This place is good. Highly recommend reservations. They leave space for walk ins but when we walked in it looked like a considerable wait. Had the Dark Horse, Wagyu tartare, pickles, and the crudo. All fantastic. Extensive whisky list as well, with a ton of Japanese whiskies. Good date spot too! read more

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A girlfriend and I stopped in for dinner at 5.30 reservation, and down the steps we went to the darkened bar area. Nice and cozy. We started with bao buns, or whisky pork buns, which is one of her birthday dinner requests. I got the Dark Horse ramen and she the Business Lounge ramen. We both liked our ramen, and I think I'd get a ramen with a peanut sesame base next time, but found it a bit rich for the wallet. Still, great service and taste. We got the Chocolate Birthday Cake for dessert and they topped it with a cute candle. Lastly, whiskey spelled without the "e" is Scottish, which is what I learned in Scotland, and with the "e" in Ireland. Also, during Pangaea 4 continents had been merged and when split left 4 types of peat, which is why Scottish whisky is so sought after. I've been schooled about Japanese whisky, but when in Anchorage you can get it one of the whiskys at Ginger. Had my sister try on of the Japanese whiskeys in Scotland as part of her flight. It's a must try. I will come again, and will enjoy it, but just kinda squint at the cost... read more

Definitely make a reservation, the wait was pretty awful even though it was a week night and pretty late. Service, like most every Alaskan restaurant I went to, was not great. In fact, I got scolded for touching the table lamp. I'm sorry, it was a bit bright and hurting my eyes. They really should have their own form of lighting at the bar. The drinks were ok, and the desserts were ok. I preferred the goma silk bar to the baked alaska, which makes sense since I prefer less sweet. read more

From the outside it looks like a typical generic storefront in downtown Anchorage. As soon as you walk in, you feel like you walked into a trendy restaurant in NYC. Upstairs they have a bar and the main dining room is in the downstairs area. The restaurant is spacious in the dining area with the 20'+ ceiling height over the main area. TIP - Get a reservation as this place is hoppin. The space is a steakhouse and ramen place. Looking around there were plenty of of steak eaters and ramen so we dove right in. Personally I am always a sucker for tsukemen (dipping ramen) so i went straight for that. The dish was good. * Good chew on the noodles. * Egg was perfectly jammy. * I would have preferred a grilled piece of pork instead of fried pork belly. * I thought the broth could have a little more kick to it and hotter. Maybe serve it in an insulated vessel or hot stone bowl (like bi bim bop). * Never had lime before in my tsukemen so i passed on it. The portions are pretty good and overall it was a tasty dish. I would definitely come back and try more of the options. Trust me, you do not want to miss out on this place, but just be sure to book a reservation. read more

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Love the atmosphere at this spot. It's a little pricey, but you get what you pay for. The appetizers here are unique and delicious. The service was on point from the moment we walked in. Very friendly and just the right amount of attentive. I want the Clint Eastwood poster on the downstairs entry-side wall. The whiskey bar looks pretty fancy, though I have yet to be seated in that area. If you haven't been here yet, find an occasion and give it a whirl! read more

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This is our third time coming to whiskey and ramen. Unfortunately they only have one ramen that I would like, which is the Hook. The dark horse has nice flavor and if I was feeling a bit spicy, I would get that one even though I have a light tolerance for spice. Looking back at my pictures the two ramens are the same but they look different lol. My drink I got the Smoke Becomes Her. I didn't know but everyone around us also had this drink. It was very Smokey and mezcal tasting. Also pretty. All their drinks are pretty. The menu said it was refreshing g but I wouldn't call that refreshing, more spirit forward which was another option. For our app they have a new one that is Japanese sweet potato. It was two big baked sweet potato's with a special kind of butter. It was really really delicious. I would 100% get it again. New to the menu. We also got dessert because I have always been intrigued by Baked Alaska and never had it. Overall it was interesting but none of the flavors were going in my favor. We also didn't let the whiskey burn off enough but our waiter gave no instructions lol. An experience but we weren't able to finish it. One and done! I wish they had more variety of ramen. P.s the bathrooms are the best part of Dining here don't forget to check them out! read more

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First time in Anchorage and Whisky & Ramen was on our list to try. The interior was sleek and beautiful. Service was attentive and welcoming When it came to the food we were impressed with their presentation, quality of ingredients and creativity. Their take on the scotch egg was awesome and something I'd definitely order again. Given we were in Alaska we ordered a few other seafood items which were also delicious The desserts were beautiful and delicious Highly recommend Whisky & Ramen if you're in Anchorage for an innovative and yummy meal read more

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Amazing experience at whisky and ramen. We had reservations (which i recommend to do) and got seated promptly. The ambiance gives traditional Japanese and very classy. For appetizer, we got the pork buns which were full of flavor and perfect for 2. Next, the ramen. Mine was amazing and my friend said the same. The broth's flavor profile was so elevated beyond a traditional ramen broth. 5/5 recommend. Last but not least, the baked alaska. The whole experience of them lighting it on fire in front of you is fun. It was a good dessert, the ice cream was a tad bit freezer burnt but that's being very nit picky. It was a little over $100 for 2 people to dine, which I think is fair for what we got and the experience. Def recommend if in Anchorage! read more

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There was a wait to get in for dinner of about 30 minutes (less than the projected 1 hour+), but it was well worth the wait. I would recommend reservations if you feasible, but they do have a waiting area. We were seated at the bar with a direct view of the cooks. It was like watching The Bear (without the intensity) while enjoying our dinner We ordered a drink and Shishito peppers to start. The peppers were quite hot and not as flavorful as some of the others I've had in the past. We ordered the buns (vegan option) to reduce the edge of the pepper dish and they were excellent. The drink, Flowers of the Edo, was tasty with a smoky flavor. I saw a few people ordered an old fashioned (with a matcha twist) and everyone who got it seemed happy with it. We will try it next time we are here. The star of the evening was the vegan Ramen bowl. It was tasty, filling and had a range of flavors from hot to creamy. I wish there were more vegetarian ramen options as I would like to try something different on my next visit. The baked Alaska comes with a whisky on fire that the server poured on the dish at our table, a nice spectacle. It is a large dessert and can easily be shared between two (or 4) people. This was between a 4 and 5 for me, giving 5 because I had a nice enjoyable meal. read more

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I love to take myself out on dates. I treat myself so Good! This is the only place in town for a true Raman and Whisky experience! Place opens at 5pm, and may be a wait, outside, in the cold. But once you get warmed up from the fancy whisky, everything will be right as rain! I have been here several times and have yet to have a bad experience! You can sit at the raman bar and watch the chefs work their magic, or the whisky bar, which is just as magical! And all of the staff are so knowledgeable about everything on the menu! All on the appetizers are so mouth watering. I had a scotch eggs.. wow, and the wings, oh my, pork buns, making me drool like Homer Simpson just writing this post. However, dessert is not their thing. Other than that, I'm saving up to try the Japanese wagyu ribeye! It is on my radar and I'm coming in hot! read more

This place was a delight! Hosted a team dinner and they were able to accommodate a large group. My favorite was the halibut cheek, but really everything was delicious. read more

Whisky & Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Love love love this restaurant! Good food, great service, and awesome atmosphere with friends.

It is absolutely no surprise that Whisky & Ramen has such great reviews and came so highly recommended. This is the place to go for a more upscale ramen dining experience. Reservations are highly recommended. Made them a couple days in advance, and it was super busy. Was able to get seated in a reasonable time with our resy. Really enjoyed The Hook - great rendition of a classic bowl of ramen. Unique menu of cocktails. We had fun trying a few of them. Very well-done. Lively atmosphere, attentive service. Hands down, a wonderful dining experience. Highly recommend. read more

Two of my favorites in one restaurant? I knew i'd have to stop in and dine here while on vacation in Anchorange. Whisky & Ramen's menu consists of izakaya dishes, Ramen and craft cocktails. FYI- I highly recommend making a reservation via open table. Don't worry of you don't make a reservation, the restaurant will take walk-ins and seat you at the whisky bar or ramen counter. What we ordered and enjoyed Blistered shishito peppers Whisky pork buns Alaskan weathervane scallops The hook Drinks Komorebi old fashioned Old fashioned Wow, every dish was absolutely incredible! My only tiny gripe was that the noodles in the hook weren't ramen, but honestly, the amazing broth totally made up for it! And let's not forget the old fashioneds--simply fantastic! I was especially captivated by the delightful matcha notes in the komorebi old fashioned. What a treat! Awesome food and ambiance- I'm a fan!! read more

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Surprise me! Exceptional ramen in Anchorage at a restaurant that is beautiful, delicious and has craft cocktails that will surprise you! Try the desserts - legit baked Alaska! The service was exceptional. Somehow the reservation system allowed a late (11:30 pm) booking and the staff not only called but were visibly relieved when we arrived early. Not their mistake and you could feel their genuine desire to make sure we had a great experience. We certainly did! Bravo! read more

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It was unexpectedly modern ambience, affordable place with good menu. I had not eaten ramen in a restaurant style. This was for surprise quite good fine dining experience. Server was well informed and explained oir qierries very well. There were few options for vegetarian, I ordered Sake, Umeboshi salad which had very good taste of pickled raddish, cashews, green chicpeas, Outsider ramen was only vegetarian option made in mushroom broth and tasted good, I enjoyed eating it with chopsticks too, dessert was presented like top chef style made of sweet potato based gelato Overall left a lomg lasting impression on my mind, body and soul. read more

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Such a great gem in the middle of the city. The food was amazing. They have very creative cocktails. We sat at the bar to eat because it was super busy even on a Tuesday. Highly recommend to make reservations. It is very expensive so would recommend to go for special occasion/date night. We didn't end up eating ramen but the staff was very knowledgeable in describing their menu. Ended up having a special seafood small plate and halibut cheeks. Will definitely be back to try the ramen. read more

Whisky & Ramen - This was Yako Imo gelato dessert. Not too sweet, perfect size for 2. Amazing mix of flavors made with sweet potato gelato. - Ramen Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

I was recommended by another restaurant, who was booked out, to check out Whiskey & Ramen for dinner. It did not disappoint. I am currently on a no-pork diet, so the only option I had was their vegan ramen. I never tried vegan ramen before, so I was hesitant to try it. I ordered it anyway, and I am pleasantly surprised how flavorful the dish. I ended up trying vegan ramen at other restaurants after my experience at Whisky & Ramen, and I still think Whisky & Ramen does it the best. The service was extremely attentive and and waiter is very accommodating. We got a Baked Alaska dessert for the table, but I can't have a lick of alcohol for personal reasons. The waiter was able to split the dessert so some of us had the full presentation with the flame while I was able to eat a slice without the alcohol. Highly recommended restaurant to check out in Downtown Anchorage! read more

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This is a very trendy, cool whisky and ramen restaurant. We sat at the bar since it is very popular and reservations are highly recommended. Our bartender/waitress was amazing. She was very cool, knowledgeable, and enjoyable to have conversations. The food is amazing. Ordered the scallops and tsukemen. Scallops were made well and very tasty. The fried risotto was a great addition to the scallops. The tsukemen soup was full of flavor. The noodles are made in-house and has a great chew. The pork is crunchy and juicy. I happened to ask if the restaurant offered a soup-wari with the tsukemen. I guess normally it is not offered as many people don't ask for it. It is typically offered with tsukemen in Japan. However, our bartender asked the chief since he was working. And did make for me since it was a bit slow at the time and he was happy to provide as people that know tsukemen know of the soup-wari. Probably not going to always be provided but got lucky on the timing. Amazing place in Anchorage for locals and tourists in my opinion. read more

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10/10. Food is incredible. Staff recommendations were perfect. Ambience feels like a wonderfully unique experience! Recommend sitting at the bar upstairs. Gets very busy and the downstairs area fills up quickly with reservations. read more

Solo night sat at the bar. The service was fantastic. Ambiance and lighting, cleanliness all great. The drink selection (though I didn't get any) was beautiful and innovative and the bar tender did a great job at explaining their house made selections. I ordered the buns and the hook ramen. The ramen was flavorful and recommended. The buns had great flavor but unfortunately were soggy. I also ordered the baked Alaska but the server needed up putting too much whiskey on it which the bar tender did comment on so it ended up overpowering the dessert. Would definitely recommend this place and will for sure go back. read more

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Delicious and creative ramen. Plenty of alcoholic drink options here. They have steaks here too, which looked good. read more

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This was my 25th birthday meal and it was fantastic. My Alaskan friends recommended this place to me because they know ramen is one of my favorite foods. We were able to sample between several wines before we committed to a bottle. We got the Chateau Ste Michelle Cabernet Savignon. It was delicious. My shoyu ramen was super light and satisfying. The noodles had the perfect texture. my favorite item had to be the baked Alaska dessert. this completely blew me away. It was sweet and savory and it had delicious and competing textures with crumbly texture mixed with ice cream and the marshmallowy encasing. Our server was also super sweet and attentive. read more

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Love this place!! So delicious! Excellent service and beautiful Ambience. Great date night place. read more

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Liked / Liked / Liked / Liked / Liked / Liked / Liked / Liked / Everything here is so yummy! The drinks and food were all tasty! The wings made me want to order more and more! Their version of scotch egg is also delicious and unexpected I'm so glad we got it. Such a pretty restaurant and great vibe Service was excellent, they recommended really good drinks that fit exactly what we were looking for Disliked / Disliked / Disliked / Disliked / Disliked / Disliked / There wasn't anything I didn't like about this restaurant. If anything, I only disliked that I couldn't eat more!!! lol read more

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5.0 because the hype is real! It's a beautiful restaurant, love the architecture and interior layout. Service was great and our waitress Jackie was wonderful! All the food that we ordered were fresh, flavorful, and visually pleasing. The wings are well cooked, juicy, and flavorful. I think we ordered it 3x because the kids really enjoyed them as well. Cucumbers are lightly pickled and crunchy. Takoyaki was also done well and the hamachi was clearly a big hit with our group since it was ordered multiple times. The vegan ramen is good but I wish there were more oyster mushrooms in it instead of the arugula/salad greens (which doesn't make much sense to me). Shittake mushroom and enoki mushroom are good and all but king oyster just rules supreme. The cashew broth is creamy and savory. I didnt order alcohol but others did and they approved of it. I was too full by the end of dinner to try their desserts. Someone ordered the Sakura cake which looked so pretty. They must've enjoyed it because nothing was left by the time they finished it. Also bonus points for the warm Toto bidets! Brought back memories from my trips to Seoul and Japan. read more

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Ramen shop with a line to get in and reservation preferred. Walk-ins are welcome as I was a walk-in and seated right away. I was seated at the kitchen bar. It is a great spot to sit enjoy watching the harmony of the head chef and team hard at work. Had the pleasure to meet with Mike their head chef. Had a nice noodle talk. . I absolutely enjoyed the Sugamo Star ramen. This was a thick shoyu broth with awesome noodles and toppings to boot. Service was friendly and no issues finding a seat w/out a reservation. Just stood in line at opening time and was seated right away. Whiskey Ramen has been bookmarked in Yelp and will return when in town. Thank you Whiskey Ramen. read more

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Stumbled upon this spot while exploring downtown, and I'm so glad we were able to snag seats at the bar. The ambiance is clean, modern, and fresh. The bar area has a lively, "cool kids" vibe--fun and energetic without being overwhelming. Don't skip the drinks! The cocktails were fantastic, and our bartender Kendrick really elevated the experience with his service and personality. We started with the wings and pork buns--both packed with amazing flavor and cooked perfectly. I went with the Business Lounge ramen because I was intrigued by the peanut flavor, and it did not disappoint. The nutty richness with a subtle heat on the finish was absolutely delicious. A great find--definitely worth checking out if you're in the area! read more

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This was a cool place in Alaska that we went to. When go inside and meet with the the hostess who seats you and then you'd go downstairs in an area where there's lots of tables and chairs and benches and a bar and it was really nice. The food was excellent. The service was superior and I couldn't have imagined it being so pretty. It was so delicious and yes it was. We completely enjoyed this place. read more

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This place was delicious. We were sat at the bar and Kendrick was who took car of us. His service was amazing and his drinks were even better. We had fun talking to him while he had a minute but also watching as he multitasked the entire evening! This was a great place for date night and we want to go back! read more

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As you may know, ramen is my boyfriend's favorite food. I have therefore eaten a lot of it. This is easily one of the top three IF NOT BEST ramen I've ever had in my entire life. I am not entirely sure what made it so good. The meat was super tender and the broth was just incredible. You MUST go here if you are in Anchorage and like ramen. It did take a while though (I ended up being a bit late for a work meeting). Oh well - it was worth it! I'm literally sitting here thinking about going back before I leave.... read more

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Trivia: What color does matcha powder make the old-fashioned? It was a blustery Thursday night and some friends had invited us out for dinner. We met just inside the door at Whiskey and Ramen. No reservations had been made, which I honestly thought might be a problem. But they were completely accommodating (I had heard it was impossible to get a table if one didn't have reservations). The whole "sunken" restaurant provided a very suave ambiance. Service quickly had our drinks up and our appetizer plated. Food was out shortly after the appetizer was finished. I enjoyed every bite of my food and spent a decent bit of time wondering how each flavor complimented the others. I was satisfied and happy. Service was spectacular. It was helpful without being overpowering. Nice without fake. read more

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Restaurant has an interesting layout. Upstairs is waiting area with a sit down bar. Middle section downstairs is the restaurant where you can people watch. The bar area doesn't have enough standing room to wait. we ended uo going to another bar across while we waited staff is friendly and helpful our appetizer of peppers and wings were ok. wings was more like fusion which confused me on what kind of wings they were ramen was of high quality and good taste. very reasonably prices. wagyu beef was ok. It was good but not for the price. Yam the dish came with out of this world tasty. I wish they had that as a side order. Overall, this is solid place for anchorage. I would be mindful of price as some dishes are not worth the $ while other dishes like ramen are fabulous. Maybe that's why it's called Whisky and Ramen!!! read more

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Truly one of my best dining experiences in recent history. I've put off writing a review for months partly because I've been trying to come up with the perfect words to encapsulate how much I enjoyed dining here. I initially tried to come to Whisky & Ramen on a Saturday night in August and was told the wait would be an hour, so I decided to make reservations for another day and I'm glad I did. The ambiance is elegant and comfortable. The server was incredibly attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. My boyfriend is sensitive to gluten so the server made recommendations for modifications. The hamachi crudo was fresh and beautifully arranged. Great start to the meal. I ordered the Dark Horse. The noodles, pork, and egg were perfectly cooked. The only criticism I have is I wish it came with more broth since it was delicious. The cocktails are as good as the food. My favorite was the Komorebi Old Fashioned, a cocktail with whiskey, matcha, sugar, and orange bitters. The drink is smooth, not too sweet or too bitter, and comes with a large imprinted ice cube which is a nice touch. For dessert I had the seasonal special strawberry sando, which was like a hybrid of a bao bun and a strawberry shortcake. A refreshing way to end the meal. Definitely one of the more unique and upscale dining options in Anchorage. I look forward to coming back! read more

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Everything tasted good. I expected the Dark Horse to be spicy but it wasn't at all. The wife and I got it and asked for chili oil to make it a little bit spicy. I got 2 small Moscow Mules and they were $28.00 which was kinda funny how the ramen was only $24.00. Maybe next time put more alcohol in it or don't charge an arm and a leg. Over all I paid $108.90 for 2 people.. read more

This was my first time in Alaska, so naturally, I asked the locals where to eat. Whisky & Ramen came up over and over again. You will need to make reservations because it really is that good. We had a party of 5 and had to break our reservation into two parties but they kindly seated us together. We started with cocktails and loved the creativity and range of options. Note: If you are looking for something fun, order the BB Queen (see video). We ordered some small plates: pickle plate and the shishito peppers. Both were fresh and flavorful. Then we each ordered a different type of ramen. All were fantastic, but the standout was the vegan "Outsider." Made with pulverized cashews, the broth is unctuous and the flavor so well developed that I wouldn't have know it was vegan. The mushrooms added a meatiness and the noodles were perfect. Our meal was so good that we had to try the desserts. I ordered the matcha panna cotta, a light dish that matched nicely with the spots of fruit sauces, raspberries, and strawberry dust. It looked like a piece of art! The star of the dessert show, however, was their updated Baked Alaska, which is flambéed tableside (see video). What a treat! I must also say that our server Alex was extremely knowledgeable and very attentive. He even brought the chef out to answer our after dinner questions about the culinary magic he wielded. Chef was humble and shared his journey with us, noting that Whisky & Ramen is only a couple of years old! There are so many things that Whisky & Ramen does well that it is a must-have experience if you are ever in Anchorage. I can only imagine how amazing it will be as it continues to gain experience and try new things! read more

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- one of the best cocktail bars in anchorage - the liquor is top notch - great for date night - good suggestions from staff - hip and funky music read more

Finally made my way to Whiskey and Ramen. I absolutely adore this spot. The interior was surprising as you walk in and see a massive open area with seating below it. We got there right at open so it wasn't busy. We didnt have a reservation but they were able to seat us right away. It did fill up by the time we left but tye bar seating always seemed to have at least one spot available. Now for the part we care about the food! We started with their Pork Buns, they were saucy and the peppers give a nice heat, the meat itself is a little dry and clings to the teeth but the sauce makes up for it. We each had our own ramen bowls and each as tasty as the next. The Dark Horse had a nice spicy kick and everything in bowl was gone by the end of the meal. I had the Outsider which was very nutty and the noodles were perfect, I needed an extra order of the mushroom ragu, on top it was amazing. Our cocktail & mocktail were both delicious and paired well with the meal nothing overpowering. We finished withe dessert walk, the dango.... I will think of those often. I wish they had those as an individual order. But all in all I can't recommend them enough. I will definitely be back before the end of the month. read more

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Great green tea old fashions! Variety of Ramen with vegetarian options and a cold vibe.

Vibe? 10/10. The space has this modern western chic feel--warm wood, moody lighting, stylish without trying too hard. Instantly felt like I made the right call. I sat at the bar and ordered a Sapporo, the pork buns, and the Dark Horse ramen. Pork buns: Flavor was solid, pork was tender, but the bao could've been warmer. They weren't cold, just not as fresh and steamy as I'd hoped. Ramen: Rich, smooth, and super flavorful. The broth leaned a little more "sauce" than "soup"--thick and creamy. I liked it, but I wish there had been more of it. Service was fine on timing, but kind of a miss otherwise. The bartender was much friendlier to the guests next to me and didn't even ask how my food was. Not a huge deal, but definitely noticeable. Would I go back? Yep. The atmosphere and flavors are worth a repeat visit. Just might opt for a table next time. read more

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