Came with my friend for her birthday lunch. We both ordered their Spicy miso ramen and pork buns. The pork bun was a bit pricey ($7) for one. Before, they would give you 2 buns per order. It was good though. Their ramen was full of flavor and it was pretty good. I added chasu (additional $5). Worth it. Parking at the gulch is not the greatest but since we came around, it was not too bad. Street parking is the way to go. read more

Otaku Ramen - Spicy miso with Chasu (additional charge) - Ramen Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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In need of a bite to eat & stumbled on this spot. Menu has pictures & clear descriptions. Food was good, simple and beer was very refreshing. read more

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The waitress kept rushing me and my daughter. Made me pay the bill while we were still eating. And 5 dollars for 1 can of sprite is ridiculous. Dont waste your time. read more

I have always ordered takeout from this location in Nashville. It always comes super fresh and so consistent. Have eaten a few times at this location I recommend the spicy miso ramen! I had to write a review because I was so appreciative of their great customer service. I came in with my sister last night and they were extremely busy and the manager was so accommodating and apologetic to us with having to wait a longer amount of time to get service. We really appreciate how she handled the situation and valued us as customers! read more

Otaku Ramen - Spicy Miso Spicy Miso - Ramen Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Mood: lunch time to warm me up Who doesn't enjoy a big bowl of yummy ramen. Really gave this a 4 star because I wasn't a fan of the noodles- kind of tasted like instant & not hand pulled which I know are two different type of ramen. The ambience is cool with different seating areas from inside, outside, and bar area. Service was cool & friendly Food: hot chicken ramen- 8/10 definitely hot & full of good flavor. Love me a solid spicy pallet of broth. Chicken was boneless (not a fan) but still very tasty. Chicken Pot stickers 8/10 were ok. Pretty basic but the dipping sauce was very good. Might try a different menu item next lunch! Great location. read more

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Excellent service and great food! We tried the build-your-own mazeman bowls, which is like a broth-less ramen. It starts at $14.95 which is such a deal in this area of Nashville! It's a super cute, chill spot that feels casual and authentic but very inviting! We also enjoyed the Tokyo Fried Chicken and the Hot Chicken Bun, which is like a Nashville hot chicken sandwich on a bao -- a super unique fusion menu item! read more

Otaku Ramen - Build your own Mazeman - Ramen Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Great place to go for a solo date or quick lunch. The staff is vet knowledgeable of the menu and the culture of ramen. I got the fried rice bowl which came with a soy egg and it was cooked to perfection. The miso sweet potatoes are also a must try! read more

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Pricey yes but the food is always good. I tried the location on division street for the first time and same quality as I have gotten at the Charlotte location as well as the east nashville location. Sat in the bar area which I will admit felt a bit cramped but the service was great. The bartender was quick to attend to my needs and overall everything went well. I ordered the hot chicken ramen. It was a delicious dish and I normally enjoy spicy dishes but not sure I would order it again as the spice level was a bit overbearing and the chicken is whole tenders. Id prefer they slice them. But still get 5 stars from me. read more

Otaku Ramen - Hot chicken ramen - Ramen Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

My coworker and I got to have lunch after deciding on Ramen and he picked Otaku Ramen at the Gulch. It had been more than 10yrs since i ate at this specfic location due to a food poisoning situation that made me avoid coming here.... I ordered the No 2 but substituted the Miso Chicken instead of the pork and added fish cake slices. I needed some heat but there is no chili powder so I took out my Buldak hot sauce that I travel with and added some to my noodles. Our server was attentive and obliged my request for hot water with lemons to soothe my sore throat. I completely finished my entire bowl which was absolutely delicious! This experience was really good and so I'm glad he picked this location as it has taken me 10yrs to overcome my fear of eating here but will return again soon read more

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Overall very enjoyable ramen experience! I have yet to find a ramen place in TN that has me wanting more but this place hit all the marks. I ordered the shio tonkotsu ramen and the broth was creamy and flavorful, the noodles had a decent bite and weren't too soggy, and the pork was fatty and delicious. Though I wish they had a full egg in there as my meal only had half of one. We sat on the covered patio area which reminded me of an izakaya in Japan. The food also came out very fast. Service was average- nothing special. Pretty solid place overall! read more

Otaku Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Beware if you have high blood pressure! Their ramen was super super salty. The noodles were cooked well but their soup was practically just salt. My friend had the spicy chicken ramen and he said the chicken was spicy and cooked well! read more

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I like this place overall. Came in about 6pm on a Tuesday night and it was almost empty so no need for reso. Parking was free the first hour. Was greeted and seated at the bar right away. A girl got me a water and took my order, as well as letting me know the HH specials. The HH specials aren't impressive by any means, and she let me know ahead of time absolutely no substituting or mixing any items on any ramens. Only adding on for charge. It was good to know, but I do think the policy of the restaurant could be rethought for those who can't eat certain items. Sapporo on tap and spicy chicken ramen was great. The service was fast and friendly. The server was present for refills but not intrusive which was a great balance. I would return to this place again because she was so great, and the food although I would've liked without a certain item was still really good. read more

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Grabbed take-out for my daughter on the way back to our hotel after another local spot fell short. The ramen smelled savory from the street we couldn't pass it up. Our order was ready sooner than promised, and pick-up was quick and easy. The only downside was the ramen was a little more spicy than expected, even though, it was supposed to be mild. The restaurant is small but has a great vibe, and it was bustling even close to closing time. Great save for the night! read more

Obsessed doesn't even begin to explain it. I love Otaku and this is the only location I go to. The staff is so friendly and always welcoming. The food is CONSISTENTLY delicious and I have never had a bad experience here. I love this place so much and it always hits the spot. read more

Otaku Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Been a regular. The service of this place has been in decline. The last two times I came in, they sat me by the bar and simply ignored me for 15 min. No menu, no water, no service. I walked out after waiting for a long time. The couple sitting behind me also walked out after being ignored. Won't be coming back. read more

First visit. Service was solid--friendly and fast. I ordered the tonkatsu ramen. Broth had decent depth but pork was a bit salty, even for a dish that's supposed to be rich. Noodles were firm, which I liked, and the pork was tender but not standout. Overall, it was fine--nothing offensive, but nothing memorable either. Atmosphere was clean and casual, I'd come back if I was nearby and craving ramen, but wouldn't go out of my way. read more

Such a unique fusion experience! Food: fun to eat Service: we went on a busy night and had no issues Ambiance: small place, casual read more

Otaku Ramen - Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

We were welcomed by a friendly team, and we ordered Hokkaido bubble tea and strawberry hibiscus bubble tea with our ramen. The portion sizes is huge and the ramen was delicious. I couldn't finish my ramen, but I knew I'd really bad letting go the delicious bowl of food to waste, so I took the remain food for takeout, so trust me, it was that good! The ambiance was very casual with plenty of sitting to accommodate enough people. Definitely my favourite ramen place in the city! read more

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The ramen was great. It tasted amazing! read more

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Perfect for a Sunday recovery day! Spicy miso ramen hit the spot along with the chicken gyoza! Service was fast and friendly and there was no wait read more

Otaku Ramen - Spicy Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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My son loves ramen. He has gone here several times. It is close to his work. I gave him a gift certificate for Christmas.

My wife ordered the Shoyu ramen (#2). It was really good. A little spicy, but not too much. And it was hot which made it taste better when the weather is chilly. I ordered the Teriyaki Chicken domburi. It looked good, but when I took a bite of the rice it was cold. Domburi should be served over warm, fresh rice. Mine was ice cold. A BIG disappointment. When I went up to complain I was told that the rice is supposed to be cold. Also the cucumber was ice cold. The chicken was ok. I wish I had ordered ramen. The man I spoke to didn't offer an apology or offer to do anything for me. The restroom was pretty clean. And the eating area which is long table tops and stools was very clean. The music is a bit loud making it hard to chat if you are wearing hearing aids like me. I'm giving the restaurant a rating of 3, because the ramen was good. Don't get the dburi. read more

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I'm pretty selective when it comes to my ramen, and Otaku pleasantly met the mark! Their hot chicken bao buns were absolutely delicious - they were so fresh, crispy and well seasoned, they literally left me without words! Our service was good as our server checked on us frequently and was very knowledgeable about the menu. Unfortunately they were out of some of the boba flavors and boba which was disappointing but no big deal! read more

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Solid 3.5 Ramen The goods: - Excellent service - Attn to detail. Things like packaging to-go orders with care. - Noodles were perfect texture The meh: - Ramen broth was very salty - The milk tea tasted watered down and the boba was hard. FYI- Parking in their garage was not bad. It was about $7 for 2hrs when I went read more

Having lived in Japan and now living in Los Angeles, I'm particular about ramen and authenticity. The minute I was handed the menu, I knew I was in trouble. Cool ranch wonton chips?! Japan doesn't have ranch dressing. I just wanted in the mood for regular ramen so I decided to try Maz & Cheese special ramen. A big mistake! The cheesey sauce was way too salty & overpowering that you couldn't taste anything. I couldn't tell what kind of cheese it was - definitely not cheddar, not mozzarella. Mystery cheese sauce, I guess. My friends ordered the classic shio (salt) ramen and tonkotsu shoyu (pork broth soy sauce) ramen. I got spoonful of each of the broths and again, very salty. The noodles itself were pretty good. Firm, chewy and thick. More Chinese style noodles than Japanese ramen noodles. Food came out fast and we didn't have to wait to be seated. If you're needing a quick ramen fix, I guess this will do. But, if you're craving authentic Japanese ramen, this is not it. This ramen is food court quality and there's too much American twist on something that should be left as is. read more

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Too salty and expensive. Visiting from Hawaii, we eat a lot of ramen. The ramen was very generic and cost about $17.99 per bowl. What I mean by generic, the egg and fish cake were cold and must have come straight out of the fridge. You normally drink the broth afterwards, but it was too salty. My kids love ramen, but didn't eat as much because of the high salt content. Google reviews mentioned this was the best ramen restaurant in the area. Google was wrong. Not recommended. read more

Obsessed with the ramen here! The Shoyu tonkotsu was to die for I can have this everyday. Sam A helped me out at the bar and she was amazing! Great service it wasn't too busy at the time so the food came out quick. It was exactly the way Sam described the flavor so I'm so glad I took her advice on what to order. It's nice and spacious, music wasn't too loud it was a cozy vibe wherever you're sat. Whenever I'm in Nashville again I HAVE TO COME back! read more

Otaku Ramen - Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I should know by now (after 5 times) that if I order an egg for my ramen, I will pay for it, but not get it. This is a me problem at this point. Also, booooo for getting rid of the kid's ramen option. read more

This place has gone downhill significantly. We used to order from the East location, which has closed, but our kids like it enough to get it delivered from the gulch. The last two times have been incredibly disappointing. Small portion sizes, missed items, bland flavors. I was excited to see they had kimchi fried rice but it ended up being dry and lacking flavor. We won't be back. read more

Everything you can ask for at a ramen shop. Big bowls, good ramen, and a nice energy. I don't normally finish ramen bowls, way too big for me. This place was different. I couldn't stop eating it. Service did take a while though. It turned out they had forgotten we ordered anything. read more

Loved that there was an outdoor seating option. Plenty of seating and space. Ambiance was nice. Service was okay I order the Szechuan Miso Ramen and it was pretty tasty. The hot chicken bun was probably my favorite thing we ordered. My husband got the Monster Maz & Cheese and we were not impressed. It had a strange taste to it and knowing know having tried it, I definitely wouldn't have it as an option on the menu. Overall the experience was mediocre, but definitely glad we gave them a try. read more

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Terrible food. Worse service. Only one young man at the front of the restaurant had any decent hospitality. They treated my party as if I was a burden to walk in. read more

The food was decent, but the wait took much longer than expected. Also, our server was slow and forgot our drinks. I had the Shoyu Ramen, which was good, and I also ordered the edamame. It was supposed to have sea salt on it, but there was none! If I come back, I would try something different. read more

The HYPE is real for this flavorful ramen place and there's something for everyone. This is also a spot for vegans/vegetarians like myself and I enjoyed every bit of it. It's a chill, cool spot located in Downtown Nashville on: 1104 Division St., Nashville, TN 37203 Hours: M-F 12pm-9pm | S&S 11am-9pm There's a parking garage right around the corner to park your vehicle and walk over to the restaurant. Entering the restaurant, there's a menu screen & kitchen area on the left with few tables to the right, with open door access the other side of the restaurant, more tables and half booths, with full bar. No gender neutral bathrooms though, one bathroom for both genders and other one for family. The service was amazing! They greet you right away & got a table immediately, despite them opening at 12pm (M-F hours) & it was around 1pm when we reached there. No physical menus, there's a QR code, but I've attached the menus! My friends & I came to Nashville to celebrate my birthday. This was a perfect lunch for a cold, windy day & got the same entree "Triple Garlic Ramen." Although, my one friend & I opted for no egg, but the other did. It was beyond delicious!! The HYPE is real! If you're ever in Nashville area, try this spot! You won't be disappointed! read more

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I wanted to love this. I was craving ramen and am traveling for work. I waited 45 minutes for the #3 classic ramen + ground pork & a side of edamame. I was charged $3 extra for the ground pork, but they didn't include it. I was charged 5.5% for to go packaging, etc. I got to my hotel and there were no utensils...not even a napkin. It was .1 mile away and took me 2 minutes from them handing it to me to get to the hotel. It wasn't hot. And all the noodles were clumped together. The egg was gross. The pork the did include was chewy and fatty. Very sad read more

I've lived in Nashville for years now and still hadn't tried Otaku Ramen. That finally changed recently when my sister and I were on the hunt for some good, warm food! We came on an early Saturday evening and was immediately seated. There weren't many people there around 5pm, but when we left the place was starting to fill up. I ordered the vegetable gyoza to share, and the Tonkotsu for my ramen. We both loved the gyoza because it was so flavorful. The Tonkotsu was good, and was just what I needed on a cold day. I also ordered a seasons cocktail which had pomegranate in it. It was a bit too sweet, but still good. Overall, it was a good first impression to Otaku! Our waitress was nice, and was very helpful as we tried to pick our food selections! read more

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Cute place in the Gulch, parking garage nearby. It is a low visibility street so didn't have trouble getting a table. The ramen is okay. We requested to add in some items (you pay extra & they are listed on the menu) but like its 1 teaspoon worth of stuff and is not worth it. I'm not even fully convinced they added all the items we requested. The ramen also came without items (menu says it came with pork belly but did not come with any). I also got a splinter in my thumb from the chopsticks..... Overall, could be better. 3 star vibes. Boba was good! read more

Otaku Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Grabbed a quick to-go of tonkotsy shoyu. Ramen is hit or miss for me and this was a hit when it came to the flavor, broth, and textures. I just wish the egg was a seasoned egg instead of plain and the pork confit was veryyy salty. read more

The cheesy one is their best, but it is super salty. This place is good, but it is not authentic ramen.

What's better than bellying up to the bar for a bowl full of pork belly broth! I love ramen and Otaku has been on my list for a while now, just based on their IG. I ordered the New Wave ramen, veggie gyoza, and the Nashville hot chicken bao bun. The new wave ramen has slight smokey flavor which normally I'm not into, but it all seem to work. This massive bowl came loaded with Korean BBQ pork loin, burnt miso sauce, smoked chili oil, onion parsley, a ramen egg, with a pork broth base. This was delicious!, as if you couldn't tell from that long list of tasty items. I loved how the noodles were just slightly undercooked which added a pleasant chewy texture. The gyoza were good, nothing super special, but the hot chicken bao buns were another highlight. Crunchy, spicy, on a light and airy bun. It was all things! This is a definite return for me, I'm not in the Gulch that often but when I am there next... Otaku Ramen I'm coming for ya! read more

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