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Food, service and ambience - all fine. Along with Ramen, Arashi offers varied Drink options in sake, beer and non- alcoholic drinks. We had the Takoyaki, Edamame, Black garlic ramen, Curry bowl, Spicy Miso ramen, Tonkatsu ramen and Veggie Ramen. Highly recommend - Takoyaki, Black Garlic Ramen and Veggie Ramen. We also had the spice ball ordered for extra heat, but honestly not required since their broths are tasty and the spice ball killed the original flavours.
Came here for a solo lunch on a cold fall day. Good choice! Street parking around the corner. Service was great- everyone said hi and bye to me. Food was great too. Loved the noodles and the broth. Great atmosphere- there's bar styled seating, tables, and chairs facing out to the street.
Came in on a non-busy time @ 5 pm and it was not busy at all. I ordered ramen and it came in like 5 minutes so fast. My only issue is that the egg and meat that weren't in the broth were a little cold so I'm docking down a point. The restaurant is pretty cute and it'd be a good spot on a dark evening.
This place is located near the Ballard Farmer's Market that happens every Sunday. There are not too many seats inside and can fill up fast. We went here around opening on a Sunday and it filled up quickly with other people shortly after. I ordered a ramen combo, that came with 3 pieces of chicken karaage and a side salad. The honey garlic karaage was very good, I liked the sweet savory flavor. I ordered the black garlic ramen, which came with a piece of chashu and soft boiled egg. I enjoyed the broth a lot and liked the chewiness of the noodles. My husband ordered the spicy tan tan ramen, which also tasted very good. It came with wider noodles and seasoned ground pork. I would highly recommend coming here.
My father in law wanted to try this spot for awhile so we had lunch. We ordered some chicken karage & edamame as an appetizer. I thought it was tasty & it was very fresh & hot. The edamame is served hot as well with a sprinkling of salt. I ordered the spicy miso ramen, and added bamboo shoots to it. It comes with bean sprouts, corn, tender bits of simmered pork, half of a seasoned egg and green onions. You also get to choose your spice level, I only ordered mild & it was plenty for me. My husband got the spicy tan tan ramen which had a nice rich & creamy broth flavored with sesame paste, My father in law got the Black Garlic Ramen salt based broth, a slice of the pork belly chashu, 1/2 of a seasoned egg, bean sprouts, green onions, fried onions & black garlic oil. Their noodle texture is soft with a slight chew. Our servers were attentive, we spilled a full cup of hot water & they were at our table with a roll of paper towels immediately. I was very appreciative of that. The restaurant is clean and cozy. I would definitely go back for their ramen, and also have a side if karage which is possible by making your meal a combo fir an up charge, you also get a house salad included in the set.
An unassuming ramen place that delivers the goods I had the black garlic ramen -- and it was delicious. It's a tiny place with an intimate but unsophisticated atmosphere. The staff is helpful and friendly. It's a good spot for Ramen, nothing fancy, but ramen done well.
Craving ramen while on our vacation in Seattle, we decided to try this recommendation from Yelp and we weren't disappointed. Ambiance was cozy - pretty small inside with only a few tables (the rest were counter / "bar" style), but we were lucky to get a seat quickly. Service was friendly. The waitress explained the different types of ramen/broth as well as which ones were most popular (FYI it is R4 - Spicy Miso Tonkotsu, R5 - Arashi Ramen, and R6 - Black Garlic Ramen). We opted for R4, two orders of R5, and R2 - Shoyu Tonkotsu. All were great! The tonkotsu broths were creamy and satisfying. The charsiu was tasty. We also started with a honey garlic chicken karaage appetizer and it was yummy! Happy we discovered this place!
This is the best ramen I've ever had, and I've been to Irvine CA. Small place and it's crowded but the service is good.
Awesome, tasty Ramen! Karaage was very good also. Authentic Japanese feel to the restaurant. Service was was very attentive. Haven't had Ramen like this since my last trip to Japan in 2019. Definitely worth a visit!
1 year ago
Their service and atmosphere was great. Their food wasn't the best in my opinion. The shoyu tonkotsu ramen was mediocre. I asked for chili oil and their chili oil isn't...spicy. So I had to add some pepper flakes in there just to bring out the flavors a bit more. The gyoza stuffing was bland and the gyoza itself was burnt on the bottom even though it was just steamed. I tasted most of the burntness than the stuffing. Cute place but I wouldn't drive and pay for parking to eat their food. My bill was $31 with $4-5 tip. read more
3 years ago
My Ballard friends clued us in on this tasty small ramen shop, I'm glad they did! The seating is a bit cozy here but food is served quickly by kind staff and tables move pretty quickly. Our party tried the miso tonkotsu, soy tonkotsu and tantan men. Each ramen bowl came out hot with the fixings and egg. I really enjoyed the miso based ramen I ordered but my friend let me try her tan tan (which is a sesame paste based soup) that was so creamy and addictive, I think the next time I go back it will be for the Tan Tan Men, served with ground pork rather than the pork belly mine had, but it still won me over. The gyoza is ok but you can just come in and focus on one of the ramen bowls and be plenty full. Tis the soup season, so enjoy! read more
1 year ago
Wonderful food! Excellent atmosphere! Took me right back to my time in Japan. 10/10 recommend read more
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On my quest to try all ramen places in Seattle, and Arashi Ramen popped up as a solidly rated place to go check out based on what community mentioned - so I decided to check another ramen restaurant off the list! We went on a Friday around 9pm and were seated promptly. The interior of the restaurant is small and the seating arrangement is cozy and close in space to other diners - Most seats were either in the ramen bar area or in a two (and sometimes four) seating arrangement. Service is relatively fast as after ordering our ramens, we received them in about 10ish minutes - I haven't tried Arashi at a busier time, so I'll update sometime in a future review. There were a bunch of interesting ramen places to try on the menu, and the one that popped out the most to me was the Arashi Ramen with the generous sounding amount of pork belly given. The broth of this ramen was more light than I expected, but it had a nice slightly salty but decent pork flavor. The charshu was really thinly sliced, like almost paper thin - I know this will be down to personal preference, but I'm a fan a slightly thicker cut charshu with more volume. But besides the thickness, I would say the charshu did have a no chew melt in your mouth quality that was enjoyable to eat. The ajitama egg had a nice marinade flavor, but I would have loved the whole egg rather than half. The noodles were chewy, and since they were thin noodles, they did catch the flavor of the broth better. Overall, I spent about $19 for this bowl for this bowl of ramen - which is slightly on the steeper side in my opinion, as you can almost get an entire ramen combo (appetizer + ramen) at other establishments. A decent bowl of noodles if you are in the area and in the mood for some ramen. read more
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1 year ago
We came here for a late lunch on Saturday since we were in the area and it was our first time here. Arashi's is definitely my new favorite ramen spot in Washington! For appetizers, we ordered the honey garlic karaage and the gyoza. The karaage was okay to me, I only took a bite because it was too fatty for my liking but my boyfriend enjoyed it. I loved the gyoza - it was delicious and I would order this again. For ramen, we ordered the spicy tantan men and black garlic ramen. My black garlic ramen was incredible - the broth was so rich and flavorful. Highly recommend trying this out, I'm already looking forward to getting it again the next time I'm here! The service was good. There were only two people working - one server and one busser/food runner and they were both nice. Our food came out very quickly which is always a plus. The ambiance is casual and cozy. The seating is very limited with only a few tables and then a small section of bar seating. read more
5 years ago
This place happens to be nearby and we were in the mood for ramen on a cold and rainy evening. This place definitely hit the spot! We did have to wait for about 20 minutes before being seated as it was a busy weekend night and the place is relatively small. We went for a walk and then came back and sat down right away at the counter space. The staff are very busy and I think they probably get a lot of takeout orders in addition to serving customers inside as well. The menu has everything you want from a ramen restaurant, with some special and various flavored ramens as well as appetizers. We decided to get our favorites: potstickers. These did not disappoint. They were very crispy and well flavored! For my ramen I had the spicy miso ramen with extra seaweed. It was very tasty and spicy as the name suggests. I highly recommend it. You can also get other add-ons for additional cost such as noodles or seaweed. Can't wait to come back here again! read more
I think I've found it. My first favorite, 5-star restaurant in Seattle. Best Ramen I've had. There isn't a whole wealth of ramen places in the area. Plenty of pho noodle spots, Thai noodle spots with a few Italian noodle spots but no good ol' Japanese ramen spots. The ones there are really get your appetite going and Arashi delivered. After walking around for about a 20-minute seating wait, sat at the counter and started with some gyoza. Excellent. Fried, but not too crispy. nice balance in the gyoza sauce too. Sweet and savory. For the bowl I got the Spicy Tantan men ramen. It was terrific. full on flavor and spice from the chili oil, spiced sesame and red pepper. Green onions for a nice subtle crunch and delicious ground pork without being overdone. The broth almost had a creaminess to it as it just warmed my body and soul. It was great both in taste, spice level, temperature and presentation. Along with the meal a bottle of hot sake was shared. Also, very good to sip on alongside appetizers. I can't wait to come here, and any chilly day will give me that excuse. read more
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1 year ago
Ramen is always a good choice in cold weather - happened to be in the Ballard area and saw this place a few times. I started with the honey garlic karaage appetizer which is alright. It is a bit on the saltier side and while juicy, a little bit dry in texture. Given this is something different compared to regular karaage at most places, it was a bit underwhelming. I then tried the black garlic ramen, which is served with thin noodles. Flavor is quite apparent but not overwhelming, and the chashu has the right amount of meat to fat ratio. Although the pork was not torched or anything special, it still held great flavor admits all the ingredients in the ramen. Overall, the ramen itself is solid, but I was a bit disappointed with the karaage. Take into consideration that, like other reviews, portions here are on the smaller side; hence, I got the appetizer that I normally don't get in a meal. read more
1 year ago
Arashi is one of the best ramen places in Seattle. I went here for the first time last weekend, and everything was delicious. We got Gyozas, Honey Garlic Karaage, Black Garlic Ramen, and Spicy TanTan Ramen. The gyozas were the best I have had; they were perfect and crispy. The honey garlic karaage was a little fatty, but they were good, and I would order again. The ramen was the best part of the meal, as there was so much flavor. The service was not excellent, but it was good, and they served us fast and were always helping us out. The ambiance is a small restaurant with the table close. It's very similar to other ramen places. read more
2 years ago
Hands down my favorite ramen place in Seattle. Affordable prices, amazing flavor, and fast service. You seriously can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The appetizers are great (we love the karage, gyoza, and the takoyaki) and the ramen bowls are fantastic. The restaurant itself is small but cozy and has an intimate, casual setting! We've been coming back for months because we love this place so much:) read more
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Came on a Tuesday night and it was quite busy! Even so, we were seated promptly. Pretty small store. We ordered the chicken karage to share, and I ordered a tonkatsu ramen. The food came out fairly fast as well. The chicken karage was delicious but was a pretty small portion size. My ramen was okay... I didn't think the broth was extra flavorful or rich. I'd come back if I really wanted a quick ramen fix read more
First meal after arriving at Seattle, totally set the bar for the whole visit! We got there around lunch time, the place had quite a few people but luckily not full yet. I ordered the spicy miso tonkotsu ramen, and requested thin noodles and mild spiciness. The bowl of deliciousness came quickly and it was gooood! The broth was rich and flavorful, noodles and soft-boiled egg were cooked to perfection. I was a little surprised by the meat, which was chopped and kind of melted into the broth. My friend ordered miso tonkotsu ramen and her meat was in larger slices. Both were good though! If I visit Seattle again this will be on my list for sure! read more
Amazing spicy miso ramen and black garlic ramen. Definitely my first choice for ramen in Seattle amongst the 15 other places available within a 15 min drive! Arashi, you have my taste buds, my stomach, and my wallet. Honestly could use a bit of air con or fans and less shaky chairs. Don't expect a super talkative staff but they are very attentive! read more
Authentic hole in the wall vibe. Have gone alone and with small groups and it has been great every time! Somewhat pricey, but all the ingredients are homemade and so dang good. My partner is a vegetarian and there is only 1 veggie broth, but it's creamy and umami deliciousness. Would recommend adding a marinated egg!! read more
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DUDE, YES TO THIS RAMEN SHOP My ate Maricor C. and I were having a Japanese-themed day and decided to check for ramen shops for dinner. Her friend had been raving about the charsiu from Arashi for a while, so she recommended dining in their Ballard location. Parking was small kine hard, but we decided to park in the Swedish Medical Center garage and walk over (shhhhh it's our little secret hehe). We were seated promptly and my eyes immediately landed on the creamy veggie ramen ($13.75), which was exactly that- amazingly savory and CREAMY. I took a sip of Ate Mari's black garlic ramen ($14.50), and the broth had a bold garlic flavor. The charsiu in that ramen was so, so, so juicy and tender; nothing short of amazing. We also ordered hot green tea ($2.50), which to our surprise, was actually genmaicha (roasted green tea), my FAVORITE. I'm so looking forward to my next visit already. ありがとうございました Arashi ramen! read more
2 years ago
You cannot go wrong with Arashi Ramen on a nice cold gloomy day! The broth is rich, flavorful, and delicious. I personally like the spicy tonkotsu cause it has the perfect amount of spice and toppings that it comes with. My friend had the black garlic ramen and he said it was really good as well, I also had the takoyaki which is the perfect pairing with the ramen. Pricing is decent for what you pay for and your soul feel warms after finishing everything! Service is good and the workers are friendly, Ordering to go is super simple and they package everything very nicely. If you have a ramen craving, definitely stop by Arashi Ramen!! read more
Surprisingly pretty good. We made a to go order and it was ready quickly and easy to pick up. We got the miso tonkatsu, one spicy one not (they got our order slightly wrong which wasn't ideal but it worked out) and we mixed the broths so each was half spicy. Pretty good! I like the thick noodles. I wish there were more toppings but I guess you can add those. We liked this more than any other ramen we've had in Seattle! The Honey Garlic Kaarage was good. And the okonomiyaki (if I spelled that right) was fine too. We ordered the sides because a different review said the portions were small and that was true for the karage but the ramen was a good portion! I had leftovers for the next day. So if you aren't suuuper hungry then just the ramen should be totally fine. It was weird that the to go order did come with utensils. But we were going home to eat so it wasn't a big deal. read more
if you love ramen then you should check this spot out in ballard. our go-to orders are the spicy tantan men and the black garlic ramen. their shop is small and cozy and prices were very reasonable for quality and portion size. the staff is always super friendly, definitely recommend checking them out! read more
Door dashed this order. The broth arrived separately from the other ingredients which is always appreciated so the foods is still served fresh! Mild spicy is as expected-- just a touch of flavor but still easily edible. I'd actually be willing to consider trying the medium for an extra kick. Enough food that could be shared for me or leftovers are always appreciated. If there's room for improvement, I think it could use a larger serving of protein, so maybe consider adding an extra protein to your order. read more
We got delivery using DoorDash. The food was well-packaged and the taste was great. We didn't expect the portion to be so small. A bowl of ramen plus a karaage chicken appetizer were more like half a meal for one person. We will try this place again, but just need to remember to order extra food. Lol. read more
Had lunch here in a chilly Sunday afternoon. Thankfully there wasn't a wait and we got a cozy 2 seater in the back. The vibes were happy, friendly, and warm. We ordered a spicy tan tan ramen and miso tonkatsu ramen. The spicy tan tan was really prettt and delicious. The brown bits of pork were savory w a touch a sweetness. And the broth was nice and creamy. The miso tonkatsu was nice but tan tan was better. The broth seemed lighter and a tad salty for me. The char siu was fall apart tender but had this.. porky taste that's not my fav. Overall I'd come back if I'm in the area or after a day at the farmers market and maybe try a different item. read more
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2 years ago
We ordered veggies ramen with extra hot sauce. It comes with a thin noodles. Ramen was good. They have different sauce to maintain the spice level. read more
Don't let the bleak exterior scare you off! Japanese friend loves having good ramen in this quaint Japanese ramen shop with a retro feel. Small place with ~5-6 tables for 12 and counter seating by the window for ~6. Food comes out pretty quickly. 1/2size extra noodles for $3 Combo = any ramen + side salad + appetizer for +$6.75-$7.95 1. Side Salad: dressed spring greens 2. a1 Karaage: 3 pieces; no just out of the fryer juiciness & crispiness but was warm and tasty 3. a3 Gyoza: 3 pieces are pan-fried 4. a4 Takoyaki: 3 pieces of octopus pancake balls topped with bonito (dried fish shavings) are very good r1. Shio Tonkotsu Ramen with egg and thin wheat noodles $11.75 5* r6. Black Garlic Ramen black garlic oil gives a subtle taste of garlic & comes with thin wheat noodles. Very good (but love thick egg noodles so will ask for it next time) 5* r7. Tan Tan Men Ramen extra rich tasting with sesame paste and ground pork. No bean sprouts. Comes with thick egg noodles. 5* Service no issues. Wasn't rushed but because it is a small place I didn't feel like we could stick around to chat there. Luckily there's a tea shop Miro across the street for that. Located -on the SW corner of NW Market St & 20th Ave NW -on the east side of the little triangle block read more
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5401 20th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107
Ballard
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Do you have wheat noodles?
Our ramen noodle is wheat based. However, if you're think about those brown whole wheat noodle that you see in grocery stores, then, no, we don't have those.
Do you have to show your vaccination "passport" to eat at your restaurant?
All restaurants in King County are required to ask for proof of vaccination upon entry for indoor dine in service. From King County website:…
Do you have gluten free ramen options?
Sorry, we don't have gluten free ramen options. If you don't mind a little bit soy sauce, you can ask for our ramen with rice substituting noodles. All our broth contain a little bit soy sauce, shoyu and tantan contains a little bit more.
Can i make a reservation for a group of people?
Thank you for your interested. However, we do not take reservations as our restaurant is small. We do have a wait-list that you can put your name on when you arrive.
Is there gluten free and vegetation options?
For vegetarians, you can try out our Creamy Vege Ramen, or you can order our Sweet Soy Cold Ramen with no meat. As for gluten free, unfortunately, we do not have that option currently.
Which is the best one?
R4 Spicy Miso, R5 Arashi Ramen and R6 Black Garlic are our top three choices among our customers
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