Ramen couldn't be easier. I know every one has a preference of where the best spot is. But this place is homey, good quality and well priced. It can get a bit busy and the parking isn't fantastic but everytime I have gone, I have left with a smile on my face. Would reccomend to anyone who has never had ramen or needs a nice warm meal. read more

Great food and service. I really enjoyed the food and would recommend this if you are a vegetarian

Food is delicious and great portion sizes Service is great! Nice staff, very efficient and you don't feel rushed even if they are quick Ambiance is good, plenty of seating. I got the $14 Tonkotsu read more

Ramen Kumamoto - Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Newark, Delaware

This is one of our favorite restaurants. Their quality and service are reliable and has reminded top notch for years. The place is nicely decorated and clean. Service is fast and very friendly. read more

The food is really good quite liked the karaage curry rice it has excellent curry taste and the chicken if eaten when it comes out will be crispy. Pork Katsudon is more on the sweeter side than the umami side. It is still really good and I am impressed with the flavoring. The flavor for the pork was good but definitely felt a little bit lacking to give it a 5, but I still hold it in high regards. The ambiance seating is really nice we got Naruto and One Piece running right now on TV we got nice lantern shape lamps. It's a small cozy environment. The service was great also we got served water really quick and order was placed and served at good speed. Overall food wise 4.5/5 char siu onigiri 4.5/5 Karaage curry rice 4/5 Katsudon 5/5 ambiance 5/5 service Probably one of the best place I been to yet! Highly recommend to come try! read more

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Solid ramen spot off main Street. We were in town and chose this because it seemed to be the to rated place in the area. I assumed it was a Chinese or Korean run joint, but not sure. They do have at least one dish on the menu with Kimchi. In general didn't get the super authentic vibe. Ramen was tasty. Ordered the black oil one. Meat was cooked perfectly and very flavorful. Also liked the ginger pieces. You can add a side of small curry rice to the side for only $3, which is amazing value. That was delicious. Appreciated the free parking lot out back. We came on a Sat at 2pm and there were a few spots available. I can imagine the lot getting full at peak time though. read more

Ramen Kumamoto - Mini curry bowl - Ramen Near Me - Newark, Delaware

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The Mayu ramen was excellent. The pork broth, the egg, the meat so tender, delicious. Service was precise, kind, and quick. The value is superb. read more

Ramen Kumamoto - Mayu Ramen. - Ramen Near Me - Newark, Delaware

I don't like giving out 5 stars easily, but Kunamoto with its laid back atmosphere, friendly staff, and top notch food has easily gained a 5 rating from me. The broth is the best that I've ever had, the noodles are perfectly done, and the service is fast/easy/affordable. What more could you want from a ramen spot! I got the spicy ramen without chashu, which is a combination of all of their broths and spicy miso. Bowls are a decently affordable $14-$16 and it's located on the cool Main Street in Newark. If you're nearby and looking for excellent ramen in a casual atmosphere stop by here now! You won't regret it. read more

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Go to ramen spot in Delaware. The staff is always so nice, the food is always fresh and delicious. I've had other ramen places that are okay but their broths are so much more flavorful. If you're unsure on what apps to get, you can't go wrong with the pork buns and onigiri. read more

Food is fresh and served hot. Doesn't take long for food to arrive. Smaller restaurant so a bit cramped but otherwise good setting.

Best ramen in DE on the zUniversity of Delaware campus. Love their ramen, onigiri and this trip got a side of curry. Yum! The only things I would give is on their self-order kiosks and the text sign-ups for "points". The last few times that Ive used thrm. They are crusty-grimey. The ambiance is very warm and charming, but the gross screens makes me not want to use them. Plus, they kind of push hard with signage and online to sign-up for their rewards program. It's only purpose it seems is to send constant texts about different products, none of which is this restaurant related. So no benefit at all to those who sign up except the company that runs thectexts selling your info. read more

The food and service is great here. I had the tonkontsu ramen. The broth was well seasoned and more on the brothy side but still with nice creaminess. The pork was melt in your mouth. Very nice spot right off of Main Street. I went for lunch, and the atmosphere was lively and like a local spot. Don't know what it would be at dinner, but I expect still a great spot. I did not notice whether they had beer or wine though. read more

One of the first restaurants I tried in Newark and it quickly became one of my favorites. Anytime I want to treat myself to a delicious dinner with friends, Ramen Kumamoto in my first thought. I've tried the Pork Gyoza, Pork Buns, and Charshu Ramen and they're all delicious. Personally prefer the gyoza to the buns, but that's just me. The Charshu Ramen is absolutely mouthwatering--I can never convince myself to try a different one because it's so good (wish I had a bigger stomach as I can never finish it all). The waitstaff are polite and accommodating--they sat my friend and me even when we came in less than an hour before closing. The restaurant primarily has seating for pairs, but can accommodate larger parties. From my experience, the place is popular with both adults and students. This is definitely a spot to consider when dining in the Newark area or celebrating an occasion--it has never disappointed me! read more

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I've been here a few times. In general, food was decent. A bit on the heavy side. I had the Beef Guydon this time. Beef wasn't killed over 4 times which was a plus. It was tasty, a bit salty, on a bowl of rice. My wife ordered the Bibim Noodles. It's like a cold noodles salad. Again, tasty but a bit heavy on the seasoning. The other couple ordered the Miso Raman and Katsu Curry Chicken. I didn't try them but they looked ok. I also didn't hear raving comments on them either. We ordered the Seaweed salad and the Takoyaki (fried squid ball) for appetizers. Seaweed was decent, just like any other places. The Takoyaki was disappointed. A big ball of dough with a tiny piece of squid inside. The dough feels under cooked and the squid should be bigger. Services was ok, no complaint. read more

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In town for an event and came across this ramen place. Cute clean restaurant with quick and friendly service. The food is good in general. We got the tonkatsu ramen. The noodles were cooked al dente. Better slurp up fast or it starts to soften soon. The broth was hot and tasty. While the tast profile is not complex it was still fulfilling. For $14 u get a nice hearty bowl of noodle. The egg was done well and the marinade used was good with a faint mirin profile. For $3 dollars more u can get a chicken karaage add on. Perfect for someone with a hearty appetite or a smaller portion for a child. My son got the pork katsu curry. For $12 u get a massive bowl of rice and curry. The katsu was crispy but I felt the pork was a bit over done. We also got the pork buns. The pork was melted goodness. The flavor of the pork wasn't very strong, so if you prefer a heavier tast u should slather on the spicy mayo. The cucumber and the lettuce helps cut the richness of the buns. This is a solid college town ramen place. If u are looking for a fulfilling meal without breaking the bank this is a good place to check out read more

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Kumamoto was son's choice when we visited him at UDel on our way back from Tidewater Virginia. After five years in Newark, he knew the lay of the land when it came to restaurants. We met him there and waited about twenty minutes for a table to clear using the app at the door. Decor was Japanese modern with black tables and low stools. Service was prompt and efficient, with everyone on staff contributing to our pleasure. Our three ramens were large bowls of steaming consume loaded with appropriate ingredients. I needed both chopsticks and flat bottom spoon to work my way through it all. Can't pretend I am a ramen maven, but this vegetarian variation was wonderfully complex and delicious. Loved the small bore noodles that were designed for max slurp. My love and jeune fils also went to town and devoured almost all that was set before them. We gave the leftovers to our student so we knew he would have what to eat for at least another day. He always looked so thin when visiting. The term, "starving student," comes to mind. Anyway, we enjoyed the meal, and decided we would find more ramen kitchens to explore going forward. read more

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I went to a Ramen restaurant and didn't order Ramen go figure. I wanted ramen, but I also wanted to try the chicken katsu curry. The restaurant is not very big, but I could see it being popular since it is on the university campus. Although there was table seating available, I decided to sit at their bar area. I ordered the tempura shumai as my appetizer. The shumai was delicious and was covered in a lightly spiced bean paste sauce. The chicken katsu was very generous! The chicken was very crispy and the curry had great flavor. There was no way that I was going to be able to finish this meal. I did finish my salad. I will definitely be back! read more

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First visited this place over ten years ago when they first opened. Like many ramen restaurants their vegetarian ramen was an after thought. I immediately wrote it off and never went back until today. Randomly checked their menu and saw they added new vegetarian options. Ordered the Vegetarian Tan Tan ramen with no "vegan minced meat" and added the inari as well as kikurage. The broth was flavorful, creamy and piping hot. Noodles fresh with the right thickness and chew. Added the chili power on top to kick up the spice level. This is definitely the best vegetarian ramen in Delaware. Service was FAST and took care of us quickly. read more

Ramen Kumamoto - Vegetarian Tan Tan Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Newark, Delaware

This place is always busy. We got our food to go - the chicken ramen, miso ramen And pork buns. We called it in, person who answered the phone said 15 mins. We got there sooner, and the food was already done. Everything was well packed, hot and delicious. Always a winner! read more

Great ramen spot here in town. Yesterday was my first time here and I ordered the Kumamoto Dani Ramen to go. I totally forgot that they pack the broth, noodles, meat and vegetables separately. I was staying locally and brought it back, unpacked it, heated it up and enjoyed it very much. It was delicious and the portion was very big. I couldn't finish it all and had leftovers for the next day. I also had an appetizer of Japanese sausage. They were tasty and came with a mustard type of dipping sauce. They're almost like mini kielbasa but less salty. Next time I may try dining in. They were busy last night and there is parking on site. read more

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*Indoor Dining Review* Came here for a quick bite and left rather disappointed. While it is my first time here, my girlfriend has been here before wanted to come for another visit, looks like they are trying to cut cost and took quality with it. Restaurant: 3/5 Service: 3/5 Food: 2/5 Parking: Free parking lot ~Restaurant~ Restaurant itself looks very similar to most anime themed Ramen restaurants, tables and chairs are clean. Ordering from barcode scan/menu. Takeout orders are taken via a Kiosk like Wawa does, very convenient. At the time we visited, the bathroom sink water had almost no pressure (Maybe it is fixed?). ~Service~ Fairly average, nothing to write home about. Staffs are attentive and friendly. offers just right amount customer service, nothing more and nothing less. ~Food~ Comparing Ramen to other places we've been to, the food is definitely below average disappointing for the price. At least Takoyaki is good. What we've also noticed is most (if not all) Ramen on the menu do not come with ANY Chicken katsu or Tonkatsu, you have to order it as separate item. That explains why Ramen came out so fast, all the items are all pre-cooked and cut, it is ran like Ramen fast food restaurant... again disappointing. What we ordered: -Takoyaki (Good, nice flavor) -Chicken Shoyu Ramen (Chicken was sliced like Deli meat, brooth is good. Ramen noodles are a bit under cooked, and comes out a bit too firm in the center) -Kumamoto Danji Ramen with Chicken (While you'd be WOW at first glance, you're getting a huge bowl of Ramen for sure. The flavor is a bit lacking, Noodles are cooked the same a bit under cooked, using the same sliced up pre-cooked chicken. Mind you do not get more protein out of it, all you really seem to get more of is the broth and the noodle. It is also top with some salty tasting pickle ginger, that did not taste anything like the ginger you're supposed to get on Ramen or on any Japanese dishes) Overall a rather disappointing experience. There are definitely better Ramen places. When we left we saw another Ramen restaurant right down the street and made us wonder if we should have gone there instead. read more

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I ordered pork katsudon for dine in. Service was prompt and friendly though the server asked be if I had any questions a but more often than needed. Food was as expected- good cutlet, sweet savory broth, plenty of rice read more

Ramen Kumamoto - Pork Katsu Don - Ramen Near Me - Newark, Delaware

This was possibly the worst ramen I've ever had. First of all, it was billed as a chicken based ramen. I ordered the shoyu flavor. What I got was a bowl of dark, super salty , yet flavorless soup with some okay noodles and some extremely dry chicken. For chicken ramen, it had no chicken flavor or other nuances other than "SALT". Coming from a Japanese household, ramen is a go to when a quick meal is needed. Ramen Kumamoto is actually below instant ramen in terms of flavor and so much higher in price for a sub-standard bowl of noodles. The pork bao was not much better in terms of taste. Slapping a spicy mayo in something does not mean other seasonings can be avoided. The gyoza was okay, though no soy and vinegar to dip. Overall, there was no care given to the food to develop flavors. For the price, it was throwing away a lot of money on poorly made food. If you are a college student... save your money and buy some store bought ramen and jazz it up yourself. You will save dollars and have better flavor with your sodium intake. read more

WOW ... truly most amazing Ramen dining experience I have ever had packed into a crowded dining hall, which might be an appropriate description since during the school year this awesome restaurant is packed with students from the University of Delaware or so I have been told. Superb service is topped only by this luscious broth that apparently has its origination in one region of Japan. It's so obvious that the chefs pay extremely close attention to the essence of Ramen, the broth!! The noodles were perfectly al dente and the assorted toppings made each huge bowl something to savor slowly. If only this restaurant was within a short distance from my home ... I'd be there ALL THE TIME but as Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger declared 'I'll BE BACK!!!!" read more

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Smacked in the middle of the u of Delaware campus. This place is busy and full but there is constant turnover so you get seated quickly. Everyone was a student so it must of really stuck out with 2 older patrons asking to be seated. You put your name on a waiting list tablet by the entrance and they call you when a table is ready to fit your party. My friend and I waited for about 5 minutes. We ordered 2 ramen orders - a miso ramen and a mayu ramen. Both were very flavorful. The service was fast and it was great. We ate, paid and was on our way in less than an hour. Probably more like 45 minutes. Would recommend this place if anyone is in the area and wants some flavorful ramen that definitely hits the spot! read more

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Great value, especially the mini curry bowl available for $3 as of Sept. 2023 with any entree! The tonkotsu ramen broth is light but flavorful. The charshu is cooked perfectly to melt in your mouth. The appetizers, pork buns, fried siu mai and takoyaki, are good but not amazing. Overall, it's great value and my choice for ramen in the area! read more

Since I started visiting Ramen Kumamoto over 7 years ago now, they have consistently remained the best ramen I've ever had in the US. This place is popular for a reason, so if you're visiting during the school year on a weekend, be prepared to wait for a seat. This small little restaurant is quaint and cozy and will always have an anime playing on the TV screen, making it feel like home. Although I love all their ramen options, on my last visit I tried their tonkatsu ramen. I think what makes Ramen Kumamoto a step above the rest is the quality of their broth and the freshness/quantity of the toppings they add to each bowl. The creaminess and richness of the tonkatsu broth was decadent, and honestly I could've sipped it all down with a straw. The meat and toppings are also delicious and add so much to the dish, combined with the perfectly cooked noodles. I can't say enough good things about this restaurant -- I highly highly recommend. Even if you're not a ramen fan, there's something for everyone here. read more

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4 vegetarian soup options .. appetizers are basic. The place has limited seating so suggest to get a reservation on a weekend. tan tan soup tasted good than regular clear soups but was a little extra salty. Could have been a lot better. Service was prompt and good and maintained well read more

Really good ramen, super yummy and vegetarian friendly! I get the Vegetarian Shoyu Ramen with spice to add read more

Ramen Kumamoto - So yummy! I get the Vegetarian Shoyu Ramen with spice to add - Ramen Near Me - Newark, Delaware

Great ramen! Great apps! You should go when in Newark! The restaurant was having technical difficulties the night I was there. No credit cards were being accepted, but one particular associate launched into action and created a workaround by having guests order through the delivery app. They were so on point throughout the evening that I wondered if they were the owner. They weren't, but maybe they should be. Despite the difficulties, the wait was short and the ramen, gyoza and tempura shumai were perfectly prepared and everything I was craving. read more

This place is on University of Delaware campus. The portion is very generous and the price is very reasonable, largely due to its on campus nature. Food wise: absolutely love the mayu ramen. Not a big fan of the ginger. If I had a chance to do it again, I'd request removal of ginger. And this is more like a tasting preference, recognizing many ramen places (at least in the States) mix the gingers to the ramen. Must have appetizer are chicken katsu and yakitori. They are just tasty and amazing, very tender and full of flavor. Service is amazing. Ambiance nice for both dating and small group of friend gathering. I'm really only stopping by to eat on my way from DC to NYC. If I had this one downstairs from where I live, I'd opt for it everyday. read more

Ramen Kumamoto - Mayu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Newark, Delaware

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I was hankering for some Ramen and this place did NOT disappoint!!! I suck, cause I didn't take a pic of the Pork Gyoza, and it was so fresh and yummy Perfectly steamed..still drooling. The service was quick, kind and inviting. They described the dishes really well, they made my Miso Ramen Spicy and it was friggin amazing. The pork was so tender, the noodles were al dente, I mean... I ate the WHOLE BOWL, with zero regrets. All in all I would say this place hit the spot! Could the place have better decor, yes but funny enough, the place next door had great decor but NO ONE was in it?! This place had hardly any decor but the place was busy! Just goes to show you can't judge a book by its cover. Thank you all for a delicious meal! read more

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The appetizers here are very good. We ordered the karage, pork buns, and onigiri and enjoyed all three. Now lets get to the ramen. I would say they are good for newark delaware but if we compare them to top spots in ny then they have a long way to go. I got the spicy ramen and it had kimchi in it which i found strange but otherwise decent. My fiancee got the tan tan ramen and it has a strong fermented bean flavor that we didnt like but overall it was ok. read more

What a great little place. Service was fast and food very flavorful food. Definitely will be back read more

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Great ramen shop. Well worth the price tag. Cool ambiance if you choose to dine-in. The ordering process is a bit strange and the kiosk made me feel like I missed the opportunity to get something I might like more than what I ended up with. The food was delicious! read more

Great food and service So many on the menu to try, definitely will be back to try more food! read more

Ramen Kumamoto - Tan Tan Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Newark, Delaware

Stopped in for takeout craving ramen. Indoor seating prohibited during COVID19 so we walked in and ordered using a kiosk. That was a seamless process. We drove down a block and sat on a lovely park bench to enjoy the meal. Reading reviews about ginger I asked them to omit that and asked for thick noodles. I had the mayu ramen with extra mushrooms and bamboo shoots along with the takoyaki. The Takoyaki was very good. It was my first time tasting mayu and the broth is delicious. Very rich, flavorful with a dark hue. I liked it except the pork cha siu was way too strong for me. I'm just not a fan of cha siu as a personal preference. Hubby had the tan tan ramen. He gave it 4.5 stars. I didn't see nori as a topping choice. For me it would have tied the ramen up perfectly. Overall five stars! Super friendly staff. They were generous with the extra toppings like a TON awesome!!! Not the best ramen I've had but pretty darn close. I'll return once the pandemic ends to sit down and really dig in. Try it, pretty sweet spot. read more

Ramen Kumamoto - Storefront plenty of parking - Ramen Near Me - Newark, Delaware

Really enjoyed the Ramen. I choose a veggie Ramen since I was just getting over a cold. Will definitely be back for more.

Another really good place to eat in Newark. No, it's not comparable to the better Ramen joints in NYC or elsewhere, but it's really good. They are reasonably priced with generous portions. They are not stingy with the toppings. They are easily customized by noodle type and you can even specify node doneness. They have quick and considerate service and really nice broths. Stick with the noodles, coz the rice is frequently overcooked and mushy. read more

Had the miso ramen, $15.40, Seaweed salad $5.50, and an Charshu Onigiri $3.30. The Miso Ramen was delicious, lots of noodles, pork. The seaweed salad was good, but not a big portion. The Charshu Onigiri was just ok, kind of bland, dont recommend it. Overall it was good but not cheap. read more

Ramen Kumamoto - Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Newark, Delaware