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    Kiichi Ramen

    4.5 (73 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Spicy Dan Dan Ramen
    Rose E.

    This is a cool, little ramen bar on a bustling strip...and I enjoyed their Spicy Dan Dan Ramen, with Shrimp Tempura on the side. However, I've had several better versions of Spicy Dan Dan Ramen. For starters, the meat portion was really small...and the beef wasn't cooked long enough. In fact, all of their ingredients felt a bit minimal...as I've had other versions of Spicy Dan Dan with a much more generous meat and toppings. Also, the sauce was good...but could have been a touch spicier as well. So...yeah, while the ramen was good, it could have been much better. Also, the Shrimp Tempura was good...but a bit short of great. I did appreciate how they added Takuan to this appetizer dish. Despite some disappointment with the foods, I did enjoy this dining experience overall. Also, the service was good. I may give them another try...should I revisit Durham in the future.

    Marc L.

    It was great hanging out with a buddy of mine at this restaurant...My Soup was very filling and delicious...The staff and the decor was very great. .Looking forward to going back soon..

    Tonkotsu Ramen
    Andrea A.

    Glad I got to try the newest ramen spot in town! Kiichi is conveniently located on 9th St, with lots of free parking nearby. I got the Tonkotsu Ramen (homemade pork bone broth, pork chashu, woodear mushrooms, bok choy, bamboo shoots, spring onions, seaweed, and egg). Overall, it was good & satisfied the craving. I appreciated the tenderness of the chashu, but the depth of the broth's flavor could be deeper and the egg was not super jammy. Relatively fast service, fine ambiance. 6.5/10 would recommend!

    Andrea S.

    Fast service, and super cute decorations. Ramen was delicious. Love the neighborhood- full of life, but parking can be tricky.

    The kids with Helen.

    My family and I were in town to tour UNC and Duke and to take in a UNC lacrosse game. We were staying at a hotel close by Kiichi Ramen and walked 5 minutes to the restaurant from the hotel to grab dinner after a long day. It was incredible. Extremely tasty food that was brought to us very quickly and with personable, kind and friendly service. We loved getting to meet and spend time talking with Helen, the owner. She was so sweet to our son about his unstoppable appetite as a growing, 17-year old and didn't flinch when he ordered a second helping. Please go enjoy a meal at Kiichi! And make time to meet Helen. We highly recommend.

    Asahi Super Dry
    James A.

    I will be the first to admit that I have a genuine bias when it comes to ramen shops. Having lived in Japan for three years with the Navy exposed me to some genuinely amazing ramen craft. To date, I've only experienced three ramen shops in the U.S. that lived up to their heritage from Japan. I wanted to say that Kiichi was another to add to that list... especially since it's just 20 minutes down the road, but my first experience was a resounding meh. The service was exceptional and they were very attentive to my visit. Also, super fast getting the ramen bowl served. The restaurant vibe is simplistic, but a genuine nod to the heritage. The food quality was where I felt there could be improvement. The ramen noodles themselves did not have the texture and chew that I was seeking, the broth tasted a little... wanting, but the other ingredients seemed fresh and well done. All in all... I'll give it a few more chances to establish a better exposure, but right now I can't really give it my whole hearted endorsement.

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    Chrissy A.

    Great little gem on 9th street. I was lucky enough to find street parking (there are also parking lots available...some of them may be pay). I met my friend here Wednesday afternoon for lunch. We were greeted promptly by a very sweet lady who took us to a table and took our drink order (just water.) The decor was absolutely adorable...little white cats everywhere. I loved it! And the fans hanging from the ceiling were a nice touch. The nice lady came back quickly and answered our questions. Bestie got the chicken curry ramen and I got the special, katsu curry with shrimp tempura. Bestie said that hers was delicious. Mine was pretty amazing as well. The curry was flavorful and spicy, the rice cooked perfectly, and the shrimp tempura were the best part. There were not a lot of people there so I didn't feel crowded and it wasn't loud at all. I have a feeling that when all of the tables were full though, it might be both crowded and loud (it's not a very big space). We were able to sit and talk for almost an hour. We went to the front to pay. Our dishes were both $15.99 before tax and tip, which still seems like a bit much but unfortunately becoming more standard. I didn't mind so much because the food was very tasty and it was such a great experience. I would definitely come back if someone wanted ramen.

    Shoyu & Tonkotsu Ramen
    Keenan T.

    Kiichi Ramen has the vibe of a Japanese ramen stop. In Japan you order from a vending machine and give your meal ticket to the kitchen staff. This restaurant is laid out similarly. The host stand is where the machine would be. Our server looked to be one of the owners. She enjoyed hearing about our experiences in Japan and hoped our meal here will bring back good memories of our trip. This review says yes. Our takoyaki boat was presented the same way it is when you order from the Japanese street food stall. Our ramen bowls were excellent. The flavor was top-notch and nostalgic. Well done.

    Miso ramen (far) and Kiichi Shoyu with chicken (close up).
    Ariel A.

    Great food and service. I grew up in Japan so it's is nice to get some good ramen that tastes pretty authentic.

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    I dream of this ramen. The best customer service they truly treat you like family. Highly recommend

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    came for the ramen. stayed for the suppository of EDM from my 20s that unleashed incontinent nostalgia

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    Service was wonderful and the food was great! There are tables and high seats to sit at.

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    nice atmosphere and great food! options for different dietary needs. service was quick and helpful

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    Pretty restaurant with a nice atmosphere. The food tastes authentic and the service is incredible.

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    3 years ago

    Very excited to have a Ramen place on 9th Street! The food is good and I will be back again soon!

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    Best ramen, wonderful service, everyone was very sweet, definitely will be going back. Delicious

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    I been there today it was busy. But they give us great service and the food was very good.

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    M Kokko

    M Kokko

    4.3
    (580 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    We came with a group of three on a Thursday night around 7pm. We accidentally walked into M Sushi…read morefirst (right around the corner), but they sent us on to the right place. There's not a ton of seating, but we got a table quickly. The service was quick, and even though the place was small, it felt more cozy than cramped. I liked having the menu on the wall! They had two vegan options, and my partner & I both got the Biang Biang noodles. It was good, and perhaps even better the next day (the serving was big enough that I couldn't finish it). My sister got the Jjajiang Mian & absolutely loved it. This was a very positive experience, but not mindblowing--I think that the hype around the "M" restaurants perhaps raised my expectations a bit too much. It's also possible that their non-vegan options are stronger than their vegan options. Overall, though, very yummy, the prices are very reasonable for Durham ($16 for the Biang Biang noodles), and I would come back & try the veggie curry if given the chance.

    I came to M Kokko after trying M Sushi their two vegan dishes. I went on a Thursday evening and was…read moreseated immediately as a party of two. I was disappointed however when they told me they are currently out of the vegan udon curry dish, which was 1/2 items I could eat. Nevertheless, I ordered the other dish, Biang Biang Noodles. The store was not full, there were two servers and at least 3 tables that were empty but the wait time to get my single dish or noodles took over 30 minutes - way longer than expected. While the noodles were well cooked and packed with flavor, I felt that the dish was far too oily and without much tofu/protein. Perhaps the other meals are less oily and more protein packed, but for being the only vegan option available that day, unfortunately this is all I have to offer at this time.

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    Inside. M Kokko sign just inside entrance.
    Inside. M Kokko sign just inside entrance.
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    Spicy Ramen
    Biang Biang Noodle. $15. Smoked tofu, yu choy, cilantro, crispy shallots, pickled mustard, black vinegar, and chili oil.

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    Biang Biang Noodle. $15. Smoked tofu, yu choy, cilantro, crispy shallots, pickled mustard, black vinegar, and chili oil.
    Rose's

    Rose's

    4.0
    (532 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    We went today at Rose Noddles at the right time just before it started heavily snowing…read more This was our first time at this restaurant. We will be back? Yes, for sure! I've seen this place many times but I didn't really know much except that the noodles were pretty and that was the case but also, there's a large pastry case inside with a good selection of cakes and delicious sweets. Good to know... Because of the wintry weather they created a special SnowMan menu which was really original by my opinion. It's tight inside. The tables are really close together, which is a good thing because as a Foodie I love to see what the others choose and chat with them. So that's what we did- the table next to us told us they recommended the Rice Porridge Bowl and the Belt Noodles. We can definitely call this kind of cuisine comfort food, especially during this chilly weather. Fun fact, my spouse took a little bit of my rice porridge to mix with the rest of her bowl to counter the spicy broth and the flavors were matchee so well. I did the same, taking broth from her noodle bowl to add to my porridge and it was so good. If you come if for the first try doing the same and tell us what you think. We immensely enjoyer the flavors, especially the fresh touch of the cilantro on top of the savory mushrooms. I would like to know more about the origin of this business because I think it's really original. After lunch, we were too tempted by the pastries and we left with a chocolate galette, a slice of peanut butter caramel chocolate cake, and an apple cidern mochi cake. Currently, it's 10PM and there's 1 left cake for tomorrow...only the apple cider mochi cake is left to try...we will see if it survives the night lol They make their own chili oil in house. 5 stars for sure !!! Thanks for the wonderful lunch. We will be back!

    We used to love Roses. But we have now banned it from our rotation…read more Food is still great but incredibly slow service - both dine in and take out - multiple times we've waited 20+ min beyond the estimated ready time for take out and 30 min after ordering for our food. I understand everyone is understaffed but just adjust your expected ready time online to set expectations. We've also had several unfriendly servers who make you feel like you're imposing on them / it's your fault when they bring out wrong food. Mr and Mrs Meddis - please improve your operations, it's a bummer to no longer visit your establishment.

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    Onigiri for the lovers
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    Urban Noodle

    Urban Noodle

    4.1
    (89 reviews)
    10.5 mi
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    I came in here to get some dinner for 1 to go. I got an order of fried pot stickers and a spicy…read moreramen. I prefer steamed pot stickers but they didn't seem to have that in the menu. There was no wait as I was the only person inside although they were working on orders for door dash and phone orders but even still I had maybe a 10 minute wait at most. It was very quiet as I waited, no TVs or anything like that inside making noise. For my tamen I got the spicy Malay ramen which was very good, very full of various toppings and meat etc. the broth had a good spicy heat as well. My only complaint would be they the ramen was pretty lemongrass heavy and I'm not a super big lemongrass fan but if you are you're gonna love it!

    Urban has been on my list of places to try for quite some time and I finally made it! Let me tell…read moreyou it did not disappoint! The location was great and the restaurant itself was cute with IG worthy background. The staff were patient, helpful, and really nice. I ordered the spicy beef rib soup with hand pulled noodles, you literally watch them make the noodles through a small window. The soup was hot and flavorful with a hint of spice. They are not stingy with the rib I got 3 big pieces and had some to take home. I also tried the Bang Bang bun. That was equally as tasty. The bun was soft m, shrimp was crispy and the cucumber added a nice crunch. I ordered the pickled radish but it wasn't my favorite. It wasn't bad but not what I'm use to when I think of pickled radish. Overall I t was worth the hype!

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    Edamame, tonkotsu ramen, shrimp tempura udon, bang bang shrimp gua bao
    Edamame, tonkotsu ramen, shrimp tempura udon, bang bang shrimp gua bao
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    Shrimp tempura udon, bang bang shrimp gua bao
    Takeout tonkotsu ramen with pork belly

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    Takeout tonkotsu ramen with pork belly
    Noodle 501

    Noodle 501

    4.0
    (114 reviews)
    5.5 mi
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    Absolutely one of the best places to eat. The food is amazing and the price point is very…read morereasonable. The owner is a delight to talk with and he cares a lot about his food. I have eaten here many times and have NEVER had a bad dish. Honestly, an underrated gem in Durham. The noodle bowls are wonderful and the mango dessert is amazing. If you don't want too much heat, they'll adjust to your taste. The appetizers are just enough not to "ruin" your meal but exquisitely made. Delicious.

    I love the noodles here. Since developing food intolerances, I have to be more careful with my…read moreselection though. Today when I called to ask about if the coconut noodle soup had any pork broth, garlic, or onion (things I have to avoid or I will get sick), I could hear a man on the other end of the call being very rude towards me and the girl asking about the ingredients on my behalf. Stuff like this is what steers people with intolerances away from eating out or asking more information about the food we might want to buy. I didn't want a recipe as he suggested, I simply wanted to know if it had anything that is a common allergies or intolerance. Even when I provided the specific things I have issues with, this man continued to be rude. He had an attitude and was saying, "it's coconut" with a rude tone, as if I was dumb for asking if it has any type of broth in the soup. Meanwhile, many restaurants can make soups with chicken broth and other broths and it still be "coconut" or another flavor so I found that really aggravating. Food is a five a star but the man with the attitude bumped it down to three. 4/20: In response to owner's response-- Let's remember that people can develop food intolerances and allergies as they get older. I was having consistent issues before because I did not know what foods gave me issues and pain. However, now I know and am trying to be careful with what I eat. Additionally, recipes can change over time, just like people and their health. I was just asking and you were very dismissive and rude to both me and your staff.

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    Inside. Dining room. View from back of restaurant facing front.
    Inside. Dining room. View from back of restaurant facing front.
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    Drunken noodle
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    Krill

    Krill

    4.1
    (134 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    On our anniversary trip, my husband and I wanted to try something exotic and we figured, why not…read moregive Filipino food a try! We were not disappointed! We arrived at 8p on a Friday night to a busy but fun scene in a smaller but chic restaurant. The waitresses and waiters were all very pleasant and sat us quickly. I had a lychee limeade mocktail and my husband had a San Miguel beer. We ordered crispy Brussels sprouts and Lumpiang Shanghai roles.....one word....delicious! Do yourself a favor and order these rolls! For dinner, I had a tofu fried rice and my husband had a chicken stir fry, which both tasted so light and fresh! Definitely worth the visit!! Food quality: 4.5/5 Customer service: 4/5 Value for cost: 4.5/5

    This was a wonderful place to try Philippino food! My first time trying this type of food and what…read moreto pick. My friend is from that area of the world and on her recommendation we tried this new place in downtown Durham. It was terrific, what a find! The restaurant's unique handmade paintings on walls and other Philippino decor was very eclectic and cool. They had a hand painted mural of the famous Chef Anthony Bourdain Which was cool but he's from New York so I'll have to ask the owner about that next time I come back. Lol The place was packed and we were walk ins but the owner was at the reception desk and told us to wait and she might be able to find us a table. We were in luck and she directed us to the back room. The server was extremely knowledgeable about all the dishes. Since I had my Philippino friend along she told us what she liked as well as the helpful server. The food was delicious and had a beautiful presentation. What I ate I can't pronounce so look at my pics of the menu ;) I had a bowl w beef filet, onions, tomatoes, cucumber lining the bowl w Jasmine rice and a fried egg on top. My friend had oxtail and the other had an appetizer of Lumplang Shanghai and entre of Pancit Behon, all food was extraordinary and large portions. No doubt that was why the place was packed! It's a great place in downtown Durham to check out next time you want to have some adventurous dining. Kain Po Tayo! (Enjoy your meal!)

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    Krill
    Krill

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