Ramen is up there with some of the best I've had and I'm from Chicago. Not overly salted which is how you know they trust their dish. The only negative is the egg, which isn't molten like other ramen spots. It could've been cooked more and at least cut in half to let it absorb the broth. I got the miso ramen with the fire in the bowl. Get this - the best part wasn't the ramen, it's the bao buns. I got the soft shell crab one which was actually perfect. Seaweed salad hit the spot too. Live music and pool tables. Arcades as well. Entrance is in the back. Service was busy towards the end of the night, but the sever was helpful in explaining the menu. read more

Ruckus Ramen - Miso ramen with fire in the bowl. Seaweed salad. Soft shell crab bao bun. - Ramen Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

I loved the inside of the bar, it was fun and engaging with trivia night and endless pinball machines. However, I was not a big fan of the food, which is what my rating entirely is going off of. The okonomi fries are tasty and worth trying. The mall chicken, however, is a sodium bomb and is essentially ketchup with a hint of extra sugar that I just didn't like. I guess it's my fault for buying rice and chicken at a ramen spot, but you give the ramen a try and post it here! read more

Ruckus Ramen - Okonomi Fries with Smoked Pork 6.4/10 with the pork 7.3/10 without - Ramen Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

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Hands down favorite place to get Raman! Highly suggest giving it a try, while you wait for your food feel free to play some pinball/ arcade games. read more

Good was INCREDIBLE. Excellent options for vegetarians, the smoked mushrooms added an amazing flavor and aroma. The soy egg was another excellent addition to our meal, perfectly jammy, not over cooked. Finding it was a bit tricky, located inside of "the avenue" and just order with the bartenders. read more

If you're fan of Ramen, you have to check this place out. Located inside of The Avenues, Ruckus Ramen is a great option if you eat in or you can take advantage of the take out option. Don't miss out on the Fried Chicken Bao, it is amazing. Ramen is perfect with lots of choices for extras to get you excited. Definitely worth it. read more

Entrance is at the back through a door labeled "The Avenue"! Lots of pin ball machines (all the fancy high-end pro and special edition ones!) on two floors. Plays are $1 ea or 3 for $2. Pool tables and a stage set up for live music. Let someone know you're there for food and sit at a table. They will bring you menus. Hoisin sauce is an odd choice for everything that normally comes with eel sauce or similar, but it does the trick. Definitely mall-reminicent, but in a good way. Pork belly is the thin crispy variety, sweet potato comes cubed and herbed. Fried garlic is a super light dusting of really thin garlic shavings. Can't say that one was worth the upcharge. Karage has the skin on which is unique. I liked it! The cucumber salad is really delicious and not really spicy at all. Just a hint of chili oil flavor. Service was nice and efficient. We paid at the front when we were done. They like to leave you to your own devices here because it's primarily a bar/arcade and it's just easier if you flag someone down when you need anything. On an interesting block with a spiritual bookstore next door... read more

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Ruckus Ramen is not only tasty food, it is also housed inside The Avenue, which is the platonic ideal of the modern Rust Belt bar. We have actually never had the ramen, but we have definitely enjoyed the bao, edamame (ee-duh-mames, as I call them), cucumber salad, and the green curry. The hot chicken rice bowl was good but needs to be paired with something to add some depth to it as it's really just hot fried chicken with rice. Looking forward to trying the pad thai ramen, red curry, and the pork katsu curry next time! Service is usually pretty fast and everyone is great. read more

Food was great! We sat upstairs & had to go down to the bar to order & get our own drinks. It's quite a joint; dark, interesting music, pinball machines, vintage furnishings. The women's bathroom was hard for me to find, (but others may not have a problem) so I unknowingly peed in the men's room ‍. But for ramen & pork buns, very good!!!! read more

Love the hoisin chicken, and the mall chicken. I'm not sure who they have back their frying that chicken, or who created their recipe, but give them a raise! Chefs kiss! read more

Gotta say Im surprised that there aren't more vegans praising this place with reviews... so here i go. This place is great! I regularly get the spicy mapo ramen and the spicy green curry ramen (both vegan as is). Nothing better than being able to chill in a cool, strange, arcade bar and have a hot bowl of ramen at the end of a day. Their tofu coney bao is also pretty damn good. My partner and friends, who eat meat, love this place too and regularly get the miso ramen and the okonomi fries. The staff of both Ruckus Ramen and the Ave are awesome people and are another reason why i like coming here. If you can't tolerate people who are different than you then don't come. read more

At first glace around the restaurant, I could tell that this was not a typical bar. I felt a hipster type vibe when I walked through the door, and there were arcade games everywhere. Ths interior was pretty dim, and there were small tables as well as counter seats. We were not greeted by the host upon arriving(maybe he was having a bad day, I don't know). I was clueless to how this worked, since no one told us if we were supposed to pick our own seats or get waited by the staff. We sat at a table for about 15 minutes and no one came by, so I walked to the counter asking how we place an order. We ordered one of the drink specials, spicy red curry ramen, and the miso ramen. They were both okay, the miso wasn't anything special. The red curry ramen was interesting, it wasn't bad but it wasn't amazing either. I could definitely taste the coconut milk in the red curry which is a good thing. However, it is an expensive bowl of ramen compared to the other ones around here, and the bowl wasn't as big as I expected. The mixed drink that we ordered was also very pricey especially for the small amount that they gave. Overall, I'm not sure if I would want to come back. Maybe I would someday to give it another shot read more

Honestly a cool vibes for maybe a group of friends and some drinks. The service wasnt what I'd hoped. It's where the avenue used to be. We sat there for 20 mins with the waitress walking around us trying to get their attention. No one helped us so we left. It was disappointing. But I will say if you want somewhere with a group of friends and some drinks I'd recommend it. But anything other than that I wouldn't. read more

Wow. What an interesting place. When we pulled up, we thought we were at the wrong place. When we went in, it was not what we expected, but everyone was really nice. We ended up sitting at the bar. The menu is ready interesting. We started with a few of the starter buns. I got the soft shelled crab, which I loved. We then got the ramen and the shrimp curry. Both were great. It was really fun to find a place this different. If you enjoy trying new things and going to places that are outside of the box, go here. read more

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The food is amazing! The atmosphere is kinda dark because there's also a bar. Drinks are good too

This was an unexpected delight. It's a little confusing when you walk in. But it is a bar that has Ruckus Ramen use their kitchen. Everything was delicious and the waitress was very helpful. Don't miss this place when you are in the area. read more

The Miso Ramen was very good, the Karaage and the Fried Chicken Rice Bowl wasn't what I was expecting because the chicken was very fatty. We added soft shell crab to the ramen and it was read more

Ruckus Ramen - Miso Ramen, Karaage, Fried Chicken Rice Bowl - Ramen Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

I've had authentic ramen once before, so my review might not carry a ton of weight but it was delicious! We ordered takeout, and it wasn't packaged very well - the miso soup was dripping everywhere. But besides that downside everything was incredible. I had the miso ramen: the pork was tender, the veggies fresh, the broth flavorful, and the soy egg was the right consistency. Will be coming back for more! read more

Easy to peep the menu online, call in an order, and pick it up 20 minutes later. Pull up in the back of the building right there off of MI Ave like SKRT-SKRT. Some of the best coconut milk red curry this side of the Mississippi. The fried chicken that is a part of various dishes including ramen, curry, bowls, and 'KARAAGE' is the best protein on the menu. The entrees are easily modified and it is common to add wonderful accoutrements to a dish such as a soy egg $1, extra fried chicken $2, more edamame, etc. That is just the food though. During normal times this is the best hangout in the Central Lansing area featuring Tease-A-Go-Go burlesque shows and there is like 20 pinball tables. read more

The 5 stars is because I just enjoy eating the food these guys make (both in restaurant and via delivery) the noodles themselves don't blow you away, but the broth, meat and sides are always great! Here's what we got: 1. Shoryuken Ramen with fried chicken - tasty shouyu and chashu. The fried chicken was really tender too. 2. Miso Lit Ramen - this really hit the spot. The broth is really unique. Tasty with the ground pork. 3. Burmese Ginger Salad - this is a hidden GEM!!! Very refreshing. My only quibble was that they serve way too much of it (yes). read more

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Best seaweed salad I've ever had. Ramen was good, meat was extra smokey. Atmosphere was very casual, seemed like a vibrant hub of the community. Lots of pinball and arcade games, at least one pool table read more

Imagine Asian cuisine being served in a progressive, inclusive arcade/sports bar. The space just captures your attention. I've been here twice now. The first time I was by myself and ordered take out and the second time I brought friends. We all agree that the food is great. I personally love the bao buns and it will keep me going back for more. The ramen, chicken karaage, shrimp tempura, and fries are all yummy. Looking forward to trying more of their menu items in the future. read more

A friendly staff, delicious ramen and LGBT+ friendly atmosphere make this a good place to unwind. Many games for the younger crowd

Kind of funny to be looking for a ramen restaurant, and finding this hidden Hole-in-the-wall treasure. It's a total dive bar with billiards and a decent lineup of pinball machines. My bartendress recommended the Vegetarian Miso Ramen, with smoky flavored mushrooms and roasted sweet potatoes and vegetable broth. And add super tender Pork Belly for only $2. Very good!! Washed it down with a Witches Hat "Train Hopper" IPA read more

Ruckus Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

Was taking my niece to her new apartment, figured college town, craved some ramen. yelp this place with 4*, so decided to stop by. it's in a bar, yes, a ramen shop in a bar. ordered both miso and shoyu ramen, and they were both bad, this is american version take of ramen or something else. broth was salty, noddles taste like store bought, pork belly was pan fried and taste like bacon. banh mi bao was awful, lol, i love fusion food, but this is just bad. the bun was ok, the pull pork was so dry with weird marinating. note to self, stop going to ethnic restaurants with american chefs. read more

I really wanted to like this place. I tried the miso ramen, the vegan ramen and the edamame. The edamame was great. The vegan ramen was more of plain noodles with a hot sauce and weird toppings that lacked flavor if not none. The miso ramen had a smokey taste that tasted like I was eating smoked meat. It was definitely an Americanized ramen which is fine, sure, but I couldn't even finish my bowl. The smokey taste was so overpowering that I barely had a taste of the chicken/miso ramen itself. To me, it's overhyped. And was grossed out by the smokey taste. read more

First time stepping inside. I was thinking to myself if I was in the right spot. It was a bar with pool tables and arcades and pinball machine. Looks nothing like a ramen shop. The place was not a good scene to sit and eat. Me and my friends didn't get a nice table. Our table was for around a party of 15 but we had a small party of 5. Now let's get to the food. The menu is a decent size. Everything was pork pork and more pork. One of the ramen broth was bland. One was very salty. One tasted like medicine. Overall half the food wasn't finished. The only good thing is our waiter was nice. Overall I would not recommend to anyone if you want ramen. read more

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Very good and tasty Ramen. The place was clean, the Ramen was delicous. Will be back.

This was really good ramen in a super funky location. Nestled in between super sketchy China Flavor on one side and a run down business on the other side... I was worried about my maps location finding ability But thankfully it was not either of those businesses and was in the middle. So... first impression: They have lots of video games and pinball machines.... sweeeeet. The food: Really good made by a staff who cares. Lots of fresh choices, great miso ramen broth and veggie choices... We had a long trip and got ours to go and the broth was separated from the noodles!! AWESOME! The staff was super friendly and had sweet tattoos Heads up and maybe a little surprise, the red crab ramen is made with a fried crab on top not crab legs but still delicious Not a 5 star review simply because of the noodle quality (compared to a place like Lan City in Ypsilanti) read more

Ruckus Ramen is a very unassuming but has some of the best ramen in the entire country! This place is always my first go to when I visit read more

Ruckus Ramen - Ramen Bowl - Ramen Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

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It's hard to rate a restaurant on a single dish. I don't expect this review to be particularly helpful but I am hoping to be able to edit it in the future so as to be more thorough, providing a more comprehensive opinion. The Avenue hosts this kitchen, and I have great respect for the establishment. I will leave a 5 star suggestion for anyone who has not been here before- please check out this wonderful café. It seems improper to leave a star rating here for the kitchen as it's my first time here: so instead I leave a rating for the Pork Bun (above). In short, it is definitely above average. read more

Ruckus Ramen - Pork bun - Ramen Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

I love The Avenue - when I'm in the area, it's one of my go-to bars. Every time I've tried the bao or the fries, I've been very impressed. It's nice to have non-traditional "bar food", and their use of interesting and complex flavors makes me into a bit of a foodie - especially after I've got a few drinks in me! I highly recommend trying their fries. read more

Ruckus Ramen - Okonomi Fries (without pork) - Ramen Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

You ever walk down the street, look around, see a place and think "hmmm that sounds interesting" and the inside looks nothing like you thought...lol.. But the food was awesome! I had ramen and the kiddo had a rice bowl... Both dishes get a thumbs up but if you add mushrooms, tell them to add 5 otherwise you might get a mountain read more

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This place slaps (thats a compliment). Rukus ramen kills it every time. And they took all necessary precautions during covid. I almost always go for the curry ramen with softshell crab. If I were on death row with one last meal offered that would likely be it. The broth is to die for. So grateful to have access to such wonderful food and people. read more

It's hard for me to vary my choices at Ruckus Ramen when the Miso Ramen is SO DANG TASTY. It's everything I dream about on a chilly rainy day. I'm salivating just writing this review and thinking about that hearty bowl right now. There's one thing I'm going to nitpick on, however: my last bowl had chewy pork belly. It was difficult to bite into despite the thin cut. 'Tis my one and only gripe but it won't keep me from coming back to stuff my face with more delicious ramen. I still highly recommend you try it. I also recommend some earplugs if you're an old fart like me with a fairly severe case of tinnitus. XD read more

Ruckus Ramen has some of the best Japanese/Japanese-fusion food I've had anywhere in the US. I was out of town for 6 months and coming back here was like a dream come true. The staff have always been consistently attentive and the food has always been prepared with care. I always get the Kara-age (fried chicken), which is bewitchingly good. The rice bowl dishes are also quite big for the price and delicious. The bao are the bomb. 10/10 would recommend. And yes, it's located in a bar. I don't see how that should impact anyone's rating of this place. The quality of the food speaks for itself. read more

I think my boyfriend is addicted to ruckus ramen. Luckily, their ramen bowls double as new tubaware! Plus, its a cool place to hangout even after the kitchen is closed... This location is a little gem on Michigan ave. 5 stars!!! read more

Ruckus Ramen - Q QD - Ramen Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

Don't let the dive joint fool you. You may flinch at the look of The Ave from the outside and maybe even in. It's a musty grungy goth look that makes it unlike any other. Once you get past the look. Sit, order a brew and review the menu. Scan it. Your eyes will get lost and you won't believe this place can deliver all that's offered. I dare you to try as much as possible. So let's get to the goods, the Ramen (rah-men). The broth: full, deep, well rounded and can stand alone. I've had the vegetable broth, the chicken, the pork & chick and I've not been left with much to want after each. Try them all, bring friends and share. Then your bowl will have so much to play with and enjoy that you won't know what to dive into first. I caution against picking up the pork belly (veggies or chicken) first (if that's what you order) because it only comes second to the broth in delight. The egg, cooked medium will throw you off if you're not comfortable with a medium egg yolk flavor but trust me, with the broth you'll be taken to a new place. The green onions are like they came from the garden and were cut fresh for your meal. You'll taste them with every bite. The bowl will be balanced, you will have just enough of each puzzle piece that makes this ramen worth your time and taste buds for a beautiful gastro picture. The seaweed, the noodles, the greens... just dive in. The buns-bahn-mi are cute and cuddly for the tongue. The soft white buns melt easily with the sauce, cucumbers, meat and green onions. I've ventured to try only one and my heart longs for more. The gyoza are steamed dumplings packed with pork and goodies so you can get everything in one bite. You don't have to worry about swallowing each dumpling in one drop. You can get what you crave in one bite. They're so neat and cute I didn't expect them to pack so much flavor. They offer more than you bargain they can give. Oh and if you like dip in the sauce but it's not needed. The rice bowls give a twist to what I've gotten in most places. The veggie bowl with sweet potatoes I ordered was chunky and filling. The sauce is thick and sweet which is a hard contrast to the salt heavy broths. The rice bowls are lighter fare and while you won't want much after you could fit more appetizers in before this than the ramen. I ordered pork belly on the side as I love veggies and meat as a delicacy and it paired well. Lastly I've tried the potato salad which was thick and creamy and a surprise to my senses. The cucumber moons atop decorated and gave crisp clean bite to the soft black sesame seeded potato chunks. I would try the Ramen first (until 10:00 pm) and then work your way to other items. I enjoy everything and thank Ruckus the great guy who thought these beautiful dishes up. read more

Ruckus Ramen - Veggie Rice bowl with added pork belly - Ramen Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

My friends and I stopped going to The Avenue a few years ago because the service was awful. The staff was nice, but they were always understaffed and inexperienced. I just went back for the first time in a long while to try Ruckus Ramen and we had a great experience. I sat at the bar with wife and had great service. My wife and I both work in the industry, so while we weren't sitting at a table, we definitely noticed the other wait staff was moving around efficiently and keeping up with some larger groups that had come in around the same time as us. As for the food, it was great! My wife got the Chile Soft Shell Crab Bao and the Miso-Glazed Brussel Sprouts (a special that day). I had the Mapo Ramen with a some added pork belly. We also shared the Okonomi Fries which were great, but I wish we would have added the optional smoked pork. Everything was great and we kept taking bites of each other's food. Can't wait to go back and try something new from the menu. read more

Stopped here after yelping 'Ramen' post-concert at the Loft. Oh my god. Some of the best ramen I have ever tasted and great service. I got the shoyu ramen with add-ons of greens and chili oil. The pork was crisp and tender, the broth was packed with flavor. Just... everything. Do yourself a favor and check it out. A dive bar with life-changing ramen. read more

Ruckus Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

Been here twice now and the food is absolutely awesome. Ive had two different types of ramen here and both were great! The pork belly is actually crispy unlike at Sapporo. The broth is incredibly flavorful and the portions are good size. I also loved the fried chicken bao. Both times I've been there they have local live music which can be ehh. But it's fun to watch nonetheless. The bathrooms however could use some work. They just felt dirty and gringey in the bathroom. Overall amazing food, just wish the bathrooms felt less uncomfortable. read more