Heard a lot of good things about Ramen Danbo, and had a nearby happy hour so I was able to step out of that happy hour to try the ramen here. For me, the ramen here is fairly average, I like all of the various choices you can make, but the broth was good and everything else was okay. Wouldn't say know to coming back, but with all of the other choices out there, not my in my top five. When I came in, there was a ton of people waiting, but luckily there was an open seat for one so I got seated immediately. I ordered the spicy version of the miso, with eggs and seaweed. Every thing came pretty quickly, though they forgot my seaweed and had to ask for it. With the spice and getting alot of lard, the flavor of the broth was good, the egg was cooked well, and the meat and noodles were okay. I feel that the bowl is a little small, but its less pricey than other ramen so it evens out. read more

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

We came in with a group of 12 and requested for a table for all of us. Probably only one handful of tables is able to accommodate this amount of people but Emma, out host, was able to make it happen within less than 40 minutes. The food was delicious, there was paper towels, and Sophia helped us take a great group photo. Would totally come back! read more

Ramen Danbo - Biggest lantern shade ever - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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It can get really busy here and the wait can get long, but it is so worth it. Every. Time. This is my favorite ramen place in Seattle! The pork belly just melts in your mouth and the broth is so flavorful. I also like that they give you the option to customize your ramen. You can also earn stamps with each visit and earn your way towards free gyoza and a ramen bowl. If you're ever in Seattle you should definitely go here! You will not be disappointed. read more

Ramen Danbo - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Oh my yum. This broth had me drinking every last drop out of the bowl. It wasn't too salty, just full-body flavored, the kind of broth you want to savor, that makes you sigh, that very much centers you in the moment. I tried the classic thin ramen with the miso broth. Chose standard on all but the ramen and the firm was too al dente for me. Love that you can customize your dish. Loved the fast service. Loved the broth even more. I'll be back! With so many options to try how could you not want to return? read more

Ramen Danbo - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I love to go here, I consider this as my comfort food though it's not my native cuisine. The mix of spice and broth is to die for. The best thing is that they have veg option as well so if you're going with your friends and someone doesn't eat the meat they can opt an option of tofu. Overall an awesome experience. read more

Ramen Danbo - Classic Rekka Ramen(pork broth). - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I hate to leave a two star review but having been a fan of the Robson Street (Vancouver BC) location for years to the point that I'll wait on line up to an hour with anticipation which has always been rewarded! So it goes withoutit saying, I was very excited when they opened up their location on Capitol Hill. Sad to say, it doesn't hold a candle to the locations in Vancouver. Both times I've been there the broth has come out of the kitchen tepid at best. The charsu was cut thick which some may like but this pork was chewy and rubbery which was very unappealing and even my fiancé commented on such. The spice level must have been read upside down as my "very spicy" lacked any heat to speak of and the noodles, which I ordered chewy were nearly mush. Since we have so many new options in town for one to get your noods on (phrase stolen from Mikey Chen of Strictly Dumpling YouTube fame. Who sadly I recommended this location to my chagrin). read more

(Really a 3.5)Good for Seattle... Fine in comparison to LA, San Francisco or NY. Pros -customizable -Noodle selection and firmness -Broth several options Cons -medium spicy was over powering and I have a decent spice pallet. -basic bowl has limited toppings which requires you to pay extra for basic like sprouts, bamboo, and seaweed. -chashu fell flat. Lacked clever and moisture. Thin noodles were not for me but I could see the appeal. I would want to give this place another chance to find the variation I like here. read more

Gotta say, this is the best vegan ramen I've ever had! Very tasty. I tried the vegan classic, vegan miso, and vegan negi-goma. The classic was my favorite. Perfect blend of rich and light broth. The miso ramen is also delicious but more rich than the classic. I added the soft boiled egg and it was super yummy! Perfectly cooked. I knocked off a star because 1) it's pretty expensive for the quantity that you get. I got a soft boiled egg with mine and my ramen ended up being about $18. And 2) I think there's a little too much noodle and not enough broth (which I found ironic considering most reviews recommend getting another side of noodles/there weren't enough noodles). In general though, this is definitely the place to go for good quality vegan ramen. read more

The Ramen here is very good, but also very plain. It's up to you whether you think being basic is good or bad as some people who like traditional ramen will enjoy this. I'll get into that later in the review. Danbo allows you to select the amount of lard that is added to your broth and the thickness of broth. They also give you a choice of thin or thick noodles. These options and customizations to the broth are a unique touch. However, the ramen comes with nearly nothing in it. Everything is extra, from the eggs, to seaweed, to chashu, to mushrooms. You must pay additional to get anything in the ramen. Adding ingredients to the ramen eventually makes this place pricier than other ramen places. The food here is good and I enjoyed it and would recommend it. The customizable broth is a cool touch, but the lack of items in the ramen disappointed me a bit. read more

Amazing vegan options. Perfect for folks with varying diets. Really couldn't have been better. The food was outrageously good. Worth the wait. read more

One of the best ramen bowls I've had in Seattle! Had the Classic Rekka Ramen which is their tonkotsu broth with spicy Ichimi Togarashi powder. Very flavorful broth that was not too salty, and medium was the perfect amount of heat for me. Their standard noodles are thin, straight, and a little chewy which is how I like them, but you can customize how soft or firm you want it, or even if you want the thicker noodles most other ramen places serve. Actually you can customize just about anything in your ramen bowl. The pork was tender and flavorful (though a little thin), and if I had one criticism it's that you have to pay for some of the extras that are standard at other places, such as egg and nori. Service was fast, friendly and attentive. I got here early for lunch but heard it can get crazy during busy times, so plan accordingly. read more

Ramen Danbo - Classic tonkotsu ramen with spicy rekka - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Ramen that's worth the wait! I tried the curry and was really glad I did. My partner had the classic with extra pork. Yummm!! read more

Ramen Danbo - Curry Ramen with Tofu & Classic Ramen with Pork - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Reservations cannot be made over the phone but rather in person. Wait on a Sunday night for dinner was ~15 minutes which is expected for a new restaurant growing in popularity. Got the Classic Chashu-men with standard broth and lard which was a nice amount of savory and umame that I was expecting from a traditional ramen place. Definitely recommend getting firm thick noodles if you are looking for an al dente texture to your noodles. Got another half order of noodles midway through since portions are smaller than what you'd expect for the price. Don't forget to bring your punch card! They'll combine older cards as well your party's punches onto one card. read more

Ramen Danbo - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I went to Ramen Danbo when I was in Canada. I seen one here online looking for lunch. I was super excited as it was the best Ramen I had ever had. I can't say the same about the Seattle location. It was just not good at all. No other way to put it. Needs improvement. read more

Best ramen in Seattle! This is a must try for sure. You have the ability to customize everything here. I love the spicy ramen here. Usually there is a wait here but it is so worth it!!! read more

Ramen Danbo - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Phenomenal food and fantastic service. I try to go here every time I'm in Seattle! They have so many vegan options, which is unusual for ramen places, and the food is SO tasty. I love how you can customize everything, from the broth to the noodles. Even thinking about this place is making me hungry! read more

Ramen Danbo - Vegan menu - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I was just looking at the menu outside and the server smiled at me and waved during a busy service. That's the kind of place it is. I went back the next day because they inviting. I had a good bowl of ramen which had a few chooses to pick from. The soup was good and just how I wanted it. The pork is delicious but very thin. 1 bite and gone. I would have like at least one of the add-on to be part of the price. I know it's not the same but an Udon shop is around the corner and cheaper. read more

We joined the waitlist and were able to get in about an hour in advance. I got the classic which is tonkotsu. Everything was good except I wasn't in love with the noodles. I think I'd want to try soft. You can customize which is nice. The pork itself was tender but seemed smaller than normal read more

A friend who strongly recommended this place took us here and I was so glad he did, this was definitely one of the best ramen I've had in seattle area, right on the same level as Ooink, but it's open for lunch! I ordered classic ramen under the recommendation of my friend, with 5/5 spicy. The spiciness was on point and the soup base was very well balanced and flavorful, unlike most of the ramen places I've been to. The firmness of the noodles is selectable too, which is a plus. I can see myself coming here for lunch often. read more

Ramen Danbo - classic ramen with 5/5 spicy. Delicious 5/5 - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The ramen is good, though the soap is a little too salty. I can put tofu in the soap to make another dish. This is the only restaurant I want to come back during my first month in Seattle. read more

Fall signals the start of noodle soup cravings and danbo was the season opener. I had the classic rekka vegan ramen with regular thin noodles and a regular soft boiled egg. Really liked the broth, very flavorful and well balanced. The tofu and most other toppings were good as well. Couple things that missed the mark were the egg which was a little over cooked and the noodles- texture was a little off. Overall solid ramen, would probably make a few tweaks to the order next time though... read more

Hakata Ramen has come to Seattle!!!!!! I enjoyed this place just as much I enjoy Ichiran in Japan. This is the real deal. A lot of people compare it to Shin Sen Gumi in LA, but the broth here is much better. One of the few places where their classic tonkotsu (pork bone) broth just speaks for itself. It's very flavorful and wholesome. It's a pure tonkotsu, no frills with garlic, fishiness or anything of the sort. (They have garlic and white pepper on the table to add to your liking though!) Honestly do yourself a favor and try this place. You don't need to travel to Japan to get a taste of the real thing. It's so good. I've filled 5 or 6 punch cards here. There is usually a crowd so I go during off peak times. It's worth the wait though. read more

The ramen was amazing! Service is fast and efficient. The restaurant is a bit small so it fills up quick but good ambience!

Came here for a late dinner on a Monday night and the place was packed! The decoration of the restaurant is minimal and I like how there's a row of seats facing the open kitchen - very authentic! The menu is quite simple as well with four different types of ramen and amounts of meat and spices. I got the classic ramen with thin noodles and everything else traditional. It was super yummy! I really like how you could customize so many ingredients in the ramen. The food came fairly quickly too. This place is arguably one of the best ramen places I have been to in Seattle. Overall, I'm impressed with the service and the food and would definitely love to come back. The price is unbeatable too! read more

Ramen Danbo - Classic ramen with everything traditional! - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

One of my friends recommended Ramen Danbo to me, saying it was his (and his mom's!) favorite ramen place in Seattle. It did not disappoint! The ramen was super good and really customizable (ie: you can pick noodle thickness, spiciness of soup, etc.) It was such a feel-good/comfort meal and the broth was delicious. I actually usually don't even like ramen, but this was so good. It does get packed really soon, even on weekdays, around 6-7ish, so go early! I would say because of how crowded it gets, service is pretty slow. You don't really get much wait service and do have to be more proactive to get your order in, but it's pretty worth it! One thing, though, is that much like the rest of Seattle, there's no AC, and drinking a really warm soup and being in a relatively tight-spaced area that gets pretty crowded, it does get uncomfortably hot. Although there are quite a few drawbacks, I still do highly recommend grabbing Ramen Danbo, just because of how good the ramen is! read more

The food is always fantastic but the wait time has gotten horrible over that years. Wait time on average now at least an hour

PLEASE READ! I don't usually leave reviews on restaurants but this one just had to be said. First and foremost, the wait is long, if you want to eat here you should put yourself on the waitlist in advance, I ate here last night and waited nearly 2 hours for a seat which I will say is partly my fault. HOWEVER, given the portion of the ramen and the price, it is NOT worth it. The "Chasu-men" ramen (gives you 6 slices of chasu) sounds very promising but I kid you not, the slides of meat are PAPER THIN. In comparison to other ramen restaurants like Arashi Ramen and Kizuki Ramen, they give you fatter slices of meat. Not worth it. The space is small so you will most definitely be within 5 feet of another table and the worst part is, they charge you extra for soft boiled egg! You will be better off going to Kizuki which is down the street from that place where they serve you noodles with fatter slices of meat, more quality and more rich broth, less wait time, and bigger portions. Plus, they don't charge you extra for eggs. The service was fast and the staff was nice but the food was just not it. Go somewhere else for the food. read more

Solid place for ramen. Friendly staff and clear menu. You can expect a long wait for this place as it serves some the the best ramen around - Plan accordingly. I think as winter approaches, I'll frequent this place for the ultimate cold weather cure, served with thick noodles, a rich broth, and a side of delicious gyoza. read more

Ramen Danbo - Sapporo beer with spicy rekka ramen and optional egg. - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Most yummy Ramen ever! I am vegetarian(no meat no egg) and it's one of those places which served tasty vegetarian ramen!

Had lunch here on a workday noon. Arrived there just past 11:30am and was seated along the bar. And when I finished my lunch, there was a loooong line waiting. I tried the classic one with chashu. I loved the fact that you could customized a lot of settings of the ramen. I had the thick noodles and had them firm, leaving all other options standard. They offered workday lunch sets and I went with set A, a topping and 3 gyoza with additional $3.5. The thick noodles turned out to be good in texture, and the chashu was yummy. The broth was thick and I loved it. I c hi ode the half boiled egg as my topping and it was appealing in the presentation and tasted great as well. Nice place and quick service. read more

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Service: good Food: good Food was good but didn't quite live up to the hype. There are so many ramen places nearby here now and I'm not sure this is my favorite. All that being said, I do like that you have lots of options to customize your ramen. There are 3 kinds of broth, you pick your noodle type, how cooked the noodles are, the broth thickness and the spicy level. There's a powder spice option too! I got the Miso Ramen with thick noodles, spicy, with 2 eggs (Love a good egg on my ramen). The eggs were great. Highly recommend. The noodles were fairly bland for me, not my favorite kind of noodle. The broth was pretty good and I liked it more throughout the meal but I think Izakaya and Ooink are better. The pork is pretty good, I'd say average for the neighborhood. Overall, it's a decent ramen place just not the best I've had. Would come back but likely will head back to one of my usuals! read more

Ramen Danbo - Miso Ramen with thick noodles + two extra eggs - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Love the Vegan classic ramen here. One of the best vegan ramens I have had. Also the most vegan broth varieties compared to any other ramen joint I have visited. Removed a star since it is really hard to get in here without a long wait. read more

The wait for 4 seats is pretty long, even on a Tuesday night. They have a unique menu where they allow customers to customize their ramen, from the noodles thickness to the firmness of the noodles. The staff are all very friendly, creating a loud and welcoming environment. read more

Ramen Danbo - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The Miso Rekka Ramen broth was silky, smooth and full of heat and flavor. I could drink a mug of this straight up. I got the classic thin noodles, firm, thick broth, a little lard and a lot of spice. I have never had thin noodles in ramen and found myself wishing I had gotten the thick noodles for a truer bite. A ton of customizations available so I'm sure I'll land on my personal favorite. They also have a loyalty card. B5 bowls, get free gyoza, B10, get a free bowl of ramen. read more

Ramen Danbo - Miso Rekka Ramen - thin noodles, a little lard, egg extra - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Not my favorite, but a solid pick for ramen. This spot is all about customizations. You can choose from 4 different broth bases and then you have a variety of options for your noodles and broth and how each of those are 'finished' (i.e. firmer noodles, thinner broth, etc.) This spot is definitely still very new. Servers used handheld devices and put our orders directly into them. Our waitress was clearly learning and had us repeat each of our orders at least once. After all of that, she still got our order slightly wrong, but we didn't mind much because we understand - growing pains. I ordered the Shio Rekka with thin noodles and I got to try the Classic Chashu-men with thick noodles (my partner is the best!). We also shared an order of gyoza. We didn't have a preference for this at all but, in case someone in your party does, tea was served via tea bags instead of loose leaf. I know that people love having choices and that part was definitely appealing to me as well. However, part of me wishes that they didn't offer 'Rekka' as an option for shio. Even at the lowest possible level, the spice overpowered the mild shio flavoring. I also thought the thick noodles were considerably better than the thin ones, but that's more a preference thing than anything else. What I really loved was their Chashu pork. I normally sub out the meat in ramen because it tends to get over-cooked in the hot broth, but the meat here was perfectly tender. I really liked my partner's dish, the Classic Chashu-men with thick noodles. The noodles were deliciously chewy and a wonderful complement to the tender meat. The broth was flavorful, but not overly salty, so I didn't feel bad about sipping on it. We definitely plan to be back! The broth was delicious, at least the one that could be tasted. I'll definitely hold off on ordering Rekka again until I've tried each of the broth types and know which are compatible. read more

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We keep coming to this place regularly. The vegan ramen in the place is the best we have had in Seattle . Just the wait time s are longer but Capitol Hill is enough stuff to kill our time read more

Best ramen in Seattle for vegetarians. Tried their miso ramen with vegetarian customisation and loved the taste.

Ramen Danbo, you are a winner. Your tonkotsu broth is creamy and rich, and your noodles are firm and cooked perfectly. The soft-boiled eggs are a perfect yolky delight, and I haven't seen a place where I can get a full or half order of kaedama, $2 or $1, respectively, yet. I love how you can customize everything, but you definitely want it the way it's supposed to be - classic thin noodles in its firm form. The chasu is also fatty and decadent. If I lived in Seattle, I would be here every weekend, working on my stamp card for free ramen. This place is also highly affordable as well because of the lunch sets that can net you a free topping and cheaper appetizers. Win. read more

Ramen Danbo - Classic chasu-men with a soft-boiled egg - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I'm not a fan of ramen :o But I love ramen from here!!! I don't know what you guys do to it but it's like CRACK I love it so much. I never finish my ramen, and usually have someone else finish it for me but the bowl is left 100% empty each time I go. Do yourself a favor and get the miso ramen. I honestly like the regular miso a lot, but I'm someone who is a big fan of heat so this time I got the miso rekka (level: spicy). It was amazing. Finished the whole thing. Get the soft boiled egg too. On one note: the waitress forgot to put in my order so I had to wait for my bowl of ramen a bit longer than my friends. Docked one star for that :( hopefully that doesn't happen next time! read more

Great vegan options Good customizable spice levels Noodles are good, but no gluten free options Toppings options limited Huge wait time always Service fairly good read more