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Menya Kitakara

4.6 (47 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Updated 1 month ago

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#1 Ramen
Ian C.

Wow. I've eaten much ramen in this area, but I believe this is THE BEST I've had. The broth was rich, salty, flavorful, and perfectly hot (both in its spice and temp). The hot sake was also delicious, though I recommend sharing it with a comrade, as I was totally ripped off like 3/4ths of the serving. RIP to my liver. Our waiter was super kind and had a really slick Casio watch. He brought water at the perfect time. Lovely spot to eat. I'll be back!

Garlic miso ramen
Olivia M.

Amazing service and ambiance!! Went here for lunch and the ramen was absolutely incredible. Will return!

Chicken Katsu Curry
Kelly N.

Walked in right at opening at 5pm and was seated right away. Service was good and the waitress was knowledgeable about the menu. Appetizer was quick and hot. The portions were good- the ramen didn't require an extra side of noodles, but they were good to have to make the dish go a bit further. Chicken katsu had good flavor and presentation was good. The cutlet was rather fatty though and not exactly a great texture. Overall would definitely go back and try other menu items. Certainly a bright spot for downtown Springdale and NWA in general!

Tonkotsu keto
Brian T.

I haven't posted in a while and Menya Kitakara brought me back to Yelp - this was a phenomenal place and the ramen was off the charts. The Tonkotsu and Sapporo Miso broths were rich, full of flavor. I was caught off guard and spoke with the owner/chef - Tonkotsu broth was cooked at least 16 hours!! If you are a ramen head or want authentic Japanese food, this is the spot. We also learned that this was the same owner as Ramen Nara, this is their take on Hokkaido style on the usual ramens (Ramen Nara had been our favorite spot until now - it's a tie). The chef/owner is passionately dedicated to the art of making ramen and has so much knowledge about the ingredients. He sources his ingredients from Japan, makes his broth and tare from scratch, and produces consistent while exceptional flavors. We are so lucky to have such these two amazing ramen shops here in the Midwest. I'd put these places up against shops in Japan and in CA. Definitely our cup of tea. Sorry for the pic - was too busy eating but needed something for the post.

#4 Tonkotsu (Shoyu) Ramen   Absolutely rich and delicious broth!

I went back for the second time and tried the Tonkotsu (Shoyu) Ramen. Wow! The broth is rich, and I added a small spoon of chili oil. So dang good! I wish I lived closer, so I could eat here often.

Soju
Anni J.

Great service from start to finish on a cold and wet Friday night. The spicy chicken app was just enough heat and dip was delicious. The broth and meat was the star for my ramen bowl. Hubby had one of the weekend rice bowl specials. He loved it. I tried Soju. The Korean malt rice alcohol beverage went well with the dinner. The vibe was mellow and laid back.

Landon K.

Amazing as expected. Great service and great food. Our table had a variety of dishes including ramen, gyoza, curry, etc. everything delicious.

#9 special
Ellen W.

Such a cool interior. The music in the background was nice too! The food was exceptionally delicious. It arrived quickly and the flavor profiles were just amazing. The chef clearly pays attention to detail, and he is so kind. We got a chance to meet him after. We are going to be back again and again. The prices are quite reasonable. Additionally, I love that they have a gluten free menu! And are very good about accommodating those with celiac disease. Even more reason to love this place. Thanks for the great experience and great food!

Tonkotsu Ramen
Mark R.

We went here for a little ramen fix before my brother-in-laws wedding this weekend. Honestly one of the best ramen places I've ever had. So much flavor in every dish. The gyoza, ika geso karaage, and croquettes were so good. The architecture inside is cool too. The wooden panels make it feel open but also provide plenty of privacy. The service was top notch too. Very friendly and attentive. Highly recommend this place.

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