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Amazing authentic ramen. The restaurant is a hole in the wall in a mini strip mall. We went at 4 pm (off time) so it was completely empty. I have to say, we were worried it may not be as great as the other yelp reviews said when we realized we were the only ones there. However, our skepticism was immediately assuaged when the food came out- huge steaming bowls of ramen with all the fixings. So good! And they serve very generous portions. I felt bad that I could not finish it all because it was so good. My sons and their friend got the Tonkotsu Ramen and I got the Miso Ramen with black garlic broth (at our server's suggestion). Omg all of it was so good. Tip: you can order the black garlic oil on the side and add it to the regular broth as needed. I LOVE garlic though so I got the full garlic broth. Just what we needed to replenish us after a day of moving into a new apartment. Service was great. Pleasant, clean. Don't pass up this when you are in Tampa. We are definitely going again.
We came here to celebrate a friend's birthday--and it turned out to be a great choice! The staff were incredibly sweet and helpful. They offered to keep our homemade cake in the fridge, helped us with ordering, and even brought out a lighter for the birthday candle. Such thoughtful service made everything smoother and more enjoyable. There are still so many dishes on the menu I want to try--definitely a good excuse to come back! The space is roomy, quiet, and the AC was strong
Pros: Clean interior and chill atmosphere. It's much better than the rest of the plaza to be frank. Good quick service. Fair prices. Wide range of Asian dishes. Cons: Sodas are called "fountain" drinks , yet they are sold a la carte for $2.95 each. Some menu descriptions are missing or vague. (Hurricane rice has none and most peoples picture on Yelp seems to show only a thin layer of eggs). The entree section is really centered around ramen and noodle soup dishes. (But not pho oddly enough) There are a plethora of Boba drinks. There was only one stir fry dish which I ordered. The dish I ordered -Jap Chos had a good portion of food. The beef was soft. However I couldn't really get much of a distinct flavor. Many Asian noodle dishes have a distinctive taste -pho or pad Thai or drunken noodles ,but this one felt very blah. There was no sweet element like Teriyaki,no hot/spicy vibe like Drunken noodles. I would have also liked more vegetables;there were slivers of carrots/onions and mushrooms but the taste of noodle was dominant. There is a Korean dish called japchae which is similar to this. It also has translucent sweet potato noodles. I don't know if this is supposed to be their take on it or a wholly new dish. I am not as familiar with Korean dishes so I cannot say. 6/10 I struggled to finish this the next day for dinner sadly. If you're a super ramen fan, maybe you'll get more out of this place,but for me, once was enough.
Came in for hubs birthday dinner. We were late getting back to Tampa from St. Augustine and they were open so we came in. We were the only diners at 9pm but staff was so very nice. This place is always so clean, you can smell the cleanliness which I love. Greeted and served immediately. I got the Rain vegetable ramen with regular broth. It was so good! Highly recommend this place. Food is fresh and the quality is definitely there.
Another hidden gem in East Tampa, this asian inspired restaurant might just surprise you. Getiing into the restaurant parking lot is a little bit of a pain based on how its situated and the building on the outside doesn't stand out. When you walk in, it's modern and clean with a pickup and drink station on the right. There is a large dining area to the left with an assortment of tables with regular chairs as well as padded bench-style seating. Server came up quickly and took initial drink orders, I just got a fountain drink (grape Fanta) and the wife got a blueberry jasmine tea with boba. The tea was actually pretty good and something I might order thoughI don't normally drink tea. We ordered a fried wonton, which were crispy and hot on the outside and cooked well on the inside,. I like to try wontons at places that offer them as they tend to give me a feel for how the rest of the food will be. I wasn't disappointed. For my main course, I got the Hong Kong Chicken Noodle wonton soup. The broth had just the right amount of flavor for me, the noodles were not too soft, the wontons were flavorful, and the veggies gave a nice offset. Definitely need to come back and try some of the other dishes and maybe bring along some family and friends!
Drive too fast and you'll miss it... but don't! Friendly staff Delicious food (everything honestly... tried everyone's just a bit and didn't know which one I liked more) Boba is very chewy, milk tea is creamy and perfectly sweetened. A lot of places are one or the other but it has it all. We will definitely be back and you should try it for yourself!
I'm not a big fan of Ramen places bur went here with some friends, the edamame egg rolls were.literally just exam wrapped in an egg roll wrapper, nothing too exciting. I would love to come back and get the hurricane fried rice my friend got, the picture doesn't do the size justice it was HUGE. I don't know if they make one with veggie rice but I hope they do because that's what I would try if I come back.
Brand new restaurant and you can tell, it smelled strongly of fresh paint. Luckily I was already ordering takeout as it was bad enough to give you a headache. The place was very clean though so hopefully the fresh paint smell just fades quickly. The ramen didn't taste as fresh and authentic as most places but it did come packed with a lot of ingredients. The edamame rolls sounded good and unique but were very bland. I didn't order a drink but I have a feeling their boba teas are probably what makes this place stand out.
First visit for lunch today, and definitely won't be the last! We ordered Curry Shrimp Ramen and Vegetable Ramen with Black Garlic broth, and both were delicious. They were huge servings in pretty bowls. The nice size shrimp were plentiful and cooked so perfectly, tender and juicy. The broth was delicious, not heavy on the curry, and included wontons and a healthy quantity of ramen noodles, also cooked perfectly. I only could finish half the bowl and took the rest home. The Black garlic stock of the Vegetable ramen was over the top flavorful, and the bowl was full of tofu puffs and veggies, and also Vegan without the egg. Also had a blueberry Jasmine tea with Boba, very tasty. My new Ramen place for sure since it's only 10 minutes away from me and can't think of a better tasting ramen at great prices.
OMG! I love this place !!! Everything we ordered was divine. My favorite were the chashu bun (beef) and taro milk tea. The chashu bun was crispy and packed with the meat and toppings, the sauce that came with it was delicious too, an appetizer on the sweeter side. This taro milk tea was the creamiest taro milk tea I have ever had. I just couldn't stop sipping haha. My boyfriend ordered the wings and LOVED them, he said they were cooking perfectly- crispy and juicy. The rain hamburger was also delicious as it was crispy and the cilantro topping was delicious. A nice, savory appetizer. The place was so aesthetically pleasing when we walked in and everything was so clean. The service was also great!
If in the Busch Gardens area this Asian bistro is well worth the try. The waitress was helpful with the menu and suggestions and was attentive. The crunchy popcorn chicken appetizer was tasty with basil added. The broth of my Tokotsu ramen was creamy and full of flavor. All ingredients from pork, noodles, dumplings, and eggs were on point. They have a selection of Asian sweet drinks and soft drinks. No alcohol drinks served. Would definitely come back if in the area again.
We tried out Rain Bistro since our local ramen shop closed recently and we were so pleasantly surprised that it's jumped to some of our top 5 ramen. The restaurant itself is peaceful, we went on a Friday night and it was a very relaxed dinner the whole time we were there. The service was quick, attentive, and very friendly to say the least. On top of all of that... the food is delicious. The edamame came out warm and perfectly salted, the pork bao bun was phenomenal, and the ramen had everything you could want and then some. We didn't know the bao bun was going to come out fried, we thought the bun would be steamed... but wow, it was like eating a doughnut! Every part of this dinner blew me away. 1000% will be coming back, probably will order online as well.
Rain bistro was an amazing place! I went with my friend and we split the wanton ramen and the chicken hurricane fried rice. The portions were large and the food was delicious! Our server was super helpful and attentive. The music being played in the background was fantastic as well, very pleasing.
I ordered food for pickup through Uber and it was an easy pick up process. I ordered chicken fried rice, philly cheesesteak eggs rolls and a butter cookie milk tea. The rice and egg rolls were cooked well. The milk tea had a subtle flavor so it could be sweeter for my taste however others might find it to be just the right amount. I think everything was good, but nothing stood out so I would give it 3.5 out of 5 (but Yelp doesn't allow halves). It was good enough that I'd try more things. read more
Came back bc it was a cold day last night, & we had a taste for soup. Rain Bistro did not disappoint. Ramen was a first try here. Chose the tonkotsu with black garlic broth and the flavor is stand out. Second, I ordered the beef braised soup for the second time, & yes it was wonderful. Our app came last, but we didn't mind at all. Chashu buns with beef were sweet and savory and was a great compliment with our soup which is salty. Our server was silly and loved his laugh and dancing to the music. An interesting selection of 70's and other music. This atmosphere is clean and open, & the floor reminds me of an open dance floor. We really like this restaurant and I'm sure we will be back for more especially with it being winter & having stand out soups for a great price. read more
Drop a star. Actually 1.5 stars. The revisit makes me feel that the cuisine is more like take out quality. Rain use to have good taste event their fried rice. We chicken drumettes with fried rice. The coating of the drumettes is plain. Although there is dipping sauce, but it needs to have some flavor. We also got the chapchae there also look less sesame oil. The only thing did right is the popcorn chicken. Service is good. Food is plain. Quantity is good. read more
1 year ago
Amazing authentic ramen. The restaurant is a hole in the wall in a mini strip mall. We went at 4 pm (off time) so it was completely empty. I have to say, we were worried it may not be as great as the other yelp reviews said when we realized we were the only ones there. However, our skepticism was immediately assuaged when the food came out- huge steaming bowls of ramen with all the fixings. So good! And they serve very generous portions. I felt bad that I could not finish it all because it was so good. My sons and their friend got the Tonkotsu Ramen and I got the Miso Ramen with black garlic broth (at our server's suggestion). Omg all of it was so good. Tip: you can order the black garlic oil on the side and add it to the regular broth as needed. I LOVE garlic though so I got the full garlic broth. Just what we needed to replenish us after a day of moving into a new apartment. Service was great. Pleasant, clean. Don't pass up this when you are in Tampa. We are definitely going again. read more
1 year ago
We came here to celebrate a friend's birthday--and it turned out to be a great choice! The staff were incredibly sweet and helpful. They offered to keep our homemade cake in the fridge, helped us with ordering, and even brought out a lighter for the birthday candle. Such thoughtful service made everything smoother and more enjoyable. There are still so many dishes on the menu I want to try--definitely a good excuse to come back! The space is roomy, quiet, and the AC was strong read more
Pros: Clean interior and chill atmosphere. It's much better than the rest of the plaza to be frank. Good quick service. Fair prices. Wide range of Asian dishes. Cons: Sodas are called "fountain" drinks , yet they are sold a la carte for $2.95 each. Some menu descriptions are missing or vague. (Hurricane rice has none and most peoples picture on Yelp seems to show only a thin layer of eggs). The entree section is really centered around ramen and noodle soup dishes. (But not pho oddly enough) There are a plethora of Boba drinks. There was only one stir fry dish which I ordered. The dish I ordered -Jap Chos had a good portion of food. The beef was soft. However I couldn't really get much of a distinct flavor. Many Asian noodle dishes have a distinctive taste -pho or pad Thai or drunken noodles ,but this one felt very blah. There was no sweet element like Teriyaki,no hot/spicy vibe like Drunken noodles. I would have also liked more vegetables;there were slivers of carrots/onions and mushrooms but the taste of noodle was dominant. There is a Korean dish called japchae which is similar to this. It also has translucent sweet potato noodles. I don't know if this is supposed to be their take on it or a wholly new dish. I am not as familiar with Korean dishes so I cannot say. 6/10 I struggled to finish this the next day for dinner sadly. If you're a super ramen fan, maybe you'll get more out of this place,but for me, once was enough. read more
2 years ago
Came in for hubs birthday dinner. We were late getting back to Tampa from St. Augustine and they were open so we came in. We were the only diners at 9pm but staff was so very nice. This place is always so clean, you can smell the cleanliness which I love. Greeted and served immediately. I got the Rain vegetable ramen with regular broth. It was so good! Highly recommend this place. Food is fresh and the quality is definitely there. read more
Another hidden gem in East Tampa, this asian inspired restaurant might just surprise you. Getiing into the restaurant parking lot is a little bit of a pain based on how its situated and the building on the outside doesn't stand out. When you walk in, it's modern and clean with a pickup and drink station on the right. There is a large dining area to the left with an assortment of tables with regular chairs as well as padded bench-style seating. Server came up quickly and took initial drink orders, I just got a fountain drink (grape Fanta) and the wife got a blueberry jasmine tea with boba. The tea was actually pretty good and something I might order thoughI don't normally drink tea. We ordered a fried wonton, which were crispy and hot on the outside and cooked well on the inside,. I like to try wontons at places that offer them as they tend to give me a feel for how the rest of the food will be. I wasn't disappointed. For my main course, I got the Hong Kong Chicken Noodle wonton soup. The broth had just the right amount of flavor for me, the noodles were not too soft, the wontons were flavorful, and the veggies gave a nice offset. Definitely need to come back and try some of the other dishes and maybe bring along some family and friends! read more
Drive too fast and you'll miss it... but don't! Friendly staff Delicious food (everything honestly... tried everyone's just a bit and didn't know which one I liked more) Boba is very chewy, milk tea is creamy and perfectly sweetened. A lot of places are one or the other but it has it all. We will definitely be back and you should try it for yourself! read more
2 years ago
I'm not a big fan of Ramen places bur went here with some friends, the edamame egg rolls were.literally just exam wrapped in an egg roll wrapper, nothing too exciting. I would love to come back and get the hurricane fried rice my friend got, the picture doesn't do the size justice it was HUGE. I don't know if they make one with veggie rice but I hope they do because that's what I would try if I come back. read more
2 years ago
Brand new restaurant and you can tell, it smelled strongly of fresh paint. Luckily I was already ordering takeout as it was bad enough to give you a headache. The place was very clean though so hopefully the fresh paint smell just fades quickly. The ramen didn't taste as fresh and authentic as most places but it did come packed with a lot of ingredients. The edamame rolls sounded good and unique but were very bland. I didn't order a drink but I have a feeling their boba teas are probably what makes this place stand out. read more
First visit for lunch today, and definitely won't be the last! We ordered Curry Shrimp Ramen and Vegetable Ramen with Black Garlic broth, and both were delicious. They were huge servings in pretty bowls. The nice size shrimp were plentiful and cooked so perfectly, tender and juicy. The broth was delicious, not heavy on the curry, and included wontons and a healthy quantity of ramen noodles, also cooked perfectly. I only could finish half the bowl and took the rest home. The Black garlic stock of the Vegetable ramen was over the top flavorful, and the bowl was full of tofu puffs and veggies, and also Vegan without the egg. Also had a blueberry Jasmine tea with Boba, very tasty. My new Ramen place for sure since it's only 10 minutes away from me and can't think of a better tasting ramen at great prices. read more
2 years ago
OMG! I love this place !!! Everything we ordered was divine. My favorite were the chashu bun (beef) and taro milk tea. The chashu bun was crispy and packed with the meat and toppings, the sauce that came with it was delicious too, an appetizer on the sweeter side. This taro milk tea was the creamiest taro milk tea I have ever had. I just couldn't stop sipping haha. My boyfriend ordered the wings and LOVED them, he said they were cooking perfectly- crispy and juicy. The rain hamburger was also delicious as it was crispy and the cilantro topping was delicious. A nice, savory appetizer. The place was so aesthetically pleasing when we walked in and everything was so clean. The service was also great! read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
If in the Busch Gardens area this Asian bistro is well worth the try. The waitress was helpful with the menu and suggestions and was attentive. The crunchy popcorn chicken appetizer was tasty with basil added. The broth of my Tokotsu ramen was creamy and full of flavor. All ingredients from pork, noodles, dumplings, and eggs were on point. They have a selection of Asian sweet drinks and soft drinks. No alcohol drinks served. Would definitely come back if in the area again. read more
10 months ago
We tried out Rain Bistro since our local ramen shop closed recently and we were so pleasantly surprised that it's jumped to some of our top 5 ramen. The restaurant itself is peaceful, we went on a Friday night and it was a very relaxed dinner the whole time we were there. The service was quick, attentive, and very friendly to say the least. On top of all of that... the food is delicious. The edamame came out warm and perfectly salted, the pork bao bun was phenomenal, and the ramen had everything you could want and then some. We didn't know the bao bun was going to come out fried, we thought the bun would be steamed... but wow, it was like eating a doughnut! Every part of this dinner blew me away. 1000% will be coming back, probably will order online as well. read more
1 year ago
Rain bistro was an amazing place! I went with my friend and we split the wanton ramen and the chicken hurricane fried rice. The portions were large and the food was delicious! Our server was super helpful and attentive. The music being played in the background was fantastic as well, very pleasing. read more
1 year ago
I trued the ramen for the first time it was good I never had that flavor pallet before but I enjoyed it. I ordered the Philly egg rolls they say that it's two but it's one tiny egg roll the size it maybe a middle finger long split in half. So not actually two. I had ramen I forgot the name but pretty good huge plate of it so I had extra for home The fried rice is okay my sister over hyped it but her baked chicken was freaking amazing and my boyfriend's fried chicken was okay. The mochi is great and the taro boba was okay The service wasn't good though. The waitress seemed very judgmental and it made my boyfriend feel like he was not comfortable to order what he really wanted because she was making faces and saying smart remarks I don't really remember her name but I just wish she conducted herself a little more customer focused instead of displaying whatever thing she thinks on her face or even saying it out loud it made things weird Amazing music ! read more
2 years ago
Decent food. Quick service. The restaurant is nice and really clean. We got hurricane fried rice, popcorn chicken, and rain hamburger. The hamburger was my fav. The pancake was super crispy and the filling was favorful, a little salty for my taste tho. Hurricane fried rice was fine. Loves the runny fried egg that blanketed the rice. Popcorn chicken w basil was standard, not too special. Overall, a nice new restaurant in the area, a replacement for mei's pizza. read more
We came here on 5/13/2024 and ate inside the restaurant. The restaurant itself is very aesthetically pleasing and a calming, tranquil space. The bowls are cool and the small plates are very cute and match the overall vibe of the place very well. We ordered the gyoza as our starter - it came out fresh and fried hot. The sauce was thicker than the typical sauce served with gyoza - I enjoyed it but my wife said it was more on the sweet side (she doesn't really like sweet things). The 8 piece Chinese garlic sauce wings we ordered were exceptional. They taste as good as they look. I will say they were a little bit on the small side and definitely something that can be shared as an appetizer between two people or as a main entree for one person. Came with a side - we opted for fries over the dill pickles and the fried rice. They were well fried and seasoned with pepper. Probably would prefer some salt added. The Hurricane fried rice (with chicken) was GREAT. And inexpensive at $12.95. It came with two sauces, one was a mayo based sauce with horseradish added. The other was a delicious curry sauce. Delicious fried egg draped on top of the fried rice, looking absolutely divine and delectable. Service was impeccable - we were served by Sean and he was excellent. Very attentive and had good knowledge about the menu. He noted that this was a soft opening and some items would be removed from the current menu, while other items would be added. The total price for all our food was $42.30. We have leftovers and left satisfied. We will definitely be back and this is probably our new go-to spot for fried rice and wings/tossed chicken strips. read more
1 year ago
Really good! 3 of us got two appetizers, two ramen and the chicken (really good!), two desserts, and two bobas for $28 a person (after 25% tip. Waters were never empty either. Great service, solid price, nice background music too. Definitely recommend! read more
2 years ago
OMG the food here is so good!!!! It's always the places you least expect. The place is quaint and so clean. Our waiters were so attentive, fast, and courteous. Please get the hurricane fried rice, ypu won't be disappointed read more
1 year ago
Service was attentive without being overbearing--laid-back in the best way. The food hit the spot; we tried a few appetizers and some ramen, and everything was flavorful and satisfying. Ambiance is simple, but the space is clean and well-kept, which we appreciated. We left full and happy. For the quality and portion sizes, it's a great value. Hopefully they keep it that way! read more
1 year ago
went out here for a quick dinner because I was craving Ramen. The appetizers were very good. I'd give them a eight out of 10 however the Ramen kind of tasted burnt, but after adding the chili oil and soy sauce, it tasted a lot better so I would rate the ramen like a six out of 10. The server was very nice and very attentive to us and the prices are very reasonable. read more
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Clean and excellent service ! The food is phenomenal. The soup, chicken wings and the fried rice is on point . We had the hurricane chicken fried rice . Its was moist with the gravy and the yum yum sauce . The fried chicken are perfect golden and crispy. Definitely will be back . read more
1 year ago
This is a new restaurant my son, mom, and I tried. The service was good, but you can tell the ladies who took the orders were not familiar with the menu. We went early for take out so they did not have any dine in customers. The dish I ordered was supposed to be spicy, but it wasn't. They did not have a large variety of spicy dishes. I wanted a dish with chicken, but to add spice was extra. The Boba tea tasted watered down. I will say the food lasted a couple of days, so I appreciated it. I will go back. read more
Pretty good quality food here! Ordered to go - the Philly cheese egg roll was so good but it was $3.25 for one tiny roll... tried both the pork and beef chashu buns - they cook/toast the bun which is different... not enough meat inside compared to the size of the bun and quality of meat was not the best tbh. The miso ramen w black garlic broth was phenomenal and good price point. Will definitely be going back to try out more items on the menu! read more
9 months ago
2 years ago
My husband and I had just landed in Tampa and found this place on our way to the hotel and we are so glad. We had not realized that they had just opened. He had the tonkotsu ramen and I had the miso ramen. The portion size is quite large and the value cannot be beat. The broth was so flavorful and everything was so delicious. We also had the takoyaki and philly steak eggrolls which were all good. read more
2 years ago
Food is amazing - we've been here twice now and so excited to return. Food is delicious great portions- omg the boba- tried 4 flavors now and YES!!!! Just Yes. I REALLY enjoyed the Miso black garlic ramen. The pork and beef bun is soooooo good. Ask for Sean he's the man! read more
2 years ago
This place will be my new go to for Ramen.everything was amazing for the most part the egg rolls stole the show as I could have eaten three more of them most places I've been to have had less filling and more grease than the rain, so I must give them major props for that alone.our waitress was very attentive and quite sweet,she never let my cup get dry even though I was sucking the soda down like I was takin so home lol. The food was so hot and fresh we had to let it cool for a while and that's extremely rare to be so fresh like that. And of course the decor was beautiful simple and clean. The only thing I would suggest is to put way more seasoning on the wings read more
1 year ago
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