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    Matsumoto Craft Ramen

    4.5 (65 reviews)
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    Spicy Chicken Ramen
    Stephanie M.

    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.

    Chicken curry
    Amit M.

    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.

    Danielle O.

    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.

    Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen
    Brian L.

    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.

    Vegan soy Broth Ramen
    Iris M. C.

    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.

    Takoyaki balls. Delish bbq sauce
    Dina L.

    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.

    Delicious meat
    Kong L.

    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.

    Denise C.

    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.

    Spicy vegan ramen
    Melissa H.

    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.

    Tonkatsu ramen
    Kristin U.

    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.

    Haley B.

    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.

    Tonkatsu curry
    Julia W.

    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!

    Gyoza
    I C.

    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

    Chicken Karaage - not good & overpriced

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