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    Ramen Kumamoto

    4.5 (612 reviews)
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    Closed 11:30 am - 10:30 pm
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    Sunny A.

    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!

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    Angelo B.

    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.

    Mayu Ramen.
    Hendrik-Jan F.

    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.

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    Rhett B.

    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.

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    Mairi M.

    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!

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    Kit C.

    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.

    Chicken karaage curry - ramen add on
    Jason P.

    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

    Gerald S.

    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.

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    Shayla M.

    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!

    Vegetarian Tan Tan Ramen
    Milov P.

    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.

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    Chris H.

    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.

    Ming L.

    *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.

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

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

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

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