This may be the most amazing food I've ever eaten and I'm on Medicare. Thats a lot of restaurants to compare Josh's amazing organic all fresh and home made ingredients. Where to start? Locally grown and smoked pork belly. Amazing locally grown vegetables. A broth that is rich and reminds you of sitting by the fire. It is tasty rich the goyza are out of this world. I mean the rich combination of beef and chicken. Home made noodles. Home made udon.and Ramen and wraps. There is so much careful nurturing in every bite. This place is worth the travel to come and visit one of the best restaurants in the world! And certainly best on Lopez Island!!! read more

Setsunai - Menu - Noodles Near Me - Lopez Island, Washington

The only noodle restaurant on the island, so it's got to be popular. For those of us accustomed to true noodle houses, Setsuani came up a bit short. First of all it's a very mushy environment. Too very small tables and a bar for about 4 people. The rest of the seating is outside. Secondly, although the ordering form has great potential for variety, we found both of our noodle bowls lacking greatly in taste. It's too bad it wasn't as delish as it looked. Also, the bill for two beers and two noodle bowls was about $40. Very expensive for the size the of the portions. There's great potential here. read more

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I had the stir-fried yakisoba with smoked chicken and the vegetable gyoza. I can honestly say that it was one of the best meals I have had in a very long time. The flavors were an excellent blend of original deliciousness. I genuinely can't wait to go again. The flavors were perfection and I can't say enough about how much I enjoyed the flavors, the textures, really each piece. read more

Best ramen I've ever had! Fresh hand made noodles, perfectly cooked beef, mushrooms, avocado, and kimchi! I could eat here every day. Be prepared to wait at least 30min but it is definitely worth the wait. read more

Setsunai - Noodles Near Me - Lopez Island, Washington

My daughter Holly called me yesterday from Moses lake WA to tell me she misses the Ramen on Lopez. Wanted to know when we could all make a trip back so she could get some. read more

Cool noodle place on Lopez. The dishes are very tasty and artfully presented. They appear to feature local, organic products, including the owners' fermented vegetables. Watch out, the hot kimchee is hot! Two small beefs - $14 for a noodle bowl? Really? And the dishes should be served all at once, and not leaving us to stare longingly at our daughter's food while we wait. The setting is rustic, but appropriate to the island. A wee yard with weather beaten picnic tables, mason jars for water, an oil tank nearby for ambiance... read more

Setsunai - Udon noodles with pork and spicy kimchee. - Noodles Near Me - Lopez Island, Washington

The food was excellent. I had the beef noodle stir fry and all veggies are fresh, delicious. The beef was tender and flavorful. It was the best meal I've had on Lopez Island. If you come to Lopez Island, this place is a must try. read more

Delicious food with great service and a lovely beachside ambiance. The oyster mushrooms were the tastiest I've ever had.

This place is top drawer! The house made noodles are perfection, and the focus on local ingredients is much appreciated. Go to here!

This is amazing ... I always want to check out all the ramen spots. I was so excited to see there is a ramen restaurant on this island! And WOW it was so delicious... all the food I had was good on the island but man this ramen is what I will miss the most. I wanted to go back the very next day for more but they were closed ... I will be thinking about it for a long time! read more

This guy knows his noodles, delicious broth too. the banh-mi sandwich was superb. Relaxed outdoor seating, perfect reward after a bike ride. read more

Just, go here. We stumbled upon this place by chance with a group of 6. Had to get reservations online for the next day! Totally worth the wait. Ordered six different entrees and gyoza. Everyone raved! read more

This food is AMAZING!!! Chef Josh is constantly innovating and creating fantastic dishes that reflect his curiosity and dexterity at creating delicious and beautifully presented dishes with local ingredients. This place just gets better and better! This is the only restaurant where I eat ALL my food!!! Book and reserve in time! read more

We are a family of four and Lopez regulars. All of us are big fans of Setsunai, including our 8YO and 6YO. "Some of the best food in the world," reports our son. Josh is a nice guy, and makes delicious food. We're grateful he's made Lopez his home! read more

Amazing! I've never tasted this kind of ramen in my life. It has very clear broth unlike the typical greasy ramen you encounter in the city. You can taste the depth of flavor as soon as you try it. The toppings are really fresh also they give you a lot. The kimch was well fermented and crunchy which I love as a Korean. Also, the noodles are handmade. I wish I could live closer to this place.. The only downside is that you have to wait quite a long time to get this wonderful dish when it's busy. We waited about an hour or so. I guess the owner prepares every order by himself from scratch. Honestly the wait was worth it. read more

The beat place on Lopez for casual dining! All made from scratch, amazing flavors and taste. Must try!

We have been here three times over the years and the location turns out wonderful ramen with fantastic homemade pickled options. We have not tried other menu items because the ramen is such a favorite. They also have a great selection of beers and cider. On a summer day they can get very busy and may even turn you away but that is island life. Worth a visit any time! read more

Setsunai - Pork ramen - Noodles Near Me - Lopez Island, Washington

Best food on Lopez Island! My sister and I stopped by during our trip in April. There was a wait to eat at the restaurant as there isn't much seating. While we waited for an opening we walked around the area. The area this restaurant is located in is very small and cozy. Everyone seems to know each other and everyone was very friendly. We were the last customers before the restaurant closed and so we had the opportunity to talk with the chef! He gave us some background on what lead him to start serving Japanese food. Very interesting story. You can tell how passionate he is about food! He let us sample some of the different types of kimchi he personally makes and serves. They were good! I'm Korean American so I grew up eating homemade kimchi. My sister and I were both shocked at how much his kimchi reminded us of our mom's kimchi. We both ordered ramen and enjoyed every bite. The ingredients are all fresh. His son was helping out because his school was out. He would ask his son to go out to their garden and grab certain produce he needed. If we ever have the chance to go back to Lopez Island we will definitely be back! read more

I suggest the leek and shiitake udon if you enjoy a sweet broth. They do a good job with the half egg present in the soups, good texture and nice flavor. The noodles were fresh but a bit more chewy than I'm accustomed to, but all in all it's a nice place to grab lunch. They have picnic benches outside which we enjoyed. read more

I just had the best Beef Udon I've had. The food is amazing. The noodles are made fresh right in front of you. The beef was cooked to perfection. I literally was licking the bowl. I will be going back tomorrow and anytime I visit Lopez Island I plan to eat here. The owner/chef is great and would recommend this to anyone. read more

Setsunai - Udon chicken and Udon Beef - Noodles Near Me - Lopez Island, Washington

Amazing Ramen on Lopez! My wife and I were looking for a late night dinner during a rain wind storm and this place was open and very welcoming! Great food, tasty tea and warm cozy seating. Can't wait to visit again! read more

I had eaten here once before in August 2010. This place was just as good, and maybe even better than I remembered it. I have to admit that it was so good the first time, that upon returning to the island, I was doing loops around Lopez on my bike trying to figure out where it was at. Fortunately we found it! We had to make a reservation for the next day (which I reassured my partner he would NOT be dissapointed). After about 20 miles of biking around the island, we were looking forward to it. My partner very rarely posts pictures of food or writes about it, but this place made the list. The ingredients are fresh, including the noodles. If you love ramen, udon, or noodles in general, this is a place you need to visit. I have not been to Japan, and so I won't compare it to authentic Japanese ramen or udon, but I can say that it is everything that I hope real ramen and udon tastes like only with a little bit of the local Pacific NW combined to make it simply amazing. Everything was melt in my mouth delicious. I can't say enough about the perfectly done pork belly, the seasoning, sauce, veggies, and broth! You have to try this place. When I do another trip to the island, I will definitely be going back! read more

Setsunai - Best ramen in the Pacific Northwest. - Noodles Near Me - Lopez Island, Washington

Food was just ok, but I was blown away from the other customers eating there when we walked into the outside eating area literally everyone stopped eating and stared at us and gave us an annoyed look. Maybe it was because we had young kids with us (they were behaving fine) but the look they gave us was unbelievable. It was like they were incredulous that we were breathing the same air as them. A friend later told me they had the exact experience. Lopez Island's moto is "Leave no trace"... more like "Leave my Island - NOW" read more

We love setsunai! It's become a tradition for my husband and I to sneak away for a lunch date here without our kids. The food is always worth the wait! Super delicious and high quality. read more

This is a charming, honest, cozy little hole in the wall on Lopez Island. We went there on a cold and rainy Sunday morning and were treated to a nice conversation with the chef while he made our warming, yummy and satisfying bowls of soup. You can customize your soup endlessly, with homemade meat or veggie broth, miso, spicy or mild seasonings, shredded beef or pork, hard boiled eggs, and housemade kimchee. You can also choose fresh thick (udon) or thin (ramen) noodles. He tries to locally source all his ingredients, depending on the season. The bowls of soup are beautiful to look at, with fresh, colorful greens, thinly sliced purple radishes, and other tasty ingredients. My husband kept murmuring, "yum..." We would definitely go back and try the other tempting things on the menu, such as a Korean sandwich. read more

Delicious ramen noodle place which had gluten-free options. Wonderful to sit outside and hangout with friends. Staff were excellent and friendly read more

Excellent ramen! The noodles were superb, the broth tasty, and the veggies and other accoutrements clearly fresh or freshly made. We were not expecting to find a ramen shop on our first trip to Lopez Island, and were surprised and quite happy to do so! What a find!! Only complaint, and I'm being a ramen snob here: the noodles, although exceptionally good tasting, and clearly made today, were a little large by "traditional" ramen standards. But given how good everything else was, who cares!? read more

Oh man. If you like ramen or just good food, and you find yourself on Lopez Island, then you are doing yourself a disservice if you don't stop by here. The cheesy udon, a unique dish here, is unreal. One of the best meals I've had in a while. And the ramen was excellent as well. read more

Ramen-turned-gourmet! As we walked into this tiny eatery, we were greeted by the owner-chef-waiter-host-busboy (Josh). We chose gyoza for starters and udon for the main course. We live in Hawaii, where we are surrounded by excellent Asian food. We have never had better gyoza (it was amazing!). This guy beats our favorite Udon place in Waikiki, hands-down. Josh knows his food and makes it all from scratch. When he takes your order, he explains everything, gives options and suggestions, and describes the differences between your choices. We thought the personal service, outstanding food, and atmosphere were all great. (Some might say it's too small, but we loved it!) This is a must-go-to. We'll be back again and again. read more

Great place to stumble on during our first day on Lopez. Good flavors, good presentation, and fun location with picnic tables outside! We got two dishes to share -- the cold soba noodle bowl was excellent. The udon bowl was good...only thing holding it back from greatness was that the broth, which just needed to be richer...but noodles and pork were great! A little pricey, but seems like the cost of things on the island! We'll be back! read more

Setsunai - Udon bowl with pork and cold soba bowl - Noodles Near Me - Lopez Island, Washington

Food was amazing. We ordered the udon noodle stir fry and spicy pork ramen. Both were made with fresh ingredients and had great flavor. We ate here twice on our 3 day trip on the island. Would definitely recommend to anyone! read more

Excellent udon with smoked pork belly, shiitake mushrooms, soft-boiled egg, and various greens in a rich miso broth. It was so filling for lunch that we changed our minds on our dinner plans! read more

This place is legit - Nothing beats hand made noodles and gyoza! We ate at the bar so we got to see them made right before us. Everything was super flavorful. Glad we came with the family so we could share the love. We came in the middle of the week got to chat with the owner over a glass of sake and got some great restaurant recommendations for the other islands. We hear this place can get pretty packed on the weekends, but totally worth the wait! This place may be your only option for ramen on this island, but it's the only one you need. read more

Super delicious ramen, great kombucha and beer selection, cozy outdoor seating in quiet area on Lopez Island. We both got the pork ramen, so yummy. Right around the corner from a lovely coffee spot and a nice walk to make a whole day of it! read more

Setsunai is a great (& the only) noodle spot on the island. The staff are very friendly and the bowls are delicious & beautiful. I've been to Setsunai countless times during the spring and summer since they first opened & three months ago I gave them three stars due to the inconsistency of the bowls. I visited twice this week and am keeping the review at three stars. Instead of ramen, I ordered the Korean BBQ sandwich with mild kimchi & pork, and a different day with beef. The sandwich came with a dipping sauce (an improvement) and was so delicious. The pork was my favorite, but as is often the case, Setsunai ran out of it the second time I visited. The beef was flavorful, but difficult to take a bite of. I tried my friend's meatball sandwich which was spicier and the meat cold; wouldn't recommend. My first visit this week was during a busy lunch hour and my food arrived in an hour; a long wait, but understandable. The second time my group had a late lunch and despite being the only people there, our lunches took 30 minutes to arrive. The food at Setsunai is unique and delicious, but be prepared to wait & spend some money. read more

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Exceptional, hand made noodles. Friendly proprietors. Lopez just gained a keeper! Behind the Thrift Shop. Small seating area inside. Don't forget the Yum Yum sauce they keep on the counter in the ketchup bottle. Not cheap, but not bad either. A lot of food for the money. read more

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Hands down favorite eats on Lopez. Every meal is a delightful experience, everyone I send here reports "best ever noodles" etc. Josh and staff do an amazing job at their craft. Lobe that I can order ahead online and either pick up (take out) or stay and enjoy the garden ambience. You have to experience this little corner of Lopez Island! read more

Ahhhhhhh I was totally blown away by this place it's soooooo good. I had my first bowl there today and I will be back for more!! The food is all organic, made by hand and amazingly delicious. Who doesn't love noodles! I had the dumplings with extra kimchi and it was perfect. Kid friendly and easy environment. Cool people. Highly recommend. Super nourished! read more

The meal is well-worth the wait! We were on the fence about waiting what with the little ones getting antsy, but they were happily pacified by the front row seats to glass blowing next door. The ramen and Korean bbq sandwiches were fantastic. The food was made with love and it came through. read more

Awesome noodles! You get lots if options and everything tastes great. The environment is supper chill and all around a fun time. If you haven't gone here yet you're missing out!! read more

Setsunai - This is the ramen noodles with red broth (extra spicy) and the pork. - Noodles Near Me - Lopez Island, Washington