This is my favorite ramen place. Our love affair started at the Edmonds location, but when that closed we decided we were more than willing to stop off here frequently while in Ballard. Of course this location has no parking and seems quite cramped inside, but we never seem to wait too long and service is always fast. We're fine with sitting at the bar window seats to enjoy the people watching while dining. Sometimes we even make it to the southcenter one. My partner loves it so much he often goes to eat here without me and is scared to tell me about it because he knows I'll be annoyed he didn't wait for me. I always get the creamy veggie ramen, too many other ramens have ingredients in them I don't enjoy like seaweed, eggs, mushrooms, but this one has all my favs. I love the red ginger, garlic oil and bamboo shoots. I dream of adding additional toppings, or extra of the things I love. I usually get the house salad as well. On my most restaurant visit I learned they have a new plant based chicken option for garlic karaage, but I have yet to try it. I don't recall what my partner gets, but we both always finish all our food. read more

Great customer service. Seafood ramen had a flavorful broth. The chicken broth was sort of bland to me.

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

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

Wonderful food! Excellent atmosphere! Took me right back to my time in Japan. 10/10 recommend read more

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Got the shoyu tonkatsu, hot. Was yummy 8.7/10. It was moderately busy but food came out surprisingly quick. Staff were all very nice. I would go often if it were a bit less pricey but definitely want to try the other options. read more

Was very nervous to try it since I've had bad ramen before but went with it anyways, BEST ramen ever. It's SO good. The broth is so rich and delicious. (I got the pork miso one). Definitely recommend. 10/10. The customer service is top notch and the workers are very patient and helpful. The vibes in this restaurant are amazing and it feels very cozy ! (Says that this is in Washington but I'm at the location in Ohanajaya, Japan !) read more

this place is very clean, good service, and the food was amazing! definitely go here for ramen.

This place was so awesome! Broth and noodles stayed hot until we got home even though we ordered for pickup and showed up a while after our pickup time. Pickup was easy, restaurant is so cute and cozy inside, food was so so so delicious as well! Easy to order, good food, great service. read more

Ordered for pick up. IT WAS SO GOOD, got the miso ramen, wasn't a huge fan of the seaweed but it came separate. The food was hot and ready when we picked it up. Can't really comment on ambience but from what I saw when I walked in it looked cozy. read more

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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The Ramen is good. I had the spicy miso Ramen with chicken. I believe the chicken wings with garlic were undercooked. I threw them Away. I've ordered from there twice. I like the Ramen in Los Angeles a lot better. read more

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

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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

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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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Great Japanese cuisine tucked away in this cute hole in the wall restaurant! The curry and the ramen are both amazing and perfect for cold rainy weather! Parking can be a little tricky but nothing horrible! Make sure to go early for a good seat during the dinner rush!! Staff is always very kind and helpful. read more

Ramen rocks! If you like ramen this is good place to go. I plan to visit again. I recommend it.

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

Arashi Ramen - R6 Black Garlic Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This is the best ramen I have ever had anywhere. I've been eating here for the past 2 years on a weekly basis and it's always consistent, fresh, and flavorful. I'm so happy that this is close by! read more

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

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It is very expensive for the amount of food you would get here. Adding extra noodles for $5 sounds ridiculous. Gyozas are great here. It is too tight inside but people think it feels like they are in Tokyo. This is a spot I can visit once a year and that would be it. Seattle food scene is terrible because of the prices of such places where you're still hungry after you are done eating. read more

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

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Super quick and ridiculously delicious ramen. They have an amazing, totally vegan ramen and lots of add-ons. I highly recommend adding black garlic, chili oil, and a scrumptious marinated egg to any soup. They recently added a great vegetarian karaage to the menu as well. Good service, small but cozy space. I've been coming to Arashi for years and will not stop any time soon! read more

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

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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

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

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

Arashi Ramen - Spicy miso tonkotsu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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

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BEST.RAMEN.HANDS DOWN everything has great flavor and the noodles do not disappoint service is amazing and fast it is a small place and does get a bit loud so if your someone who get overwhelmed by that I'd recommend going during the week before the dinner rush. read more

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

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My current go-to for ramen in this city. It really does feel quite authentic, cozy, and comfortable, with very friendly staff. My favorite is the spicy tan tan noodles or the black garlic ramen, but it's hard to go wrong with any of their options. read more

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

Arashi Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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

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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

Arashi Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Fabulous service and very good ramen. It looks like a little hole in the wall but it was busy which tells me the food is excellent. I wasn't wrong. 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

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

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Very small but amazing ramen! If you go on a weekend evening you could expect to wait as there's only about 15-20 seats in the restaurant but it's worth it 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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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

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

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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

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I got the veggie ramen and my fiance got the black garlic ramen. We enjoyed our meal and also enjoyed the atmosphere!

I have to go again their ramen is to die for and is an excellent comfort food especially in the winter times here in seattle!