Iso Iso Ramen & Bar

Solid ramen spot outside Cameron Village. I enjoyed the Iso Iso ramen, which was spicy and flavorful. The husband reported that the Tonkatsu ramen was solid and also enjoyed the cha siu rice bowl. They also offer boba, and while tempting, I was more into indulging in the return of pumpkin spice at the Starbie's nearby.Service was nice and attentive. The only thing I didn't like was the parking situation. They don't have any designated lots; the closest lot is for the Chase bank only. It's also within an apartment complex, and it was unclear whether the parking there allowed for non-residents.

Came here for dinner - had a great time. We're sat immediately, the place was very clean, bright, and nice.Our server was very kind and smiley - checked in on us multiple times, made sure our water was filled, was fantastic.The boba tea was yummy! We both got ramen - it wasn't the best ramen we ever had, especially for $17, which is why this is 4 stars instead of 5, but it was good. The noodles weren't the best, but the pork belly was pretty good.

I recently visited Iso Iso Ramen with a friend, and while it had its positives, there were a few areas for improvement. We arrived just as they opened and, being new to this particular area, struggled to find parking. We ended up parking at a shopping complex across the street, which was a bit inconvenient. While I was in the mood for ramen (which they had plenty of options to choose from), be aware that they didn't offer any sushi despite it being listed. On the bright side, our server was friendly and attentive, making us feel welcome. The ramen itself was decent, with rich flavors, but I don't think this will be my go-to ramen spot in this area. The portion size and toppings were smaller than I expected. The restaurant is in a prime location and close to a lot of different stores, so if you're already in the area, it's worth checking out!

Tasty Ramen, great karaage, light perfectly fried squid, excellent boba, great service and a trendy ambience! If you're still reading you should be headed there because you'll need extra time to find parking. It's not the easiest there's a bank wasting all the prime parking spots a for their business lol smh. But once you find a place to park you'll be happy for your effort. The service was fast, friendly and attentive. The ramen was good, the karaage and squid were as well, the homemade chili oil was , and the boba was excellent. If i were local I'd def keep this place on my lists of spots to hit so if you haven't yet hit it up!

Came here with two friends on a Saturday for an early dinner around 4 PM. The place wasn't crowded or noisy, which made for great conversation.The service was excellent. Our waiter, dressed like a character from Jujutsu Kaisen, checked in on us multiple times without being intrusive.I ordered the Iso Iso Ramen with braised beef instead of ground beef. I appreciated the option to customize the protein with any ramen choice. The ramen was spicy and delicious.I ordered the Brown Sugar Pearl Milk Tea. It was just okay for me; it felt more like a dessert than a drink to accompany my meal, so I saved it for later.Note: They no longer offer sushi, even though it's still listed on the menu. Hopefully, they'll update the menu soon. I was initially disappointed but the ramen was so good it made up for it.Overall, great spot, great service, and really good ramen. I'll definitely be back for more.

Iso Iso Ramen has a fun and spacious interior. Our server was friendly, and our food came out quickly. We started off our meal with the Takoyaki. They were served hot and crispy, though there wasn't much octopus inside which was a little disappointing. For our main dishes, we ordered the Iso Iso Ramen and the Tonkotsu Ramen with extra chashu. They ended up putting the extra chashu in the Iso Iso Ramen, which was a mild inconvenience but nothing to majorly harp over. Both of the ramen broths were extremely salty and didn't have that rich, deep flavor, especially with the Tonkotsu. The portions were good but the broth made it kind of hard to finish. Overall, Iso Iso was alright. It is on the pricier side considering the quality, but the portions and quick service somewhat balance this out.

I love the interior - very bright and open. I met one of my daughters here for a quick meal before a play at NCSU Theatre on a random Thursday evening in February. She had picked this place because they have sushi (to accommodate my carnivorous habit!) and ramen because she loves it and there are great veggie options. Imagine my surprise when I ordered the two rolls I had picked out from their online menu and am told the sushi chef is not working tonight. I told the hostess she should have led with that, when I walked in and asked for a table. ("Hello. We have a full ramen menu but the other side of our menu- sushi, sashimi, and poke - is not available.") I wanted to leave and go elsewhere, but didn't want to embarrass my dining partner. I ordered a beef ramen and pushed down my disappointment that I'd not be having a rainbow roll and a Philly roll. The ramen was fine (I've never had it before, other than the instant ramen I lived on in college), but I really wanted sushi. There's a lot of stuff in the bowl beside the noodles, but no rice or raw fish. (Sigh) We shared a bowl of edamame, which we couldn't finish. It had a nice coating of salt and chili seasoning (a la Tajin). We'll probably visit again, and maybe they will actually have the full menu available, but I'll be sure to call first. Ramen is a poor substitute for sushi.A few other things that gave me pause: it's 2024, but there is no public wifi, despite two routers with the company name available. The staff suggested I connect to the coffee shop next door. Translation: "We don't care enough to serve you wifi like every other modern restaurant, but you can steal it from our neighbors who do offer this expected service to their guests." When we arrived, there was a setup at each place with a single, thin paper napkin. The server was quick to bring more when asked, but really? You're serving soup. One napkin isn't enough to wipe your mouth during this type of meal. Why so cheap?

ISO ISO Ramen did not disappoint! Soon as we walked in, we were greeted by their friendly staff . The place is spacious with an option to eat outside or indoors .The interior and decor is super cute with the Asian flare . Our waiter was super friendly & helpful . He constantly checked on us and made sure we were enjoying ourselves.I got the shoyu ramen and it satisfied my cravings ! The shoyu ramen came in a creamy chicken broth with braised beef . The braised beef was so tender and delicious . I can't stop thinking about the beef! I really loved the portions and price point at this establishment . I find that a lot of ramen spots have just a small portion of toppings that come with the ramen and you always have to add on the extras. By the time your done adding all the good toppings , your looking at a $22 plus bowl of ramen . But with ISO ISO , the toppings you crave & want are already included. I only added nori (seaweed sheet) with my shoyu ramen. Our food came out quick & we were slurping the ramen in an instant . I can't remember the last time I actually finished a bowl . The table came with spicy oil that you can add to taste and just a little dabble made my broth so good. It wasn't too spicy. We were told to also try their sushi but we didn't want to be too full as we were headed to an outdoor music event . We will definitely be back to try the sushi and other ramen options !

This was my first experience having Ramen so admittedly I don't have much to compare it to, but this place is pretty good! It's a very cute and quaint little spot in Cameron Village in Raleigh. I went with a group of friends on a Monday evening and they easily accommodated the 5 of us. My friend ordered their version of an espresso martini and she loved it. I ordered a Japanese style beer and it was good. I'd love to check out some of their other cocktails. We all ordered a version of Ramen, I got the Iso Iso Ramen with shredded beef (a welcomed recommendation of our lovely waitress to cut some of the spice, I was so grateful!) it was super spicy but really good. The broth was extremely flavorful and the noodles were great. All in all this was a good first experience having ramen and I'd definitely try it again. I think, with my limited expertise, this is a good option in Raleigh with fair prices and great service!

Marcus was wonderful. Service is quick. The ramen is delicious and flavorful. The boba is also good. Only con is my ramen came out just warm - not hot. So it got cold too quick for me. Overall good experience.