Definitely a great choice. My boyfriend and I stumbled upon Ramen-Ya after exploring the city for hours, so we were half frozen and looking for something to warm us up. Ramen-Ya is on the edge of the Red Light District; we walked down a flight of stairs where the restaurant opened up into a warm, inviting space. My boyfriend and I both ordered the Shoyu ramen (although I got mine without bamboo and leeks), and I was pleasantly surprised by how generous the portions was. The pork was also delicious, and practically melted in my mouth. However, I did think the broth was too salty for my taste and the service was very slow. Overall, Ramen-Ya is a good place to grab a bite to eat on a cold Winter day. Stop by if you're ever in Amsterdam! read more

Ramen-Ya - Both are the Shoyu ramen - the one on the bottom has no leeks and bamboo - Ramen Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

We started with the chicken dumplings as a starter. They we're really good. Only minutes later our ramen arrived. In total service is amazing. We had almost no waiting time for food. Chicken tasted very good. The pork in the ramen was not the best, cold and not flavorful. The broth was good. The kimchi was very mild, not as spicy as usual. Too bad. There are not many vegetables in the ramen have to added for extra price as toppings usually there should be pak choi etc. Overall the ramen was good for the price point and large portions are served. Would probably come again. read more

This place is amazing on a cold winter night. It's the highest and most rated in town, according to Google. I ordered the Katada miso, Asahi, Sapporo and hot sake. Pros: you can see the kitchen! It looks clean and they make their own ramen. Food looks authentic. Drinks are cheap, everything is approx 5 euros. Cons: Asahi and Sapporo seems a bit water down. Sake is supposed to be room temp. They can heat it up, but it's still just warm. My miso ramen is thick, but it doesn't feel like the traditional way from slow cooking the pork. It doesn't separate when the soup are done like miso normally does. The thickness feels more like from corn starch. The chiasu seems like thick cut bacon, not the melt in your mouth sort of meat. Maybe if I upgraded to "special chiasu" it'll be different, make sure to ask! read more

My family and I were desperately craving Asian food after having been in Europe for 2.5 weeks and stumbled upon this ramen joint, boarder-lining the red light district. The ramen was actually pretty damn good! I believe the chef even went to Japan to study the art of ramen. Broth wasn't too salty and the noodles were soft. I love when broth is thick and this one delivers! Thick and creamy. Definitely more expensive than the US. I think a bowl was at least $15-16 and egg was overcooked, so minus a star for that. Service was quick and attentive. read more

Ramen-Ya - Ramen Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Ramen was phenomenal - highly recommend this place if you're a ramen lover in Amsterdam. The serving is MASSIVE so if you come here make sure you're starving by the time you walk in the door. The ramen was flavor packed and really hit the spot - especially because we were a tiny bit hungover. read more

Ramen-Ya - Ramen Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Excellent ramen. I got the spicy ramen and added chicken. The fried chicken is amazing as well! Good service and nice staff!

2 stars because the Ramen was not good - it looks good but the taste and quality is not. It is way too pricey and the noodles they use is not ramen noodles. They are just plain egg noodles. They should not claim it as a Ramen. The soup is not hot when they serve. It is just warm and they say that that's how they do it. The Bao were so dry - you will choke if you don't follow with water. The gyoza was ok. Nothing special. Also, if you want spicy, it's probably just a 4 out of 10. They don't know what spicy means. The restaurant ambience is okay. Nothing fancy. 0 star for the service. The Ramen bowls came first before our drinks and appetizers. And they would not apologize. They said that the kitchen is busy, they serve what comes out first. We got there at 9pm and the restaurant was more than half empty and they close at 10 pm. They will rush you to get your order but it took them 15 minutes to get us our drink orders - Non-alcoholic - I'm talking about green tea and water. There's so much other better places within the area. There's also chinese and other Ramen places around. I don't recommend this place. read more

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My first time eating original tonkotsu ramen my cousins I don't know how many hundreds of times he has tonkotsu all over the world. To me it was a great first impression for eating ramen. The restaurant was a pretty small spot in the red light district or at least the entrance was. The restaurant itself is located in the basement of a building so it's easy to miss and walk passed it. My opinion? You shouldn't be walking passed it if you really want to taste a great ramen. There are a lot of options for Japanese food in Amsterdam as well as a lot of places to go to. We tried a couple but out of all of them Ramen-Ya was the best. I can only give five stars. The food was superior. It was delicious, tasty, well spiced and actually I'd love to have more right now. read more

Came here on a cool drizzling night while visiting Amsterdam. Chowed down on a chicken bun to start and a bowl of Karaka-Men. Both the buns and soup didn't disappoint. The service was prompt, helpful and sweet. Wouldn't hesitate to make a return visit here. read more

Ramen-Ya - Karaka-men ramen - Ramen Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Great restaurant for ramen! Right off of the red light district, tucked away. Very nice & clean inside. Their menu has various ramen and other options to choose from. We were so happy to find it on our trip here. read more

Ramen-Ya - Chicken sesame ramen - Ramen Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

The flavors were good but the customer service wasn't really the greatest, it seems that we were forgotten several times and we had to flag different people down for our check. I got the pork ramen and my boyfriend got the kimchi we we both thought it was delicious but nothing too crazy. I probably wouldn't return read more

Ramen-Ya - Pork ramen add corn - Ramen Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

So I've eaten here three times and every time it was simply subpar. Disclaimer: I love Japanese food and I'm a bit fussy when it comes to proper Japanese food. Raamen is fast food in Japan. The broth takes a few hours to make (sometimes a couple of days) but after that, you just quickly cook some noodles "al dente" (because noodles should never be soggy) and slap together some other ingredients into the broth. After gobbling all your noodles and munching on your roast pork, seafood or grilled beef (to my knowledge, they do not offer the latter two proteins with the raamen here), comes the best part! Drinking the soup directly from the bowl. It should be hot, savory, well seasoned and traditionally without MSG or anything like that. Here's where everything goes wrong at Ramen-Ya. The miso broth is creamy! WHUT?!?! Yes! CREAMY! You heard me right! It's almost as if they used half double cream and half sour cream in the broth. I know they didn't. I can taste that they didn't, but it just feels and tastes like they almost did! No matter how much salt and shichimi (Japanese blend of 7 spices) you add, it's still kind of bland, lukewarm and CREAMY! BLAGH! Have I mentioned that the broth tastes creamy? It tastes creamy. I do not like it. Every time I went there, my company felt the same way about the broth. Raamen should make you want to drink the broth, ardently!! This broth just makes me wanna leave and never come back, ardently! The last time I went here I tried the vegetarian raamen and it came with a huge slice of tomato on top... a m*therf*cking raw TOMATO.... on raamen!!! .... WTF... Anyway, the place looks very nice and the service is good. The people are young and nice. That's why it doesn't get a one star rating from me. Don't waste your money here. Or.. you know what, go ahead and try it once, but never again.. #creamy read more

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This place looks very trendy, but also kept their Asian/Japanese look. On the table they have also gadget things like: handy tooth piece can, spicy oil where you need to push it to prevent any waste etc. The chef/boss of this place took training in Japan for a month how to make the perfect ramen. It is a very difficult process to do this and you need to know the technique to create such a good ramen and great soup base. I tried the Hakata with miso soup flavor. The ramen was really perfect and soup was soooo delicious! The egg was melting on my tongue and the pork was also tasty! Please also try the Mint lemonade which is super good! Very refreshing in a hot weather! It is like a virgin mojito :) Definitely will return soon again to try the other appetizers and ramens! read more

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Conveniently located near the red light district, this is a great place to try some hot ramen on a cold day in Amsterdam. All of their ingredients are house made (including the ramen). The staff is super friendly as well and you can just tell them if you like your ramen to be firm or soft and they will adjust it according. read more

Ramen-Ya - The veggie ramen - Ramen Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Best place for Japanese ramen in Amsterdam! If it was not open, I have to go to Dusseldorf for such kind of ramen! Btw: don't miss the fried chicken and homemade soft drink such as ice tea and rosemary lemonade. It is so great that i keep order it everytime! The waitress is so kind and she even brought me the bandjes for hair because she saw I keep puting my hair behind my ear when i was having noodles. read more

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Their ramen is delicious, and one of their cooks (he actually may have been a manager) was a total sweetheart. I got the Mount Fuji w/black garlic oil (which is WAY too much for one person) and my husband got the Hakata... both with a miso base. We started with chicken buns. These chicken buns were SO good, and if I lived here, it would probably be my drunken go-to. Crispy, incredible sauced chicken on a cloud-like bun with just the right amount of Japanese mayo, scallions and a piece of lettuce.. So so good. The noodle to broth ratio on the Mount Fuji wasn't my favorite. I kid you not when I say there must have literally been a full pound of noodles. My pork was also not super tender (in fact, I'd say it was dry)... But: The flavor in this broth, and the silky, unctuous texture of it was supremely satisfying. This is probably the best miso based broth I've ever had. My husband got the Hakata, same broth, but with way less noodles, and fall-apart tender pork. He ended up taking half of my noodles... we probably should have inverted our orders, that man loves his noodles! Sadly, both of our eggs were stone cold in the middle and slightly overcooked (mine less than his). Service was incredibly slow, but super friendly. I just kind of assume from my previous experiences that all service in Europe is slow, so I'm not deducting anything for the speed. They were smiley and helpful. I would definitely go back for the chicken buns and that miso broth. read more

Ramen-Ya - Chicken buns - Ramen Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

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So pleasantly surprised with Ramen-Ya in Amsterdam! Off the bat, the atmosphere is really welcoming and relaxing. Great for a quick bite or for a group looking for a casual but aesthetically upscale meal after a long day of sightseeing. Located just down the way from Dam Square and easy to find. Service was great, immediately we were seated and greeted by really friendly wait staff. Unlike most traditional Dutch service, they were polite and attentive and always nearby to answer questions or refill waters, etc. The food was perfect for a cold day in Amsterdam. As a fairly avid fan of ramen (and hello, don't I get kudos simply because I'm Asian?), this is definitely a bowl that doesn't disappoint. I tried the Sesame with regular salt flavoring and my boyfriend tried the Hakata with both soy sauce and miso. Don't be afraid to add/order additional toppings! For the Hakata, it definitely is a bowl made well but designed for your own addings as well, as my boyfriend found he could have used some more veggies or meats. For me, the Sesame was just right with a dash of their spicy sauce on the table. Also, try the mint lemonade! It's homemade and really refreshing. My boyfriend also tried their 'award winning' whiskey which was 9euro and as he explained, super smooth. Definitely will be back! read more

Ramen-Ya - Top: Hakata Ramen with soy sauce and miso, Bottom: Sesame Ramen with salt - Ramen Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

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Seriously yummy ramen! We were in the area and I've been meaning to try this spot. On a chilly rainy day it was the perfect time. Once downstairs we were warmly greeted and given a table (they seat you). It is a beautiful restaurant and the decor was really thought through. Staff was very friendly and attentive. And the portions are large. So you do pay a little more than you might think, but the size justifies that. My husband and I both got the classic one with the soy sauce based broth and pork. Delicious! And he loved the mint lemonade. We were more than satisfied and look forward to taking guests there! read more

Ramen-Ya - Hakata with soy sauce broth - Ramen Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

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Food: 3 | Service: 4 | Ambiance: 4 I was really torn whether to give this a 3 or 4 star rating. I did not expect a ramen place in Amsterdam to have 1200 reviews on Google or TripAdvisor (forgot which one) with such a high rating. I couldn't pass up the chance to have really great ramen here. I ordered the kimchi ramen based on numerous reviews and it did NOT live up to its expectations. The broth was bland and could be described as borderline-watery. The noodles were apparently wheat noodles and not typical flour-based noodles that are chewier. That's fine though. I later asked a staff member if the noodles were made in house and she later reported that the noodles are made fresh somewhere else (in town?) and brought over to the restaurant. That all being said, I'm being a ramen snob and I think this ramen place is decent. It's just a bit expensive for what you are getting. 14€ could get me a really good bowl of ramen somewhere else but I think this ramen is fine considering where it's located. I also ordered the mint lemonade which was refreshing and yummy, but like other reviewers have mentioned, a tad bit on the sweet side. Service here is friendly, the staff answered all questions I asked. The restaurant is clean and nicely decorated as well. It is below street level so not much natural light but has a cool, private ambiance. read more

Ramen-Ya - Mint lemonade - Ramen Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

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We were craving noodles in Amsterdam so we went to Ramen-ya for a bowl before they closed for the evening. I've gotta say it was nothing memorable as far as the noodles, broth, pork, or boiled egg were concerned. It was pretty standard. The only thing worth mentioning was that the egg was a bit cold. But what was nice is they make their own noodles in house and don't use MSG in the broth. Also, the restaurant is located below ground level, so if you have trouble with stairs you're in trouble. Overall, a very average experience. read more

Ramen-Ya - Ramen Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Wow the hakata special is definitely one of the best ramens i have had. The noodles were cooked perfectly, not too rubbery and not too soft. The broth was a bit thicker than normal, however it was full of flavor and complimented everything within. The chasiu (roasted pork) melted in your mouth and given in a generous portion (the best part!) The egg was also cooked perfectly with a mildly runny yolk and firm egg white. Quick and friendly service. Would definitely visit again. read more

Ramen-Ya - Omg the pork - Ramen Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

As a proper Japanese-blooded guy, I love ramen. Coming from Brazil (which has the largest Japanese community outside of Japan) and having grown eating homemade oriental cooking, I'm pretty picky about Japanese food. That said, I'm really glad I've found Ramen-ya; it was the last missing piece to make me feel at home in Amsterdam. Some have complained about the heavy, creamy broth, but that's exactly what's expected from a Hakata-style ramen: a broth with an almost milky texture. And here, Ramen-ya excels: the tonkotsu is a punch of heartwarming flavours, and the tasty homemade noodles pair beautifully with it. Choose the "Hakata Deluxe" with the miso-charred pork, and you're in for a treat. If you want a little bit of heat, ask for extra kimchi. I've ordered only two side dishes so far: the pork buns and the gyoza. They're both good--not amazingly unforgettable, just plain good. They have some good non-alcoholic drinks as well, props for the Cassis Calpis, and the mandatory homemade mint lemonade (why is it so difficult to find a decent lemonade in other places around Amsterdam?). The staff is really polite and helpful, and the location is an underground gem in the middle of the busy city centre (the entrance is a glass door leading to stairs--don't be afraid to walk them down :D). A perfect break from all the walking and shopping around Dam Square. The only thing that made me give four stars instead of five is the price. I know Amsterdam is not the cheapest city in Western Europe, but every time I have to pay €40 for two people (two ramens, one gyoza, two lemonades). In Japan, ramen is supposed to be a cheap, fast meal, but here it seems it has a "gourmet" badge or something. And well, since it's one of the few good options here, we have to literally "pay the price". read more

Ramen-Ya - Hakata Deluxe - Ramen Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

What a fun little spot! I would have never even think about going there, just because of the location. Busy busy busy, wait did i say busy Nonetheless, as you go down the stairs everything changes, they did a fantastic job with the ventilation system, it is a basement. The staffs all welcome you with a smile, which makes you want to be there. The menu is simple, best to ask your waiter how to order the combination. Note: it is a lot of food, be hungry, you can order extra noodles and etc etc etc. The toilettes: very clean Would I recommend: yes, it is a fun spot to go with a group of friends. No, I hate, (did I say "hate"?) I hate the area, riding my bike there makes me feel like I am at war with every one in my pathway, which gives me heartburn. Will I go back: yes. read more

Ramen-Ya - Ramen Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

excellent food, very friendly staff and a vibrant atmosphere.. We had our midsize dog with us and the didn't mind and offered water for her - definitely a place to remember and cone back. The chicken sesame ramen with vegetable fritter was delicious! read more

Ramen was outstanding! Best since I left Japan. Kimchi Ramen was delicious. Great price! read more

Ramen-Ya - Ramen Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Compared to New York City ramen, taste is probably a 3/5. That said, the meat and egg were cold and the soup nearly burned my mouth. Would not recommend for anyone who likes good ramen. read more

I loved this place! The front consists of a narrow glass display and door, and you can't see people sitting on table for anything, because first you must go down stairs! ;) Once you go down, it's another world hidden from the rushed life of the city, and although there's no view to the outside, the decor is amazing, the seating is comfortable and it's great for either groups or couples. It's also very quiet. The staff is very nice and polite. If you pass by the kitchen you can see the Japanese chefs doing their jobs and cooking ramen and other delicious dishes. They have good ramen, with a light delicious flavor. I do wish they put some more veggies though, and a bit more salty. Also, they cook their own broth for the ramen. Don't forget to try the mint lemonade they make themselves, it's to-die for! :) and some green tea ice cream! If you are brave enough, they have a ramen dish called mont Fuji which is an extremely big portion of ramen (you can use it to compete with friends)! Ahhaha good luck! read more

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For a ramen place in Amsterdam - 4 stars Bay Area/ Tokyo slightly less ramen was flavorful - service was good restaurant was fairly clean relaxing atmosphere read more

Delicious ramen! A must-try! Porkbuns were ok, but would not buy them a second time due to the iceberg salad and mayo that made them taste like an avarage fast food burger. read more

Ramen-Ya - Ramen Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

My friends really wanted to eat here so I gave in and went together with them. The entrance was cute and fancy. Sadly enough I didn't really like the ramen, I am not sure if its because it just didn't fit my taste but I just don't get the hype about this restaurant. At the other side the kimchi was good and delicious. I took that as a sidedish. I was also very dissapointed that they didn't have torikatsu or teriyaki ramen. The people working there are so friendly and helpful my group of friends we were so hot that we even got glasses of iced water from one of the waiters since he saw us suffering! We were really thanful for that. Maybe if they add more things to the menu I would go again to try a different menu. read more

Ramen-Ya - Chicken ramyun soy sauce based - Ramen Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

The ramen was mediocre, out didn't offer that hit of deep flavor you enjoy from a good bowl of ramen. The staff seemed confused. The atmosphere was fun and modern, and the place filled with 20 something almost-adults (?) Predults? I dunno. If I remember correctly the water didn't come with free ice (?) You had to pay to get cold or chilled water. Either way, it was ramen. I'd visit again if I were in the area. read more

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A great place to eat ramen! I really enjoyed the hakata ramen, it was by far the best ramen I have ever experienced in my life. This restaurant truly opened my eyes to the magic of ramen. The bathrooms were clean and the staff was friendly/useful when asked about the different types of ramen. When you are there be sure to try the mountain Ramen challenge! It involves getting a huge bowl of ramen and you need to eat it "till the very last drop". My friend tried to tackle this challenge yet failed about 75% done. I will gladly visit this place more often! read more

Went on a Saturday evening after reading yelp reviews on the store. I had the hakata ramen. The taste was mediocre, unlike what other reviews have presented. The noodles were stringy; the broth was overly thick. There were other thick ramen broth that i have tasted and enjoyed, but not this one. I guess i shouldn't have expect too much from a ramen place in Amsterdam. Service was so-so (or below average). The experience could have been better if the wait staff handled the billing incident better. The credit card machine was not working for some reason and i was demanded to withdraw money from the atm. I did not carry cash as I am only in town for the day to transit to my next flight. The staff did not ask nicely or applogize for the inconvenience that was caused. As you can imagine, the experience with the store wasn't positive at this point. The cashier further demanded that I leave an item behind thinking that i would run off, not paying. This request felt weird to me, since it is not that I don't want to pay but their faulty equipment did not allow folks to pay. From their end, it was clear that they didnt trust their customers. For me, I don't feel comfortable leaving something valuable behind (credit card, ID, or cellphone), since I do not know what might happen to it when I am not watching over these. The least that I would want happen is for any of these items to be lost or be stolen when I am traveling overseas. I acknowledge that I might be feeling overly cautious, but hey, I am traveling alone in a foreign place and I am in Amsterdam. Better to be cautious than to be sorry. Further, the atmosphere in the restaurant didn't make me feel safe to leave important things with the restaurant. This finally worked out when I requested the staff to escort me to the atm. Got the money and paid for the meal. In sum, I would not recommend going to this restaurant if you want a hassle free experience during your stay in Amsterdam during your meal time. The food quality is average and the attitude of the staff could have been better. This is perhaps an over-generalization, as I only had the negative experience with the cashier staff. But overall, it's not something I would like another other foodie to experience when dining overseas. read more

Sweaty and tired from traveling, we were in the mood for comfort food which for us is ramen. After getting over the disappoint of this place not having AC, I was finally able to enjoy the meal. The noodles didn't appear to be made in house, but I guess they rarely are. Still the fact is some places do and this one doesn't. That said the ramen was still good. I got the tonkatsu ramen (Hakata) and it was very flavorful. It had a slight taste/after taste that I wasn't used to and took some getting used to, but the egg was cooked nicely. The location is great, and the food is pretty good also the restaurant itself is nice. However, while I would recommend this place to people if they are in the area, if I had to do pick again personally would try and find another place possibly something more traditional. read more

Ramen-Ya - Tonkatsu - Ramen Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Great food! The ramen soups are delicious! We had 10 people and it was no problem getting a reservation. They sat us right away and we had a great time there. I would go back! read more

Went there again last week. Still awesome. I ordered extra charshiu on my Karaka-men (a gastronomic no-no), & they neither laughed nor threw me out. read more

Ramen-Ya - Gyoza! - Ramen Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

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Great place after a long walk discovering Amsterdam. As my youngest daughter would say 'simply delicious!' Quite a compliment when you know how difficult she might be when it comes to food. We tried the Hakata, the veggie and the sesame chicken ramen. All were absolutely fantastic! Portions are huge and half could not go through their entire bowl. The service was friendly and very effective. The food came fast and was perfectly warm. We also tried the house made ice tea which was a bit too sweet. All in all, a place we recommend!!! read more

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I had high hopes for Ramen-Ya, sadly they were not delivered upon. The service at noon on a Friday (when there were only 2 other tables) and us, a party of two, was lacking. We were sat and left for at least 5 minutes which lead to us having to get up to ask for water from the lady behind the bar. I understand they open at noon but I have worked in plenty of restaurants and still work in one currently so I know it can be done better. The food... I ordered the Hakata shio because any ramen place I go to I try the Hakata/Tonkotsu first and if that is delicious I try others... you have to be good at the basics before you try to change it to your own style. Well I was not impressed at all. I won't even try to compare it to any ramen I have had throughout my trips to Japan because it doesn't come close! The broth was close in appearance but completely lacked in taste of the pork flavor you would expect, it tasted of pepper most likely white pepper and that was it...even a bit of salt would have gone a long way. The pork itself was absolutely tasteless, if you where blindfolded and someone put it in your mouth without telling you what it was you would probably think something along the lines of the chicken out of the Campbell's chicken noodle soup in a can that you had in your school lunch. The one positive was the noodles. I don't like thin noodles as much as thick but they only have thin there and their thin noodles where good. Also, they let you pick how soft or firm you would like them cooked. The topping: egg was really cold, not the worst thing but the bamboo shoots where also really cold which I didn't like. The nori was fine and they serve leeks instead of green onions no issue here since I am not a fan of onion of any kind anyway. Oh and p.s. - my fiancé was did not enjoy the pork buns, they put a type of mayonnaise on the pork buns and it's difficult to scrap off. Made the bun taste like a Burger King burger...gyoza were nothing special, kinda pricey for what you got. read more

Ramen-Ya - Ramen Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

We were strolling around and we always loved Ramen. We hit the Jackpot, real friendly staff, cool location and awesome authentic Ramen Soups! We had the Hakata Deluxe with special Miso. Real Mjam! read more

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What a fantastic little place. The service was top notch and the flavors were fantastic. I had the Kim Chi Ramen. I would have never thought about those flavors but they really work well together. The fresh mint tea on a cold winter night was nice as well. To top things off a single scoop of match ice cream. read more

Ramen-Ya - Matcha green tea ice cream. - Ramen Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

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