I was expecting an outstanding ramen noodle dish from the previous reviews. However, the pork ramen dish I had was mediocre at best. Flavor, ingredients, even the noodles were ok but not great. Service and atmosphere were both excellent. However, I wouldn't recommend. read more

Setsunai - Pork ramen dish - Noodles Near Me - Lopez Island, Washington

Cutest lil vibey spot tucked away in town accepts walk in's for lunch, and reservations for dinner. Good vegetarian and meaty options from ramen, to noodles, to rice entrees, and beyond!!! Good Non-Alcoholic options. We had truly lovely service too. Made us feel welcome even with coffees and bike helmets in hand. Seating is indoor/outdoor with varying degrees of coverage (umbrellas to inside with windows), outside seating has heaters so quality we actually had to ask them to turn them off on a semi chilly day. Hugeeee yums all around! Would recommend :) read more

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We just had the chance to visit Setsunai in their new location. It is worth the trek! Loved that I could other Ramen and my kids could get burgers from the Galley! go!! read more

We wanted to sit outside since we came with our dog. But no outdoor sitting due to understaffing:( So we just ordered some to go ( we really wanted to try the ramen, but they do not do ramen to go). The karaage chicken was crispy even when it's cold! The quality of the meat for the burger is great! The udon stir fry is also tasty! read more

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Always poppin', this restaurant features great food, good service and a cool ambiance. Delicious ramens, burgers and battered fish are my go-tos. It's so nice to have a quality restaurants on Lopez! read more

First, you need to know that the address listed on Yelp is not correct. This restaurant has moved to 3365 Fisherman Bay Road, and shares a roof and a kitchen with The Galley. They also share a menu, which is odd. Half the menu is The Galley (burgers & fries), and half the menu is Setsunai (noodles & dumplings). It's a little awkward, but it could be ideal for a party uncertain about what it wants to eat. We went for Setsunai, and were very happy with our meal. Service was great - fast, friendly and efficient! We had both the pork and the tofu dumplings. Tofu was good, but the pork was great; very hearty and flavorful in a delicious broth. Then we shared the Ahi & Seaweed salad which was off the charts good. Fresh, creamy, crunch, salty... it had it all, and was very filling even for two people. We're really glad we found this place, and the only reason it isn't 5 starts is the wrong address and the shared menu, which makes for a strange environment which hopefully they will work out over time. read more

I loved that this is a noodle spot (probably the only one) in Lopez Island that aims to provide a slightly elevated experience via Pacific Northwest sourced ingredients. The best seller is the pork belly variants. However, it is a bit overhyped and fell short of expectations. We went here on Sunday for brunch and it wasn't busy, surprisingly. We tried the halibut dumplings, pork belly ramen, and the buttermilk pancake breakfast. Halibut dumplings - also had caper and shallots. This was $15 for 5 prices but justifiable since the halibut was really good and the dumpling soup inside was quite refreshing. This is some of the better fancy dumplings I have tried. Pork belly ramen - I love the pork belly - nicely smoked in house, and the accompaniments. The egg could be a bit better as it was a little overcooked for an ajitama. Broth was light but flavorful still. The noodles were a bit on the softer side, lacking the bounce. For $22 before tax and tip, I expected a bit more. I already had a place in mind that does this dish better for 30% less in the Seattle city center, the moment I took a bite. Buttermilk pancake breakfast - savory pancakes. Chili oil and garlic aioli was very flavorful yet not overpowering, and the same pork belly here was pretty good. It was a good serving but similarly, $22 was a bit steep. Because of the limited opening hours of this place and many others in Lopez Island, we settled to try it out for Sunday brunch. The menu is a bit underwhelming compared to the regular menu, even compared to the Thursday-Saturday lunch menu. I also didn't like how they decide to raise prices by 10% since the last brunch service 2 weeks ago - I felt like this is way too steep (I get it if you want to charge a lot for summer travelers but it's not even summer yet - many places are still not open). Inflation isn't 10% last time I checked. Additionally, if they're going to jack up the prices so much, they are regarding themselves as a nice sit down restaurant, but service falls short as tables aren't even properly cleaned (stained my clothes) and the server should know in confidence what's on the menu (I get that they changed the menu that same day, but I would expect them to know this info prior to opening for a nice, more expensive restaurant) Overall, I'm keeping the review as 3 stars, may adjust if I somehow make my way back to Lopez Island for dinner which they seem to have more impressive options. I just would not recommend for Sunday brunch. read more

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Been wanting to come here forever. Unfortunately didn't get a chance to see the old location/menu but the new place was really nice. New menu? Ehhh definitely missing some items that I was excited for. Not sure I like that they sorta split their menu with The Galley. They've definitely lost a bit of their uniqueness. I had the coconut ramen, pickle plate, and tofu dumplings. Everything was absurdly good. Little more salt in the ramen would have been nice maybe. We found a dead earwig in the lettuce which was unfortunately but that's how you know it's fresh! lol read more

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We first encountered Josh's food via an Outstanding in the Field event on the island. (We come from Santa Cruz where OitF started). Food was amazing, we tried to book before the event, he was obviously busy. He does great ramen and appetizers. The space is small, it's a small island and extra fun when they know you or your friends. Is it traditional ramen? No. We go to old school ramen restaurants in Silicon Valley regularly. That said, Josh does a solid and amazing product we keep returning for. read more

Came here for a late lunch and was impressed! This restaurant is tucked back a little from the street, so it's easy to miss. Tons of seating on the back patio area. They don't do noodles at lunchtime, only rice bowls, but nonetheless we enjoyed ourselves. Bowls were a bit small - I probably could have eaten 2 - but the quality was very high. I ended up also getting a musubi (very large) which satiated the rest of my appetite. If I'm ever on Lopez at dinnertime, I would definitely come back here. read more

Now located in the old Galley restaurant. We went on a Saturday night. The restaurant was crowded, and very noisy. At this location they have three TV's with sports in the dining room area. Very different from the old off beat quiet ocation. We had the Udon stir fry and a bowl of ramen, and the food was as it was before, a little different but quite excellent. The waitpeople were responsive but a bit overwhelmed on this busy evening. We were served promptly. Overall a different experience than at the previous location which was in town and quiet and off beat. There, this noodle restaurant even had some upscale (a tasting menu was offered) pretensions. This new location was rowdy, sports barish but the food was still quite good. Might have been better to sit outside, but it is starting to cool down in the Northwest so that may not work. Coming on a less busy weekday could also help. At some point they may have to decide whether this combination of pizza burger joint and upscale noodle bar works. read more

One of the few options on Lopez, the food here exceeded my expectations (though perhaps I wasn't expecting much to begin with). We got the mackerel and fish appetizer, which satisfied my craving for Japanese mackerel and was well priced. I enjoyed the sweet soy sauce that came with the pressed fish. For mains, my husband got the smoked pork ramen with chili oil and I got the spicy rib eye shoyu ramen. I really enjoyed the broth of mine, veggies were nice and the portion of rib eye was massive. Noodles were good too though I like a bit of chew to mine typically. We cleaned our bowls and would recommend! read more

Setsunai - Spicy rib eye shoyu ramen - Noodles Near Me - Lopez Island, Washington

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Finally remembering to review! The meal I had here was excellent. I'm truly glad that Setsunai exists as homemade (or in-house-made) ramen and soba are my favorite foods of all time. Local and non-traditional flavors - hazelnut, kale - were a cool twist. I'm a fan of taking a traditional cuisine and using more sustainable and local options. That said I am docking a star for this place publishing "Elevated Instant Ramen." It's like we can't have nice things. Adding ingredients to instant ramen is not new (we also do this, have done since the beginning, I was raised to add veggies, eggs, and spices back in the 1900s when I was a child.) And in no way is it "elevating" one of my culture's staple foods. Is it adaptive, distinctive, additive, interpretive, accessible, affordable, and generally a fun twist? Absolutely. Is it innovative? Not in concept but perhaps in specific ingredients and preparations. Whatever... there was a not-racist, non-condescending title for the exact same recipes. Which I presume are delicious. And yet... "Elevated" was chosen despite over a decade of immigrant and international people going on ad nauseum about how (white) chefs don't "elevate" anything. Thanks for showing us what you REALLY think of our foods; if the offense was genuinely unintentional that's almost worse. I hope they rethink the title when they reprint next time. I really like this place and I want them to do well so I want them to do better. I will 100% buy a version of the instant ramen cookbook if they elevate the title into something non-cringy to keep on view in the kitchen! read more

The food was eclectic and delicious, and the staff was warm and knowledgeable about gluten free options. A great dinner and fun vibe. Food served in beautiful pottery! read more

I visited this esteemed establishment recently, and it was... fine. The udon was flavorful and the pork belly was smoked to perfection. However, a few points detracted from the overall experience. First, while the pork belly was standout and was tender and flavorful, parts of it were burnt to the point where I couldn't really eat it. I typically don't mind my bbq being little burnt, but those pieces look more like charcoal briquettes than pork! It was quite a lose-lose. If I eat it, I might get cancer, but if I don't eat it, I am literally leaving $5 on the table. For those familiar with Chinese proverbs, it really put me in a 雞肋 situation. The rest of the dish was good, but something I could have easily made at home. Overall, I would say that Setsunai is a decent place to go if you're on Lopez Island and don't have many other options, but certainly isn't anything to write home about. read more

Setsunai - Noodles Near Me - Lopez Island, Washington

Made a reservation for 7:15pm Saturday night and were seated outside promptly. After looking at the menu we decided to get the spicy pork ramen and the Udon noodle with Katsu Chicken. Both were good but this isn't your typical ramen. If you are looking for authentic Japanese ramen, this is not your place. Although it's the only ramen place on Lopez, it is very good. The broth is flavorful and the noodles were great! My only complaint was that it took us over an hour to get our food. read more

Setsunai - Spicy smoked pork ramen - Noodles Near Me - Lopez Island, Washington

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Simply amazing. Visited here twice in the span of a few days when staying in the area. The coconut milk ramen and the tempura apple were both delicious. read more

House-made noodles on Lopez Island!....The menu is full of ramen and udon noodle dishes along with tasty appetizers like pork-leek dumplings...Services was fantastic!...Everyone was so friendly and welcoming...Setsunai has a great small patio for dining and opens at 4pm...Make sure you have a reservation because it fills up quickly...Great dining experience on the island! read more

Setsunai - Duck with Udon Noodles - Noodles Near Me - Lopez Island, Washington

A MUST visit if you are on Lopez Island! Doesn't look like much when you walk past, it this place is a-mazing!!! They are at max capacity almost daily (limited by kitchen not outdoor space) so go online to reserve your food and time, then dine in. We were lucky enough to get a walk-in because we only had one adult, but saw many others end up reserving a time for later. Once you're in, you can leisurely take your time and order beer and wine. My daughter and I shared the Udon noodles with pork belly. Yum! It was delicious and more than enough for the both of us. Ramen and orders of the gyoza seemed really popular too! We also came back the next day for breakfast (sorry no pics, we gobbled it up). It's a preorder with choice of sweet or savory that comes with handmade pancakes, eggs and of course more pork belly. There's a limited number of spots available so def plan in advance right now! It's worth it!! read more

Setsunai - Udon noodles with pork belly - Noodles Near Me - Lopez Island, Washington

Today was several first for me... My first time in the San Juans... staying on Lopez Island, As a lifelong resident of Washington State, this is my first time to the Islands....I had the best noodles I think I have ever had.... I want to sing the praises of this Island, I, however don't want anyone else to crowd it up.... I have eaten at many of the eateries on the Island, and will be back for more. Satsuni you went above and beyond... KUDOS, Staff, kitchen, pat yourself on the back.... read more

Not just the best noodles in the San Juan Islands, but perhaps the best noodles in the entire Pacific Northwest region. The atmosphere is great too. Josh, the owner and chef, focuses on locally-grown sustainable ingredients. Everything is fresh and made in his kitchen. He truly cares about delivering great quality food and a wonderful dining experience. read more

Setsunai - Noodles Near Me - Lopez Island, Washington

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Well worth the trip, this ramen is so out of the way and so very delicious. It reminds me of the ramen I had while living 7 years in Japa read more

Setsunai - Noodles Near Me - Lopez Island, Washington

Absolutely delicious brunch. Had the scallion pancakes, mushroom and leak omelette, and French toast. The scallion pancakes were the star of the show, flavors were savory and worked really well together. Highly recommend the pork belly which had a lovely crust and smokey flavor. The French toast was made with Japanese milk bread and practically melts in your mouth, reminded me of strawberry shortcake. Excellent presentation across the board. Service was quick, and definitely recommend reservations as ambiance is a quiet environment with about 4 picnic tables available outdoors. Highly recommended, one of the best brunches we've ever had. read more

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If you are lucky enough to be able to eat here, the noodles themselves are a 5/5. We ate here when it first opened non stop and back then was 5/5, but over the last year and two months literally have NOT been able to get in one single time due to the new "reservation" system and the fact that it's usually closed. The other week we were in town, made an order two days in advance, went to pick it up and the system had glitched and put the wrong day. We were told we would get a refund but we didn't. We made a new reservation for the next day, showed up on time (at opening as one of the first orders of the day) but the food was still 35 minutes late, and still had to pay for the new order. The quality has changed a lot and in total over $110 for two bowls of noodles and two sides... hard pill to swallow. Make your reservation as far in advance as possible. read more

Outstanding Outstanding Outstanding Always excellent, fresh, amazing food. I miss the days when reservations weren't needed, but they are-- and it's worth it every time! read more

Amazing place anyone who comes to lopez should enjoy? Everything made fresh and sooo good!

Worth the trip to Lopez Island for an experience at this restaurant alone. I finally had the opportunity to visit this small, family run restaurant after following their story throughout the pandemic. This was my second time here and tasting their food has left me with a literal sense of awe. The way they honor the ingredients from this small island with reverence and intention is remarkably apparent with every bite. Both the udon and ramen dishes are breathtaking so pro-tip: either come hungry or come with someone who will order the other and will share with you. Another pro-tip: make reservations. Many people try to walk up but due to the well-earned popularity of this restaurant they get turned away. Don't be one of those sad people staring longingly at a steaming bowl of ramen just out of reach. Plan ahead and you'll be treated to an unforgettable experience with some of the friendliest locals. read more

Setsunai - Marinated mushroom udon soup bowl - Noodles Near Me - Lopez Island, Washington

Coming to Lopez Island, I was a little concerned about getting a good variety of food options for dining out, let alone find good food in the area. Thankfully, Setsunai exists! Hidden within Lopez Village, we had a little difficulty finding the spot, but seated right away once we did. Without a reservation! Ordered the Smoked Duck Udon and the Scallops. WOW. So much flavor and a great sized portion for the price. Was left with a full stomach especially after the milk bun and berry dessert. Great place to chill out as the sun goes down too. Would love to come back. read more

This is UNBELIEVABLE ramen. Me and my gf went here one day on a weekend trip to Lopez Island and we were soooo glad we did. You have to preorder it online and pick a time slot you can either take it to go or eat there. We ate there on outside seating (great for Covid restrictions). We ordered a few beers and our Ramen came out. Got the basic pork ramen bowl. The pork was smoked and very flavorful (I ordered extra pork). There were two eggs in there and the noodles and broth were very yummy. Haven't had ramen like this since I was training in karate in Okinawa Japan with Miagi (RIP). We trimmed a bonsai tree and I met this guy named Chozen there. There was a big storm where Danielson saved a young girl. This place has that good of ramen and worth trying if you are on Lopez Island read more

Setsunai is one of the best spots to eat on the island! The staff is always friendly and helpful. I highly recommend the shio coconut ramen!

My boyfriends favorite food in the whole world!! We make trips far and wide just to be here. 5 star!!! read more

it took forever to get the food it was super loud and the waiters never refilled my water after I asked.

Terrible service, misleading information on the website, unapologetic staff. Huge waste of time for overpriced noodles. Wouldn't recommend to anyone read more

A portal to Tokyo has opened up Lopez Island! I enjoyed a fantastic bowl of ramen in their charming back yard style dining area. The bowl featured perfectly cooked chicken that just had just come out of the smoker and expertly made (from scratch, of course) noodles. Reservations are a must, but they recently introduced a happy hour between 3 and 4:30 for drop-in service. read more

Setsunai - a bowl of ramen and an umbrella - Noodles Near Me - Lopez Island, Washington

The healing power of Lopez is embodied by Josh and the passion and creativity he puts into the food. I come up to Lopez several times a year, and each and every time I make sure I stop by for a nourishing bowl of ramen. Sitting quietly and enjoying a meal here is a meditative experience. Josh is always experimenting, so there's always new and interesting things on the menu. By the way, ask for a side of the chili oil too- it's complex and aromatic and a perfect complement to any of the dishes. A unique gem of a spot on a unique gem of an island. read more

This is a small whole in the wall restaurant with a big personality!! We have eaten here since it opened. Over the years the menu has changed a little but the food stays amazing. Everything is fresh and delicious. Josh, the owner, goes out of his way to make sure your meal is tasty and beautiful. They are accommodating to large groups too. We often take our family (8+) and only a phone call is needed to reserve a table. Preplan your visit as reservations fill quickly often weeks ahead of time. read more

Life changing and so wholesome. The chef is so talented and you can tell everything is made with love! You can DM on Instagram him to let him know your order prior as well. It is a small location so I think they appreciate a heads up for large orders or groups! Their veggie ramens are so so good, the Coconut shio was amazing and so comforting! Don't miss out on the gyoza as well! read more

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Some highs and lows. The spicy pork ramen had delicious smoky pork belly, but unfortunately the broth was practically flavorless. It wasn't spicy, either. The same could be said for the chicken coconut broth ramen. Good smoky chicken but really bland broth. The noodles in the soup were fine. The egg was cooked perfectly. The gyoza were excellent. read more

Setsunai - Spicy pork ramen. Great meat, flavorless broth. - Noodles Near Me - Lopez Island, Washington

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Awesome place - fantastic food - all homemade - locally source - great atmosphere- a must eat while in the island

Food was delicious, vibe was cool, staff was friendly. Info about hours and menu online seemed to be out of date.