The server was very attentive. The ambience was very clean and modern with nice lighting. The food was absolutely delicious! We all ordered different dishes and all of us enjoyed them. We have eaten ramen at various restaurants in our area and we actually thought this was better than anything we've had. For one thing the Ramen noodles felt more robust, slightly thicker, and slightly more filling than others we have tried. The broth was very flavorful and delicious. We did try the mochi ice cream. We ordered four scoops of different flavors and tried them all. The flavors were mango, strawberry, chocolate and green tea. We enjoyed them all. If we lived in the area, we would be visiting this place on a regular basis. It was absolutely excellent. read more

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One of my favorite date spots. The warm and minimalist interior with a nice bowl of ramen really puts me in a good mood. The ramen reminds me of Texas H-town/Chinatown quality ramen. Eating here as a prior Texan gives me nostalgia. read more

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Wow. I've eaten much ramen in this area, but I believe this is THE BEST I've had. The broth was rich, salty, flavorful, and perfectly hot (both in its spice and temp). The hot sake was also delicious, though I recommend sharing it with a comrade, as I was totally ripped off like 3/4ths of the serving. RIP to my liver. Our waiter was super kind and had a really slick Casio watch. He brought water at the perfect time. Lovely spot to eat. I'll be back! read more

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I wanted ramen, so drove here to check it out. The interior is beautiful! I ordered a vegetarian ramen with an egg added. After a long wait, when the server brought the bowl it looked so delicious. The flavor was okay but the ramen itself wasn't served hot and steaming like it should have been and that spoiled the whole dish. And the egg I asked to be added was a cold boiled egg, just plopped in the broth whole. Still cold inside. Ramen is served hot, not lukewarm. I probably won't try this place again. read more

Amazing service and ambiance!! Went here for lunch and the ramen was absolutely incredible. Will return! read more

Menya Kitakara - Garlic miso ramen - Ramen Near Me - Springdale, Arkansas

Walked in right at opening at 5pm and was seated right away. Service was good and the waitress was knowledgeable about the menu. Appetizer was quick and hot. The portions were good- the ramen didn't require an extra side of noodles, but they were good to have to make the dish go a bit further. Chicken katsu had good flavor and presentation was good. The cutlet was rather fatty though and not exactly a great texture. Overall would definitely go back and try other menu items. Certainly a bright spot for downtown Springdale and NWA in general! read more

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Food was delicious! Service was good! And there was no wait! I would definitely return.

25 min for a door dash order and not even filled. Also, kitchen staff is handling food with bare hands. I would never eat here.

I haven't posted in a while and Menya Kitakara brought me back to Yelp - this was a phenomenal place and the ramen was off the charts. The Tonkotsu and Sapporo Miso broths were rich, full of flavor. I was caught off guard and spoke with the owner/chef - Tonkotsu broth was cooked at least 16 hours!! If you are a ramen head or want authentic Japanese food, this is the spot. We also learned that this was the same owner as Ramen Nara, this is their take on Hokkaido style on the usual ramens (Ramen Nara had been our favorite spot until now - it's a tie). The chef/owner is passionately dedicated to the art of making ramen and has so much knowledge about the ingredients. He sources his ingredients from Japan, makes his broth and tare from scratch, and produces consistent while exceptional flavors. We are so lucky to have such these two amazing ramen shops here in the Midwest. I'd put these places up against shops in Japan and in CA. Definitely our cup of tea. Sorry for the pic - was too busy eating but needed something for the post. read more

Menya Kitakara - Tonkotsu keto - Ramen Near Me - Springdale, Arkansas

I went back for the second time and tried the Tonkotsu (Shoyu) Ramen. Wow! The broth is rich, and I added a small spoon of chili oil. So dang good! I wish I lived closer, so I could eat here often. read more

Menya Kitakara - #4 Tonkotsu (Shoyu) Ramen Absolutely rich and delicious broth! - Ramen Near Me - Springdale, Arkansas

Great service from start to finish on a cold and wet Friday night. The spicy chicken app was just enough heat and dip was delicious. The broth and meat was the star for my ramen bowl. Hubby had one of the weekend rice bowl specials. He loved it. I tried Soju. The Korean malt rice alcohol beverage went well with the dinner. The vibe was mellow and laid back. read more

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Friendly staff, food was fresh and had great taste. Great location in the heart of downtown Springdale. If you like ramen, you won't feel disappointed read more

Very friendly, fast service amazing food I hear the owner studied the art of creating Ramen broth in Japan. The quality and taste shows!

You can tell the ramen is legit by their broth and soft boiled eggs! Their ramen is so so good! We also tried the numbing spicy noodles, I think it's called biang men. If you're into sichuan peppercorns you'll be super happy. The wider noodle texture has the perfect chewiness. Everything was delicious! read more

I've been to so many ramen places and this one, by far, is my favorite. Always delicious, clean, and speedy. A hidden Springdale favorite!

Amazing as expected. Great service and great food. Our table had a variety of dishes including ramen, gyoza, curry, etc. everything delicious. read more

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Came in to try the ramen here because I was curious after reading the positive reviews. So I took my 10 year old daughter for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. It's located in downtown Springdale, where a few new restaurants have recently opened. It was almost 2 so there weren't many people there. The restaurant is nicely decorated very minimalist and sleek. We were promptly greeted and seated. A server arrived quickly and took our drink order. I wasn't in the mood for a drink but I did notice they offered a variety of beers on draft and bottled. Didn't notice if they had a bar but assumed so. Our table offered a partial view into the kitchen but I really couldn't see much. Anyway we finally decided and I got the pork yakisoba and DD went with her usual tonkatsu with chicken and toppings on the side (she is 10). The food arrived quickly,hot, and appeared to be what we ordered. My yakisoba was hot with a slightly sticky and sweet sauce that had great wok hei flavor (hope I used that correctly). There was some chili/sesame oil on the table that was slightly spicy that balanced some of the sweetness of the sauce. I was informed by the server when I ordered that the kitchen could prepare my dish spicy but she also told me it's not a good idea unless you're used to really spicy food. So I went with the chili oil. I will say the pork that was in my dish was delicious. It seemed to be small cubes of leaner belly meat with Chinese spices. My only complaint was I wanted more of the delicious pork. My partner, who is quite the ramen aficionado, gave her approval by finishing the entire grown up size bowl of noodles and broth. I picked at the toppings she passed on including a perfectly cooked soft boiled egg soaked in soy sauce and the chicken that seemed to be poached that I thought was kinda bland. The usual suspects for ramen toppings were included. In conclusion, I would easily recommend this place for ramen and noodles. I would like to try some of the other varieties of ramen they offer. Prices were average at about $15 per entree. read more

I'm pretty sure we have been here 5 times in 3 months' time. Menya Kitakara and Ramen Nara are going to provide you with the best ramen in NWA! It's so delicious. I regret eating too fast for photos!! Check it out - I don't think you'll regret it. Oh, and they have the BEST soft boiled eggs! read more

Such a cool interior. The music in the background was nice too! The food was exceptionally delicious. It arrived quickly and the flavor profiles were just amazing. The chef clearly pays attention to detail, and he is so kind. We got a chance to meet him after. We are going to be back again and again. The prices are quite reasonable. Additionally, I love that they have a gluten free menu! And are very good about accommodating those with celiac disease. Even more reason to love this place. Thanks for the great experience and great food! read more

Menya Kitakara - #9 special - Ramen Near Me - Springdale, Arkansas

INCREDIBLY good ramen. I'm so glad that NWA is upping their Asian cuisine game. When I arrived on a week day evening, it was quiet and peaceful. The inside had a very modern, streamlined decor, and the waitress was so sweet. This rivals my favorite ramen place of all time in Little Rock, Aji. I tried to Spicy Miso Butter Ramen and it was so rich and flavorful. Truly chef's kiss. read more

We went here for a little ramen fix before my brother-in-laws wedding this weekend. Honestly one of the best ramen places I've ever had. So much flavor in every dish. The gyoza, ika geso karaage, and croquettes were so good. The architecture inside is cool too. The wooden panels make it feel open but also provide plenty of privacy. The service was top notch too. Very friendly and attentive. Highly recommend this place. read more

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The food was fantastic! The atmosphere was really nice and pretty. The prices were great too! read more

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Food and atmosphere were excellent. Our gyoza app was outstanding! Flavors on all was great! Our new favorite Ramen spot!

First time ever ordering brothless ramen. I added the pork belly. It was very good. The takoyaki was very delicious also. When the weather gets cooler we will definitely be back to try the Ramen. read more

Menya Kitakara - Brothless ramen - Ramen Near Me - Springdale, Arkansas

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The food is always amazing but I physically feel uncomfortable listening to the owner yell, verbally assault and curse at his staff. Not one time have I been in this restaurant where isn't not yelling and putting someone down. Be a decent human being to others that work for you. Mind you he's very kind to customers, just HORRIBLE to his staff. read more

Enjoyed my visit to Menya Kitakara the interior was new and nice I enjoyed how the tables were arranged and the enviroment. My Ramen was great and I will be back to try some other menu items. Had a friendly waitress here as well. read more

Menya Kitakara - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Springdale, Arkansas

The food was served quickly and tasted good, but the portion was a bit small. We tried tantan men and chicken paitan ramen. And the takoyaki was pretty good read more

I got garlic miso Tori paitan (#9) and it was so delicious. The place had a really cool interior. Also, the service was fast and the waiters were very friendly! It was overall a really good ramen place and would highly recommend! read more

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Delicious food & great prices on quantity & quality of food. Staff very personable & owner came out & chatted with us. The ambiance of the restaurant is unique & contributes to the restaurant's cool vibe. Will definitely be making another stop when in Springdale. read more

Went there for lunch today and the food was outstanding. Also, the owner came out and visited with us. Made us feel very welcome. Everyone was so nice and helpful read more

We ordered #2 and #9! #2 was really good and it has a good spice level. My mom got #9 and said it could've used spice. Overall great! read more

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This is outstanding ramen. This is a nice little restaurant with excellent friendly service casual atmosphere and most importantly great food at a reasonable price. read more

The food is great. No MSG in their food.. The owner is so kind and all that serve there are very helpful.

Fabulous addition to the Springdale restaurant scene. The food is amazing, menu choices are great and the service was fantastic. Such a cool place that is well appointed. It's clean, fresh and the owners are the friendliest people. This will be our new bimonthly spot. read more

Food and service were amazing! Must try in Springdale. Will be coming back! We got the 4 and 9, and slightly perfected the 9 because of the protein but both were amazing. read more

Menya Kitakara - Number 9 - Ramen Near Me - Springdale, Arkansas

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The food, service and atmosphere were excellent. The portions were large and our server was very knowledgeable regarding the menu and her recommendations were on point. The owner stopped by each table and visited briefly with the patron. We will definitely come back. read more

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If you haven't been here, you're missing out! The food is amazing. Local craft beers on tap. The people are friendly. It's a new favorite place. Love downtown Springdale! read more

If you want authentic, go here. Start with the fried potato appetizer. #9 is a staple main dish. The owner/chef talked to us for 30 min. He has put the time and effort into making unbelievable food. He imports ingredients from Japan and is spending 16 hours making broth. read more

Excellent fresh, well prepared, delicious food! Love the look and feel of the restaurant, and it is located in downtown Springdale in walking distance of shops! read more

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Just had dinner here and was blown away! The owner made his way around the tables and the passion he spoke with regarding his craft was inspiring. I will definitely be a regular here! read more

Menya Kitakara - The gyoza was the highlight of my meal! SOO GOOD! - Ramen Near Me - Springdale, Arkansas

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