Ramen Bar

I stopped by ramen bar with my partner for a quick dinner, and overall it was an alright experience. We went right around 5 on a Thursday and got seated right away, but it definitely did start to pick up during peak dinner time. The servers were attentive until then-- it definitely was effort trying to flag them down for our check.The ramen itself was also alright- I ordered the tsukemen as I was excited to see it on the menu, as it's usually a rarer ramen item. However it wasn't really dipping noodles as they're supposed to be- the broth is supposed to be served piping hot and very fatty and concentrated so it clings to the noodles, which should be cold. It was more or less a typical ramen broth, with room temp noodles, and so it didn't really work in practice as tsukemen should. My partner got the miso ramen and it was definitely better than the tsukemen but still average compared to other place's we've been to.. While the broth and noodles were good, the ramen egg wasn't marinated properly and was a little overdone. Also, the meat was a little tough-- we've had plenty of bowls where the meat is melt in your mouth tender. We left feeling adequately full but felt that this place certainly wasn't the best bowl we've had in the city. It wasn't a terrible experience by any means but just very squarely average.

This is one of the more unique ramen shop because unlike traditional ramen shop, this one offers an experience and convenience via its lounge-like cozy and spacious atmosphere (most hardcore ramen shops are cramped), a full BAR (yay college town), and even sushi bar. On a recent business trip to Philly, I had a good experience grabbing a quick bite here enjoying the comfortable and airy atmosphere buzzing with the youthful energy of Drexel University and began by sipping my favorite Japanese beer - Kirin draft. I ordered their Kara Kara Tonkotsu ramen and it delivered in that comforting broth with a nice spicy kick. Their chasiu had the right amount of bite and fall-off-tenderness and the ramen noodle was perfectly cooked to al dente. I believe this is the only ramen joint I've been to that had a full bar and a lounge-like atmosphere. Good music, good vibe with TV screens (like sports bar), and it just worked, esp. given its location at the heart of Drexel University. My waitress was courteous and sweet as she explained to me the portion - initially I worried if a bowl of ramen won't be enough, but with a glass of beer, it was just right. Highly recommended - Drexel students, you guys are lucky. :)

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

I came here last night for a friend's birthday. Our party had over 20 people, but the servers were able to accommodate all of us. The servers were all very friendly. We ordered a few appetizers which were good-- our favorite was the ika geso kara-age (fried squid). Their takoyaki came out hot, fresh, and very tasty. I ordered the Shoyu Ramen which was flavorful, but I wish there wasn't an additional cost for a marinated egg. My friend ordered the Gyudon Donburi-bowl... delicious! We loved the strong mushroom flavors paired with the beef. The egg was cooked to perfection! If I go back, I would order the bowl again.

Tried this place out on a stop in Philly near the Drexel campus. Not sure how good ramen is in Philly but compared to what I'm used to getting in NYC, Ramen Bar was just so-so.The decor is clean and bright and the menu has pretty much everything you could want if you're craving ramen. They also have a sushi menu as well as some appetizers so you definitely have choices when you come here. We decided on ramen and some appetizers before we got back on the road.Seaweed salad was ok, nothing different from what you get at any Japanese establishment. Takoyaki was clearly frozen and not made from scratch but that's OK, it tasted good enough. Gyoza was also decent and met expectations. Ramen had its highs and lows. The karakara (spicy) ramen had decent broth but it was a tad greasy. It also could've been a bit stronger. Ramen noodles were a bit overcooked but the charsiu pork and marinated eggs were very good. Service was ok, but we felt it was a bit brusque (probably because we came in about 30 minutes before they closed for a break between lunch and dinner). Prices are what you can expect from your neighborhood ramen shop (12-15 a bowl). Not bad but I'm guessing there are better places in Philly to grab a bowl.

I used to go to the Ramen Bar on 40th & Locust when I lived in West Philly, but I prefer this new location because it's closer to Drexel campus and less crowded. The two locations share the same menu and I can't tell any differences in food quality.Ramen is the star here, not the best in town but pretty decent. Besides traditional types of broth (pork bone, shoyu, miso, etc.), they offer a couple of interesting Asian fusion broth choices (curry, tom yum, etc.) for their ramen, although their broth is slightly too salty to my taste. I also like a few of their special appetizers, such as takoyaki and agedashi tofu. I've ordered takeouts from here as well, they don't offer ramen takeout because noodles don't travel (call or order through Carviar).I haven't tried their sushi menu because I personally think it may not be their strong suit by quickly checking out the fish at the sushi bar. They do have a sushi menu here if you feel like sushi, sashimi, or rolls.The price is slightly on the expensive side for ramen but it is justifiable for the location and great service. Happy Hour rates are nice (weekdays 4:30pm-6:30pm) and the place is not crowded. It's really a convenient place to grab some Japanese staples near Drexel campus. It's a solid 3.5-star establishment and I feel it's okay to round it up for now.[This review is part of my West Philly memories]

We loved this place when we ordered awhile back but we just got our food and it was not good. The tuna roll was delivered hot and it looked funky. My husband is more adventurous than I am so he tried them and the guy who eats anything said they were disgusting. My chicken ramen had chicken that looked purple and the taste was off. Very disappointed and will not order from here again.

Hands down my favorite ramen bar on campus. I have the same order every time we come: chicken miso ramen. I love the Veggies it comes with, especially the bamboo. But I usually ask them to leave off the ginger. They even give you a narato fish cake!They do close in the middle of the day to reset from lunch to dinner. But they never attempt to push us out the door. The service is great and the happy hour specials are awesome. My only downer is that I've never enjoyed the sushi. But it was the place my group always met up at for dinner!

This place was dank!!! I've waited to find a good ramen spot in Philly for a while. Living in society hill doesn't present a myriad of ramen options but I went here with a friend post yoga on the river. Expansive menu options, lots of ramen to choose from but also non-ramen items. My friend and I finished our ramen looked at the other table eating sushi and got hungry all over again.They have vegetarian/vegan broth which is great and appreciated. It makes it easy to not have to compromise my diet when I eat out with friends. Good location, good atmosphere and good ramen!!

I used to go to the Ramen Bar on 40th but sadly, it closed. So I had to come try this one since it's so close by. I don't usually get ramen at Ramen Bar but I loveee their Katsu Curry!The chicken is just breaded enough so soft you don't need a knife to cut through it. I love their classic Japanese curry. It great mixed with the rice. Each dish also comes with a small salad and the dressing is amazing. I've been trying to figure out what they put inside because I definitely want to recreate it for myself. I also always get fried ice cream for dessert. It comes with two large pieces and is delicious and crunchy.Ramen here is not too bad! The broth tastes lighter than Terrakawa but I'm not too picky so I still like it.