The Most Scrumptious Noodles in Tampa

Japanese Kitchen Dosunco

★★★★☆ 4 (444) • $$

"Very small establishment and parking is a squeeze! 1 parking spot left when we arrived so I guess it was meant to be. Upon entering you are not greeted by anyone, instead there is a hostess stand with a pad of paper for you to sign in with your name, arrival time, party size and phone number. The paper also advises to sign in and wait outside. It's small inside and PACKED so I know why the advisement! I'm really not a fan of ramen places but hubs is so I went along. Not a fan because I feel like I can make better ramen at home for the cost. And to be honest, it has never been really rave worthy to me. So this place is in that same bucket for me. It was ok and that's it. We started with the Karaage which is basically Japanese fried chicken. It came with a dipping sauce similar to spicy mayo. It was piping hot. Breading was light but the chicken had chewy areas that grossed me out. I am very picky about my chicken and that 1 piece did it for me where I couldn't eat anymore. On to the ramen. I ordered the Shoyu Ramen without the bamboo shoots because they are just weird tasting and gross. The flavor of the broth was tasty, better than my hubs Dosunco Ramen. To me his had a bad aftertaste. My pork was melt in your mouth tender. I left satisfied with the ramen. Service was ok. Just be prepared to be patient, I only counted 3 people working and I'm sure due to the place being crowded and limited staff was why it was slower service."

Michi Ramen

★★★★★ 4.5 (296) • $$

"I had high hopes for Michi Ramen, but unfortunately, it has changed since the first time I visited--and not for the better. The biggest issue? They advertise bok choy on the menu, but what they actually serve is baby cabbage--and they still try to pass it off as bok choy. That's just misleading. To make matters worse, cabbage and bok choy are listed separately as a $1 add-on, so they're either cutting corners or trying to charge extra for the same thing.The noodles were another letdown. They weren't cooked all the way, which completely ruined the texture. I specifically asked the server if the tonkotsu ramen had normal ramen noodles, and he assured me it did. What I got were thin, inconsistent noodles that didn't resemble proper ramen noodles at all. It honestly seemed like grocery store spaghetti.The one redeeming quality was the broth, which had good flavor. But that alone isn't enough to bring me back. Between the menu inaccuracies, poorly cooked noodles, and misinformed service, Michi Ramen is not what it used to be. I won't be returning."

Thai Chilli Pepper

★★★★☆ 4.4 (283) • $$

"I came here with my family for a late dinner on Saturday. It was all of our first time there. It took about 5-10mins for our waiter to bring us our menu after seating us. He was the only server working though, and there were 2 tables waiting to cash out. Service was overall good though.I ordered the Grouper Pad Char, which was DELICIOUS!! I usually prefer fish grilled/blackened. This one was breaded & deep fried, but the breading was super crunchy & very well-seasoned!! The sauce was awesome (medium spice), and it had lots of veggies. My husband ordered the pineapple fried rice, which was really good! He ordered it with hot spice level, which was the perfect combination that balanced out the spicy, sweet & salty flavors. My mom had cashew nut stir fry w/ pork, which she loved. The sauce on it was thinner than the sauces used at other Thai restaurants so I didn't like it as much, but it was still good. My mother-in-law ordered Chicken Pad Sew Ew. I was disappointed w/ it because the sauce was also a lot thinner & not the same flavor as what I'm used to. She loved it, but that was her first time having that dish. Overall, this is a good Thai restaurant. I would come here again if I'm at this area."

Wooden Ladle Noodle Shop

★★★★☆ 3.7 (369) • $$

"I've officially been in the Tampa Bay area for 7.5 months and have been craving a real bowl of ramen for the first time since moving here. So I went on the hunt for some nearby, but didn't want to make the trek all the way into Tampa, St Pete or Pinellas Park. Decided to venture over to Wooden Ladle on a whim. Unfortunately, it did not measure up and it was sort of lackluster. First, it felt like a food court. You place your order on a kiosk and someone brings it out to you. That's about all the human interaction you'll get. Could have been a robot and have no servers and wouldn't have known any different. Fountain drinks are also self served, as well as retrieving a to-go container. I wish I had known beforehand, I wouldn't have left a tip had I known it was basically all self service. The soup was bland and watered down. The noodles were just okay. And the eggs were not good! Mushy and wasn't really a braised egg. Yolk was mush and wasn't that bright yellow with the slightly sweet taste you would typically get at a good ramen joint. Gyoza was mehhh. Better the next day in an air fryer though. This place was more about a quick turn around rather than good quality. For me, this is one and done. I might come back if I happen to be in the area, but definitely wouldn't go out of my way for it. ."

Saigon Bowl

★★★★★ 4.5 (210) • $$

"Wow what an amazing experience. We were so hungry we ordered fried egg rolls, vegetable fried rice, beef pho, coconut curry soup and beef tips. We took the pad Thai, beef special and fried rice to go. So yummy!!! I drank every last drop of the soup. The two male and female server were sweet and efficient in clearing the table, refilling drinks, and very fast about the food. We came 30 minutes to closing and left 5 minutes before. I can't wait to come back!!! Thank you :)"

Rooster Thai Sushi

★★★★★ 4.7 (190)

"We dined here on a Saturday around 1 pm. The restaurant is small but had a variety of table sizes and two outdoor tables. It was clean and they had cute decorations. The sushi menu is pretty large. We started with the appetizer sampler platter. The crab Rangoon was my favorite but they were all tasty and crispy! Very fresh. We had three sushi rolls: Mexican, Tampa and Super crunch roll. The rolls had just the right amount of rice to ingredient ratio. Some sushi places load the rolls up with rice and I don't like that. These rolls were excellent! The service was great. I'd eat here again for sure!"

Good Fortune

★★★★☆ 3.6 (305) • $$

"I read the reviews before arriving and surmised that almost half of the patrons received poor service. Our experience was positive and the food was prepared perfectly and came out quickly. We will definitely go again and recommend to friends."

Special Pho

★★★★★ 4.6 (168) • $$

"If I could melt into a bowl of bold and flavorful, hot pho I would. Lucky me bc this spot is 5 mins from my house!Phone is a good portion, brimming with your meet of choice and filled with fresh herbs to brighten your pallet. I can never eat the whole thing- so delicious. Not to mention the folks who run this place- I think it's a family business- super sweet and helpful. Try the boba and fresh rolls with extra peanut sauce for added deliciousness!Happy souping!!!"

Moonlight Boba

★★★★★ 4.6 (144) • $

"The best boba tea around!! The staff is super nice and they have so many options. They also let our mini golden doodle inside while ordering so they are super accommodating!"

Doodle Noodle Bar

★★★★☆ 3.8 (192) • $$

"Doodle Noodle Bar was a cute spot for a quick bite. I did visit while I was on a fast that made my food choices very limited, but they actually had something that I could eat and it was good! I order some veggie pho and it was actually SO GOOD! I could've just been hungry LOL, but I'm going to say that they were really good. It was a pretty big group of us and the customer service was pretty quick. Everyone was so friendly. The establishment was very clean and very cool looking! Luckily, everyone was able to find parking, but it looks like parking can get a bit challenging on a busy day -- so keep that in mind. I have no complaints about this place. Definitely try them out. All the food looked really good."

ZEN Noodle Bar

★★★★★ 4.6 (126) • $$

"Whether it's a big bowl of hot pho, a hefty serving of stir fry noodles, or a quick bite of soft, steamy bao buns; ZEN Noodles Company is the spot for you! Each dish is crafted with quality ingredients and flavors inspired by our heritage as Asian-Americans. We curate our menu to bring comfort like a fresh home-cooked meal and also include options for everyone to try.Had the pleasure of visiting this place in Tampa. I found that it has a very relaxing atmosphere. I got try a few of their food items.1) Filipino Pork Ribs Adobo2) Beef Rib Pho3) Taro Milk l Tea"

Poke Express

★★★★☆ 4.3 (126) • $$

"I really love the Poke bowls here and I love that they are now on Uber Eats! We have enjoyed the make your own Poke bowls (our favorite) and the Hibachi chicken and steak (just ok, in my opinion). The Poke is the star of the show here and I would recommend you making your own! We will definitely be back to the restaurant and would order again through Uber Eats. Great experience."

Rouen Thai

★★★★☆ 3.9 (153) • $$

"I have been here many times but forgot to review it until we just ate here last night. The food is very consistent and AWSOME. We have some Crab Rangoons, chicken and pork Pad Tia and the Pangan Curry. They were all on point. The service was perfect as well. Not a hard job since it was a pick up order. But still great. The inside is small but nicely decorated so it feels the part well. I really like this place and the food is always good. I most certainly will be back."

Thai Cafe Modern

★★★★☆ 4.1 (79) • $$

"We went there for a working lunch and couldn't have been more pleased with everything! Thanks to the wonderful Yelpers, we found this place which was only 7 minutes away from where our meeting had been. We got there around 1:30 and the lunch crowd was already gone. I ordered some steamed rice for my 9 month old, as I knew she was hungry and tired. Our server was very thoughtful and also brought out some broth to go with the rice. There were 2 "new to thai" diners with us, so our server recommended the sampler appetizer platter. We ordered that and edamame. Both were very fresh and delicious. Our meals consisted of 2 sushi rolls, Mexican and spicy tuna, green panang curry, pad thai chicken and teriyaki chicken. Everyone was very pleased with their selections. The 3 other diners are from Texas, but I'm in carrollwood and will be enjoying this place again, very soon."

Mr Sushi

★★★★☆ 4.2 (66)

"Went in on a Saturday for lunch and it was amazing! 3 roll lunch special for $14! I got a can of sprite as well and it was also served with miso soup or salad. Rolls were good size with plenty of fish. Will definitely be back again. Lady at the counter was very nice and I didn't wait long for my food."

Doodle Noodle Bar

★★★★★ 4.6 (42)

"Came here with 2 fiends to try. They offer a parking lot. We walked in and saw the cute decor and theme. You order at the counter and receive a number and then find a table. The food is brought to you and they clean your tables for you. We started off with sharing the chicken dumplings fried, krab Rangoon, and fried tofu. All were very delicious. We went back up to order our entrees. I ordered the Pork Belly Heaven Doodle Soup Bowl. It has pork belly, beef broth, ramen, Bok choy, mushrooms, fried onions, and fried garlic. I added a runny fried egg, bean sprouts, basil, and lime. I realized later that I did not receive the like though. I meant to add I think a hard boiled egg instead of a runny egg though. Very good though and full of flavor! Ended up taking half home. It was delicious the next day too! For dessert we ordered the Cream Cheese Churros and the Deep Fried Sugar Donuts. Both were good but I preferred the Cream Cheese Churros. We had a little issue at one point when ordering our entrees. When we ordered our appetizers, unknowingly, we were not handed a number on a stand. The girl who took our order was in training and I believe this was an oversight. When we went to order our entree, her trainer or manager was there and asked where our number was. We advised we were not handed a number and didn't know we needed one. The manager made it seem like we were being dishonest about the number, but the three of us were never handed a number when we ordered our appetizers originally. It was an oversight but the manger handled poorly with us but telling us we were definitely handed one. They later found the number we were apparently supposed to be given originally behind the counter. Overall food was great! The girl in training was great too!"

813 Chinese Food

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (47) • $

"Always so good! Def get the lunch special it's a really good deal!$8 for the lunch meal, comes w a drink. It is definitely Worth it!!! (:"

Roong Aroon Thai Cafe

★★★★★ 4.9 (14)

"great local spot, with kate night hours. chicken pad thai is amazing. the late night hours .... not so much. they don't open until 8p, but they do stay open super later. it would be great if they opened around 4 so folks could enjoy the super tasty snacks after work (5pm-ish)"

Pholicious

★★★★☆ 4.2 (19) • $

"Inside of a quiet lonely mall, a special gem! The lady manager is so nice and takes pride of her food! An artist when putting the pho together. Prices are great to compared to other local places you can get pho. Definitely recommend and I will be back to try more! Her egg rolls are her specialty which I know I won't be able to eat right now. Great after shopping or just to stop in! UPDATE: COLD night, good night for soup, Oops, I mean, Pho! Just as god as good as the first time! This time I added an egg roll. It was crunchy & delicious."

Tasty Thai Tampa

★★★★★ 4.8 (11)

"Delicious!!! I tried this place on a whim and wow it did not disappoint. I tried a soup, a stir fry, and a curry. All the dishes were flavorful. I ordered via their website and did pickup. The food was ready when I arrived. Although this place is in a gas station do not discount it. This was some of the best Thai food I've had in a while."

Love Pho & Boba

★★★★☆ 3.9 (11)

"Went here for lunch and the Pho was very good with fresh ingredients. The service was good and the order was brought out correct. This place is small but differently worth a try.."

Love Pho & Boba

★★★★☆ 4 (5)

"It was our first time trying out this establishment. I happened to drive by it as it sits in a little strip mall off Cypress Gardens Blvd. We both enjoyed everything we tried. The pho had so much flavor in the broth. My husband said the heat level was perfect in his Pad Thai. Service was a little slower and someone's child of the establishment kept interrupting and running up to our server when we trying to order, it was not a huge deal. However, it was a little disrupting while eating as he kept running in and out of the front door. We will be back. It was very good. It's a small dining area but it was very clean and comfortable."