I was sold once I saw Fukuoka Tonkotsu style ramen. I've had this location bookmarked to visit and finally was near where I was staying. This place is busy both sit down, takeout, or food delivery. During my stay it never slowed for a moment. I was glad to see that the rope lines out front were empty as was able to be seated quickly. Order the traditional Tonkotsu ramen with a Sapporo draft. Service was friendly and helpful. Ramen was quick to my table. No more then I received my draft the ramen followed shortly after. I love the menu choices on broth, noodles, and toppings. Giving folks like me who like a strong broth a chance to order it that way. My only disappointment was that the bowl had a bottom. Yum! Thank you Ramen Danbo I will be back. read more

Ramen Danbo - Traditional Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

franchise chain with good ramen, but abysmal service like many ramen shops, you pencil in what you want on a paper menu. i marked gyoza, extra noodles and a soda, all of which the waiter ignored when he came by. took the paper, made one highlight streak and apparently took my order in under 2 seconds w/o asking for confirmation. i had to sit and wait ~10 minutes before someone came by and asked if i needed something, by then the broth had already cooled before the kaedama. i gave up on asking for gyoza altogether. as someone who gets weekly ramen for years this was by far the worst service i've encountered read more

Ramen Danbo is still as popular as ever, and possibly even more so these days. I walk past Danbo almost every day, and take it from me that if you don't want to be standing in that line, then lunch is the way to go. I've seen lines down the block even late on a Sunday night. Only weekday lunch is safe! It's been over seven years since my last review, and so I jumped on the opportunity of a free afternoon to revisit Danbo for lunch. The system definitely works more smoothly than it did when I last reviewed Danbo. They seem to have figured out a way to funnel people through in a way that flows efficiently. Once you get in the door, you pick up an ordering form and a pencil, work on that while you wait to get to the host stand, and then can basically hand it off to staff as soon as you get seated. The menu is not that complicated, although it may seem like it due to the number of customizations you can make to your bowl of noodles. Trust me, it's really hard to mess up here, so just go with your gut. The ordering form is pretty easy to follow, and there are short explanations for things on the sheet. I tried out their seasonal garlic tonkotsu broth with standard noodles, pretty much standard down the sheet, and made it into a weekday lunch set with pork gyoza and the mini daily donburi, which was savory cubes of pork belly with some mayo on rice. My lunch buddy did the seasonal vegan broth, with extra tofu but otherwise standard, made into the weekday lunch set with vegan gyoza and the vegan donburi, which was savory soy chunks on rice. Everything came out quickly and hot, and we were really impressed. Their broth, both the meat-based and the plant-based, are admittedly the best ramen broth I've had in Seattle. It has a lot of depth of flavor and does not taste overly salty to me. The noodles are perfectly cooked. Donburi bowls and gyoza are delicious and don't feel like an afterthought at all even though this is a very noodle-centric restaurant. Service is fast, efficient, although you do need to wave someone down if you want a refill of water. With the lunch sets and a couple extras, it's not a cheap lunch by any means, and came out to $60 for the two of us including tax and tip. Danbo is definitely not a daily driver, and with the wait times it probably couldn't be even if you could afford it. But if you want to treat yourself to a really good bowl of noodles, then this is the place. read more

Ramen DANBO is a machine-they're so busy they have a hyper-efficient way of lining up and ordering. No reservations allowed! It may seem rigid, but I guess they have their reasons given the huge lines for their Fukuoka-style Kyushu Hakata Tonkotsu ramen. You order by taking a slip of paper and marking down your selections with a pencil. I got their classic ramen with the thick noodles and standard selection otherwise. I also got to try the season ramen (curry ramen) with the thin noodles. They were both so good that I had to get kaedama - another batch of noodles to add to the broth of both dishes to soak up all of the remaining flavor bomb. The classic ramen broth is rich without being overly unctuous. Of course, if you want more, there's ninniku-dare on the table you for you to add. It's a garlic ramen condiment made from a paste of lard and garlic, cooked until barely golden so the bite of the garlic is tempered. The two slices of Chashu are thin so you're not overloaded with pork fat. They're tender and almost melt in your mouth. The curry ramen has a flavorful curry broth (not roux) that the thin noodles soak up like a wick or a paintbrush. The ramen egg has a just set yolk and tender white. I actually prefer the thin noodles as it conveys the broth better (at least, my opinion). I'm definitely coming back. read more

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Ramen Danbo has one of the best ramens in Seattle. The flavor and quality of the ramen is so good and always hits the spot. As a result, unfortunately, the line is usually pretty long. After waiting for about an hour on a Friday evening, I ordered the classic ramen with standard everything. I love how customizable the ramen is. Even though I personally like getting the thin noodles with the standard thickness of broth and flavor of broth, I like having the ability to choose a different option if desired. The service was great and fast. Since the ordering process is pretty straightforward, once you get inside and order your food, there's not much additional waiting needed. read more

Ramen Danbo - Classic Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great place to eat, decided to come based on reviews from TikTok. Make sure you arrive during non peak time because it can get very busy. We managed to wait for 25 mins for a spot. But when we were leaving there was a line 3x as long to get in. read more

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We waited for about 40 minutes for a table -- there's always a wait. We got the classic and the negi-goma. The classic is a tonkotsu broth and the negi-goma is a sesame and green onion broth. They were good, but nothing extraordinary. It also took a really long time for us to get our food. We probably waited another 30 minutes just to get our ramen. I would still say LA ramen is better, so this place is just ok for me. The gyoza was crispy and tasty though! read more

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Talk about the line out the door! Well moving right along, you order everything on paper. You get to customize your broth, your noodles from thickness to hardness, and your toppings. It was busy, however, the food and service was efficient. read more

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Ramen Danbo was overall pretty solid. It was my first time back in years since they first opened, and I really liked that the regular tonkotsu broth had that rich umami flavor without feeling way too heavy. I'll be honest though, it didn't totally give me that "wow factor" everyone talks about. The noodles were good, but not mind-blowing--definitely recommend going for the thicker noodles, though. They aren't actually that much bigger, but they have way more flavor and a better bite to them. Plus, it's nice that you can grab an extra portion for only $2. We also got the pork donburi rice on the side, which was honestly the perfect compliment to the ramen. Definitely a reliable spot if you're in the area. read more

Ramen Danbo - Regular Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The ramen is about 4.5 stars. One thing for sure they can improve on is the basic ramen. I would rather they charge a little more and include all ingredients for the choice instead of add individually. I like the they can customize the broth thickness, noodle style, and more. We got negi goma ramen. This basic dish comes with many green onions and sesame seed. It also comes with two charshu pork. The noodle and charshu pork are very nice. I have added the ramen egg and gyoza. read more

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Loved it as always, the wait was 45 minutes on a Sunday during lunch. My girlfriend got the classic ramen with standard everything and honestly, that was our favorite! I usually love spicy ramen, so the shio ramen was good with the add ons. In total we spent around 38 to include eggs, nori, and some extra Chasu. Inside you'll find table that are side by side and a long bar table top style layout. We'd come back if we were in the area when they're opening. But personally after not coming back for a couple years, there's some decent ramen restaurants for less wait in the area. Worth trying if you've never been, but expect to wait 45-1 hour during lunch rush hour. Maybe longer during dinner. read more

Ramen Danbo - Shio Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I haven't been to too many ramen spots but I have tasted some that were not so great but I really enjoyed this one. I like how you can customize your own. However I don't think the line and wait times are really worth it and would rather catch it at a less busier time. It's not attentive enough since it gets very busy and loud but the lighting for photos was great. read more

Ramen Danbo - Classic ramen spicy - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

If I could give this spot 6 stars I would. Was so good I went twice in one weekend during a recent trip to the city. Absolutely delicious broth, up there with the best I've ever had including in Japan. Thin, snappy noodles. Perfectly marinated egg. Incredible richness. The gyoza were top-tier as well. Service was friendly, but they definitely try to turn over tables quickly because the line can get long. Clean restaurant with a good vibe. I really enjoyed it here. So happy we stumbled into this place. I'll be dreaming of this ramen until the next time I'm back in the area. A must try. read more

Ramen Danbo - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was fortunate to try out this restaurant before a long line formed. Once you are inside, you fill out the sheet and specify how you'd like your ramen. There's a line to sit once you are inside. Luckily the service is quick so I feel like you'd get seated fairly quickly. The seating area is quite compact but there's a fair amount of seats. I don't think going with a big group would be ideal as you may wait a bit longer. The non vegetarian menu is all tonkatsu broth based. I tried the shio ramen and it had a pretty mellow flavor. I don't like my ramen too rich. I think the noodles were cooked perfectly and the overall bowl was pretty solid. I had a bite of my husband's negi ramen and I thought the sesame flavor was delicious. I'd probably get that bowl next time. The service was very quick and if you are ever in need of anything the servers were close by. If there's not too long of a line, definitely try this out. read more

Ramen Danbo - Negigoma Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I would not stand hours in line for this place but I really enjoyed it as someone who walked in on a weekday for lunch when they had plenty of seats open. I find the staff to be very well trained. They know exactly what they are doing and they do it very well. Ramen came out quickly and was delicious and filling. They only offer a few things, and they are all vegan, which I did not know before coming. The thin noodles were delicious. I had the spicy broth which was great as well. They also offer lunch special combinations. read more

Ramen Danbo - Spicy broth - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I tried the Vegan Miso Ramen, thick broth with thick noodles. It was splendid. I wouldn't go as far as to say this is the best Ramen ever but I don't recall any other Ramen place in Seattle area which serves better ramen bowls. Even the Tofu had flavour. This place is popular in Seattle and there's lot of wait time if you go here at busy hours. I came here on Monday evening and easily waited north of 45 minutes. Ambience is good for a Ramen House. Also there spice level means something. If you have ordered spicy, your ramen will be spicy. If you have asked for extra spicy, you will leave crying - that's a guarantee. read more

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Get here early as it gets crowded and is first come first serve. In the middle of pike-pine, it can be busy. This place is here for one thing only which is fresh ramen. And man does it deliver. There are a zillion options but we found the regular broth plus an egg was just about perfect. The service is super quick as it should be and loaf important the ramen is not over cooked. Perfectly al dente. We loved the gyoza as well. This is a great spot for lunch. The ambience reminded me of the original ippudo in japan. Dark wood. The only thing missing is that it wasn't 1am and filled with everything that's awake in Tokyo then. Alas, It's still capital hill but it's a great spot! read more

Ramen Danbo - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

There's always a line at this place. I came here around 1:30pm on a Saturday and waited for 30-45mins to get seated. I don't know if I would ever come back here and just wait for ramen but it was good. I got the classic ramen since it was my first time. The broth was super rich and umami which I enjoyed and the pork was really soft. It was flavorful and delicious but not worth the line. read more

Ramen Danbo - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Very fast service and good ramen. I came just in time for the lunch special. I got the ramen + egg and gyoza. Only con is that there aren't many other toppings you can add but it is still a solid choice if you're looking for ramen. Got here right before 5p on a Monday and there was no line, but there was a line when I left. read more

Ramen Danbo - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is definitely one of the best ramen spots in Seattle. In a good location in Capitol Hill around lots of popular shops and restaurants. Plan accordingly when you visit though, because if you visit during peak hours, the line to get in can be over an hour long. The food is great and I like that we have the option of selecting different types of broth snd noodles. The ramen is cooked perfectly well, I like to go for the wide noodles, and the egg is super jammy and boiled consistently to perfection. The broth is a little more on the mild side compared to other ramen restaurants I've been to but you can't beat the texture of the noodles or the impeccable presentation. read more

Ramen Danbo - Shio Ramen (vg) - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Yum! Crazy long line but it moves quicker than it looks. The last time I came was a few years ago, and it's better than I remember! I appreciate how customizable the ramen is, but I ended up getting the Shio with mostly standard requests. I left feeling super satisfied but not stuffed. It's a rather small space for how busy it is, service was quick and prompt and the food was delicious. read more

Ramen Danbo - Shio Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is my go to place for a hearty bowl of Tonkontsu ramen when I lived in Seattle. The place is a little tight and there is usually a queue for seating (cannot do ahead of time), but it was well worth it and not hard to get in if you're dining by yourself. Service is a bit unique. You are handed a card to circle how much of each ingredient you would like. Card gets handed to server, who will eventually bring you your food. The tonkontsu broth is clean and rich, and I didn't taste any impurities whatsoever. The noodles have a slight chew, and the pork is tender and flavorful. The pork could be better if it was slightly thicker to add a touch for texture to it but overall it plays its role well. I got the combo with the small pork over rice bowl, which was just okay. The ramen is the real hero, and I would rather get a noodle refill instead of side dishes next time I come here. read more

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We were looking for the best Ramen house in downtown Seattle and we think we found it! Ramen Danbo, is apparently a replica of the original broth and restaurant from the southern island of Japan that prides themselves of unique quality and taste. My group loved their ramen. I enjoyed the classic ramen, mild, extra chashu (pork belly), soft-boiled egg, nori (seaweed), kikurage (mushroom), and karashi takana (pickled mustard greens). We also added the side dish of Yaki Gyoza. The noodles were so fresh and the broth was rich without being salty. The line was long and the dining area is small. When we finally ate, we felt the wait of 1 hour was acceptable. And No, there are no reservations or waitlist. read more

Ramen Danbo - Pan-fried Yaki Gyoza - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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My husband and I have tried many ramen establishments in Seattle, and this has to be our favorite. We both ordered the classic ramen and got the broth slightly richer and it was absolutely perfect. The broth itself has so much flavor without it being too thick. It really compliments the noodles and pork so well. We came around 3PM on a Monday and were seated immediately. It seems like the wait can get pretty long the closer you get to dinner, so I'd suggest coming earlier as the restaurant itself is on the smaller side. We received some very friendly service and this will be our new go-to ramen spot in Seattle! read more

Ramen Danbo - Classic Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

On a rainy Friday night, my husband and I queued up in line for dinner at 9:30pm. The line was long but after reading reviews, I thought we should still be able to make it as they close at 11pm. The line seemed like it was moving but around 10pm, an employee came out to tell us that she was confident that we wouldn't make their 10:45pm last call kitchen cutoff so she highly suggests we go elsewhere for dinner. She was making strong eye contact with just my husband and me as she said this so we ended up leaving our place in line. We stuck around trying to search for somewhere else to eat. More people kept joining the line, and the same worker appeared again to tell them the same thing. Some people left and then newcomers would come to join the line again. I'm not sure why the restaurant doesn't just have a sign to cut off the line to prevent people from joining the line as it seems counterproductive to have a worker to keep coming out to tell people the same thing. Anyway, we ended up placing an uber eats order for pick up since we wanted to just try their ramen. While we waited for our pickup order, we realized that we could have stayed as the couple we were initially behind were up in the front now. We were a little annoyed with that. Finally, our pickup order was ready and we joined the separate line for the pickup. We waited in the front for maybe 5 minutes and the same employee was kind of loitering there but not making eye contact with us. The kind gentleman behind us had to flag her down to help the pickup order line. My husband and I both felt that the female employee was kinda off so we were a bit put off by that. We brought the ramen back to our hotel room and oh my goodness, it was actually worth the hassle. I had the classic ramen with thin noodles and two added soft boiled eggs. The noodles were perfectly al dente with a nice bite to them. The broth was flavorful and rich. We loved it so much that we ordered it again the next day through uber eats and I got extra noodles this time. Truly one of the best ramens I've had (ramen from Japan still ranks as my number one). I'm just docking a star because that one employee gave us weird vibes and plus they forgot to include utensils in our pickup orders both times. read more

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Ramen Danbo is definitely a place to check out, but be prepared for a long line if you come after 6! The food was great, but what makes Danbo unique is that you can customize every aspect of your order from broth richness to noodle type/firmness, which is done on a small paper menu you fill out before getting seated. I had the Negi-goma ramen, which is scallions and sesame seeds/oil broth. The broth and noodle were great, but if you're not a fan of scallions, BEWARE... there are a lot of scallions! The spice level was just right for me (duuhhhh, i picked the levels!) and the egg and chashu were cooked perfectly! The service here is super quick. They take your pre-filled paper right when you sit, and the food comes out pretty quickly after that! They were good at checking on how were we doing and despite the line, weren't rushing us out the door. The ambiance is great. Super small spot, with a lot of tables crammed into there, so don't expect an intimate experience. Definitely give you the vibe of an authentic ramen shop in Japan with the feels and decor. We were lucky enough to beat the rush, but after 6PM, the line got crazy, and stayed crazy (probably until they closed). Definitely give Ramen Danbo a try, but beware of the wait! read more

Ramen Danbo - Negi-goma Ramen with Egg. Yummm. - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Negi-Goma Ramen 5/5: if you love sesame oil then you will love this ramen. It has a very strong taste and plenty of sesame. Service 5/5: Even though it's a little small inside, the wait goes by pretty fast. Service is also quick. Ambiance 4/5: the inside is nice however it was pretty warm and stuffy inside the restaurant. read more

Ramen Danbo - Negi-Goma Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

9.27.2025 If you love ramen that's tailored to your taste, Danbo is a must-visit. Located on Pine Street in Capitol Hill, this cozy spot serves up Fukuoka-style tonkotsu ramen with a menu that lets you adjust everything--from broth richness to noodle firmness and spice level. Classic Negi Goma is a standout: bold, savory, and satisfyingly spicy. (You can choose spicy level) The broth is rich without being overwhelming, and the noodles have that perfect chew. Expect a wait during peak hours! read more

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Customize your ramen bowl! Got the simple ramen for about $15.50 while boyfriend got the shio ramen. Short wait time + friendly service + delicious food. Broth was rich and comforting. We finished our bowls pretty quickly. read more

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For someone who has traveled through Japan, I can confidently say this is about as close as you can get to authentic ramen in the United States. It's a true Seattle staple, and I consider myself lucky whenever I manage to avoid the long lines--people regularly wait an hour or more just to enjoy a bowl here, and it's absolutely worth it. My go-to order is the miso broth with thin noodles and a soft, silky texture. I always add an egg and extra slices of pork, which turns it into a perfect bowl of comfort and flavor. Surprisingly, their vegan gyoza might be my favorite side--it's garlicky, flavorful, and pairs beautifully with the broth. The service is consistently excellent and never disappoints. Highly recommend! read more

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I paid extra for meat during my recent visit, only for it to have a strong freezer taste. I've never experienced this issue at Danbo before, but it completely ruined the meal and left me really disappointed. Considering I paid extra, it makes me not want to dine here again, which is such a shame because I used to really enjoy this place. I also understand the servers trying to be as efficient as possible especially during a rush, but a server felt very pushy towards me during this visit and did not help the fact that my food also tasted bad read more

Ramen Danbo - Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We traveled to Seattle and just wanted something hot for a rainy day - this place did not make us disappointed. Even though the waiting line is long but the ramen here brought a feeling of home food (so warm to the soul). It's so different from other ramen places that I ate before. Simple ramen but just so delicious. A very cozy ramen store! read more

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We just got back from a two week trip from Japan. Ramen Danbo is insane! We got such a nice warm greeting from the chefs! it made me feel like I was back in Japan slurping! It's already too late. This place is so busy, but we went on an early weekday and sat down right away around 11 AM. This is the real deal if you're a Ramen enthusiast. You're welcome in advance. read more

Every time I past by this place there's a long line. Finally decided to try it one Sunday evening. Now I can say it's well worth the wait! read more

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Fantastic ramen restaurant. I enjoyed that my meal was very customizable- from the broth to the noodle texture and firmness to spice. Initially I went in hoping for a traditional shoyu ramen, which they don't have. Instead I came across this delicious curry ramen and was almost equally as pleased! Will be back again when in Seattle for another yummy bowl of ramen. read more

Ramen Danbo - Seasonal Ramen (curry) - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Sleepless in Seattle. I'm currently in Seattle and this was one of my first stops. This ramen can get long long lines and please don't make the same mistake my husband and I did. They have area closed off where people line up it is one big line. I thought it was two initially since one of the lines says for uber and door dash pickup but it is not it's one big line. Although the line is long they make it quick as you can get an order sheet where you can pick what you want and customize it and by the time you sit down your server picks up the paper and places your order. I got the rekka original ramen with thick noodles and it was amazing. The broth was super flavorful and creamy. The noodles were perfectly cooked I had chosen for them to make my noodles firm and they were soo good. The longer they stayed in the bowl the better they were. The broth was amazing and super super flavorful the chasu was soft and tasted great and did not smell. I added an egg as it does not come with it and the egg was cooked perfectly and it was super jammy and delicious. The green onions were super fresh and you can actually taste the onion sometimes green onions don't really taste like onion these did. Spice level: I got it extra spicy and let me tell you it was actually extra spicy it paired perfectly with a green tea. My husband couldn't drink his beer that's how spicy it was!! Noodles: I got the thick noodles but they weren't as thick as I'm used still were great perfect texture and they were super good. The ambiance was super friendly alive and inviting everyone was super nice down to the staff and the other people eating. All in all I say give it a shot just be prepared to wait a bit but it goes by fast and it's super worth it. I got a genmai green cold tea and it was delicious and was a perfect pairing with the ramen. read more

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I have always enjoyed eating here. The food is always well made and enjoyable. The customizable options make it easy to for the meal to suit your tastes. Over the years they have changed the way the seating is done, but it's still fairly busy regardless of when you go especially if you don't go when they first open. The place a little small so it can be hard to move around sometimes but it's always clean. Service is always great here and everyone is so kind. If you're in the area, I would recommend stopping by especially on a chilly day! read more

Ramen Danbo - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This is definitely the best ramen in Seattle! The quality and flavor of the broth was 10/10 and the thick noodles were perfect and fresh. The amount of green onions is also great. You also can't miss out on the donburi. There is definitely a bit of a wait when you get here but so worth it. Service is pretty quick and a good spot for a quick bite. read more

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This place is crazy hyped. I did not expect to wait 15-20 minutes on a Monday evening at 7 but it is what it is. As you wait in line you'll have the opportunity to fill out your order on a piece of paper. You can select the ramen style, broth, noodles, spice etc. I ordered the negi-goma ramen with additional spice. It was good, with LOTS of sesame, but it wasn't my favorite ramen and I don't know if I'd go there over somewhere else. The location is convenient - both regular tables or bar seating is available. read more

Ramen Danbo - Negigoma Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Overall: Ramen Danbo is fantastic, simple but great ramen. You should 100% try this place if you are in the area. Food: The ramen here is amazing. Everything here is customizable so as long as you know how you like your ramen, you are guaranteed to get a great bowl that fits your taste preferences exactly. Service: The service is good, you order on a small ordering form where you select what type of ramen you would like, your broth and noodle preferences, and what other additions you would like in your ramen. The wait is normal for what you would think a ramen shop would take. Ambiance: This is a calm sit-down environment. Plenty of seating inside for larger parties. read more

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