This is a decent ramen spot - more Chinese than Japanese in style I think. There aren't a lot of ramen options in the area anymore. We had the Aka Nom Nom Ramen which was pretty good with a large portion size and had a little of everything in it. Service was quick. It is a casual spot, more on the no frills side. I think overall I prefer Terakawa over in Chinatown. read more

Nom Nom Ramen - Aka nom nom ramen - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Best ramen in Philly. Also great bao buns with pork belly. They give generous portions of pork belly in their ramen and the broth has incredible depth of flavor. I like the classic ship with tonkatsu. Tried the aka ramen special today which was also delicious . read more

Came here on a cool Philly night and I really wanted to warm up and was craving ramen. I walked in as they were closing so I took it to go. Also, the owner advised me they only had one ramen left which was fine with me because that was all I wanted. I had the Karai spicy miso with fragrant black garlic oil. Ordered it with double pork. It was amazing and hit the spot, just what the doctor ordered! I would order this again and again, I ate the entire bowl. I took it to go but Nom Nom is a small restaurant. Go for the ramen, you will not be disappointed. read more

Nom Nom Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Our go-to ramen spot (and overall MVP takeout) in the city. We always get the Tofu Miso and Tofu Shoyu (spicy), plus the eggplant bao. Nom Nom hits every single time - the tofu with the light coating, the bok choy and other veggies, and the delicious savory broth with the chewy and plentiful noodles is such a delicious and comforting hug-in-a-bowl. The eggplant bao are also soo tasty, with the eggplant fried just right, the crunchy veggies adding a little texture and the creamy sauce tying it all together. Great vegetarian options, which I love. read more

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My go-to spot here in Philadelphia for spicy miso! Very fast service and a nice miso broth. Great on a Sunday.

I came to Nom Nom at the suggestion of a friend, as I'd never been to a ramen restaurant before, and this experience totally made me a fan. First off, the place is a bit on the small side, with plenty of compact booths and tables to maximize on the space. It was a cold day out, and so the space felt cozy and intimate. The waiter was very quick and very efficient, and must have been working there for a long tome because he seemed to know a lot of the customers. He even knew my friend well enough to remind him of his favorites from the menu. Now like I said, this was my first time trying ramen, and I just ordered what my friend did, which was simply a bowl of ramen full of absolute deliciousness! I will definitely be back! read more

The serving size was quite large, which was really nice and it was pretty tasty overall. I had the aka nom nom special which is good. The meat was also very tender. read more

Second time I came here, got crowded really fast, glad we came earlier. Really enjoyed this spot! Quick service, and the ramen is great. Spot is a decent size and is busy so it gets a little loud, but that didn't bother us. Would definitely come back! read more

Nom Nom Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Best ramen I've had in a long time. It was so flavorful and the man who served us was so nice. I wanted to stop in again but we didn't have the time. read more

Great food and service got the vegetarian bowl with me and my date and shrimp buns with tea would recommend again if you need a good date spot. read more

Came here after a somewhat failed experience at the Panda Fest 2025 that was held in Philly on April. Nom Nom Ramen made up for the experience because their Ramen was delicious. The Ramen here was pretty tasty and the place was clean and service was good. read more

Fantastic food, very fast, good service. We came here on a whim and it was amazing ramen!! The tofu buns were great too.

The pork jowl ramen pork is incredibly tender and flavorful. The service is still so fast!!! This place remains so underrated. read more

Nom Nom Ramen - Pork jowl ramen - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Stopped in to grab ramen to go to have at the office today. The service was great, I had ramen in hand with everything needed to enjoy in in my office, in less than 10 minutes- and it was piping hot (sometimes an issue when you take to go) I ordered the tonkatsu ramen and added some cabbage and black garlic. The broth could use a bit more flavor- but you are able to choose different flavor profiles, so next time I may go with something more spicy to see if it adds that umami. I would love to be able to add a little more to the ramen- broccoli etc. but it's rare to find a spot that allows you to add many items. The black garlic addition was really oily, i probably won't ask for that again. read more

As soon as I walked in, the server had my water, menu and chopsticks/spoon ready for me. Broth is delicious, flavorful and has a little bite. Although a small bowl for $18, it does taste good, especially on an October evening. Restaurant is nice, small, dimmed lights and background music (perfect for my Ramen slurping-and yes, a sign of a tasty flavor). Recommend and would return. Thank you. read more

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Got the kara miso ramen. The broth was deep and flavorful. Pork belly was well seasoned and tender. read more

Nom Nom Ramen - Spicy miso ramen - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Perfect spot to go to on a cold winter day. I went here during my lunch break and it's nice to sit and people watch with a bowl of ramen. I recommend their signature Aka Nom Nom. The service was excellent and it was relatively quiet being closer to the front of the restaurant. I am glad I gave this spot another chance (I had a mid takeout experience, but that's what I get for getting ramen to go). read more

Nom Nom Ramen - Aka Nom Nom Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Some of the best ramen in philly - the broth is super duper flavourful. I got the tan tan ramen and they nailed it. As someone who avoids pork when they can, i really appreciate ramen places who do chicken chashu and do it well. I also added the aka bomb which just took it to another level. The place is also super intimate and great for solo dining as well as a date spot. My only complaint would be the price point, but you do get a huge bowl. It'd be awesome if they did a small and a regular option though. read more

I'm a fan of the Aka Nom Nom ramen here. It's a rich broth which nice fixings included and it's well balanced. I usually come here to dine in with my coworkers and we often don't have too much of an issue getting a table although if you're more than 4 people I'd suggest coming a little earlier since there's mostly 4 person tables and then some in the middle aisle of the restaurant. The service is relatively no frills, not very notable. Our wait time for food has varied greatly each time we are here, sometimes fast, sometimes 30+ minutes which made our lunch a bit more of a crunch than we'd prefer. read more

Okay. I stopped by this place on a Sunday evening while on a business trip. My general rule of thumb is to not judge a restaurant based on Sunday or Mondays. That being said, this restaurant is the exception to the rule. I had the pork belly buns and the aka Ramen. The flavors in both of these were amazing. You should definitely give this place a shot. The broth in the Aka Ramen is simmered for 36 hours! Also, prices were very reasonable. The restaurant itself is on the smaller size but nicely appointed. The server was efficient and attentive. Can't say enough nice things about this place. read more

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Nom Nom is my go-to ramen place when I'm around the center city area. I raved about the Aka nom nom ramen to my family and they all ended up ordering the same thing! We loved the rich broth and the flavorful chashu. I wish their aka bomb (spicy seasoning topper) was a bit more spicy!! If I'm not mistaken, their aka bomb is milder now than it was years ago. Or maybe I'm just a spice fiend LOL. This is a relatively small place and when I went, there was only 1 waiter/host. So service is a *bit* slow when it is busy, but worth the wait! read more

Nom Nom Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Often, I find it challenging to locate a good ramen spot in highly populated cities. Near Center City, Nom Nom Ramen provides a comforting bowl of ramen to warm you up on a cold Philadelphia day. I ordered the Aka Nom Nom. It is their signature ramen. The noodles were great, the toppings added great flavors to the broth, and the broth was light enough to finish and empty the bowl. The service was excellent! They always greet you with a smile, and the staff is attentive. I never had to ask to refill my glass of water. Very relaxed atmosphere. If you are looking for something quick and easy to eat, try this place. Let me know what your experience. I hope you enjoy the pictures. Stay healthy! read more

Nom Nom Ramen - Aka Nom Nom Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Nom Nom ramen is a great spot if you just happen to randomly crave ramen. I ordered the aka nom nom ramen with pork and it tasted great. I would say it's nothing special, but again it does satisfy that ramen urge if you ever happen to get it and you're in the area. The broth was pretty rich, but a little watery. The noodles were good, a bit too al dente, but still good texture. The pork was very good lots of rich flavor. The interior was nice and had great lighting, but the tables were a bit small, we had a party of 4 and a booth felt a bit too tight. I would probably order take out only if I got Nom Nom Ramen again. The service was excellent and the server answered all our questions well and gave great recommendations. read more

Nom Nom Ramen - Aka Nom Nom ramen with pork - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cute little place found on a side street by our Hotel for lunch. Loved the Ramen though mine was mainly all noodles. Very filling out group of 4 really enjoyed our meal and lunch. Small restaurant so if you are going during a busy time would recommend calling about reservations. We went for a late lunch and were promptly seated. Definitely a great place for Ramen if you are in Philly. read more

Nom Nom Ramen - Miso Chintan Ramen - Chicken - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Small ramen store across Green Eggs/Harper's Garden. I was pretty surprised at the quality of the ramen, and I definitely would come back if I'm feeling for it. They have a very good selection of items on their menu. They also serve buns that are pretty decent. Look at the pictures and you can tell that the food looks delicious! I haven't really seen this place super busy and have been able to grab a seat rather easily. Service is pretty good; the waiter we had gave great recommendations! Rating: 6/10 read more

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I was looking for a quick meal before I had to catch the train home on a cold winters night. This hit the spot. I ordered the pork belly ramen (aka nom nom) and it was the perfect meal. It's their best seller and for good reason. The pork belly literally melts in your mouth. I would go back just for that. I'm getting hungry just thinking about that dish! read more

Great service and big portion!!! Location is very convenient!! I just don't have too much appetite therefore, I didn't finish the chicken. Overall it is great. Recommend it! read more

Nom Nom Ramen - Spicy miso Karai Chintan Ramen (Chicken) - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Solid option if you are looking for a quick bite in the area. My husband and I were in a bit of a rush so we asked our server for the check while we ordered. The service was very timely and the restaurant already had other groups of diners - our food and bill came out quickly so we were able to enjoy our food at a good pace. The ramen was decent (I still have a few other spots I prefer), but does the job if you want some noodles with soup. read more

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I wrote a review of Nom Nom Ramen a year ago, but I wanted to revise it to further emphasize my feelings on it. There are just simply so many reasons to love Nom Nom Ramen. The first is that I've always felt very taken care of whenever I go there. I always seem to be greeted and waited on by the same person - perhaps he is the owner but I can not say. Regardless, he is incredibly warm, welcoming, and extremely attentive. Second, whether I am eating there or taking-out, my order is always ready to go in no time. That is the same whether I order it on a Saturday afternoon (which I just did this weekend), a busy weekday afternoon, or a Friday dinner. There's never a long wait even when they have multiple orders going. I love how cozy it feels in there - there's just something about the color of the wood grain on the walls and tables that just give it a nice atmosphere. And finally, let's talk about the food! I have tried many dishes there - but my go-to will always be the Aka Nom Nom Ramen. You can not ask for a more perfect bowl. I don't know what it is about the pork they add to it but it's just divine. While red ginger is not part of it as-is, I highly recommend requesting they add it - it puts it completely over the top in my personal opinion. If you're looking for great authentic ramen in Philly, look no further! read more

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Was amazing for the shiyo broth with chicken that's the only broth without pork. Also asked for spicy and they gave me a paste on the side and was amazing. read more

Nom Nom Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I have been here numerous times for lunch and it has never been a disappointment. I've tried several types of their noodle soups with/without meat/pork/beef. Everything is delicious! They always give the option for adding a cracked egg in your soup for an extra fee (I think it's only $1), but very much worth it. The soup is the perfect cure for any winter day. The place is small so if you're going for lunch then definitely head there earlier. It tends to fill up by 12:30. read more

Nom Nom Ramen - Karai Chintan Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Always room for walk in, very quick service. Can't go wrong with their signature ramen. Lots of mix and matches you can do as well. Their tea was average, but they did give you the whole pot and will come refill the water. Wonderful on a chilly day. read more

Hands down the best ramen in Philly. Wish I could give them more than five stars! I usually get the tofu Ramen with the spicy miso broth, it is so incredibly delicious. Their Bao buns are also so good. read more

Nom Nom Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Really good chasu! I normally do not like ramen chasu (because they are usually a bit bland), but their chasu is good! Really quick service. Been here twice - once for dinner, once for lunch; great service both times. The ramens are also good. I tried the shio Tonkotsu the first time and tried the nom nom bomb ramen the second time, definitely preferred the more simple version (without the umami bomb). However, the broth was great both times and the noodles were cooked Al dente. Really enjoyed it. read more

Nom Nom Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Items we ordered: 1) Aka Nom Nom Ramen (Regular) - $14 as of 7/2019. Very rich and flavorful broth. I really liked the sesame flavor in this dish. However the broth can be heavy which can make it more difficult then expected to finish so keep that in mind. 2) Shio Pork Tonkotsu (Large) - $14.50 as of 7/2019 Broth had good flavor. Not over salted and noodles were cooked perfectly. The pork was definitely the best part of it. Extremely tender (to the point of it disintegrating if you're not careful!) and full of fatty pork goodness! I enjoyed this a lot. 3) Nom nom buns (2 pieces) - $8.50 as of 7/2019 The buns themselves were so fully and fresh I wish I could use them as pillows. The pork belly filling was the same that was in the ramen (ie: Awesome!). Because the buns and pork bellies are delicate, do be careful when handling them as they can fall apart on you. Overall while this wasn't the eye opening ramen I've ever had the prices were very reasonable and the flavors good! read more

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Great presentation of there Ramen, terrific service, and quite a few things to come back for besides the ramen. I took out an order of the aka ramen nom nom and the choice did not disappoint. My only criticism is I wish they had more soup options such as shrimp dumping and other noodle choices. I plan on completing a pilgramage to Chinatown to find the best overall noodle spot but if you are on the hunt for some good ramen this is a great area for a pop in and some of there other appetizer items I hear pack alot of flavor. Great for the winter season to warm you up! read more

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It was a pretty chill atmosphere overall. The seating situation can get a bit weird with the placement of the bar seats at the windows, but I liked having some natural light since the restaurant itself is a tad narrow and long. I ordered the shoyu ramen with this decadent toro (pork) meat. As far as flavors go, I'd say this ramen falls a little low on the spectrum. I wouldn't call it bland but I've had better ramen in other parts of the city for the same price. Still, it was a solid meal for a cranky body post-8k and I'd consider going back to try maybe the non-ramen food since the tonkatsu looked amazing! read more

Nom Nom Ramen - Shoyu Toro Niku Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Got the aka nom nom ramen and was very happy. Rivals anything in Philly. The pork belly is the best I've had anywhere; very tender. Nice clean atmosphere and wonderfully polite service. All in all, good food and great service makes this my favorite ramen place in the city. read more

I tried the aka nom nom and the shio pork belly tonkotsu ramen. Both were good. The aka nom nom comes with 36 hour broth while the shio tonkotsu ramen comes with 30 hour brother. I prefer the aka nom nom because it comes with egg and chefs special aka bomb (chefs minced pork flavor booster). I would definitely come back again if I were in Philadelphia. read more

Classic ramen with all of the toppings available Very efficient service. Would recommend!