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Service and ambiance were nice without complaints there. I got the special ramen with the duck and dumplings. The presentation of the bowl was well put together. The gyoza were fried nicely too. The ramen itself tasted was good but wasn't memorable, considering how more expensive this was compared to the other ramen.
I had the most stressful first day of school, and I didn't plan on going here at all. I had parked 12 mins away from this spot, and it wasn't my first option. Even though I was having such a drag of a day and I had to cross mountains for my meal, I ended up having a great time. Maya was my server; she was super pretty, charismatic, and very patient with me, which made me feel a lot better about my day. I don't usually eat alone because I'm still very young, and I'm trying to get used to doing stuff solo, but with Maya as my server, I felt very at home an I didn't find myself feeling lonely at all! The feel of this Ramen San was so cool; the interior is so nice, and they even had Shrek playing!! Amazing soundtrack as well... 10/10 Highly recommend I ordered the 10-hour tonkotsu and the shrimp xoxo pork dumplings!! Two very delicious & safe options
This is a 5.0. Mantou are a MUST. Service was great, Japanese whiskey is refreshing and might, and the outside seating right on Green street is sized for a group of 4-6. This was a great experience, thank you RSWB team!
Ordered this for delivery and thoroughly enjoyed it! It came warm and it is a good portion size. No complaints whatsoever. Can't speak on service or ambiance but delivery was good.
Ramen-San was such a lovely stop during my time in Chicago--definitely a vibe if you're looking for something fun, flavorful, and a little turn-up with your meal. Now I have to be honest... the one thing that really threw me off was the fruit flies. There were quite a few, and it honestly felt a little gross. I'm not sure if it was our seating area or something with the dishes at first, but it did take away from the experience a bit. BUT--let's get into the food because they did their thing: * Chili cucumber - 5/5 Sweet, spicy, refreshing... a perfect starter. I could've ordered another round. * Kimchi fried chicken ramen (with egg + extra buttered corn) - 5/5 BABY. This was that bowl. Rich, flavorful, comforting... I could eat this all the time. * Brussels sprouts - 4/5 Well-seasoned and solid. Nothing crazy, but they get the job done. * Crab rangoons - 4/5 Tasty, crispy, and filling--no complaints here. Drinks? They didn't come to play: * Penicillin #2 - 5/5 A smooth whisky moment. It sneaks up on you--giving Jack Honey + ginger vibes but more elevated and grown. * Hot sake - yum Simple, warm, and hits every time. * Yuzu sake bombs (we did 3... party style ) Surprisingly delicious and just fun. Highly recommend if you're with your people. Service: Our server was sweet, attentive, and checked in just enough without being overbearing--always appreciated. Overall: Despite the fruit fly situation (which I really hope was a one-off), the food and drinks carried. I'd still come back, maybe just be a little mindful of where I'm seated next time.
Stopped by for a late lunch and was able to enjoy their express lunch option. A great amount of food for the price! Service was quick and easy and overall a great location if you need a substantial lunch. Plus, they're able to substitute for GF noodles and molten egg! The edamame hummus with the nori was the surprise highlight for me!
Met my godson for dinner while my daughters were studying, working or on a flight meeting me for Family Weekend at U Chicago. Love to try the places that my children, nieces, nephews and godchildren recommend. They are always so much unique. I love being able to choose from the options they recommend. Easy to walk to Fulton Market on a chilly fall day. I love walking in Chicago (unless it is winter with plummeting temperatures.) Easy to get a table with an early dinner reservation. After work and before heading to the airport. We started with the fried chicken mantou buns. The steamed buns were so soft and fluffy. A delicious contrast to the fried chicken with shredded cabbage and Japanese mustard. Definitely try this as an appetizer. Next, it was time for ramen with loads of classic Tokyo wavy noodles from sun noodles. My godson had the 10 hour tonkotsu which he loved. I ordered the chicken shio with a chicken broth, chicken chashu, buttered corn, scallions and a molten egg. Nice to have options for both chicken and vegetarian broth. So good on a chilly night. Sat at a high top. Service was great. Never felt rushed on a Thursday night. Nice to be able to enjoy an evening catching up.
Food was delicious here! You can't go wrong with ramen. The service was quick and lovely. Nice dark ambient lighting for a cool vibe.
There's no one that will ever be able to convince me that Ramen San isn't good. They're quite tasty and always consistent. The ambiance is always amazing and the music is always a bop! One difference about this visit was that I came to learn they have a lunch menu option - even on the weekends! I'd never done lunch so I thought why not now? I ordered the Chicken Shio ramen, the Big Eye Tuna rice bowl and it came with a salad. For $17, this is a massive lunch. I ate a late dinner because I was just that filled. You receive nice lunch size portions of food to leave you satisfied and happy. I can't remember the name of my beverage but it was quite tasty. This is all to say, visit any ramen San location. You won't be disappointed.
Stopped here for a work lunch and it's was terrific! They had the perfect seating for our large group and the server was so efficient. The ambiance is modern and the place was spotless. The large bar centers the space and the poop emoji marking the loos was hilarious. We were all about the ramens on a cold day and the food came out quickly and was served warm-- not hot but at a good temp. I got the fried chicken and kimchee ramen. Timing is everything when you have fried chicken swimming in savory broth and it ate crispy (dark meat) and the kimchee was at the right level of fermentation. The noodles were spot on al dente too. A keeper if you're jonesing for ramen!
I always love it here when I visit, but recently I visited and they had new menu items and listen -- IM MORE IN LOVE! I tried their bang bang shrimp, omgggg still thinking about it!! & they had a new spritzer drink on the menu that I loveddddd!
I have been to other Ramen-San locations. On my first visit here, our party of 3 each opted for the express lunch. We all had the tonkotsu ramen with the karage and tuna as the rice plates. We all enjoyed the edamame hummus and the rice plates. The ramen noodles were a bit over cooked but the toppings were delicious. The pork was tender and my daughter loved the bamboo. All in all the food was great. We all left pretty full and actually had to take our rice plates to go. I will be back again to give them another shot.
I can't speak to the food, but as far as whisk(e)y bars go, this place was absolutely fantastic! I was looking for a calm whisky bar where I could sip that golden "uisge beatha" in relative peace. Yelp directed me here, and I decided to give it a go. I always thought of Ramen-San as a place that specializes in ramen and other Japanese goodies, but at this specific location, one of those goodies turns out to be whiskey! They have some tremendous things going for them: First, their selection of Japanese whiskies is very impressive! They have a wide variety of different brands and variants, with something for every palate and price range. I especially liked that they offer a 1-ounce and a 2-ounce option for each. Then there's the bar staff. The bartender I had the night of my visit was an absolute delight. He was clearly someone who not only had a tremendous amount of knowledge but also a person who genuinely loved his job. This is becoming more and more rare, and it made for a great experience. In terms of the vibe, while it may not be the most comfortable spot to spend several hours due to hard stools, it makes up for it by not being otherwise obnoxious. With all of this, while I can't speak for the ramen at this specific spot (I've had it at others), the whiskey portion of the experience was one I would love to repeat... maybe even slowly work my way down their list.
2 years ago
The ramen was very good but I wouldn't say great. They do give you a few more pieces of pork than a normal ramen place which was nice. I'm a huge ramen fan so I had high expectations. This place was a very laid back and a lot of people drinking by the bar and they had good music playing. I grabbed the extra egg which was the spicy crushed egg which sucked. The spicy oil was good but the molten egg was better. The pork bun was very good as well. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
The best ramen I've had in the city so far! I love how we can always get a reservation for two. They have vegan options. The Tan Tantan-San is full of flavor and the broth is pure perfection. The appetizers to share are great too! The restaurant is always busy and has a hip vibe. read more
4 years ago
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Erica P.
Christina, thank you for joining us! We always look to provide the…
3 years ago
Ramen San had the best music! I had a great time here for a quick solo lunch! The broth is so hearty! You get a good portion of chicken ! The server was awesome! She made sure I had a cocktail and waters pretty quick while having a decent amount of guest at the bar! read more
3 years ago
I come here almost once a week. It's my go-to ramen place because of the vibes, ease in getting a reservation, and Kimchi and fried chicken ramen. I've been coming to Ramen-San since 2010 and this location since they opened. The servers are nice. The music is 90's hip hop, so it's great. I love the window seats. There are only 2, so I always hope for an opening. read more
4 years ago
THE FRONT DOOR IS A PULL!!! Walking inside it has such a chill atmosphere that will make anyone feel super cool eating here. The waitress was super attentive and gave ample time to review the menu and take my order. I did come at around 3:30pm on a Monday so there was plenty of space and no wait to be seated. I can definitely tell this place will be packed during "after hours" so definitely try and set a reservation if you can to save your seat. Starting off with the pork belly bun... IT WAS PHENOMENAL!! The flavor from the pork really punched my tastebuds. And the hint of spice really elevated the bun to another world. From all the beginning dishes I've had this is definitely up there with the big leagues. I didn't order a drink but peaking at the drink menu they come with a lot of very unique drinks that I must come back to try. Onto the ramen: 10/10 the ramen special was delicious!!! Too bad it's only here for a limited time but I LOVE to try the new recipes the chef is creating and lets say he hit the spot with this one! With the atmosphere, the service, and the delicious food. I will definitely be coming back to try the drinks and all the different types of ramen they have in store!! read more
3 years ago
After wandering around the West Loop area, we stopped here for a quick pick-me-up. Both the selections and ramen itself were decent and as expected. The atmosphere was nice with an open space and we were able to get a view of their whiskey shelves and unique decor. Show stopper for me was their hibiscus drink which was a refreshing lunch-time pair to a hot bowl of ramen read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
Some of the best ramen I've had at a restaurant! Ordered the Sumo ramen, which comes with so many fun things, including several dumplings. Usually I'm not a huge fan of ramen, but this was great. The chasu pork was so soft and delicious. Beware it is decently spicy. It's also A LOT of food, I could not finish the bowl by myself. For drinks I got the penicillin, which was both very sweet and tart. It was ok, but I probably would not order it again. read more
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Erica P.
Carolina, thank you for joining us! We always look to provide the…
Ramen-San did not just meet my expectations, but rather exceeded them. I had made a reservation for 7pm on a rainy Friday night and when we arrived 15 minutes early were seated immediately. Staff were very friendly and attentive despite how crowded it was. We ordered our food (tonkotsu & chicken shio) and were pleased with how quickly it was delivered to our table. The ramen was the perfect temperature, and had all the best flavors. Price ($16) was fair given the size of the dishes, which left us super filled. Overall, great spot if you too are ever craving some good, rich, flavorful ramen. The spot itself is pretty casual, which was nice. Oh! & they have a pretty extensive drink menu that I plan to check out next time I am here, which based on my experience, will be soon! read more
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Erica P.
Emily, thank you for joining us! We always look to provide the…
5 years ago
Loved my visit to West Loop's Ramen San! Our waiter was really helpful and friendly. We ordered the pork buns to starts which are always a favorite of mine. To eat we each ordered ramen with some customizations, which was really appreciated. I got the Kimchi and Fried Chicken ramen but subbed pork belly for the fried chicken and my sister got the Tonkotsu Ramen with some additional veggies. We both really enjoyed our bowls! Can't wait to go back for more delicious ramen! read more
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Erica P.
Shervani, we are so glad to hear that you enjoyed our Pork Buns.…
3 years ago
So good! There aren't any good ramen places near me and this really hit the spot. I'm genuinely confused by reviews saying the tonkotsu was bland - it was delicious. Our server was super efficient and friendly. the yuzu lemonade and the hibiscus drink were AMAZING. I don't usually pay $9 for a lemonade but it was 100% worth it. the chicken shio was also good but the tonkotsu was better! read more
I do not consider it good service when I am waiting at a host podium and the restaurant staff, one server and one bartender, ignore me and wait for the person whose job it is to seat me (not-my-job attitude). At the very least, you should greet the customer and assure them someone will be with them shortly. I got the express lunch - tuna on rice and tonkotsu ramen. Tuna rice good. Tonkotsu broth, most important part, lacks flavor, noodles and pork slices good. The molten egg that comes with the ramen is actually just half an egg - stingy. Ordering an extra molten egg is also half an egg - stingy. https://www.yelp.com/collection/8mCXaaKQAQ7hn-PPUG9iXQ?utm_content=Collections&utm_source=ashare read more
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BJ H.
Thanks for the feedback Nolan and you're right - the 'not my job…
Ramen-San is hands down the best spot for ramen and good drinks I've come across in Chicago. Here's a quick description of the delectable morsels you should try: Drinks: Penicillin - A scotch based drink with a refreshing, almost tropical twist. Definitely recommend taking this medicine. Yuzu margarita - Margarita with hints of yuzu. Simple but very good. Yuzu highball - Standard highball with hint of yuzu. Again, simple but very solid. Clearly it seems yuzu just makes drinks better. Yuzu sake - This was provided as a shot on the house at the end of our meal, and was a great palate cleanser. Food: Gyoza - We tried the chicken and the berkshire pork versions. Both are highly addicting, and if I wasn't trying to exhibit a modicum of social decorum, I would have gladly continued to stuff my face with a second serving. Chicken mantou bun - Fried chicken in a bun with aioli. Highly delicious and disappears in your mouth faster than that date which ghosted you. Sumo ramen - Ramen with wontons. My life is now complete. The restaurant was really busy, but the wait staff were very friendly and kept checking in to ensure the food was satisfactory. I highly recommend you check this place out when in Fulton Market! read more
Pork belly bun was really good but the Ramen was decent I have had better. I tried the crispy chicken ramen with kimchi and it was different but nothing something j have to go back for read more
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Erica P.
Tierra, we are really sorry to hear that your experience missed the…
Not super impressed by Ramen-San. The interior design is pretty cool, I liked how there was all the necessities (napkins, sauce, utensils) in between the tables so there was no clutter. The food is mediocre. The best dish was the fried chicken mantou bun, the pork belly is just ok. The pork was hard and didn't really have much flavor. The crispy berkshire was pretty good, very juicy so careful when biting in. The ramen was disappointing. For a place that specializes in ramen I was expecting a lot more. It was very bland I had to add in soy sauce and chilli oil to make it edible. Definitely won't be back, there's plenty more ramen places in the city that are a better choice than here read more
7 years ago
My friend and I were really hungry and we were trying to find a place that wasn't super crowded and a long wait for a Saturday night. We both love ramen and we ended up here.....only to be disappointed. When we both walked in, it was not busy but no one had greeted us and we waited around for a little bit before a hostess/waitress that was just leaving told her she was not working so we just sat ourselves. Kimchi & fried chicken ramen: I wanted to try something different than what I would normally get at any other ramen spots. The fried chicken was not crunchy when it came out. I get it, it was sitting in the broth but from the kitchen to the table, it shouldn't have been like that. I've gotten other fried stuff added into my ramen before and it was still crunchy when I took it out of the broth to put on the side. Speaking of the broth, it was not hot but both of our ramens were just warm and I feel that it was just unacceptable. I love a hot bowl of ramen when you can still see the steam from the broth so you are able to enjoy the whole bowl with the broth still being hot and warm enough. I was pretty disappointed with that. Penicillin #2: it was a pretty good drink that was recommended to me. Glad I was able to enjoy that. Once we needed our check, it took quite some time and we asked multiple times for it. I hope that things can change a little bit seeing as Fulton Market is getting to be a really popular place to hang out around now so that others can enjoy it as well. read more
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Matt D.
Thanks for taking the time to give us a review Christina. I'm sorry…
3 years ago
I usually am a "girl dinner" type of eater. Pick at a few different things & then say I'm full. This Ramen was different. I devoured this entire bowl & licked all my fingers after. They have these chicken nugget things that have an interesting almost cinnamon spice to them. Soooooo gooooooodd read more
3 years ago
Absolutely loved this place for the food here! I ordered the Chicken Shio ramen and it was delicious! The chicken broth was very rich in flavor! Could not have enough! Ramen is a comfort food for me so it was a perfect choice on a stormy Chicago evening! The place was super busy though. Even with a reservation the wait time was 45 minutes :( Thank you Erica from Ramen-San for reaching out to me. I really appreciate your willingness to understand my concern,apologizing and offering to make my next experience at Ramen San even better !! :) read more
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Erica P.
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Tonkotsu: the broth is light and rich. The ramen had a decent bite to it. They have asahi super dry so that's a plus? Okay now let's talk about why it's 2 stars. 1.) my ramen and my friend's ramen was like warm. Like I'm not huffing and puffing into my noodles as I am eating, UNACCEPTABLE. Within like 5 mins, it wasn't even hot anymore. I don't understand...... 2.) chasu was tough. So tough that the chopstick couldn't poke through it with ease. I think I had 2 bites of the 3 pieces. it was dead when we walked in and NO ONE greeted us. A hostess/waitress was leaving and she told us she wasn't working and we just sat ourselves. I asked 3 different people for the check. We just sat around just waiting...I don't knock restaurants for bad services, but in case that matters for some people. read more
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Jane O.
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We were in the city and had heard about Ramen San quite a bit. Took the family here for dinner. The restaurant was nice and they had all the covid precautions in place. Seating was limited and had dividers between booth. Staff was wearing masks, but no gloves. Bathrooms were neat and clean. For food we ordered Imperial Shimo, kimchi fried chicken and Laksa Ramen. Overall the food was good. For anyone who likes their food spicy should ask for sesame chilli spicy sauce which gives it a good kick. The imperial shimo comes with egg with runny york. We asked for a full boiled egg instead. For a Sunday night they were not very packed and were accommodating for our party. The service was very slow for a not so busy restaurant. We had to call our server multiple times to get something. Even though we asked for full boiled egg, they still gave us egg with runny york. We ordered Brussel sprout but they completely forgot about it. Overall the poor service left us with not so great experience. This place will automatically add surcharge for Covid fees, which you can ask to take out if you do not want it. Overall, our experience was average hence the 3 stars. read more
I always have a great experience any time I eat at a ramen bar. My friend and I came here for dinner. We are both ramen lovers! Ramen San is one of my favorite spots in the city no matter which location. It has such a chill vibe with cool rap playing. I've visited the chain restaurant a few times. This time the service was especially good. My friend and I started off with yuzu. Our waiter had us to place the yuzu on top of two chop sticks and bang on the table until the yuzu dropped in the beer. I found this part very exciting. Kinda scary too because I thought it was going to tip on me, but it didn't lol. The drink complimented the meal very well. I'm not much of a beer drinker but I found it quite tasty. My friend and I ordered the same thing, the kimchi fried chicken ramen. We are kosher eaters so unfortunately I had to exclude the kimchi (which I didn't realize before that it was cross contaminated with shellfish somehow). The ramen had the perfect amount of spice although I excluded the kimchi. I loved the crispness of the fried chicken. Everything about the ramen and the blend of flavors in the broth was so satisfying. I enjoyed every bit of it. Afterwards for dessert we ordered the Cinnamon Toast Crunch cone. It is so delicious, perfect to cool down after spicy ramen. I really enjoyed the salted caramel when finishing the cone. I can't wait to come back for ramen fix. read more
2 years ago
5 years ago
Service was fantastic and the food was delicious. They accommodated to additions and substitutions for all three of us! We did sit outside to enjoy sunshine on a rare spring day. The benches were large and as secluded as you can be on a sidewalk. My only issue was that there was a lingering gasoline smell the entire time we were there. We aren't sure where it was coming from but we all left with a slight headache. read more
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Erica P.
Hey Bensy, thank you so much! We are so happy to hear that you…
Stumbled upon this place while walking & stopped in around 6pm on a Saturday. Had no wait because we went to the bar. We ordered Karrage (not pictured cause I took a blurry picture) but honestly one of the best Karrage I have had. The coating was light & the dip had a hint of lime which was so good. They didn't serve it with the typical spicy mayo. We also ordered the pork belly buns and omg, it was so good. The pork belly was cooked so well & actually a thick cut! While we waited for the 18 hr brisket ramen, I watched the bartender make drinks. He made a snow blossom & gave me a sample & I ended up ordering one. It was refreshing! When we finally had the ramen, it was super impressive. The noodles were amazing, the broth was one of a kind, the egg was cooked JUST RIGHT & the brisket.. I have no words. I've had brisket ramen at other places & it's thick & not flavorful. This brisket was thinly cut, cooked just right & had so much taste. It really was good! My husband slurped all the broth which is how you're suppose to do it! Would recommend! read more
3 years ago
Alone on a business trip I was looking for something close to my hotel, and I found a Whiskey-Ramen bar?! The heavenly gods answered my prayers! I was greeted with warmth and jammed out to the best 90s playlist all the while enjoying ramen, pork belly mantou buns and the penicillin drink. A++++. GO - you won't be disappointed read more
5 years ago
The Kimchi karaage ramen here was spectacular. The ramen noodle had the perfect chewiness and the soup was rich yet not too overwhelming. The $3 ice cream cone to top it off at the end was the most perfect way to finish the meal. read more
5 years ago
Fun, casual spot w great ramen and friendly staff. Been for happy hour which is super good value and also the tasty express lunch which is fab when you want ramen but a little something else too. I enjoyed the karaage chicken rice which was less healthy but delicious, my friend had the tuna rice and that felt like healthier option. read more
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Erica P.
Hey Alice, thank you so much! We are so happy to hear that you…
5 years ago
I chose to come to Ramen-San since it's one of the only ramen places in the area that opens at a decently early time. Great spot for lunch w/ a friend. Parking is available (pay to park). Temperature is taken when you walk in. Masks are required when waiter comes by table. Ramen-San has a really cool vibe to it. Open and minimalist design. Good music. There's a poop emoji to indicate where the bathroom is which was pretty funny. The express lunch is such a good idea. It is available everyday until 2pm. You get your choice of ramen, a rice plate, a side salad, and marinated cucumbers. For vegetarians, there is the "imperial sho" ramen (vegetable broth, molten egg, tofu, nori) and vegetable fried rice. I was asked if I wanted to add corn to the ramen and said yes without knowing it was a $1 up charge. Overall the ramen was just okay. The tofu wasn't marinated or seasoned. Just plain. Also, there were like 5 small pieces of tofu??? I would've liked more. Broth tasted like a typical miso. Not bad just not very flavorful. I wish there were more ingredients added to the ramen. The fried rice and side salad were really good. Spicy radish kimchi was delicious. I honestly liked how all the different flavors from the small dishes came together. If it was just the ramen alone, I would have been pretty disappointed. read more
8 years ago
Definitely add this spot to your ramen list! We made reservations on Tock since we weren't sure how busy it would be for lunch but I think we got there right on time and before the lunch rush. There's a lunch menu where you choose a rice bowl and a small ramen bowl in a lunch set. The lunch set also came with a salad and pickled veggies. I opted for the tuna rice bowl which is similar to a poké bowl. I got the pork ramen and it was just the right size considering all the food that comes in a set. If you don't want to do the lunch set, you can also order from their regular menu with their full size ramen bowls. The broth is full-bodied with lots of flavor and worth the trip! We ordered some pork belly and fried chicken buns which I was told was good (I saved the room for my lunch set instead). They also have Asahi on draft which I've never seen before so it was definitely a pleasant surprise. It was even cooler when they served it in frosted glass! Another cool surprise was that we got some complimentary house ice cream! Totally unexpected and definitely appreciated. We got strawberry and pineapple which was a great way to end the dining experience. Definitely recommend trying this place out. read more
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Cameron T.
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Is the patio seating warm?
Hey Rachel, our patio is heated! We also have private greenhouses that can accommodate groups of up to 4. The greenhouses are enclosed and protected from the elements and also have heaters. We hope to see you soon, thank you!
Any good vegan options since the ramen noodles aren't vegan?
I believe there were some.
Are there any vegan noodle options?
Hey Jeanine, We don't have any vegan noodle options. While a lot of our vegan guests will opt to…
Are there any gluten free options?
Hey Brittany, we do have some gluten free options for you! Just let your server know when you arrive that you have a gluten allergy and they will be able to walk you through your available options.
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