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    Ramen Nori

    4.6 (496 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Ramen
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Che

    I split two signature ramen bowls with my friend on our visit, and both completely blew us away. This spot nails deep, layered broth flavors and premium toppings without overpricing everything. First up, the black sesame ramen. The broth is thick, nutty, ultra-creamy from freshly ground black sesame, balanced with subtle miso notes that never taste heavy or cloying. Every slurp carries warm roasted sesame aroma, and the chewy house noodles soak up the savory soup perfectly. Topped with soft marinated ajitama egg, crisp scallions and nori, it's comforting and full of depth--ideal if you love earthy, nut-forward ramen bases. We also ordered their wagyu ramen, which is the star luxury pick here. Thinly sliced A5 wagyu sears lightly in the hot broth the second it hits the bowl, turning impossibly tender and buttery with every bite. The beefy umami from the wagyu elevates their silky tonkotsu soup, creating a rich, steakhouse-adjacent ramen experience you won't find at basic noodle shops. The portion of wagyu is generous enough to share, and the marbling melts on your tongue with zero tough chewy bits.

    Waygu ramen
    Jesena M.

    The restaurant is in a strip mall with enough parking and the inside is clean and simple. We came for ramen and the choices were underwhelming as was the flavor and meat. We expect a lot more out of a ramen place, especially since there are so many options in the area. We did order some sushi rolls in the end and those were much better. The large rolls were a great size and tasted good. I hope they are also getting their health dep rating up again, not a fan of okay only. Service was nice, but they have issues with reservations. They take them over the phone, but don't seem to always write them down. They weren't able to find ours, but at least were able to seat us quickly.

    Pesto Ramen
    Tanner L.

    I tried Ramen Nori on a weekday for lunch, curious to see if the pesto ramen would really live up to the hype. It wasn't too busy, but it still took a little for us to get seated. They were a little understaffed. The menu is quite extensive. They actually have a lot more sushi than ramen, featuring lots of rolls, both specialty and classic rolls, along with nigiri and sashimi. Although I was here for the pesto ramen specifically, I felt like I needed to try the sushi just because it was such a big part of the menu. I went for the eel, salmon, and hamachi nigiri. Each order comes with two pieces and costs around 8 dollars per order. The sushi came out first, and came out quickly. There is a good amount of fish in the nigiri, but there should've been a little more rice. The hamachi and salmon were both fatty and high quality, but the eel left something to be desired. The eel wasn't fully deboned and came out cold. Overall, the sushi was good. I had some small nitpicks, but they were pretty easy to look past. The pesto ramen was very surprising to me. It was a lot better than I expected. Trying the broth first, it was intensely pesto-flavored. I expected the flavor to be pretty mild but eating this dish felt like I was eating a normal pesto pasta in ramen form, which was exactly what it was trying to be. The noodles were thin, chewy, and bouncy, but didn't pick up the sauce super well. The only gripe I had with the dish was with the cheese. It wasn't really well incorporated in the broth and was very inconsistent in each bite, making some bites very rich and oddly textured while not being present in others. I wish it could've been completely omitted, or that the kitchen had found a way for it to play a bigger part in the dish. I felt that the ramen was a much stronger dish than the sushi. Service was efficient but not memorable. They came right away and took our order, but didn't provide much more. No conversation and no check-ins, but I didn't really have a problem with it. To me, Ramen Nori is a great casual option that has intriguing, unique options as well as well-executed classics. The food isn't mind-blowing, and the service isn't special, but everything is solid and efficient. I would return to try different sushi options, but mainly for the ramen.

    Scallop hand roll
    Justin C.

    Ramen Nori is a good addition to the Bel-Red area. I came here partially cause the restaurant was on resy and needed to use my Amex credit. Overall it's pretty good and solid option. It's definitely not the best but gets the job done if you catch my drift. I would definitely come back if I was in the area but wouldn't go out of the way for it. Staff: okay depending on how busy it is (3.5/5) Sanitation: okay (3/5) Scallop hand roll (4/5) This was pretty good, I think their hand roll options are decent and come with a plastic cover to make sure the ingredients don't make the rice soggy. Wagyu Ramen (4.5/5) This ramen was pretty good. A tonkotsu broth with piece of Wagyu beef in it. The broth was rich but not too heavy and was creamy as well.

    Calamari
    Steven T.

    This a popular ramen shop in the Bellevue area and they have some very unique ramen flavors. I got their pesto ramen that was creamy, rich and had a great pesto flavor! This was very different but I thoroughly enjoyed it! They also offer more traditional ramen and other items like sushi and takoyaki. Tasty and unique ramen flavors that aren't all hype! Apps: Takoyaki, Calamari and Samurai Roll Entrees: Green Pesto Ramen, Tonkotsu Ramen

    Elisa N.

    RAMEN NORI @ BELLEVUE Parking is available right out front, but since it's in a really busy plaza, it can be a little tough to grab a spot. Luckily, I was able to find one pretty quickly when I arrived, but I could see how it might take a bit of patience during peak hours. My friend and I came here on a Wednesday evening just randomly craving sushi, and we were surprised by how packed it still was for a weekday. We got seated right away though, and the staff were super friendly from the start. They also have a happy hour menu, which is a nice bonus if you're coming earlier in the evening. We started with the avocado salmon roll, and honestly it was one of the best rolls I've ever had. It had way more salmon than avocado, which I loved, and the balance of rice to fish was perfect. The quality and portion together were seriously a 10/10. We also ordered the calamari, which came out perfectly crispy and really flavorful. My friend got a spicy ramen, and I ordered a few more sushi rolls to try different options on the menu. Everything came out fresh, and what stood out the most was that we never felt rushed at all we were able to take our time and just enjoy everything. The restaurant itself is really modern, clean, and well-kept. Bathrooms were spotless, the vibe was relaxed but still lively, and overall it just felt like a really solid sushi spot. Between the food quality, friendly service, and comfortable atmosphere, I'd definitely come back here again.

    Jennifer H.

    My new favorite ramen spot! There's always a waitlist during the weekends but it normally goes by pretty fast. Love that the restaurant is next door to Mercury so you can go over to Mercury while you wait for a table. We ordered the traditional ramen, pork gyoza, chicken karaage, sushi set, tempera roll and the spicy tuna chips. Really enjoyed everything on the menu. They gave so much chicken karaage for how much they charge. The ramen broth is the perfect balance of creamy. The spicy tuna chips, ramen and the sushi set highly recommend!

    All 5 Premium hand-rolls. To die for!
    Liz D.

    First time in- celebrating a couple birthdays and we were blown away! Love the simple & clean look. The staff were friendly and attentive! Food came out shockingly fast! The premium hand-rolls were hands down the best I've ever had- the fish melted in your mouth and the top quality ingredients such as the truffles and wagu really elevated it to the next level! I was also pleasantly surprised by the uni (I've always claimed uni to be the worst thing I've ever eaten- turns out I've just never had good quality fresh uni until today) & the fresh grated wasabi on top was a real treat as well! The wagu bowl is rather unsightly looking but absolutely delicious. I do wish they had a few more options for the non sushi/ramen eaters (even just a simple teriyaki chicken)- a dinner bento would be a great addition! We arrived right at the 5pm dinner opening on a weeknight and the parking lot was already filling up, so get there early. Can't wait to come back!

    Alex P.

    This place is bustling!! Came with girlfriends on a Friday after work dinner. There was a line and we got on a waitlist. After a bit of a wait we were sat down. The rolls we tried were delicious and my vegetarian friend even complimented saying it's the best veggie roll she has had...I think it was evergreen roll. Seahawks roll was delicious too. I would definitely come back!

    Yuri T.

    It was a long wait to be seated on a Saturday lunch. We had high hopes and did not meet our expectations. The broth seemed like it would be full of flavor but lacked depth. The pork chashu was tasty and tender. I wish the ramen had some bamboo. The noodle was cooked well. The soup was a bit disappointing. My daughter liked the salmon roll. There are many other ramen places in the area. This was just fine.

    Hand roll
    Stark W.

    Japanese cuisine has always been a favorite of mine. Seeing that this restaurant had high ratings, I decided to give it a try today, and it mostly met my expectations. Ambience: The overall feel of Japanese dining feels more refined than Chinese food. This can be interpreted in two ways: First, the serving style of Japanese cuisine involves clearing each dish before the next is served, so the table remains clean at all times. Second, Japanese cooking uses very simple ingredients. Anyone who grew up in China shares a common memory of opening a kitchen cabinet and being greeted by a mix of strong seasoning smells--this is not the case with Japanese food. The dining environment was very clean, which I highly appreciate. Taste: I ordered the wagyu noodles, and the beef was excellent. For hand rolls, I tried five flavors--the ingredients were fresh, and the scallop one was the best! However, the crab roll turned out to be made with imitation crab sticks from a supermarket, which was quite puzzling. Service: The staff were well-trained, spoke softly, and provided a perfect experience. As someone who grew up in China, I often think about the differences between Japanese and Chinese cuisine. In simple terms: Chinese food is fire, Japanese food is water. Chinese cooking relies heavily on muscle memory, requiring the chef to skillfully use fire to prepare everything. Japanese cooking, on the other hand, focuses on dashi (broth), marinating, and so on. Given the natural advantage of being near the sea, I highly recommend that everyone come and try this place.

    Sushi set
    Ann L.

    Came here to try the restaurant week menu. Sushi was fresh and good size with right amount of rice. Service was excellent so will definitely come back to try their ramen.

    Lunch bento
    Katherine Y.

    I came in today for lunch. The shop lights were on but no one was eating inside. I went in and then the staffs said it was closed but then a sec later the owner or manger said they are open. I guess there maybe confusion with the snowy situation? My husband and I eventually got our lunch. We asked for tea instead of ice water, but it never came.I got the bento and husband tried the ramen. The ramen looked good, the portion leaned towards smaller size. The bento was ok. The sushi level was mediocre. It's not bad, but not worth the hype.

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    1 month ago

    Super fresh food, we love the fresh uni, very quiet, clean environment and good service!

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    Very good food, staff are friendly. I tried ramen and fried chicken last time and village roll this time.

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    Very quick service and delicious food! Loved my time here. I also like the interior, it felt very calming. I'd come here again :)

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    Best ramen I've had, to date. I honestly thought ramen wasn't for me before this but was convinced…read moreto give this spot a try. However, we arrived just before 10p on a Monday night and the line was down the street. We waited an hour and ended up not getting in due to seating ending at 10:45p. The hostess would check in periodically, and up to the last 15 mins said we had a 50/50 shot of getting seated. The alternative was to get take-out. There were a couple other groups also in the same boat. Overall, the wait time after submitting our take-out order was around 15 mins for 2 ramen. We ordered the classic ramen, extra spicy, and I added an egg to mine. On the card you use to select your order, you can choose the type of noodle, richness of broth, spice level, add-ins, and beverages. There is a separate vegan menu with lots of options to choose from. The ramen was delicious. The broth was rich and full of flavor and the noodles were cooked just right. The meat was tender and egg was perfectly jammy. I get the hype, but I wouldn't go after 9p again for my own sanity and time.

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