Cameron Q.

I have been wanting to try this place due to rave reviews so I got takeout. I ordered spicy tonkotsu, pork gyoza, chicken skewers, chicken nuggets, and gyudon. Pork gyoza was okay. I would love more filling and it may need a little seasoning. The chicken skewers could use some seasoning as well. Surprisingly, the chicken nuggets were pretty good. It reminded of Taiwanese popcorn chickens. My partner and I loved the seasoning. Since we got this takeouts, the container may have steamed the chicken nuggets so they were not as crispy as we would like. The first slurp of the ramen reminded me of the instant ramen. The broth was not as salty as instant ramen's but very thin. I'm unfortunately a food snob. I didn't like the thickness and chewiness of the ramen noodles. My partner had the gyudon. They used way too much butter in the dish. My partner ended up adding soy sauce which made it much better.

Loved the Ramen with Udon , was a little nervous after walking in as it's more like a cafeteria than a restaurant, also I was unaware that Cleveland had a China town ;) more like Asian village but my belly was happy .

Lauren W.

Very cute decor inside this relaxed ramen spot. Everything's black and white with a graphic novel kind of design. The ordering process is very easy. You order at the counter and they bring it out to you. You can order off the pre-designed menu, or build your own. There are rice bowls and ramen both, with some appetizers. We ordered the pork gyoza, black garlic oil ramen, and spicy tonkatsu ramen. The service was a little slow and disorganized, but the ramen was really good. Perfect portion size for the price. Ingredients were fresh. The broth needed a little more of something to round it out, but it was still good.

Nancy C.

It was such a treat to find this place in Cleveland after going to the Cleveland Clinic. We visited Japan from the end of March to beginning of April and it's hard to find very authentic places. This is the most authentic that we've found in Cleveland and Pittsburgh. Wow! Loved it! The person behind the counter was very nice too. My mom and I both had the Shrimp tempura ramen bowl with a few minor modifications. They were absolutely delicious. Super authentic! We had all different kinds of ramen all over Japan and this is definitely on par with what we had there. Such a wonderful surprise! Love the walls being painted to look like a city in Japan! So cute! We'll definitely be back to try the pork buns, gyoza and onigiri. If you love Japanese food, do yourself a favor and try it. You won't be sorry.

Brian D.

Craving ramen after visiting the Cleveland Museum of Art seeing Takashi Murakami exhibit and found this one 10 minutes from the museum. This street on Payne Ave is a good find. Interior is playful with 2D art of tourist places in Japan. The portion size is good for it price. There variety of drinks from multiple flavor lemonade to boba tea. And selection of ramen is good. Out-of-town from NoVA so wasn't expecting there be a good Japanese ramen place that is affordable. Guess Cleveland prove me wrong.

Maricar G.

Maybe they were understaffed I'm not sure but wow the food took a long time to come out. It seemed like they prepare one entree at a time rather than several at a time . I was underwhelmed by my pork ground beef miso bowl. For $15 the serving was a little selfish. The broth very salty making so thirsty at the end. I was quite full by the time I got to the kimchi fried rice. It was just mediocre. Ended up taking it home and a little disgusted at how much oil used to make the dish when I transferred it to a to go box

Shelly Z.

Such a cute place. Everything is great. Even the road is under construction, it still worth to try. BTW there is PARKING spot behind building.

Pam Pam G.

Got takeout from Alpha Ramen on a cold winter day when we were craving some warm soup and it hit the spot! The store interior itself looks very fast-casual and not necessarily a spot for a refined dining experience, but the food is good. We tried the spicy tonkatsu and black garlic oil soup bases. I personally liked the black garlic oil better as it had a unique umami flavor. The portions were generous with a good amount of topping and the ramen was cooked well, even for takeout. Definitely a solid spot for a quick affordable bite in Asiatown!

Melissa G.

My daughter has been asking for me to find an authentic ramen restaurant so, when I planned a day in Cleveland for her, I knew I had to find a spot for lunch. This was our first time at a ramen restaurant so we were a little intimidated. But the person at the counter was extremely helpful. Both of our bowls were delicious and full of flavor. We will def be back!

Isabel H.

Alpha ramen is a exciting new Ramen place opened up in Asia town. I came to tryouts place with my friends, I was pleasantly surprised by the many options on the menu. I opted for a black garlic oil ramen, which is one of the most popular items according to the cashier. They also have combo options where you can get selected ramens paired with bubble tea or appetizers for a cheaper price. The inside is really cute, and the decor styled like the drawing/sketch cafés that you see in Asia. As far as the food goes, the takoyaki and corndog were quite good, so the portions were smaller than we expected based off of the photos. I personally do not get the bubble tea, though my friends felt like the flavor was rather bland, and even though they didn't ask for a reduction in sweetness, the Tiger Sugar bubble tea was not very sweet. As far as the ramen goes, I really enjoy the flavor of it and the toppings were delicious. However, all of us felt like the ramen broth could've been much hotter. Even the eggs were cold and felt like they had been just in the fridge. I am excited that more ramen places are opening in Cleveland, and I think alpha ramen can really be great if they make a few improvements.

Christina P.

I kid you not when I say I drove past this place and then did a u-turn when I read their name. New ramen place? Sign me up! As of 5/16/23 they've been open for two days! Their interior is cute, the walls are painted and the furniture has that "drawn" design, very cute. I ordered their Matcha Strawberry Milk Tea, Takoyaki and Spicy Garlic Miso Ramen. The takoyaki wasn't bad, a bit more of a crunch on the exterior than I expected but definitely better than mushy. 6 pieces for $5.99. The bubble tea was $5.25 (.50 for boba) and the sweetness level is adjustable. Honestly very lovely. They have strawberry puree/jam (potentially a mix of both??) at the bottom and you mix it all up. The flavors really balance out beautifully. The ramen was $14.99. It's a really solid ramen. The noodles had a nice chew, the toppings were lovely (pork was great) and it had a good spice to it. Service was really friendly and they were happy to answer my questions. This is a great addition to Cleveland, definitely come check it out! I'm definitely going back.

Jasmine W.

Incredible ramen. We had the cheese corn dog and takoyaki and they were both delicious we ate all of it lol. I had the spicy tonkotsu ramen & my partner got the byo spicy miso & shrimp, both delicious and spicy we picked spicy as our level of heat and it was the best choice. The ambiance was very relaxing I felt and home. The decor is cartoonish and you feel like you're in a coloring book. The service was attentive and we will definitely come back we enjoyed this culinary experience.

The best ramen I have ever tasted! I got the spicy tonkotsu ramen. Oh my goodness, I can't wait to come back and have it again. It comes with pork belly and a marinated egg, corn, seaweed, of course noodles, and a delicious sauce. The noodles were spring and plentiful! I also got Jasmine tea. I don't know why they're Jasmine. Tea tastes. better than other places, but they do! Small place inside there's only about 10 tables, but they have cute artwork on the wall it's very clean !