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    Ramen Utsuke

    4.4 (561 reviews)
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    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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    Chay L.

    Great food. This place is known to be very crowded during dinner. Went there especially early to ensure I do not have to wait for seats. Ambience is decent.

    Laureen Y.

    It was ok, definitely had better ramen before. We ordered naruto ramen, beef donburi, pork katsu, poke bowl, calamari, and fried tofu. The pork katsu tasted burnt to me it was overdone and the naruto ramen the broth was ok. The staff were friendly and they had a simple decorations but pretty inside.

    James W.

    I went here earlier today as they opened at 11:30 (Friday) and wanted to get something to eat prior to hopping on my train. I ordered the spicy salmon roll and the salmon sashimi. Both were very good. The freshness of the salmon really did seem higher end. Both dishes were very reasonably priced. Location is across the street from the inner harbor and it's amazing how just one street over you can grab amazing sushi for a fraction of the price that you would from an inner harbor location. The staff was great - very helpful and attentive. I was in and out in quick order as they were there when I they were needed and stood by when they were not. They provided the recommendation, however, I really would love to go back and try their Ramen. The person sitting beside me did and it looks very good. The restaurant was clean, including their bathrooms. The ambiance is relaxed and has a cool vibe with all of their artwork and posters. I am really glad I had the opportunity to eat hear as I was going to go for a inner harbor restaurant initially, however, the one I was going to go to was closed and I wouldn't have made my train in time.

    House Salad with Carrot Ginger Dressing
    Alan K.

    Be forewarned that this place is tiny! When I came here, there was a short wait, but that is to be expected if there are a limited amount of seats. It didn't take very long to be seated as I just missed the lunch rush. I ordered their house salad and tonkotsu ramen. Unfortunately, at this restaurant, they are preoccupied with getting your food out ASAP so I basically got the salad and ramen at the same time. Both were really delicious! I was pretty annoyed at the host who thought it was a good idea to ask me to move seats after all my food had been brought out on my table before he rescinded the request after another waitress intervened. If a party is seated at their table with their food, you shouldn't ask them to move unless there are extenuating circumstances which there was not. That was poor judgement from that particular host.

    Spicy Sesame Ramen
    Vivek D.

    We were staying nearby at the Hyatt Regency and spotted this ramen place within short walking distance of the hotel. Since it was super windy and cold, it only made sense to eat some ramen. The place is fairly simple from the interior, but the ramen itself was amazing. What I liked is that there were several veggie ramen options. Because I wanted some kick, I got the Spicy Sesame ramen. It had the perfect ratio of soup/noodles and had the right amount of kick without feeling super heavy. I was thoroughly satisfied till the end. Also, the service was pretty prompt too, so no complaints on that front. Another bonus is that compared to prices nowadays, it was fairly reasonable. For two ramens and a beer, it was around $36 before tip. That's not bad, at least with what I'm used to.

    Tonkotsu Broth Ramen - Pork
    Anna F.

    Haven't been here in years. Today was a good ramen day. I ordered the tonkotsu shoyu - pork broth. It was delicious and I also had the hot house sake which was wonderful. The service is great and I love the quiet ambiance.

    Tonkotsu
    Rachel N.

    On a Thursday around 2PM, I was served and seated right away. The place is clean. Just a note: the bathrooms are kinda dark?? Tonkotsu 8/10: Would I get this again? Absolutely. The broth was really flavorful. Not too salty at all. The only reason I'm taking off points is because I felt like the noodles were a bit soggy. Although, it did not ruin the overall meal. The meal itself came out hot. Would definitely come back to try the sushi because it looked so good

    Tonkotsu (Black and Red)
    Billy T.

    Came here right before an Orioles game and it was pretty packed. Managed to get seated within 10 minutes though - they were really efficient with cleaning up tables! Ordered the Tonkotsu ramen, which was tasty. I'd put it solidly above average for ramen that I've eaten in my life. Would recommend!

    Classic Shio Broth Ramen - Chicken Paitan Shoyu
    Traci J.

    This was my first time here...and my first time getting ramen from a restaurant...and it did not disappoint. Very friendly host. With no reservations, we were seated quickly on a Friday evening. Very nice, calm ambiance. Right across from the Inner Harbor. We started with hotel tea...I got Ginger Peach tea and it was superb. The Classic Chicken Shio Ramen has the perfect flavor broth for a first-timer. Nice and light and just the right saltiness. My cousin got the Paitan Shoyu. I wouldn't recommend this broth for anyone new to ramen, but it was pretty good. I'd definitely go back, when in town.

    Ginger Miso Ramen - Choice of Broth
    Lauren B.

    My first time in Baltimore and this place did not disappoint. The service was extremely quick and the space is very open. The staff were extremely kind and quick to fill my water glass. The ramen was a pretty hefty serving and the menu was large. My meal tasted delicious and I have absolutely no complaints about its It is right next to the harbor making it a convenient spot for tourists as well.

    Gyoza- too good we ate it before pic. Spicy edemame  Naruto black and red ramen  Tonkotsu ramen

    One of the best Ramen places we have tried! My son gives it an 11 out of 10. Pork Gyoza- crispy and delicious Tonkotsu and Naruto black and red ramen, very spicy was the right level of spice (if you like spicy) and so flavorful. Spicy edamame has a great taste Honey tea was perfect (from a non tea lover). Staff was so nice and food was served quick. Prices were very reasonable and portions good. If I had to complain about anything it would just be that it can be a little cold by the door on a windy day if people dont push the door shut quickly. Thats nit picking as everything was wonderful. Go try this place, I know we will be back!

    Shishito Pepper (ve, gf)
    Nicole B.

    One of my favorite Ramen spots in Baltimore! I realized I hadn't been here in a little while, but I was pleasantly surprised at the menu additions and changes. We ordered the garlic shishito peppers and chicken Karage to start. They were both so good, flavorful and delicious. The chicken Karage has a new twist and has two dipping sauces to choose from now, I chose the honey siracha. We ordered the miso ramen with chicken and red tonkatsu. The staff were super pleasant and service was quick. We went on Halloween and they had candy for us if we wanted. Pleasant experience as always!

    Ieshia T.

    I had been craving ramen for weeks and decided to treat myself a couple of Sundays ago. Naturally, I headed to my favorite ramen spot, Ramen Utsuke. I came prepared with my ramen and sake book in hand and a water bottle because I planned to relax and savor my soup for as long as they'd let me. I had already glanced over the menu before arriving, so I knew exactly what I was going to order. Still, I took a moment to see if I might change my mind. I went with my classic, the Chicken Paitan Black, which was previously called the Oriole Park. I've always loved the black garlic oil, although I did pay an upcharge for it. The umami flavor is perfect in ramen. When my bowl arrived, I couldn't wait to dig in. I grabbed my spoon and began tasting the broth. However, I noticed a side of corn, which quickly made me realize they'd added it to the soup instead leaving it out, like I requested. I'm not a fan of corn at all, let alone in my ramen, so I spent some time picking the kernels out. I let the server know, and while they offered to remake the dish, I didn't want to wait any longer for my food. Plus, I didn't want to send it back. I also noticed there wasn't much black garlic oil in the soup, and I could barely taste it. The chicken was surprisingly cold and lacked flavor. It seemed like it had been cooked separately and then just added to the bowl, which made it dry and unappealing. I remember this from previous visits, but at least other elements of the dish used to make up for it. This time, however, I was missing the marinated soft-boiled egg, which I realized only after I was about a quarter of the way through my soup. I informed my server, and they brought the egg over, though I felt bad about bringing it up. The staff seemed very young, and I couldn't help but wonder if the kitchen staff was also young. Not that I have anything against younger employees, but they were socializing and standing around a lot. It's really disappointing when you've been looking forward to a specific dish for weeks and end up disappointed. Despite this, I would definitely return to Ramen & Sake - I just hope they deliver the ramen I love next time.

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    Toki Underground

    Toki Underground

    4.5(154 reviews)
    2.6 miBetter Waverly
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    We took a chance on a weekday night and walked in for dinner. Felt like getting ramen and I have…read moreknown of Toki for a while now..or well at least the DC location but never been. Mostly because the ramens came with pork or vegan broth and no poultry or fish broth options. Stalking their insta I saw a chicken broth tantanmen that looked delish. So here we were. We were promptly sat, service was quick and fast. My chicken tantanmen was delicious. The numbing sichuan chili oil with the crispy karaage, paired with a nutty miso broth was just perfect for an overcast day. My bf also thoroughly enjoyed his vegan mushroom ramen and appreciated the cook on the mushrooms as it wasn't just bland and spongy. Would absolutely come back if they keep offering non pork broth options. Or at least the ability to sub broths out. Interior was also decorated very cool.

    The award winning Toki Underground from DC opened a small (like 30 seats) place in Baltimore City…read more I had delivery from there and the ramen broth was amazing. I was even more blown away. That is nori on the brussels A piece of pork belly was fired for my drink. The drink menu was small but a got a chance to try them all and there is a flavor profile for you. The ramen was filling and comforting as ramen should be and be sure to ask about the secret menu. I went for Baltimore Restaurant Week and was able to try so many things. But you can go for happy hour and try all the appetizers and drinks for a discount. While we are suffering a long cold spell right now and perfect for ramen, remember ramen is perfect year round. The service was wonderful and the place filled up quickly while we were there on a Wednesday night. I will be back. Oh I hear there is a good outdoor space, but I didn't get a chance to experience that with temperature in the single digits

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    Mi & Yu Noodle Bar

    Mi & Yu Noodle Bar

    3.7(178 reviews)
    3.7 miHampden
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    We stopped here for a quick lunch. Ordering was easy. The customer service was great as the person…read moretaking orders was patient and able to answer questions about the menu with no issue. I ordered the cold noodles with chicken. It was great. Was a tad messy but good nonetheless. I do wish there were extra vegetables in the bowl. The restaurant was clean and there is complimentary water, utensils and to go containers out if you do not finish your food. I'll def be back.

    I was randomly craving a brown sugar boba tea while in the area this weekend so I stopped by Mi &…read moreYu after seeing their sign for boba tea. The inside is small with a few tables. Their menu features ramen, brothless ramen, and other Asian-fusion bowls. Honestly, the food didn't look bad and there seemed to be some gluten free options. However, I only got the boba tea this time around and I was sadly very disappointed. When ordering, there wasn't any option to customize the tea (sugar or ice levels specifically) so when it came out, I was disappointed with the sweetness and the lukewarm temp. I wish there was more ice and less sugar. The boba was also very overcooked and slimy. It didn't have the chewy bounce that boba is supposed to have and it wasn't marinated well either - it didn't taste like brown sugar at all. Just flavorless and mush. I ended up going home and dumping the whole thing over some ice cubes but it still wasn't great. The only upside is that they use dairy-free milk so no need to customize that. But overall, I wouldn't recommend this spot for boba unfortunately.

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    Matsuri Japanese Restaurant

    3.9(253 reviews)
    0.5 miFederal Hill
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    Locally owned & operated
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    I love matsuri! This is probably one of my favorite sushi spots in Baltimore! They are very down to…read moreearth and the interior of the facility is very traditional with a sushi bar seating area for smaller groups. The service is phenomenal, I've always been greeted immediately walking in. Everyone is so nice and will talk to you and offer suggestions! They have a great menu with bento boxes as an option for people who want a little bit of everything. I 100% recommend this sushi spot for anyone.

    The sushi at Matsuri is not only fresh and tasty, but it is also not overly expensive. Located…read moreright in the heart of Federal Hill right by Cross Street Market, it has both an outdoor patio and indoor seating. They are also dog friendly. They do have a happy hour on Monday to Friday from 4 PM to 6:30 PM. This includes certain rolls and appetizers, beer, wine, and cocktails. I had the lychee Saketini (HH $8), and it definitely had lychee flavor. It was a little lighter on the alcohol though. I also had a 22 oz. can of Sapporo premium beer, which was also on happy hour for $7.50. Both the bagel roll and California roll were $6 on happy hour as well. I highly recommend the Volcano Roll (HH $12), which had 6 pieces of salmon and tuna top with a spicy mayo and eel sauce. We initially sat outside, but once it started raining, they helped us bring everything inside. The hostess was very kind and our server was excellent. In terms of the ambiance, there is not much indoor and outdoor seating. It seems like they mainly do take out. Also, street parking can be limited.

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    3.9(777 reviews)
    0.6 miInner Harbor
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    Lots to choose from the menu. Fried rice was a great option for the kids - had the egg cooked with…read morethe rice. Several cocktail options that were all delicious. Staff were so attentive and friendly. Decor was modern and fancy. The view is unbeatable! Definitely will be back to try more drinks and dishes when I'm back in Baltimore!

    Sushi here is top tier and so is the ambience. I stopped in on a busy weekday. This place was…read morepacked. My friend and I ordered everything from the tuna tartare, chirashi bowl, Toyosu nigiri platter, seared otoro and the matchamisu dessert. This was plenty of food for 2 people. We loved the quality of fish and presentation here. The otoro cuts were definitely the highlight of the evening. Seared otoro tuna with endless amounts of shaved truffle on top. Definitely save some room for dessert as the matchamisu was a take on the tiramisu. The mascarpone, mango and matcha were a great combination. The service here was great. Our servers were attentive and we enjoyed the variety of seafood, Asian fusion and even saw some hibachi items. Azumi is a great place to enjoy some cocktails, sushi or hibachi. I highly recommend booking reservations in advance. The bartender did let me know they have sushi making classes and tuna carving sessions throughout the month. I'll definitely be back to try some different cuts of fish and their sushi rolls.

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