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4.1 (152 reviews)
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Sake Bomb
Mary L.

The ramen and sushi were alright. Initially, I thought the broth wasn't hot enough because that would have been a deal breaker, but turns out it was just the broth around the added corn that was lukewarm. Once I dug into the noodles in the middle, it was steamy and the broth was tasty. The noodles were fine, big serving and had some chew. The spicy paste wasn't spicy at all but added some flavor. That's coming from someone who likes spice but I assume if you're ordering it, then you're not one of those people sensitive to spice, i.e. thinks ketchup or black pepper is spicy. Other spots serve a smaller portion but it usually kicks. There were fibers in the paste so at least that gave me the sense that it was made from some fresh ingredients like some kind of grated root vegetable. The Sake Bomb app was the best part. The sear on the salmon gave it extra flavor and the white pearls on top gave a slight pop and crunch. The creamiest from the spicy mayo added flavor and a silky texture. Last thing we got was the Eel Lover Roll. Not bad but pretty ordinary. A little tobiko might have helped to add some saltiness to it because dipping in soy sauce wasn't quite enough. We waited quite some time to place our order and get a water but there was a handful of tables with only one person serving all of them. There were several to go orders he was managing too. He was super hospitable and got our order right, which is always a plus. Food didn't take too long to come out. Ambiance was fine-- a little well lit for my preference. Also, not sure if it's because I have an Android but their menu was inaccessible via my phone so I wasn't sure if I was viewing the most up-to-date one on Yelp. As always, had to research the options beforehand!

Shrimp Tempura Roll
Jess F.

Genuinely best gyoza I've ever had in my life. Service was also very nice! I really enjoyed the overall energy of the place and how expensive the menu was. Cannot express enough just how good these gyoza were.

Jessica M.

Mashumen is definitely our favorite spot to get sushi in Charlottesville! Of course i highly recommend the sushi but their ramen is also delicious and you can't go wrong with basically any of the appetizers though the chicken karaage is my fave! The service is always quick and the staff is so kind! We've eaten here about 5 different times and have never had a bad experience!

Spicy Tantanmen, extra egg and extra pork chashu
Carrie N.

A Really Great Ramen Find in Virginia! Having lived in Japan for five years--traveling to Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Okinawa--and also spent time in California where great ramen is easy to find, I've been on the lookout for truly good ramen here in Virginia. After trying a number of spots, I'm happy to say that Mashumen in Charlottesville is one of the best I've found so far! I had the spicy Tantanmen, and it was absolutely delicious. The broth was rich, flavorful, and packed with umami, with just the right kick of spice. The noodles were perfectly chewy--not too tough, but with just the right amount of bite. I was slurping away with joy and didn't even care how loud I was! The staff was also so kind and welcoming, making the experience even better. I really wish Mashumen had a location in Virginia Beach, but I'll definitely be making a point to visit again whenever I'm in the area. If you're a ramen lover in Virginia, this is definitely a spot worth checking out!

Tantanmen
Amanda R.

I moved here from Las Vegas not too long ago and I really miss the ramen from back home so I tried this place. This is the closest thing I could find that reminded me of Chinatown in Las Vegas. The ramen here was very flavorful and I loved the noodles they use! I'll definitely come back when I need a ramen fix again. I also tried their Goyza and it was nice and crispy. The restaurant and bathrooms were very clean, and the staff is super friendly. It's a great place to chill with friends or for a fun date night, and they even have sushi. The sushi bar looked super fresh.

Jim L.

Their food is not bad but a bit pricey. The broth was decent but the noodles were alright

Spider roll sushi and shrimp tempura Sushi Appetizer
Abby M.

We went here on a Sunday on our way out of Charlottesville. The service was quick and responsive and the food was delicious! We got there right as they opened and all of our food was so fresh and tasty. Highly recommend!

Lyann L.

So with my busy schedule, I find it really difficult to post reciews. So now, if a restaurant is exremely delicious or extremely bad, then you'll see my review. This restaurant falls in the bad category. I ordered california rolls for my 2 yrs old, that came with no avocado which I guess is not a big deal. But I ordered spicy miso ramen. The broth was sweet and lack miso flavor. Really tasted like honey broth. I could barely finish it. My son had their dry noodle and they literally threw in frozen peas and carrot and soy sauce and, well you guessed it, more honey. The bill was $113 not including tip. Nothing infuriates me more than spending alot of money on bad food. Please save your money and time and go somewhere else.

Tonkotsu Ramen and Mashu Ramen
Camryn K.

I would not recommend this place if you are looking for really good ramen. I ordered the Mashu ramen, and the person I went with got the Tonkotsu ramen. Overall, the ramen wasn't bad, but I have had way better. I thought the broth was pretty flavorful, but the noodles were just okay. The chashu was super dry, and both me and the person I went with commented that it tasted more like chicken than pork. I would not come back for the ramen. Also, when I went, I thought it was really weird that they tried to charge me extra to pay with my debit card, and I had to pay with cash to get rid of that charge.

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The best food and service. Would highly recommend! Not just sushi, but that's what I like :)

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Awesome place, sweet staff, good noodles etc. We haven't gotten the sushi but people swear by it.

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This place has the best sushi!! We love coming here anytime we visit Charlottesville! The staff is so friendly too!

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Good food good service clean restaurant can't ask for much more. Ate here for the first time today!!

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Love mashumen ... came here multiple times while wife was pregnant and craving sushi. Mashumen came through every time. Staff is very nice

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Bad Luck Ramen Bar - Mr. Spicy Ramen

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Staying in the area and found this spot on Yelp..another gem of a find!…read more We ordered take out to bring to the hotel, and it was great! I loved that the noodles were separate from the broth until we were ready to eat. We both got the momo chicken, and the broth was deep and flavorful, chicken cooked perfect, but my favorite was the mushrooms. Roasted, almost charred, they were delicious. We also got two cans of sake (the clear one) and it complimented the ramen nicely. The server at pickup was super friendly and made sure we had everything we need. If I'm ever back in the area, I would certainly come here.

I was quite excited to try this place as the ambiance was quite warm. The place feels so welcoming…read morewhen you walk in. I came here for lunch, so no real wait time. I ordered the Bok Choy appetizer and the Momo Chicken Ramen. I was only given the Ramen, the waitress apparently forgot to put that part of the order in. The Momo Chicken Ramen was pretty unsavory. The chicken thighs inside were very bland, the soft boiled egg had more flavor than the entire bowl, and the wheat noodles they used did not balance well with any of the flavors. Subsequently, I could not continue to eat the bowl of ramen. (I did not have breakfast that morning or dinner the night before, so it wasn't a lack of appetite..) The waitress gave me a discount due to my dissatisfaction but I don't think I will be dining here in the near future. I guess there name holds true. *deep sigh*

Maru Korean Restaurant & Bar

Maru Korean Restaurant & Bar

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The food was delicious and the hot stone bowls were a special treat. Service was excellent and she…read moreexplained the menu to us. This is a small place but there is outdoor seating. We went 30 minutes before closing and they didn't rush us. Very kind!!

Dinner at Maru was marvelous :). Not a SINGLE thing we ordered tasted bad. I got the grapefruit…read moresoda, it was slightly tart but still sweet and yummy! For appetizers we got the Maru fries and their Korean Fried Chicken wings -- HIGHLY RECOMMEND! And a bonus is that their fries are gluten free yet still taste amazingly soft and savory. I ordered the Bibimbap with beef and my boyfriend had their beef bulgogi plate. 10/10, no notes :) Our tummies were full & happy at the end of the night. We came around 7:30 and they close at 8:30 during the week, so they delivered our food super fast, hardly had to wait. The restaurant is super cute inside, we got sat at a cozy booth near the door and it was lovely. The only reason I subtracted one star is because our server was kind, just not attentive at all. He took our order and then disappeared. I understand it was close to closing and he was probably ready to go, but he didn't even ask if everything came out okay or if we needed anything. Not a huge deal though -- our overall experience was great and I would 100% go back again and I think everyone visiting Charlottesville should try this spot. They also do have takeout if you wanna grab a yummy bite but don't want to dine ;)

Kyoto Fifth Taste Restaurant

Kyoto Fifth Taste Restaurant

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Kyoto Fifth Taste gets 4 stars for their quick service dine in experience, great tasting Tokyo…read moreRamen, and steamed pork bun. Another Yelper pointed out that the decor appears to be a repurposed Italian joint, but the silk flowers and wooden decor are an interesting mix, yet somehow it works. We dined in at 11:45 am and were given a menu that no longer had half of the items that appear on the Yelp page, so I was a little disappointed as I wanted a bento box - but the ramen was fantastic. I would have liked to have chosen the meat, but it came with pork, spinach, noodles, a very hearty and tasty broth, half an egg and x2 fish cake slices. I'll come back for dinner so to see if the menu changes.

Smoothly very bland strange tasting broth and dipping broth for shrimp? I live in Yokohama for 4…read moreyears and this has no flavor I can remember. Shrimp were like rubber could not even chew them up they seem to be store-bought really they're so bad right now even I look at them and they're terrible. The l Yokohama ramen was covered in terms of pork which was the main thing in the ramen the noodles were cold hard to eat and no flavor no soups in it one piece of seaweed about the size of a silver dollar. Overall I am completely disappointed and every part of the meal I do have one good compliment which is I left my wallet on the counter and return to find it in the same place which was good I just wish it would have been placed to the side so nobody could walk up and kick it. It was my fault for doing that but I really appreciate the person. I just returned my so-called Japanese food from last night because I have health condition I could not make it back out but it was so bad I had to take it back. The owner starts yelling at me so does the lady saying I fresh cooked all this there's no way in hell that was tempura shrimp and fresh cooked it was store-bought and I know what store-bought shrimp looks like and I'm going to bring him back a sample of it but neither one of them are from Japan at River bend in Japan and it doesn't even taste Japanese and most of the reviews I read thinking it's a Chinese place Chinese food doesn't take like this Japanese food doesn't take like this. The man continued to argue with me about how good it was in San he cooked it fresh he did not cook it there was only the woman in there and she was trying to say she didn't cook it and I walked back there to see it and she was cooking. Very disappointed he gave me half my money back which is not good business he has no understanding of Japanese culture at all people don't treat people like that in Japan I don't treat like people like that because I always felt like I was Japanese. Very disappointing

Mashumen - ramen - Updated May 2026

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