After waiting 45 minutes for a table, we waited 45 minutes for food that never arrived. Apparently our wait person never placed our order and left. We will not be back. read more

Best desserts EVER. Amazing crème brûlée macarons and kumquat ice cream gingersnap cookie sandwiches. Tonkotsu Ramen was alright, Wide Noodle bowl apparently phenomenal (my husband had that one), but the desserts were incredible. read more

Rose's - Best desserts EVER. Amazing crème brûlée macarons and kumquat ice cream gingersnap cookie sandwiches. - Desserts Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I've heard nice things about Rose's for awhile now. We came on Sunday for lunch and were able to be seated immediately around 11:30am. By the time we finished eating, there were definitely some larger parties quoted wait times. Between the two of us, we ordered a Belt Noodle dish with braised beef ($16), the Katsu sandwich ($12), and the Black Currant Tea Straciatella Ice Cream Sandwich ($5.25). Altogether, they were perfect to split because of the balance between dishes. The noodles were bold in flavor with fried garlic and chili oil. We both wished the red cabbage used was actually Napa, savoy, green cabbage or something less bitter. Besides that, I really enjoyed this dish and would order again. The noodles were a perfect texture. The Katsu was relatively light and slightly sweet, so it was nice to switch between the two dishes. The ice cream sandwich was surprisingly so delicate and wonderful! The black currant tea flavor really shone through with a floral hint. The ice cream base was light and the cookie was crisp. Really loved this and we were so tempted to get another flavor to try as well. Next time! Probably wouldn't get the Katsu again because it wasn't as memorable, but definitely the other two. I do feel like all items are $1-2 more expensive than I'd value them for in this market. Makes it hard to "just come here for lunch". read more

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I wanted to check this place out for a while now and finally made my way here for a late lunch yesterday. Firstly this place has weird operating hours which makes it difficult to plan to eat here. Secondly the inside is a small vibe former butcher shop which was cool. The dessert case looked appetizing but I'm not a sweets person. Now the food... I tried the ramen because that's the popular dish. The broth was piping hot which I can appreciate. However the flavors was a miss. Honestly it just tasted like chicken broth with a soy base of some sort. The noodles weren't tradition ramen noodles and they overviewed the bowl with them. The 6 min egg was hard boiled and and left my taste buds with much to be desired. My self and the person I went with both ordered the ramen and neither one of us finished our food and opted not to take it with us. Needless to say I was disappointed with this experience. On a lighter note they have a pretty decent ginger beer but won't be back. read more

Every time I've come here, the food is spectacular and unique. I love that they use locally sourced foods and have a rotating menu. Everything is delicious! I specifically love the chicken katsu Sando! Highly recommended. The macarons and ice cream sandwiches are a MUST TRY as well! Anytime I'm in the area, I gotta stop by! read more

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I can't wait to come back here and try the food. We stopped in mostly to try their ice cream sandwiches. Super tasty and so were their macaroons. Highly suggest the crème brûlée! We also got the steam dumplings and the pork one was fantastic but they have a vegan option too! Will be back for the noodles. read more

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The noodles were a great texture and the toppings and sauce were well done. I really enjoyed this meal, however I will say that eating this left me extremely thirsty since the sauce was a tad too salty and oily, nonetheless delicious. The menu was small but that is actually my preference because it shows that they do each of their few menu items exceptionally well. They even have vegan options which is fantastic! Desserts here are sooo good. The ice cream sandwiches are HUGE so order one to share amongst a few! The cookie and ice cream are uniquely flavored and compliment each other very well. I can't wait to come here again one day just to enjoy their other sweet offerings and bakery selections! read more

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Highly recommend the belt noodles from Rose's. The flavor in the sauce they use is incredible and the portion is very generous. And if $16 is too much to pay for a bowl of noodles, get the vegetarian option! We also got the steamed buns which, in my opinion, is not worth it. There is not much filling in the buns, even though it is incredibly delicious and flavorful. The chili oil that comes with it is also very good, but I'm not sure if I would re-order the steamed buns. I also highly recommend the icecream sandwiches! I got the creme fraiche hazelnut toffee and it was quite literally the best thing I've eaten in a while. So worth it, even if the dessert is a bit pricey! Service was very fast and everyone there was really nice. They have a nice outdoor seating area, though the inside was very small and seemed crammed. read more

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I'm really torn here.* The ramen and noodles are good. The desserts are amazing. Steamed buns, delish. The "salads" (more like raw sides, which isn't bad) are way over-priced for the size. And the menu is small and not very veg friendly. *But, for real, what the snap is a "happy workplace" 4% charge?! Is it gratuity? Does it go to the owner? I have to imagine that it's hurting tips .... Just pay your employees well and stop with all of these extra fees and posturing. read more

Rose's is a great little local gem in Durham. They have some pretty unique options that taste more authentically Chinese. They also have an amazing bakery, you can't go wrong with the chocolate galette. My only "complaint" about the place is that it is pricey for a casual spot. This is not a "cheap eat". Other than that, I've really enjoyed everything I've ordered here. Their menu tends to have some staples (like ramen or belt noodles) but they switch up the meat or flavoring of those regular dishes. I typically go for the belt noodle dish as it's got these great chewy thick noodles, it's mild/medium spicy and usually comes with a super tender braised meat. read more

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Loved Rose's when I lived in Durham. The ice cream sandwiches were amazing, with such creative flavors! The noodles were also very delicious. read more

Too many noodles plus the overall food flavors were boring. The place was noisy and crowded.

Steam bun - for $4.5, I did expect a little more.. flavor was okay, filling doesn't fill the bun completely. Hand pulled belt noodles - great flavor but too much starch/dough Soy tonkatsu ramen - probably the best entree offered here. Flavor resembles a bit more of warm soba than a true tonkatsu ramen because it's a bit heavier on the soy sauce, but overall a nice dish on a rainy cold day with the perfectly cooked noodles, jammy egg and chashu. I really enjoyed the cabbage in this. Ice cream sandwiches - candied kumquat and white miso gingersnap were both fantastic. I have tried a variety of sweets from here and not everything is great - I would recommend chocolate cake and ice cream sandwiches over other options. Vaccination proof is required for dine-in! read more

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This was my second time visiting Rose's since they expanded the kitchen (beyond meats and sweets, that is). It was a hot summer day and I was expecting to have to order a hot bowl of noodles, but I was pleasantly surprised to see a variety of salads and sandwiches! My husband and I shared a pork bun, tempura corn fritters (omg so good and peppery). I got two salads for my main- an eggplant salad, and a fresh corn tomato salad. The eggplant was grilled in such a delicious way that it tasted like steak- definitely my favorite of the two! My husband really enjoyed his belt noodles with spicy pork too. For dessert we shared a honeycomb ice cream sandwich. It was so amazing we can't stop talking about it! The cookies were delicious and soft ginger snaps, and the ice cream itself seemed to have bits of sponge candy in it. Absolutely delicious! We'll definitely be back to Rose's, anytime of year! read more

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Ramen was okay. Dumplings were unreal. I think there are better spots in Durham for this type of food but the restaurant was cute, the staff was polite and the meal was good enough. read more

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On a walk from Duke's campus to Main Street, my friend and I stumbled across Rose's and decided to give it a shot. It had been a while since either of us had had good Asian food so we were excited to find this place! The two of us split a tofu salad as an appetizer and then each ordered the veggie belt noodles. The salad was bomb (this coming from someone who doesn't typically enjoy tofu)- the tofu was crisp and well-seasoned, super refreshing on this warmer evening. The noodles, while good, weren't amazing. The sauce was what threw us off a bit; it lacked dimension beyond "salty". I'd still come back, but perhaps go for another dish. read more

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I've been coming to Rose's off and on since they opened, and have enjoyed their ramen (and enjoy it more now that I don't have to eat it out of a to go container) and their wonderful pastries for a hot minute. This visit I tried some new options-the pork heart salad and dirty curry noodle sandwich. The salad was fun looking with the pink chicories and heart, but the all-chicory made for a very bitter salad. I was not sad I tried it though! The dirty curry noodles were way too greasy (each pita pocket had a pool of oil in the bottom) and not salted enough. I was sad I got that. The pastries have always been a highlight for me-and I say that as someone who does NOT have a sweet tooth and IS a baking aficionado (I know, I'm a walking contradiction). There are always so many gorgeous and interesting options beautifully presented. This time around I got the cream puff, miso caramel bread pudding, meyer lemon coconut pie, and chocolate cake. All were delicious and interesting. Service was friendly and awesome as usual. Overall this is probably my favorite spot in Durham for baked goods-especially creative ones, and definitely worth a stop for the sweets alone. For the savory piece, I think I'll try some NEW new options next time. read more

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The dumplings and steamed buns are freaking amazing! The ramen I was slightly disappointed in. I would 100 percent come back to get the steamed buns and dumplings read more

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The food was just ok. We got tea leaf salad, noodles, and cake. The tea leaf salad was very strong-tasting. My noodles were too spicy but I guess that was my fault for ordering a spicy dish. My friend got some gluten free noodles (she has celiac) and felt sick afterwards. I got some chocolate cake which was pretty good. In general, I didn't really enjoy the food and was let down by all the hype. read more

Such a cute spot in Durham with yummy food and the most beautiful, abundant dessert selection. Staff was kind and service was quick! The seating outside was cute, but unfortunately too full so I had to sit across the street. read more

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A very cute place. You can tell everything is handmade. I was watching them make it the menu changes as items may run out. I came in wanting the belt noodles with the broth and that chicken but that was unavailable so I had it with the pork and it was decent. For it to be a Szechuan sauce I definitely expected a lot more spice, but I am someone who heavily loves spice, so I just may be that this is spicy for someone else. The spring rolls were very lackluster. It was quite honestly just the cold noodles and the smallest bite of chicken that is overpowered by the noodles and there wasn't really any other vegetables inside of the spring roll, so I did expect a little bit more for traditional Asian spring roll. The Italian soda I had was great was not aware it had so much sugar. I'm someone who doesn't drink a lot of sugary things, at least added sugar, so I guess it was kind of unsuspecting treat, but I enjoyed it, the service was decent as well. It seemed lots of people were coming in for their sweets, but I was too full to even get anything to go. Couldn't even finish my noodle bowl. Overall, I would say services is great. The atmosphere was definitely clean I would definitely come back again and hopefully to try the belt noodles with the actual broth, but from experience I don't see anything that would stop me from coming again decent experience overall. read more

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I really wanted to love Rose's - I'm all for noodles and small Asian tapas, especially in Triangle.... But I don't :( I've had good noodles, and I've also had bad noodles before. The noodles and small dishes I've eaten at Rose's are A-OK to me. Nothing special, nothing magical - just OK. I visited Rose's couple times before pandemic and once after pandemic. I love that they are doing their due diligence to keep the customers safe by doing take-outs and setting outdoor seating areas in their parking lot. There is a signage by the sidewalk in front of the restaurant that tells you what to do - Order online or by calling in. Once the food is ready, someone will bring it out to you. My experience with this was somewhat frustrating. My group (4 people) ordered online and waited for the order to come out. We wanted to sit down at one of the outdoor tables and was never asked. Until I saw another group who came 30 mins after us was seated, I asked for a table. There is absolutely no instruction on what to do with the seating: Are we supposed to ask? Can you seat yourself after the food is ready? No instruction. Period. My boyfriend and I ordered Belt Noodles, Crispy Beef & Kimchi Dumplings, and Rose's Banh Mi to share. Overall, I was satisfied because I was so frigging hungry. Although food took forever to come out (waited outside for 40 mins-ish in 40-50 F), noodles definitely warmed up out bodies and it was pretty decent. Kimchi dumplings were maybe 2/5 - The fillings were overly seasoned and they were too salty to enjoy any taste. We were given 4 dumplings for $11. I've had better dumplings with larger portions with cheaper price... this wasn't worth the money at all. Bahn Mi was good - I have no complaints there. Also I tried my sister's noodles (Garlic Miso Ramen) and there was no flavor... super bland. Overall, I wouldn't visit Rose's go to fix my noodles cravings. But Bahn Mi was good in my non-Vietnamese-palates opinion. However, their ice cream sandwich is superb and I recommend that to anyone who's into sweets and ice cream. All the flavors I've tried so far were fantastic! read more

My favorite aspect of Rose's is their outdoor spaces dining and optional shaded umbrellas that have cute lights hanging below it. It felt safe and it was a great ambience - they really made the best of Covid. I got the Spicy Sesame Ramen which came with a tender and sizable chunk of pork. The egg, seaweed, mushrooms, and vegetables also made the soup great, and overall it was very flavorful. However, the soup seemed to have a lot of MSG, and I couldn't drink the whole thing. There are definitely better ramens out there, but it wasn't bad. I would've paid a couple dollars less for this, but the outdoor seating and ambience considering COVID made it an overall great experience. read more

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Rose's is absolutely one of the best parts of living in Durham. The menu is so well curated and everything is fresh and delicious, and the pairing of savory with the bakery makes it my happy place - since I know there will always be something delicious for dessert. My faves are the gingersnap cookies, any type of pudding cake, the macarons and the gourmet ice cream sandwiches. Owners are so hardworking and earnest and I just want this place to stay here forever. read more

This is the only place in Durham that has homemade hand pulled (wide) noodles. I ordered the Wide noodles with lamb, Katsu sandwich, Pork Bao, Kimchie dumplings and Ramen. The wide noodle is pretty nice. The noodles are fresh, but cooked a bit too soft since I prefer al dente noodles. The kimchi dumplings and Bao are nice. I'm not a big fan of their Katsu and ramen. The broth of the Ramen is too salty. I tried their desserts here as well. I like their ginger snap cookies. The chocolate cake was just average. read more

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OMG! OMG! OMG! What a concept of a place! Ot is everything I love in one place! I didn't know the sign said Rose's because the words noodles, dumplings and sweets is all I saw when we first drove by. Anyway they are so gooooodddd and I am from NYC so I know good food but this place blew me away! Everything is awesome and the sweet? I am not even a sweets person and I love the blueberry peach upside down cake! read more

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Just had the Hot and Sour sweet potato noodles, very good. Noodles were clear. Also had what was probably the best dessert I've had in a while, the passion fruit macaroon and passion fruit cake. OUTSTANDING..... read more

Rose's is my favorite restaurant in the Triangle Area. There, I said it. The dishes are made fresh to order: this time we got the noodle sandwich (messy, and I kinda just wanted the noodles without the pita, but still delish), ramen, and beef dumplings. ALWAYS ask for the chili oil on the side, because you will want to swim in it. And the desserts...let me tell you about the white miso gingersnap ice cream sandwich: it is out of this world. The crisp of the gingersnap is perfection and has the right amount of saltiness to the creamy white miso ice cream and this dinner was positively divine. Service is a bit slow during peak dinner hours, but understandable considering the small space. Would recommend making a reservation beforehand if you don't plan on coming early or on a weekday. And definitely take some pastries to go - you won't regret it! read more

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I don't even understand how anybody can leave a review under 5 stars here. People truly don't appreciate the work that goes into the menu. The food is amazing, I've eaten the entire menu and some. The belt noodles are ridiculous, the katsu sandwich is my weakness, and the dessert, well please save some for me. No idea how they put out the caliber of food and deserts they do in that size kitchen. The prep game has be next level, especially with so many dishes actually made in house. Thank y'all for the food and service! read more

Pleasantly surprised by this find! We ordered the steamed bun, tonkostsu ramen, and belt noodles. Everything had great flavor (although each dish was a little on the pricier side). I especially liked the charcoal, smokier flavor of the ramen and the texture of the bun and belt noodles - would recommend! read more

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So I was ready for anything after reading the reviews this place has... but was thoroughly and gladly surprised. My mind went to two possibilities: (1) the bad reviewers were people who are used to Americanized eastern food and just simply don't have the palate to appreciate more robust flavors.... or (2) Rose's was great at taking the feedback and turned things around to step up their game. The FOOD. Wow the steamed buns took me back home to my momma's cooking. Of course she stuffed way more meat in there though HAH! The pulled chicken wasn't what I expected, but it was surprisingly good. It almost reminded me of the black bean chicken my father used to make. I wished there were more of the pork/mushroom dumplings! They were so good. The sauce was so perfectly and the garnish added the perfect crunch. Oof, I even dipped my chicken in there! And stuffed the dumpling and the pulled chicken into my steamed bun! It was the best idea. The ramen was YUMMY. I was nervous because I am an avid ramen eater. I myself professionally cook it (at home) all the time. And every time I travel, I make sure to try a new ramen spot. This one was really good. The miso flavor definitely came through, while preserving the savory umami of traditional ramen. DESERT WAS THE STARS. The cinnamon cheesecake on carrot is a MUST TRY. We were blown away....I couldn't tell where our blown away pieces began and the crumbs of the cake ended. It literally was perfect. The ice cream sandwich.... I wouldn't order again. Only because I personally wasn't a fan of the hard crunch putter layer with sugar on it. The ice cream itself, however was a hit with me! Definitely a 10/10 from us! The service was actually very nice. Someone actually guided us to go ahead and take a seat if we were ordering to dine in instead of standing in the desert line. Our waitress was also so nice and kind. I can understand the irritated or bad service others may have experienced.... because one of the other ladies did seem to be in a hurry, like she's had a long day and was ready to get off! Hey.. I get it! read more

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We arrived for a late lunch it is small place with a few high top tables and a small parking lot. We had our dog with us so we sat outside on the front unremarkable patio where there is no table service. You have to place your order inside and they bring it to you. By far, I would have preferred to sit inside. We ordered dumplings and a tomato salad to start and each had a vegetarian bowl with wide homemade noodles. We shared a gingerbread cheesecake and cream Brûlée macaron for dessert. Everything was good but next time I will skip the appetizers and just order a noodle bowl and dessert which were wonderful. And I will definitely leave my dog home. read more

Visited here with friends and loved it!! Small space but they make use of it well. Started with the steamed pork bun and holy cow was that incredible. Start with that if you want to start things off right. Ordered the pickled-chili fish because I was feeling adventurous. The flavors were all there and it was really good, but the portion is not huge and it takes a lot of work to get around all the tiny bones. I'd skip this unless you're a big fish person. Other orders at our table were the 5 spice pork sandwich, ramen, and noodle bowl and they were all excellent choices. Loved that they give lots of water and the servers are very attentive--that adds a lot to the experience for me. Prices are a little higher than I expected. Sadly I can't eat dairy so I didn't get to sample their wide array of desserts, but man did they look delicious. And so many options! My friends got the peanut butter chocolate cheesecake and the coconut cream cupcake and said they were phenomenal. Last thing, would love to see a few more menu choices. All in all, a great little place that's worth checking out! read more

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I think Rose's is pretty good. As a vegetarian, the options are limited but they are tasty. Food runs on the spicy side, which I personally prefer, but it is something to keep in mind, especially if you are eating with others who can't handle it -- and don't ask for modifications, because they won't even try to accommodate. Food does also does typically run a bit salty. Belt noodles are very good. Cute atmosphere for a nice casual meal or date. Nice to also grab a dessert, they always have a lot of options. Food is pricey and the 4% happy employees add-on makes tipping confusing (I add a 15% tip to total 19%, not sure if that's what I should do). read more

I like all the good restaurants y'all do: the Ms, Hutchins and Toro, Luna, Bar Virgile, Vin Rouge, Gocciolina. Etc. Basing this review on the quality, creativity, and sheer deliciousness of the food alone, I would put Rose's at the top of the list again and again. It's absurdly good. Local and in season meets bold Asian flavors. Constantly evolving, the chefs don't have to plate mostly the same menu day after day year after year. Which can only be a good thing for the eater. When they first opened I would see Justin at the Durham farmers market Saturday mornings pretty much every time I went; that I don't now is more a testament to the fact that I'm there a lot less these days. Think about the commitment to using only the freshest ingredients that shows, esp for a business where a) margins are usually pretty tight and FM produce ain't cheap, and b) the proprietors are up late working and then winding down the night before. For the critiques of too much salt, I'm sorry but no. That flavor element is just a part of the food traditions they're basing the menu off of, when done authentically. I just got the Wok Asparagus with their housemade douban, which is "a very salty condiment made predominantly from fermented raga beans". AND known as the soul of Sichuan cuisine. Chinese and Japanese foods derive a lot of their unique flavors from fermented ingredients (miso, fish sauce, tamari, etc), and all fermented foods use a lot of salt to control the decomposition process. If it's too salty for you you may just not like this kind of food. The dishes at Roses stay true to what they're aiming for and don't dumb it down for American palates. The above is only about the savory side of the menu. I don't have a huge sweet tooth, but every time we add a couple ice cream sandwiches to our order I think that's maybe something that needs to change. They also favor what's currently in season (strawberries all over the menu right now) and are endlessly inventive with the combinations. Go ahead and read over the cake descriptions and try to keep from salivating. I'll leave you with this -- my partner always over orders (because who can choose when it all sounds so good). Last night she didn't even get into her veggie belt noodles. As I was cleaning up our takeout containers I took a peek, then grabbed a small bite just to see, and suddenly I was wrist deep mixing that amazing sauce into the noodles and my crime was impossible to hide at that point. And I wasn't even hungry. No regrets. read more

I've been meaning to check out Rose's for years but could never make it there during their open hours. It's an interesting concept to pair Asian-inspired dishes next to their bakery, and it totally works. I was concerned about finding parking but since it was Sunday, we were able to park for free in the Brightleaf lot just across the street! Seating is very limited but we managed to snatch a table for 3 on Sunday for lunch without any wait. The tables are very close together so we could hear the neighboring table's entire conversation. We arrived about 10 minutes after 12pm and the waitress told me they wouldn't serve any breakfast items, which was a bummer. I was hoping to try their soy milk and fried doughnuts because it makes me nostalgic for traditional Taiwanese breakfasts, but maybe next time. Food took awhile to arrive, but it was served fresh and we could see the staff bustling around the kitchen preparing food. Our waitress also changed midway through the meal so it was a little confusing about who to flag down. Pork steamed bun: As others have mentioned, while yummy, it's pretty expensive to pay $4.50 for a bun when you can buy a bag of buns at Li Ming's for the same price. The pork inside was simmered in sweet/sticky sauces and melted in my mouth whereas a traditional steamed bun filling is ground pork, but I thoroughly enjoyed every bite. House made shan-xi noodles with spicy sesame sauce--the noodles are amazing and earned the approval of my Taiwanese mother-in-law. The portion size was on the smaller size. The greens were an odd addition, in my opinion., And finally, the ramen--the broth had a wonderful rich depth of flavor, albeit on the saltier side. Portion size is just enough to make you feel just about full, but not over-full. Gochujang Roast Pork ($10). My husband enjoyed this sandwich and I liked how it came with lots of roast pork, but I still preferred the noodle dishes. For dessert we a got a lemon curd ice cream sandwich to go. Also super delicious and the lemon curd ice cream paired perfectly with the ginger cookies, but a little expensive given its size. read more

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Small hole in the wall noodle and dumpling shop with big flavors. Ordered at the register and asked the cute server for a recommendation. Super helpful. Recommendation the soup. It was super tasty. Best Ramen I've had outside of Japan. Cheers. read more

I would give Rose's about a 3.5 Very cute space and yummy dessert treats. Didn't have a chance to try them but will next time I'm in Durham! I got the spicy sesame ramen and the flavors are pretty good. Bit on the salty side but the noodles were al dente, egg was cooked to perfection and i loved the shiitake mushrooms on the bottom! Bf got the belt noodles and they had run out of lamb so pork was substituted. The noodles were delicious but the sauce ruined it. They put wayyyyyy too much sauce where it became oily and salty. I would recommend they put one spoonful to allow the noodles to grab the sauce instead of drenching it. Needless to say i would skip this, unless they throw the noodles in another dish or sauce. Service was slow - one hour to get food. No appetizer no dessert nothing. Not sure why there were empty tables next to us... I wanted to try the ice cream sandwich so bad but had a flight to catch! Just as an FYI - it takes 15 mins for ice cream to temper so account for that if you want to get it! read more

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Really wanted to like this place, but after visiting a few times, I've found that the execution of Rose's dishes just isn't there. An important principle of Asian cooking is balance and the flavors in the braised beef belt noodles (cumin, soy sauce, cilantro, etc.) are just completely out of balance. Super salty and heavy on the spices. Even versions that I've had in China weren't this heavy and salty. The noodles themselves were also slightly too thick and doughy. Simply putting Asian ingredients in a dish does not make it Asian, there also needs to be finesse and an understanding of how the ingredients taste together. As other reviewers have mentioned, the belt noodles would be improved if you either reduced the amount of sauce by half or increased the amount of noodles. I appreciate the effort that Rose's has put into offering a nice variety of dishes and I might come here in the future if friends wanted to. However, as an Asian person myself, I would not come here if I were craving Asian food because this place just misses the mark. read more

Atmosphere: Rose's has a pretty small interior. After arriving without a reservation and waiting about 30 minutes, we were seated at the bar (pre-COVID lockdowns). The decor was friendly and aesthetically pleasing! Service: For how crowded Rose's was when we went, the service was still quick and attentive. One of our friends accidentally broke his water glass, but the server was positive and nice about the whole situation! Food: We ordered the steamed bun with red braised pork filling, katsu sando, and spicy miso ramen. The steamed bun was thick, flavorful, and not too sticky, making for a perfect starter. The Katsu sando was one of the best sandwiches we've ever had. It was light, crispy, and such a unique sandwich experience! The ramen was fresh and had great flavor. The broth was incredibly rich and had a good kick of spice. It was definitely one of the best ramens we've tried in Durham! Overall: Rose's is one of our favorite restaurants in Durham. It deservingly is tough to get seating at Rose's, but once you can get in, the food is undoubtedly worth the wait. We're hoping to try some of their desserts soon! read more

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