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    4.4 (79 reviews)
    ModerateRamen
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Kamal B.

    YUP THIS IS THE SPOT TO GO FOR A VIBY YUMMY SCRUMPTIOUS DAY!!!! Fresh-homemade ramen--vibes that make you feel like you're in a bougie, upscale place in New York but lo and behold you're sitting in Providence, Rhode Island??? OH YEAH BABY Where do I even start with this review? THEM DAMN WINGS HAD ME LICKING MY FINGERS AND THE PLATE!!!!! UGH BEST FREAKING WINGS I HAVE HAD IN MY LIFE I SWEAR. A mix of spicy but then sweetness but not much and then the green sauce that almost tastes like chutney...perfection Then the green curry ramen??? YOOO I WAS SLURPING THAT LIKE CRAZYYYYYYY. Gotta be one of my top ramens EVER. You need to go. Like trust me. Look at their menu on instagram (changes quite often) and you will not regret going. Genuinely looking forward (maybe salivating a little tto my next time going

    Samantha C.

    My partner and I went to Pickerel for their special collaboration with FEEL and Cafe Mochiko. This was my first time visiting, as they normally do not take reservations, and I was blown away. Upon walking in, the restaurant has a beautiful ambiance- the lighting is low (not too dark), and the decor is well curated. The event had one special ramen option, which was absolutely amazing- it was delicious, comforting, and overall the perfect bowl. They also had some wine, beer, and other spirit options; I opted for a white wine with notes of apple and it was yummy. Lastly, we got a carrot blondie with ice cream to-go; it was such a delicious and unique dessert, and definitely something you cannot get anywhere else. Lastly, the service was great and all the staff were kind and attentive. I 100% will be coming back to experience their regular menu.

    Lauren L.

    I felt as if it wasn't really worth the hype. I was told by multiple coworkers that this was the go to ramen location of PVD.. unfortunately, I'm going to have to say no. The noodles were not very "ramen" like, even though the menu lists them as such. The pork and broth had flavor which was scrumptious although I did think the broth had a flavor missing. I enjoyed the ambiance! However we waited an hour for a table, but there was no where to wait inside, and with parking being a pain in providence we had to walk all the way back to our car to wait one hour. It's a small place, they could benefit from a larger location, less need to have people wait. I also would have enjoyed a larger menu of options, I feel like there's so many things you can do with noodles, and I was not impressed. Maybe I need to come back and try again? Maybe order a different noodle? Not sure if it's worth the wait though.

    Classic tonkatsu ramen
    Jackie D.

    There was a lot of hype for this place, and I honestly wanted to love it and have a go-to ramen shop for my winter cravings. Maybe I got the wrong thing (tonkatsu ramen), but we left feeling like it was good but not great. The broth and pork were flavorful, but I would've liked a bit more of a char. The original tonkatsu comes with dehydrated noodles, which I wasn't the greatest fan of; they were not bouncy and chewy enough for me and just left me feeling a bit underwhelmed. We arrived at 6PM and had to wait an hour for a table with no indoor waiting area and limited street parking nearby. Quite frankly, maybe I've been spoiled with exceptional ramen in California and Hawaii, so I wasn't particularly impressed with Pickerel. It's maybe worth another try with different noodles and with some more appetizers -- We'll see if Pickerel just didn't make a great first impression.

    Clockwise: spicy sesame, carpenter st bowl, shio v2 bowl, and lamb tantanmen
    Alyanna T.

    Came as a group of 4, and my partner and I ordered the menma rice, shio v2 bowl, carpenter st bowl, chocolate chip cookie, sandy road ice cream, tom yummy ice cream, and shibuya banana bread (daily special) - TASTE: 5/5 - the shio might be my favorite ramen now w its super rich & satisfying chicken broth and fatty pork chashu. Every dessert was truly excellent too -- from the loaded dark & milk chocolate in the cookie and the indulgent bananas foster topping w the banana bread, to the strong black sesame and coconut flavors in each ice creams. Would come back to try more of their rotating menu TEXTURE: 4/5 - crisp menma bamboo shoots w soft rice, (thinner than I expected) al dente noodles w fatty chashu, and moist banana bread w smooth ice cream PRICE: 4/5 - higher price points w $19-20 ramen bowls SERVING SIZE: 4/5 - satisfied us for dinner SERVICE: 4/5 - arrived shortly before the 5pm opening, and a line of ~10 people were already waiting outside. Thankfully the folks in front of us were smaller parties, so we were able to secure the only 4-top table (largest available). Our food started coming out 25min after ordering ATMOSPHERE: 4/5 - tight space w bar seating and a dark & moody vibe PARKING: 4/5 - wasn't expecting Pickerel to be in a residential area. Got a free street spot right on Carpenter St

    Chloe H.

    Hands down the best ramen in RI. There are some other decent places around but not on this level. Brought me back to ramen shops in Japan or NYC. **Be warned- it's tiny and busy- go right when they open. Eat everything on the menu. You have failed if you do not order dessert. -Get the menma rice (simple yet life changing) and good god the cabbage caesar cannot be missed. -Lastly, the person who makes dessert specials here also waited on us and seemed awesome...she honestly should get the award for best restaurant desserts in RI (next to made-to-order Al Forno, of course). Orgasmic is the word that comes to mind.

    Jamie A.

    This place has been around for a while now and this is my second visit. This time around I arrived early to grab a seat since they don't take reservations. We were promptly seated and ordered the spicy sesame and a drink special that I think was called "pearl", but I think it had more to its name. The pearl drink had gin, and had a minty taste to it that was refreshing for the summer. The ramen was soup-less and cold, and it was ok and flavorful, but I couldn't say it was amazing. It was cold ramen with no soup. I needed something more for it to make an impression but that doesn't mean my experience was bad. My partner had the green curry and I wish I ordered it. It had such a great base and warmed you up with its light spices and spicy kick. This place is small so make sure you arrive early for a seat! Everyone was prompt and kind and attentive.

    Green Curry Ramen
    Kent S.

    Rating 4.3 2nd time trying the place. Decided to leave a review this time. Pickerel is a primarily a Bar in providence that offers interesting ramen and bar food menu likely inspired by Japanese Izakaya. The place is relatively small and has limited seating and usually busy so wait time may be long during dinner time. They also have menu that constantly change so experience may be quite different every time you visit. Personally, I don't drink so I did not order any drinks however they do offer interesting options and certainly something to try for those that enjoy alcoholic beverages. I ordered green curry ramen with side of egg. The ramen was very flavorful with what seems like a broth consisting of curry spices, bonito dashi, chicken or beef stock, ginger, and cilantro. Noodle is slightly chewy and on the softer side. It also had menma which is fermented bamboo shoots which was good and likely homemade as they also offer as side dish with rice. Overall the place has good food, services and offers a unique experience of bar with changing seasonal menu. As a Japanese foody who visited Japan and had authentic Ramens before, I think that ramen here is probably one of the better if not the best currently in Rhode Island that I know of with limited option available in RI especially after Ganko Ittetsu closed. Downside of this place is that it's usually busy with limited seating, menu changes a-lot so what you like may not be on the menu when you come back, and the price is in the higher side. Personally I enjoy ramen noodle that is firmer and thinner. Ramen served here is not a traditional or authentic ramen but more funky and unique style that fusions different cultures thats a bit different and offers unique experience.

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    Laura C.

    First time experience We arrived to Pickerel around six thirty . Knowing how busy it gets and its first come first served basis we were luckily able to get seated in about 15 minutes . We started with the curry buns which were soft and delicious, perfectly complimented by the rich shiitake scallion butter . We then each got our ramens . The shoyu ramen was light and flavored of soy sauce . Not too heavy or overpowering. A light chili oil provided a small kick of heat . The noodles were light and springy and the egg was cooked to perfection . The toppings seemed fresh and crisp. The spicy sesame ramen had noodles that were soft and chewy . The spice was well balanced with the richness of the sesame paste . The arugula added a change is texture and the bitterness was a nice touch . The raw onion ( a topping ) caught me off guard a bit but that's a preference. We also got the two cocktails the Allston handshake was an intriguing use of Mountain Dew code red . Once paired with the modelo it reminded us of a Shirley temple . The subtle eddy reference was fizzy and refreshing. Great way to ease the palate between bites We did get the cookies to go and they were both excellent. The ambiance was very intimate with such a small space to work with. I do wish the staff was slightly more interactive and attentive but our needs were met nonetheless . Would absolutely go back again for another date night.

    Aheli P.

    This is a cute little Ramen shop on the West Side. We stopped by a couple times early on a Friday night and were able to get seated. We tried the cabbage caesar and the shoyu ramen! It's a small shop so perfect for solo or couples. We've caught a pop-up here and it was great! Pro Tips: - No reservations so come early - Try the counter seating - the Cabbage caesar is to die for - Great for solo dining or small parties

    Green curry ramen
    Ann D.

    This summer 2024, the chef added a new green curry ramen to the menu and it is honestly the best bowl of ramen I've had in Providence so far. It's fragrant, slightly spicy, and the meat is fall-apart. It's honestly so good. I would come back again and again for this bowl of ramen. I've come previously and have thought the other ramen bowls were pretty solid but nothing that got me that too excited. The dipping ramen is pretty good. But this new green curry ramen bowl is definitely my favorite. If you've already come to Pickerel but haven't tried the green curry ramen, you need to come back to try it! Vibes are always cool, lighting is on the darker side. It's a small space but they have lots of hidden hooks to help you hang up your bags or jackets. Service is overall good, sometimes on the slightly slower side bc it can get busy, since there isn't a ton of seating. Def not friendly for families, as they don't have high chairs. But overall a really cool place with pretty solid ramen.

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    nikki p.

    oh mama. one night pvd tour take me to all your favorite places and don't skimp out....yeah this place is small but it's worth the wait, don't spill it's secrets. oh mama.

    Cabbage caesar
    Tianna D.

    Recommended by a foodie friend, my family and I, a group of 3, came here for dinner around 6:30pm. A great choice for the rainy day that it was. It's a very small restaurant. Maybe holds about 25 people if that much. There is one booth that holds 4 people and 3 2-seater tables, then the rest of the seats are by the bar. This is a great spot for a date or a small group of friends. At the time we went, the wait time was 45 minutes so we put our names in and went across the street to The Avery, a bar, to have a drink to pass the time in the rainy weather. We got seats at the corner end of the bar which was great to chat with each other. The ambiance is nice and the servers were friendly. Our main server was very helpful with the menu. I don't know how else to say this but I really liked her energy, it was very chill in the way she answered our questions. We ordered the cabbage Caesar and corn &pork chashu fritter to share. These were nice light starts. We surprisingly struggled to finish the cabbage. Then my husband and I shared the Littleneck Shio with extra chashu pork. I tried the broth first- oh man, the flavor! Then I tried the noodles- best ramen noodles I've ever had- they were firm yet chewy. Then the pork- the char, the thickness, the flavor- Oh. My. God. So juicy, so flavorful, so yummy. It came with an egg but I didn't want any so my husband had it. For dessert we shared the Barley Brownie icecream and my brother got the black sesame latte icecream. In the Barley brownie I tasted notes of coffee at first then I when I got in on some of the brownie action it was hard not to have it all to myself. I tasted the Black Sesame Latte and it reminded me of a nutty salted caramel. I was contently full but if we didn't share any appetisers I definitely would have gotten my own bowl of ramen. Definitely a hidden gem worth trying.

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    The space is awesome and cozy. The staff is personable and the food great. Highly recommend.

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    Probably the best ramen in the country! Seriously. Try it. It's all fresh made even the noodles. Soooooo good.

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    Amazing ramen! Relaxing atmosphere. Great service. Get there early to avoid a wait. Highly recommend!

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