I was looking for a good lunch place in Downtown Manchester before heading to airport. Buba didn't disappoint me. They have a happy hour lunch menu where you can get an entree and appetizer for 16$. Yelp reviews suggested that this place serves one of the best pho in Manchester, NH. I ended up ordering Beef Pho with pork gyoza. I really loved the soup in Beef pho. So goood. Staff asked me if I would like to add veggies to my pho but they didn't mention that it's 5$ up charge from actual price. I found that out when I received my receipt. Pork gyoza was good. Otherwise, I'd give to this place. Ambience is good overall! read more

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I ordered bulgogi yaki udon and the Korean cucumber salad. The bulgogi yaki udon had so much flavor! The noodles had great texture and the mushrooms really complimented the beef well. The Korean cucumber salad really packed a punch - spicy and crunchy. The interior lighting of the restaurant is very moody - a bit dark yet it sets the vibe. Service was quick and attentive. read more

Buba Noodle Bar - Bulgogi Yaki Udon - Ramen Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

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Will recommend Would return This place has been on my radar for quite some time sense doing a door dash pick up I finally made it! The atmosphere was very daint quiet, clean, and professional There is to me minimal seating, which could probably seat around 30 people at one time The place was very clean The staff were appropriately dressed, knew their menu and even had recommendations. Had I not been here before and I asked what the waitress would recommend and she quickly know the favorites The meal came and it was very hot very efficient very fast good size portions flavor was good, but it was really nothing that wowed me that said I had to immediately returned. It was just good. read more

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Buba noodle bar is a fantastic Ramen shop in Manchester. I like all things spicy, and they do not disappoint. The service is terrific, efficient, and friendly. Bao buns are soft and pillowy with all the savory deliciousness inside. The dumplings are perfectly crispy outside and meaty inside. My only disappointment is that I can only eat a single bowl per visit, because I want to try them all. It was the day after a snow day, and a bowl of spicy miso Ramen hit the spot. We will definitely be back and I highly recommend Buba! read more

I came here for the tantanmen but loved everything. They have a chicken tantanmen which is a nice variation and very well done. Fried rice and pho were excellent as well. Tofu bao was very good, but personally I like a creamer sauce on mine - just a preference. Service was quick and efficient. We got our dishes spicy so had to ask for water a few times and they kept up well. The place is surprisingly larger than I thought, as I discovered a whole back dining area. Bright with good windows in the main area. Good to know they have space as I definitely will be back. This was my second time here and I only wish they were closer. read more

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I am a frequent customer of Buba Noodle Bar, and it genuinely disappoints me to write this. I've always enjoyed the food and typically receive good service, but my experience last night (Sunday, April 12th) was troubling. A very tall young server approached a conversation I was having with the bartender about my drink and escalated the situation unnecessarily. She interrupted, raised her voice, and spoke to me in a manner that was both rude and disrespectful. As someone more than twice her age--and as a loyal customer--I found her behavior completely inappropriate. This incident left me questioning whether I will return. It's disheartening to feel that there is no accountability for maintaining basic standards of customer service. read more

Dusty, rundown & they didn't care to clear the west half of their sidewalk- HUGE snowbank in front of their sidewalk entrance spoke low of their hospitality ambitions. It's not a menu for the epicure; it's mall style "Vietnamese"; my summer rolls did feature a juicy and flavorful entire shrimp but after that, nothing but iceberg lettuce- no mint no depth... And the beef noodle was way too plastic-sweet. Noodle itself had a decent bite. If you're in your 20's and want a tiny yet busy joint to get a bite this place could be alright. To the bartenders credit, the cocktails looked great! But the food items fell flat. read more

This place ate! I haven't been back here since before COVID, and today the restaurant quality blew my mind. We ordered 4 different types of noodle. They are ramen and pho. To my surprise the 3 ramen have different aftertaste textures. It's complex and rich in flavors. I love my spicy miso, perfect amount of spice that will keep you warm in the winter. The servers are super nice. We came in 30 mins before closing and she still helped us with graces. Highly recommend this restaurant! The atmosphere is cozy, with a small bar section They have street parking. read more

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The weather was a little gloomy and gray yesterday and I knew I wanted noodles and or something soup-like. We yelped a few places around and Buba came on the top of the list and it did not disappoint. Although the chicken pho was a little different than I usually know, it was delicious. It came loaded with vegetables like red garden peppers, broccoli and carrots, which gave it a good crunch. I had the Bulgogi Yaki Udon.. now this dish was reaaally good, it was a little sweet so be sure to ask for hot sauce, it gave it a great balance. I also asked for some bean sprouts to add the crunch and freshness I felt like it was missing. We also had the fried chicken baos as an app and that also didn't disappoint. The bao/chicken/veggie and sauce ratio was on point. And lastly, shout out to our awesome waitress Meaghan, she was personable, and killing it! She was the only server yesterday (yes, go visit her on Sundays) and she was balancing EVERYTHING- from serving, cleaning tables for the next party, taking orders AND making drinks behind the bar. And STILL, had a chance to calmly connect and bond with the customers. So appreciated!!! Unfortunately, no pictures were taken because we were hungry and didn't come to play LOL Thanks to a Meghann for the awesome experience! read more

Was recommended the spicy beef noodle soup special. No joke best soup I've ever had. Great service and atmosphere. Will be back

This place has the best soup nice and spicy. Very good service not too crowded. Very nice.

I've been eating here since the first day they opened. Here is my honest review of the pho. My MIL is Vietnamese and had her own restaurant, so I'm not new to what it "should" be. When the place opened it was amazing. The broth was dark and rich, very flavorful. They gave you large portions and plenty of basil, sprouts, and veggies to top your pho. As they grew they changed the broth. The flavor started to weaken. Not a lot but noticeable. I even asked the owner about it but he denied it. Flavor and broth color doesn't lie though and I was not alone in noticing. That said it was still one of the better local options. Fast forward. Prices are up. Now the portion is about 1/2 what it used to be. If you order it to go they literally only give you a half container now. They have become very stingy with basil, sprouts, and toppings. They literally gave us one sprig with 5 basil leaves to share between 3 people last time and that's not new. Let's talk broth though. Now it's so light it looks more like chicken broth than beef. The flavor is not there anymore. It's weak. They say it cooks 24 hours but it doesn't taste like it. Or they are reusing bones. This last time it was obvious they had not skimmed the fat either. Pho is supposed to sit so you can remove the top fat later. They obviously didn't do that. The top 1/2 inch was all grease. At the end of the day, if you just think of pho as soup and don't know better you'll be fine eating here. If you know what pho should be though this will not become your favorite place now. We are moving on to other places. This place for us is now far too expensive for tiny unflavorful portions. If only I could get that day 1 pho again...that was where it was at. read more

Cute hidden gem. Outstanding service. Not sure on what to other waitress took her time to describe a few dishes I was considering. I let her choose and my meal was delicious! read more

I liked the vibes. I like the closing crew music playlist and they are quite nice. The food is pretty good and meets to my expectations. The sides were 10+$ broth is $8( not really fond of that) the bowls avg like 17$; prices are pretty good compared to other restaurants. Only thing I wish I could change is that price of broth read more

We ordered three pho bowls, pork Bao, and spring rolls. Everything was delicious! Massive portions! We ordered ahead and everything was ready at the time we asked for it to be ready! Everything came packaged nicely, loads of condiments, extra lime wedges, hot sauce, and duck sauce! So tasty and satisfying on a cold winter night! We will definitely order from here again!! read more

I visited Buba on 9/7/2025 and kept meaning to write a review. I can't remember the woman who served us but she was amazing! Answered all my questions! Loved the food and I left with leftovers that everyone at work asked about the next day ( I got the miso ramen!) vibe at the restaurant was great for lunch, can only imagine it's even better for a dinner. Will be visiting again soon! read more

Buba Noodle Bar - Ramen Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

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Ordered a ton of food from Buba tonight. Tons of dumplings, shrimp lettuce wraps, pho, ramen and egg rolls. All of it was delicious, some of the best I've had in years read more

The food and service were amazing! We had the crab Rangoon egg rolls, gyoza, and buba pho with rare steak and meatball. All were absolutely delicious! The drinks and atmosphere were lovely as well, definitely check this place out if you get the chance. The staff handled a difficult customer with grace and that was a nice touch as well. read more

Buba Noodle Bar - Ramen Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

I feel like me and my sister were ignored the whole time we was there , we came in before a group of people they were asked what drinks they wanted and given menu , while we had to physically ask for a menu after being seated for almost 10 min . The waitress were too busy talking to one another that they didn't care to check in on us so we eventually left and went to another restaurant. read more

The food was wonderful and fresh. Everything was nicely seasoned. The service was quick and wonderful as well, very welcoming and kind, great with conversation! There was this tea that they offered that was wonderful and I don't usually like tea so kudos to them for that! (I think it was a ginger tea) The ambience was nice. It felt clean and simple but warm. The prices were good and I would definitely go back again! read more

First experience will definitely not be my last! From the fast, personable service, to the romantic, cozy ambience of the interior, all paired cohesively well with incredibly fresh food! If you are craving crispy, you'll find it here!! I have not found a crispy Gyoza in this area until Buba! Beyond excited! read more

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Amazing ramen and speedy & attentive customer service. Overall a great experience!! I stopped in here on a whim for lunch. I was seated immediately and helped which was very nice as I was on a bit of a tight schedule. The ramen was fresh and delicious. I also ordered some bao buns that were off the charts. My waiter was also the bartender (he was pulling double duty since it was quiet in there). He was very seamless and very attentive during my entire time there. Definitely an A+!! I hope to make it out this way again at some point so I can enjoy some more great ramen! :) read more

Buba Noodle Bar - Spicy Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

This place was super cute! When I went they were understaffed and they had a full house but the staff were all very friendly despite clearly being short staffed. We both ordered pho and had their pride week Jell-O shots. Those shots were strong af and the broth was delicious. I'm definitely going back with friends. read more

Buba Noodle Bar - Pride Flight of Jello Shots - Ramen Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

I ordered a takeout order of the sesame chicken ramen, chicken salad and a couple of bao buns (fried chicken and Short rib). What a gem of a restaurant. The ramen was a hug on a cold day in a bowl! The bao buns were also excellent. The chicken and cabbage salad was good but the sauce was excellent and the perfect amount. I added extra cabbage at home because there was so much chicken! I was able to get 2 meals out of it. Next time I go I'll dine in. It's so cozy and inviting. read more

One of my favorite places in Manchester. You can truly try anything from here and like it!

Another late review from our visit to Manchester recently. We came to this restaurant because we saw it just across from the diner we went for breakfast. It was an excellent choice to go here for lunch. They have a lunch special. I chose Pho Ga or chicken Pho. Mine came with a crunchy salad, and this salad made me think of how to make this at home. The crunchy part is not overstated. It was crunchy, and I loved the crunchiness of this healthy salad. The salad consists of cabbage, lettuce, carrot, peanut, and the topping is, of course, none other than dried onions. That's the best part! My chicken Pho was very tasty without MSG. I know it's without because I didn't feel sleepy. Hubby ordered stir fry chicken over rice. That was excellent too! All in all, this place turned out to be one of our favorites in Manchester. The restaurant offers indoor and outdoor dining. I bet many people come here for a quick bite of Pho. The service and food were excellent. Thanks! read more

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Went in for dinner and service was subpar. Server was very rushed to get us to order which was confusing given they had one other table to wait on. Server wasn't very knowledgeable about ingredients and seemed bothered when questions were asked. Server also didn't pay attention to the table and making sure we had everything we needed. Had to keep asking for her to get help. Bathroom was also very dirty. Very disappointed. read more

The food my husband and I got was amazing. The broth was light, flavorful and not fatty. I got the beef brisket pho and my husband got the chicken pho. The service was great, all the workers work quickly to pump out dishes during rush hour and our waiter was so kind. The ambiance is nice, modern but still classy for a date. read more

Buba Noodle Bar - Chicken pho and Beef brisket pho - Ramen Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

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Good pho! Small portion of meat. Service was excellent! Love they have a lot of GF options. read more

Amazing. I love this place, I go here all the time. the vibe is amazing, very chill and lowkey. the lighting is perfect as well. the food is very good, and it never disappoints. The Thai Iced tea is to die for. I've always had wonderful service here, patient and attentive staff with wonderful attitudes. Amazing place. read more

Buba Noodle Bar - Curry Ramen, Spring menu item. - Ramen Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

This is the first time I have ordered and been delivered through GrubHub. The food service is 1000% awesome! The staff is very attentive to special instructions and requests for ordering. I ordered the tameruan ramen and was satisfied. I am recovering from a head cold and wanted something hot and smooth to eat, so I asked for extra ramen and other requests. Awesome service and delicious food! I definitely will order again. read more

This ramen was so good, I didn't want it to end! I had some time to kill in Manchester and I found this spot on Yelp and knew that some nice warm ramen would be perfect for this chilly day. I came off hours during a week day so it wasn't very busy and the wait staff were attentive. Of note, all the menus are electronic now so you scan the QR code with your phone. I ordered the spicy miso ramen and this was the best decision I've made all month. The chicken was tender and well seasoned. The soft boiled egg was absolutely perfectly cooked and I loved all the flavors in my bowl. It was delicious and would highly recommend it! There were so many other options on the menu too that looked enticing and I can't wait to come back and try some more dishes! read more

Buba Noodle Bar - Spicy Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

Never been there. How can I if I've never been. The food looks good in the pictures. I finally got there. It was average . It was a soup with noodles. I got it to go. It was OK, but I don't think Id go back. read more

Fantastic food, excellent service and patience from the staff and the location itself is lovely and comfy! read more

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We returned to Buba and had a very nice meal. No waiting on a Friday evening which was even better. We got dumplings, bows, and the buba noodles, hubby got chicken pho- his usual. Everything was fresh and delish and came out hot and timely. One thing that bothered me was the cleanness- or lack thereof. Floors were so greasy they were slippery like a skating rink. Someone is going to fall and get hurt. Also the air vent in the back over the mural on the ceiling is coated with greasy dust. Yuck! read more

This was my first time having Pho in the Manchester area. I was told that this was the place to be in Manchester for Pho. I would say the appetizers and the pho were definitely good but nothing phenemonal. The drinks that they had were alright I think in the future I will just order a coke instead of a cocktail. The service was horrendous. We did go during COVID but it took over 10 minutes for us just to get a drink and the waitress seemed very unhappy to be there. I understand the struggle of COVID but as someone that was recommended to come here I was expecting a better overall experience. We asked questions and she seemed to be annoyed that we asked for recommendations The location was clean and overall I will be back again to have some PHO read more

Buba Noodle Bar - Ramen Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

Bring back the ability to order the summer rolls online please! These are my absolute favorite and speak so highly of them to everyone and boom - gone! Would be 5 stars otherwise read more

Buba Noodle Bar - Summer rolls - Ramen Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

The service was prompt and very attentive. The food magnificent! I highly recommend it for a cold New England winter day or any other day. Megan, Alex. Thank you. read more

Average noodle bar. They were out of Bao at 5:45. The Ramen broth was good, but the noodles were slightly overcooked for my liking. Also, you have to pay $3 extra for each simple addition, like corn. Good for our group of 5. Large tables available. read more

This place was on my yelp list of places to try when I'm in Manchester ! Came in from out of state and was hungry ! It's a very nice restaurant. Nice atmosphere and clean . Very friendly staff ! I ordered a Large Thai Ice Tea , Bulgogi Beef Baos and Short Rib Garlic Noodles . Everything tasted amazing ! It was hard to choose an Entree as everything looked good ! Stop by for some great food if you are in Manchester ! Couldn't find street parking so I paid for parking in the parking lot next to the restaurant. read more

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