3.5. A solid fusion option. Happy hour is a sweet deal with a bao bun and half a ramen serving for 15.00 I had two of the tequila cocktails and they are dangerously strong. The blackberry and Fresno infused agave are a great combo. I got the chili garlic noodles to go- the noodles were wide and not too chewy. The pork was flavorful and the pecorino was a nice addition- salty and helped break up the richness of the sauce. read more

Rhea - Tequila Banger - New American Near Me - Saratoga Springs, New York

Service was great. Ambiance was great. Food was just ok. I ordered the lobster yakisoba. It was missing something. The lobster was cooked in a way you would not know it was lobster. Kind of tasted greasy. It did taste better as leftovers but I would not order it again. read more

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Was in town for a business trip and we really wanted to love this place because of all the hype and local recommendations. But, unfortunately, the meal was just "okay." The Buffalo Chicken Buns were super flavorful, as was the Spanish Fried Rice. However, the ramen was a letdown. We tried both the Birria and the Pork Belly Ramen, and they were just "meh." They didn't have anything special about them, and the price was kinda crazy for what you get. I've had better ramen in other cities, and this one just wasn't it. To top it off, we didn't even get silverware with our order. It's a small detail that matters; I wasn't impressed at all. read more

Rhea - New American Near Me - Saratoga Springs, New York

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Walked into a very empty restaurant on a weekend which took us by surprise. Beautiful decor. Weirdly enough did not have hot water. Got the scallion noodles $18 and pork belly ramen $23. Sadly both dishes were just ok and weren't the best. The scallion noodles were overly salty with soy sauce and didn't taste authentic. The ramen surprisingly had mushrooms which I do really love just surprising twist. The ramen flavor was just alright, nothing spectacular. I do appreciate the portion sizes for both though. Overall good options for this cuisine in the town read more

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this place is sooooo yummy. great service. great food. good for a date night or large party. the inside is super cool and chic read more

Rhea - cacio e pepe noodles - New American Near Me - Saratoga Springs, New York

We went to Rhea last night for dinner. Drew was our waitress. My daughter ordered hangover noodles and we ordered two appetizers. We ordered dumplings and peanut butter and jelly bao buns. It was all delicious! read more

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Very dark inside at a booth for a quick dinner bite. In my hometown for family support and big dramatic health issues requiring all hands on deck. Friendly and welcoming service, we got seated at a booth in the back near the service station and before bathrooms. Not that pleased with that -it was practically empty. I was there for the bao buns, but we tried the hangover noodles (meh was not a fan of the pad thai noodles used. They got hard, fast) and the shanghai scallion noodles (good umami, good lo mein style noodles.) The philly cheesesteak buns were tasty. Will come back to try more because I love the layout and bar! read more

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I have been to Rhea several times for dinner. We always sit in the front dining room and the banquet is comfy. My go to coctail is Cosmopolitan and the bartender always fixes it tart with light cran, perfect. I recommend ordering a fried rice and then several items to share. The bao buns are so fluffy and slightly sweet. If you are into pork please try anything pork belly on the menu. Service is always attentive and accommodating. Even on a hectic evening during chowder fest we were not rushed. read more

Rhea - Chilled seasam3 noodles chicken and bao buns - New American Near Me - Saratoga Springs, New York

By far the best restaurant we've been to in Saratoga Springs. The ambiance of the place is perfect for a date night, and the server was excellent. I wish the pulled pork bao buns were a permanent menu item because they were amazing! We loved both of the noodle dishes, and the portions were massive. The host was kind enough to hold our table for a couple minutes because we were running late due to the 4th of July road closures. Overall we had a wonderful experience and cannot wait to come back! read more

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THE BEST FOOD IN TOWN!!! this is true fusion, with plates like Chicken Tikka Masala Ramen. but my favorite dish is 1000% the Hangover Noodles--noodles with a thick creamy peanut sauce and a fried egg on top. read more

Rhea - chicken tikka masala ramen and chilli garlic noodles - New American Near Me - Saratoga Springs, New York

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Stopped in for drinks before dinner elsewhere. The specialty drink menu was well covered with every spirit. Had the Mother of Zeus, a refreshing citrus cocktail that cooled the outside summer heat! The outside patio and inside were packed, but we found a standing bar table easy enough. read more

Rhea - New American Near Me - Saratoga Springs, New York

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Rhea was an overall pleasant experience while solo dining. Pleasant staff, relaxed ambiance with two hits from the menu. The mozzarella bao bun and sticky pudding dessert were both fantastic. The veggie ramen was okay, didn't blow me away - I wish I had tried the ramen cacio e pepe instead. The mocktail was also tasty, kudos to be able to turn many of the cocktails to alcohol free! read more

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I've been to Rhea for a one on one dinner and for drinks after dinner and both times were good! Fare was decent and the drinks the second time around were *chefs kiss * very nice touch to the Saratoga food scene! read more

Rhea - New American Near Me - Saratoga Springs, New York

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The drinks were delicious. The shareables were so good. We got the tuna tartare, the snap peas, corn dip and cucumber salad and they all hit! I got the Shanghai noodles and they were amazing. The server was super nice and helpful and the place was very cute and cozy. Will definitely be back! read more

Rhea - The Shanghai noodles - New American Near Me - Saratoga Springs, New York

Stopped in because of how chic this place looked and only wanted a quick cocktail before my dinner reservations but was lured in to get food because of how good it smelled indoors - wow! I had the fall margarita - amazing ! & ordered the tuna tartare - so delicious! I had dinner reservations for another place so I did leave after the one drink and the app but decided the food and drinks were too good not to come back. I was on a short business trip so I came back the very next day for lunch and ordered the pork belly ramen and the fried Brussels sprouts . Everything was amazing ! I'd highly recommend this place to anyone in the area ! read more

Rhea - New American Near Me - Saratoga Springs, New York

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The ambience is extremely hip which could go along with the menu, which is very very weird, but has the potential to also be hip. The things they decided to fuse in their selection of fusion foods aren't creative or delicious in my opinion. Everything we ordered had a ton of salt and a TON of oil. None of the flavors were surprising or clever, just a bunch of heavily recycled ideas using soy sauce. My Singapore noodles tasted like dry, super hot raw curry powder and the Shanghai noodles tasted like dark soy and like I could make them at home myself. The fried rice arancini had too many competing flavors. I hate to be so critical but they appear to take themselves too seriously. More scaling back with more subtlety and choosing one umami profile per dish instead of four could maybe make a difference. Not interested in returning. read more

Rhea - Cacio e pepe ramen noodles. Exactly how you'd expect. - New American Near Me - Saratoga Springs, New York

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Honestly the broth is the clue...it's not from boiled bones. It's also bland...for bland tourists and bland suburbanites. Overpriced and thoroughly an overpriced gringo joint. One of those places that spent a fortune on atmosphere but the price points to pay for the rent and said atmosphere are a colossal price/product mismatch. Even my Mom was chuckling how bland the broth was.... read more

First impressions can always be influential on an overall evaluation. First impressions upon walking into Rhea on a rainy day were excellent! - A clean modern looking design looks inviting. - Our reservation was on the books. - The hostess offered a location for us to place our wet umbrella. - The hostess asked my wife if she'd like a hook for her purse. (It attached to the table.) - Our server was welcoming and had a good sense of humor. While the draft selection was not huge, five quality beers and a more unique cider offering fit the bill. Add to that another six canned beers and two more ciders and you know you'll find something enjoyable. A dozen wines by both the glass and bottle, and four sake, round out the fermented offerings on the menus at the table. If there were specialty cocktails on the other side of the menu, I never bothered to look since my wife was having a bottle of Saratoga Sparkling Water ($7). Our server offered slices of lemon for the water. I chose to try a Paradox Get Off My Lawn ($7) amber lager. The lager seemed like it was a bit higher than 4.5 abv, but still had a nice malty flavor. One of the evening's Specials that caught the attention of both of us was the Falafel Bao Buns ($13). These were excellent. The buns were light and airy and the fried falafel was delicious with the addition of tzatziki sauce, carrot cucumber slaw, and fresh dill. The chilly, rainy evening naturally called out for Ramen. Let me point out that the ramen bowls look absolutely huge. But this is slightly an illusion because the bowl material is thick, heavy, and balanced on an almost unnoticeable base. But don't get me wrong. I said "slightly" an illusion because once you begin eating you realize that there is a fairly large amount of food in that bowl. My wife decided on the Shrimp Scampi Ramen ($20) with parmesan dashi, nori-garlic butter, white wine, chicken stock, lemon grass, spinach, and garlic bread. Her only criticism was that the shrimp were slightly overcooked. I chose the Birria Ramen ($22) with braised short rib, ancho chili broth, red onions, sliced jalapeño, cilantro, radish, and cheesy tortilla. This was fantastic. The broth was so much richer and more flavorful than my wife's ramen broth. The braised short rib was tender with a good amount of crispiness on the edges. While I managed to finish my ramen, my wife brought half of hers home for dinner the following evening. We're looking forward to visiting again. read more

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Cool ambiance, friendly waitstaff and pretty decent food. Everything babe out relatively fast, which was great since we were so hungry! In order of beat dishes, IMO, buffalo chicken bao buns, hangover noodles with a nice fried egg on top, birria ramen and tuna tartare The buffalo chicken bun was delightful with the cucumber slices, and the hangover noodles were peanut butter creamy. I wasn't s huge fan of the ramen, but my friend loved how easily the short rib pulled off & the tuna tartare is something I would pass on. The dish had potential but they paid more attention to the sauces rather than focusing on the flavor and amount of tuna. Definitely a cute spot in Saratoga, especially on a chilly night. read more

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I've had my eye on Rhea since they opened. I love anything Asian inspired - fusion or otherwise. I haven't had ramen in a really long time...unless you count the kind out of the packet...so I was really looking forward to trying the ramen at Rhea. Before I jump into the food, I would go back just for the ambiance. I love the decor, chill vibe, seating options and great service. The staff really hustled and our server was very good. One of the other servers we recognized from the old Craft on 9 in SGF and she's an absolute pro - and a lovely human. I'd actually go back to see if we can be seated at one of her tables. I was very tempted by the cocktails, but I haven't been in the mood for alcohol recently. That said, they have some really cool concoctions that I'll need to try at some point in the future. It was hard to choose which small plates/appetizers to try. My companion has a sensitivity to soy, so that makes it tough for her to go to a place like Rhea. That said, they were very flexible when we were ordering to make sure that substitutions were suitable. We tried the sesame noodles, lobster salad bao buns and tuna tartare. Of the three, the sesame noodles were probably the favorite - and they had a nice spicy kick. Tuna tartare was OK - not really what I expected - quite a lot rice as compared to the topping. The lobster salad bao buns were served with the bao as fried - we asked for them to remain steamed. The lobster salad itself was mediocre; a little too much mayo for me and slightly fishy, however, I could eat steamed bao anything all day. The ramen dishes are enormous. They took quite a while to arrive, but as I said, the ambiance and vibe is super chill and comfortable; we weren't in a rush. I had the vegetarian version and added the steamed (pork) dumplings from the list of add-ons. There are several broth options that are kicked up with butter - so I wanted to avoid that. While its not exactly the same experience as ramen at a Japanese NYC spot, it comes fairly close and ticks all the Asian fusion boxes. The pork belly ramen got good reviews - she had the ancho chili broth that was rich and tasty instead of the broth that comes with it. Absolutely no room for dessert and plenty of leftovers for another full meal of ramen. As stated...I'd go back and bring friends due to the great service and awesome ambiance. read more

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Overall i liked my meal but there were a few things i didn't. - the Kimchi Fried Rice is so worth it! - cocktail wasnt much to speak off - Brussels Sprouts were burnt and overcooked - Bao Burgers was great but a tad expensive for basically street food I would come again and try the ramen and if it was up to par id add Rhea to my list of places worth eating in town. read more

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Food is great.... Service was sub part for me, sat at the bar and was ignored mostly, even forgot to put my entree order in, waited forever but they gave me my drink free so whatever. Ambiance is ok i guess but I'll be ordering to go if I ever desire to return. read more

I didn't finish my pork belly ramen, a first for me. The broth, which I expect to be unctuous and deeply porky, tasted mainly of salt. The noodles were flaccid with none of the chew you expect in an alkaline-treated product. The two slices of pork belly looked to have been sous vided to oblivion so they were meltingly tender but without much taste or eye appeal. The egg was good though it just missed the slightly-soft-in-the-middle ideal. I was with a large party and we tried a wide assortment of appetizers: shrimp toast, miso Caesar salad, crab Rangoon dip, fried calamari, fried mozzarella bao, shanghai scallion noodles, hangover noodles and teriyaki glazed meatballs. The Caesar was my pick and it came off as a boring creamy salad with none of the exoticness I hoped for. The two noodle dishes were good enough that I'd consider them as an entrée sitting at the bar. The shrimp toast was the only thing I'd definitely order again: this Chinese-American dish is always fun and Rhea executed a clever version of the familiar-yet-not filling. A hard pass on the rest. This probably sounds like a two star review as you read, but I'm bumping it up for the ambience--an excellent seating plan with something for everyone and every seat filled at 6:30 on a Saturday night--and good service. Actually I will likely come back, sit at the bar, and order some of those noodles. read more

We are locals and have eaten at Rhea a handful of times. Every time I go, I want to love it, but each time something falls just short of 5 stars. The takeaway every single time though, is, if you want consistently excellent ramen, go to Rhea! Our latest visit was on a Saturday in track season, early dinner with a reservation for 3 of us. Friendly hostess and we were seated promptly. Michael, our server, was the perfect combination of attentive without being overbearing. Drinks served quickly and the apps came out right away. We all had a different ramen for our mains, also served quickly, and all delicious. The lows: Bao buns are honestly just ok. In general the apps are all pretty underwhelming and pricey. Also, we were seated at the rear booth which has a direct view into the men's room so much that when the door swings open you are eye to eye with men at the urinal - very uncomfortable. The highs: Friendly service, ambience/cool bar area/outside seating. The ramen is consistently outstanding, it's really the star of the show! Fresh ingredients, the add ons as well are all terrific! read more

Rhea is interesting, but not intriguing. The menu is mostly composed of small plate items (bao, dumplings & noodles) and ramen bowls. I'd classify the cuisine as pan-Asian with a western influence. The plates are largely good, but not great. They have a prime downtown Saratoga location on Broadway. The decor of the restaurant projects a casual yet cool vibe. The owners also run the excellent Seneca restaurant around the corner. I generally like the place, but here's where I have trouble. They are largely serving street food at a sizable markup befitting a sit down restaurant, but I can't say claim any greater satisfaction than a good takeout joint at half the price. For example, their basic ramen bowl is around $20 and can rise higher depending on add ons. That's higher than most of the best ramen places with pedigrees in NYC. Bao buns are delicious, but get a pork or chicken bao from just about anywhere and you'll pay much less than $14 for a pair. That said, you can also make the argument that at a relatively low price point, one or two items ordered, you can get away with a meal for under $35. The tuna tartare served on gummy rice was the only failure of a dish. The bao and ramen are satisfying, but expensive relative to alternative sources. This is really a street food/takeaway joint reimagined as a full service sitdown restaurant. So...Rhea is good, not great read more

Rhea - Teriyaki meatballs and tuna tartar - New American Near Me - Saratoga Springs, New York

Oh yum! Haven't had ramen this good in a really long time. This was fantastic! I'm just up here for the weekend and soooo glad I decided to come here for dinner. I had the pork belly ramen and had them add some steamed pork dumplings. A-Ma-Zing! The broth was so flavorful. The noodles had the right texture. I wish I had ordered a second miso egg. I also had a cocktail special, the Hot Sake Toddy. Just what I needed on this cold night! If I ever come to Saratoga Springs again, this will be a required stop. read more

Rhea - Pork Belly Ramen with steamed pork dumplings. - New American Near Me - Saratoga Springs, New York

What a refreshing surprise in the center of Broadway! Great choice when you want something on the order of Asian tapas. Really hits the mark! My GF and I were looking for light dinner fare after a mid-afternoon movie and were fortunate to snag the last two seats at the bar - quite the feat at this uber trendy new eatery in the heart of downtown. Let me start by mentioning that we were served by no less than three attentive barkeeps. Very good service! Their specialty cocktail list is extensive, and they will dress up a plain ice tea with strawberry and rhubarb purée if you wish. The meatballs served over creamed corn were interesting and filling (5 to a serving). Ahi tuna on top of a rice cake also hit the mark. But the clear winner was the shaved Brussel sprouts. Be sure to order them - they were absolutely delicious. This is not a place for the steak and potatoes crowd. Rather, a choice for folks like me who enjoy a series of shared small plates instead of a hearty entrée. Not to say you'd go hungry at Rhea. The noodle bowls looked substantial and I will probably try one of them the next time I dine here. Oh, and be sure to leave room for the chocolate mousse. It was divine! read more

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I stopped by for dinner with my wife on a busy Friday night. It was quite noisy sitting at an inside booth. The waitress quickly moved us to an outside table where it was much quieter with great weather. We decided on ordering three sharable dishes and drinks. All three were delicious and nicely spicwith the crispy beef being the favorite. The meal service was pleasant and efficient. Overall, we had a very good time and are looking forward to a return trip when we can try their noodle dishes/ read more

Megan and I were just dying to visit Rhea. The menu and cocktails seemed super creative and we both love Asian fusion and unique dishes. We had a table on a Thursday night and the restaurant was buzzing! It is a beautiful space right in the middle of downtown Saratoga Springs. We were seated immediately and had consistent and friendly service from our server, Francesca. We started with cocktails! We had plenty of drinks throughout our visit, and they were all super creative. We definitely enjoyed some more than others. My favorite of the night was the Saratogarashi. It was insane and like nothing I've ever tasted. Bourbon, chilis, plum, ginger, salt. It was almost savory. I will definitely order this drink again next time I come. Megan loved the Dunes of the Cape, which had lychee and was an absolutely stunning drink. Too many other cocktails to name! Then, there was the food. We ordered three shareables and we each ordered a ramen dish. French Onion Wontons were just as they sound. This was a super delicious dish, rich with deep onion flavor, delicate wontons filled with short rib, topped with melty cheese. The broth is delicious, but they do not serve this with a spoon which makes you miss out on the broth unless you ask for one, and while it was under "shareable", we found it difficult to share - that didn't stop us though. The Tuna Tartare was decent, but kinda missed the mark for us. We were expecting something a little different than what was served. The Udon Carbonara absolutely knocked me off my feet. We both fell in love with those fluffy noodles in this amazing Asian twist on a classic Italian dish. This dish was incredible. The noodles are thicc and fluffy, the sauce is an umami bomb, edamame replaces peas, thick cut bacon adds the perfect amount of salt, topped with cured egg yolk. It was perfectly seasoned. I couldn't dream up a better dish. The whole menu speaks to my Asian fusion loving heart, but I will be thinking about those noods for a long time. The Seafood Ramen was excellent. I hadn't tried seafood ramen before so I was excited to see this on the menu and it sounded perfect. Clam broth, lots of mussels and shrimp, thick cut bacon, corn, old bay butter. I added an egg and a side of chili oil. The flavor of the broth was deep and rich and everything in the soup was perfectly cooked. I was a bit confused as to how thick the broth got. It was very creamy and heavy, I would prefer if the broth was a little thinner like a traditional ramen broth, but that's just my opinion. The ramen bowl was huge, delicious and generous, and I had plenty to take home. Megan's review of her ramen and our dessert: I've been on a Birria kick lately and knew I needed this ramen from the moment I saw the menu released: braised short rib, ancho chili broth, red onions, sliced jalapeno, cilantro, radish, cheesy tortilla... I mean, what more could you ask for? A thoughtful and bold cross between Mexican and Japanese cuisine; I'm all about it! The portion was HUGE. I, too, added a miso cured egg (duh...how could you not?!) and chili oil on the side. The short rib was plentiful and there were noods abound. The cheesy tortilla soaked in the broth was an amazing touch. I will say, I am a salty girl, and when I think rich broth, I think sodium. It could've just been my taste/preference, but I would've liked a touch more salt. The presentation was beautiful and I, too, had plenty to take home. We topped the night off with the Chocolate Chinese Five Spice Eclairs, which were finished with togarashi peanuts and whipped cream, and it really did put the cherry on top. The eclairs were fluffy and filled with an abundance of cream. The taste reminded us both of a Nestle Drumstick/Sundae Cone These were truly fantastic and perfect for sharing. Over all, we both highly recommend trying out Rhea and getting a bunch of different plates to share. The cocktails, apps, and ramen were all excellent and we both cannot wait to return. read more

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I've walked by Rhea many times and every time my husband and I go we have to try this place. I can safely say try this place! It was dark inside but it was a cool ambiance. They had wood walls and greenery all over. We both had drinks, my husband had the Not your "ancho" marg and I had the Monach. They were strong but good. I also had the Strawberry fields. All the drinks were pretty. For a starter we had the Bulgogi Meatballs, which were delicious. They had some spice, but not super hot. Our entrées were also delicious. I had the hangover noodles which were seasoned perfectly. My husband had the Birria Ramen and he loved it. His dish was true Asian fusion. He loved the tacos in the soup! Also all of the staff were so friendly! read more

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Very interesting menu that reminded me of Asian fusion. Definitely recommend getting a few of the share plates to start as there's a lot of variety to choose from! My favorites were the pork steamed dumplings, the bao buns with burger in them, and the lo mein noodles. I'm very appreciative of the non-alcoholic mocktails available, as well. Service was friendly and the ambiance is great for a date! Cheers! read more

It was hot & we got placed in the back by the bathrooms which made it worse. We had a small fan blowing on us. Our meals were okay, nothing stuck out as good. Got the scallion noodle, birria ramen, hangover peanut noodle --basic soy sauce & peanut flavor & lacking veggies. The dessert looked interesting but too hot to stay, wish we were warned prior. read more

Rhea - New American Near Me - Saratoga Springs, New York

Delish ramen! Wish I went for the passport because I will definitely be back. Reservation recommended. Can get busy

Not impressed. Very challenging for gluten free dietary needs. I went the first time shortly after opening and the hostess was incredibly rude, figured that was just 'new restaurant' kinks getting worked out but service wasn't any better recently. Really want to support downtown restaurants but I probably won't be back. read more

Service was good and the food was good also! Would come back! Just feels like it's missing something to send it over to 5 stars. Restaurant itself was very clean and the atmosphere was nice. read more

Rhea - Pork belly ramen - New American Near Me - Saratoga Springs, New York

If overpriced unauthentic Asian food is your thing this place was made especially just for you. Making authentic Ramen is a process that requires time, skill and dedication to the broth and noodles. What seems to be a simple dish takes years for chefs to master the techniques needed. These folks are trying to pass what they believe to be Ramen and charging an exorbitant price for. Our order also included an $18.00 dollar shrimp appetizer that contained only two shrimp, seriously, just 2 Shrimp? This place is an insult to the Asian cuisine, culture and any customer with any sense of culinary knowledge or value. The lack of pride and respect just for profit speaks volumes for this establishment an embarrassment with an attached entitlement they simply haven't earned. read more

I got some takeout, one regular ramen and two kids ramen dishes. The eggs all tasted spoiled and left a weird taste in our mouths. Also, the regular pork ramen was advertised with a lot of pork in the photo on Mealeo, but you only actually get two pieces. We added bok choy for $4 to one dish and only got two very small pieces. The worst part was the broth which tasted like beer and chili powder, and left my mouth tasting gross. We love ramen and were excited to try this new place, but this was just not good. I do not recommend. Update: they should rename this place Diar-Rhea since that's what it gave me. read more

Rhea - Kids ramen with bok choy added - New American Near Me - Saratoga Springs, New York

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We started at the bar for a very delicious happy hour and stayed for dinner. Excellent service, craft cocktails with homemade juices, spicy noodles! The cacio de Pepe ramen was a perfect happy hour dish along with the tahini cucumber, large enough to share. For dinner I had veg ramen with spicy oil- packed full with shrooms and greens- excellent! My son had bao duck buns which were Lucious. Everything very reasonably priced. read more

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Great bartender, friendly knowledgeable. Cucumber salad amazing! Ramen is shareable and delicious. Very nicely decorated, love to eat at the bar. read more

food we got was delicious!!! i haven't had shrimp shumai served this way before. my bf and i really liked the tomato sauce that it was served with! the bao bun was so so good id definitely go back there just for that bun! so soft and melts in ur mouth with each bite. drinks were also pretty good. i liked the decor of the restaurant with plants and dim lighting. waiters were kind as well. read more

Rhea - mushroom bao - New American Near Me - Saratoga Springs, New York

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