Ramen by UZU

The bowl:Though I've been here before, I was highly impressed the second time I came compared to the first time (it was not the first time I came, but that was long ago). I believe they improved tremendously compared to the last time I was there. I ordered the Miso Ramen with Xtra Spice added. I forgot to ask for no corn, but I was hungry & was not thinking. Other than that, I'll say the broth is impressive for it to be chicken based broth (I prefer the traditional pork bone broth based ramen bowls. I hope they will add that to their menu one day soon). With it being in Union Market, it can be hard to find somewhere to sit and dine because Union Market is action-packed and casual, in addition to available spaces being unclean. So, I had to go to La Cosecha to sit down and eat my bowl. Something that did bother me was how messy it was to open the bowl. The Xtra spice was all over the rim of the container lid (as pictured). I probably should've asked for the extra spice on the side to prevent the mess. Also not a fan of spinach being added to ramen. So yes next time I go, I'll request no spinach or corn.Other than those mishaps & suggestions, I'd definitely recommend getting ramen from Uzu. I'll certainly go again. They hit the mark with making a flavorful broth & ingredients/ toppings pairings.

This ramen had no right to be so good. In fact, all the food my friends and I got at the market was 10/10. Finding a seat is a bit of a challenge, especially when it's cold and rainy out, but we just had to wait a few minutes and something opened up. Definitely would come to the market again and definitely would get the ramen. It was flavorful, the noodles were good, and the man at the register was very nice.

Food was good. I wouldn't say it was better than the other DC ramen places I've been but there was a Japanese curry option I didn't see which probably would've changed that. The only complaint I have is that the eggs are poached not tea eggs.

After several laps around Union Market, I found myself consistently drawn into the Ramen by UZU stand. I finally made the plunge with my mom and we decided to give them a try. I did not have high expectations for this place, but was pleasantly surprised by the quality and taste of the food. Staff was courteous and extremely thoughtful with packing when we decided to take our order to go. I was most impressed with them asking about whether we wanted the noodles packed separately from the broth. This would ensure the ramen remained a good texture and did not overcook in the warm broth. We had a 15 minute or so drive back to our hotel, and our ramen was honestly perfect still by the time we assembled it all together. Super fresh.Our order consisted of the Miso Ramen. Broth was flavorful, the pork was tender, ramen was the perfect texture, the soft boiled egg was still PERFECT even with our 15 minute drive back to our hotel, and there were plenty of the appropriate fixings to complement our dish. The serving size was perfect for two of us. Pricing justified the product, by far. We were extremely pleased with our Miso Ramen.Ramen by UZU is an excellent choice if you're looking for some ramen, something to warm you up while dining in Union Market, or a good eat. I would definitely dine with them again the next time I'm in town and at the Union Market.

I like the noodles they use here. The wavy, eggy, chewy kind. Got the tsukumen, pretty good -- expected the broth to be a bit thicker as a dipping ramen, but the flavor was good. On the spicy side. I liked the variety of veggies provided. Overall, pretty good especially knowing they only do chicken bone broth. I've been here a few times already

I love Ramen and been to a lot of ramen shop in my life. I'm from Japan.This ramen was surprisingly good.Excellent customer service as well.ラーメンが大好物で、日本に住んでた時も色々食べ歩いてたんだけど、やっとアメリカで美味いラーメンに出会えた。接客もすごく良かったです。

I admit I came here with low expectations but I'm glad that I was proven wrong. While it's nothing fancy, it is definitely solid ramen joint and should not be underestimated. My partner and I ordered the shoyu and miso ramens, wanting to just try the basics for our first time. The staff were friendly and patient, answering all our questions and offering us extra napkins to help carry the hot takeout bowls (it wasn't unbearably hot though so we opted to not take an excessive amount of napkins). The noodles were so springy and bouncy! Both broths were good, but I liked the deeper flavor of the miso, which I typically prefer over shoyu anyways. But the star for me was the pork. This was SOOO tender and not overly fatty like at some places, so you could actually taste the pork flavor without feeling your arteries clogging. I also loved how much wakame (seaweed) they added, especially compared to the spinach lol. I like how simple the menu is and can't wait to try other items, especially the tsukemen, which I don't often see in DC. I do wish they had seating and served with real bowls because I feel like it would preserve the heat of the broth a bit better than plastic takeout bowls, but obviously space is limited in Union Market. Given its proximity to where I live, I'll definitely be back to satisfy my ramen cravings when I'm too lazy to go across the city for my usual spots!

4.5/5I got the cold sesame noodles and they were soooo good. I love chilled noodles and these did not disappoint. The noodles were nutty, cold, fresh, and flavorful. Would absolutely get again. The only downside is that the portion size is a little small for the price. The employees are really nice, and the service is quick!

Would come back! I got the miso ramen and I enjoyed the dish overall. The broth was pretty solid and the noodles were nice and chewy. The pork slice on top was quite thick and a bit dry, not sure if that's how it's supposed to taste? There was also a lot of spinach in the bowl which I was not expecting and it was annoying having to eat around it (I don't like the taste of raw spinach). I've never had spinach in ramen so this was surprising.

My favorite spot to get ramen when I visit DC. It is located inside of Union Market, it is a food stall. There are places to eat outside of the food hall, limited seating inside but I usually order to go. The flavors are always delicious, I go between the Shoyu Ramen and the Chicken shio Ramen depending on my mood, it never fails on hitting the spot and I can eat 2 bowls at one time. The service is always good, they let you know about possible allergies and are friendly.