5 Stars all day long. First time trying this semi-new Ramen spot in Belltown on a cold Jan 2026 night. Apparently this was their first night open with their full menu and drink list. Right when you walk in you a greeted with a shout from the chefs in the back. So fun, this place is a complete vibe. This shop is small and cozy, had seats at the bar so you can watch them build the ramen bowls too. We ordered two Sapporos to start and their edamame we won with a 'free wheel spin' promotion at the front door. Edamame came with their seasoned salt/pepper mixture, super good and beers on draft were ice cold :) For Ramen, I had to go with their signature Chicken Paitan with pork chashu and the girlfriend went with their Shoyu Pork Ramen. The Chicken paitan was insane - rich cloudy broth, gorgeous chicken flavor that completely takes over. My noodles were perfect too - had a chewy bounce to them, which is my favorite nood texture. The noods also had the ability to hold on to the broth really well. Bonus points and no notes. Pork Shoyu was also super good - this one seemed to have the small bits of pork fatback included, a great sign that the chefs know what they are doing. I basically ate half of her bowl (sorry lol). Both bowls came with thin slices of their pork chashu, which just melted in your mouth with the hot broth. I am so happy this place is open and will probably be back tomorrow. Well done, compliments to the entire team! read more

The missus and I came here on a Friday - it's next to Umi Sake House! - before going to see a show downtown. We arrived around 6pm, and there were plenty of tables available (surprising). I didn't see a waitlist or reservations, and we were seated quickly. The one wait staff (who seemed like they were everywhere!) gave us a menu and water quickly after we'd sat down, and we ordered fairly soon after that. This location opened fairly recently (January 2026) - but they have an existing Fremont location that's been open for much longer. The missus ordered the spicy paiten, I ordered the regular. Both came with chicken chashu, but a soft boiled egg was an additional $2. We additionally ordered waffle fries ($7) and the chicken karaage ($15). For a drink, I ordered a pint of draft beer. The ramen was a perfect portion size - the missus said if it was any bigger, or the noodles were any thicker, she wouldn't have been able to finish it all. I agree - hers was spicier than mine, but both were a decent size. The softboiled egg was perfectly soft (almost melted into the soup). Overall the ramen ranks probably top 5 for me in Seattle (easily top 10 but I may struggle with finding exactly five better than this one), which is decent if you live nearby (I unfortunately do not, you Belltown and Fremont folks are lucky!). The fries came out in a double paper bag - odd, but ok... The karaage was very small for $15 (costs 75% of the ramen dish, but is 25% of the size? Make it make sense!), and while it was decent quality, if that size costs more than $10, it's overpriced. I don't remember much about the ambiance. The parking situation is like anywhere else in Belltown - good luck with street parking, it's probably easier to park in the nearby Amazon buildings after 4pm on weekdays since it's a short walk from their campus. The bathroom situation is just a men's and women's single bathroom (each) at the back. The men's room had a urinal in it - cool, I guess. read more

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The restaurant is cute and cozy. They had the USA World Cup game on the TV. They don't have a kids menu but they made them ramen with just broth and noodles. The vegan ramen and vegan spicy ramen were delicious. Service was prompt and the ramen was piping hot. It was perfect, all except the parking. It was a nightmare. We ended up paying $25 to Park for one hour of dinner. read more

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We ordered the pork shoyu ramen and chicken paitan ramen and both were incredible! The chashu is some of the best we've ever had. It's delicate and falls apart in your mouth and is delectable. I wish I would've ordered an extra serving like my husband did! The broths were both so flavorful and didn't feel greasy like some ramen spots. Everything tasted as if each ingredient was the best of the best. Service was fast, food came out quick and everything was efficient. If we lived near here we'd definitely regularly be ordering from here! read more

Kayava - Pork shoyu ramen with extra chashu - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Decided to try this place out for date night. My bf found it due to their high reviews and it did not disappoint! The ramen broth was one of the best I ever tasted! I have eaten a lot of ramen in LA, so you know it's really good! Yim was our server and was extremely professional and nice, thank you. read more

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It was a very windy day in Seattle, and we were craving something hot and soupy, so ramen sounded perfect. We noticed Kavaya nearby I knew they had a Fremont location and had heard good things, and it looked like they had just opened a new branch in Belltown, so we decided to check it out. Since they're still in their soft-launch phase, the menu only had two options: spicy/regular pork shoyu and spicy/regular chicken paitan. I ordered the shoyu. I loved the broth, but I wasn't a fan of the noodles they tasted and felt like instant ramen, which I didn't enjoy. The meat quality wasn't great either, and the bowl didn't include an egg; adding one would've cost an extra $2. For the price, I don't think it was worth it. That said, I really did enjoy the broth. The server was very friendly, and the service was quick. She mentioned that the full menu will be available starting mid-December 2025. read more

Checked out this ramen place during a rainy day! They're still in their soft opening stage. They said they're going to have a full menu around the end of November (though check their website/social media presence for their actual update). Both the chicken and pork ramen were very yummy! Flavorful. The perfect amount of saltiness and savoriness. read more

Kayava - Chicken Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The Homie and I took advantage of heading to Kayava Belltown via Interbay. Thankfully, no road closures through Greenwood & Ballard, Sunday free street parking and no Climate Pledge Arena event this evening. This prime location is located on 1st Avenue between Bell & Blanchard in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood. Conveniently located near Pike Place Market, the Waterfront, and lower Queen Anne/Seattle Center. Other nearby landmarks are Mixed Pantry, Slip Gallery, Kedan Makai, and Umi Sake House. Since it is in soft opening mode (just opened 7/18/25), there is a limited menu, with the ramen noodles produced from their Fremont site. Also, note there are no appetizers and alcoholic beverages at this time. Service was welcoming and helpful as our waitperson spoke of menu highlights. Interior is a bit spare with high ceilings, mirrored walls, and rough hewn wood floors. Loud overhead modern pop music. There is counter, table, and limited outdoor sidewalk seating. The Homie ordered the Chicken Paitan Ramen ($18) with extra egg ($2) and extra 5 pieces of succulent, tender chashu ($5). He requested no menma (bamboo shoots), but was okay with the garlic, scallion, and red onion. He definitely enjoyed his ramen bowl during his first visit to Kayava. I opted for Pork Shoyu Ramen ($18) also with extra egg ($2) and extra 5 pieces of succulent, tender chashu ($5). This was garnished with menma (bamboo shoots), naruto (fish cake), and scallion. Pro tip: mix the soft boiled egg into the hot broth to elevate the broth to rich and silky. This is my first visit to Kayava Belltown, but I had first experienced Kayava Fremont previously during a well attended and lavish Yelp Elite event back in 10/2/24...different vibe altogether. This dining experience was not as interactive or leisurely. We admit to slurping down our respective bowls quickly. Delicious ramen bowls, plus we were the last customers onsite. Added plus was being provided chilled water during our meal. We were well hydrated. Note: when closing time is 9pm, last order taken whether onsite or takeout is 830pm. Great addition to the dining scene in Belltown and Downtown Seattle. read more

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I'm excited that a ramen place has finally opened in Belltown. Came here during soft opening, so they only had 2 options to choose from. I ordered the truffle shantan ramen. I wasn't a fan of the raw onion. I did enjoy the noodles and enjoyed the broth. I added a slow cooked egg to my ramen, which was an extra addition. My husband ordered the spicy chicken paiten ramen. This ramen was also good with just the right amount of spice. Overall, I enjoyed our ramen here and would go back here. read more

Kayava - Spicy chicken Paitan ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The Truffle Shantan is amazing! The flavor is quite rich in the broth and the portioning is perfect. Huge fan of the flavors and the meal overall. Will definitely be coming again. Restaurant has quiet vibes and great service. Food depicted below: read more

Kayava - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

So good got the vegan miso ramen, with tofu (and I added an egg ) 64747 and ambiance is cute

We tried Kayava during their soft opening in Belltown. They had two ramens available spicy shoyu pork ramen and chicken paitan ramen. I tried the spicy shoyu ramen. The broth was flavorful and the topping was fresh but I felt the pork was less. They also don't have the soft boiled egg included. The staff is very welcoming we were seated pretty quickly. The order is via scan and then they delivered the ramen pretty fast. The place is also being completed but is small but has lots of seating. I wish the noodles were a bit better and pork more read more

They recently opened up in the space where List used to be. Finally! A great Ramen place in Belltown. We just ate there:: Thumbs up! Friendly service, good food. We will be back many times! read more