Customer service is great, been eating here since 2016. The staff is always friendly and the food always tastes amazing every visit! Depending on time it does get busy which means you'll have to join the waitlist but overall everything's relatively fast wait time. When you walk in, you can sit at the ramen bar at the entrance if you don't want to sit at a table (if available), maybe 5-6 seats total at bar. You can ask for a ramen card, believe it's 10 stamps you need in order to get next visit with a free ramen bowl. I'm a regular so this comes in handy with a family of 3! They also had vegan options for anyone wondering! Overall great restaurant, friendly staff, and amazing food! read more

Last time I tried the katsu curry and was less than impressed. Enough time had passed that I figured I'd give them another shot, this time with the ramen. Dang. Still less than impressed. The broth was overwhelmingly salty, and I really didn't care for the noodles. They were thin, round, and stringy, and didn't seem homemade. Honestly, they were unlike any ramen noodles I've had anywhere, including loving years in Japan. I wanted to like this place. I even came back to make sure I hadn't just ordered the wrong thing the first time. Apparently I didn't. Two visits. Two strikes. I think I'm done. read more

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Ramen usually stays off on my radar as unless the store reeks of cooked pork or thick soy sauce fumes, to me you are using readily available factory products, period. And I haven't had one experience going thru that in the metro Atlanta or maybe every ramen shops here have a great exhaust system built in. It def is quite seldom to find a legit shop that practices these old ways of doing things right. It was quite hard to tell if this shop cooks its own broth and noodles or uses soup paste and premade noodles readily available from Japanese food distributors - I will stay naive and believe that they either seem to cook their own own or sup up the OMP with custom ingredients for that grade up. Chashu rice was pretty good with hella scallions, but my suspicious mind kept walking towards the easily available menus off the distributor ordering sheets. 3/5. read more

I had a very disappointing experience at Umaido Ramen. I came in to pick up my order and was the only person standing at the front waiting to be acknowledged. The waiter saw me multiple times but allowed me to stand there for over 10 minutes while he sat nearby and did nothing. What made the situation especially upsetting was when an Asian couple came in and stood behind me waiting for a table. The waiter immediately went over to acknowledge and greet them, despite having to look past me to do so. I was completely ignored, even though I had already been waiting there for over 10 minutes to simply pick up my order. Eventually, another employee had to come over and acknowledge me and assist me with my pickup. As a Black woman, the difference in how I was treated compared with the Asian couple who arrived after me made me feel singled out and discriminated against because of my race. I understand that there could have been other reasons for the delay, but given the circumstances, the interaction was extremely uncomfortable and concerning. I came in simply to pick up an order and expected basic courtesy and acknowledgment. Unfortunately, that was not my experience here. read more

Wasabi Shoyu Ramen is an interesting take on the shoyu broth! With a light hint of wasabi in the broth, I'm surprised to taste and like it so much that this broth will definitely become my go-to every time I'm here. Large curry rice is definitely worth a try as well because of their crunchy but airy tonkatsu. Those pieces go really well with curry sauce and white rice, which makes it a really filling dish. read more

Umaido - Large Tonkatsu Curry ($11.95) - Ramen Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

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Update number three? I've been coming here since they opened. It's been up and down but they are back!!! Food is constantly been very good. Gyoza is still not so much. But service here is now phenomenal! Top notch service quick and professional. New team the last two or three years have really changed this place. Great job. Cant go wrong with any of the ramen but get the spicy in any of them. Level one really changes it up. read more

Umaido - Gyoza that's falling apart and stuck together. They actually served this. Amateurs. - Ramen Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

I invited one of my best friends to eat at umiado and he loved it so much. The food was on point absolutely delish. The service was very quick and on point as well.. My best friend said the ramen took him back when he visited Japan last year which I think is a very high compliment.. He absolutely loved the food and so did I.. I enjoyed it a lot. Thr ambiance was very cool we both loved the way the restaurant was set up.. I will definitely be back. read more

Umaido - Ultra spicy ramen level 2 Sapporo beer Tori Kaarage - Ramen Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

This was a small but nice and clean spot. Our server Ant was great and very helpful explaing everything to us. The food was great. I got the curry Ramen and it had a nice amount of spice for me. They gave me the option of adding more spice but I declined. The tempura brussel sprouts were pretty tasty also. The chicken with my curry was ok with the broth but not as much by itself. The torio shio ramen was pretty delicious aswell. We got it with the kale noodles. The kale flavor in the noodles definitely added depth to this dish. The mango nigori sake was pretty delicious and dangerous. It was almost like drinking a smoothie. Highly recommend this place. read more

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Umaido is a hole in the wall restaurant serving Japanese food including ramen, rice bowls, and curry. The inside has a traditional aesthetic Japanese design, but is a little cramped. It was not that busy when I arrived and the service was very friendly and attentive! We got the Ultra Spicy Ramen and Tonkotsu Ramen. My boyfriend really likes this place, mostly for the Ultra Spicy Ramen. I got my go-to ramen at any Japanese restaurant... the Tonkotsu Ramen! I found the noodles to be a bit stale and the broth to be saltier than I wanted. However, I did enjoy the soft boiled egg (the yolk was runny) and the chashu! Overall, I think Umaido is just alright. I would probably give this restaurant a 3.5/5 stars if I could. I want to come back and try other items on their menu, such as their appetizers which I see people rave about on here. read more

Umaido - Ultra Spicy Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

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A small hole-in-the-wall Japanese place with good ramen and okay rice dishes. We waited a bit for a table since the place is small. I ordered the shrimp katsu curry, and it came in decent quantity, but the curry was way too thin. The flavor was good and the shrimp well fried, but the curry fell short. My other friends enjoyed their ramen, though it's the kind with thin noodles. read more

Umaido - Shrimp Katsu Curry - Ramen Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

Ordered the Chaysu Don and the Hirata Bao. Both were delicious. The flavors were bursting with sweet, savory, and creamy from the mayo drizzle. My only con is that they used pork belly instead of a lean pork because the leaner the meat, the less flavorful. read more

Umaido - Chasyu Don - Ramen Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

Decent food, vibes, and service when i went last month. Hit or miss on the side dishes; they aren't always available. 7/10 read more

Umaido - Goma kyuri - Ramen Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

Good I'd ok maybe bc I had it to go. Had part of I did like and other I didn't too plain for my taste in general. Like the deep fried squid and the shredded pork belly meat too salty. The cucumber stuffed need more creativity maybe no mayo :( but the buns where good tho) forgot take pictures bc I was hungry and got disappointed. Maybe I'll give a 2nd try in person. read more

As someone that travels to Japan every year just to eat ramen in every prefecture, I can confidently say that this is the best ramen in the Metro Atlanta area. No need for them to pay Michelin for a visit because their ramen hands down tastes just like some of my favorite spots in Fukuoka, home of tonkotsu ramen. This hidden spot has been and will always be my favorite, and has been since my first visit in 2010. Yes, they've been around that long and you've been missing out. One location, tucked inside a plaza in Suwanee. How far would you drive to taste what it's like in Japan? read more

2025 06 11 19 00 51 Location: Asia (ft. Southern Korea) Duluth Detail: Be careful of cigarettetes outside Product: Spicy Miso Ramen Setting: Next to Korean Bible Shop Customers: Kiddos & Kiddos Parents Objective: ? Success Rate: 81% Overall Rating: 5 Stars Reason: ? Service: Employees here know about the Ramen. read more

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Nice Asian restaurant, Japanese style food, top 5 asian restaurants in Duluth area, nice family ambience, friendly service with young people, good restrooms area, many drink and foor options, we ordered some sushi and ramen plates, amazing flavors, japanese beers are good too. Definitely a must try restaurant. read more

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I haven't been here in a while but this place never disappoint. I ordered spicy ramen level 3 with extra noodles. It was on point but next time I'm going to up the spicy level. There's usually a wait but I picked the right time and was seated right away. The ambiance is right up my alley. Overall, I like this place and will keep it in my restaurant foodie rotation. Cheers! read more

Umaido - Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen Level 3 - Ramen Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

I came in here with a friend last Saturday for a hearty lunch. My friend likes this place so I had decent expectations. I love ramen, so a good bowl makes my day. The place does not have a LOT of seating so be prepared to wait a tad bit during busy days. We had to wait for 10 mins and then we had a spot at a communal style table. We were quickly given water and we had to scan the QR code to see the menu. The Spicy Miso interested me and my friend got the Tonkotsu. It took about 15 minutes for the ramen bowls to arrive and it looked DELICIOUS! Honestly, it was good. The egg, the broth, and the whole concoction tasted great. I just feel that it wasn't really spicy. And the oomph or hearty factor was a lil missing. The price point wasn't too bad. The portions were typical too. read more

Umaido - Ramen Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

GO TO ARITA, BUFORD. (Not an ad) 2025: ACTIVELY discriminates against adults with hearing aids or implants. They allow children to scream/bellow within the restaurant while telling non/limited-hearing disabled adults that there is nothing they can do about it. We have been going here since 2020, mind you. The diminished food quality is already enough to stop coming here. The fraudulent management is even more reason to stay far away. Awful music that drowns out the person across from you. This restaurant is well known for first dates or college hangouts, but go anywhere else if you want to hear people you're eating with. They also have a manager who insists on allowing children to scream inside of the SMALL, CONCRETE ROOM, which echoes. When my husband left a silent 1 star review on Google, the manager lied, stating, "We do not tell disabled children to be quiet in a family restaurant." 1) This is a ramen bar that serves alcohol. 2) Children do not get the god-given right to use tables and chairs as monkey-bars. 3) The staff allowed the children to run up to me and my husband and grab stuff directly off of our table. 4) I am *actually* disabled in several ways, I just HAPPEN to be born with a decent face. 5) When the children screaming interfered with my hearing aids in a negative manner, the manager angrily refused to listen. I am writing this review on Yelp, as they removed my husband's review on Google Map's umaido page weeks ago. I've never been treated so badly after 6 years of patronage. This restaurant has disgusting, scummy practices. read more

One of the very first spots my boyfriend took me and quickly became my absolute favorite ramen place. We go with friends all the time. I have tried many places from chain restaurants to hole-in-the-wall spots and nothing tops this place. I'd wait an hour just for this. If we ever can't pick a place to eat and Umaido is recommended it's an easy yes for both of us. Please never change anything about the level one ramen. read more

Umaido - Ramen level 1 - Ramen Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

The food was great, I had extra corn in my ramen, definitely feels like it came out of a can.

Best ramen restaurant hands down. You walk inside, you're immediately met with a very relaxed atmosphere as there isn't an overwhelming amount of decoration (something restaurants do to make up for their lackluster food). After being sat down at a table, it isn't a long wait before you're handed your food. The quality of the ramen is superb. The noodles are thick and homemade, the broth tastes wonderful, the ingredients added in all blend so nicely. On top of this, the staff are so friendly and welcoming read more

The Hashira buns are to die for (I know that's not what they are called) the level 2 Raman is AMAZING! The sushi is also amazing. It has the feel of a hole in the wall restaurant on the inside which I love. It's very low key and delicious. I would recommend this place highly to anyone who enjoys good food with a good atmosphere. read more

Not going to write a novel. They're consistently good. Try them I'd be surprised at your disappointment read more

Umaido - Tonkotsu Ramen with extra pork belly and fried onions. Level 2 spice. - Ramen Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

Had a great first time experience with Alley at Umaido! He was so great with his recommendations and patient while we talked about all the options! Very attentive and nice! read more

Umaido - Honey Miso Ramen ramen - Ramen Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

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Everything was so good. We came and got the lunch special which was so good. Everything was well flavored and the portions were huge. We had enough to bring home for dinner. The inside was cute and the food came out so fast. Will be back. read more

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I love this Japanese Ramen style it's the best food I've had in a while I will always come back here and will be recommending it to my friends and family give it a try! Also love the creativity on the wall! read more

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This is our favorite ramen place. My daughter loves the fresh noodles. We love the appetizers and of course the ramen.

We came here for ramen to try somewhere different. The waitress was friendly but pushy (gen y or x) . Ambiance old rustic tables with an Oriental motiff. Music was blaring and noise level loud! Anyway, as for the lunch the ramen was very good. I got the chicken broth with bean sprouts, Japanese fried chicken and kimchi. Kimchi is good for my gut but this was too spicy! I will stick with sauerkraut for my gut biome health.Uimado is pretty cool but need printed menus for customers who might not have a cell phone. read more

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Their Yelp checkin system was down, thankfully it wasn't full so they sat us right down. The waitress was very sweet and attentive. The vibe is small, industrial eatery with some cultural influence. The food was savory, flavorful and arrived at a very good time. The rice in the shrimp tempura was fresh and less sticky then normal The tory Karaage was yummy and the chicken was crispy The tonkatsu was savory and rich. The bathroom is unisex and it's a little dirty due to traffic. Overall this is one of my husbands favorite spots and never disappoints. read more

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An incredible find. This was my first time here and TBH my first time having Ramen (other than the stuff from the grocery store). I was skeptical, but decided to try the Tonkotsu dish (pork). With a side of rice and chicken just in case. It was amazing - like over the top amazing. Incredibly flavorful with plenty to eat. The staff was knowledgeable, courteous, and attentive. A great atmosphere and even better meal. I highly recommend - you won't be disappointed. read more

Umaido - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

Stopped by after 10+ years because I heard the food had gotten better and because I was curious to see why there was always a line here. FOOD: Takoyaki ($8) - Comes out in 8 pieces. Nothing too special about it and it's a bit smaller than other places, but tasted fine. Seafood Ramen - Spicy Level 2 ($15 + $2) - I got the all seafood broth and was pleasantly surprised with the taste. The broth wasn't fishy at all, which I appreciated. The spicy oil really elevates it as well. I would say the spicy oil is the type that builds up and gives a kick at the end. The noodles were also great, thin but with a chewy bite to it. Unfortunately, the stars of the dish, the squid and shrimp were so bland. They are slightly fried, which adds texture, but not seasoned at all. It definitely underwhelmed the entire dish as a whole. SERVICE: Service was good. I waitlisted on Yelp with the app, but there is also a tablet in the lobby to add yourself to the waitlist. It said to check in with the host, but there wasn't a host to check in with, so we just waited in the lobby until someone asked us our name. Our server was attentive and was quick to refill our waters. OVERALL: I would give it a 3.5 just because I think the health score is a bit low and because food was overall average, but it definitely is more of a 4 than a 3 since it's somewhere I wouldn't mind coming back to and I do think the quality has gotten better than when I last tried it 10+ years ago. read more

Umaido - Takoyaki ($8) - Ramen Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

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Delicious! Amazing! Scrumptious! They have bidets! Check in list at front for wait! Bar as well! read more

Umaido - Spicy Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

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I got the curry rice with pork chops with an edamame starter. First time I've had Japanese food in a while that's not ramen or sushi. It was really delicious!!! Can't wait to go back!!! The space is a bit small so I definitely recommend making an online reservation through Yelp before heading out. Service was a bit slow but there was a large lunch crowd. read more

I love their food! I've even brought my kids, which are the biggest critics. They enjoyed their ramen, generals chicken. When I'm not feeling well, I love to get the Spicey soup. Always makes me feel better. read more

Service was attentive and quick. The tonkatsu (?) was slightly salty and savory. 10/10 would recommend

What a great ramen place right under my nose!! Wow! In the building next to H Mart a friend of mine recommended this place has the best Japanese Ramen around. Small place but uniquely inviting and great service and selection of spicy and original Ramen dishes. My son got the spicy miso which was really good and I got the Tori Sio with fried chicken on the side spicy and it was a great dish as well. They had cold beer to wash it down but this was just a really cool restaurant that we really liked and enjoyed. If you're a Ramen fan you've got to try this out. Highly recommend!! read more

Umaido - Tori Sio- spicy chicken broth egg and noodles. Very good!! - Ramen Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

Good fast service and pretty good food. I got their tonkotsu rich broth with fried chicken. There were plentiful of toppings if you compare to other ramen places. Their broth was good but not the best I have had. Their noodles were good as well with nice texture and chew. The fried chicken was decent and the pork buns were okay. read more

Umaido - Ramen Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

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Really like this place! Parking wad not an issue and there was no wait around 6:30 pm on a weekday. It was slightly cold in there so make sure you bring a light jacket. I liked the food and service and the fancy toilet was nice too . read more

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Umaido is such a gem and so worth the drive all the way to Suwanee! The restaurant is in a pretty packed area and is pretty small, but the vibes are so cool. Definitely get there early or make a reservation! Our waiter was super chill and gave great honest feedback on the food, and I ended up settling on the spicy ramen level 1. I think I could test my limits and go to 2 next time, but 1 was the perfect option for low yet super flavorful spice. The noodles were their special pink spicy noodles, and I thought it was unique how all of their noodles are a different color/flavor depending on which bowl you order. Pork was plentiful and super tasty, and I liked the rest of the toppings. Umaido is super lowkey, but it's a great place to grab Japanese food for a relatively low cost. read more

Umaido - Ramen Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia