After a hot day out, I was craving something salty, rich, and deeply satisfying, and nothing fit the bill better than a steaming bowl of ramen. Located just a short drive away with convenient parking right around the corner, this spot was an absolute lifesaver. I was honestly so focused on eating that the decor was a blur, but the food made a lasting impression: Tan-Tan Men: Spicy pork miso broth packed with rich umami flavor and perfectly balanced toppings. I devoured it in minutes! Fried Squid: Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, served with a unique mango-chili sauce that was incredible. Takoyaki: Spot-on, classic, and made to perfection. Unforgettable flavors and fantastic comfort food! read more

One of the best places! Every single thing on the menu is delicious. They have a great lunch special as well. The service is great every time we go. Love the drawings guests leave that are pinned to a wall. Also love that it's not so huge and overwhelming. It's a perfect size for intimate dinner with friends and/or family. read more

After an incredibly hot visit to the Roger Williams Park Zoo, I was craving something salty and satisfying on a spiritual level. With that in mind, there's nothing else I could imagine other than a hot bowl of ramen. Located about 1.7 miles or a 7min drive away, I was excited. Upon pulling up to the front of the building, you can drive slightly further down SE and park in the small lot with several spots. I actually don't remember anything about the interior to comment much. I was laser focused on getting food in my tummy. We ordered; Tan Tan Men ; a bowl of ramen with spicy pork miso broth. this absolutely hit the spot. it was deliciously salty and full of umami, and the toppings were just right, and I inhaled it in minutes Fried Calamari ; another excellent dish. the calamari was nice and crispy and the meat was tender. couldn't have been done any better. the mango chili puree sauce was also very good and something I haven't had before Tako Yaki ; I'm not sure if I need to say anything about this. it's about as yummy and expected of a properly-done tako yaki as you would expect Karaage ; this one was actually pretty upsetting with how bad it was. the chicken seemed like it was very overcooked - the skin was hard and crunchy instead of crispy, the meat was not juicy, and honestly the portions of these chicken bites were pitiful. I even sent a snap to a friend and she felt bad for me. the flavor was also immensely salty. it came with spicy mayo (which was actually spicy! that never happens!) and a tonkatsu sauce, but honestly I was desperately in need of something sweet like ketchup or honey. Wife and I ate a total of 3 pieces. Our waiter was very apologetic and asked multiple times if we wanted it re-done or if we wanted something else, but we were already pretty content by the time we could air our complaints. To my satisfaction, he removed the karaage from the bill. Despite the miss, the customer service and the quality of the other foods makes it easy for me to still give the place full stars. read more

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Found this on the way to the airport. Kind of out of the way otherwise. Food was great. I got the build your own ramen which took the stress away from dealing with things I don't like in it. My husband got the miso ramen. Also good. Thai iced tea. All was lovely. Glass had a a chip/crack in it which soured me a little but that could happen anywhere. read more

I ordered online. It took a bit longer than expected but it was delicious. I enjoyed the 2 protein bowl with seaweed salad and avocado. The tuna and salmon were very fresh. The chicken skins appetizer was not very filling though, I would not get that again but it was tasty and crunchy. Definitely coming back for the bowls! read more

Ebisu - 2 Protein Tuna & Salmon - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Food - I ordered the spicy pork ramen it was very flavorful and just the right amount of spicy it comes with a fried chicken breast that was delicious Friend order the miso ramen they enjoyed it Only con is I wish the noodles were cooked a little longer Side note: they have a lunch special which is so worth it Service - friendly & attentive Ambiance - plenty of seating mostly booths read more

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Black hair found in veggies of the bento box. Gross! You need to learn to wear hairnets. Calling the board of health. read more

Ebisu - Bento box - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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One of the best places to get ramen ! Generous portions and you'll leave feeling full and happy :) EP also has a restaurant too (my ultimate favorite Japanese restaurant ) ! Service is always good and fast ! read more

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Great spot with vegan options! The "build your own" ramen is very vegan friendly. Not often in that area in town, but if I want ramen, always a good place to turn. read more

Service was great. Everybody friendly and checked on us timely. I ordered the Nagasaki champon. It was damn near cold other than the bowl being slightly warm. I bit into the one and only scallop in my bowl and it was freezing. Infact we got 2 miso ramen bowls and they were cold too. We personally would have liked more veggies but the only real issue was that my ramen was less than lukewarm. Ambiance was great and friendly I'm sure if my food was warm I would have loved it. Maybe. read more

Ebisu - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

I am downgrading my rating to 3. I remember giving a five or 4 at least. Not this time. I am very disappointed with this place. I have not been to this place in a while so I decided to stop by tonight. Literally, everything we ordered was "meh". Edamame - over cooked and dry, not enough salt. Pork Buns - chewy with not enough deep umami. Takoyaki - perhaps this was the best of all appetizers, creamy consistency but not enough octopus flavor, other than the sauce that comes with it. Then, what used to be our favorite - ramen was a real disappointment. Miso ramen - it came luke warm! A ramen should come hot! Not this one. The broth was neither miso or shoyu or anything else. Broth was cloudy or murky color soup with no real deep flavor. I did not want to finish the soup. I usually finish the entire bowl of ramen including the broth. The noodle was also "meh" this time. I am not sure if they changed the vendor but it was not great quality. It lacked certain "bounce" or koshi, when I bit into the noodle. The topping - chashu was thick and the portion was generous, but the pork did not have the combination of melt in your mouth and deep braised or roasted port flavor. It was too chewy. The bowl looked like hastily put together with not enough love and care. I have eaten enough ramen all my life since I was a little kid. I am now approaching retirement. Thats a lot of ramen. Three things that are critical in ramen broth, men (麺 noodle in Japanese), and the toppings. Combining all three creates an experience. This ramen was not a great experience. Something that looked like a good attempt, but will not win any prizes. When the place opened first a few years ago, I raved about it. The place has changed as if they fired the original chef and replaced him/her with someone who does not know how to make all of my favorite dishes or still learning how. Real disappointment. I probably will not come back again nor bring any of my Japanese friends or relatives. Maybe only good places left are Toritomo in Providence and Sakuratani in Bristol if you want better ramen. read more

Ebisu - Katsu spicy miso ramen - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Simply some of the best ramen and sushi I've had in RI in a long time. The place is located in a strange spot and hard to spot, but their food is clean, flavorful, and priced well. I would come here anytime. Their sushi menu is very small but the sushi they do have is amazing and well-made. This place is not a sushi place; they are known for their ramen fyi. read more

Came in for a late lunch. Service is awesome. The waitstaff is very friendly and nice. However we are disappointed at the shrimp tempura. It came with three shrimps with a thick batter not the same as the veggies batter. The veggie batter was a bit more light and flaky. We ordered two spicy miso ramen with chashu. Firstly the ramen noodles are not authentic. They are like frozen sun noodles. Soft and not chewy. Miso broth tasted like miso soup without depths of flavors. Very diluted and not delicious. Chashu pieces were just ok. The best was the soft boiled eggs. They came with two halves and the runny egg yolk was cooked perfectly! Iced Thai tea was very small and with too much ice! Overall food experience was C. Everything took so long to come out esp the ramen. Very disappointing meal! Wouldn't come for ramen. Maybe something else on the menu is better?! read more

Ebisu - Shrimp Ebi Tempura - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Excellent Miso Ramen! Great lunch specials! Tried the Matcha latte and chicken hearts as well! Service was fast and friendly. Parking lot was super convenient. Will be back read more

Ebisu - Miso ramen - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Giving a second 5 star review after trying their katsu curry tonight and feeling obligated. It was so delicious! Good portions and flavors. Super friendly service when we picked up too read more

Ebisu is a hidden little gem located in a very unassuming area. While visiting a relative, we went here for lunch. The inside is small and intimate. The service was friendly and efficient. Our food was really good. We ordered the Crab Croquette, Steamed Shumai, Yakisoba, Pistachio Crusted Salmon, and Seared Sesame Tuna. All the food was freshly prepared and tasty. None of us left a morsel behind. If I'm ever in the area again, I would not hesitate to make a pitstop at Ebisu. read more

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Cute spot with photos of Japan and decorations I loved the build your ramen-egg was soft boiled to perfection Server was attentive Might be the best ramen outside of Providence that I have tried so far! Will definitely be returning. read more

Ebisu - Build-a-Bowl 1 Protein - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Does not look like much at all from the outside. But we had some really good food! Very authentic! Don't be fooled by the somewhat underwhelming exterior appearance read more

Ordered the Tan Tan Man Ramen dish. It was very delicious and flavorful. Generous portions and the waitress was fast and friendly. The sitting area was mostly booths and they had multiple restrooms. Everything look neat. Definitely will be back to try more foods . read more

Ebisu - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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The service here is amazing and the food was delicious. We ordered the gyozas and tuna tacos to start. The food is very fresh and tasty. For dinner we each had the ramen bowl. I love that they have the create your own option. Also I was able to ask them to remove sesame seeds since my partner has an issue with them. Would definitely come back here! read more

Ebisu - Create-a-Ramen - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Amazing place to eat Japanese food! The sushi in my opinion is the best part of the meal there if you go here. Good prices great servers and a very clean bathroom. The food comes at a reasonable time. Definitely recommend this place for Japanese food lovers!!!! read more

This was our first time visiting and we are so glad we made the trip! For our appetizer we got the pork belly buns & scallops wrapped in bacon!! They were prepared to perfection. We also created our own ramen bowls, which was a first for us. The menu was very easy to navigate and the service was fantastic. The broth is so delicious and the option to add extra noodles hit the spot. 10/10 would recommend and will be coming back! read more

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I love this place, I come a few times a year and that's not enough. Food and service is always impeccable.

The food was so delicious we loved every part! We also had the shumi and the gyoza for appetizers and they were so good they were gone so quickly. The service was great too, our server was helpful answering questions and checking in on us at an appropriate amount. The ambiance is okay low key home like vibe so dress casual and comfortable. We got full and still enjoying the food. Definitely recommend! Local favorite read more

Ebisu - Nagasaki Chanpon - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Not authentic ramen...edible but the flavors were off. Save your money and make your own Top Ramen

Came here for the first time on a Tuesday evening. I had made a reservation, but didn't really need it. It was quiet at the restaurant. We started with the Taiwanese Pork Belly Bun, Spicy Honey Chicken Bun, and Crab Croquette. The pork belly was juicy and tender and the bun had pickled mustard green, peanut with sugar, and cilantro. The katsu chicken with spicy honey sauce, romaine lettuce, and scallion was crunchy and flavorful. It was also the first time we saw buns branded with the name of the restaurant. The crab croquettes filled with crab, mushrooms, corn, and onion were fresh and hot. The spicy mayo sauce is also very good complement. We also ordered Thai Iced tea and matcha latte. The Thai iced tea was good, but the matcha latte was very sweet. The shoyu tonkatsu ramen was delicious and very filling. The broth was very flavorful. I also enjoyed the whole soft-boiled flavored egg, stiitake mushroom, bamboo shoots, spinach, and fish cake. My husband had the katsu chicken curry with kimchee fried rice with bacon and crispy brussels sprout. He had leftovers to take home and it was very good. My friend ordered the Nagasaki chanpon and it was a very good broth. Usually ramen has pork, so she enjoyed that this ramen had seafood (shrimp, scallop, and squid). It is a good choice for apps and ramen in Providence. There are two Ebisu locations. Service was very attentive and friendly. read more

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Horrible experience. This place used to be a staple for me and my friends, we would always stop here if we were out in the area. I haven't been in almost a year and I decided to take my girlfriend for a date here. Instead of the normal relaxed lighting and calm background music I was used to, it was bright LED lights, loud music, fans on, and just didn't feel like how it was. That however was not the issue. There was a MAGGOT in my broccoli that had been steamed to death. I tried explaining to the server that it was definitely a maggot but she insisted it was "just a part of the broccoli, and being an idiot, I just sucked it up and nodded because I didn't want to cause a scene. 0/10 Will not be back. read more

Ebisu - maggot found on my broccoli. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Headed out for dinner last night at Ebisu without knowing much other than what I read on YELP! The place itself is fine, nicely set out and clean, but the service and the food were exceptional! First, I cannot say enough about our server, maybe the best ever in that they were willing to indulge our multiple questions, seemed to give real thought to their feedback and had a charming and dramatic flair when describing different beers and dishes. The food was incredible; memorable, excellently prepared, generous and delicious. I was with two people who shared a hot pot. They went with the Surf and Turf; with bowls of tofu, vegetables and noodles, a ponzu and a sesame sauce, and a big platter of thinly sliced steak and a great variety of fish...and they loved it I ordered chicken katsu over curry and chose an edamame and potato crouquet and a green salad as sides. The katsu was a big and generous cutlet, and the curry sauce was excellent, but touches like each and every vegetable in this dish, from zucchini to carrots to yellow squash were cut in fanciful heart and flower shapes did not go unnoticed. Completely unnecessary, but indicative of the love and care the kitchen puts into each dish. We shared a fried green tea ice cream for dessert. It was fantastic and definitely big enough to share, we all LOVED it. At that point we were all stuffed and had to call it, but Ebisu has an expansive menu, combined with a pretty packed specials board, and everything sounded so good. MUST RETURN!!! read more

Ebisu - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

I had the ramen with pork broth and it was pretty good. I do wish it was served hotter. I also got the Thai tea which was really good. The chicken bao tasted good but was a little cold. My friend got a soup and loved it. Her daughter who's extremely picky was able to get chicken broth with ramen noodles with broccoli and egg. We all loved it here! When we arrived it was quiet and it started to pick up as we had dinner. It was nice, clean environment. The waiter was super nice and service was quick. read more

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Great service! Great food! Taryn and Mark are amazing. Drive 35 mins once a week to see this crew and have amazing food. Start with the best gyozas then head straight to the ramen of your choice. The tonkatsu is out of this world. This little hole in the wall is a gem to come across, thank you for being the best authentic Japanese around RI. read more

We try to come here weekly we absolutely love the ramen and the gyozas are the best I've ever had

We were seeking a simple dinner to end the day, not expecting much, but we were surprisingly glad to find an izakaya serving delicious ramen. Talk about exceeding expectations. $13 Miso Ramen - pork miso broth, flavored soft boiled egg, shitake mushroom, bamboo shoots, spinach, seaweed, fish cake, spices, chashu: Salty, rich flavor with thick, chewy noodles, a perfectly soft egg, and tender chashu $15 Tan Tan Men - spicy pork miso broth, ground pork, flavored soft boiled egg, shitake, fish cake, bamboo shoots, bok choy, seaweed, spices: This sure isn't tan tan mian, but the spicy broth and spicy minced pork is almost reminiscent of tan tan mian. Definitely a great place if you're having cravings for Japanese dishes. We were lucky to stumble across this find. read more

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Great atmosphere, service and most importantly food! Pictures speak 1000 words but the dumpling and ramen were amazing. The Shabu shabu was a fun experience, and tasty!!! read more

Ebisu - Shabu shabu - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Omg awesome! Amazing ramen! The portions are big and the flavor is bigger! Going back for the delicious spicy pork ramen!

Perfectly situated between PVD airport and Providence. It's a must stop on the way to Providence after you land. I'm a bit hesitant to say this, but this might be the best ramen I've had in the US. The smokey flavor, long simmering broth, perfectly cooked meat and noodles. There's nothing I would improve here. On top of that, the service is amazing. I'm a fan and will be back. read more

Ebisu - Taiwanese Pork Belly Bun - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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I found Ebisu through Yelp and I couldn't have been more pleased with my experience. The waitress was very friendly and was able to tell us about the different options on the menu. We started with the Spicy Honey Chicken Buns....OMG! The buns were warm and super soft. The flavors of the sweet and slightly spicy sauce was incredible. The crispness of the chicken on the outside and juiciness on the inside paired with the soft bun!!! I would go back just for these! The Ramen definitely rates with some of the best I've ever had. We got the level two spice and it was fine. The spice was more at the back of your throat and if you drank the broth slowly you didn't cough. The pork was served on the side and was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The chicken wings were another good choice, different from the typical chicken wings we are used to and the Ika was something I have never heard of so we gave it a shot. The IKA was tender and had enough flavor, but I added some of the soy that was on the tabletop to give it a boost, which is how I think it is traditionally served in Japan? The chicken wings were also cooked to perfection and I liked how they garnished with the jalapenos. I tried the warm house sake and the Green Hornet with our appetizers and then transitioned to the Japanese IPA, in which I was really impressed with. The Green Hornet was well balanced and refreshing. I can't wait to go back and try some more amazing Japanese cuisine. I enjoy exploring the various foods I'm not familiar with. read more

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This restaurant is soo good! I was skeptical at first because some restaurants in Rhode Island be food-fishing. But this restaurant was so unexpected, it was delicious and overall very nice and patient waiters and service. Definitely recommend and will come again. The owner is very sweet and he looks like he loves this place dearly, which melted my heart. - What food did I get ? I got the katsu curry, without curry because I personally don't like soupy stuff. Then a side of kimchi and miso soup. The Kimchi was soo good and tasted hand made, and the miso soup as well. 10/10 read more

Ebisu - Katsu curry without the curry, side of kimchi, and miso soup - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

I ordered hot sake and miso soup to start, and added rice and a salad to my pre-fix veggie curry! Omg, sooo delicious, and absolutely worth the drive! The service here is just as wonderful as the food too. I love the calm, relaxing atmosphere too. The pre-fix menu is for dine-in only but totally worth it. Great service and a 3 course meal. read more

Ebisu - I was craving this meal so badly I just drove an hour from the Cape just to come have it! - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

I've always been a huge fan of Ebisu. I started coming here about 13/14 years ago. I introduced my husband to this restaurant and we usually get take out. We decided to dine in for dinner on 7/24/2024. Our server was incredibly enthusiastic, friendly, attentive, and thoughtful. I wish I remembered his name. He made our experience an absolute delight! For drinks, my husband ordered a Japanese beer (I forget the exact one) and I ordered the Spicy Thai martini with Thai chili infused vodka! It was a very well balanced cocktail and I would order it again. I'm excited to try their other cocktail offerings during future visits. We started with the Geso (sauteed squid tentacles in teriyaki) and Korean pork belly with spicy miso sauce & kimchee. They both came out quickly and were delicious. My husband is a chef and was raving about the kimchi. He says it's some of the best he's had and I agree! For entrees, we both went with the 'build your own ramen' option. We always get their ramen here because it's so good. I love that they offer gluten free options as well. There was an abundance of toppings. Their portions are huge too! My husband almost finished the entire bowl in one sitting! We both got the 30+ hour Tonkotsu broth. It's seriously some of the best ramen and broth I've ever had. In the past I've also tried their shabu shabu (hot pot) which is so fun to do with friends and is absolutely delicious. For the quality of food, drinks and service, we expected a decent sized bill but their prices are so incredibly fair and well worth it! Their quality of food is very fresh and flavorful. You can tell that the chefs know what they are doing and care about their craft. I'm considering coming back this weekend to try some more apps and entrees! Their ambiance is very relaxing. I love that they don't have blaring lights. It feels like a cozy lounge where you can hang out and enjoy assorted apps with friends without the hustle-and-bustle that a lot of other restaurants tend to have. The music is the perfect level to hold a conversation as well. Their bar is set up nicely and it seems well organized overall. I would highly recommend Ebisu. They have some of the best Japanese cuisine I've had on the East Coast. They have remained consistent for over a 13+ years I've been coming here whether you dine in or order take out. I used to have to travel to Boston for ramen and hot pot but I'm so happy to have a local go-to spot that never disappoints! read more

Absolutely fabulous. Outstanding food, flavors and service in a tranquil ambiance. Miso Seafood Ramen is heavenly, shrimp Shumai as well. Flavors are incredible, beyond special, what a wonderful surprise to find this gem. Excellent menu options to explore, we love it and will come back! Happy, thank you! read more

Ebisu - Miso Seafood Ramen, shrimp Shumai, Thai Tea. The perfect lunch. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island