Nom Nom Ramen

★★★★☆ 3.8 (590) • $$

"We enjoy a good Ramon spot. Nom nom is as good as you're going to find in this area. Excellent service, small but nicely decorated dining room. I will say the pork belly was excellent. We enjoyed the pork belly bao buns and the pork in the Ramon. The Ramon broth was delicious. Only way to improve would be if they offered homemade noodles. Nice ramen restaurant I will plan to return"

Yamitsuki Ramen

★★★★☆ 3.7 (565) • $$

"Been coming here for lunch special recently -- pretty great! I'm trying all the lunch special options and so far the ramen has been the most delicious and best value IMO.Large space and the workers are attentive and active but still chill as I hang out on my computer. There probably was a misunderstanding today with me being seated by one waitress and then another thinking I sat myself down but overall they've been mostly cordial and good experiences. As of now, still plan to continue to come for the lunch special."

Rai Rai Ramen & Hawaiian BBQ

★★★★★ 4.6 (352) • $$

"I recommend this place! While I wish the broth was richer, it was still good. They offer a student discount if you show your ID, regardless of the school you go to. Nice spacious indoor seating. Nice people. Will be coming back again soon!"

Tomo Sushi & Ramen

★★★★★ 4.5 (313) • $$

"Went here for the first time last Friday, my friends have been here 10 times in the past 3 months and recommended it.The chefs are incredible, every sushi piece melted in my mouth and was so fresh.Their spicy crab salad is awesome and a must-try for apps, along with their pork gyoza which was The service is impeccable too, we had 2 servers and both were just so nice, attentive, and helpful with menu options.The owner Andy comes in nightly and knows so many of the guests, he dropped off a special Toro nigiri app for us on the house, which made this entire experience even more special. Would highly recommended for any celebration, date night or just a night out with friends. Fills up fast on weekends so def make a reservation!"

Megumi Japanese Ramen & Sushi Bar

★★★★☆ 4.1 (257) • $$

"When I have out of towners come to visit that say they want ramen but I know they don't want to wait for the hyped-places in lines or play the reservation game, I take them to Megumi. The food is fine and the environment is chill! Cute decor with anime posters and often playing Jpop or Kpop. It's great for a chill night to hang with your friends and grab a quick bite. Their appetizers and non-ramen items are kinda meh to me but not terribly if you want to share something with friends for variety!"

Ramen Bar

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (367) • $$

"For people like me (always hot) Ramen soup during a heat wave is not a great idea. I chose this restaurant because they serve alcohol and they have a sushi menu. The staff members are all really nice and they were working their butts off! The sushi was fresh and the spicy soup flavorful...Unfortunately the AC wasn't working that well, they were understaffed, and the sushi menu and the bar menu did not have a good variety of options. I tried to order a vodka with pineapple juice on the rocks. They were either out of pineapple juice or they don't stock pineapple juice on their bar menu. Signature cocktails are great but sometimes you just want 2 ingredients :)I love sushi and was really there for sushi. I found the menu to be disappointing but everything was fresh. If you love giant bowls of steamy, hot noodle soup go there."

Kawa Japanese Cuisine

★★★★★ 4.5 (193) • $$

"The sushi was respectable although the sashimi seemed a bit soft. King crab roll was delicious. The sushi in this tray was so so. Nothing wrong with it but no real standouts. Maybe an option that costs more but has some things like eel and maybe even another special roll or two cut up without having to special order might be nice. Salad and dressing were on-point. Shumai was what I could get at the grocery store from frozen as it was part of the bento box. Staff was super friendly and made me feel welcome to dine in another time if I could. Environment is a relatively small, cozy, appropriately themed place for a sushi venue. Nice sushi place for the area."

Ginza

★★★★☆ 4.4 (181) • $$

"We ate at Ginza on a weekday at lunch time- they weren't busy at this time - service was great and food came quickly. I absolutely loved the angry dragon roll - perfect amount of crunch with the tempura shrimp. The rainbow roll was also delicious, as was the more basic California roll. The miso ramen was tasty and filling. Overall, a great lunch experience and I'm sure would be great for dinner."

Hajimaru Fishtown

★★★★☆ 4.4 (164) • $$

"Best ramen place in Fishtown for sure. I went here on a date and really enjoyed the slow-cooked pork broth and the slight bite to the noodles. The chashu and marinated egg didn't disappoint either.Hajimaru also sells mini rice bowls as an add-on order to the ramen for only $4. If I had more room in my stomach, I would've tried it. They also had plenty of sushi rolls for people who don't want ramen or curry.The interior had an izakaya vibe to it with the wooden tables, walls, and plaques in the back. Service was prompt with orders, no complaints."

Terakawa Ramen

★★★★☆ 4 (185)

"This place is an institution. I've been to the Chinatown location many, many times over the years, and it has always been a reliable place for great ramen in Philly. I would typically get their signature Terakawa Ramen, sometimes with wavy noodles.I've since tried other items on the menu and would say that my other go-to dishes are the Karaage Chicken Curry (or simply just the Karaage Chicken appetizer), especially at this University City location.The service is okay - it's a pretty casual spot."

Hakata Ramen

★★★★☆ 3.6 (228) • $$

"Good food. I had the Hakata Tonkotsu Black Ramen. Kind of spicy so if you don't like spicy probably eat to find another dish. They had a nice little outdoor section set up because of COVID. Great flavor for the food. I'd recommend this place if you are looking for some good ramen."

Kumo Asian Bistro

★★★★☆ 3.9 (166) • $$

"We ordered two special rolls ; spicy girls and phoenix roll and seafood udonSpicy girl was nothing spicy at all Seafood udon was like blended miso soup Visual was ok butOverall, food was lack of taste"

DAWA Sushi & Ramen Bar

★★★★☆ 4.3 (133) • $$

"this place is sitting at a 4.5 rating from the community as I write this review and I agree with that. wish I could rate half stars. my char siu or whatever it was called on the menu (I just asked for pork ramen) was pretty good. Not a ton of different flavors and was a lil salty but it was good, was a decent price, and I would order again. the noodles also weren't soggy and im weird about that so that was a big plus for me lol. service was decent I think there were only a couple people working in there. ambiance also left a little to be desired but they're working with what they have so that's not a big deal for me. overall my expectations were met. nothing was amaaaazing but nothing about our experience was subpar. Also let me not forget, it was clean in there. that matters more than the food tasting good matters lolside note I enjoyed the way the corn was cut. my dinner partner said that's the tiktok style. I had never had it but it was an enjoyable and convenient way to eat corn. they need to add emojis to yelp *thumbs up*"

Taco & Ramen

★★★★★ 4.8 (93) • $$

"Really enjoyed my meal here with friends. We came on a Monday around 6/6:30. This was a perfect time because we were able to grab a table. By 7 there was a 30 minute wait! I love that this place has a ton of vegan/vegetarian options while also catering to meat eaters. I ordered the vegetarian spicy ramen and an almond milk bubble tea. My friend ended up getting some tacos and my husband also got ramen. The food came out quickly and the service was attentive and friendly. They were very accomodating considering my friend had a wheelchair. My ramen was delicious and I like that they give you condiments to customize your spicy level. I will definitely be back (especially if i need a meal before going to the TLA down the block)."

Aoyama Ramen

★★★★☆ 4.4 (102) • $$

"Pros- easy and ample parking- clean, spacious, and inviting interior- we got there early before they opened and they still seated us so we wouldn't have to wait out in the cold- food portions are great and so worth the price!- Aoyama spicy ramen was delicious..so flavorful and not too salty- offer bubble tea here as well!- check in on yelp and get 15% off your first visit!- Food came out quickly but also not all at the same timeCons- restroom does not have a diaper changer :("

Noodle House

★★★★★ 4.5 (88) • $$

"The food and service (both robot and human) are very good here.Try the fried rice and Bao in addition to delicious bowls of ramen.The skewers (eggplant, lamb, asparagus) are great, too.A fun change of pace especially when we are carbo-loading."

Kumamon Ramen

★★★★☆ 4.1 (105) • $$

"I like this addition to the local food scene. We go primarily for the robatayaki - but everybody that's had the raman rave about that as well. BYOB is a big plus in our book. Service can be a little sketchy occasionally , but great price points on the menu and selection. This is on the "regular" list...."

Momoyama Ramen & Hawaiian BBQ II

★★★★★ 4.7 (75) • $$

"Highly recommend! It looked a little sad at 1PM on a Thursday afternoon, there was only one other car in the parking lot. We've seen good reviews so decided to try it out anyways and we're so glad we did. We told the waitress that we'd be splitting our dishes and she brought two extra bowls and two extra plates for each of the dishes. We ordered the barbecue short ribs and the pork curry Ramen. Both dishes were good, it wasn't my favorite Ramen flavor profile, but that's personal preference. The pork in the Ramen was unbelievably delicious; soft and fatty. Absolutely scrumptious. The barbecue short ribs were perfectly done with a wonderful grilled taste of them. my spouse said that this place is his new favorite in the burbs. Check it out!"

Qing Mu

★★★★★ 4.6 (68)

"On paper Qing Mu's rating didn't add up to me. From the outside it looks like a generic Chinese takeout place serving overpriced ($18) bento boxes.I was woefully wrong. I ordered the chicken and vegetable tempura bento box. The quality of the tempura was outstanding [crisp and not-so-oily exterior with well executed chicken (marinated and tenderized) and a perfectly cooked assortment of vegetables.] There was the delicious and large California Roll, the heaps of perfectly executed rice, copious amounts of packaged sauces for everything, salad, and miso soup. I don't think I've ever had such a kindly presented and large takeout order (except maybe when fine dining spots were doing it during the pandemic).Overall I strongly recommend Qing Mu."

Rayaki - Philadelphia

★★★★☆ 4.1 (80) • $$

"We came here in a rush as we needed to get to an event quickly. Thankfully the service was very quick. We ordered Rayaki fries for appetizers! This was so good, it tastes like animal fries from In-n-out, but better :) For the main course we had Pork Bao Downs, Spicy Miso Ramen and Salmon ramen! I liked the broth which was very flavorful and the presentation of the dishes. The meat and salmon were a bit more cooked than we would have liked. In spite of this we enjoyed the dish. My baby devoured the miso and chomped down some salmon as well. As for the ambiance, this place was unique. There is Japanese Anime all over the walls. I have never seen this before. You can also purchase art or the characters. So it's kind of an immersive experience :)"

Ronin

★★★★☆ 4.4 (67) • $$

"Ronan will feel like you are at cheers. They know your name personally I like the grilled teriyaki but if you were sushi, I understand that it is the best around."

Hayashi Sushi

★★★★☆ 4.4 (67) • $$

"So on my pandemic-2020 journey through the West Philadelphia restaurant scene for takeout dinner, I discovered a new favorite this past Friday. Now, granted, I'm not a connoisseur of poke, (yet), but the bowl I had for dinner from Hayashi Sushi and Poke was abnormally delicious for what was really just a bowl of seasoned and sauced vegetables and fish. My partner, who got a vegetarian version of such a bowl, was also quite impressed, so an excellent choice for stricter vegetarians as well.I was looking for a dinner option that would be on the lighter side and inclusive of by fresh, raw vegetables. You would automatically think "salad" but I HATE getting salads as my main meal, so I wanted something more substantial. Yelp to the rescue - the reviews for HSP looked promising, and after my first ever poke bowl in LA last winter, I was curious to try more.So glad I did. I did a custom poke bowl, and while I won't go into detail about all the options you get, the standouts were definitely the zucchini noodles and the spicy tuna. I think if I got just a bowl of those "zoodles" and fish, that would have made me perfectly happy on its own. Well, keep the edamame too - I really like edamame. My partner got fried tofu as his protein and white rice as his base. We were both surprised by how filling the seemingly small bowls ended up being. The awesome miso soup (which automatically comes with poke bowls) probably helped with that. Miso soup is another thing I'm relatively new to - I told my partner THIS IS SO GOOD, and his response was, well, yes, but also pretty standard for miso soup, which is always good. It's such a win when trying new foods and styles of cooking and your early attempts happen to be at a fantastic spot. Excited to come back for more delicious poke, and to explore more of the menu too!"

Nori Ramen & Poke Bowl

★★★★☆ 4.4 (62)

"Food was so customizable and DELICIOUS. Inside was welcoming, warm with cool decor. Service was quick and the staff here are so kind !!"

Ramen Bar

★★★★☆ 3.6 (90) • $$

"When we're on Drexel's campus we have to have some Ramon noodles. The students are just returning from Christmas break do the restaurant was not busy.We were seated as soon as we arrived at a nice table. Servers were all very attentive. We ordered the suggested Ramon dishes. Don't forget to add the marinated soft boiled egg. Save room for desert the green tea ice cream is worth saving room for. The best part is the cost . With green tea s Ramon bowl and desert we spent about $20 per person"

Sakura Ramen & Sushi Bar

★★★★★ 4.7 (45)

"This place was amazing!!! We ordered 3 rolls, gyoza, and edamame. Everything was really great and flavorful! The waiter was very attentive and had great recommendations! I wish I knew it was BYOB however. This place is small and intimate. Perfect for a date night but also great for dinner with close friends. The rolls are a bit pricy but so worth it!!! I'll definitely be back!"

Chika Ramen Bar

★★★★☆ 4.1 (59)

"This place has been all over social media recently, so my boyfriend and I, being the ramen lovers that we are, made our way into to try this Blade Runner inspired basement Ramen joint. Probably the worst thing about this place is that it's first come first serve-- but that's typical in Japan, so i didn't find it too annoying. Also it weeds about people that really don't want to be there, only people who REALLY want to try a place. It looks like this place used to be a diner, but they've outfitted everything with ambient neon lights and mirrors (I've never seen Blade Runner). The front half is a typical diner setup of counter space seating and small 2/4 top tables, and then the back of the restaurant is larger booths that they use for communal seating (fine by me) and then two larger tables if you're willing to wait. Okay now let's get to the food & drinks, we got:--Tori Karaage ($12.00) Japanese boneless fried chicken, sweet sauce, spicy mayo--Tonkotsu Chashumen ($17.00) with 3pc Chashu is their signature hakata style "tonkotsu" (pork bone broth boiled over 24 hrs) noodle soup w/ marinated chashu pork, shiitake, menma, red pickled ginger, sesame, scallions & drizzled w/ roasted garlic oil, served w/ straight noodles.--Shoyu Chashumen ($17.00) with 3pc Chashu, is their soy-flavored wavy noodle soup, topped w/ marinated chashu pork, shiitake, menma, red pickled ginger, naruto, sesame, & scallions, served with wavy noodles. --Ajitama ($2.00) 2 Marinated Boiled Eggs (two for each ramen we added). --Electric Sheep ($14.00) Japanese Gin, Cherry Blossom Calpico, Elderflower Tonic, Strawberry Bubbles -- Deckard ($15.00) Japanese Whisky, Cherry Shochu, St Germaine, Citrus, Egg WhiteOf the two ramens the Shoyu Chashumen was the clear favorite. The brother was so flavorful and just vastly outshined the other. If you've got enough broth over you can ask for more noodles for $4.00 (which is so Japanese, I LOVE IT). Any-- I loved this place and will surely come back once it's gets warmer outside cause waiting outside is only going to get worse as the winter goes on."

Kyushu Ramen & Sushi

★★★★★ 4.6 (44)

"This has been my go to place for some quick, cheap 3 roll special lunches! The rolls are sizable and taste fresh. I feel like some places skimp on lunch rolls but not them!I've also been in person and find the inside pleasant. I order online usually and schedule a pick up, and they're always on time, if not early. I usually walk my dog over here to pick up the food and just peep in the door, and they hand it to me so I don't have to go in with the dog. The staff is friendly, and I'm definitely not the only one doing takeout because sometimes I feel like I'm ordering very early, and I'm already order number 10!"

Kinya Ramen

★★★★☆ 4.4 (32)

"Have ordered takeaway a few times and it has been great.The ramen for takeaway is packaged in a separate container where the broth is separated from the noodles and other ingredients so that they do not become mushy.The char su pork is delicious and melts in your mouth.The ramen noodles have a little bounce and chew to them. Highly recommended in cold weather or if you are feeling a bit under the weather."

Hakata Ramen & Sushi

★★★★☆ 3.8 (36)

"My husband and I love this spot for dinner. We have been multiple times and always look forward to dinner here. They have so many options regardless of your dietary restrictions. Even when they are packed their service is impeccable. It is also a BYOB which is an added bonus. This place is a hidden gem."

Momoka Ramen & Skewers

★★★★☆ 4.3 (26)

"I tried the crispy pork bao buns, mango bubble milk tea, chicken cutlet curry with jasmine rice and vanilla mille crepe cake. I was pleasantly surprised by the generous portions and how good the food was. To be honest, I feel I could have skipped NYC's Japan Fes this year and simply ordered from Momoka instead. The chicken was light and crispy. The curry was a nice consistency and had a good flavor/texture. My only thing is I would have taken some spice as I prefer a spicy curry but it was still great bc it was kid friendly. My kids liked it too. The bubble tea was delicious and had a nice mango flavor. Last but not least is the crepe cake. Delicate but rich with a nice vanilla flavor. I would definately order again! If you're looking for a little something different for dinner, give Momoka a try! The hostess was very warm and the restaurant inside was inviting if you prefer sit down rather then take out."

Qu Japan

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (55)

"Stopped here for lunch while doing some after-Christmas shopping. I like the location because there are plenty of other food options nearby, so if you're with a group like I was, everyone can get what they want and then meet back at one of the nearby tables.I got the hibachi meal with chicken. There are several protein options to choose from, some of which add a $1 premium. You can also pay slightly more for two proteins instead of one. For my base I went with fried rice, and finally for my dipping sauce I selected their Ginger Sauce.The chicken had nice flavor and was mostly good, save for a couple of pieces that were too hard/chewy. I really liked the stir-fried vegetables that came with the meal, and found that each vegetable was cooked nicely. For example, the broccoli was soft and tender, while the onion and zucchini retained some crunch. Just how I like them.The description for the Ginger Sauce I chose said it went best with seafood, but I still liked it with the chicken. It had a little bite from the ginger along with some sweetness.One disappointing thing about the meal was the fried rice. There was so much of it but I found it to be dry and not very flavorful. I barely ate any of it.The hibachi meal also comes with miso soup, which is a nice touch. I just wish it had more miso flavor.Service was good and and everyone behind the counter seemed to really be hustling because the place was packed on my visit."

MoonNight

★★★★★ 4.8 (16)

"New Banh Mi and Vietnamese eats shack on East Passyunk! We're so excited to welcome MoonNight onto East Passyunk! Looking forward to trying out the Vietnamese entrees that are on the menu!As for what I ordered when I went, we got 2 of the lunch specials with BBQ Chicken Banh Mi, Lychee Tea, Green Forest Sunset Tea, Egg Pudding, and Taro Pudding.The BBQ Chicken Bahn Mi was phenomenal! The chicken really tasted like it came straight off a barbeque grill. It was such a pleasant taste, and the chicken was quite juicy.The Lychee Tea was good! It's Lychee flavor is a bit subtle but personally I thought it was still enjoyable and good to go alongside a Banh Mi.The Green Forest Sunset Tea was okay, I personally didn't like that the seeds were still in the drink, it gave an unpleasant mouth feel and crunch. It was a bit too sour for my taste.The mango jelly in both drinks though tasted amazing! It reminded me of those mango jelly lychee cups I used to eat in the plastic tubs growing up!The Egg Pudding was hands down the best way to end this meal! The flavors were so complex and tasted amazing. There's a bit of a caramelized taste from the liquid and a light coffee taste as well. The Egg Pudding itself wasn't overly sweet and tasted like a very solid Egg Pudding.The Taro Pudding tasted good. Very light Taro taste, but more like a powdered Taro taste. I'm not a huge fan of Taro, so I feel like I can't really comment on the quality of the Taro taste, but as someone who isn't a fan of Taro it tasted good.I'd definitely come back here again to try out the other items on their menu, or honestly just to grab another lunch special!"

Rayaki - Philadelphia

★★★★☆ 4.2 (18)

"So my kid is somewhat of an anime expert and I'm a n00b so with the gimmick of an anime themed restaurant I thought to surprise her and come here for lunch. Even before getting out of the car, she was looking through the side door and said something to the effect that there was an anime character she recognized. We got inside and were seated quickly in one of the nine or ten booths available with five empty before 12pm on a Sunday. There were also a dozen or so tables set up for groups of four. My kid was able to point out about 95% of the characters on the walls, statues, and figurines and also what the red neon clouds on the ceiling represented (I don't remember). To order, the paper menus are on each table and you mark on the side what you want. The food came out rather quickly and very tasty. My kid was more than happy to point out how to correctly pronounce some of the foods as she recognized them from "Food Wars."To drink, my kid had a mango milk tea which she quite enjoyed and I had a nice sweet Rainbow Cloud in which about a quarter of the glass was loaded with chopped mangos and blueberries along with some kiwi slices. There was too much ice and not enough drink but being able to put the ice in the separate water glass made the task of eating the leftover fruit an easier one.For food, we shared the fried squid appetizer which was tender and not overcooked. I thought it looked small in portion but we each had enough and the mayonnaise dip it came with was good. The pieces were small tentacles. The ramens were very good and came in decent sized deep bowls. The fried chicken and the shrimp tempura came separate but with the ramens. I almost thought it was a wrong order to send back but was advised this is how they are served. The chicken was an exceptionally tender single sliced thigh with a great coating. My kid said she mostly liked the tempura but thought it was too much batter. She only got two with the ramen and thought three or four should have been given. The ramens themselves both featured chicken based broth with a hefty amount of noodles, a so-so poached egg, nice grasses and gingers and we finished them with our chopsticks and plastic ladles. Service was fast but as the restaurant filled up, you could tell that they could have used more help on the floor to assist. The bathrooms were mostly clean but I've been in worse. There's more hand-painted anime in there, too. It was interesting to see other people who know about anime pointing out all the characters on the walls and how they relate to the anime world.I felt that the food was a bit on the expensive side, but we both had a great meal and really, that's what your coming for - good food. Especially that chicken.$67 including tip for two adults. One appetizer, two teas, and two ramen bowls. We would come back."

Harvey Ramen

★★★★★ 4.8 (11)

"Found this place randomly on Yelp. It was perfect for a cold day while the snow was still covering the ground. The Quick Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen came with a lot of stuff which I was able to share with my son. We also had the pork bun which was a little too salty but the buns were good. The curry was good too. My son kept waving at the waitress. She was very friendly. I was also offered hot tea instead of cold water."

Osaka Hibachi Japanese

★★★★★ 4.5 (12)

"Great place to get Japanese food! They serve teriyaki and noodle dishes, along with soup and fried rice. The inside is kind of small, but it seems like more of a take-out place anyway. Prices are reasonable. The wait staff is friendly and there's plenty of parking available."