Great 5* option. My…read moretwo go-to options are the Gin Ramen with Beef Bulgogi or the Tan Tan Men with Spicy Minced Pork Marinated. Both have a pork broth. One is with egg noodles and the other wheat noodles. This time, I had the Gin Ramen. So, so good. Great flavors, toppings, and noodles. Spice it up if you want. The atmosphere is fun too. Always busy especially on weekend nights. They have a nice bar seating too. Small TV option always seems to have a game on. Definitely on my rotation for great places to dine. Give them a try. Let me know what you think!?

We paid our first visit to Gin Ramen on a Saturday afternoon. It wasn't crowded at all. There's…read moreabundant inexpensive street parking within a block or at most two blocks, from the restaurant. Service was great. We ordered several dishes, and they were all very good to excellent. We especially liked the fried brussel sprouts, which were flaky, tasty and crispy. I loved my steamed pork bun. There's just something about the texture and flavor of a steamed bun that I'm just wild about. The onion pancake, which was actually three little pancakes, was tasty though a tad oily. We also ordered an avocado salad, tuna tartare and tonkastsu ramen. The garlic in the ramen was decidedly strong. But overall, this was a great experience and we want to return.

The miso ramen is very good. The pork dumplings average. Katsudon decent…read more They were receiving a lot of to-go and grubhub orders, so service was quite slow for dine-in. Dine-in area a little austere. Stuff came out as it was finished; one person, then later the other, then later the appetizer. Safe bet for take-out or delivery, but wouldn't eat there again.

It was a spot that we decided to try on our way form dc down south. It was a small but clean shop…read moreran by a small team. The ramen was good and did the job. Recommend paying them a visit if you just need a fix!

My partner and I go here every weekend (to the point that they basically know our order ) they're…read morealways kind and welcoming and the food is to die for. I always get the miso ramen with the bean sprouts on the side (I don't like them so I give them to my partner) they never have any issues accommodating and are always on top of refilling our drinks. The soft shell crab roll and tempura shrimp rolls are our go to! The tempura is always crispy and the rice is always perfectly cooked! I remember one of the first times going there the food took a really long time, with out us complaining they took it off our bill and we got it for free. I love the decor and vibe of the restaurant it's cozy and very on theme. I will always recommend this place!

My first time here, and it was the Best ramen I've had. I ordered the spicy miso ramen, with shrimp…read moreand mushrooms. It was delicious. It was flavorful and had the perfect spice level. Next time i would ask for more noodles. The ratio of broth and toppings to the noodles was a little off. Other than that, no complaints. The restaurant itself was clean and inside was such a calm vibe. I would def come back for that ramen!

Come here often but the servers Jedd and Kevin are excellent servers always high energy…read more Attentive and friendly to everyone they serve , when it comes to making sure food and quality is perfect they ensure the best visit ,, also a shoutout to the bartenders gladius and Octavia for providing good tasting drinks and weekly selections with excellent taste and great feeling i love to come here when they are here

Dontai took great care of us. Super attentive, quick with everything, and made the whole experience…read moresmooth. Definitely appreciate it.

A very tasty quick bite - while the restaurant is very cute and aesthetic we picked up for takeout…read morebut would absolutely come back to dine-in. They are busy, justifiably so, so prepare accordingly. Ramen was delicious, edamame perfectly seasoned, the miso broth is top tier, and the Bao buns were out of this world!

Ramen Ya is a small place in comparison to their popularity. What seems to be an old Pizza Hut has…read morebeen transformed into a casual ramen eatery. The BLACK JACK RAMEN was fantastic! The pork was tender, well seasoned and surprisingly lean. Often you get more fat than meat with Chashu, but here it was the exact opposite. At least that was my experience. Both the broth and boiled egg (Ajitsuke Tamago) were very flavorful and the noodles were somewhat al dente. Best of all, pricing was reasonable and service was excellent. Everyone in our group enjoyed their meal. Well deserving of their current 4.6 star rating!

This place is always consistent. The menu has enough variety, but not too much to be overwhelming…read more My go to items are the spicy miso ramen and the shrimp tempura. Everything is so fresh and delicious. I always leave full and satisfied. The service is always pleasant and quick. The environment is really chill and relaxed, makes for a nice relaxing stop in the area.

Delicious shoyu ramen with pork slices and boiled egg; wonderful karaage bento box; chicken katsu…read morecurry rice, and yakisoba (noodle without soup). Nice new decors on the wall: apparently hand made dedication showing love of ramen. It's by Miyabi. In one display there are adorable small items such as earrings and key rings. In the other display there are cute plates of Doraemon! Fast and efficient (we placed our order in person and waited 10-15 minutes while getting grapefruit tea next door at Kung Fu Tea).

Menya Hosaki has been on my list for almost a year now, however I always heard it was difficult to…read moreget a table so it's veered me away from trying it. However, I just happened to be in DC on a Wednesday evening after work, and decided to stop by. Best spontaneous decision I have ever made! I put my name down, and walked around the block for maybe 10-15 mins max. We were then called inside for a table. So really the wait was not bad at all. We even got to sit at the bar and watch the chefs prepare our bowl. I got the Spicy Tonkotsu ramen and it was to die for!! The broth was incredible and truly unlike any other broth I have had. So deep in flavor and the perfect amount of heat/spice. The chashu pork was so tender yet perfectly browned on the outside. If i was being hyper-critical, I would say that I wish the noodles were a bit bouncier. But that's just a person preference. But honestly this is my new favorite ramen place. I haven't been this satisfied with a bowl of ramen in a very long time! Highly recommend!

Wanted to try this ramen spot out since there's been a lot of hype around this lately. Went here…read moresomewhat early on a Friday night to try and get a table for my friends and I. We arrived at 6PM, put our names down for a table of 4 and got seated around 8PM. The Food: Went with the Spicy Tonkatsu as my main and the Chicken Karaage as a appetizer. The ramen was pretty good. Broth was very flavorful and the noodles were cooked perfectly. The chashu pork wasn't as "melt in your mouth" as I expected, but it was still tasteful! the bowl overall was pretty good but the main thing that caught my attention was surprisingly the chicken karaage. The karaage was fried so nicely. Not oily, the batter was crisp just right and the chicken pieces were thick! Honestly the star of the show in my opinion. The Service: Service was great! Staff were pretty attentive all around. The only downside really was the wait times. The Atmosphere: Small space with an average amount of seating inside. A little tight but not a big complaint. Overall, a 4.5/5. The ramen is definitely worth a try. I'll be back again hopefully to try their other ramen selections. I'd go super early to get in line and put your name down on the waitlist. Definitely get the chicken karaage if you have the appetite for both!

My friends and I had a fun time dining at Kaiju! They have a not-so-secret speak-easy in the…read morebasement, in addition to their regular dining space. I went with a group of 7, and they didn't have any regular seating options that could accommodate our size, so that may be something to consider. I ordered their traditional tonkotsu ramen and red bean Takoyaki with ice cream. The tonkotsu came with quail eggs, rather than a standard egg. Everything was so satisfying and I loved the generous portion of vanilla ice cream that was paired with my dessert. The staff was super kind--I would definitely go back here!

I went in for a good bowl of soup and a cool vibe, and that's exactly what I got. The spicy…read moreTonkatsu is very tasty and it's a lot of food. Service is super friendly, and the atmosphere is a lot of fun. It's not white glove ramen and it's not the most unique bowl of noodles in the world - it just delivers satisfaction. Recommended.

Wonderful food and fun experience! The family loves Ramen and to be able to make it the right way…read morewith fresh toppings was delicious.

Super fun! No issues. Would recommend for a fun date idea…read more Had the strawberry lemonade and it was delicious Prices are great and affordable. They can be slightly understaffed at times but still the service was excellent!

Great sushi spot at the outskirts of Old Town Alexandria. The food is great, the fish is fresh, and…read morethe prices are not inflated like in other places in town. I really liked that there is free public parking around the corner where Trader Joe's is located. Overall a great place for a quick affordable bite with great ambiance.

Always a positive experience. It starts off with free parking in a garage right behind the…read morerestaurant. Seating is generally available, with a quiet and pleasant atmosphere. Servers are friendly and helpful, with a fair amount of options. Interestingly my wife tried the oroshi tonkatsu (my normal go to), so I tried the beef gyu don. My wife really enjoyed the oroshi tonkatsu, and I found the beef gyu don to be tender, very flavorful, and had a wonderful amount of pickled ginger, so I was set (very satisfied). Our meals were rounded out with miso soup and a salad.