This restaurant is a little bit on the dark side. They have windows but all the windows are drawing shut. We ordered the spicy miso soup. It was delicious.We would rate this a five. The miso soup itself is very sweet And we were not able to finish it. We also got the fried rice which was just average or slightly below average in flavor. The fried rice has bits of very old hardened rice. read more

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I got the Shio Ramen, and it really hit the spot. We ordered to go- and the noodles were still perfectly al-dente, the broth was full of flavor. The pork was perfectly cooked and flavored, and I appreciate that it was a substantial piece, and was not overcooked, unlike other places where sometimes you get a dr, small sliver of meat. The bean sprouts were fresh and crunchy. read more

Marumen - Shio Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Went to this place on a whim for lunch and was not disappointed. I had the Shio ramen and it was pretty good. The broth and texture of the ramen noodles were on point. The pork was seasoned well. My only complaint is that the pork was cut a bit too large and I think it would be better if it was cut into smaller pieces. No biggie though. Would still give this five stars and highly recommend checking this place out. read more

After my long day driving on the road, it was nice to come back to a warm and comforting bowl of ramen. This was my first time trying Marumen and it was a great experience. Our table service was great and our server was flexible with splitting the checks for everyone which we appreciated. I got the Spicy Miso Ramen and it was super yummy but lacked that miso flavor I was expecting. Each bowl of ramen is garnished with a marinated egg (nitamago), chashu (pork belly), stir-fried mung bean sprouts, scallions, and nori (roasted seaweed). You can also add extra toppings for an additional small price. Their menu also has a selection of starters, sushi, and Tsukemen! All in all, the prices were reasonable and the quality of the food was good. But I wouldn't count this as my favorite ramen place just yet! read more

Marumen - Spicy Miso Ramen (with extra corn) - Ramen Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I ordered hot stone pot beef, it tasted like sugar syrup on the beef rice...i had to switch with his chicken fried rice. Would be nice if the server came to check to see if it's ok ...to switch something but he didn't till the end of dinner with the bill. read more

Marumen - Ramen Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I have always loved coming here and I genuinely believe this spot is the best ramen spot in NOVA. I have never once been disappointed by coming here. The food is always spectacular! My go-to is the shoyu ramen which is soy sauce based and has a more savory flavor. If you want something on the lighter side the shio ramen is a great choice, but honestly all of their ramens are delicious (even the tsukemen and special ramens). If you need some extra spice, I always ask for chili oil and togarashi on the side. I would say the only downside of this place is that they don't have takoyaki as an appetizer :( The service here is always wonderful. The servers are very nice, and the food comes out fast regardless of how busy it is. It can get busy here but I've never waited for longer than like 15 minutes. There's plenty of parking as well so you won't have to worry about that. The inside of the restaurant is very cozy and casual. Love this place forever a supporter! read more

Marumen - Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

got my nails done nearby so I had to come check this place out! The portion of the tsukemen is a little small, I finished the whole bowl fairly quickly, but the chashu is the best chashu I have had in the area! It's so tender, flavorful and perfectly charred. The fat literally melts in your mouth! Their menu said the karaage chicken is *not an appetizer* and they are not lying! The plate of karaage is HUGE. I read all the reviews mentioning this, that's why I got the sauce on the side ;) the chicken is very cripsy and juicy. Since I came here by myself, I have more than half to take home :) I'll definitely come back to try their other dishes! Also keep in mind they only have sushi during certain hours! read more

Marumen - Astro Boy Tsukemen - Ramen Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Service My boyfriend and I came here on a Friday night and after I asked a few questions about my dietary restrictions, were seated right away. Our server Kevin, was just the right amount of attentive without it feeling over bearing. I was really impressed with how efficient the service was. I had to send a dish back and the restaurant fixed it without a problem. Environment The restaurant was clean and socially distanced! The music in the front felt like it was kind of loud to compensate for no speaker in the back of the restaurant. So if anyone has sensitive ears I would not recommend sitting by the cashier. Food Eating at an Asian restaurant is difficult as is being gluten free. So I was thankful to have a couple options from the menu. My boyfriend ordered a Pork Ramen which he said was flavorful and a smaller portion than expected. Nevertheless, the pricing is very fair the competition in the area sell larger bowls for more money. read more

Marumen - (top) Donburi seafood medley (bottom) pork ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I cannot get over how good this place is. I was surprised how busy it was on a thursday night but we were seated quickly as well. We were welcomed as usually with their complementary edamame. I just love how authentic the place is as well. The best ramen place in town for sure. read more

Marumen - Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I haven't been to Marumen in a while, they changed their table tops and painted near the entrances and it looks nice. The food is decent, they don't have sushi on Tuesdays and Wednesdays however. It is good for a fairly cheap price. The service is always good and the people are nice. read more

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Just a mediocre ramen place. Ordered the shoyu ramen, egg was over cooked and soup broth could be better. The pork bun is ok, big piece of pork. But the chicken wings flavor was off. I couldn't even finish it. read more

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The only saving grace the ramen was above average. Did anyone train the staff?Our waiter greeted us with come over here, no menu and proceeded to tell us the sushi guy quit/he sucked when we asked why there was a sign that they stopped serving sushi until further noticed. She seemed to have no filter or social cues. When our meal arrived, no napkins or chopsticks. Overall, just a so-so experience. Hopefully the staff improves. Wont bother to come back soon. read more

One of the few places in Nova/DC metro area they serve ramen not made from instant ramen noodles? The shitake mushroom are crunch and delicious! The broth is creamy and flavorful. Personally I think it lacks a bit of spice. I would give this 4/5 simply because they don't take reservations. I don't get restaurants that just refuse reservations and expect people to spend 30mins to an hour waiting, especially in winter read more

Marumen - Vegetarian Ramen. Rich! Ask for extra spice on the side - Ramen Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Great ramen place & conveniently located just a few minutes from where I live. The ramen is delicious & flavorful & you cant go wrong with any of the broth. Though flavorful, they overload on the sodium. Its just so salty. Toppings are great. Love the fried mushroom, marinated egg & the pork belly. Those are a must! It can get pricey since the toppings cost extra. Also, the pork belly is inconsistent. Sometimes it is super tender & melts in your mouth, other times it is tough & chewy. I've also tried the karaage plate (fried chicken) & okonomiyaki plate (fried pancake). Both are divine!! Overall, a great place with delicious ramen. read more

Marumen - Ramen Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Amazing ! Big portions, fresh food. Really enjoyed. My friend and I were very satisfied. Service was great and quick. read more

I come for lunch. i keep coming for lunch. i come for lunch almost every week. ok. Lunch combo is a steal. $15 for a ramen bowl and a side dish (general tso/sweet sour chicken). definitely fill up my empty stomach. Win win points: love the background: music (Linkin Park's songs) Final Fantasy 7 are playing. read more

Marumen - Final fantasy 7 - Ramen Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I'm always up for some ramen at Marumen. Savory broths with some noodles that are cooked perfectly. The chicken karaage is delicious. They have great lunch deals as well. read more

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A few friends of mine went to Marumen for dinner on a Saturday night. I had heard and read positive reviews of this spot, so I figured I try it. Our overall experience was satisfactory. I had the Shoyu Ramen and Spicy Tuna Roll and then Okonomiyaki for the table. The ramen was okay. It lacked seasoning, which is surprising given broth is usually cooked over a long period of time and soy sauce brings umami to any dish. The noodles and and veggies had really nice texture, but the ramen egg was over cooked (hard boiled). The Spicy Tuna Roll was good. The temperature, texture, and flavor were as expected from a an American sushi bar staple. Though, the Roll came very late in the meal. The server said there's only one sushi chef and they're backed up. As for the Okonomiyaki, it was the best thing I had. While some of the textures were off on account of the uneven distribution of vegetables in the batter, the taste was quite nice. It was well seasoned and correctly cooked to the right temperature. read more

Karrage is good. Ramen is still just ok. I got the braised short rib ramen and it didn't have much flavor. I want to like this place because service and cleanliness is always fantastic, but the flavors in different ramens just haven't hit it for me. read more

Marumen - Shio Ramen Braised Short Rib Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Was looking for a new Ramen place on this cold night, Marumen had a Fairfax City Restaurant week menu special, so we thought we would give it a try. The special was two Ramen dinners, two sodas, with appetizers and dessert for $35 I ordered the Chicken Ramen with 2 included toppings of pork belly and Fried shiitake mushrooms. The shared appetizers we ordered were pork belly bao bun and their Geisha sushi roll. The sushi roll was great, the bao bun was TASTELESS! My Ramen was okay not great, it had one piece of chicken that tasted like leftover teriyaki chicken dropped in my Ramen and three pieces of pork belly. When dinner was done we were given our check, I asked for our mochi dessert, the waiter's flippant answer was yeah, we're out of mochi and walked away! Okay, thanks for nothing. The whole idea of a restaurant week menu is to get new customers, well they failed, and we'll be returning to our usual Ramen restaurants. So would I recommend Marumen, that's a no from me dog! read more

This place overdelivered on flavor & presentation. We were wowed by both dishes. The short ribs in the Braised Short Rib Ramen were so tender & the noodles were cooked perfectly. I'm not a big noodle person, but I really liked these noodles. The fried chicken thigh (karaake) appetizer was amazing & huge!. The chicken was so tender and there were all different size pieces, so you got different levels of crispiness with each bite. The presentation was so fun & a surprise. The topping was smoky & so light it was literally dancing on the plate. With 2 sauces, what more could you want? Will definitely go back and bring friends. This place is great for groups & has plenty of parking. read more

Marumen - Karaage Plate - Ramen Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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I love their spicy miso ramen. Wonder its popular, the broth is rich, the spiciness is just perfect! I also got Kraage, such a perfect combination on a cold weather. read more

Yummy for my tummy. I go here specifically for the pork buns. I cant get enough of these bad boys. #No diddy read more

Marumen - Pork buns are good and fatty. - Ramen Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Overall one of the top asian restaurants in the northern virginia area. Incredible ambience ( studio ghilbi similar ) authentic ethnically asian staff ( critical for context knowledge of food and not the season less response by non asian workers at asian restaurants usually " oh it's good I love it " ) and great content of solid food options that vary from protein to vegan to fish. My favorites are Donkatsu and Karrage, it is cheaper then the full ramen and fills you up with protein and carbs if you are trying to bulk up and are still a skinny guy in 2024. ( find some new friends ) All in all one of the greatest options in dining out that's affordable and luxurious. Want to take that hot but nerdy girl you matched with on a date? Take her here, then go to Alexandria waterfront get some ice cream seal the deal my city boy brother. read more

Food was ok salty like most ramen. Service could have been a little faster and keeps the drinks topped off. Went during slower times so the place wasn't too noisy. read more

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My family and I was craving for some hot ramen on a rainy day. So, we walked in to this place. It was a big restaurant with plenty of tables. The interior was vey authentic and the servers were very nice too! The food was served very fast. We got okonomiyaki and karaage for appetizer, and it was plenty for group of 8. Then, we got our main dishes. I didn't take photos of all the food, but everything looked very good! The ramen was a bit salty for me, but not as much as JINYA! The Tonkatsu was very crunch and well seasoned! If you have a big group and craving for some hot soup or japanese food, try this place! I highly recommend ;) read more

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It's a super cute shop with a small bar and sushi counter for the worker. They have two TVs going behind the bar with anime. When we went it was Naruto. The edamame plate they give you once seated is interested. Tasted like there was Tajin on it? The spicy Tuna roll with cream cheese was good although the menu didn't mention it was deep fried. The karaage was good and something different that it was covered in Benito flakes. The brisket ramen was decent, the broth was spicy but not much else. The brisket was a bit tough also. The spicy miso was so good and very umami. The chashu melted in your mouth and the noodles were cooked perfectly. read more

Marumen - Ramen Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Solid option for ramen. I got the shio ramen and an order of the chicken karaage. This place is known for ramen, but I prefer other places. You might like the ramen if you prefer a lighter variation, but I felt like I couldn't really taste layers of flavor or depth. The chashu meat was tender tho and the egg had a runny good middle. Noodles had a good chew too, but unfortunately soup makes or breaks the ramen experience (and any noodle dish really). The chicken karaage was great though and great bang for your buck. Food ratings: Shio ramen = 3. I don't know, it didn't have much flavor and definitely could have more umami. It wasn't that salty either and a bit different from your standard tonkotsu ramen. Chicken karaage = 4.5. Yummy and enjoyed it, the fried chicken wasn't dry. Great bang for your buck and I like their spin of karaage (not traditional but it included the okonomiyaki sauces and toppings). read more

Marumen - Chicken karaage - Ramen Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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I am a big ramen fan. Marumen is one of the best ramen places in fairfax I've come across. With their 12-hour simmered broth you can tell they take pride in their food. The restaurant is a bit noisy on a Friday night, but simple and quaint decor. They greet every table with a small bowl of complimentary edamame, which is always cooked perfectly. I've had their shoyu and spicy miso ramen. The egg in every bowl is marinated and soft boiled perfectly. The noodles are rarely overcooked and have a nicely balanced "chew" to them. The braised pork is almost always tender, but absolutely always flavorful. I rarely eat meat, but they cook it so well i will here! The spicy ramen seems spicier in some batches than in others. I've had it so hot it was painful, but still too good to not eat! Other times it's perfectly spicy where it's not overpowering. The broth always has great savory flavor. The Shoyu is great, but could have more savory soy flavor added to the broth. Service is always polite and quick! Prices are fair as well. read more

Marumen - Spicy Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Loved the Ramen here and the sushi was great as an appetizer. Even though the shrimp tempura roll said 6 pieces it came as 8. The dragon roll was also delicious with lots of roe on top (sorry we devoured half before photo). Also I don't know why other reviews mentioned a small amount of the additional items. I got the pork and egg and they put 3 of each which was plenty. The only bad experience was that when leaving I saw that the menu QR code had a back side of "specials" which included sushi and Ramen. I could have saved ~$20 if I had seen that and ordered different sushi rolls. Make sure to look at the specials! read more

Marumen - Shio Ramen and Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Decided to try this place because it had a lot of reviews and it was a cold rainy day. Decor was simple and clean. Service was good too but the food was just ok. I had the seafood okonomiyaki to start with. It has shrimp, octopus and squid. For $11, it was a huge portion....I was only able to eat 2 pieces but packed the rest to go. For my ramen, I chose the spicy miso ramen and added the suggested additional toppings which was corn and another soft boiled egg. Ramen was just ok.....it wasn't bad but it lacked the richness I was craving. Overall this place is ok but it's priced really well. They have sushi too on most nights (I think except Monday and Tuesday) but I didn't try any of it. read more

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Love this place! First timers and everything was delicious. I'm really picky about my pork and there was no fat on the pork buns. It was amazing! The ramen had a great flavor and egg cooked perfectly. Our 3 year old loved it, too! read more

Marumen - Pork buns - Ramen Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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This was my first time here and honestly I was sadly disappointed. The Ramen that I got was ok but I could tell that it was not the right noodles. Instead of being regular Japanese noodles, it was swiggly Italian like noodles. However the broth was good and everything else was ok. I didn't love the flavor of the chicken but it was fine. I got mochi icecream and they were almost out of the flavor I wanted so I got two of the green tea ( the flavor I wanted) and another. When the mochi came out the green tea was hard and you could tell these were at the back of the freezer and the last in the box. You could bang them against the table and they made noise. However they did replace it. read more

Amazing. They really know how to do their pork belly. Firm but also soft and tender. It's not dry, and you can taste the fatty juices as well. Their ramen is good. The broth is as rich as it looks in the picture. The amount of noodles isn't a lot, but it's good noodles. The texture is springy and firm, and there's a nice chew to them. Soup lovers will enjoy how much soup, and how much flavor there is. Their eggs are done perfectly. It's not too cooked in the middle, and the yoke isn't dry at all. The Okonomiyaki is like a pancake/pizza with lots of things on it. We ordered the seafood option and there were shrimp and squid on it. The cabbage and katsuobushi (bonito flakes) helped to give it a nice texture. The karaage wasn't too special, but it was still nice. It was crispy and not oily at all. Seating is a large table that can easily accommodate 6 people per table. The restaurant has a nice, simple interior design. Parking is free and convenient. Highly recommend for anyone looking to enjoy some nice ramen. read more

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The store needs to update their hours. I stopped by for lunch and yelp along with google and Apple Maps showed them being open but then the door was locked. I'd be willing to try but I wasted my lunchtime on this place so for now, I'm good read more

Delicious ramen literally 5 mins away from where I live. I actually usually never used to eat ramen but recently I guess due to the cold weather I started to enjoy it more. Anyways - this place is great. Prices are very friendly and tons of different toppings to add if you'd like. Plenty of parking spot and even though I went on a Wednesday night they had a pretty good amount of business which shows how popular they are. I've only dined in once but it was definitely worth going back. Probably will hit it up sometime soon!! Check it out. read more

Marumen - Great ramen! Spicy shoyu - Ramen Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Came here specifically for the tsukemen, since it's hard to find places in the area that serve the dish. I ordered with the corn and seaweed for $1.5 more as suggested. The dipping sauce was completely soup instead of thicker and concentrated, so it didn't stick to the noodles. It was pretty light in flavor, and wasn't hot. The noodles were also undercooked, even for tsukemen. The pork was delicious though. Pork buns were good! The balance of vegetables to meat to bao was perfect. The pork was VERY fatty. The buns were juicy but not to the point of dripping. Service was kind and interior is nicely lit during the day. Edamame was complimentary. Overall, I will keep looking to find my perfect tsukemen. read more

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I've been going here for years and something that pushed me to review them, was that I was happy to revisit last week and see that their prices haven't skyrocketed like some other ramen spots. I know covid has definitely hit restaurants bottom line, but somehow marumen has maintained their quality and prices. Our typical order is a spicy ramen for my husband, an astroboy for me (tsukemen dipping ramen) and karaage! I do wish they carried more of a variety of drinks, it would make this place more of a hangout type of spot. The broths are delicious and thick. I'm simply glad this place has survived covid as it's one our go-tos. read more

Our first time, so yummy!! We will certainly go back again!! Choose the spicy ramen, first time trying their Ksukemen. Spicy but not too spicy! read more

Marumen - Spam Musubi, Godzilla Tsukemen, and Bibimbap - Ramen Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Having been holed in for months, we were craving some ramen for a very long time. So we decided to lookup the best Ramen joints in the area and stumbled upon this place. We have already been to Toki Underground, so we were looking for a different place that had inside seating in a very well managed and socially distanced setting. The decor and the vibe of this place was very hipster from the outside and inside. I tried the Godzilla bowl (noodles on the side) the broth had a nice kick to it and the noodles were chewy. Wasn't too impressed with the Shoyu, it was smokey but a little too chewy! The broth was missing the depth you get when it boils for hours. Also tried the seafood Okonomiyaki, the sauce was a little too sweet for our liking. Tried a tempura fried roll (spicy tuna), it was average. Overall, a nice clean setup, serving was great and attentive. Left a lot to be craved, all in all, a decent place, but will not be my go to! read more

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