Akira Sushi & Ramen in Gambrills is definitely worth a visit! When the weather starts to get cooler, I crave hot, sweet and spicy ramen! This did not disappoint my taste buds. I ordered the Spicy Sliced Beef Ramen, and it was amazing. The broth had the perfect balance of flavors--slightly sweet with just the right amount of spice, creating a rich and comforting bowl that kept me coming back for more.The sliced beef was tender, the portion size was generous, and every bite was packed with flavor. Aa starters the pork shumai was hot and fresh but by itself lacked flavor. To be fair, I actually like the Trader Joes pork shumai better as the filling is seasoned. With sauce it was ok but I will order the gyosa to try instead next time. The bruce roll with fresh lump crab and crunchy fried shrimp was delicious! Will definitely order again. read more

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Went during lunch and was seated quick, ambiance was quiet and comfortable. We ordered apps and they came out quick, ice was provided for drinks on a hot day and they also turned on the fans. Everything was super fresh, broth of the ramen was flavorful and impressive. Thanks to Alex for an awesome time! Will be back! read more

Akira Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Gambrills, Maryland

My son loves the Ramen where he can build his own. Very tasty and great customer service. read more

Akira Ramen - Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Gambrills, Maryland

Love the ramen & pork belly; friendly service, clean & peaceful surroundings The coconut shell spoon adds to the authentic esthetics of the ramen. The orange deep ramen bowls are well chosen to serve their ramen in. All good read more

Akira Ramen in Gambrills is our convenient Ramen spot. The location is small but I've never been and it was super packed. This location is clean, service is fine, and food is decent. I've definitely had better Ramen, but I look at Akira as the basics of Ramen. I like the beef and pork belly ramen. The shredded beef has a sweetness to it with texture is unique. I always get the spicy paste on the side to add a little more flavor. The appetizers are okay, nothing to rave about. The Crab dumpling is my least favorite so far. The Bruce Roll is pretty good. It's light and fresh. read more

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We came to the Waugh chapel shopping centre looking for lunch. My kids were feeling ramen and decided on Akira. The staff were friendly and the food was excellent. We ordered edamame and takoyaki as our appetizers which were solid options. Our main entrees were volcano ramen, miso and Karaage ramen. All were flavorful with rich, satisfying broths and perfectly cooked noodles. We ended with matcha ice cream and cheesecake for a sweet finish. We will definitely be back! read more

Revisit after a long absence. Had Takoyaki, volcano ramen and Akeira ramen. Takoyaki was very wet inside. Volcano ramen was good. Akeira ramen was a bit boring. Needs to be served with something to kick it up a notch: sriracha, chili oil, or asian seasoning sauce that can be added as desired. Long wait for the check to leave. Staff were more focused on putting people in the wait list than tending to customers who were finished. read more

I absolutely love Akira. Whenever I want Ramen, Akira is my go to. Food is always fresh and hot. The service is Top Tier and I even have a favorite table. I love the decor with the Japanese Cherry Blossoms...... it just feels like home! read more

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I've come here at least a dozen times and the service and the food have been amazing. Walking in is like you're transported to Japan the lights the music the ambiance I could come here every day if I got the chance read more

Akira Ramen - I got Karaage Ramen with chilli oil - Ramen Near Me - Gambrills, Maryland

The menu has a nice variety and its easy to find something whether you're craving something classic or a little more adventurous. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming with a modern asian vibe. The staff were wonderful and very accommodating, friendly and had our food out quickly. The ramen is a rich and delicous treat especially on a cold day. While it's not the most mind-blowing ramen I've ever had, it's consistently good and definitely worth coming back for when you want a decent ramen fix. read more

Akira Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Gambrills, Maryland

The food was delicious and this was my first time eating here. My cousins suggested we go but unfortunately I couldn't get a picture of their food as they started in as soon as the waitress sat it on the table lol. Service was quick and the restaurant was decorated very simple to not over shadow the food. read more

Akira Ramen - Bruce Roll, Akira ramen and shrimp tempura - Ramen Near Me - Gambrills, Maryland

This was my first trip here after hearing many good things! I met up with an old friend and had a great time at Amira with quick, polite service and yummy food! I can't remember which bowl I got, but it was packed with quality ingredients as you can see in the photo. Highly recommend! read more

Akira Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Gambrills, Maryland

This place is my go-to ramem spot. I come here at least once a month. The ramen is always rich, flavorful, and super comforting, and the service is consistently warm and welcoming. Easily one of my favorite ramen places to eat! read more

Akira Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Gambrills, Maryland

I have been meaning to try Akira Ramen for so long now after passing it for years, its a small restaurant me and my guest had a cute booth by the window , edamame, a grilled shrimp skewer the shrimp were perfectly grilled and delicious, the ramen we chose to share was the beef ramen and switched the pork broth for chicken broth we also ordered extra noodles , all the dishes came out quicky and were piping hot , i love the ramen here . read more

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Good service, and decent ramen, overall a solid experience. Not the best ramen in the area in my humble opinion, but the menu has a fun amount of variety and options! A great option if you are nearby read more

I thought I gave a review of this place. Well number one there shrimp tempura always amazing always I don't eat sushi so regular shrimp tempura really great the bowel buns with pork even more amazing but I get mine without the salad or greens just the sauce and the pork and the bow bun what let me tell you something best way to eat in a little bit of sauce just a little bit their apple juice oh my goodness I'm not sure what is in it but it's amazing. The service is great and my order was to go, but I walked in and then I waited and the service was still amazing. The ambience is wonderful because it's intimate and it's not so noisy but when they get their dinner, rush on the weekends cause people are coming out the movie theater next-door yes but the weight is never really a long wait cause they always have a table so but it's so cozy and wonderful and the food is spectacular. It always smells delicious too. I love this place just 100%. read more

Bruce roll is my favorite. The Service here is always top tier very attentive . Ask for Alex!

This ramen joint had a great variety of ramen soups to choose from, as well as rice bowls and sushi. Decor is spacious and clean. Our waitstaff was very patient and helpful (especially in answering questions about the menu). I ordered the vegetable ramen, perfect choice for a cold day. Soup base had good flavor, noodles were plentiful and perfectly cooked. The toppings included generous amounts of blanched bok choy, marinated shiitake, wood ear mushroom, bean sprouts, red ginger, corn and silken tofu cubes (plus 1 nori square). Even better is that the menu will let the diner know what type of broth (pork, chicken, ect) is being used for the dish. The vegetable ramen used a plant-based broth which we appreciated. read more

Akira Ramen - Vegetable ramen - Ramen Near Me - Gambrills, Maryland

This location is byob only but has amazing friendly service. Other locations are an actual izakaya (a bar). . Akira Ramen & Izakaya is a reliable chain to satiate your ramen or gyudon cravings. Side note, I love spice but: - Volcano ramen is a bit intense - Get the regular Akira, hot sauce on the side - Spice level control is winning. . かんぱい！ read more

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Came to Akira for ramen and enjoyed the shrimp tempura ramen I ordered. I got it with veggie broth and had them make it spicy, so I really enjoyed it. They don't serve alcohol by the way, but they allow you to bring in your own drink, which is very interesting. The service and my overall experience was good, so I'll stop by again whenever I'm craving ramen. read more

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I have visitors in town and we were all craving some Ramen so of course I hit my favorite source, yelp. Found this spot and we immediately headed out. It's in a large shopping area so there's all the stores that you and we didn't have any issue finding a parking space. We arrived on a Saturday evening, Labor Day weekend and were immediately seated. Everything we had was yummy. Flavor was great. Portion sizes good. Service was excellent. Everyone loved their dishes and I would highly recommend indefinitely go back. read more

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Quick and efficient service. Great food. Staff are super friendly. Highly recommended.

Food was delicious and the service was phenomenal! We ordered the tonkatsu ramen, Kani salad, fried tempura, and ofcourse California rolls for the kids. Everything came out on a timely manner. Our server B, was fantastic. She definitely has great customer service skills. We will definitely be back! read more

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The chicken and pork ramen are pretty good for a chain ramen spot. The chicken is fried so not very traditional but still delicious.

Three words: ONE PAGE MENU! This usually means they only do a few items, but they do them well. In the case of Akira, that could not be more true. Ramen and a few other dishes are done expertly here! I have been hoping for a good ramen joint nearby in Crofton. There are a scattering of local gems in neighboring towns, but you would have to go to Annapolis at minimum before Akira came here. I was so happy! I had tried the location in Columbia just before the pandemic shut everything down, so I was slightly familiar with the brand. Needless to say, I was excited, but as with anything new, cautious at first try. Wow, what a great bowl of ramen though! While you can customize your bowl, their original options are so delicious by themselves, you might never need to craft your own bowl. I'll just leave it at that, whatever you like in your ramen, even just noodles and broth, they have you covered! Beyond the ramen, the rest of the options are equally delightful. My last visit, I tried the katsudon, for instance. This is a panko-breaded fried pork cutlet, with Japanese curry sauce, white rice, and an assortment of pickled veggies. Oh... em... gee. So good! They also recently added a yakitori menu, I want to call it? Basically skewers of grilled meats and veggies. Also, new shumai and... Brussels sprouts? Interesting option! I haven't tried the latter yet, but I've had both shumai (pork & shrimp) and one of the shrimp skewers. All of these options were very good, definitely solid and tasty additions to the menu. Overall: I love a great bowl of ramen at any time of year. Savory, full of umami, filling, complex, yet simple. It's just a lovely dish that always works. Crofton desperately needed a great ramen joint to compliment the other amazing food options out here (like our Vietnamese and Mexican joints). Now we have one. I plan to be a frequent visitor to this Ramen-Ya going forward! read more

Akira Ramen - Volcano Ramen: delicious! - Ramen Near Me - Gambrills, Maryland

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Happy to find this place when I moved to Bowie, the Tonkotsu Miso Ramen extra Spicy is delicious. My doordas order is always packed well, consistent service. I haven't been in the restaurant yet, but it's on my to do list to check out the restaurant in person. read more

So I have never been to this location. And what I notice that was different is that you could get plain ramen. Excellent for kids who don't like alot of "junk" in there bowls. also good for people like me that seems to be allergic new foods yearly. The server explained to me why the broth looks milky. The location in Columbia told me it was milk. This server here explained to me that what looks milky is actually bone marrow from pork bones. This was very relieving to hear. I appreciated his knowledge and willingness to share the info. I enjoyed a plain bowl of ramen with chicken broth. The area specs is kinda small but there is enough space to fit like 30 people in there. I had a lovely time. I'll be back again. read more

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Loved the fast service but hated the seat I got for dining by myself. It was in the middle of the busy corridor between the kitchen, cash wrap, and bar. The ramen itself was good but not sure why it had a grayish tinge to it. The okonomiyaki was disappointing. I wouldn't recommend as there was hardly any cabbage or seafood. It was mostly all batter, sauce, and mayo making it a soggy mess. I appreciated the fast service but really really really wished the soup was nice and hot. When ramen broth is lukewarm, it just tastes like eating out of a bowl of spit. I can't stand it when that happens. I wouldn't mind returning if I am in the area but wouldn't go out of my way to visit read more

Akira Ramen - Akira Volcano Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Gambrills, Maryland

Plenty of seating and parking in a prime spot in Gambrills. Great for a date night. Ramen was presented nicely and the broth in my Akira ramen was full of flavor and layers. Added by two good slices of cha siu. Quick and attentive servers. read more

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The ramen was subpar. The service was great with an infant. But sushi and ramen. Wasn't my fav. read more

Akira Ramen - Sushi - Ramen Near Me - Gambrills, Maryland

Happy with our new Ramen place addition to the Crofton area! This was my second visit, and the food and service were consistently good. The location is small; service is fast and friendly. Food: Ramen broth is fresh and rich. Spicy ramen is not spicy (I mean to be called a volcano). I expected to feel lava in my mouth and stomach later, but that was not the case; nevertheless, the flavor was on point. Noodles are perfectly al dente, veggies crunchy, egg runny... honestly, delicious ramen. For a short fee, you can add additional toppings. Pork bao was light and flavorful, maybe missing a pickled element (my taste), but the fried chicken appetizer was perfection, crispy and tender. We took a matcha cheesecake home; pricey, in my opinion, but my daughter said it was terrific. In summary, as long as they remain consistently this good, we will be regulars. read more

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The atmosphere is always very inviting, staff is always helpful and super friendly! The food is always delicious !

Akira Ramen is a small restaurant pace with good service and good food. If you're a Ramen lover this place is for your I'm honestly. It a BIG lover of a big bowl of soup but this place hit the spot and the Ramen is priced right. As for the dessert it is priced too high, I had to try it so I could tell you about it. It was good but I wouldn't but it again. The portions here were small and again way over priced. So here is the complete and simple breakdown: Service: 4.5 Stars Ramen: 4 stars Dessert: 2.5 Stars (price point is terrible) Atmosphere: 3.5 Stars Location: 3 Stars read more

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Akira offers delicious and sizeable slurpables and the noodles texture is that perfect chew, the broth is concisely rich and depth of flavor is memorable. All in the first visit, and yes they offer delicious baos! Service was attentive, hip, and friendly! I look forward to returning to try other dishes. Arigato, gozaimasu Akira. Kanpai! read more

Akira Ramen - bao was pillowy soft and savory #itadakimas - Ramen Near Me - Gambrills, Maryland

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This restaurant had great service. I enjoyed a late lunch here with my son. The atmosphere was awesome, clean and appealing. The food was AWESOME, great presentation, the miso was nice and hot. My son had the Akiro Volcano Ramen and I had a curry rice dish with shrimp tempura and it was delicious. Such a full rich taste. We will be dining here again. read more

The service there was so amazing they were very nice and funny! The place, also incredible from the glass to the mural on the back wall it was just so astonishing and cool! the food was amazing too but everything combine adds up to make just pure happiness! read more

DEEELISH! First time here on Sunday. Place is small but a really nice size and quaint. The decorations inside were so cute and adorable. I as seated as soon as I came in, and service was top tier. All items we sampled are pictured: 1. Karaage - fried chicken pieces. They were fried really good! 2. The various tempuras were good too, the taro didn't have alot of filling and the sweet potato kind of cooked out of the other but it had a decent flavor. 3. Shrimp tempura ramen - BOMB! The broth was sooooo flavorful and seasoned perfectly. I added extra noodles to mine and it was just really good. I will definitely be back. read more

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Welcoming place. We were sat right away but the service was a bit slow! We waited for almost 15 min to get our appetizers. However, it was well worth the wait! We ordered the seafood ramen and the volcano ramen along with edamame, pork belly & squid skewers! The place is well maintained, with a nice relaxing atmosphere. We will definitely return! read more

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This new location is perfectly placed among all the shops and other restaurants in Waugh Chapel. There aren't many, if any Ramen places in this area so it's nice to see Akira coming to the area. I've been to their other locations and all have had great customer service and the food is delicious. The menu is a little smaller than the other locations, but I believe it is because they recently opened. I almost always order the Karage or Gyoza as an appetizer, this time we ordered both. For my entree, I ordered the volcano ramen. It is spicy but so good! We enjoyed our experience! read more

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Cool staff, good portions and even better prices (: Everyone is so friendly and informative about the food. Very cool folks. W RAMEN