Came here for a late lunch on the weekend. Quick seating, good service. Would pass on the food. Ordered the tonkatsu ramen. Lacking flavor/depth. Added chili oil for an additional cost which only added a bit of a heat. Pork was meh, again, no flavor, not melt in your mouth. Would pass up on this place. Could make an instant pack at home a lot better. read more

This place was a pleasant surprise The ramen was really flavorful, with a rich broth and perfectly cooked noodles that made the wait worth it. Everything tasted fresh and well-balanced, and you can tell care goes into each bowl. The wait was a bit longer than expected, but once the food arrived, it was easy to forget about it. Definitely worth trying if you're craving tasty, satisfying ramen and don't mind a little patience. There is metered parking outdoors that takes quarters and also has an app. read more

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Bowl 91 is a charming, casual ramen place located in the heart of downtown Appleton. We went on a Thursday evening and had a 20 minute wait due to staffing shortages. We didn't mind the wait, but it would be nice if they added some seating for disabled and elderly guests to rest while they wait. Our waiter, Lucas, was super enthusiastic! In fact, all of the staff were exceptionally friendly and accommodating. We ordered the Happy Belly Pork Buns for our appetizer, and that was the perfect choice! The buns were pretty small, so they didn't ruin our dinner, but the combination of tangy, savory, and sweet flavors was sublime! The ramen was excellent. I had the Black Tonkatsu Ramen and enjoyed the mixture of flavors and textures. The pork melted in my mouth :) Bowl 91 is a great place to go for delicious, reasonably-priced ramen and friendly service. read more

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While visiting Appleton my son asked to get PHO. We happened upon bowl 91 and we got Ramen (which I just told him was pho, he is 6) and a few other dishes and I only wish I had been more hungry. Everything was so tasty. We went at lunch time. The staff was so friendly and helpful. read more

Food: 5/5 We ordered the Thong Katsu Ramen and Spicy Miso Ramen. Both were delicious! The chashu was so tender. I definately recommend Thong Katsu if youre not sure what to try. But if you like spice, u have to try the spicy miso ramen! Service: 5/5 Great service. Didnt have any problems. Overall experience was great. I would come back. read more

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Best ramen around, and worth the price. Ingredients are fresh, the broths are delicious, and the staff are friendly.

Timely service and delicious food First experience with ramen and it did not disappoint read more

Bowl Ninety-One - Pan Asian Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

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Stopped at this cozy restaurant for some ramen after shopping at Fox River Mall, which is less than 10 minutes away. Loved the variety on the menu including Thai and other Asian food. Ambiance- modern and simple, not much character to it. The tables are also a bit too close, reminiscent of crowded restaurants in Asia. Also the AC was not on (in a bid to save money?) so it was a bit humid when you enter. Food- I ordered the Sho Yee (chicken ramen). The broth was heavily seasoned but still tasted good. The noodles were cooked to perfection so was the egg. Wish there was more greens in the dish but everything was very delicious. Probably not the most authentic version of ramen after having it in California and Colorado. Overall, I enjoyed the ramen here and other guests' dishes looked and smelled so good as well. Definitely worth a second visit if not more! Service - my server was very sweet and attentive during my dining experience. Definitely A+ service! read more

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Loved my ramen from here! Portions are huge, the broth was so flavorful. We went for an early dinner and it was pretty dead inside. Fast service. The Bao Rolls were also delicious! Highly recommended and will be returning. read more

Bowl Ninety-One - Pan Asian Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

Absolutely DELICIOUS! I love trying new ramen spots when I'm traveling and I'm so glad the front desk guy at the Madison rental car company told me to go here when I'm in town. I sat at the bar since I was by myself. They have plenty of seating and the service was very friendly and fast. I got the spicy miso ramen and I loved it! Super flavorful broth (and not too spicy), plenty of char siu, a warm soft boiled egg, and the perfect chewy noodle. Loved the mushrooms as well. I ate the whole thing! I'm so impressed that there is a ramen place like this in Appleton. I will be back! read more

Bowl Ninety-One - Spicy Miso Ramen - Pan Asian Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

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I wish I had taken the beautiful bowl of Thai inspired ramen (the "curry lover") - but as you can see it was way too good to even pause for a moment to remember to take the picture. So behold, a picture of what remained after I got my hands on this amazing ramen. I can't stress enough how good it was! We're not from the area but I will absolutely be making the drive just to eat here again. Fantastic food, fantastic service, cozy modern vibe - can't wait to come back!! read more

Bowl Ninety-One - Pan Asian Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

Bowl 91 is one of my favorite restaurants! As a big ramen lover, this is a hidden gem in Appleton. Can't go wrong with any of their dishes, and make sure to get the cream cheese puffs as an appetizer! read more

Bowl Ninety-One - Tonkotsu ramen - Pan Asian Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

My sister and I drove up to Appleton to do some thrifting. After our first stop, we were ready for lunch, and we were near the downtown area. A quick Google search led us to Bowl Ninety-one. It was really busy, but still had tables open. We were encouraged by how many people were eating there. Our waitresses (one was training) were both really nice and quick to care for our table. My sister ordered the veggie spring rolls for us to try. They were delicious. The sauce was a little thin and clear, but had a great flavor. I ordered the curry lover Ramen. It's definitely in my top 3 Ramen I've ever had. The broth was rich and none of the flavors were fighting each other. The meat was tender, and it had just enough heat. It was a huge serving, so I'm looking forward to having round 2 for lunch. read more

Bowl Ninety-One - Curry Lovers Ramen - Pan Asian Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

Food, service and ambiance were AMAZING - 5 stars! However, there was quite a wait for our food.

Its alr, noodles were a little slimy, nothing awful just a bit off putting. Extra spicy, is more like mild maybe medium, but its fine. Expensive though. read more

Super yummy! I got the spicy miso and egg rolls. The spicy miso was a little spicier than I thought it would be but still delicious. I noticed if you order takeout you can pick your spice level but if you eat in they don't ask you. If you like and know ramen Bowl Ninety-one will not disappoint! read more

Bowl Ninety-One - Spicy Miso Ramen - Pan Asian Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

Unique spot in downtown Appleton. Service was great and our waitress was really helpful to make recommendations as this was our first time. We had the Belly buns and crab Rangoons to start. The crab Rangoons were amazing! Very large and perfectly fried with a tasty interior. We both ordered the Drunken Udon stir fry. I got mine without the chili oil so there was no spice. I felt the noodles were a little too oily for my preference but my husband loved his with the spicy chili oil. Looking forward to coming back for a hot bowl of ramen in the winter! read more

Bowl Ninety-One - Drunken Udon - Pan Asian Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

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Based on another review, we had the steamed buns appetizer. Excellent! My friend ordered the fried rice with several meats and said it had great flavor, but it was too much of the same flavor over and over. I ordered a chicken vegetable dish but I don't remember the name. Flavors were good and portions were huge. Great service and nice ambiance. Positive experience overall. I'll be back! read more

Wow...what a great little restaurant located on College Ave in Appleton WI. I was there on a work trip and happened to stumble on this restaurant while exploring the downtown area. I decided to give it a try and it did not disappoint. I sat at the bar where the server quickly and kindly greeted me. I started off with a local beer and went on to have the spicy Bangkok noodles with crispy pork belly. Both the beer and the noodles were delicious. I will definitely be back next time I'm in town! read more

Bowl Ninety-One - Wisconsinitis Cream Ale...So good! - Pan Asian Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

I love this little spot to eat on a cooler day. The restaurant has softer lighting and exposed brick, which is welcoming. The spicy miso ramen and curry ramen are fantastic and I appreciate that they have vegetarian options too so I can take all my friends here to introduce them to it. read more

Pretty good noodles. I would suggest the kimchi fries. That was some of the better hot kimchi I have had. I believe the duck eggs could be aged longer but also would definitely go back. read more

This is an Asian fusion place - Japanese, Korean and Thai. The kimchi bulgogi fries were delicious - well sliced and crispy fries. The ramen was flavorful! read more

Bowl Ninety-One - Black tonkutsu - Pan Asian Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

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Nice little ramen and noodle restaurant. I had the curry noodles with tofu, and they were very good. Fast, friendly service. Good atmosphere. Next time I'll try the ramen. read more

Bowl Ninety-One - Curry Noodle with tofu - Pan Asian Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

The pork buns and Tom yum yummy ramen were really yummy! Definitely check the waitlist frequently before you head out and while on your way and get your name on the list. The service was good. I like the sake selection as well. read more

Bowl Ninety-One - Tom Yum Yummy - Pan Asian Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

Service was great. I was greeted and sat right away. The whole staff was attentive. The food was delicious! I ordered crab Rangoon and the spicy miso. The sauce that came with the crab ragoons was impeccable. I couldn't get enough of it! And the spicy miso did not disappoint! It was the right amount of spicy and the broth itself was sooo good. Ask about the desserts. I'm glad I stumbled upon this place! read more

Bowl Ninety-One - Mochi ice cream (matcha and vanilla) - Pan Asian Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

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Came during covid, so things were a bit different then their usual business. We came midday on a weekday. Service was great, we were the only ones dining in at that time, a couple of take away orders and then it picked up when we left. Our waitress was friendly, helpful, she was also training and did everything seamlessly. Pricing was a bit spendy, not sure if that's normal for the area, we are new! But the size of the meal for the price was a bit pricey. We come from big cities so to see this in such a small area was shocking. The ramen was in quite a small bowl, but a cute bowl at least! Food, we got the happy belly buns which is basically just pork buns elsewhere. Simple, had good flavor and a good chunk of pork belly. I got the spicy miso ramen, nothing too special about it, but it was good and mildly spicy for my taste, could've been more. The ingredients were kind of minimal in my opinion, only one pork belly. Could've done with just more of everything. Flavors were good though. Would definitely come back to try their other ramens. Of note, they did have hand sanitizers around the restaurant and tables were distanced appropriately. Felt safe, clean here. Would recommend ppl to try especially since asian cuisine is far and few in between in the area. Happy eating! read more

Bowl Ninety-One - 2 Happy Belly Buns aka pork belly buns - Pan Asian Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

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A fairly small little spot just off the street in Downtown Appleton with a wide ranging menu from fried rice to pad thai to pho and ramen. My first order were the happy belly buns (as anyone who has read my reviews knows I cannot pass these up). They were cooked to perfection but not as flavorful as the best ones I've had the pleasure of tasting. Overall, they were still solid though. For entree, I went with their famous Tom Yum Yummy Ramen. The broth was great, with a bit of heat but not too much. The meats were kind of hit or miss with BBQ pork, meatballs, and shrimp. The marinated egg was delicious. It needed a bit more vegetables, as there seemed to be almost none (and I'm not even a big veggie person). This was a pretty good spot for Appleton, but I'd say it's more of a 3.5/5 than a true 4 rating. read more

Bowl Ninety-One - 2 Happy Belly Buns - Pan Asian Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

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We were in town to celebrate our anniversary and got lunch here on our way back home. So glad we stopped. The service was quick and pleasant. We both love Thai iced tea so we got them to start. I'm so glad we decided to each get our own order of the happy belly buns - there's no way we would've wanted to share them. I got the stir fry ramen and my husband got the Tom yum ramen. We both left full and happy with our orders. read more

Bowl Ninety-One - 2 Happy Belly Buns - Pan Asian Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

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Great and pleasant server. Very attentive even when starting to get busy. Food was awesome. Huge menu to choose from

Wonderful experience and big city quality! Comparable, if not better than, my go-to ramen place in Vegas. I got the Spicy Miso, Crab Rangoons, and Egg Rolls. Loved the Strawberry Green Tea! All were full of flavor and excellent. Our server was fast and friendly. He was a delight. Will definitely be a regular customer here in the future. We had a great experience, all around. read more

Bowl Ninety-One - Dinner - Pan Asian Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

Love love this place, I came to WI for a work trip and looking for something new to eat besides burgers and a coworker who is local told me about this spot and it did not disappoint! The food here is great! I ordered the Druken Udon with a side of chili oil, the flavor was def there! The service was a little bit on the slow side as they were short staffed but they texted us while we went to the bar down the street, the ambiance was very chill and quaint. If you are looking for great Asian food, def the place to be! read more

Bowl Ninety-One - Drunken Udon - Pan Asian Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

Great place...I got the Korean tacos which were decent and the chicken Pad Thai.. Chicken Pad Thai good... You get... You like. read more

Bowl Ninety-One - Chicken Pad Thai. - Pan Asian Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

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The food was excellent and I cleared my plate off. On the weekend get there a little bit early because they are busy and have a short line to get in. read more

Have been here a few times since my initial review. There are more ramen choices, and the quality of food has always been consistently delicious. I have tried the fried rice which is oishii. Definitely a five star dining venue. read more

The service here was unreal-and not in a good way. Half-empty ar 4:45, and they couldn't seat us (party of five) because the server preferred NOT to use the four-person table that was available for five people. The two, two-person tables (next to each other) were also "unavailable" ... for us. We were told there'd be an hour wait minimum for a HALF EMPTY restaurant. We were told we had to wait, and watched them seat 12 people behind us! Well over an hour later, they finally offered us a table. By then, we'd driven 10 minutes away, ordered, and eaten most of our meal. REALLY?!? Is this food worth THAT kind of wait?!? Guess we will never know. read more

Updating my review since I've been here numerous times. Every time we have had flawless service, flawless food and a fantastic dining experience. The only complaint I honestly have about the place is trying to eat ramen at a high top table is not my favorite thing to do. I wish they would just have regular height tables only. I'm so grateful to have such a fantastic, eclectic restaurant so close to home. The favorite go to menu items are as follows: happy belly buns, shoo yee, and the garden ramen. read more

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This is the third time we order takeout from Bowl91. The food is delicious and they offer a variety of Asian inspired dishes (Thai, Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese). I definitely recommend their fried rice. We tried the Bowl91 fried rice and also the pineapple fried rice with shrimp. Both very tasty and nicely cooked. The crab Rangoon are one of the best in the area. We do always eat one as soon as we pick up the food lol so I would recommend you do the same so they're crispy and hot :) One of my favorite things so far are the chicken Tacos. They're Vietnamese style, all the awesome Topping you would get in a banh mi, but in a corn tortilla. Super super good. We ordered them again each time. Looking forward to trying their soups and curries next time! read more

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I love the vegan ramen option and others the food is good, I especially love the mushrooms in the Raman and the service is prompt. I like the ambiance in the part of the restaurant near the windows. I would recommend if you're looking for a chill place to have an afternoon date or catch up with friends or family. read more

Our favorite Ramen in the state! Good service and a nice comfy atmosphere. We also love the pork belly steamed buns!

Japanese cuisine is amongst our favorite cuisines. Perhaps being number one. The reviews for this eatery drew us to coming here. We frequent many ramen places all over this country. We were extremely excited to try a new ramen-oriented restaurant. It was cute and quaint inside of this establishment. Minimally decorated. Our waitress was kind and polite. We are sad to say that this was the worst ramen we have indulged in to date. Almost nothing about this restaurant was done correctly. The food was horrendous and the flavors were off. The only enjoyable item on the menu was the "happy belly buns." If you are from any major city that has authentic Japanese or Asian-fusion cuisine, you will definitely be let down by this restaurant. The only menu item one should even consider ordering would be the steamed buns. However, they were just decent. The Thai Tea was good and traditional, however it was way too sweet. The Seasonal Black Tonkotsu was horrendously bland. It was supposed to boast a creamy, black garlic-infused broth. We could not even taste the slightest hint of black garlic. The strangest aspect of this dish was the marinated egg. It seemed to be marinated in a beer of sorts. It tasted extremely cheap and very hoppy. Oddly enough, the egg itself had notes of artificial grape flavoring. The Drunken Udon was completely overloaded with green peppers. The overuse of green peppers completely threw the flavors of this dish off. Not to mention, it would flare up someone's arthritis. At this point there is no reason to continue to go more in depth on the lack of bold and authentic flavors, which previous reviewers boasted about. Past reviews highlighted the authenticity of Japanese ramen at this restaurant. Nothing about it was 日本人 Frequenters of this establishment must have not have had the honor to try truly authentic ramen. Bowl Ninety-One was an extreme let down to say the least. read more

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