Great Japanese ramen restaurant went there for the first time last night. It was delicious! I had the Yaki Udon Stir Fried Noodles which comes with various vegetables like mushrooms, cabbage and carrots along with a side of tender, delicious chicken it was really good. The place is very small so you should get there early. This was my pre-birthday dinner dinner treated by a friend and I was extremely impressed with the quality of their food and the friendliness of the staff I will definitely go again. read more

Popped in for some Ramen on this snowy Thanksgiving eve, found a delicious bowl of Ramen. I had the Black Tonkatsu and my hubby had the curry Ramen. Both extremely flavorful but I do recommend getting some hot oil etc for the Tonkatsu if you want an extra kick. Great place!!! Domo! read more

I've been here three times now, and I have to say that while I do truly love their Ramen, every time I have come here there has been 1 small mistake. One time they forgot the soft-boiled egg. Another, the seaweed I asked to be added. But when I let them know they always fixed it right away. The service is really good. If you've gone there when it's busy it can be cramped, but I always want to go back because the flavor of the Ramen is spot on. I can only get two bowls of Ramen because all the other ones have pork in them, I do wish that there would be more non-pork options. But the broth with the seafood and chicken base in it is very delicious, while the vegetarian broth I feel could be a little more robust. With all these things in mind, I will still come back any day, and wish this restaurant stays open a long tk read more

Naruto - Tempura Ramen (it has a seafood and chicken broth base) with seaweed added. - Ramen Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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The seafood ramen was fresh and cooked perfectly in a flavorful broth. A nice meal to have during lent. However, the curry ramen surprised my taste buds! I never order curry, but this broth was light, savory, with a subtle spice level. Both bowls were delish and authentic. Looking forward to trying other menu items, as the dishes ordered from other tables looked equally delicious. read more

This is a phenomenal ramen restaurant! It was our first time eating their food and we were just blown away on how good it was! Im looking forward to trying everything they have to offer. read more

Naruto - Yaki Soba - Ramen Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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There is a serious lack of ramen restaurants where I live so when I spotted this on Yelp, I knew we had to go. Cute little place, stayed packed for the hour we were there. Excellent selection of beer and sake and the appetizer of the tempura fried green chili with shrimp and cream cheese was amazing. I had the curry ramen which was phenomenal and had a great spice to it, but I kicked it up another level with the garlic paste they have on the table. Will definitely be back next time we're in town. read more

Amazing Ramen spot! The menu isn't to big but it has very good options for everyone. I didn't get Ramen this time, instead I got the Spicy Tuna sushi bowl. I was a bit surprised it was really just tuna and rice but overall it was very good. The marinade gave the tuna a spicy tang to it that took away any fishy flavor. I also tried the mango cheese cake and t was FABULOUS! Super sweet and tangy, really just perfect for when the sugar cravings are kicking in. read more

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I absolutely dig this place. The vibe is light and relaxed. The sake selection is extensive. The food is fantastic. The three of us ordered a different types of ramen and the flavor of each one was completely unique. The seafood ramen was fresh, the tonkotsu ramen was rich, and the curry ramen was perfectly spicy. The place was bustling on a Thursday night, and there is a good reason for that. This is definitely my new ramen joint! read more

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Great food, most authentic ramen I've had in abq. Food gets to you fast and is great for a quick meal to continue on your day or evening. Very rich and flavorful, nicely priced. Nice quaint space to eat in. read more

Great lunch spot. I had the vegetarian with a side of chicken. We started with the pork dumplings. I love the mob hill/ university area. It's such a quirky place to be and this place is a great destination. Large portion and fresh ingredients. Everything was great. Staff was friendly and the establishment was clean. read more

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Stopped in for lunch on a Thursday around noon. Seated quickly by very friendly staff. Had my drink in hand shortly after sitting down. The atmosphere was pleasant, it was certainly nice to get off the street and away from all the ART construction happening outside. On this day, there was plenty of parking right out front on Central! I had the Tonkatsu Ramen Miso and it was delicious. As a side dish I ordered the small chicken fried rice, which was also very good. It had all the stuff I like, probably one of the best fried rice dishes I've had in town. The only down side was that the soft drinks come in cans. Not a huge deal, but it means a little extra for a second drink. Of course, you're better off finishing with water. I guess I should take my own advice sometime... Bottom line, great food, excellent service, nice atmosphere. I'll definitely be back. read more

Naruto - Ramen Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Been coming here for a long time, and I love it so much. The super rich ramen is my favorite. Also recommend the tempura cheesecake! 10/10 I recommend it read more

Best Ramen available on a Monday, I'm craving... and the favorite Magokoro is closed so here I rushed over. No no, 3-star rating is not influenced by the sodium coma I'm suffering now... I'm being strict in light of this joint opened right next door to the O next door! I will choose this place over the neighbor when both are open, so it still holds my vote to cure a crave on a Monday. My childhood cooking experience taught me bone broth gets saltier and saltier as it simmers... all the chefs in the kitchen, do they know? I wonder... The rich broth could be very flavorful with less than half the salt if I were to season. 1 thin slice of pork belly with the super rich Tonkatsu seemed to be a bit lonely? Could it have a companion please? The service is prompt. read more

Naruto - Pickled ginger slices and garlic paste, yumm!! - Ramen Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Still really good ramen but I'm not sure if I've maybe gotten spoiled. Last 2 times I seem to have noticed a change. Broth was kind of luke warm and seems a bit young. And noodles seem a bit extra firm. And what happened to the black mushroom? Not sure why the changes but the first few bowls I had were on par with any I ever had in Tokyo, not so much anymore. I'll keep going for a while, I hope it's a temporary setback. read more

If you're in the University area, and need a Ramen fix... this is the joint to hit. This place is cozy and small, with a few tables and a bar to sit at. The varieties of ramen are plentiful, along with topping options. Make your ramen however you like, and it will be delicious. The broth is rich and flavorful, no matter which you choose. The gyoza here are crispy and well flavored as well. Service is attentive and kind. read more

Hands down one of the best ramen places I've been to. Though the interior is a little cramped and not the fanciest, the flavors of the food make up for all of that. My family and I all agreed that the ramen was absolutely delicious (even when we all tried a different type).The broth was rich and savory, the meat was tender and cooked to perfection, and the noodles were spectacular. Love, love, LOVE this place and I'll definitely come back when I visit Albuquerque again. read more

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The ramen here is incredible. I am especially fond of the Tonkotsu Ramen Super Rich: Pork Broth with Japanese Pickled Mustard Greens. Black Mushrooms, Chashu Pork. The Tempura Cheesecake will blow your mind. Gently crispy on the outside and creamy smooth on the inside. A work of art, and delicious. You need to watch the brilliant movie Tampopo: Zen and the Art of Making ramen to really understand ramen. read more

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I ordered for the very first time Saturday night. My partner and I were really excited to try the food (and via delivery given the pandemic), but we were so disappointed by the service. Our order was placed at 5:20-5:40 pm and the projected delivery time according to Selflane was 45 minutes (6:30pm). At 6:40pm I received a call from the driver that they were running "a little late." At 7:40pm I called the driver and they told me they'd be right there. We did not receive our food until 8pm! It was completely cold and unappetizing. I'm not sure if Naruto has its own drivers or if they contract, but this was a very disappointing experience. I also pre-tipped 20% via Selflane, which I regret because the service was so unacceptable. I sent this information via Facebook messenger to see if there would be a response prior to leaving this review, but nothing. read more

Today I'm translating a review from Itachi Uchiha, who has the following to say about Naruto: Ever since I became a rogue ninja I've been missing my favorite Ichiraku ramen from the village hidden in the leaves, but when Zetzu informed me he'd spotted a ramen shop called, of all things, "Naruto" I sensed a great opportunity. I figured my Akatsuki robes would blend in well on this visit since it is across from a University and college students wear all kinds of bizarre clothes anyway, and sure enough I remained unmolested. I was expecting a very casual shop, but the decor is an attractive, traditional, minimalist Japanese with no hint of a blonde hair Jinchuriki anywhere. The menu contained all my favorites, shoyu ramen, tonkatsu ramen, miso ramen, and even some fried rice dishes. I decided to go with the kimchi fried rice because it actually was a bit too hot outside for soup to be comfortable. The rice had little bits of pig in it, and a nice kimchi flavor. The prices were very good for a ninja on a budget. The food came more quickly than I can pop a genjutsu on an unsuspecting genin. The ice water was refilled frequently, which was essential for such a hot day. I was quite sated after my meal. I still have fond memories of Ichiraku though. read more

The food is delicious! However in October of 2018 I had a meal there and accidentally left my AirPods on the counter next to my bowl. I called and asked if they had found them and i told them exactly where i left them as i have proof. They told me that they didn't fond anything. I go back the next year (completely forgot about my AirPods) and when i walked into the restaurant, my phone notified me that my AirPods were nearby. It showed the location on a map and there was no denying that the AirPods were indeed inside Naruto. I played the lost sound and one of the chefs who were wearing airpods took them out and hid them immediately. I brought this up to the host working at the time and after talking to the chef he brought me to a back room where they tried to claim they were in the lost in found the entire time. The AirPods were obviously mine as they were still linked to my apple account and once i proved it i left with them. As i said in the beginning, DELICIOUS FOOD but, UNTRUSTWORTHY THIEVES OF STAFF. read more

Naruto - Location that i left my AirPods at. - Ramen Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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If my favorites Totto and Ippudo Ramen shops in NYC won't open branches here (both are exemplary paragons of ramen shops), Naruto is the next best thing ... 4 days into their opening, I chanced upon it intending to go to O-Ramen next door. The interior is nicely feng-shui'd and peaceful in wood and tile and dim lighting and cool holiday music. Service is attentive (waiter asked me when might I want the extra noodles -- O-ramen shop, take heed, as you forgot to deliver last time --- and the answer is: in exactly 5 minutes as I slurped the tail end of the regular bowl) -good hot dashi on my miso ramen -perfectly al dente noodles -nice balance of fat/meat on my chashu -the hard boiled egg had still a relleno center (gooey!) -I hope they will strive to keep this all around quality in service and food in the years to come! Naruto is a welcome addition to Duke city's food scene. Best to come here after re-watching 'TAMPOPO' --I shall return to test the other bowls.... read more

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Albuquerque has a surprising number of good Japanese restaurants. Granted, I have never lived in a Little Tokyo or been to Japan, but this place has pretty good ramen! I went here recently for a friend's birthday and was happy with this choice. I got the Shoyu Ramen and ate the whole thing; a rarity for me. We shared mochi and fried ice cream for dessert. Both desserts were delicious. The restaurant was pretty busy but was able to accommodate our larger group. The service was good and I hope to be back soon. read more

Love the fact that ramen has really found a place here in Albuquerque! I read some great reviews of this place and had to try it once I got into town. I've had ramen at a handful of places now in ABQ and I have to say, this is my favorite ramen restaurant! This place definitely did not disappoint. I had got the Tonkatsu Rich Ramen and my boyfriend got the Miso Ramen. The flavor of the Tonkatsu broth was absolutely delicious. It was rich and a slight bit salty but oh so delicious. It was indeed rich, maybe too rich... I may just try the regular one next time. The miso however, my boyfriend enjoyed a lot. It was lighter but equally delicious. The portions were actually well worth the price and all the ingredients worked so well together! The meat was tender and the ramen noodles were perfect! The cook, the recipe. I liked the fact that automatically you get meat and an egg unlike some places that I've been to. It's just $1 more for some spice. Their employees were all very nice and the restaurant's layout worked and felt "authentic." I couldn't help but to wonder why in the world they chose to open right next to O Ramen though. It's an interesting business move. I couldn't help but to feel bad for O Ramen but as we left, I noticed it was packed with customers. Healthy competition, I suppose. As long as both places do well, which I am sure they will. Because they are right next to one another, it's going to be all left up to preference. This place has my vote though! I will definitely be returning. The broth was addicting! And I left with a full stomach! All important factors!!! read more

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My wife and I love Ramen. Our favorite place has been O Ramen so when we saw something new open up (right) next door, we figured it was worth a shot. In summary, stick with O Ramen. Naruto wasn't exactly bad, but the quality and richness was lacking. Plus, their menu selection was really poor. For protein, it was chasu (pork) or "seafood". I use quotes since the measly serving of two small shrimp, two small clams, and tiny little calamari hardly constituted a serving (not to mention the clams were sandy). The seafood broth tasted like run-of-the-mill broth. Not much asian flavor to it. The chicken broth was better but still lacked in the richness. And, chicken broth without a non-pork protein, felt off. (We do eat pork, but don't particularly care for it in ramen). Sure, their prices were better, but it felt like it was all a la cart making it less of an amazing deal. Their eggs were surprising large and well marinated, though I detected a bit of bitterness (but my wife didn't). Overall, not a bad showing. But when you have a better option right next door, go for it. It's worth the extra $1 read more

Naruto - Seafood ramen an extra egg - Ramen Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

The taste of the curry soup and miso was amazing.... however the noodles were very chewy not ramen like....

My first "non-instant" ramen experience. Wow...Naruto serves up some damn good ramen. I couldn't put my chopsticks down. It was a continuous flow of alternating noodle and broth intake. Based on the serious hype that my brother had given Naruto, we decided to go for lunch on a Monday afternoon while I was visiting. The place was really hectic (and apparently unusually busy for a Monday afternoon as mentioned by our server). The restaurant is small and narrow inside. Two to four person tables run along the wall towards the back of the building and there is also some counter seating. We didn't have to wait long to be seated at a table but it did take a while for our food. Nevertheless, our waiter, Joon, was so nice and apologetic about the delay. The menu is limited but doesn't really need to be anything more. I ordered the Super Rich Tonkotsu. The noodles were fantastic and the broth was so flavorful (you must opt for the Super Rich broth). Not only was the food great, the prices were reasonable. My dish only ran me $7, aside from the additional Green Chile Tempura I added into my bowl (...when in New Mexico). Despite already being there first, the ramen restaurant two doors down has some serious competition. I can't wait to come back! read more

Naruto - Super rich Tonkotsu ~$7 - Ramen Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

The ramen was very delicious. Customer service could be better. The server rushed to take our order, we wanted the fried rice spicy she gave us sauce that wasn't spicy and charged $1.50 for 1 tsp. No one came to check on us after food was served. read more

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Long line for a weekend night of ramen but the wait was well worth it. On a cold night nothing beats a hot bowl of broth and noodles. The line was out the door but we were seated quickly. We took bar seating which is a little cramped in the small restaurant. Highly recommend the tempura shrimp with green Chile (great southwestern twist). read more

Naruto - Black garlic oil ramen and shrimp tempura in the background. - Ramen Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Naruto is my favorite Ramen shop in all of Albuquerque. Good environment excellent Ramen.

I enjoyed both the food and atmosphere. Suggestions were great as well as staff. Would I go again? In a heart beat!

I've had just about every ramen spot you can find in Japan (yeah the country) and this one secret gem down in ABQ could hold it's own against them all in an official ramen competition if it had to. The super rich broth is to die or kill for. All the horrors I've seen and lived through fleeted the moment the sauce made it's way down my gullet up until I finished the very last drop. Naruto. 10/10. Believe it. read more

Naruto - Ramen Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Love this place! The ramen is delicious and customizable, and the atmosphere is really tranquil and classy. I really liked how spacious it was and how we weren't smooshed too close to other customers. The service was great and our food came out super fast. The restaurant was so peaceful and you didn't feel rushed. The one thing I don't always like about ORamen (next-door) is how quickly they want to flip tables and get customers in and out. They're both great ramen places, but I definitely prefer the calmer and more relaxed setting of Naruto. I also loved how flavorful our ramens were. Instead of trying to figure out how our two different ramens were actually different, we were admiring how distinct and unique the flavors were. I will definitely be coming back again. read more

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great interior design, service and ofc RAMEN!! I got the Curry Ramen, the the right amount of spice!

Amazing!!! The ramen was delicious. I had the seafood ramen. It is reasonably priced. Small space but that's the cool part about it. Hole in the wall that's worth going to. Afterwards go snap a picture on their awesome mural. read more

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The soup wasn't fabulous...it was kinda lackluster. The pork was dry and tasteless. I could have made homemade ramen at home better in my opinion. Gave 3 stars because, had this during Covid and not sure if their game was off became of that or not. read more

This was my first time at Naruto, after it was recommended to me several times. I was definitely impressed and can't wait to go back. I am a Vegan, and it's hard to find Vegan Ramen. The ramen was absolutely delicious and was reasonably priced. The veggies were fresh and tasted great. Service was quick and efficient. read more

Naruto - Vegan Ramen with Miso Broth - Ramen Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I had the Shoyu ramen and it was good but I added Chile and that really elevated the flavor profile and made it even more delicious. We also had the gyoza which was decent and we finished it off with mochi ice cream which I had never had before. It's my new favorite thing! So good but I do wish they did fountain drinks instead of cans. read more

I love coming here for their ramen especially miso ramen. They also have some fried rice which I sometimes get when I'm not feeling ramen but this place is the go to for ramen. This place can get packed during lunch hour but wait shouldn't be more than 15-20 minutes. The meat that comes with the ramen is nice and juicy. They have more toppings than the other place next door and their dango balls were pretty good read more

Naruto - Dango balls - Ramen Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

The Miso Ramen is the best! I love the restaurant itself, small but cozy and has a great atmosphere. Takoyaki is also very good!

Whenever I get a hankering for some stir fried udon noodles, Naruto is the perfect place. I don't know what kind of magical garlicky sauce they throw those perfectly chewy noodles in, but it's amazing. And I devour the whole plate in one sitting with zero regret. The tonkotsu ramen is also a yummy choice, particularly on cold, wintry days when noodles and hot broth are a craving. From the dessert menu, the warabi mochi is a perfect little sweet tooth satisfier at the end of the meal. read more