Ibendoo Ramen

Yummy! Good Ramen, good service and lots of seating!…read more Service was very friendly and food came out quick! Nice soft music playing restaurant was cute lots of seating options. Ramen was tasty! The kaarage was kinda like chicken nuggets, different than we normally have but still yummy. Will be back when in the area!

Five Stars -- A Must‑Try in Downtown Salem!…read more My wife and I stopped by Akai Ramen yesterday, and this spot absolutely delivered. We ordered the shrimp fried rice, hot gemai tea, cucumbers, fresh salad, and the seafood ramen -- every single dish came out flavorful, balanced, and clearly made with care. The portions were generous, and the prices were surprisingly reasonable for the quality. The service was immaculate from start to finish. Friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming -- the kind of hospitality that makes you want to come back before you've even left. The decor is clean and modern with plenty of seating, creating a relaxed atmosphere perfect for a date, a family meal, or a quick bite. Yes, you do have to pay for parking in downtown Salem, but once you're inside, the food, the vibe, and the service make it more than worth it. If you're anywhere near Salem, I highly recommend stopping by. Akai Ramen is doing everything right -- great food, great people, great experience. Five stars all day.

A spot in the restaurant I thought had neat lighting and some nice decorations.

Spicy miso ramen

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Spicy shrimp wontons

Happy Bibimbap House

4.5(942 reviews)

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Every single time I come here I leave extremely happy, and FULL. The food is always amazing and the…read moreservice is always on point. Employees are kind and always check up and make sure everything is going well.

This is the most delicious food in Salem this time. Such a cute authentic place to get Korean food…read more They were friendly, nice and welcoming. Dinner started with their PA JUN. I ordered their combo dinner of KALBI & DOLSOT BIBIMBOP with chicken. It came with all the the accoutrement. This was so fresh, stayed hot my entire meal and even ended with some fresh and sweet watermelon. Top tier! I would not dare pass this place up if looking for a spot to eat in Salem. It is within walking distance from the Salem convention center.

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Kagoshima Ramen House

4.1(39 reviews)

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The ramen is delicious, brown sugar milk tea boba is even better, and the service is great as well!read more

To be honest, this place probably deserves closer to three stars, but I didn't quite have the heart…read moreto rate it that low. I know firsthand how challenging it can be for small business owners--especially immigrant-owned businesses. That said, there were several shortcomings that affected our experience. The issues started when ordering. There were two vegetarians in our group, and while many of the ramen dishes listed an option to add vegetables, I wanted to confirm whether the broth itself was vegetarian. Unfortunately, our server repeatedly said she didn't know and didn't offer to check with the kitchen. One ramen listed a miso broth, which is typically vegetarian, but when I asked about that specifically, I received the same response. To be safe, we ordered the clearly labeled vegetarian ramen, while my husband ordered the miso ramen. His dish arrived almost immediately, while the rest of us waited at least 15 minutes longer. When his ramen was delivered, there was no explanation or indication that ours was coming shortly. He tried to eat slowly so we could eat together, but he was nearly finished by the time our bowls arrived. One other small but noticeable issue: it was around Christmas, and the holiday music playlist was extremely limited. We heard the same songs rotate four times, which became a bit distracting. My advice would be to invest more in server training, especially around menu knowledge, and perhaps update the music playlist. With some improvements in service and attention to detail, this place could be much better.

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4.7(128 reviews)

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Such a wonderful experience! The owners were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Honestly, I felt…read morelike I was having dinner at a friend's house rather than eating at a restaurant, which made the whole experience feel so warm and comfortable. We started with a nonalcoholic mojito, and it was SO refreshing! We also ordered a few different sushi rolls with miso soup. I can't remember the exact rolls we ordered, but they were both incredibly fresh and delicious. The sushi was some of the freshest I've had around town, and the portions were generous too! The sushi bites were BIG -- so big that I almost felt like I needed to cut each one in half. Definitely not a complaint, though! I'd much rather have a generous bite of fresh, delicious sushi. We'll definitely be back. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was cozy, and the owners made us feel right at home.

This might just be the best Japanese restaurant in Salem, dare I say best overall restaurant as…read morewell??!! The sushi burrito was delicious and the portion size was huge, it fed me for two days. I loved the vibe inside, felt like you were transported to Japan. The owners couldn't be friendlier, over all 10/10 experience

Manna sign and string lights

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4.0(210 reviews)

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I thought I'd check out Simply Pho in Salem, OR after seeing a performance at The Historic Elsinore…read moreTheater. This Vietnamese restaurant is in a small shopping center with several other Asian restaurants as well, and has plenty of parking in the lot. First off, the folks who work here are very kind and attentive. I was quickly seated, and given a rundown of the menu before the waitress left to get water and utensils. When they returned in 3 minutes they were ready to take my order, and were receptive to my requested modifications to the dish. My steaming hot pho arrived about five minutes after I ordered it. The broth has a great flavor, and didn't seem too salty or oily. The aromatics were fresh, clean and plentiful. My only critique is that the noodles were about 15% overcooked. The restaurant uses noodles that seem a little more substantive than what I'm normally served, which I really liked. Overall, I had an enjoyable experience and I'd consider returning to try their other dishes.

Last time I came here was six years ago. It's just really far from where I live, but we were in the…read morearea and needed a quick lunch. We ordered a soba noodle veggie Ramen and the standard pork Ramen. I thought it was weird. The Ramen didn't come with corn and I had to pay a dollar for a scoop of corn to be added. They had friendly wait staff. The Ramen came quickly since it was after lunch hours I do think they could take some time and repair the bench seat that are torn and the bathroom was pretty messy looking.

View from front table right next to the entrance

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Ojisan's Ramen

2.8(5 reviews)

2.3 mi

Updating my review because the second time around was delicious and I remembered to take a pic this…read moretime. I ordered the Tan Tan ramen again, with extra boiled egg and corn. The first time I didn't even realize the broth had little pieces of beef. Outside of the broth their was more meat with my noodles this time around. Thank you!! I also ordered the Chicken Karaage a la carte, which was delicious cooked perfectly. Not too over cooked and not too under cooked and the sauce that came with it was paired perfectly. The amount of food you get without my order of extra egg and corn is worth it. I even had broth left over and made my own little personal dish with it. This place is great, the food is great, and the portions are even better. Can't wait for my next order. 10/10

Ordered the Japanese Curry and it was very, very good! Really enjoyed the flavor profile. And it…read morewas crazy fast! Definitely would eat here again!

Tan Tan Ramen

Shoyu Ramen

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Nagoya Steakhouse & Sushi

3.6(412 reviews)

3.6 mi

Sept. 4, 2025 - nice anniversary meal, great show at the table by the chef cooking our steaks. Food…read morewas good, restaurant was relatively busy for a Thursday. Oct. 1, 2025 - handwritten sign on the door, CLOSED INDEFINITELY as of Sept. 28th. Sad.

Good food and service @ Nagoya in Salem, OR. !…read more We were passing through and in need of a good sushi restaurant. This restaurant had mixed reviews and we were willing to see what's what. We were acknowledged and seated upon entry. We received great service by Summer throughout our time here and were checked on frequently. The food was good and we ate more than we should have. The restaurant itself was on the larger side with decent decor. It could have been cleaner and updated, the walls were a bit dirty and paint was chipping off in many different spots... Overall, satisfying dinner.

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Nagoya in just opened in the old Red Robin location. Go give it a try!

Super Pho

3.4(290 reviews)

4.2 mi

really amazing! i have been going here ever since my sister started to work here, and then my…read morebrother and my other sister. i only see my older sister most of the time when i come to eat here, or my brother. really good service, and i have nothing else to say, but its a really delicious place to eat at. (i would rate it a 4.7/5, not too bad but its great!) would recommend!

No greetings at entrance floors dirty and first initial service was slow , the food was good. New…read moreownership has negative change on the way old mama sun greet you at your table made you feel that your part of the kitchen family sharing tips on what to order and things like that . I have not been to this place in more than four years and the energy vibe and ambiance is gone , absolute lack of respect for paying customers and the floors were filthy . That Asian Vietnamese feel experience wasn't there no more and it suck's .

Menu - Specialty Dishes (1) - Apr 2026

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Menu - Vegetarian Rice Plates (2) / Kid's Menu (1) - Apr 2026

Ocean Sushi and Teriyaki

4.3(187 reviews)

5.3 mi

Attentive and caring host. Both the vegetable roll (delicious panko yam) and blackened tuna were…read moremade very well. Nice background music doesn't make you frazzled. I stopped by for an early dinner. Parking was available and booths are comfortable. I'll bring back friends and family.

Great food. Seriously all we received was great. Sort shell crab was a bit small, but it was…read moreunique for being across the country.

Seating and mural

Vegetable Roll

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Firecracker Roll(12), Kaizer roll, spicy white fish and Golden Roll

Tong King Garden Restaurant

3.6(61 reviews)

1.6 mi

I found this place over a year ago. Door Dash delivered. I loved their Special Fried Rice which had…read morea kind of mildly sweet floral aftertaste that was soooo good! Their egg flower soup was the best I've ever had. It was remarkably delicious with lots of wonderful things in it. Then they closed early summer for "kitchen repairs." I kept checking to see when they were opening. I sent a friend by to get us some food for the first time since the "kitchen repairs." They told my friend they were closing because they had a fire in the kitchen and didn't know when they'd be open again. When I called to tell them they needed to note the closure on their website, I could not understand the gal on the phone. I had also found out they no longer had delivery! I believe it changed hands last summer and I haven't tried it since. Very disappointing.

The food was above and beyond my expectations absolutely delicious and excellent customer service…read more I highly recommend the BBQ pork

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Noa D.

191

12

2

7 years ago

This place was absolutely delicious. I was in Oregon for a trip and had to wait for my friend. I had a few hours to kill and have been craving ramen all week. I Decided to go in and let me just tell you, that was a great decision. The place was clean, the staff was nice, and the food was very very tasty. I got the vegetable ramen with added friend tofu and egg and a side of the salted cucumbers. The cucumbers can be a bit spicy but personally I love it. Highly recommend. read more

Kate W.

5

29

0

7 years ago

Great food the other night my noodles were a little cold and the waiter took her time to get my drinks. Most times they are on it we will come back here to eat. read more

Bella B.

35

11

1

5 years ago

Delicious food and staff are always helpful and nice. Would definitely recommend!! Will definitely keep going back.

Laila S.

1

46

42

4 years ago

Went there for the first time last Friday Had the kimchi ramen very delicious Will go back again read more

Ryan C.

0

4

0

4 years ago

Great place for ramen! Great place for ramen! Great place for ramen! Great place for ramen! read more

Rodney C.

0

4

0

6 years ago

Tofu bao sandwich is literally the best bao I have ever had. The tofu is done perfectly!

Christina W.

3

23

24

5 years ago

We have been a few times and the service is good. Food has good flavor. We will be back.

Louie A.

0

26

1

7 years ago

Great place. Was happy when it opened and have gone a few times. Want to go a few more.

Hayden J.

0

3

2

3 years ago

Love this place, it was always my favorite lunch when I worked at Fred Meyers !!!!!!!!!

Alexander B.

0

1

0

6 years ago

Food was amazing and cheap for how much food was given.

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