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Bowl Ninety-One

4.3 (181 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Good for groups

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Thong Kotsu Ramen
Pakas L.

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.

Sam H.

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

Sho Yee Ramen
Claire L.

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!

Olivia L.

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.

Spicy Miso Ramen
Masha V.

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!

Melanie B.

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!!

Tonkotsu ramen
Tyler W.

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!

Curry Lovers Ramen
Vanetta G.

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.

Spicy Miso Ramen
Suzanne B.

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!

Drunken Udon
Hannah G.

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!

Wisconsinitis Cream Ale...So good!
Robert C.

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!

Black tonkutsu
Anna K.

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!

Curry Noodle with tofu

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

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

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

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

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I am a first timer to Basil Cafe and wanted to share my experience. I moved here from the Bay Area…read moreand I love any type of Asian food. All my local friends recommended that I try Basil Cafe. And I did and it was the worst restaurant experience I have ever had in 40 years. I asked a friend if she had tried this cafe and she hadn't. FYI, I called around 7:15 prior to our arrival and asked what time they closed. He said come now since the kitchen closes at 8 and all orders have to be in before then. It was a Friday night, we arrived at the restaurant and were sat immediately. At 7:20ish the restaurant was still busy which we thought was a good sign. Our server greeted us with the menus and walked away. I didn't think anything of it until she returned to take our order. The initial impression was EXTREMELY uninviting and we should have left at that point. Her first words, "you know we close at 8" which we knew and were trying to hurry to be respectful of the chefs. We immediately ordered which was approximately 5 minutes after being sat. She asked if we wanted our food mild or spicy and then walked away. She did bring us water but never refilled until we were almost done with our meals. She even spilled water as she was pouring and not once to she say sorry or clean it up. Our food was delivered promptly by another server who at least had a smile. As we unfolded our napkins to eat, our server dropped the check and requested to flip it over when ready to pay. My guest looked at me in amazement and stated, "Wow we haven't even taken a bite." As we ate our meals, not once did she approach us to ask if we needed anything else or how the food was. I watched her interact with another table and she seemed to attend to their requests. I was in disbelief by the way she handled herself as a server. I just kept thinking, wow I'm actually paying money for this. We were never rude and remained polite even though her service was HORRIBLE. My guest looked at me and said, "I have lived her all my life and have never had this kind of experience at a restaurant." I was so disappointed about my choice of restaurant that I did not even finish my meal. I took maybe 2 bites and was done. Being that I barely touched my meal, most waitress would have asked if it was ok but not our server. "You want that boxed?" I was like "Yes Please" while thinking "hell yes so I can get out of here." We left within 40 minutes of our arrival so the kitchen had barely rung the closing bell. As soon as I got in my car, I immediately texted my friend who raved about your restaurant and advised "F that place, never again, I have never been treated so badly by a server." I did check the restaurant reviews after this and it spoke of the atmosphere, the friendly staff, the food, and the drinks. Well I wish I could have experienced that but no! I contemplated writing this review since it usually goes nowhere so I spoked to my friends who have visited your establishment and those who have not. The friends who have visited were very disappointed and others stated, "they would not be dining there". They all came to the same conclusion to share so if anyone is trying to figure out whether Panda Express or Basil Cafe, the Panda would be my first choice after this. If I could give you a ZERO star I would but 1 star it is since that is my only option. I will say the food was good so thanks to the chef. But I rather dine at a restaurant with crappy food with an exceptional server than the opposite. I did give her a tip even though she did not deserve it. Hopefully she shares her tips with the chef since they did all the work.

I have heard about Basil Café for a while and finally checked it out with a few friends just before…read moreChristmas. We all shared the bang bang broccoli. Oh my goodness, sooo good. I could use the bang bang broccoli as an entrée. I ordered the entrée feature for this season. I believe it was called Guay Tiew. Had beef bone and a meatball for the protein. It was definitely good but it was a lacking some flavor. I want to visit again soon. Staff was fantastic.

Bowl Ninety-One - panasian - Updated May 2026

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