As a Japanese person born in Tokyo this place is legit. The chef I think might be the owner. The service is also very Japanese read more

Menya Muso - Ramen Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

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OMG they got really fantastic ramen, the flavors are so deep and the whole bowl is super satisfying. We also had the okonomiyaki fries, definitely my favorite starter/side dish. You can just order ramen/noodle dish or create a combo with an appetizer and drink for 6.95 more. You come in, pick a table, order at the counter and wait for the food to arrive. Easy peasy and parking is plenty. read more

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Pricey for what it's is but is otherwise a good, consistent ramen place that offers many vegan options but unsure how strict they are with the cross contamination of the vegan side and non vegan side. Parking is easy but it's a small restaurant, I'd go at off-peak hours to avoid a crowd. The server does not wear gloves when bringing bowls out, so beware the thumb touching your soup. read more

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Another ramen chain whose branches in Asia I had walked past many times but just never felt the urge to enter. Finally took the plunge in Issaquah. Menya Muso is the US brand name for Menya Musashi (as it is known in other part of the world). Ordered through a self-service touch screen monitor near the entrance. The ramen was beautifully presented and tasted as good as it appeared. The tonkotsu plus dashi based broth was flavorful, deep and satisfying. Noodles were thick (but less thick than Jiro type), wavy with perfect texture and excellent elasticity. Preferred Hybrid ramen to Tantanmen. Tantanmen had a sweet nutty flavor from its white sesame paste broth which I find one-dimensional after a while. The spicy pork nikumiso in the dish was a good distraction and the dish does carry a lot of heat (was sweating a lot). Pork belly (not included with tantanmen but came standard with Hybrid) was well-portioned, beautifully charred and tender. Chicken karaage was acceptable but not exceptional. read more

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Strong broth in the original ramen but it was very delicious. The tsukemen looked good too! Very easy order through the kiosk and it wasn't busy when we went. Great for lunch or dinner read more

Menya Muso - ORIGINAL RAMEN - Ramen Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

Small and busy! Casual dining, order at kiosk, they bring your food. Very casual and very loud. Ramen is good. Lots of vegan options. I enjoyed the spicy miso vegan ramen. @ $18, very small. Got the potato croquettes Boa & was not so good, I'd say microwaved and very hard & chewy. read more

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Best ramen spot in the immediate area (within 15 minutes). The prices can be a little high but the ramen is tasty! The owner was super nice and came by and gave us recommendations and chatted a bit. Surprisingly he mentioned their orange chicken and how often it's ordered which got us curious and lowkey it's like a fancy McDonalds chicken nugget with sweet and sour sauce, slapped pretty hard read more

Great ramen spot. Lots of options for vegans which can be hard to find. Often, it is only one type of broth. I think here they might have two, the original and the miso. They have several flavors that seem to build off the original broth such as basil (green), spicy (red), black garlic, and curry. Plus, this place doesn't stop at ramen. They have quite a deep menu that includes bento boxes, donburi, tsukemen and onigiri. I ordered the original and the green vegan ramen and the original vegan broth was one of the most flavorful vegan broths I've had to date. Good job. The green one was also really good. I'd never had this style before and was really happy with it. I will definitely be back to try the curry and black garlic option. The ramen is quite expensive, but that is to be expected considering that food prices are through the roof. I love the fast kiosk ordering experience as well. read more

I enjoy ramen all year-round, but especially now that it's approaching winter! Three of us came around 12:45P on a Saturday and all tables were already occupied, including the seats at the counter. I wasn't too surprised, since the location is pretty small and we came during peak lunch time, so we opted for takeout. When entering, all customers are to use the single kiosk at the front for ordering, where you specify whether you want to dine in or do takeout. For anyone hoping to dine in, it's important to check first if there's available seating since it's first come, first served and everyone chooses their own table. Some customers were confused whether they were supposed to order before finding a table, or vice versa, so the restaurant should post a sign that indicates you need to order before grabbing a seat. From the looks of it, there appeared to be only one main chef in the kitchen, so it took about 15 minutes before our food was ready, which wasn't bad. There is just not much room to wait inside since the restaurant space is relatively small and tight. One employee brought us our order and the broth remained quite warm during the 20-minute drive home. The noodles and toppings came packed separately from the containers of soup and they also included some spicy fried garlic with each bowl for extra oomph. HYBRID RAMEN ($17): A combination of their black garlic and spicy tonkotsu-based broths came together in this single bowl! The broth was rich and creamy, had the perfect amount of spice for me and it wasn't overly salty. I wouldn't say the garlic flavor was very powerful, but it definitely had a wonderful umami punch. Standard toppings include cloud ear mushrooms, bean sprouts, spinach, green onion and one piece of pork belly. They gave us a good amount of vegetables, but the piece of pork was pretty thin and it didn't come with even half an egg, so I didn't think it was totally worth the price. However, the pork was delicious, being slightly sweet and super tender, and the noodles still had a nice bite to them, so I enjoyed my bowl of ramen overall. One person in my group got the SPICY CURRY RAMEN ($17.50) which had a bold flavor of warm curry spice in addition to noticeable heat. Service-wise, one employee was greeting, serving orders and bussing tables, keeping up with the consistent stream of customers during the lunch hour. Even though the value could be better, I would come back again to try their miso ramen and one of their appetizers. Note: They also offer bentos, rice bowls and vegan ramen options. read more

Menya Muso - Kids can get a free token for the machine! (Not sure the age limit though) - Ramen Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

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Such a great ramen spot! I'm not usually in the Issaquah area, but this place popped up nearby, and during these gloomy winter months, nothing beats a warm bowl of ramen. We were tempted to try the tsukemen, but stuck with traditional ramen this time. The Original Ramen and the Miso Ramen were both delicious. The Original had a richer broth, while the Miso was lighter but still full of flavor. The Pan-Fried Gyoza was the perfect way to start the meal and super tasty. The space is small and quaint, but tidy and clean. Even though we ordered from a screen, the service was still friendly and welcoming. Can't wait to come back and try the tsukemen next time! read more

Menya Muso - PORK GYOZA - Ramen Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

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Not bad. I got the original ramen and my husband got the Hybrid. The Original broth was thick, which is what I love, but I felt like it was missing some depth. The chicken karaage (not pictured) was a bit on the dry side. Not bad place. But one and done for us. read more

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We enjoyed the ramen, tsukemen and the kids bento box! Happy to have a delicious ramen near by home! read more

Menya Muso - RED TSUKEMEN was amazing! - Ramen Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

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One of my favorite ramen shops in Seattle opening a location in Issaquah!? The Capitol Hill one is the most convenient for me, but since we drove through Issaquah on the way back from hiking, we decided to hit it up. This was at about 1:30 in the afternoon on Sunday and the place was packed full. Luckily a spot opened up just as we were figuring out how to order. Unlike the other locations, ordering is done at the single kiosk near the entrance that also acts as a waitlist. The waitress monitors the seating situation, directs customers to seats, then asks for their order number to get the kitchen started on the food. Everything else is self service. When we visited, there was an influencer sitting in the corner with a special A5 Wagyu ramen. We actually spoke with the owner before leaving and he said it's only officially launched in the Capitol Hill location, but they might be bringing it to Issaquah as well. The ads say limit 5 per day, but he actually told us that's only a marketing gimmick and they have more than 5 servings :) Green Ramen ($17) - We couldn't resist getting this one. Green ramen? Never seen that before! This one is really interesting. It's almost like eating a pesto cream sauce, but instead of a dairy based cream, it's tonkotsu broth giving a rich and silky mouthfeel. The taste is very basil pesto forward, with quite a bit of bitterness from the pesto that enhances the natural acridity from the charred pork bones emulsified in the broth. It's thick, it's rich, it's decadent, but it's also a bit too bitter for me. I think the pesto also clashes a bit with the sodium content - while I'm pretty sure there's a similar amount of salt between this dish and the other dishes, it somehow tastes less salty. The noodles and toppings are otherwise similar in quality to their other dishes. Firstly a thinner alkaline ramen, firm and springy, that easily works like a mop to suck up the rich broth. On top, bean sprouts and kikurage for some crunch, spinach and green onion that enhance the basil vegetal and bitter elements, and finally one slice of chashu. The meat is sweet and savory, with a good amount of gelatinous fat, charred on one side more than the other. The Green Ramen overall is nice to try but is something I probably wouldn't order again. (4/5) Curry Tsukemen, Hot Noodle ($17.75) - Last time at Capitol Hill, I ordered the spicy curry ramen and found it to be lacking in curry taste (although otherwise exceptional). I wondered if perhaps the addition of the spicy elements covered up that taste. I ordered the curry tsukemen on this visit to find out. After trying it, I can't say that this has a much stronger curry flavor. It's definitely there in the background, behind the more deeper and savory, concentrated tonkotsu notes. I especially love the chunks of chashu, sweet and full of umami, and the crunchy bamboo shoots mixed into the broth. And at the end of the meal, the waitress will add some more dilute broth to make it a bit easier to drink. On the plate, there's a pile of thicker wavy tsukemen noodle, studded with darker specks of some other grain variety, and smelling of soapy alkalinity. I don't believe the noodles are oiled that much, so they start clumping a bit but never get to the point of completely sticking together. There's also a single slice of chashu, same as with the Green Ramen. (5/5) I'm glad to see the consistency in flavors and textures that Menya Musashi brings to the area. If only I had known that the Grand Opening was just the previous day, I would have gone one day earlier! One difference I did notice is that the Capitol Hill location provides a slice of pork belly whereas Issaquah gives rolled chashu. They're both marinated and charred the same way, so there's not too much difference though! Bathrooms - Single unisex room read more

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First time trying this spot. Its been raining and cold so the craving for ramen is crazy. This is a really cool spot with a cool decors playing japanese musics; very cozy. We ordered first via kiosk prior grabing a table (we assumed kiosk is for when its not busy; as we do see menus and theres servers present) Lots of options in the menu; you will spend time in the kiosk if you dont have an idea of what you want. What we got: * Black Ramen (4/5) Really good flavor and very garlicy due to the black garlic. * Red Ramen (4/5) Rich broth with good flavor; not too spicy. * Original Takoyaki (4/5) Its good takoyaki; big chunk of octopus inside. * Fire ball (5/5) This is the extra chili paste to add to the ramen; we loved it. The Ramen start at $17 and you can add whatever topping you like; the price will add up quickly if you dont pay attention. While the bowl looks small; dont let it deceived you as its actually a really good portion!. Plenty of noodles. All the topping we chose were tasty, the pork belly was very tender and flavourfull. Overall; this is a nice spot that serves ramen/tsukemen with plenty of option of sides/beverages/snacks. We will go back again for sure and try their other offering. read more

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They have a combo deal where you get a bowl of ramen, a side dish, and a drink. The side dish was probably the largest portion I've ever seen, especially if you order their karaage or orange chicken. My partner and I were super full by the time we finished. Overall, it's not the best ramen but not bad. The tonkotsu was rich and creamy and the noodles were not overcooked. The chashu was a bit too fatty for me but it came with a good amount of bean sprouts and green onions to balance it out. If you're hungry, I would definitely recommend the combo deal. read more

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So pleasantly surprised to see an Issaquah location open up! Fast-casual feel, you order through a kiosk and find a seat. Service is rather prompt. I ordered the hybrid tsukemen (cold) and added an egg, it came perfectly jammy. Portions were generous as usual but the ramen was extra yum this time... Perfectly chewy, slurpy, savory. I'm beyond pleased and I'll be back (frequently)! read more

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Food was good and quick. Place is small so it can fill up quickly. Once you walk in you order through the tablet. Food came out quick and broth was flavorful. Service is friendly and attentive, just wish they had ac in the restaurant, can get a little warm in there. read more

We ordered curry pork and shrimp katsu with takoyaki. We paid $70 for two and the appetizer. all three plates were cold.. including the rice. The curry was colder than lukewarm. Extremely disappointed for how many stars this restaurant has. read more

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Have been here a few times and I really enjoy both their vegan and regular ramens. The vegan ones taste a bit more curry-flavored than the pork broths which are traditional tonkatsu. I wish a soft boiled egg came with the ramen and you could upcharge (or save) by removing the chashu, but there's no customization available. Overall, a really tasty new neighborhood spot! read more

I've been here a few times now and we've tried the hybrid tsukemen as well as the miso and spicy miso ramens. All of them are absolutely excellent. A very good balance of flavor, richness, and portion size. I would very strongly recommend this place, especially at slightly off hours to beat the lines. My only complaint here has been the inconsistency with the cook on the noodles for the tsukemen - sometimes they are perfect but often they are overcooked to mush. p.s. Don't forget to ask for clear broth after your tsukemen to finish up the soup. read more

Heard great things so was happy to be able to check this spot out midweek during their soft opening. You order at the computer, take your seat and shortly after your noodles and soup arrives. We tried the original tsukumen w hot noodles and the hybrid tsukumen w cold noodles and really enjoyed both. The broths had great flavor, noodles were cooked to perfect al dente, and dipped together it was really nice and very filling. Out of the 2 I liked the hybrid broth better but I am already looking forward to trying more items here. Happy it is so close to home! read more

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I've been twice now and it is the best Ramen in the Issaquah area IMHO. Great service and great food.

I was on the plateau. It's been a while and I was craving Yoko teriyaki didn't realize that they closed down and this restaurant took over the building. I'm always willing to give a new restaurant a chance! It was very crowded, which is always a good sign, but you do walk in and you order on a screen, which would've been nice to see some photos. I knew what kind of Ramen I wanted, but making the combo I didn't know necessarily all the additional sides that come with the combo so I stuck with the pork gyoza. As soon as you figure out what you want, you have the option to dine in or take out as soon as you pay you can sit down if there's an open table. Then you wait for your food because your receipt has a number on it. This might be controversial to some people, but they offer paper cups. I personally don't mind that cause you know it's going to be clean and you don't have to worry about chips and glass cups. I ordered the spicy miso Ramen. I thought it was very rich in flavor and delicious. You are given the traditional toppings and offered more I believe $1-$2 for every additional topping the pork that came with the Ramen was a nice thick cut. Noodles were firm, but not too firm the way I like it. I hate when you try to pick up the noodles at some Ramen places and they just kind of mush and fall apart. Pros : quality of food tasted great to me. I enjoyed the bowl of Ramen especially on a nice rainy day like today clean tables and clean restaurant is always a plus. Cons : this was my first time at this establishment. I didn't know what to do would've been nice to be greeted and explained the steps, but I do not blame the employee that was hustling around, trying to get tables cleaned, and helping everybody that was already seated personally I have enough patience to try to figure it out. Price for the bowl of Ramen and make it a combo. The total came to $32. I thought that was a little high, but everything is high nowadays. Overall, good experience I will return probably will not be a "go to spot" just because of how expensive, it will be more of a treat once in a while. read more

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Our first time here. I had the original ramen and my wife chose a veggie ramen. We noticed somewhat high price, though we had a coupon that reduced our cost. We thought the tastes were fair ... meaning an average for this area. Seemed to me, there was less topping than others. The service was quite good. The restaurant is located at an edge of a mall, bit hard o locate. It is quite small, but enough tables. By the way, the restaurant opens at 11:30. We arrived at about 12:15. At that time most tables were occupied , but the place cleared out within minutes. Later, only two people walked in while we were dining. So, patrons must come in right at the opening and they are done in short time. So, if you want quiet place for lunch, come in after noon to 12:30. It's a bit of a drive for us. So, unless we get another coupon, we probably will not return. read more

Hidden gem in Issaquah area! I have tried many famous ramen places in Bay Area and Seattle... this place is up there in my rankings! Ramen broth, noodles, and toppings are very tasty! Keeps my soul warm especially in chilly, gloomy Washington! I have tried the chicken karaage and tonkatsu as well. Both very juicy on the inside yet crunchy on the outside! I highly recommend this place! Price is very reasonable and service is fairly quick! read more

came for their grand opening. you will order at a tablet and then go sit down. got the original ramen and loved that their was a thick piece of pork belly that came with it. noodles were perfectly good, broth was ok, and it was a great portion. the ebi bao was my fav, and the takoyaki all tasted the same even though we ordered different flavors. read more

Menya Muso - Ramen Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

We first tried out the Kirkland location and were excited to learn that the Issaquah location was opening. We came for a slightly later Sunday dinner and there was a line to order, even though there were still seats available. You order at the kiosk and then find a seat. We ordered the curry ramen and also the hybrid tsukemen. This was our first time ordering the ramen and we really like that the broth was just right, not too thick, but full of flavor. We also liked the toppings that came with the ramen. The noodles weren't bad either but we like the tsukemen noodles better. The tsukemen is always tasty. We order the noodles cold so they retain more of their chewiness. We only wish that the tsukemen also came with more toppings as the price for noodles, sauce, and a piece of pork belly seems a little steep. We also tried using a promo code I got during checkout but it didn't work, not sure if it's location specific or case sensitive. read more

Menya Muso - Curry ramen Hybrid tsukemen - Ramen Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

Everything was fantastic! They were busy but service was polite and efficient. We ordered two ramens (hybrid and spicy miso) both were great but prefer the hybrid. We also ordered a side of karaage as well as a house sake. Everything was great and can't wait to try the rest of the menu! read more

Menya Muso - Hybrid ramen - Ramen Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

Good food! Go there on a weekday when they open and you will eat in a quiet place. May be busy at other times. Service is good.

Great place for Ramen, especially on a rainy day. Small restaurant, so can get pretty busy during peak hours on the weekend. read more

Menya Muso - SPICY MISO RAMEN with CHICKEN KARAAGE - Ramen Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

Been here quite a few times would go more often if it was closer to where we live. Excellent service and we love the options served....

I won't recommend going to this restaurant, on average you need to wait for 10-20 for the table , and then 20-30 mins for the food, I am also pretty sure that the staffs in the place do not know how to run the business or provide the basic service , the food/material supply is just a messy today, I went there with my son, and I waited for 35 mins for my food, and then they told me thanks for waiting, I need to wait for 5 more minutes , sure, I can wait.... after 10 mins, they told me , sorry, we are out of rice, we cannot provide you any food, do you want us to refund or wait for another 30 mins we can get you some rice read more

10/10!!! BEST RAMEN IVE EVER HAD! And I've had a lot of ramen. Hands down best ramen out there! Would forsure come here and again! Worth every penny. read more

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Great tasting ramen. Love the tsukumen and black ramen. Rich and flavorful. Never disappoints. Be prepared for longer wait times and lines because the place is small and it recently opened so the initial hype will have many people visiting. read more

Nice addition to the QFC plaza. The place is small but there is a quick turnover. You order your food at a kiosk in the front ( i think there should be 2 kiosks) to eliminate a wait. Ramen starts at $16 but if you want a combo then it's $6.50 extra for a 3 piece chicken karage, plus you get a drink. Ramen includes 1 piece of fatty pork, wood ear mushrooms. Egg is extra. I dont really like this type of noodle. Overall a good option to have the area. Since you pay at the kiosk already, you dont have to wait for a bill. Starting tip rate is 10% read more

I had high hopes for this place since it's only about 3 minutes from my house, but the portion was really small with very little soup. The flavor just didn't compare to their Seattle location ,kind of disappointing overall. It is self service, no cashier. read more

Ordered the spicy ramen with a soft boiled egg and some chicken karaage. Food came out super quick and tasted soooooooo gooddddd!!! Space is relatively small so I could see it getting crowded and busy during peak meal times but we had no issues getting sat. Will definitely be coming here again! read more

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The place was small but Love the Ramen. Service was fast and efficient . Kids loved the food. Will definitely come back again.

Amazing. Food is just as good as seattle location. Reasonably priced and came out quick!

Grand opening day was packed, but thankfully we ordered takeout. Good takeout containers with clear labels. We ordered miso ramen, but it was heavy on the tonkotsu flavor. Good chicken (very juicy). Takoyaki was good. For the ramen, the restaurant gives a small container of spicy add-ins. It is very spicy. But everything else was pretty good. Would order from here again read more