Good ramen, got the shio toro Nikki bowl. Portion size is good. Ambiance is very nice.

Good ramen. Very tasty broth. My ramen wasn't super hot it was more warm. So I could eat it right away. My bf's was a lot warmer. I had chicken and it was very moist. Was a great find on New Year's Day to eat while taking a break from the parade. read more

I got recommended to this place by my cousin who lived in Philadelphia so I thought she might know which one is better ramen here so I decided to try this place out after we walked around Love Park (this place is only 4 blocks away from Love Park, so walking will be recommended as parallel parking is very limited in the central city). This place is hidden in a small street, which you have to walk in and no worries, it is there, you won't get lost. First I thought the place is like a dine in restaurant but it appeared to be a to go or fast food restaurant where you ordered at the counter and they will bring it to you or you can get a to go ramen. I thought this was unique as the traffic can flow faster as people eat and leave then more people come (you have to bring the trays up near the trash and dump out all your stuffs to a trashcan and leave the trays back up, they won't clean it for you, as this is not a restaurant, so clean up yourself). I ordered the regular miso ramen and added nothing and it was only 8 dollars and my fiance ordered spicey miso ( warning: it is very spicey that he couldn't drink/taste the soup at all). The noodles were chewey enough and the soup base is flavorable (not too salty or sweet, it was just right). read more

Nom Nom Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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During my recent visit to Philly I tried Nom Nom for my dinner. The place is not huge but has decent amount of seating available. The menu is not exhaustive but covers the traditional and basic ramen dishes. They have a daily special too, I choose to order the regular sized shiyo which comes with pork. I upgraded to add a soft boiled egg and extra pork. Overall the meal was $12 bucks. The quantity of the food was good , the food came out quickly out of the kitchen. Now coming to the flavors, I believe the taste was decent nothing extraordinary and the shiyo was little on the expensive side. Service was good nothing special. read more

Absolutely delicious! I knew that the ramen would fill me up, and dining alone I hesitated to also try the buns. The waiter recommended the Salmon Buns, and they were excellent. I ordered the regular size ramen, and it was perfect. Some chili oil made it spicier and even better. The pork was great, the egg was exactly how it should have been, and the broth was tasty and awesome. The noodles were thin and easy to deal with. Overall perhaps the best ramen I have had in the USA. Maybe even as good as in Japan, if I dare say that. The service was excellent, and the space comfortable. Go here. Really. read more

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My favorite place for ramen/soup of any sort. I also love the green tea that they serve in the tea pots. Perfect for cold weather! read more

Nom Nom Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Service was fantastic my cup was never empty! Ordered 2 tonkotsu ramen, fantastic flavor. Accommodating and cozy, the place was packed but not loud-perfect for a nice dinner with friends. Very serious about when they close and open so make sure you get there within their hours. read more

Nom Nom Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Before Nom Nom my ramen experience was limited to the bottom of the barrel supermarket quality that was so quintessential to my college days. But Anime culture has enlightened me well enough to crave and yearn for my first authentic ramen experience, and when I had enough to confirm that Nom Nom had enough going for it to make it a worthy destination (as opposed to failed spots like Ram Boy whose reviews terrified me), I dubbed it my first ramen bar to try. and I was more than happy with the results. The first thing I loved about the menu was its versatility with the ability to go veggie or pile it high with pork belly and hard boiled eggs. And whether you do it soy based or miso based, or make it spicy or salty, the broth is a perfect rejuvenating elixir that works well for cold weather. You can also customize it even further by adding plenty of etra noodles, mushrooms, meat, and more. or you can skip that ramen all together and order some pork buns and hot tea. With fast packed lunch rush hours, and chiller dinner hours its the perfect spot to add to your Rittenhouse chowdown options. read more

I've been here a handful of times for lunch and each time I've left warm, satisfied, and with a belly full of ramen. Nom Nom Nom. Several times I've had the Karai Miso. Its their spicy ramen bowl with miso broth, bamboo, mushroom, naruto (fish cake- yes there's even an emoji for it ), scallions, garlic sauce and pork belly. I always add a soft boiled egg to my ramen for (I believe) an extra $1.00. There are other add-ons like extra meat (pork belly), extra meat cubes, extra ramen noodles, and bean sprouts, so you can customize your bowl any way you want. Or... you can up the ante and order a side of pork cheeks for $5.00. Succulent. (Careful though- its very easy to upgrade your ramen from $9.50 to $15.00+) More recently I tried the spicy miso with pork cheek and it was a fantastic upgrade from the original Karai Miso I was so used to. Basically the same as the spicy miso but with pork cheeks instead of pork belly, and the egg comes standard with every bowl. The meat was more flavorful and there seemed to be a bit more. Also this time, I opted to add extra chili oil which really sent me to flavor heaven. "I don't want none unless you got pork buns, hun!" Absolutely. These are great. Two buns with each order (perfect for sharing) stuffed with pork belly, some greens and a spicy mayo. I can't come here without ordering them now. Note: The space is somewhat small and seating is limited. If you're rolling solo you can usually set up shop at a high-top bar stool at the window. Cash only!! read more

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This is the second time I have been to Nom Nom Ramen for takeout. Went I went yesterday, either their air conditioner was broken or not on. It was at least 80 degrees in their dining area. I waited for my order to finish preparing and there is no where to sit while waiting. The guy behind the counter was new but very polite. I have no issues with their service. In fact, their service is very good. I ordered their Nom Nom Ramen Chef special and their eggplant tempura in a bun. I enjoyed the ramen more the first time. Last night it was lukewarm. I only live five minutes from their restaurant so it shouldn't have been lukewarm. It took a good 2 to 3 minutes to microwave to the right temperature. The dish itself has taste but the ingredients were average. The pork belly is not the best quality and the egg looked unappetizing. The eggplant tempura is very good. It has a lot of taste. However the buns are too big for the vegetable and since they have little flavor, they are wasted. It's not a bad place for a one time try. However for me, it's not a likely repeat. If i did, I would try something else beyond their special ramen. read more

Hits the spot on a cold wintery day. Or maybe I just don't have any other ramen options near Rittenhouse. I usually get the shio tonkatsu ramen, and don't forget to add the soft boiled egg. Yum! If you order take out, they'll separate out the noodle and soup so it doesn't get soggy. I've found that even if you have left overs, it tastes just as good reheated the next day. Also a plus for the all you can eat sesame + pickled chilis provided. Also, from what I hear from vegetarian friends, this place is veg friendly! read more

Being cash only is the only thing keeping Nom Nom from a five-star rating. I've visited on several occasions, trying different variations on the house special ramen. The meat is tender and delicious, the different broths full of flavor, and portions generous. Their house special includes a few extras, like the hard boiled egg and a fishcake, which add to the experience. I recommend getting a large special and enjoy every drop. read more

Nom Nom Ramen - The special - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

YUM. Stopped in for lunch on a cold day and couldn't have been more satisfied. Service was speedy and ramen was on point. My favorite part was the meat.. very flavorful and cooked just right. There was also plenty of seating.. attentive servers and an overall friendly atmosphere. I'll definitely be back soon!!! read more

Nom Nom Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We decided to try our favorite Ramen spot while visiting Philly. It pains me to update my 5 star review from 9 months ago but we were SO disappointed this time around. I'm not sure if it's been taken over by a new owner, new management, or maybe it was turned over to the owners kids or something but it was definitely a different experience than usual. We sat down in a comfy booth and ordered our usual, Tonkotsu Ramen, one order of nom nom buns, and one order of pork buns. Usually service is quick and by the time u order and get urself situated ur buns are on the table. This time it took about 20 minutes with the waitress apologizing 3 times during that wait. Finally the buns came. What was once perfectly steamed buns filled with the most exciting flavors were now soggy, lacking any flavor whatsoever. The pork was WAY over cooked, none of the sauces had the usual fireworks of flavor. What was once a highlighting beginning to our favorite meal was just soggy and bland. I didn't even finish my buns. Hoping that the Ramen would be better we wait. While we are waiting let me explain why Tonkotsu is our favorite. Tonkotsu broth is a special, pork-bone broth, it takes extreme effort and patience to make it since it takes all day or even overnight to be ready. The result is a full bodied, very flavorful broth, and in my foodie opinion is the ultimate broth for Ramen. Ramens here!...not steaming hot as before, not so flavorful that the smell hits u as it sits on the table, usually it's an aroma that u can't wait to taste. We took a taste and it was not what Tonkotsu is supposed to be. I've had more flavorful chicken broth. It was lukewarm and bland. We had ordered a large however there was hardly any pork and what was there was chewy, stringy, and extremely over cooked. It was just soup, and not good soup. I even heard another table ask for some "hot broth" so I assume ours wasn't the only lukewarm bowl in the room. I hate to write a negative review, especially about places that made Philly home for us but I just couldn't let go of the disappointment we felt in our meal at Nom Nom Ramen. The atmosphere was comfortable and the wait staff was so nice but I was there for the feeling that Ramen gives, for the comfort of a warm bowl of ramen on a cold day. It just didn't deliver this time. I hope whatever changed it gets improved upon. Next time I have a couple other Ramen places in mind to try. read more

Nom Nom really doesn't hold a candle to any of the ramen restaurants in NY (Ippudo, Totto); but for Philly, this place is decent. Walk up to the counter to order since there's no waiter service; the menu will be on a white board to your left, by the beverage machine. A few complaints -broth is way too salty -overpriced ($8 for a small bowl and they do not even fill it all the way) -not enough substance, only 2 pork belly and one kamaboko slice Egg is an extra $1 and I'm on the fence about it. It's a soft boiled egg that's marinated so the resulting color is brown. Doesn't really add to the taste of the ramen so I won't be getting it next time. I can't say that I'll be a repeat customer but if I'm ever craving ramen, Nom Nom is pretty reliable. Also, CASH ONLY. read more

Nom Nom Ramen - Karai ramen - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Some of the best ramen I have ever had. That roasted chicken I had was so good. The roasted chicken I had was very flavorful and tender. The brother well seasoned didn't need any salt or pepper and the noodles were perfect. read more

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Was really great, for Vegan we ordered the eggplant buns, but you must tell them your vegan, they put spicy mayo and something else as a condiment on it and you need to omit that and egg..Tasted wonderful! We also recommend the ramen with the soy sauce wasabi broth. Order a large each because it's not overly big. read more

I got the Nom Nom, chef's special ramen with pork belly, and it was the best ramen I've had in a while, maybe ever. The servers were quick, friendly, and efficient. I was only in Philly for a few days and wanted to try as much as possible, so I had to fight the temptation to go back and eat there again--it was that good. My only suggestion would be to bring sriracha/chili oil/etc. out with the orders, or keep it on the table. read more

Nom Nom Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I really enjoyed the ramen here. The portions are generous and the broth is great - flavorful and not too salty. I also really the complimentary lemon flavored water. I would get the large... I got the small and kind of wish I had gotten the large! As much as I want to give it 5 stars, that's (unfairly) reserved to this ramen place I had in the Japanese International airport. Nonetheless, it is one of the best ones I have had in Philly! read more

Nom Nom Ramen - Flavors - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

So, I'm not a big ramen person so take this review with a grain of salt. Boyfriend enjoyed this place because he's a ramen lover. Appetizer: pork buns - cute mini buns. Actually pretty good and these are my favorite fluffy buns. Pork was tender and they had some interesting sauce drizzled in the bun. Good mini appetizer. Entree: ordered Karai which is a spicy ramen flavor with soft boiled egg and pork belly. The meat was cooked perfectly, love soft boiled egg, the broth wasn't really that spicy so it's edible. My only thing with ramen house - I'm not a big fan of their thick broth. Maybe it's just me? But bf thought this place was great! And lastly, the customer service is SUPER NICE and patient. Was our first time there and they explained their different flavors to us to choose from. read more

Nom Nom Ramen - Pork buns - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Was unable to enjoy the food as I was in shock at how our waitress treated us. In general our waitress was rude, impatient, aggressive, sarcastic, from the moment we sat down..... I have NEVER experienced anything like it in dining. The waitress that took over after we voiced our complaints was kind, but no manager or supervisor was available for us to make a serious complaint in person about our original waitress. Will not be returning here. Ramen was okay. read more

I don't get why this place charges $18 for a bowl of ramen while it's competitor and even well known ramen place in Manhattan charges only $12. It's portion of pork is larger but I felt overall mediocre in taste. It's service was good, pleasant staffs but with the fountain drinks machine in the open seating area This just felt more like a generic fast food places yet it commands a high price for its mediocre noodles. read more

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My latest visit to Nom Nom had my eyes wide open and mouth agape. Wow! The renovations make the place look nice. Wood everywhere. Little Japanese kabuki masks hanging on the walls. It's now a place worthy of bringing a date (as I've seen lots of guy-girl couples here last night) and no longer the sit down diner-style place it once was. It's a shame, though, because I kind of liked the old format better. Sometimes I want to order food and sit down and be alone. I don't mind bussing my own tray and separating bowls and utensils in the old tray drop-off area. Prices are a little higher probably to compensate for the new look. Someone's got to pay for those masks! The ramen appears to be the same. Same style choices as before (shio, shoyu, black garlic, and karai (spicy)). Same appetizers. A good deal is $1 extra for pork cubes. My soup wasn't hot as in previous visits. The broth was a lot darker and more flavorful. Overall, still one of my favorite bowls of ramen. I think Nom Nom II in West Philly makes a better bowl of ramen. read more

This is some quality Ramen. I got the spicy pork ramen with black garlic, which was incredible. Also, everything is VERY reasonably priced. The pork was absolutely perfect, as was the rest of the dish. The spice level was 2 peppers, but was not overly spicy. The green tea was refreshing and the service was great. This place is great for a quick dinner or a group meal. The food was fresh and came out quickly. I would absolutely go back over and over again, and likely will. read more

Hands down my favorite ramen joint I come here about once a month! Their broth and eggplant buns are full of flavors! The pictures were ruined by the filter (no idea why I didn't use flash). Also their firebomb is AMAZING!!! read more

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The food here is fantastic! We had the Aka Nom Nom Ramen as well as the Pork Buns. The buns were soft, and the pork inside was perfectly cooked, a great way to start. The ramen broth was phenomenal, the noodles toothsome, and the accoutrement tied it all together. read more

Some good ramen. We showed up with 7 people a little before they had a large reservation. The place was nice enough to give the heads up and still accommodate us. Staff was super-friendly. I don't want it to sound bad, but it was a perfectly adequate bowl of ramen. I went with a shio/tonkotsu broth and instead of traditional cha sui, I got an option with the pork jowl. I have to say, the pork jowl was VERY good. The rest of my soup was good, I'd definitely return for more if I happened to be in the area, but I'm teetering on whether I'd make it a destination place. If you're having a ramen cravings and in walking distance, definitely give it a go! read more

The pork belly buns are so tender and moist! And the service is great! Loved it all and will be frequenting it there a lot in the future! Also, not too crowded for lunch read more

Nom Nom Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Delicious and beautiful food, excellent service and very kid-friendly. Best pork buns and ramen ever!

The best undervalued ramen joint in Philly. Keep it that way, keep it under radar; just like a hidden gem. Normal ramen price. $9.50++ Generous portions. Tasty broth. The broth to die for. Get either shoyu or shio tonkatsu ramen. It won't disappoint. I'm glad I don't have to add salt and pepper on my ramen. Street parking and it's a hard one; since it's located in the area where there's not enough space. Friendly cashier. Expensive appetizer -better to save your money to get additional toppings or extra ramen.. Cash only. - I hope everything stays the same. Forever. Their taste, their price, and their portions. :D read more

Nom Nom Ramen - Large Shio Tonkatsu Ramen with extra tamago and chashu - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

nom nom ramen goes hard period. most flavorful broths in philly. never ate inside but probs will check it out soon looks nice in there

Service attentive and nice. Rice is bowl is so good and the pork belly was cooked so well. We also loved the curry ramen

Excellent ramen, very good appetizers and a great staff. I would definitely eat here again - the restaurant was right around the corner from our hotel. read more

Such a great spot. Clean and quaint spot. The two men helping me were so nice and gave great suggestions. If I lived in Philly I would be here often. The food is delicious and priced right. read more

Nom Nom Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ordered via UberEats and food came within good time and at nice temperature, also very well packaged. Everything was really tasty and I love all the added little side salad bits and sauce. My only complaint would be that the chicken wasn't great. I had to leave some of it as parts of it were very chewy and dry. read more

Nom Nom Ramen - Katsu Rice Bowl with chicken - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I stumbled onto the place for dinner by chance. The food was well priced and extremely delicious. The service was quick and polite. Also it is great for vegetarian options! Overall I would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Great experience at Nom Nom. The buns (especially chicken) were delicious. The ramen is great especially while eating out during a cold evening. Staff is very friendly and attentive. Small, cozy seating area well kept and clean. Not much more needs to be said. Would come back here again for some good ramen. read more

Nom Nom Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Decent ramen. Tonkatsu Broth is quite rich. Price is on the higher end. Service is very fast.

My 3rd review after 4 months away, and some quick email exchange w manager / owner. What a difference it makes and all positives. My gripes have all been addressed and mom nom gets an upgrade in my book! 1 saltiness. You can ask for reduced salt! Since each bowl is made a la carte, they can dilute it. I was worried my miso would be watery at 1/2 salt level but it was perfect and rich. 2 if you want an warm egg, apparently you have to ask. So I did and it was. Check 3 order by phone for pick up. Was not allowed before but now much more convenient. 4 meat. Apparently there were some turnover in staff 4 months ago and the new team now hit their groove. I work just across the street and will be the envy of all my ramenphile friends. Good job nom nom! I'm gonna try the spider buns next time!! read more

Nom Nom Ramen - Miso ramen w egg half salt - Ramen Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

we came here on a weekday afternoon. they are still in their soft opening phase so they were only serving the first 50 I believe. The sitting area is very clean and simple, it was really cozy for lunch or catching up with friends, but I wouldn't come here with a date, it too simple, unless that's what you are looking for. This is a place that could easily become a regular spot, unfortunately too far from where I lived. We got the regular sized Shoyu & Karai ramen and pork buns. The Shoyu is a soy sauce tonkotsu broth served with pork belly, fishcake, bamboo, kikurage mushrooms, scallions & seaweed. I loved it! It was not salty at all (which some soy sauced ramen does) and it was flavorful but not overwhelming. Karai is their only spicy broth, have the same ingredients as Shoyu with "nom nom sauce" drizzled on top. I only tasted the broth. To me, its the kind of spice where it starts off burning slowly and then grows in your mouth. Not a real big fan of spiciness, so to me, it was HOT spicy. To my friend, who loves spice said it was just right. The pork bun can be worked on a little bit more. I think it didn't taste as crispy as it should. It could have been more tasty. Over all, I liked it and I will definitely return for some more! read more

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