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I have been here multiple times and it is always top notch. It very well may be the best ramen in New Orleans. The pork tkontsu is delicious and has a rich flavorful broth, and the egg is always incredible. The ambiance is so cute with the hanging lamps and the services is always friendly and fast. Also the Yuzu lemonade was surprisingly good.
This place has a very VERY limited selection of menu items. There is NO VEGETARIAN OR NON PORK menu items besides the edamame and the off menu (why not put it on the menu if it's a menu item???) veggie ramen. The veggie ramen doesn't come with tofu either. On the flip side the Yuzu lemonade was fabulous and my brother said the pork ramen was very good. Prices are reasonable if you're paying for meat but if you don't eat pork I wouldn't recommend this place.
It was 5 pm and after driving Lyft fares for seven hours straight on the Saturday after Halloween I felt like the walking dead and was in need of comforting. Then a voice in my head whispered Ramen and my life was saved. I used yelp to find ramen close to where I dropped and Nomiya on Magazine popped up and with good reviews flowering in my brain I drove there. Thankfully I got a decent place to street park and walked a short distance to the shop. The decor is colorful and the tables are spartan and clean. Service was Informative and quick. I would have a picture of the food but it smelled so good I dove in chopsticks first
This place is AMAZING!!! The flavors are incredible. I was very impressed and will be making a trip back soon. The service was great, atmosphere is cool, and it's in a perfect location. If you like ramen, you have to try Nomiya!
Very well decorated atmosphere, I felt like I was walking on the street of Japan. The ramen was so creamy and full of flavor. I love that we can add as much toppings as we want. The service was good.
I heard about this place randomly from some lady at a Saints game. Don't know how we got on the subject of ramen, but she said hands down Nomiya was the best in the city. It's been on my to try list ever since and it did not disappoint. There's a nice little inside space as well as outdoor seating. Sat inside as it was pretty cold out. Started with the edamame. It's been a while since I've had edamame cold, but it was very refreshing with the yuzu. For the ramen I went with the geki-kara at half spice. I asked if it was really too hot at full spice and the waitress said yes try the half spice before you come try the full. She was right. I added bata and corn as well as extra noodles. It was very filling and full of flavor. If you get extra noodles you easily have enough for another full meal of leftovers. It was spicy, but kind of sneaks up on you. It didn't taste overly spicy the flavors were amazing, but half way through my lips were stinging a bit and had some runny eye runny nose situation. Maybe one day I'll get crazy and try the full spice, but I think I'll stick with half on my next visit as well.
Nomiya has been on my to visit list for a long time!! Today was cold enough for my SO to agree to ramen so we decided to check it out. My SO ordered some edamame and I was a little surprised when it came out cold and with a sour punch, but a quick look at the menu told me it was supposed to be cold and it was served with salt and yuzu. For ramen I ordered the Geki-Kara "Too Spicy" half spice, and boy was I glad I got half spicy because it was spicy! I added some buttered corn and pickled greens. The broth was delicious and spicy, the pork tender, the greens tart and cooked down and the corn slightly sweet. The soy egg was bomb and I wish I had added another half egg! The decor is very colorful and fun! I can't wait to go back and eat some more ramen!
I finally paid a visit to Nomiya after years of passing it by on Magazine. I'm a huge Ramen fan and now that the weather is cooling down, it felt like the perfect time to go and see what the ramen was hitting on. It wasn't particularly busy on a Friday around 4:30pm so I was able to grab a table outside. There were a few others seated but service was quick, attentive and helpful. I was surprised how small the menu was but it also helped me to make a quick decision. I ordered the pulled pork bao and the "too spicy" ramen at half spice level with the corn, extra egg and pickled greens for toppings. The pork buns were really good and more filling than I was expecting. The ramen was yummy but was missing something that I couldn't put my finger on. It may have been the broth or maybe I'm just accustomed to other ramen shops. Overall, it was a pleasant experience but not my favorite.
Let start with the food. It looked like they shorten their menu by a lot. There are only 3 options for ramen with 2 appetizers: the pulled pork bao and edamame. The spicy ramen (full spice level) definitely hit the spicy craving I was having. It had a big chunk of meat inside that absorb a lot of the flavor. There weren't a lot of topping that came with the ramen itself beside meat, marinated egg, ginger, and scallions. They have other options as topping for an up charge, such as buttered corn($1.5), bamboo shoots($0.75), marinated egg($1.5) etc. I added the bamboo shoots and corn to mine without scallions. When the spicy ramen came out, it had about less than a tablespoon of corn with like 3 tablespoons of scallions. Alright, I understand the economy is bad and ingredients are hard to find, so the corn had to be $1.50. But damn you can't even give me at least 2 tablespoons or even a full size one? As for the scallions, I just assumed the server didn't hear me, so I picked it all out and placed on top of a napkin(there weren't any other plates around). Another server or an assistant manger came by and rudely said "ma'am you could've asked for without it." We did! That just ruin my experience. We already had another rude interactions when we had to ask for water cups at the beginning. The ambiance is cute though. It looked like someone painted the walls. There are about 3-4 booths on the side with more seatings on the opposite side. For the colder months, ramen are also good, because they have a few tables outside in the front patio. Overall, with their shorten menu, it doesn't put this place apart from other great ramen places like Union ramen and I Love Noods. This is my second time trying out Nomiya and it would be my last. I'm sorry but the rude service just out a bad taste in my mouth. I couldn't even enjoy the rest of the meal. Y'all used to have such good opinions too like a black garlic ramen and more boas options too.
Fantastic service and delicious full-flavored ramen! The only thing that could make this establishment even better would be if they had capybaras to pet!
The food was really seasoned and tasty. The broth wasn't salty. The food heated up really well the next day. We did dine-in service for lunch time and it wasn't busy. We were served in a timely manner. The wait staff was super sweet.
Great spot for ramen! They have a small menu which is easy to read. Nice seating both inside and outside (covered). Friendly staff and quick service. The ramen was very flavorful, good quality noodles and meat. The meat was very soft and melts in your mouth. I'd come back!
My first time trying legit ramen, and I enjoyed it! A friend took me, as it's one of his favorite places in NOLA. There was a little bit of a wait for two, but it didn't seem too long. The menu is almost exclusively pork broth and meat, so I had the vegetarian ramen. The vegetarian option was just fine, though, and so flavorful! I liked the quaint space in there, and the music added to the vibe. I would visit again, I just wish there were some more options for the folks that don't eat pork.
Coming from Cali, needing to find a new go to spot for ramen out here that could be similar to Tajima. My partner and I came here the other day. She got the classic and I got broth and noodles with the classic broth. While the broth was good , I thought the noodles were a bit hard. I tasted my partners classic bowl and wasn't too big of a fan of the meat and pickled onions. Service was great though and the place was nicely decorated. read more
Food? 10. Kuro is my favorite and I have eaten here when they had a little closet of a restaurant on the other side of Magazine. Service? 10. Fast and sweet. Ambiance? 10. Small and cozy with a few indoor tables and a few booths. read more
I have been here multiple times and it is always top notch. It very well may be the best ramen in New Orleans. The pork tkontsu is delicious and has a rich flavorful broth, and the egg is always incredible. The ambiance is so cute with the hanging lamps and the services is always friendly and fast. Also the Yuzu lemonade was surprisingly good. read more
4 months ago
This place has a very VERY limited selection of menu items. There is NO VEGETARIAN OR NON PORK menu items besides the edamame and the off menu (why not put it on the menu if it's a menu item???) veggie ramen. The veggie ramen doesn't come with tofu either. On the flip side the Yuzu lemonade was fabulous and my brother said the pork ramen was very good. Prices are reasonable if you're paying for meat but if you don't eat pork I wouldn't recommend this place. read more
1 year ago
It was 5 pm and after driving Lyft fares for seven hours straight on the Saturday after Halloween I felt like the walking dead and was in need of comforting. Then a voice in my head whispered Ramen and my life was saved. I used yelp to find ramen close to where I dropped and Nomiya on Magazine popped up and with good reviews flowering in my brain I drove there. Thankfully I got a decent place to street park and walked a short distance to the shop. The decor is colorful and the tables are spartan and clean. Service was Informative and quick. I would have a picture of the food but it smelled so good I dove in chopsticks first read more
3 months ago
8 months ago
This place is AMAZING!!! The flavors are incredible. I was very impressed and will be making a trip back soon. The service was great, atmosphere is cool, and it's in a perfect location. If you like ramen, you have to try Nomiya! read more
5 months ago
Very well decorated atmosphere, I felt like I was walking on the street of Japan. The ramen was so creamy and full of flavor. I love that we can add as much toppings as we want. The service was good. read more
25 days ago
I heard about this place randomly from some lady at a Saints game. Don't know how we got on the subject of ramen, but she said hands down Nomiya was the best in the city. It's been on my to try list ever since and it did not disappoint. There's a nice little inside space as well as outdoor seating. Sat inside as it was pretty cold out. Started with the edamame. It's been a while since I've had edamame cold, but it was very refreshing with the yuzu. For the ramen I went with the geki-kara at half spice. I asked if it was really too hot at full spice and the waitress said yes try the half spice before you come try the full. She was right. I added bata and corn as well as extra noodles. It was very filling and full of flavor. If you get extra noodles you easily have enough for another full meal of leftovers. It was spicy, but kind of sneaks up on you. It didn't taste overly spicy the flavors were amazing, but half way through my lips were stinging a bit and had some runny eye runny nose situation. Maybe one day I'll get crazy and try the full spice, but I think I'll stick with half on my next visit as well. read more
4 months ago
Nomiya has been on my to visit list for a long time!! Today was cold enough for my SO to agree to ramen so we decided to check it out. My SO ordered some edamame and I was a little surprised when it came out cold and with a sour punch, but a quick look at the menu told me it was supposed to be cold and it was served with salt and yuzu. For ramen I ordered the Geki-Kara "Too Spicy" half spice, and boy was I glad I got half spicy because it was spicy! I added some buttered corn and pickled greens. The broth was delicious and spicy, the pork tender, the greens tart and cooked down and the corn slightly sweet. The soy egg was bomb and I wish I had added another half egg! The decor is very colorful and fun! I can't wait to go back and eat some more ramen! read more
I finally paid a visit to Nomiya after years of passing it by on Magazine. I'm a huge Ramen fan and now that the weather is cooling down, it felt like the perfect time to go and see what the ramen was hitting on. It wasn't particularly busy on a Friday around 4:30pm so I was able to grab a table outside. There were a few others seated but service was quick, attentive and helpful. I was surprised how small the menu was but it also helped me to make a quick decision. I ordered the pulled pork bao and the "too spicy" ramen at half spice level with the corn, extra egg and pickled greens for toppings. The pork buns were really good and more filling than I was expecting. The ramen was yummy but was missing something that I couldn't put my finger on. It may have been the broth or maybe I'm just accustomed to other ramen shops. Overall, it was a pleasant experience but not my favorite. read more
11 months ago
Let start with the food. It looked like they shorten their menu by a lot. There are only 3 options for ramen with 2 appetizers: the pulled pork bao and edamame. The spicy ramen (full spice level) definitely hit the spicy craving I was having. It had a big chunk of meat inside that absorb a lot of the flavor. There weren't a lot of topping that came with the ramen itself beside meat, marinated egg, ginger, and scallions. They have other options as topping for an up charge, such as buttered corn($1.5), bamboo shoots($0.75), marinated egg($1.5) etc. I added the bamboo shoots and corn to mine without scallions. When the spicy ramen came out, it had about less than a tablespoon of corn with like 3 tablespoons of scallions. Alright, I understand the economy is bad and ingredients are hard to find, so the corn had to be $1.50. But damn you can't even give me at least 2 tablespoons or even a full size one? As for the scallions, I just assumed the server didn't hear me, so I picked it all out and placed on top of a napkin(there weren't any other plates around). Another server or an assistant manger came by and rudely said "ma'am you could've asked for without it." We did! That just ruin my experience. We already had another rude interactions when we had to ask for water cups at the beginning. The ambiance is cute though. It looked like someone painted the walls. There are about 3-4 booths on the side with more seatings on the opposite side. For the colder months, ramen are also good, because they have a few tables outside in the front patio. Overall, with their shorten menu, it doesn't put this place apart from other great ramen places like Union ramen and I Love Noods. This is my second time trying out Nomiya and it would be my last. I'm sorry but the rude service just out a bad taste in my mouth. I couldn't even enjoy the rest of the meal. Y'all used to have such good opinions too like a black garlic ramen and more boas options too. read more
5 months ago
2 years ago
The food was really seasoned and tasty. The broth wasn't salty. The food heated up really well the next day. We did dine-in service for lunch time and it wasn't busy. We were served in a timely manner. The wait staff was super sweet. read more
Great spot for ramen! They have a small menu which is easy to read. Nice seating both inside and outside (covered). Friendly staff and quick service. The ramen was very flavorful, good quality noodles and meat. The meat was very soft and melts in your mouth. I'd come back! read more
My first time trying legit ramen, and I enjoyed it! A friend took me, as it's one of his favorite places in NOLA. There was a little bit of a wait for two, but it didn't seem too long. The menu is almost exclusively pork broth and meat, so I had the vegetarian ramen. The vegetarian option was just fine, though, and so flavorful! I liked the quaint space in there, and the music added to the vibe. I would visit again, I just wish there were some more options for the folks that don't eat pork. read more
2 years ago
Service was amazing as soon as you walk in. The ambiance makes everything feel authentic and plenty of seating from outdoors to indoors. The menu options is limited compared to other ramen spots but it was good nonetheless. We tried the Kuro ramen which is more on the garlic side and if you're into spice, you can ask for the spice sauce on the side for an extra kick. The demon slayer sake is strong but goes well after a good meal. Left full and would go bag. Also, the location is on magazine so a nice stroll down the block would make for a perfect afternoon activity. read more
3 years ago
This is my first time here since they changed locations and it's definitely an upgrade. With outdoor seating in the front and back, it's great on a beautiful day. The menu is still super simple, 3 pork based ramen options with add ons available, pulled pork buns and edamame. A few drink options and beer/sake. The service is fast and friendly. The ramen noodles are perfect and the broth is nice and rich. I wish they had a few more ramen options and were a bit more helpful with service. I feel like they kind of want you in and out quickly. I also ordered the ginger Iced tea thinking it would be just ginger flavor but they use a super sweet syrup. It would have been nice to know, especially if you're sensitive to sugar. They couldn't substitute it so I just drowned it with ice water. Good place, hope they keep expanding the menu. read more
2 years ago
Ramen was amazing, so flavorful. Can't go wrong with the black garlic flavored. I loved the decor and service was friendly and helpful. read more
Always a great time here. Service is good and the new restaurant space is very nice. Best ramen I've had in the city by far. I like to get the half spicy geki-Kara with a side of garlic oil. The pork buns are also super good. read more
10 months ago
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1 year ago
This place never disappoints. The best ramen in the city hands down. I always get the kuro ramen and it's got amazing flavor. read more
Yesterday my friend and I were in need of a quick ramen fix. Nomiya always does the trick. We were seated immediately. The restaurant is small and quaint with little paper lanterns hanging over the tables. The ginger tea was so delicious as recommended by the waiter. We both ordered the Geki-Kara. I ordered mine "half" spicy while my friend ordered her spice on the side. I added takana (pickled mustard greens) and naruto (fish cakes). It was so good. The spice was perfect and I'm glad I listened to the waiter who didn't suggest going with the full spice unless you like extra hot food. I ordered my sister some to go and she enjoyed it as well. My only complaint would be that they only sell beer and sake. But this was an easy fix since we went next door to have a drink at the bar. read more
Crazy I didn't even notice I was here before but I'm pretty much same as last time. Their broth is great. Half spicy is definitely spicy enough to get ya sweating. The bun sucked and was dry and lacking flavor. Edamame was different, served cold and had a citrus flavor. It was interesting. I think their broth and noodles for kids is great but too pricey. read more
I'm giving this place 4 out of 5 stars. The reason it's not a perfect score is due to the cleanliness not quite meeting my standards, although the restaurant was generally clean. It also felt a bit unorganized. However, I can overlook these aspects because the food was truly delicious. We began with the pork buns, which were exceptional! The softness of the bun paired so well with the pork and pickled red onions, and I believe there was cucumber in there too. Absolutely delicious, even without the mayonnaise. As for the ramen, my partner opted for the spicy version, which he found not spicy enough but still loved. My child and I went for the regular pork ramen, which was both satisfying and flavorful, especially with the ginger touch. We ended our meal with mochi. The interior is very charming, and we definitely plan to return. read more
3 years ago
Small ramen shop with few menu options. Three pork based noodle soups are available, along with option to customize with additional toppings, and two appetizers (bao buns, edamame) round out basically the entire menu. For non-pork eaters, a veggie ramen option is available if you ask. Waiter did state that if you want an egg that is also marinated in some sort of pork product. Veggie ramen was $14, toppings were served on the side. Overall was fine, definitely a bit salty. Tap water tasted a little off which made it harder to deal with the salty broth. read more
The ramen over here was really good! I tried the Kuro ramen ($18.00), whereas my friends tried the Pork Tonkotsu ramen ($17.00) and the Geri-Kara "Too Spicy" ramen ($17.00). For the Kuro ramen, the broth had a very black garlicky taste to it, which is a great thing since that is how it's supposed to taste as said in the menu. My friends said that the Pork Tonkotsu ramen was good too and that the Geri-Kara ramen definitely lived up to its' name since it was very spicy to the point my friends had a bit of a hard time handling the spice! If you're a person who loves spicy foods, then the Geri-Kara "Too Spicy" ramen is definitely for you! For drinks, I got the Yuzu Lemonade ($4.50)... it was so good! It reminded me of a satsuma type of flavor, very enjoyable. The price is a bit expensive, but I'm not really surprised since it's located on Magazine Street where most places will be pricy. One advice that I would give to Nomiya is that they should make their ramen bigger because it seemed pretty small for a bowl that's almost $20.00. I honestly finished it quickly and wasn't as full as I'd thought I be from a bowl of ramen. As for the service, they were sufficient and good to my friends and I. The decor was really Japanese street inspired, which was very trendy and aesthetic! I wish I had taken photos of the place, but I guess everyone can see it from other photos too. Aside from the sizing issue, Nomiya is a good ramen spot to come to from time to time if you have enough in the budget. read more
3 years ago
They updated their decor - pretty lighting, bar seating, booth seating, and vibrant murals throughout make it seem like you're really at a noodle bar in Japan. Although it's been a couple years since I've been here I honestly can't say I remember it being *this* good. I tend to go for the classic tonkotsu and thought that their pork was tender, noodles tender, and broth absolutely rich. 10/10 favorite ramen spot in Nola. We came on a cold night on a Wednesday and did not expect the 30+ minute waitlist. You check in inside and they'll text you when you're up next. Thankfully this is at a prime spot on Magazine so plenty of places to walk around while you wait (like the gelato spot around the corner). read more
3 years ago
Simply the best ramen in the city. Menu is very small but the ramen is absolute perfection. I get the "Too spicy" every single time with the yuzu lemonade. I could eat this every day for the rest of my life read more
3 years ago
We both got the spicy ramen, and we ordered it half spice with extra chili on the side. As ordered, it didn't taste spicy at all, so we ended up adding a lot of chili to it. The broth was a thicker than usual creamy broth. The ambiance is really the reason for the 3 star rating. It seemed to need some more cleaning in the restaurant. read more
5 years ago
One of the best ramen spots New Orleans has to offer. What this place lacks in size, it makes up for in taste. I recently went here with a coworker for lunch. We started with the pork buns which were very tasty. I got the Kuro for my main dish. It's ramen with sweet braised pork, corn, garlic oil, leeks and pickled ginger. This was simply delicious, very filling as well. The ginger iced tea was refreshing. Small place so don't come with a large party. The staff is very friendly and the food comes out fast. Located on Magazine Street so be prepared to pay for parking or park on a off street. Highly recommend, will definitely be back. read more
10 months ago
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Are there any gluten free options?
No not at all. I'm gluten free and was told their broth was gluten free it was not
Vegetarian ramen yet? Lots of us out here!
Yes they have it now just not on the menu
Are there any vegetarian options?
You can get edamame as an appetizer, but there are no vegetarian ramen options. I wouldn't recommend for vegetarians.
Hello can I order online somehow or in any way besides person?
They're really fast when you order togo in person. Think it took 10 mins tops
Is there a purely chicken based broth?
There are only 3 types of ramen bowls currently, they are all pork bone marrow-based and DELICIOUS. No veggie, beef or chicken options as of now.
Any chance you'll be introducing a ramen without pork?
No introduction of vegan yet. Pork ramen ordered 'half spicy' was delicious. Started off with a pork bun. Again, delicious. Service was attentive. Environment was minimalist trendy. Highly recommend this place!!
Any chance that they've added a vegetarian option yet? I'm dying for good ramen and have had amazing veg options in just about any other city I visit regularly.
I'm glad you asked! This is the #1 question we receive on the daily. At the moment, we specialize in a pork-chicken based ramen but are crafting a recipe as we speak.
