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    Bad Luck Ramen Bar

    4.0 (50 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Sake menu
    Amie A.

    Decent ramen but a cute ambiance and interior! We loved the extra side of spicy miso paste we could order. It really amped up our meal! Smokey & the veg was absolutely delicious except the tofu. It felt as though they used some type of fake smoke flavor (like a liquid smoke) as it was way too overpowering.

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    Bailey S.

    Below average ramen. Broth was extremely disappointing. Have honestly had had better microwaveable spicy ramen. Noodles were cooked well though.

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    Whitney M.

    This place was awesome. I went during happy hour and the food and drinks were great. The ambiance was nice. Service was good not a long wait for the food or drinks.

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    Emma E.

    Im sad to leave this review! I came here over the summer and the spicy meatball ramen I had was AMAZING - they also did a CBD strawberry cocktail that was also bomb but the food has gone downhill since then. I came in with a group of friends and we all ordered various dishes and they were all pretty bland. I had the spicy tuna poke and it was just pretty flavorless although the fish was fresh and the portion was large I just felt bored eating it. Our table ordered every ramen dish on the menu and every one of the broths were just meh. Well cooked and decent toppings but pretty mid. The gyoza was fine but the sauce was more like oil, the gyoza were super greasy and you could taste it. I like the ambiance in here and also like the games they have available to use at your table, we had a fun time but I had hyped the food up so I think our table was a bit disappointed considering how bland the food is now. Service was great and wait until the end when you get your "bad luck" fortune! Such a cute activity for the end. If the food goes back to how it was when I first tried it in early summer I would give them more stars. Since they removed the one dish I had tried and liked everything else tasted pretty bland so until that improves this place is good but pretty average.

    Sake Flight
    Alyson B.

    This restaurant was perfect! We sat on comfortable throw pillows at a low table, for some nice, authentic dining. We got a sake flight, which was a great way to taste some different options. The ramen was delicious as well. Overall, great food and experience.

    NAS Ramen

    We enjoyed the ambience of this place. A retro Japanese vibes. Sake tasting selection had a good variety though there is still room for improvement knowing great sake from all over Japan. We wish the server gave us a better table instead of the one right by the entrance, especially when it was pretty much empty and workers started setting up some things right next to us - felt like I had my food and drinks all dusty... Ramen and edamame were just OK, again from our extensive experiences in Japan. Friendly service and overall good experience.

    Bok Choy, Mushroom Dumplings
    Sharvani M.

    This restaurant is part of North American Sake Brewery, which always served food but nobody knew, so they named the restaurant separately (very recently) to make it clear. Ambiance was fun, eclectic, and casual, and the place was packed so we found bar seating and only ordered food. Started with Garlic Bok Choy and Mushroom Dumplings. Both items were DELICIOUS. I am a garlic girl through and through and the bok choy seasoning was spot on, garlicky and spicy and slightly sour. The dumplings were chewy all around and crispy on the bottom. Both great options! We both got the Veggie Ramen with Smoked Tofu, and my partner added the Spicy Miso Bomb ($2) as he loves spicy food. To be honest, I didn't LOVE the ramen - I probably wouldn't order it again. The taste was a little off and even smelled slightly fishy. I tried my partner's spicy version which was actually better - I think the spice masked some of the funky taste. Overall good food, especially apps - I wish they had more veggie options for ramen. You also get a cute token at the end to play the vending game and receive your "bad luck fortune," which was cute!

    I absolutely love the Mr spicy and the "you're the very zest" cocktail. Even though she was off the clock Myia still stole the show!! Love this place

    Kirsten A.

    I tried this place for the first time last night since the ramen bar was added, and it was great! My friend and I each got the spicy bowl, me as it normally comes and her with chicken. We also got the sake flights (both of us loved the big baby one). The broth was rich and delicious, and had the right amount of spice in it. We made a reservation, but in a week night really didn't need to. Service was good, environment was cute, I'll definitely be back! Make sure to get a token for the fortune teller machine at the end--you could wine a free bowl of ramen!

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    Food is great, ambience great and service was good. Casual, easy parking. And at the end you will get your bad luck fortune!

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    Very tasty ramen. The appetizers are really good too. And so many vegetarian options. It's amazing.

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    the happy hour sushi is amazing and the drinks are amazing. its good to remember that they arent a food spot but the vibes are great.

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    Met and talked with the owner after an amazing meal. So passionate about his craft. Just good people.

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    Killer ramen, great drinks and funky atmosphere make this a winner. Don't forget to get you fortune read before you leave.

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