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Not great but not terrible. I would call this fast food ramen, craft ramen no. We had the tonkatsu and the spicy chicken ramen. The tonkatsu had a good flavor and the pork was tender but it lacked toppings. The spicy chicken ramen is SPICY They are not over exaggerating when they say spicy! Nose running spicy. This is a counter serve place with some booths. You order when you come in. They really don't wait on you so I don't see the point of a hefty tip. The water was lukewarm, is this common in ramen places, maybe? A lot was left to be desired of. Maybe this place is geared towards college students looking to have a change from the dining hall? For those that have actually had good ramen go elsewhere.
Parking: located at Waverly place but plenty of parking located in front of the cinebistro which is located right next to it. Food: Got the Seaweed salad and chicken curry with rice. Seaweed salad was seaweed on a bed of lettuce. It was a unique flavor that was the first time trying. The chicken curry was absolutely delicious and flavorful and the chicken was super tender. It also included rice and you also add any protein with it. Service: when you first walk in you order your food at the front and then you can seat yourself anywhere throughout the restaurant. They were super nice and incredibly helpful. Ambiance: Included booths, tables and stools to be seated at. Had a collection of anime figurines all throughout.
Enjoyed dining here for my sister's birthday! She tried it before and wanted to bring us all here and the owner/manager was very kind to us and very honest on which items were the best to order. We appreciated the honesty. There is no servers but food runners but they were still really helpful and attentive and helped us get a larger table together for us to be comfortable. We tried a big variety of dishes and enjoyed it all. My only two feedback is that the meat in the ramen was a little bland but that might be the intention because you eat it with the broth and toppings and the gyoza had some of the slurry left over making it a little slimy instead of all crispy. I loved all the anime figurines everywhere and they were fun to look at and cool you can actually buy it. Overall, we enjoyed our time here.
Overall: Matsumoto punches above it's weight class in terms of quality for its ramen. Highly recommend you come and try. Food: The ramen here was great. Rich flavors and high quality ingredients result in a very deep flavor you look for in a warm bowl for ramen. The quality to price ratio is great here, I think it packs the punch of a premium ramen, but at a lower price point. The curry was also fantastic, very thick curry and the tonkatsu pairs super well with it offering great variety in texture. The calamari I thought was pretty normal, nothing crazy here, thought it was a bit over priced for what was offered. Service: The service is fast, you order at the front desk and then pick your own seat. Food comes out quickly, even during standard lunch and dinner hours on both weekend and weekdays. Ambiance: The inside has plenty of seating and a fun entrance. As soon as you walk in the store you are greeted with a wide variety of drinks and small figures that you can purchase.
A chill atmosphere and the server was friendly and personable. We had the vegan ramen and the chicken ramen. Happy to say that both hit the spot. This was highly recommended and was glad we made the journey over.
I raced out when I heard there was a new ramen spot. Craft is fast, casual dining. You pick up your drink and order at a counter. Quick and easy. Server brings food quickly. I was there in the afternoon so can't speak to dinner. The pork is super tender but sliced a little thin for me. Bouncy noodles and a spicy broth. Wish the spice came on the side since I couldn't taste the broth alone. I'd probably eat there again. My only complaint is paying the tip before I had any service. There's no service aside from bringing the food so that's 3 stars.
Back for a second visit, and I'm officially calling it: this is the most authentic ramen in the Triangle. The homemade noodles are a game-changer, but the broth is the real star--rich, consistent, and 'drink-every-last-drop' good. It's clearly crafted with care. Don't skip the spicy tabletop seasoning; it pairs perfectly. Between the incredible food and the authentic Japanese decor, the vibes here are unmatched.
This is a newer ramen spot in the area. You order and pay at the front kiosk, they give you a number, and you pretty much seat yourself. The ramen was delicious - the broth was rich and full of flavor. The atmosphere is very relaxed, with lots of anime figurines displayed throughout.
This new ramen joint is worth a visit! The food was delicious. I had the spicy vegan ramen and my son had the spicy tonkatsu ramen. Both were yummy and the portions were large. Service was friendly. You order at the counter and they bring the food out. This confused me at first, as I was asked to tip at checkout but didn't realize they'd be serving us. Normally if you order at the counter, it's self-service, which for me = no/minimal tip. Thankfully I had cash to tip them once I realized they would be serving the food & drinks. Ambiance is just ok. They could stand to repaint and fix the place up a bit. Maybe that will come in time. But they had a little market area and Japanese figurines displayed in cases, which my son liked.
Yowza, best ramen I've had in NC, hands down. They keep it simple here and easy to order, base is either pork, chicken or vegan broth, spicy or regular, plus curry. The vegan broth was rich and lovely, the miso ramen full bodied. Other typical sides like karaage, gyoza and onigiri available. Freaking delicious.
I had a good time eating here after attending the lantern festival nearby. Our waiter Tim was so kind and got all the food out quickly and efficiently. Unfortunately the kitchen staff messed up one of our ramen orders and when it came back, it was obvious the kitchen just scooped out the wrong ingredients rather than remaking the dish. Besides that, the food was good and the environment was cute. I ordered the shrimp curry rice and although it was good, there was way too much rice and not enough shrimp. Next time I'll definitely try the ramen instead.
Incredible new ramen spot in Cary. I would say their ramen is comparable to Noodle Blvd - high quality, large quantity, and priced well. Service was fast and the decor was super cool! We got the spicy tonkotsu ramen and the tonkatsu curry. Both were delicious and filling. Can't wait to come back again!
Excellent balance of a rich yet clean tasting tonkatsu broth, perfectly al dente handmade ramen noodles. Gyoza wrappers are thin and almost translucent even though it wasn't handmade here but the fillings is best with a light and refreshingly delicious gingery essence. We couldn't resist but ordered the cast iron fried rice and teriyaki Brussels sprouts to go. I wished we had just ordered to eat in because the cast iron fried rice would have been served in cast iron skillet with crispy rice on bottom and a runny egg instead of just beaten eggs on top. It has minced pork and chicken as the meat in the rice. The fried rice was nicely seasoned with a very light peppery flavor. The teriyaki Brussels sprouts was just yummy Fast service. Order from counter, take order number to table and order will be delivered to your table. Indoors/outdoors seatings available. Great for bringing your doggy
1 month ago
Came here on a Saturday afternoon. We ordered at the front desk and we were able to choose our seats. The decor is pretty cool if you're big into anime as they have a bunch of figurines posted everywhere. A lot of the figurines are for sale as well. We got our first appetizer which was Takoyaki. The sauce was pretty good but it almost resembled like frozen Takoyaki that was reheated. We ordered the Chicken and Pork Katsu and the portion sizes were really big. The curry itself was good but a few pieces of the Chicken and Pork were quite dry. The customer service was good as the workers were continuously refilling our water cups without us having to ask. Overall not bad, I'd be curious how the Ramen is here. read more
1 month ago
Our first visit to this Ramen Restaurant was a success. Recommended on TikTok we made the venture from West Cary to Waverly Place. You order at a counter and being a Ramen Newbie I tried the kids Ramen. It was delicious. I'm not sure if it's anise or chicory but the flavor felt comforting. My husband tried Spicy Tomkatsu Ramen. He enjoyed it very much. The young men working were patient. Once you order they bring you table water and also follow up with refills. Yay. My daughter loved watching Pokémon while we waited. We will be back! read more
Went here for Sunday lunch with some friends and enjoyed it. I had the chicken katsu curry and like the sauce that comes on the side with it (I forgot to take a pic but it's a dark sauce). The curry sauce was hearty, surprisingly had chicken in it and could use some more curry flavor and salt but overall still good. My friends really liked their dishes too. Service was nice, we stayed for 2-3 hours and was not rushed even when it got a little busy. I thought it was fun that the space was decorated with anime. Plenty of parking but it is a little confusing if you follow Google Maps, it'll bring you to a different parking lot and you'll have to walk down stairs or a walking ramp to Matsumoto but we did enjoy the short walk. read more
2 months ago
Not great but not terrible. I would call this fast food ramen, craft ramen no. We had the tonkatsu and the spicy chicken ramen. The tonkatsu had a good flavor and the pork was tender but it lacked toppings. The spicy chicken ramen is SPICY They are not over exaggerating when they say spicy! Nose running spicy. This is a counter serve place with some booths. You order when you come in. They really don't wait on you so I don't see the point of a hefty tip. The water was lukewarm, is this common in ramen places, maybe? A lot was left to be desired of. Maybe this place is geared towards college students looking to have a change from the dining hall? For those that have actually had good ramen go elsewhere. read more
Parking: located at Waverly place but plenty of parking located in front of the cinebistro which is located right next to it. Food: Got the Seaweed salad and chicken curry with rice. Seaweed salad was seaweed on a bed of lettuce. It was a unique flavor that was the first time trying. The chicken curry was absolutely delicious and flavorful and the chicken was super tender. It also included rice and you also add any protein with it. Service: when you first walk in you order your food at the front and then you can seat yourself anywhere throughout the restaurant. They were super nice and incredibly helpful. Ambiance: Included booths, tables and stools to be seated at. Had a collection of anime figurines all throughout. read more
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Hi Amit, thank you for the 4-star review and for taking the time to…
3 months ago
Enjoyed dining here for my sister's birthday! She tried it before and wanted to bring us all here and the owner/manager was very kind to us and very honest on which items were the best to order. We appreciated the honesty. There is no servers but food runners but they were still really helpful and attentive and helped us get a larger table together for us to be comfortable. We tried a big variety of dishes and enjoyed it all. My only two feedback is that the meat in the ramen was a little bland but that might be the intention because you eat it with the broth and toppings and the gyoza had some of the slurry left over making it a little slimy instead of all crispy. I loved all the anime figurines everywhere and they were fun to look at and cool you can actually buy it. Overall, we enjoyed our time here. read more
1 month ago
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Hi Eileen,…
Overall: Matsumoto punches above it's weight class in terms of quality for its ramen. Highly recommend you come and try. Food: The ramen here was great. Rich flavors and high quality ingredients result in a very deep flavor you look for in a warm bowl for ramen. The quality to price ratio is great here, I think it packs the punch of a premium ramen, but at a lower price point. The curry was also fantastic, very thick curry and the tonkatsu pairs super well with it offering great variety in texture. The calamari I thought was pretty normal, nothing crazy here, thought it was a bit over priced for what was offered. Service: The service is fast, you order at the front desk and then pick your own seat. Food comes out quickly, even during standard lunch and dinner hours on both weekend and weekdays. Ambiance: The inside has plenty of seating and a fun entrance. As soon as you walk in the store you are greeted with a wide variety of drinks and small figures that you can purchase. read more
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Hi Brian,…
2 months ago
A chill atmosphere and the server was friendly and personable. We had the vegan ramen and the chicken ramen. Happy to say that both hit the spot. This was highly recommended and was glad we made the journey over. read more
I raced out when I heard there was a new ramen spot. Craft is fast, casual dining. You pick up your drink and order at a counter. Quick and easy. Server brings food quickly. I was there in the afternoon so can't speak to dinner. The pork is super tender but sliced a little thin for me. Bouncy noodles and a spicy broth. Wish the spice came on the side since I couldn't taste the broth alone. I'd probably eat there again. My only complaint is paying the tip before I had any service. There's no service aside from bringing the food so that's 3 stars. read more
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Hi Dina,…
Back for a second visit, and I'm officially calling it: this is the most authentic ramen in the Triangle. The homemade noodles are a game-changer, but the broth is the real star--rich, consistent, and 'drink-every-last-drop' good. It's clearly crafted with care. Don't skip the spicy tabletop seasoning; it pairs perfectly. Between the incredible food and the authentic Japanese decor, the vibes here are unmatched. read more
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Kojiro W.
Hi Kong,…
This is a newer ramen spot in the area. You order and pay at the front kiosk, they give you a number, and you pretty much seat yourself. The ramen was delicious - the broth was rich and full of flavor. The atmosphere is very relaxed, with lots of anime figurines displayed throughout. read more
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Kojiro W.
Thank you so much for the 5-star review, Denise!…
2 months ago
9 months ago
This new ramen joint is worth a visit! The food was delicious. I had the spicy vegan ramen and my son had the spicy tonkatsu ramen. Both were yummy and the portions were large. Service was friendly. You order at the counter and they bring the food out. This confused me at first, as I was asked to tip at checkout but didn't realize they'd be serving us. Normally if you order at the counter, it's self-service, which for me = no/minimal tip. Thankfully I had cash to tip them once I realized they would be serving the food & drinks. Ambiance is just ok. They could stand to repaint and fix the place up a bit. Maybe that will come in time. But they had a little market area and Japanese figurines displayed in cases, which my son liked. read more
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Hi Melissa,…
10 months ago
Yowza, best ramen I've had in NC, hands down. They keep it simple here and easy to order, base is either pork, chicken or vegan broth, spicy or regular, plus curry. The vegan broth was rich and lovely, the miso ramen full bodied. Other typical sides like karaage, gyoza and onigiri available. Freaking delicious. read more
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Kojiro W.
Hi Kristin,…
I had a good time eating here after attending the lantern festival nearby. Our waiter Tim was so kind and got all the food out quickly and efficiently. Unfortunately the kitchen staff messed up one of our ramen orders and when it came back, it was obvious the kitchen just scooped out the wrong ingredients rather than remaking the dish. Besides that, the food was good and the environment was cute. I ordered the shrimp curry rice and although it was good, there was way too much rice and not enough shrimp. Next time I'll definitely try the ramen instead. read more
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Kojiro W.
Hi Haley,…
Incredible new ramen spot in Cary. I would say their ramen is comparable to Noodle Blvd - high quality, large quantity, and priced well. Service was fast and the decor was super cool! We got the spicy tonkotsu ramen and the tonkatsu curry. Both were delicious and filling. Can't wait to come back again! read more
2 months ago
11 months ago
Excellent balance of a rich yet clean tasting tonkatsu broth, perfectly al dente handmade ramen noodles. Gyoza wrappers are thin and almost translucent even though it wasn't handmade here but the fillings is best with a light and refreshingly delicious gingery essence. We couldn't resist but ordered the cast iron fried rice and teriyaki Brussels sprouts to go. I wished we had just ordered to eat in because the cast iron fried rice would have been served in cast iron skillet with crispy rice on bottom and a runny egg instead of just beaten eggs on top. It has minced pork and chicken as the meat in the rice. The fried rice was nicely seasoned with a very light peppery flavor. The teriyaki Brussels sprouts was just yummy Fast service. Order from counter, take order number to table and order will be delivered to your table. Indoors/outdoors seatings available. Great for bringing your doggy read more
You really have to try the restaurant & not just go by reviews of other people. We checked them out on a Friday night & decided to get something to go as you have to wait for tables to open up after you order by the counter. It took a while to get our to go order. Upon getting home, we tasted the chicken karaage. Some parts of the chicken were burnt & hard to chew and it seemed like it was just reheated and not fresh. Pork Tonkatsu ramen was okay. We've had better ramen somewhere else. For us, the price of what we ordered is not worth it. Not sure if this was the same ownership as the Tasu restaurant that closed because their website is still somewhat connected to Tasu. read more
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Hi Cla,…
8 months ago
Ramen: 5 stars -- the ramen is freshly made in-house and has a great chewiness. Meat: 5 stars -- both the chicken and pork were tender Soup: 3 stars -- the broth was rich, concentrated kind of rich, but it's way too oily and had a bitter note. Overall I would give it 3.5 stars. It was packed tonight. We also ordered a chicken karate and calamari. The chicken karage came with 4 pieces of chicken tender sized chicken. Not the typical popcorn chicken bite size one would expect. The batter was a bit thick. The calamari has a nice chew with thinner batter, but the batter got soggy and not crispy. We waited about 45 mins for our ramens. The owner chef came to apologize and told us they had some sort of problem in the kitchen tonight, so the wait was much longer than usual. It might not be their best night tonight, but we will definitely come back to give the ramen a second chance because of the fresh ingredients. read more
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Hi Peggy,…
4 months ago
Best Ramen in Cary! They make noodle from scratch, very fresh and the broth is so rich and delicious! read more
2 months ago
4 months ago
Great place, with kind staff. I loved the teriyaki Brussels sprouts as well. There's figurines lined throughout the restaurant, and plenty of seating. The noodles are hand pulled in house. read more
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Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Caroline!…
4 months ago
The Chicken Ramen here is delicious, the broth is super rich in flavor. The Beef Katsu has amazing curry and the veggies in it were soft and flavorful. Great service, great vibes, and super courteous staff! read more
4 months ago
The food at this place is delicious! The broth is perfect and the noodles are made in house. The service was great. The restaurant was empty so we had it all to ourselves. The owner was so sweet and gave us free dessert. read more
11 months ago
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6 months ago
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Hi Luoxi,…
1 year ago
Got the opportunity to have a food tasting, ramen making demo, and gyoza eating lesson for RDU Asian Eats group's meetup. The new menu here is something that sets them apart from other Japanese restaurants around here. Everything is so authentic and tasted so good. Highly recommend everyone to come try. read more
6 months ago
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6 months ago
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5 months ago
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8 months ago
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Thank you so much, Amber!…
7 months ago
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Thank you so much for the 5-star review, Ana!…
1 year ago
This is a brand new restaurant as of September 22, 2025 in the old Tasu space-now a craft ramen place with a Japanese chef. I have been to the previous restaurant before and thought it to be just fine. This new ramen restaurant is leaps and bounds better and is the best ramen I have had in the Triangle. It might be the best I've had outside of Asia, even after living in Boston and Philly for a few years. The flavors and textures are delicious and authentic, quite unlike the oftentimes one-dimensional salt-bomb you get at a lot of Asian fusion restaurants. The noodles are absolutely incredible. They are freshly made in-house, and this highly elevates the ramen. Ramen is my husband's least favorite form of noodle soup, but he cleaned the bowl to every last noodle and drop of broth and declared that we must be back soon. We shared an app of chicken karaage, my husband had the chicken ramen, and I got the tonkotsu ramen. Everything was fantastic, even the chicken. I was previously a hater of chicken-focused ramens as they are usually lesser in flavor and richness, but I tried some of his and to my surprise, it was just as tasty and flavorful as mine, and the chicken melted in the mouth. The space is the same as the old Tasu, but now with cute Japanese-themed decor. The service was very friendly, and we got our food quickly despite this being only day 5 of their service. Note that right now (not sure if they plan on changing this), you order at the counter and water is self-service. We immediately told our family to check out this place, and now you know to do so too! Enjoy! read more
6 months ago
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Thank you so much for the amazing review!…
7 months ago
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Thank you so much for the 5-star review!…
9 months ago
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Hi Jessica,…
7 months ago
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Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Victoria!…
8 months ago
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Thank you so much for the amazing 5-star review, P W!…
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