Great restaurant! Always consistently good. A local treasure! So happy to have them near by!

Wow. First time here and extremely impressed. The food was super delicious and very fast and friendly service. We had some edamame for appetizer and some steamed shrimp shumai. So darn good. We then had some tempura string beans. Wow. Amazing. My wife had a delicious salmon teriyaki bento box, my kid had a mini chicken ramen bowl, which she loved and I had a take on chicken and waffles that was fantastic. Washed it all down with a fantastic bacon bourbon Bloody Mary. read more

Wara Wara - Chicken and waffles. - Japanese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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We've been here several times now and each experience has been stellar. The food is fantastic and the steak perfectly cooked. The cocktails are yummy and the ice cream is to die for. read more

Wara Wara - Steak and potatoes - Japanese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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The seasonal vegetable curry udon is delicious!!! Also all the vegetable tapas are amazing. (I eat very little meat so can't speak to those dishes). Highly recommend the brussel sprouts, choy medley, and cauliflower tapas. read more

Delicious. Wish I could copy and paste this restaurant to different locations in New England. Our tops include: Tan Tan Fries Chicken Skin Veggie Bun Eggplant Kale Salad read more

Very interesting spot on Hope Street with a cool, eclectic decor. There's a beautiful painting of a woman among koi and various flowers. The hanging lamps are covered with what appears to be some sort of bamboo and there's a whole shelf of interesting little toys and sculptures that resemble robots and dinosaurs. Service was mellow and friendly. We had the Japanese Mushroom Medley appetizer to start- this is a mix mushrooms and some pepper topped with a very light dusting of Manchego cheese. I was expecting a little more cheese, but the mushrooms were well prepared and very flavorful. For entrees, we both had the OKONOMIYAKI which is basically a large pancake with cabbage, scallion, scallops, shrimp, squid, and bacon. It's covered with BBQ sauce- and BONITO flakes. I had never had BONITO before, but basically, it's a dried tuna, sliced super super thin. The flakes have this wave like appearance and they literally move when the entree is served. The presentation is really cool. I also had this really cool blossoming tea, which was basically a tea with a large dried flower on the bottom that expanded with hot water. It had a lychee / peach flavor and was just yum on a cold day. The other thing I really liked about this place was that it was not crowded or busy and had an overall chill vibe. It was not loud at all. Definitely look forward to going back! read more

This is located right on Hope st in the middle of some great shopping! We started with the cauliflower and pork bun apps, and both were lovely. The cauliflower is a must, very yummy and filling! We of course got ramen after that, and although it was satisfactory, my heart is still with Ken's on Washington st. I was looking for more complexity, and it just left me hanging. Certainly tasty, and nothing particularly wrong, all came down to taste for me. The space was ok, bathroom was clean. Not sure if I would come back. read more

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Mison ramen and pork buns are INCREDIBLE! And they always get the packaging right when I order takeout. I come here whenever I'm home and have yet to find a better ramen bowl. read more

Love the Raman and salad such a delicious delight!! Can Not wait to come back again and again! Just fabulous!!

Love the atmosphere and the food. Great service and the ramen was delicious. Also recommend the pork belly buns and Brussels sprouts. Delicious experience! read more

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

I ordered the lunch SPECIAL, which was the seafood yakisoba and side salad that cost $12. The service was great! My waitress was very attentive and polite. My food was delicious.....the salad came out first and had a sesame dressing that was on point. There was enough time in between my salad and main dish....thanks to my waitress. U received my yakisoba nice and hot.....the seafood was cooked just right. This meal was perfect on this bone chilling day. read more

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I have to echo the recent reviews here and say that our meal was much lower quality than what we had in the past. The preparation was amateurish. Both the greens and the fish were overcooked. The fish arrived on a platter with a cup or two of water. Unclear why, but it did not taste like steamed Bronzini because the fish had lost a lot of its flavor which made the entire dish unbalanced. The cauliflower was not that crispy and arrived in a soup of sweet and sour sauce which was overpowering. The gyoza was ok. Something is terribly wrong. The most recent reviews were a couple months ago and it's disappointing that there's been no improvement since then. read more

Myself and my family have enjoyed this restaurant in Hope Street Village since it opened. We love the relaxed atmosphere, their eclectic menu, and their reasonably priced sake and brunch and lunch entrees. I'm particularly partial to their Okonomiyaki pancake. This a delicious and healthy savory pancake that is plate-sized and is full of chunks of shrimp, squid, and scallops, also cabbage and scallions, and topped with a smoked apple sauce, mayo, and quaking smoked bonito flakes. The bonito flakes literally dance in your plate as these react to the heat of the pancake, adding a fascinating kinetic dimension to your dish, and although very thin(I understand that these are cut from the dried cured fish with a microtome slicer) these flakes provide intense umami tonality to the dish which along with the other flavors tantalize the palate in a sublime manner. read more

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First time was great! COVID compliant and clean overall. Service was great and was even given a free appetizer salad (the sesame ginger dressing was amazing). The ramen broth was very flavorful, but will be asking for a little more spice next time. Hope to be back soon..must try place! read more

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Came down here for lunch after the farmers market. It's like a billion degrees out so I opted for something a little different. Typically I get their amazing ramen but today I tried their lunch special sea bass bento box. The sea bass was so perfectly crunchy on the outside yet so flaky on the inside. It had so much flavor. It was accompanied with a delish salad dressed with a tangy peanut dressing. As well as rice, pickled veggies, asparagus topped with roasted ginger/garlic, and a slice of juicy watermelon all for 12 bucks! I of course had to get one of my favorite cocktails in Providence "Taken for Granite". The freshed squeezed lemonaid makes it unbelievably tasty. Service was great as per usual. See you again soon Wara Wara. read more

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Food was amazing and the staff is very friendly. Great menu and the food was fresh and delicious!

Literally LOVE warawara. I have introduced so many friends to it who now also love it. Amazing authentic ramen and the pork buns are out of this world. The decor inside is awesome too! read more

I served in Japan in the the military for many years. The authenticity is real here! Great food! read more

Wara Wara - Japanese Mushrooms and seaweed salad is pictured. I ordered the Tan Tan Men - Japanese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

My boyfriend lives up the street from this place and we always pass it by and talk about trying it. Well..it took a pandemic for us to finally place an order and it was completely worth it. I got the Tan tan ramen and my boyfriend got the miso ramen. The broth for both ramens were spectacularly flavorful and had the right amount of a kick to it. The mushrooms that were in the Tan tan had that nice little chewiness and the ground pork was superb. I will definitely be back here when I'm in Providence again and I'm looking forward to trying some of their other staples. read more

Wara Wara - Left is the Tan Tan Men and right is Miso Ramen. (They did a great job with the packing) - Japanese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Ooh Wara Wara... you've been eluding me for quite some time. Your long lines and clientele overflowing into the street have kept me away. However, the other night my husband said he wanted Ramen. So, I suggested we give Wara Wara a shot since we'd not been yet. It was a weird time on a Wednesday night and it was dead in there. I'd heard mixed reviews of their Ramen and wanted to see for myself. We started with the $8 Kale salad which was mostly romaine lettuce. Then the Ramen came out. I ordered the tofu and veg ramen. There was a lot left to be desired in the flavor department. There was also minimum heat too. So, I asked for some hot sauce to help it out... still not that great. We ended up paying $40ish for two small bowls of decent soup and some romaine lettuce... probably not terrible in a pinch but not likely on my list of places to return anytime soon. I'll stick with Kens. read more

Came here last night with a couple friends. We each got the lychee martini and it was knock your sox off good (and STRONG.) We shared a few starters... The pork gyoza that was up on the specials board - Eh, wasn't a huge fan of the texture and found them a bit underwhelming all around. Crispy Chicken Skin - Yep, CRISPYYY Chickennnn Skinnnnn. So so good and exactly as described. It was crispy, full of flavor and like sneaking a piece of crispy skin from the bird resting on the counter, straight out of the oven... The popcorn chicken - so flavorful, crispy and piping hot! I then got the ramen and thoroughly enjoyed it. A great meal all around! read more

Excellent service. Great, quirky atmosphere. My Vegetable Curry Udon was soooo good! The curry was mild and that's what I needed. I was very happy with my lunch experience. read more

So I ordered this meal last night and due to delivery confusion I never received it. Fortunately GH credited me. Tonight I reordered... Wow! I ordered Miso Soup w extra egg and noodles and steamed Sea Bass. The Sea bass was steamed in pandan leaves w lemongrass, scallions, enoki mushrooms, garlic, ginger, citrus, sesame oil and soy sauce. It was so perfectly prepared and delicious, the fish was so fresh. and moist and the other ingredients bright and clean. The Ramen soup was really good also, the noodles perfectly cooked, the Miso broth mildly flavorful, and the egg and spinach also perfectly cooked (not overdone is key.) I really enjoyed everything and look forward dining here soon. read more

This place probably deserves more than three stars, but I didn't love my dinner, so I can't do it. I'm not a ramen expert, so maybe I didn't know what I was ordering. Anyway...my friend and I wanted ramen, so we decided on Wara Wara. We ordered an app of the specials menu. It was called Ma Po Poutine. Like poutine, it had fries. On top of the fries there was sauce and this spicy pork. It was very spicy and very delicious. I should've ordered the pork ramen. I ordered the duck ramen. The duck was cooked very well, and tasted good. My issue was with the broth. It was sweet and tangy and I was expecting something more spicy. Again, this is probably my fault for not reading the menu correctly. I just didn't love the ramen and I left kind of disappointed. read more

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Our go to for ramen but wish they would actually put more tofu in it even when you pay the additional $2-3 for whatever we're adding on. We also love the Brussel sprouts. read more

Great ramen especially for vegetarians! Other items on the menu were also really delicious including the brussel sprouts and crispy cauliflower. The desserts were also yummy :) read more

Wara Wara - Japanese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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We order 30 hour ramen, miso ramen. We got a serving of salad with some kind of peanut dressing. The amount of noodle they give is enough for two. I finished only 1/2 and enjoyed the 30 hour ramen soup. Both soup was good but the 30 hour soup to me is more flavorful then the miso. Would I go again, probably give it another try. I like my food on the spicy side so maybe I will ask if they can make it spicy next time I visit. read more

Can't believe that this is the first time I'm reviewing this place because it's solidly in my top 10 spots in a city where we are just spoiled rotten for fantastic food. Wara Wara is simply fantastic. The atmosphere is fun and casual (Wara Wara = laugh laugh, from what I've been told, and the space is fun, quirky, cool.) The service is warm, friendly, helpful... essentially spot-on. Our server last night was every bit as enjoyable as the spectacular food and drinks that you'll always be served. The food... it's just spectacular. I cannot go into the place without ordering the crispy cauliflower. Amazing flavor, sweet, spicy, and a touch of mint, it's to die for... trust me. So many amazing small dishes to share... many extremely tasty vegan options, and the ramen... yum... it's fantastic. I recommend the home made ice cream flight for dessert... a great little way to get a variety of flavors and wrap up your meal. I love Wara Wara. You will too. read more

Great atmosphere! Nostalgic feels with toys displayed between tables and awesome wall art. The Sake flight was delicious and had me wanting to order my favorite of the 3. We ordered pork buns, pork ramen and duck ramen. The duck broth was out of this world! Great serving size on the soups. I can see where things can get pricey quick but quality and variety win here. read more

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Honestly, the Fried Shumai was fantastic... I wish they gave me a reason to come back. the ramen was bland, I have never been able to describe a soup like this but: everything felt soggy and tasteless. But worst of it all was the service... The taller of the two waitresses was rude, incredibly forgetful and when I asked her for suggestions she looked annoyed and didn't reply. Sorry for inconveniencing you lady, we won't come back. read more

The only Ramen I will eat in RI. Really good seaweed salad and hanger steak as well. Good quality of ingredients and fresh, sophisticated taste. read more

The salad that came with our meal was perfectly dressed in Thai peanut sauce; not drenched. Pork Belly Buns were amazing. The sandwich bun it sat in tasted so amazing and had a really nice texture. The pork itself was soft and sweet. My friend ordered the Tan Tan Men which was decent. Too salty for me, as the salt was all I could taste. On the spicy side too which I'm not a fan of. I chose the Gyudon Bento Box and was glad I did. It came with modestly portioned meat and sides. Perfect if you're looking for a lighter lunch option or meal. The meat was super tender and tasted great; the sticky rice was also good. Dessert was absolutely amazing! Our Taiyaki wasn't too sweet. The raisins inside were so good, and the green tea ice cream that came along with it also wasn't super sweet either. In general, all the flavors went really well together in this dish. Nicely done! I'm docking two stars because I feel the atmosphere needs some work. Inside is pretty dark and dim, so I'm glad we opted for the outdoor seating. It's a very casual lunch or dinner spot, but I feel with some added light during the day and a little more upbeat atmosphere this place can easily be a 4. read more

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I was excited to try out this place have read a lot of good things on yelp. Sadly I was a little underwhelmed. The food was either OK or good but by the time we ordered enough top us to make us fall we had spent over $100. We tried couple cocktails and glasses of wine, which were good, the following items were OK: salad, tuna, chicken thighs and desert with mango. The yellowtail and mushrooms were both very good. I'd come here to grab an appetizer in the future but not for my main meal. Sadly I probably wouldn't come for a special occasion because I didn't think the food was that great, overall. On the plus side, it was funkily decorated . On a Saturday night we didn't have much of a wait, which was great. It also had several items on the menu which could be eaten for those with modified diets such as Paleo, gluten-free etc. read more

This is my favorite ramen place ever. I've been twice so far and have loved each of my meals. I recently went in December '18 with my mom--I ordered the 30 Hour Ramen and she ordered a special that was some type of lobster ramen. Both dishes were incredible and we'd highly recommend them. I've had the same waitress both times I've been and she's so nice (can't remember here name). The chefs in the kitchen must work very fast because our food came out right away. All in all, the ramen at this place is amazing! I can't wait to go back! read more

Wara Wara - 30 Hour Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Sat at the bar and had a lovely glass of prosecco ( or 2) I ordered the Brussels small plate and the Thai cauliflower. Brussels were crispy but too much sauce made the bottom layer not crispy. Next time I get that I will get sauce in the side. The cauliflower OMGGGGGG the best darn cauliflower I've ever eaten ..i think I licked the bowl! Order that tasty dish and try it for yourself:) read more

Wara Wara - Japanese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

The higher priced bougier sister restaurant to Ebisu in Cranston on the East Side Summit neighborhood in PVD on Hope. It's the kind of restaurant yelpers would gush about as a "cute" place to take a date with "nice ambiance" and has frou frou drinks and the food is ok to good but not exactly the center of attention bc people on dates are more concerned about enjoying their company and possibly getting laid later... not that there's anything wrong with that. Lots of people like getting laid. Anyhoo, overall, I'd rate the food a solid 3.5. The dishes I've had were edible and sometimes good but not interesting enough for me to want to eat here regularly except for the fact that their 1/2 price raw bar is kinda irresistible to a deal girl seafood lover like me. I also like their large selection of clean Hitachino beers, probably the largest selection I've seen in PVD, which I hear is very conducive to people getting laid, btw. Rounding up to 4 stars for nice service and that happy hour deal. Wara Wara would get a higher rating from me if I didn't have to keep swatting away random fruit flies at the bar distracting doe eyed couples staring longingly into each other's eyes at the bar while their food gets cold. read more

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We have eaten here dozens of times and every single time, we get a delicious amazing meal. Our favorites are the salmon and popcorn chicken for the kids. It's so kid friendly and this is my daughter's favorite restaurant. We split a ramen and a few other dishes. The mushroom and vegetable tapas are phenomenal. read more

The food was delicious and the portions were more than generous. Service was also great. Will definitely return. We had the chicken ramen, duck thigh ramen, pork belly steamed buns, and gyoza. So good! read more

Wara Wara - Duck thigh ramen - Japanese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Rating: 3.5/5. $12 lunch special, including a mixed green salad with Ginger dressing! Beautiful and cool decor at the bar and dining area, comfortable seats in the booth, efficient service, easy and free to park up to two hours on the street... The 30 hour ramen was generous on seafood. Prawns, squids, the scallop and noodles were perfectly cooked. The broth was a good pairing with the chewy noodles. Nevertheless, the broth was too salty to be consumed by itself. $2 noodle refill if you were to still be hungry. The Yellowtail sashimi on a bed of rice was fresh and showcased subtle flavors. The point of improvement would be to give a bigger size portion of rice. Their intriguing Asian fusion brunch may bring me back soon... read more

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My friends and I drove to RI to go to a different climbing gym on a super snowy afternoon. Once we worked up an appetite, we decided to find a place that served ramen. We hopped on Yelp and saw that Wara Wara was just a few miles away. The interior is cute. They have tons of old school Godzilla memorabilia on display and the service is great/quick. The space itself isn't too big, but it's the perfect size. Same goes for their ramen sizes. I like my ramen stupid large. Wara Wara's portion sizes are good and probably great for a person with a normal appetite (I want all the food, all the time #gimme). The broth was incredibly tasty (I got the 30 hour ramen), but I wish it came out hot, not warm. The noodles were fine, nothing incredible, but I would still recommend this ramen bowl to anyone because of the broth. Oh, and the ramen egg (#ermahgerrrd) If you're eyeing any apps, get the ceviche and kimchi. Both come with enough to share and are amazing! read more

Wara Wara - Ceviche - Japanese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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