We were four people, four different entrees. We have never eaten here before, and as out-of-town tourists. I am so sorry that for our limited time in Beaufort, we opted for this restaurant, based on its good reviews. This is not a flattering review, and I give it two stars only because I myself tend to dismiss one-star reviews as coming from people with an axe to grind. We try to support small, local businesses, but Ocha Noodle Cafe was a waste of our money, and a wasted opportunity in Beaufort to have a satisfying meal-- so maybe I do have an axe to grind given my disappointment, and even anger about how far two of the four dishes were so disliked to the point of no one wanting to eat them for next-day leftovers. Of the four entrees, only one was good-- the flat noodles with broccoli. The calamari was okay. The larb was awful-- it was very salty and the umami flavor was so strong that it crossed the border from flavorful to smelling as though it had started to turn, although it didn't taste off. However, once we were aware of the off-putting pungent odor, all of us lost the desire to eat it. Most of it was thrown out. The Singapore noodles (see pic) were awful and nothing at all like the way Singapore noodles should be. This dish seemed to be made from cut up bits of spaghetti, which has been overcooked-- the noodles were soft and mushy, in a salty, greasy, and slimy sauce. Most of it was thrown out. The waiter, who smiled only when directly facing us, got the orders correct, and didn't let the water glasses go dry. read more

Ocha Noodle cafe - Singapore noodles : ( - Ramen Near Me - Beaufort, South Carolina

Ordered Tonkutsu with chicken absolutely bland, chicken looked to be pulled off a boiled chicken breast. It had several quail eggs in it... menu did not list soy sauce marinated quail eggs in this soup. The noodles were the texture of basic 25€ noodles from Food Lion. They were al dente, not softened at all. I am all for supporting local businesses this just wasn't pleasing at all. Sara seemed to be annoyed with many people coming in at 630pm. The younger girl ( didn't catch her name) was very sweet and helpful. I always give establishments two try's before I don't return. Next time I will try something else and will come back for another review. read more

I know! Step out of the traditional low country high carbo scene and enjoy these exotic and flavorful healthier dishes instead. Fresh authentic pho soup - edamame dumplings with an amazing soy sauce. Chicken soup hits home. read more

Food was decent especially with the limited options in the Beaufort area. The restaurant could definitely use some tidying up and cleaning.

The food here is average, and the hours of operation are ridiculous. Good luck coming here and catching them open. Not worth the gamble.

Excellent food and service. Our server was knowledgeable and provided insight to the menu, substitution ideas, fan favorites, etc. I loved the Suki Yaki noodle bowl. It was so delicious! My husband loved his Thai style fried Suki (noodle plate). Both of ours were spicy-but in a delicious way! I had have the milk tea and loved it as well. The restaurant is in a small strip mall, next to a barbershop. We'd driven by several times and seen a steady flow of customers. Friends said it was hot or miss as far as quality. Here to say that today was a "hit"--so much so that we've craved it all this week since eating there. We'll definitely go back! read more

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We've ordered from Ocha Noodle Cafe multiple times now & have enjoyed the food every time. We like the Kee Mao noodles but recently got the spicy basil fried rice & it was delicious! Portions are great & service is fast for takeout. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

This noodle place in an anonymous shopping center not on the water seems fairly Pan-Asian, and does offer some vegetarian options. However, they are limited to a few appetizers and the "vegan noodles", so I didn't get any sense of the variety of flavors on offer. The vegan noodles (also apparently gluten-free just to make sure all their bases are covered), came out with some crisp stir-fried vegetables and some tofu, but were pretty unexciting in flavor. The good news is that when they asked if I wanted hot sauce, I said yes and was treated to one of those trays with a mix of chili-garlic oil, sweet chili sauce, jalapeno something or other, and straight dried chili. These enhanced the experienced. I added some dumplings which were fried (no option for steaming things I guess) and a taro bubble tea that provided a nice contrasting flavor. In doing so, I pretty much sampled most of what they had for me. It was good, not good enough that I'd drive an hour from Charleston for noodles, but if you're in the area it's worth a stop. read more

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Excellent food, service and price. A wide variety of noodle types as well as cooking styles. I'd driven by a number of times and never thought to try it until It was recommended by a friend. Do yourself a favor and try them. read more

Disclaimer: Beaufort is death to all foodies. All 4 star reviews are really 3 stars at best in areas that have any sense of taste. For military folk, this place is like Yuma, AZ. You have to leave outside of a 30 mile radius to get anything of quality. With that being said, Ocha Noodle Cafe isn't too bad. I stick with the Hokkien Noodles to be safe, though I used to order the Crispy Pork (I can't bring myself to spend $18 on a dish that is sometimes great but other times dry). The boba isn't bad, and also reasonably priced for being one of few locations that have it in Beaufort. I ordered the Chinese broccoli as a side, but for $6, if you think that you'd get more than 4 stems, you're wrong. If you want Asian style cuisine of decent quality, this is your place. It's consistent (minus the pork) and satisfactory. read more

Ocha Noodle cafe - Hokkien Noodles with shrimp - Ramen Near Me - Beaufort, South Carolina

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One of my new Beaufort faves! Always fresh, tasty and filling (something that's hard to accomplish in the higher quality food around here!) Servers are lovely. Decor is simple and charming. Everything with pork belly is to die for! Ramen is rich with plenty of yummy bits and pieces inside. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. When I'm craving flavor this is where I go! read more

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This place was pretty good, especially on a cold and windy day! We ordered the special, which was a crispy basil pork dish. We also ordered the Ocha noodle soup. The Ocha noodle soup was soooooo good. The broth was very interesting. It had a sweetness to it, and I loved it! It is a giant noodle bowl so be prepared to take home leftovers. The Crispy pork dish was very good as well. However, it was $20 and the portion was small. The dish was mostly a heaping scoop of rice. I will be back, but I will only get the noodle dishes from now on! read more

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We love Ocha Noodles! I get the chicken pho & my husband gets the rice & shrimp. Great atmosphere, great service all around.

Don't get the Shrimp Tempura Ramen. The "Shrimp Tempura" is an additional $3, and just miniature fried shrimp tails. Ramen noodles were extremely doughy. The egg and broth were definitely the best things about it, but absolutely not worth the $17. I wish I went to McDonalds. However, the customer service was great. read more

Ocha Noodle cafe - Shrimp Tempura Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Beaufort, South Carolina

I've been to a lot of noodle joints all over the U.S. and this is definitely in the top 5 and it's in none other than Beaufort, South Carolina!! Go here, you will be glad you did!! read more

Ocha Noodle cafe - ShuMei appetizer - uh-may-zeeng!!! - Ramen Near Me - Beaufort, South Carolina

Finally got try try this place. Food was pretty good. Service was friendly. The pick up order tip jar is funny. "Help send my cat to ninja school." read more

I called in an order over the phone they told me it would be 30 mins. I arrive and over an hour later they said they couldn't find the ticket, let me add that I was standing at the counter for 15 and no one addressed me so I got the cashiers attention, she then gave me an excuse that the ticket didn't send or it was lost. I asked her for an approximate time and she didn't give me one. I asked her again and she told me 25 mins by that time I had been waiting for the food for 1 hr and 30 mins. RIDICULOUS TO SAY THE LEAST! read more

I finally found good Chinese in the area! Small place with about 20 tables that smells divine. I ordered basic dishes, spring rolls, pork and shrimp dumplings and spicy noodles with chicken. Spring rolls. Crisp but not greasy, reasonable amount of filling, served with duck sauce. Dumplings. Steamed, reasonable amount of filling, good flavor. Served with a sauce that's a mixture of soy and mirin with a touch of garlic. Spicy noodles. Touch too much heat for me, but not overpowering. I will ask for a little less heat next time. I'll also ask for double vegetables. There was a nice variety, but not enough of them. Reasonable amount of chicken. Flavorful sauce. I'll be back! read more

In town for the Marine Corps graduation & chose this spot for dinner because of its rating. Was very disappointed by my experience.. Food was pretty disappointing.. We had crab rangoon for apps.. I had the beef pho & my company had a combo pho & a ramen. We also shared the Ocha delight because it seemed like their special. The rangoon tasted strange.. I can't quite put a finger on it but the cream cheese wasn't really refreshing & strange is the best way I can put it. The pho broths were pretty strong while the ramen broth, on the other hand, was completely bland - my friend who owns a restaurant - was curious whether the chef had forgotten to put in the seasoning. The beef in the pho was also like cardboard. The Ocha delight was also underwhelming with poorly made rice & over seasoned & overcooked meat. Additionally, they seem to run out of menu items quite often as the server had to check if they had a few things we asked for (& they actually didn't). On the bright side, +1 star because their servers were very friendly/helpful & their portions were quite large (they at least gave a LOT of noodles in each dish). read more

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Went here for dinner and got the spicy basil fried rice and pork ramen. My husband and I LOVE asian food and let me tell ya, this was some of the best basil fried rice and ramen we've had! The service was also 10/10. We were greeted at the door and received overall great service. Also the place was very clean! I was surprised there wasn't a lot of people in there but we will definitely be back! read more

I ordered a vegetable Pho Bowl with extra veggies, noodles, chicken and broth. I received only the broth. Of course, I can't get a refund for the food I paid for but did not receive. Don't waste your money if you are ordering for delivery. And the broth is not that great. read more

Heard that was better than other places, the eggrolls were good and the noodle and chicken dish was nice, mango boba was excellent. However, the noodle soup was bland and not enough seasoning so disappointed. Probably will try another place that I have been to before next time. read more

Couldn't have been much happier for our first visit to this new AND WELCOME addition to Beaufort. The crispy pork and rice was the star of the show. In my opinion the rice alone was a little lonely in flavor. The ginger sauce did assist. But, it could have used perhaps some diced onion or a little egg mixed in. But, none the less, this will be ordered every time we go back. The hokkien noodles were exactly what I've been looking for around here. Steak was a little tough. So, I'll get shrimp or just ask for more ground pork next time. Either way, instant favorite! I may just go back on Monday!! read more

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One of the worst meals I have had in Beaufort. All of the food was super bland. I ordered crispy pork and 3/4 of the pork was fat a not edible. my wife had the ramen with chicken. it tasted just like boiled chicken in water w noodles. read more

Wonderful experience! Super chill cafe vibes and we ate so so so much food!! I can tell you it was delicious because I was in a food coma afterwards for straight 3 hours, woke up and didn't remember my name. They have a wide variety of boba tea flavors, which is something so rare in our teeny town of Beaufort. I will forever dream of you, crispy crab rangoons read more

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We had a great experience this evening at Ocha Noodle Cafe, We ordered Thai Style Fried Suki with shrimp and Pad Thai with shrimp, a new addition to the menu. Both dishes were superb with complex, authentic flavors as good as we've ever eaten anywhere. Our server, Billy, was knowledgeable and attentive. Great experience on all counts -- food, service, value. read more

Love this place worked here for 2 years as a cook the owners are the absolute best and I always had a great time working there. The nicest people ever and the food is amazing. If you ever want to get dinner somewhere go and stop in and say you read Ridley's review and they'll love you. read more

Wonderful. The server and staff are friendly and the noodles are divine. We enjoyed learning about Thailand.

The new items on the menu include shrimp tempura ramen and udon and pork buns. I had the pork buns and tempura ramen. Both came out fast and were delicious. Had fried bananas for dessert which were served with icecream topped with whipped cream and crushed peanuts read more

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Don't blink or you will miss it on the way into downtown Beaufort. First, the service is beautiful. For a small intimate place, they are respectful, courteous and patient. Loved every interaction during our stay. The food. mmmmmm the food. The friend tofu and vegetarian noodle dish was perfect. The savoriness, portion size and lingering taste of spices, sauce and fresh ingredients. This is a refreshing and delicious option if you are in the mood for Japanese food in the Beaufort, SC area and only a few miles from the Waterfront. read more

Stationed in Japan for 5 years and I would say this place comes damn close to the stuff we ate over there! PRICE IS WORTH IT! Price is actually average to what you would pay in Japan. Staff was so much fun and talkative. I can't believe I never seen this place! One recommendation GET A DARKER SIGN OR BRIGHTER LIGHTS! We struggled to find this place at night. read more

Second visit exceptional service both times we had the noodles spring roll and three different rice dishes all excellently prepared, filled with fresh spices and vegetables. This is our new goto Asian restaurant read more

We recently found this place here on Yelp and decided to give it a try. We have now been several times and enjoy it. I grew up in an Okinawan/Japanese household and while this isn't exactly traditional Ramen it was delicious all the same. One of the most important things I look for in any good Ramen is their quality of broth and this restaurant does not disappoint. Their service is always great. The cleanliness of the restaurant is always great in each of my visits as well. Ive tried several of their appetizers and while, again, not traditional but very flavorful and delicious. They also offer boba tea here and it is delicious as well. read more

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I just left the restaurant and returned back to my hotel. I ordered the wonton noodle soup and the Chinese broccoli which was cold and the soup was barely warm. Food is okay. Definitely not worth the over priced menu and the customer service is the worst! I ordered for pick up. When I arrived there, it took a few minutes before someone acknowledged me. They even answered the phone to take an order in front of me. Someone finally helped me. I placed my order and stood and than sat down next to the chairs by the ordering counter. After over 30 minutes went by, I finally asked how much longer? I told her my name and my bag was sitting on the counter. She laughed and said "I'm sorry, I didn't see you hiding there" ... why else would I be standing and sitting at the "to go" chairs?? Smh! When I got home, I had no napkins, no spoon for my soup or fork to eat my broccoli. I definitely would NOT go back here anymore! I would rather make that drive to Bluffton. read more

Ocha Noodle cafe - COLD Chinese broccoli and cold wonton soup - Ramen Near Me - Beaufort, South Carolina

After being in the Beaufort area since we moved here last September, we were looking for a noodle place comparable to our favorite ones in Sandy Springs and Atlanta. Pretty good options and i was happy with our food and service. I would go back. The edemane wontons were interesting and a nice appetizer. Didn't have the egg rolls but will on our next visit. Brought home the leftover noodle broth to add noodles to. I had ordered extra noodles but still had leftover broth to bring home. read more

So I've actually been ordering from here regularly for a few years now, via Door Dash. I travel to Beaufort for work once every other month and I always look forward to pho or ramen or wonton noodle soup from Ocha Noodle Cafe! Tonight, I ordered from them via Door Dash. An hour and a half later, I got a notification that my driver ran into an issue and my order was cancelled. I was so bummed! I called Ocha Noodle and explained my situation. The girl said they had put my order together and somebody picked it up. Frustrated, I asked her if I could place a new order. She said yes of course! She was super apologetic and sweet, and it wasn't even her fault! I really appreciated that. I drove over there to get my order and she was super nice and apologized again. I thought that was so nice, considering the issue had nothing to do with the establishment. Love the food here and love the service even more! I believe the nice girl was named Helene, since that's the name on the receipt. Thanks again! read more

Ocha Noodle cafe - Pho combo to go! So yummy and I love the broth - Ramen Near Me - Beaufort, South Carolina

Indoor seating was available and we were seated immediately. It was past lunch time and the staff was great, enthusiastic and eager to serve. Staff wore masks the entire time and their eyes showed their ease and happiness. Boba teas were best ever, pho was spot on, yakisoba noodles were amazing. All vegetables fresh, clean restaurant and overall great experience. We came because of 4.5 on Yelp and they didn't disappoint. read more

First time ordering. Rainy day - perfect for hot Ramen soup! Got the Wonton Dumpling Ramen, Crispy chicken Rice Plate, and spring rolls app delivered. Very fresh, clean, tasty, traditional, and healthy food! Quick, easy service and delivery. Only thing is that there are three Spring Rolls with the order.. for two people? Why not make it two or four? ‍ Anyways, definitely one of my new favorite restaurants! read more

My husband ordered Tom yum noodle soup and I had pho noodle soup. It was very good both of them especially Tom yum noodle soup. Very delicious broth. I wanted give five stars but it was over priced with everything including the drinks. Also I ordered matcha milk tea it was very thin. tea potions are not right to me. and the matcha they used which was not green color and doesn't taste matcha. Starbucks is better than this. read more

We have been here twice in one week!! I had the Udon noodle soup and my wife had the beef Pho. The pho broth is so flavorful and the beef is so tender and delicious. The portion size is very gracious and very filling. The udon noodles were bouncy and chewy, which I LOVE, and the chicken was good. Need a bowl of comfort? O-CHA is the place you want! I can't wait to go back! read more

Ocha Noodle cafe - Udon noodle soup - Ramen Near Me - Beaufort, South Carolina

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