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Ok first time trying this place although it's been here a while, one of my students recommended it. Starting with appetizers we ordered the chicken skewers, pork belly buns and octopus balls! The skewers had leeks and were very good, the buns had good favorites but were a little dry and I thought dipping sauce would have made these better. I'm not an octopus fan but these had really fantastic flavor but the octopus was a bit chewy. Next were the entries, I ordered the Fried chicken with curry rice and my companion ordered the ramen noodles with steak. Both were good, she loved her noodles, I didn't care for the corn in my dish but other veggies in it were wonderful and the chicken had the right crisp on it! It's counter service if you eat in, they give you a number and bring it to you when it's ready! It's a self serve for water and utensils if needed. They do give you chop sticks and Asian spoons for soups! A number of tables if you eat in and a bank of tables if you are a solo diner at the window facing Mt. Hope. There are a couple tables for pairs and groups of four. These can easily be pushed together for larger groups but I could see where this place could get crowded at lunch! Many people came in just for carry out while we were there making it kind of cold where we were seated. When the weather is better I would order to go and find a nice lawn to eat at close by!
Ramen is delicious, I don't like how if you order an egg you only get half an egg. Seating can be tight if you come at a busy time only drink options is their bubble tea or water from a large water dispenser. To be honest the three times I've been here employees don't seem to care to answer questions but food is good. For two people expect to pay $30-$40
So incredibly delicious! My daughters and I ate here last week and we loved it! My older daughter had been here before, and we gave her the task of choosing and ordering food, and we also all ordered bubble tea. For food, we shared pan fried gyoza, fried chicken curry rice bowl, and chicken wavy ramen. Let me just say that we loved every single bite, and there was nothing left over! The flavors were amazing and the chicken was so wonderfully tender. The bubble teas were perfect as well. Prices were fair and the relaxed atmosphere was perfect. Definitely recommend!
On the plus side, crave offers easily customizable ramen bowls (which really hit the spot in the colder Rochester temps). I stopped in again today (brought a friend with me to introduce them to the ramen experience) while it was snowing a bit and windy outside... our warm ramen bowls offered a great reprieve. When you're done with your ramen (I recommend eating at the restaurant vs getting takeout), there's an area easily accessible for leaving your tray and dishes (be sure to clean up after yourself). Restrooms are also available for paying customers. A bit more on the negative side, parking can be a pain (while I lucked out with a spot behind the building today, that's VERY rare... and getting out again was a mess with people coming from all directions). Also, when my friend was asking about some of the options, she got incorrect/inconsistent answers from one of the employees. Finally, I ordered a taro milk tea with boba to go with my ramen and my tea was seriously lacking in flavor. Taro milk tea is my staple drink order and the tea from crave left a lot to be desired. The ambiance at crave is inviting, while the staff are friendly. It's a nice option for ramen and has a good amount of choices... I just wouldn't call it my "go to".
This place is great! we used to frequent Taichi bubble tea but went to this place finally due to timing constraints and I think I like this place's noodle, sizes and bubble tea better. Bubble tea- the perfect amount of sweet. Most places do bubble teas too sweet and you have to ask for half sugar, full, or titrate but this was just right. We got the taro one and it was the best taro tea I've had in a while Their ramen comes in various proteins-- chicken, tofu, beef, pork and I would say all are solid choices. I think this place's meat is better than tai chi. Has a premium home made feel with that beautiful caramelized glaze on the outside whereas tai chi feels commercialized like it came from a package. The broth was good- The portion I'm sure was 1.5 times the size of its competitor. we were super full but the soup was perfect. Good toppings that gave a good balance of textures- carrot, mushroom, edamame, bamboo shoot, seaweed, fishcake. The takoyaki was good- a little pricey compared to Taisho bistro but still very good. Would highly recommend the buns- we got the pork belly ones which are always solid no matter where you go but again this place makes a good meat. that caramelization and glaze on it? top notch. Would come back- new fav ramen spot here in Rochester over Furoshiki, Taishi, Taichi.
Yum! Great spot, walkable from the hospital. You order at the counter and then seat yourself, quick and easy. Prices were reasonable. Both the ramen and gyoza were delicious! You customize your ramen to be exactly what you want.
I love their ramen and rice bowl. It's perfect hot and delicious. I highly recommend this place.
Crave has been open in College Town for a minute so we decided to pop in. First off, parking is iffy as they are right next to the Mt. Hope Starbucks and it's just a mess. Paid parking on the street, limited parking lot behind them or you can park across the street. We weren't too hungry so we didn't try the Ramen or Bubble Tea this time. But had a few snacks. The interior is clean and bright. The pork belly steamed buns came with a good amount of meat and the fresh veggies added a nice bite. The Gyoza were perfectly cooked as well with a touch of ginger in the filling. We'll return soon to try the Ramen.
This is my new favorite place for ramen for two reasons: - deliciously crispy, thin-sliced char siu pork belly - straight noodles I prefer straight noodles to the wavy ones and not many places carry them. These were plentiful and delicious, chewy but not overcooked. The pork belly is AMAZING, though. So so crispy. I got the spicy miso broth and it was soothing and flavorful, especially nice during cold weather. I also got a strawberry milk tea with boba pearls and it was standard. Nothing crazy, but it wasn't super sweet (which I liked). I wouldn't go out of my way to get their bubble tea, but I want to try some of their other drinks, too. Stop in for the ramen for sure -- you won't be disappointed.
How did I not review this before!?! I love it here! They have tofu buns!!! I don't know why that seems to be a hard thing to find, but not many places have them, and I love them! The texture of the bun is really good and soft. And the sauce in them is also good. And a large portion of tofu. The sparkling tea is also really good. I don't know that they use for it to "sparkle" but it's delicious! Parking is a little tough in the lot behind Starbucks. It seems like there's just never enough parking at College Town. I have always ordered online for pick up. It's been ready on time, and it is pretty nice inside. I've just run in and out. And the staff is friendly. Definitely worth a trip. Yum!
Reviews are largely positive. People praise the authentic ramen, variety of options, and clean, casual atmosphere. Drinks are also well-liked.
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New ramen place in town & decided to check it out. It's cool because you create your own ramen & choose what you want in it. Anything that is labeled as spicy is mildy spicy but not enough to make you have to gulf down a huge glass of water. My daughter had a strawberry smoothie bubble tea, my husband had a taro milk tea & I had a peach tea bubble tea. They are all not overwhelmingly sweet & a decent price. They charge extra for any type of boba or jelly that you add. I wouldn't choose this place over other places for bubble tea. Their noodles are not homemade but you get plenty of them. Unfortunately there is no rice on the menu so If you are looking for kid friendly I would not suggest here unless you are just getting them bubble tea. read more
5 years ago
The parking lot is very plenty! It is easy to find as the restaurant is at corner where you can notice quick. The restaurant just opened a few days ago and they have a website to look for the menu and hours that they open. The people are nice and friendly. I ordered and they serve really quick! I am impressed! The food itself tastes good. However, I hope they'll add more options to add to ramen. The bubble tea just tastes right! I'd recommend anyone to try their ramen if you are curious!!! read more
5 years ago
The menu has a mixture of options, but I went for the ramen. As listed i picked protein first, i got pork belly. Second option is to choose straight or wavy noodles. They only had straight noodles. Broth is next & i picked spicy miso, with veggies on it too. I really liked it all, i just compare it to the chipotle of ramen. The noddles & pork belly was great but the spicy miso broth didn't have much flavor. Still a good go too option! Pork belly buns are thin sliced but very juicy. Contains carrot, cucumber & onion. The Bao/bread bun was soft & delicious. read more
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This was amazing! So darn good. Staff is welcoming and helpful. Place is clean. I wasn't sure what to get. I saw a photo on their website and told the young lady that I'd like that but with chicken instead of what looked like pork in the photo. She knew exactly what to do! So good! read more
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Pork belly spicy miso wavy ramen $13 + Free add-ons: mushroom, dry seaweed, scallions, egg, and bamboo shoots 3.75/5 Medium Thai milk tea $4.25 4/5 I've been visiting this place since it opened, and it has become a college town staple! I have been there or ordered from there at least 6 times. The order above is my go-to choice. However, the ramen tastes better when you dine in rather than takeout. Occasionally, the pork has tasted dry or bland, making the rating go down ~2.5 As you walk in, you immediately face the register and menu signs. There's a poster that guides you through customizing your ramen, allowing you to choose the protein type, noodle type, broth/sauce type, and add-ons. The staff will ask whether you will be dining in or taking out. If you choose takeout, the broth is separated from the noodles to prevent sogginess. For dine-in customers, a metal stands with a number is provided, and your food is brought to you when ready. There's a station near the register where you can return utensils, trays, etc. The interior space has plenty of natural lighting from the large windows. Restrooms are also available for customers. Check out my food Instagram for NYC and ROC spots @postedforu. read more
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The BEST ramen I've had so far! The space is small but the food is amazing. The bubble tea is also delicious. read more
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Ramen is good, not mind blowing but in this area, it's a good contender. The pork bone is not overly salty and the spicy miso is decidedly mild, umami is there but wished the soup was a little deeper in flavor... charsu was great tho! The highlight of the meal! The pork belly buns was ok, the pork belly was tasty and its blend with cucumber and radish with hoisin was good. Wanted a little more tasty fat on the pork belly but it was ok. Meal hit the spot and boba drinks were pretty good too... frankly ramen is better than taichi across the road! :) read more
Awesome spot for some warm ramen! I love the spicy miso broth (it is on the spicier side though delicious but just a heads up) and appreciate all the choices for sides that come with the price! There are several tables, a water station, restrooms and the food is self pick up. There's an area to put the empty bowls/dishes. I've already been there twice and will def be back when I'm CRAVE-ing some warm delicious ramen!! :) read more
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We've been to every ramen spot in Rochester and this is easily our favorite. Love that you can customize your ramen-- the steak is incredible. Noodles are so thick and amazing & love the spicy miso. The dining area is also so nice & cozy! 10/10 recommend. read more
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Food was very yummy! Have been several times before but only for boba, which was also good, but came in tonight for ramen and steamed pork buns. The taste of everything was great. Only downside was that my mushrooms were not cooked long enough but other than that everything was great. read more
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I had the bone soup + pork ramen. Flavor is amazing, my husband did think the portion is a small for $14, for me the portion is alright. The passion fruit tea with jelly is good too. Just the right amount of sweet and not over. read more
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