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Tonkatsu broth was good and the noodles excellent. The takoyaki was okay. They have plenty of options. They also have yakisoba and bowls. Don't go reading the hanging flags because they show tempura and oden, neither of which is on the menu. I'll come back.
I came here with my girlfriend for a quick bite. We had driven by this new restaurant a few times and finally decided to give it a try. The service was fast, the food was OK, and the space had a clean, modern vibe with stylish decor. It's casual, but thoughtfully put together. Overall Ratings Restaurant 4/5 Service 3/5 Food 2/5 Parking: Free Atmosphere The restaurant is nicely decorated, with an open layout. Some of the booths are set up just like the ones in restaurants in Japan. Everything was clean for the most part. Service Staff were friendly, efficient, and helpful, making the ordering process smooth. While I appreciated their recommendations, it eventually started to feel like they were upselling everything on the menu. For example, if we ordered one item from a category (like appetizers or ramen), we were told nearly half of the other items in that same category were also must-tries. What We Ordered -Kanji Wings (They were decent, but essentially just Chinese-style fried chicken wings with KEWPIE mayo. Nothing special.) -Pork Bao (Almost cold when served. It came out fast, but felt like they didn't bother heating it properly.) -Vegetable Ramen + Chicken (The broth had good flavor, but overall, it was your standard ramen shop experience.) The food was fine, but felt very average. It's like they played it safe, especially with the wings, which weren't memorable aside from the store-bought sauce. The baos were on the cold side and pricey compared to other places that offer more than two pieces for nearly $8. Final Thoughts It's OK-good. The service was solid, and the decor was the highlight. In the end, it feels like they played it safe. The experience will satisfy your hunger, but you're unlikely to feel fulfilled or wowed.
Stopped by for a quick lunch on our way home - the menu mainly focused on ramen but we saw they had donburi and yakisoba, so we got one of each! The hard boiled eggs were cooked very well - perfectly soft. I liked the flavor of the Gyu Donburi best - definitely sweet and savory.
I was so pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. I genuinely just happened upon it as I was in the area and was looking for some Ramen. I didn't even know we had things like this in the area. The Ramen was definitely some of the best I've had in Delaware. It hit the spot! The service is quick, and of course, the atmosphere in the restaurant is adorable. I will definitely be coming back here to try more!
Stopped into the location to try out this new Ramen location that opened up near our home. I've slowly seen that this area is slowly growing in Asian influence with the location of KPot; a Hotpot/KBBQ restaurant, the Hung Vuong Asian Grocery store similar to HMart and now this Ramen shop that has a niche with the other close Ramen location near the University of Delaware or the Christiana Mall. This location easy to get to off the highway allows you to enjoy some typical ramen variety like Tonkatsu Ramen which I ordered or Shoyu Ramen which my boyfriend decided to enjoy. There is even a mystery bowl of Ramen if you are living a little dangerously. The bowls were deep with broth, egg noodles and the typical toppings that you would find at other ramen locations like a soy egg, corn, scallions and bamboo shoot. The Tonkatsu Ramen was interesting in that they cut up the Chashu meat into cubes which I always enjoy holding the spiral meat with my chopsticks before devouring every savory bite. Made it good to catch some meat when I sipped up every bite of broth left. Takoyaki was pretty standard with sauce, steamy octopus and wavey fish flakes. The atmosphere is very open and bright unlike other Ramen locations I've been to which could be cramped and more noodle "bar" vibes with possibly outdoor seating to enjoy the sun while slurping up some golden noodles.
New ramen spot that just opened up right near the hospital and across from Del Tech. I couldn't decide on what kind of ramen to get so I opted for the Kanji wings. The wings were tasty, not overly crispy but they still had a lot of flavor. The staff was very friendly. The restaurant had plenty of seating and was pretty empty. I would definitely come back and try out their ramen.
We were able to try out this new restaurant because K Pot gave us a 75 minute wait. We were a party of 10 with 6 adults and 4 kids. We all ordered a different ramen. The ones who got Miso, Shoyu and Shio did not really enjoy. I asked for mushrooms, but instead my ramen came without mushrooms. She quickly resolved it by bringing it back to add mushrooms. My cousin asked for no bean sprouts in his Miso, but instead they took the bean sprouts out of my hubby's shoyu. There were only a few high chairs in the restaurant, so they asked to take one of our's as soon as the child got out to walk around. The karaage and wings were good. My Tonkotsu Ramen was good. Broth was good, noodles were good, and egg was done just right with great flavor. I would come back here. The ambiance is nice with lots of hanging fake plants and a large cherry blossom tree in the front.
Food was very delicious. Served hot & extremely fresh with great bursts of flavors. Service was super quick & very friendly. The ambiance was was fitting for the type of food. I'm very happy with my ramen choice with pork loin. I liked the different spice options at the table so that I could control the level of heat I wanted. I'd definitely return here again.
Let's start by saying the takeout container is amazing! They separate the soup from the noodle and toppings. The gyu rice was so flavorful and delicious. The pork bun was well seasoned. The ramen was delicious even my daughter loved it. I had the chicken broth with chicken and my bestie had the pork broth with pork Ramen. Didn't get to eat inside due to time constraints while traveling through. So we ordered take out for pickup. We purposely drove out of our way, to get noodles as we were craving for soup noodles. This place didn't disappoint. I would recommend the food.
So excited that another ramen shop opened up in New Castle County. The restaurant has a lot of nice decor that's traditional and modern. We ordered karaage chicken as an appetizer, tonkatsu ramen and the kanji mystery ramen. It was a little weird that our ramen came out before our appetizer, but not a big deal. The tonkatsu ramen was flavorful, but the kanji mystery ramen tasted a little too fishy (possibly due to the clams or mystery broth base). I got the medium level spice and it was just the right amount of spiciness. The karaage chicken was nice and crispy, but we did end up with a big piece of bone in our order. The servers were very attentive...maybe a little too much. Upon being seated by our server, she brought and poured water for us. Within 2 minutes, she was back asking us if we were ready to order. We requested a couple more minutes to look over the menu as it was our first time here. After another 2 minutes, she came back and just hovered over us with her notepad. It was a little uncomfortable having the server just impatiently wait for us to order. We noticed this with several of the wait staff at other tables as well. I could understand if there were limited tables with a long wait list, but this was at the beginning of dinner time around 6pm with about 5 tables occupied. Definitely willing to give this place another shot.
Service was nice and the decorations were really cute. However, while the appetizers we got (chicken karage and vegetable gyozas) were pretty good, the miso ramen I got was kind of bland, even with the chili oil. It might be that the other ramen offerings are better, but definitely was disappointed by the ramen I got. That being said, overall it is not a bad spot for lunch.
Went there with my family over the weekend for lunch. Was seated immediately. Cute interior design; like the Sakura tree inside and that it's not anime-y. For those who read Japanese, some of the banners are just decor; I don't think they really serve cold beer or sushi as it says. I don't eat meat, so I went with the vegetable ramen. Like that the broth wasn't bland nor too salty. Came with protein (tofu) and even gyoza. They gave me and mum free Boba (may be grand opening promotional thing, so don't go expecting it). It was pretty strong in flavor even as the ice melted, which is important for me since I don't drink anything with my meal just after. The Boba itself was soft on the outside and a little springy inside, which was nice. Overall, it was a good experience. I have limited options as a vegan, so I won't be going too often, but I don't mind going back.
1 month ago
We used to love this spot when it was strictly a noodle bar, but quality has completely tanked. We tried the karaage chicken, and it was terrible，literally more thick flour batter than actual chicken. When we complained to the waitress, we just got a lazy brush-off: "Different chefs have different styles." That's completely unacceptable. To make matters worse, the Tonkotsu ramen is a total disappointment. The broth is extremely thin, watery, and lacks any of the rich, creamy pork flavor you expect--it literally tastes like basic chicken soup. To top it all off, when the bill comes, the default tip options on the card machine start at 20%, 25%, and 35%! Expecting a 35% tip for mediocre, watered-down food and indifferent service is absurd. Adding sushi seems to have ruined what made this place good in the first place. Save your money and go somewhere that still cares about their ramen or karaage chicken. read more
4 months ago
The ramen here was delicious and the restaurant itself was easy to find, which made it a convenient stop. The broth was rich and flavorful, and the overall bowl was really satisfying. Unfortunately, the service didn't match the quality of the food. We weren't greeted when we walked in, and after finishing our ramen the check was dropped off without anyone asking if we needed anything else or wanted another drink. The food alone makes it worth trying, but a little more attentiveness from the staff would really improve the overall experience. read more
Tonkatsu broth was good and the noodles excellent. The takoyaki was okay. They have plenty of options. They also have yakisoba and bowls. Don't go reading the hanging flags because they show tempura and oden, neither of which is on the menu. I'll come back. read more
I came here with my girlfriend for a quick bite. We had driven by this new restaurant a few times and finally decided to give it a try. The service was fast, the food was OK, and the space had a clean, modern vibe with stylish decor. It's casual, but thoughtfully put together. Overall Ratings Restaurant 4/5 Service 3/5 Food 2/5 Parking: Free Atmosphere The restaurant is nicely decorated, with an open layout. Some of the booths are set up just like the ones in restaurants in Japan. Everything was clean for the most part. Service Staff were friendly, efficient, and helpful, making the ordering process smooth. While I appreciated their recommendations, it eventually started to feel like they were upselling everything on the menu. For example, if we ordered one item from a category (like appetizers or ramen), we were told nearly half of the other items in that same category were also must-tries. What We Ordered -Kanji Wings (They were decent, but essentially just Chinese-style fried chicken wings with KEWPIE mayo. Nothing special.) -Pork Bao (Almost cold when served. It came out fast, but felt like they didn't bother heating it properly.) -Vegetable Ramen + Chicken (The broth had good flavor, but overall, it was your standard ramen shop experience.) The food was fine, but felt very average. It's like they played it safe, especially with the wings, which weren't memorable aside from the store-bought sauce. The baos were on the cold side and pricey compared to other places that offer more than two pieces for nearly $8. Final Thoughts It's OK-good. The service was solid, and the decor was the highlight. In the end, it feels like they played it safe. The experience will satisfy your hunger, but you're unlikely to feel fulfilled or wowed. read more
Stopped by for a quick lunch on our way home - the menu mainly focused on ramen but we saw they had donburi and yakisoba, so we got one of each! The hard boiled eggs were cooked very well - perfectly soft. I liked the flavor of the Gyu Donburi best - definitely sweet and savory. read more
I was so pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. I genuinely just happened upon it as I was in the area and was looking for some Ramen. I didn't even know we had things like this in the area. The Ramen was definitely some of the best I've had in Delaware. It hit the spot! The service is quick, and of course, the atmosphere in the restaurant is adorable. I will definitely be coming back here to try more! read more
Stopped into the location to try out this new Ramen location that opened up near our home. I've slowly seen that this area is slowly growing in Asian influence with the location of KPot; a Hotpot/KBBQ restaurant, the Hung Vuong Asian Grocery store similar to HMart and now this Ramen shop that has a niche with the other close Ramen location near the University of Delaware or the Christiana Mall. This location easy to get to off the highway allows you to enjoy some typical ramen variety like Tonkatsu Ramen which I ordered or Shoyu Ramen which my boyfriend decided to enjoy. There is even a mystery bowl of Ramen if you are living a little dangerously. The bowls were deep with broth, egg noodles and the typical toppings that you would find at other ramen locations like a soy egg, corn, scallions and bamboo shoot. The Tonkatsu Ramen was interesting in that they cut up the Chashu meat into cubes which I always enjoy holding the spiral meat with my chopsticks before devouring every savory bite. Made it good to catch some meat when I sipped up every bite of broth left. Takoyaki was pretty standard with sauce, steamy octopus and wavey fish flakes. The atmosphere is very open and bright unlike other Ramen locations I've been to which could be cramped and more noodle "bar" vibes with possibly outdoor seating to enjoy the sun while slurping up some golden noodles. read more
New ramen spot that just opened up right near the hospital and across from Del Tech. I couldn't decide on what kind of ramen to get so I opted for the Kanji wings. The wings were tasty, not overly crispy but they still had a lot of flavor. The staff was very friendly. The restaurant had plenty of seating and was pretty empty. I would definitely come back and try out their ramen. read more
7 months ago
1 year ago
We were able to try out this new restaurant because K Pot gave us a 75 minute wait. We were a party of 10 with 6 adults and 4 kids. We all ordered a different ramen. The ones who got Miso, Shoyu and Shio did not really enjoy. I asked for mushrooms, but instead my ramen came without mushrooms. She quickly resolved it by bringing it back to add mushrooms. My cousin asked for no bean sprouts in his Miso, but instead they took the bean sprouts out of my hubby's shoyu. There were only a few high chairs in the restaurant, so they asked to take one of our's as soon as the child got out to walk around. The karaage and wings were good. My Tonkotsu Ramen was good. Broth was good, noodles were good, and egg was done just right with great flavor. I would come back here. The ambiance is nice with lots of hanging fake plants and a large cherry blossom tree in the front. read more
Food was very delicious. Served hot & extremely fresh with great bursts of flavors. Service was super quick & very friendly. The ambiance was was fitting for the type of food. I'm very happy with my ramen choice with pork loin. I liked the different spice options at the table so that I could control the level of heat I wanted. I'd definitely return here again. read more
Let's start by saying the takeout container is amazing! They separate the soup from the noodle and toppings. The gyu rice was so flavorful and delicious. The pork bun was well seasoned. The ramen was delicious even my daughter loved it. I had the chicken broth with chicken and my bestie had the pork broth with pork Ramen. Didn't get to eat inside due to time constraints while traveling through. So we ordered take out for pickup. We purposely drove out of our way, to get noodles as we were craving for soup noodles. This place didn't disappoint. I would recommend the food. read more
11 months ago
So excited that another ramen shop opened up in New Castle County. The restaurant has a lot of nice decor that's traditional and modern. We ordered karaage chicken as an appetizer, tonkatsu ramen and the kanji mystery ramen. It was a little weird that our ramen came out before our appetizer, but not a big deal. The tonkatsu ramen was flavorful, but the kanji mystery ramen tasted a little too fishy (possibly due to the clams or mystery broth base). I got the medium level spice and it was just the right amount of spiciness. The karaage chicken was nice and crispy, but we did end up with a big piece of bone in our order. The servers were very attentive...maybe a little too much. Upon being seated by our server, she brought and poured water for us. Within 2 minutes, she was back asking us if we were ready to order. We requested a couple more minutes to look over the menu as it was our first time here. After another 2 minutes, she came back and just hovered over us with her notepad. It was a little uncomfortable having the server just impatiently wait for us to order. We noticed this with several of the wait staff at other tables as well. I could understand if there were limited tables with a long wait list, but this was at the beginning of dinner time around 6pm with about 5 tables occupied. Definitely willing to give this place another shot. read more
Service was nice and the decorations were really cute. However, while the appetizers we got (chicken karage and vegetable gyozas) were pretty good, the miso ramen I got was kind of bland, even with the chili oil. It might be that the other ramen offerings are better, but definitely was disappointed by the ramen I got. That being said, overall it is not a bad spot for lunch. read more
3 years ago
Went there with my family over the weekend for lunch. Was seated immediately. Cute interior design; like the Sakura tree inside and that it's not anime-y. For those who read Japanese, some of the banners are just decor; I don't think they really serve cold beer or sushi as it says. I don't eat meat, so I went with the vegetable ramen. Like that the broth wasn't bland nor too salty. Came with protein (tofu) and even gyoza. They gave me and mum free Boba (may be grand opening promotional thing, so don't go expecting it). It was pretty strong in flavor even as the ice melted, which is important for me since I don't drink anything with my meal just after. The Boba itself was soft on the outside and a little springy inside, which was nice. Overall, it was a good experience. I have limited options as a vegan, so I won't be going too often, but I don't mind going back. read more
2 years ago
Tried their shrimp tempura ramen but ate it before taking a picture! Food was delicious, customer service was amazing, and the place looked very clean. The lady at the counter was super sweet! read more
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I got the No. 2 miso ramen with pork belly. I'm glad it came with three thick pieces of pork belly, that's more than some other places. But it was a little tough and not much flavor. The broth was watery so my noodles also didn't have much flavor either. The service was good and the food came out fast. The Thai iced tea was good. The broth of the No. 1 had more flavor. read more
2 years ago
The ramen was quite good, but the Kaarage Donburi was excellent! It was fresh fried chicken, with a delicious tonkotsu like sauce on it. The white rice was also accompanied with nice herbs to compliment the dish. The flavors had great chemistry, and the portion was huge! You can definitely split the dish between 2 people. On top of that, the table had a delicious hot chili oil that made the dish addictive. I'm not sure if it was the owner, but a employee was also very kind to customers, and showed she had care for them. Awesome place. read more
3 years ago
My two daughters and I approve this place. Visited Japan in last summer, and we all missed authentic ramen since back. This place has the best ramen soup so far. Not as salty as some other places, and just the right taste. The Karaage chicken and the Japanese seafood pancakes are as delicious as the ramen. We ordered two meal sets with two drinks. My daughters enjoyed the matcha and milk tea too. Definitely will come back often. read more
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3 years ago
Stopped by on my way home, its convenient, right off i-95 in Stanton /Churchmans rd area. next to Chipotle. The atmosphere is modern, japanese inspired, clean, bright. The staffare friendly and helpful. I ordered the Miso Ramen, $14.95, which has some peices of turkey, chicken, bamboo shoots, corn, scallions, fish cakes, and bean sprouts (which i didnt see, they must have forgotten to add). also added broccoli $1.50, 2 chicken gyoza $2.95, and seaweed salad - which was "padded" with some chopped romaine lettuce to bulk it up & save them some seaweed (kind of lame) $5.00. The ramen and gyoza was delicious. Their prices arent cheap however. total bull $25.40. . I would go back for other dishes and the ramen, and gyoza. read more
Wanted to try a new Japanese Ramen place. Servers are very kind and attentive. Donkotsu Ramen was pretty good with rich broth. Chicken karaage donburi was good. Liked the crispy chicken and the sauce. Bang bang shrimp was an appetizer but they served after the meal. Other than that, everything was good. Will come back and try other food next time. read more
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Great customer service, the noodles are decent ( the soup was a bit too salty) , milk tea and wings are right on point read more
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3 years ago
Celebrated my birthday here. Service and atmosphere were great. They sat us in the booth, which was a nice touch. The karaage chicken appetizer was a lot bigger than we expected. We ended taking some home for leftovers. The crisp on the chicken was perfect 5/5. The ramen was good for DE. Again they provided a nice portion for the price. The diced chashu was different 4/5. The cheesecake was a bit disappointing. In hindsight, would skip this but it was my birthday so we wanted to get cake. It was frozen and hard to eat. The waiter stated it must've not been microwaved enough... He then offered to microwave it some more which then melted it too much 2/5. read more
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I got the combo one and tried both the Tonkotsu tans mystery ramen. Both were tasty and had good flavor. Everything made fresh. Decor is cool with an Asian theme such as Sakura flowers in front of the store, red lantern lights, you can also see the chefs cooking. Plenty of seating. read more
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