It was Easter Sunday. Apr 5, 2026. This was my first visit to TDLLO Ramen & Sushi. There was a…read morecocktail bar and a sushi bar. I opted for a table (not the booth). The decor included dark wooden furniture, hardwood floors, door curtains for kitchen, and a ceiling lamp in the shape of a fish. On each table was a pale bottle with a small spout and a large stopper. This was for the black sauce, and the first time I have seen black sauce provided at tables in anything other than the small transparent bottle with double-spout cap. Next to the kitchen doorway was a black board announcing "What's New". The menu is printed on black-colored pages bound by black leather cover, which matched the black uniforms of the staff. I ordered my usual ramen: tonkotsu. It was served with a renge and a fork, the latter for those uncomfortable with using chopsticks. That didn't apply to me. I put the fork to the side and used the wooden chopsticks. The tonkotsu had three thick pieces of chasu, lots of menma slices, some kikurage strips, and a soft-boiled egg served in two halves. Though a little saltier than I would like, the broth was still delicious and complimented the food well, especially the chasu. It had a mild spiciness that caused slight irritation to my throat, but otherwise was worth consuming the entire bowl. It was about 11:10am when I arrived. Besides myself, there was one other party of two. The cocktail bar had two large TVs, one playing CNN and the other playing a sports program. The volume level was barely a whisper. Most of the time, I didn't hear anything. By 11:45am, two more parties of two showed up. The atmosphere was quiet the entire time, and definitely a great place to relax and enjoy a meal during lunch time. As I was leaving, I took a look at the outdoor dining area. It is housed in a patio next to the building. It has plenty of seating and is almost enclosed but for a cased doorway. I was impressed that TDLLO is accommodating to its customers during rain or shine (unlike Noodles Blvd in Cary). I returned on Jul 3, 2026, this time with a friend. We chose a booth and were served by a young lady Lexi. My friend and I ordered veggie ramen and shoyu ramen respectively. Had I paid attention to the picture in the menu, I would not be surprised when the shoyu ramen was served. It had two thick slices of chasu, a soft-boiled egg cut in two halves, lots of corn kernels, slices of fish cake and menma. Essentially, it was tonkotsu ramen with more ingredients. The pork broth tasted saltier than the tonkotsu's but without the mild spiciness of the latter. The saltiness was also apparent in my friend's veggie ramen. The shoyu ramen I had at S.E.A Ramen & Asian Kitchen (Knoxville, TN) had a different broth. It was shoyu, not pork bone, and the flavor wasn't as strong. In contrast, TDLLO's shoyu ramen had a much richer flavor. The saltiness didn't ruin the dining experience. Like the last visit, there was plenty of seating. The quiet atmosphere was conducive for conversations without having to raise our voices. Customer service was smooth. Lexi made sure we were pleased with everything. As we were leaving, a male staff gave us a polite farewell. My friend was impressed with not only the food but also the restaurant's decor. Once again, TDLLO Ramen & Sushi has my recommendation.

We were stuffed when we left this place! The portion sizes are huge!!! While it wasn't the best…read moreramen I've ever had, it was definitely delicious and flavorful! My daughter and I were not disappointed. The restaurant is very laid back and comfortable. Decorated very nicely. The staff were super friendly and helpful as well.

I absolutely love this place! It's truly a hidden gem and even though it's tucked away in a weird…read moretraffic spot, it's well worth stopping in. The owner is super friendly and extremely helpful- a lot of product labels are in Asian languages. They have tons of spices, sauces, noodles and so much more. You will love their fresh produce with tons of hard to find vegetables and herbs. Such a great selection and always the best quality.

Found what i was looking for, nice variety inside. The service there was very friendly!read more

We got the large beef pho and a pork Bahn Mi. $28…read more First the good. The bun on the Bahn Mi was perfect. It would be awesome if every place had buns as good as this. The rest of the Bahn Mi tasted different from all of the other places (20+ different places in the past 8 years) that I've been to - and not in a good way. The best way I can describe the meat taste - is as if it was a bad Philly Cheese steak. The beef pho was the worst tasting pho we've ever had. Tonight as I write this review I'm hoping none of us gets sick. Maybe this was just a bad night? But, if not, I hope this place strives to make some serious improvements.

Zero starts for this place!!! Came here on a Saturday night at 8:30 PM. The neon open sign was on…read moreand their posted hours were "open until 9 PM." We were turned away by the staff at 8:30. We saw other clients walk in and be served. What a horrible business where they do not abide by their posted and advertised hours nor their staff not turning off their open sign we were clearly disappointed zero stars for this place.

The food and service were good. The ramen is delicious the tea eggs are some of the best I've had…read moreand our server was really nice

The have tough figures of Godzilla…read more Me and the boys are a crap ton and it was amazing Eat the dumpling

Tanpopo Ramen....a place that's one of my favorites. For years, Sophia and I have gone here and…read morealways left happy. Whether it's just the two of us or with a group, there have been no complaints on our end. Let's see how this visit went. We were seated once we walked in. Just like before, the decor was set up perfectly and each customer was taken care of by the wonderful staff making sure everyone was comfortable. No problems here at all. For the selections, we had pan-fried pork gyoza and I had chicken Katsudon for my entree (Sophia had her usual, chicken Katsu Ramen). Everything delivered was on point. Well-cooked and tasted great. I do wish I could add more, but when you eat regular dishes, there's nothing more to say. Thank you again Tanpopo Ramen for making Sophia and myself satisfied. Keep it up :)

The only thing I have to go on is the food as I ordered through door dash. The egg was brown and…read morethe ramen was completely dry without and broth. No broth was received. Defeats the point of ordering the dish. This was my first time ordering from here or having ramen. Such a big disappointment being the reviews are so great.

We got some good stuff our first time here! We rolled in about 40mins before closing, and they did…read morenot disappoint!! Husband got some Yokai Ramen and Takoyaki (6pcs), so good! I got the scallop Hibachi and some crab Rangoon. With a Sapporo of course. We will back, with friends!!!

The food was hot and good. The server was very cordial and attentive. The atmosphere was very…read morenice with music playing so loud we could talk loud.

Mrs. Helen was our server tonight. She is also the restaurant owner and was an amazing host. The…read moreentire restaurant was very friendly and the food was so absurdly good. 10 out of 10 would recommend. The lighting was great in there and the posters were cool.

I just moved back to Durham and've been looking for a good ramen spot. I think I found it! I came…read moreback like 3 times in two weeks last month. My only complaint which isn't really one it can get kinda hot in there. But it was already 100 degrees outside and I'm eating hot soup. So..yea maybe take that w a grain of salt.