I stayed with normal ramen instead of the tsukemen style. I got tonkatsu black. Broth was excellent but only one piece of cha shu. My wife and son got the tsukemen style and also combo. Thick noodle for the tsukemen style and thin for normal ramen. I always like my noodle thick. Wonder if I can sub thick noodle for normal ramen. I think the combo is well worth the price. My son's karaage is good size along with ice jasmine tea. Definitely a good place to try their normal or tsukemen ramen. Service was good and food came out quick. read more

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Yelp lead me astray for the first time in a really long time :( I searched yelp for so long to find good ramen in Seattle and landed upon this spot. The ramen was sooo mid. It legit needed salt - when has ramen ever needed salt? The pork was good, but broth did not make up for it. read more

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

Great authentic spot for ramen and more. Tried the tsukemen ramen and it was a total umami flavor bomb. The dipping sauce was so flavorful and gave the chewy noodles an intense bite. My only complaint would be the char shu could have been more tender. The chicken karaage was on point with the perfect balance of garlic, ginger , and soy, then fried to light crispness. We sat in the indoor/outdoor area, and that was awesome. Cool breeze, nice fresh air. read more

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Food was pretty good, but I felt like the ramen bowls were a bit bare. For example, at other ramen places, the ajitama egg, bamboo shoots, green onions, and occasionally corn were already included in the meal. At this place you have to add these on and it costs like $1.75 per add on. Also there was one piece of chashu in bowl and I feel like at other places I've been to there were usually 2 pieces. Again, the actual broth and noodles were good. I also got the takoyaki which was pretty decent. My friends got the tsukemen and they said it was good. Service was just a tiny bit on the slow side when we first sat down but after they took our orders the food came out in a pretty timely manner. read more

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Menya Musashi was one of my favorite meals in Seattle. We had about a 15-minute wait, which felt very reasonable given how popular the restaurant is, and the food was well worth it. I ordered the Signature Tsukemen. The noodles had a great texture and paired perfectly with the rich, concentrated dipping broth. The broth was deeply savory and full of umami without feeling overly heavy! The restaurant itself has a lively atmosphere, but service remained efficient even during the dinner rush. Once we were seated, the food came out promptly, and everything felt well organized. Would definitely come back for another bite! read more

Menya Muso - Classic tsukumen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We just got back from a trip to Tokyo and I can say that the tsukemen ramen quality at this place is very similar! I ordered the black garlic ramen and my husband ordered the seasonal yuzu ramen. I preferred my black ramen over the yuzu one but I think it was worth trying the seasonal - super refreshing and strong lemony flavor. They give you plenty of noodles which is great but I wish they would give more than one slice of cha siu. The service was friendly and quick on a Friday afternoon. The ambiance was very open with plenty of seating, one thing to note is that it may get hot in the summers since they open up the whole garage/patio door so there's no A/C. read more

Menya Muso - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Very pleasant Tsukemen spot in Capitol Hill! I love seeing how much the city is changing and all these great food spots popping up. I got the hybrid Tsukemen broth, and made it a combo with a crunchy roll and a drink! The dipping broth was nice, and not salty, and the amount of noodles definitely made me feeling content as I left. read more

Menya Muso - Hybrid broth Tsukemen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

So I love this place as seen in my previous reviews however the service during my most recent visit was not it. We came here on a Monday so it wasn't super busy and had a lot of extra tables. Me and my 2 friends shared 2 bowls of noodles since we had dinner beforehand but wanted to go here to be full. However just when we finished this waiter dude came up to us and checked us out. His attitude seemed like he was trying to kick us out (mind you it wasn't even closing time) and said "you guys didn't even get anything"...gurl what... read more

Menya Muso - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I came here for the first time on a friend's recommendation, and I've been coming back ever since. This has easily become my go to ramen spot it never disappoints. The broth is consistently rich and flavorful, and everything just feels well balanced and satisfying. It's one of those places where you don't have to second guess your order because you already know it's going to hit. Honestly, it sets the bar pretty high and makes a lot of other ramen spots feel pretty underwhelming in comparison. Just a really solid, reliable place that keeps me coming back. read more

Menya Muso - HYBRID RAMEN - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Ramen enthusiast and saw the ramen bowls,tsukemen, rave reviews, and fun atmosphere. Atmosphere is a bit touristy, though it didn't stop me from visiting. The interior offers a good amount of seating space and staff are quick to guide you to a table. The menu offers seasonal ramen and tsukemen options. This along with their standard menu offers food choices for those tough food mood days. I went with the Garlic Bomb Ramen. The picture shows the bowl surrounded by flames. I checked before ordering the fire is just a background thus the bowl is not spicy hot. Being a huge, huge, huge garlic fan I had another choice in minds before entering and the Garlic Bomb was my choice. Oh boy, was it the choice! Yum, with lots of garlic to boot. I was in garlic heaven. Accompanying the Garlic Bomb were bottled Sapporo that hit the spot. Once complete I was sure to reach out to tell others to come on in and try the ramen, tsukemen, or if quick enough the Garlic Bomb. Thank you Menya I will be back. read more

Menya Muso - The Garlic Bomb! Yum! - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Menya Musashi is by far one of favorite places to eat in Seattle! The Federal Way location is closer to my house, so this was my first time actually coming to the cap hill location. Like I expected, it did not disappoint! I came on a Friday afternoon with some friends, and there was no wait at all. The restaurant itself is cozy, with lots of seating and friendly staff. My go-to order is always the hybrid tsukumen, I love how rich, creamy, and umami the broth is. It comes with a great amount of noodles as well -- I love the texture and overall bounce of these. I feel like there's not that many other dipping noodle places in the area, that or I haven't found them yet. Menya Musashi always hits the spot though, so I'll definitely be coming back. read more

Menya Muso - Hybrid Tsukumen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A great place for ramen and tsukemen in Seattle! One of my favorite foods in Japan was tsukemen so it is nice to have places serving tsukemen around Seattle. I got the hybrid tsukemen and the noodles were cooked well. Broth was good but a tad on the saltier side for me. read more

Menya Muso - Hybrid tsukemen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Small, little loud tightly spaced ambience. Swift helpful service and GOOD food. Hybrid Ramen was disappointing better to stick to the usual ones. The matcha ice cream with fish shaped waffle added and awesome crunch. Would definitely like to revisit just for the ice cream and karaage. Heads up: please book a table it takes a while, always crowded! This place is also known for vegan and vegetarian ramen bowls, go for it! The restaurant location being capitol hill, my best wishes in finding a parking space. I would suggest pay and park to secure a table faster. read more

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Stopped by for a quick lunch break and shared the hybrid ramen and miso ramen with side of fireball. The service was quick and you just order at the table. The miso ramen was savory and the fireball can be added in to create your own level of spice. However the hybrid ramen was definitely the best. The broth created the perfect pairing of savory flavor and spice. The pork belly portions of both ramen were tender and had their own flavor which was nice. read more

Menya Muso - Hybrid ramen with pork - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

TLDR: Pretty disappointing for me personally, not a great overall dining experience for our first time here Food: We had to black ramen and the hybrid (black + red ramen) -- after trying both I would say the hybrid is much better as my black ramen didn't have as much of the black garlic flavor I expected due to the color and thickness of the broth. The red ramen on the other hand had much more flavor due to the added spice/red paste. Service: This is where we felt most disappointed. We came in on a Friday night and the restaurant was pretty busy. We were given a menu to look at while we waited but when we finally got seated nobody came around to take our order. After a while we finally figured out that you're supposed to order on a QR (this was not explained to us when we sat down, and there was no "is it your first time here?" from the staff). I was also pretty disappointed that my ramen came out 5-10 minutes before my partners, seems like there was a challenge with the sequencing in the kitchen. Within the QR ordering we also requested bean sprouts be subbed with bamboo shoots but that was not done for us (they removed the bean sprouts, but didn't add anything else) Misc: While other ramen places have things on the table (white pepper, togarashi, garlic, etc.), the tables have nothing no them besides the QR code. Price: Each ramen runs about ~20 after tax read more

Menya Muso - Black ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Definitely a busy spot in the heart of Cap Hill, one of the top tsukemen and ramen spots around! I've tried the ramen at the Kirkland location and it was delicious, so I knew what to expect. I'm not a big tsukemen guy but figured I'd give the one at Menya Musashi a chance. Tasted good but I (biased) think the ramen is simply better. Hot soup always hits, especially in the constant cold Seattle weather. Hybrid Tsukemen - the hybrid broth is very rich, I loved the ramen version. Black garlic and spicy oils blend for a flavorful broth. For tsukemen, the broth is thicker, viscous, saltier, and more savory. They offer cold or hot noodles and I think I made the mistake of hot noodles because they stick together and are a nuisance to grab! Besides that, the tsukemen lacks vegetables that the ramen would otherwise have, which pushes me to vouch for the ramen further. read more

Menya Muso - Hybrid Tsukemen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

i came here a lot during 2023 and 2024 when i lived in seattle, and it was easily my fave ramen spot in town. revisited back recently in june 2026 and unfortunately did not live up to what i remember. the chashu was still fried nicely with good texture and flavors, but the size has decreased and they also gave me one piece. noodles are still pretty firm and chewy, the added egg was soft and flavorful. the broth was flavorless which made the bowl not enjoyable overall. i was there during their happy hour so the store was not super bustling and that may explain the food difference maybe. they don't have ac in the store i believe so may get really hot if crowded. with that said i've always met friendly and super kind servers here. read more

Menya Muso - black ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Been a few months since I've been back , but the curry tsukemen was probably the best thing I've had here. Super flavorful and rich. Black ramen is pretty light. Red ramen also light and could be better. Service is attentive and nice. read more

Menya Muso - Hybrid tsukemen and Black ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The best ramen i've had in seattle so far! I've always wanted to step in here, but finally did with my family this past friday. The music was really fun and it was a chill and somewhat retro vibe. The service was mostly great as well. Food wise: I was in love! I got the vegan miso ramen and the broth in particular was so rich and savory, and the depth of flavor was blowing my mind. All the toppings were included and all very good. My parents ate meat eaters, and both ordered pork dishes. Can't speak for that meat my dad liked his spicy ramen, and my mom liked her black ramen but didn't love it as she isn't really a pork person. Will for sure be eating here again and bringing others! read more

Menya Muso - Vegan miso ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We were traveling to Seattle and the area and we found this ramen spot and loved this place! I had the black ramen and the chicken karaage and both were pretty good! Solid spot and friendly service! Would definitely go here again for ramen in the area! read more

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Menya Musashi is Japanese chain restaurant wit 10 locations in Tokyo and 4 locations in the Seattle area. The Akihabara location in Tokyo has the best tsukemen I have ever eaten. I love tsukemen but it is hard to come by in the PNW. The Capitol Hill location has a fun vibe and good service. I had the original tsukemen and it was good. It's adapted for western tastes but very satisfying. I'll be back for sure. read more

Menya Muso - original tsukemen and karrage - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I really don't know why they have 4 stars because this is a 5 star restaurant! I had their red soup and it was perfect. The slice of pork was tender and a decent size. The noodles had great taste as well as the other items such as mushrooms, green onions and egg. The broth was so rich and the hint of spice was perfect for the weather. Restaurant space is slightly tight but manageable and the ambiance was welcoming. Overall, very great ramen! read more

Menya Muso - Red ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A great spot for tsukemen in the Capitol Hill area. There's limited street parking available nearby. All of the seating is indoors. The service is minimal and although there weren't many other parties dining while we were there, it was still a little bit difficult to get assistance when needed. They have a good variety of menu options, but the best thing by far is the tsukemen. The noodles are thick and are served in a very generous portion. The broth is also packed full of ingredients including lots of pieces of pork. The flavors are good and it can be shared depending on how hungry you are. The only item that I wasn't as much of a fan of was the crunchy roll. You can make your entree a combo with a side and a drink, so that was the side that we picked. It ended up being just a regular California roll with crispy onions and lots of sauce on top. I would definitely go back for the tsukemen but I would not need to order the crunchy roll again. read more

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Menya Musashi is one of several ramen shops on Cap Hill, and is definitely worth a visit! One nice feature of this place is that their plant-based ramen selection is basically as broad as their meat-based ramen selection. Most other places have one, maybe two vegetarian ramens, but this place has a whole handful! As someone with a vegetarian spouse, it was nice to find a spot where the plant-based options don't seem like an afterthought. The two of us got seated basically immediately early in the evening on Saturday, but by the time we left there was definitely a full crowd waiting just inside the door. They steer you toward ordering on the QR code at the table, but you can get a physical menu and order off that if you request it. We got the ume and cucumber roll and the veggie gyoza to share, I got the hybrid meat-based ramen, and my husband got the vegan hybrid ramen. Food comes out quite quickly, and paced well. The ume cucumber roll was nice, and I love the tartness of the ume. Is it the most high quality sushi rice I've ever had? Not really, but it does the job. The veggie gyoza I would say are nicely cooked, but the filling is a bit lacking in flavor and quantity. Overall, serviceable. The ramen is quite nice, and I enjoyed the hybrid broth. It is nice and creamy and clings to the noodles well. It looks like a small bowl, but is quite filling, and I liked the thick but tender pork with a little bit of fat around the edges. I wouldn't say it's the best ramen I've ever had, or the most complex or having the most depth of flavor, but it is tasty. My husband was a fan of their vegan hybrid broth, and really liked the tofu they use in place of chashu slices. It doesn't quite have the richness that the meat-based broth does, but is still quite nice! Service is quite good, and our water cups literally never ran dry. I will say that on a busy night it's not somewhere where you can have a leisurely dinner and hang out much after you're done eating. If there are people waiting for tables, they WILL come close you out as soon as you're done eating. I don't really mind this, because I understand wanting to turn your tables, but just go in with the expectation that you won't be hanging out long afterward and you'll be alright. There's plenty of places nearby where you can go to as a second location to hang out for longer, anyway. read more

Came here because my favorite ramen place in Seattle was too long of a wait. TLDR; Id rather wait for the other ramen place before coming back here I think. Host was nice but that's as far as service went. 20 minute wait during peak dinner time. Once seated there was no additional service. They didn't even let us know ordering was by QR and the table next to us struggled with getting service as well (ordering, getting chopsticks, water, etc.) I tried making adjustments to my order, but those adjustments weren't made when the order came out. There was no one to ask about these adjustments either. Odd ordering system. I got the hybrid ramen. Broth was good, the meat was quite salty though. My friend got the black ramen, I wouldn't recommend this. Middle of the road ramen and lack of service and customization. read more

I came back here again to try the hybrid tsukemen as I remembered fondly of the tsukemen here. However, I was quite disappointed. The broth is only lukewarm and super salty (I have been drinking 8 cups of water and still cannot quench my thirst). The broth is supposed to be very hot so the cold tsukemen noodles can equialize the temperature. The noodles were quite delicious, while the egg add on at $2.75 is quite high for a overcooked ajitama and the pork is not torched like before. There was no service until the very end. read more

Menya Muso - Hybrid Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Went during lunch yesterday, and it was great! Not too busy so I could eat comfortably. Service was very attentive, but the FOOD was FLAVORFUL! The chicken nanban was killer. It was something else that I've never ate. That combo was so good. But also too my spicy cilantro tsukemen was rich and hot, definitely need to be eating on a winters day for me but I'm a cilantro lover so who cares, they had a great lunch deal set for about 20 dollars so I highly recommend!!! read more

Menya Muso - CHICKEN NANBAN cilantro spicy tsukenmen and a lunch special - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Would come back for the karaage, very good with the lemon, but the ramen broth for the Original Ramen wasn't very flavorful. Seemed to be more cream than broth flavor as you can see by the picture, though the Black Ramen broth was better. read more

Menya Muso - Original Ramen, Black Ramen, Small Karaage Don - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've never actually dipped noodles like this before but I thought it was nice and tasted great. I could think and taste every bite and enjoyed this portion size. Service is like any other, which is good, and I didn't note anything special about the ambience. Was a great lunch spot and I'd love to go again. read more

Menya Muso - Original ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Pretty good ramen! Had lots of vegetarian options which was nice. Liked the decor and vibes of the spot as well. Good place to eat in cap hill overall read more

Menya Muso - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Flavorless broth, fatty pork, hard/ overcooked ramen noodles. We paid extra for the ramen egg & it also was not super marinated the way they usually are at other places (looks were deceiving unfortunately). I will say it was quick to get a seat because we were a party of 2 vs everyone else that was waiting was a party of 4 and up. We didn't really get helped by staff. I had to ask for my water to get refilled, we ordered from a QR code, so there wasn't really any help from anyone other than bringing our ramen out and when I asked for my water to be refilled ... but they still have large tip percentages on their checkout... which I found interesting. It gave more of a cafe vibe where it wasn't true full service & being checked on, etc. It was pretty busy considering it was a little rainy outside. But unfortunately, won't be back. read more

I've had this spot bookmarked for so so long and by chance our fam wanted to grab dinner here during our last visit. I got the Black Ramen which is garlic tonkotsu with black garlic oil and my husband got the original ramen. Both were so so good. My husband got the combo and the karaage was perfecto. We literally got there a little before closing and we were cutting it really close to their kitchen closing but luckily we got a table. Definitely a good spot and will come back. read more

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The food was amazing and the service. I got the hybrid ramen which was 5 star. Highly recommend it. read more

Menya Muso - Hybrid Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

SO GOOD! They currently have a limited time order of their wagyu beef ramen with truffle oil for $26. Yes it sounds expensive, but the experience is unreal. The slice of beef is huge and melts in your mouth, the broth is amazing being both fatty and smooth (soy broth). I would definitely give it a try! read more

Menya Muso - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The flavor of the food was really good! A good vibe and it was all pretty fast once we got sat. Make sure to get there early if you're hungry, specially with groups of three or more. But the food was real good but they only have regular ramen noodles. read more

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I had the spicy miso ramen and it was really good. We got outdoor seating so we get to enjoy the warm summer weather while we ate. It was a lively restaurant. The waitress even provided cutlery for my birthday cake! read more

I'm always a fan of a place that hits you with delicious smells as soon as you walk in the door. This is the perfect place to grab a quick bite with a friend as the food comes incredibly quick. I ordered the tantanmen, which was tasty and filling. The service was quick and pleasant. They have a very extensive menu, including multiple vegan options - it's good for everyone! read more

Menya Muso - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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That fried chicken was absolutely amazing!! I would come back just for the chicken lol the black garlic ramen was so good I just wish the ramen was hotter. The hostess sat another party before us and we were there first with a similar party size so that I was kinda frustrating but our server was great! I would come back for for sure. There's indoor and outdoor seating available! read more

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Chewy noodles are my best friend and Menya provides everytime. We came in on a weekend ~4 pm and it was surprisingly busy. Pretty much all the tables were full. The interior is super casual, clean, simple. We were greeted and sat immediately. Our server was very nice, upbeat, and welcomed us warmly. I ordered the original tsukemen with an egg. The soup was flavorful, thick, and creamy. One critique is that the bamboo shoots in the soup was super salty. The one slice of chashu was pretty much all fat, which I don't prefer personally. The cold noodles dipped in that soup though? And that egg? So good. When I'm craving tsukemen, I'll be back!! read more

Menya Muso - Original Tsukemen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Hate to be leaving this review, but I used to be a regular here and my go-to order was the black tsukemen--every time. The other day I came in for my usual and immediately noticed something different about the taste and color. I asked the server if what I received was in fact the black tsukemen, and she assured me it was. I told her it tasted really different, had a strong fishy flavor, and I couldn't really taste the garlic. It wasn't until I mentioned the fishiness that she told me the recipe had recently changed, and even said herself that the new version is a bit fishier. It was pretty clear I didn't enjoy it, but I didn't complain further after that conversation. As someone who works in customer service, I was hoping she might offer an alternative, a discount, or even check with a manager to see if there was anything they could do. Instead, she brought the check and charged me as usual--which is fine, I paid. But as a former server, if I had a regular telling me their usual order tasted off and they didn't enjoy it, I would try to accommodate them however I could to keep their business. I don't see myself coming back unless I'm with a group that really wants to dine here. Otherwise, I think Betsutenjin will be my first choice from now on. read more