Love the food and drinks here. I wanted to try some different sakes so I got a flight for $15. A lot of flavors to choose from and I'm glad I picked the plum because it was delicious - so smooth. One of the food tapas I ordered was their pork belly buns ($9). They were incredibly juicy inside an airy, soft bun. Then I got their shumai shrimp dumplings ($9). Also delicious and soft with really nice flavor. The sauces they provided paired beautifully. Warm, comfortable vibe inside and the staff is very friendly. read more

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Food - the fried calamari was a 6/10 it's very lightly breaded the pork miso ramen was a 10/10 very flavorful so many fresh ingredients inside Service - a little slow and forgetful Ambiance- very big, plenty of seating & a couple outdoor tables, full bar read more

Wara Wara - Pork Miso Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Had a great dinner with friends at this restaurant last week and sadly didn't take pictures. On a Thursday night at 8pm the place was bustling and we were lucky to get a table. Service was friendly and efficient. My friends had ramen and loved it. I had miso soup and salmon with black rice risotto. The miso soup was top tier with the most flavorful broth I've had outside of Japan in a miso soup. The salmon was really great as well. I don't normally like black rice but it was expertly prepared and I really enjoyed it. Good value for the money. read more

I wanted to love this place. There's lots of little toys and fun decorations. The staff were all nice, but the food left something to be desired. The brussel sprouts were overdone and way too salty. The gyoza were just not flavorful. The cauliflower was okay but could have been better. The saki flight and the mocktail were good though. I'd go for drinks, but I probably wouldn't go back for dinner. read more

My friend introduced me to this place and thank you very much! This place has an eclectic atmosphere, I loved the vibe even midday. I got the lobster ramen special with a side salad amazing! Chunks of lobster and the perfect hard boiled egg. My friend got the 30 hour ramen, which is his usual. The service was great so nice. I will be back to try more on menu. read more

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i ordered from wara wara as a pickup option and i tried the chicken ramen. the noodles came separate from the broth. even after a 10 minute drive the broth was still warm. the noodles had a great texture. it was on the smaller portion size. the broth was overall simple and had a chicken broth flavor. i would've liked if it was a little bit more elevated with spices or other strong flavor profiles. i waited about 10 minutes after i got to the restaurant for the order to be ready. i would likely try another option next time. read more

Wara Wara - Shio Chicken Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Delicious ramen and small bites! We started with a few appetizers; the shumai were our favorite! The Brussels were also crispy and tangy little bites. The ramen itself was also delicious! Get the extra egg because they are cooked perfectly! The warm broth really hit the spot on a chilly weeknight. We also got the green tea lava cake, which was amazing. The ice cream was creamy and very vanilla forward! We had consistently great service all night. We were seated quickly, always asked if we needed anything else, and our waters were always full. The restaurant itself is decorated very classically and has some cool artwork on the walls. We will definitely be back soon! read more

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My husband and I split the Tan Tan Men. It and the starter salad were incredible. One of the best ramens we've had. The salad, though so basic, (literally just lettuce and sesame dressing) was an A+. I could tell we were both quietly trying to get the last few bites. We came for lunch on a weekday and the service was quick and friendly. The restaurant itself was clean and comfortable, with indoor seating only from what I could tell. Wish we lived closer - we would be regulars! read more

Wara Wara - Tan Tan Men Ramen Lunch - Japanese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Place was pretty busy for a Monday. Ambiance is divey, vibey and dark which I prefer. Japanese art on the walls, lanterns hanging above is cool. Service was quick and very accommodating, conversational as well even for how busy it was. On street parking only. I had the ten ten men which had a whole egg, bok choy and ground pork. Flavor was good, wish the broth were hotter and more veg/meat in it. Very rich flavorful broth. Def hit the spot for me on a cold winter evening. My bf had the duck ramen which he really enjoyed and devoured, said wished there were more ramen in it tho which means he def wanted more lol. We had the gyoza app which was standard, wasn't a huge fan of the tangy sauce and chili oil. Maybe an additional sauce option offering would be nice? A cool thing they have is the blooming jasmine tea which the server told us was imported from Japan. Was very strong which shows the quality. Had a pink mocktail which was too tangy for my taste. Overall, boyfriend and I agreed would come here again. read more

Wara Wara - Ten ten men and duck ramen for my bf - Japanese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Food/Drinks: The food here is beyond delicious. One of the best Ramen spots that I know and have been to. The portions are insane. They are extremely filling and you will never regret going here to get some Ramen, plus they have a variety of Ramens. Not only do they have great Ramen, but they have a menu full of other items that aren't Ramen, like the salmon and other types of boxes. I have tried the salmon and it's delicious, one of my favorite items. It comes with rice and is extremely filling. This is the only place where I order french fries for the taste because they're so crispy and so delicious, and honestly, I rave about how good the food is here. I usually stick to fountain drinks here so I'm not familiar with any alcoholic drinks they offer. Location: I love the vibes of this location. It's very aesthetic, but also casual at the same time. It's very nice, cozy, and spacious. Usually, you can find a table casually, but some days it is more packed than others. I've had one time that we couldn't get a seat without a 45-minute wait, but other than that, every single time we've been able to get seating instantly! This is more of a casual place to go with friends and family, and a lot of people just dress casual. You don't have to dress up, but you can if you'd like. They offer street parking as they don't have their own parking lot due to the street that they're located on, but street parking is easily accessible and close. Service: The service is always top-tier. I always seem to get the same exact servers and they're always nice, friendly, attentive, and get everything done and given to you in a timely manner. This place is an overall a great experience and a very nice place to go get Ramen, and I will continue going here over and over again. One of my favorite spots in Rhode Island to eat. read more

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I love the vibe at Wara Wara! The servers are all so wonderful too. I love all the veggie tapas and the salmon over black rice special is 10/10! I almost always get the curry udon noodle as my main, but the veggie ramen is also delicious. They do a great job with packing everything for take out too! read more

Wara Wara - Curry udon noodle take out - Japanese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

This is by far the best ramen we have had in Rhode Island! You must try it!!! We got the Tan Tan ramen and the Shio chicken ramen. Both broths were so savory and delicious and the boiled egg was the best I've had anywhere. Our waitress was friendly and attentive and the restaurant has a fun intereror. I enjoyed the Godzilla memorabilia near the bar. Ive been thinking about this meal for days since we had it, I can't wait to go back again. Thabk goodness it's about to be fall so I have the perfect excuse to eat ALL the soup! read more

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I've been coming to this restaurant since they've opened, but I really wish they would change their plates they use for the bento boxes, the paint on them is all chipped from the heat I wish they would just use stainless steel or something. Also they changed the recipe for the kimchi and it's not good anymore. Otherwise the food is still really great and super clean and friendly staff. read more

Wara Wara - Japanese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

I wasn't feeling great the other night and was craving some warm and comforting delicious ramen, so we ordered take away from Wara Wara. I ordered the lobster ramen, which came packaged perfectly for me to be able to build my bowl at home. The broth was savory, the lobster sweet, and the egg was a perfect soft boil - it all just hit the spot. read more

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We returned to dine here a couple of weeks ago - it had been a while since we were last here. A lively place - informal and unpretentious which we enjoy. Somehow the seats we had were comfortable for a change. It was noisily as usual but quieted down towards the end of the evening. We had a range of dishes which we shared. The half rack of pork ribs, the crispy cauliflower, the roasted almond and the Japanese mushrooms were excellent. We also had the edamame- I would have preferred the spicy version. I had a hot sake Reiko. The check came to $70. Our server, Amanda, was on the ball and cheerfully efficient. We thoroughly enjoyed the evening and will return sooner than later. read more

Oh my god the pork buns here are to die for!! Perfect level of spice and the bun itself was perfectly fluffy. Food came out super quick and everyone was incredibly friendly, will certainly be returning next time I'm in Providence! read more

What a hidden gem!! Loved both veg and non veg options, as we had vegetarians with us! Totally hit the spot with the popcorn chicken, hakka brinjal and spicy ramen! Drinks are trendy and good! A great unplanned visit, why didn't we do it earlier? read more

Based on pictures and reviews, I've been wanting to come here for about a year now. I did walk in once before but it was very busy so I walked out. This time, we came around 3 pm on a weekday so it felt a lot less chaotic. Since it was a nice day out, and they have outdoor seating in the shade, we decide to sit outside. Their chairs and tables could be more comfortable, but their food and service made me forget all about it. Our waitress was very kind, and gave great recommendations which ultimately influenced my decision to go with the 30 hour ramen (the other option I was torn between was the duck ramen but my friend ordered it). Seconds after placing our order, I saw crispy chicken skin on the menu and immediately ordered it. It was ready after about 10 minutes and the portion size is great for 2, but can serve up to 3-4 if you're just looking to try it. I absolutely loved the flavor and texture - it was crunchy, and did not have any burned chicken fat taste to it and had a drizzle of some sweet sauce which complimented the savory well. The food was perfectly timed because right when we finished the crispy chicken skin, our ramen came out and it looked fantastic. I tried some of the duck ramen broth and it was sweet and savory which was very unique to other ramens I have had but nonetheless it was good. The duck thigh looked very good and also tasted good; no gamey flavor and perfectly crispy skin. My ramen was very tasty, especially after adding the chili oil which I would say is a must. One thing I do wish it came with was corn, but everything it had tasted fresh and paired well with each other. In terms of seafood, it had a couple shrimp, a scallop and some calamari. The egg and noodles were cooked to perfection, and the broth is very tasty. We noticed that they had homemade ice cream on their menu, so obviously we had to try it. Two things that I most enjoyed about the ice cream is that they have very unique flavors and it's really affordable ($2 a scoop). Our waitress also told us about their ice cream float which gives you a mini scoop of each of the flavors they have in rotation (4), for $1 a scoop. We tried the smores, black garlic, passion fruit, and sakara. The most unique flavor was definitely the black garlic, but my favorite was the smores one. I am excited to go back and try other items on their menu, especially during the summer when Hope St is lively - check out the little shops while you're at it. They have free street parking and I've never run into issues of not finding a spot. read more

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I returned to Wara Wara this afternoon to grab some ramen today! Ordered the Tan Tan men again. The broth was really flavorful and the meal had many toppings. I would recommend adding chili oil for a slight kick. Ramen on a freezing cold day hits different - especially as it comes piping hot and fast. Our server was nice. Ambiance was chill. Looking forward to coming back and trying their fusion dishes. read more

We love the ambiance the blue floor and all sorts of objects to look at. The lighting fixtures are cool. The food is very flavorful; we had the eggplant, flank steak, Brussels sprouts. We didn't try any of the desserts. I would recommend this restaurant read more

Great food! The ramen is the best!!! Great apps too and the staff are all very nice. Highly recommended!

This place I felt was very good, the food was delicious and would definitely go back. It also looked very interesting and like they put work into making it look comfy. I do have to say that the service wasn't great and the server only came to get the food and drinks. Would return to this cool hipster place for the food absolutely. read more

SO YUMMY! This restaurant is very beautiful and I love the decor and lighting! I was served by the lovely Sam, who recommended I try the vegan eggless noodles in the Roasted Seasonal Root Vegetable Curry. Today it came with brussel sprouts, lettuce, tofu, and those delicious and gluten free/ vegan noodles! The curry broth was super flavorful and I could just eat that on its own.... I also had the cauliflower and it was delicious! Love this spot, I will be back soon for drinks & to try the other vegan dishes!!!!!! Thank you for a lovely time! read more

Wara Wara - The best service ever! - Japanese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Wara Wara has never disappointed. We are big fans of the Duck Thigh Ramen and the Miso Ramen! I have digestion issues so I get the noodles on the side. The egg is perfect every time, and the broth is savory and perfect for winter/fall. the bao buns are also very good. They take pride in their service and always make sure everything is presented nicely. read more

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Love this place. Still thinking about that green tea lava cake with ube ice cream days after going there. Also had the salmon teriyaki with risotto and hanger steak. Next cheat day, I'm coming back here! read more

Great food and service. I really enjoyed the ramen. The broth was perfectly seasoned and smooth. Ambiance is cozy and nice! Highly recommend. read more

Came in for dinner with some girlfriends. The food was tasty the drinks were too. The decor is kitschy. It was a little hard to read the specials boards and our server didn't come around as often as I'd like but overall it was a good evening. read more

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Every time I visit Providence, I always make a visit to Wara Wara. Regardless of the season, I always order the Tan Tan Ramen. It is the absolute best. It's so flavorful and comforting. If you are looking to order an appetizer, I would highly recommend their pork belly bao buns. Their ginger limeade is also a must-try; it's super zesty and refreshing. The staff is superb, and the food always comes out quickly! I can't recommend Wara Wata enough! read more

Wara Wara - Tan Tan Men Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Delicious ramen place! Maybe not the best I've ever had in my life, but certainly one of the better places in Providence! This is probably a great date spot. The ambience is dark, cool, hip. Drinks are good. Service is attentive. Appetizers are great - highly recommend the Taiwanese popcorn chicken!!! Sauces and pairings go perfectly with it. I also enjoyed the fried cauliflower too. Brussels sprouts were a bit meh, not as crispy as I would have liked and the crispy rice on top was a bit stale. For ramen, I've tried many of them on the menu. The best one is the 30 hour ramen. Trust me. It's got the most depth of flavor. I'm not really even a seafood person, but I would get it just for the flavor. Miso and tan tan are not bad, standardly good. Duck ramen - do not get this. The broth is dark and SWEET which I wasn't expecting, and did not like. Ramen burger was a fun novelty item, would probably get again if I was craving it. Udon curry was good! Parking is street parking. May be hard to find a spot during peak hours, but usually spots are available on side streets! read more

This is our new go to restaurant! Can get enough of the tempura green beans and the popcorn chicken. The lobster salad buns are also excellent in addition to the ramen bowls. Small place so make a reservation. read more

Our ramen was quite alright, but there's a very high-pitched electrical noise that kicks on here every few minutes. The noise was pretty distinctly unpleasant, and made it difficult to enjoy the food and each other's company. Folks with older hearing might not notice it as much, but two folks with younger ears definitely did. read more

Japanese cuisine delicious. I had Yakisoba Ramon with me shrimp, very tasty. My wife had tempura squid that was unbelievably delicious. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

This was my family and my first time at Wara Wara (4/6 @2:30). It was a party of five. Three of us ordered the Lobster Ramen, one TanTan, Oysters, Kimchi, popcorn chicken, sticky rice, and calamari. Our waiter (I forgot his name) was kind, patient, and professional. The calamari wasn't fresh, and they did remove it from our bill. Other than that minor hiccup, the food was delicious! The drinks from the bar were terrific, too. I recommend the lemon drop martini and the margaritas. I look forward to coming back! read more

Wara Wara - Lobster Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

I'm continuing my hunt for the best ramen in Rhode Island, and of course my search led me to Wara Wara on Hope Street. I think this is the closest ramen I've found in our little state to match the authentic quality Japanese ramen I can get in New York. This is a cute and modern location with tons of windows and fresh, Asian-influenced decor. They boast several flavors of ramen along with specials that often include lobster and quahog ramen for some local flavor. I recently went and they had a special appetizer of tempura green beans that were honestly, so good I could have eaten three plates of that. I hope it becomes a permanent menu item. The ramen itself has a tasty broth that is mild to medium on spice. It's packed with noodles and veggies and topped with an egg and fresh seaweed sheets that's as good to eat as it is to look at. As much as I do enjoy it, I think it's a little shy on the flavor of other ramen I've had, but it's so close it's worth trying. read more

Wara Wara - Veggie ramen - Japanese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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After walking a few miles along the beautiful Blackstone Boulevard, we decided to dine at Wara Wara, about a half mile away. Wara Wara featured an interesting fusion menu and boasted some very good Yelp reviews. Wara Wara means "laugh laugh" in Japanese. We were seated quickly inside, and though they were also serving outside, they only had a few tables and the tables were tight, with nominal room for people to navigate the sidewalk adjacent to the tables. Inside there was more room and an eclectic vibe which we liked. They were serving brunch, and my co-diner decided to try their Fried Chicken and Waffles. I selected the Shio Chicken Ramen and was told it was not spicy. They were getting progressively busier on this unseasonably warm and sunny 72-degree day in mid-November. It took a while for our lunch to be delivered, and when it arrived, assuming I can borrow a line from one of my favorite authors, it was the best of times, it was the worst of times. * Chicken Shio Ramen: Chicken Broth, Grilled Chicken Thigh, Soft Boiled Egg, Spinach, Bean Sprout, Corn, Shiitake Mushroom $14 * Fried Chicken and Mochi Waffle Brunch Special $14 I thought the ramen was very good, a substantial helping of noodles, chicken and vegetables, and a nicely cooked and tasty soft boiled egg. This was a nicely executed dish, and did have a little spiciness to it, which was fine for my palate. Unfortunately, the Waffle should have been called the "Awful". They were soggy and flavorless; they were served topped with chicken and vegetables. My co-diner requested maple syrup, in an attempt to improve the awful waffle, but it took a long time to arrive at our table, and by that time the waffles were essentially inedible. The vegetables atop the waffle were raw including raw onion, it was a very unappealing dish. Almost all the waffles remained unbeaten. Is the moral of the story not to order the chicken and waffles at a Japanese fusion restaurant? A categorical yes at Wara Wara, and that's no laugh laugh! read more

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I think the potential is there, for sure. Hip, modern, bustling, & casual enough. Nice place to meet up with friends. There are unfortunately very little options for gluten-free ramen. The only ramen on the menu that can be made gluten-free is their vegetable ramen, so I ordered that. I asked for a side of some sort of protein to add, & so they added chicken to it. The broth unfortunately was lukewarm & the egg was totally cold. The noodles & the broth really lacked flavor, but the added chicken was decent. Our server was attentive & kind. I think I would be willing to give them another shot. read more

I love ramen. i try and review as many ramen places as I can find. My wife and I were driving through Providence and we thought we would try Wara Wara out. Decor is fun and eclectic, bar area is really cool. We ordered the pork belly buns to start. Not bad. The pork belly could have used more char, but a good start to the meal. l had the miso ramen and my wife had the shio chicken ramen. She thought hers was meh and could have had more chicken. Broth was okay and she appreciated the black sesame seeds, but overall a bit flat. I felt the same about my broth. the whole bowl should have been hotter in temp and definitely needed more depth in flavor. I kind of slogged through the ramen at the end, searching for more flavor. They have lots of ramen options and my advice to the restaurant would be to have just one or two but really work on getting a rich broth. We're not likely coming back. read more

Wara Wara - Japanese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Easily one of my favorite restaurants in Providence. While no one aspect may be extraordinary, what I appreciate most is the casually effortless amalgam of attention and quality in every aspect. The food is consistently inspired and good, with some regularly changing menu items, and authentic Japanese elements; the drink selection is varied, with some rarities; the atmosphere is mindfully arranged for reverie and relaxation, straddling the line between upscale and casual, vibrant and kind of funky, yet spacious and understated; and the staff (at least in my experiences) always friendly and dutiful. You won't go wrong here, friends. read more

On a Friday evening, went to get ramen on a cold night. Service was a shit show. Sat for 20 minutes and no one came by.despite trying to get the server's attention. Got up and left to go to Den Den- much better atmosphere, service, and food to be honest. Been to Wara wara many times as it is a local restaurant and has been solid in the past, but they need to get their shit together now, don't know if there was a change over in the kitchen or staff read more

Hadn't been here in a while and the food didn't disappoint. We shared some of the small plates. Standouts we're the Brussels sprouts, salmon teriyaki and popcorn chicken. Vegetable bun looked delicious, but a bit too spicy for me. Our waiter got all the food and drinks out quickly. The way we were greeted upon entering left a bit to be desired, but glad we decided to stay. Definitely make a reservation-it was crowded and we were glad we had. Would definitely go back. read more

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