They have this spin the wheel when you spend $35 or more. We got $5 off valid dining only, this what makes us back beside the ramen itself. We tried minano ramen, black tonkatsu ramen and chicken karage. I personally like the black tonkatsu ramen, the broth taste more rich garlic flavor. I added chili oil to make it spicy, reallu good. Must try this one. Too bad their minano ramen is just a mediocre, too light of broth. Chicken karage is also mediocre. Today we tried with lunch special $20 get 3 small sides, good deal but not amazing. Service is good but a bit slow as they dont have many servers somehow. read more

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Update: I honestly feel bad updating this review because I love supporting local businesses, especially one right down the street from my home. We frequent this restaurant often, I've noticed a high turnover in servers and initially assumed the slow service was due to that. However, during a non-busy lunchtime , with only about five other tables, it took 30 minutes to receive a hibachi chicken plate and a kids' meal. My daughter was not very happy needless to say . That wait time felt excessive and made me question what's happening in the kitchen. I understand it's the holiday season and that waiting is sometimes expected, but a long delay for a 15 table restaurant is disappointing. The server mentioned that 30 minutes is normal for a hibachi chicken plate, which seems a bit long to me. I usually gravitate toward Asian restaurants because service tends to be quicker, so this experience was surprising. For now, I may stick to my usual Vietnamese and Korean go-to spots, but I truly hope this improves because I want to continue supporting this local business. Additionally, the fried banana side that comes with the kids' meal has been consistently inedible. Ten times out of ten, it's extremely greasy, more like biting into a hot grease ball than bananas. It doesn't feel very healthy or even safe for children. read more

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Was in the area and decided to try the Minano Ramen. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant decor is very fun Asian themed[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], the staff is friendly and attentive. loved that the menu had pictures of the food and a good selection of Ramen dishes, as well as appetizers. We had the Yakitori Grilled chicken breast which was delicious very well seasoned however grilled squid appetizer was extremely chewy. The Tonkotsu Ramen was good but a bit pricey read more

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Had the seafood Ramen this time with the wheat noodles. Love the bite on the wheat noodles the seafood while frozen had a nice flavor. Seems like whenever I'm in this area I have to stop here. read more

Minano Ramen - Seafood Ramen - Bubble Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

We were celebrating a birthday with 7 of us.... We all had a great time and everyone enjoyed the food. The gyosa appetizers were a favorite. Dessert was a surprise too. Service was absolutely outstanding. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor and vibe were great too.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We'll def be back to this place. Yum read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Love the place with their brightly colored décor and energetic anime music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was very helpful with explanations and recommendations. We like Ramen but still don't know very much about it so the help was appreciated. Once we finally decided it didn't take long at all for the bowls to arrive. I had read in another review if I wanted Tonkotsu to get the spicy one, so I did. It was richly delicious and I still find Ramen fun to eat with chopsticks and the big spoon. There was some spiciness added to the broth which just made it better. The pork chashu was very tender, which made it easy to eat. We all enjoyed our food. read more

Minano Ramen - Bubble Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Good ramen for Westchase but Tonkatsu soup can use more depth of flavor. We were in the area and stopped by after reading some reviews. If you're looking for a ramen, this place fits the bill. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Wonderful decor and pleasant service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I just hope to get a soup that wows but was missing a best or two. The Minano ramen had both chicken and pork...stick with the regular Tonkatsu or spicy since the chicken was mid. Not much flavor. I do prefer Sun Ramen noodles with a chew. These were verging a bit more like Chinese egg / ramen noodles. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I can see how people roiled like to come and hang out for the experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Bathroom lights were a bit dim and paper towels needed refilling for both genders...these things count.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] YMMV. Enjoy read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is super cute![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My partner was feeling under the weather and wanted soup for lunch. We found Minano on yelp and here we are. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside is decorated and is very cozy![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Came on Friday around noon and we were the only people inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Takoyaki: 4/5 Thank goodness for a good Takoyaki place. Delicious and fresh. Only reason for the 4 was that they're a little small, but overall great. Shouyu ramen: 3.5/5 The broth itself wasn't extremely flavorful, but with some chili fakes the flavor skyrocketed. The chashu was yummy, but a little tough and the noodles weren't entirely my favorite. With that being said, the whole bowl was tied together perfectly. The nori and fish cakes complimented all the flavors and it was a delicious bowl of ramen! Minano Ramen: 4.5/5 Chashu was a bit tough, but the flavor and overall bowl of ramen was amazing. It's a good serving size and is very presentable. Overall I had a great time here. Our server was kind and the food came out quickly. The menu is large, so I'll definitely be back to try out more items. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Very nice cozy place in Westchase.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We came here for late Sunday lunch. Service was super friendly and attentive. We got edamame, vegetable ramen and seafood ramen. All food was pretty good, fresh and tasty. They had pretty decent pricing as well and they have some nice deals for lunch during the week. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambience is pretty cozy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Was looking for a spot to grab dinner solo on a cold night and passed Minano Ramen. It had a charming look and I wanted to check it out! It turns out I made a great decision. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I immediately loved the decor inside, it was an explosion of lanterns, colors, and tapestries.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was pretty busy inside but not too loud.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My server, Dustin, came over soon and I ordered the Tonkotsu ramen. Legitimately in less than 5 minutes he came back with my bowl! I was amazed at the speed of service. Dustin also helped me decide which boba to get and I went with the Minano tea (just a classic milk tea with boba). The ramen was just classic and the tea was great as well. Overall, this was a solid ramen spot and had great service. I don't live anywhere near here but hope to come back someday! read more

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Minano Ramen is my go-to comfort food. Savory, fresh, soul-hugging perfection every single time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Honestly, they have everything I need... and even my pup approves[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] (Hibachi bites + ramen eggs = chef's kiss) Comfort food that feeds everyone in the family? That's elite behavior. read more

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Date night approved! Dined here on a Saturday night during a short weekend trip and my husband and I had a GREAT time. Our waiter, Toby, was full of energy, extremely friendly and made some great recommendations. I ordered the vegetable ramen and added shrimp-- unfortunately you pay $5 for two very small pieces of shrimp (Toby warned me! lol) also had the squid as an appetizer; for as long as it takes to prepare, it did come out colder than I expected. [[HIGHLIGHT]]My favorite part was the ambiance! They did a real good job at making you feel like you're in a ramen restaurant in Japan not of an anime.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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The food was good. The interior of the space is well decorated and the staff was super nice. We ordered ramen. They have this cool thing where if you spend over ($30 or $35, I don't remember), you spin the wheel and you get whatever discount or free item for the next time you dine in. I'd definitely come back, only because my free item is the free gyoza app read more

Minano Ramen - Shoyu Ramen - Bubble Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I enjoyed it a lot more this time around. I really like the bouncines so the ramen noodles. I ordered, per suggestion of the waitress, the Minano ramen with a side of chilli oil to make it spicy per my level of preference. I really enjoyed it. I also ordered a pinot grigio and it was good. Overall, it was a delicious ramen dinner for me and I'll order this same ramen again in the future. read more

The service was excellent, [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambiance/ music was great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We did the deal where you split an appetizer and dessert, 2 boba teas and 2 ramens for $60/$65 which we thought was a good deal. The food came out quickly and everything tasted great and was perfect temperature. At the end of the meal if you spend $35 you can spin the wheel for a prize we got $5 off our next order. We will definitely be back. read more

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Went here for happy hour and and were very impressed with both the food, ambiance, and service. We got a number of Yakitori: Chicken, pork belly, and shiitake mushroom, all were delicious. Takoyaki were very authentic and similar to what we ate in Japan. Finally, we shared a bowl of Black Tonkatsu that was to die for. They offer a 2 for $60 dinner deal 2 bobas, an app, 2 ramens, and a dessert that we will definitely be back for! read more

Minano Ramen - Yakitori: Shiitake, Pork Belly, and Chicken Breast - Bubble Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place was AMAZING! When you walk in, it literally transports you to Japan. It's such a cool ambiance![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food? BEST RAMEN I'VE EVER HAD! I went with the black tonkotsu and it was DELICIOUS. I ate all of it lol! The food also came out super fast and the waiter was kind! 10/10 would eat here again! read more

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It's all in the details at Minano. We decided to try this restaurant on a Friday night with our kids, and it felt more like an experience than a meal. The vibe of this restaurant is everything. There are cherry blossoms and lanterns hanging from the ceiling and giant Japanese waving lucky cat in the entry way. The service was exceptional. We wanted for nothing. Refills were brought timely, and our waiter was patient and pleasant and overall amazing. For food-The kids meals were massive, and came with fries, a large portion of rice, apple juice, fried bananas, and a sucker. We had the shumai and spring roll appetizers and both were delicious. The chicken curry bao was a little dry but otherwise very good. The fried ice cream was delicious. My only complaint would be the broth for the Minano Ramen was less flavorful than I've had,, and for a ramen restaurant, we had higher expectations. I also was underwhelmed by the lack of flavor of the dressing for the avocado salad. Overall this restaurant with their service and ambience ultimately delivered a 5 star experience. We will definitely be back. read more

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Ambiance and service very Good. Food taste amazing I'll sure come often to this spot. read more

Been here a few times now, had good service and excellent food every time. Interior is simple and clean, menu is straightforward, and servers are happy to give helpful suggestions. The only place I crave Ramen locally! read more

Minano Ramen - Bubble Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Ramen is very common in Tampa Bay Area. Now many restaurants have ramen, the competition is fear. Either the broth, noodles or the ingredients need to stand out. We were here for the appetizer lite bite and the early bird specials. We start with mince pork bun. Bun skin is thick and mince pork infill is good. But we feel this item can be easily obtained from the oriental grocery store. The next dish is gyoza. It comes with 6 pieces. The next dish is grilled Yakitori shrimp and Gizzard. It is a single skew of each. The Yakitori sauce is nice. The last dish is the pork belly bun. We also got the strawberry watermelon tea. This not in the menu. But we love it. Overall the food price is medium. This is only because of the early bird prices. read more

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The excitement I had over this place!! Having a delicious ramen spot not far from home is something I never knew I needed until now - my daughter has asked to get ramen from Minano several times since our first time dining here, and that girl is picky - so you know it's good! We ordered a basic ramen with noodles for my kiddo - she likes it simple and she loved it. I ordered the Minano Ramen - this is a must try! The broth itself is so delicious - this will be a go-to ramen dish for me. I also ordered the milk tea w/ caramel and that was a hit as well - overall everything was 5 stars, nothing disappointed in flavor or portions. The aesthetics of this little spot are also the cutest - the ceiling is decorated with umbrellas and banners, and there's cherry blossom towards the entrance - I love the decor and everything else at Minano Ramen :) read more

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Second time here and it was a great experience again. Our server was sweet and answered our questions with such kindness and knowledge. We tried the Grilled Squid which had a nice smokiness and good texture. They also have a new item menu, chicken katsu, that they're trying out and it was delicious. We got it as a Chicken Katsu Don (with rice) and as a ramen, and the portions were large and flavorful. Both orders came with 2 chicken filets. The chicken was juicy and crispy - which other restaurants have difficulty with, especially if the chicken is thin - but Minano Ramen did it really well. I highly recommend keeping this item on the menu :) The broth was also rich and tasty with the noodles having the perfect texture. I highly recommend trying this restaurant out. Great service, great food, and cute ambiance. read more

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When my family of 4 and I entered into the restaurant, we were greeted with 4 very young people. They were friendly, and all had smiles on their faces. We were quickly seated and welcomed into the restaurant. It was a nice pleasant way to start the evening. The restaurant was a simple small building with nothing exciting. Made me think of it being just barely more than a fast food restaurant appearance inside. The food was hit and miss. We got 4 appetizers and only 1 was good. I got mushrooms, peppers, takoyaki, and seaweed salad. The only thing we liked was the Takoyaki. The mushrooms and peppers didn't have much flavor and the seaweed salad was mostly lettuce. It was served on a salad, basically. Usually served on cucumbers in most places. We all ordered Tonkatsu Ramen. Two of us ordered Black. I loved it. It was absolutely delicious. I got the Black, and it was very flavorful with tons of different flavors in the bowl. The noodles were done perfectly, the garlic was just the right amount of spice, the veggies were just the right amount of crunch, pork was so tender and great, the egg was done exactly how it should be. It was delicious for a chilly day. If I were to come back, I would only get the soup and no appetizer. read more

Minano Ramen - Tonkatsu Black - Bubble Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Definitely a solid place to get ramen in the area. I was so excited for this place to open. I'm a huge ramen fan and this place is close by. Ever since we moved to Westchase I mainly stay within a 10 minute radius. This was 11 minutes, so close enough. I came with two friends for dinner during their soft opening. I was impressed how smoothly everything ran during it. We were seated immediately, when we left around 8:30 p.m. there were some people waiting. Tons of parking and tons of seating, so I bet waiting is going to be minimal here. Our server was very attentive and the food came quickly. We started with shrimp and vegetable tempura and a chicken curry bao. I really like the shrimp and vegetable tempura, it was perfectly lightly fried and had a great crunch. The chicken bao wasn't a favorite of mine. Usually I find the bao bread to be slightly sweet, but this one was tasteless. I would skip the bao next time. Then for my main I got the seafood ramen with vegetable ramen broth. I don't eat pork and the seafood ramen has a pork broth normally. I felt fortunate that they had a non-pork broth. The broth was absolutely delicious. I find the broth is where a lot of places go wrong, but this one I drank in it's entirety. I liked the noodles, there was a lot of noodles in the bowl. I actually didn't end up eating them all. There was a good amount of seafood as well. Overall I had a good experience here and I'll definitely come back. I want to try their boba next. The interior is really cute, with fun decorations. read more

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This place is a true hidden gem located right outside of westchase. It was well decorated and among entry I thought I had entered a little Japanese market/street. Very well themed. Ordered the ramen and it was absolutely delightful. It was packed with flavor and very light for what ramen is. Also had the bao buns and just writing about it makes me crave them again. It's nice to have a fresh ramen place in the area. Will def be repeat offenders as the food was tasteful and the service was extremely kind to us. They also have a happy hour during 4-6pm and 8:30pm -close which not only has drink specials but food too. Can't wait to try some of their skewers. They smelled amazing walking by the table. read more

Minano Ramen - Bubble Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I'm always up for ramen so MinNo was next on must go to list. Soooo since it was my first time I literally had everything on the apps list to include the chicken yakitori, gyoza, calamari, haru maki, fried oysters, and shrimp tempura. If you mess up apps then the main is a wash. Minano did not disappoint at all. Everything was good and came out timely. The fried oysters and calamari were outstanding. The set up was really nice with a laid back atmosphere and our server Lam was very friendly. He was a hood hype man for the restaurant. They have happy hour pricing that is very nice whereas you could spend the whole night there and chill. I will be back to try the ramen bowl or maybe two. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a cute place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was good, but the ramen was off. I got an upset stomach exactly 8 hrs after eating there. The meat tasted like fish, the noodles were cheap wheat noodles like from an instant ramen bag, the boiled egg was cold. Couldn't eat half of it. Total rip off for &18. Do not recommend ! read more

New kid on the block in the Westchase area. Interior decor obviously had some thought, effort, and fun put into it. I loved it. My server, Lam, was very enthusiastic and happy to help in any way he could. He did a good job listing off the specials (came during lunch which includes some rice bowl and ramen deals) and staying attentive while also working during a photoshoot/interview he was helping with for the soft opening Since it was a bit hot outside for ramen, I went with the pork belly don, and as a lunch special it came with three sides as well. The pork had a nice flavor and the broccolini it came with was also very fresh and flavorful. On the side, I got myself a pork bao to take home, and after enjoying it as an evening snack, I can testify that it, too, was a solid bao. With the late night specials, I'm sure I'll return to get myself some post-workday ramen soon read more

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The food was delicious and so fresh! We got maybe different items because it was happy hour! The staff were really sweet and the service was fast! I believe we spent about $60 for 4 items combined so it is on the pricey side for sure read more

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Great food. Great service. Highly recommend hamachi shrimp and pork belly bao, eel cucumber yakitori and shishito peppers

The ramen itself was good, about 3-4 stars -- flavorful broth and noodles were okay. Unfortunately, the service was disappointing. Staff seemed inattentive and not very welcoming, which really affected the overall experience. With better service, this place could be much more pleasant. read more

Minano Ramen - Bubble Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

$2.00 charge for a TINY side of soy sauce and $4.00 for iced tea??? Will never go back!!!!!

We have been looking for a good Ramen restaurant and have now been here a couple times. Once Tonkotsu and next Chicken, both really great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Place is super cute and the staff has been extremely friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Shout out to Elijah! He will take care of you. We have found our fav spot. read more

Solid fairly new ramen place! This place is within 10 minutes of my house, so I decided to check it out. From the outside it was rather unassuming, but the inside was much bigger than I expected and pretty well decorated. The waitress was super friendly and really good about clearing out plates and keeping out drinks filled. Service itself was also pretty quick, with dishes coming out at a reasonable time. I tried both some Yakitori skewers and the ramen. The skewers were solid. Good to get a couple to share with people since each skewer comes with 4 or 5 pieces of meat or vegetable. Seasoning was good as well. The Miso Ramen that I got was decent as well. Broth is a little on the salty side, but noodles had a good chew and the pork was tender. Would definitely drop by from time to time in the future :) read more

Minano Ramen - Miso Ramen - Bubble Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Excellent ramen! Great portions. Great staff. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Perfect location for us.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will definitely go again :-)

First time trying this ramen place. Closest one to where I live so why not? Very nice and cozy inside. Very pleasant and helpful staff. Menu offers a nice selection of items. We had the gyoza (excellent), curry chicken ramen (good-broth was a bit bland and not really spicy), wife had the veggie ramen (no complaints). Overall it was a good meal and I would return to try other things, but honestly not the best ramen I've had in the area. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This ramen spot is a gem--beautifully decorated, quiet, and spotless from the moment you walk in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service is just as impressive; our greeter was warm, welcoming, and took the time to explain the menu clearly. I ordered the lunch special, which came with three small sides, and went with the spicy tonkotsu ramen, fried shumai, and tamagoyaki. The broth had the perfect balance of richness and heat, the pork belly was tender and well-seasoned, and the noodles were spot on in texture. The sides complemented the meal perfectly, making it a well-rounded experience. Food came out quickly with no wait, and for the quality, the value can't be beat. I come back often and have recommended this place to my coworkers--every one of them has agreed it's an excellent choice. read more

Honestly the service was really good. I can't remember if his name was Tony.. but he was such a good sport I ordered the buns and mistook them for something else in the menu.. Instead of making me feel bad for a genuine misunderstanding he took care of it and had what I wanted remade. The curry chicken bun was really really good. And my friend had the ramen and stated it was really good as well! Highlrecommend. The vibes were nice and quiet as well as pleasant read more

Minano Ramen - Bubble Tea Near Me - Tampa, Florida

It's very very very rare for me to post a 1 star review... I counter plated in re - reviewing my review but I found strong NEED to voice what happened during my dinner experience. If you get a chance you can read my 1st review I gave this restaurant a solid 5 star rating but in this updated review they only deserve 1 star ... better yet a NEGATIVE if I was able to. I came in on a Friday night with a large family and prior reservations to celebrate a birthday. The service was OK! 3 stars worthy for service- Alarm my one star review is over experience due to the quality of FOOD and Ramen taste... let me just say that we ordered at least 5 bowls of Ramen, a few appetizers and other entrée foods but particularly my mom's first experience and her first bowl of Ramen at this restaurant was an epic fail! My poor mom had to endure having a bad experience, eating, absolutely salty, salty, and UN edible ramen.. smh !!! I brought the issue with the manager / owner ( idk) he came out & suggested that he give us a bowl of broth to modify the salty.. Don't worry - I won't be coming back - No thanks !!! I was confused why my own cousin had a bad experience here during lunch - but now I totally understand.. I wish nothing but a good experience with this restaurant and hopefully not an inedible salty one ... side note This salty ramen experience has happened to my own sister-in-law therefore, she can relate .... smh / sad sad - good luck read more

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