HIGHLY RECOMMEND! The food is AMAZING and on point! I always get the tonkatsu ramen with extra marinated eggs. The broth is delicious, the eggs are perfectly marinated and soft boiled. They have so many toppings you can choose from. Great variety! The service is quick and efficient. The ambiance makes you feel like you are in Japan. The moment you walk in there are high top seats at the window, and a lot of small tables. The walls are decorated with Japanese ads and artworks. They have 2 television screens: 1 with anime playing and 1 with a Japanese style pbs station (showing cooking, travel, etc...). They fill up quickly but it just goes to show you how many people love it! You can do take out orders or dine in. They have you scan a QR code on your table to send you to their menu, which ends up being where you order and pay for everything. You then will get your drinks. Then any appetizers you order. Then your food will be out quickly. Highly recommend! read more

Akita Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Andover, Massachusetts

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A really nice ramen place to visit on cold winter days! We've been here a few times in the past year and we're always pleased with the quality and flavor. We've ordered tonkatsu ramen, spicy Tokyo ramen, takoyaki, gyoza, the matcha latte, sake, calpico, and likely some other things over the visits and it's also delicious. The restaurant has an authentic feel and is decorated with a lot of vintage Japanese memorabilia and posts and such, it lends a nice vibe to the food. Service is a bit laid back, all orders are done via an app or website and the servers simply bring the food to you. But they are attentive with water refills and bussing of tables so it's not lazy. I recommend Akita! read more

I stopped by Akita Ramen on a Saturday for lunch and it wasn't too busy. It's a small little spot located in a plaza, so there's plenty of parking. The ordering process was easy, you scan a QR code to order, and pay all on your phone. Someone will bring your food out for you and you're basically all set. Compared to other ramen places I've been to, the ramen at Akita was good. read more

Akita Ramen - Tonkotsu Shio Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Andover, Massachusetts

It's been a while since my last visit, and I can't really recall anything particularly good or bad. I guess it's just a pretty standard spot for ramen. read more

Akita Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Andover, Massachusetts

My very first ramen restaurant experience and it did not disappoint! Akita Ramen is a big city experience tucked away in the suburbs of Andover at Shawsheen Plaza. Unassuming but a feast for the eyes as soon as you step inside. . My kids begged me to find them a local ramen restaurant so we ended up here. Staff was friendly, answered our questions, and then we ordered via the Toast app right from our table. My boys devoured the pork bun and I opted for the spicy miso ramen. It was filling and delicious. My boys shared the yuzu ship ramen and loved it. If you have kids, they'll be captivated watching anime on a big screen and all the fun decor on the walls. Adults will love watching the "how it's made" noodle videos. My only wish was that the ramen had a chicken option rather than all pork (there is a vegetarian option as well). We'll definitely be back to sample some more items! read more

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This is an enjoyable place to visit for ramen and other options. The are on the walls is as interesting as it looks in the Yelp photos. You menu is available as a QR code you can scan, and evidently each table's is slightly different, because it will identify at which table you are sitting, a nice touch. You can take care of everything right at your table, and your order is usually brought to you within a few minutes. The ramen bowls are interesting and do look exactly like their photos. I do wish they could be a bit more descriptive about the level of spiciness for each bowl, simply saying "spicy" isn't necessarily enough. The crispy brussels sprouts here are amazing, such a good flavor. You can also pay right at your table as well, by credit card or Google Wallet. The kitchen will be closed for 90 minutes each day between their lunch and dinner hours. read more

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We love this place and it's closer to home. We're always greated by an "Irashaimasen!" which is like the Japanese phrase for welcome to the business. And they have a QR code for us to order and pay at so for introverts like me, I don't have to worry about having to flag the waiter/waitress down to give me the check. The decal on the walls are so nice and adds a lot of character to the business. I got the spicy tonkatsu and the broth was creamy, spicy, and super delicious. Way better than most ramen spots in Boston. The egg is only a tiny bit salty from the soy sauce, but it goes so well with the ramen. The chashu pork is also cooked so well because it's fatty and tender and just melts in your mouth. The takoyaki was also super delicious. The taiyaki and matcha ice cream was a nice dessert but the matcha ice cream was too bitter for me and I didn't necessarily like the red bean filling, but it was still good. Their milk tea and boba is also good. The boba has the right texture and just the right amount of chewiness. So good! read more

Cute interior, large bowls, and OKAY prices. Many options and relatively quick service. Scan a QR code to order.

Great food. I love getting apps and a mini chashu don for dinner. Family loves the ramen. read more

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I just made my second trip to Akita and am loving this place. We did take-out both times and the way they set up the ramen for take-out is super convenient and works well for the dish. The containers are layered with the broth on the bottom and all the "stuff" on top so you just mix it together when you get it home. The three ramens we had between the two trips were Black Garlic Tonkatsu, Shio Tonkatsu and Spicy Miso. The Black Garlic Tonkatsu and Spicy Miso were our favorites and we would definitely get those again. The other items we got were from the appetizers menu: Takoyaki (octopus balls), chicken karaage (Japanese style fried chicken with dipping sauce), pork bun, and fried brussel sprouts with yuzu sauce. Our favorites of these were the pork bun and chicken karaage. I placed the first order online on a Sunday before opening time, and I was a bit suspicious when I realized the time it was estimated to be ready was the actual opening time. As I already suspected, it wasn't ready at that time - no biggie, though, as everyone was nice and promised it would be ready quickly. Akita is pretty much right next door to a supermarket,so I took the opportunity to do some quick shopping. Hopefully this online order glitch gets fixed. The second order was for dinner and ready a few minutes early. Once again, the staff were great. We didn't eat in, but the place had plenty of seating and seemed family friendly. It filled up very quickly on the weekend between opening time and when I came back 15 minutes later to get my order. My only personal wish would be for a bit more variety in the proteins available on the ramen. Most are served with pork by default with an option for sous vide chicken instead. There is one vegetarian ramen that looks good, but again more choices would be nice. read more

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Love love love love! The restaurant is soooo cute inside! The staff is kind! And the food is amazing. My go-to always for ramen! read more

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Sat down immediately the food was delicious. The service was great and we would definitely go back again.

Wow, Akita is a wonderful addition to the Sango area! My husband and I waited a bit to try it to allow for the typical start up kinks and crowd to die down, but we made it in last night and we were beyond pleased. At 6:15 on a Friday night we had a wait of about 20 minutes, but the host was pleasant and accommodating. We opted to sit at the sushi bar to speed up seating. The place is comfortable, decor is welcoming, service was on point, and the food was delicious. Even the sushi chefs were pleasant and chatty. We ordered three sushi rolls, all prepared in a timely manner and were delicious; tasted very fresh, well sized, and a beautiful presentation. We frequent sushi places around town weekly and Akita is at the top. Definitely a new addition to our weekly rotation. read more

Akita Ramen - Center is Treasure Island Roll (it has gold flakes ), but I can't remember the names of the other two rolls. - Ramen Near Me - Andover, Massachusetts

Awesome to find great ramen in Andover, and I should say 'finally' even for a new resident. I had the classic Shoyu Ramen, adding bean spouts. I added fish cake, but it comes with 1 fish cake piece, corn, seaweed, and chasu. The next time I'm going with the large bowl. The broth is excellent! The bowls all look great, and maybe the next time for me with a ramen too! Parking is easy. The reason for 4 stars is it's online ordering only at the table. The service for water, chopsticks and forks and napkins is excellent, but I miss the personal touch for questions about the menu. read more

Akita Ramen - Sunday morning - Ramen Near Me - Andover, Massachusetts

You know it wasn't bad at all! It was pretty good. Tbh I had low expectations, small town, probably not too familiar with Asian cuisine, But the first bite was really satisfying. Good broth. Good flavor. Good service. Overall positive experience! read more

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Good ramen in Andover! We regularly get the black garlic tonkatsu ramen and spicy miso ramen. Only once did the spicy miso ended beinng dud because they poured just way too much much pepper flakes, but it's really comparable to some of the better ramen spots in Boston. The vibe of Akita Ramen is very laid back and fun! Would recommend. read more

Decent ramen place.. Nothing that stand out.. Again Ramen doesn't have to stand out.. It just need to be good.. Service is good. Ambiance is fine read more

As someone who really loves a good bowl of ramen, I was a bit surprised to find this excellent spot nestled away in a shopping mall outside Boston. The interior of this restaurant is super cute and fun, and they have lots of Japanese music playing that elevates the mood. The ordering process is completely online- you scan a QR code and it lets you choose which items from the menu you'd like. There are pictures for every menu item, which makes it especially easy to see what the food looks like before it arrives. We ordered a black garlic tonkatsu ramen, spicy tonkatsu shio ramen, an order of takoyaki, and some tayaki for dessert. I started with the spicy ramen which was much spicier than expected. The broth especially was a bit too much for me, but I enjoyed the flavor of the noodles and other toppings. The black garlic tonkatsu ramen was a much better fit for my palette - the broth was rich and creamy, with some notes of garlic that weren't too overpowering. I was also very impressed with the pork, which was perfectly cooked and melted in your mouth. After we were eating the ramen, our server brought out the takoyaki (which I thought would be served more as an appetizer), but it was delicious nonetheless. They were creamy and topped with lots of sauce and bonito flakes, exactly how I like them. We finished our meal with some tayaki which was filled with red bean and served slightly warm. I'm not sure if they're made fresh in-house, but they tasted great. If you're someone who enjoys a good bowl of ramen definitely consider stopping by here! I'll definitely be back. read more

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Had shoyu and miso ramen. Wish there was more chicken on the menu because the pork was not that good. The broth was good but entire menu was very over priced for not even ordering from a server. Seats were very close together and we probably would not come back. The walls are cool and ambiance is great but I think there's better options in the area to justify coming read more

Akita Ramen - Shoyu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Andover, Massachusetts

With just moving to town a few months ago, I've longed for a ramen shop that will leave me with a smile and my belly full. Akita Ramen does that and offer an excellent services. From greeting customers coming in and having excellent ramen options. I don't want to butcher the name but I had their spicy pork shoulder ramen and it was amazing, especially with the pork bun I had before. I only got a regular because I wasn't starving, but I was filled! Going to treat my self to a taiyaki, I feel like I'm back in Osaka! Going to try the gyoza next time read more

Update - The owner personally contacted and apologized to me and gave me what could have caused the issue. I mentioned to him this was more so that people know and you also realized something of mishap like this can occur. I did go there again (the owner did offer a GC for the order) and ordered a ramen and it was really good. No foreign objects this time. This rest is well decorated and clean since last time i actually had it delivered. I am happy this was one off incident and they took care to fix the issue. read more

So no real issues with the food. It's decent. This place is so disorganized. My son and I came here for our 2nd visit and it was a disaster. At this place, you order and pay for everything from your phone even if dining in. Well, they brought 2 dishes to our table that we didn't order and then gave them to the proper table. We saw this happen at another table. Then they brought the wrong drinks to our table. Our order took about 30-40 minutes and it seemed like everyone else that was seated was waiting impatiently. When our food finally came, they got our orders wrong from the kitchen. The 2 women were super nice but it was so disorganized I can't see a reason to return. Again the food was good. Just good...nothing great. read more

Best ramen north of Boston. Tonkotsu was very flavorful without being overly salty, the noddles were cooked perfectly and the eggs weren't just a soft boiled egg, and were actually marinated. The real star was the char siu pork which was fall apart tender with a slight char. Some of the best best pork I've had from a ramen place. I'd rate this a 9.5 out of 10. This wasnt just good ramen, this was great ramen, ramen worth traveling for ramen. read more

Akita Ramen - Tonkotsu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Andover, Massachusetts

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When you go to the place and it says it's open till 9 PM and you walk in and there is two employees one employee watching YouTube shorts or whatever really loud on her phone and one employee sleeping sitting at a table and they say they are closed, even though it says on the sign that they are not closed It's very unprofessional read more

Love the foods its great ramen, matcha latte is delish, service is great except they prefer us to order it online, even they will still serve you manually. Ambiance though. The wall grafiti is great but the music. For a language that we dont understand, the music is just way too loud and become annoying. Dont get me wrong LOVE everything abt japan but not loud noise. Sorry akita. read more

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Decent ramen spot if you don't want to drive into Boston for Santouka. The broth is quite nice and the noodles were perfectly cooked but I felt like they could've filled up the bowl with more broth. The takoyaki was a good choice for an appetizer read more

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Excellent, excellent ramen. I've been to almost every ramen place in MA and Akita is up there with the best of them. Almost gave it four stars, b/c to get my ramen the way I like it, this ends up being a very expensive meal. It's worth it if you can afford it. read more

Food is amazing great lunch or takeout spot. Everything was fresh and served hot so we really enjoyed it and will definitely be coming back

It was decent. It looks kinda cute with all the Japanese retro stuff and the look of an old school ramen-ya. The food was average and I will now comment on that. Noodles not made in house, neither is the gyoza, which is a popular frozen brand. The broth was OK, but on the weak side. I had Shio, or salt, style broth and it wasn't very salty at all. Also, it wasnt very hot. It didn't taste bad, it just could've been better. The ramen didn't have enough broth and the bowl itself was a little small. Maybe I should've got the large. Anyhow, it will do, but I wish they would go next level. read more

Akita Ramen - Retro Japanses style - Ramen Near Me - Andover, Massachusetts

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Overrated place. We came the moment they opened at 12noon, ordered and made payment. The first bowl of ramen came after 40 minutes and the second bowl which we ordered togethee, came after another 20 minutes. We saw two other tables had to ask for their food as they also had waited for a long time. In addition, they had too many tables and chairs in this small restaurant and as a result, people really had to squeeze to get to certain tables. Food is okay, but definitely not worth the wait! read more

Tonkatsu Shio was very flavorful. Would recommend, although they can get pretty busy during rush hour. read more

Akita Ramen - Tonkotsu Shio Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Andover, Massachusetts

Great ramen, good service and a unique atmosphere. Not a big place but the food is really good, that is what matters We will return.

Another great experience with Akita Ramen. This was my second visit, this time I did takeout. I ordered the Black Garlic Tonkotsu and it was delicious. I had ordered ahead online on my way from work and it was ready just when it said it would be. The service was once again outstanding with a very welcoming and polite staff. The restaurant was packed, but it felt very welcoming and cozy, with all the patrons seeming to be smiling and enjoying their time. There's plenty of parking and the only downside is the small dining area. Be prepared to spend $20-30 per person, but it's definitely worth the price. I will definitely be be back and highly recommend this place to everyone I know. read more

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We lived in New Hampshire and this is by far the best ramen close to us. I love the boba milk tea. The price is typical, we spent around $35 each. You order using the QR code, which is nice. We didn't gave to wait ling for our food. The restaurant is located inside a plaza so parking isn't an issue. Would definitely come back. read more

Akita Ramen - Spicy Tonkotsu Shio Ramen, Takoyaki - Ramen Near Me - Andover, Massachusetts

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Food was excellent, service was a little slow, good atmosphere. A little pricey but worth every cent. read more

Akita Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Andover, Massachusetts

Good food and friendliest people ever. Great service and fun decor. Have fun watching anime and cooking demonstrations on the monitors while you eat. read more

Ordered Max spicy miso - the extra protein wasn't worth the extra cost. 1/2 an egg and a little bit more of pork. Taste was average but too overwhelmed with Heat. Service was too slow at lunch and order came out warm not piping hot as I'd expect. Overall expensive for what you get average taste, poor service. read more

Food was great especially for not being in Boston. Ordering was a little different because everything is done on the phone. Ended up with a bunch of eggs and extra meat, definitely user error. Service is fast, prompt, and waiters/ waitresses are friendly. The inside was a little small but can accommodate a decent amount of people. Saw lots of people doing take out so I'm assuming take out is just as good. If you're in the area I would definitely stop by. Overall pretty good ramen though. read more

Akita Ramen - Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Andover, Massachusetts

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Just found this place in the spot previously occupied by Dicks BBQ. I love Ramen, so decided to give it a try. I'm so glad I made that decision because the Ramen was amazing! I got the Shoyu Ramen w/ extra noodles and it was one of the best I've tasted. The ordering and payment are done using your smartphone by scanning a QR code and the staff was very friendly and polite. I am DEFINITELY going back. read more

Akita Ramen - Restaurant interior - Ramen Near Me - Andover, Massachusetts

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Amazing ramen! Love the food so much and the place is such a vibe. Great customer service and helpful with menu