The food is amazing here! A little pricey, would be my only complaint. I've only ordered to go, but what I can see from the front, it's pretty nice. I would say upscale casual. read more

Hands down best ramen in NWA! I moved to Arkansas from Los Angeles about 9 years ago and was so bummed I could never find any good ramen joints over the years. Then I came across Ramen Nara and I'm so happy that I finally found a go-to spot for ramen. Their miso ramen is my favorite -- so flavorful and just perfect. If you're looking for tasty ramen that hits the spot, this is your place! read more

The food is so tasteful and staff is so kind! Make sure to try the karaage it's so delicious especially with the sauce they have served with it! read more

The food and vibes are spectacular at this place!!! The service was fast and lovely I'm a Vegetarian visiting a new town and this place was perfect for my needs. I was grateful to have leftovers and could enjoy my meal AGAIN with their generous portions. yummy and nice food is all you'll find Exceeded my expectations read more

I would rate customer service but there was no service they have online menus they did not tell us when we sat down they sat us down and didn't say anything and walked away they no one asked us if we are ready for a check nothing read more

Food has no flavor. The service during lunch time is slow as well. Call ahead so it doesn't take 30 minutes for get your food. It is expensive for the lack of authenticity. read more

Great food, would definitely eat again and again. The service is most excellent and quite friendly.

Excellent food and service and cool vibe! We all had different orders and they all excelled! Waiter was very helpful and the dessert was fabulous! read more

I could eat here every day! Cool feel and local vibe. Only wish they stayed open a little later!

Really amazing food! The freshness is in the ingredients and you can tell how much love and care is put in to each detail of what they serve! Enjoyed getting to chat with the owner and hear her story of the restaurant came about! Highly recommend! read more

Ramen Nara - #9 - Ramen Near Me - Rogers, Arkansas

I got the vegetarian ramen to go and I really liked it. I added two eggs because that's my favorite part of ramen. I think this is the best ramen place I've found in NWA so far. They also carry ramune, which I love read more

Ramen Nara - Vegetarian ramen - Ramen Near Me - Rogers, Arkansas

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It's definitely different than it use to be. I wouldn't say it's better because it just doesn't taste the same as it did.

The food excellent. The price good. The atmosphere is crowded and loud. The staff is either great or terrible depending on who you encounter. The hostess was frazzled and had people wait that were then skipped and people seated that didn't wait. The interior is mostly hard surfaces which makes it REALLY loud. We sat at the bar because we were told of a wait - then half way through the meal asked if we wanted a table? The bar was fine but was adjacent the frequently opened front door and it was COLD. The people waiting for a table were immediately behind us at the bar which made it impossible to enjoy. One group talking loudly behind us eating was then replaced by a mom with a crying baby that then sat on the floor? (It's not an airport). Will be back - but wish the great food was rounded out by staff. Hit or miss. Probably ok early or late without a wait. I'd put this in the "could be excellent" bucket read more

Had the ramen and the tayoyaki, both very tasty. Would definitely recommend trying Ramen Nara if you're in town. read more

Ramen Nara - #1 hakata ramen - Ramen Near Me - Rogers, Arkansas

Ok ok so your noodles are home made - who cares! They might as well be De Cecco branded noodles. What makes the soup, any soup, is the broth. Since this is a new place I went to try it out for lunch - very nice building and nice inside. As an app I got the Takoyaki (octopus fritter) and it was nice but needed more sauce or some dipping sauces to go along with it. As main ordered shoyou chicken ramen - very nice flavor. No fatty chicken pieces! At the end of my meal, my stomach was satisfied but when my bill came, my wallet was dissatisfied! My lunch was over $18!! - this was with only drinking water. This one lunch cost me two days of lunch! This is unacceptable for what it is: noodles in a broth! A $12 dollar soup!? WHAT!!! I think the correct price for this bowl of noodles would be $7. Without telling my wife, I took her here and she said the same thing!: pricey!! Her soup, not the chicken one, did not taste good! Folks we are in NWA not NYC - think about that! Have some dignity and not just turn your wallets upside down! Nara is not Roth's Chris it's just pasta in a broth! Do you know the cost to make pasta - not much vs a piece of steak. I recommend this place if you don't mind paying an arm and two legs for a bowl of pasta. But if you want more bang for your buck and good Asian food - go to Saiwok in Rogers or to Sushi House where you get plenty for your money! Ef Out! read more

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So happy there's a delicious ramen restaurant in NWA. Restaurant is small but it has a great atmosphere. I always order their tonkatsu ramen and they are delicious. read more

We finally have a ramen restaurant!! I am not a big ramen noodle kind of person but I did enjoy eating here. I've been here twice. I've tried ramen in other cities before like Dallas and Las Vegas and each had their own taste. The ramen here I think is decent for a smaller city. It can sometimes be a little too salty. My biggest complaint is the small portions. If you're a big eater, you might want to order two bowls. Or if you add extra noodles don't forget to ask for extra broth! They will only give you more noodles without more broth. I guess that's another complaint. Other than that, it's right down the road from me and I wouldn't mind eating there again. The staff is friendly. :) read more

Ramen Nara - Seafood Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Rogers, Arkansas

Always delicious! Wonderful flavors with high-quality, fresh ingredients - and none of the MSG! Gluten-free and vegetarian menu items available (and quite good). Drive-through pickup of phoned in orders is a great option. Friendly staff. Pleasant and clean dining room. read more

FINALLY AM I RIGHT?! NWA has been needing some good ramen. To start, they are still in their soft open with a limited menu and smaller staff. So that being said, we waited a little bit to get seated, but it wasn't too bad. We ordered the Takoyaki to start. I'll be honest, not my favorite. Something about the texture, but I don't think that was on the restaurant, I think I just didn't like it. I got the Miso Ramen, and it was good! I had never had corn in my ramen and I was a fan. My mom got the thick broth ramen and I loved the thickness and taste more than mine! To add some flavor, we added the home-made chili oil sauce and it added the perfect amount of flavor and spice. Not too hot and I'm usually a huge wimp. Speaking of home-made, the noodles are home-made and that the kind of special touch I LOVE. So I was all about that and honestly, really good quality, in my opinion. A lot of ramen places charge an exorbitant price for their bowls and add a bunch of filler (bamboo, fish cake, eggs, blah blah blah) but have less than decent broth and little noodle. This is not that kind of place. They charge a good price for good ramen. They have the fixings that I named above, but it's not the star of the dish! I thought it was not going to fill me up but I was decently full. I am excited to see this place grow their menu! Will be back! read more

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We finally have Ramen in NWA! The whole family went with the Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen. Noodles look like they are made in house and are legit. The broth is oh so porky and delicious. It was day 3 so some kinks to work out but not a hinderance at all for the experience. The staff was gracious and helpful and the decor has a funky vibe I expect in ramen houses. Still a limited menu so I'm holding off a 5 until they add a few more necessary extras like some chili oil and some menma and vegetarian options. Came back 3 days later to introduce more people to this place. It was hopping for lunch and I got to try the Miso Tonkatsu Ramen with added chili oil. Delish! It definitely gave it another layer of depth to the flavor profile. Can't wait til they are in full swing with a full menu. read more

The place is very warm and inviting. Don't miss the murals upstairs. The menu is not elaborate. Very simple choices. Only 4 different ramen to cover from. Choice 1 and 2 are both combination of beef and chicken broth with the only difference was the Hakata was a thicker cut and the donkatsu of choice 2 is pork belly slice. The third choice chicken. And the fourth choice was base of Miso. The broth was delicious. I wish it was spicier and piping hot. Even with the hot chili oil, it was not enough. The molten egg came out perfect. The chicken appetizer was also good but I did not feel like it was special unlike the Korean bon Chon chicken. They almost forgot or order of takuyaki. I can really feel octopus tentacle but I wish there was more. Overall, the food was delicious and authentic but I wish the portion is proportionate to the price we paid. read more

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I've been to Ramen Nara twice and they appear to be quite popular and getting off to a great start. I've sampled the gluten free noodles, the thin ramen noodles and the thicker ramen noodles. The thicker noodles are by far my preferred choice to go with any of the broth selections. If you have glutten sensitivity, you owe it to yourself to try this place out because the owner has gone through great lengths to ensure his gluten sensitive friends can enjoy his food (even if the gluten free noodles are not house made). Be sure to ask about it because they will go the extra mile to meet your needs. My favorite broth is #1 on the menu (Hakata Tonkotsu) and I simply love that broth which has a little more body to it than the other broths along with a nice piece of tender fatty pork that just melts in your mouth. They can substitute veggies for noodles if you ask and I may try this next time. Ramen Nara has an uphill battle against upcoming Walton foundation backed restaurants and also the typical American pallets that have grown up on .39 cents pre-packaged instant noodles (please don't use those things as a base for comparison). The owner's passion is Ramen and he strives to cultivate his long simmering broths without taking shortcuts such as using MSG, so achieving that elusive umami flavor takes more time and more ingredients and could mean more subtlety than most are expecting. I had to break my keto diet to enjoy the noodles and I would be grateful if zero carb noodles (or kelp noodles) were an option in the future. read more

So, you are probably wondering what in the world is a authentic Ramen joint doing in Northwest Arkansas? Well if you're not from the area, you probably won't understand the effect Walmart is having in this area. Whatever. The reality is this is a joint that could fit easily in any top 10 city in this country. First off, coming through the door I was greeted with a friendly smile and offered a menu. Because I was ordering to go and in a bit of a rush, I simply ordered the first Ramen on the menu with added pork belly, noodles and broth. While I was waiting for my meal to be prepared, I had an opportunity to speak with two individuals who I believe were the owners. They were genuinely friendly, welcoming and upbeat. My food was prepared in under five minutes and off I went. After arriving at my office I immediately tore into my Ramen and I got to tell you, I am going to miss this spot. The broth was excellent, tasty and very rich. All of the ingredients were fresh and the noodles are handmade so I'm not sure what else they could've done to earn a five star rating for me. I would definitely recommend stopping in for a bowl of Ramen if you're in the area. And if you live in Northwest Arkansas, no excuse for this not quickly become one of your regular spots. Try it now and thank me later! read more

Ramen Nara - Authentic Ramen in NWA in a beautiful space with really great service. Don't forget to check out this custom mural upstairs. Dope. - Ramen Near Me - Rogers, Arkansas

Too Ramen place. I recommend it visited it with friends and asked for extra broth. Don't do that because the plates are big enough.

This locally owned ramen restaurant is legit! The owners are ramen mania, they will go to distance to accommodate your ramen broth preferences. Make it thinner or thicker broth, add garlic oil etc, all you have to do is ask. My favorites are hakata and spicy miso. We like the takoyaki and kaarage too. Will definitely come back. read more

Yum yum yum!!! This place is exactly what NWA needs, the menu is simple but all it needs to be! The food is tasty and it's obviously high quality! The price is just right like 12$ for a bowl! This will become a regular place for us! Also the space is beautiful you can tell they really spent money and put thought into this place! read more

This place is amazing, it's very sheek and has a lot of things that you would want out of a modern bar and restaurant, but the most important thing is the food. I ordered the takoyaki as an appetizer and I have to say it is the best I have had outside of California. The batter was perfect along with amazing chunks of octopus topped perfectly with sauce and bonito flakes. Eat them hot, don't let them get cool because they are best when hot. I made sure I got the Tonkotsu with the hakata noodles and it was so worth it. The deep pork broth mixed with the thin noodles made every slirp amazing. The soft boiled eggs were creamy and amazing. I also loved that the ingredients were top notch quality rather than quantity. Next time I'm in NWA I will be coming back here for sure. read more

Full bodied broth- check, and not too salt Ajitsuke tamago- check Buttery pork belly- check, but could be thicker cut Wheat noods- check The karaage wasn't great. The pieces of chicken were really big. Takoyaki was ok. Overall, I'd say it's a big win to have a solid ramen restaurant in NWA! read more

Excellent menu offerings with professional preparation (no kids in the kitchen)... Prices are a bit high for lunch, but okay for dinner pricing. Best noodles in NWA, which has been missing for many years. read more

Ramen Nara - Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Rogers, Arkansas

So much fun! It was really busy at lunch and their service was really fast! So surprised they could keep up with the volume of people in the restaurant. Noodles noodles noodles! So many options. Really enjoyed it read more

Ramen Nara - #2 - Ramen Near Me - Rogers, Arkansas

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got this delivered tonight and it was soooooo good. the ramen was so rich in flavor. this place knows their shit

Very clean, great food, and there aren't many places in the area to find good ramen so it's nice to have this place nearby.

Walking in was confusing, I felt they were still under construction and I was trespassing on Sacred grounds. Glancing in at the tables my heart started to race as I saw forks were no option. We were seated quickly and food came out fast, they had 4 options with only one without pork belly. The water was free and fun, my hands were tired after eating due to only using chopsticks. This was the soft open so I give it a 5 out of 8 stars. Would recommend adding chicken tenders to the menu for those who enjoy the minimalist modern asian aesthetic but prefer the convenience of easy to eat foods. read more

Ramen Nara - Main course. - Ramen Near Me - Rogers, Arkansas

So I will start by confessing I am not really a ramen person. I usually don't enjoy the noodles but I really enjoyed this place! They have The hibiscus cider from black apple crossing that is lovely and paired well with my ramen. We shared the croquette appetizer that was fluffy and the sauces on top were pretty tasty. I had the chicken ramen and it tasted like your traditional ramen. The atmosphere is great! The service was awesome and everyone we encountered was kind. The design of the building has cool art and is visually very appealing. I would recommend stopping by here for a quick bite with friends if you want to have something outside of the normal. read more

My favorite Ramen in NWA. The service was quite fast and very efficient. They seem to work really smoothly. The food is also great!

If you have been to other Ramen shops, then you should be satisfied with what Ramen Nara has to offer. The Modern/clean decor has vibrant wall art upstairs and is inviting and open as you will and your party will be comfortable slurping up their in house made noodles in the flavorful broth. I do hope in the future that they add a Tsukemen (dipping ramen) to their menu. I can't wait to go back and try some of their other soups. read more

We love Ramen Nara! We've tried several things on the menu, but we always have to get the pork gyoza. The #3 chicken ramen is my go-to. read more

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Finally the authentic Japanese ramen bar in town opened! I wouldn't say it's the best ramen I've beer had but it's definitely the best in town. Real ramen real soup. Not instant noodles from a package. read more

Ramen Nara - Ramen Near Me - Rogers, Arkansas

Very bland broths, I have went here twice now and both times extremely disappointed. For everyone giving good reviews go try ramen outside of this area and you will change your mind about this place. read more

I enjoyed my veggie ramen with broccoli, cauliflower, corn and carrots.I prefer the angel hair noodles over the thick wavy noodles. I added a seared scallop that was cold and a boiled egg. The staff was friendly and professional. The restaurant was crowded with a lunch crowd. The restaurant was very clean, the decor was beautiful and I wasn't able to check out the bathroom. read more