Ramen is one of my favorite foods- i've only been here once a few years ago and I remember liking…read moreit but I need to go back to give it another try. The ambiance and presentation is really nice and the service is fantastic! The PVD chicken ramen was tasty- will definitely try again!

Walked past this small noodle bar on my way to PPAC to catch a show and thought I would grab a bite…read morepost show. Easy access just across the street from PPAC, both table and bar style seating. Very friendly and helpful service as I was quickly seated at bar and provided with some awesome recommendations with the miso salad and ragu. The ragu was phenomenal with perfect combination of fresh noodles, combo of meats and a bit of spice that gives it a little extra kick. Good selection of beers and drinks to wash your meal down over conversations with staff or friends. Stop on in for some great noodles in a casual and relaxed atmosphere!

I've been a repeat customer for around 2 years now. Every-time I crave ramen they never disappoint…read moreme. It's a bit pricey but nothing out of the normal for a ramen spot. Although sometimes I've been served it's not always been the most welcoming but since getting into the new spot where they opened into the new restaurant it has been very good. The vibe in the place has always been great. Fantastic lighting and decor.

This restaurant can get a bit crowded but I noticed that the staff do their best to help…read more I went at a busy time and it took some time for them to take my order, and a bit longer to get the food. But the good attitude of the staff compensate. I tried the katsudon. The chicken was crunchy, and overall tasted good. I just felt that it need more seasoning or a bit more of sauce. But I liked it a lot.

Food: I tried the Carpenter St. Ramen and appreciated the generous portion size. My egg was a bit…read moreundercooked for my liking, and I found the broth a little mild in flavor. My friend originally wanted the Green Curry Ramen, but it was out of stock, so they tried the Spicy Sesame Ramen instead. It was decent, though not particularly memorable. We also shared the cabbage salad, which was crisp and tangy--a definite highlight. If you're looking for ramen that's very traditional or bold in flavor, this might not fully hit the mark, but there are some tasty options to try. Service: Our waitress was friendly and polite, though we noticed she didn't check in as often as we might have hoped. We did have to go to the bar at one point to request the bill, but overall, she was pleasant. Ambiance: The restaurant is cozy and intimate. There's a sign and curtain near the entrance that says "wait to be seated," which was a little confusing at first, but a regular customer kindly guided us around it. Inside, the seating is a mix of a long bar and smaller two-tops along the walls, so it works best for smaller groups rather than large parties.

Love the hot vegetarian ramen!!!! It is so good!!!! I can't wait to eat it again. I wish and hope…read morethey keep it on the menu all summer this year!

Wow! Our server was so friendly and helpful - he gave me a thorough rundown of everything on the…read moremenu that was vegetarian. We were sadly in a rush and had to be out by a certain time to catch a show, and our server understood the assignment and got us out on the tight schedule we needed. I'm just sad I had to slurp down my soup so quickly as it was absolutely DELICIOUS! I ordered the Snow Mountain Ramen - the creamy tofu broth is unlike anything I've had and was so so unique and delicious. I thought about it for at least a week straight after eating it and am still dying to go back to get more. I also got the Iced Rose Matcha drink - $10 felt too pricy for this but I wanted a fun drink and a little caffeine kick - and again the flavors were unique and tasty. Both my friend and I happened to see someone we knew here - it's definitely a popular spot! It was packed on a Saturday night but it was still pretty quick for us to get a table for 2. Being a downtown city restaurant, the tables feel a bit cramped and I was a little too close to the table next to me for comfort - claustrophobics beware (honestly the soup is worth it though!!) Parking is pretty easy in the lot, although Holy crap they need to fix the potholes / harsh drop-off where it meets the street, and it still was not fully plowed many weeks after the big snowstorm (it's a shared lot so not a Y Noodle specific issue, but just saying). The only thing that was unpleasant were the bathrooms - I get it was a busy weekend night, but they reeked of a litter box the second you stepped in, the floor was dirty and very wet with unknown substances, and the Dyson hand dryer is at such a weird, too high level on the wall that it sprayed water in my face. Everything else was a dream, can't wait to go back! Hopefully the bathrooms were just a fluke.

Far exceeded my expectations. I'd always heard good things and finally had a chance to try and I am…read moresure glad I did. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was friendly and attentive. The interior was much larger than I initially expected and more of a full restaurant too which was a pleasant surprise. In truth, not entirely sure what I was expecting, but as I stated up front it was more than that for sure in all regards. The food came quickly and was presented beautifully, and the drinks were so good I had to have a second. We opted for small plates on this visit, which included an order of soup dumplings which definitely lived up to the hype. I can't wait to come back to try even more of their amazing sounding entrees, especially the noodles!

I had the boa buns and the yakisoba noodles and both was phenomenal .. very clean kitchen. Awesome…read morestaff 10 out of 10 definitely will be returning.

Excellent lunch - everything was just right. Our server, Sal, was terrific, too. Highly recommened.read more

After a hot day out, I was craving something salty, rich, and deeply satisfying, and nothing fit…read morethe bill better than a steaming bowl of ramen. Located just a short drive away with convenient parking right around the corner, this spot was an absolute lifesaver. I was honestly so focused on eating that the decor was a blur, but the food made a lasting impression: Tan-Tan Men: Spicy pork miso broth packed with rich umami flavor and perfectly balanced toppings. I devoured it in minutes! Fried Squid: Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, served with a unique mango-chili sauce that was incredible. Takoyaki: Spot-on, classic, and made to perfection. Unforgettable flavors and fantastic comfort food!

One of the best places! Every single thing on the menu is delicious. They have a great lunch…read morespecial as well. The service is great every time we go. Love the drawings guests leave that are pinned to a wall. Also love that it's not so huge and overwhelming. It's a perfect size for intimate dinner with friends and/or family.

We recently visited Sakuratani in Bristol for the first time and came away very impressed. This…read morefamily-run restaurant has only been open about a year, but it already feels like an established part of the local dining scene. A nice space. We began with spring rolls (VERY good - chicken and shrimp) and sake, and the sake program deserves special mention. We selected a very enjoyable $38 bottle and noticed several other bottles at lower price points, along with a wide selection of canned sake--many around $11. Some diners may balk at paying that much for a can, but they will happily pay more for a mediocre glass of wine at half the volume. The value here is actually quite good, especially for those looking to explore sake beyond the ordinary. Our entrées--the ramen and chicken katsu--were excellent. The ramen featured a rich, deeply satisfying broth, while the chicken katsu was perfectly crisp on the outside and tender within. If you want a "hotter " ramen - the have an add on for a buck. Service was warm and attentive, reflecting the pride that often comes with a family-owned business. The atmosphere is relaxed and unpretentious, allowing the quality of the food to take center stage. Bristol is fortunate to have Sakuratani. Strong Japanese dining options can be hard to find outside larger cities, and for a restaurant only a year old, they seem to be doing many things right. We look forward to returning and exploring more of their menu--and their sake offerings. Highly recommended.

I stayed in Westport at a hotel and there were hardly any decent restaurants in the area. I drove…read more11 miles to come to this restaurant for the good reviews. It was totally worth it. Turns out the chicken ramen was the best I've ever had. It was perfect. Hot temperature and medium spicy. The chicken was lightly crisp and fried. It was a surprise and really good. The Thai iced tea was average and not made fresh.

Best Korean Fried Chicken ive had in town. Staff is amazing and price is even better. No tip needed…read moresince they pay their staff appropriately. A warm inviting ambiance that has more space than you would think. A must try.

A Korean restaurant located in College Hill. The food was pretty good, not much different from what…read moreyou'd find in China. The biggest advantage is that tipping isn't mandatory. Seafood Scallion Pancake: The best dish of the meal, arguably even the best seafood scallion pancake I've ever had. Fresh and hot, with a thin, crispy crust on the outside and a soft, chewy interior, bursting with scallion flavor. The sweet and sour dipping sauce was also very refreshing. Soft Tofu Stew: A very authentic Korean tofu soup, with just the right amount of sweetness and spiciness. It was very comforting to drink hot. Yaki Soba: Made with white buckwheat noodles, it seemed similar to regular stir-fried noodles. However, it had a great wok hei (wok aroma). Hot Stone Bibimbap: Extremely sweet, the rice was a bit sticky, and the flavor was uneven. The beef was also tough.

Mad for Noodles? More like dissatisfied with noodle shop. The place was clean with a kiosk right…read morethere when you enter. The noodles were good and I enjoyed the crab rangoons but the meat I received with my noodles was nothing but fatty. They also put a fishy sauce in my bag that leaked and it reeked. The place wasn't awful but it just didn't stand out much compared to other great noodle spots in the city, plus good luck getting parking on Thayer.

I tried a variety of items with my friend, and it was mostly delicious! I was excited to try the…read moreoxtail soup, but it was quite bland. Otherwise, everything was amazing. We tried the general chicken, and it was nice and spicy, but not too crazy. The crab Rangoon was some of the best I've ever had. We also had the udon noodles, and they were top-notch. The bao were more like steamed dumplings. I tried to ask the waitress about it, but we weren't able to communicate clearly. If you're ordering it thinking you're going to get fluffy bao, you will be disappointed. Otherwise, as dumplings, they were pretty good. There's lots of seating and acute area for watching Thayer Street by the window. Overall, I'm excited to come back for more.

Late night nearly 10pm order. College town late-night dining, amirite?…read more For my build-your-own-bowl, I got: Stirfry, the lowest level is mild spicy Ramen Potato noodles Hot pot thick noodles Seaweed (the kind with noodle-like length and thinness) White fungus Crysanthemum greens Purple cabbage Added shrimp for $2.99 Cilantro and scallions added Complimentary fried rice One bite, and it was spicy! It definitely hit the spot for my spicy noodles craving. It's also super close to the bus station, making it super easy to navigate from here, even on late nights.

Gotta say I was a little scared coming in here thinking everything was going to be super duper…read morespicy, but actually it wasn't crazy spicy at all! You make your own bowl, and then select between a soup or a stirfry. I selected soup with level two spice and that ended up being perfect for me! Absolutely loved it, full of flavor, not too spicy for me. It just hit the back of my throat, but besides that it was pretty easy to eat! The other bowl was level zero spice and it had a nice flavor! I would say that the to go cover/lid for the bowls does not work that well so I would recommend maybe changing that so that it will be easier for people to take their food to go because there's extra food left over! Definitely recommend giving this place a try!! (Specially when it gets cold outside!!!)