When searching for the best ramen in Philadelphia, not only did the reviews lead us here, but the…read moresuggestions from the locals did as well. We started off with a few appetizers. The edamame was standard, and the takoyaki and pan-fried dumplings didn't taste homemade. Rather they both reminded me of what you would pick up at the frozen section at the food market. Nevertheless, they were passable. After all, we were here for the ramen. I opted in for their Terakawa special. The broth was flavourful, and the chashu was the most tender and juicy chashu I've ever had. As for the girlfriend, she opted in for their spicy ramen which was also spectacular. I absolutely loved her wavy noodles. I would have loved to have swapped out my straight noodles for her wavy noodles. They have a nice bounce and slightly chewy texture. Their marinated eggs were to die for. We put in a few extra orders for these. Overall, a great experience. The staff seemed to be right on the ball, and this small and cozy restaurant definitely makes you feel transported to Japan.

Came here for a Friday night dinner because I was craving Japanese takeout. I pass by Terakawa…read moreRamen all the time, so I figured it was finally time to give it a try! When I arrived, the restaurant was very busy, and the space itself was pretty small. Thankfully, they have a self-service kiosk to join the dine-in waitlist and another kiosk specifically for takeout orders. The ordering process was simple and straightforward, but unfortunately, the wait was quite long. Despite ordering relatively simple dishes, my food took about 30 minutes to prepare. There also wasn't anywhere to sit or wait inside, so I ended up standing outside for the entire 30 minutes. For my appetizer, I ordered the mini chicken curry, which was pretty good! The curry had that classic Japanese curry flavor I was looking for, and I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of chicken included, especially for an appetizer-sized portion. For my entree, I went with the gyudon, which was also pretty solid. The beef was a little fattier than I expected, and I felt that the rice-to-meat ratio was slightly off, with significantly more rice than beef. However, the overall flavor was good, and it definitely satisfied my craving for a Japanese rice bowl. Overall, I enjoyed the food and would definitely consider coming back to try their ramen, especially since that's what they're known for. My biggest complaint was the takeout experience. Hopefully, they can improve their efficiency with takeout orders or find a way to better accommodate customers waiting for their food. The food itself was satisfying, but a 30-minute wait for a couple of simple dishes felt a bit excessive.

Food: I had the signature Terakawa ramen with the add on mini bowl. It was delicious and good…read moreamount of quantity. The meat slices are thick which I really like, and the broth was very flavorful. The price was also good for the quantity, so very good value. Service: quick and fast service. Ambiance: clean place.

Had dinner tonight after scouting out places within a short walk of my Vrbo. When I saw the reviews…read morefor this place, I knew that this would be it. The service was excellent, with all of the staff, being friendly, prompt, and helpful. I ordered the gyoza and Terakawa ramen - both were delicious. The pork bone broth is quite satisfying, and I will say that the pork and egg were just perfect. The noodles are slightly smaller than ramen I've had elsewhere, but they had a nice texture to them and were definitely not over or undercooked. (That's the -1 star for me - I really love alkaline noodles and wish they used them here...) The decor is very utilitarian, but representative of the type of establishment they are going for (small neighborhood ramen shop). Overall, a pleasing experience and reasonable value. I would definitely recommend checking this place out! Oishii desu!!

The staff here is super attentive. I wanted the shrimp tempura and the server asked if I would…read moreprefer to swap the pork broth with a vegetarian broth. She also filled up our water often but not too many times. She welcomed us in and acknowledged us. We were trying to pay with cash instead of card, she noticed and printed out a discounted cash receipt. The food came out so fast! There is visibility to the kitchen as well and it looks super organized and clean. Shrimp Tempura Ramen - the two shrimp pieces were battered to perfection, not oily and tasted like I was eating chicken? The noodles were not too thin and they weren't overcooked either. The vegetarian broth is pretty flavorful for what it is. 5/5 I will definitely be coming back! If you're in Fishtown area, check it out. They are located across the street from Kismet Bagel. There seemed to be plenty of parking in the nearby streets. The prices are very reasonable and the menu online is the same as it is in person, so no surprises!

Definitely a good ramen staple in the Fishtown neighborhood! I have been here a few times since…read moremoving here. We even DoorDash and pick it up every so often as well too! The food comes out quick, staff checks up every now and then which is nice! Lots of seating as well. I haven't seen a lot of places have the tan tan mazemen and definitely one of my favorite ramen to get especially on a hot summer day! A bit on the pricier side but a good solid choice otherwise! Thanks again

This is a decent ramen spot - more Chinese than Japanese in style I think. There aren't a lot of…read moreramen 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.

Came here on a cool Philly night and I really wanted to warm up and was craving ramen. I walked in…read moreas 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.

We just had a great lunch for U City dining days! We were seated right away and were quick to…read moreorder. I was just gonna drink a water but the table 2 down from us had delish looking iced green teas so I ended up ordering that. That was the move bc that tea was very good. For our 2 apps we got seaweed salad and kani salad. Both were bigger than I expected and tasted great. I ordered the black garlic oil mayu ramen and my bf ordered the shrimp tempura udon. I absolutely loved my broth. I will def order this again. I wish there was more broth bc it i was so good. For dessert we got 2 mochi. They split them in 2 so we each could try. We didn't get to pick our flaves but it wasn't a problem bc we got mango and strawberry and both tasted great. All this for $40 total. What a deal!!!

Decent take-out order. 2 roll lunch special and the "fried squid"…read more When I think of a fried squid dish from an Asian restaurant, I think of salt-baked squid or a salt and pepper squid situation. This was regular old calamari with a lemon wedge and a small container of cocktail sauce. No "creamy house sauce" included.

Great stop and quick bite to eat as the little man wanted ramen again. Food was amazing and fresh…read more We ordered 4 ordered of the crispy spring rolls lol yup I know but it was so good as well as an order of the karaage chicken. The pot stickers were also simple yet amazing. Staff here was very kind and friendly. Place was nicely decorated and love all the dog decorations throughout the restaurant. Would definitely come back for another quick bite when in the area. Love it here.

We love tacos and we love ramen, and were surprised that we had never heard of this spot with…read moreexcellent reviews and lots of vegetarian options until recently. Came on a Sunday evening and about half the small restaurant was filled - the space is super cute, with an inviting dark blue color scheme and cute posters and photos of inspirational quotes and dogs. We ordered the Tofu and Eggplant taco and Mushroom and Zucchini taco to start - both were delicious. The mushroom and zucchini one actually had slightly more flavor, but the sauces on both were really tasty with good contrast in flavor, and the veggies were fried just right. For mains I got the Vegan Miso ramen with egg noodles and my husbans got the Vegan Spicy Kimchi ramen with egg noodles. I LOVED my ramen - the broth was deeply savory, the corn added nice pops of sweetness, and I really enjoyed the soy patty - it was chewy and had a great bite. My husband also enjoyed his ramen and said it was one of the best in the city - the kimchi flavor was very different than any ramen I've tried before. Service is good and overall I will definitely come back to Taco & Ramen and maybe try a new item. Yum!

I was in Philadelphia for a rowing competition for my son and afterwards he took me to his favorite…read morespot in Old Town for some Ramen and sushi...boy am I glad he did! Quite frankly, this was the absolute BEST sushi I've ever had...and I lived in Japan for a year. Subtle, nuanced flavors and sublime! Incredible! Also great was the shrimp appetizer and Ramen as well. Tomorrow just became a must visit when im in town! Great service and quite affordable as well! Try it...fantastic!

Tomo offered fresh sushi options and were accommodating to my special request…read more Originally seated in the to go area, I requested to move to the other quieter side away from the bustle there. My request to substitute tuna for Krab in the California roll was artfully prepared. Salmon and veggie hand roll plus sesame salad rounded out my meal. Busy place, reasonable prices, and the BYOB seemed to be popular too. Would return, thanks!

The fish quality here is beyond great for the price. I just moved from SF, where good sushi is…read moreeverywhere and also worked at a Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant, so I'm picky about fish quality. Their chutoro and king salmon nigiri are my usual go-tos, and the quality here genuinely surprised me. The preparation is also far better than many sushi spots I've tried in Philly. The menu is limited, but nothing I've tried has disappointed me. I've been coming almost every week and this place really deserves more love!

Some of the better sushi take out spots in the city! Not the cheapest spot but I think worth it…read moreconsidering the fish is very fresh and they have great rice-fish ratios. We don't love complex rolls with a bunch of toppings/sauces so this place was perfect with their simpler options but still delicious. Store is located under the El in fishtown and can be a little tricky to find but a worthwhile visit for some excellent simple rolls!

I've probably given about half my life savings to this place at this point. Always a phenomenal…read moreexperience. I have never waited to be seated, and the food is incredible. I would highly recommend the TNT rolls! They are the best. The service is wonderful too.

Have been several times when in Philly to Yamasaki Ramen. I like the fact that Ramen here can be…read morecustomized and that they have a number of different Asian dishes aside from Ramen. Wait staff were friendly and helpful. Service provided was too notch. Both Ramen dishes were delicious and promptly finished. This Ramen restaurant is one of the few which is opened late which is helpful and convenient. Restaurant is casual but has a dimly lite romantic vibe which would make a great casual date night meal. Highly recommend

Vibes: modern sleek ambiance featuring pop remixes, surprisingly spacious, bring a friend or a few…read moreto sit at the sushi bar or booths Tasting notes: - Tuna Tasting Crackers: higher ratio of rice to tuna; rice has a nice crispy crust; pieces are generous (takes more than one bite) - Kyuri: decent chunks pleasantly dressed up with a creamy green sauce and sesame oil with a dusting of spice - Chef's Special: thick pieces of scallop on top; pieces tended to fall apart - Tiger Roll: light crunch from the tempura, a touch spicy, excellent flavor from the chili crisp; - Chirashi: thick, large slices of fresh fish - Mazemen with Pork: meat was incredibly tender and buttery; noodles were perfectly chewy with a touch of sweetness; loved all the vegetables adding to the texture and flavor Other thoughts: - fast, friendly service, waited maybe 10 minutes for most dishes to land on the table - had a reservation but plenty of open seating on a weekday night - above items were more than satisfying given the portions Impression: would love to come back and try the rest of the menu especially the ramen!

Just go. Mind blowingly good and does not skimp out on anything! Definitely worth the price!read more