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    4.3 (89 reviews)
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    Tonkotsu with chicken. AMAZING BROTH
    Crisha R.

    JUST GO!!! It's really amazing. I didn't know what to get so the staff gave me these two suggestions and I couldn't choose so I got both. I'm so glad I did, now I have lunch for tomorrow and everybody will be jealous lol

    Crab salad bowl

    There was something for everyone to enjoy. We ordered a crab salad bowl, miso soup, and ramen bowl. For my daughter I ordered just crab salad because it's her favorite. Even after eating the large portion so loved it so much she wanted another! The Unami in the miso is perfect and it was hot and soothing. The tonkotsu ramen was creamy and salty. Just perfect. The serving for the ramen was satisfying and didn't leave us over stuffed. I appreciated the amount of fresh toppings to choose from. The vibe here was great and we enjoyed the music while dining in.

    Ahi Tuna Bowl
    Hannah M.

    While I am sure Rainbowl has earned its higher rating, the issue in this case was definitely the service. The woman taking orders was very rude and rushed. She also misheard my order and verbally pressured me into paying the higher cost (for the bowl versus the wrap I ordered) once it got to the pickup area. Since there wasn't much flavor infused in the actual ingredients, I tried to use the cucumber wasabi sauce that came on the side. But it looked and tasted like spicy toothpaste - it would probably be better with another option! Overall, if I had intentionally ordered a poke bowl, I would call it average at best for above average pricing. I would definitely encourage people to check out Ichiban and Cafe Asia's lunch specials instead.

    Korean Bibimbap Bowl (front) &  Vegan Bowl (back)
    Leland L.

    Love that Roanoke has a place like this - I love a bowl concept restaurant. This is a great takeout option, and the interior is nice too. We ordered online and our food was ready very quickly! The ingredients were fresh and flavorful, and I loved the sesame ginger dressing. You get a lot of food too!! Yum!

    Thai tea boba/bubble drink
    Denise W.

    Ordered takeout from their website on a Saturday evening. Their site was relatively easy to order from thru the phone and the food came out accurately. When I went to pick up the food it was ready by the estimated time. There weren't any customers inside but I could see a few waiting takeout orders. The girl at the register was friendly and efficient at finding which one was mine. We ordered a sushi burrito, ramen, miso soup, a side poke salmon and 2 drinks. Note that if you choose the matcha milk tea that's a single item and not choose the matcha flavor under the bubble tea that is actually a bottled drink. For packaging the soup was separated from the noodles which is great so the noodles wouldn't get soggy while waiting. The only downside here was the side poke got bagged with the soups and not the sushi burrito so it didn't stay cold. All the food came out fresh and delicious. The soft boiled eggs for the ramen weren't overcooked and actually had soft yolks. (I don't have pictures of the ramen since l because my husband was hungry and ate it quickly, haha.) He ordered the spicy tonkotsu, it had good flavor, not overwhelming spice and the chashu pork was chopped well and delicious. I ordered the chef's special sushi burrito, salmon tasted fresh as well as the fillings. If you've never had seaweed salad it's kind of chewy which can be a little harder to bite through in a burrito form. This came with a spicy aioli type dipping sauce and a sesame ginger sauce. Both sauces add nice layers to the flavor and there was more than enough of both to last the whole burrito. The only thing I was a little disappointed in was that one of the fillings was tempura crunch and there were only a few small pieces and not crunchy through the whole burrito. The size was also a little small for the price but the salmon filled end to end. Miso soups were as expected and did not disappoint. The side poke salmon also tasted fresh, this is actually a decent portion for the cost and the sauce it's marinated in was a nice compliment. I would easily go back and order just the poke side as a snack. The bubble drink I got was Thai tea flavored. It was good but didn't quite taste the same as Thai tea I've gotten from Thai restaurants. The boba seemed softer than other boba I've had before. I live less than 10 min away and I'd definitely come back again since there's still very few ramen and definitely poke bowl options in Roanoke. Coming from California where there's plenty of ramen and sushi available this was a good match in flavor and freshness.

    RainBowl Interior
    Mark D.

    My friend suggested RainBowl to me recently, and I had a feeling it would be good, but not to the exceptional level I ended up experiencing. Their two primary staples are the meal bowls and the ramen. The dishes are notably colorful and flavorful. It was tough to decide, but I ordered the Spicy Miso Ramen with shrimp as my protein selection. To my elated surprise, it looked like they added a chili crisp oil to the broth, which I happen to be a big fan of. The umami tasting miso broth combined with the spicy chili crisp gave the ramen an incredibly savory flavor. When it was brought out to me, a gentleman walking by, who had just finished his meal, asked me what I ordered. When I told him, he said, "Dang! I should have ordered that. It looks good." We laughed and I told him he'll need to try it next time. The soup was every bit as delicious as it looked and I highly recommend it. As for the atmosphere, the restaurant was clean and had a comfortable counter service vibe to it. The service was great with friendly staff there to assist their customers. If you are in the mood for some tasty poke or ramen, give RainBowl in Roanoke, VA a try.

    The menu of the restaurant posted on the glass diving the counter with the food and ingredients to add to the bowls when ordering.
    Manuel M.

    A friend of mine invited me for dinner at RainBowl Poke Salad / Wrap & Ramen. Established in 2019 and with the moto of "True Joy of Simple Food," little did I imagine that these few words would come to life during my first dining experience at this restaurant. We arrived at the restaurant on a Tuesday evening, on a rainy day. It is located in a modern strip mall of mostly clothing stores around it. When we arrived, I was impressed by the simple, yet impressive and comfortable decor of the place. Also, by how clean and well organized it was, and most of all by how friendly and welcoming the employees of the restaurant were to us. A young lady attendant explained how the menu was read and how the ordering was done. I already had looked at the menu online, and a Korean friend of mine who had eaten here before with her husband, had recommended a couple of dishes to me. I immediately ordered the "Pork chashu," and my friend ordered the "Create Your Bowl." Everything looked so fresh and appetizing, and I enjoyed watching how the attendants prepared our food in the bowls right before our eyes, behind a glass wall. At the end of the line was a modern register to take our payment, and then my friend took his bowl to the our table, while one attendant brought mine to us when they were finished making it. Not only did it looked very appetizing, but the taste was nothing less than amazing! Now I could see why the place was so full with customers coming in and out and others ordering food to go! I enjoyed every bit of the bowl in a relaxed ambiance and would highly recommend this restaurant to everyone! You will be surprised of experiencing the "True Joy of Simple Food." I was very much so and plan on returning soon for another wonderful dining experience.

    Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen with pork

    SO GOOD!! I've been on the hunt for a ramen place in Roanoke and I found one! This place is absolutely amazing and the food never fails to stun me. I'm always craving it.

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    Delicious and fresh. Love that I can pick my own ingredients. An urn of lemon water is a nice touch. Generous servings.

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