This is one of my favorite ramen place in Seattle! As a vegetarian it's hard to find a nice ramen place, but this place has great options and they make ramen as I like it. I usually order miso reka ramen, it's a little spicy, so ask for spice level according. The tofu is delicious!! read more

I am a sucker for great ramen and I would tell it as it is! I came here on a rainy Wednesday afternoon. (Turned out, it was National Ramen Day! How fitting!) I was actually the first one in the restaurant at 11am and was greeted immediately upon entry. The decor was modern and simplistic with dark wood and red accents. I like how you can customize your own bowl of ramen: I chose the classic with thin noodles, mildly firm, medium spice and no lard in the broth and also the gyoza side. Gyoza were crunchy and well seasoned. The ramen was the perfect blend of silky tonkatsu broth with delicate noodles and toppings. I believe this ramen lived up to the hype and I would definitely return. Food was great and price was reasonable. read more

Ordered the extra pork with extra spice...everything was super tasty. The noodles were thinner than I have had before- but they were excellent. You can customize everything- want a thicker noodle? Go for it! Service was quick and easy for pickup. read more

I'd say Ramen Danbo is on the top 3 Ramen places that I've been to. They use a pork broth so it's extra creamy and fatty. Yum. Service is quick so if you need a quick bite for lunch, this is a great option. I think it was in and out in about 20 minutes during the lunch hour on a weekday. You won't be disappointed! read more

The best bowl of ramen I have had in Seattle. And believe me, I've tried a lot of them! The atmosphere is very intimate, and the options are endless! You can really craft your perfect bowl here. Great location, and the staff is super helpful. My only gripe is that there is always a wait (usually around 30 minutes or so) and they do not take reservations. I have had to postpone or reschedule many-a-date because my favorite ramen joint was too packed with people. read more

I wanted to write a review after trying all ramen items on their menu. I'm from the Fukuoka region, and since I haven't been back in a long while, I had high expectations. A couple months ago I found out this place was opening just up the street from me, so I was eagerly waiting for their opening. By chance, I found out about their soft opening and went during the weekend last week. I've also been to their grand opening week and tried a different ramen each day. I will say this ramen reminds me just like home. Their broth for all four ramens have a very solid and distinct taste, (there's also some vegan options I tried from my friend) and what's best is that you can customize it further; a great selling point in my opinion. Additionally, the customizable noodles are inclusive of all types of ramen lovers to first time ramen eaters so no one will have to settle. And if you're with extra broth and can eat a bit more, you can either get a full or half order of "Kaedama" which is extra noodles. The chashu that's included has a melt-in-your-mouth factor that pairs fabulously with the rest of the ramen. I've also tried their lunch special gyoza with ramen topping, and some of the other side dishes and so far none has made me question the authenticity of the process and ingredients used. And the staff have been very cheerful and welcoming; I think I've become familiar to a few of them. Service is quick and if there is a hiccup in ordering or timeliness, the staff is very accountable and accommodating. I would say for the quality of food, inclusive customization, and kind service, the prices here are very affordable. I've tried every ramen shop in Seattle and neighboring cities in search for a place that could get as close to the ramen I've had from back home. In summary, this ramen enthusiast and Fukuoka native really felt at home here and Ramen Danbo has easily made it to my number 1 ramen place in Washington! read more

I've been eagerly anticipating Ramen Danbo opening for quite a while now. As a ramen fanatic who has visited pretty much every ramen place in Seattle and the surrounding area, Ramen Danbo did not let me down. It's a great addition to the fast-growing Capitol Hill ramen scene. The ramen tastes great. The broth is a nice and creamy tonkotsu, rich and full of flavor. Actually you can customize a lot of things with your broth here (thickness, richness, spice level). For my first visit I chose standard thickness and richness, and no spice. I also think it tastes quite different from all the other ramen places nearby (Kizuki, Ooink, Tentenyu, Betsutenjin). The noodle is customizable too - you can choose the firmness and thickness (default is thin). I chose firm and thin noodles and I thought it complemented the broth perfectly. You can get a 'kaedama', or noodle refill for only $2 (or half portion for $1), provided you leave some broth in your bowl. This is quite cheap for a kaedama and I was quite happy to get one. The decor is pretty much what you'd expect from a trendy ramen place - sleek and modern interior. Everything else was good too - service was prompt and the food came out quickly. I was slightly confused how all the customization worked as it was my first visit, and the waiter definitely knew his stuff and answered all my questions. That was also a plus. Ramen Danbo overall has very good ramen with a great broth. It also doesn't taste like any of the existing ramen shops, so it brings a unique new flavor to the Capitol Hill ramen scene. read more

Consistently good since they've opened! Have tried all the new ramen spots that have opened recently around the area, and Danbo is one that has managed to maintain a quality broth with a depth in the flavor that a broth connoisseur can taste and appreciate! You can customize everything from the thickness of your noodles to the richness of your broth which is nice. Over my several visits there, I've come to really enjoy the tonkatsu or the rekka tonkatsu. Rich broth with lots of flavor from the bones. Garlic paste at the table is a nice touch. Fast service and great staff! read more

New ramen addition in town, If you like thin noodles and rich broth - this is the place to go. You also have to choices to customize your noodles thickness and firmness and as well as the soup base richness. One of the better ramen places I've been to in Seattle but not as good as the ones in Vancouver still. I liked their miso ramen but would be nice if they didn't put on the dash of hot sauce for me on the meats. read more

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Really impressed with this place. Loved the customization of noodles and various ramen pieces, plus the lunch special comes with dumplings! Loved the broth and noodles, and the space and ambiance was very simple and modern. Service was great too. Would definitely come back here. read more

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Absolutely horrible experience with the supervisor HASHA! We have been coming here since years now and never had someone so so rude. We were 4 of us and all of got wrong order. The next time she got my order wrong. Everyone would finish the meal and after 30 mins she comes and says you're not the only customer so you have to wait in the line and get your order. When I told her we have been patient and it was your mistake so you should do it she got mad and started back answering. I told her I can't talk to you please call the waiter - the reply is " I can't talk to you either " ‍ I mean what kind of customer service is this where you're at fault and showing attitude! Our server was nice and he was feeling bad too with her unapologetic and rude behaviour! This review is specially for the bad service we got and the way it was handled was absolutely unaccepted! read more

Went tonight and it was 15 degrees outside and about 100 degrees inside. Front of house host was super rude and dismissive. Food was basic and not worth it. Would skip this place. read more

Really delicious ramen with great service and environment. I liked how you could customize your ramen from noodle thickness and firmness to how much lard you would like in your broth. Each bowl comes with a default 2-3 pieces of chashu but you can pay a little extra for the "chashu bowl" which has double the amount of meat. I went for the shoyu broth with thin firm noodles, standard broth, a little lard, and added a soft boiled egg. Really solid ramen but what put this place from a 4 to a 5 was the friendly and fast service. The server was by to take our orders quickly, our waters were never low, and the manager came by to check on us several times during the meal. They also have a stamp card which would have me coming back multiple times, if only I lived here! read more

Ramen Danbo - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We came here for the soft opening and luckily got here before the rush around 6:30, so there was no wait. Service here is quick too and the food comes out really fast, which is great if you're hungry! What's really awesome is that there's a vegan option, and the broth is actually flavorful, unlike most places where it kind of just tastes like warm veggie water. Price wise, it seems pretty standard for ramen, and the customization of noodle firmness and broth strength is nice. That being said, I think the strong broth also means it ends up being really salty so next time I might opt for just standard strength. Going back to the topic of price, the extra servings of noodles are only $2 for a full order, such a steal! Overall def would come again and would recommend this place! read more

It's ok but not that special. One of the best Ramen restaurants in Seattle but average if they were in Japan.

If I am not getting married in April, I would eat here every week! So good. I love Ooink and Betsutenjin also, but Danbo offers various options in terms of noodles, sauces, and toppings. I tried every option, and my favorite is their sesame one. As a native Korean person, I love sesame seeds/oil and long onions. A perfect combo. And the sesame option does not use lard, so I feel like it is less fatty. This spot was cursed for a while. I saw a series of random restaurants fail one after another. I am so glad we finally have a winner. read more

The only Ramen I could find in the San Rafael / Novato area. The flavor of the broth is very rich and full of umami flavors. My only complaint is the portions are quite small compared to other ramen places. read more

Love the ramen - and the fact that you can have it your way. Excellent - hot and fast. This is our second time here, and we'll b back. It gets busy - no reservations - but it goes fast. read more

Ramen Danbo - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I thought I could not have been more excited that a ramen place was opening up so close to where I live, but now I'm even more happy that the ramen is tasty! The customization options are great, the ramen is delicious, and the service is so fast. Kaedama is only $2 for a full portion, and I love that you can also choose to get a half portion of noodles for $1. The pork is tasty, and the classic broth is delicious. I prefer creamier broths, but I still enjoyed this tonkotsu soup. Each table has a little jar of garlic puree, which was a perfect topping. My friends and I used up nearly all the garlic during our meal. Needless to say, I will definitely be coming back many times. read more

Ramen Danbo - Classic chasumen ramen (extra 4 slices of pork for an extra $3) - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Seated and served quickly, lots of options, very enjoyable. Highly recommend the Miso Classic and the rice.

I like one dish here and I rekka it every time..like seriously people have to look away.

At first I was very wary of this place because there are so many hyped up mediocre ramen places but this restaurant definitely deserves its high rating. The broth was so flavorful I didn't even add the garlic paste they give you on the table! Egg was cooked perfectly and the chashu was super tender and flavorful. The gyoza had a really nice crispy bottom and chewy wrapper and there were like little crispy onion or garlic chunks in the filling which also made the texture fire! Super fast service and it was a cute little shop. read more

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Favorite meal of our entire Seattle vacation. I don't even want to tell people about it for fear I won't be able to get in on my next visit. read more

Ramen Danbo - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Just as a heads up, the waitlist app is only relevant once you arrive! So don't sign in using the tool available on this page. Ok, that said: this is my new favorite place for ramen. I still love the Hokkaido style best, with the little pickled plum...but I really appreciate the ability to have fine control over various aspects of the dish, as I think people have different thresholds for salt, spice, fattiness, and umami...and this establishment respects that. Notes: The pickled veg is delicious, but there's plenty...will change flavor of broth. Chashu is definitely the best I've had in this city (not quite LA, but who's expecting that, eh?). Price is higher than elsewhere for the same components, but I will choose to get ramen here (just less frequently). read more

I went here pre-COVID, but it was really good and I find myself craving food from places like this on cold days like today. High-quality ramen, and the service is great. I went by myself for lunch one day and the waiters/waitresses didn't hesitate to chat with me (which I enjoyed!). read more

There are so many ramen places in Seattle but this one really stands out because the chashu is plentiful and I love that you can customize your bowl to your preferred broth richness and noodle firmness. We went on a Saturday afternoon, about a week after it first opened, and there were only a few bar seats available when we arrived. The overall service was ok but we could tell our waitress was getting a little flustered, if not a bit inexperienced. I'm sure it's growing pains though and I'll be back for the noodz regardless! read more

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

Highly recommend trying this place, love the options to customize the ramen from the noodles, broth, meats etc. Service was friendly and quick. You can order a noodle refill here which I thought was great ($2 full order, $1 half order). I ordered the spicy miso ramen ($11.95), it was flavorful. Order of gyoza (5 pieces for $4.50) I very much enjoyed my visit here. read more

Ramen Danbo - Delicious! Miso Ramen. Love the options to customize the ramen from the noodles, the broth, meats Etc. - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The ramen here is very authentic and has tons of flavor. You're able to customize everything from noodle size and firmness, spiciness, broth thickness, and even lard amount! We ordered the negi-goma ramen and the shio ramen and both were very flavorful and rich. Lastly, we also got the lunch special that added 3 gyoza and a topping for just $3. I would highly recommend adding the gyoza, which were perfectly pan-friend yet still very juicy. Overall, for a down-to-earth local ramen joint that does everything right, I would highly recommend Ramen Danbo. read more

Ramen Danbo - Negi goma ramen & shio ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Great ramen, I get vegetarian miso rekka. Wish the service and seating was a little better. read more

Ramen is amazing but the line is always so long. Hopefully they open another location.

Danbo is delicious!!!!! Super yummy ramen with a really good broth. You can pick between classic thin noodles or their thick noodles. I personally like the thin ones better. I got the miso ramen with the soft egg and boy was it good!! Hearty bowl of ramen perfect for a cold day. read more

Ramen Danbo - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We came on a Saturday at 2:00 and we had to wait 30 minutes to get seated for our party of four. The place was PACKED and I was so hyped about the ramen! We ordered and within 15 minutes we had our food. I guess I just wish there were more toppings available for vegetarians/pascetarians because the only options were pork, tofu, and egg. I've had ramen where they offer shrimp tempura, dried seaweed, corn, and narutos maybe my expectations were a little high but aside from that, it was a good experience! They also let you pay $1-$2 extra for another round of noodles if you save your broth at the end. read more

Ramen Danbo - Vegan Ramen (broth doesn't have pork) with egg - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My fifth time visiting this place, and I've visited all the Seattle famous like Kizuki and Ooink, and Ramen Danbo is by far the best. The place is spacious, service is fast, and the food is unparalleled. Truly.unparalleled. The broth is strong and hearty, adding more spiciness makes it truly perfect for me. This place I felt is the only place that has the broth so on point. Plus, it's vegan friendly, and my vegan friends also agree that this place by far offers the best vegan ramen in town. read more

I always tell me friend that Ramen Danbo is the best ramen you can find in Seattle. However, it disappointed me today. The food tastes really horrible!!! I couldn't even finish the bowl. The noodle felt much harder feel like they were undercooked. The soup weren't as condensed as usual and it lost the tasty flavor as well. read more

Ramen Danbo - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Best place for Ramen in Seattle IMO. It's usually busy so might want to get yourself added to the waitlist first

This is my new favorite ramen spot in the city. I am a huge fan of all the options and the ability to customize every bowl I order there. Danbo lets you choose the noodle width, noodle firmness, broth strength, lard, and spice level. There are also a lot of separate toppings you can to any bowl. There's an option for an extra noodle serving as well. I have been working my way through all the various options and every single variation has been delicious. The restaurant is small so there is often a wait but it's totally worth it. I like the counter seating so I can watch some of the prep action in the kitchen. It's pretty plain without a lot of decoration but definitely warm and welcoming. Welcome to the neighborhood Danbo! read more

Ramen Danbo - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Seattle has a list of ramen restaurants which is quite long but sadly lacking in true quality choices. Ramen Danbo is a welcome addition and I would handily place it near the top, aligned with or even surpassing Kizuki. I've been here twice now and both times the quality of the food has been great. The broth is flavorful, the noodles chewy, and the chashu tender. My only complaint is that the portions are small, so be prepared to order extra servings of noodles which are thankfully cheap (you can get a full order for $2 or a half for $1). The rekka ramen is a spicy alternative to their original flavor and very good as well. The restaurant definitely had some issues with wait times when it first opened. We watched as staff idly walked by with several open tables sitting unused for upwards of ten minutes. By the time the second visit rolled around things seem to have gotten much more efficient; the tables were cleared quickly and we got off the waitlist quite fast. Overall, Ramen Danbo is a solid choice, if a little bit light on portion size. The food is tasty and customizable and priced very reasonably (at least for Seattle). read more

I was extremely excited to try this place. Upon arriving, we see the place is packed. We go up to the counter and the guy, Erwin, tells us it'll be 30min. Not bad, we decide to wait. 30min go by and people that got there after us are going before us. 6 people. We are now waiting 50 min for a place to sit, so we go up and find out Erwin hadn't taken down our name. Instead of fixing this since he knew we were there first, he makes us continue to wait. Horrible service, do not recommend if you are in a hurry and if you do go, dont count on them doing their job and writing down your name. You will be sorely disappointed. Update: Raised a star because our server, Ivan, was extremely helpful and kind. read more

Good ramen, and they have vegan options as well. Place is easy to find, but parking is a bit of a hassle. There's also a lot of wait usually, so you would want to go there early or end up having to write your name down in the waitlist. read more

Danbo doesn't make my favorite ramen in the neighborhood, but I love their hours, the speed of service and options but it is possible to have too many! One day I'll figure out the perfect order... but until then I'll enjoy the chaos and speedy service! read more

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