I made my way downtown to this new restaurant that bought one of the buildings along the first block east of Meridian on the north side of Washington Street. It shares the space with two other places: Citybytes Cafe which is upstairs and T-Swirl Crepes which is right at the front of the building on the main floor. Finding Wei Ramen is a little confusing, but you simply walk passed the order counter for T-Swirl and you will be greeted by a host/hostess from Wei Ramen who will help you find some seating. Wei Ramen has full wait service (the other places you order at their respective counters). I was greeted by my waitress and brought my beverage before ordering. I started with a pork bun which was really tasty. The soft steamed bun was folded over sliced pork and some veggies and had a somewhat sweet taste to me. I simply ate it like a sandwich. There isn't a lot of meat in the bun, but considering they have to fold it, they are somewhat limited on how much they can fit inside. I also ordered a Rice Don entree which came with a side salad that was also quite good. My waitress asked if I needed silverware in addition to the chopsticks which I decided would make eating the salad much easier for my lack of skills. The Rice Don I selected was a Tempura Shrimp and Veggie option (others are more like stew). It had close to 2 cups of white rice as a base with some tempura shrimp and a veggie that reminded me of a fried potato wedge. There was also some cooked white onion and the meal was topped with a fried egg and a drizzled sauce (Eel sauce). The menu mentioned Kimchi and a half soft boiled egg, but I didn't notice any spicy kimchi and the egg was definitely hard fried on my dish. Service was quick and attentive. I was able to talk with the owner and he filled me in that in the near future, you will be able to order food from his shop even if you are sitting in the coffee shop upstairs. Note that you will have separate checks for each business you order from, not a consolidated one since each business is separately owned. Good food and service in a tough location for restaurants historically. Parking is always a challenge and requires some fee. I chose to park in the Circle Centre Mall ($3 for a few hours) and walk over to the location. Hopefully, folks already downtown will choose to try this (these) shop(s) and enjoy some tasty Japanese food. Review #3648 read more

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I went during lunch hour with coworkers 12-1p. The service was great and food came out very quickly. It's a great place if your looking for a quick bite. The portion was filling, very large bowl. My ramen was spicy which is what I like, I will say I was looking for more flavor. I got a plain ramen because I wanted to try other items and not get too fill. The gyoza and seaweed salad was good. The pork bun was cold, on the menu it stated it would be a warm bun. The bun itself was good but I was expecting more flavor/seasoning. Pricing was doable for lunch spent $20 on 3 items. Not really worth trying again in my opinion. I did not see boba tea on the menu just crepes in addition to regular menu items. read more

Wei Ramen - Gyoza, Crispy Shrimp, Seaweed Salad - Ramen Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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There are many choices for Asian food, but this one got my attention simply because I don't normally go for ramen. The spicy ramen did wonders for my sinus and a new appreciation for ramen. My Tonkotsu Ramen was equally delicious, but with a light ginger flavor. The inside was also quite inviting. I may come back to this establishment in the future just to see if they are still doing an excellent job. read more

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Great service! The food was hot and ready quickly. Everything tasted delicious and exceeded my expectations. The vibe of the restaurant was nice and the music playing was good. read more

Wei Ramen - Spicy Ramen and Gyoza - Ramen Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This spot recently opened in the heart of downtown and is connect with a crepe spot. The entrance has a spot for you to order crepes and if you want Wei Ramen you can grab a seat and get table service. We were immediately seated and received our drinks right away. We ordered the Japanese pancake thinking it would be like okonomiyaki. It was close but not quite the same, but good flavor. I ordered the karrage udon, which was huge in portion and mild in flavor. It was delicious, but could definitely use more heat (which I'm sure I could ask for in the future). My husband ordered a ramen dish, which was equally large and a bit more flavorful. The pork in his dish left a bit to be desired. Overall, we left here full and pretty happy. Knowing its just recently opened, I'm looking forward to trying more things and enjoying some ramen in our favorite city. read more

Wei Ramen - Japanese Pancake - Ramen Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Best described as Japanese comfort food, Ramen and Crepes! I loved my ramen dish. I ordered the veggie with an added egg. It was warm, full of noodles and veggies, and loaded with earthy flavors. I also ordered a strawberry and nutella crepe, which comes in a tear-away wrapped cone, and folded onto itself. It was the easiest way I have eaten a crepe. Also, it was so good! The only thing I didn't like, was the service. Our server was very confused and took forever to get us taken care of, but luckily another staff server stepped in and made up for it. I'll definitely be returning. :) read more

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The restaurant is small, but the atmosphere is nice. The Ramen is good but what really makes this shop stand out is the appetizers. The octopus balls and goyza were my personal favorites. If it's your first time I recommend getting the Yamitsuki. Street parking only. read more

Wei Ramen - The menu - Ramen Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Came here with a few friends during a convention and it was pretty packed. It's a short walk from the convention center, which is nice. The service was great and the staff were friendly. The ramen was pretty expensive ($17) compared to other places on the west and east coast that I've visited. It wasn't the best ramen I've ever had but it was good. The broth was sweet and the pork wasn't too fatty. They only give you half an egg, which I found pretty odd because most ramen places give you the whole soft boiled egg. It makes me wonder how long was that half egg sitting out open for waiting to be put in someone's bowl. read more

Great Ramen shop! The mix of flavors with the broth and ginger was off the hook! Fun atmosphere too! read more

Wei Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I really loved this place! I have been twice. Once I got the Spicy Ramen and it truly was spicy which isn't always the case. It was flavorful and hearty. The portion was very large. The second visit I tried the gyoza and pork bun. Both were very good! There is also a crepe place "T-Swirl Crepe" inside so easy to get dinner and dessert all in the same building. I highly recommend this place happy to see a true ramen place downtown! read more

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Nice to see ramen downtown My veggie ramen was tasty and the staff was very friendly. Food came quickly and we enjoyed the laid back atmosphere read more

Wei Ramen - Veggie Ramen + Egg - Ramen Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I was in Indianapolis for a business trip. I was looking for something that was walkable distance from my hotel in downtown. I've lived overseas for several years, but since being back in the States it's been very difficult to find traditional Asian cuisines that has authentic tastes. This was my first time trying Wei Ramen. I was very much impressed! Their fried gyoza was extremely good and I particularly liked the pork buns. read more

Wei Reman is near monument circle in downtown and its relatively new Japanese restaurant in heart of downtown. The place is neat and clean with plenty of seating options. I heard from some friends that the service is slow here but I went on Monday at lunch time and service was surprisingly fast. I was excited to try Ramen and broth so ordered a Spicy Ramen and oh boy it turned out really nice and was spicy. I loved the portion size and it filled me up really well. It's a bit pricey but I enjoyed every bit of it. A must try place if you have not tried it yet. read more

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Ordered in tonight and was very impressed with the ramen! It was still very hot and flavorful even with delivery! The gyoza is one of my favorites and is a must if you like a crunch between the bites of your ramen! I added chicken to my ramen and was very happy with my choice. Can't wait to try out more things on the menu! read more

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Great food. The position size is worth the price. I had enough to take home. So much flavor and perfect on the spicy level. As far as service, our server was extremely sweet, but we weren't greeted from anyone when we arrived. It was manly frustrating because several servers walked by us and didn't acknowledge we were standing there. read more

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We had the crepes here and the bao! The restaurant is super clean and the employees are so nice! They have a huge selection of sweet and savory crepes, and their regular ramen menu with chicken wings, ramen, and bao. The chicken bao was amazing and so flavorful the eggplant one was too bland for us. The crepes were AMAZING! Not overly sweet as you would assume. I would definitely visit again! read more

Wei Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This is a nice small place downtown Indianapolis. And a great place to go. Probadly the best dumplings i have had! And the Ramen soup was amazing as well. Go check this place out! Good service but it is super relaxed and don't expect 5 star service. And i do not mean that in a bad way!! read more

We enjoyed this place, it was busy but not to busy. We didn't get a chance to try the ramen but we shared the pot stickers ( Gyoza ) and the fried chicken bites with a little spicy BBQ sauce ( Karrago Chicken )... Two people to eat two appetizers and a drink for 16.00 it was perfect. There is a small condiment section that has eel sauce so grab some of that while you are there it's fantastic. We had Gab as our server and she was super sweet and helpful. read more

Wei Ramen - Karrage chicken and Gyoza - Ramen Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

My husband and I were craving Ramen and ordered this through DoorDash. It was delivered quickly and still hot. We both ordered the Tonkotsu ramen. The broth came separate to pour in, which was a great to keep things fresh and from spilling during delivery. The flavor was great and everything was very filling! read more

Wei Ramen - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Stopped into this little shop for a snack and it was delicious! Best discovery I've made in a while. The front part of the shop is a crepery (see my 5-star review for T-Swirl Crepes) and the back half is a dine-in ramen restaurant, although I got my pot stickers to go. These pot stickers are the best I've had in a long time and I love pot stickers. The sauce was amazing!!! The staff was all very friendly, the food was quick, and I could see that the restaurant tables were well spaced for social distancing. I only had a small snack but had such a great experience so I will definitely be coming back to try more of the menu. read more

Wei Ramen - Gyoza (Pot Stickers) - Ramen Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Our server was great, and the food was delicious! I really liked the steamed pork bun, miso and spicy chicken ramen! They also have a crepe place operating in the front that looks delicious but the wait was 40 minutes, so I recommend you order that first for dessert and then eat ramen -- the food was super fast, only took about 10 minutes to get! read more

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Wei Ramen/T-Swirl Crepe (36 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204) prides themselves on being an "authentic Japanese restaurant with extraordinary taste serving a to-die-for bowl of ramen" and while the bowl of ramen I was served was not what I would call "to-die-for" it was a solid bowl of ramen at a more than decent price ($14)! Working (and living) downtown I can see this establishment quickly becoming a staple for my wife and I as our go-to ramen restaurant for a quick bite away from the office during the work week or a nice low-key dinner before a night out on Mass Ave. At the end of the day if you are seeking a quick (and inexpensive ~ $14) option to the other establishments serving ramen around town (e.g. ROOK ~ $25+) this is an excellent choice and will certainly meet (however not exceed) your expectations and scratch your "ramen itch" with a more than generous portion of delicious ramen. read more

Wei Ramen - Wei Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

We stumbled on this place because we got to he hotel late and it was cold.... so this restaurant wasn't too far... Nice menu and selection. There s also a crepe dessert place connected to this restaurant. That s the perfect combo! The food is reasonable and the prices a bit on the higher end for ramen.... but it ll do the trick. Don't expect true Japanese ramen for the connoisseur but it s very reasonable. We suggested that the chef serves the soup as hot as can be. Our waiter was awesome. I forgot his name... blond guy.... he checked on us and was very detailed oriented! Top notch customer service! read more

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I am updating my former 1 star review up to a 5. This place has reclaimed my love. How could it not after trying that spicy ramen? I visited Japan a year ago and have been craving good ramen ever since, but haven't had much luck. This place has the best spicy ramen I've found so far since returning to the US. Whenever I dine-in, there's plenty of space for social distancing and my food is ready almost instantly. I love coming here to treat myself! read more

Delicious and fresh! Fast and friendly service. It was perfect for a cold night in downtown Indy. We stayed at Homewood Suites and it was an easy walk. Abby did a wonderful job taking care of us. read more

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I had found this place on yelp a few weeks ago. I had been meaning to check it out. My girlfriend and I had a Valentine's Day lunch there yesterday. The place is funny bc the ramen place shares space with a crepe place. I haven't seen that layout since my travels to Asia. We're definitely going back for crepes next time. We were too full from the ramen. Really good portions for the cost. We ordered squid rings as an appetizer. She loves calamari. But these were seemingly frozen and then overcooked too. But for ramen, I had shoyu broth with pork. She had curry broth with pork. The ramen was excellent. Though my shoyu was a bit salty. I was still happy with it. But the ramen quality isn't actually the point of this post. I "APPROVED" of the business as a whole based one factor alone. When I asked for hot tea. They brought a tea kettle and two small cups. (This is the proper way) every Japanese restaurant i go to. I order hot tea. If it comes in a coffee mug with a tea bag then the business has failed. But Wei Ramen is winning. Great ramen and proper tea. I'm a fan and I will be back. Only reason I rate 4 stars not 5, is due to slow service. There were 3 staff. Host, server and trainee. After the food was dropped off. No one came to check on us, or asked how was everything. At the end of the meal. We waited 5 min for one of the staff to even glance back at us. Eventually I walked up to them and hastily paid cash and left. read more

Wei Ramen - Hot Tea, the right way. - Ramen Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

So delicious!! I love soups and this is the perfect spot for filling that warm spot in your tummy. You pick from chicken or pork broth and udon or raymen. a big variety of soup choices including one all vegetable. read more

Wei Ramen - Karaoke ramen - Ramen Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Downtown for morning meetings and was in the mood for ramen for an early lunch. Stopped into Wei just after opening. Waitress recommended the tonkontsu so I went with it. Solid creamy broth and noodles. Eggs cooked just right! On my top 5 ramen in Indy. Get you some! read more

Wei Ramen - Tonkontsu Ramen... Egg eaten before I thought to snap a pic. - Ramen Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

We got take out for Wei Ramen and both enjoyed our meals. Portions were solid and the broth was delicious. My spouse got the spicy ramen and thought it was the perfect level of spice. Their takeout bowls were well constructed with plenty of space for the broth provided on the side. Nothing spilled on our trip home. We noticed that ordering directly from the restaurant was more economical than ordering delivery, so keep that in mind if you're flexible on time / effort to pick it up. All in all would recommend! read more

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Wow this meal was delicious. We started with some pork buns and they were good and the Ramen was even better! There are more options than I expected so definitely a spot I want to comeback and have more! read more

Ordered the curry ramen, squid rings, and a pork bun via DoorDash. The ramen with the curry broth was good and very flavorful. I asked for it to be mild. You get the option of chicken or pork. I got the pork. It was extremely fatty and gross. I highly recommend getting the chicken with the ramen. I've gotten the chicken in the past. The pork bun was drenched in a teriyaki/bbq sauce. This might have been because it was delivered, but it was a good sauce. Again, the pork was really fatty and I recommend the chicken. Unfortunately I forgot to take a picture of the bun. Lastly, I got the squid rings which are like big thick pieces of calamari. It was good and very tasty. The sauce was a spicy Asian-like bbq. I skipped the sauce but the rings were still good. read more

Wei Ramen - Squid Ring - Ramen Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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My first ramen dinner and the Ramen is so yum!! Love the location. Still one of my faves

I downloaded yelp just to review this place. Great great noodle bar. Atmosphere: relaxing, slow paced, homey Food: exceptional taste, crispy, hot Staff: perfect balance between accommodating and not overbearing. I felt I could spend an afternoon there eating and watching the food shows they play on the TV and nobody would usher me out or try to drop hints to leave. Staff went above and beyond. Even filled my hydro flask upon request before leaving!! read more

Wei Ramen - Udon 3 Korean fried chicken - Ramen Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Food is a bit on the expensive side for ramen but it does taste really good. Service is more of a "we get you what you need and then never bother you again you need to outwardly ask for thing you want". I don't like how there's TVs everywhere so if you're going on a date and want to talk to your date i do not recommend. read more

I ordered delivery a couple days ago. It was AMAZING!! So freaking good & soooooo fresh! Absolutely worth your time y'all! Even though I put my order in about 20min before closing it was still fresh and I appreciated that! Some places will give you the worse because it's a late order! Not Wei Ramen! I will be ordering again & again! Oh and I love they explain exactly what's in each dish! No guessing for those of us unfamiliar w/ the menu!! So so so so good!! read more

Wei Ramen - Curry Karaage Chicken Don - Ramen Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Wei Ramen is tucked away around Monument Circle. As the only dedicated ramen place in downtown, the food was average. The ramen/ udon lacked the meaty, hearty flavor and came with little toppings. The inside is connected to a crepe place and the space has limited seating. read more

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I was recommended by a friend to go to Ray Ramen, this is my first ramen restaurant, and I had an amazing time. The restaurant is placed in a quiet corner of the city. This spot is a hidden gem that promises not just a meal but an experience. From the moment we stepped in, the atmosphere captivated us with its charm. Seated promptly in a cozy corner, we were welcomed with a serene ambiance that set the tone for a delightful evening. The minimalist decor and warm lighting created an inviting space, making it a perfect spot for a relaxed dining experience. The food was excellent and tasted fresh. When we first came, we were seated but they brought us water without asking us if we were interested in a different beverage. After we received water, we had to wait a very long amount of time before the waiter came to take our order (they were not busy). There was only one other couple and a someone sitting alone. That would be why I had to give the service a 9/10. Luckily after they took our order, the food came out minutes later. The food was a 10/10. My friend got the spicy ramen, and I got miso ramen. The first spoonful of ramen transported us to flavor heaven. The broth, a masterpiece of savory perfection, complemented the impeccably cooked noodles, creating a symphony of taste that left us craving for more. The food was delicious and tasted authentic to me. In a city buzzing with culinary options, this ramen spot stands out for its pretty atmosphere, attentive service, and mouthwatering dishes. A perfect escape from the hustle and bustle, it's a testament to how simplicity, cleanliness, and excellent food can combine to create a truly memorable dining experience. I recommend it to anyone and will be going again. read more

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The taste of ramen is far away from my expectation. The soup taste light and not even close to Tonktsu...

Clean environment, quick and friendly service, and good location. Curry ramen was good - a tad bit strong but still hit the spot. Gyoza was amazing! read more

First timers! Everything was delicious and the service was great! Got the Shoyu and Spicy chicken ramen.