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    Ramen 4 Real

    4.2 (677 reviews)
    ModerateRamen
    Closed 12:00 pm - 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Kristin S.

    Our party ordered shoyu, miso, and shio tonkotsu ramen. The waitress was very generous with the appetizers. She gave us a complimentary fried gyoza and shumai. We the broth was on the lighter side, but the egg was cooked well and was marinated. Noodles were on the thick side. The location and counter and tables seating. It was clean and the decoration was Japanese inspired. The only downside was there was only one functioning restroom.

    Emil C.

    A couple of my friends and I came here for lunch on Sunday after running a marathon earlier in the morning. The weather had turned quite cold, so it was a perfect day for a bowl of ramen. We were there right when they opened at noon. Good thing as the place was packed in a hurry. Had we shown up just a few minutes later, we would have to wait for a table. We all ordered some hot tea. As for ramen, I got their Uchi Kuro ramen. It was a soy sauce based broth with fried garlic, wood-ear mushroom, chashu, ajitama, spinach, and scallion. While it wasn't the best bowl of ramen that I've had, it was a pretty decent bowl for what I would expect in Reno. Service was nice and friendly. The lady that I assumed was the owner even threw in some gyoza on the house.

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    Chelsea M.

    Small, cozy and entirely welcoming, such a hidden gem full of carefully crafted soups. It's next to impossible to leave hungry. It is the best ramen restaurant by far in the city, and well worth the stop.

    Chilling with tha homie ed dog ramen miso and uchi
    Manuel B.

    Never disappoints. Got to try out the ucikuro, and it was absolutely delicious. Service is great, always treating us super well. And the ambiance feels just right, alone or with friends.

    Excellent! But watch it 2 is hot! Choose the 1!
    Dave K.

    Was here a year ago and this place hasn't changed. Still delicious, filling, and amazing service. Sweetest lady serves you! I know the area is a little sketchy but it's worth it! Will come here every time I'm here in Reno!

    Jackie V.

    Went here on a rainy night for ramen with a few friends. The space is small and it was a busy so we were waiting for quite sometime. I don't recommend coming here if you have a big party. Since we were a big party of 6, they couldn't seat us at a table so we were seated at the bar. It took them a while to get our order. And when they did, it felt like our waitress was rushing us. Their ramen in my opinion was okay. Since we were waiting a long time, our waitress ended up giving us appetizers and a few bottles of free soda on the house which was greatly appreciated! If you come here, I recommend keeping your party small and being prepared to wait during dinner time.

    Takoyaki
    Aditi P.

    Loved this place. We went there for dinner today and loved everything that we tried. We ordered the Takoyaki and they were perfect crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. For the main course, we ordered two Ramen- the Jigoku Special with spice level 2 and it was the perfect spice level for us. The noodles were firm and the broth was flavourful. The second Ramen that we ordered for Uchi Kuro and it had lots of garlic in it (which I loved) . The broth was salty and flavourful. We also asked for fried garlic and chilli oil for the table. For drinks we had water and a Coke. The best part about this whole experience was the server- she was the sweetest!! She gave 2 Japanese drinks and a diet coke on the house. She was so warm and welcoming! I see this place becoming my favourite ramen place in town. It's good a good vibe.

    Veggie kuro ramen
    Karen A.

    Came back again recently and I still think this is the best ramen in town! While Ramen 4 Real doesn't seem to be hurting for business, I think there's an easy opportunity to elevate the vibe inside. The one thing that is giving the interior a hole-in-the-wall look is the mismatched wall paint. A nice coat of black paint to make all of the walls match could go a long way in uplifting the ambiance. The food here is top notch, and the restaurant deserves to look top notch as well!

    Shoyu Ramen
    Erin S.

    I love this place so much . The ambiance is cozy and warm and makes me feel invited. The shoyu ramen might be the reason I was born due to its impeccable taste. The service is so great, the owner is the sweetest lady on earth and deserves the world!!

    Miso Hot 'N' Spicy
    Lana O.

    I love real "word-of-mouth" suggestions. I'm here because a co-worker has been loving it for years. How had I never even heard of it? It first opened in 2017. He said order the Miso Hot 'N' Spicy. This was my first time in a ramen restaurant, and I was thinking it's probably not much different than outa the package at my house! I was kinda figuring something like what I ate in college. Nope. This ramen is elevated! Super tasty. The broth was almost creamy. The char-broiled Pork Belly. Sweet corn kernels. Spicy ground sausage. Aaaand a perfectly-cooked medium-cooked egg. Also bought potstickers. Yup! Super crunchy. And the friendly helpful hostess/waitress knew every person that walked. Decided to try the Bean Balls for dessert.

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    Laura A.

    Loved trying this ramen place on a cold rainy day. Their potstickers are amazing. The hostess also gave us complimentary spicy sausage appetizer. We each got ramen and it was full of noodles, extra pork, egg, spinach and seaweed. I got no spice but added chili oil. The broth and noodles are good, not amazing. We arrived right at 12N when they opened and the restaurant filled up quickly! There were a few reserved tables, lots of bar seating and a handful of small tables in the seating area. The restaurant is small but service is extremely quick, food is good and portions are generous and filling. We couldn't finish our bowls after also enjoying the appetizers.

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    Drake R.

    My first visit here, came right at 12 when they opened up. So let's break it down, I've had ramen in both San Francisco and Chicago, some of which is direct transplant straight from Japan. For Reno, this is cool to come check out if you are craving ramen. But to me, this just doesn't hit it for authentic ramen if you have ventured around a bit to truly experience what it is supposed to taste like. Service was great, food came really fast, and our server was very friendly. Noodles were decent, broth was fine, but absolutely lacking depth. Thing for me is, I've had some really great ramen, and I even make ramen at home to fill the void of Reno not having anything that compares to true ramen. This definitely will not keep me from making ramen at home. True ramen eggs should be marinated and brown on the outside, these were not. I could almost overlook that, but the Chashu really disappointed me. I'm not sure if it's because I came right when they opened or what but ours doesn't even look like everyone's else's pictures. I was really looking forward to the Chashu itself because it does take a long time to make and I'd love to find somewhere in town up to my standard. Ours came cut almost paper thing like lunch meat and did not really taste like anything other then plain pork slapped on a flattop. Total bummer for me, consistency is everything, and the second the Chashu hit the table my mind went, "hey what gives?" No idea if maybe the rolled logs just weren't ready quite yet so they cut them thin to keep them from being hard to chew. This was a total bummer. The other thing, the bathroom, is clearly having drainage issues, there is water up to the top of the drain, and MAN did it smell bad, the smell of backed up drain water is hard to miss, and very unique...

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    Edidiong E.

    Everything was a 10/10. The owner was so nice, she gave my friend and I an extra bottle of juice! I loved the ramen, spicy just how I like it. The star of the show for me was the bao buns! Wow, delicious. Small and cozy space with great food.

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    Wonderful experience. I highly recommend that you go. Food is good, atmosphere is quiet, and service is impeccable.

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    Cozy place with authentic, great tasting Japanese ramen. Thanks for your great service and complimentary Ramunes.

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    Came in after doing a hike and it was exactly what was needed. Good food and quick service.

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    I wouldn't return just for the ramen; that was the only dish we sampled there. What a letdown!

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    Ask the Community - Ramen 4 Real

    Which is more spicy: the jigoku hell or mi-so-hot ramen?

    Jigoko hell.

    Do they accept reservations?

    Depending on the size of your group a call ahead may help but reservations are really not necessary.… Read more

    When will you guys be open again?

    They're open now, for take out only. 12-8pm

    Is this Uchi Ramen with a different name? Do they have new owners?

    It's the same place . With the same owners I believe

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    We frequent Minato because of the broth for the soups is flavorful and delicious. We have tried…read moremany different soups in the area and even on travel and Minato still wins. The prices are very reasonable for the soup ranging from probably around $11 to $18 if you get the very large seafood udon. I specifically like the shrimp and vegetable tempura udon as the tempura is yummy and on the side so it doesn't get soggy. My husband Iikes the curry ramen that comes with a pork katsu on the side. My daughter always gets the all you can eat sushi. Nigiri has good fish to ride ratios and the quality has been good. Prices for this are similar to other places in town. The restaurant can get really busy some days as they are not super large. The service has more recently been consistently good as the servers have now been there for a while. There is not sushi bar setting as that other section of the restaurant near the bathrooms is really utilized except maybe the large table for a larger group.

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    great for a cold or feeling under the weather or just want something soupy…read more the taiwanese spicy is pretty darn spicy, but great, def has a bite broth was good quantity is satisfying sides are great sauces are good customer service took a long time though only one man server running the entire place wish there were extra support the free tea was somehow addicting recommended spot!

    Tasty says it all. We came back to try something different. We shared everything so don't dog me…read morefor chowing down! Kimchi dumpling soup has Taiwanese Cabbage, Pork Slices, Kimchi, Dumpling, Vermicelli, Mini Sausage, Shrimp, Enoki Mushroom, Kamaboko, Tempura, Clam, Fuzhou Fishball, Soft Tofu, Fried Tofu Skin, Zucchini, Imitation Crabmeat, Egg, Scallion in a Pork bone soup. Yes that is just one dish. No wonder it tastes so good. Crunchy, spicy, savory in the rich broth is something you should try. Shrimp tempura with a spicy dipping sauce is her favorite. This is an excellent appetizer. Fried rice is my absolute favorite and the chicken version here is fabulous and makes an excellent breakfast the next morning! Then there is the tiger boba Let's talk....this is so rich and creamy it should be illegal but thank goodness it's not. Check out the picture, you can gain a pound or so just from the picture. Don't miss out on this amazing treat. Our server has always been helpful and suggested dishes for us to try. Great suggestions. Your pot will have a heater inside that I suggest you ask to be turned off as soon as it arrives. Don't worry your pot will still be plenty hot to enjoy. If you try Tasty Pot once chances are you'll be back.

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    Located right near the casinos in an unassuming plaza, 101 Taiwanese Cuisine would be easy to miss…read more However, the food is amazing, and you would do well to try it out! Inside, there're Chinese menu items all along the wall, with a nice and intimate vibe. The server was nice, and we were seated quickly. I got the build your own combo with popcorn chicken and the beef noodle soup. Everything in the combo was tasty, but I do wish that the vegetables were unsalted, since everything else has a very strong flavor. I would definitely go again!

    We came to 101 Taiwanese Cuisine because of the good reviews and had pretty high expectations,…read moreespecially seeing how busy the restaurant was. Once we were seated, our order was taken almost immediately. Service was efficient and prompt. It wasn't particularly friendly, but it wasn't rude either, it felt very much like the staff was focused on turning tables quickly, which is understandable when a place is that busy. What I didn't expect was the flavors of the dishes. Each one seemed to have an unusual sweetness that didn't feel typical for Taiwanese food. From the Mapo Tofu to the salted fish fried rice and even the Taiwanese popcorn chicken, they all had a noticeable sweetness to them. Maybe I'm a bit spoiled by the variety of Asian food options we have living in the San Francisco Bay Area, but the flavors here just didn't quite match what I usually expect from Chinese/Taiwanese

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    If you're looking for an excellent, authentic Thai restaurant in Reno, I highly recommend Moo Dang…read moreReno Thai Restaurant. It's my favorite place! This place really stands out for both the quality of the food and the authenticity of the flavors. The dishes taste fresh and homemade, with the kind of balance of spice, sweetness, and flavor you expect from real Thai cooking, not watered-down versions. The curries are rich and flavorful, the noodle dishes are excellent, and the spice levels are done right if you like authentic heat. Our waitress Nid was great, friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is casual and comfortable, and the service is friendly and welcoming. Overall, Moo Dang Reno is one of the best Thai food spots in Reno and definitely worth a visit if you enjoy authentic Thai cuisine.

    The food was unfortunately a big let down, this is my 2nd attempt to like Moo Dang, but my drunken…read morenoodles had absolutely zero chili in them. I then had to fight to flag a waitress to ask for chili paste to get any heat in my entire dish. I like that there are veggies with it and the noodles have a good chew, but I've found zero dishes with anything near Thai spices here My partner got the pad thai, which was sickly sweet yet didn't taste like tamarind, fish sauce nor contain pickled veg. The wood ear in it was excellent, but I've never seen it in pad thai. The thai ice tea was good, maybe a bit heavy on sweetener. I don't understand the high ratings here, based pireh on food. Thai Chili has far better flavors, and is rated lower. The wait staff/food runners lacked politeness, and never checked if we enjoyed our food or needed anyone. Sans the person filling everyone's water, we were never checked on in any other capacity. The restaurant was a cacophony of noise and conversation, I had to lean across the booth to have any chance of hearing my companion. The noise level is overwhelming if you have sensory issues at all. The decor is pretty cool.

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