This may be the best ramen I've had since being in Pittsburgh. I'm still open to new spots as I…read morecontinue my market research to recreate my own ramen at home. Located in Shadyside, this joint is so cozy making it a great midday lunch stop or an evening joint to grab dinner and a drink. Don't sleep on the curry rice and karaage chicken either!

pork buns and spicy yuzu ramen fire. the yuzu taste was actually prominent and good very cozy storeread more

Went in on a Wednesday for lunch. First time in and will be back. Sat immediately and served…read morequickly. The restaurant is very nicely decorated and plenty of space. Food the crab salad will be ordered again and the crab rangoons were also good. The ramen with shrimp was really enjoyed by my guest. Definitely will be back.

Ramen King 2 was recommended by a Pittsburgh local who said it was one of his favorite Chinese…read morespots in the city. We stopped by for lunch a couple Sundays ago for our last meal before heading back home. Service was fast and the food came out quickly. We even got a couple steamed pork buns on the house (not sure what deal it was, forgot). It was fine, nothing special. D8. BEEF STEW NOODLE SOUP - 18.99 + hand-pulled flat noodles Pretty standard beef broth that was light and savory, but the clear winner was definitely the hand-pulled noodles. The texture was the perfectly soft yet chewy, which was incredibly addicting. Despite being full, I kept nibbling at the noodles until we got our checks and the waiter took my bowl away. However, I wish there was more beef stew or bok choy. My bowl only had a few measly chunks of meat and three leaves of vegetables. My friends didn't get the noodle soups but some other dry noodle options. Seemed to be of a hit-or-miss among our group. I'd definitely recommend the noodle soups -- the noodle texture was phenomenal!

Wonderful food (best gyoza )…read more Curry ramen is also delicious. The folks that work there are SO NICE! They remember you and your order if you've come more than once. The walls are covered in Tokyo pic and noodle 'monster'. They have one larger community table. It is ~10-12 table establishment--so it is cozy....but it reminds me of Japanese-size restaurants.

This was a late night delivery order, so the pictures are not doing the food justice. This is my…read morefavorite place to get ramen delivered from. The food is always so good, hot, and fresh even though I live about 20 minutes away. When you order any noodle soups, the staff will package the noodles, broth, and toppings all separately so nothing gets soggy. I have ordered the tan tan seafood ramen the last few times we've ordered from here, and I will probably order it again next time because it is so so good. The broth has a perfect spice to it an the creaminess helps balance that. I can't place an order without their takoyaki either. They're super generous with the benito flakes, which I love. This place is always a hit and definitely one of my most ordered delivery spots.

First time coming here and I'm eager to go again! I got a build your own poke bowl with raw salmon,…read moreonions, avocado & poke sauce. Each topping is $1.50 so I didn't want to go overboard but I do wish they gave more of some of the ingredients. The avocado and salmon I understand but I think I should have been given more red onion than the 6 slivers I was given. Also got a strawberry milk boba tea and a side of vegetable gyoza steamed. The veggie gyoza was my favorite part of The meal I'm not sure what sauce they give with that but it was so good. The waiter was extremely kind and patient with me figuring out what to order. The inside dining room Is very nice and cozy. Like I said -- can't wait to try it again!

Stopped over on a date for dinner and it was really great food, good prices, clean place had no…read moreissues really with that, especially since i have a shellfish allergy so i have to be selective in these places. About 30min in the waiter comes to ask if we want take-out boxes, while we were talking, i guess we hadn't taken in a bite in awhile and he was checking? It felt like he was trying to get us out, possibly to turn the table, except there weren't that many people. It wasn't like it was packed and they needed it. Ruined the vibe of the date a bit, still the food was good, so overall i would recommend, but if you're gonna be chatting for a bit, it might be an issue? Or a misunderstanding. Either way would go back.

Eiwa Japanese Ramen Bar serves not only ramens but also other Japanese foods such as udon, sushi,…read moreand donburi as well as some Chinese and Thai foods. My husband and I have been a takeout customer of Eiwa many times over years. For our visits, the cook quickly cooked our foods, and the hostess and waiter very promptly and courteously served us. Here are my reviews for our foods: Crab cheese wonton - 4.5 stars - The wonton wrappers were crispy, and they were filled with cream cheese and some crab meat and seasonings. These wontons tasted similar to other restaurants' wontons. Miso soup - 4.5 stars - My husband ate this miso soup, and he described it as "good." Vegetable spring rolls - 4.5 stars - These spring rolls were a little oily but tasted very good. Chicken egg rolls - 4 stars - My husband ate these egg rolls, and he seemed to enjoy them. Pork gyoza - 4.5 stars - This appetizer consisted of six pieces of potstickers that were filled with a good amount of ground pork and some vegetables. On the side was a spicy sauce. Bao buns - 4.5 stars - I ordered the spiced beef, and I liked it. Other available flavors include chicken and pork. Shrimp tempura platter with kabocha squash and sweet potato - 4.5 stars - The shrimps, squash, and sweet potatoes were very fresh, and their tempura batter was crispy. Okonomiyaki - 4.5 stars - Several flavorful pancakes contained seafood and zucchini, and they were topped with sauce, mayonnaise, and bonito flakes. Chicken Katsudon - 5 stars - The chicken meat was large and juicy, and its panko breading was crispy. Tonkotsu ramen - 5 stars - My husband has repeatedly ordered this flavor of ramen. This ramen contained pork belly, noodles, spinach, mushroom, seaweed, bamboo shoots, and egg. My husband chose to purchase extra noodles. He said that this ramen tasted "really good", "delicious," and like a "higher quality." Spicy miso ramen - 4.5 stars - I had asked for some spice, but this ramen tasted a little milder than I had expected. I assume that the cook can make it spicier for other people. Ingredients were pork, bean sprouts, seaweed, corn, scallion, and egg, and I liked the flavors. Vegetarian ramen - 5 stars - This ramen was very flavorful, despite not containing meats and being made at my preferred "not spicy" level. Creamy curry vegetable soup - 4.5 stars - This curry soup was moderately spicy and contained a small amount of vegetables. Shoyu ramen - 4.5 stars - My husband ate this ramen two times. He liked the flavors. He described the first bowl as "oily" but said that the second bowl was better. Niku udon - 5 stars - The udon noodles were nicely chewy. The broth, beef, and onion were flavorful. Tan-tan ramen - 5 stars - This ramen soup was moderately spicy, and it was filled with perfectly cooked noodles, ground chicken, and vegetables. Thai curry ramen - 5 stars - This ramen had a nice balance of moderate spice and sweetness. It also had good noodles and vegetables. Sesame chicken - 4.5 stars - Eiwa expanded their menu to include some other types of Asian cuisines. This sesame chicken had large chunks of chicken with juicy meat, crispy breading, and a flavorful sauce. On the side was white rice that was perfectly steamed. General Tso's chicken - 4.5 stars (average of my 4 stars and my husband's 5 stars) - This General Tso's did NOT taste spicy at all. My husband who strongly dislikes spices described this chicken as "delicious." Pad see-ew - 4.5 stars - My husband ate this entree. The noodles, broccoli, soy sauce, and choice of protein of chicken tasted very good. Pad Thai - 4.5 stars - The noodles were cooked well, and I liked the flavors of the sauce, vegetables, and tofu. (It may be ordered with animal proteins.) Spicy Salmon Roll - 4.5 stars - This roll was smaller than I had expected, but I really liked its flavors. Salmon-avocado sushi roll - 5 stars - I feel so thankful that Eiwa added sushi to their menu! This sushi roll contained very fresh ingredients and tasted very good. PGH roll - 4.5 stars - This maki roll contained shrimp, and I liked the flavors. Tuna-avocado roll - 4.5 stars - My husband ate this maki roll, and he seemed to enjoy it. Spicy tuna roll - 4.5 stars - This tuna sushi was fresh and moderately spicy. Rainbow roll - 4.5 stars - A California roll was topped with tuna, salmon, yellowtail, and cooked shrimp. It tasted slightly spicy. Taiyaki - 4.5 stars - This taiyaki contained red-bean paste, and it was more fried and oily than what I ate in Japan, but I still liked it. Mango boba milk - 5 stars - This bubble tea was a large size and tasted delicious. My husband has ordered it multiple times and really likes it. Strawberry boba milk - 5 stars - I enjoyed the strawberry flavor of this beverage, and I thought that the amount of boba was perfect.

I stopped by here a while ago with my family for dinner. This wasn't my first trip to Eiwa but it…read morewas my twins' first visit. This restaurant is located right on McKnight Road somewhat near the intersection with Siebert. The inside is fairly large with seating in an L-shaped configuration around the kitchen. We were seated near the back on one side where the lighting was styled like lanterns and there was also a fun mural on the wall in an almost manga style. For dinner on this evening I decided to go with the Golden Katsu Curry Ramen while my wife went with the tonkotsu ramen and my kids split a happy cat noodles. My ramen was described as served with house-made curry broth simmered with tender potato and carrot chunks, wavy noodles and topped with a crispy cutlet, half marinated egg, sweet corn and scallions. My wife's was described as pork broth with thin noodles, pork belly chashu, nori, bamboo shoots, fish cake, kikurage mushroom, half marinated egg, sweet corn and scallions. My kids' meal was described as chicken nuggets, soy sauce-based plain noodles, assorted vegetables, half marinated egg and one piece of mochi ice cream. They first brought out the wrong item for my kids but once we mentioned it they quickly corrected it and brought out the right dish. My curry ended up being really good. The chicken cutlet was crispy, the noodles were bouncy and I enjoyed the sweetness from the corn. The star of the show for me though was the Japanese curry which had a rich flavor with warm and inviting spices. My wife loved her ramen as well and we were all impressed with the quality of the kids' meal, especially the chicken and the flavor of the noodles. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. Everyone in my family enjoyed their food and we appreciated that it felt both fun and family friendly.

Food was dynamite. Staff was exceptional. Service was timely and gave complete answers to all of…read moreour questions. Would do again and again.

So I stopped in with my two godsons for a couple apps and a drink during an evening of food and…read moredrink tasting in the area. This is a super cool spot, and I'd say it's great for everything from a quick bite to a full meal. I'd also highly recommend it for a date night. My only very minor consideration, and probably more of a summer thing (because I run a little hot), is that it can get a little warm near the open kitchen. It's on the third floor and they are cooking with proper charcoal skewers, so I think that's probably just part of the experience. Having said that, they do everything possible to keep it comfortable. The atmosphere is chill, and the service is excellent. Since we had dinner reservations nearby, we just wanted a couple of bites. The otoro was melt-in-your-mouth awesome--fresh, with high-quality sushi rice(my nephew said it was the best sushi he's had in the city). We also tried the chicken and wagyu beef robatayaki, both of which were perfectly cooked and finished with a delicious sweet and umami glaze. I'd definitely come back for a full meal, but it's also a great option if you're looking for a cool place to grab a cocktail or beer and a couple of appetizers before or after other plans.

This place never disappoints Service, food all top-notch. One of my go to places when I want some…read moreRamen or noodles.

II was my last night in Pittsburgh, and the cold snap was at its most brutal for this wimpy Left…read moreCoaster. That translated into a very restrictive perimeter around my hotel from which I chose this fusion spot for dinner. The menu was quite a hodgepodge of familiar Asian plates. I have to admit though when I saw ramen and stir-fries on the same menu, I was wondering how well they do it all. I tried two items starting with the $13 Chicken Lettuce Wraps. The chicken was stir-fried with carrot, mushroom, and scallion in an excess of brown sauce. They provided enough iceberg lettuce to handle it, but the sauciness really let me down (Photo 9). The second dish, the Sichuan String Beans with Shrimp, was better but still overshadowed by whatever sauté seasoning they used quite liberally (Photo 10). Fortunately the side of white rice helped offset the uneven flavor (Photo 8). It was all middling at best. FOOD - 3 stars...saucy and middling for such a diverse menu AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...dominated by a long bar, on the dark side SERVICE - 3.5 stars...certainly nice enough TOTAL - 3 stars...a bit of fusion confusion RELATED - Exploring Pittsburgh? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed:https://yelp.to/-gL0ZnaHz6

Hands down my favorite ramen spot in Pittsburgh. So delicious! Noodles cooked perfectly. Easily my…read morefavorite pork chashu, its smoky and so flavorful. Wait staff is super friendly. Very clean and beautiful building with a great vibe.

Great broth! The restaurant is small and looks a little dark but the food is better than the…read moreambience in this case.