Safe to say Arashi Ramen has two new fans. Think you don't like ramen? Think again. This place will completely change your perception. We came on a weekday and there wasn't an empty table. Plenty of to-go orders as well. This place is the real deal - believe the hype. Definitely a must try!! We will be back... and soon. -KM read more

Arashi Ramen - Gyoza - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This is my favorite place in Seattle to eat ramen. The broth is rich, has a wonderful consistency, and the noodles are perfectly cooked. I would literally bathe in this broth if they sold vats of it. The service is consistently good, and the restaurant is well maintained. I highly recommend this restaurant if you're in Ballard or surrounding areas. read more

This place is dope. They make up some spicy spicy if you tell them to, and they have several options of types of spice to heat things up. Wifey enjoyed her traditional shoyu. The broth is rich and complex. It is a regional ramen indicative of the chef's hometown outside of Kyoto. This bowl stands up to the best I had in japan. read more

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It's officially soup season so I'm making my way through my ramen list. First up was Arashi - a small ramen spot in Ballard with good service. Started with the honey garlic karaage which had a nice balance of sweet and savory but wasn't very crispy. I opted for the vegetarian ramen that had was rich but not too heavy broth and nice chew to the noodles. The space is small and the 2 tops have backless stools so definitely a spot to slurp and go. While I wouldn't drive out of my way, would be happy to drop by for a quick bite if in the neighborhood. read more

Arashi Ramen - Vegetarian ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We were really excited seeing the great reviews, but unfortunately felt that the ramen was just okay! There was a bit of a wait (about 20-30 min) for 2 on a Friday night, which was expected. I got the shoyu tonkotsu ramen with additional bamboo shoots. I felt like the broth was a bit of a let down as it seemed to lack depth of flavor. I'm a big broth gal so I felt a little disappointed. The noodles were good and the chashu was great however! A but nit picky of me and not a big deal, but the menma was also cold in the ramen. Hopefully this was a one off, and we might give this another shot in the future since other reviews are great! read more

Arashi Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Good service. Amazing food. I have been twice with my boyfriend and we ordered Ramen both times. Neither of us have tried the bowls. The first time we went, we had the vegan chicken, which was absolutely amazing. He got the regular chicken as well, which he said was tastier. Medium volume inside the restaurant. read more

There was on one vegetarian option in ramen. It was bland and less flavorful. I also ordered spicy paste, which was very good. read more

Arashi Ramen - R10 Veggie Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A rainy day. A hard day at the office. A bad break up. All of these things can be cured here with the magical ramen they serve. I ordered the thick noodles and I would do it again. With some pork and an egg your life problems are gone for a moment. Enjoy that moment. The staff was quick and friendly. Our food was delicious and fairly priced. So yourself a favor and go. read more

Arashi Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

If you're unsure what to get, get the black sesame ramen!!! You won't regret it. :) Usually I'm the one envious of my boyfriend's choice, but this time I definitely got the yummier dish! But in all honesty, they're all pretty good. Come back multiple times and try different flavors, if you can! :) read more

Arashi Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Whenever my sister picks me up from the airport in Seattle, we have a tradition where we go eat ramen. We googled ramen spot near us and this place popped up. It's a small restaurant, very casual, and it was packed when we went. We were helped right away though. I love a little spice to my ramens so I got the one with chili oil. I got the TanTan Men because I love DanDan noodles and I figured this was a variation of that. It did not disappoint! The broth was super savory, thick, and smooth even with the chili oil. I never finish my soup, but I did with this one. You can add as many toppings as you want. Obviously, I added more bamboo shoots. If you're in the area and have a craving for ramen, I highly recommend this place!! read more

Arashi Ramen - TanTan ramen with chili oil @ Arashi Ramen in Seattle, WA. - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Yummmmmmm great ramen, perfect for windy rainy weather like this! Parking might be a little difficult and seatings limited but cozy vibe read more

Arashi Ramen - a bowl of ramen with an egg - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My husband and I ate at Arashi Ramen while visiting Seattle. This tiny little restaurant in Ballard serves up some amazing Ramen! Hubby chose the Black Garlic Ramen and he thought it was fabulous. I like spicy, so I opted for the Spicy Miso Tonkotsu. The server asked me if I wanted "mild, spicy, or extra spicy." I love spicy food, and almost chose extra spicy, but I decided to be conservative since it was my first time here. I chose "regular" spicy -- and I made the right call! I have what most would consider a high heat tolerance, but I'm not sure even I could have handled the extra spicy! My husband took one taste of mine and declared it too much, but I ate every drop of that delicious, spicy goodness! The service was friendly and fast. If we lived nearby, I'm sure we'd be regular customers. read more

Setting: The restaurant is pretty small but thankfully they were able to fit a party of 6 relatively quickly. It's best to put your name down early because you can't reserve tables. The parking around the restaurant can be tough. Everyone in our party had to park relatively far away. Food: I got the Shio Tonkotsuand my husband got the Miso Tonkotsu. But were really solid. The broth was excellent. We enjoyed the noodle texture as well. There was nothing particularly special about it. It was just good ramen which hit the spot. Value: The portions were slightly smaller than I had hoped but not too different from most ramen places in Seattle. I didn't leave the restaurant full but had enough. Service: The servers were kind and prompt. Their time estimate for waiting was very accurate as well. Other: I went out of my way to go to Ballard to try this ramen. It didn't disappoint! But I didn't think it was that much better than ramen places that are closer to me so I probably won't be coming back unless we are hanging out with someone in Ballard. read more

We checked out Arashi on a rainy, cold Seattle day, and couldn't be happier! Even though the place was packed, we were helped out and got our food so fast. They make their ramen with a bone broth that was simmering for at least 12 hours which makes the food so delicious! They have vegetarian options too. I definitely recommend this place for a tasty ramen at a cozy neighborhood cafe. read more

I had the honey garlic fried chicken and Arashi ramen. Superior products. Service was punctual. I got there late on a Thursday evening. Ambiance was authentic. Yes, I am in the orient, eating ramen here. Best Ramen in the Region. read more

My party of 3 walked in on a Wednesday night and waited around 15-20 mins for a table. We sat down and the waitress quickly brought out our waters and menus. We all ordered the Miso Tonkotsu Ramen and thought it was just okay. The noodle texture was great -- very chewy and firm how the thick noodles should be. The broth and egg however were mediocre. We were a little disappointed based on how many good reviews Arashi has. I will say that the service was fantastic though. Our waters were always full and the waitress continued to check in on us! Unfortunately we most likely will not be coming back and will stick to other ramen shops in the area. read more

Arashi Ramen - R3 Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Spicy and delicious . Order Spicy miso ramen. It was great. I would recommend adding complete egg instead of half read more

Arashi Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A perfect hole in the wall ramen spot. This restaurant is intimate and welcoming. It is perfect for these cold evenings in Ballard. It was clean, the staff was friendly, and the ramen was delicious and hit the spot! We will definitely be back for some more! read more

Arashi Ramen - R4 Spicy Miso Ramen in the bottom and R3 Miso Ramen at the top of the photo - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place is open for dine in! Masks are required until you're food is served in front of you. I ordered the spicy miso ramen with the thick noodles and it was really good! The broth was lighter than most ramen places I've had and it was actually pretty good. We also ordered the honey garlic chicken karaage and the takoyaki and both were delicious as well. This place offers decent ramen at a fair price and satisfies your ramen cravings! read more

Arashi Ramen - R4. Spicy Miso Tonkotsu (Thick Noodle) - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We ordered takeout at the door because there was a long line. Everything was delicious. Take home ramen is hard in general, but after breaking up your noodles and throwing your broth in the microwave - 5 stars. read more

Found my weekly spot to visit this fall and winter. Little restaurant in the Ballard area. Service was impeccable and the Ramen was just as delicious as the Ramen I enjoyed when I visited Japan. Brought back tummy warming memories. I can't put into words how amazing this experience was and the Service was fast and impeccable. While you can do takeout, dining in with some warm house sake and experiencing the services recommended. Can't wait to go back. read more

Arashi Ramen - Soul warming in a bowl - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Started with the honey garlic karaage- and it was incredible. The chicken was juicy and tender, crispy on the outside and the sauce was perfectly balanced with sweet and savory. I had the miso tonkotsu and my mom had spicy miso tonkotsu. Both were delicious, broth was smooth and creamy, full of flavor. The pork belly was so tender and literally falling apart. The restaurant had really fun decorations and an overall fun vibe. The service was super quick and attentive to refill water, check in, and order. Will be coming back! read more

Arashi Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I arrived around noon for lunch, to a full restaurant. Once seated after a brief wait, I ordered a "shoyu tonkotsu ramen" (substituting beansprouts with bamboo shoots) and small "chashu bowl." The ramen was ordinary, if not slightly disappointing. There wasn't one major fault; a variety of minor issues presented themselves. Stingy ingredients: one thin slice of chashu and half an egg. Uninspiring broth. Creaminess that didn't taste like from cooked bones, but a helping of cornstarch, instead. The chashu bowl underwhelmed, as well. No sesame seeds. Cold egg crumbles were included, which was a questionable decision because they negatively affected the hot dish. read more

Time: Wednesday 7:30pm Service: 4/5 Was seated immediately and the restaurant wasn't too busy. But it did take a while to get their attention to order and to get the check. Food came out quickly. Ambiance: 5/5 Not a lot of seats, but its a small and cozy restaurant. Simple Japanese posters/decorations and alcohol bottles. Parking: 2/5 All street parking and it's free after 8pm. But still quite a hassle in this area to find street parking. Food: 3/5 I ordered the Miso Tonkatsu Ramen ($11.95) and added Extra Noodles ($2). The portion size was pretty normal, but the ramen overall was nothing special. The broth was very mediocre and wasn't too flavorful or rich or special. It was very forgettable and didn't have a strong pork flavor that most ramen are known for. The noodles were also very mediocre. I liked the thickness of the noodles, but the texture and taste weren't the best. They just didn't go well with the broth, or the broth wasn't good so it made the noodles taste ok. I felt the noodles weren't picking up the broth enough and the noodles could have had a better color along with elasticity. Overall, the ramen isn't bad, but it isn't a place I would go again for ramen. Overall: 4*0.1 + 5*0.1 + 2*0.1 + 3*0.7 = 3.2 read more

Arashi Ramen - Miso Tonkatsu Ramen ($11.95) - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Wonderful meal! Delicious ramen and the owner's son entertained us with his karate moves. :)

Started with the tangerine sake and it's delicious but be warned, it's not kidding when it says Pulpy! The gyoza was very tasty but could've been crispier on the bottom and the dipping sauce was really good too. The black garlic ramen was phenomenal! Noodles were perfectly cooked too. Will definitely be going back to this awesome spot. There's this gorgeous piece of art by Dozfy (dozfy.net) on the wall of Mt. Fuji. read more

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Fresh ingredients and deliciously filling. Service was quick and friendly. And it was delicious.

I got the B2, which is a garlic honey fried chicken bowl. It was AMAZING!! My husband got the Vegan/plant based fried "chicken" and that was delicious too. The restaurant is small, but pleasant. Service was extraordinary, the staff were super friendly and helpful. They have slow cooked pork broth for their ramen, or vegetarian broth. The vegetarian broth was very good. The only con was because it's so small, and so popular, it does sometimes take some time to get a table. We had a party of 6 and it took about 25 minutes to get a table, which isn't very long to me, but I know others are impatient. read more

Came for lunch on a rainy afternoon and this hit the spot. This ramen soup bases were authentic, thick and delicious (Black Garlic Ramen, Spicy Miso Tonkatsu), and was served with healthy serving of chashu! The service was also really quick. Just because there are several places that make good ramen doesn't mean that these people shouldn't get a 5 star either! read more

Great ramen. The place is a bit small but I think it adds to their charm. You're always welcomed into the restaurant by the staff and the service is always great. Definitely one of my favorite spots in Ballard. read more

I'm pretty picky when it comes to Japanese ramen and I've decided my favorite Seattle ramen spot is Arashi Ramen. Why? Because Arashi's ramen caters to my taste buds. I prefer the pork in the ramen to be melty and buttery tasting and Arashi has melty and buttery tasting pork belly chashu! Their broth is pretty tasty as well. Their ramen noodles are exactly how I like my noodles! The noodles' thickness and consistency are perfect. The Ballad location is definitely smaller than the other location they have at Tukwila. So far, both locations have been consistent with their service and food. Oh yeah, their takoyaki is pretty good too! Yeah, come here if you like melty and buttery tasting pork belly chashu ramen! You won't be disappointed. read more

Arashi Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Pretty great ramen. They have both thin and thick noodle options. I ordered black garlic and the classic Arashi ramen. Both are great and flavorful. The combo is a great deal. I love the karaage so much! Very juicy inside and crispy outside. read more

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I have only ordered Arashi from Ubereats because it's such an awesome delivery deal but I finally went in and when I used to live in Ballard I remembered that this used to be a thai restaurant and it was a small little cute space but the way Arashi transformed the space is amazing! It's such a traditional ramen place. Vibes are on point here. I love the barstools they have and they managed to put a lot of seating and tables in given the space they're working with. The staff was super nice and very welcoming. If you're in Ballard and looking for ramen I would definitely give this place a shot. The food never disappoints and I will certainly be back! read more

Arashi Ramen - R4. Spicy Miso Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The best ramen place in this area of Seattle. Seating is limited but the line moves quickly. I highly recommend the spicy miso ramen. read more

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It's a smaller restaurant that's located on a steer corner. Parking is tricky as it is only street parking but if you can find it, it's only around $0.50 per hour which is a great price. The inside of the restaurant is smaller and is a little disorganized but nothing is dirty. They had tables for us right away and the service was quick and attentive. The server was kind and didn't rush us. The pricing was pretty mid level, not too expensive but not cheap either. My friend and I got a bowl of ramen each and shared two appetizers. I the takoyaki was good and the honey garlic chicken had a nice crunch as well. I would say the chicken was a little too salty and I would've preferred a little rice on the side if I do get it next time. I got the miso ramen and the noodles were super nice and I loved the pork belly. The soup itself was nice and think but again a little on the saltier side, not too bad though. My friend got the tantan men and she could not stop raving about the soup, I will have to try that if we go again. Over all I enjoyed my meal but I don't think I am dying to come back, still a pretty good stop. Service- 5 Cleanliness- 3.5 Taste- 4 Over all ~ 4 read more

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Mediocre... go to capitol hill instead. Many great options there. This one had a Lack of flavor. Especially in the broth

Some of the best ramen in the city! Consistent, creamy, great toppings. Sometimes a wait but really nice service always. It's my regular ramen joint. read more

What a great little spot for excellent Raman. The service was prompt and friendly and our evening was perfect

I won't lie. We were wondering around Ballard looking forward places to eat. My husband looked on the maps for ramen and we walked over from the fun of the other blocks to this quiet part of Ballard. Positioned perfectly on the corner, of a triangle is hands down one of the best Ramen places in Seattle. The space is limited but we LOVED the window seating. Once sat, water was brought over and then we got to ordering. I settled for ramen and the hubby got some rice & chicken dish. Food was quick to return and boy was it hot! The staff were these adorable women who had these fun round glasses! Both were attentive to our needs and the service was awesome! The food tastes so wholesome and homemade that it truly was the highlight of this cool fall day! Thanks, and we will be back! read more

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YUM! You might miss it as you drive by - but it's worth stopping. Delicious ramen - so good. And super nice people to grab a moment with. A great weekday stop read more