I really wanted to love this place. Sadly ehh it wasn't my favorite. The ramen lacked flavor. I expected more flavor in the ramen broth, especially since it was a pork base. I was given a complimentary spring roll which also lacked flavor. Sticky rice & shrimp skewer was the best tasting thing I ordered. I don't care to return ill stick to my other ramen spot. read more

Rayaki - Philadelphia - Rice side, shrimp skewer, scallop skewer - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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The price , serving and quality of the food was amazing. Soon as you take the lid off, the smell makes you want to hurry up and dive in. I highly recommend A+A+A+ read more

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Rayaki is my favorite Ramen place! The waiters are always kind and the ramen is always hot and flavorful. The restaurant is always quiet with music in the background. read more

If you're looking for ramen in the Northeast, this is a solid spot. There's plenty of street parking, and the inside has a cute vibe with lots of anime-inspired art and memorabilia. I tried the Black Garlic Ramen and Takoyaki, both of which were surprisingly good. I went in with pretty low expectations, but was pleasantly impressed with the flavors. The only downside was the dining room had a lingering smell of cigarette smoke, which definitely detracted from the experience. The waitress also gave us a small dish of kimchi, claiming it was on the house. While it was a nice gesture, it's a bit odd to get kimchi at a ramen spot. read more

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Do you know how they say the Instragm aesthetic locations don't always have the best foods? Well, this is definitely one of them. I took my niece here because she was seeing it all over TikTok, but I wouldn't go back ever again. FOOD Food was questionable. My niece is a really picky eater, she had a basic miso ramen. She said she liked it, but she was only drinking the broth, and left everything else behind so take her review with a grain of salt. I would have ate it for her, but I had my own food, and I'm glad I didn't take the rest to go. I'm also glad she didn't eat it fully because I had the spicy miso ramen, and it gave me food poisoning. Which from what I read prior, is a common occurrence. I didn't eat anything else after the ramen, so I knew for sure the culprit was in fact the food. I loved the fact they have honeydew bubble tea which isn't always easy to find. SERVICE The service was actually really good, and so I tipped our waitress well. The prices were also a reasonable price. PARKING Parking is local street parking. There's an office max out back you can park there, if you prefer. Park at your own risk though. When I went, it was a weekday so I was able to find an empty spot nearby via street parking. OVERALL The art was dope! Definitely a lot of favorite images on the walls. It's cool to check out especially if you love anime or have siblings, nieces or nephews that do. But there are other restaurants within drive with way better tasting ramen. I can't say my piece about other foods here, so if anything order some bubble tea to go and get some photos on your way out? I wouldn't come here just because TikTok or Instagram hypes it up, but I did it for my niece and she was happy. Although she didn't have to suffer like I did after. read more

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One of my favorite ramen places. I love the vibe and the ambience, the ramen is great. You guys should definitely try the fries! My personal favorite is the shrimp ramen. They have a big screen that plays anime and the music inside is all from different anime so it's a great place for anime lovers. The boba is not so bad but it could use some improvement as well as the rice platters to me they seem a little dry but it depends on a persons taste. The meat is great as well. Overall their service is great. read more

Rayaki - Philadelphia - Shrimp ramen - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Let's start off with service. Me and my family walked in and even tho it wasn't busy we had to wait a little bit until someone serve us a table to sit. The anime decor and other Japanese vibe was nice but I don't think I'll come back. My kids got the katsu ramen to share. And the katsu was not put on the side and it was all soggy and not crunchy at all. Even when it first came out. The steak ramen came with literally beef that felt like rubber. Very hard to chew. We had beef well done before and this was just not edible. As for myself I order the black garlic ramen. Which was lacking garlic taste. I personally would not come back.. I'm even scare to give the other franchise that's open in other location a try read more

Rayaki - Philadelphia - Chicken Katsu Ramen Black Garlic Ramen Steak Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Service is always quick and pleasant ! My daughter likes the soups , I usually get appetizers, but I do like the atmosphere ! Quite and friendly , clean And pleasant read more

Ambiance was great. If you're an anime nerd, it was so fun being in the vibe surrounded by manga art, figurines and even the theme music was playing on the speakers. You walk in and can basically sit anywhere. They have paper menus and pens at the table. You mark what you want on the menu similar to dim sum. The wait staff was quick to walk by and check when you were ready. We ordered the tonkatsu ramen, bacon wrapped shrimp platter, and kani salad as appetiser. They brought out kimchi too as an appetiser after we ordered. The food was ok. Kani salad was very mayo heavy and a little tough to chew. The tonkatsu pork was really thick and tough. The broth was yummy and so was the soy sauce soaked egg. If you go, definitely go for the vibes and the enthusiasm of being immersed in a mix of popular anime! read more

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Aesthetically pleasing especially for anime fans! I took my daughter out to lunch for her birthday and she's been looking forward to coming here. We came in, was seated immediately then greeted with water and complementary table side kimchi. Nice touch! Placing our order was simple as there's a check-off menus placed on the tables used to take orders. The food came out fast, continuous, hot and fresh. She was completely satisfied which equates to a win for me. read more

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Found this restaurant from tik tok and so happy I did. The food was amazing! I am a huge lover of ramen and enjoyed the different varieties of ramen we could choose from. I don't eat meat and was able to sub the pork broth out for veggie broth. For all my vegetarians out there- there are veggie options! I loved the decor, if you are an anime fan this is a must try. The only negative thing about this place is that it wasn't in the best part of town but we found a parking spot close to the restaurant and didn't have any trouble. read more

Rayaki - Philadelphia - Shrimp Tempura Ramen with veggie broth and a bubble tea - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We came here in a rush as we needed to get to an event quickly. Thankfully the service was very quick. We ordered Rayaki fries for appetizers! This was so good, it tastes like animal fries from In-n-out, but better :) For the main course we had Pork Bao Downs, Spicy Miso Ramen and Salmon ramen! I liked the broth which was very flavorful and the presentation of the dishes. The meat and salmon were a bit more cooked than we would have liked. In spite of this we enjoyed the dish. My baby devoured the miso and chomped down some salmon as well. As for the ambiance, this place was unique. There is Japanese Anime all over the walls. I have never seen this before. You can also purchase art or the characters. So it's kind of an immersive experience :) read more

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-Dine in Review- Restaurant: 5/5 Staff/Service: 3/5 Food: 4/5 Drink: 2/5 Parking: Street Parking (Meter Parking) We have been to this Ramen restaurant twice now. Far from the best Ramen we've had, but it is definitely good in the convenient location that it is in. Overall the restaurant setup is pretty amazing, especially with all the anime arts they spent hours on. Great for anime lovers, restaurant is also clean inside. Ordering process couldn't be any easier, you get a pen, and a paper menu with check marks you place on the food or drink items you want to order. Service is very similar to buffet style restaurants, nothing extraordinary but good enough to create an enjoyable experience. Food/Drinks: The restaurant pride itself of having (a true Japanese Street Food experience). NOT quiet. The food is good, but not great Japanese street food quality, and the drinks are a little too sweet ( a bit too much condensed milk ). Food we ordered: Takoyaki, Chicken Ramen, Spicy Miso Ramen, Shoyu Ramen. Drink we ordered: Thai Milk Tea, Avocado Milk Tea. Parking (Meter Parking): It is street parking, but you can find parking pretty easily within the same block. Overall a nice Ramen restaurant if you like decent food, and loves Anime. But if you want genuine Japanese Street Food experience, this restaurant falls short. read more

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I like this place. Came here about 4 or 5 times already. Their ramen are not bad. I have tried their Black Garlic Ramen, Tonkatsu Ramen, Pork Belly Rice, Takoyaki, Rayaki fries, Eggplant skewer, Corn. They all taste yummy to me. Staff weren't that welcoming and friendly in my opinion. No smile nor friendly tone when asking for their service. You place your order by marking then on their menu slip. Each table has a set of those. There is no parking lot right outside as the restaurant is located on a busy road, Cottman Ave. You will have to do street parking but around there usually have some spots available. I've only been there during their lunch time, so I'm not sure how busy dinner gets. read more

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10 out of 10 we recommend! Service was great... per special request our waitress made trainer chopsticks for my son. The food came out quickly. Everything was hot, fresh and seemed to be made to order. There was lots of flavor. read more

The pork belly over rice platter was so delicious. It was exactly what I was hoping it would be and more. I love going to Rayaki, I enjoy the anime playing, the art on the wall, the staff is always welcoming, and the food is always great. Edamame and pork bao are my go to appetizers, and the kimchi they give every table is a great amount of spice for me. One of my favorite places to eat in my neighborhood for sure. read more

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I ordered the Shoyu Ramen. Broth was nice, but the Chashu pork had no meat on it. It was just a slab of chewy fat. They also forgot our slice of Cheesecake. Robotayaki was very good. As was the pork belly over rice. Next time I will skip the Chashu pork and try the minced pork read more

Food was really good. Nice little place. Staff was friendly and nice!!! Would come back again read more

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I came here with my mother on a whim after doing some shopping at Philadelphia Mills. The parking lot didn't have many cars so I was a bit apprehensive. To my surprise as I walked in the ambiance was vibrant and interesting. It is a anime theme restaurant where the walls are covered in murals of different characters. My mom and I decided to try some small plates and one bowl of ramen. The ramen was so delicious! This was our first time having ramen and I'm a new fan! It was so flavorful! I could just drink the broth. Everything was delicious! My favorite was probably the bacon wrapped shrimp! I can't wait to go back! read more

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Rayaki exceeded my ramen expectations. I love that it's local and fun. The inside is small, colorful and full of life. Definitely a family friendly place. Plenty of street parking but be careful, it's on a super busy street. There's a parking lot behind the business too. This place does NOT have alcohol but the passion fruit ice tea was SO yummy. Ramen was full of flavor and reasonably priced. I'll be back for more! read more

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AHMAZING ramen spot, seriously! Awesome art too! Great atmosphere & service! Definitely one of the best ramen spots in philly! My go to & I will be back of course!!! Cant go wrong with any ramen choice & the Rayaki fries are soso good as well, definitely try it out!!!! read more

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I stopped by here with my family for a casual lunch on a Saturday. It wasn't too busy so we were seated right away. There's a lot of street parking around the block. Appetizers-wise, my favorite was the rayaki fries - sauce was really delicious (note: I love spicy Mayo). The skewers were alright. I ordered pork sweet sausage, bacon with quail eggs, chicken scallion, Japanese tofu, and squid. I wish the squid was cooked a bit less, it was pretty tough to eat. The chicken wasn't that well-seasoned but the green onions gave it some flavor. I also wish the bacon was more crispy. Maybe I'll try some more flavors next time I go. Onto my miso ramen, it was also alright. I wish the broth had more umami and was miso forward, I didn't think it was anything unique. The chashu was tough, no fat, all meat. The noodles had good texture though, not too soft and not too hard. Overall, an *alright* experience, it could be better but it could've been worse. read more

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This hit the spot on a rainy day. Also included but not pictured was lychee green tea with aloe, which was delish and not skimpy on the aloe. The black garlic ramen was really tasty and plenty flavorful, to the point that I realized while eating it that I could just have noodles, egg & that broth and I'd be content. Speaking of the egg - I wish we could order extra or on the side because the jammy seasoned yolk was my favorite addition to my ramen. I'd pass on the fries though because they really just tasted like spicy mayo fries and didn't include much pork at all. Can't wait to go back and try other ramens and dishes. read more

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There was ample parking on the side street and it was free by the time I arrived. Walked in and was informed we could sit anywhere. Inside was colorful with various animas throughout and an anima playing behind me. It was clean and very well lite. There were paper menus on the table and you select what you want and how many of each you'd like, very simple. Server greeted us, provided us with a pen and soon returned with our drinks. I'm not big on ramen so I ordered the skewers, and just an FYI it is noted that you get 1 skewer per order. The chicken wing skewers came with 2 wings and a teriyaki sauce on it, it was tasty. I didn't care much for the bacon w/shrimp. I would've preferred for my bacon to be cooked a little bit longer. The miso ramen I'm told was really good. The comment was that there were plenty of noodles in the soup and the flavor of the broth was perfect. read more

I drove over an hour to try this place after seeing an ad on Instagram. It was the best food I ever had and I can't wait to go back. We got the fries for my daughter. She's autistic and very picky about what she eats. She only agreed to try them because they were fries and she finished the whole dish. That should be enough said right there. I got Ramen it was amazing. So flavorful, so tasty. So absolutely filling. My husband got some bacon wrapped shrimp thing It was amazing. For appetizers to share we got chicken skewers, and bacon wrapped quail eggs. THE BEST THING I ever had. I still look at the pictures and dream about the day I can go back read more

The place was aesthetically pleasing with all the anime decor. Well constructed and have some of the newer popular anime on the walls as well. I got the squid skewer and takoyaki. The squid skewer had great flavor, but it was a little chewy. It could have been cooked a little more and some more char on in. Flavor profile was on point though! The takoyaki was a bit disappointing. There was an extreme lack of octopus pieces which contributed to the lack of texture even more. It was very doughy and chewy almost slightly on the undercooked side. The ramen was alright nothing too special. The noodles were good, and the broth was well balanced and flavorful. My issue is with the eggs and chashu. The chashu was overcooked. The eggs were also slightly overcooked. This lacked the typical creaminess that comes with a perfectly marinated soft boiled egg. All in all the price was good and the food was average. It could just be them having a bad day, but it's not a bad place to try out and hang with friends. read more

Rayaki - Philadelphia - Takoyaki , squid skewer - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I saw a random add about this place on instagram and decided to tell my daughter and her boyfriend about bc he is very into anime. Two days later I found myself around the corner from the place a kind of hungry. The food was very good. This was my first time eating ramen that didn't come from a cup. I was blow away. I also ordered a side of popcorn chicken made from scratch and it was incredible. They give you very large portions so you most likely will have leftovers. If you're going to eat there the decor is pretty wild. Worth the trip for an anime fan. They staff was extremely kind and the service was fast. Definitely going to plan a return visit and eat in next time. read more

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What a cute little place my sister and niece took me and my daughter to. I really enjoyed the Anime artwork - cute and different. We all enjoyed our appetizers and meals. Coffee milk tea is delicious, too! It's at a convenient location and the prices are reasonable, as well! Our waitresses were fantastic to boot. A nice change of pace - Check it out! read more

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The decor in the restaurant is great. I love the handpainted anime drawings on the walls and ceiling. The giant TV playing anime episodes and the anime music. Creates a very fun casual atmosphere. The food is reasonably priced and good enough. I think the flavor can be improved upon but its not bad at all. The porkbelly was cut a little uneven and thick to my liking and the sauce was just kind of sweet but one dimensional. It could use maybe ginger or scallion to balance the thickness/sweetness of the sauce and would also balance the fattyness of the pork belly. I probably wouldn't get this dish again. The ramen broth was good as well as the steak. Steak was cooked perfectly and was tasty. But the noodles seemed a little undercooked. I like al dente ramen noodles but some of it stuck together and was hard so definitely seemed undercooked or something. I loved the grilled skewers though. The egg custard skewer and miso eggplant skewer was good. The fried squid appetizer was the best. They made up an extra star for the lackluster pork belly dish. read more

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The service was excellent for a Wednesday evening. I went with family to check out Rayaki and we had a blast. My great niece and I share a passion for Anime and the decor made us very happy. They have paper menus where you check off what you want and they collect the slips. The items we purchased were good. Fried squid was slightly salty but I liked it, the takoyaki was well made, the shrimp ramen was good but the flavor of the shrimp was bland. The spicy Miso ramen was good but wasn't spicy enough for my niece so she added kimchi to it for an extra kick. The rayaki fries were good as well. The staff was attentive without being intrusive and overbearing. Will definitely go again. Seems I can't upload the photos I took read more

The place looks amazing! Even if you do not watch anime XD but if you do, you would love/ appreciate the art! The food here was delicious! We had fish cake skewers, fries, and Ramen! We will be back again! read more

Rayaki - Philadelphia - Fish Cake Skewers & Fries - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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If you're a ramen lover and an anime lover, then Rayaki is the place for you. I took my partner who loves anime and he couldn't have been happier in a restaurant. This space feels creative, nostalgic, and the interior has so many nice touches to emphasize the anime theme! Including a fish tank with anime action figures inside! (See photo). When we were dining, they had Naruto playing on a large screen. This also isn't a restaurant whose ambiance is the only strength. The food is pretty solid too. I would say my favorite was the ramen itself, I got the miso ramen. I also highly recommend getting the Rayaki fries which come topped with marinated pork, spicy mayo, garlic aioli, fried onions, massago and scallions. I think this might've been my favorite appetizer from what we tried. My partner really enjoyed the rice cakes. I also would say it's worth it to try some of the robotayaki (essentially skewers!). They were all pretty tasty. They had a special going when we went that allotted us 1 free milk tea for spending more than $50 which was pretty cool. Unfortunately we weren't crazy about their milk teas or their iced teas, but I'd say that was the place's only downfall for us. Def still worth checking them out! read more

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The woman has an extremely poor attitude and neglecting my need.She was very rude.The person provided the service was extremely unprofessional,showing impatience . read more

Travelled all the way from NYC to philladelphia, and this place did not dissapoint. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The decor was top notch as my son is a very big animi person. The food was hot plentiful and very tasteful. I would recommend this for animi and non animi people. read more

We went here for my son's 13th birthday dinner because he loves Anime and Ramen. He was immediately impressed by the atmosphere and loved his food, which was important because he was the birthday boy. He got the chicken skewers and chicken ramen. The Taro bubble tea and the honeydew bubble tea were good and the restaurant was clean. Aside from those few things, I wouldnt come here if the food was free. The food arrived at different times with 5 minutes between each of our 6 guest being served. I ordered the Seafood ramen where the shrimp were over cooked and chewy, just like the mussels in the flavorless broth that needed to be seasoned with soy sauce and kimchi to be remotely edible. The ramen noodles were stiff and stuck together no matter how much I tried to mix them through the broth. My husband ordered the chicken bites and fried squid which they served with Mayo as a dipping sauce that despite being hungry, he never finished because it was not good at all. My grandmother ordered a chicken dish with rice and broccoli glazed with a brown sauce, and it looked delicious, but she said that it was just average and she refused to waste food that she spent money on so she got a to-go box so to bring it home and add a little seasoning to it. My sister decided on the Shrimp Tempura ramen which she found bland and flavorless. She couldn't even finish her food. Oh and I woke up with stomach pains and diarrhea. read more

I ordered curry chicken platter, kani salad and those sticky rice cakes. Everything I ordered was so delicious! I'm not into anime, so I didn't know any of the decor and they gave me a number so when I order in the future, it will go towards points to get a figurine. Since I ordered over $50, I got a free drink, my daughter was with me so I let her get what she wanted. Will definitely be back! read more

Really cool Ramen place!! They have anime on a giant TV. Cool music playing and BUBBLE TEA!!! Everything was delicious and I was happy to find a tasty healthy lunch!! A lot of fun! I will be back!! read more

Rayaki - Philadelphia - Awesome seating area!! - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

My son is a high anime fanatic so this place was a no brainer. We went for dinner on a Saturday and it had a fair amount of people. The wall art was amazing. The food was just ok. My son did enjoy his ramen chicken and I enjoyed my melon bubble tea read more

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We drove from Maryland to try it out. The decor was really cool. Nice vibe. The food was NOT good. My son liked his ramen, but he eats anything. We ordered beef and rice and teriyaki chicken with rice and just....NO. Leaving here and finding some legit food to eat. read more

Rayaki - Philadelphia - Beef and rice. - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Better ramen than I had expected! This restaurant was very nicely decorated and had a lot of hand drawn anime on the walls with props which made it unique. We came here for lunch on a weekend and parked on the side street for street parking. At first, when you get seated at your table, there is a checklist menu in which you can pick your items. I got the waffle fries, takoyaki and miso ramen. The Miso ramen was surprisingly good (noodles and broth). The waffle fries were also good and had a sauce that was a bit spicy. The takoyaki, on the other hand, was not good. There was too much dough and you couldn't really taste the flavor. read more

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