This spot was a pleasant surprise on a late weeknight! From the outside, knowing it was an older building, I wasn't sure how the layout would be. But turns out, it was actually really well put together and cozy inside. We were the only guests which was actually fantastic for social distancing, and made it so that our service was fantastic! The gyoza was amazing and the shoyu ramen was exactly what I was craving. The pork belly was so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be going back to try other things on the menu, since it was so hard to decide! read more

Mashumen - Veggie spring rolls and pork gyoza - Ramen Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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So excited to see a new ramen location in Charlottesville. I've been at Mashumen twice so far and ordered the same thing both times. I ordered the chasu buns, karate, and the Mayu Ramen. The two chasu buns were flavorful and the pork chasu was a nice serving potion, but in the most recent time I ordered, I would have preferred the pork chasu to be more warm and further cooked. It wasn't not cooked, just not cooked enough that the texture was too chewy and was hard to bite. The ramen was great both times - appreciate the strong garlic flavor for the Mayu ramen. I liked the noodles, although I think they can be cooked slightly more. The egg was great and the vegetables were fresh. I'd definitely be down to try one of their spicier options in the future. The karage was flavorful and moist inside, although I would've loved the outside to be more crispy/crunchy. read more

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Nice to see some much needed asian diversity in Charlottesville's food scene! Not the best ramen I've ever had, but definitely the best in Charlottesville. My tonkotsu ramen hit the spot on a cool, rainy day, and I tried the broth of my husbands spicy miso ramen which was good as well. The soft boiled egg was awesome and perfectly cooked. read more

Mashumen - Tonkotsu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

The Veggie Spring Rolls, vegetable Gyoza and Spicy Miso Ramen were great on this cold day! Had a very nice and attentive waiter as well and our food came out fast read more

Mashumen - Spicy Miso Ramen, Gyoza, Veggie Spring Rolls, Chashu Buns - Ramen Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Amazing food that came out quickly and wonderful service. The chashu pork buns were a little overpriced for their size, but they were still delightfully satisfying. The spicy miso ramen was super filling and flavorful. The chashu in the ramen was quite large! I left full and satisfied and would definitely come back! read more

Mashumen - Spicy Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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It was fine. I am a huge ramen fan, probably more than pho. I've had it in Japan and just about everywhere I travel. To date, the best ramen in cville is probably Kyoto and still is. The service was pretty slow and lacking in attention...even when I was the only person there. I give the ramen a 3/5 and the service a 2.5/5. The broth was OK. Lacking much in the way of flavor. The pork was average and my soft boiled egg was cold. Obviously premade and sitting in the ingredient pile waiting to be used. Would I go again? Probably not unless the reviews start improving. read more

Ramen was flavorful and filled with a lot of toppings. The chashu pork was not my favorite, I think they cooked it at a higher temperature than I normally do, which made the meat less flakey and a bit chewy. The biggest disappointment for me was there Shirley Temple. Now you may wonder what inspires a 30+ year old man to order one of these, and I wouldn't have ordered but for some reason it is listed as a special drink on the menu. I figured they had to have so mad temple game to do that, but sadly no... it was just a normal one. Still that was a realistically a small problem. read more

The food was amazing and the service was on point. I highly recommend this place. It was very clean. read more

Mashumen - Spider-Man roll - Ramen Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Delicious authentic food, friendly staff, great service!! Perfect meal for my daughter who is dealing with the HOO flu. UVA Family Weekend! read more

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My area has a lot of great Ramen shops so I wasn't setting my expectations too high when the wife and I found this place while visiting. Anyone who's been to Charlottesville knows it's not the most....diverse town, so food is always hit or miss. We were definitely pleasantly surprised though by the end of the meal! The portions sizes were good and the ramen flavorful. The meal wasn't overly salty and it was nice to be able to actually taste the individual ingredients instead of just a bowl of salt like a lot of ramen places. The pork was also well cooked and seasoned. I do wish they gave just a little bit more broth with their servings and the noodles were just alright, but not bad by any means. Hands down though they have one of the best soft eggs I've ever had. If you like them definitely double up with your order. We will definitely be back the next time we're in town! read more

Ordered dinner delivered by GrubHub last night, first time trying Mashumen and it was FANTASTIC!!! The food was very fresh and absolutely delicious. Came in sturdy leakproof container, still warm. Portion so large it filled two large dinner plates, so I had half for dinner and the other half for lunch the next day. My order was filled quickly and arrived on time. They even remembered to send utensils and napkins. All around perfect experience. They have a great variety of offerings on their menu and it is vegetarian friendly. I am looking forward to bringing friends to dinner at the restaurant soon. Thank you to the owners and workers for making such wonderful food with love!!! read more

If this wasn't in Charlottesville, I'd give it a 3/5 star review. BUT, this is one of the best in Charlottesville. I ordered the mayu ramen and my girlfriend got the mashu ramen (takeout order). *BROTH*: - Mashu: Didn't feel as heavy as Kuma's ramen, great flavor - Mayu: Great flavor, very garlic heavy (in a good way) *NOODLES*: - Kinda average. Not particularly bad but not great. *CHASHU AND TOPPINGS*: - The chashu pork is not good imo. Tastes a lot like the Korean dish Jokbal ( ). It is super tender though, but the flavor is really lacking and tastes way too porky. - Menma and the soft Egg are 10/10 though *PRICE*: - For what you get, it's okay! Good on a rainy day. *OTHER POSITIVES*: - Ordered togo, all the containers were labeled - Everyone were wearing masks, inside was clean - Overall, a nice addition to cville!!! read more

We stopped into Mashumen on a rainy afternoon and what a great choice it was! We parked in the back where there is plenty of parking spots. The restaurant is very beautiful on the inside and you can tell it was brand new. Our server Mary was very kind and helpful. We had an order of chicken Gyoza, the Mayu Ramen (I added a scoop of spicy bean paste) and the Shoyu Ramen. Everything was delicious! I wanted to drink the Mayu broth it was so good! Prior to leaving, we were offered some of the mashu buns and they were also amazing! This is a lovely local spot, with very nice ambience for a date night or just a nice meal with family. Definitely check it out! read more

Mashumen - Mayu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

My second visit. Tasty ramen with generous portions. Spring rolls were crispy. I've also have had the Vegetable tofu stir fry. Hugh pieces of fried tofu with creamy centers. Tables are spaced out for social distance and staff masked. Must try if fan of ramen and near JPA. read more

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My husband and I found this place because we wanted something different to eat. I had the Tonkotsu Ramen. The broth was very flavorful and the pork was very tender. My husband had the Mayu Ramen I believe. It was equally flavorful. We also had the chicken karaage appetizer but we ate it before I remembered to take a picture. I would recommend trying this place out. read more

Mashumen - Delicious Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

I was craving a good sushi meal. I found it! The fish was amazing quality! Service was great. Don't let esthetic put you off, this place was a great find. read more

I'm so happy C'ville has a new ramen spot. They opened during the pan, and they're still adding to the already sizable menu. Folks are really nice, and the place is cute. There's parking in front and parking behind the Gaudalajara joint. The only thing I would point out is there's no music, unless you find pleasure in the orchestra of slurping patrons. Please keep this awesome place going and try them today. They do online orders for pickup, & dine-in. read more

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I'm so excited that Charlottesville actually has a decent ramen place in town at last! I got the tonkonastu ramen and the broth was super tasty and rich. You can tell they spent time making it. The noodles were al dente and the chasu pork was delicious. It didn't look like a lot when I got my bowl but turned out to be quite filling (and I was pretty hungry beforehand)! Definitely coming back here for my ramen fix! read more

So, so disappointed. After a friend recommended Mashumen, my spouse & I finally had the opportunity to order takeout (still not dining indoors due to COVID). They made multiple mistakes on the order and, ultimately, the food -- with the exception of the delicious chicken karaage -- was just not that flavorful or tasty. Mashumen's menu describes the oichi tofu dish as coming with "mixed vegetables" and "light soy." When we clicked on the "Order Online" button their website, a quick glance at the oichi tofu we selected made us excited to see that those "mixed vegetables" would include bean sprouts, bok choy, and mushrooms (see screenshot). When we opened the dish, instead of this beautiful array of vegetables... it was just a sad mix of peas, corn, and carrots, the same kind you get from a bag in the frozen aisle. How frustrating to look back & realize the description on the online ordering service was for a completely different dish! Also, the "light soy" that came with the tofu was not rich in umami flavor as expected, but instead a strange & cloyingly sweet broth. We also ordered spicy miso ramen, which was fine, but nothing spectacular. The broth was overly salty without depth of flavor, and thick to the point of being more like a sauce (and we are familiar with ramen broths that are rich & gelatinous from bones & shells being cooked gently for hours; this was not that). And probably the least important, but still contributing to the overall let-down of an experience: they neglected to include the spice mayo dip listed in the chicken karaage description. read more

Mashumen - Incorrect description led to confusion (we called to request mushrooms on the side) & disappointment (see: sad veggie mix in review). - Ramen Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Forgot to take pictures of the sushi, but it was very fresh and delicious! The customer service was very good, well! read more

Mashumen - Fried Ice Cream - Ramen Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

The spicy miso ramen was sooo delicious! Often times I came across very salty ramen dishes, but the ones served here were perfect! The texture of the noodles and the warm savory soup makes me want to go back for some more another day :) As a side note, my friends had the Tonkotsu ramen and really loved that dish as well! read more

Mashumen - Spicy Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Oh yeah, real deal ramen in Cville! The tonkatsu is killer good and the spicy miso also legit.

Visiting while having a ball tournament. Food was delicious, service was perfect . They definitely aim to please. Will definitely return.

I need to start this by saying how sweet and courteous the older gentleman that served us was. I just loved his presence! His immediate greeting upon walking through the door was so warm. Aside from the food, he was a great highlight to my dining experience here. I ordered their Ma-Yu Ramen which has a creamy tonkotsu based broth. Food came out in a timely manner, the presentation was great! It smelled so good. I immediately dove in for the hot broth and wow, it was decadent, hearty and so rich. The noodles had a great consistency, not too gummy and had a decent bounce as you chew. A really nice, big slice of the chashu along with some veggies such as bean sprouts, mushrooms and more. The egg is definitely my favorite part when I order ramen. It was cooked to perfection! I loved the creaminess of the yolk. Food was plentiful. I can't wait to swing by and try something else next time because this was definitely a treat. read more

Mashumen - Ma-Yu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Wow! Our first time here and we used Yelp to find a cool lunch spot. Amazing food and the customer service was fantastic. He took his time explaining the menu and we can't wait to come back. read more

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This is a pretty decent place for ramen in charlottesville. I really liked their eggs being cooked to the perfect consistency, and their broth was alright as well. The only thing that was a little disappointing was their chashu. It felt like it was either 70% fat or a little too gummy? tasting when I went a couple times- it would be so much better if it was thinner and fell apart better. read more

Mashumen - spicy miso w/ extra ajitama - Ramen Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

The ambience of this place is great. The tonkatsu and mashu ramen are great. All around super satisfied read more

Mashumen - Mashu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Great addition to the Cville food scene - we've really need a ramen place! I got the Mayu, which sold me on the "roasted garlic oil," and my husband got the Mashu. Both were delicious - I imagine you can't go wrong. There was a great cook on the noodles (perfectly tender but soft) and portion size was incredible. I was completely stuffed! The restaurant itself is surprisingly large and all the tables were very spread out. Fast service too. Check this place out the next time you're in the mood for a warm bowl of hearty broth and filling portions on a cold rainy day. read more

Really, very bad. I couldn't believe how badly the ratings failed here. It's like if sushi was cafeteria food. And $90 for two people! So disappointing. :( read more

Mashumen - Salty Tuna Roll and burnt-tasting Eel Cucumber Roll :( - Ramen Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Charlottesville rejoice! I went to UVA for graduate school from 2012-2014, and know full well how hard it was to get good, authentic Asian food. Back in town for a wedding this weekend, and decided to try this out for a late night to-go order. I ordered the spicy miso ramen with an extra char sui portion, brought it back to my hotel room, and was delighted with what I found. Noodles were perfectly cooked with just the right amount of bite. Broth was incredibly rich, but not overwhelmingly heavy, and the spice added a wonderful extra dimension. The char that they add to the char sui was spot on and added a wonderful smoky flavor to the dish. For anyone wanting a legit bowl of ramen in Charlottesville- this is it! read more

Came here with my boyfriend and we got the BBQ Pork Noodles and Shogun Roll. It was delicious & everyone was so nice and helpful in finding food we would enjoy! read more

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Great sushi rolls and cold Sapporo Beer. I had a nice and helpful waiter. I had an elk roll, salmon avocado roll and a Tokyo roll. All nicely presented on a miniature Japanese bridge. 6 pm on a Tuesday and I'm the only one there?! Well if you like sushi then it's worth the trip! No joke it was really nice. read more

I recently found out that Mashumen has a sushi bar now, and I find it a great addition to the Fontaine ave restaurant options! It is definitely worth it to check it out and support local business! read more

Mashumen - Spicy tuna and salmon avocado sushi rolls - Ramen Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

UPDATE: We got takeout again the other night and tries the Shoyu and the Mayu Ramen bowls and they were SO good. The Shoyu was especially delicate and flavorful, ramen perfectly cooked, and tender chashu. read more

Mashumen offers a nice selection of food options. I ordered the chicken gyoza, tonkotsu ramen, and iced matcha latte. The chicken gyoza were tasty but generic, I didn't find anything outstanding taste wise. The tonkotsu ramen was delicious. What stood out the most for me was the savory broth, perfect soft boiled egg, and the mushrooms, everything else was tasty as well but generic for a tonkotsu ramen. The iced matcha latte is definitely one of the best I have had, not overly sweet and just enough matcha. I will definitely be back! read more

I was excited to try this new spot for a quick takeout lunch in the middle of the work day. I ordered the tantanmen, a ramen that comes with ground pork and a spicy broth, and I added seaweed to it. The broth was flavorful and perfectly seasoned. The noodles and egg were great. I can't wait to order this soup again! read more

I ordered the Mashu Ramen, and my partner got the Tonkatsu Ramen. Both were excellent however I thought mine were better because it had a stronger flavor from a chili/spice paste that was in the bowl. Neither were spicy! We also got the pork buns, which were freaking phenomenal. The noodles were stuck together in the ramen bowls like previous reviewers noted but overall not a problem. We ordered takeout and will definitely be back for more!! read more

We love this place. We did a pre wedding get together here and they sushi and apps they did were gorgeous! They serve things in wooden boats! Like actually boats with dry ice. So cool! That was for a special occasion but we also love it for a weekday night out or take away. I always get the Oichi Tofu Rice bowl and my husband gets the spicy Miso Raman. Always good service, ambience, and food. read more

The spring rolls and dipping sauce was excellent and the service was top rate. The ramen though was mostly average. I probably would have given this a four except they charge you extra for using anything other than cash. No thank you, I won't be back. read more

Haven't tried because they were closed. When I got there- though they were open according to the hours shown on yelp hours of operation. This seems to be a frequent issue when I go to places of business- their hours don't match how they actually operate read more