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We decided to check out Buya on our last night in St. Pete's. The restaurant itself is massive, and even during peak dinner hours, there were plenty of empty tables, which was surprising. It was nicely decorated, so it added to the vibe of the restaurant. That said, the service was great--our waiter was very attentive and checked in on us often. We ordered one appetizer and two bowls of ramen. The ramen took a while to arrive, and when it did, it was a mixed experience. I had the short rib ramen, and honestly, it was pretty mediocre. The broth was just okay, and the noodles were average at best. I tried a bite of my partner's pork belly ramen, and while the pork belly itself was delicious, the broth was surprisingly bland. My partner really enjoyed his ramen, but for me, having experienced some truly exceptional ramen in NYC, my expectations were much higher. Overall, it was an okay experience, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to return.
Wanted to love it but wasn't impressed. Came on a Tuesday night and service was almost nonexistent. It was dead, maybe two other tables of people in the whole restaurant. After being seated, nobody came to ask us if we needed water or anything for probably 15 mins and when I finally got tired of waiting and started looking around, I saw one waiter dodge behind a wall to hide from us! Shortly after that, someone finally came over to take our order. We asked for water and two ramens - a mushroom ramen and pork belly tonkatsu ramen. The food came but we never got water, so we had to ask for it again. The ramen was just okay - lots and lots of toppings and noodles but the broth wasn't that flavorful on either of them and there wasn't enough of it. Between the food and service, it was just ok and we probably wouldn't come back.
My wife and I decided to try this place when I was home for Christmas break. Ramen is one of our favorite meals so we couldn't help but stop in this spot. And let me tell you, we did not leave disappointed! We brought our newborn son so that was a little difficult to navigate but other than that the meal was good. My wife had the pork bao buns and I had the short rib bao buns. It was so good. The short rib was so tender and juicy. It also had a good sauce. For my main course I had the karrage chicken. This is one of my favorite dishes. The sauce they had to go with it was very tasty. I had a Cigar City Jai Alai with my meal. I must also say the ambience was very nice in the restaurant. The playlist they had was very good and the waiter was very hospitable. I'd recommend this restaurant to anyone in the Tampa Bay area.
5 stars for the food, 3 stars for the service! My best friend and I were seated for our reservation a little after 7pm. After about 10 minutes, we ordered the bok choy, two ramens, and a drink. 20 minutes later, the drink finally came - and wow, it was DELICIOUS! I think it was called the Coco Loco or something like that, it was a vodka cocktail with espresso, vanilla, and something else I don't remember. It tasted like a sugar cookie, but also like coffee ??? and it was amazing. 30 minutes after we ordered, our server came back up to us and let us know the kitchen was having problems, so she actually had to jump back there and cook with them, and she apologetically never put in our order. We put in our same food order again and were informed that it would be awhile. We definitely didn't realized that awhile would mean a full hour since we'd ordered. We ended up not eating until 830pm. We could tell there was a lot of stress and tension on the floor, and we get it - stuff happens. Our main complaint was that we weren't notified of any issues with the kitchen until so long after we ordered, and they were still pumping out to-go orders despite not being able to accommodate the in-house guests. Once we got our food, it was incredible. I had the duck ramen and my friend had the short rib. We loved every bite, though we basically vacuumed it into our mouths because we were so ravenously hungry at this point. Overall, it's a really great ramen place, and I imagine it was just a rough night.
This ramenya has a great overall menu. Had a tough time choosing what to order! Definitely get the seaweed salad app, I couldn't stop eating the darker seaweed salad in the center but the cucumber pickles were also addictive. My date ordered extra egg on his, and when I saw only 1/2 an egg is put on the ramen I understood why however, the ratio of ingredients is right for the ramen and I didn't feel like I was swallowing noodles only during my meal. The ambiance is also very lovely, and I could see why my date picked it.
We met our friends here last night. It was such a great experience. I love the poke there and when it's hot it's even better as it's a cold dish. The short rib Ramen was great too. The service was excellent. The only downside was a particulary aggressive panhandler and this was no fault of the restaurant. We've come here several times but this time it was particularly good all around!
I went on a date and ordered Braised Short Rib Ramen and split some gyoza with my date. Let's start with the positives: Great location and proximity to a lot of cool things to do in Downtown St Pete. They got the vibe absolutely right. From the industrial looking interior to the lighting, they clearly know how to curate an ambiance. Plenty of seating options! Indoor, outdoor, tables, booth, bar, window. Idk I feel like this makes a difference for me because I *thought* there would be a wait, but there's tons of places to sit. Fabulous menu selection. Whether you're a new ramen girly or true ramen girly, there's something for you on the menu. Great portions!!! I took half my ramen bowl home. Now for areas of growth: While the meat in my raised was cooked well, it was significantly lacking in the flavor department. I added some of the chili oil and sauce on the table to the dish to make it taste like something. From there, it was smooth sailing but without it, I would have struggled to want to finish. The gyoza was good but the pieces were falling apart when we picked them up with chopsticks. I would've preferred them to be cooked longer/harder as the texture was really soft. Overall, this was far from the best ramen I've ever had, but the experience makes up for the food in other ways. I'm not itching to get back here but that's not to say I'd never return.
Just okay. I'm no ramen connoisseur...but I have had really good ramen, both in the states and in Japan. I had the chicken ramen and while the portion was decent and the chicken was flavorful, the broth was sub par. It was almost flavorless. We ordered the pork belly bao Buns for an appetizer and they were decent. Again, not the best I've had but not the worst either. They do have happy hour on all the shareables during the week as well (I think it's only 1$ off tho). I'm still on the hunt for the best ramen in the area. Maybe I'll have better luck in tampa!
Loved the short rib noodles! It was a beautiful night so sat outside to enjoy it, but I realized how nicely designed the interior space was so will sit inside at the bar next time. You can't go wrong with the short rib ramen. They have happy hour drink specials starting at 4pm (until either 6 or 7pm) and the mango mule was a winner.
Wish I could give this a 3.5 rating. Visited a few days ago, late Sept 2024. Came into this wary after mixed reviews from friends, & still mourning the closure of my favorite ramen shop (RIP Crane Ramen, I miss you all the time) in 2022 - I've seriously never found anywhere nearly as good, please rec me if you have anything. On to the review! Buns were okay, flavor wise - temp wise, they were cold but maybe it was an off night? Ramen was good! Broth was flavorful & I loved the egg + the duck. Lots of bok choy which I liked but others may not. Add the chili oil + whatever you prefer on it though - it's definitely a template made for customization. Noodles were perfect. Music was good, place was clean. I don't know if every ramen place just pales to my lost shop, but this was just average overall. Nothing insanely good, nothing really bad.
Not bad! Nice dim lighting, a cool bar space with an absolutely rockin' bartender and some garish artwork on the walls that fit in a strange but synergistic way with the lighting. Lots of Japanese whiskey and fun cocktails if you want to participate in alcohol related adventures, and a decent selection of small plates. The wings I photographed were pretty good, but the volcano shrimp honestly stole the show. I legit had to pace myself from inhaling them. Got the duck ramen as well, it was meh, overbearing peanutty taste. Again, shoutout to the amazing bartender who was being worked to the BONE by management dreads and a cool 70s stache...my heart is with you! read more
Everything about this restaurant it's five stars!! The ambiance, service , drinks and food! We try the Duck ramen and short rib ramen and holy cow!! The meat was delicious , vegetables fresh and noddle cook to perfection! Go to place is St Pete!! recommend and repeat! read more
This place was delicious, from beginning to end! First impression was that the staff was kinda all over the place. Likely very busy, perhaps. But we didn't necessarily feel an inviting vibe and our server was informative, but seemed in a bit of a bad mood? That was the only aspect that was a bit odd from the experience. We decided to eat outside, so we didn't get a full feel for the inside. Though, what we saw, we liked. The food... oh man, the food! We started with the Shanghai Wings and the Pork Gyozo. Both were very tasty. Wings were delicious, but needed to be crisped a bit longer. The Gyozo is a fried dumpling and they were very nice with the sauce. For the entrees we ordered the crispy duck ramen and the chicken poke bowl. The ramen was delicious, though not unlike many other ramen spots I've tried in Tampa. The poke bowl was mind-blowingly delicious! We'd return just for that. Overall a very delicious meal and we'd definitely recommend stopping here. read more
We decided to check out Buya on our last night in St. Pete's. The restaurant itself is massive, and even during peak dinner hours, there were plenty of empty tables, which was surprising. It was nicely decorated, so it added to the vibe of the restaurant. That said, the service was great--our waiter was very attentive and checked in on us often. We ordered one appetizer and two bowls of ramen. The ramen took a while to arrive, and when it did, it was a mixed experience. I had the short rib ramen, and honestly, it was pretty mediocre. The broth was just okay, and the noodles were average at best. I tried a bite of my partner's pork belly ramen, and while the pork belly itself was delicious, the broth was surprisingly bland. My partner really enjoyed his ramen, but for me, having experienced some truly exceptional ramen in NYC, my expectations were much higher. Overall, it was an okay experience, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to return. read more
Wanted to love it but wasn't impressed. Came on a Tuesday night and service was almost nonexistent. It was dead, maybe two other tables of people in the whole restaurant. After being seated, nobody came to ask us if we needed water or anything for probably 15 mins and when I finally got tired of waiting and started looking around, I saw one waiter dodge behind a wall to hide from us! Shortly after that, someone finally came over to take our order. We asked for water and two ramens - a mushroom ramen and pork belly tonkatsu ramen. The food came but we never got water, so we had to ask for it again. The ramen was just okay - lots and lots of toppings and noodles but the broth wasn't that flavorful on either of them and there wasn't enough of it. Between the food and service, it was just ok and we probably wouldn't come back. read more
1 year ago
Favorite ramen in town! I always go chicken ramen and my sister loves the duck! Cocktail are great as well as the crispy rice tuna appetizer. read more
My wife and I decided to try this place when I was home for Christmas break. Ramen is one of our favorite meals so we couldn't help but stop in this spot. And let me tell you, we did not leave disappointed! We brought our newborn son so that was a little difficult to navigate but other than that the meal was good. My wife had the pork bao buns and I had the short rib bao buns. It was so good. The short rib was so tender and juicy. It also had a good sauce. For my main course I had the karrage chicken. This is one of my favorite dishes. The sauce they had to go with it was very tasty. I had a Cigar City Jai Alai with my meal. I must also say the ambience was very nice in the restaurant. The playlist they had was very good and the waiter was very hospitable. I'd recommend this restaurant to anyone in the Tampa Bay area. read more
5 stars for the food, 3 stars for the service! My best friend and I were seated for our reservation a little after 7pm. After about 10 minutes, we ordered the bok choy, two ramens, and a drink. 20 minutes later, the drink finally came - and wow, it was DELICIOUS! I think it was called the Coco Loco or something like that, it was a vodka cocktail with espresso, vanilla, and something else I don't remember. It tasted like a sugar cookie, but also like coffee ??? and it was amazing. 30 minutes after we ordered, our server came back up to us and let us know the kitchen was having problems, so she actually had to jump back there and cook with them, and she apologetically never put in our order. We put in our same food order again and were informed that it would be awhile. We definitely didn't realized that awhile would mean a full hour since we'd ordered. We ended up not eating until 830pm. We could tell there was a lot of stress and tension on the floor, and we get it - stuff happens. Our main complaint was that we weren't notified of any issues with the kitchen until so long after we ordered, and they were still pumping out to-go orders despite not being able to accommodate the in-house guests. Once we got our food, it was incredible. I had the duck ramen and my friend had the short rib. We loved every bite, though we basically vacuumed it into our mouths because we were so ravenously hungry at this point. Overall, it's a really great ramen place, and I imagine it was just a rough night. read more
3 years ago
1 year ago
Ambiance is perfect. Yummy Asian beer and spectacular ramen. If you're a fan of ramen and with the area- you have to give this place a shot. Recommend going at night and walking the streets afterwards read more
This ramenya has a great overall menu. Had a tough time choosing what to order! Definitely get the seaweed salad app, I couldn't stop eating the darker seaweed salad in the center but the cucumber pickles were also addictive. My date ordered extra egg on his, and when I saw only 1/2 an egg is put on the ramen I understood why however, the ratio of ingredients is right for the ramen and I didn't feel like I was swallowing noodles only during my meal. The ambiance is also very lovely, and I could see why my date picked it. read more
We met our friends here last night. It was such a great experience. I love the poke there and when it's hot it's even better as it's a cold dish. The short rib Ramen was great too. The service was excellent. The only downside was a particulary aggressive panhandler and this was no fault of the restaurant. We've come here several times but this time it was particularly good all around! read more
I went on a date and ordered Braised Short Rib Ramen and split some gyoza with my date. Let's start with the positives: Great location and proximity to a lot of cool things to do in Downtown St Pete. They got the vibe absolutely right. From the industrial looking interior to the lighting, they clearly know how to curate an ambiance. Plenty of seating options! Indoor, outdoor, tables, booth, bar, window. Idk I feel like this makes a difference for me because I *thought* there would be a wait, but there's tons of places to sit. Fabulous menu selection. Whether you're a new ramen girly or true ramen girly, there's something for you on the menu. Great portions!!! I took half my ramen bowl home. Now for areas of growth: While the meat in my raised was cooked well, it was significantly lacking in the flavor department. I added some of the chili oil and sauce on the table to the dish to make it taste like something. From there, it was smooth sailing but without it, I would have struggled to want to finish. The gyoza was good but the pieces were falling apart when we picked them up with chopsticks. I would've preferred them to be cooked longer/harder as the texture was really soft. Overall, this was far from the best ramen I've ever had, but the experience makes up for the food in other ways. I'm not itching to get back here but that's not to say I'd never return. read more
11 months ago
2 years ago
Just okay. I'm no ramen connoisseur...but I have had really good ramen, both in the states and in Japan. I had the chicken ramen and while the portion was decent and the chicken was flavorful, the broth was sub par. It was almost flavorless. We ordered the pork belly bao Buns for an appetizer and they were decent. Again, not the best I've had but not the worst either. They do have happy hour on all the shareables during the week as well (I think it's only 1$ off tho). I'm still on the hunt for the best ramen in the area. Maybe I'll have better luck in tampa! read more
1 year ago
Loved the short rib noodles! It was a beautiful night so sat outside to enjoy it, but I realized how nicely designed the interior space was so will sit inside at the bar next time. You can't go wrong with the short rib ramen. They have happy hour drink specials starting at 4pm (until either 6 or 7pm) and the mango mule was a winner. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Wish I could give this a 3.5 rating. Visited a few days ago, late Sept 2024. Came into this wary after mixed reviews from friends, & still mourning the closure of my favorite ramen shop (RIP Crane Ramen, I miss you all the time) in 2022 - I've seriously never found anywhere nearly as good, please rec me if you have anything. On to the review! Buns were okay, flavor wise - temp wise, they were cold but maybe it was an off night? Ramen was good! Broth was flavorful & I loved the egg + the duck. Lots of bok choy which I liked but others may not. Add the chili oil + whatever you prefer on it though - it's definitely a template made for customization. Noodles were perfect. Music was good, place was clean. I don't know if every ramen place just pales to my lost shop, but this was just average overall. Nothing insanely good, nothing really bad. read more
2 years ago
Amazing food! Everything was delicious and I love a good service. This staff was wonderful! My only regret is I should have gone with the spicy kimchi. Con: I wish there were cushions on the seats. LOL read more
I was crazy busy and still stuck at work, but HAD TO HAVE bao and ramen, so I did what I thought was sacrilegious: order delivery. I've been wanting to try Buya for a while, so couldn't resist. Oh man, what a nice surprise! The buns arrived with the perfect texture and still warm. They didn't skimp on the toppings nor the pork belly slices. While the pork was a little dry, it made a perfect bite with the other bun ingredients. The ramen, on the other hand, was good but not spectacular. The duck came shredded and didn't have any of the fatiness that I was expecting and love about duck. I was hoping for at least some fat to be present to blend beautifully with the ramen broth and egg, but alas. Being used to Ichicoro's broth, I'm not sure if I'll order the ramen at Buya again. I still enjoyed it, though. All in all, a good first experience and I'll be going back to try their other small plates and have more buns. read more
4 years ago
You will definitely get a good bowl of ramen here! In addition to the tasty ramen, there's a good amount of appetizers and a pretty good cocktail list. On New Years Eve, we decided to give it a try. Holidays can be a hit or miss. You know it's legit when it's a hit on a holiday. The food and service were spot on! We started with the shishito peppers. They were sprinkled with brown sugar, which took them to a whole elevated level. I wanted to try the short rib ramen, I usually get pork but it was something different. It was delicious! My husband got the pork belly, which is classic and was just as delicious. We had cocktails as well, I had the mule, it was so yummy and refreshing. They had so many good options for both food and drink, something for everyone. It's a good sign that on a holiday their quality was still on point. Definitely some legit ramen to try in the downtown area! read more
This has become my favorite ramen place when i come to tampa! As always the mushroom vegan ramen with half mushrooms is delicious But this time i decided to try the mushroom buns! Ohhhhh myyyyy ! Absolutely delicious. The mushroom tasted like meat , it was Smokey, there was like a sweet soy sauce. Idk but it was delicious!!!! I'll be back lol read more
2023: Can't get within 100 miles and not stop by one of our favorite TripleD places! The Crispy Duck and Short Rib Ramen were excellent and the Pork Gyoza was outstanding. A little twist on the Godzilla this time as they were out of the Kiwi puree...the waiter asked if I'd like to try it with the Mango....I was game...it was deeeeelicious! Add the Mothra to the drink menu Bryan!!! read more
3 years ago
The food was great. Duck ramen was not too fatty and plenty flavorful. The Godzilla drink was not my favorite but their sake is good and smooth. Portions are big so we had leftovers. The char grilled edamame is an absolute MUST. I've never had edamame like this so I'll definitely get it again. The service was decent. Our server was courteous but the restaurant in general seemed all over the place. There were errors in the orders to the point they comped our dessert. Wait time for food was a bit on the long side too. Also, def get a reservation ahead of time. Lastly, the ice cream flight is awesome. Nonetheless, I'll def be back. read more
1 year ago
My brother and I arrived a little before Buya opened, so we waited less than 5 minutes outside on their outside furniture. I'm glad we beat the lunch rush, because we got to sit wherever we wanted. The waiter was patient and answered all our questions and recommended some dishes for us. For appetizers my brother got the bao buns, I got the vegetable gyoza , and my daughter got the karaage chicken; let be just say yummy! So delectable. This was my first time having ramen outside of the packets you buy at the grocery store and I must say their ramen is in huge bowls, worth the price. The grilled chicken ramen was steaming , fresh and full of the spices and seasoning that I cannot duplicate at home. I've tried and it's not the same, so I'd rather order ramen now. My brother got the seafood ramen and made it spicy, let me just say he was drinking a lot of water, but overall he enjoyed it so much that he made it to the bottom. I also ordered a peach tea drink and it was refreshing, my daughter had a lemonade and my brother had an alcohol beverage. The ambiance is gorgeous, it has a lot of Japanese history, very modern and vibrant. We thoroughly enjoyed eating here. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
I am very saddened about all the reviews claiming that Buya is the best ramen they've ever had because that just proves that good ramen does not exist in St. Pete :( Anyone claiming that Buya has good ramen clearly has never had ramen anywhere else outside of Florida. If you have no idea what ramen tastes like, then go ahead and enjoy Buya. But for people like me who had high hopes of finding a good ramen joint in St. Pete, Buya is far from it. It's a good noodle soup at best, but it's nowhere near the same room as ramen. The short rib ramen had very thin broth, no collagen, not rich, and just plain meh. The short rib itself was good, but this is more a short rib noodle soup with egg noodles than a ramen. The chicken bun was nice except for the extremely soggy bun. The service was so-so. I went at lunch time and the staff was as lethargic as the day. Nice looking resto, though something you should expect at DTSP. Wouldn't come back for the food though! read more
3 years ago
Delicious Ramen. The short rib ramen was perfectly seasoned and a little spicy. The broth was rich and incredibly flavorful. We shared the blackened edame, which were delicious as well. The appetizer was large enough for the 3 of us to share. They have an extensive sake and Japanese whiskey menu as well but we didn't try any this time. Interesting edgy vibe, high ceilings, Japanese tapestries and weathered wood. We will definitely be back! read more
We went to Buya while visiting St. Pete for the holidays for some ramen and I'll admit that I'm not a ramen expert by any means but I loved my food here. I ordered the short-rib ramen and it was tender and flavorful. I thought the noodles were well cooked and the broth was savory as well. The portions of the ramen here are quite large so you may need to pack some of it to go, which is not a bad thing. The interior of Buya is also pretty cool and gives off a modern Japanese vibe with dark colors and ambient lighting. Overall it seems like a pretty relaxed spot to grab some good quality ramen. For visiting around the holidays for dinner (with a party of 6) the service was quick and friendly, and there were no issues with getting our food. read more
2 years ago
I picked up an order to go this evening. The Restaurant was easy to find and has a beautiful Japanese decor and furnishings. The staff was friendly and the Ambiance had good vibes. I got the Crispy Duck Ramen bowl to go. I just wanted to let you know that the bamboo sprouts in this dish smelled and tasted rotten or bad! Might want to check on your source! Thx read more
Cocktails and ambiance amazing, unfortunately the ramen did not live up. I was quite surprised as I had been here before last year a few times but something has drastically changed with the ramen recipe. I will say i loved the presentation of the pork, as it was easier to eat than some other chashu but the broth was on the bland side so i tried to dress it up with chili oil. Overall I did have a pretty decent experience as the drink and the service made up for it especially for a weekend day. read more
Don't come back here again. It was awful. Not real ramen. The pork belly was really thick. I don't think it was prepared correctly. The broth was extremely greasy. The crispy duck was heavily seasoned. Luckily it was not burnt like the other Yelp reviewer mentioned. Short rib was burnt black. Meat that is burnt until it becomes black increases risk for cancer. The buns were alright. A bit spicy. read more
2 years ago
I came back to my 2nd home just to have a good time and eat good food. I'm to eat locally. But this wasn't I could have gone to my other restaurants that cook the same but good and better. Let's start with the bao bun's short ribs the sauce is good I give them that but it was something about the meat it was dry with the sauce made it something. It's like the sauce should have been tossed in the meat and then planted. Because it wasn't good like it didn't take overseas. The Duck Ramen I have never seen duck served that way fried on the grill and then put in the Ramen are u purchasing it this way Clueless. It wasn't good at all and the broth was salty. Just getting a taste of culinary arts school and knowing that the measures of cooking broth take a long time. But at the end of the day I will recommend this restaurant to anybody cuz they made some changes stop skipping doing short stuff and doing the food that they love when they were doing the beginning that got these four stars at the end of the day I'll try you again. But you going to have to up your game. read more
4 years ago
Immersive, joyful, sensational! Wow! Where to begin. I was served by a cute girl immediately and got our tables with ICELAND water and beautiful water glasses. I enjoyed watching the outdoors and paintings while i awaited alcohol and drinks. Those came quick and our food came within 20 minutes, but with the environment, it felt like a reasonable time for the top tier quality of ramen. I did not visit the bar but i really do advocate for this restaurant. The food came steaming hot and even burned the waitress' hands :( but the chopsticks and wooden ladle easily allowed for us to chow down. THE FOOD: Each ingredient individually met its expectations. The ingredients can be distinguished from the menu and i was pleased to experience the strong flavor compositions that were offered. The short braised rib is a fierce, spicy ramen that feels like i had just finished lengthy combat. The chili oil with short ribs was a great combination and left me euphoric while walking. The grilled chicken was pleasant and the pork belly was very soothing and best of all, these bowls were so satiating that we were all full before finishing but of course, id rather die than waste food :). To improve: I have read reviews of some bad experiences and maybe the bar not being great but from my end, i dont see any errors! Really great work! Thank you for reading read more
2 years ago
Date night is a once a month activity for my partner and I, making it a whole evening of getting dressed up for a night on the town. I won't lie, ramen isn't typically at the top of my food choice, but Buya might have changed my mind. With reservations set for a Friday night I was looking forward to seeing what the hype was all about. The location on Central in Downtown St Petersburg makes it a great walkable option for those residing in the city; allowing you the simple pleasure of perusing the local boutiques, cafes, and eateries the town has to offer. We sat in the center of the lively establishment with a perfect view for people watching. Our waitress was vivacious and knowledgeable of the menu, giving us recommendations and her personal favorite dishes. We decided to place an order of Karaage Chicken and Pork Gyoza. Both dishes came out with an abundant amount of green onion, and honestly both were a bit underwhelming. Actually, the chicken reminded me a bit of Publix's rotisserie chicken while the gyoza was wet and a piece didn't even have pork within it. The braised short rib ramen saved the night, with its savory broth, fresh vegetables and perfectly cooked egg. The portion was just enough to fill me up without feeling too full. Overall, I'd rate Buya a solid 6/10. For those who love ramen, I've heard this is more or less "okay" ramen, but I'd say Buya is a good introduction for those who haven't experienced traditional Japanese ramen. read more
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