Noodlepig was a great experience! The noodles are homemade and in a very tasty sauce/soup. Everything was hot coming out to our table and we especially enjoyed the shrimp that came with a very well crafted sauce. We ordered the house special bowl with pork belly and added the egg. The jammy egg was done to perfection. Their french fries were also out of this world with a great spice mix on them. Our son who is gluten-free was able to enjoy some gluten-free noodles on his bowl as well. We were surprised to learn that it is not part of a chain as it was. The interior was so cute and well done. read more

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First time here was very good food, the broth was super rich and packed with flavor that really made the dish. I wish the protein wasn't an add-on, however it was a good amount of food for the price. Would definitely come back they have a nice drink and desert selection as well. read more

Noodlepig - Zessan Ramen w/ pork belly and shrimp tempura - Ramen Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

I can't believe I haven't written a review for Noodlepig yet because I've been here a handful of times and always have a great experience. I've had three different ramens and tried bites of many others (my friends' food, haha) and have really enjoyed them all! My favorite is the Kare curry. The flavor is rich, well-balanced, and just dang good! I always forget to ask for no green onions as I think they put too much in, but that's on me. I usually order my ramen with tofu but today I decided to try the fried chicken and I'll never go back. Perfectly fried, delicious breading. And the eggs, oh my goodness, you *must* add the eggs! They're like the most tasty thing ever. Umami and the perfect softness. They also have a big boba and drink menu (for adults too). Love this place! read more

Noodlepig - Ramen Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Would like to see bigger portions compared to other places and value for homemade ramen noodles. Flavor is there. Addition items are an up charge. Adds up quickly. Great staff. Quick service and warm Sake hit the spot. read more

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Really really good Ramen. Just got back from three weeks in Japan and I swear it was better than anything I ate over there.

I went with a bunch of friends to celebrate AAPI heritage month before we went to the Lantern Festival. I was familiar with NoodlePig because the owner has helped to teach students about entrepreneurship, the restaurant industry, and Asian food. I ended up going on a Wednesday night at around 7:30 which was perfect. There were few people in line and ample seating both in and outdoors. The menu is very clear and easy to read and understand for newcomers and seasoned eaters as well. I will say, some of the items were decently pricey, specifically the ramens. I got 1 ramen and 1 non-alcoholic boba which came out to over $30 with tip. The amount of ramen that you get is decent for the price but the meat was lacking and I wouldn't necessarily pay for it again since protein is an add-on but the ramen flavor was solid. The restaurant is definitely more of a casual restaurant despite the pricing as you order at a counter and there are no servers. Dishes are discarded at a dish bin which was well labeled and conveniently placed in the middle of the restaurant. The staff did work very quickly for the size of the group that we had so that was a great plus! Overall, the restaurant and owner do a good job of highlighting a cuisine that may be new for some and satisfying for those already familiar. read more

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Darn tasty!!! Had the signature Japanese bowl with pork and pork belly. So dang tasty!! Added cabbage and smoked Bol choy. Nom noms!! Service was great. Very helpful. Ambience works!! Boba tea is also delish!!! Great job and great name, NoodlePig! read more

Noodlepig - My bowl - Japanese signature! - Ramen Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Was not expecting premade components for my takeout. I was staying at a hotel with no microwave, so when the instruction sticker stated to microwave, I expected an issue. After pouring the broth onto the cold ramen bowl, it didn't have a chance. Side note: the price is very high after adding a protein and any extras. I don't think I've paid ~$30 for (hot) ramen anywhere else in my travels. read more

The Zessan is WOWSA! So much flavor packed into a creamy broth with ramen noods. We also tried the Chicken Sando XL with a side of their signature fries and butter noods. The butter noods were pretty fantastic, think Japanese Alfredo with lemongrass hints! The chicken Sando was good, but I felt the amount of meat or size of the sandwich was not commensurate with a steep $13 price tag. I didn't taste the meat as much as I tasted bun -and I couldn't taste the sauce at all. The star was those fries! Wowsa! I'm going to see them in my dreams! The employees were great, the atmosphere was clean and bright, and I loved the emphasis on eco responsibility. Lastly, check the prices of beverages before you order. Unless we were overcharged, a fountain pop is $4.50-5ish. It was a regular-sized cup of Diet Coke, nothing fancy or jumbo. I probably would've passed had I known. I've heard they have the best fried chicken in GR... we will be back to try the Karaage! And to get more fries! read more

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Great food and service! Parking is terrible, you need to pay to park and the machine was broken. I'm not registering and getting an app to park for 1-hour. read more

I had heard from people I know that this spot had pretty good ramen, but that it was "expensive," which is why I put off trying it for quite some time. I ordered takeout from here since I was craving ramen, and so far in Grand Rapids, I have only tried Ginza's ramen, which I like. The interior is nice and clean; there was more seating than I expected. It's a fast casual spot, so you order and pick up your food at a counter. The service was pretty quick as I probably waited less than 10 minutes total. However, I understand now why people told me it's expensive -- ramen bowls range from $13-15, but this does NOT include any protein or egg, it only includes noodles, broth, and a few veggies. One whole soy marinated egg is $4 and chashu pork (2 pieces) was $3. I think pork shoulder was $5. I think these prices are absolutely absurd, considering the ramen bowls do not include egg or protein to begin with. The egg was cooked well and the chashu was just OK; the fat was not rendered enough even though it was a small/thing piece of meat, in my opinion. The broth flavor was OK; you could get significantly better ramen (& larger portion) for the same or cheaper cost in major cities like Chicago or NYC. The flavor did not make up for the cost whatsoever. Overall, I would not rate this place as "worth it." read more

Noodlepig - Shoyu Ramen (top), Zessan Ramen (bottom) - Ramen Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

I keep coming back because the noodles are fantastic, and the broth is solid. The Zessan with tonkotsu and the Garlic Shoyu with miso really stand out. But the meat is unimaginative. At other great ramen spots, you get thick pork loin that's pan-seared or pork belly with a nice sear or even candied edges. Here, you get thin slices that are unrendered and feel barely cooked, plus the portions are meager. When the noodles are this good, it is a letdown to have such small portions, and with everything a la carte, you end up at $30 after tip. I respect that they give to charity, but I cannot justify it. At Sapporo, I can spend less and get bigger portions. If the portions matched the price, I would be here all the time. read more

I was intensely craving pezole and thought I'd drop into Noodlepig for their ramen version of this Mexican soup. I was met at the door by the owner, Chris, who apologetically informed me that they were closed today for a staff meeting. Enchanted by his charisma, Chris told me about his recent trip abroad and some new exciting noodle recipes they plan to implement. I met his wife and co-owner, Kim, who rivaled Chris's enthusiasm and friendliness. She mentioned to me that this is the only ramen shop in town that makes both their broth and noodles from scratch using quality ingredients, particularly highlighting the King Arthur brand flour for their noodles because of her own gluten sensitivity. They also mentioned that they will be making changes to their hours going forward and will probably be closed on Tuesday's. So keep an eye out for when their new hours are posted. Chris and Kim offered to make me a kit to take home, which was super generous. So I was able to satiate my craving after nuking the broth, pork shoulder and onions, boiling the noodles for 1.5 minutes and then stirring in the lime, cilantro and a radish type vegetable. It was delicious and hit the spot. In the past, I remember thinking the broth was a bit salty, but today it was perfectly seasoned and balanced. I thoroughly enjoyed this fun fusion take on pezole and would definitely order it again. This is a great little spot and I love that I got to meet the owners and hear their passion and willingness to continually evolve the recipes and redefine the flow of their shop to best suit the GR vibe. Stay tuned for some more interesting changes including a rethink of the sit down area so it feels less busy and "rushed". Can't wait to come back and sample some more delicious soups as winter weather approaches. read more

I am glad to see that this place is still going strong! I came in for a quick to-go order for some ramen. It is always so good! The broth was absolute perfection--rich with just the right amount of spice! Their broths are always full of depth without being overwhelming. I came in right around when they opened up. It was pretty busy with other to-go orders so I had to wait a little bit. But it was worth the wait. Staff is always friendly! And the restaurant is always clean! read more

Always love coming here. A casual spot for delicious food. This place has some of the best customer service of any casual dining spot I've been to. everyone is so helpful and so kind. And the bowls are huge, super filling. read more

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Came upon this by accident but love ramen and have good experience with build-your-own. Got two different ramens. I got level 3 spice and it was not that spicy at all, if you are a spice person. The pork was a bit too fatty for hubby. The employee was helpful and asked if we had allergies. We also got the French fries and they were really good. Liked the spices on them but didn't like umami mayo. It was just a bit much for me. Clean place, fine restrooms, would come back. read more

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3.5/5 Noodlepig boasts a diverse menu for pho/ramen that Grand Rapids has been missing. The casual dining spot has plenty of drink opens, from alcohol to boba. I appreciate that it's a trendy local spot, and the owner is well versed in the world of noodle soups. The portions were huge for the price, I would say as a single non drinker to expect to pay $20-$25 per visit. I loved the Tonkotsu broth and the pork belly was cooked perfect. The shop was a little messy at the time of our visit, but the service and food was prompt. I would 100% visit again, maybe just as takeout next time! read more

Noodlepig - Ramen Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

This restaurant is overpriced for mid food. I won't order from them again. I'm giving them a one star review because I ordered the Katsu Sando XL. The burger tasted decent up until I chewed on something unexpected. It turned out to be a small object with sharp corners. Evidently, this really surprised me. I tried calling them from their website but all I heard back was, "Sorry. This number is currently not in service. Please try again". If someone else ate this burger, there would've been serious consequences. read more

The food was good and prices were kinda reasonable. Very clean restaurant but the parking not great

Overpriced and the noodles were stuck together in a clump and the chicken karage was stringy and dry (and didn't come with any dipping sauce). While the cashier was nice, the lady behind the counter was super rude when we asked for an extra bowl to share the noodles. Would never recommend this place! read more

Noodlepig - Noodles stuck together in one big clump - Ramen Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Drove into Grand Rapids and was craving ramen, so we decided to stop here. Overall it was a great experience! When you walk in, immediately they have menus for you to look at. It is a self service type of place, order at the counter and pick up yourself. I love that they have all the to go containers and utensils out and ready for you to use. Staff were walking around making sure everything was good and cleaning tables. There aren't a ton of tables, so I assume it can be pretty packed in there! The ramen itself was tasty. Our only complaint was that the miso broth was saltier than others we've had, but not so salty that we couldn't eat it. We especially love the noodles here! We will definitely go back next time we're in Grand Rapids! read more

Noodlepig - Miso Ramen, Shio 42 Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Stopped in with my family before heading home from ArtPrize and had a great experience. The customer service was fantastic, and the food was absolutely delicious. The boba options were creative and tasty, and all four of my kids found something they loved. They're already asking to come back the next time we're in Grand Rapids. We also loved the anime cooking videos playing on the screen! So cute and fun to watch! It added a super kawaii vibe that made the whole visit even more memorable. Looking forward to our next visit! read more

Dearest Noodlepig We love your food and your staff Yum yum noodle yum Thank you for providing a healthy, fresh food option for this busy family! read more

Noodlepig - Shoyu Ramen, gluten free Mazemen (soupless ramen) gluten free - Ramen Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Thai coconut curry ramen Shoyu ramen with chashu & egg Mai Tai boba cocktail White bobarusian cocktail The coconut curry was good, but all curry and not at all ramen. The ramen broth was good and so was the pork. The boba alcoholic drinks seemed like a good idea but weren't great. The boba is a weird chewy texture. 5 for the food, 3 for the drinks. Note: portions here are small. The bowls are as wide as you expect, but there's a fake pedestal bottom so that it looks like you're getting as much as a normal ramen place when you're actually not. read more

The service was absolutely amazing, they were so kind and welcoming! It was an amazing experience. Not to mention the ramen was AMAZING! absolutely delicious and so filling. The vibe of the place was very refreshing to be in, it felt so welcoming and comfortable. i 100% recommend going if you love ramen! read more

Noodlepig - Ramen Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Best in Grand Rapids Especially how there noodles are made . Very a roaming smell when you walk in They are always happy to see people walk in read more

Ordered takeout for first time eating Noodlepig ramen. The chashu (pork belly) was tender and flavorful. The broth had an interesting and refreshing flavor. Adding the half egg as well was a good choice. Other ingredients were fresh and tasty. I love that for takeout they kept the broth separate from the rest of the dish. I tried the boba with their lactose free organic milk to see how my stomach handled it, and great. I love a jasmine-matcha combo and this one delivered. Staff friendly. My order was ready by the time I got there (probably ready in 10min or less). read more

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I had been waiting to try Noodlepig for a while, so I was thrilled to be able to finally try it! When you walk into the store, they have menus out in front where you can take a look at. They also have a picture where they show you what certain foods are (for those who may not be familiar with some names), which I found really helpful. You order at the counter, then they call your number when they have your food ready. I got the Zessan Tonkotsu with pork shoulder and half aji-tama egg. It was a substantial portion, and I even took some remaining portions home. Some people might be able to finish the whole thing though. The broth was really flavorful and I thought the pork shoulder meat was pretty soft and tender. The egg was really good. The noodles were not what I was expecting - it seemed to be from another grain (I'll have to go back again to ask), but I thought it was a nice surprise because of the texture. I don't have any complaints about the ramen - it really was quite good. I could tell a lot of love and care went into it - the bowl was nicely presented. That being said, after adding two proteins and tip, my dish came out to be $24. That's a LOT for a bowl of ramen! I've had pretty amazing ramen elsewhere for much less than $20 and it came with protein. I know they have a mission and state that for every ramen bowl sold, two kids are fed. So I kept needing to tell myself that it's for the kids.... But I mean, I'm happy to help out with a good cause. I guess you are paying for the good quality food along with the mission and good they are doing for the community. The restaurant was very clean, and the service was really great. The owner (I think it was the owner) was sooo nice and had a really friendly personality. He went around the tables to check up on our experiences. All in all, great experience! read more

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I've been wanting to try Noodlepig since it first opened, but I didn't have the time until recently to check them out. The service is a 10/10! The two gals that helped us were super helpful in describing and recommending which dishes to order. They also asked us at the end how our meal was, since they knew it was our first time trying which I thought was very nice! :-) Now onto the actual food (though I could go on and on about how positive and friendly their staff is!). My sister ordered the Shio 42 ramen and I ordered the Katsu Kare ramen. Both were absolutely delicious! The noodles were perfectly bouncy and chewy, the broth was extremely flavorful, the katsu stayed crispy throughout! I can't wait to come back to try more of their dishes and their drinks (the alcoholic boba is calling my name!) read more

Noodlepig - Shio 42 - Ramen Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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I really wanted to love this place, but the basic ramen comes with pretty much nothing in it and is way overpriced with any add ons ($4 for an egg, I can't). Their customer service also isn't great. Wish there was a bit more transparency about their donation program; I'm all for charity combined with food, but I don't think that it justifies how much everything is marked up. Could be something great, but not like it is. read more

delicious. my new go to for ramen. i had heard good things but have finally tried noodlepig for my self. my partner and i both got our ramen vegan and added tofu. i got the kare ramen and he got the thai coconut curry ramen. the kare broth was extremely flavorful. the thai coconut curry broth was great too but the curry flavor of the kare broth stood out. the flavor was magical. the restaurant itself was cute and parking was easy to find. the workers were also very nice. i definitely will be coming to noodlepig whenever I want ramen in the future. read more

Noodlepig - Kare Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Noodle Pig excellent and authentic Japanese comfort food close to the Grand rapids convention center. read more

Noodlepig - Glad I ordered this J-Dog even if I didn't have room for it - Ramen Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

We FINALLY made it to Noodle Pig!! I've been trying to go literally since their soft opening, and last night was finally the night the stars aligned For drinks, Derek got a blueberry soda from the grab-and-go cooler, and I got a strawberry sakura boba tea. I've only had boba a handful of times and it's not my go-to drink, buts it's definitely a yummy drink to have on occasion! Our friend got the Japanese Cafe Latte, and that was good as well! It was POPPIN at Noodle Pig last night, and we were worried we wouldn't get a table, so we ordered our food to go, just in case (hence the lack of presentation). I ordered the Miso and Derek got the Katsu Kare. Mine was absolutely divine (and the naruto? so precious ) Derek made his ridiculously spicy so I tried a bite but was busy trying not to die instead of assessing the flavor But he liked it! Our friend ordered his to eat at the restaurant, so I did get an instagram-worthy picture of his (which is also katsu kare). We had a great dinner! Would definitely go back, but next time, we'll try to plan for a less busy time. However, even during a very busy time, service was great, staff was very nice, and the owner was walking around talking to tables, which is always a nice touch. read more

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Tried something new on the menue and I didn't care for it. $1 to add veggies, not enough come in the soup and the peppers were fresh, I wasn't a fan of them. Don't like them raw. People friendly not overly busy even during art prize but our drinks still took a long time. Came after the food was ready. Containers to go are $1 extra. Asked for GF but I got ramen noodles... realized he didn't charge them for me. We had gone over which were gf and which were not. Glad it was my second time and not my first time. read more

Noodlepig - Boba chi & Tropical Island - Ramen Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Great food, great service, staff very friendly. I love to come here on weekends. 10/10

Noodlepig is a wonderful addition to the Asian food scene here in Grand Rapids! Since my first time trying out their ramen at their soft opening to more recently, you can tell there is passion behind every bowl of ramen that this team makes - while also being efficient. The owner is also always around and is so kind to check in and make sure that you are content with your meal! I love the Thai Coconut Curry ramen, and their Taro boba also always hits the spot! read more

Noodlepig - Thai Coconut Curry Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Subjective: I'd been wanting to try Noodlepig for a while after hearing about it and its mission and seeing mouthwatering pictures online. After a cold, rainy day catching up with old friends ramen seemed like the perfect thing to warm us up. Unfortunately, they didn't quite hit the spot. While the topping and noodles were solid enough, the broth was lackluster and fell flat- the heart and soul of ramen! My miso ramen felt like it didn't have enough body to it and the husband's shoyu just tasted salty without any other depth to it. On top of that, it's quite expensive for ramen, especially because it doesn't come with any baseline protein (egg, chasu) so each thing is a separate charge. Their boba fell flat for us as well- boba itself too soft in consistency. Service was quick and straightforward enough, but nothing special. Objective: Date of visit: 4/1/23 Previous visits: none Takes reservations/call aheads? don't think so Parking: street/meter Perceived capacity: medium Perceived atmosphere: casual Wait time to seating: seat yourself What I/we got: miso ramen and shoyu, 2 boba cost: ~$60 Assessment: 3 stars- decent selection with a hip atmosphere, but not quite up to par for a place that specializes in ramen Plan: Going to keep searching for a go-to ramen spot but maybe will give it another try in the future, maybe when they come out with tsukemen? read more

Noodlepig - Sakura boba - Ramen Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

I've been very excited to try this place and we finally made it! This place is within walking distance from my boyfriends place and when we arrived the line was pretty long. It moved along at a good pace though and before we knew it we were able to order. They have digital menu barcodes posted but people in line were handing around menus as well. Even one employee was walking around the line asking if anyone had any questions which was cool I thought. Right away I felt like the vibe of this places was really hip and modern and exciting to be at. Unfortunately didn't feel like there was a lot of seating but by the time we ordered we happily found a table for two. When we arrived to the counter to order, the lady there was extremely helpful. I like to ask alot of questions to make sure I'm getting exactly what I want and she obliged and was super kind the entire time. I ordered the Taro boba and they offer plenty of dairy free milks which is awesome! The taro flavor was delicious and I really liked it but my boba were a bit undercooked. Not a horrible thing but still something to mention. There are three sizes you can get for boba tea as well which is pretty dang exciting! When I looked over their menu for ramen they have 7 signature bowls to choose from and also the option to create your own. Right away the Thai Coconut Curry bowl caught my eye and I was dead set on trying that one. I love curry and I saw this bowl and shrimp tempura (one of my favorites and an egg, yum!). I ordered the Thai Coconut Curry without the chopped peanuts though, only because I'm not a fan of nuts in my warm food. You can order a half size of ramen or the regular size but I went with regular because I wanted the full experience:)! Once you pay for your food they hand you a laminated card with a number on it and then you can wait for them to make your food and call your number/name when the order is ready. My boyfriend ordered the Shoyu ramen and he seemed to enjoy his! My ramen was so beautiful I had to take a pic and enjoyed all the toppings and the broth was so delicious. So rich and nutty but also a tiny bit of heat that was flavorful but not overwhelming at all. The fact that each bowl donates towards a good cause makes you feel really great about eating there. Above the cash register, there's a sign of how many bowls have been sold and how many hungry children have been fed. Very cool! I would like to visit again because I'm always interested in trying new things and they had a lot of their menu that was listed as "Coming Soon!" And I also would like to create my own bowl sometime and see how that goes;) Overall, good experience! read more

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I've been waiting for NoodlePig to open for a few months now, and was super excited to get my husband and I spots for one of the soft open dates. The décor is nice and clean looking, but doesn't feel sterile. I love that the bar style seating along the windows has purse hooks all over the place! There isn't a ton of seating, so it might not be a great place for a larger group, but stopping in for a solo lunch, or a group of 2-4 would be great. They take your orders at the counter, I don't believe there is a plan to have table service, but it was quite quick and the employees are super friendly. The food was DELICIOUS! I had the Thai coconut curry bowl and my husband had the Katsu Kare bowl. I'm not huge into traditional ramen (hubby is), but the coconut curry bowl was amazing! The shrimp was so good; I thought it might be soggy from the broth, but it really wasn't. I also had my doubt about the egg, but it was so good! I just wish they'd had takeaway containers at that point because the bowls are way too much food for me to finish. I'm so glad to hear how happy everyone was with the soft open, and how busy the grand opening was! I need to get back to try the the pork pozole bowl soon! read more

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I've been watching Noodlepig's progress on social media and have been impressed with the owner's transparency and updates. Nate and I checked out one of their soft opening dates and really enjoyed the experience! The line went smoothly and we only had to wait about 15 minutes for our order. We got the tonkotsu ramen, curry ramen, pickled cucumbers, and strawberry cheesecake boba. The employee taking our order was so kind and helpful with recommendations and made sure to ask if we had any food allergies. The atmosphere inside is modern and clean, and the music was the perfect level. There is sort of limited seating and one big communal table, which personally isn't my favorite. We were able to grab two seats on the little bar near the window. I loved the multiple hooks under the counter for purses and jackets. Our food was presented beautifully and everything looked amazing. You know the saying - we eat with our eyes first - and Noodlepig has this part down! So photogenic. Our ramen was delicious. They have a few types of noodles but I preferred the more traditional. The ones that look like soba noodles were chewier. I loved the tonkotsu broth! It was incredibly rich, creamy, and flavorful without being super salty. The curry ramen was an interesting unique spin. I'm happy I tried it but next time I'd build my own bowl. So cool that they have this option. Finally the strawberry cheesecake boba was mind blowing. I've never had anything like it! Super sweet but definitely a great dessert item. Vegetarian options are available. Noodlepig donates food to kids in need with each ramen bowl purchased. I can't wait to go back again soon! read more

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