Man this place was bad. Given the area I had low expectations and this was even worse than I…read morecould've imagined. The Tteokbokki was hands-down, the saltiest thing I've ever ordered at a restaurant in my entire life. Flavor profile was 100% off the sauce genuinely tasted like Play-Doh. The teriyaki chicken bowl wasn't much better whatever sauces y'all are using are horrendously bad. More salt doesn't equate the more flavor. Hope this helps.

I found this place through Yelp and decided to come here for lunch after seeing the photos of the…read moreramen. It's relatively small (only about ten seats) and at the time, only two people were working. It took a little bit for the food to come out (my dad was able to go order a coffee at Coffee Break Cafe next door and bring it back before our orders came out) but the portions were perfect for our lunch and my dad really enjoyed his! The noodles are dropped off on the bar for you to pick up and you grab your own chopsticks as well. We ordered the Chili Ramen (tonkotsu with chili oil on top) and the Shoyu Ramen, both with pork as the protein. The cook on the egg was great (nice and gooey in the center and the white was nice and soft) but it was a little cold and lacked flavor (could've been marinated for longer?). The pork was a nice cut of meat but despite being blowtorched it was a little chewy and lacked a bit of flavor also. The lack of marination on these toppings was helped by the fact that the broth was great and flavorful and if you ate them with the broth and noodles, it was satisfying! I think the broth was the best part; I tried both of them and enjoyed drinking the broth by itself even without eating the noodles with it. Overall, I thought the ramen was OK (the soup was the best part!) but for the price and portion I think this is a nice place to stop by for lunch! My dad enjoyed it a lot and was impressed by the authenticity for an American establishment.

Fantastic little noodle shop located in the heart of downtown. We got the wonton noodle dish and I…read moregot the poor color curry Both were excellent. This is an expensive restaurant, but for the quality of service and the food. It was worth it Just to know this is a smaller join, so the large party might have difficulty or a long wait.

I was thrilled when I discovered that there was a supposedly authentic ramen experience a stone's…read morethrow away from my hotel while in the area for a business trip. Unfortunately, I am a die-hard ramen aficionado and former New Yorker of over 10 years-- so I can be quite a tough critic. Points for the lovely atmosphere and cultural aesthetic... though the restaurant closes early on weekdays and I was informed of such the minute I entered the door prior to receiving a proper greeting. I had no other option but to order takeout and I would have appreciated being offered a seat, glass of water or beverage while waiting. The waitress stood next to me while I perused the menu so I definitely felt rushed to order and she was very brief in her responses regarding the most popular/tasty ramen options on account of wanting to begin closing perhaps? Overall, reception wasn't overwhelmingly warm... if it wasn't after 8 PM, I likely would have gone elsewhere simply off of the initial vibrations. Nonetheless, $40 later (OBA ramen, cucumber salad, ginger tea and I tipped $5... when I really shouldn't have)-- I dive in upon arriving to hotel to a very AVERAGE experience. The tea is not freshly brewed in-house with ginger, lemon etc... had I known I was going to receive a tea bag and hot water, I would have passed on spending the $4.50 (as the hotel has artisan teas). Cucumber salad is lacking spice, flavor profile and brine... just large, chopped chunks with a vinegar + chile concoction that lacks heat, reminds me of tajin (very salt forward) and was not marinated. It's a quick cucumber salad-- because it was prepared in this manner, the result is extremely watery because the flavor elements didn't absorb into the cucumber. I like cucumber salads almost like a kimchi... made with passion and spicy on the palette. As far as the ramen.... Nothing noteworthy. Cabbage, bamboo, corn were just naked toppings and placed on the ramen comparable to a salad bar. I like my elements flavorful and braised/sautéed. These were completely PLAIN toppings. Bamboo and shredded cabbage were likely canned/bagged respectively. Completely devoid of seasoning and umami. Tamago was cooked relatively properly but the rim was approaching hardboiled (yellowed rim with the jammy yellow center= slightly overdone). Chashu was actually lovely on the flavor scale but over-cooked as well and sliced in uniform disks, which seems as if it was pre-prepped versus made to order. Pork belly should be rich, smoky and more dense... Broth was short on miso presence but definitely edible. My favorite aspect of the whole meal was the chili oil (that I requested upon leaving... it was not provided to me without prompting even though I ordered my food at the spiciest level/5). It really elevated the flavor of the broth and I was happy that it was able to salvage the meal! Perhaps homemade? Perhaps this is an authentic ramen establishment by New Hampshire standards but it's a hard pass for me. Also, the to-go bowls should be larger to house the broth provided and to mix with ease. Bowls are too shallow so you have to pour broth, eat a bit, then add the remaining broth otherwise it will spill everywhere when you attempt to mix the ramen components. Additionally, a customer should always be asked if they would like utensils... I had to ask on my way out after checking my order for accuracy. Fair attempt but a far cry from stellar-- perhaps on account of not dining in? I just didn't taste the love and the authenticity. I've had many ramen experiences outside of metropolitan cities (and Japan) where you can still taste the craftsmanship and love in preparing all the elements. Sadly, OBA missed the mark on the flavor and execution train for me!

another great meal thank u to kume a special order of kimchi tomatoes onions duck sauce 8$ these…read moreguys are awesome thank u again

Food is VERY good however they're a bit skimpy with portions. 4 lobster rangoons? Are we fr?read more

I ordered bulgogi yaki udon and the Korean cucumber salad. The bulgogi yaki udon had so much…read moreflavor! The noodles had great texture and the mushrooms really complimented the beef well. The Korean cucumber salad really packed a punch - spicy and crunchy. The interior lighting of the restaurant is very moody - a bit dark yet it sets the vibe. Service was quick and attentive.

I've been here a bunch and everything on the menu is TO DIE FOR!! Must go here!! Service is great,…read moreand it feels very authentic

I love this place! Cozy and small, with amazing staff. I highly recommend the Massaman Curry and…read morePad Thai. Don't sleep on the sushi either!

Small, casual brick wall joint where most customers got takeout, but they have table service as…read morewell. Friendly and helpful. Seems mostly Thai (noodles) and Japanese (ramen), but some Chinese as well, with blurring involved on some of the dishes. Smack Bun: Basically an Asian take on a pulled pork sandwich. Cha-shu pork in a soft bao bun with crunchy vegetables and okonomi sauce very similar to a tangy sweet barbecue sauce. Nice that you can order them individually instead of committing to a set of three or so. Crispy Brussels Sprouts: A small serving with small pieces, lots of batter per piece and fried garlic integrated, but very light and brittle, so not too heavy. Good flavor, aided by the ginger sauce. Just not much sprout here. Crazy Noodle: Very soft flat rice noodles with an assortment of vegetables led by carrot and broccoli, tossed with protein of choice (I went chicken) in a spicy basil sauce that had some light sweetness for balance. Very enjoyable. Promising first visit. Hoping to try more menu items from the different categories to find their strengths.

Solid ramen spot. We got spicy and regular tonkotsu ramen bowls. The broth was extremely flavorful,…read morenoodles cooked perfectly as well. I really appreciate how the eggs are marinated, I find many ramen restaurants will serve ramen and not marinate their eggs, but the eggs definitely elevate the dish as a whole. The pork belly was cooked perfectly, crispy while still melting in your mouth. The only part of the bowl I personally didn't love was the greens, in my own opinion I think it would've been perfect without them. There inside of the restaurant is dim lit and super chill feeling. When we were there there was someone singing as well! There is street parking along the road. Overall it is a great bowl of local ramen.

This was the worst ramen I have had in a long time. I got the Vegetarian Ramen and the tofu was…read morebland and the toppings were weird; I've never had arugula and cabbage in ramen and I will not be eating that combination again. The noodles were super thin and tasted like instant ramen. Not impressed and a waste of $20. The staff were friendly so I'll add a star.

The food was great as always. Unfortunately , the online ordering system didn't work properly. We…read moredidn't put in tip. But the system did, it added a 15% tip. I was going to bring it up when I picked up the order. One of the chefs brought out my order. The only person fluent in English was on the phone. I decided to take my food and go. The only reason I write this is to warn potential customers. The restaurant makes great food But since it started it has had multiple order fulfillment issues. So check everything. I will pay very close attention to the online ordering system.

An hidden gem, as it doesn't appear to be serious Thai: but the Pad Thai was one of the best I've…read morehad, and the Curry Duck was superb. The owners are definitely Thai, and you can see them working the staff (and explains the quality)!

Outstanding 4 course meal - Michelin star worthy !! This place is a must go…read more My husband and I had a fantastic night at the Broken Spoon ! Freshest ingredients packed with flavor ! I can't get the taste of the broth on the dumpling dish out of my mind ! It was stellar , as well as everything else .....

Loved eating here! The ramen is on point and delicious. Didn't try the bao buns, but the flavor…read morecombos looked great. You can sit at a table or in the lounge setting. Service was friendly. Everything was made right then (not the broth), so I know it was fresh.