This place was full. Good sign. Grab your dessert from the cold case before you sit down. You can also grab a drink there. I didn't expect to find a low-carb option (I'm keto) at a ramen shop, but saw the konjack noodles (aka Shirataki noodles) and opted for that. Konjack noodles have a springy, chewy texture, and they absorb whatever flavor they are in. For a low carb or gluten free option, it was delicious. Great broth and accoutrements. I noted that they had a couple of fun options on upcoming days for a tuna night or a seafood night with reservations on both. The gyoza is famous, and for good reason. It comes out perfectly crispy on the bottom and steamed on top. Clean establishment and attentive service. UT Craft Ramen is in the old Wasatch Broiler location. read more

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I ordered the UT black since it was one of the best sellers! I thought it tasted good and satisfied my craving for ramen but it was nothing special. It's a good spot in the area but I have tried better places in salt lake. Service is phenomenal and place has snacks, drinks, anime decorations, etc. very lively restaurant. read more

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Stopped in for the 2nd time yesterday. We had the karagae chicken and the ut black ramen. The chicken was good, but we found a bit of kitchen scrubber in the ramen, which definitely put us off the ramen. We notified our server who took the plate and ran back to the kitchen, and offered us some free ramen. We declined, and just asked that the contaminated ramen be removed from our check. After a few moments the mgr came out, apologized and removed the ramen from our bill. He said that "it happens sometimes and they will be more careful in the future. read more

UT Craft Ramen - Plate scrubbber - Ramen Near Me - Midvale, Utah

It's been a while but we found our way back to UT Craft Ramen for an afternoon snack! The service here is awesome- got seated quickly w/menus and water! They took our order after a few minutes and quickly served our food ! Tonkatsu curry w/ rice was the perfect snack! Loved the curry and the pork cutlet was cooked to perfection! Miso Ramen was so good - loved the noodles! Broth had a ton of flavor! We actually prefer the shoyu Ramen which they don't have on their menu ! It would be an awesome addition. Overall a great ramen stop ! Great service lots of parking ! read more

UT Craft Ramen - Miso ramen - Ramen Near Me - Midvale, Utah

Such a fun spot with amazing staff. Their Ramen is next level so good. Also, Love all their other dishes on their menu so much flavor and great portions. Don't forget about the snacks there's a ton of great stuff from Japan exclusive too They also have some gray anime decor if you're a big anime fan ambience is phenomenal too. read more

UT Craft Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Midvale, Utah

I'd give five stars for the service alone if I could!! Incredible service. Our server Lil Boi was so precious, funny, and attentive. He needs a raise. The food was great! The gyoza was to die for! Price was'nt too crazy either. The environment was SO fun lots of arcade type games and a cute lil shop in the front read more

UT Craft Ramen - Spicy edamame - Ramen Near Me - Midvale, Utah

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food quality: 5/5 service: 5/5 cleanliness: 5/5 value: 5/5 Don't skip on: Black Garlic Ramen Tried UT craft Ramen and had a great experience! We came as a party of 4 on a weekday and there was no wait. Our order was taken pretty quickly and served quickly. The food was fresh, hot, and delicious! We got the black garlic ramen, the spicy ramen and an order of gyoza. So good! The staff were super friendly and the owners came by to check on us to see if we needed anything, which was really nice and showers they cared about their customers. Highly recommended for anyone that needs their ramen fix. I am hoping to catch them one of their special ticket events in the future! read more

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I feel like it's hard to find a really good restaurant in Utah, let alone something authentic. This place hits both. The ramen is great. The gyoza, karaage, and fried rice were really good too. The fried rice presentation is really fun. My only note there is that it needs to be plated quickly or the egg gets a bit burnt due to the hot skillet it's served in. The friendliness of the staff is super inviting, it feels unique and makes you feel like you're in Japan as you're greeted in Japanese as you come and go. The food came out very quickly too. Great restaurant! Solid 4.7 read more

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Value for money: 5 Cleanliness: 5 Food Quality: 5 Customer Service: 5 Look and Feel (Ambiance): 5 Thank you, Come Again?: 5 Winter chills always send me searching for a warm bowl of comfort, and UT Craft Ramen immediately came to mind. I've been here before, but this visit felt different in the best way. The restaurant has made so many fun upgrades and now feels like stepping into a mini Japanese market. Unique snacks, drinks, and figurine toys line the front and walls, and the anime touches throughout the space make it a total feast for the eyes before the food even arrives. I was craving curry ramen this time, and while they didn't have a curry ramen option on the menu, they did offer curry rice plates. I ended up ordering the creamy chicken ramen and adding a side of curry sauce, and it worked out perfectly. As an appetizer, my husband and I shared the 8 piece gyoza, which was pan fried to perfection with crispy edges and juicy filling. The staff here is incredibly welcoming, and you can really feel the passion they have for what they do. They checked in on us multiple times and even chatted about upcoming special events like their Spring Roll Trip special and a guest ramen chef flying in from Japan. It's exciting to see a local spot put so much heart into their craft. Overall, UT Craft Ramen continues to impress. The atmosphere is fun, the food is delicious, and the team clearly cares about creating a great experience. I can't wait for my next visit. read more

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This is such a cute spot. Front entrance is like a little store that you can get some snacks or drinks or even anime things. Inside is really pretty. Little small so I can see it getting packed at busy hours. Service was quick. We were in and out. We got the potstickers and I thought they were okay. I imagined them to be a bit crisper considering how they came out, they were not. Wanted to love them but they weren't anything special in my opinion. I did however love the ramen. My favorite thing besides the broth was the noodles. These noodles tasted delicious compared to other ramen noodles I've had. I think the noodles made the dish for me. I was also used to like thicker meat in my ramen. Here they have thinly sliced pork loin which I was surprised how tender the meat was actually pretty good, It was Both broths tasted similar one was just spicy. Overall a great ramen place. read more

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The service was amazing!! Even when it was very busy all the staff would go out of their way and greet and welcome you with a hospitality chant as you walk to your table. The atmosphere was cozy ,..almost like I was at a friend's house with anime playing in the back ground on the tv. The Ramen was PHENOMENAL!!! The broth for the UT Red was just every bit of spicy this Louisiana girl needed! The servings were definitely enough to make two meals. We were too full to fit in one of their unique deserts , but we were able to snag some goodies they had to offer! We will definitely be coming back! read more

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Staff is so friendly and greet you immediately. The black ramen and pan fried rice are standouts. The gyoza is some of the best I have had in Utah, just wish they gave you more of the dipping sauce. The only thing we weren't too hyped on was the curry rice. Everything else was fantastic and I will definitely be back! read more

UT Craft Ramen - UT black ramen, chicken karaage, gyoza, pork cutlet curry rice, iron pan fried rice - Ramen Near Me - Midvale, Utah

In the words of Brigham Young, "This is the right place!" In a word: Authentic. In a second word: Authentic. First, the service is Japanese worthy friendly and polite. Second, the restaurant has a very cool vibe. Now let's get to the food. First the water. Comes in a wired swing top bottle. (See photo) The water is filtered. All the water is filtered because they want their broths to taste just right. The cups are really cool. They have a rounded lip so that it feels comfortable drinking out of them. The gyōza were excellent. (See photo) They import everything. Everything. All their ingredients are from Japan and they make everything from scratch and fresh. Their gyōza wrappers are from Japan because they have the right thinness to them. They make their gyōza fresh everyday. They are not greasy and are cooked correctly (not deep fried). The sauce is the simple shōyu (soy sauce) and sushi vinegar. Tastes so fresh. I had the tonkotsu ramen. (See photo) Absolutely lovely presentation. They make their own char siu pork. They use quality shoulder cuts and trim off excess fat. The fat content is perfect. They have some sort of a special pressure machine from Japan to make authentic ramen noodles. The aijitama (egg) was cooked perfectly. The broth had a good flavor that balanced everything else. They have one of my favorite drinks, the Ramune Creamy Melon. You really need to try it. Wonderful selection of drinks in a lit cabinet as you enter. Also imported Japanese candies and treats as well as anime figurines, also imported from Japan. (See photos) They also have Japanese vending game machines. (See photo) They carry a variety of onigiri as well as Japanese sponge cakes, cheesecakes, shu cremes, and Japanese ice creams. Love the decor, so Nihonteki (just like Japan). There are interesting hanging lamps, one of which is a koi fish. (See photo) The manager loves his job and is very friendly. He is mentored by the owner. UT Craft Ramen hasn't been open very long at the time of this writing. However, the owner has another one in Overland Park, KS and it's name is "KC Craft Ramen." It has 4.6 stars on Yelp and is well-known. When you enter the restaurant, you will be greeted with the traditional "Irrashaimase!" (Welcome!) There were actual Japanese workers there, another plus. You need to check this place out for some of the best authentic ramen in the valley. I will be returning. Conveniently right next to the Cinemark Century Sandy Union Heights. 5* = A top favorite. Mind-blowing good. I will definitely return and I will go out of my way to go here. Worth every dime of my money. 4* = Outstanding. Top-tier. Some elements not quite as good as it gets, but it still is worthy of my regular business. 3* = Good experience. I might do repeat business if it is convenient, the only option, the only one in its category, or on a whim, but would not be among the first thing to come to mind. Would definitely recommend you trying it to get your own take on it. 2* = Not so good. Would not recommend at all. Waste of money. 1* = How are they still in business? Stay away at all costs! read more

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We took our kids & grandkids here and they were so accommodating for our large group. We've had many a ramen after living in Japan and their ramen is authentic and really good! We also lived all the Japanese drinks and treats as you walk in. Service was spot on, answering any questions we had and getting all of our orders correct. Our favorite thing was the truffle oil edamame. Yum!! read more

I love just about every ramen- but don't plan to come back here ever again.... It was mediocre at best; the calamari was chewy and the creamy chicken ramen bland. I was turned off by the fact that the check was offered with the appetizer! On the plus side the prices were reasonable; easy and quick before catching a movie... that's it. read more

This place was AMAZING. Right away, as soon as we walked in - the staff was SUPER friendly and helpful. We browsed some super cool products from Japan while we waited for the people who had arrived before us to be seated. Due to the recent opening, they didn't have a couple of the appetizers that we wanted to try, but we got the fried brussel sprouts and they were fantastic! But even better was the ramen! I ordered the UT Black and my wife ordered the Spicy Creamy Chicken. Both were VERY good. The texture was smooth, the flavor was on-point, and the spice level for the Spicy Creamy Chicken was just right. The restaurant itself can get a bit loud - the entire staff welcomes new arrivals and such. So if you're looking for a quiet space... this isn't it. However, it is FUN and exciting! There was anime going on the TV (which I think it awesome and adds to the ambiance). Hands-down, an awesome experience - I will be back! I just wish that I wasn't too shy to practice my Japanese with them LOL! read more

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Food is amazing The staff is so kind You get your food so fast Me and my friend love this place We for sure are coming back read more

We ordered the Mini Karaage Bowl, Gyoza, UT Bun, UT Red Ramen and Creamy Chicken Ramen... everything exceeded our expectations. They were all so fresh, full of flavor and hot! All of the staff was friendly. I enjoyed that they all wait on all of the tables and that you can shop for drinks and treats in the front. I can't believe we have been sleeping on this place. read more

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We've been here a few times and came back because the ramen is good. Unfortunately, the quality of the food does not make up for the disappointing experience today. We ordered 5 items. One came out and from there, we sat and watched order after order go to every table except ours (we sat right by the open kitchen). Finally, our server came to our table to ask if we were ready to pay. We informed him we have not received our food. He asked which ramen and we told him all of them. It was disappointing because it had been such an extended period of time that yes, we probably would have finished our food had we received it on time. Additionally, wouldn't you expect your server to check in at least once after ordering/getting your food and before paying the bill? They apologized and said the ticket did not go through (somehow the first item did, but not the others). We were all very hungry. read more

Best ramen around. Our first experience we knew it was going to be amazing. Upon entering you're greeted with shelves of Asian candy, figurines, and vending machines, so we knew it was going to be an authentic flavor experience. It was a busy night, but we waited only 5 minutes to be seated. The food was amazing. We tried 2 ramens, the Utah chicken, the buns, and the dumplings (gyoza). Everything was AMAZING, and came to our table hot and fresh. That's a huge deal to me, I'm one that needs my food hot. We waited maybe 10 minutes for our appetizers and another 10 for our ramens. Not long at all, and yet they sincerely apologized for the "long" wait. Despite them being busy, we never waited too long and were constantly attended to. The culture in this restaurant is just fantastic!! read more

UT Craft Ramen - UT Pork Buns - Ramen Near Me - Midvale, Utah

We attended the Wagyu Ramen event and had a great experience. The service was excellent, everything was very well organized, and the food was incredibly fresh with amazing flavor. We really enjoyed it and would definitely like to go back! read more

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Pretty legit ramen! There was a long line at first but it goes quickly. People were going in and out of the restaurant and the staff is very efficient in getting the tables served and cleaned so the next party can sit down. Ramen is excellent. I loved the gyoza the best. The dough is very light and flavorful. Spicy edamame has the right amount of medium spice. Yummy flash fried Brussels. I forgot to take a picture of the ramen because I rushed to dive into it but it's a good hearty portion and we had to take some of it home because we ordered too many appetizers. Highly recommend this place but pay attention to their hours. They close during the day for a couple of hours. We came about 4pm but they close between 3pm-5pm. By the time we came back right at 5 pm there was already a 20 minute wait. It was worth the wait. read more

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This place is moving up my rankings of ramen shops in Utah. The service is top notch and the ramen and shareable apps are so good. The vibe is a bit frenetic when you walk in but once you're seated, the staff take such good care of you. Been here 3 or 4 times and will keep coming back read more

I ordered takeout. Food was well packed and was still hot when I arrived home. I ordered the Utah Spicy Ramen. I like spicy food, but it was a level beyond me. Next time, I will add my own spicy oil. Fortunately, it was not so hot that I could not enjoy the delicious flavors. The melon drink as mentioned by others is a must-try. Next time, I will be taking my grandchildren as the restaurant has an anime theme. They have created a fun and welcoming atmosphere. read more

UT Craft Ramen - Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Midvale, Utah

We still really enjoy their Ramen, however one of my biggest pet peeves is when a restaurant has items listed on their menu but they are out of stock. Last night they were out of over half of their listed beers....totally inexcusable! Shows very poor management. I know Utah customers want quick service but many people would rather sit and enjoy their meal at a leasurely pace. We were literally bombarded by the staff, we timed it and we were approached by over 8 different server's every 60 seconds to see if we were ready to order and on and on. It also says a lot when the owner parks their wrapped vehicle in the prime parking spot right in front of the entrance. Parking is at a premium anyway and a word of advice would be to park somewhere where their wrapped vehicles could be visible to traffic and give them some additional free marketing. read more

It was a good experience dining here as a family with a baby. When we came in, we were asked if we need a high chair, and I noticed the staff actually took time cleaning up the chair before inviting us in, how thoughtful! Then, once we were done ordering, we were asked if we wanted to pay right then, which is also perfect for us. Sometimes we got caught up in a moment where baby got fussy and we just need to get out asap. Baby seemed to love people watching and all the decor going on in the shop, and music was not too loud either. Food was great, the broth was good. I could tell there's really good technique going into the meat because it must have been rolled up, then sliced really thin. I really love the meat cut. The rest seem to go well together. We didn't expect to like it that much, but we did! I love my black garlic bowl and my husband loved his tonkotsu bowl. read more

UT Craft Ramen - Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Midvale, Utah

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UT Craft ramen has to be my favorite ramen place in Utah now! I only have good things to say about this charming place. First off, it's clean, open, bright and inviting as soon as you walk in. It doesn't feel like it's trying too hard to push a trendy concept onto a new state, but it definitely is unique. From the drink and snack selection as you walk in, to the decor on the walls, and the open kitchen, it's still a classic timeless concept without all the gimmicks, and one where the food and service shine. It doesn't hurt that all of the staff all are very welcoming and seem very happy to be there, always a plus. We were able to meet one of the owners, Aki, who was just so delightful and sweet, I would come back just to see her. We came in for their promotional Grand Opening with A5 Wagyu Ramen and it did not disappoint. It was $20 per person and it was a huge bowl of ramen, we each had leftovers. I wanted to try more of the appetizers but I also wanted to save room for the main event. So we started with one UT bun between the two of us and I'm so glad we did. I'm a huge fan of bao buns but I'm usually disappointed with a flavorless, dry bun with an underwhelming filling. Not so at UT craft ramen. The pork was cooked perfectly, juicy and crunchy, and the bao was so pillowy soft, I could have eaten 10 of them. Absolutely amazing! After seeing that they make their own filling and wrappers, I had to try the gyoza. Again, they did not disappoint. The wrappers were nice and thin and crispy and the filling was so light and perfectly seasoned. On to the ramen, the Wagyu was so tender and buttery which just enhanced the star of the show, the ramen. After trying ramen at so many places in Utah, none of them could hold a candle to this ramen. The broth was so creamy and unctuous and was perfectly complimented by the homemade noodles, with a texture like no other ramen I've had before. All of the toppings went so well together. It was the perfect meal all in one bowl, and I wouldn't add or subtract anything from it. They really know what they are doing. Since their grand opening, I have ordered ramen on DoorDash. Still delicious, but there's nothing like the experience of dining in person. I truly hope they open more locations because this is exactly what Utah needed. read more

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Visited SLC from California and wanted to have our last dinner here and it did not disappoint. This will probably be the best ramen you can find in Utah. Standards are equivalent to Japan and California ramen. Got the UT Black ramen and broth was rich and delicious! Workers were super friendly and attentive here. I believe our friend told us that the owner is from Japan! Restaurant is pretty nice inside. They also sell some asian snacks and blindboxes here. They're a new spot in the area so they're still working on setting up the bar area. I would highly recommend coming here. read more

We waited a bit to be seated, but that was expected since we went on valentine's day. Service was great, our waitress was very timely and polite and accurately carried out our requests. After we were seated and had our orders taken, our food came out in less than 5-10 minutes. It was incredibly fast which was surprising considering how packed they were! The food was AMAZING. Like actually the best ramen my husband and I have ever had, not exaggerating haha. We both got the tonkotsu ramen and we tried the fried rice and gyozas which were both amazing too. They even had these cute special-edition valentines drinks which were strawberry soda's with a scoop of ice cream on top. The place was beautifully decorated, it was a bit crowded (once again expected because it was a busy valentines night) but we're willing to deal with less space for the amazing food. We were too busy enjoying the heavenly food that we immediately forgot to take photos. But trust me when I say the food was amazing! read more

Excellent food, very welcoming & patient staff (as this was my first time with fancy ramen and I had a lot of questions), and the clutter of toys and trinkets made for fun perusing before and after our meal. Seating was a little crowded, but everyone was enjoying their food and very friendly! read more

Food was great, ambience is great, but the service is above and beyond. Very friendly staff and the owner personally greets every table. Pricing is absolutely reasonable About $15 per Ramen bowl And they were playing One Piece on the TV so you know this place is legit. read more

Checked out UT Craft Ramen recently with my friend. I loved it! We ordered the brussel sprouts as an appetizer. For some reason these came after our ramens came out but they were the best brussel sprouts I've had in a very long time! So crispy & cooked really well with all the seasonings. I ordered the vegan ramen dish with an added egg. I loved their eggs! They were so good! The noodles were really good. I wish the tofu in this dish was cut up, but the seasonings on the tofu were really good. I liked this flavor of tofu the best I've had in a ramen dish. My friend ordered the tonkotsu ramen. She liked it overall but said the broth seemed a little bland compared to other tonkotsu's she's ordered but she also loved the egg! They also had some shelves in the front of the store to buy some candy, treats, drinks, etc. I bought a few different treats & some drinks. I thought this was a really cool way to try different treats. I loved all the treats we tried. I didn't take a photo of the mango drink, but it was soo good! Tasted like a mango smoothie & I would go back just for that drink alone! Service was fast! Staff seemed great! I will definitely be back. read more

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Asi was an amazing server. Shoutout to everyone for being so nice. The food is better than good and this comes from a person who doesnt write reviews read more

UT Craft Ramen - Spicy Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Midvale, Utah

Went to the grand opening for UT Craft Ramen. We waited 20-30 Minutes to get our seats. Didn't mind waiting, since it was busy and employees were new. Ambiance was nice, and modern. Service was good for the first day. We had chicken and that was good. But the Wagyu Ramen was disappointing. The broth was missing something, it didn't taste good. As if the Chef left out an ingredient or two before serving. The noodles were fine and the 2 1/2 piece of Wagyu for $20 Ramen was pretty skimpy. Social Media, put a lot of hip. Very disappointed with the taste of the Ramen. Otherwise everything else was fine. read more

UT Craft Ramen - Wagyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Midvale, Utah

This is now on my shortlist for best ramen spots in Salt Lake. The ramen was incredible, from the savory broth and juicy chashu to the fresh veggies and flavorful seasoned egg, everything was amazing. The gyoza was probably also the best I had in Salt Lake and was so rich in flavor. The restaurant was also decorated very well, and the staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. If you like ramen, this place is a must try. I'll be back soon for sure. read more

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Saw this on TikTok! Took my date and I here on a weekday night. Wasn't crowded. Staff was very friendly and greeted us in Japanese. Aesthetically, the place looked really cute and anime-filled! I ordered the UT black as shown below. Ramen was pretty decent. Broth was rich which I liked. Come by and check this place out it! read more

UT Craft Ramen - UT Black - Ramen Near Me - Midvale, Utah

I really enjoyed my visit to UT Craft Ramen! The anime-themed aesthetic is super fun and instantly grabbed my attention - definitely one of the cooler interiors I've seen at a ramen spot, and it added to the whole experience. The standout of the meal for me was hands down the Chicken Karaage - crispy, flavorful, juicy... easily the best part of what I ordered. I'd come back for that alone. The ramen itself was solid and well-priced, but not quite what I expected based on other reviews. I was hoping to be taken back to those small ramen shops lining random streets of Japan. I tried both the UT Black and UT Red - they were rich and satisfying, but leaned a bit too "meaty" and oily. Compared to a more traditional, heavier tonkotsu-style ramen you'd get in Japan, these felt more like an American-style ramen bowl. Still enjoyable, just not what I'd necessarily call authentic. Also worth noting: the service was fantastic. Super friendly, attentive staff that made the whole experience even better. Overall, a cool spot with good food and great vibes - definitely worth checking out if you're in the area, especially if you're into anime vibes and want a comforting bowl with some seriously good karaage on the side. read more

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This place is so good!! The gyoza were cooked perfectly- steamed on one side & seared on the other. Delicious. I had the creamy chicken ramen with a side of chili oil so I could add heat to my liking. It was SO GOOD and a huge portion- plenty leftover to take home. The customer service was top notch they were so nice when I asked to move to the counter area away from the heat of the kitchen. I was very emotional that day as I had just lost my brother unexpectedly. A couple of staff checked on my friend & I a few times, sweet, not annoying. I will definitely be back! read more

UT Craft Ramen - Creamy Chicken Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Midvale, Utah

Got a table in 10 min on a friday night - quick service! Nice waiter and only took 5 min to order and about 10 min to get food. Good ramen - would say it is a little overpriced @ $15 a bowl but good flavor and filling. Toppings are too $$ (shouldn't be charging for chili oil imo). read more

UT Craft Ramen - UT black ramen and creamy chicken - Ramen Near Me - Midvale, Utah

Kids and I loved it. They loved the Japanese Anime theme and the Ramen was amazing! Service was amazing and friendly. Quick even though they were super busy. read more