I've probably given about half my life savings to this place at this point. Always a phenomenal experience. I have never waited to be seated, and the food is incredible. I would highly recommend the TNT rolls! They are the best. The service is wonderful too. read more

Have been several times when in Philly to Yamasaki Ramen. I like the fact that Ramen here can be customized and that they have a number of different Asian dishes aside from Ramen. Wait staff were friendly and helpful. Service provided was too notch. Both Ramen dishes were delicious and promptly finished. This Ramen restaurant is one of the few which is opened late which is helpful and convenient. Restaurant is casual but has a dimly lite romantic vibe which would make a great casual date night meal. Highly recommend read more

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I just back from Japan month ago after back from Japan didn't eat ramen at all. But today is the day want to eat. I was thinking other place but haven't eat here before so o just give a try... No sorry. I really don't like mushy ramen noodle. Usually ramen shop ask noodle how hard In Japan. (But not all the place) any way I really like hard. But here .. foo just to soft and mushy.. broth is like instant tonkotsu broth with white miso ... fried chicken is ok but I can make more delicious karaage at home. Unfortunately. I want to say I don't go back... read more

Overall, my wife and I had a decent experience trying out this Yamitsuki Ramen. The proportion sizes were large compared to other Ramen spots. We have tried in Philadelphia or Boston. I got their signature Ramen dish, which had a very generous portion of pork and fresh noodles. I was not a fan of their garlic broth and the significant amount of ginger slices. Lastly, my soft-boiled egg came out hard-boiled. That was a little disappointing, but I'll write it off as a fluke moment. I don't think I will get this Yamitsuki Ramen dish again, but I look forward to trying something else on their menu during our next visit. My wife got the Tan Tan Ramen. The proportion sizes was also good and her soft-boiled egg also came out hard-boiled. She felt as though the meat was very dry, and the bamboo was tough. It goes without saying, she is not very interested in coming back again, but we will give them a second chance since they are a small business. Ambience: pretty cool. The anime-themed wallpaper and Naruto on the menu were nice. I also enjoyed the music selection. It could've been a little lower. I had a hard time getting our waitress's attention and I attributed that to the music volume. read more

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This place was cute! Loved the decorations on the wall. Overall, my ramen was very tasty and I cannot complain. I'm surprised by the size of the proportions and it was very delicious. There wasn't too many people when we went so I can't complain about the service. read more

Yamitsuki Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We came here for an after work happy hour on a Thursday afternoon/evening. The happy hour prices were great, especially for a restaurant located in Chinatown. The servers were all super friendly and fun with our group. They kept us fully stocked on the basics and were constantly checking in. They also took the time to show us how to take a sake bomb the fun way. read more

I really didn't want to leave this review, but I felt like I had to warn people. Your mileage may vary. I ordered the Yamitsuki ramen (delicious! straight noodles, black garlic sauce, kuroi tamago, chashu, fishcake, bamboo shoots, ginger and scallions). One of the best ramen I've had outside of Hawaii. Bowl came out quick, and I finished it just as quickly. The problem: my king salmon sushi roll never came. The manager kept assuring me it's coming and that the restaurant was busy. My server (who didn't take my order for the first 10 minutes--she walked by several times, went on her phone even though I still had a menu) never gave me an update. By this time, people who came in 15 minutes AFTER me already have their sushi. I told them I didn't want the sushi anymore, and I just wanted the check. I gave the manager the tip on cash because she did more for me. Great food (if it comes). A bit noisy, but expected because it's a younger clientele. I rarely come to Philadelphia, but if I did, I'm getting ramen elsewhere. read more

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Favorite ramen shop! The ambience is chic, food is always good, and the service is top notch if you are a regular. I 1000% recommend the spicy ramen with chicken, daburi bowl, and the eel roll. read more

Nice shop near china town, kind of long so there is plenty of seating which I imagine they fill out in peak hours. Just seems like it is the kind of place that would be nice to be in on a saturday night out. There's sound machines so I imagine its possible to have live music performances or maybe karaoke. The restaurant itself has a Naruto vibe, maybe because its a character people know. As for the food, my group and I all got ramen bowls and there was just no complaints. I was full finishing the bowl of noodles, toppings, and broth. It all mixed well together and had nice spice level which was appreciated as its that time of year where it is starting to get cold outside Would definitely like to come here again read more

Yamitsuki Ramen - Karai ramen - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Not vegan-friendly! Vegans do not eat here! Today my girlfriend and I got dinner here (I am vegan/she is not), I ordered 2 avocado cucumber rolls because there was a happy hour deal. My girlfriend emphasized how important that there be no cross contamination and the waitress seemed to understand. The food looked normal until I got to my 4th roll... I see there are small orange fish eggs mixed into the wasabi, on some of the ginger and even a handful on some of the sushi. The waitress came over and apologized, she talked to the chef and the chef said he didn't change gloves. (!!!) They made me more rolls but I had already lost my appetite. We asked if they could take off the charge for the rolls that were inedible but the waitress said no because it was happy hour. Will never be going back. read more

My friends daughter wanted Ramen so we decided to try Yamitsuki. We did not have a reservation and we were seated immediately. The food came out quickly. We all Ordered ramen. I ordered the Karai Ramen with chicken. The broth was delicious! There is bar inside of you want to order drinks. I ordered a sprite and for whatever reason was surprised that it was served to me in a can. If you want a sweet tea be aware that you would need to add the sugar yourself. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. read more

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I love Yamitsuki. It definitely has a younger crowd, but I don't mind that. The inside is well decorated. It has a very fun anime theme. If you love sushi, this is the most affordable happy hour. The drinks are great. I love the bramble one. The ramen is my favorite I've tried in the city. The service is great. Just know that on the weekends they are cash only!! read more

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This hip looking spot is two doors down from my new place. So one night after building furniture I wandered in for a much needed meal. Yamitsuki Ramen: The House Ramen was perfection in a bowl. I ordered a side spice bomb but ended up not needing it. The deep soothing broth complimented with the tantalizing garlic oil filled me with such joy. The pork was rich and fatty and perfectly cooked. The Pickled Ginger gave me a big surprise. It packed power and tang, and helped you finish your bowl with the contrast of the richness. This is a perfect bowl of Ramen. First Landing: I find myself craving this cocktail even if I like to try new things. It's the perfect blend of an old fashioned and a whiskey sour with just the right upgrades to make it their own. A must sip for Whiskey lovers. Service: Everyone had lovely smiles and was very friendly. they were happy to answer any questions even on a busy night. Please note on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday they are Cash only. They have an ATM onsite though with only a 2 dollar fee which is very cheap by today's standards I find. Atmosphere: I'll admit part of me as a 40 year old fat old woman made me nervous to go in. I'm glad I did though. It has a very young fun vibe. Very clean and attractive decor. They have a DJ some nights based on their ads. I must say despite being old and unappealing a free glow stick would enrapture my sense in a pleasant way! They have Naruto and One Piece on the Menu, which despite being an anime fan made me wonder if they were the real deal or just trying to grab tourists. NOPE! Real Deal all the way. But may I suggest if you change the Menu, the wonderful anime Jojo's Bizarre Adventure? Or Sailor Moon for an old Gal like me XD Loved every bite, can't wait to go back for the tantanmen read more

Yamitsuki Ramen - First Landing Cocktail. A Whiskey Sour with lovely modifications and something I have come to crave - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Popped into Yamitsuki Ramen after attending an event at the Pennsylvania Expo Center. They had a super convenient location. It was on the weekend, so it was cash only. This was posted outside, and staff made sure I was aware of this before being seated. I ordered a bowl of ramen, which was delivered quickly and was delicious. I spent a lot of time staring at their beautiful mural. It was fun looking at all the anime characters and trying to place what series they were from. It was great to have a nice, quiet meal after all the hustle and bustle. read more

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Been coming here for lunch special recently -- pretty great! I'm trying all the lunch special options and so far the ramen has been the most delicious and best value IMO. Large space and the workers are attentive and active but still chill as I hang out on my computer. There probably was a misunderstanding today with me being seated by one waitress and then another thinking I sat myself down but overall they've been mostly cordial and good experiences. As of now, still plan to continue to come for the lunch special. read more

Yamitsuki Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great Ramen, lived in San Diego for a while so I feel like I have good judgement and this is one of my top 2 favorites. read more

Yamitsuki Ramen - Spicy Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Nice spot. They play hip-hop music. I would bring young kids bc the music isn't edited. The service was good. I sat at the bar and was served immediately and that wasn't due to a lack of patrons but rather the attentiveness of the bar staff. The sushi roll was good and the Ramen delish. I took some rolls back to the hotel for my wife to try and she crushed what I had left. Despite the outside surroundings the restaurant appeared clean. I didn't do the bathroom check and tbh I was attending a conference and didn't have loads of time to take in the to be examined as I needed to eat and go. Pleasant experience. I had an Old Fashion and it was good. Not too strong nor watered down. I would come back again. read more

Yamitsuki Ramen - Spicy Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Enjoyed the anime theme throughout the restaurant, and the staff was pleasant and worked as a team to take and serve orders which was nice to see. It took less than 5 minutes from ordering our appetizers (karaage chicken and chicken steamed buns) for them to be served to us. And barely another 5 minutes before our entrees showed up which was almost concerningly quick. I had the shrimp tempura udon for my entree and wasn't super thrilled with my choice. Was very bland, and I was quite disappointed. The chicken steamed buns were also a bit disappointing. Perhaps the pork would have been a better choice? Hubby was happy with his choice of the yamitsuki ramen, and we both enjoyed the karaage chicken. Overall, it wasn't the worst experience we have had, but also, I don't know that it will be a place i return read more

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Excellent food. Loved their signature Yamitsuki ramen. Broth was the perfect flavor, and the ramen had just the right texture. Service was quick, though our waitress was a bit frazzled. Note: Sign at the front of the store says cash only on the weekends. read more

Came here on a Friday night with a friend, and I was actually confused where the door was because it was all glass and I didn't know where the handle was. Long behold there was a small door on the side that you could open. ( I was standing there looking confused and dumb lol) Anyways first time here since I'm visiting and they only accept cash on weekends (Friday, sat,sun) so make sure you bring cash or use the ATM machine they have inside. The food came out quick and we were sat down fast, I had a mixed drink and I got the miso ramen. We also shared Takoyaki as an appetizer as well. Food was good, broth was good light and flavorful and noodles were too my liking, not too hard, not to soft. They play literally music in here kinda loud, I felt like I lowkey was at the club lol. My only complaint was that we didn't have a lot of cash on us so we ended tipping the waitress with whatever left cash we had (which was 8$) and right when we got our check back she was explaining that minimum tipping is mandatory and that we needed to tip, I literally apologize and said I didn't have anymore cash on me and I wasn't going to use the atm to get money to tip, so she said she can take Apple Pay or Venmo. I literally thought to myself "is this a Philly thing?" And then I said it out Loud and she looked at me and I was like wtf I've never heard of something like this, she walked away and was prob talking shit but she came back and said "if it's too inconvenient for you then you don't have to" so then I was like what was the point of giving me your Venmo then. So then I got up and was like okay what ever byeeeeeee LOL. Idk if I'll be back because that literally ruined my mood. Like girl you checked on me maybe 1 time and you didn't even refill my glass of water. read more

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Love their Ramen. Always playing good music. Great for small birthday celebrations. Friendly Staff. Amazing food. read more

Yamitsuki Ramen - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We arrived in Philadelphia around 9:30pm and rushed before the restaurant closed at 10pm. I've had way better ramen and sushi. The place smelled bad as well. The Diet Coke I ordered was dirty on top of the can. read more

Yamitsuki Ramen - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Very nice place; clean and very cozy. The bar tender was super attentive... If you need a place to chill and have some good sushi, this is the place. read more

This is my go to spot of ramen and sushi. The prices are very affordable and the food is filling and yummy. They also have lunch specials and a happy hour that have some of the best prices in the city. The vibes are very fun and lively. A huge ironman statue welcomes you at the door. There is a mural filled with anime characters running around Philly's Chinatown in the center. They always are playing fun music. Service is great, the food always comes out super fast. read more

Poor customer service, rude worker they made us tip them overpriced when I canceled my order the worker was rude about it and made a facial expression that was bad and was making a sound that was very rude. They treated me very rudely. I saw flies flying around in the restaurant. The food was disgusting. read more

The rest was a nice vibe. It wasn't busy at the time, staff was pleasant and they were cash only (on the weekends). Where we sat there was a bit of an odor(not sure what) I had the Yamitsuki ramen. The pork broth was good with the black garlic. The port was tender and marinated. Now the actual noodles were way over cooked almost like pasta. I prefer firm ramen. My boyfriend got a couple avocado rolls and he said they good. Soy sauce Cha's on a to-go sauce cup vs a sushi saucer. Ok might try again but def need my noodles right! read more

Yamitsuki Ramen - Yamitsuki Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Have been to Yamitsuki several times before. Service is always fast. This time I tried the Miso veggie ramen. The broth & noodles were delicious. Did not care for the sweet chewy tofu though. My DD tried the Donburi chicken rice bowl. Chicken was tender & seasoned just right. The mural on the wall with a local Philly street scene was giving a Japanese feel along with the other decor. Nice! read more

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They need to update their Google Map listing, website, everything. And put up their hours on the door please. Came here for lunch only to find out that they were closed. Frustrating. read more

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Sooo... It's Center City Restaurant Week!! When I showed my son the list of restaurants, he saw that Yamitsuki had Dumplings and he insisted we try them out. I said why not. We dined Tuesday September 13, 2022. We made no reservation. We just showed up. We arrived around 7:45 pm and was seated immediately. The restaurant was not too busy or crowded. When you walk in there's a Iron Man suit behind a display glass. Very cute. Our waitress arrived and immediately set mason jars of cold water and asked if we needed time with ordering. She gave us a minute then returned. Remember, how I said my son was interested in the dumplings?!? Well he didn't order them. Instead he ordered: French Fries, Karrage Chicken, Pork Steam Buns. I, however, stuck to the Restaurant Week menu. I ordered: -- Gyoza Pork Dumplings (4-Piece) -- Pork Steam Buns -- Miso Ramen -- Tiramisu Glass The wait for our food was not long, but gave my son enough time to snap photos of the anime| manga -- like comic on the wall. When the food arrived, basically EVERYTHING arrived! My whole appetizer and entree and all of the foods my son ordered. This was great except the table we were seated at was small and. With all of the food plus the drinks and the chopsticks/napkins. It was very crowded. I had to sit some of the food on the seat bench next to me. The food was delicious though. The Gyoza were nice and juicy. The Pork Steam Buns were soft and chewy. (I've had Steam buns where they were so hard, it was like chewing cardboard) These were perfect! The Miso Ramen was tasty and flavorful. It had mushrooms which I don't eat though. The bowl was a nice size. You definitely could get full off of just the ramen. I tried my best to eat the ramen with the chopsticks before relenting and asking for an actual fork. The Tiramisu was delicious. I think I ate it soo fast. They brought TWO spoons like I was going to share with my son. No way! I scraped the glass clean. All in all my son and enjoyed the atmosphere and the food and would definitely return for more. Definitely can't wait to try out other items on the menu. read more

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*Indoor dining review* Ok Ramen, if you're starving and are craving Ramen, and there's no other Ramen restaurants nearby. Not quite a Ramen restaurant, more so a Bar with options to eat Ramen. Restaurant: 3/5 Service: 3/5 Food: 2/5 Parking: Street meter parking Restaurant: We came here after a visit to the aquarium, and since other Restaurant was closed between lunch and dinner we decided to give this place a try. The review seemed ok and the website description stated "authentic Japanese flavor" right in their About Us page. The Restaurant has a very bar/karaoke vibe to it. Didn't deter us from visiting as long as the food is good... unfortunately the food didn't meet our expectations. Service: Nothing extraordinary, at the time we visited. There was a lot of staffs on lunch it seemed. They were able to provide just enough service. Food: To claim that they are "authentic Japanese flavor" ...not quite, far from it. We ordered 2 Ramen and both with Chicken: Yamitsuki Ramen (I was thinking with the Restaurant name on it, it must be their specialty and has to be good. I was very VERY wrong, the broth was oily, almost a room temperature and very bland, no flavor. The Chicken was pre-boiled or broil, and was very dry, not to mention they were barely size of my thumb (2 pieces total) Miso Ramen (Pretty good, unfortunately came with same precooked dried chicken. At least the broth was Ok. In conclusion: I would not visit again, we went in hungry and left disappointed. I think we will stick to our regular spot from now on, in the same area. Or try another. read more

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We went during happy hour and tried their sushi, Karrage Chicken, and Tonkotsu Ramen. Tuna Avocado: Fresh! Big chunk of tuna and good ratio of ingredients. Shrimp Tempura: Shrimp had a lot of breading and the roll could have used more avocado. However, the two chunks of cucumber were refreshing. Spicy Tuna and Salmon: Too many tempura flakes, making the fish hard. Karrage Chicken: Chicken was well seasoned and a little gingery. However, the serving size was small - 5 pieces for $5. Tonkotsu Ramen: Soup was silky and creamy but not flavorful. The fatty pork was nicely charred, and the egg was well marinated. read more

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This ramen place is very nice with the K-Pop music and anime themed interiors and menus! The staff and our server were nice too - we paid through venmo. Overall, I'd say the prices for the food is very decent compared to other places! Portions are satisfying and gets the hunger down. The taste of the food is average though. My ramen broth didn't have much flavour and seemed watered down, but I did like the pork in it. I preferred my friend's spicy ramen. There are probably better places for ramen in Chinatown but if you're trying to be price-conscious, you can come here. I think you can definitely tell that this place isn't known to be an amazing ramen place you have to go to in the area based off the type of customers you see in this restaurant. LOL. But it is close to a lot of nice shops and is in a pretty popular location. read more

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I made a reservation through google and it's very convenient. If you prefer convenience, you can park at the parking garage near Reading Terminal Market on 11st between Filbert and Arch. Upon entering the restaurant I was greeted by a friendly hostess. Our waiter was very attentive. A lot of mixed drinks options. My husband and his friend ordered Coronarita and they enjoyed them. All orders came out fast and served in disposable plates and bowls. Appetizers: takoyaki balls are not too doughy, perfect amount of sauce. Shrimp wrapped in noodles were crunchy with spicy mayonnaise dipping. Edamame were warm and fresh. Sushi and sashimi: fish were fresh, enough amount of rice. Main course: tan tan ramen and spicy ramen. My husband and his friend enjoyed them a lot. Sushi rolls: the regular rolls are small but had good amount of fillings, not too expensive. Signature rolls: I forgot the names. I think one of them is tuna crunch and the other one has strawberry toppings with mango glaze filled with shrimp tempura. The one with strawberry is very different than regular sushi because it's sweet. The temperature had a nice crunchy batter. I love the wall paintings depicting the Chinatown scenes. read more

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My mom and I stopped here before leaving home to LA and let me tell you their food was delish!! The restaurant is super cute and hip! Restrooms were clean which is such a plus! The service was excellent the gentleman helping us went above and beyond even with all my requests to remove things from my ramen since my belly was sensitive from having so many different meals due to traveling! read more

Good late night ramen spot. Both the spicy broth (nice kick but not too overwhelming) and classic pork with black garlic (nice undertone of the butter garlicky bite) were well done. The support thick cut of pork belly was also a nice addition as was the bamboo shoots that still maintained their crunchiness. Takoyaki had a nice tender octopus inside and still retained it's texture. The only downside was the miniscule size chicken karrage. More like slivers of chicken rather than the chunks that it should be read more

Yamitsuki Ramen - Spicy broth was nice - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I've been to Yamitsuki a few times and I always leave satisfied! They have a lot of menu options including cocktails and sake. I absolutely LOVE ramen so I can confidently say that it's not the best ramen I've had but it's really good! Yamitsuki is not my top choice for ramen but it's definitely in my top 5! They also serve sushi here as well! read more

Yamitsuki Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I found this place on a whim a couple weekend ago with my sister, and wen back again with my best friend and had so much fun! The weekends are cash only FYI! read more

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I haven't had a chance to visit the location but I can say the food is great ! I ordered spicy ramen and spicy salmon rolls and it was beyond delicious. I was so happy when i saw they had a spicy ramen option with chicken a lot of places didn't have it. Can't wait to come visit read more

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Ordered GrubHub from here and wouldn't again. 1. Rock Shrimp Don - all breading and clumps of it too. It's as if they put some shrimp in a bowl of batter and dumped the entire thing in the fryer. Came out like fried shrimp pancake. Also it was more of a spicey mayonnaise vs curry sauce in a dinky solo cup. 2. Shrimp Crunch Roll with Asparagus without the Asparagus. They used avocado instead.. but that's not why we ordered it. 3. Karrage Chicken - wasn't received 4. Onigiri - average, nothing special. 5. Yamitsuki Roll with shrimp tempura, topped with spicy tuna, eel, masago, salmon crunch avocado with "special sauce" - there was no masago and a sliver of eel on one out of the six pieces of the roll. This is the same exact sauce they served with the Rock Shrimp Don which they claimed to be a curry sauce on the menu. Seems like they ran out of curry sauce and got lazy and threw in spicey mayonnaise instead. Overall flavor was average for the things we did receive, but I have little to no tolerance who leave out ingredients in the description and continue to charge full price. It's one thing if you left out a piece of parsley, but asparagus, masago, eel.... smh. read more

Delicious Ramen, Lunch pricing is awesome, amazing vibe. Deserves way more than 3.5 stars.