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    Laughing Buddha

    3.6 (78 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Tonkatsu ramen.
    Michael W.

    I came here noodle-ing around for a good bowl, and while Laughing Buddha filled the bowl, it didn't quite fill my soul. I tried the tonkotsu ramen, which came loaded with four slices of char siu pork plus bamboo shoots, green onions, and black mushrooms in a creamy pork broth. Everything looked great, and it wasn't bad at all. It was comforting after wandering the Strip all day. That said, for a city overflowing with great ramen joints just off-strip, this bowl didn't quite rise to the top. It's good in a pinch, especially if you're already at Proper Eats and craving something warm and savory, but if you're a ramen aficionado like me, you'll know that the real ramen magic lives off the beaten path. Laughing Buddha is worth a try if you're staying at the Aria. Just don't make this place a destination for your culinary adventures.

    Tonkotsu & Cucumber Salad. Added Marinated Egg & Spicy Chili Paste
    Cailey O.

    Yummy! Quick and delicious. Staff was so nice and there was plenty of seating at 9:30pm on a Sunday after the R&R Half Marathon. I love that you just scan the QR code and order. super easy. Got a text when it was ready for pickup. The marinated egg was sooo good and the cucumber salads were bomb too! Chill but upscale for the food court.

    Tonkotsu
    Chloe W.

    We visit Vegas often and have eaten at Proper Eats food hall a few times. This was my first time trying Laughing Buddha and it was delicious. It was fresh, hot and full of flavor.

    High Limit Ramen
    Gill P.

    Located in the Aria Hotel on the 2nd floor above the casino level in the food hall Proper Eats. The chill in the air made it a good day to have some ramen. Great service and plenty of seating throughout Proper Eats which used to be the old Aria Buffet.

    Nette B.

    Dining at Proper Eats Food Hall, I decided I wanted some ramen. I ordered one using the QR code and after paying, I made my way to the counter. The workers were all super nice especially the guy making my Ramen. Seemed like he was from Hawaii. I ordered the Miso Ramen (asked for Al Dente Noodles) added Pork Belly (Char Siu Pork.) The soup was delicious. I enjoyed every slurp. The char siu was nice and tender too. Not sure why the Miso Ramen didn't already have protein like the Tonkotsu. I also ordered it with no mushrooms. I did enjoy the bamboo. Great spot if you want a quick fix on the strip.

    Conveniently Located inside Proper Eats Food Hall! (12/21/24)
    Jennifer Y.

    Easy and quick it was to order from Laughing Buddha inside Aria's Proper Eats Food Hall. Organized and polished was their kitchen. Though expected in Vegas, still quite expensive was their satisfying "Tonkotsu Ramen Bowl" with acceptable slurping ramen, tasty char siu pork, and, a good added marinated egg served in a delicious pork broth! CHEERS!

    Tonkatsu ramen bowl
    Gene W.

    For all the Asian clientele that Vegas entertains, and for how ramen has currently become a "hot" culinary item, there are only a few ramen choices on the Strip. Based on reviews & pricing, this Asian spot in Aria's food hall seemed to have potential. We ordered the Tonkatsu ramen and at $18, the bowl was fairly large and had 3 thinly sliced pieces of cha siu pork. Also included were shreds of wood ear (fungi), bamboo shoots & scallions. Noodle was plentiful with good al dente texture and the broth flavor, while muted, was OK. Our expectations were not high given this is basically food court food. While the dish was OK, stars downgraded due to high price, limited menu, and no soft-cooked egg (w/o additional cost). The food ordering was easy and the ambiance of the food hall was modern & roomy.

    Pork belly bun.  Pork Belly
    Lisa-marie L.

    $16. SMH. Biggest waste. I would rather spend $16 on a quarter pounder. Meat taste old. The whole thing is sad!!!

    Chel S.

    Soooo so yummy. Honestly, with some food halls (especially in casinos!) I go in with low expectations, but both experiences at the Proper Eats food hall were great. This ramen blew me away. You order from a big screen at the entrance of the hall, and you get to select from the different restaurants. Service was super quick, as soon as I found a table it was ready. The seating arrangement was appropriate, and it was easy to have a nice dinner conversation in the middle of the casino. At first glance I thought, hmm, it looks a little plain. I did not do too many add ons other than an egg, which was absolutely worth it. The broth was perfectly seasoned, and I appreciated that it was not overly greasy or salty. The meat was soft and tender. The egg was sooo yummy, I honestly regret not getting another. The noodles were great too. I actually shared this ramen because it was huge, and even then we both ended with very happy tummies. I will definitely be back.

    Pork Belly Bun.
    Joyce W.

    According to their website, "Laughing Buddha is the home of steamy, delectable ramen noodles and breathtaking broths." So what did we order? Pork belly bao buns because we don't listen, apparently. Pork belly bao bun ($13 - served with pickled cucumbers and hoisin sauce): Thinly sliced pork belly nestled in a squishy warm bread with a crisp pickled cucumber and a thick, fragrant sauce? Heck yeah! You really can't go wrong with pork belly bao buns and at this price tag, it's decent. Laughing Buddha is a place that I wouldn't mind trying again but with such great ramen spots around town, it's hard to dedicate stomach real estate space for Laughing Buddha. I would rather go off strip and get some noodz.

    Nastiest bowl of ramen I've ever had
    Rosie W.

    You've got to be kidding me. I don't know how this place has 4 stars. Did we just get 3 bad bowls of ramen??? It was the worst we've had! It literally tasted like water and noodles with zero flavoring. The instant noodles I make at home were much better. We tried to suck it up and had a few bites but even that was difficult. We had to send it back. Yuck.

    Tonkotsu
    Alizen R.

    Recently stayed at Aria and was excited to try out the Proper Eats Food Hall. I was intrigued by the store name and was excited to see a ramen shop because I love trying out tonkotsu everywhere I go. Because I was staying at the hotel, I ordered via the in-room tablet (which was really just a QR code to mobile order) and I charged it to my room. They gave me an estimated time of completion but was surprised that they finished it in half the time. While I certainly enjoy getting my meals early, I feel that if it wasn't sitting out for so long the temperature would have been perfect. In terms of flavor, the tonkotsu richness is there but not as creamy and thick as I would have liked. The noodles were also thick but cooked appropriately. I personally didn't like that they were stuck together as they typically are blanched together to keep their shape whenever they're being portioned out for orders. One thing I will say is that they did not skimp on the pork slices. It was certainly the most I have ever gotten in EVERY ramen shop I've been to in my lifetime so I very much appreciated that. Bamboo shoots were great. Everything was great. Overall they get a solid 4/5. I think if you're looking for moderately priced food this is a great option and I look forward to trying the rest of their menu out in the future. (20/50--2024)

    Tonkotsu
    Laya M.

    This is a ramen place in Proper Eats food hall in Aria. It was really great in a pinch when I was craving something warm and soupy but it wasn't the more flavorful ramen ever. However, there is tons of seating available at proper eats which was nice.

    tonkatsu ramen and pork belly bao bun: solid meal

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    Ask the Community - Laughing Buddha

    Is there a vegetarian ramen option?

    No. Even their broth is non vegetarian

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    Monta Japanese Noodle House

    4.2(3.6k reviews)
    2.3 miChinatown
    $$

    This place ALWAYS hit the spot! Been coming here for 13 years and it's amazing that every time I…read morecome, the ramen is exactly how I expect and remember it. There's always a wait, because the place is tiny but the wait never seems too long and it is worth it. My favorite is the miso ramen with a side of the eggs. Their eggs are a must have. It won't be complete without it. Sometimes, we get a side of fried rice with it and that is also amazing too. Only down side is the parking. For me, it's a hit or miss. I may come at a time where there seems to be a few open spaces and other times, I would have to circle the lot and the street to find parking. Either way, I don't mind because the prize is waiting for me at Monta.

    August 5, 2026 It's…read moregotten worse. The fried rice I ordered had a very bad smell to it. Although, it tasted fine I didn't really think much about it. Until, I got home then had to use the restroom. The Tonkotsu Ramen Deluxe was terrible. The broth was really bad. Probably, because I just returned from Japan with family. My family was there for 3 months and I was there for 6 weeks. Everything is Japan is AWESOME!!!! From service to great quality food!!! And they don't expect a tip but yet their service and food quality is much more superior than what you get in America. Overall, this place wasn't like it use to be. I believe they changed owners. My little boy said "Gochisousamadeshita (ごちそうさまでした)" and they all had no idea what he meant. They looked puzzled then smiled. I want true Japanese food! If I wanted Chinese, Korean or any other type of food I will go there. I came here for Japanese food. If you can't run a true Japanese restaurant then change the store name! I won't EVER, NEVER COMING BACK HERE AGAIN!

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    Shokku Ramen

    Shokku Ramen

    4.3(2.7k reviews)
    1.5 miChinatown
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    This place is amazing, well above amazing really. I've never been before. Or really ever been out…read moreto a ramen restaurant. My only experience is with instant ramens and friends at work trying to throw something together. So this I will reiterate again if flipping amazing. I order an appetizer of shrimp skewers, which were amazing. They were perfectly cooked and paired with a side of spicy mayo, which I have to say was the best I've ever had before. The spice was just right, the mayo wasn't to mayoey if you know what I mean. But the main part the ramen oh my goodness!!! The ramen was perfect, not over cook, salted or bland but just perfect. The presentation was also very, very beautiful. I wish I would've taken a picture. But sadly I didn't. Uhhhhhhh!!!!! But also the servers here are awesome, they are very attractive without being overwhelming or underwhelming. Which I very much appreciate. The atmosphere was lively without being overwhelming. Yes there was a loud table, but I was able to ignore them easily enough. So out of everything I would rate this cute little restaurant a 10/10 stars to be honest. I'm not someone who goes out to eat a lot so when I do I try to make it an experience. And this one was a very wonderful one. So thank you to Shikoku Ramen (kitchen, Servers, Back prep people) you rock. I will be back again sometime soon hopefully!!!!

    Had a great time here! I walked in for a late meal and it was a tiny spot. Perfect for a small…read morelittle window to chill and eat. I got helped out by a guy named Hiro, who was pretty cool. He went over a couple of ramens before I settled on the Shinigami ramen. It tasted great and came out at a decent time. So worth it. I'd definitely hit this spot up again if it's on the way.

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    Ramen Boys - Spicy Mala Ramen

    Ramen Boys

    4.5(1.1k reviews)
    2.1 miChinatown
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    Wow! I can see why Ramen Boys was ranked #2 on Yelps list of best new ramen restaurants in the…read moreUnited States for 2024! Originally, some of my colleagues and I were going to go the Pho restaurant right next door, but when one of my colleagues saw Ramen Boys, he wanted to go here instead! This was one of my restaurants on my go to list that I hadn't had a chance to visit yet! I stopped in with some colleagues Wednesday evening around 6:30 P.M. It wasn't too busy inside. We ended up sitting at a booth table. Menus were provided as well as waters. There are a variety of different Ramens at Ramen Boys Signature Ramens: Truffle Shoyu RB Signature Ramen Spicy Mala Ramen Other Ramens include Tsukemen, Vegetarian, Chicken Base, and Pork base. There are different starter options you can choose from such as corn ribs, tako wasabi, gyoza, and even rice dishes like house fried rice or oxtail beef curry! I ended up getting the Yuzu Shio with no fish cake. I also had a chance to try out the edamame for an appetizer. There was plenty of salt on the edamame. The ramen bowl came out shortly afterwards, like within 5 minutes. This was my first time having the Yuzu Shio ramen and it was delicious! The chicken chasu was scrumptious and the broth was flavorful. I would order this again! The food was great here and the service was fantastic. Next time I come back, I am going to try out their Japanese Sweet Potato Brulee!

    See, this is why I Yelp…read more Last time I came here it was because I wanted to try a new ramen place. Because, you know, I always go to the same places, and I said damn it, not this time. This time I'm gonna roll with the new. I do a Yelp search for Best Ramen in Las Vegas and this place comes up number 1. I glance at the reviews and I see like practically every one of my friends has been here and left a postive review. So I stop by for lunch. I put in my order and while I'm waiting I take some photos of the room. I focused on the All We Need Is Ramen neon sign. It seemed like I had seen it somewhere before. I searched my photo library. I see the exact same neon sign. Yeah, I had totally forgotten I had been to Ramen Boys before. Because I never wrote a damn review. And I really should have written a review because the ramen here is good! Rich, deeply flavored broth. Noodles that totally take care of thier business. Whole bowl tasty AF. The service is efficient and pleasantly effusive. The dining room is a little loud when it's full, but in my experience not at all noisy during off peak times. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Ramen Boys, I enjoyed my bowl both times I visited. Mikey C says: Ramen Boys, Four Stars All Day

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    Momofuku

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    4.1(4.7k reviews)
    0.2 miThe Strip
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    Takes reservations
    Large group friendly

    I typically visit Momofuku every time I go to Vegas. We ordered the shrimp bao, noodles, and…read morecucumbers. The cucumbers have a tangy green sauce that I love!! Food always is brought out quickly and I enjoy sitting at the counter to eat a meal while watching the chefs make the daily specials. Must get: cucumbers

    Service was excellent!! I've passed by this place a few times and never knew that it was a full…read morerestaurant in the back with a dim intimate atmosphere. At first glance you can mistaken it for just a ramen small front restaurant. We had a party of 5 and we had several waiters tend to us. They asked for allergies , wrote down notes and really took their time to explain the menu. Our server even brought out the Soto Sake for us because he overheard us saying we were celebrating 2 birthdays. The sake shots were easy to drink and tasted so smooth! It was my first time trying it. Now for the most important , Food!! It was great. We had several appetizers and I loved the cucumbers and my favorite was the shishito peppers!! Amazing ! Walnut Lobster + Shrimp - the lobster was delicious but I would say the shrimp was a little salty for me and I love salty foods so that says alot . For the price we paid for this dish , over $200, I wish the shrimp wasn't as salty. It's definitely worth to try it once but it probably wouldn't be a dish I'd get again If that makes sense. Otherwise I would have easily given 5 stars if the shrimp wasn't salty. The miso ramen was so flavorful and delicious!! If you are eating family style where you share everything , this bowl can feed 3 people with the small bowls. This is a must!!! The steak , mushroom ramen, brussel sprouts, beef fat fries were also amazing! Be prepared to be spend $$$$ here!

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