Frequented Boru over the years as I always love a good ramen and some buns! The sprouts and buns were delicious and the ramen was amazing as well. Ensure you bring your appetite as there is plenty of food to be eaten! Service was a little slow this evening with just a couple of customers in the joint. Maybe I was just hangry tonight and a one off as normally have no issues with enjoying quality time at Boru. read more

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Highly recommended! We came here after a day of celebrating and drinking. This place was like a band aid. The staff was soooo kind welcoming us in but so friendly throughout. Our waitress had a great sense of humor and also gave us some great recommendations. We loved all the food we ordered and we had quite a bit, everything was delicious. I will 100% return here again and again. By the way I loved the unfiltered Sake-Snow. Yummy! read more

Food was okay I had the brisket ramen, let's just say I won't be adding this restaurant to my rotation. The service was okay. The ambiance was odd too. Another customer burping out loud, I found that a bit disturbing! read more

Boru Noodle Bar - Noodles Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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Came to boru noodle bar and it was a hit!! It's a hole in the wall but super delicious. The edamame was super yummy. The ramen was good !!! Wish they had more appetizer options but overall a must go! read more

Boru Noodle Bar - Edamame - Noodles Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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this ramen hit the spot. it had great flavor and on this day, the weather was cold, so the warmth was much needed. staff was friendly and service was quick read more

Boru Noodle Bar - Noodles Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Cute little hole in the wall with yummy food! My friends and I stumbled upon Boru on our way to our Airbnb. The restaurant has plenty of seating in the front and in the back. We sat up front and it was empty and quiet but the back was full of people. The service itself was pretty fast. The food was fresh and delicious. The ramen was extremely filling and the edamame was spicy and perfectly cooked. Would visit again! read more

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Read the reviews. Came with some friends. They heard about this place too. Super friendly service. Our party of 12 got seated in the back room where a bar could be available. This place is TASTY! Ramen was so good. I had the spicy miso ramen. Everyone enjoyed their food. Super chill ambience with hip hop music, eclectic artwork, and a spicy menu. read more

Food was amazing. Service not great. This was a little hidden gem. I had the fried chicken buns and they were delish. Ordered fries and they were definitely frozen skinny fries. Waitresses was very busy so I got up and went over to ask for salt (none on tables), for the unseasoned fries. She asked the chef/cook like it was the first time anyone asked for salt. He made a small bowl with his hands and didn't look happy with me. I was super polite but maybe he was insulted? Come on salt on fries is kind of a necessity. The Ramen was very good. In the future I'll get it to go, but I will be back. read more

I had a Pork Belly Bao Bun, spicy miso ramen with a soft boiled egg and sampled my friends ice cream and everything was amazing. The miso broth was thick, flavorful, just the right amount of spicy and the dish had many of the best ramen ingredients. Will be back again!!!!!!! read more

Boru Noodle Bar - Noodles Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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Top tier food ALWAYS. If they have a special- go for it. Always fresh and amazing. Always need an order of buns and Brussel sprouts.

I've gone to this business for years, it's consistently fabulous. I like the casual atmosphere and I like the attention to detail. Yesterday I had the chicken Ramen with smoked mushrooms and crispy chili added. My, it was fabulous. The service is lovely and very personable. I try to recommend this to anyone who's going to explore Broadway in Newport. read more

Super simple noodle bar. Small (ish) menu but what they do have on tap is excellent. Pork buns and house ramen were great. I read a few of the reviews ahead of time like I always do and most of the complaints were regarding the wait staff. That doesn't sway me as much as it does other people. I'm in it for the food so give me cordial and fairly attentive staff and that's fine. Fun place, zero frills, just good bowls of ramen. Fun sake and Japanese beer selection too. read more

Boru Noodle Bar - Pork buns - Noodles Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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I don't really have good things to say, but also nothing too bad?? The flavors in everything we ate were really off except for the tater tots, which were surprisingly decent. The house ramen was way too smoky, and the miso was too sweet and thick. The Korean chicken didn't taste Korean at all, but I can see what they were going for. The service however was good, and the restaurant is quite small read more

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Tastes good. Broth is Perfect for cold winter season. But not enough. So you have to order another bowl of extra broth. Especially if you add up extra toppings like mine(with kimchi, egg, mushroom and the side calamari). The calamari is very tasty. Love it. Excited to visit and order more. Btw they have some unique ramen flavor aside from miso like the tika masala ramen. Definitely going back to try it. read more

Boru Noodle Bar - Spicy miso ramen - Noodles Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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Cute ramen and small bites spot downtown area. Limited seating inside and parking can be scarce. Ramen was good but I want to praise the pork buns more than the ramen. No picture because I gobbled em right up! 2 per serving but I would've at 6! The waitress wasn't very friendly from beginning to end. read more

Boru Noodle Bar - Native lobster & corn ramen - Noodles Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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My go to for ramen on the island. The ramen is top notch and full of flavor without being too heavy. Super cute ambiance inside and the servers are always kind! My only complaint is they can be super slow. Especially for take out orders. I have ordered from here multiple times and I don't think it's ever been ready by the time I arrive. So maybe give them the exact amount of time that they say until it's ready and double it...then you should be spot on! read more

Good spot for Ramen in Newport. Came here for lunch on a weekday. Not many tables inside. Got the pork buns and spicy miso ramen. The pork buns were pretty good. Liked the ramen as well, though I felt something was missing in the broth, either the depth or flavor. I did like that they used ground pork and corn strips. Overall good experience and reasonable prices. read more

Boru Noodle Bar - Spicy miso ramen - Noodles Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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After many heavy fried meals, we wanted to eat something comforting. Saw the great reviews this place had and decided to give it a try. We ordered the szechuan calamari to not forget we were in RI, the house ramen and the spicy beef dan dan noodles. The spicy beef dan dan noodles felt a bit too oily and I wasn't a fan of the beef pieces. Besides that, everything else was delicious. read more

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Food was delicious we ordered the house ramen and the crispy Brussel sprouts and we LOVED IT. The customer service was great and our waitress was lovely and kind We sat outside and we enjoyed our time there We will come again Highly recommend read more

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This small little hole in the wall is a fun place to go with friends and enjoy a fusion of what feels like different cultures. Since it's so small the servers are quick and attentive. The food was good. We ordered the wings, spicy pickles, pork bao buns and house ramen. The wings were delicious and crispy yet overly salty. The spicy pickles were a good break up from that and the pork buns were sweet and absolutely the best thing. The house ramen was flat, not salty not overly flavorful but enjoyable to slurp up with a semi runny egg. read more

Boru Noodle Bar - House Ramen - Noodles Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Visiting Newport, Rhode Island with friends we ended up at this Ramen noodle bar. We came here, because two of us are vegetarian. When we entered the restaurant, it seemed very small. There's a counter and some tables and the preparation of the food has a small open kitchen. However, if you walk down the long hallway, there's a bar and more tables. I ordered the mushroom sweet potato buns and they were delicious. I've never had buns before because I've never seen a vegetarian option. I don't know where the mushrooms were. They might be in the little sweet potato patty. But it had lots of flavor and spiciness. I also had the coconut curry Ramen. It wasn't sure about this, but it was very delicious. My friend had this as well and she liked it. My other friend had the pork buns and the spicy miso Ramen. She liked both of those a lot. We were all very happy with our mealand I would recommend trying it out. The bartender wasn't there when we went so they couldn't make the drink specials. However, there is a cute little bar in the back. Counter. read more

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Everything was so good!! Heirloom tomato salad Spicy peanut salad Brussels sprouts Pork belly, Fenway sausage, and chicken buns Tuna poke Lobster, chicken, and veggie bowls Orange/ginger sangria All delicious and great service!! Great d read more

Boru never disappoints. Always fresh to order always good. Since they first opened they have stayed good and maybe even gotten better over time. read more

The Yelp reviews said, "go eat the pork buns" so we did! Stopped into Boru while doing a little bar hopping around Broadway. It was a quiet early afternoon during Folk fest and we took a chance on going downtown while most people were at the festival. The inside was empty and the service was very prompt. The pork buns definitely hit the spot. They were flavorful and cooked well. The sake that we ordered was room temperature and would've been better had it been served chilled. It was strong and we liked it, but would've requested it get cooled down a bit more first. (No, it was not a hot sake, and yes it just came in the bottle.) There was an eccentric patron inside that was harassing the hostess. Her kitchen crew was saving her, but it was a little uncomfortable at times. I'd recommend sitting outside on their sidewalk patio in the future! read more

Boru Noodle Bar - Pork Buns and Sake! - Noodles Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

It's kind of funny to see how my reviews for Boru have increased in star ratings from "A-OK" to "Woohoo! As good as it gets!" I've spent years in search of my "thing" from Boru, aka the dish that has me coming back for seconds and thirds and puts this restaurant on the map as a reliable lunch and dinner option when out and about in Newport. Folks, I think I may have just found it last night after dining here on the eve that Boru premiered their Summer 2019 menu. That wonderful entree came in the form of the BEST Tuna Poke Bowl I've ever consumed in my life! And I am a self-professed sushi nerd! Imagine tender and expertly butchered sushi grade tuna atop seasoned brown sushi rice (which definitely scored healthy points with me!) and topped with rice wine vinegar pickled veggies, bean sprouts, and scallions and then drizzled with a flavorful spicy Japanese mayo sauce.. and all that heavenly goodness can be yours for just $16! Compared to the prices of the so-so ramen, that's totally worth it to me. The portion size is generous and the fish is fresh and amazing. This is definitely the best thing I've eaten here, and maybe one of the top contenders for Favorite Meal in Newport: 2019! An additional mark of high praise from my boyfriend, who was impressed with the Chili Glazed Chicken Wings small plate that yielded a generous portion of crisp and juicy wings doused in a soy-chili-fish sauce dressing. For $7, it was enough for a light meal, and you could easily double up and have a wing feast for less that 20 bucks. Pretty great if you ask me! Our server Nadia was awesome, and that just added to the experience of our great meal out last night! I'm so happy with the way that Boru has progressed through the years, and we are already looking forward to coming back again and again this summer! read more

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First there are not many noodle/ramen spots in southern RI to compare with. However, this place could compete in PVD or NYC. Their soups are always swell, hearty, and more than enough for one. Even their "spicy" is not overwhelming. And if you are in the takeout mode (as many of us are), their fare is ideal for a warm up in the microwave at home. Soups are $12 - $15. Add the pork buns or Brussel sprouts. A winner! read more

The food was delicious so much flavor the service was great and the restaurant was in a very convenient location to shops in the area. The menu provided something for everyone in my party including the vegetarians in the group. read more

The food at this unpretentious noodle bar is very good. The ramen were extremely tasty using a soy based broth and the poké was a great combination of spicy tuna, avocado, sushi rice, pickled daikon radish and cucumber. Have I forgotten something? It was all made better by sitting outdoors on a perfect fall day. The interior was not especially inviting. read more

We were at Binge BBQ nearby for lunch and passed by this noodle shop. Reviews were decent enough for us to try for dinner. My son got the house ramen while I got the spicy miso ramen. Both ramen was good but I wouldn't give it 4 stars. I had only wished they separated the noodle as by the time I ate it 15 mins later, it was a tad soggy to say the least. The flavor was there for sure and the ingredients were plenty, it was just the soggy noodle that got to us. My wife got the tuna poke which she liked a lot and we both enjoyed the crispy Brussels. Now that was stellar. I would give this place a 3 stars for today. This place is not authentic Japanese, but I would say they are very clean especially during Covid times. read more

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Wow! This menu is slight but there's a good reason- what they make is kick ass and you don't need a hundred different ways to be impressed! read more

Boru Noodle Bar - Saki menu - Noodles Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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**** COVID review**** - Everything was solid * Solid fried chicken * Solid buns - Service could use some work - great brussels sprouts - calamari was in between solid and great read more

Some of the best food I have ever had.the Brussels sprout dish is so good, we drive an hour to eat it. read more

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Great vibe, relaxed staff and amazing food. Please move or franchise this place to Burlington VT! Ramen was unreal, great flavors on everything we ordered. This place is a sleeper, we passed it because no one was there but returned because other kitchens were closed. they stayed open late for us. read more

I ate here last year and ordered the spicy seafood ramen, top 5 ramen I've had. My husband and I were visiting again and decided to eat lunch here. The spicy seafood isn't on the menu anymore, sad day. We decided to get the pork belly buns for an appetizer with the spicy chicken miso ramen and lobster and corn ramen. The highlight was the pork buns. So delicious, I wish I didn't have to share lol. Their ramen has fell off the top 5 list for me though. The spicy chicken miso was ground chicken- which is fine I just prefer chicken thighs or breast sliced. The spices were great in it though- not too much or too little. Good amount of toppings! I would order that one again over the lobster and corn. The lobster and corn was least 5 enjoyable honestly. The amount of lobster was alright but the broth didn't have a flavor, pretty bland in my opinion. I consider ramen to be more of a comfort food and I feel like this was a take on more of a light, refreshing ramen fusion, if that makes sense? I was not a fan. The server was pleasant. They blasted rap unedited the whole time, kind of annoying. Restaurant was clean, more seating than before, which was nice. Pretty meh overall. read more

Boru Noodle Bar - Spicy chicken miso ramen - Noodles Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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This was my first time here with my family of 3 without a reservation. My son recommended this place. We were seated immediately in the rear. This place is BYO, therefore, we only drank water. Our bad for not bringing something to drink. We shared and enjoyed their calamari appetizer for $10. I also enjoyed their New England seafood ramen special for $18, which I requested to be spicy. It was tasty. Their regular spicy miso ramen is $14. My son and his wife both enjoyed their spicy miso ramen as usual. My total bill was only $61 less gratuities. The manager served our table. I will continue to return here for some more good spicy ramen of either variety. This place is very affordable for good casual ramen. I will BYO, next time I visit. read more

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My guest and I were searching for Vegan spots in Newport, and this Noodle Bar was suggested for us via a local Newport resident. I had went on a brisk cold day and due to COVUD 19 there were limited dine in options. Boru Noodle Bar had a cute little space in Downtown Newport. I'd suggest Downtown Newport for any visitor looking for tasty food. I've grown up eating traditional noodles as a child, but it is hard to find meatless and vegetarian options for noodles without comprising taste. We shared a dish of tots (of course) which were perfectly crisp and the added seaweed flakes was a nice touch. My guest opted for pho noodles with veggies and I did the house noodles. I finished the whole bowl... read more

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The place is in a weird spot from where we were walking. We came up behind the place and had to figure out how to come around to the other side. It wasn't difficult, BUT it was cold so that could be part of it. We got a bowl of ramen each. The root vegetable ramen was fantastic. The place smells of brussells sprouts which is a bonus if you're into that. My wife got a chicken soup ramen. The noodles and veggies were all perfect, but if you're going to eat with chopsticks, the vegetables should have been cut in strips instead of cubes. Imagine eating a ton of tiny cubes of veggies with chopsticks? Wasn't great. The other part that wasn't great is the lack of broth. When I think of ramen, I think of great broth. The broth was great, but it was lacking in quantity. I'd gladly give up some fillings for some more broth. read more

Boru Noodle Bar - Root vegetables ramen - Noodles Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Boru Noodle Bar is currently the only ramen option in Newport (as of May 2018). Since most of brunch restaurants closed early on Sunday, I let my friend pick a place to eat and Boru Noodle Bar was his choice (the 4-star Yelp review with 200+ reviews and his desire to try ramen restaurants outside of California were probably the main reasons why he picked this spot). Menu is very simple - only two ramen options with broth (house ramen or spicy miso ramen), two ramen options without broth (sesame chicken ramen or summer harissa ramen), tuna poke, Thai beef salad, and 6 different appetizers. *** Spicy Miso Ramen (pork, corn, bean sprouts - $13): Noodle was surprisingly decent. The bowl had minced pork instead of pork belly and it had good amount of vegetables like corn and bean sprouts. Broth tasted slightly mushy and flavor profile was a bit off, but at least spiciness was a-okay. (3/5) Steamed Pork Buns (hoisin, pickles, radish - $7): A must order - excellent pork belly with hoisin sauce that REALLY hit the spot. These pork buns tasted even better than many other pork buns that I have tried in LA (e.g. Baos Hog in Garden Grove, CA). (5/5) *** Overall the spicy miso ramen isn't exactly up to Los Angeles ramen standards, but those steamed pork buns are truly hidden gems and service was pretty good. read more

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We were traipsing in Newport, RI and just happen tp come across about Noodle Bar. The hostess/Server was pleasant and engaging. She was prompt in. Taking abs delivering our food, even refilling our drinks. The food definitely is on point! I love the American-Japanese fusion. The prices were reasonable. The amount of food was just right. Not too small not too much. We'd definitely be back! Thank you for an awesome experience! read more

Boru Noodle Bar - TokyoTater Tots and Pork Buns! My new faves! - Noodles Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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Woa! This place was SO good. Came to Newport for a class and this spot came highly recommended by everyone. I had the seafood ramen and was really blown away. Great service, great food, and a cool outdoor seating area in the cutest area. read more