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I enjoyed my visit! I got Teriyaki Chicken and it was $10 for a very large portion! Service was very good, the ambiance was a little lacking but overall a very good experience.
We were looking for Japanese cuisine to have during the F1 Suzuka Grand Prix and Maki did not disappoint! We had the Takoyaki, Gyoza dumplings, and Chicken Katsu Curry. Everything was fresh and delicious and added a great vibe to our viewing experience. Highly recommend and I definitely would like to try more items like their ramen and onigiri.
Food was good, but I don't see myself going back again. The service was fast. The place has a cozy interior with very few seats.
A tiny ramen house with really good ramen! We were seeking ramen after a visit to the zoo, and this place had good reviews so we set out to find it. And glad we did! I got the Shoyu ramen and my daughter got the Chicken Katsu Ramen. Mine was very good, with a mild broth, but I was a bit jealous of my daughter's: the chicken katsu looked amazing and her broth was spicier and more miso-y than mine. Next time, I would try the miso ramen and add butter and corn to get that rich flavor I love. The interior is quite small - room for 4 tables. The cozy space added to the ambiance - we felt like we had found a special place for lunch. I can imagine there is quite a busy carry out business, especially being so near UC. The servers were attentive and quick. We parked at a garage nearby since we weren't patient enough to find street parking.
My best friend and I visited Cincinnati for a day trip and on this rainy day ran across Maki Express Ramen House. We almost passed on the experience after we stepped inside and noticed the small place, which could only seat a handful of people. The tables were full but the gentleman working offered to take out number and call us when one opened. Thankfully we found shelter next door and stood outside to wait about 15 minutes. We were offered menus right away and were able to ask questions about a few of the ramen options. I chose the miso ramen with bone broth, pork belly, corn, spinach and other goodness. The broth was thick and flavorful with tons of noodles. I was hooked from the first bite - my first ramen experience. The only thing I left behind was the pork belly, which was very fatty. A small fridge offers bottled waters and sodas. I love the graphics on the wall and multiple lucky cats. This spot does heavy carry out. People came and went throughout our lunch. Highly recommend this spot and it would be a regular spot if I lived in the area.
Wow this place was great again! Tonkotsu from Maki Ramen is da bomb! Fast and friendly service.
I met a friend of mine who was visiting from out of town on New Years Day this past... New Years Day. The plan initially was to get carryout from two different spots and meet up at a bar (so he could drink) and we could chat. We were shocked to find that like half the bars in the area were closed, and the other half didn't allow outside food (totally understandable if they have their own kitchen). I had already placed a togo order here (for "whatever you think is your best ramen" because I am indecisive and tend to trust people who take pride in their own creations), but thought I'd ask a ridiculous question. "Do you mind if my friend and I sit here and eat instead?" They were cool with it. Even though my friend wasn't buying food there, even though I said we'd be sticking around for a LONG time, and even though they had already bagged up my togo order, they smiled and said Absolutely! That's super dope of them, so they're going to have to deliver some bad food for me to leave a negative review... but they didn't do that. Instead they served up a piping hot, rich, somewhat overly fatty, bowl of ramen loaded with goodies. Every bit of it took me to a place of happiness, escaping the cold wind that occasionally blew in when someone came in for a pick up order, and warming me to the bone. The chirasu was definitely rich and heavy, and I should have probably specified a different meat, but it was also really flavorful, and the long ramen noodles soaked up every bit of what was going out. One thing to note - their hot sauce you scoop in? That's hot. Go easy on it, or you'll be needing a few napkins. Great food and good people, happy to have finally tried them out!
Ramen was absolutely delish, everything is fairly priced and i also ordered takoyaki, WHOOBOY i gave myself third degree burns on those but they were also very good, the people who work here are very kind and attentive and i was comfortable chillin in there finishing my meal. It is small, so I wouldnt recommend trying to stuff more than like, four people with you in there lol. Anyways im absolutely coming back it was super good
5 stars? What are you people smoking, and where can I get some? The filth and health violations (noted right here on Yelp) alone are enough to ding at least one star if not two. My list of complaints: 1.) Ramen was barely warm. Please, serve hot food. 2.) Service. Hours on door say opens at 11. I walked in at 11:25 and the woman behind the counter looked at me like I had walked in on her in the shower. I came back at 11:40 and they had put out their sidewall signs so I figured now they were ready, but again got a look like I was nuts for walking into the restaurant... so I say sorry, and ask if they're still not open and the woman talks to the guy in the back and they decide it's ok for me to sit down. From there I got the bare minimum of service. And when I ordered the Tokyo Ramen she again looked at me like I was out of my mind, and after a beat yelled back at the guy in the kitchen and just sort of walked away. I wasn't sure if I was going to get food or not. 3.) Lack of cleanliness and sanitation was troubling. The dust clinging to every surface was a huge red flag, and everything behind the counter was cluttered and did not look like it was well maintained. The smell of the place was also off putting... like rancid oil and it didn't smell like anything fresh was cooking at all. And, when I went up to pay, the chef takes my card with his cooking gloves on, then after pushing buttons on the card reader goes back to food handling without changing the gloves. At this point the woman comes back up to finish the transition and was also wearing cooking gloves which she doesn't bother to remove or change after handling my card and other items at the register. Ew. So what was decent? Not much. The flavor of the broth was OK, and the quality of the chicken meat itself was good. But the overall product was average at best... the noodles were really not a good representation of ramen at all. We're talking 3 stars tops here. Just skip this place, you're not missing anything except potential food poisoning.
Maki Express is good! This was stop 2 for us during Asian Food Week 2021. We always participate in Asian Food Week. I love food weeks as it's a good way to try new places for a reasonable price. Maki is located in Clifton. The establishment is super small. It only has two tables. I heard before COVID they had platforms that you could sit down and eat on. How cute! I guess if you want to go you better be prepared to wait. Luckily for us, we got there as people were finishing up. I also hear they have good ramen. We came for the Asian Food week specials, so we didn't try the ramen this visit. The food was really good but the service was ahhhh. The guy working was a little unprofessional. I first came in to ask how long the wait was and he scrunched his face and said huh. Then during our visit he was just not the most professional/welcoming I guess. Their specials for the week were Tonkotsu Katsu and Beef Curry, both for $10. We tried both dishes. We also had their side Ginger Salad, Gyoza, and Chick Teriyaki. All of the food was very good and flavorful, except the Chicken Teriyaki. My least favorite dish was the Chicken Teriyaki. It wasn't bad but I've had better. The veggies that came with it also had a over grilled taste. The Tonkotsu Katsu was very good and came with a good sauce. The chicken was cooked perfect. The Beef Curry was also good. The beef was slightly over cooked. It had a good flavor. The curry sauce was very good and tasted homemade. The flavors came together nicely with both dishes. The gyoza was good. It wasn't anything special but we like dumplings so they were good. The side salad was also good. I love ginger dressing. The other ingredients that came on the salad made it really tasty. Overall, Maki has some good food! The place is small so plan accordingly.
My friends and I visited and split three dishes. I ordered the garlic eggplant dish, which was the table's all-around favorite (and my go-to at a Chinese restaurant!). My friends ordered the tomato egg--sweeter than I expected-- and a stir-fried rice noodle dish, which was simple but delicious. The portion sizes were large, and we all had leftovers to take home. Our meal ended with a yummy complimentary sweet sago soup. Our server was super kind and offered recommendations for my vegetarian friend, and the inside of the shop was very decorated. I'd definitely visit again! read more
Not the most impressive place but you're getting some solid ramen for a very affordable price. I wouldn't recommend dining in, as the AC is broken/non existent. However, I was pleased with my tonkotsku ramen and would do carry out if I were to come back. read more
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I enjoyed my visit! I got Teriyaki Chicken and it was $10 for a very large portion! Service was very good, the ambiance was a little lacking but overall a very good experience. read more
6 months ago
We were looking for Japanese cuisine to have during the F1 Suzuka Grand Prix and Maki did not disappoint! We had the Takoyaki, Gyoza dumplings, and Chicken Katsu Curry. Everything was fresh and delicious and added a great vibe to our viewing experience. Highly recommend and I definitely would like to try more items like their ramen and onigiri. read more
2 months ago
10 months ago
The takoyaki was hands down amazing. The ramens holy. This is a hidden gem right of UC campus. I will be back. read more
6 months ago
A tiny ramen house with really good ramen! We were seeking ramen after a visit to the zoo, and this place had good reviews so we set out to find it. And glad we did! I got the Shoyu ramen and my daughter got the Chicken Katsu Ramen. Mine was very good, with a mild broth, but I was a bit jealous of my daughter's: the chicken katsu looked amazing and her broth was spicier and more miso-y than mine. Next time, I would try the miso ramen and add butter and corn to get that rich flavor I love. The interior is quite small - room for 4 tables. The cozy space added to the ambiance - we felt like we had found a special place for lunch. I can imagine there is quite a busy carry out business, especially being so near UC. The servers were attentive and quick. We parked at a garage nearby since we weren't patient enough to find street parking. read more
1 year ago
My best friend and I visited Cincinnati for a day trip and on this rainy day ran across Maki Express Ramen House. We almost passed on the experience after we stepped inside and noticed the small place, which could only seat a handful of people. The tables were full but the gentleman working offered to take out number and call us when one opened. Thankfully we found shelter next door and stood outside to wait about 15 minutes. We were offered menus right away and were able to ask questions about a few of the ramen options. I chose the miso ramen with bone broth, pork belly, corn, spinach and other goodness. The broth was thick and flavorful with tons of noodles. I was hooked from the first bite - my first ramen experience. The only thing I left behind was the pork belly, which was very fatty. A small fridge offers bottled waters and sodas. I love the graphics on the wall and multiple lucky cats. This spot does heavy carry out. People came and went throughout our lunch. Highly recommend this spot and it would be a regular spot if I lived in the area. read more
I met a friend of mine who was visiting from out of town on New Years Day this past... New Years Day. The plan initially was to get carryout from two different spots and meet up at a bar (so he could drink) and we could chat. We were shocked to find that like half the bars in the area were closed, and the other half didn't allow outside food (totally understandable if they have their own kitchen). I had already placed a togo order here (for "whatever you think is your best ramen" because I am indecisive and tend to trust people who take pride in their own creations), but thought I'd ask a ridiculous question. "Do you mind if my friend and I sit here and eat instead?" They were cool with it. Even though my friend wasn't buying food there, even though I said we'd be sticking around for a LONG time, and even though they had already bagged up my togo order, they smiled and said Absolutely! That's super dope of them, so they're going to have to deliver some bad food for me to leave a negative review... but they didn't do that. Instead they served up a piping hot, rich, somewhat overly fatty, bowl of ramen loaded with goodies. Every bit of it took me to a place of happiness, escaping the cold wind that occasionally blew in when someone came in for a pick up order, and warming me to the bone. The chirasu was definitely rich and heavy, and I should have probably specified a different meat, but it was also really flavorful, and the long ramen noodles soaked up every bit of what was going out. One thing to note - their hot sauce you scoop in? That's hot. Go easy on it, or you'll be needing a few napkins. Great food and good people, happy to have finally tried them out! read more
2 years ago
Ramen was absolutely delish, everything is fairly priced and i also ordered takoyaki, WHOOBOY i gave myself third degree burns on those but they were also very good, the people who work here are very kind and attentive and i was comfortable chillin in there finishing my meal. It is small, so I wouldnt recommend trying to stuff more than like, four people with you in there lol. Anyways im absolutely coming back it was super good read more
5 stars? What are you people smoking, and where can I get some? The filth and health violations (noted right here on Yelp) alone are enough to ding at least one star if not two. My list of complaints: 1.) Ramen was barely warm. Please, serve hot food. 2.) Service. Hours on door say opens at 11. I walked in at 11:25 and the woman behind the counter looked at me like I had walked in on her in the shower. I came back at 11:40 and they had put out their sidewall signs so I figured now they were ready, but again got a look like I was nuts for walking into the restaurant... so I say sorry, and ask if they're still not open and the woman talks to the guy in the back and they decide it's ok for me to sit down. From there I got the bare minimum of service. And when I ordered the Tokyo Ramen she again looked at me like I was out of my mind, and after a beat yelled back at the guy in the kitchen and just sort of walked away. I wasn't sure if I was going to get food or not. 3.) Lack of cleanliness and sanitation was troubling. The dust clinging to every surface was a huge red flag, and everything behind the counter was cluttered and did not look like it was well maintained. The smell of the place was also off putting... like rancid oil and it didn't smell like anything fresh was cooking at all. And, when I went up to pay, the chef takes my card with his cooking gloves on, then after pushing buttons on the card reader goes back to food handling without changing the gloves. At this point the woman comes back up to finish the transition and was also wearing cooking gloves which she doesn't bother to remove or change after handling my card and other items at the register. Ew. So what was decent? Not much. The flavor of the broth was OK, and the quality of the chicken meat itself was good. But the overall product was average at best... the noodles were really not a good representation of ramen at all. We're talking 3 stars tops here. Just skip this place, you're not missing anything except potential food poisoning. read more
5 years ago
Maki Express is good! This was stop 2 for us during Asian Food Week 2021. We always participate in Asian Food Week. I love food weeks as it's a good way to try new places for a reasonable price. Maki is located in Clifton. The establishment is super small. It only has two tables. I heard before COVID they had platforms that you could sit down and eat on. How cute! I guess if you want to go you better be prepared to wait. Luckily for us, we got there as people were finishing up. I also hear they have good ramen. We came for the Asian Food week specials, so we didn't try the ramen this visit. The food was really good but the service was ahhhh. The guy working was a little unprofessional. I first came in to ask how long the wait was and he scrunched his face and said huh. Then during our visit he was just not the most professional/welcoming I guess. Their specials for the week were Tonkotsu Katsu and Beef Curry, both for $10. We tried both dishes. We also had their side Ginger Salad, Gyoza, and Chick Teriyaki. All of the food was very good and flavorful, except the Chicken Teriyaki. My least favorite dish was the Chicken Teriyaki. It wasn't bad but I've had better. The veggies that came with it also had a over grilled taste. The Tonkotsu Katsu was very good and came with a good sauce. The chicken was cooked perfect. The Beef Curry was also good. The beef was slightly over cooked. It had a good flavor. The curry sauce was very good and tasted homemade. The flavors came together nicely with both dishes. The gyoza was good. It wasn't anything special but we like dumplings so they were good. The side salad was also good. I love ginger dressing. The other ingredients that came on the salad made it really tasty. Overall, Maki has some good food! The place is small so plan accordingly. read more
If only I knew about this place earlier, I could have experienced this deliciousness more! My friend and I grabbed dinner here last week, and this is a tiny space right next to Adeep. First impressions? This place is really small with like 3-4 tables. It's ideal for takeout, but as we were dining in, it was tight. Service is pretty okay. My friend got the pork miso soup ramen, and I got the chicken katsu curry. And the food was YUMMY! The ramen was warm and nice, with the pork so soft and perfect. The katsu curry was impressive, with the chicken perfectly spiced and crunchy. We also split the shrimp shumai, but that was okay. From the price point, this place is golden. The ramen and other entrees are 8-9$, and the appetizers are about 5$. The portions are just right if you come in hungry, which I was and that is why, I forgot to click pictures of the food. I'd recommend this place! read more
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Awesome food. Great selection of Japanese food. Will def come back. PS Yelp doesn't like me doing succinct reviews read more
I was in Cincy for a football game and was looking for a cute, non chain, place to get some good food. I stumbled across this super cute store front and decided to pop in. I can safely say one of the best choices I could've made. I opted to sit in and eat inside, there is only about enough space for 15 people in the whole interior of the building but the food makes it worth the squeeze. Service was fast and attentive, and food came out quite quickly for it being made to order for each person. I ordered the Tonkatsu Ramen which included noodles, chili oil, pork belly, spinach, a soft boiled egg and one other vegetable I couldn't quite identify. Though this place is easily the best ramen I have been able to get and for a super reasonable price. I highly recommend popping in to eat or ordering take out from this place!! read more
Finally a great ramen for a great price. The regular $9 ramen includes chashu, pork belly and 2 egg halves. The extra topping are all $1.5, which is a steal to me. The broth was rich and creamy, the noodles were a little thicker and firmer, the egg was perfectly cooked, and both cuts of pork were very tender. I would have liked for the egg to be seasoned and the pork to have a little more char but both were excellently cooked. Service was also very quick. Again, it's hard to come by a ramen this good for the price level. read more
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7 years ago
Cute, quaint, cozy, tiny ramen shop near UC's campus. It may hold a total of 12 people at one time, with 3-4 tables. Service was prompt, and the menu had a lot of great starter options in addition to the Ramen. We tried the fried chicken bites (I know there is an actual name for it and I can't recall), which were fried so delightfully and had the nice chili sauce on it. We tried two different ramens, shoyu and tonkotsu (which does have a slight spice to it). The noodles were solid, and the broth was warm and had a great flavor. The ramen was a great deal for $8-9 and was a nice portion, and was all I needed to feel full. Great deal overall and will be back when I feel the "Ramen itch." read more
Looking for ramen in Cincinnati? Well this is it. Found in a tiny location right on campus. Better go during weird hours or you will be met with a crowd because this place is awesome. The tonkotsu ramen is what you want. Nice juicy tender pork belly fat is fantastic. You know the broth has got to be good if you drink it and I drink it every damn time. Curse you nice friendly man who makes my food so delicious. You are an amazing man with a wonderful talent. You want some ramen and you live in Cincinnati? Come here and stop eating out of cheap ramen packets. This is what you want! read more
4 years ago
I got this to go after work and it was good! The tonkatsu ramen was very flavorful and soft boiled egg was perfection. I love that they separated the broth from the noodles for to go so you could warm it up once at home. The restaurant itself is TEENY. Like maybe three small tables for two TEENY, but I think it works well. read more
4 years ago
AMAZING FOOD, service was quick. It was cold since the door kept opening and it's a small place so I recommend eating in-house on a warmer day. But was AMAZING! Fresh food. read more
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6 years ago
Delicious ramen. Small place but very cool no shoes seating though. It's a must come if you want REAL Japanese ramen! read more
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7 years ago
If you had told teenage Emily that when she grew up, she would seek out ramen as a special meal out, she would probably have looked at you like you're an idiot, as only a teenager can, and then glance at the block of noodles in her hand, let them fall with a splash into a boiling pot of water, get out the small flavoring packet and worry about the future. But here we are. I will pretty much take amazing ramen any day. And Maki Express definitely fills that craving. Yelp Cincy Community Manager Cindy took me to Maki when I was in town recently. This restaurant fills a tiny storefront near UC, and what this spot lacks in size, it makes up for in ramen that is bursting with flavor. I got the tonkotsu ramen, which is made with pork marrow bone broth. It contained pork belly, spinach, bamboo, sweet corn, green onion and a soft-boiled egg (my fave). Now my favorite ramen that I've ever had is from a restaurant called Wasabi in Chicago. (Look up my review!) But this was an easy second. The broth was rich, complex and savory. It did not taste like it had been made over as long of a time as Wasabi's, but it was still full of warm, comforting goodness. This was my first ramen with corn. I like the sweetness against the broth. Not a huge fan of the soggy spinach, though. The pork belly was tender and easy to pull apart with chop sticks. And the egg breaking open and running into the ramen is just damn sexy. The gyoza provided a great, fried start to the meal. The pork buns were a bit larger than I've had elsewhere. While I've never turned down a dish because the serving size was too large, this did make it a bit more difficult to handle. We ate on a raised platform, sitting cross-legged at a short table. The staff was helpful, though I wish the water glasses were larger than the miniature options offered. We had to have them refilled every few minutes. Maki made for a quick, filling meal. And especially if you are planning a night on the town (like we were), this ramen made for a comforting, soul-warming start. read more
Maki Express Ramen House is the best! This place is indeed small and mighty. The location is small but the décor is mightily cute. I really love sitting cross legged on the platform. Their prices are small but the noodles are mighty! I can get a big bowl of fully loaded tonkatsu ramen with thick pork belly and char siu for $9! And they are not stingy with the broth, either. Why does ramen cost $14-$16 in Louisville? For smaller portion and less taste???!!! I simply can't do it. And those takoyakis are so yummy. I love watching the bonito flakes wave over the hot takoyaki...then I inhale them all. Parking in the nearby garage is no big deal. It'll only cost you an extra couple of bucks for the meal; totally worth it. read more
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Cincinnati, OH 45219
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Is this place still open? Tried to go 11:30 on Saturday. No signs on the doors, no indication it's even a restaurant and doors were locked.
Lol, same thing happened to us. Luckily we saw the owner(?) Inside cleaning the window and he opened the door for us right away. I hope you'll give it another attempt. It is so good!
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