Walked past this small noodle bar on my way to PPAC to catch a show and thought I would grab a bite post show. Easy access just across the street from PPAC, both table and bar style seating. Very friendly and helpful service as I was quickly seated at bar and provided with some awesome recommendations with the miso salad and ragu. The ragu was phenomenal with perfect combination of fresh noodles, combo of meats and a bit of spice that gives it a little extra kick. Good selection of beers and drinks to wash your meal down over conversations with staff or friends. Stop on in for some great noodles in a casual and relaxed atmosphere! read more

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If you're a vegetarian, I'd suggest skipping this restaurant. Went in last night for dinner wanting a soup because it was cold out. The server said there was really only one option on the menu for vegetarians which is what I ordered. The food is served luke warm and for $15 I'm pretty sure I could have made this same dish at home for much cheaper and probably better. It has a spicy chili oil on the side that you mix in along with the pickled radish which was more salty than pickled tasting. One bunch of noodles wasn't properly cooked and clumped at a section. I consider myself pretty good eating with chopsticks and the slippery noodles proved to be quite difficult to eat. Not a good option if you're on a date and maybe concerned with how you will look eating this dish. Probably the saving grace of the dish was the mushrooms which allowed me to give this place 3 stars. I will not be back to this restaurant. I only ordered a hot water with a lemon for a drink. No lemon was given, only a chipped little cup (pictured), and the restaurant was freezing. I kept my coat on the entire time. The menu is really tiny. I suggest looking at the menu before going and really making sure there is something you want to try before going. Rookie mistake made on my end! read more

Pvd Noodle Bar - Noodles Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

First time in Prov and found this local gem just around the corner from my hotel. I ordered the PVD Chicken ramen and a milk tea iced. Both amazingly delicious! The broth was rich and perfectly portion with oodles of noodles. The chicken was savory with a perfect miso egg. I think I would've liked more bean sprouts, but overall a good choice for dinner. The teas are usually served hot, but you can request them iced. I recommend ordering that first with appetizers since it takes time to brew. Staff was friendly, the establishment was clean and reminiscent of a Japanese ramen shop. Happy NOM'ing! :) read more

I went as part of a group of 4 for dinner. We shared some tempura shrimp, salmon, and dumplings to start. The tempura shrimp was delicious! As a main, I got katsu pork and it was delicious and a good size. I didn't even eat the rice that came with it. The presentation was also beautiful. I tried my husband's ramen, and really enjoyed the flavors in that dish as well. We finished with sesame ice cream, which was served on a very cute fish dish. We also had some Yuzu Honey tea, which was a lovely addition to the meal. Splitting a pot between two worked well, but it could also be easily finished by one. We were catching up with friends and the servers were very attentive and didn't rush us out when we were chatting after the meal. read more

Pvd Noodle Bar - Sesame Ice Cream - Noodles Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

A very good ramen! Went for a late lunch on Sunday. We got seated quickly and the service was quick the whole time. Everything was very well cooked and flavorful! The seasoning on top of the tofu was my favorite part! read more

Pvd Noodle Bar - Noodles Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Stopped by for a quick meal before a show at ppac; first time at pvd noodle. Its a very small place, not a lot of tables. Mostly bar style seating, you might end up between strangers with little space. The wait staff is friendly and quick. I asked for suggestions on something that would be ready quick since i was heading to a show. I got the pvd chicken ramen, big bowl, tasty and warm. Not only does it come with a skewer of chicken but it also had pieces of chicken in the broth. Will def go back to try other items. read more

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After practically dying on a super hilly walking tour nearby, we were starving and decided to try Providence Noodle Bar. I'm so glad we did! There's convenient street parking right near the restaurant, and if that's full, there's also a garage close by. The place is small and cozy, and if you're a party of two, you'll be seated either at the bar or a communal table. Pro tip: If you're on the taller or curvier side, go for the table! The bar stools felt a little sketchy, like they might give out on me at any second . I ordered the grapefruit honey tea. It was tasty, but I wish I had read the menu more carefully! It automatically comes hot, and I definitely would've preferred it iced! For my main dish, I had the chicken ramen with a soft egg added, and honestly, it was the best ramen I've ever had. The broth was unbelievably flavorful and comforting. The service was great too..friendly and attentive without being overbearing. I'd absolutely love to come back! read more

Food - I got the chicken ramen it was so flavorful the broth and chicken itself Service - it was good service Ambience- small inside I sat at the bar but I noticed that if you sit at a table they sit you with other guest not in your party read more

Delightful dinner with hubby at PVD Noodle Bar with the new summer menu! My favorite appetizer, agedashi tofu, is sadly off the menu for the time being but I tried a bunch of fishies - mackerel, shrimp, smelts & salmon tataki. Hubby went with his favorite: PVD Chicken Ramen & kicked it up into a highly spicy version! We tried the Yuzu Pilsner (good but we don't need to order again) & the matcha ice cream (YUMMM!). They changed their hours so no lunch service but now are open every night for dinner except Wednesday. NOM NOM NOM read more

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The menu is very limited and the food is just so so. It's a small spot and nothing special. I went here once and was disappointed. It's been a bit so I'd be willing to try again, but I won't be going out of my way to go there. read more

Hubby and I went, here on a whim before seeing a show at PPAC, and I feel like we hit the jackpot! We alerted them as soon as we sat that we didn't have a lot of time, and they were very helpful guiding us towards dishes that wouldn't take as long to be ready. While we waited for our food, I enjoyed some house sake and my husband had a Japanese beer; both pretty good. I ended up getting the spicy scallion noodles and my husband got the chicken Ramen. Can't say enough about how delicious it all was. Probably the best noodles we've had in ages. I guess my only complaint would be that the name "spicy noodles" was a little misleading because it definitely wasn't spicy at all. Now, people say my "spice" is broken, but I had hubby take a taste, and he agreed that there wasn't nearly enough heat to this dish to be called spicy. But regardless, it was delicious! I highly suggest getting the runny egg with it as it definitely made it so much better. Staff is very friendly. Service was prompt. Dining area was clean. Parking is almost nonexistent; what you would expect for this area in Providence, especially when there's a show at the PPAC. Wasn't really an issue for us because we were parked in the paid lot for the show anyway, but it's something to keep in mind. Prices were on par with comparable establishments. It is very small in there with only a couple of tables that you share with other people (communal seating) and a handful of spots at the counter. There were a couple of small tables outside by the entrance as well. I wouldn't come with a large party as you probably wouldn't all be able to sit at the same time. I feel like we got lucky because we didn't have to wait to be seated, but I could see that being an issue potentially. Would have given 5 stars if seating and parking were better, because the food was definitely a 5! We will definitely be looking for excuses to be in the area again to try the rest of the dishes on the menu. read more

The ambiance is ok. The place was a bit messy. The waitress was obviously very inexperienced, and didn't know anything about the drinks. The chicken ramen was mediocre at best, onsen egg was hard boiled and old, and the pork belly yakitori was tough and chewy. Not the best. read more

Never disappointed with the food at PVD Noodle Bar. Their Agedashi Tofu is literally the ONLY tofu I will eat... in fact, I actually crave it sometimes. They have an assortment of starters, all delicious, and both cold and hot noodle dishes for every taste. They also have add-ons, like tempura shrimp, to elevate your meal. Dessert consists of two types of ice cream, black sesame seed or green matcha. They serve sake and and have a relatively large cocktail list. Prices are extremely reasonable for the quality and quantity of food received. Service is always good. The restaurant is cozy and their serving dishes are beautiful. I would like to see a larger selection of wine, as they currently only serve Prosecco. read more

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Their chicken ramen was really yummy and comforting on a cold day, but what really impressed me was their dessert! read more

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Had to try this place. I have read the Yelp reviews and it is so close to PPAC. My wife and I decided to have dinner before the show. We had no reservation but we sat at the bar around 6 PM on a Saturday. I will say the conclusion first - I definitely recommend the Sumo Katsudon. As the name suggests, the portions are huge. I was able to finish only half of it. The rest became my lunch the next day. The presentation is interesting and new twist to a popular classics you find in Japan. The next time here, I will try other dishes. The katsudon dish came with a big portion of thick cut, very tender pork cutlet, served over egg brown sauce and rice. The presentation was similar to "omu rice" you find in a restaurant in Japan, where seasoned rice is wrapped inside omelette, sits in a shallow bath of brown sauce. Perhaps, that is where the inspiration for the Sumo Katsu came from. I think it is a clever and great presentation. The only thing that subtracted from the perfect 5 was the condiments on the side. I was not wild about the grape tomatoes, pickled onion and some sort of chimi. Those condiments came with every dish - sort of shame because we did not like them. My wife had the chicken ramen. The broth was very flavorful with lots of umami, but the noodle was so so in my opinion. This is just my personal preference to have Sapporo style noodles. Some folks I am sure will like the noodle that came with this ramen. One thing I did expect and I am not sure if it worked - the chicken was presented to us like yakitori in a skewer. Also, the toppings were on separate demi dish. I guess if you want to pick and choose which toppings you want, it is clever presentation, but inconvenient when you just want to dig in and slurp your noodles. It is a tight space and hard to get a table on weekends. Plan ahead. read more

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Last Providence food review for a while, but I had a blast going to Providence Noodle Bar located at 187 Mathewson St, Providence, RI 02903. For a cocktail, we tried their Strawberry Seoul ($8.00) . It includes Rooibos Tea, Vanilla Bean Syrup, Lemon Juice, Strawberry Purée, Ginger Ale, and Soju. You can choose your sweetness level: low, medium, or high. It's also available as a mocktail. I loved how refreshing this was! For food, we got the Ika Ponzu Salad ($7.00) . It features blanched calamari, edamame, marinated cherry tomato, pickled red onion, cilantro, spring mix salad, ponzu sauce, and yuzu kosho. Everyone loved this dish--an easy 10/10. We tried their spicy scallion noodles --these were sooooo good! I need to know where to buy these types of noodles. Easily the star dish, 10/10. We got to try their PVD Chicken Ramen ($16.00) . It includes confit chicken, ramen noodles, chicken karaage skewer, house-made shoyu chicken broth, onsen egg, scallion onion, wood ear mushroom, toasted seaweed, and spicy miso paste. Loved the ramen, and the chicken was delicious. 9/10. We had their Chashu Don --pork belly chashu served over rice with spicy shichimi aioli, lemon, and pickled ginger as sides. The pork literally glistened and had amazing flavor. 9/10. Finally, we got to try their soba noodles . Loved this, and the broth had great flavor. 8/10. This is an awesome spot, and it's also not very expensive. If you are in the mood and need to fulfill your noodle cravings, check it out! Overall: Food: 10/10 Affordability: 8/10 Ambiance: 8/10 read more

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Ramen: Absolutely delicious! 5/5 for the ramen:) the chicken was moist and tender and the broth was decadent. Tofu: not our favorite unfortunately. The slab of tofu was too thick and do the dish was a little soggy. Fried chicken app: very good and we enjoyed the sauces! Service: always excellent and very friendly staff! Ambience: small but cozy restaurant:) a hidden gem! read more

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You college kids are super lucky. This place knocks it out of the park every time I go. Get the chicken ramen to warm you up on a cold day. Quality is actually so damn good - probably the best chicken ramen I've had. If you are super hungry like me, get some extra noodles, it's gonna be a lot of food but who complains about walking out of a place "full". Just come here and try the food. Service and ambiance was amazing. read more

Pvd Noodle Bar - PVD Chicken Ramen - Noodles Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Was walking by and stopped in for dinner. Food was amazing and service was nice and fast. Fried chicken app was the best and the pork katsu was insane. read more

Pvd Noodle Bar - Noodles Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Decent noodle bar in the heart of Providence, Pvd Noodle Bar offers a lot of different noodles. LOCATION: Street parking only with a few garages close by, Pvd is located in a quiet side street but easy to find. SPACE: A cozy restaurant with a few tables and bar seating. There is a large table for either large groups or serves as a table to share with other small parties. MENU: As the restaurant name suggests, they offer many noodle dishes; from soba to udon to ramen. There are also a few apps as well! FOOD: I ordered the udon with egg and shrimp tempura. The udon was too hard for liking - I think they needed to cook it 30 seconds longer. My partner liked his spicy scallion noodles. My favorite part of the meal was the marinated egg so I highly recommended adding that to any dish. For apps, we went with the potato croquette and it was very flavorful. THOUGHTS: Decent food and great vibes! I've had better udon but would definitely come back to try other noodle dishes. The chicken ramen seemed very popular! read more

Pvd Noodle Bar - Noodles Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Food is amazing! Do try the chicken ramen and the pork rice bowl. Forgot the name but it was amazing! Service was great.

Ambiance 5/5 Food 2.5/5 Service 4/5 Service was good, the curry udon was honestly flavorless and the paneer was kind of odd. The soba was soba. The chicken ramen was arguably the most flavorful - but it honestly wasn't that good either ... The chicken skewers were relatively good. The picked onions were good. The tea was pretty watery. read more

Pvd Noodle Bar - Noodles Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Holy. Moly. We were looking for something to eat that was open late, coming from the Midwest and not being on east coast time this was one of the only spots we found that looked good. And I'm so glad we found it. I don't even have photos because we couldn't wait to dig in. Their menu isn't huge, which I love. They know how to do everything they make perfectly. We sat at the bar and the service was fantastic. I got the chicken ramen and my husband got the special. They were HUGE but I'm so glad we each got our own because they were both so unique and tasty. The broth was so flavorful and they loaded the bowls with toppings. We love ramen, and eat it pretty much everywhere we travel. This was one to remember. It was phenomenal. We will recommend it to everyone visiting providence. read more

PVD noodle bar is a charming asian restaurant downtown that I quite enjoy going to every once in a while! I tend to go for the spicy scallion noodles with an extra egg, which are not too spicy and always filling (even if it doesn't seem like much at first). My friend got the soba with tempura as well, which she quite enjoyed. I think it would be nice if they added some more items to their menu for variety! read more

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Probably the best noodle shop in Providence. Got the PVD chicken ramen. It was amazing and one of the best I've tried in the US. The shoyu broth wasn't too overwhelming or salty, and the chicken pieces were mostly nice and tender. Some of them came a little dry. It also came with a chicken skewer, something that most other ramen places don't offer. The shoyu broth is better than what's offered in Hironori. There was a lot of noodles, and one portion is pretty filling. The noodles were on the thicker end and had a chewy texture. The spicy miso sauce is pretty intense so don't add too much at once. The server was nice and even let me borrow a phone charger line. It's has a college town bar vibe and unfortunately I didn't get a drink. Would recommend going back to try. edit: went back again and got the chicken karaage appetizer. 9/10 amazing! The chicken yakitori skewer was too burnt. Would not recommend. read more

Pvd Noodle Bar - Karaage - Noodles Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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PVD Noodle Bar is a fairly new restaurant that opened in downtown Providence. I came here on a Saturday evening at 5:00pm though we had reservations for 7:30pm. I was hoping they would take us earlier. The host said we can have table as long as we finish in 45 minutes. It was easy to make a reservation by sending a DM through Instagram @PVDNoodleBar the day before. They responded very quickly. Good thing we had reservations though. Some groups were turned away because they didn't have a reservation. We started with the potato koroke and agedashi tofu. The potato koroke stuffing was filling and it was very good. The sauce of the agedashi tofu was very good. The outside of the agedashi tofu was soft and fried. However, the filling of the agedashi tofu wasn't very flavorful. We shared the spicy scallion noodle. It came in a big bowl. The pairings are seaweed, mushrooms, bean sprouts, and the spicy sauce. The pairings are unlimited. The dry Shanxi noodles reminded me of lasagna noodles. It also comes with marinated tempura portobello. I didn't really enjoy the tempura portobello. I definitely want to come back to try their ramen. Service was wonderful. read more

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The food is delicious, the service was great, and the ambiance was definitely noodle bar vides! The inside is small so it's best to make reservations. There is bar, table and community tables for seating. We sat at the bar and enjoy y a great meal. read more

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Visited PVD Noodle Bar late night. Pretty simple menu and really reasonable prices. I had the Spicy Scallion Noodles (Shanxi) with grilled mushrooms, which comes with a side of Hijiki seaweed, bean sprouts, and chili oil. Vegan friendly. Dry noodles, no broth. Just how I like it. Delicious. Also added a chicken yakitori skewer on the side for some protein. ($5) The menu does offer drink pairing suggestions with their entrees - but I paired my meal with the Strawberry Seoul. Service was fast. It is an open kitchen, so you can see the chefs crafting your meal. It is a small space, so reservations are usually required. It is definitely good to try in a small group or for a date. read more

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New restaurant in town, right next to Ellie's. I love the story behind the restaurant. The interiors and ambiance are lovely. We came here on a weekday, and the restaurant was packed. Appetizers are not 50% off anymore. We got the karaage, spicy scallion noodles, and chicken ramen. They didn't have the sumo katsudon when we went. The karaage was delicious; the chicken was moist and perfectly cooked, and the dipping sauces were excellent. The spicy scallion noodles were pretty good; I appreciated that Nicole also told us how to combine the different sides into the dish. Not sure about the tempura portobello though it's a good option for vegetarians. The flavors and the noodles in the chicken ramen were delicious. The ramen also comes with chicken karaage. I also got the gin cocktail which was refreshing, light, floral, and not sweet. Overall very good experience. Service was ok, though there's only 2 or 3 employees doing everything. It's a small space, so there's not much seating inside, but they also have seats outside. It's also great that they're open late! read more

Pvd Noodle Bar - Karaage - Noodles Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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I first came here in the summer of 2023, when they were just opening. I think the quality was better then than it is in May 2024. But I still like the environment, and the service is still as good as when they opened. I prefer the spicy scallion ramen I got a few years back read more

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Absolutely incredible food! The portions are enormous. I would say one entree could be comfortably shared between two people. Their prices are insanely affordable for the amount of food you're getting. The menu is focused and specific, which shows that there is attention to the quality of each dish. There are pairings with every dish (sauces, scallions, onions, tomatoes--all within your control over how much you want to top your dish). The Sumo Katsudon (the name matches its portion: 16 oz of meat) of pork was enormous, juicy, fatty, and lightly fried in its breading. The agedashi tofu was piled high with toppings and the sauce was so flavorful. The marinated tempura portobello in the noodles are also delightful in texture and flavor. The restaurant fills a hole that Providence has in experimental Japanese/Asian food, since the recent closings of other well-known Asian restaurants. I would say this is easily one of my favorite food experiences here in Providence and I'm excited for more people to try it. read more

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the noodle bar is always such a great experience. really cute little place with amazing food and drinks and super friendly staff! their karaage is my favorite ever read more

Pvd Noodle Bar - Karaage - Noodles Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

I used to go here semi-regularly, last time I went I found a small piece of metal in my soup, tried to be nice and discreetly brought it up to the host, handed it to her, she showed the kitchen. None of them seemed to think it was notable and was given a 10% discount on the meal for it. Stunningly poor experience and won't be going back. read more

Cute little spot in downtown Providence. Delicious food, extensive menu, tasty drinks, and friendly service. Close to PPAC. read more

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I had a delicious ramen soup delivered to my work! The broth was rich and flavorful and it came with the noodles and chicken on the side so the noodles were perfect and not soggy. I wish they did a ramen egg but they don't. Definitely will order takeout again from there! read more

PVD Noodle Bar wasn't a bad place I definitely do think there are much better ramen places located in Providence. This place was okay the ramen itself was good the chicken that came with the ramen was especially good very flavorful. The Strawberry Seoul was pretty good it tasted like a Shirley temple. The ambience of the place was okay as well its pretty small inside and is located on a corner but we were seated very quickly once we went inside. The service was okay as well the food and drinks came out pretty quickly. Overall this place is decent but did not wow me. read more

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Warm and welcoming. Nice foods. Nice tea. Dishes were big in size. Definitely going back next time. I'm in Providence.

Great food and the ambiance is lovely. The menus and wine lists were pretty tattered and stained and could use replacing. Would highly recommend read more

Pvd Noodle Bar - Ramen - Noodles Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Always amazing. Yes there will be a wait but it is so worth it. You will experience amazing flavors and textures. Save a bit of room for desert. Great ice cream. Thank you pvd noodle. read more

We came at 11pm for a late dinner; this place gets an extra point for being open late. The tonkatsu was sold out for the day, and so we ordered the Pvd Chicken Ramen, Spicy Scallion Noodles, and Karaage Chicken. I like the many mini side dishes that came with each item. The ramen was ok, but it didn't hit the spot for me. I felt that the broth was a little lacking in flavor. But also, personally, I do not like chicken in soups. I like the spicy scallion (rice) noodles! It's like dipping noodles, but the noodles are warm. I got to use as much (or as little) of the sauce with the noodles as I wanted. I didn't read properly, so this was a vegetarian dish. While the crunchy deep fried mushroom was yummy, I was left wanting dark meat or more mushroom to go with it. The karaage was very delicious. Nice and crunchy on the outside, with a nice juicy and soft texture on the inside. We also ordered a green tea ice cream mochi for $2 for dessert. It was really not good... (the ones I get from the grocery store are much better.) Customer service was good! Vibe is casual. Overall, I think the food was decent even though I wasn't wowed by it. I would consider coming back here if I were in the mood/area again. read more