It was absolutely wonderful! My dad and I got the pho and brisket, which was INSANE!!!! The brisket quite literally fell apart, and the fat was so tender!! It actually melted in my mouth. I'm one that doesn't like fat on meat, but this was life changing!! The broth was so flavorful, umami packed, and perfectly seasoned. My dad's brisket literally broke apart, so it added even more flavor to the broth! My mom got the Buddha Ramen which was also wonderful! The broth was so rich with so much umami, the tofu was super good as well, and the noodles were perfectly springy! The service was also top tier. Everyone is so kind and the food came out quite fast. The vibe is modern, and they have great music taste. If I could give this place a 100 stars I would!!! read more

Food is so amazing ! A must try ! I will defiantly be making this place my regular visit. We went into the wrong door up front that leads into the kitchen . The entrance is actually on the side with no sign, so don't make the same mistake . Our waiter was knowledgeable and helpful helping us decide what we wanted giving us tips. So I would say service was exceptional. Establishment is also clean and up kept. read more

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Tried again, not much has changed Been a while, decided to come in again and get some of their other dishes. The entrance and actual restaurant are still not easy to spot. The dining area is still very sparse in design and coverage. The wait staff were still apathetic, and the wait times for things is still a little long. The Korean fried chicken was very tasty, sweet and salty Korean bbq sauce on perfectly fried wings was delightful. We opted for the pho, and that was very good. The broth was rich and flavorful, no need to season it was perfect already. The brisket was tender and still had a strong brisket flavor. There was a good amount of meat to the bowl and the noodles were fresh. The noodles did clump a bit, but they easily separated when agitated. All of the sushi was not as successful. The rolls lacked any significant flavor and missed some basic elements of sushi preparation. The rice was not seasoned, was not sticky, and the fish was roughly cut. The spicy rolls lacked spice and the crunchy rolls lacked crunch. It was presented well, just didn't show the level of care the front of the menu had. We informed our server of the sushi problems and she apologized but still charged us for all the sushi. Making an otherwise great experience not so great. I would recommend those who come here to focus on the front of the menu exclusively. Those dishes are stellar and are well worth the asking price. The sushi menu on the back is basic in flavor, pricy, and only worth having if you really need sushi. It does limit their menu significantly, but the quality difference is drastic. read more

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Good food and service, broth isn't the best I've had but definitely hit the spot on a cold winter day read more

Tiger Belly Noodle Bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Granby, Connecticut

Tiger Belly is our first go to for takeout food in Granby. We love the foe with wonton, and the Philly love roll, shrimp tempura roll, and California roll is the perfect combination! Always fresh, delicious, and top-notch service. read more

Tiger Belly Noodle Bar is a nice casual spot to stop in for some sushi, ramen, bao, and more. The prices are very fair, and the BYOB policy helps keep costs down, making it an even better value. Plus, there's a convenient spot just about 100 yards away where you can pick up wine, beer, or other drinks to bring along. The ramen was good and definitely worth the price, although we felt the broth could have had a bit more depth of flavor compared to some of our other favorite spots for similar dishes. The East Windsor specialty sushi roll was a standout, and we're excited to try one of their poke dishes next time. The pork belly bao were a definite winner and a highlight of the meal. Stop by if you haven't. If it's your style of food and reasonably local to you, I'd be surprised if it doesn't work its way into the rotation. read more

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Really 3.5 stars not just 3. Wanted to love it, but it wasn't to be. I don't need the server to fall all over us, but thinly disguised contempt is off-putting. We were there at an off time (3:30 pm on a Sunday) and I quickly deduced that we were interrupting employees' meal time. We weren't alone as 3 other tables came in straight away. Hangry is not the ideal condition for customer service. She was borderline mean and for first time customers with questions, that's a turn off. My honey had sushi because there is only pho with veggies and tofu, no seafood available. He said the roll was ok. My son had the brisket pho. He enjoyed the meat portion but the broth itself was rather bland. There were no other vegetables in said broth. I enjoyed the KFC wings and thought the beef gyoza quite tasty with a great texture. Ambiance is best described as spare. read more

This is one of the most authentic Asian restaurants I've been in since moving to CT. The ramen broth is deeply flavored, with fresh vegetables and Japanese pickles. The sushi rice is perfect and the fish fresh and perfectly cut. We love the simplicity and cleanliness of the space and the friendliness of the staff. read more

Good spot for lunch. Had a spicy tasty ramen bowl. Service was ok. Vibe had kind of a fast-casual-ness to it but nice, clean, and comfortable. I'd go again. read more

Read great reviews and saw delicious pictures online of this place. I bookmarked it and have been trying to get here for a while. The front entrance was locked with a sign saying to use the side door. The interior was very minimalistic. I was greeted right away and I asked if they had a high chair, which they did. We were seated and brought waters right away. They didn't have a children's menu so I ordered my toddler ramen and broth which they happily obliged; this was $10 for anyone wondering. My husband and I shared two sushi rolls which was a lunch special; Philadelphia Roll and eel/avocado roll, both were fresh and tasty. My main course, "the Darkness Ramen", in tonkotsu broth, pork belly, fried garlic, ajitama cured egg, bean sprouts, green onions, bamboo shoots, kikurage earwood mushroom with black garlic oil. The pork was very tender and melted in my mouth and the egg had a unique flavor; every flavor intermingled perfectly. I'm more of a fan of tangy and spicy flavors but I'm glad I got to try this out. I'm looking forward to going back to try out their wings, other entrees, and sushi. read more

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Delicous food, great service- no wait time! I will definitely be back when im in the area! read more

Tiger Belly Noodle Bar - Tonkotsu ramen with pork belly - Sushi Bars Near Me - Granby, Connecticut

Delicious ramen. The meat is so tender. This place has expanded since I have last came so lots of seating. Very quick service - no real long wait as they turn the tables quickly. Quality of ramen is amazing- one of the best ramen places in the area - recommend read more

Tiger Belly Noodle Bar - Ramen and pho - Sushi Bars Near Me - Granby, Connecticut

Darkness Ramen still as good as before. The ox tail add on option is gone but the eel sashimi is almost as good. It lost a star because the service now is a bit lacking, especially the waitresses sits with her back to the customers so she can't see the needs & pretty much ignored customers after sitting them down. The server that came out of the kitchen is much harder working & much more pleasant. read more

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The food is amazing we had it twice in 1 month, although it is a drive for us. It is definitely worth going to. How can you not say no to what I think is one of the best Ramen in CT. At least this is currently on top of my list. The service is excellent as well. Am ok with the blank space. I am there for the food and how clean it is and how the service regardless if it is full or not it is the same. Definitely a must. read more

Tiger Belly Noodle Bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Granby, Connecticut

Love the intense flavors at this well established asian spot in Granby. As I generally stay clear of carbs I dont get here as often as might. Was surprised how swapping out salad for rice on a few of their dishes was amazingly good. Ill be back more often for sure! Great value, great flavor and plenty of options. read more

Best of the best in CT and the east coast! The darkness is to die for! Everything here is fresh and amazing! Don't wear socks when you come in unless you want them blown off as soon as you take your first bite! read more

This is theee go to spot for ramen and sushi in the valley. The other menu choices are also highly recommended. The one draw back is that the room could use some decorations or plants to cut down on the sterile feel. read more

This is a little place in a shopping mall that goes beyond your normal sushi and pho. It is ascetically modern without a lot of frills. I think that it is done on purpose so you focus on the food We started with the dumplings that were quite plumb and fried lightly with an amazing dribbled sauce over them. Very tasty. The pork banh bao buns were soft and fluffy for the buns and juicy and tender for the pork. Wow. Excellent. The sushi was fresh and imaginative. They had so many unique offerings to try. I had the blacken pho which was so satisfying. The broth was cooked for over 15 hours and resulting in a truly satisfying dish. Definitely will come back. It's BYOB so bring your favorite beverage. Our server was very attentive and happy to see you satisfied. read more

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Superb food in a modest and unassuming setting. Go for the food, not the ambience. Expect to be surprised. You'll come away thinking "WHAT A FIND!" read more

This place was recommended and was also highly spoken about. Now I see why ! Love that the menu has things labeled GF, place is small, clean and just cozy . I thought they were going to have more options of pho but they had a variety of dishes that covers everyone's needs , sushi, poke bowls, apps, GF, vegetarian and more. I had the Pho and Brisket and it was just perfect. Soo tender! It's just that time of year to have it! Flavorful and more than enough. There was many great variety of sushi to choose from. That actually was our app and shared some rolls. Would definitely come again if I'm In the area and would recommend this place! read more

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All was as good as possible. The ramen, sushi and ap's were the best...far exceeding my expectations. I wish it were closer to where I live.

Highly recommend Tiger Belly Noodle Bar. Loved the boa buns, spicy ramen noodles and their refreshing fruit beverages. Thank you for your friendly service Kiyen, Chi and Andy. read more

We loved this place. The food came out so quick and it was beautiful and perfect and amazing and everything I needed. Staff are very nice and helpful. Get the bao buns ‼‼ read more

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On a cold and blustery day in early December what could be better than an order of Pho? I tried their Pho & Brisket made with 16 hour Vietnamese bone beef broth and pork, assorted veggies and egg. This is a fabulous dish! The broth is rich with a deep flavor of beef that hits the spot on a cold day. The pork was a little crispy on the outside and tender inside. I added an order of Bao buns (2) that had soft, pillowy buns stuffed with pork belly, lettuce, cucumber, and spicy mayo. Very good. Tiger Belly is worth the visit and the food worth coming back read more

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Food was really good. Quality, fresh sushi. Service was kind of a miss but there was only one waitress so I'll cute her some slack. read more

Tiger Belly Noodle Bar - Darkness ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Granby, Connecticut

The food is fabulous! We had their buns which are to die for. The Pho is amazing This week we ordered sushi and it was so fresh Yum !! The server was very efficient and pleasant We brought a bottle of wine and he offered a pitcher of ice to put the bottle in and keep it cold. At no charge !!!! I cannot recommend this place more highly - You won't go wrong! read more

Tiger Belly Noodle Bar's new dining room reminds me of a blank canvas. This blank canvas is filled by the art of noodle bowls, fluffy bao buns and crispy chicken wings. In a sense, yes the dining room is extremely clean in both ways. Extremely minimalistic and of course, spotless. I guess that's what I meant by blank canvas. The only color was the beautiful food a couple paintings on the wall. I felt like I was in an art museum where you sit down and get served tastefully artistic food that paints the inside of your mouth with flavors you don't deal with on a daily basis. I went with the Brisket Pho and the woman ordered the "Darkness" Ramen Bowl. It's a bowl of Tonkotsu if you were wondering but I'll go with the "Darkness". Kinda spooky but I like it. My Brisket Pho was like no other that I have ever had. This brisket had an amazing smokeyness to it and it came it large buttery slices. Melted in my mouth, barely any chewing necessary. BUTTER I tell you. The Tonkotsu Ramen had a nice creaminess I the broth and it was accompanied by once again, buttery pieces of shoyu. The noodles had that nice ramen chew and the egg was runny. Now these double fried chicken wings had this beautiful texture on the outside. This light, chewy and crunchy outer layer that we expect from asian chicken wings was 100% present. That green onion and sesame seed garnish......also present. Were they perfect? In my opinion, YES. Beautiful, tasty and unique food. Oh and the service was great too! If you're looking for a simple, clean and modern place to eat the most popular asian soups in America with some refreshing flavors added to it, this is your place. Tiger freaking Belly. 5-Stars. read more

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Incredible ramen and bao buns + super quick service and a cool vibe. I would highly recommend!

We traveled 1.5 hours to go here since I've had it saved forever. We came for lunch (12:30) on a Saturday, and it was a great time to go since plenty of seating available. APPETIZER: 5/5 We had the 9 spice fried chicken they were so crispy, perfect seasoning and spice. I'd eat this as an entree if they had it. PHO: 5/5. We had 2. The Brisket Pho was amazingly tender brisket and The Darkness Ramen was so flavorful and both were filling. SUSHI: 5/5. We had the Hangover Roll, Alaska, salmon and Tuna rolls. They were so fresh and the hangover was one of the best we ever had. Honestly, this was such a fantastic find and we would make the drive again. We want to try everything on the menu read more

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Barebones Japanese spot that is absolutely delicious! The place has no decorations whatsoever, and they have a very small menu (excluding their large menu of sushi options) with only a few entrees but I was very impressed with my food I ordered their ramen dish that has meat in it, and it was fantastic. Their was tons of flavorful noodles, meats, and veggies inside of it The ramen was also prepared very quickly as well In addition to food, the place has a few different drink options. I got a mango iced tea. I was initially a little upset that it came in a bottle from a distributer, but it was very tasty as well read more

Tiger Belly Noodle Bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Granby, Connecticut

As my wife, our dog Pasta and I neared the end of our Farmington Canal Heritage Trail walk in Simsbury, I contemplated how to cherry-top a Five Star ice cream sundae of a terrific Saturday morning that also included high end pastries, a dog park and arguably CT's best coffee. I remembered that we were near one of my Yelp Bookmarks -- Granby's Tiger Belly Noodle Bar. I initially bookmarked Tiger Belly for its ramen. Slurping broth and wet noodles at a picnic table while corralling an 80 pound dog seemed problematic. I remembered that Yelpers also love Tiger Belly for its sushi. Add two more to Tiger Belly's big sushi fan list. Tiger Belly is one business in a series of buildings in Granby perpendicular to Routes 10/202. I walked through the takeout door to order so I didn't see the main dining room. Service was friendly and helpful. In terms of time, they under-promised and over-delivered. They text when your order is ready. We ordered the 3 roll Maki lunch special with spicy salmon, sweet potato tempura and peanut avocado. It also came with a leafy house salad served with a tasty above average ginger dressing. In addition, we ordered an East Windsor Specialty Roll, which included peppered tuna, King Crab and avocado. This is a fairly common mix for my wife and me because she likes some non-fish rolls, we both like spicy salmon and we like to try at least one specialty roll. We ate at an outside table. Excluding one very expensive New Haven sushi restaurant, Tiger Belly's rolls bested any sushi I've had from similarly-priced places this year. The sweet potato tempura had a deeper flavor and better crunch. The avocado seemed fresher and the peanuts crunchier. The spicy salmon rolls had better color, consistency and flavor. The East Windsor Roll, topped with its broad stripes of green avocado and tuna maroon, and accented with sauce, looked beautiful and tasted fresh and delicious. I was hoping Tiger Belly would put the cherry on top of a great ice cream sundae of a Saturday. They in fact gave us, an entire second delicious ice cream sundae, every bit as good as everything that preceded on that day. Five Stars read more

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It was a Friday night and we had 4 with no reservation and they were able to get us in. We didn't order sushi but the noodle bar menu was simple and highly effective. The darkness noodle bowl was probably one of the better things I've ever eaten.... Like WOW. The pho, rice bowl, bao, and dumplings were great. The menu also had gluten free options clearly noted. read more

Tiger Belly Noodle Bar - The darkness Ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Granby, Connecticut

I ordered take out and will definitely be back. The food was delicious. I ordered a spicy salmon roll and the gyu'don. Sushi was fresh and tasty and the brisket in the gyu'don was perfectly cooked over a bed of rice. Can't wait until my next visit. read more

Comforting broths, smartly-crafted hand rolls & engaging appetizers. The back dining room isn't my favorite. Service is quick and efficient but not especially personable. read more

Have I not posted a review?... I feel so embarrassed!!! I've eaten in & I do takeout, there's not enough stars. For real. My bestie came to visit from the Boston area and said "I've ruined her" and nothing compares anymore ... Also run by one striking dude I gotta say (no disrespect to his amazing, beautiful and hardworking wife ) read more

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Hadn't been here in a while and was pleasantly surprised to see the improvements they've made since the last visit. The dumplings were so good. Dining companions each had two before I could start one. Nothing artificial about these gyoza. And then the darkness ramen is legit. I added some bok choy to it to give some extra veggies but it's good as is. Lots of noodles and a good size piece of pork belly. But the broth itself was much more flavorful than I recall. My dining companion raved it was one of the best in the area. It was quick and takeout was easy. Glad to see them still thriving. read more

One of my favorite local spots to either dine in at or order take out. Their sushi is always top notch and the darkness ramen has never disappointed. If they had a few more soup options this would be one of the best ramen spots in all of CT. read more

Stopped here in our way to Bradley airport for a later flight. Very unassuming space (go in the side entrance for sit down). The gyoza and edamame were great starters. We had the ramen special. The mushrooms were something I never had before, a little too meaty for me. Wish we tried the bao but we didn't want to be too full before boarding the plane. The only thing I wish was more responsive staff. There were only two other guests when we were there at an off hour and it took them a while to even come by to take our drink order. We will be back though, and will make a tradition out of it before leaving! read more

I love ramen & sushi and this place served both amazingly. It was a lady's Sunday Funday. Wine in the morning. Noodle Bar in the evening. I am so glad we came here. One of the ladies in the group recommended this spot and it's definitely a place to check out for very delicious sushi and flavorful ramen. read more

Tiger Belly Noodle Bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Granby, Connecticut

RUN don't walk to this place!!! From the time we walked in to the time we walked out we had a great experience! Although there was one woman working alone out in the dining room FULL of people and wait time to order was a little longer than expected we didn't mind! She was. Pleasure to have as our server and just kept apologizing (totally okay) for the wait. We had a party of 10 and my friend had called ahead a day or 2 before to make sure they'd have room. From the sushi my husband and I got. The tasty seaweed salad, and the AMAZING darkness ramen I can't stop raving over the love put into this food! Oh and it's BYOB! Thought that's a neat idea I want to go back weekly!! Darkness Ramen, shrimp tempura, spider roll read more

Tiger Belly Noodle Bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Granby, Connecticut