Its hard to beat a good bowl of ramen on a cold day... It is one of my staple comfort foods. Came here upon a recommendation of some friends and couldn't decide between the spicy miso Tonkatsu ramen or the black garlic ramen...the reviews seemed to rave about both of them! So I eventually decided to try the spicy miso Tonkatsu since the Tonkatsu broth is their signature broth.. but sadly I was underwhelmed. The broth tasted bland - rather one dimensional, with little depth of flavor nor complexity and I really didn't like it. I couldn't actually taste a base flavor either and it only had a mild kick to it, despite the "spicy" designation being a medium. I was also disappointed to see that there was just chunks of charsu rather than slices of it that comes with the regular ramen. I had to double check the menu to see that I had actually misread and missed that designation..my bad. The meat I tried was pretty good, but I didn't get much of it and I would definitely have preferred charsu pork belly than sparse chunks of meat and fat. The rest of the soup was basically some filler of corn and beansprouts and a small handful of thick noodles. The noodles themselves were cooked well and average in flavor. Overall, I came away from the meal full - or bloated may have been a better word - but not necessarily satisfied. I thought it was weird I felt so bloated afterwards to the point that my stomach was painful because I eat ramen all the time (regular and spicy), but I've never feel bloated afterwards! ... and in general, I found myself wanting more flavor, especially after reading all the rave reviews... Perhaps I should have gone with my gut and tried the garlic ramen and if I do end up coming back here again one day, I will for sure try that. Appetizer: Honey garlic kaarage - it was ok - as other reviewers repeatedly mentioned, the chicken wasn't as crispy as it should be, nor salted.. and the honey garlic sauce was just average. After so many months of the same feedback, I'm surprised it hasn't changed for the better yet. But it does have potential to be a really great thing. However, as it is, it's nothing I would go out of my way to get again. But the service ad people here are very kind, attentive and our waters were constantly full, which I appreciated. read more

Arashi Ramen - Honey garlic kaarage - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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For a great bowl of ramen, Arashi is one of my favorites! You must try if you haven't yet! The only downfall of this place is that you generally have to wait since it's so tiny. My favorite is the Spicy Miso Ramen but they have a variety of amazing options to choose from. They let you choose the spice levels for heat and usually deliver spot on to what you request. I like that the miso ramen comes with corn and egg. I could easily eat at this place weekly. Cute spot where you can sit at the bar or tiny two tops but it's cozy and the staff are friendly. read more

Arashi Ramen - Honey sesame chicken karaage - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

So disappointed. The broth was bland, even the spicy broth. For a ramen joint it was lacking in flavor. The karaage was okay. It had the crunchy texture and a touch of flavor. We did like the kids menu they offer. It came with good portions. Just sad that people raved about this place and it was not what it turned out to be. read more

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my brother kept telling me about the Southcenter location was so happy to see this little spot come to Ballard nice alternative to pho. I've been a couple of times and have not been disappointed. Friendly service and cute decor. Sat at the counter facing the kitchen last time it was fun looking at the different beverages they had sitting on the counter. The ramen's are flavorful, filling and satisfying. Chicken karage is tasty and has a honey drizzle. Being Japanese American my dad can't get used to paying so much for ramen, he's beginning to warm up after eating her a couple of times. read more

Arashi Ramen - Chicken karage bowl - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We eat a lot of ramen, it is my favorite comfort food, and this might actually be the best ramen we've had in Seattle so far. Friendly, attentive and prompt servers, a cozy relaxed atmosphere, and the food was amazing! We ordered simple gyoza to start, that was delicious and tasted house-made. My husband had the spicy miso ramen and I had the regular miso ramen, it was rich and delicious with plenty of toppings, option for adding more noodles, and reasonable prices for add-on's. The selection of different ramen was great as well and we can't wait to try the other options! A perfect example that a simple comfortable atmosphere with a straight forward menu with quality items pays off. We will back soon! Cho oishi katta! read more

The heartiest ramen in the city! This is my favorite pre-movie dinner spot. Food is simple, quick and tasty -- the tan tan men is a rich, flavorful and simple order, while the shoyu tonkatsu is more traditional fare. The restaurant is quite small, great for a date for two but cramped for any more. My husband loves the takoyaki, and they make a tasty gyoza as well. There is super easy street parking a few blocks away (near the hospital), and it's worth the walk. This place is a gem. read more

Really great ramen. Flavorful broth. We did takeout and took to local beer garden. Would recommend.

Y'all, I got sick after going to Arashi Ramen lol. I literally have never left a 1 star review, but since I got sick, I think it's worth my very first 1 star lol. But let me rewind and talk about all the other stuff first. My fiance, our friend, and I decided to go here because we were hungry and happened to be in Ballard. Arashi Ramen had a solid 4 stars on Yelp, so we decided to try our luck. The wait for a table of 3 was ridiculously long, BUT we saw that the space was tiny, and literally was not the staff's fault for people sitting a while after their meal was finished. But that's something for you to keep in mind if you're hungry-- not a quick in and out lol The waitress was nice and occasionally made the effort to check in with us about the wait. It was maybe a 30 minute wait for a table before we got seated. I ordered the Spicy Miso Tonkatsu, while they ordered a Shoyu Tonkatsu and Shio Tonkatsu, and we also shared some Karaage. The Karaage was good. I mean, it's fried chicken lol. No complaints on that. For my bowl of Spicy Miso Tonkatsu... ehhhh. It came out luke-warm, which wasn't satisfying for a cold Seattle day. The broth tasted... ok, at first sip. But there was something off about the flavor the more I kept eating it, and I couldn't figure out what it was. I figured it was because the flavor was just underwhelming or I wasn't used to this particular ramen? But after I left, I immediately had a headache and felt sick. Within a few hours, I was throwing up lol. Arashi Ramen was my first and only meal for that day, so I knew it wasn't anything else. My fiance and our friend seemed to be fine, but expressed that the ramen was super underwhelming as well. I really wanted to like this place because I absolutely adore ramen and noodle soups in general, and there's no other great noodle soup shop in the Ballard area, but yikes. Even if it weren't for me getting sick, the ramen really isn't that great flavor-wise, so save a trip and hit up another spot! :) read more

The black garlic noodle is super good I came back here a few times to eat it again! Very thick broth nice pieces of chashu

The line here was long, and almost always is. But its definitely worth it! The food is good and the waitstaff are really nice! The gyoza was good, but a little expensive. Ramen prices ranged from 10$ to 13$ with extra for add-ons. I would definitely recommend this place! read more

Arashi Ramen - Miso ramen with no pork and bamboo shoots - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

15 min wait during the afternoon on a Saturday. Went here for my birthday and had the Spicy Tantan and Garlic Honey Kaarage. I'd say it's 3.5 stars could have been sweeter for the kaarage and the Spicy Tantan was on point with the heat at max spicy but it didn't have much meat probably no more than two spoon fulls. Also they only give you one napkin to use and don't bring you any more even after it's clear by observation that you need it. It's an okay place to eat. read more

Tried this place on our way back from Seattle. Even though it was Fourth of July, there was no wait. My bf order the miso and added black garlic, it made the broth really delicious. The ramen I got was a little salty but did have lots of flavor. read more

Arashi Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My go-to ramen joint in Ballard. The interior is small, but I think it gives it a nice, cozy feel. The ramen is hot and fresh every time and it hits the spot on a cold, rainy day. read more

Little ramen shop in Ballard. Love the feel of this place, similar to a traditional ramen shop in Japan. Service was prompt and friendly. We tried the honey garlic karaage, black garlic ramen and the miso ramen. The karaage had great flavor and was juicy but I would have preferred it to be a bit crispier. The miso ramen was delicious! The pork was succulent and tender and the broth was rich, everything I could hope for. The egg could have been a bit runnier/gooeyer but was seasoned well. The black garlic ramen was also a good option, served with thin noodles. The broth was much lighter than the miso and had a mellow garlic taste. Prices were reasonable, appetizers ranged from $5-$8 and the ramen options from $10-$12. They did offer a decent selection of sake and beer options which I did not have a chance to try. Tip: Not good for groups, seating is limited. read more

Arashi Ramen - Black garlic ramen. - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We ordered the garlic honey karage, some sort of squid balls that tasted like potato and cabbage more than seafood, one spicy miso Ramen and one large chicken curry rice plate. Out the door it was over $55. The restaurant is small, but adequate. Server was friendly. The food and portions were average. The spicy miso Ramen came with small pieces of chaisu pork, barely distinguishable as meat, more like leftover trimmings and was very salty. I would recommend ordering the regular miso Ramen that comes with a slice of pork and ask for the spicy condiment on the side if you still want a spicy noodle dis and not feel ripped off. The chicken curry looked really unappetizing. It had ground chicken that didn't really taste like poultry. Think cat food. The flavor of the curry was mild, nothing special. The chicken karage was fried hard and I cut my gums on the first bite and they too were very salty. Within the hour I couldn't stop drinking water and ended up having a raging headache. We ate everything as the lunch was not inexpensive. Overall it was good to try it out but we will continue to search for other dining options in the area. read more

Best ramen in Seattle & Bellevue. I've been to both the Ballard and Southcenter locations now and enjoy visiting either place! So far, I think this Ballard location is less busy -- perhaps because this restaurant just opened its doors recently. I personally love the shoyu ramen. By now I think I've figured out a winning combo for me -- along with all the standard toppings, I also add corn and fried onion for an added cost. I ask them to hold off on the green onions. The broth is always on point (not too salty yet still very flavorful) and the seasoned egg is amazing! Street parking might be difficult to find during dinner time but keep at it -- your efforts will pay off! read more

Arashi Ramen - Shoyu ramen without green onions. Added toppings: corn and fried onion. - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I got the spicy miso tonkotsu and honey chicken karaage. TBH I thought the food was overall just okay. The broth wasn't anything to write home about.. The chopped up pork wasn't really tender or flavorful. The thick noodles' consistency was too doughy and thick for me. We also got one honey karaage chicken to share and I thought it was just okay... The flavor was ok, but the breading was meh. I think it would have been much better if it was crispy. TLDR; I don't think I'll come back here on my own accord. Will continue to try the plethora of other ramen places that are in Seattle. read more

TLDR: Try side salad. Heavy on noodles. Fatty Chashu. Broth on the bland side, not rich. Don't sit on bar chairs. Small place. Bar seats are a bit uncomfortable and awkward to sit on. Japanese pop music playing on background. Bowls are basically cone shaped so it appears as if you get a lot--may leave a few of you hungrily disappointed. Side salad: spring mix with a very tasty sesame dressing. Honey Kaarage: nice sweet tangy flavor and crunch. However, some parts of the chicken were a bit stringy/chewy. Shio ramen: really heavy on the noodles and broth a bit blander than most places. Red ginger was a nice touch and they really loaded up on the green onions. I wish they had a bit more options as far as veggies go. Egg was tasty because it was slightly salted and just the right texture. Pork Chashu was melt in your mouth consistency but it was pretty heavy on the fatty side. Not much meat, which is what I personally prefer. read more

I ordered the Spicy Miso Tonkotsu ramen for takeout. They finished the order very quickly and all packed for pickup as I arrived. They separate the noodles and broth so the noodles doesn't get soggy while waiting to be picked up. The broth was average that it was extremely thick, but lacks flavor. I'm not an expert of ramen but isn't broth base the most important part which it doesn't stand out at all. The thickness of the noodles were just right but there's nothing unique about the noodles that they stick together and hard to separate as well as unable to soak up any flavor from the broth. The meat was falling apart into smaller pieces, instead one whole chashu slices. The corn tasted like the ones from canned goods. It feels like it was added for texture and doesn't heighten the taste at all. It is very expensive to add the extra items. It is a convenient location to get ramen for me but definitely wouldn't be first choice. read more

Great place for some spicy ramen! I think those are one of the stand-out points of this place, in that there are a lot of spicy options (not just tan-tan!) and you get the option of adding spicy to any soup base! There are three levels to choose from and I feel that they were pretty dang accurate at giving you the punch you request. I went with mild because I'm a wimp, and I was reasonably sniffling. Broth was hearty and very filling. Another aspect about this place is that they offer both thin and thick noodle options. The egg is cooked a nice medium but unfortunately 1 serving only has half an egg. The place is small so probably better for groups of 2-4max. I will come back when I have that craving for spicy ramen. They have a lot of rice bowl offerings too. read more

Arashi Ramen - Mmm great spicy options! - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

One of my favorite ramen places in Seattle that actually does take out ramen right! My SO and I usually get Shoyu Tonkotsu, Veggie Ramen and some edamame. They are all so delicious, with the broth staying warm for a decent amount of time. Would highly recommend this place. read more

I've been getting take out from here for years and I love it for its consistent quality. My personal favorite is the shio tonkotsu and gyoza. It' so delicious! My order is always correct and on time and the staff are always friendly and quick. Easy parking out front or around back. read more

(again) I will state that I am no ramen expert.. but this place is very good in my opinion, and certainly much better than other supposed "good" ramen places in Seattle. The place is minute! We got there right when it opened and got a seat, though there were a few people there already. After we ordered and started eating the place filled up. All tables were gone, and just a few solo seats at the windows and counter area. I wanted to get the basic ramen, "R1" because the standard is a pretty good way to judge a place, right? The chashu is delicious and melts in your mouth. Soft boiled egg, perfect. Noodles quite good (though I have had slightly better). I did get a wallop of ginger right at the end of the bowl. I'm not crazy about ginger, but most people seem to be.. I only mention it because more stirring might be in order, or maybe there was a larger chunk dropped in than expected. If you're in Ballard, definitely a good place to stop in for bowl of soup! read more

Great ramen noodle shop with a real mix of traditional ramen choices. The food is fast and the helpful servers are very nice. You feel good and on a mini vacation when coming into the shop. My food was full of flavor but I was disappointed by the fact the mix-ins like pork belly were a bit on the cold side. I blame health and safety for ruining another traditional experience by going overboard. read more

Had the Arashi Ramen extra spicy and it was delicious. Also tried the garlic chick and octopus balls. All were great.

Food: the ramen broth is not flavorful or rich enough. The gyoza is average. Unfortunately, there are far better ramen places in Seattle. Service: is friendly and prompt. No problems here. Ambiance: is basic with small tables and a counter. Nothing fancy, but standard for ramen. The Ballard neighborhood has nice and happening. Value: a combo set with no drink will cost about $15 which is average for the area. read more

This is now my go to Ramen place since Ramen Man sadly closed. Arashi's broth is fantastic. I'd love a veggie option that has more veggies though. We can't wait to eat the fried chicken in the restaurant again as it gets soggy in the to-go container (which is not the restaurants fault). read more

Came in here after walking around Ballard. Spotted Ramen outside so had to try it. The interior inside is nice. Small, but I kind of like that. Not a lot of tables, but it wasn't too busy, so not sure what the wait time is if more people came. Service was fast and easy. Ended up ordering the spicy miso. It was delicious! Had just the right amount of flavor and spice. Definitely would recommend it. read more

Arashi Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Arashi Ramen is pretty decent bowl of noodles. I've order it to go a few times when i need a bit of comfort food and some couch time. It is still good with a slight reheat i the microwave at home. I always accidentally order the thin noodles thinking the thick noodles are soba size, but what they call a "thick noodle" is actually standard noodles size for ramen. the thin noodle is good too but I prefer the standard. I order the Arashi ramen because it comes with more 3 slices of pork chashu rather than 1, but I think they could put more toppings in. The Chashu pieces are rather small and very fatty, not the best I have ever had. The ramen has good flavor and isn't overly salty, but its just not that exciting. It's a bit boring if you ask me. Still the broth is very tasty. read more

Arashi Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Delicious ramen, I wouldn't declare this the definite best in Seattle - but good enough for a rainy day! I would say this place has a bit of influence from Chinese cooking (compared to traditional Japanese), and it isn't truly authentic imo. But in regards to Ballard, Fremont area - this would be the best ramen you can get! As a note, I really like my ramen noodles a little firmer than standard, so that it's a little chewy - but I wouldn't recommend getting firm noodles here. It tasted pretty uncooked, hard and very far from al dente. Their karaage aka fried chicken is delicious tho! I usually get their traditional tonkotsu, the safest and most delicious choice. I've tried the dan dan before, but I believe dan dan noodles for Japanese cuisine has a peanut sauce vs the sichuanese/Taiwanese dan dan noodle. I wasn't a fan of the dan dan noodle, peanut flavored ramen just wasn't for me. read more

Decent ramen. We came here on a weekend during lunch hour and it wasn't busy at all, so we were seated immediately. I got the shoyu tonkotsu and like I said, it was decent. It was a little oily, but the broth was good and the texture of the noodles was good. The tonkotsu was so soft, it fell apart in my mouth -- one of my favorite parts about ramen. It's not the best ramen I've ever had but not the worst. read more

Arashi Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I met a friend for an early dinner here a few days ago, and I couldn't think was why it had taken me so long to visit this place after living in Ballard for years! It is a great hole-in-the-wall find! I ordered the R2 and my friend ordered the Veggie Ramen and we were both very happy. The broth was so flavorful and the portion size was very generous. The staff was very friendly and very attentive. The soup was perfect for the rainy day. With the cold weather officially here, I'll definitely be back! read more

Arashi Ramen - R2 - so good - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Ordered through Uber Eats because I wasn't feeling so well, but now I can't wait to visit the restaurant. This food was delicious and service was so fast. We ordered Gyoza and Spicy Miso Ramen. Their super spicy is so spicy but still enjoyed it very much. I can't wait to eat at their establishment since the ambiance also looks inviting. read more

You know, I was pleasantly surprised by this hole in the wall. It seemed like just another ramen joint, but the quality was actually really great. I had the Arashi Ramen with extra egg (duh) and the flavor of the broth was so rich and delicious. The thin noodles were an interesting choice, but overall I was super happy with the meal. It's also really appropriate for the price point. read more

Best ramen in the Ballard area. Also has super tasty side bowls (heavily recommend the honey garlic chicken Karaage). Each and every ramen they have is superb, and the pork chashu is amazing. The tantan ramen is probably my favorite. read more

My favorite ramen joint anywhere near Shoreline. I get the Shoyu Tonkatsu and they will add chicken katsu for an extra charge. Ton of food and super good. Chicken karage is good also. As good as it gets for a traditional ramen locally in Shoreline. They are very nice too. Seems like a family owned business. read more

Delightful place. Seats around 30 and staff is very responsive. Great ramen and very fast! Fair pricing. read more

Arashi Ramen - #8 ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Definitely one of the best ramen on my top 3! It's a small cute place so not great for groups. It's more private and cozy yet welcoming ambience. Their ramen broth is one of the cleanest and tastiest broth! I do wish their chashu was a bit more (I love when the slice is thick and good quantity). Their karaage was very plain. That was a bit disappointing so I'd probably skip out on that and just go straight for the ramen! read more

Absolutely awful. How anyone could rate this above one star is beyond me. The 20cent grocery store ramen is far superior. I ordered to go so this is only about the food and not service. The veggie ramen was beyond bland. It was pretty much inedible. I substituted the thin noodles for thick and they were fine, but I could only eat a few bites because the broth was so gross. I added the side salad and karaage and that was a waste of money. It came with three tiny pieces of chicken and a small bed of lettuce. Not worth the money at all (although the lettuce was the most edible piece of food I got). I also tried a taste of one of the other meat based broths and although it had more flavor, it was also awful. My husband agreed that it was the worst ramen he's ever had as well. Won't ever go back. Yuck. read more

Yes yes yes fiinally, a yummy ramen place! The best I've had in Seattle so far. I tried the Black Garlic Ramen and my friend tried the Spicy Miso Ramen (comes in mild, hot, or super hot-- which apparently may burn a lot according to the menu!! (Yikes!)). Both were AMAZING; though I liked the Black Garlic better! . First, it smelled soo good, could barely wait to take the pics haha. And the flavor of the soup definitely lived up to the smell! Not to mention the soup was hot, which I like :) The noodles are perfectly cooked, not too soft with a good bite. The pork belly was soo tasty too! It was a little fatty, but I personally prefer that to overly dry meat. You have to come here!! read more

Arashi Ramen - Black Garlic And Spicy Miso. Yum yum yum - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington