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    Whisky & Ramen

    4.5 (454 reviews)
    ModerateRamen, Whiskey Bars
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:30 PM

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    Tsukemen noodles with pickle plate
    Dan A.

    My favorite restaurant in Anchorage , by far. The layout of the restaurant is street level entrance with downstairs dining. The staff is just over the top amazing. Antonio greeted me at the door and sat me in just a few minutes. I was seated at the bar counter downstairs. A dark intimate hip place. The guys behind the counter were Cory, Kendrick, and another young gentleman I didn't get the name of. They were happy people and it showed. I saw from the yelpers they had Tsukemono (Japanese pickles) and my second favorite Tsukemen (dipping noodles) . I ordered both and was pleasantly surprised to see the pork belly was perfectly roasted, the 6 1/2 min egg was on point, and the noodles and broth were absolutely amazing. I am a Tsukemen fan and this place did it right. I then ordered the matcha pancetta dessert. Whoa! Completely knocked on the floor with the flavors. This is my favorite restaurant having spent two weeks here and finding this one on my last night. Can't wait to come back. Don't hesitate to eat here.

    Electric Stolt
    Nicole R.

    Unfortunately my most recent dining experience was disappointing. I will preface this by saying I went during the summer so I know it was very busy due to tourism season. However this was my birthday dinner so I was particularly disappointed. I reserved a table for three in the whisky bar area. We arrived about five minutes early and were told by one of the hostesses that the party at the table just paid and should be leaving soon. About 20 minutes passed before another said the party still had not left even though one of them talked to the server. Eventually I agreed to have us seated in the main dining room. Almost immediately afterward I saw two parties leave the whisky bar so I asked to be moved there, which according to one of the hostesses is where we originally supposed to be. It was over 30 minutes later when we finally got the table I reserved. This left a sour taste in my mouth and I considered leaving at one point, but I was really looking forward to this dinner. For dinner I ordered the Komorebi Old Fashioned and the Dark Horse as I often do, We also shared the whisky pork buns and everything was delicious. Dessert was not as enjoyable. I ordered their espresso martini, the Electric Stolt, which was decent enough. Lacking on the coffee flavor in my opinion. I also ordered the chocolate birthday cake which, aside from the cherries in the cake, tasted like any generic cake you would get from a grocery store. Their other desserts, like the matcha panna cotta and goma silk bar, are much more flavorable. Service overall was fine, but we got the check before my boyfriend could order another drink so we felt somewhat rushed out. Considering this is the only time I've had issues with being seated for reservations, I would go back, but this was my least pleasant dining experience here, unfortunately.

    Spicy Ramen delicious but not terribly spicy.
    Brian R.

    Some of the best ramen and Japanese dishes that I've ever had. (I've had a lot) This is a seven star restaurant, with the exception of one thing. The food was perfect. The service was on point. They have a massive whiskey bar downstairs. They have an excellent menu of craft cocktails. They also have excellent mocktails. I will critique their bourbon selection only because they have a number of bourbons that are 18+ years old that they're trying to sell for Scottish and Japanese prices which are based on reality. Bourbon is not any good out of the barrel past 12 to 14 years. Corn is not the same as grains. The sugar is degrade and get dark after 14 years in spite of some companies selling some of their older swill, trying to get rid of it as premium. They were very nice. I gave the bartenders and recommendations of things that actually are worth that kind of money in the bourbon world. There was plenty to find that was not expensive and quite excellent. The only negative? The Host stand at the top of the stairs needs people who have more pleasant personality. How you greet people in the restaurant is absolutely imperative. It sets the tone for the whole meal. The whole experience. They seem to think that their job is to shoot people off because the restaurant is booked, but they do it in a manner that will make sure people don't come back. It's a little too New York curt. Smiling,and some good grace, would not hurt either of them. When they tell you, it's time to be seated, engaging people and making eye contact would certainly also help them look a little more human as well. Do make reservations. Otherwise, the wait time can be very long. Outstanding food! Absolutely worth passing through the gargoyles at the front door

    Megha U.

    Omg what? A James beard award winner in Anchorage downtown? Amazing like AMAZING ramen Fun drinks. Fun vibes. Plenty street parking.

    Birthday cake
    Jessica H.

    This place looks small but is actually really big bc it goes downstairs so there's two floors. All the food we got was delicious, my favorite was probably the twice fried wings, and the ramen was delicious. Even the desserts were good, though there was some freezer burn in the ice cream for the baked Alaska. Also make sure to check out the bathroom, the heated toilet seat and bidet was an unexpected but pleasant surprise. Definitely check this place out!

    Pork buns
    Ariel O.

    Came here for my friend's birthday with a group of people. Service was fast and kind. The ambiance is really nice, dark and intimate. It's INCREDIBLY loud though. We had to almost yell at eachother and constantly repeat ourselves. The ramen is definitely top tier and it's not too much or too little! It is pricy but I think worth it. From what I saw on the menu they only have one chicken option for ramen which was disappointing cause I don't eat pork in my ramen. I might have missed the other options though. We ordered pork buns which were more like tacos?? They were weird. The flavor was fantastic but they were dry as hell and only two come in an order which is not worth the price. The drinks were all soooo tastey, beautiful and fun! I highly recommend literally any of them! I wouldn't recommend this place for an intimate date as it's so freaking loud but I'd definitely recommend, and will be coming back, for big group events or girls night dinner or something!!

    Sarah O.

    Anchorage downtown area doesn't have much offerings in terms of food. Saw this and decided to dine in. We each ordered a ramen, and I tried the Outsider which was outstanding. They have other items on the menu which we didn't get to try and some items were a bit pricey.

    Wagyu Tartare
    Joey J.

    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!

    Cocktails!
    Cindy H.

    Interesting cocktails, great apps and tasty ramen. Service by Ron was perfect! We enjoyed the Komorebi Old Fashioned, the Lo Di Do Di, Tree of Benevento and a regular Old Fashioned made with hibiki harmony whiskey (last was the best!) great pickled veggies and hamachi. We also had different ramens including the veggie one with egg. Standout was the TOKYO RICH TSUKEMEN. Merengue dessert was delicious. Highly recommend!

    Menu
    Barry C.

    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.

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    Isabel C.

    happened upon this lovely gem while in town post-cruise. rivals any joint we've seen in our 20 years in NYC. interesting curated cocktail menu and impressive whiskey selection. highly recommend if you're in town!

    Rob M.

    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!

    Matcha Panna Cotta
    Jason W.

    Whisky & Ramen was a unexpected surprise of a meal for me during my work trip. Walking into Whisky & Ramen i was hesitant about my choice, but that soon went away as the aroma of the broth filled the room. The vibe of the place is pretty modern with its dinning room and bar down stairs. The overall staff of friendly and was attentive. I ended up ordering a The Dark Horse ramen, a Matcha Panna Cotta for dessert and a Flowers of Edo for a drink. The Dark Horse's broth was flavorful and rich whiles the ramen noodles had a good consistency. The portion sizing is just enough to be satisfied. The Matcha Pana Cotta was a good dessert to end the meal as it wasn't too overwhelmingly sweet, but provides a freshness to end the meal. I personally do not drink alcohol to often the The Flowers of Edo was delicious. Overall a pleasant surprise.

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    One of my most favorite food experiences in AK. While debating on what to eat with my international…read morefriends, we thought about this place for Pho. We got so much more than what we could have asked for. Upon arrival the place was PACKED. Very good sign. I ordered the Papaya salad Lao style with 7 Thai chili peppers With one bite, I was somewhere else the flavor took me to some foreign land I've yet to visit. I love the culture fusion the restaurant gives. I will never forget my first experience here. Thank you Pho Lena your hospitality is priceless/unmatched.

    Extremely authentic and flavorful Pho!! Portion sizes are also HUGE. Came here twice during a…read moreone-week trip to Anchorage just because it was so good. Food doesn't come out as quick as other pho places but definitely worth the wait. Will visit again during my next trip! Staff is very friendly and a lot of space inside as well. FOOD: Lao Pork Sausage (8/10) - Can't find this in many places. Amazing!!! Super juicy, slightly salty sausage that pairs perfectly with the sauce and rice. Would get again! Pho Beef Combo (8/10) - Huge portion sizes for the price (superbowl). Amazing!! Broth and noodles are perfect Pho Tendon (7/10) - Also can't get this in many other places, but comes with so much tendon if you like it! Lao Fresh Rolls (6/10) - Solid spring rolls but the chicken is a little bit dry. I would get it again with only the shrimp. Shrimp Eggroll (5/10) - A fried shrimp in wonton wrapper, would skip this.

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