I recently visited Ramen Nori and was thoroughly impressed! The chicken karagge was absolutely delicious , perfectly crispy and full of flavor. My daughter adored it too, which made for a very happy mealtime. The food here is definitely a highlight and I'm already planning my next visit. Highly recommend trying it out! read more

Anytime I'm up in the Bellevue area I have to stop here for dinner. The original Ramen is the closest I've had to ones in Japan and the price isn't too bad at all! Definitely recommend coming to this place if you haven't. The atmosphere is very clean and inviting and the staff is very respectful. read more

Super fresh food, we love the fresh uni, very quiet, clean environment and good service!

Will definitely be my go-to ramen place going forward! The spicy red ramen was so delicious, a great amount of spice with a lot of depth to the broth. Place was popping on a Sunday afternoon, but we still got seated within ~15 minutes for 3 people. I'm excited to come back and try the sushi read more

Ramen Nori - Red Spicy Ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Tasty , good portion, canna pricy , but yummy taste. Service -- excellent Ambiance -- simply and clean read more

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There was no wait for 2 people on a Sunday around 1pm. We were seated quickly, and the food came out soon after we ordered. We got the Chirashi Bowl ($45), Perfect Hamachi Roll ($18), and Salmon Lover Roll ($17). The rolls are decently sized and taste like standard rolls. I think the better value is with the chirashi bowl, even though it costs more ($10 more than these 2 rolls combined), because it comes with better, thick cuts of fish. I haven't tried the ramen here, but I would get the chirashi bowl again. It's in a plaza that has plenty of free parking. read more

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I split two signature ramen bowls with my friend on our visit, and both completely blew us away. This spot nails deep, layered broth flavors and premium toppings without overpricing everything. First up, the black sesame ramen. The broth is thick, nutty, ultra-creamy from freshly ground black sesame, balanced with subtle miso notes that never taste heavy or cloying. Every slurp carries warm roasted sesame aroma, and the chewy house noodles soak up the savory soup perfectly. Topped with soft marinated ajitama egg, crisp scallions and nori, it's comforting and full of depth--ideal if you love earthy, nut-forward ramen bases. We also ordered their wagyu ramen, which is the star luxury pick here. Thinly sliced A5 wagyu sears lightly in the hot broth the second it hits the bowl, turning impossibly tender and buttery with every bite. The beefy umami from the wagyu elevates their silky tonkotsu soup, creating a rich, steakhouse-adjacent ramen experience you won't find at basic noodle shops. The portion of wagyu is generous enough to share, and the marbling melts on your tongue with zero tough chewy bits. read more

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The restaurant is in a strip mall with enough parking and the inside is clean and simple. We came for ramen and the choices were underwhelming as was the flavor and meat. We expect a lot more out of a ramen place, especially since there are so many options in the area. We did order some sushi rolls in the end and those were much better. The large rolls were a great size and tasted good. I hope they are also getting their health dep rating up again, not a fan of okay only. Service was nice, but they have issues with reservations. They take them over the phone, but don't seem to always write them down. They weren't able to find ours, but at least were able to seat us quickly. read more

Ramen Nori - Waygu ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Ramen Nori is a good addition to the Bel-Red area. I came here partially cause the restaurant was on resy and needed to use my Amex credit. Overall it's pretty good and solid option. It's definitely not the best but gets the job done if you catch my drift. I would definitely come back if I was in the area but wouldn't go out of the way for it. Staff: okay depending on how busy it is (3.5/5) Sanitation: okay (3/5) Scallop hand roll (4/5) This was pretty good, I think their hand roll options are decent and come with a plastic cover to make sure the ingredients don't make the rice soggy. Wagyu Ramen (4.5/5) This ramen was pretty good. A tonkotsu broth with piece of Wagyu beef in it. The broth was rich but not too heavy and was creamy as well. read more

Ramen Nori - Scallop hand roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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This a popular ramen shop in the Bellevue area and they have some very unique ramen flavors. I got their pesto ramen that was creamy, rich and had a great pesto flavor! This was very different but I thoroughly enjoyed it! They also offer more traditional ramen and other items like sushi and takoyaki. Tasty and unique ramen flavors that aren't all hype! Apps: Takoyaki, Calamari and Samurai Roll Entrees: Green Pesto Ramen, Tonkotsu Ramen read more

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Wow! Like wow. I will be coming back here. Food was amazing. Service was fast atmosphere was super cool with fun art. I want to return here and try their sushi, but I'm afraid I would get the Ramen again because it was so good read more

Ramen Nori - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

RAMEN NORI @ BELLEVUE Parking is available right out front, but since it's in a really busy plaza, it can be a little tough to grab a spot. Luckily, I was able to find one pretty quickly when I arrived, but I could see how it might take a bit of patience during peak hours. My friend and I came here on a Wednesday evening just randomly craving sushi, and we were surprised by how packed it still was for a weekday. We got seated right away though, and the staff were super friendly from the start. They also have a happy hour menu, which is a nice bonus if you're coming earlier in the evening. We started with the avocado salmon roll, and honestly it was one of the best rolls I've ever had. It had way more salmon than avocado, which I loved, and the balance of rice to fish was perfect. The quality and portion together were seriously a 10/10. We also ordered the calamari, which came out perfectly crispy and really flavorful. My friend got a spicy ramen, and I ordered a few more sushi rolls to try different options on the menu. Everything came out fresh, and what stood out the most was that we never felt rushed at all we were able to take our time and just enjoy everything. The restaurant itself is really modern, clean, and well-kept. Bathrooms were spotless, the vibe was relaxed but still lively, and overall it just felt like a really solid sushi spot. Between the food quality, friendly service, and comfortable atmosphere, I'd definitely come back here again. read more

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My new favorite ramen spot! There's always a waitlist during the weekends but it normally goes by pretty fast. Love that the restaurant is next door to Mercury so you can go over to Mercury while you wait for a table. We ordered the traditional ramen, pork gyoza, chicken karaage, sushi set, tempera roll and the spicy tuna chips. Really enjoyed everything on the menu. They gave so much chicken karaage for how much they charge. The ramen broth is the perfect balance of creamy. The spicy tuna chips, ramen and the sushi set highly recommend! read more

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I tried Ramen Nori on a weekday for lunch, curious to see if the pesto ramen would really live up to the hype. It wasn't too busy, but it still took a little for us to get seated. They were a little understaffed. The menu is quite extensive. They actually have a lot more sushi than ramen, featuring lots of rolls, both specialty and classic rolls, along with nigiri and sashimi. Although I was here for the pesto ramen specifically, I felt like I needed to try the sushi just because it was such a big part of the menu. I went for the eel, salmon, and hamachi nigiri. Each order comes with two pieces and costs around 8 dollars per order. The sushi came out first, and came out quickly. There is a good amount of fish in the nigiri, but there should've been a little more rice. The hamachi and salmon were both fatty and high quality, but the eel left something to be desired. The eel wasn't fully deboned and came out cold. Overall, the sushi was good. I had some small nitpicks, but they were pretty easy to look past. The pesto ramen was very surprising to me. It was a lot better than I expected. Trying the broth first, it was intensely pesto-flavored. I expected the flavor to be pretty mild but eating this dish felt like I was eating a normal pesto pasta in ramen form, which was exactly what it was trying to be. The noodles were thin, chewy, and bouncy, but didn't pick up the sauce super well. The only gripe I had with the dish was with the cheese. It wasn't really well incorporated in the broth and was very inconsistent in each bite, making some bites very rich and oddly textured while not being present in others. I wish it could've been completely omitted, or that the kitchen had found a way for it to play a bigger part in the dish. I felt that the ramen was a much stronger dish than the sushi. Service was efficient but not memorable. They came right away and took our order, but didn't provide much more. No conversation and no check-ins, but I didn't really have a problem with it. To me, Ramen Nori is a great casual option that has intriguing, unique options as well as well-executed classics. The food isn't mind-blowing, and the service isn't special, but everything is solid and efficient. I would return to try different sushi options, but mainly for the ramen. read more

Ramen Nori - Pesto Ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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First time in- celebrating a couple birthdays and we were blown away! Love the simple & clean look. The staff were friendly and attentive! Food came out shockingly fast! The premium hand-rolls were hands down the best I've ever had- the fish melted in your mouth and the top quality ingredients such as the truffles and wagu really elevated it to the next level! I was also pleasantly surprised by the uni (I've always claimed uni to be the worst thing I've ever eaten- turns out I've just never had good quality fresh uni until today) & the fresh grated wasabi on top was a real treat as well! The wagu bowl is rather unsightly looking but absolutely delicious. I do wish they had a few more options for the non sushi/ramen eaters (even just a simple teriyaki chicken)- a dinner bento would be a great addition! We arrived right at the 5pm dinner opening on a weeknight and the parking lot was already filling up, so get there early. Can't wait to come back! read more

Ramen Nori - All 5 Premium hand-rolls. To die for! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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This place is bustling!! Came with girlfriends on a Friday after work dinner. There was a line and we got on a waitlist. After a bit of a wait we were sat down. The rolls we tried were delicious and my vegetarian friend even complimented saying it's the best veggie roll she has had...I think it was evergreen roll. Seahawks roll was delicious too. I would definitely come back! read more

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It was a long wait to be seated on a Saturday lunch. We had high hopes and did not meet our expectations. The broth seemed like it would be full of flavor but lacked depth. The pork chashu was tasty and tender. I wish the ramen had some bamboo. The noodle was cooked well. The soup was a bit disappointing. My daughter liked the salmon roll. There are many other ramen places in the area. This was just fine. read more

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Japanese cuisine has always been a favorite of mine. Seeing that this restaurant had high ratings, I decided to give it a try today, and it mostly met my expectations. Ambience: The overall feel of Japanese dining feels more refined than Chinese food. This can be interpreted in two ways: First, the serving style of Japanese cuisine involves clearing each dish before the next is served, so the table remains clean at all times. Second, Japanese cooking uses very simple ingredients. Anyone who grew up in China shares a common memory of opening a kitchen cabinet and being greeted by a mix of strong seasoning smells--this is not the case with Japanese food. The dining environment was very clean, which I highly appreciate. Taste: I ordered the wagyu noodles, and the beef was excellent. For hand rolls, I tried five flavors--the ingredients were fresh, and the scallop one was the best! However, the crab roll turned out to be made with imitation crab sticks from a supermarket, which was quite puzzling. Service: The staff were well-trained, spoke softly, and provided a perfect experience. As someone who grew up in China, I often think about the differences between Japanese and Chinese cuisine. In simple terms: Chinese food is fire, Japanese food is water. Chinese cooking relies heavily on muscle memory, requiring the chef to skillfully use fire to prepare everything. Japanese cooking, on the other hand, focuses on dashi (broth), marinating, and so on. Given the natural advantage of being near the sea, I highly recommend that everyone come and try this place. read more

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Great quality fish for a reasonable price! You get so much and the food is always so fresh! The wagyu is so tender and melts in your mouth. I really like the creamy scallop roll! read more

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I came in today for lunch. The shop lights were on but no one was eating inside. I went in and then the staffs said it was closed but then a sec later the owner or manger said they are open. I guess there maybe confusion with the snowy situation? My husband and I eventually got our lunch. We asked for tea instead of ice water, but it never came.I got the bento and husband tried the ramen. The ramen looked good, the portion leaned towards smaller size. The bento was ok. The sushi level was mediocre. It's not bad, but not worth the hype. read more

Ramen Nori - Lunch bento - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

What a fantastic little place! The black sesame ramen was delectable, with a slightly salty umami flavor. I am a big fan of ramen and this stacks up with small ramen shop artisanal ramen in Japan. The chashu pork was moist and very much edible as opposed to dry and rubbery, which is what you see in many ramen places. I would also recommend the hand rolls, which are generous and perfectly fresh. The rice in the hand rolls is of good quality, not gummy. The service was prompt and attentive, without being excessive. This restaurant is a hidden gem and deserves to be far more popular than it is. read more

Came here to try the restaurant week menu. Sushi was fresh and good size with right amount of rice. Service was excellent so will definitely come back to try their ramen. read more

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I went here on a Saturday dinner and it was quite busy. It apparently has won a few awards which justify the hype, but the wait was not too bad. 8 people on the waitlist and we were seated in less than 15 minutes. We shared the Wagyu seafood bowl, green pesto ramen, and the honeycomb nigori (serves 2). The wagyu seafood bowl is a splurge - $48 but the wagyu is well seared and flavorful, and it really melts in your mouth. The salmon, tuna, uni, scallops, ikura, etc are so fresh. You can make small hand rolls with the seaweed served on the side. It is very aesthetic and high quality, worth to try once! The green pesto ramen is the intersection of Italian and Japanese, also well executed. The pesto flavor is apparent but not overpowering, so you can still taste the essence of the ramen broth. Parmesan in ramen sounds weird but works well. The chashu is like a bowl shape, capturing the broth well. The ramen noodle itself is standard. The honeycomb nigori is 2 honeycomb cups with a bottle of nigori sake, prepared tableside. As it's Saturday and quite busy, we were not surprised that there's not much honeycomb left in the box, but we still got the standard portion served. Service is decent as water refills are served periodically. I would recommend swinging by if you're in the eastside, and be wowed by a selection of more unique ramen and chirashi and sashimi options read more

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My family and I came around 6 PM on a Saturday night and the restaurant was about half empty. But I did notice there started to be a little bit of a line/wait when we left so I would say around seven or so you should expect a little bit of a wait on the weekend. We had all ordered ramen and a few rolls. We thought the ramen had a great taste to it and there were some unique flavors being offered, like black sesame squid ink. The roles also tasted fresh and were nicely bite-sized. The servers were very nice and try their best to give a heads up about dishes because we had noted a dairy allergy. I think this is a great option for dinner if you want ramen and or rolls! read more

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Food was great. We came around 6:30pm on a Friday night. We joined the waitlist and got our table ~20mins later as a party of 3, and were initially 8th in line. Everything we tried was delicious. For the wagyu seafood bowl, it comes with several pieces of nori, so you can make your own hand rolls with the rice, sushi and Wagyu. The quality and freshness of the fish were great. The black sesame ramen was better than I thought - even though I normally associate black sesame with sweet flavors, this ramen was quite savory. The pork chashu was just ok - not extremely tender or anything. The egg was not ajitama, it was just a half of a boiled egg. The Godzilla roll had the right balance between the rice, fish, and sauces. Has a slight spice, something to keep in mind for kiddos. The matcha tiramisu was matcha forward and no hints of coffee flavor. It was subtle in sweetness and the cake was moist. A great end to our meal. We came with our toddler, who made a mess and had a hard time because he was too hungry. The staff were very polite and helped tidy the mess and give more napkins. I did see quite a few families with 1-2kids in tow. Only mine seemed to be messy though. ‍ The staff does not check in after you order and receive your dishes - so if you want to order any additional items or dessert, you will have to flag them down! Would love to come again for date night with no baby next time. :) read more

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It was our first time visiting this restaurant. Clean and new but they should "clean up" the host stand. There was a table with a bag of donations and just clutter which is not the best first impression. They have Happy Hour from 5-6 so we ordered some rolls and they were very good and fresh. The black sesame ramen was just average for me. They do use squid ink in the broth and you can taste the fishiness of that. It's subtle. I did not like the noodles. They were chewy enough but not cooked long enough for me. Overall this was my least favorite dish. Maybe because the broth was just too heavy snd creamy and it felt very monotonous. Loved the Hamachi collar but it isn't the easiest to eat. It's a solid place for sushi but I will skip the ramen for future visits. They also have a lunch menu so looking forward to trying that someday. read more

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Located in Plaza 520, there's ample parking shared with other nearby businesses. You can't make reservations, but you can sign up for the waitlist. They open at 5 PM for dinner, and there's usually a handful of people already waiting. I arrived at 5:40 PM and put my name down for a party of four. They won't seat you unless everyone in your party is present. Luckily, my friends arrived within 10 minutes of me signing us in. Service was pretty good. I was greeted upon arrival and checked in on while waiting for my friends to arrive. Once we ordered, the food came out in a timely manner. I got the Wagyu ramen. My friends ordered the pesto, spicy, and black bean ramen, along with the creamy scallop hand rolls and spicy poppers. For drinks, we had the honeycomb sake. It was pretty good -- a bit sweet from the honeycomb, but it paired well with the sake. The ambiance was nice -- well lit, with tables nicely spaced apart. They played soothing music, though the chatter from diners overpowered it, which was fine. I'd definitely come back to try other dishes. TL;DR: No reservations, but easy waitlist system (arrived 5:40 PM, seated shortly after once entire party arrived). Service was good and food came out quickly. Wagyu ramen and honeycomb sake were solid picks. Nice, well-lit ambiance. Would definitely come back to try more dishes. read more

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Friends took us here for a late dinner. The Ramen options were solid, however, our favorite part of the meal was actually the sushi. Great quality, fish and rolls. Got there on a Saturday night in the whole restaurant was packed. One of our cups did have some lipstick on it when we sat down, but otherwise it was replaced quickly. read more

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There's not many hand roll spots in the area so this is what makes Ramen Nori so special. This is the perfect spot for date night, we love to order the salmon and scallop hand roll. The fish is so fresh, seaweed is very crispy and rice is cooked perfectly. We also tried the crab hand roll, it came with fried crab at the bottom and topped with imitation crab, it was good but we preferred fresh fish optionsinstead. We also like their chicken karaage, it's so juicy, crispy and very seasoned, paired well with their spicy mayo. Highly recommend the scallop and salmon hand roll. The hand rolls also has avocado in it, which makes the whole roll taste even fresher. I do want to note that it would take 5-6 hand rolls to make you full since each hand roll takes 2-3 bites. So be prepared to order a lot for 2 people. read more

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First time here with my friend. Kind of a late lunch, but made it in time for their lunch specials. Parking was a bit tricky, but I'm sure anyone would manage. There were quite a lot of people inside, but we got a table. We both ordered the Nigiri Lunch Special with salmon avo roll. I saw someone ordered it and it looked amazing, so I had to have it. Wow, unbelievably fresh! Every piece of fish on the nigiri was thick and delicious! The salmon avo roll was also fresh and tasty. I finished everything and I was stuffed. Would love to come back and try other things, but the Nigiri Lunch special will always be on my mind. read more

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Super solid sushi spot that has a nice variety of dishes to please everyone! I came in on a Saturday for dinner and had to wait ~30 minutes. The place was pretty packed, lots of families and big groups out. The interior is bright and clean which I liked. For food, I tried some of their tonkotsu ramen, the samurai roll, and their scallop and toro handrolls. Everything was pretty good. Ramen was creamy and umami, the roll had a really nice combo of flavors and textures, and the handrolls were packed with fish. Overall, really solid spot. Nothing really blew me away, but will definitely be coming back to try their other dishes. read more

Ramen Nori - Tonkotsu ramen, samurai roll, scallop and toro handrolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

We came here on a Friday night and were worried about there being a line, but surprisingly we got seated right away. We were able to put our name on the waitlist that they had set up front, but didn't even need to. The ambiance here gave Japanese style restaurant. They had seating where you can see people making the food too. There is a parking lot here so you don't have to worry about street parking. Would rate this place a 4.4/5 Green Pesto Ramen - we were so addicted to the broth. Ate this dish so fast! Never in our lives did we ever think pesto and ramen combo could work, but it makes so much sense! It was truly delicious. Wagyu Seafood Bowl - wagyu was tender and fish was fresh! Loved the egg yolk on top running down the meat. Miso soup comes with this dish, but if you're ordering takeout they won't give you the Miso soup. Temaki (hand rolls) - we got the A5 Wagyu beef, soft shell crab, and toro. However, we believe the quality of the fish tasted different compared to the bowl. This was still very good to try though! Gyoza - yummy appetizer. Very crispy on one side and the other side was soft. It was cooked to perfection. Calamari - we were surprised at all big it was. It was super yummy with the sweet chili sauce. Honeycomb Nigori - the honeycomb added a layer of sweetest to the alcoholic drink. It was a refreshing drink that can be served with 2 people. We didn't to order the extra honeycomb, but it's a great option for those who want more sweetness to their drink. read more

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First off....don't believe all the short, 5 star reviews. You get a free soft drink (Calpico) for leaving a review on Google or Yelp and I saw plenty of these being brought to the tables. 1. Miso soup tasted like water. Miso soup should be salty. They clearly skimped on the miso 2. Sushi rice is one of the most important ingredients. Rice in the chirashi, rolls and nigiri was VERY POORLY prepared. Its mushy, overcooked, clumpy. The rice in the chirashi was compressed like a flat pancake. Imagine breaking off chunks of rice cause that's what you have to see. See photo of me lifting half the rice up. 3. $18 roll with barely any fish. I'm not stranger to specialty rolls at places like Japonessa. The thin slice of fish on top barely covered half the top of the roll. This is not how it should be. The sriracha was overly spicy and a poor sauce for the bland mushy hamachi on top. The other roll in the salmon lovers set was unevenly cut and not rolled tightly enough so it was falling apart 4. The fish quality was hit or miss. At this price point, I should not have been getting a mushy raw shrimp, mushy hamachi. High quality fish has a firm bite and these did not. The higher grade of tuna and the salmon were okay. I cannot call this place a sushi restaurant. Go somewhere else for sushi. read more

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Got the pesto ramen, the chasu was fatty and the broth is super rich and creamy. Service is good and fast, not too busy. Good amount of seating available and you get a good view of the sushi chefs doing prep. read more

Ramen Nori - Pesto ramen, original tonkatsu ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Food was mid, nothing special tbh. I kind of expected it to be much better seeing that it is in the Bellevue area and with their prices food should've been great. Service was cool, space was cute. read more

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Came here for the first time and I was pretty impressed. The service we got was excellent and place was really clean. It was pretty busy but we got seated right away. All of our rolls tasted great, fresh ans excellent. The reason for the 4 out of 5 was the prep of the handroll. Its super nice that they have the seaweed wrapped up for freshness but wow, it makes a mess. Thankful for the heaping filling but having to tear the wrap off made a mess. Also, their chicken karaage was terrible. Everything else, wonderful! read more

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I was pretty excited to try to this spot because of all the highly-rated reviews I've seen on various platforms, but I came away feeling a bit disappointed - maybe I ordered the wrong things? Service was efficient, space was quite large and sparsely decorated (except for the mechanical bowl of ramen at the front), parking was easy in the strip mall lot out front. I got the fried oysters and black sesame ramen. Fried oysters were solid and seasoned well, but I was underwhelmed by the ramen - the broth didn't have depth and was just kinda milky, and I got pretty tired of the black sesame flavor early on. Also, the noodles' texture got soggy pretty quickly, and the egg was just a regular boiled egg and not the typical marinated, jammy egg I usually see included with ramen. One of the only positives was the portion size. Overall, the dish felt unbalanced and confusing, and honestly it barely felt like ramen to me. It sounds like the sushi here is good, but I would expect that ramen is what shines at a ramen restaurant. I don't think I'd return given my experience here. read more

Ramen Nori - Black sesame ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

I was taken to Ramen Nori by my local friends and the location was kind of away from the main city. The restaurant was quite small and cozy, but it could get quite busy. Staff and service were really nice and fast. We went in a group of 4 so we got quite a few items to try out. Didn't get to try any nigiri sushi, but will save that for next time. - honeycomb sake: good sake, good honey but it got sweeter overtime - black sesame ramen: interesting broth flavor, overall delicious - chirashi bowl: THICC cuts of sashimi on top of sushi rice, really good - all of my handrolls: again, THICC cuts of fish, eel, and scallop. Uni was really fresh as well - crazy tuna and snow mountain: pretty good with big portions - matcha tiramisu: a little odd taste, still frozen Our overall experience was really good. They made sure to maintain good quality throughout. I will definitely visit again for nigiri sushi! read more

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Best Ramen in the Eastside. Sushi is very fresh and tasty as well. Service is quick and attentive. One of my favorite place. read more

Ramen Nori - Red spicy ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Got the lunch special sashimi deal. The lunch specials seem like a good deal. Vibes are cute.