First time here to dine with friends. Also new to this type of food in this no frills casual restaurant. I had the Tonkotsu rich garlic with the 12 hr slow boiled pork bone based broth, minus the seaweed. I can't even begin to describe how delicious the broth was. It had to be the most incredible broth I've ever tasted! Absolutely amazing!! The pork was beyond tender too. I can't wait to return to try more on the menu. read more

Bowl Plus - Ramen Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

Best Takoyaki in the middle of Illinois hands down. Crab Rangoon was very rangoony and not very crabby which leads to the 4 star. Ramen always tastes so flavorful here and you get absolutely what you pay for. The prices are what I'd expect years ago. Servers leave you alone as you eat and occasionally come to check on you. The lighting and signs are all a nice touch to create a great vibe. read more

Bowl Plus - Ramen Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

What a little gem! Authentic traditional ramen in an adorable fresh little shop! Definitely now on our restaurant rotation and a great casual place to bring out of town guests. read more

After living on the west coast for a couple years I've been on the hunt for a good ramen spot in town. This was the number one recommended place and I officially know why. The ramen was incredible! We ordered tonkotsu black ramen and spicy tonkotsu miso ramen. Neither one of them disappointed in flavor at all. We ordered take out and it was ready very fast and was still very hot once I got home. It was also my first time seeing the inside and it's quaint and cute in there. I will definitely be back for more. read more

Yay! Bowl Plus. They were super accommodating, and even saved my tail when I lost part of my main course to the floor. -Fast service -They answer their phone! -Good prices -Kind & friendly staff -They have vegan options, for the vegans -AND boba, mhmm. So grateful to have found it on our drive. read more

the food is great amazing service. the one worker was very attentive to us and took great care of us. the decorations and silverware as well as the music made the experience feel authentic. read more

Bowl Plus - Ramen Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

Hidden Gem. Food was delicious and the broth didn't taste premade. Eggs and add ons to the ramen tasted fresh and weren't soggy. read more

Bowl Plus - Tonkotsu Black - Ramen Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

Don't be fooled by the lackluster exterior. Clean and modern inside. Food comes out fast and is hot and delicious. Tonkotsu Black and Juicy Pork Dumplings for me on this trip. Both were excellent. Not sure how I didn't know about this place sooner. Highly recommend! read more

Bowl Plus - Ramen Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

I'm not a hardcore ramen connoisseur, but have had it in larger cities (Indianapolis and San Francisco), and this was pretty dang good in comparison. I had the shrimp ramen and loved the broth, and the shrimp was cooked perfectly as well as the egg. Will definitely be back to try other ramens as well as their plates. The crab Rangoon had sooo much filling, too, it was perfect. I was able to bring my baby in her stroller and there was plenty of space for her, the seating is really nice and accommodating. Plenty of tables along the right wall and a few booths on the left. The greeter was very friendly and explained everything to us, giving us menus (you can get them by the door) and letting us know we go to the register to pay. Oh and I loved the jasmine green milk tea with boba!! It wasn't popping boba like I've always had, it was solid honey boba. Can't wait to try more drinks, too. They have soy and oat milk substitutes for those with dietary needs also. :) read more

Bowl Plus - Shrimp ramen - Ramen Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

Fast service, good food. The menu has enough variety so that even my grandsons can find something to eat.

Great ramen with lots of options of pork, chicken & even a vegan ramen! The add ons aren't bad either. They have slushes & boba and some rice bowl options too. The food always comes out fast & hot and the staff are friendly. In our experience it's only gotten better the more we go, definitely worth a try. read more

This was the cutest place ever. Very comfy and aesthetic inside. The service was also very nice and explained questions I had. The thai milk tea was so bomb. Like it was so yummy and the boba was probably the best boba i've ever eaten. Usually ramen has some type of sesame or nut oil or stuff in it but a lot of their menu was nut-free which was great. The ramen was SO good. I was slurping it up. read more

Bowl Plus - Thai Boba Tea - Ramen Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

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Bowl Plus has THE BEST ramen noodle my husband and I have ever had! We love it so much that we haven't yet tried anything else on the menu! Their service is always great, kind, and inviting. The atmosphere is cool and relaxing, which is great for a bowl of HOT ramen! read more

Bowl Plus - Tonkotsu Black - Ramen Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

Best ramen my wife and I have had! Our 4 year old even loves it as well. We have been 10+ times and have repeatedly ordered the tonkotsu black. Delicious flavor in every bite and always very clean. Definitely recommend for ramen lovers and even newcomers looking to broaden their variety we have been in the area about 2 months and haven't gone anywhere else. And we probably won't for a while. read more

First time eating there and the food and service was great ! Plan on going back there real soon.

The interior is well designed and a good vibe. Good food and really good service. Appreciate the vegetarian options!

Bowl plus is such a cute spot and amazing carry out option! I have had such a touch time finding vegan options in town but I have l found the absolute best vegan ramen in town at this spot. I order the spicy creamy vegan ramen. My husband, myself and two year old (she loves the noodles and mixed greens) are definitely able to split one order so cost per serving is insanely good and we all feel full and totally satisfied after the meal too! The employees are so wonderful and fast. Go here! read more

Bowl Plus - Spicy Creamy Vegan Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

Great Ramen! Good people! I've been on the hunt for some good ramen ever since my favorite place in Champaign Urbana changed owners. Bowl plus serves delicious handcrafted ramen and their milk tea is a great dessert! The Tonkotsu Shoyu ramen is by far my favorite so far! The broth is very rich and flavorful, the noodles and soft yet chewy, their chashu pork is so tender and well seasoned. This is the greatest ramen in central Illinois! Bowl plus also brings a clean and friendly atmosphere to their restaurant! read more

Bowl Plus - Tonkotsu Shoyu - Ramen Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

Such a cute little spot. The employees are always friendly and helpful. The crab rangoon is some of the best in town. The spicy chicken ramen is so yummy and the portions are huge! The prices are reasonable especially for what you get. read more

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Waited over an hour for overpriced, lackluster food. No excuse, although they had plenty to offer as to the delay. What a shame. Stick to Yummy Bowl. read more

I've been waiting since this was being built and they do not disappoint! The ramen and rice are out of this world. I absolutely love this place and their dumplings. They try to be an authentic Japanese style restaurant and there will be some misses as people are different but this place is perfect if you want some good ramen and rice/dumplings while winding down in the city. I'm a regular here and i haven't ate something that wasn't awful. Like i said everyone is different and taste will be different but overall, this place is amazing. Staff are so kind and sweet but helpful as they keep the place clean. read more

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i got beef tonkatsu, noodles are my main problem,they were out of packaging, if you're going to make all your main entrees ramen then actually make the ramen... and the broth was just lacking in all aspect it was watery, and unseasoned best part about it was the bean sprouts... Then the Takoyaki just tasted like super salty fish very overwhelming couldn't even eat them. read more

I would definitely recommend this little hidden gem however I'm not a world class ramen aficionado. My husband and I had the gyoza, takoyaki, tonkotsu black and tonkotsu shoyu. I also had the strawberry field drink with boba (which came in a cute cup that you get to take with you). We enjoyed every single bite of everything we had. Some notable points... The broth was very flavorful with a "clean pork" flavor. The pork was super tender and also very flavorful (not like the bland boiled pork most places serve). The dipping sauce for the gyoza had a bit of sweetness to it that married well with the gyoza. With it being tucked into a small bland shopping area and the outside looking so "cookie cutter", we were pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere inside. It is decorated with a tasteful asian flare and set up with booths and counter style seating. The lighting is just right, not overwhelming but not dimly lit either. It smelled and looked clean when we were there. You walk in and order then have a seat. They bring everything out to you and clean the table when you leave. We are planning on making this a regular stop when we come to Springfield as it is by far the best we've had in the area. I would say it is definitely worth a try for yourself especially since it isn't overpriced. read more

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What a great meal I had here. I got the spicy vegan and added black truffle garlic oil. I've gotten this dish at least three times now and somehow keep finding myself returning to this destination. They are fast friendly, and always adhere to my special recommendations if you like, Rahman, and, awesome tofu I definitely suggest this dish. It is a little spicy well quite a bit spicy, but you can always ask for it to be a little less spicy. Thanks again for bringing such a special gem to Springfield. read more

Bowl Plus - Spicy vegan - Ramen Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

We are new to Springfield and we're glad to see a ramen place close to us. We ordered takeout. The quantity was good and it was hot. We will come back. That said, it was not outstanding flavor. We have had better but, like I said, we will be back. We had a coupon so that helped. The indoor seating looked fine and there were several customers. read more

I've been several times and always great ramen! I do need to try other dishes but the ramen is awesome read more

Bowl Plus - Spicy Chicken Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

Crazy to believe Springfield has a ramen spot that's so delicious. I absolutely love this spot. It's so photogenic and cute inside. The drinks are always spot on. The workers were so nice when I went too. Take all my money read more

It pains me to write this but as a ramen fanatic I do not recommend this place. I wanted to like this place so badly. The spicy miso ramen was absolutely watery, not spicy and tasteless and there is no way the broth is simmered for 8 hours as they market. The Tonkotsu black ramen was passable. But if you're used to legit authentic ramen you can get in bigger cities you will be sorely disappointed. read more

Bowl Plus has an unassuming exterior but offers high quality and diverse ramen options along with other hot Japanese favorites! I tried the seaweed salad, vegan dumplings, crab Rangoon and Tonkotsu Rich ramen. Everything was delicious and affordable - but I ate it before taking the picture. The wait staff was also very attentive. read more

Good food, ramens, juicey bao, mini bao... and the drinks! Not too pricey! It's sf service almost!

My husband and I happened upon this little place today and thought that Ramen sounded good. We were in there around 2 so we were the only people. We were greeted and seated immediately and handed menus. We both ordered a bowl of Tonkotsu Shoyu and we shared some Calamari. The Calamari had such a gooey batter that was way too thick. We had hoped it would be more light like a Tempura. The ramen was just blah, the broth looked good but had no real flavor and the noodles seemed more like spaghetti than ramen. The pork chashu was so rubbery it was hard to eat. All in all it was a very disappointing lunch. read more

The only place you can find bao in town and it was amazing!! The tea came in the cutest cup, the spicy edamame was fire, and everything was hot-to-go for pickup in 15 minutes. Can't wait to try more menu items and dine in, looks very cool inside! read more

This is an excellent little spot with very tasty ramen. They were fast and provided great service. I got the tonkatsu black, and the broth was rich with a little bit of kick. You order when you come in and then sit down. It was the perfect place to catch up with friends. Highly recommend! read more