Went there once; thought it was good enough to return, but not great. Not sure why. Went back and got the brisket posole ramen, made with red chile. Not quite as hot as Garcia's, say, but hot and had a perfect red chile sauce. Fantastic fusion cuisine. read more

I ordered from Oni for pick-up. Ordering through their website was easy and food was ready in 15 to 20 minutes. I ordered their Shoyu ramen and the mini hamachi tacos. The tacos were so good! So light and fresh and delicious! It was a special so if you see if listed I would highly recommend. The shoyu ramen was good and I loved the toppings. I did feel the broth was a bit on the saltier side but overall a solid meal. The space looks very cool and if I had more time I would've loved to eat in. read more

Oni - Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I went with my girlfriend and we were seated within minutes, which was a great start to the experience. The vibe of the restaurant was very upper-class and clean, with a beautiful atmosphere and thoughtfully designed interior that made the meal feel special. For food, we ordered the shoyu ramen and pork dumplings, and both were excellent. The ramen noodles had the perfect amount of chew, and the broth was rich and full of flavor. The pork belly was especially tender and paired really well with the depth of the broth. The pork dumplings were another highlight -- chewy in the best way, with a mouthfeel that was easily a 10/10. The pork filling was savory and well-seasoned, making each bite satisfying. Overall, the combination of great service, atmosphere, and high-quality food made this a memorable dining experience, and I would definitely recommend it read more

Everything was served so quickly yet tasted fresh. Kale salad was perfectly seasoned with sesame and the steak tartare also great. I got the shoyu ramen and my husband got the spicy ribs and noodles. Loved the walk up order style, but still we were checked on throughout to make sure we were enjoying ourselves and had what we needed. If you don't drink alcohol the mint limeade is fantastic. Definitely want to recreate it. Semi upscale but in a way where you wouldn't look out of place dressing up or slightly more casual. read more

Best ramen in abq! I love their food, everything we tried was fantastic. We had their green chile ramen, dumplings, ribs and noodles, kale salad, and even their Brussel sprouts. I don't normally go for Brussels sprouts but these were actually delicious. I wish they sat you right away but you order at the counter via counter service and then they seat you. It is a smallll place and I came Friday at 6 and it was a 20 minute wait to order then another 15 minute wait for our food. It was well worth it so just be aware if you go right at rush it might be a minute. The staff is friendly and nice and the space is cool with a beautiful mural on the wall and cute decor. My kids enjoyed the food too! read more

Oni - Green chile Ramen - so good! Be sure to get the good stuff in the bottom! - Ramen Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Holy cow what an amazing noodle house just steps away from my apartment! I love how intimate and cozy it is, perfect for a date night or just grabbing a beer with friends! It does get packed pretty quick and I would check their hours before going. They have a rotating menu of daily specials, nothing is short of amazing! We tried the red chile ribs with noodles and the spice level was perfect. I am an avid spice enthusiast so it's up to you what your heat level is, I would ask. We also tried their pot stickers and they were perfect for sharing! The service was friendly, prompt and professional. We sat at the bar and ordered some beers, they have local selections which most places do too, but totally worth it here! I had an Elevated IPA from La Cumbre Brewery. It was on draft and it was cold! I love when I stumble upon and unexpected treasure like Oni! #supportlocal read more

Oni - Pork dumplings - Ramen Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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So delicious and FAST. You order at the counter first, then take a seat while they bring you your dishes. I had the garlic chili noodles, which were amazing and spicy, and the hubs had the green chile ramen! Another stand out were the friend chicken steam buns. What a crispy chicken chunk! A cool and unique location with ample payed parking across the street. The ambiance was really artsy and a bit hipster, which I loved! read more

Whenever we are in town Oni is a place we always eat at! They have the best ramen!!!!! The service is fast, food made when you order it and is always so tasty! The restaurant has a laid back, warm feel to it and is always very clean. This is a place I highly recommend! read more

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We may not have a ton of great restaurants in Albuquerque the way they do in bigger cities, but the great restaurants we do have knock those big-city spots out of the park. This is one of them. Every single thing I have ever had here is insanely good. And beyond the specials, I think I've ordered every single thing on the menu. read more

We got the pork dumplings, shoyu ramen, and the brisket posole ramen and woahhhhh it was so tasty! The pork dumplings were our favorite but everything was delicious. Great atmosphere. Maiya at the front was the sweetest and gave great recommendations. read more

Oni - Pork dumplings and shoyu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

OMG, the pecan broth ramen is so so good. It's vegetarian and delicious and has a smoky, spicy, creamy, super flavorful broth and vegetables. It's very big and filling. My friend also loved her meat ramen. They also do very unique fusion appetizers and dish specials, like fried green tomato spicy bao. They also have interesting cocktails that staff design. The atmosphere is modern and clean. Not too exciting, but nice. read more

Oni - The amazing vegetarian pecan broth ramen - Ramen Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Ordering at the host stand and bar was not my favorite from an operational standpoint, and the metal chairs were WAY too small, even for me at 5'4. Our party of four left shortly after eating because all of us were squirming with discomfort. Dining companions had been to Oni before and mentioned that the ramen eggs are unpleasantly watery, so I requested a traditional jammy egg instead. The staff told us that eggs could not be customized...and well, that's just stupid. No doubt your chef can cook eggs more than one way, so if Oni is unwilling to customize something as simple as an egg, I call that bad service. Alas, the ramen didn't make up for the service. Even if I look beyond the cracked ceramic bowl in which my ramen was served (a health hazard), the shoyu broth was a salt bath. Also missing my favorite traditional ramen toppings; no nori, naruto, menma, or sweet corn. All three steamed buns were yummy but not yummy enough to bring me back. Ps. Tried husband's pecan broth, which he didn't like. We both thought it was weirdly fishy for a vegan option. read more

Personal preference but it's order at the counter which isn't my favorite and the meat options are very limited if you're someone who doesn't eat pork. Bone marrow was fabulous touch and yummy in my noodles. Edamame was good -- Brussels have a strong lime taste some would say maybe too strong read more

Oni - Garlic noodles with bone marrow - Ramen Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Coming from out of state, we overheard on our hot air balloon ride that NM was known for some good Japanese food. Say less! We found a place in a minute and started to chow down! High end Italian in Nebraska? Why not Japanese New Mexican fusion with local ingredients? Sometimes you find great food in unexpected places, and this was straight up delicious! I order the Shoyu Ramen at every establishment ramen is available, and honestly this was top 3 for me. I wish I could take it back with me to my home state! The Garlic Chili noodles also had great flavor and a decent level of spice! Classic cool ambiance, a smaller space with lofted ceilings. Order at the host stand before being seated. Tasty shareable sake. read more

Oni - Garlic chili noodles (back), Shoyu Ramen (front) - Ramen Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Food was horrible and the lady employee was smoking vape weed inside the restaurant have some decency. She's too busy smoking weed than checking on the customers if everything is ok not once she checked on customers. We should have went to NATURO a real Japanese ramen. read more

I got the green chile ramen and it was proper spicy! They also have GF options, which is cool (if you need that). Got a canned cider which was good. My comments for improvement: The music was too loud and the edamame had too much 'stuff' on it. Overall though I would recommend Oni and will try to visit again next time I'm in town. read more

This little gem on Central Ave is our go to place on a cold weather day. As you go in you order at the counter, they have plenty of tables and a bar. I tried the green chile ramen, which had pork, veggies, chile and a poached egg. Nice heat level and lots of flavor/textures. A very comforting bowl of food served in a beautiful ceramic vessel. We also tried the steam buns, we ordered one of each variety. WOW! Mouthwatering! The hot green teas they offer are a perfect pairing too. read more

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Came to check this place out before a show at a nearby venue. It's a nice little place with some tables and a bar area. I loved the decorations. I was only looking for something light and was happy that they had a selection of small plates. There really were a lot of different options though. This is an order, get your number, and find a seat sort of place. Service was pretty quick. I got the kale salad and shiitake dumplings. I expected some amount of spicing on the food (chile oil, togarashi) but wow did both of these dishes have a kick. The items my friend ordered were similar. Perhaps the ramen isn't quite as spicy, I'll have to try that next time. Warning to folks that aren't big into spicy this is beyond flavorful and definitely into the spicy realm. The food itself is good, but the level of spicing was a bit unexpected. I will be back to try more things! read more

Oni - Kale salad - Ramen Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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This place butchered a perfectly good ramen with their green chile ramen. Here I was trying to be adventurous and branch out, but it completely backfired. The broth was way too mild and the flavors didn't complement each other. And who puts ground pork in ramen?!?! For sides I had the shiitake dumplings, which were too dry, and bone marrow that turned out way too salty. Overall really disappointed by the experience. The service was nonexistent! And that's no exaggeration. The waitress did not come by once to check on how everything's going. All the while I was sitting literally in front of her at the bar.... Only reason I'm giving this a 2 stars is because of the friendly staff at the front desk. The friendliness stops after you place your order I guess..... For management: please coach your team on effective customer engagements. read more

Ramen was not impressive. I also paid extra for corn to be added, it was not. Perhaps the overly-friendly, chatty person taking orders was more interested in conversations, than keeping the backed up line moving in the mostly vacant restaurant. You must order before you sit, which adds to the line length, since there are no menus before you sit. When my drink was dropped off, I received no eye contact after I thanked him. He was looking somewhere else entirely. When the bearded guy with the bandanna on his head dropped off my food he was looking somewhere else also when I thanked him and said no words. Seems like a hipster spot, if you enjoy inaccurate orders, impersonal service and inefficient, overly chatty host/cashier. My mistake for dinner choices has been documented. read more

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SALTY !!! EXTREMELY SALTY?! I don't understand the raving reviews for Oni You are literally eating a salt bath... if I can give a 0 I will This should not be called ramen. I was so confused when the the ribs & noodles did not come with soup either - the ribs were sooo salty. The perosa ramen truly deserves a 0/5. I'm wondering if these dishes were not taste tested before serving because I never had anything like this before read more

Oni - Ramen Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

This was one of those where they made a mistake with our order and it took way longer than it should... even though they had told us they were busy, other people got their food before we did, but this is where they earned the 5 stars, they acknowledged it, apologized and delivered great food, I wish I got the name of the guy in charge that Friday night, because he even took care of the bill, that's what customer service is about, it may not be perfect at first but if you try and work with your customer then it becomes perfect, the food was excellent once it was delivered, the place is really nice as well, and it was clean, again because of that amazing response to their mistake I will be coming back!! I wish other places learned from them, thank you Oni!! read more

Service was fine and the Pasole Ramen was a delicious fusion of the two cultures, but just my opinion the brisket bao was waaay oversauced and the steak tartare was under seasoned. Overall good but just needed a little extra attention to knock it out read more

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It's official! There is excellent steak tartare in Albuquerque. I ordered online and picked it up on a Saturday night. I ordered nothing else, but "WOW", I was impressed! It was well packaged and the temperature of the meat was cool. The "crisps" were crunchy and slightly warm as a perfect accompaniment. I regret not taking a photo, but I can assure you this is the real deal. Just an overall beautiful presentation and a fantastic appetizer. Next time I'll have to order two. read more

Amazing ramen to be found here. When you walk in the atmosphere will blow you away. It is so inviting that you can't help but enjoy the time there. Staff is friendly and don't try and rush you. They walk through the options. There is such great art in the walls look over the bar area. Wow. There is a NM United flag by the window and this is the first time I noticed all the cities in the state listed, even my home if Cochiti. I had the shoyo ramen, think that is how to spell it, with beef broth. Wow! Has squash, onions, peppers, and an egg. So much and Sakai is great read more

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Food : 5/5 ; must try their cucumber salad!! Service : 5/5 ; love the pay before you eat set up !! Ambiance: 5/5 read more

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Oni is a ramen restaurant in Old Town on Central. David Gaspar de Alba and Daniel Linver are co-owners who opened Oni as a popup in 2017 before transitioning to a food truck, then finally opening the brick-and-mortar restaurant on May 22, 2020, during which they sold out of ramen within 10 minutes of opening. Oni's online menu is a small one with nine appetizers and four entrees from which to choose. The entrees there are the garlic chile noodles, the pecan ramen, the shoyu ramen, and the ribs and noodles. There are nine add-ons that diners can choose to add to any dish. The menu clearly marks which dishes are vegan, vegetarian, or gluten free, which will give diners a piece of mind if they are searching for those options. The dining-in menu is larger, has more appetizer and entree selections, and is more expensive than what is listed online. Patrons order at a counter up front and get their own water and to-go boxes. The employee who came up to take our order didn't ask what we wanted and just stared at us in front of her computer. We just said what we wanted before she swung the screen around to select tip options. We split vegan shiitake and cauliflower curry dumplings, which were $9 for five extra small dumplings. The dumplings were lukewarm since they had been cooked beforehand. I had the shoyu ramen, which consisted of smoked pork belly slices, pork bone broth, seasonal vegetables, shiitake mushrooms, a slow egg, chile oil, and leeks. I enjoyed the savory flavor and the smoked pork belly but would have enjoyed some spice to the dish. I also would have liked more of the pork belly slices included. The ramen was $15, which was a dollar more than the online menu price. Overall, a fine restaurant with a fun ambiance that deals in a lot of pre-prepared food dropped off by bored waitstaff. You'll be asked if you want to leave a tip for counter service and getting your own drinks. I wouldn't care about coming back one way or another. read more

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This place always rocks my socks but tonight the energy was electric. Packed house, great tunes, my steam buns and ramen came out so quick and was so hot and delicious. But I'm really here to mention how great the staff is here. They're sweet and genuine folks. Front and back of house. Oni is THE downtown spot for delicious food, no questions asked. !! read more

Wonderful food. Chill vibe. I just don't like ordering at the door. I will definitely be going back to Oni. read more

Oni - Posolé Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Food is terrible. Warm self serve water is stale. I love steak tartare and this place ruined it. Ramen was served room temperature with mushy pasty noodles. read more

Oni reminds me of the restaurants I favored in NYC like Souen in the village. Simple ambiance, friendly staff and delicious cuisine! Up until recently, I didn't know this delightful gem existed here in Albuquerque until I stumbled upon it. I've been back several times to eat in and to take out. I will add that some restaurants may not give the customer the same cuts of meat if ordered as take-out but Oni doesn't do that. I hope that y'all check them out! read more

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Hesitant to review this spot....because I don't want it to get busier but they also deserve the business. It's an order at the front then find a seat kind of place. We ordered a bunch of different things to share and try and all of it was so good. We did bao buns, bone marrow, tartare, edamame and ribs ramen. This is one place I tell everyone about now. I would visit weekly if I could. The specials always sound amazing too read more

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Pretty cool concept of American and Japanese fusion. The interior is simply decorated with really cool murals. I found their ramens to be lacking. The noodles are "al dente" for a lack of better terms. The short rib ramen was too salty. Even diluting it wasn't nearly enough. And not enough umami. Their vegan ramen broth was super creamy, but lacked the depth from umami. I think their shoyu ramen was the best one flavor wise, but again the noodles were a bit too firm for my liking. Toppings were all pretty lackluster. Was hoping for a soft boiled egg but turned out to be a poached egg too. Would probably come here for a beer and some apps. Probably better to not steer too far from what's popular here when ordering. read more

Oni - Short rib ramen - Ramen Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I used to wait 11 months or so, for the coldest time of the year, just so I could get some Oni Food Truck ramen. I would tell fellow Oni addicts and we would contemplate what we wanted to get. The beef tallow add on? Perhaps the mushroom red chile ramen this time. And what about those steam buns? Would I have room to fit it all in? The answer was always yes. You can imagine ALL of our levels of pure joy when Oni opened a storefront downtown. It's like I just can't get enough, still. I do have some new favorites though, and while I will always exclusively get my ramen from Oni, ramen is not my exclusive order there. I dream of their spicy garlic noodles and fried chicken steam buns. And I look forward to their delicate sushi specials. They also have some niche wines and local craft beer. I'm drooling writing this review. For the love of ramen, get down to Oni, star. read more

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Posole ramen, what what??? I've riffed on how much I adore the food in this place. On a cold December afternoon, I found myself with an hour to spare, downtown, and I mean, sorry all the other restaurants, but Oni just owns my favorite go-to in those parts. What I wasn't prepared for, however, was posole ramen. Posole ramen! Okay, just get this: red chile broth, braised pork, hominy, roasted squash (brilliant, if unevenly cooked), slow egg, cilantro, onion, radish and homemade tortilla chips. I mean... why didn't I think of this? One of the best meals I've enjoyed in recent memory in Albuquerque's most bohemian, vegan-friendly urban brothels. Friggin' love this place. read more

Terrific Menu Attentive staff Nice location and environment with outdoor dining Amanda, and the rest of the staff were professional, and very welcoming. Just so nice - which enhanced our "First Friday experience." Food preparation and presentation we terrific - Very enjoyable experience for my wife and I. We'd dine here 5x / week if we lived in town! read more

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I've been wanting to try Oni for awhile. The last time I tried to go it was packed with a pre-theater crowd and I wasn't able to get in. So when a friend suggested it for lunch I jumped at the suggestion. We got there a little after 1 on a weekday and it wasn't very crowded. Our meals came out quickly. I ordered the Shoyu Ramen. I almost asked that they not include the "slow egg" because I don't usually like runny eggs, but decided to try it. I'm glad I did. I broke the yoke and mixed it in with the tasty broth and it was delicious. The pork belly was melt in your mouth and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. A great bowl of ramen! I added a Japanese sparkling water to my meal and that was tasty too. In addition to being happy with my meal, I also liked the rustic ceramic bowl it was served in and appreciated that the chopsticks were reusable. All-in-all a very positive experience and enjoyable meal. The staff was friendly and I like all the windows, which brightened the restaurant. The only thing I wasn't in love with was how loud the music was...with no acoustical materials on the ceiling I would imagine that a packed restaurant and loud music might make the experience less enjoyable. read more

I had the red shrimp ramen! Words cannot describe how artfully beautiful and insanely delicious this is! Red Shrimp Ramen (gf option) spicy wild red shrimp · shrimp and chicken broth · red chile shio tare · shimeji mushroom · sweet potato · napa cabbage · black garlic chile oil · leek · lime wedge. All the ingredients worked in perfect harmony and tasted and felt so good on my palate. The broth alone is impressive, in a sea of flavorful spicy and intoxicating goodness! It's the kind of flavor that keeps you wanting seconds and planning your next visit. The kind of satisfaction that has you knowing that's your favorite dish now, but keeps you wondering of what else you should possibly try next?!?! Standing ovation and major Bravo!!! I'm super glad to have discovered this spot and I highly recommend read more

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Moved here a month ago and my wife and I have really struggled in finding restaurants with good food. We came here and we were relieved that this place existed. Great ramen! The noodles have a great texture and perfectly cooked, broth is not overly or under seasoned, and all the components of a ramen are found in each bowl. Service was on point with the chef/ possibly the owner checking in on us consistently. Definitely makes me feel like I am in little Tokyo in LA. Best ramen in Albuquerque thus far! read more

WOW!! I love coming here because the food is so fresh and the people are so nice. It feels like you are sitting in a restaurant in the middle of Japan but from the comfort of home. It's very modern and hip, yet calm and relaxing. The food is just to die for. Everything is extremely fresh and all the dishes are paired so well incorporating each ingredient. The prices are a little higher than other places but it's so worth every penny. I swear. Today we ordered some apps to share. We got the shiitake dumplings, steam buns one of each, and the steak tartare. I hadn't had the steam buns or tartare before, and they were so delicious. It's a good call to get one of each on the steam buns because you get to taste everything. My favorite was def the shiitake buns and and the fried chicken! I dipped my pork buns in the sauce of the dumplings and that was definitely a good pairing too. They have homemade seasoning and sauces on the table which are also delicious. But the food is so good that I didn't even use any. Highly recommend. Would come again. All the time if I could! read more

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