didn't even like Ramen before I tried here. Cannot recommend it enough and bring people here every chance I get.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kareem Solh
If you want delicious ramen in a small cozy hole in a wall in uptown? Look no further. The food I got was amazing, fresh, and the cozy small restaurant atmosphere made everything taste better.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tori Kara Age Japanese Fried Chicken, Rice Crispy Squares, Tonkotsu Ramen
Linda C
Excellent food and service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Margarida Veloz
I’ve never liked Ramen until today. It was savory with depth of flavor accompanied by amazing service. Don’t miss this place! Add the first ramen spot in Charlotte? It holds the “often imitated but never duplicated” crown.
Order here online sometimes and this time i got 1 piece of chicken in my miso ramen. Also, i never ever leave a review on any restaurant but to be charging 28 bucks for ramen and some gyozas is ridiculous in itself and on top of that, NO CHICKEN. Do better!
Food: 1
Service: 1
JK K
Beware automatic 18 percent service charge. Overall quality has declined. Not worth the trip/money anymore.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Marina Velo
I thoroughly enjoyed the Tonkotsu Ramen, Shishito peppers and the gyoza here! The indoor dining is great, but the patio is where it's at! I also applaud them because typically, when I order take out the quality of food goes down a little, but not here!! I love bringing friends and family here, especially on chilly evenings.
Outstanding sake menu! Well presented dishes... however seasonings (specifically miso) and actual Ramen cooking execution were a little disappointing. I had several ramen clumps in my order.My dinning partner ordered what was supposed to be doubled noodles however our bowls and contents were pretty equal.Our server was great and helpful when navigating the sake menu. Place has an anime theme emphasis which was interesting and outdoor seating right by the tram which we adored.Worth a stop in... hopefully the Ramen was a fluke for whoever was cooking.Vegetarian options: Parking lot adjacent to the building
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Confit Buns
K. Capoziello
I always enjoy my meals here, but if I am honest, I only get the ramen.
Great service, with samples to novices of sake.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rice Crispy Squares, Pork Buns
OMG so delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shoyu Ramen, Rice Crispy Squares, Pork Buns, Salmon Belly Nigiri, Fried, Tonkotsu Ramen, Duck Confit Donburi
Edit 4.14.24 - Two stars ** Lot less veg options. Taste gone down a bit plus they now charge 18% service charge and expect additional tips. Our server told us that there was a change in management. Dinner for 2 with 1 appetizer will end up $50 to $60. Did not feel it was worth that much. There are other places in charlotte where you can get better ramen or any other food and have a better experience for the same amount of spending.I'm a vegetarian and an Asian. I had the niwa. It was absolutely delicious.5 stars all this way.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Meal for two will be $50+. We were a party of two. Ramen was ok. Not to the same quality it was before. Less vegetarian options than before as well. Looks like there is a change in management. They now charge you 18% surcharge to all tables plus request tips. Feels like the place is not worth it anymore. There are better places in Charlotte to have a meal for two and pay $50+.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
The best Ramen in Charlotte! Great for both dine in and takeout. The Miso is my all time favorite
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Super-tasty ramen, Japanese beer and sake in a cool setting. We loved it there…
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I always love coming here. Both eating outside and inside are lovely experiences. The staff is always super nice and attentive. I have yet to find a better Ramen place, and I didn't even like Ramen before I tried here. Cannot recommend it enough and bring people here every chance I get.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you want delicious ramen in a small cozy hole in a wall in uptown? Look no further. The food I got was amazing, fresh, and the cozy small restaurant atmosphere made everything taste better.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tori Kara Age Japanese Fried Chicken, Rice Crispy Squares, Tonkotsu Ramen
Excellent food and service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’ve never liked Ramen until today. It was savory with depth of flavor accompanied by amazing service. Don’t miss this place! Add the first ramen spot in Charlotte? It holds the “often imitated but never duplicated” crown.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tonkotsu Ramen
Restaurantji Recommends
Order here online sometimes and this time i got 1 piece of chicken in my miso ramen. Also, i never ever leave a review on any restaurant but to be charging 28 bucks for ramen and some gyozas is ridiculous in itself and on top of that, NO CHICKEN. Do better!
Food: 1
Service: 1
Beware automatic 18 percent service charge. Overall quality has declined. Not worth the trip/money anymore.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
I thoroughly enjoyed the Tonkotsu Ramen, Shishito peppers and the gyoza here! The indoor dining is great, but the patio is where it's at! I also applaud them because typically, when I order take out the quality of food goes down a little, but not here!! I love bringing friends and family here, especially on chilly evenings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kurobuta Pork Gyoza, Shishito Peppers, Tonkotsu Ramen
Outstanding sake menu! Well presented dishes... however seasonings (specifically miso) and actual Ramen cooking execution were a little disappointing. I had several ramen clumps in my order.My dinning partner ordered what was supposed to be doubled noodles however our bowls and contents were pretty equal.Our server was great and helpful when navigating the sake menu. Place has an anime theme emphasis which was interesting and outdoor seating right by the tram which we adored.Worth a stop in... hopefully the Ramen was a fluke for whoever was cooking.Vegetarian options: Parking lot adjacent to the building
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Confit Buns
I always enjoy my meals here, but if I am honest, I only get the ramen.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Buta Bowl, Tonkotsu Ramen