While visiting the Triangle Park area, I stopped in here to try this Spicy Tan Tan Ramen... I thought it was good...but could have been a touch spicier. I really loved the addition of Tofu, along with Minced Pork. Guess that's what made this ramen stand out a bit? Definitely a solid ramen joint! read more

KOI Ramen - Spicy Tan Tan Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Another winner. Small and a little divey, counter worked out fine for the 3 of us. Sampled the gyoza and takoyaki, both excellent Tried the black garlic ramen, subtle yet flavorful. The char Shui grilled and melt in your mouth tender. The miso and shoyu ramen equally good. Very casual vibe, 70's soft jazz music was playing, husband said it felt like Suzanne Pleshette was going to walk by with a whiskey sour. This a must stop on your ramen crawl. read more

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Overall: KOI Ramen is a solide ramen spot. Would recommend if you're looking to try something new. Food: The ramen here was very solid for the price. I would say it is a good value compared to some of the other, more expensive options. Service: Good service here, I was able to request my noodles cooked chewier, and they were able to adjust it to my preference. Ambiance: This is a casual sit-down place. Not a lot of seating indoors, about half is bar seating. read more

KOI Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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We ordered 2 spring rolls while we set outside and had a Rita's ice! The spring roll was fried to perfection and very filling! I wish I could speak to the ambiance but I set outside while my husband ordered. Service was quick but not rushed! read more

KOI Ramen - Spring Roll(2) - Ramen Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Came here on a Friday afternoon for lunch and it was amazing. Ambiance is laid back, classic jazz playing with simple wood decor. It's a small, warm, and inviting space. I ordered the chicken yellow curry and it was delicious! Service is excellent. A great place to enjoy a delicious lunch. Treat yourself to a wonderful experience. Highly recommend! read more

Stopped by since we were in downtown Cary. The ambiance feels pretty close to authentic as Cary can get. I liked the bar seating for solo diners. There's a few tables outdoors and indoors as well. We tried an assortment of ramen and liked all of them. They're not cheap about putting in extras such as a good amount of bean sprouts/etc. The ramen egg was a little overdone on mine, but that might be personal preference. Didn't give 5 star since it's pretty hard to find a 5 star Asian spot in this area. read more

KOI Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Koi ramen is a cozy little ramen shop near downtown Cary. Their options on par with ramen pricing standards. I ordered the Black Garlic Ramen and it was delicious! The flavors were rich and the char siu was so tender. The food came relatively quickly as well. Will definitely be coming back for the black garlic ramen again! read more

KOI Ramen - Black Garlic Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Amazing ramen! I loved the texture of the noodle. All of the toppings paired well together. The lettuce was a surprise, I haven't been to a ramen place that puts lettuce in their ramen but it was a nice touch. Although the space is a bit small I would definitely go back and get takeout from here. read more

KOI Ramen - R4.Spicy Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Amazing Ramen. Limited menu, but what they have is awesome. The broth is perfect. One of the best Ramen places in the area. Small dining area. The service is excellent. Limited hours of operation. read more

Overall very small place but very affordable, the ramen was spicy but hella good. And got an eggroll which was good as well. read more

KOI Ramen - Ramen & appetizers - Ramen Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Simple ramen place, informal,with some outside seating. Don't let the simplicity fool you--this place is a gem in both food quality. Easily see myself as a regular. Seating is tight, a bit awkward layout. but they have a 'bar'. May have started as a take-out place. Pricing is moderate, 12-15 for a bowl of ramen, but generous portions, we got another meal out of it We got an order of gyoza by mistake, but ate it as it was excellent, and they didn't charge for it! Not that y'all get free gyoza every time, but the level of graciousness is over the top Food came timely. My dish as listed as spicy had a great balance of spice and a good portion of ground pork and tofu. They get the "5" even with the tight seating as they put their heart in their food evidently. read more

KOI Ramen - R6.Tan Tan Paitan(spicy) - Ramen Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

This is the best ramen I've ever had in my life. I recommend the black garlic ramen. The service was amazing. We waiting less than 5 minutes for our food to come out. It was very cozy and quiet in the restaurant. read more

KOI Ramen - Black Garlic Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

We have ordered takeout from KOI Ramen at least a dozen times, and they never disappoint. We usually get the Shoyu Paitan with kikurage mushrooms and fried wonton skins. It is stupid good!!! The pork is outstanding! The service is excellent! We love this place! read more

The food was amazing! We had the gyoza, black garlic ramen and the strawberry mochi, everything was delicious! Service was 10/10. Ambience was perfect, warm and welcoming with a genuine feel. read more

KOI Ramen - Black Garlic Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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The service is awesome here. Seated promptly. The inside is small enough seating for small groups. Outside seating as well. The food was outstanding. Some of the best I have ever had. I got gyoza and a pork and chicken with black garlic. The gyoza cooked perfect. The pork in the ramen was out of this world. Juicy and delicious, it set this bowl flying with flavor. The chicken was bland. No big deal. I needed a little salt and added some chili oil. For the price and what I got, I would definitely be back! read more

KOI Ramen - Gyoza - Ramen Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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My friend saw this place and suggested we try it. I'm glad she did! It was great! It's a small spot maybe 4 tables and the bar/table with the stools surrounding. There are some tables outside, but it next to an ice cream place and I think those patrons sit there. Plus the tables outside were real dirty. There were maybe two to three people working there, so the service was kind of slow, but good service. We started with the crispy shumai which I've never had fried, it was very good. I had the black ramen garlic that came with pork and chicken and it was delicious. I would definitely go back! read more

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This place makes great ramen. My husband loves their pork ramen. We love how fast and fresh it is every time. I have to have rice noodles and they are always accommodating. read more

KOI Ramen - Char Sui pork - Ramen Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Even though this space is small, they creatively make it work. I was disappointed that the egg was cold but the food was otherwise decent read more

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Me and my husband went here for dinner and it was SO GOOD! Loved the broth and the buns. Eggs were great and the meat was super tender. It's right beside a custard shop so you can jump over for desert. Service was great, quick polite and waters never empty. Cute spot! Five stars all around! read more

Nice little ramen shop. Prices are in line with other local options. Staff was friendly and prompt. Is it my favorite? No, but it'll do in a pinch. read more

KOI Ramen - Tofu Curry Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

I was visiting North Carolina for work and came across this ramen place as I was looking for someplace to eat. This place definitely did not disappoint as everything was so good! I got gyoza which were a perfect combination of meat and vegetables. The seafood ramen was filled with seafood and had so much flavor. The service was great, the waiter was very attentive. I highly recommend this place! read more

KOI Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Koi Ramen is a small gem of place the offers delicious ramen ... Koi is off of N. Harrison and NW Maynard in Cary .... exterior doesnt look like much ... but inside is a cute small Ramen bar with single bar seating along the window and kitchen and houses about a few 4 seat and 2 seat tables ... there is outdoor seating which are like metal picnic tables .. So let's talk about the food .... there are a variety of ramen choices here so it was a hard decision on what to get ... but opted for the .... ready for it ???? Tan Tan Paitan Ramen which is served with spicy ground pork and fried tofu in a creamy chicken broth, topped w. special made rayu sauce, scallions,cabbage bean sprouts, corn, onions & fried garlic ... I opted to add Char Siu and ramen egg which were amazing ! The broth was delicious and delicate and flavorful..... the noodles itself was also pretty good and had the right amount of springiness and chew to it which is a good thing ... especially with the ground pork and veggies... the char sui was thick and suprising tender and moist with the right amount of char from a torch .. the ramen egg was not exactly a ramen egg which is basically a soft boiled egg... kois Ramen egg was one level above and one level below a hard boiled egg .. So happy to see a chili oil and a Shichimi Togarashi on the table to kick some heat into the ramen .. if you're unsure what Shichimi Togarashi is ... it's a mixture of red chili pepper, orange peel, sesame seeds, Japanese pepper, ginger and seaweed .. you basically top your ramen with it to add some heat .. Verdict is .... I will be back to try the other ramens... This definitely gives Nood Blvd a run for their money and just as good without the huge crowd. read more

KOI Ramen - Tan Tan Paitan Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Came here before my flight out of Raleigh. I was sat at the bar area. It is cute inside, a little small but nice. I ordered the curry ramen. It came out very quickly! I asked for no egg but it still came with egg. It's okay I was easily able to take it out. The flavor of the ramen was delicious and the meat was very tender! I was so full afterwards. A lot of food for about $15. I wish there was more corn. Overall had a very nice experience! read more

KOI Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

I came for lunch today and I was in and out very quickly. First time here! I ordered the miso ramen and the spring rolls. Considering a lot of other ramen places are closed on Mondays or for lunch, I was very happy to find this place. Tucked away in a small but quaint building. I do wish the miso was a bit spicier, but that's subjective, of course. I thought overall it was a solid ramen place. Don't wear a white shirt or dress when coming for ramen if you're a messy eater like me! read more

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Bought the black garlic ramen bowl and I've been craving another visit. The broth is so perfect and the pork belly just melts in your mouth. I tried them when they first opened and they have stepped up their game for sure. Delicious!! read more

Came here with a friend. We shared the Karaage Fried Chicken Appetizer and I had the Spicy Miso Ramen while my friend got the Black Garlic Paitan Ramen. Kaarage Chicken was not very special at all. To us just basic chicken nuggets that weren't much different than what you'd find in the freezer section. It came with a dipping sauce so that's what made it unique I guess. I was first exposed to ramen in NYC so my expectations may be high, but I was not impressed by their ramen. Although the pork was tender and the veggies fresh, the broth and noodles themself were subpar. The broth in my opinion wasn't seasoned as I would expect and the noodles seemed like package ramen noodles. It was filling and nice on a cold night but not a place I would want to take someone for ramen in the area. My friend's ramen was the Black Garlic Paitan. He was also not impressed and he was suppose to get a more premium type of cut of the protein and he noticed something off from the start. He inquired if the meat was the same and they admitted it was not due to being sold out. I believe it was still a pork product but a different cut so my friend was disappointed that he paid extra for this dish and wasn't even told about the change until he starting eating. Otherwise staff was nice and were attentive to our needs like water refills etc. Many ramen places in the the greater Raleigh/Durham area so would recommend trying elsewhere first. read more

This particular spot -- big shoes to fill, right? KOI definitely does an amazing job to fill it! WOW! I'm impressed and so happy that I gave it a shot! I stopped in for lunch and was the first to arrive but people kept flowing in after me. I'm loving the setup inside, less tables with more space which is a fresh breath of air. The menu seem to have something for everyone, from the appetizers to the ramen. I went with R5. Black Garlic Paitan, GO BIG OR GO HOME! The bowl of ramen was $15.95 but it was worth the price point! I'm loving the smokiness of the chicken broth. The portion of toppings and meat was very generous! I wished there was more noodles but overall, it was a super balance bowl of quality ramen. I didn't mind paying that price at all. Overall, the customer service is fantastic! My waiter was generous. I am excited to try other items on the menu. KOI is a hit and definitely here to stay! read more

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If you're looking for yummy ramen in North Carolina this is a pretty good spot. I'm a big ramen lover and I enjoyed the spicy miso ramen I got. What to expect with this ramen is thin non-handmade noodle and a thick creamy broth with great tasting pork. Broth had great flavor but I prefer it not as thick. The pork was perfect! The noodles were not my favorite but they aren't bad. I love fresh hand made noodles but most ramen spots don't make their own noodles. All around the ramen is good but nothing over the top fancy. read more

KOI Ramen - Got the spicy miso ramen. - Ramen Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

I'm giving this a four star only because I really love the food here and this is my first (and not so great) delivery experience. If I was just rating this one time takeout it would be a lot lower, but I like this place, so no hard feelings. My order was perfect in terms of ingredients (I had some add ons like mushrooms in my ramen--highly recommend!). However my salad was swimming. Lettuce can apparently float. I don't know if it didn't get spun properly in the salad spinner or what, but I used a strainer on it to get all the water out. Consequently, the usually yummy crispy noodles on the salad were soggy and not crisp. Basically inedible unfortunately. I'll be back, too good not to give it another chance, but I don't think I'll get delivery any time soon. read more

Rushed in on a Sunday afternoon at 1:30pm (30min before closing). Tried to go to Noodle Blvd, but the wait was crazy, so tried Koi with the clock ticking and the options for ramen were few in the Area. Boy, were we so happy we ended up at Koi with minutes to spare. We were greeted by a friendly and courteous waitress, we got seated at the counter and after a quick study of the menu, we ordered gyoza, bottled sodas that came with glasses full of ice and chose 3 ramen bowls : miso, tan tan men (spicy) and seafood. The ramen was served hot and in generous helpings. My daughter loved her seafood ramen and my tan tan men was hearty with cubes of fried tofu and corn kernels. The only thing we all mentioned was that there seemed to be too much cabbage in our bowls. We left a little after 2pm (I noticed they lock the door to prevent any latecomers) and our bill came to around $50. I definitely will bring my family to Koi the next time I'm in the Cary area. What a great find. read more

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We tried the chicken curry ramen which was average but the blacken chicken pork ramen was good.

First time here and decided to give it a try after seeing the good reviews. Overall, the food was good. Broth was very flavorful. I originally thought it was a Japanese restaurant but it's more Chinese I think. At least there was cabbage in my dish which u don't see with Japanese ramens.Salad was just okay and the popcorn chicken was also just okay. Not much service. Small restaurant not much of space. I think that's where noodle boulevard used to be. Overall just typical 4 star restaurant I am willing to come back for. read more

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A new ramen place in Cary! KOI is in the tiny spot on Harrison Avenue that used to house Noodle Boulevard. I got the Seafood Tom Yum Ramen, and my friend got the Chicken Yellow Curry Ramen. Both were spicy, but not so spicy we couldn't feel our lips. My Tom Yum Ramen had a nice amount of calamari, two medium scallops, two large shrimp and a lot of onions and tomatoes. My friend's curry was loaded with large pieces of chicken. Both had lots of noodles, and the broth was delicious! The service was friendly, efficient, and quick, too. KOI has been open for about a month, and they're taking extra COVID19 precautions. Only two patrons are allowed in at a time, masks are required, and you must order your food to go. They don't even have tables set up inside! Luckily, there are three nice picnic tables out front, and the weather was just warm enough for eating outside today. You can also order online, and pick up at their drive-through. read more

KOI Ramen - Seafood Tom Yum Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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I love a good paitan ramen and I SO wanted to live Koi...but it was all just too ordinary to be anything but honest. Ordered to Black Garlic Paitan and a Kaarage appetizer. The fried chicken was certainly freezer case kaarage and came out way too quickly to have been fried to order. It was hot, but the breading was a dead giveaway that this is mass produced chicken. I read the other reviews of the Black Garlic Ramen before deciding on Koi, and I gotta say, what I got was nothing like the reviews...or the photos. Again, ordinary. Broth was under-spiced and watery. Not the creamy paitan I love. Served with char shu pork (that's was absolutely on point) and boiled chicken breast slices that were bland and limp (definitely lowering the bar on the whole bowl). Veggies were fresh, but the noodles were limp and lacked any spring or chew. Again, mass produced. Service was kind, quick, and attentive. Everything was fresh, nothing overtly wrong...just all and all, mediocre. So if 3-star is "average" it's definitely 3-star. read more

This is the second time I visited this place and wished I had taken pictures from the first time. I always end up eating half before I remember. Also eating as one means less pictures because I can't eat 2 bowls of ramen. Today I selected the chicken curry ramen and added fried tofu and bamboo. There were bean sprouts, salad mix, fried wonton, corn, and a soft boiled egg. My review on this, it's decent. Not great not bad. The flavor was a little light and could use a bit more salt but that may just be personal palette. The chicken is plain boiled white meat and I didn't care for the fried wonton. There was too much going on in my bowl, maybe this has to do with me adding two more things. I was digging for my ramen! It's a nice place. I would still come back and try other items. read more

KOI Ramen - R9. Chicken Yellow Curry - Ramen Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Four stars considering I did a take-out order and did not get the full experience of dining in. With that said, I cannot wait to go back and dine-in because even the take-out was delicious! I tried the chicken karaage, spicy miso ramen, and the black garlic ramen. I typically don't order any appetizers, but I assumed the ramen portion would not be filling enough (based on my previous experiences at other ramen places), so I ordered the chicken karaage and wow no regrets. DO IT! It was perfectly crispy on the outside but tender on the inside, and the perfect little bite-size pieces that my toddler enjoyed as well. About the ramen- DEF filling enough to not need anything extra. My husband and I were almost too full for dinner that day. We thoroughly enjoyed both of the ramen we ordered and truly cannot be back to try again at the restaurant! read more

I eat here regularly. Good service and great food! I normally get the R2, but have tried many items and I've liked them all!

so good!! very fast service, i would love to go back and try on more. cute and small place. read more

KOI Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

After a long day of errands in Cary, my boyfriend and I wanted to grab something quick that had outdoor seating because we had our dog with us. We both got the black garlic ramen and it was delicious! The service/ food came out faster than I expected- maybe because it was near the end of the day and it wasn't packed. Overall it was great and didn't disappoint! read more

KOI Ramen - R5. Black Garlic Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Koi ramen has some of the best ramen I've had in the area. The wait for the food was not long, and the staff was very attentive and friendly. I got the yellow curry ramen and the chicken appetizer. Both were delicious and prices were good. read more

KOI Ramen - Yellow curry ramen - Ramen Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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