You know it's going to be good when the menu is simple.....the ramen was AMAZING! It was a perfect late night, after party dinner. read more

This little hole in the wall is my favorite ramen in the whole PNW! The private dining stalls are so cute. The broth is very silky and the meat was tender and succulent. They also have a great sake selection. Always worth stopping by while in Seattle. read more

Betsu Ten Jin - Prawn Miso Ramen ( Egg not included) - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came in for dinner, and to my surprise, no wait! Pre-COVID, Betsutenjin always had a pretty long line. With the pandemic, they have now sectioned off seating with curtains/wooden boards for a more private meal. We ordered the hakata style ramen combo, which comes with the works on the toppings, and your choice of gyoza or lobster salad. Betsutenjin has a heavier broth compared to other places, but still very clean and smooth. The ramen is pricier than other places, but still a great change-up! Service was average. Parking is difficult in cap, so be prepared to budget some time during peak hours, or walk a few blocks. Follow the adventure @shoyuthebest on IG! read more

The best broth I've ever had! Paired with the gyoza and lobster salad. Very fresh and very filling! Can't sleep keep thinking about the broth. read more

Betsu Ten Jin - Prawn Miso Ramen Set Plus Gyoza 4 Pieces - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great place to eat late at night. I came in and the server was full of energy. I ordered the Hakata Style Ramen set with the lobster salad and they gave the gyoza on the house. The lobster salad was my favorite. The ramen had a very clean taste. I prefer stronger flavors but there were plenty of condiments if you want to dress up the ramen more. Overall I had a great experience and would come back again! read more

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This was a great meal to end our night after going to the bars and clubs. Menu was limited, but I didn't mind it. The service was good. We received our meal at a good time. We didn't have to wait too long to get seated or served. It's a nice restaurant to bring a date for ramen. The food hit the spot and we finished everything! Price was also decent. We would return here again because we didn't even wake up with a hangover! read more

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We came here for dinner after stumbling upon it a few days back. The shop is small, but we were able to get seated immediately. I took the limited menu as a positive sign, since that must mean they do those items really well. However, I was disappointed with the food. + Hakata Style Ramen: There was nothing special about this bowl of ramen. The broth was lacking in flavor and richness. It felt almost watered down since the porky rich flavor was missing. (2/5) + Prawn Miso Ramen: This bowl was much tastier than the Hakata Style Ramen due to the addition of miso, but still it was nothing special. It was topped with pieces of small dried prawns, but it did absolutely nothing for the dish. (3/5) Overall, this is not a place I would go back to. The noodles were cooked well and the chashu was very tasty, but the flavorless broth ruined the experience. read more

Betsu Ten Jin - Hakata Style Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Good ramen is one that isn't necessarily good in the moment, but lives rent free in your mind. If we're talking about quality ramen, these bowls are crafted to PERFECTION. The base is not heavy, it's drinkable, and portioned just right. They don't have msg or milk in their broth, which I think limits its true potential, but wholesome ingredients are always great. The portion is just right, right down to the last string of noodle. How do they do it?? I am not big on pork slices and often skip it in ramen, BUT their pork is actually to die for -- brilliantly smoked, melts in mouth. I prefer to be able to select the thickness and softness of my noodles, which is not the case here. But if a restaurant only serves two items, you know it's authentic and customization is not needed. Literally two types of ramen (Hataka or prawn miso, or whatever is in season) and two types of sides (gyoza or lobster salad). The lobster salad has a nice kick of wasabi in it and is served with a lot of nori! If you want to feel like you're in Japan, this is as close as it gets. You order first, then take a private booth with curtain. There's only 6 tables so it's always busy. I don't know if the quality is always consistent here, but if anyone has something negative to say about this place they've probably never been to Japan. read more

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food never disappoints here!! service good, but not very efficient. love the cozy atmosphere and late night hours! read more

Betsu Ten Jin - Prawn Miso Ramen ( Egg not included) - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

If you're looking for a broth that's packed with flavor, creamy, and doesn't feel too heavy, this is a great place to come and try! My husband and I decided to try this spot on a Friday night around 6pm. It wasn't too busy when we arrived and we easily got seating at their counter. (They also have some tables as well). It has a casual ramen shop atmosphere. The menu itself is pretty limited but we were fine with our options. They are known for their Hakata Style Pork bone broth and they advertise that they don't add MSG or use milk and that it's purely made from the pork bones. I got their Hakata-style ramen set with the lobster salad and it was delicious! Lobster salad was really tasty and unique and I enjoyed the nori they gave with it. The ramen noodles were perfectly cooked, flavor of the broth was tasty and this was one of the only times where I've finished the entire ramen bowl, broth and all! My husband got their Prawn Miso ramen set with lobster salad and he really enjoyed his meal as well. Overall, I will definitely be coming back when the ramen craving hits! It's my favorite spot for haktata-style ramen! read more

This place blew my mind! The place is super small. Not good for big groups no more than four people. It gets packed fast, but worth any wait. We came on a Saturday and waited less than 15 mins. Don't expect the waitstaff to be attentive to you, if you need something flag them down. It gets busy. I felt transported to Japan , very traditional vibe. The menu is pretty small but omg amazing! Three different broths and just goza as a side. That's it. But everything was a 10/10. They do their broth with just pork bones and water and It is sooooo creamy. 10/10. I couldn't get enough. They have thin noodles and give you a good portion. The broth is the star of the night. read more

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Overall: A charming, small spot that'll scratch most ramen itches The good: Hearty ramen with a savory broth that was light but filling. It wasn't overly salty and it complemeted the rest of the ingredients in the bowl nicely. Noodles were cooked well, as was the pork. Once we ordered, the ramen was delivered quickly. The gyoza was also great; crispy yet juicy on the inside, and stuffed with a generous amount of filling. They play anime on the single TV they have (Demon Slayer!). The not-so-good: Long wait due to limited seating. Probably only about 4 booths and a small bar (that seats 2). Limited menu, but that probably helps with the quality of the dishes they do have. It's good ramen, but not 5 star. Food/drink: 8/10 Atmosphere: 8/10 Service: 9/10 read more

Betsu Ten Jin - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've been wanting to try Betsu Ten Jin as it's one of the many ramen restaurants in the Seattle that looked intriguing to me. So we decided to swing by on a Friday around 8pm and had a 20 minute wait to get seated. The restaurant itself is pretty small - only able to seat up to maybe 20 customers if the restaurant was packed. At the time of this review, they had a bar section but it was closed off for what it looks like cleaning. The seating of the restaurant is tight and you definitely get your privacy while you enjoy your piping bowl of noodle soup with black curtains - We got bar seats and were basically elbow to elbow in space, some people may find it bit claustrophobic but it was cozy to me. After ordering at the front, we waited about 5ish minutes to get our food. I got the Hakata style ramen set for $22, which included the ramen itself plus an a la cart item - I picked the lobster salad. The lobster salad was a nice refresher, there was nice small chunks of lobster throughout the salad. Just a heads up, I was a bit surprised at how small the salad was, like if you were to take your index finger and thumb and touch the tips, the circle would be the size of the salad they give you. It is a bit steep if you were to order it on its own, but since it's lobster, I understand the price. The ramen it was decent - if you are into more delicate flavors, you would really enjoy this ramen. When eating ramen for me personally, I love a deep hearty and umami blasted flavor, which I am unfortunately missing from this ramen. Like I was missing that deep porky flavor that I was longing for - I wasn't impressed with the ramen here, as I think there are better tasting ones in the Seattle area for similar prices. Good thing is that there a good variety of toppings that is provided in the booth, from togarashi to minced garlic that gave this ramen that much needed flavor boost. Other components were tasty, the charshu pork was tender, the woodear gave a nice crunch, and the noodles were chewy. Overall, I would say that Betsu Ten Jin is decent given price and quantity of food given. But based on the other ramen locations that I have tried in the Seattle area, I'm not too sure if I would wait another 20-30 minutes to give this location a try again. It could have been an off day, but everyone has different tastes so all the power to you! read more

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very fast paced restaurant. basically a hole in the wall, but i love that they're open late nights in capitol hill. small restaurant with limited seasoning. amazing broth flavor and authentic ramen noodles!!! read more

We always come up to Seattle to eat; everywhere we have tried is delicious! We were hankering for ramen so decided to try this new ramen joint, headed out at 7:30 on a Saturday night. Luckily no wait as we got there at 8, ordered the Hakata Style Ramen Set mine with Lobster Salad and my partner D ordered the same ramen set but with gyoza. Everything was fresh and delicious, esp the Hakata pork bone broth was really tasty and flavorful. No complains about the noodles either what surprised me away was the lobster salad - it did have chunks of lobster meat. Everything also was better wrapped in nori . May come back here but there are just too many other ramen places to try! read more

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Betsu Ten Jin, your broth is 10/10 in all of its milky pork bone broth glory. From the moment you walk in from outside, you feel as if you've stepped into a ramen house in Japan. The menu is simple with a list of house special. I went with the traditional Hakkata style ramen with the perfectly cooked melt in your mouth cha-siu pork. Added a soft boiled egg (which was marinated and cooked to perfection.) It is not pictured because it was devoured. The broth is silky, milky, and everything you would want in a ramen broth period. Not too salty, as Goldilocks would have said, "Just right." There is a tray of garlic crisps, fresh ginger, grated garlic, soy, spices, and chili oil to elevate your ramen to your preference and raise it up to its highest potential. The noodles are thinly sliced, fresh, and cooked al dente with the perfect chewy texture. Don't even think about it. It's a MUST GO! read more

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You know the food will be good when the menu is small - and this definitely holds true for Betsu Ten Jin. Coming into a hole-in-the-wall spot on a weeknight at dinnertime, the restaurant was unsurprisingly empty. No complaints there as the interior is quite small and cozy. The service was quick, attentive, and friendly. Our food came not too long after ordering; after starting our meal with crispy, juicy gyoza, I was surprised with the quality of the ramen I was served here. The broth is light yet flavorful, with a healthy serving of meat and other ramen toppings. I also loved how our table was equipped with an array of condiments and add-ons to personalize my soup. I'm typically not the biggest fan of ramen, but this place has changed my mind. I will definitely be back! read more

This used to be my favorite spot for ramen in Seattle but the quality is definitely not where it used to be. My go to here used to be the hakata ramen because the broth was super rich and milky. When I came back here the other night, while the taste was still somewhat there, the broth was much more watered down and bland compared to before. However, I still appreciate the decor inside. The service could have been better; I ordered a set with gyoza however the gyoza never came out. read more

Betsu Ten Jin - Hakata ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The broth! Incredible depth of flavor. Our favorite ramen spot. Usually we both go with the classic but sometimes we'll mix in the prawn broth for a change of pace. We have never been disappointed and this is our go to spot for ramen when it's just us or a small group. read more

Betsu Ten Jin - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This menu has 2 mains. Super simple, either pork broth or prawn miso. Love the simplicity. They also have 2 sides. Gyoza or lobster salad. We tried all 4. The gyoza was delicious and didnt taste frozen which is a plus, lobster salad was soo good with hearty chunks of meat which paired well with the nori sheets. But the star of the show was the ramen broths. The pork was great, strong flavor, and the prawn miso was equally good. About halfway through decided to use the condiments provided (garlic, pepper, chili oil and shoyu). It is CRAZY, the difference a little of each did. It was like I was eating a completely different bowl of ramen which elevated the flavor. I would say Top 2 ramens I've had in Downtown Seattle. read more

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Food: I used to come here all the time since 2022. The broth used to be so rich and flavourful and something to always look forward to. Now it is bland, somehow sweet, and watery. The pork used to be my favorite as it was well cooked and now it is so chewy I couldn't eat it. Not the place I used to love and recommend to ppl all the time. Not worth it for the price either. Service: Distracted and slow. The place is very small compared to other ramen locations and the service somehow is not intentional and forgetful. I waited so long for water that by the time I asked for a cup my food already had arrived. However, this was acknowledged and they were very apologetic towards the end. Ambiance Super chill and great spot. On a positive note: It opens up late and proportions are good. read more

We came here on Saturday around 1PM lunch for 2 people. Luckily enough, we were able to get seated right away without a wait! The entrance door can be a little tricky to find and the place is small; the space consists of private booths and tables with curtains. I believe max seating is 4 people. When you first enter, you order and pay first before going to your seating. We had the Hakata Style Ramen Set with gyoza and lobster salad. Portions were pretty big!! The sides were alright but the soup was so yummy, perfect for a cold and rainy day. read more

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Don't let the long, sobby negative Yelp Elite reviews dissuade you! This place isn't flamboyant, trying too hard, or over complicated with flavors. It is very similar to a ramen place that you would find if you were really in Japan. With a very small and simple menu and extremely friendly host/staff, the ramen hit the spot on a cold and late Friday night out. The food came out quickly and there are many side items you can add to your dish to make it your own if you want; dried garlic, crushed garlic, soy sauce, etc. It was delicious and I can't wait to go again and support this small business. read more

Betsu Ten Jin - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Initially reserved a table for a different ramen place but the wait time was crazy long so we decided to look around for a different spot. Good decision coz this place is a must visit! Ambiance - place was small but had enough seating. They have a ramen bar where they serve ramen directly to you. Gave me the classic ramen places vibe. Service - it's fast! Ample wait time and food came out fresh! Food - one of the best ramens I've had. Flavor is just right. I wish the egg was a little softer but that's just me being picky lol the meat was tender, gyoza and crab salad were good! They have only few ramen choices but hey, they give you a good one! Overall, good choice to not wait on the other place lol read more

Betsu Ten Jin - Hakata Style Ramen Set Gyoza x 4 pcs, Hakata Style Ramen set Lobster Salad - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The food was phenomenal (especially the gyoza)! We were seated just before closing and our server did a great job dealing with someone who clearly was only trying to cause problems! Amazing food and personable service, will definitely be back! read more

Betsu Ten Jin is open much later than most other places in Capitol Hill, so that's automatically a huge plus. It's a small restaurant with a small menu, but that means you know what they serve is going to be good! Loved how they had private curtained-off tables with all the toppings you could want/need already at the table. The ramen was delicious, probably one of my new top choices in the city. read more

Betsu Ten Jin - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've been to Betsu many times and their food, especially ramen and lobster salad, is great. This review is, however, about the service on our last visit which was late at night on Friday, September 6th. When we entered, the bar was mostly full with two spaces left as well as one empty table. We asked if we could be seated on the table instead, considering there was no line. The older waitress sat us on the table but was immediately hostile and made passive aggressive remarks because we preferred to choose to sit at the table. Our table also didn't have anything and she ignored our table the entire time we were there, so we had to ask other guests for our chopsticks, napkins, and sauces. She must have known how badly she treated us as she overcompensated by being extra nice to other guests and giving them free drinks, which made the situation even worse. Overall the food was fine as usual, but it was the first time I felt very uncomfortable eating in a restaurant. We likely won't be coming back. read more

So good. If you're a UW student trying to figure out where to grab late night food with friends. Enjoy a bus ride and try this place. Very cozy spot and reasonable prices for the portions. read more

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Breaks my heart that they removed the booths... I'm not sure what happened, but this place used to be my favorite. I miss how the music used to be as well. They changed it to k-pop. Service staff were kind, but I do miss the environment where you would walk up and order. It made it a lot more authentic. The food still is delicious as always :) read more

I got the Hakata ramen; fiance got the Miso ramen. Both have amazing, standout broth with the option to add more sauces to amp up the flavor if needed. One thing to note is you have to pay an extra $3 ish for an egg. If you opt to get the set, the egg comes with it and you can choose between the gyoza and lobster salad. We got the lobster salad and it was delicious! We came at midnight on a Fri night and it was really busy with about a 10 min wait. At the end of the meal, we were asked to tip with cash. A little pricey and lacking on the service, but overall had a great meal and would return! read more

One of the best ramen that I've had in Seattle and the experience was unique even among all the ramen spots in Seattle! I recommend the hakata style ramen and remember to put the extra spices in that are available on your table. The restaurant itself is very small, intimate, and private at the same time. Highly recommend Betsutenjin to everyone! Food I got the hakata style ramen and loved it. The broth is pork bone broth. It is clean, rich, not oily, not salty, and delicious. I would add in the spices available on the table to customize the broth to how you like it. The ramen noodles were also really good and firm so that you can slurp them right up. The meat on top was fatty enough and just enhanced the dish overall. I definitely want to come back here and try the other ramens on the menu as well since I loved my first time so much. The menu is limited and they do the few dishes very, very well. We also got potstickers for the table and I loved how the bottoms were so crispy. The soy sauce is so random because it's just packet soy sauce. Atmosphere Casual, laid back ambiance that is very private for your party. There is a curtain that blocks off your table from the rest of the restaurant and gives you lots of privacy and helps block out noise. The table itself feels very intimate though. It is a unique dining experience and I can imagine that people eat ramen like this in Japan. Pricing Ramen prices are also very reasonable for the quality of ramen that you get. Prices are comparable, maybe lightly more depending on what dish you get, to other ramen spots. The food and experience is very worth the price you pay. Service  Service was good. When you first enter, you put in your order at the window and then they bring your food out to your table. The staff was friendly and helpful in answering any questions. Other The restaurant is pretty small so there can be a long wait so be prepared for that. read more

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Ambiance is nice. It's showing a hole in the wall vibe. The menu is simple which I like as well. The ramen though, I was honestly expecting it to be good . Noodles were good but the broth was a no no for me. It didn't give that tonkotsu taste. The broth was verrryyy light and the ramen wasn't that hot. The additional egg that I got even had shell on it and it wasn't the ramen soft boiled egg. I got the prawn miso ramen and it did not have any real prawns. It was topped off with dried shrimps. read more

Use to be my go to spot for ramen, but ever since they remodeled, the broth is not as good any more. Use to be private Japanese style setting with individual little booth, and you order at the door before you sit down. But now they took out the booth and increased the price. The broth is not as tasty and the meat slices are much thinner than before. read more

Betsu Ten Jin - Hakata Style Ramen ( Egg not included) - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It was a cold night and we had just recently ate at Danbo so I decided to give Betsu Ten Jin a shot after hearing lots of good things from friends We (2-top) were seated rather quickly and sat a what I imagine was the bar seating. Given covid precautions, the booths/seating are all separated by dividers and curtains. Not the most comfortable arrangement but given the circumstances, we actually enjoyed the privacy We ordered (1) Hakata Style Ramen and (1) Hakata Style Ramen Set with Gyoza side dish to share. The good: - Quick service - Pork bone broth: extremely pleased with the clean flavor of the pork with the right balance of creaminess and depth - The ramen noodles were al dente The so-so: - The flavor of the toppings (black fungus mushroom and char siu pork) were good but nothing special - The egg was a little overdone and chalky instead of runny/creamy The bad: - the gyoza part of the combo was very disappointing in comparison to the ramen and completely forgettable. There was not enough filling and just too much wrapper dough. We won't be ordering these for future visits Overall, I was very pleased with the service, the food (minus gyoza), and overall dining experience at Betsu Ten Jin and will definitely be back for future ramen cravings - cheers! read more

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Great service, amazing crispy gyoza and it reminds me of the little 'hole in the wall' ramen shops I'd go to when I was stationed in Japan.

The ramen is one of best I have had outside of Asia as they do not skimp on how their tonkatsu is made. The waitress is freaking amazing, practical yet humorous! The restaurant is tiny and resembles a ramen bar from Japan, and I'll need to sit at the bar next time. I'll be a regular here, this was how restaurants felt like in Asia, small mom and pop shop that really is serving their family recipe. (Should've taken some pictures. I was catching up with an old friend whom I haven't seen in years.) read more

I'm seriously underwhelmed by the ramen here, and not to mention, they randomly closed the last few times I wanted to check out (e.g., I walked by yesterday only to say they suddenly closed for a private party, without giving a heads up)... so just call them an hour or so before opening and confirm they are open or else you can be disappointed. Note that the place is small though, so after 6pm, expect a bit of a wait if you have a large group. I got the prawn miso ramen set with lobster salad. The lobster salad is probably the best thing in the meal, which speaks volumes to how underwhelming the ramen itself was. I wouldn't justify paying $6.95 for just a very tiny scoop of lobster salad, given that getting the side separately is of the same size. It's quite flavorful and is definitely more unique than the gyoza, so I'd recommend getting the set as it's not that much more than just a bowl of ramen. The ramen itself... what made it underwhelming wasn't the broth and noodles. The broth is light and not too salty which caters to certain clientele, and the noodles are cooked al dente which I liked. However, while the pork had a nice torched flavor, it was way too fatty and flimsy, which is a miss compared to the legendary torched pork I had at Menya Musashi about a month ago. Also, the egg is not soft boiled at all and a bit sour, not indicating much freshness. That kinda ruined the bowl of ramen. The corn overpowered in sweetness to make it hard to savor the subtle prawn flavor of the broth. They do have a bunch of toppings for you to add to the ramen to customize to your liking which is a plus. Service is fast albeit a little lacking. I guess it's for the safety / cleanliness and to speed things up serving others, as when I finished the lobster salad, they gave me the ramen and closed the curtains (to indicate you're served and for privacy to enjoy the bowl of ramen) but didn't clear out the lobster salad dish. They did give a jug of water so you can refill on your own, and you do order and pay first before you get seated so the dining experience is quick. It's a pro and con. With some of my coworkers raving about this place and the fact that I passed by this place at least 4 times all of which they have a small sign they are suddenly closed for whatever reason, I finally tried this place and left disappointed. read more

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The ramen here is wonderful. While being complex it's simply delicious. Super cozy dining room perfect for a date or just to hang with a good friend. read more

My bookmarked ramen shop and I was finally get to eat at Betsu Ten Jin! We stopped by on Saturday and I was worried about wait time, but we were seated pretty quick! (5:00pm) I ordered limited miso and my fiancé sundered Betsu Ten Jim classic. I was so hungry, so I think I finish my ramen in 10-15min. Their silky to lotus soup is so delicious! This was my first time finishing ALL ramen soup! read more

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Restaurant is a small cute shop, not ideal for big groups. There's only 2 options of ramen items on the menu, plus a side of lobster salad and gyoza which was both very tasty. Ramen was creamy and right amount of sodium. You first go in and order from the cashier, then when table becomes available you sit down. Each table has a sliding cloth cover so you may eat and chat privately without others seeing you. The biggest table there is for a party of 4, so i don't recommend large groups. We stopped by on a late night so it wasn't too crowded but if you come during prime hours, be prepared to wait. Plus, if you use your credit card they have extra surcharge. read more