Very friendly mom and pop ramen/ teriyaki, and more, restaurant with great service and delicious food! Portions were very generous with all dishes and food came out fast. It's nice and quiet atmosphere inside, so I could carry a conversation without yelling. The takoyaki was fresh, 8 balls on a plate which I feel like is a good amount , and it was very yummy. Spider roll was also fresh and delicious, rolls were huge, and the soft shell crab was crispy, not soggy. Garlic miso ramen had numerous toppings, I liked that they added bean sprouts, bamboo shoots and spinach along with the other toppings to add different textures into the ramen. So much ramen I was so stuffed. Oyakodon was my favorite, it was very flavorful , not too salty or overpowering. The chicken wasn't dry and it was very tender and juicy. It also had a nice kick to it and I'm glad I was able to eat it with the rice to balance it out. Generous portions!! Definitely coming back to try the other options on the menu. Go support this small family business! read more

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We tried the bento boxes and another rice dish with pork. All were good but the rice dish was a side not a meal as it had very little pork. The crab Rangoon was good. We will be back. Parking is tight. Try it you may like it! read more

I had Garlic miso ramen and it was amazing Big size and great taste and kind service read more

I visited after they changed leadership to a new owner. They have changed up the menu. The chashus are thicker and there are donburi bowls on the menu now. read more

I had a tankotsu shoyu ramen. I love the generous size , meat was tender and oh, vegetables was so good read more

The miso ramen is delicious, and the staff are so kind and welcoming. This is definitely a place I'd love to come back to!" read more

Akane Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Woodinville, Washington

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Stopped here for lunch on a cold day when I was craving comfort food and it delivered! I went at noon on a Tuesday and there were a decent amount of people there but the service was still really fast. Our waitress was new but super kind and helpful. She was really quick and knew a lot about the menu! I love that this place has plenty of vegetarian and gluten free options. I got a veggie both with the creamy oat broth (heaven). It had several amazing types of mushrooms in it as well as veggies and tofu. The gluten free noodles were also incredible! Not a ton of ambiance, the place is really simple. Great for a quick meal on an errands run but not quite a date night spot. This is on my list for the next time I need a cozy warm meal! read more

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Quick service, accommodating, friendly, comfort food. Stopped in here with the fam, party of 9 and they were very accommodating. Service was fast and stir fry flavors were good! There's not a lot of ramen/ Asian options in the area so this is a satisfying stop. The stir fry and donburi options are solid! Ramen is ok. The fried gyoza was very crispy. Wish I could order steamed. The eggrolls were good. Super friendly and fast service was perfect and will keep me coming back. read more

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Great value for ramens. I always get the kimchi ramen Ramen which can go head-to-head with any competing Ramen house. read more

Akane Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Woodinville, Washington

Stopped by for a quick lunch and it did not disappoint. The ramen broth was so deep and aromatic with a perfect amount of spice. The chasu pork was Smokey and flavorful without being too fatty. The service was amazing and it was a peaceful environment. read more

Akane Ramen - Spicy Tan Tan Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Woodinville, Washington

3.5 rounded to 4 Stopped by for a quick lunch and ordered the katsudon and takoyaki. The katsudon was flavorful and came out in a good sized portion. The takoyaki was just ok and seemed to be something premade that the restaurant microwaved. The restaurant is in a strip mall so there's plenty of parking. Small casual restaurant with bathroom inside. read more

Akane Ramen - Katsudon - Ramen Near Me - Woodinville, Washington

Arrived on a chilly weekday evening for some comforting ramen. We were welcomed quickly and then told to grab an open table. The space could be better laid out to allow for more customers. The business was consistently busy for the time we were there. We were able to order pretty soon. We ordered the Takoyaki, and I got the Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen while my friend got the California Ramen. Both arrived quickly. The flavor was just ok. The noodles themselves were underwhelming, and the broth was lukewarm. The Takoyaki were interesting, I preferred those over the ramen. Probably a taste preference for me, though my friend also agreed on the flavor. The staff member was friendly, and the prices were reasonable, they do a decent happy price too on appetizers and drinks. Plenty parking in the area. read more

Akane Ramen - Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Woodinville, Washington

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TLDR: Surprisingly good Ramen. Best value in the area? Saturday 5/5/24 ~1:05 pm, seating available, 5 min 40 sec order-to-bowl $13.21 (before tip) ~~~~~~~~~ Shoyu Tonkotsu Ramen (Kids Size)~~~~~~~~~ Final Score: 7.12/10 (8.2/10) Noodles: Thick, wavy, eggy noodles with a great texture and bite. A surprising top-tier noodle selection by Akane. They likely don't make these noodles fresh / in-house, but whatever vendor they are using is doing a great job. The noodles were cooked perfectly (not mushy) and paired well with the slightly oily broth. On their own, the noodles had a slight eggy flavor (as expected) that didn't conflict with the Tonkotsu broth. I wasn't expecting noodles that are this enjoyable from a franchised shop. (7.1/10) Broth: Slightly oily, rich, and thick Tonkotsu broth. The Shoyu tare was a little understated, I'm not sure if you could tell the difference between the Shoyu and Shio bowls given how much the Tonkotsu base dominates. Very well seasoned. Not overly salty for my tastes. It's not the most pork-forward broth - it's hard to tell how long the broth was simmered, or if it's even made in house. But, the end result is satisfying and done better than most other ramen shops. (6.8/10) Egg: Above average ramen egg. The yolk was slightly overcooked, with some curdling around the yolk edges. The center-yolk was just jammy enough to satisfy. Great marinade color throughout the egg white - indicating a long soak. The marinade flavor was much sweeter than most ramen eggs, but was strong enough to have an opinion. Above average. A perfectly jammy yolk would easily put it in the 7.0+ range. (7.2/10) Meat: A single thick, large, slice of chashu pork belly. This slice of chashu had a great charing / dark marinade color around the edges, with a flavor to match. The flavor profile was as standard shoyu / sweet - teriyaki adjacent sauce - that was stronger than your average chashu. Good fat / meat ratio with good fat distribution. The meaty parts were tender. Well executed. Nothing to complain about. (5.0/10) Misc Toppings: A standard topping selection; wood ear mushrooms, bamboo shoots, spinach, bean sprouts. A safe, mostly filler topping selection. Other than the added textures, these toppings don't do too much. No extra prep put into the mushrooms or the bamboo. Safe. Fine. (7.3/10) Other: A surprising find in Woodinville. The bowls don't try to do anything adventurous, they just execute the fundamentals well. Good noodles, strong broth, a well marinated egg, fatty / tender chashu. This location does it well. Nice. The Kids bowl was the perfect size and a great value prop compared to other bowls. ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ *Weighted Scoring Formula: Noodles (25%), Broth (25%), Egg (15%), Meat (15%), Misc Top. (10%), Other (10%) Parking: Large shared downtown Woodinville parking lots. Service: Nice, fast, efficient. Order at the counter. Bowl brought to you when ready. Dining room is run by a single server. Other: N/A read more

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Stopped in here with my mom and son and when we walked in at 11:30 we had to wait a sec to have somebody come out but the service was quick and responsive once they knew we were there. The spicy Ramen was good. I really don't have anything to complain about at all it is a, typical hole in the wall place and the service was quick. I would go back to try more items. read more

Akane Ramen - Spicy ramen - Ramen Near Me - Woodinville, Washington

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Cozy little ramen spot! We stopped here for dinner last night and it was our first time trying it out. We ordered the gyoza for an appetizer and the tonkatsu shoyu ramen and the spicy tan tan ramen for our entrees. We enjoyed the food! My broth was a tad too watery but had good flavor. The food came out very quickly too. The service was great. The lady helping us was so sweet, helpful, and attentive. For ambiance, it's a casual spot that feels homey. Great spot if you're looking for a quick and casual bite! read more

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The food was great. I love the chicken bowl and green tea made it a perfect match. The best part of the dinner, was the server. She was warm, friendly and delightful. She was diligent at serving me and was fast, even with a large number of people that came in same time. Look forward to go again . read more

Good spicy ramen. Hit the spot. Located in the center with Starbucks. Easy parking. It is close to Dough Zone but on the opposite side of the strip mall. Google maps doesn't quite take you to the right spot. You have to go around the strip mall to get here. read more

Grabbed lunch with my wife, our first time stopping in. Very friendly service and pretty busy. We bite had two different ramen dishes and both were very tasty. I'm by no means an ramen aficionado, but we liked. read more

Akane Ramen - Chicken ramen in soy broth - Ramen Near Me - Woodinville, Washington

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Akane has been on my noodle bucket list for awhile now, so I was excited to have time to stop in for a late lunch (or was it an early dinner?) on a recent trip to Woodinville. I was seated quickly in a comfy booth and ordered my favorite, a spicy ramen. It arrived quickly and I absolutely LOVED the flavors! The noodles were perfectly cooked and the broth had that perfect, savory richness so important in a good ramen. The spice level was on point, too - enough to make me sweat a little but not over-the-top. My ramen was topped with a a generous portion of tender pork, a beautiful soft boiled egg and assorted veggies too. This spot isn't fancy, but the food is delish and the service was quick and friendly. Next time, I'd love to try some of their appies and other dishes too. read more

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Service: 5/5 Selection: 5/5 Food: 3/5 The only reason for the lower rating, is the broth. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt that on a quiet Sunday, you're not going to cook up a large expensive batch of slow cooked broth. I will come here on a different day of the week to give it another shot, but we're not as dialed in as Kizuki when I stopped by. The broth needed some assistance from some soy sauce and hot oil to punch the flavor up a bit. Upside: if you need a lower sodium option, I would recommend giving them a try. Ramen is sometimes dangerously salty. The noodles are cooked correctly, perfectly a little chewy. The accoutrement of vegetables, eggs, and meat were also well cooked. The chicken karaage though visually not as traditional, tasted great, as did the calamari. However, you can't avoid it when the broth - the star of the show for any Ramen - doesn't shine. It takes time to cultivate a good formula and again, might not be practical on slow days. Can't wait to try them again. The girl who served us was spot on with her soft energy and timely service. Given they're the closest spot to us, it is guaranteed we will be back. read more

This is our go-to neighborhood ramen place. When all those "Hot & New!" ramen places are over-crowded with people, Akane is our reliable ramen restaurant. It's small, having just 3 or 4 booths and 3 tables to the side, but I like it, reminding me of the tight little ramen joints in Tokyo and making it feel like our little secret spot. The menu has about 7 ramens: shio, shoyu, tonkotsu, miso, black garlic. They even offer "kid size" ramens, and let small adults like me order them. (Thank you!!!) You can add some of the various sides for just a dollar or two to customize it to your liking. The appetizers include agedashi tofu, okonomiyaki, karaage, gyoza, and more staples of Japanese menus in the US. We got the okonomiyaki and super glad we did. Really tasty. Came with the fish skin dancing on the top of the pancake too. Our ramens were very tasty. The first time I came here years ago, I got the veggie ramen. They use soymilk to make it creamy like tonkotsu ramen. They do it really well and give lots of toppings. This time, I tried the kid's ramen and loved it. My dining partners all enjoyed their ramen bowls too. They don't have a big beer selection, just two options I think, and they don't offer sake, so this is not really a drinking place. It's to enjoy a good ramen in a more laid-back, no frills environment. Young waiter was very sweet and friendly too. read more

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Akane Ramen is my favorite spicy ramen in the Puget Sound. I have tried many ramen places, and this one has the best flavor. We got the Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen, Spicy Tan Tan Ramen, and deep-fried Gyoza. The Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen was delicious, but other options in the Puget Sound are better or just as good. Like I said earlier, the Spicy Tan Tan Ramen was the best I ever had! Finally, the Gyoza was crispy and good, but it is hard to mess it up. Overall, the service was excellent. The restaurant is tiny and suitable for a cheap night out; it is not fine dining. The food was yummy, and I would go again. read more

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I think we were here around 3pm so no line whatsoever. Food is okay , it's possible that I'm used to an even more savory broth. But the overall the ramen is good. The waitstaff was also fine. This is more like a hole in the wall type of ramen place. read more

Akane Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Woodinville, Washington

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Pleasantly surprised by how good this ramen was! The place was pretty empty on a Saturday afternoon at 3. I got the garlic miso ramen and my husband got the tonkatsu shoyu ramen. Both were tasty broths. The chasu was great and very tender. Noodles were solid and the only complaint I had was that my soft boiled egg was a bit cold in the middle. We also some deep fried dumplings which were yummy. Service was great. We had a messy baby who spilled water on the table and floor and the staff was quick to help and mop up the mess. Food came out very quickly and it the place had a small family business vibe. A great spot for decent ramen in the woodinville area. No need to drive too far for other places for similar quality. read more

Had a great time with my friends right after church. Had a bowl of the amazing Miso Ramen read more

Akane Ramen - Garlic Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Woodinville, Washington

Ordered the tonkatsu shoyu ramen as well as some takoyaki. The to-go packaging was perfect and all the food stayed hot during a 20 minute drive back home. The noodles were perfectly cooked and the broth was pretty good! Not the best I've had but definitely satisfies any cravings. The meat was tender and all the additional toppings were perfectly done. The takoyaki was just okay for me. Might have been due to the traveling time, but I wouldn't order it again. read more

Akane Ramen - Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Woodinville, Washington

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Angry Mario is here once again, You would think this place where it Specializes in RAMEN would be great . . . Life Check. It looks depressing. I seen homeless camps in Seattle cook better stew then this. Secondly the broth taste like sink water . . No matter how much salt and pepper I added , it was still terrible. I had week old sandwiches better then this. The only reason I'm giving it a One star cause the Rice bowls made up for it. Btw bring your own water cause 1) it's Tap and 2) they won't refill it read more

Akane Ramen - Ramen is terrible, and taste worst - Ramen Near Me - Woodinville, Washington

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I enjoyed the ramen and ambience of this establishment! Service was nice. The spicy ramen was flavorful for me I would say I'm not a fan of the egg but everything else was delicious read more

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We really enjoyed our ramen. It wasn't over priced and there was a really good selection. Their Kimchi was on point. I couldn't eat all of mine so we brought it home and it was just as good warmed up the next day. read more

I don't understand how this place has so many good reviews. Went in tonight because I had read good things, and I knew immediately when our ramen came out 3 minutes after ordering it that we weren't in for a good dining experience. I ordered the Tonkastsu Shoyu Ramen and asked for it spicy. What I received was the blandest, most disappointing bowl of ramen I've ever had. The broth had absolutely no taste, even with the added chili oil. No heat, no flavor. The egg had obviously been pre-cooked and refrigerated, because it was ice cold in the middle. The broth was also only lukewarm. The chasu was decent, but was small and didn't make up for the rest. It was expensive for the portion sizes. We also ordered edamame and it seemed reheated, as it was super dry and also not very warm. Will not be back. read more

Possibly one of my new favorite ramen places on the Eastside! I ordered the Tonkotsu Shoyu and it was delicious; my litmus test for a ramen shop is the quality of their broth and the broth in this soup was extremely flavorful. The noodles felt fresh and had a great consistency. The soup was a little lacking in meat, but still satiating. This is a small shop with limited seating, but it's a great place for meeting up with a few friends for a quick bite! read more

Akane Ramen - Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Woodinville, Washington

We stopped over because we were in the area and saw the number of stars were pretty high on yelp. There's lotsa parking at the strip mall and from the outside the interior looked a little dinghy. The floors were a little sticky and not too clean however we were already here. The menu was basic with standard noodles and rice dishes. We ordered miso ramen, katsudon and gyoza. Everything came out quickly and hot. The miso ramen was okay and doused with miso paste with a basic soft boiled egg. The katsudon was a little too sweet for my taste however the rice was very good. The gyoza was deep fried from a frozen premade bag that you could pick up from an Asian grocery store. Overall the food was okay and not terrible. I feel the flavors leaned towards more Korean than Japanese. read more

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Unfortunately, what we ordered was disappointing. Expected a lot more given the yelp tatters 4 stars There were 4 of us dining. One order of chashu fried rice, one miso ramen, one shio ramen and an order of Japanese gyoza. And One Kirin beer The fried rice was salty and great, the miso ramen was also overly salty. The shio ramen included 2 pieces of pork belly, a little bit of spinach and some cloud ears fungus. Both wasn't hot as it should have been, just luke warm There were several diners in the small strip mall establishment. Service staff was genuinely nice and courteous Restroom was clean and well kept Large tv screen with Korean tv shows playing on the back ground Don't think I'll be back. read more

Akane Ramen - Garlic Chashu fried rice - Ramen Near Me - Woodinville, Washington

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We returned here last week because we happened to be in the Woodinville area. What a difference a year makes! We got there fairly early for dinner because last time it was busy during the 6pm hour. This time there was only 1 other customer there at 5pm, and not much more when we left by 6pm. I ordered the tonkotsu shoyu ramen again, and immediately I thought there was a change in ownership, as the ramen did not taste like the authentic Japanese ramen that we had a year ago. Sure enough, the owner (or he appeared to be the owner anyway) was watching TV and my husband said that they were Korean shows. I'm pretty sure the last time we went, the owners were Japanese. In any case, the broth was not rich and thick as tonkotsu is supposed to be, or how I remembered it to be the first time we were there. The good news is that the staff was much nicer than the first time we went. So if it's the same owners, they must've made changes to the broth and their staff. read more

Akane Ramen - Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen = $9.59. Average ramen, but it certainly cures a hangover! - Ramen Near Me - Woodinville, Washington

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I've heard lots of good things about Akane, so I was super happy to find ourselves looking for lunch while in Woodinville. I immediately GPS'ed Akane and we headed there - my husband had zero say. It's a much smaller place than I expected. It kind of looks like it could've been a teriyaki joint before, with the counter service look and not many tables in the restaurant. While it looks to be counter service, it's not. The waiter we had was very, very kind too. He seemed to judge me a bit with the huge laugh he gave out when I ordered a beer at like noon, but whatever. It was a Sunday. Let me live. I got the Garlic Miso Ramen, and it was delicious. The broth was really good and the noodles were a great texture - firm, but not too firm. The chashu pork was also cooked really well, too. Definitely a solid spot for ramen in the Woodinville area. I'll return! read more

Akane Ramen - Garlic Miso - Ramen Near Me - Woodinville, Washington

Food was amazing, the service was outstanding. It's a small family owned business and there's nothing better than a warm bowl of ramen on a cold wet day. Their chicken karage was the best I ever had! read more

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Quick review for lunch. We went in the middle of the week and it wasn't busy with diners but a lot of takeout orders. The decor inside is very no frills and still has a section of the restaurant blocked off for takeout and no seating. We ordered the garlic miso and spicy ramen. The total was $28 before tax and tip. The noodles they use are thicker and curly (my fav, but some people like the skinny and straight ones) and their broth is thick and flavorful. They even have a decent amount of toppings with no additional cost - including an egg, chashu and mushrooms and corn. The spicy ramen was decently spicy and the garlic miso was quite garlicky. I wouldn't say anything blew me away but it was also not bad for a lunch meal. We were in and out within 30 mins! read more

Akane Ramen - Spicy and garlic miso - Ramen Near Me - Woodinville, Washington

We've been here many times in the past and other than the outrageous prices, the food has been really good. Tonight we ordered GrubHub, everything was so bland. We ordered two regular Ramens and one spicy Ramen, the spicy Ramen made my mouth a little warm, but no taste. Everything tasted really watery and portion size is also down. Very disappointing hopefully they can turn this around. read more

Used to be my favorite place for tantanmen. Went today since I was back in town and very disappointed. Bland broth, tough and bland charsu that was somehow dry tasting. Prices went up too. The presentation was nice at least ‍. There is now a broader menu with acids options. Wonder if maybe new ownership. Either way, won't be going back sadly. read more

After posting my initial review, the server basically told me to complain in person, and that a server's job is to take orders promptly, so she did nothing wrong. And she apologized that I had been expecting special treatment just because I had previously lived in Korea. If I could give a 0 rating, I would. read more