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    Laughing Buddha

    3.6 (79 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Crispy Eggplant bao
    Jasmine D.

    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.

    Tonkatsu ramen.
    Michael W.

    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.

    Tonkotsu & Cucumber Salad. Added Marinated Egg & Spicy Chili Paste
    Cailey O.

    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.

    Tonkotsu
    Chloe W.

    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.

    High Limit Ramen
    Gill P.

    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.

    Nette B.

    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.

    Conveniently Located inside Proper Eats Food Hall! (12/21/24)
    Jennifer Y.

    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!

    Tonkatsu ramen bowl
    Gene W.

    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.

    Pork belly bun.  Pork Belly
    Lisa-marie L.

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

    Chel S.

    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.

    Pork Belly Bun.
    Joyce W.

    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.

    Nastiest bowl of ramen I've ever had
    Rosie W.

    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.

    Tonkotsu
    Alizen R.

    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)

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    Ask the Community - Laughing Buddha

    Is there a vegetarian ramen option?

    No. Even their broth is non vegetarian

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    Monta Japanese Noodle House - Small Pork Belly Bowl

    Monta Japanese Noodle House

    4.2(3.6k reviews)
    2.3 mi•Chinatown
    •$$

    This place ALWAYS hit the spot! Been coming here for 13 years and it's amazing that every time I…read morecome, the ramen is exactly how I expect and remember it. There's always a wait, because the place is tiny but the wait never seems too long and it is worth it. My favorite is the miso ramen with a side of the eggs. Their eggs are a must have. It won't be complete without it. Sometimes, we get a side of fried rice with it and that is also amazing too. Only down side is the parking. For me, it's a hit or miss. I may come at a time where there seems to be a few open spaces and other times, I would have to circle the lot and the street to find parking. Either way, I don't mind because the prize is waiting for me at Monta.

    Noodle textures were great!!! Especially for their Tsukemen. $12-$16 ramen or noodles dishes. Maybe…read morethis place a possible contender to become a new favorite. Every since Menya Musashi closed down, we had to visit Jinya every so often. Ramen boys' Tsukemen sucked, but think their Tonkotsu was decent from what I remember last? This place is one of my cousin's favorite local ramen place. If it's as consistent, then definitely can become a favorite here! But Vegas is full of false hope. Consistency is considered a difficult expectation even for chain food places in Vegas, typical. We'll see. We visited on Labor Day Monday around 930pm. No line with only 1 single diner and us there. It wasn't until maybe 10pm when more visitors started popping in. The place looks great for individual eaters too. I'm not sure it's as spectacular to wait in a line? $14.50 Deluxe Tonkotsu. This and the classic are popular choices. But I was eyeing the Kuro Black Garlic. Do deluxe was an easy choice cause it has the black garlic in it. - Add extra noodles for $2.50 (which I did to-go with my leftover Tsukemen broth also taken to-go). They can offer thin noodles or udonish but not the Tsukemen special one. - This ramen was mild spicy which took me by surprise. In case anyone can't do any spicy due to dietary, medical etc, then I'm sure they can take it out? Noodle texture was great! Broth was decent and more simple. $15.95 Tsukemen. Usually a fav of mine but very difficult to find a place I like? Only the OG original Sliverlake Ramen did it for me. Noodles were on point!! Broth was decent. However, looks like missing corn or maybe other eaters like to add corn to theirs? And the meat pieces were pretty tiny or scrappy in my broth. I was expecting a bit larger pieces than 2, and slot more scrappy pieces. Only the Deluxe Miso Ramen has diary in its ramen. All the other ramens have are dairy free! Was looking into the small bowls like the salmon egg/mini mentaiko bowl $6.25 but was told by staff that it's alot of rice and small amount of eggs. So it was a no for me. $5.50 Sapporo Draft. $3.95 Sapporo light via bottle. Next time looking to also try their shoyu style, and black graphic ramen.

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    Ramen Sora - Limited Summer Special Sora Original Cold Noodle $10.50

    Ramen Sora

    4.3(2.6k reviews)
    1.9 mi•Chinatown
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    We had a great experience at Ramen Sora!…read more I'd encourage everyone to take a quick uber (15min) from the strip to Ramen Sora if you want an authentic ramen meal! There are options to add so many different items to your bowl and there are multiple different broths. Our service was great and the restaurant is clean! Definitely a meal to check out!!

    We came to Ramen Sora based on a Yelp Elite recommendation, and when you first pull up, it…read moredefinitely gives you that little hole-in-the-wall vibe. But honestly, sometimes that makes you think, "Okay... if it looks like this, the food MUST be bomb." And thankfully, it was! When we first walked in, we checked ourselves in through the Yelp waitlist, but nobody greeted us or explained what to do. As first-timers, that was a little off-putting because we weren't even sure if we had checked in correctly. Eventually we were seated, though, and once someone attended to us, everything moved pretty quickly. We ordered the spicy umami ramen, garlic edamame, and nigori sake. For our son, we ordered the veggie ramen but asked if they could make it super simple with just the noodles, broth, and corn because he is VERY picky. They were totally accommodating, which we really appreciated. Now THE RAMEN. My first bite was honestly like, "Okay, this isn't bad." But then I kept eating it...and the flavor just kept opening up. Then we took a sip of the nigori sake, went back to the ramen, and OMG. It completely changed the experience. The spice was SO GOOD. It's the kind that catches you in the back of your throat before it even hits your tongue. It might have you coughing for a second, but somehow you're coughing while immediately going back in for another bite because YOU CAN'T STOP EATING IT. The flavor just builds and builds. So good! And the biggest win? OUR SON ATE HIS RAMEN. He actually really enjoyed it, which is huge for us because now ramen officially goes on the list of foods we can all go out and eat as a family! As far as atmosphere, this isn't really a fancy date-night spot. It's more of a casual ramen joint where I'd come with family, friends, or coworkers when I just want some really good food. The only thing keeping this from five stars for me was the service experience. Not being greeted or told how the waitlist worked was confusing as a first-time customer, and there wasn't much checking back once we had our food. If that doesn't matter to you, then honestly, you're good to go because THE FOOD DELIVERS. Overall, four stars and definitely recommended. Come for the ramen, don't expect a whole meet-and-greet situation , and prepare yourself for that spicy umami because it was BOMB.

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    Marufuku Ramen

    Marufuku Ramen

    4.5(484 reviews)
    6.3 mi
    •$$

    Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5…read moreAmbiance: 5/5 Cool ramen spot to check out and located next to Durango Station. Food and vibes were great! Lots of parking and eateries in this shopping center. We missed happy hour by one hour. Ordered the Hakata Tonkatsu DX, Chicken Paitan DX, and Chicken Karaage. I originally ordered the Hakata Tonkatsu without the DX but they made it as a DX and brought it to me and asked me if I wanted it and would still only charge me for original one I ordered. This was very nice of them. You can choose your spiciness, but my party agreed that they are conservative with the spice. I ordered mines mild but didn't taste any spice at all (I don't like spicy.) The Chicken Paitan is limited daily and by the time we got there for dinner they only had 2 left, so we claimed one. All in all, I enjoyed my experience here. Their ramen taste like typical ramen, nothing too special. I would come back here for their happy hour (2-5 pm daily) to try other things!

    I hadn't had Ramen in quite a long time so I was very excited to check out Marifuku ramen and it…read moredid not disappoint. They have tons of seating! Great, if you're dining by yourself at one of the bar seating or if you're with a group of friends, they have tables in the back and then I believe they also have outdoor seating from what it looked like. (I was there at night.) I am so grateful for our server. He really was a trooper, we were trying to figure out some of my allergies, and he really went above and beyond to doublecheck things. I got an iced Matcha, and my friend got a non-alcoholic Sapporo. And we both enjoyed our beverages. Prices were pretty reasonable and they do have happy hour and deals throughout the week. For a starter, we ordered the Marufuku bites: Pirikara Chicken. It was the perfect level of spice. The ratio of bun to vegetable to sauce, was really great and we quite enjoyed it. It was a perfect little starter snack while we were waiting for our food. I ordered the Chicken Paitan with spinach noodles and my friend ordered the Hakata Tonkotsu DX ramen. There was a mixup with my noodles and they quickly remade my Ramen with the correct noodles and I really appreciated how swift they were able to do that. From the outside, the bowl looks like it isn't holding that much when in reality when you start eating, you realize that there is a lot in there! My only complaint is that I wish there would've been more chicken. The egg was fantastic and I absolutely loved the spinach noodles. They gave a really good amount of noodles! The broth was fantastic! It was the perfect comfort food. We sat there in complete silence as we happily ate our food. I finished the bowl clean! Overall, it was really great experience and I'm excited to go there again in the future. Especially more in the winter! Sometimes parking can be a little difficult because it does get really packed in that area, so just keep that in mind, especially on weekends at night, you might need to park farther down closer to mothership.

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