Located in the Proper Eats food hall at the Aria, Laughing Buddha only offers a few items: namely a pickled cucumber salad, bao buns, and ramen. On my last visit, I tried the miso ramen, which is supposed to include black mushrooms, bamboo shoots, spicy chili paste, green onions. Though it seemed to lack spice, I found the ramen to be delicious, with its rich broth and perfectly cooked noodles. Will likely get this again! *Order at any of the kiosks, and you'll get a text message when your food is ready for pick up. read more

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Yummy! Quick and delicious. Staff was so nice and there was plenty of seating at 9:30pm on a Sunday after the R&R Half Marathon. I love that you just scan the QR code and order. super easy. Got a text when it was ready for pickup. The marinated egg was sooo good and the cucumber salads were bomb too! Chill but upscale for the food court. read more

Laughing Buddha - Tonkotsu & Cucumber Salad. Added Marinated Egg & Spicy Chili Paste - Ramen Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

I came here noodle-ing around for a good bowl, and while Laughing Buddha filled the bowl, it didn't quite fill my soul. I tried the tonkotsu ramen, which came loaded with four slices of char siu pork plus bamboo shoots, green onions, and black mushrooms in a creamy pork broth. Everything looked great, and it wasn't bad at all. It was comforting after wandering the Strip all day. That said, for a city overflowing with great ramen joints just off-strip, this bowl didn't quite rise to the top. It's good in a pinch, especially if you're already at Proper Eats and craving something warm and savory, but if you're a ramen aficionado like me, you'll know that the real ramen magic lives off the beaten path. Laughing Buddha is worth a try if you're staying at the Aria. Just don't make this place a destination for your culinary adventures. read more

Laughing Buddha - Tonkatsu ramen. - Ramen Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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We visit Vegas often and have eaten at Proper Eats food hall a few times. This was my first time trying Laughing Buddha and it was delicious. It was fresh, hot and full of flavor. read more

Laughing Buddha - Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

$16. SMH. Biggest waste. I would rather spend $16 on a quarter pounder. Meat taste old. The whole thing is sad!!! read more

Laughing Buddha - Pork belly bun. Pork Belly - Ramen Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Located in the Aria Hotel on the 2nd floor above the casino level in the food hall Proper Eats. The chill in the air made it a good day to have some ramen. Great service and plenty of seating throughout Proper Eats which used to be the old Aria Buffet. read more

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Dining at Proper Eats Food Hall, I decided I wanted some ramen. I ordered one using the QR code and after paying, I made my way to the counter. The workers were all super nice especially the guy making my Ramen. Seemed like he was from Hawaii. I ordered the Miso Ramen (asked for Al Dente Noodles) added Pork Belly (Char Siu Pork.) The soup was delicious. I enjoyed every slurp. The char siu was nice and tender too. Not sure why the Miso Ramen didn't already have protein like the Tonkotsu. I also ordered it with no mushrooms. I did enjoy the bamboo. Great spot if you want a quick fix on the strip. read more

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Easy and quick it was to order from Laughing Buddha inside Aria's Proper Eats Food Hall. Organized and polished was their kitchen. Though expected in Vegas, still quite expensive was their satisfying "Tonkotsu Ramen Bowl" with acceptable slurping ramen, tasty char siu pork, and, a good added marinated egg served in a delicious pork broth! CHEERS! read more

Laughing Buddha - Conveniently Located inside Proper Eats Food Hall! (12/21/24) - Ramen Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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I'm a ramen lover. When I saw this ramen restaurant is offered inside Proper Eats food hall, I know I will have to give it a try. The ramen was pretty good overall. The Tonkotsu broth was just okayed but not bad. It is definitely not as rich and flavorful as I prefer but it wasn't bad from a fast food restaurant. The char siu was actually quite good. The only thing I wish they had was to have an option of adding black garlic. read more

Soooo so yummy. Honestly, with some food halls (especially in casinos!) I go in with low expectations, but both experiences at the Proper Eats food hall were great. This ramen blew me away. You order from a big screen at the entrance of the hall, and you get to select from the different restaurants. Service was super quick, as soon as I found a table it was ready. The seating arrangement was appropriate, and it was easy to have a nice dinner conversation in the middle of the casino. At first glance I thought, hmm, it looks a little plain. I did not do too many add ons other than an egg, which was absolutely worth it. The broth was perfectly seasoned, and I appreciated that it was not overly greasy or salty. The meat was soft and tender. The egg was sooo yummy, I honestly regret not getting another. The noodles were great too. I actually shared this ramen because it was huge, and even then we both ended with very happy tummies. I will definitely be back. read more

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For all the Asian clientele that Vegas entertains, and for how ramen has currently become a "hot" culinary item, there are only a few ramen choices on the Strip. Based on reviews & pricing, this Asian spot in Aria's food hall seemed to have potential. We ordered the Tonkatsu ramen and at $18, the bowl was fairly large and had 3 thinly sliced pieces of cha siu pork. Also included were shreds of wood ear (fungi), bamboo shoots & scallions. Noodle was plentiful with good al dente texture and the broth flavor, while muted, was OK. Our expectations were not high given this is basically food court food. While the dish was OK, stars downgraded due to high price, limited menu, and no soft-cooked egg (w/o additional cost). The food ordering was easy and the ambiance of the food hall was modern & roomy. read more

Laughing Buddha - Tonkatsu ramen bowl - Ramen Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Hubby had the pork Ramen while we were dining at the food hall and really loved it. It came with lots of meat and the perfect amount of spices. It was a generous portion too. Service was prompt and this totally hit the spot for him. read more

According to their website, "Laughing Buddha is the home of steamy, delectable ramen noodles and breathtaking broths." So what did we order? Pork belly bao buns because we don't listen, apparently. Pork belly bao bun ($13 - served with pickled cucumbers and hoisin sauce): Thinly sliced pork belly nestled in a squishy warm bread with a crisp pickled cucumber and a thick, fragrant sauce? Heck yeah! You really can't go wrong with pork belly bao buns and at this price tag, it's decent. Laughing Buddha is a place that I wouldn't mind trying again but with such great ramen spots around town, it's hard to dedicate stomach real estate space for Laughing Buddha. I would rather go off strip and get some noodz. read more

Laughing Buddha - Pork Belly Bun. - Ramen Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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You've got to be kidding me. I don't know how this place has 4 stars. Did we just get 3 bad bowls of ramen??? It was the worst we've had! It literally tasted like water and noodles with zero flavoring. The instant noodles I make at home were much better. We tried to suck it up and had a few bites but even that was difficult. We had to send it back. Yuck. read more

Laughing Buddha - Nastiest bowl of ramen I've ever had - Ramen Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

This is a ramen place in Proper Eats food hall in Aria. It was really great in a pinch when I was craving something warm and soupy but it wasn't the more flavorful ramen ever. However, there is tons of seating available at proper eats which was nice. read more

Laughing Buddha - Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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Decent ramen spot located in the Proper Eats Food Hall in the Aria. Came here for dinner on a Monday night and the food hall wasn't too packed. My friend and I shared the Tonkatsu Ramen and an order of the Pork Belly Bao Bun. The ramen was pretty good, not the best ramen but it hit the spot. The bao buns were pretty solid. The most crazy thing about the meal was the fact that the fountain drink was $8. Make sure you get as many refills on your way out to make it your moneys worth. Overall decent spot! Lots of other options in the food hall too so a great option for a group of people. read more

Laughing Buddha - tonkatsu ramen and pork belly bao bun: solid meal - Ramen Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Recently stayed at Aria and was excited to try out the Proper Eats Food Hall. I was intrigued by the store name and was excited to see a ramen shop because I love trying out tonkotsu everywhere I go. Because I was staying at the hotel, I ordered via the in-room tablet (which was really just a QR code to mobile order) and I charged it to my room. They gave me an estimated time of completion but was surprised that they finished it in half the time. While I certainly enjoy getting my meals early, I feel that if it wasn't sitting out for so long the temperature would have been perfect. In terms of flavor, the tonkotsu richness is there but not as creamy and thick as I would have liked. The noodles were also thick but cooked appropriately. I personally didn't like that they were stuck together as they typically are blanched together to keep their shape whenever they're being portioned out for orders. One thing I will say is that they did not skimp on the pork slices. It was certainly the most I have ever gotten in EVERY ramen shop I've been to in my lifetime so I very much appreciated that. Bamboo shoots were great. Everything was great. Overall they get a solid 4/5. I think if you're looking for moderately priced food this is a great option and I look forward to trying the rest of their menu out in the future. (20/50--2024) read more

Laughing Buddha - Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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i got the ramen and it was super good! i'm eating here with my family and we all got the same thing. the ramen came out fast and i liked how we were order from the kiosk! the eating area is super nice and clean read more

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Not bad for strip food. I got a tonkatsu ramen and the broth was okay but the pork chashu was well cooked! It was filling enough for my husband and I to share. Excited to try the other options on the menu. read more

Laughing Buddha - Ramen Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Perfect recovery food when in Vegas! I love this food court and it's super convenient ordering off your phone. We ordered ramen and it was good but nothing special. Overpriced but expected because Vegas. read more

Laughing Buddha - Ramen Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

This location is conveniently located in the Aria hotel proper eats food hall. You can only order from the food hall kiosk or online from the QR code. I wanted something yummy for lunch so I opted to check them out. I had their tonkatsu Ramen and I added a egg to it (because didn't come with it. Ramen itself was good $21. The service at this location was amazing. The gentleman that gave me my order was super sweet and made sure I had everything before going to my table and when I came back for a to go he also was super accommodating. I would definitely give them a chance and check them out. read more

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I was at the Proper Eats Food Hall to try the Tonkotsu Ramen at the Laughing Buddha restaurant. I was there on a Monday evening, where I placed my order at 8:26p and picked up my SINGLE FOOD ITEM at 8:49p, yikes. Regarding the Tonkotsu Ramen, it was mediocre at best. The meat is basically sliced from a slab and placed onto a bed of barely cooked sun noodles. The broth is prepared by an employee mixing a soup paste and hot broth (if you've ever made instant ramen at home with broth paste instead of powder, it's this). This all gets cooked when you pour the hot broth over it yourself. I received the noodles in a paper bowl which caused them to dry out and cling onto the bottom making it impossible for me to eat them without scraping the bottom with my chopsticks and hoping I don't eat paper. Despite ordering dine in, I still had to prepare the dish myself on take out dishes. When I poured the broth into the paper bowl, it felt like the heat from the soup caused the paper to disintegrate faster, thus causing the soup to leak out (you can see the broth in my tray). The way it was presented to me was simply the noodles, the meat, and the broth; which makes me question why it took so long to prep 3 items. The menu pictures indicated that there would be other toppings as well but I didn't receive any. Service seemed extremely rushed with the employees seeming to slap the dishes together. With how much this casino caters to the Asian demographic, this poor of an execution of a seemingly commonplace dish honestly feels like appropriation. I get it, it's an $18 bowl of ramen which on the strip is cheap. But when I feel lazy and say there is food at home, this is the type of lazy food I make, so I honestly am pretty disappointed and feel scammed. I decided to go here instead of getting my car out of valet to drive to Chinatown. Honestly wish I'd driven. Pro Tip: If you are going to order take out, put the ramen ingredients into the plastic broth container so you don't end up with broth everywhere when it seeps through the paper bowl. read more

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Located inside Proper Eats Food Hall. It was late and had 5 minutes to order from kiosk. Tonkatsu Ramen Lots of flavor, rich broth. Generous pieces of pork. Another winner! read more

Laughing Buddha - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

For a food court, this was really good ramen! Broth was pretty good. Noodles were al dente. Not a bad place to stop for a bite of lunch. Located inside the proper food hall of Aria. read more

Laughing Buddha - Tonkatsu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

We came to the food hall at Aria for the first time and it turned out to be a great option! My husband got the ramen and really enjoyed it. Ate the whole thing and drank the broth. Likely not the best ramen he's ever had but enough to satisfy a craving. We also ordered the chasu bao and it was super tasty! Meat was tender and it had a nice sweet glaze. We'd definitely be back for a quick meal! read more

Laughing Buddha - Ramen Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Inedible, the ramen was insanely salty, like unhealthy salty. I can tell the food is unauthentic because on the outside the flour they "use" is Korean, and because ramen is Japanese that concerned me ( not being racist). Another thing is that their bamboo shoots, were very bad. The bamboo looked like straight out of a food can and just been thrown in there. By the way, the sesame oil from the outside doesn't even belong in ramen Do not use a scripted apology for this. read more

Laughing Buddha - Korean products, and sesame oil don't belong in ramen - Ramen Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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I was feeling some ramen after a long Vegas night. Staying at the Aria, the easiest spot was to go to the Proper Eats Food Hall and grab something quick. I got the Tonkotsu ramen and pork belly bao. The ramen was pretty meh. It wasn't too rich in flavor, it's pretty close to Ramen 101 if you ever had that. That's the best comparison I can give it. The pork belly bao was good. That had great flavor, very tender, and the bao had that slight sweetness that I'm always fond of. Wish I just bought 3 order of the pork belly bao instead. read more

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This is a good quick meal in Las Vegas. Ordering is by scanning a QR code. I couldn't figure out how to add my MGM Rewards. The ramen was good, not great. read more

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My family and I stopped by Proper Eats Food Hall on a Sunday afternoon, prior to visiting the Van Gogh Immersive Exhibit. There are a variety of different quick service restaurants at Proper Eats. My daughter wanted to try out the Tonkotsu ramen. We found a booth to sit at next to the bar area. There was a QR code to scan and we were able to locate the Laughing Buddha on the website. From there, we selected the Tonkotsu Ramen, for $16.00 with tip, it was around $20.00. There was a text to the phone informing us when the order would be ready. We waited about 10 minutes and we were texted that the order was completed. Pick up was a breeze. My daughter thought the Tonkotsu was delicious! The Char siu pork was scrumptious and the broth was flavorful. We would stop by Laughing Buddha again if we're in the Aria and looking for a quick meal! read more

Laughing Buddha - Ramen Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Definitely eat here. Everything is excellent and extremely flavorful. Employees very nice, great suggestions Amd their station extremely lean. Very nice upscale food court. Give it a try you won't be disappointed. read more

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Ordered the Tonkotsu ramen $16 and it was pretty decent. The Laughing Buddha is only in Vegas and their icon is so cool with the Buddha wearing sunglasses. Food can be ordered either through the kiosks or the QR codes on the tables but cell service is pretty slow here. The Tonkotsu ramen had all the right ingredients with 3 slices of Char siu pork, a ton of black mushrooms, bamboo shoots, green onions, and ok pork broth. We added $1 butter but definitely add a marinated egg for $1.50 to make it top notch! read more

Laughing Buddha - Tonkotsu ramen with $1 butter - Ramen Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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The bowl of ramen with pork was very tasty and a nice portion size for the price! Service was quick and ordering on the touchscreen fairly easy. read more

Laughing Buddha - Ramen Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

You wake up and you walk past the breakfast sandwiches because you are trying to nurse your head and you left your lactaid pills at home. The broth is salty, but it has all the components well assembled. You stay to feel better and more human. As you pass through the TSA line, you quickly start wondering why you had a huge bowl of liquid right before your flight and start questioning how many times you'll need to use the restroom. No worries, the carbo load and the weekend of partying knock you right out :) read more

Laughing Buddha - Ramen Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

The cauliflower "side" dish was fantastic. This was a huge portion that could stand alone as a meal. The sauce it came with was tangy and flavorful. Friendly staff. read more

Nothing wrong with staff or service but the ramen is so blend, under seasoned, no topping if you don't pay extra. Idk if it you want to pay for this...3 dollar cup noodle is better... read more

This has to be the most half-hearted and tasteless ramen I've ever had. I honestly don't understand why Aria keeps this restaurant.

Came here while I was in Vegas for a conference and honestly the ramen here was pretty mid! The soup wasn't too flavorful and the miso soup didn't taste quite like miso. I felt like it was too expensive for the quality as well. Overall would not go again and go for some of the other places here! read more

Laughing Buddha - Miso - Ramen Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

We were looking forward to eating here but had poor customer service experience. Came here around 10 in the evening (they don't close until 11), ordered 5 bowls of ramen and two orders of bao, and didn't find out until after we'd paid nearly $200 for this order that they were out of the ramen that their system still let us pick. ONLY when we got the notification that the food was "prepared" did they let us know that they didn't have the items we ordered. Now, I want to contrast this with my experience at Temaki Bar next door, where I ordered three rolls and one of them was out for the night. Temaki immediately called me over, told me the salmon roll was out, and offered a replacement right away, all within a MINUTE of me ordering. (Ordered at 10:15, got the notification 10:16.) Why couldn't Laughing Buddha do the same instead of telling my parents that "it wasn't their fault" they were out of the ramen? AND they gave my mom a hard time about getting her money refunded. You're telling me they couldn't let us know right away that the food was out? No, thank you. Won't ever be stopping by here ever again. read more

Decided to check out this new food court and settles on this place. I ordered the pork ramen and pork bao. The food was disappointing. The bao was dry and the bread was slightly toasted (?) instead of the soft steamed bun that it should normally be. The ramen didn't have the richness of flavor that I expects in ramen. The cha-shu was sliced thin and not too much flavor. It's not so bad that I couldn't eat it, but it definitely could've been better and I won't be back. read more

It's pretty good I only ordered the eggplant bao bun It's cooked perfectly but it needed salt for me to enjoy it and I added Tabasco sauce to it You order at a kiosk I saw the princess Di exhibit then walked here for lunch It's too windy and cold for lazy River read more

Laughing Buddha - Eggplant bao - Ramen Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada