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    Gen Ramen

    4.7 (142 reviews)
    ModerateRamen, Beer Bar
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Furikake French Fries ( we ate some before I took the pic)
    David H.

    We decided to stop in and try a different Ramen place. The restaurant is clean, great ambience with sitting inside and out. The staff was very helpful in making selections and had great recommendations. We ordered a variety of things from the menu and everything came out fresh. The food was very good. We all had different things and kept trying to eat each other's because the variety was incredible. I would highly recommend stopping here. We will definitely be back.

    Edamame with Black Salt
    Monique J.

    I think I just found my new favorite ramen spot! The vibe here is so good -- cozy, modern, and just the kind of place you actually want to sit and enjoy your food. I started with the CCR which is the crab meat over crispy rice and avocado and the edamame with black salt. It was so delicious that I almost forgot that I was here for ramen. I ordered the creamy chicken ramen bowl and when it came out I hit my happy dance. It was piping hot upon arrival, the broth was super flavorful, the noodles were cooked perfectly, and the chicken was spot on. The staff was really friendly and made sure I had everything I needed without hovering. I left full, happy, and already planning my next visit.

    Tonkotsu Ramen

    Been here twice and both times were a hit! Tonkotsu broth is rich, flavorful, and creamy. Spice levels are not as spicy as I expected but still delicious Th gyoza is outstanding - crispy on the bottom and soft on top. Ambiance is cute but a bit cramped in there. Overall great experience

    Jessica G.

    Cute ramen spot in the vicinity of Raleigh. The ramen was good, broth had good flavor, noodles had good texture. Staff were very nice and we got our food quickly (when I went it was pretty late and there was only 1 other table occupied). The decor is cute too, there are anime memes on the wall. Not particularly stand out, but I liked this spot.

    Delicious rice bowl with broiled eel, seaweed salad, pickled ginger and salad.
    Marilyn B.

    Wonderful experience at Gen Ramen last night. Low key restaurant, nice vibe, great prices for high quality food. I had the eel rice bowl and my friend had a veggie bao bun appetizer and the vegan ramen, which looked fantastic and I think non-vegetarians would enjoy it just as much as anyone. My friend said it was great. Good service, relaxed atmosphere, great food and great prices. Just a note - if you've been here before and enjoyed their selection of sushi they are sadly not offering sushi anymore. The focus is on ramen and rice bowls, with a poke bowl offering and a few small sushi appetizers, as well as some tempura apps. Highly recommend this place but unfortunately, no more sushi - just great rice and noodle dishes.

    New ramen spot   Let's see how it is
    Birdie P.

    The ambiance was definitely top tier, with a modern atmosphere and Japanese anime accents it was a nice tie into culture and modern decoration. Eric, our server, was amazing. Sat us promptly and was very knowledgeable about the menu and he gave us multiple recommendations. The karaage was good but it was a bit overpriced for only being 5 pieces of chicken. We also tried the bao buns one being marinated beef and the other pork belly, they were VERY GOOD and flavor packed. The tonkotsu was good and rich. I wasn't a fan of the noodles. They were a little too thin for what I normally expect ramen to be. My husband got the Miso and he finished the entire bowl. I would have preferred the noodles that were in the miso ramen, over the noodles I had. Overall, it's a good spot for ramen and not too expensive. Walked out with a $56 dollar bill after getting 3 appetizers, and two bowls of ramen.

    Spicy Creamy Chicken Ramen
    Davina W.

    5/31 visit: My daughter and I had the taste for ramen but didn't want to travel too far out. We had been eyeballing this spot since we visited the taco spot a few months back. We decided to give it a try. It's a cute little spot with outdoor dining. We opted to eat inside. It's kid friendly, so no worries for us parents. The staff was awesome and friendly. Very helpful in answering our questions along with making suggestions and substitutions when allowed. Our server was on point with making sure our drinks were filled and our food didn't take long. It was fresh, hot and delicious. We ordered sushi, spring rolls, gyoza and 3 different ramen bowls. Nice size portions all around. Definitely will be back.

    Lemongrass Vegan Ramen
    Melissa H.

    Now that I've frequented this ramen spot well over a dozen times, I feel even more confident in my 5 star review. Everything we've tried has been consistently excellent: the furikake fries, edamame (we added furikake seasoning), pork katsu bowl, and various types of ramen. The lemongrass vegan remains the standout favorite for me. It is perfectly delicious! The staff here are kind and attentive, and often remember my regular order and/or specific requests I always make (2 spicy mayos with the fries instead of ketchup). Remembering me and my order goes a long way in terms of my perspective on customer service! I drive from Wake Forest almost weekly for this ramen. That speaks volumes because I don't often leave my WF bubble. Haha! Keep up the great work, Gen Ramen chefs and staff!! And please consider opening a location in WF .

    Kien H.

    So I really enjoyed this place. I only came for drink but ended up getting some appetizers as well. Let me first say that they are pretty clean there So that stood out right out the gate. They're decorations are awesome. They have a lot of anime decorations in the restaurant and I can appreciate that. It was super dope! Choya umeshu is sweet plum - This was a sweeter sake if you're into that. It has a very upbeat profile. I probably could not drink a bottle of it, but eating it with some salty food probably set it off. Sayuri nigori - This had more of the sake vibe that you would expect, not any of the sweet fillers. I thought it was good, it came with a bottle so you get plenty of it. Shrimp tempura - I thought that the portions were a little bit small but they were mighty though. I enjoyed the flavor of them. They were fried really well. Soft shell crab tempura - They had a really good texture to them, and they tasted really good. It would not be a go-to thing for me, but I was not upset at all that I got it! If I was in the area I would definitely come back. They actually have some good looking ramen there that I want to try, I didn't do ramen because I had already eaten though unfortunately. But, it is on my list!

    Tontokso ramen , creamy chicken ramen , spicy lime ramen .
    Mindy B.

    Amazing ramen restaurant with great service . The ramen was hot and the flavor was on point. My family and I will definitely be back .

    Sahib G.

    Gen Ramen is one of the newest Ramen spot in Raleigh. Located off of Wake Forest Rd in Raleigh. Gen Ramen serves some mouth watering ramen. If Ramen is not your jam then they also serve sushi. I got the classic Tonkotsu Ramen. You can't go wrong with that. The broth was perfect and the pork was cooked tender. If you're looking for a Ramen in Raleigh then Gen Ramen is your spot!!

    Creamy Chicken Ramen
    Rylee W.

    For my husband and I's first time trying a ramen restaurant, this was AMAZING! That creamy chicken broth... Omg! The service was incredible, super friendly staff. Loved the atmosphere, as well. Highly recommend!

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    The tonkatsu ramen is what I had and it was 10/10. My wife says it's the best she's had.

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    Excellent selection menu options. I eat there often and every thing that I''ve eaten is delicious.

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