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    Strings Ramen

    4.1 (255 reviews)
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    Closed 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    STRINGS RAMEN ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Sophie Y.

    I've enjoyed Strings ramen in the Chicago suburbs, and this is probably my 3rd time in Madison. Even though it's summertime (about 77'F), I wasn't feeling well and decided a hot bowl of ramen was just what I needed. I went on a weekday lunch, so there was no wait--only one other customer when I arrived. I ordered the pork belly tonkotsu ramen because I prefer a creamy, richer broth. I almost went for the spicy crab, but since it included ground pork, I switched. My food came out in about ten minutes, which wasn't too bad. The broth was flavorful and rich, though I wish it had been served a little hotter. Portion size was generous, and I especially appreciated the bamboo shoots and perfectly soft-boiled egg. Overall, I was in and out in about 30 minutes. The quality was good, though prices are on the higher side at about $15 per bowl. They do offer a loyalty program (buy 10, get the 11th free), which is a nice perk. Street parking is terrible and I ended up using the parking garage across the restaurant.

    Miso Ramen
    Alex W.

    I've been here 3 times and Strings has been consistently fast and delicious! Can't go wrong with miso or tonkotsu. Their pork belly helps differentiate it from the rest.

    Hell ramen level 4
    Carolyn C.

    Had the pleasure to try their Hell Ramen and it was a Hell yah! I just walked in and luckily there were still a few tables open. Definitely a must try, I just had a level 2 but some people are going for level 4! I enjoyed it with some gyozas as well. Highly recommend.

    gyoza Tonkotsu Ramen
    Michelle T.

    The broth was SO delicious and flavorful. The gyoza was also very tasty. Will definitely be returning for more. It is a bit pricey ($15 for the ramen, $8 for 6pcs gyoza).

    He'll ramen level 4 with ajitsuke tamago
    Sho R.

    I had lunch from here. I went for Hell ramen level 4 spiciness. Level 4 was too spicy for me. I should have gone for level 3. Level 4 gave tingling sensations in stomach. It was tough to enjoin the ramen. Ajitsuke tamago was a flavor ful soft cooked egg, and went very nice with Ramen.

    Spicy Crab Yaki Soba
    Samira H.

    It was fast and great service! Prices are okay, could be cheaper. Upset there are no chicken or beef ramen options! If you don't eat pork, you're only option is a turkey or crab ramen. Otherwise the sides are yummy!!

    Miso ramen loin / Hell Ramen

    The food was delicious I got the miso ramen and my boyfriend got the hell ramen level 4 but it was extremely spicy so if you want to suffer later order that one . This is our 2nd time here the takoyaki is 10/10 and so are the gyozas very soft . Food came out fast

    Hell Ramen level 2  Pork Sui Goyza (comes with 6)  Green tea Mochi Ice Cream (comes with 2)
    Davina R.

    OMG! wow was I blown away with this place! From the outside it really doesn't look like much, and it's a smaller restaurant when you walk inside; but hot dang the food is soooo delicious!! I ordered the Hell Fire Level 2 ramen, pork dumplings and green tea mochi ice cream all togo. You get 6 large gyoza dumplings and the flavor of the hell fire broth was sooooo good! Spicy but still in a flavorful way! The staff was soooo helpful in helping me pick my items, it being my first time here and were super friendly and patient with me. And everything they suggested was delicious! The togo containers were strong, sturdy and MICROWAVEABLE for leftovers. They even put my mochi in a bag of ice so it didn't melt when I walked to my hotel! 12/10 would recommend this place and return again my next madison visit!!

    Miso Ramen (Kuro buta belly)  Shoyu Ramen (Mikkusu Yasai) Takoyaki
    Yun C.

    TL;DR: 3.5. Food is good, service could be better, and prices are a tad higher than other local competitors. I have other preferred spots. Food: 4 Noodles could be better, but the takoyaki was solid and the broth was tasty. The pork was very tender! Service: 3 Our server was cordial enough, but she didn't come check on us. Nothing horrible, but nothing particularly shining in this area. Ambiance: 4 Nice decorations with a variety of seating.

    Shrimp gyoza appetizer (6 pee order)
    MaryDan H.

    Had a taste for Ramen, so we sought out Strings Ramen near State Street on Francis. First impressions: very clean and pleasantly greeted at the door. The menu was large but organized. Our server gave us a quick tutorial on the menu offerings, for which we were appreciative. We ordered an appetizer of Shrimp Gyoza. The Gyoza arrived surprisingly fast. The order included six freshly boiled plump and fresh dumplings with ponzu sauce. Perfect for 2 or 3 diners to share. Our two entrees arrived quickly as well. My husband tried the Miso Ramen Kura Buta Loin. The smooth and tasty miso broth was full of corn, scallions, bean sprouts, ramen, and pork loin slices. He thoroughly enjoyed his dish. I tried the Vegetable Yaki Soba, which was stir-fried noodles and vegetables with two perfectly fried eggs on top with a side of dashi broth. This dish was perfection to me! It truly filled my ramen craving with its array of mushrooms, broccoli, bean sprouts, etc. The slightly runny eggs acted as the frosting on the cake. This dish was heavenly.

    Tom F.

    Authentic & delicious ramen offerings at absolutely reasonable, dare I say, inexpensive prices. I've eaten here twice now and truly wish they were in NYC. We started off with the steamed pork dumplings. They were seasoned with a much higher spicy heat dumpling sauce than I've experienced before....and it was excellent! The skin was thin & the filling was moist and delicious. I HIGHLY recommend them. Following the dumplings I thought I gave the Shogou Hell Ramen a try. It's described as a Level 3 (of 5...the hottest will earn you a $50 gift card, t-shirt & ramen bowl!) chili heat dish. It's that...at least!! The chilis in this dish are as follows; Chinese Tian Jing red chili, Szechuan chili bean sauce, Thai chili, Piquin chili and Ghost peppers. The ramen texture & cook is perfect. The heat is REAL! I enjoyed a couple cold Asahis to slake my thirst & ease the heat. Really fun challenge & irresistible. We finished our meal with the best green tea & strawberry mochis I've EVER experienced. Thin skin again with tasty ice creams lurking within. I have no hesitation in recommending Strings Ramen to anyone who like good food. The only reason Strings doesn't get my 5th is twofold. The first is that the interior isn't exactly eye catching & the 2nd visit we were asked if we wanted our bill before we were finished eating TWICE by 2 different staff members who weren't our server...which was annoying.

    Stopped in for ramen, pork was TENDER and sk flavorful! The staff are so kind, very considerate of our experience. Lukman was attentive, very friendly.

    Hell Ramen level 1.
    Michael B.

    Clean. Quick. Tasty. Service was great. Hell 1 ramen had the perfect amount of spice. Fantastic flavor. No frills ramen shop. Just good ramen quickly.

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    My son got me ramen from here the day I arrived from NJ to visit. The ramen is very well done and I really enjoyed the dish!

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    Amazing service and delicious food! The shrimp gyoza was delicious (order it spicy ).

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    Was recommended this place and it did not disappoint! It was quick and so tasty, I will definitely be coming back. No complaints.

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    I really enjoyed my service at strings Ramen. The Ramen was made with so much love, it was amazing. Check them out if you're in the area

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    Fantastic meal, pork belly was well cooked and everything arrived super fast. Good servicd.

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    super good! my favorite place on campus. I really like the tonkatsu ramen with the loin.

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    If you go for ramen, your best bet is to go for the tonkotsu or miso ramen. They make their noodles…read morein house, so they are fresh and springy. And they adjust the noodle thickness based upon the broth type, so that's good. But if you like shoyu ramen, this really isn't their strong point; it will be more like a lighter tonkotsu broth with thicker noodles. They also offer dan dan men and chuka soba in the summertime, but it's not really the Japanese style. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, and the staff is very nice and attentive. Service is quick. I stopped by on the way to Breese Field and it was a delicious quick dinner. The bamboo shoots are made with a canned variety, instead of dehydrated, and the marinated egg is really just soft-boiled. So if you're a ramen snob, set your expectations accordingly. Even still, it was a solid bowl of ramen

    We came here for restaurant week in the winter. There was a wait which we counted on! We decided to…read moreput our name on the list and run across the street to IO for drinks and games while we waited. Once we got called, we were seated at the bar which was a great experience. Our server was attentive and filled up the many diet soda refills of my partner and my water refills. We got dumplings which were delicious, then Ramen, then mochi ice cream to close it out. The ramen was flavorful and the dumplings were the star of the show. They were juicy and delicious. I love that it's in a house-like building and there are many different rooms. It feels cozy and comfortable. I will return again for ramen. It's my #2 place in Madison!

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    Fabulous. Everything fresh, plentiful and tasty. So many things on the AYCE menu. Tons of options…read more Soups salads appetizers, ramen, teriyaki oh yeah and SUSHI. Like a billion different rolls all of them are GREAT. The Philly roll is a standout. As was the Madison roll. The price was very reasonable. Great service too. Will return

    Most recent visit December 2025 First visit Labor Day 2024…read moreReview of 4 stars encompasses all visits. The needs improvement: Bathroom lacks hot water. Soap dispenser was suspect. The good During my 2025 winter visit they respectfully placed all the unhoused/homeless individual belongings in a bag and put it to the side. This shows empathy, heart and respect. The bad: Kid visited without me and they were charged an excess fee for broth left behind on ramen. This is wild. The best thing you can get: Tempura shrimp (not greasy, light and flavorful) ** Sushi. I partook December 2025 and can't stop thinking about how filling the role was and tasty and made fresh + fast. The rice just rolled into my mouth while everything was done well. 1 roll was filling that's how thoughtfully curated it was made. Both time service was good but the most recent visit the service was personable and talkative which I welcomed as we shared an affinity for their tempura shrimp. Great value for what they offer. I'd much rather have this buffet setup akin to the Italian buffet setup versus a hot bar with stale food. Make it to order. Great variety. Be weary of the server that will decide to overcharge you based on what they perceive to be waste.

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