This place has it figured out. Instead of waiting for your soup to get cold, they add cold tofu to the broth so it's immediately lukewarm on service. As a bonus, the tofu center is still cold so you can really get complete unpleasantness with every bite. And, rather than having to spend a bunch of time waiting for your noodles to clump together as they congeal, they serve them already clumped so you get the opportunity to eat your noodle in brick form. Ya'll - I know it's New Hampshire, but let's at least put in some effort. read more

I first ended up at Bubba on one of those cold New Hampshire days when ramen feels less like a want and more like a requirement. It stuck. Now it is one of those downtown Concord places I circle back to whenever I am craving something brothy and comforting that still has some personality. Most visits revolve around noodle soups, and I have worked my way through a good chunk of the menu. The spicy miso ramen has a deep heat that builds instead of hitting you all at once, and the shoyu ramen is clean and savory in a way that makes you keep sipping the broth even when you are full. The Bubba pho and veggie pho are both solid, generous bowls, and the Korean noodle soup that started as a special clearly earned its permanent spot. Even the Japanese curry soup, which I expected to be heavier, if I had to nitpick I wish it had more curry flavor. My favorite order though is the spicy tantan, with a tweak. Sub the ground chicken for the soy glazed chicken. It adds texture and a little sweetness that really works with the spice. Service is friendly without hovering, and the pacing is usually spot on even when they are busy. The space itself is small, but I rarely struggle to get a table, and the bar seating is a nice option if you are solo. Portions are filling, prices feel fair, and I always leave thinking about what I will order next time. read more

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Buba Kitchen is a quaint noodle shop right on Main. The food is so crave worthy. Service is friendly and efficient. The bao buns are pillowy and delicious. The different ramens and soups are so flavorful and delicious. We have been in a few times, and loved everything we've tried. We can't recommend this place enough. read more

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Spicy Japanese ramen was amazing--rich broth, perfect heat, and super fresh ingredients. Cozy spot, great service. Will definitely be back! read more

Buba Kitchen - Noodles Near Me - Concord, New Hampshire

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Tried the shoyu ramen a couple of nights ago. Very tasty! Quick service too. What more can I say? read more

This is one of the best pho places I have ever been to. In Concord, New Hampshire, it is the best, and in Manchester, New Hampshire, it is one of the best restaurants. Both locations are truly amazing, and it is by far one of the best foods. It is always my go-to place. I will say that the service here is amazing. They are respectful, friendly, and welcoming. Overall, they are amazing. As for the ambiance, it is truly breathtaking. The presentation of the food is also amazing. They have great service, great ambiance, and everything is amazing. read more

Buba Kitchen - Buba Pho and Buba Fried Rice - Noodles Near Me - Concord, New Hampshire

This is a ramen place for people who have never had actual ramen and have no interest in it. Their ramen is such an affront to what ramen should be that I hesitate to even call it ramen. I'm not even taking a puritanical approach here - I understand that authentic ramen in a place like Concord, NH is a *very* big ask, but Buba has trespassed across the line of good faith and into the realm of hyper-Americanized slop. It's not just the ramen, though. The yaki udon upset my stomach, and the pho is also incredibly Americanized. The drinks are very overpriced, and our waiter was weirdly condescending to us when the person I was with asked for a vegetarian sub-out. It's very clear that Buba has no interest in delivering quality, authentic Japanese/Korean/Vietnamese food. Instead, they opt to pander to the bland WASP flavor palate. You're genuinely better off driving all the way to Boston for good East Asian food. read more

Holy molly! This place! So good. Fresh ingredients, great texture and taste to all their sauces and food. I had the crispy calamari, Gluten free! And a pho! The best I've ever had in the NE! The restaurant was clean and the service was great. Very attentive. I will definitely be back here! read more

The food was absolutely amazing! Haden was a wonderful server and we had a blast. The noodles are so fresh and everything is so flavorful.

This place is like your first real boyfriend. It's perfectly fine, and it satisfies many things that have been missing from your life up until now, but inevitably it fails to be complete, simply due to immaturity and not through any fault of its own. The cuisine is his charm, the menu is his intoxicating laugh, but the food falls short like your feelings for each other after the honeymoon phase. Let me elaborate. I love the concept: Asian-fusion in Concord, NH, a place where the only thing more predictable than a lack of night life is the lack of culinary diversity. Suddenly, Buba is offering Concord its inaugural baos, pho, udon, and other East-Asian dishes I dare not pronounce. They've cornered the market, our inexperienced taste buds are salivating, millennial are delighted. What is there not to love? After a shopping spree nextdoor - at Runner's Alley, get your mind out of the gutter - my mother and I ventured in, promised a table for 2 after a brief wait. Fully packed at 6pm on a Sunday? Go Buba! A brief inspection of the menu yielded one conclusion, we must order as if we had 4 stomachs. She wanted the Bo Tai Chanh, I wanted a pork belly bao. She wanted a pho, I wanted the yak udon. Compromise usually leaves at least one party disappointed, so we avoided it and ordered all of the above. Our stomachs growling and our taste buds tingling, and our brains promised an Asian-fusion wave of happiness, we waited for Buba to give us the perfect dining experience we selfishly desired. The Bo Tai Chanh was unique. I've never had it before, and I quite liked it! Spread onto a lettuce wrap or rice, it would be a satisfying meal in and of itself. The bao, pho, and yaki udon, however, were all good and that was it. The pork belly was average in preparation, and could've had more sauce or depth of flavor. The pho was indeed pho, but the broth did not instantly conjure up images of marrow-laden bones being simmered for 24 hours before being used to cook tender cuts of beef. The yaki udon was toothsome and sweet, but below the surface lacked any complexity that would implore me to want more. The one real winner was the bone marrow sate that came with the pho, if they sold that in jars, my sauce cabinet would be complete. I'd recommend going and seeing what you like. The dishes are fun, and they add a flavor that the area has eternally lacked. However, don't expect more than the allure Buba initially presents. It offers the cuisine we have lacked for so long, but sadly is not the place I will go to truly indulge in East-Asian flavors. read more

Buba Kitchen - Noodles Near Me - Concord, New Hampshire

Wow this place is incredible. The short rib bao was spectacular and the noodle soup was seasoned perfectly and very filling. Pro tip - if you like spicy, add a small cup of the short rib bao spicy sweet sauce to the noodle soup...*chef's kiss* read more

Food is so tasty. I like PHO the most out of all the menu. Their service is friendly. There is nice view to able see outside to see what is going on. read more

Buba Kitchen - Noodles Near Me - Concord, New Hampshire

Great service, good selection. Fast stop while on tour bus. Great lunchbreak! Nice selection of beers on tap too!

Fantastic experience on a rainy Saturday afternoon! What a find. The food was so delicious, ambiance inviting, fresh and clean. Parking in town is a pain, metered, but seating and service was friendly, prompt, and efficient. The Thai teas were delicious and generous. The Bao buns with pork belly were hot, flavorful, and tender and tasty. Steamed Gyoza were a treat, with super flavorful dimensional sauce. The Korean Spicy Noodle soups were so good: Hot, loaded, and savory and spicy. The brother was so wonderful. Shoya Noodles generous and flavorful. Buba Noodles were extra spicy as desired, flavorful, very satisfying. The Milk Crepe desserts were a delicate surprise and nice to share following a spicy meal. When we're in the area, we will definitely return. read more

Stumbled in here to see what all the fuss what about! Place was full which was a good sign. Cozy but surprisingly spacious inside with a nice bar. Our server was great! Menu was very interesting and presentation was very good. We both wished there was a little more flavor in almost everything but the food was clean and fresh. The standout strangely, which almost went back on the plate after my shrimp was gone, was the salted lettuce carrot blend served with them. What a great surprise!! It's not just a garnish!!! read more

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I have been here a few times, and the experience has always been incredible. The food is amazing, and the drink are consistently strong yet tasty. My favorite spot to go to in concord. read more

Great food and great staff. Get the spring rolls and the pho and noodles are top notch. FYI Someone left their leftovers and staff grabbed it and chased them down the street. That's amazing service. read more

Arrived on a rainy Wednesday evening to a cute and busy restaurant. Seated right away but waited 30 minutes to give order. I understand staffing is tough especially on early week evenings. Summer rolls were pretty bland even with peanut sauce. Pho with white meat chicken was tasteless and meat was chewy. Of course pho has a lot of add ins, but the broth needed more flavor. I've had plenty of Vietnamese and was so looking forward to hot soup. read more

The service was really good. It seems like the place has tried to make it more "American" friendly which is understandable for their demographic. I thought this spicy ramen would have at least a little spice in it but it was not spicy at all. The corn in the shoyu ramen was very sweet (almost artificially so) and chewy so that was a surprise I wasn't expecting when I ordered. Otherwise the food was good. Will go back to try the bao and see what I think of that next time! read more

Wow! Our first experience with takeout was fantastic. Everything traveled well on the ten minute drive home. The portions are large so there are definitely enough of the udon noodles leftover for lunch tomorrow. My husband loved the ramen and enjoyed every last drop. The chicken that was in both dishes was phenomenal. 5 spice perfection... tender... juicy. Loved it. I will crave it for sure. read more

Buba Kitchen - Spicy Miso Ramen - Noodles Near Me - Concord, New Hampshire

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So happy that we stopped in. Food was delicious definitely come back for more. The waitress was super friendly and sweet. read more

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Went to the Concord location. Authentic food, excellent portion sizes, would definitely go again.

Fantastic dishes at Buba Kitchen. We've gone for the small dishes, like hot-oil dumplings, and steamed Bao's frequently to share. Concord is SO lucky to have this establishment. read more

Delicious food! We went for lunch and had the lunch special with appetizer and main. So good! Will be back soon. read more

Buba Kitchen - Pork Bao - Noodles Near Me - Concord, New Hampshire

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Excellent food and service. We had the best food and we were seated and served immediately. We will return to try out all their food offerings. read more

Food hits the spot every time I go. I've had the bao buns, ramen, pho, and dumplings. I love this place and it's such a great addition to concord. The drinks are delish and the staff is really nice. read more

A great new addition to Concord eateries, i often come here after work to sit at the bar and snd get a steaming bowl of soup. It's so good that I order it every time, but I think it's time that I spread my wings and try out everything on the menu. read more

Great little place. Highly recommend. Food came out fast. Hot and fresh. We got Korea fried chicken bao, short rib bao, crab Rangoon egg rolls, spicy dumplings and crispy chicken with a spicy dipping sauce. All fantastic. Grey service as well. We will be back for sure. Can't wait to try different things next time. read more

This place just opened and we've been excited to try it. I'm from Seattle and grew up eating pho. Finding a good pho place is hard around here. Finally, I found a place I will come to Everytime I miss home. We ordered the pho ga, fried chicken and their fries. It was all very very good. It was super busy but the place was so cute. I can't wait to be a regular here! So glad you've opened! read more

RUN, don't walk, RUN to this restaurant. Great food, great service, good ambiance. I had the pork and fried chicken bao and the steak pho. All were phenomenal. Service was prompt and friendly. The walls are a little bare but tbh I had my face in the soup the whole time so that didn't make a difference. 10/10 would recommend. read more

This place is awesome! Fresh flavors. Great menu. Perfect for a little bite and a big meal.

We were driving through downtown Concord and remarked that this location has had a lot of restaurant turnover over the years. I quickly looked up the menu and was interested! It was totally full on a Saturday at 1pm, which seems to be a good sign. We got the fried chicken bao, garlic noodles with short rib, and the bulgogi yaki udon, and everything was really good. The flavors were great, the noodles were well cooked, and I'm so glad we checked it out. If I lived in town, it would absolutely become a regular spot. read more

Brought my foreign exchange student to the planetarium in Concord. Needed something to eat, that we would both enjoy, and this was the first place that came up. I am so very, very happy we decided to try Buba!!! You open the door and your mouth starts watering from the smells read more

Everything here was fresh and super flavorfull...Great service and nice drinks..Also love the cozy interior

The food is phenomenal every single time. I enjoy the ramen, pho and the gyoza. Boa buns are decent as well! My only gripe would be how long the food takes each time. I know it's going to take 45 minutes no matter what but then again it always tastes wonderful so can I really complain... read more

We enjoyed the service. The Ramen and Udon noodle dishes. We also had the pot stickers for appetizers. All the food was really good. The restaurant is cozy so on a busy night you might be waiting awhile. read more

Very nice small restaurant downtown. The menu was meat- heavy which challenged me as vegetarian. Our waitress was friendly and the bathrooms were clean. We agree with the reviewer who mentioned that the some of dishes were under seasoned. Ramen could have been spicier and also heat hotter. The bokchoy was excellent and we enjoyed the cabbage salad (without meat). We thought the bao were overpriced. read more

First tried this place in Manchester and so glad it came to Concord. Fried chicken baos and crab rangoon egg rolls are a must in addition to the great ramen. Great service and food and just what Concord needed. read more

Hands down great experience. Delicious, cute atmosphere and truly a hidden gem. The service is friendly and attentive. I ordered 6 items to try and loved them all. The food is fresh and delicious. read more

Service was just ok. The 3 servers seems disorganized and communication was poor. I got my dinner almost immediately which was Pho and was lackluster in flavor, the basil and bean sprouts were extremely fresh though. Then 5 min later our appetizer came which was somehow full of pink, raw ground pork but fried so much it was hard-as a rock. (They did remove from bill). My husband's dinner then came 5 min later which was 3 types of boa buns. They were sadly disappointing as well with flavor. Over priced food that lacks culinary skill. read more