When searching for the best ramen in Philadelphia, not only did the reviews lead us here, but the…read moresuggestions from the locals did as well. We started off with a few appetizers. The edamame was standard, and the takoyaki and pan-fried dumplings didn't taste homemade. Rather they both reminded me of what you would pick up at the frozen section at the food market. Nevertheless, they were passable. After all, we were here for the ramen. I opted in for their Terakawa special. The broth was flavourful, and the chashu was the most tender and juicy chashu I've ever had. As for the girlfriend, she opted in for their spicy ramen which was also spectacular. I absolutely loved her wavy noodles. I would have loved to have swapped out my straight noodles for her wavy noodles. They have a nice bounce and slightly chewy texture. Their marinated eggs were to die for. We put in a few extra orders for these. Overall, a great experience. The staff seemed to be right on the ball, and this small and cozy restaurant definitely makes you feel transported to Japan.

Been here twice while in Philly...first time was looking for a place to eat for dinner...and came…read moreacross this gem of place. There was luckily no line for both times we came but seated by the counter. Menus are online, so need to scan the barcode to read it on your phone. Plenty to choose from... Appetizers, main dishes and beverages. Drinks: had cold green tea and hot green tea Appetizers: fried gyoza and potato croquette which were good. Pork buns if you are hungry are filling and good. the chicken katsu don - definitely enough to share...rice with chicken and egg and sauce inside.. you can add additional spices and sauce to flavor as needed. Highly recommend the charsu don which we got the most recent tried - very flavorful with the sauce it comes with and we finished it up. Best dish I had the entire trip in Philly! Thank you!!! Friendly staff and service. Common restroom for customers. Will definitely come back we're back in town!

I cannot find this place using google maps. Is it real? GM show a takeout place called Fair Food,…read morebut not Oishiii. https://www.google.com/maps/place/University+Fair+Food+Co/@39.9664878,-75.1910528,3a,75y,90t/data=!3m8!1e2!3m6!1sCIHM0ogKEICAgICGj5P2MA!2e10!3e12!6shttps:%2F%2Flh3.googleusercontent.com%2Fgps-cs-s%2FAHRPTWkv-_P0bzsHIeAJY5Z3gAPvAWvNLSGN_vUqRNWxeN0x4P1BXpsJJfH4FXDdq0DHRzvDixNN788RjSggoFBeXqBTm2w2t6SBNNUjoG6R7E-Y1K80u0NsVYBKvARYtCDH1X4obpdN%3Dw203-h270-k-no!7i3024!8i4032!4m17!1m9!3m8!1s0x89c6c7adbd660bc3:0x820cdb69ab701a28!2s3300+Fairmount+Ave,+Philadelphia,+PA+19104!3b1!8m2!3d39.9661662!4d-75.1910337!10e5!16s%2Fg%2F11bw430_17!3m6!1s0x89c6c7b98719acb3:0x30cd6e6c7e1e2c36!8m2!3d39.9662419!4d-75.1910217!10e5!16s%2Fg%2F11rcs10rr_?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDcyMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

Best ramen broth ever!! Last sunday I had a chance to stop by Philly and tried to grab a quick…read morelunch. New takeout place is just pop up on Ubereats. So I gave them a try and I'm not dissappointed at all. Ramen broth is so rich and flavorful. Shoyu ramen and Miso ramen is highly recommended. Will order again next time if Im around that area.

Solid casual Japanese spot in University City. We ordered the karaage chicken curry rice platter…read moreand the signature Terakawa tonkotsu ramen. The Japanese curry was rich and thick. The karaage fried chicken was crispy on the outside, juicy inside. It came with a small side ginger‑dressed salad, which helped balance the heavy curry sauce. Portion was plenty big, very filling. Their signature tonkotsu ramen had a nice pork‑bone depth. The chashu pork was tender, paired with bamboo shoots, wood ear mushrooms and a soft‑boiled seasoned egg. Noodles had good firm texture. Just be aware the overall seasoning runs a little on the salty side, which is pretty common for local ramen shops. Service was quick. The atmosphere is plain and functional‑‑don't expect fancy decor, this is comfort food. If you are in the area and craving ramen or Japanese curry, this place is definitely worth a visit.

Had dinner tonight after scouting out places within a short walk of my Vrbo. When I saw the reviews…read morefor this place, I knew that this would be it. The service was excellent, with all of the staff, being friendly, prompt, and helpful. I ordered the gyoza and Terakawa ramen - both were delicious. The pork bone broth is quite satisfying, and I will say that the pork and egg were just perfect. The noodles are slightly smaller than ramen I've had elsewhere, but they had a nice texture to them and were definitely not over or undercooked. (That's the -1 star for me - I really love alkaline noodles and wish they used them here...) The decor is very utilitarian, but representative of the type of establishment they are going for (small neighborhood ramen shop). Overall, a pleasing experience and reasonable value. I would definitely recommend checking this place out! Oishii desu!!

Definitely a good ramen staple in the Fishtown neighborhood! I have been here a few times since…read moremoving here. We even DoorDash and pick it up every so often as well too! The food comes out quick, staff checks up every now and then which is nice! Lots of seating as well. I haven't seen a lot of places have the tan tan mazemen and definitely one of my favorite ramen to get especially on a hot summer day! A bit on the pricier side but a good solid choice otherwise! Thanks again

The staff here is super attentive. I wanted the shrimp tempura and the server asked if I would…read moreprefer to swap the pork broth with a vegetarian broth. She also filled up our water often but not too many times. She welcomed us in and acknowledged us. We were trying to pay with cash instead of card, she noticed and printed out a discounted cash receipt. The food came out so fast! There is visibility to the kitchen as well and it looks super organized and clean. Shrimp Tempura Ramen - the two shrimp pieces were battered to perfection, not oily and tasted like I was eating chicken? The noodles were not too thin and they weren't overcooked either. The vegetarian broth is pretty flavorful for what it is. 5/5 I will definitely be coming back! If you're in Fishtown area, check it out. They are located across the street from Kismet Bagel. There seemed to be plenty of parking in the nearby streets. The prices are very reasonable and the menu online is the same as it is in person, so no surprises!

Our go-to ramen spot (and overall MVP takeout) in the city. We always get the Tofu Miso and Tofu…read moreShoyu (spicy), plus the eggplant bao. Nom Nom hits every single time - the tofu with the light coating, the bok choy and other veggies, and the delicious savory broth with the chewy and plentiful noodles is such a delicious and comforting hug-in-a-bowl. The eggplant bao are also soo tasty, with the eggplant fried just right, the crunchy veggies adding a little texture and the creamy sauce tying it all together. Great vegetarian options, which I love.

Came here on a cool Philly night and I really wanted to warm up and was craving ramen. I walked in…read moreas they were closing so I took it to go. Also, the owner advised me they only had one ramen left which was fine with me because that was all I wanted. I had the Karai spicy miso with fragrant black garlic oil. Ordered it with double pork. It was amazing and hit the spot, just what the doctor ordered! I would order this again and again, I ate the entire bowl. I took it to go but Nom Nom is a small restaurant. Go for the ramen, you will not be disappointed.

We just had a great lunch for U City dining days! We were seated right away and were quick to…read moreorder. I was just gonna drink a water but the table 2 down from us had delish looking iced green teas so I ended up ordering that. That was the move bc that tea was very good. For our 2 apps we got seaweed salad and kani salad. Both were bigger than I expected and tasted great. I ordered the black garlic oil mayu ramen and my bf ordered the shrimp tempura udon. I absolutely loved my broth. I will def order this again. I wish there was more broth bc it i was so good. For dessert we got 2 mochi. They split them in 2 so we each could try. We didn't get to pick our flaves but it wasn't a problem bc we got mango and strawberry and both tasted great. All this for $40 total. What a deal!!!

Decent take-out order. 2 roll lunch special and the "fried squid"…read more When I think of a fried squid dish from an Asian restaurant, I think of salt-baked squid or a salt and pepper squid situation. This was regular old calamari with a lemon wedge and a small container of cocktail sauce. No "creamy house sauce" included.

Great stop and quick bite to eat as the little man wanted ramen again. Food was amazing and fresh…read more We ordered 4 ordered of the crispy spring rolls lol yup I know but it was so good as well as an order of the karaage chicken. The pot stickers were also simple yet amazing. Staff here was very kind and friendly. Place was nicely decorated and love all the dog decorations throughout the restaurant. Would definitely come back for another quick bite when in the area. Love it here.

We love tacos and we love ramen, and were surprised that we had never heard of this spot with…read moreexcellent reviews and lots of vegetarian options until recently. Came on a Sunday evening and about half the small restaurant was filled - the space is super cute, with an inviting dark blue color scheme and cute posters and photos of inspirational quotes and dogs. We ordered the Tofu and Eggplant taco and Mushroom and Zucchini taco to start - both were delicious. The mushroom and zucchini one actually had slightly more flavor, but the sauces on both were really tasty with good contrast in flavor, and the veggies were fried just right. For mains I got the Vegan Miso ramen with egg noodles and my husbans got the Vegan Spicy Kimchi ramen with egg noodles. I LOVED my ramen - the broth was deeply savory, the corn added nice pops of sweetness, and I really enjoyed the soy patty - it was chewy and had a great bite. My husband also enjoyed his ramen and said it was one of the best in the city - the kimchi flavor was very different than any ramen I've tried before. Service is good and overall I will definitely come back to Taco & Ramen and maybe try a new item. Yum!

Tomo offered fresh sushi options and were accommodating to my special request…read more Originally seated in the to go area, I requested to move to the other quieter side away from the bustle there. My request to substitute tuna for Krab in the California roll was artfully prepared. Salmon and veggie hand roll plus sesame salad rounded out my meal. Busy place, reasonable prices, and the BYOB seemed to be popular too. Would return, thanks!

Who doesn't love a BYO sushi place?! Didn't have reservations on a Friday night but arrived around…read more6pm and got a great spot at the bar. From my seat I could see sushi being prepared and the daily workings and prep. The seating is deceiving as there are 2 seperate sections of the restaurant. The spring rolls were good but the crispy salmon skin roll was out of this world. I will come back just for that! Service was a bit slow even sitting at the bar and my water glass was never refilled even when asked but I'll chalk it up to a busy Friday. Will definitely be back!

The fish quality here is beyond great for the price. I just moved from SF, where good sushi is…read moreeverywhere and also worked at a Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant, so I'm picky about fish quality. Their chutoro and king salmon nigiri are my usual go-tos, and the quality here genuinely surprised me. The preparation is also far better than many sushi spots I've tried in Philly. The menu is limited, but nothing I've tried has disappointed me. I've been coming almost every week and this place really deserves more love!

Fresh fish and quick service! This mom and pop shop is right next to the Market Street stop. Clean…read moreestablishment with a small unique menu.

Have been several times when in Philly to Yamasaki Ramen. I like the fact that Ramen here can be…read morecustomized and that they have a number of different Asian dishes aside from Ramen. Wait staff were friendly and helpful. Service provided was too notch. Both Ramen dishes were delicious and promptly finished. This Ramen restaurant is one of the few which is opened late which is helpful and convenient. Restaurant is casual but has a dimly lite romantic vibe which would make a great casual date night meal. Highly recommend

Overall, my wife and I had a decent experience trying out this Yamitsuki Ramen. The proportion…read moresizes were large compared to other Ramen spots. We have tried in Philadelphia or Boston. I got their signature Ramen dish, which had a very generous portion of pork and fresh noodles. I was not a fan of their garlic broth and the significant amount of ginger slices. Lastly, my soft-boiled egg came out hard-boiled. That was a little disappointing, but I'll write it off as a fluke moment. I don't think I will get this Yamitsuki Ramen dish again, but I look forward to trying something else on their menu during our next visit. My wife got the Tan Tan Ramen. The proportion sizes was also good and her soft-boiled egg also came out hard-boiled. She felt as though the meat was very dry, and the bamboo was tough. It goes without saying, she is not very interested in coming back again, but we will give them a second chance since they are a small business. Ambience: pretty cool. The anime-themed wallpaper and Naruto on the menu were nice. I also enjoyed the music selection. It could've been a little lower. I had a hard time getting our waitress's attention and I attributed that to the music volume.