Got lucky arriving around 11:45 AM on Sunday with no wait and immediate seating. By the time our…read morefood served, OMG the line was already out the door! The ramen noodles were great, I ordered them 'firm' and it was spot on. The biggest surprise was the Chashu Pork & Takana Donburi, absolutely delicious! They really should offer a full portion of this. I will definitely be back next time !"

Best ramen I've had, to date. I honestly thought ramen wasn't for me before this but was convinced…read moreto give this spot a try. However, we arrived just before 10p on a Monday night and the line was down the street. We waited an hour and ended up not getting in due to seating ending at 10:45p. The hostess would check in periodically, and up to the last 15 mins said we had a 50/50 shot of getting seated. The alternative was to get take-out. There were a couple other groups also in the same boat. Overall, the wait time after submitting our take-out order was around 15 mins for 2 ramen. We ordered the classic ramen, extra spicy, and I added an egg to mine. On the card you use to select your order, you can choose the type of noodle, richness of broth, spice level, add-ins, and beverages. There is a separate vegan menu with lots of options to choose from. The ramen was delicious. The broth was rich and full of flavor and the noodles were cooked just right. The meat was tender and egg was perfectly jammy. I get the hype, but I wouldn't go after 9p again for my own sanity and time.

Very friendly mom and pop ramen/ teriyaki, and more, restaurant with great service and delicious…read morefood! 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!

We tried the bento boxes and another rice dish with pork. All were good but the rice dish was a…read moreside 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!

Pork belly ramen is insanely good, good cause too, lots of meals donated to the area (over 20,000)read more

This biz not only has an amazing and simple menu its delicious as well. Wanted the pork belly but…read moremissed it as its a local high school hangout as school gets out. If you dont like pork belly youve probably had brain damage. With a decent selection of fermented add ons they couldnt be doing a better addition and contribution to the community. Healthy gut means a healthy mind. Prices are 0-14$ if you can afford it pay the 14 dont be that balding d1ck whos too cheap to support a gem like this, and if your with a date who pays less than 8 dont tske him home ladies hes npt jist cheap hes heartless. Red flag run. That being said food was surprising incredible and everyone so friendly despite being so busy. Sequim, dont let this place go under. Its more vital than you can imagine.

This place is located near the Ballard Farmer's Market that happens every Sunday. There are not too…read moremany seats inside and can fill up fast. We went here around opening on a Sunday and it filled up quickly with other people shortly after. I ordered a ramen combo, that came with 3 pieces of chicken karaage and a side salad. The honey garlic karaage was very good, I liked the sweet savory flavor. I ordered the black garlic ramen, which came with a piece of chashu and soft boiled egg. I enjoyed the broth a lot and liked the chewiness of the noodles. My husband ordered the spicy tan tan ramen, which also tasted very good. It came with wider noodles and seasoned ground pork. I would highly recommend coming here.

Food, service and ambience - all fine. Along with Ramen, Arashi offers varied Drink options in…read moresake, beer and non- alcoholic drinks. We had the Takoyaki, Edamame, Black garlic ramen, Curry bowl, Spicy Miso ramen, Tonkatsu ramen and Veggie Ramen. Highly recommend - Takoyaki, Black Garlic Ramen and Veggie Ramen. We also had the spice ball ordered for extra heat, but honestly not required since their broths are tasty and the spice ball killed the original flavours.

I love Ramen, so I did some research on TikTok and on Yelp and I came across this place. We went on…read morea Saturday night about 5:30 PM. We ordered the Tonkotsu Miso Ramen, Spicy Negi Ramen (level 4 hot), an order of Gyoza, and an appetizer order of Karaage Chicken. Both of our Ramen bowls were absolutely delicious!! I'm used to eating very authentic Ramen when I lived in San Diego so this was a first for being in this area. It was a great portion size, beautiful presentation and everything tasted so good. I think the egg could've been cooked a little bit less so it would be not so well done so to speak, but it was delicious still. Also, the chicken appetizer was a good, but not as flavorful as some Karaage Chicken I have had. I probably wouldn't order that one again even though it was good, just lacked flavor and was a bit grisly. The service was outstanding. They are very kind and very attentive. The place is very clean. The bathrooms are nicely stocked and very clean as well. The lobby is beautiful and we will definitely be back!

I visited here a few months ago in April and the best part about this restaurant is probably the…read morecustomer service? The ramen tasted great but not impressive or memorable enough for me to drive all the way back to Federal Way. I dined in solo and actually didn't finish the ramen or even remember exactly what I ordered. I'm guessing it's the spicy negi. The broth was spicy and enjoyable but definitely didn't taste any different compared to other ramen places I've been to. I tend to eat slow to savor my food, but I felt like the staff was overattentive and frequently stopped by my table to ask if everything was okay. Gave me the vibe that they needed to keep themselves busy or I was taking up a table. Might be great for other customers but it affected my experience with dining in; I usually finish my meals at restaurants but I felt rushed so I just ended up bringing the ramen home for my son, after the second or third time of them asking me if I wanted a takeout box. I'm still giving 4 stars just because the ramen tasted better than mediocre, less than spectacular. I just have high expectations for ramen and prefer more broth/topping variety (I was raised in Cali with options i dearly miss). Plus, I do like that they added a full egg for the ramen (instead of half an egg, like other restaurants I've been to) and the chasu portions were fair. I haven't tried any other ramen places in Federal Way (if there are any), but I guess if this is one of the better options (according to Yelp), it might be worth a shot to try out?

3.5 stars Friendly…read morestaff, generous portion sizes, and cozy interior. The ramen flavor was mid for me. I can't quite put my finger on it- maybe the texture of the noodles, or the broth that was largely salty? We stopped by because we happened to be in the area, and I wouldn't really recommend going out of the way to visit.

This ramen place was fine, but nothing memorable. If you're desperate for ramen, it'll do the job,…read morebut I've had much better in the area. I got the black garlic ramen, and my husband ordered the miso with spicy paste, he actually enjoyed his, but mine was pretty underwhelming. On the bright side, the restaurant is clean and the service was attentive. Still, with so many stronger ramen spots nearby, this one lands in the "just okay" category for me.

Legit and authentic, fresh sashimi, good ramen, good service, friendly and inviting, all around…read moregreat experience

Nakagawa was our go-to place for great Japanese food. We would literally drive 35-40 min to dine…read morehere whenever we had the craving for sushi and bento boxes. Yet, it's disappointing to say that we've been sourly disappointed the last 2-3 times we came here. Not sure if it's management change or something happened, but Nakagawa lost its magic with us. 1. The service has been terribly slow and just not inviting anymore. After ordering, we waited easily 35-40 min for the food. I know it takes time to meticulously prep rolls, but after 30 min of just sitting and waiting, you can't help but start feeling hangry. And this isn't just a one-time occurrence - this happened multiple times for us. 2. The bento box quality. I LOVE bento boxes - it was such a treat to dine on so many different Japanese options, like a sampler box of goodness. Ranging from nigiri to sushi, from tempura to the soup, bento boxes have a special place in my heart. Yet, I feel like Nakagawa's bento boxes have sadly missed that mark. The protein (chicken teriyaki/katsu) tastes old and oddly mushy, and the portions are quite small, just leaving me wanting more. Don't get me wrong - the fish is still good. Solid place for seafood, paired with a lengthy wait. But Nakagawa just lost its touch with us, and driving that 30-35 min trek is not worth it for us anymore.

Great authentic spot for ramen and more. Tried the tsukemen ramen and it was a total umami flavor…read morebomb. The dipping sauce was so flavorful and gave the chewy noodles an intense bite. My only complaint would be the char shu could have been more tender. The chicken karaage was on point with the perfect balance of garlic, ginger , and soy, then fried to light crispness. We sat in the indoor/outdoor area, and that was awesome. Cool breeze, nice fresh air.

Menya Musashi was one of my favorite meals in Seattle. We had about a 15-minute wait, which felt…read morevery reasonable given how popular the restaurant is, and the food was well worth it. I ordered the Signature Tsukemen. The noodles had a great texture and paired perfectly with the rich, concentrated dipping broth. The broth was deeply savory and full of umami without feeling overly heavy! The restaurant itself has a lively atmosphere, but service remained efficient even during the dinner rush. Once we were seated, the food came out promptly, and everything felt well organized. Would definitely come back for another bite!