Address: 55 Church St, Manchester, M4 1PD, United Kingdom
Rating: 4.6
based on 161 reviews.
Food Quality
Pros:
"The food was genuinely delicious, the pork belly was nothing short of sublime."
"The ramen was very good. I loved that the noodles had a good bite and the broth was punchy."
"Superb ramen! We had the Shoyu Ramen and the Shio Ramen. Perfect meal to warm you up on a cold winters day."
"Delicious ramen, we both chose the spicy ramen and it was suitably spicy for my friend who loves spice."
"The food here is absolutely on point. The menu is small making it easy to choose, and the meals are absolutely delicious."
"By far the best ramen Iβve had in Manchester, the soup was on point and the noodles carry enough broth."
"I ordered Shio Ramen, which was a bit too slaty, but it is supposed to be this way in Japan."
"The best ramen in Manchester. Very small menu with only 1 veggie/vegan option... But it was delicious so who needs choice!"
Cons:
"However, the Shio Ramen is a bit disappointing because the flavour is rather bland and the chicken is bit raw."
"My only gripe is that the ramen portions weren't the biggest."
"Portion size was average to below. Especially being priced at Β£14.25 per bowl with insubstantial toppings."
"Food was super good and tasty. There's not much food option but they are all good options."
"The menu is very short. Like, 4 types of ramen, 2 sides, and 4 drinks."
"Ordered the S(h)io ramen bowl with chicken and was very unimpressed. The ramen itself was just way too salty."
"The food is expensive and there is very few options. For me the broth in the kinoko ramen was way too strong and overpowered everything."
"The pork belly was really nice. Ramen and broth were okay, the egg has no flavour, seaweed was actually chewy and bitter."
Service
Pros:
"Our server was very friendly and attentive. Will be back for sure."
"Quick and friendly service too - great place to grab a quick bite if you're in town."
"Staff were super friendly and welcoming. Lovely experience overall."
"Food 10/10, service 10/10 - Our server was just the most helpful and nicest guy ever."
"Amazing customer service and very tasty food. It was quite a small menu but they always say keep a menu small so that you can always deliver good food."
"Great food, swift service with very hardworking, attentive and welcoming waiters..."
"The service, the food, the atmosphere and the playlist are all perfect. Absolutely mint place."
"Fantastic and friendly service, additionally the food came out quickly and piping hot."
Cons:
"However the atmosphere for a quick lunch with friends was beyond bad, poor customer service from a member of staff."
"Service was a bit lackluster and it did feel like we were being told off when we asked for extra firm noodles."
"Nevertheless, the waiter seems to lack the awareness to treat every customer equally during our visit, which is disappointing."
"Poor customer service, menu options are very limited for those with serious allergies."
"Disorganised and a disappointing visit."
"Good food but the staff was so rude and noncoperative. I couldn't eat half of my ramen and they didn't let me take it away."
"I was also made to pay for my food before eating which no other customer had to do."
"Service was unfortunate. My order was given to someone who came in 10 minutes after me and my partner had to wait as well as me for 15 minutes for my food."
Ambiance and Atmosphere
Pros:
"Urban atmosphere, very industrial. Great RnB music that complements the industrial feel of the place."
"Amazing dinner tonight. The fact that the chefs cook the food in front of us just levels up the food experience."
"The space is modern, warm and industrial. A little dark without the sunlight in the main window, but you can still see enough to eat your food haha!"
"The menu has a small selection of top quality beers like ichiban and asahi. Great place if you like to go for a great quality, no nonsense menu with good atmosphere."
"I really enjoyed my shoyu ramen, the torched pork is really the star of the show. The staff is very nice and attentive too, all in all a pleasant experience."
"Ambiance ππ»ππ»ππ»ππ» Ramen ππ»ππ»ππ» - good, tasty Customer Service πππππ"
"Great food, Friendly staff, relaxed surroundings and a great playlist... Hard to find fault."
"Minimalist seating and decor yet with a calm, homey feel. Attentive, friendly and knowledgeable staff."
Cons:
"This is one of those places with loud thumping music. It seems like a trend these days⦠but personally, not keen."
"How are ppl taking such bright photos? Went for lunch and it was deathly dark."
"A trendy japanese ramen shop. My only complaint is probably the table height. The seats are normal height but the tables are relatively low."
"The place is super dark, there is no proper lighting. We were a group of 3 and all had to sit so far apart because the tables are so big."
"The atmosphere has an industrial feeling but i think itβs uncomfortable. The bathroom was filled with inappropriate stickers and was unsettling."
"The music was quite loud to hold a conversation, I recommend sitting close to the window for quieter conversation."
"The music is so loud that I can't hear my friend (whose second language is English) who's talking in front of me."
"All the ramen is made with chicken broth, which is less salty than pork broth. So if you want traditional, salty pork broth, this won't be the place for you."