While traveling for work I always try to find ramen shops to try. Silverlake Ramen is a definite must try. I had the Blaze Tonkatsu bowl Medium Spice, with extra noodles and fried gyoza.With the combo you get four gyoza and a nice dipping sauce. The ramen broth had great flavor, smooth texture and coated the noodles well. The medium spice level was just right, good numbing feeling to the lips but not so hot that it blows out the taste buds. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for a hearty lunch or dinner to put you to sleep. read more

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Weekday visit. Non peak hour. Just me and another couple in the place. Sanitation grade should be higher. Out of hot green tea but they had Sapporo on draft. Young waitress was not exactly friendly but whatever, I'm here for the ramen and it was top notch. Had the spicy tonkotsu. Level three is just right. Noodles were on point. Pork was something special. This place needs a lunch menu. Fourteen bucks for lunch is too steep. Noodles will still bring me back though. You just can't get this stuff many other places. read more

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We came in party of 3 in a 1/2. We were seated really quick it seemed they had more take out orders then anything. It was our first time trying the spot and my daughter seen it on TikTok and wanted to try it. For appetizer we tried the crispy chicken karaage and Entrees the Classic, blaze, and chicken karaage bowl. I truly enjoyed the crispy chicken karaage and chicken karaage bowl. The ramen was no flavor at all. It seem like a bowl of water, veggies, meat and an egg. I've had ramen bowls before and I felt this could have had more taste in every sip of the broth but that was not the case. It was truly a no for me. If I did try it again I would stick the karaage dishes. read more

Silverlake Ramen - Crispy Chicken Karaage - Ramen Near Me - Concord, North Carolina

This place has turned into the McDonalds of ramen. The quality has gone WAY downhill. The soft boiled egg has been overcooked three straight visits now. The broth isn't hot, it's barely warmer than lukewarm when it gets to the table. And having the server solicit me to tip in cash? Go kick rocks. With your shitty service (15 minutes to refill a hot tea that I had to ask for twice?), you're lucky I'm tipping you at all. read more

Another year, another chance trying. To my future self: Do not give this place another chance. It is not good and you're going to be frustrated that you spent your money. Listen to me, who is you. You got the blaze ramen. Do not do this again! read more

Silverlake Ramen - Mostly fat pork - Ramen Near Me - Concord, North Carolina

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I moved here from California and to see this place that I loved back home made me so happy. The food is great and true to traditional flavors. The staff was very nice and helpful. This place is good to bring dates or families to and have a great meal for a great price. read more

Silverlake Ramen - Soboro Bowl - Ramen Near Me - Concord, North Carolina

I came alone on a Friday evening (~6pm) for my first time and was promptly seated. There weren't a lot of folks in the place, but there was a steady stream of people after me. My waiter AJ was BEYOND helpful when I mentioned it was my first time. He guided me through their noodle options and pointed out what is most popular and how the heat scale works for the spicy noodles (it's a 1-3). I started with the fried gyoza which were very hot (be careful) and very deliciously crunchy. They're served with a spicy Mayo and while I liked them okay, I'd probably get them grilled next time. For noodles, I decided on the Blaze (creamy pork broth) Spicy #2 with pork (per AJ's recommendation to match the meat to the broth which are denoted on the menu). The heat was enough to make my nose run and my lips tingle a bit but still manageable. There were plenty of noodles and toppings in my bowl. The bowl itself was larger than I was expecting but I didn't leave overly full. The combination of the service + the noodles - I will definitely be back soon and bringing my husband next time! read more

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Unfortunately not my favorite location. JINYA is a better place in my opinion. When I went they had cleaning supplies all over the dinning area and my food came cold with veggies stale. The vegan Bao bun wasn't flavorful or fresh. I wasn't happy with the service since the server kept checking how much tip I was leaving once he gave me the receipt. Overall the service and service quality of the food was below par. The interior isn't better to be honest they have a decorative wall with beer and saki but that's pretty much it. A pass for me! read more

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This location is in a very busy strip across from Concord Mills and the parking is always a bit of a headache, even during the week so plan accordingly.  I tried to call my order in but the line stayed busy and even after entering there was a bit of a wait because only 1 person was waiting tables and taking orders but she was very sweet and doing the best she could with no help.  I ordered the veggie ramen(vegetable broth, bean sprouts, corn, mushrooms, broccolini, baby greens, kale, red cabbage, and avocado) but I noticed there was no kale, or cabbage when I got home but lettuce.....um lettuce shouldn't go in ramen, and the noodles shouldn't stick together.  I've had the worst luck with the last few ramen spots I've tried so I'll wait another couple of months and try somewhere else. read more

Silverlake Ramen - Veggie ramen ingredients - Ramen Near Me - Concord, North Carolina

We were greeted with a friendly attentive staff. We ordered the gyoza for appetizer and it was delicious along with sauce. Then I had The Shoyu with chicken and the broth hit the spot. It was very tasty and warm and the chicken was a good portionNoodles were perfect along with the bamboo shoots. My favorite is always the egg. Service and food were great and I would highly recommend Silverlake Ranen read more

Silverlake Ramen - Ramen bar and eating area - Ramen Near Me - Concord, North Carolina

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Viva next door was jumping. After placing a to go order I figured I'd add their new noddle dish when I got there. But the long ass line and massive group of people waiting for food thwarted my plans. Soooooo to Silverlake next door. Been wanting to try this place anyway. It was pretty empty, like 4 people max. So slow the waiters were literally waiting for people to come thru... so service was straight. As soon as I came in, the woman asked if I was eating in or take out. She handed me a menu; which is pretty simple. Kind of reminds me of Futo with some extras. Imma have to try their ramen one day. Cause as sista sho do need a new ramen spot since my old spot fell off. The food... pretty good. The chicken joint was flavorful and filling. I liked the hint of spice and the crunchy chicken. The gyoza was a little cold but good. But I didn't have any sauce for them. Was I supposed to get this on my own??? Luckily I keep soy sauce at the crib. The pork buns were really good. The bun was fluffy... a little deflated but fluffy. The pork was tender and flavorful and the sauce, onions. Etc was a really good accompaniment with the pork. I really enjoyed it. Definitely going back to get those again and try the ramen. I may actually bring the family to eat in if this joint is as slow as it was tonight. Good space to social distance. read more

What a great time my family had. The sushi was so fresh and yummy. Our first time going out for sushi in over a year read more

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In the heart of the Concord Mills area right next to Viva Chicken. This cute Ramen spot is delicious. The pork buns were tender with a slight sweetness to it. Very good. I'm glad I got two. The ramen I got was medium spicy (I should've went spicier) but it was creamy & hearty! The meat was cooked perfectly so tender & good flavor. The broth is what did it for me. Very good, especially since I went on a rainy day, it was perfect! Service was pretty fast. Temp checks were done & some tables were unavailable due to social distancing. Want to enjoy some yummy food at a trendy spot, hit up Silverlake Ramen! read more

Silverlake Ramen - IG: @foodie__fe - The Blaze Ramen w/ pork & chicken (added corn, mushroom, butter.) 2 Pork Buns - Ramen Near Me - Concord, North Carolina

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Ok, I'll just jump right to the point on why my 2 stars for this restaurant: 1. We ordered 3 bowls of ramen, and on all three bowls, they forgot our marinated eggs!!! That is literally the best part.... insane! 2. In one of the bowls, there was this hard plastic that was mixed in the soup and ramen. 3. One of the kitchen staff was wearing a mask, but it didn't cover his mouth, the mask was really for his chin I guess. 4. The ramen didn't tasted fully cook. I had ramens at other place before, and I know the difference between chewy ramen and half cooked ramen. read more

Silverlake Ramen - I spy something missing? MY MARINATED EGGS! - Ramen Near Me - Concord, North Carolina

Awesome taste ! Loved the variety Great server! Definitely will return My Shoyu on Fire Ramen read more

Silverlake Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Concord, North Carolina

Service was fast and friendly. Food was really good and would definitely want to come back and try new things. We had the Chicken Karaage Bowl, which was my absolute favorite, and the Blaze Ramen, which was good but would probably give something else a try next time. That being said, the 4 start rating is based on the food alone! This place needs to work on cleanliness. For example, they are not cleaning the menus in between uses. We noticed they are placing used menus on top of what I assume are clean ones and then passing them on to new customers. Big NO NO during COVID times. If you are not willing to spend time cleaning menus, you should use disposable or digital menus, for the safety of your customers. read more

Silverlake Ramen - Chicken Karaage Bowl - Ramen Near Me - Concord, North Carolina

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Our visit September 30, 2020 The service was terrible! Only one waiter was serving 3 tables. He took forever to bring us the check. It took forever to get water refills. The broth was cold. The tofu was just boiled and cold. Like ice cold. I was hoping for crispy fried tofu in a pipping hot broth. No the entire dish was cold. I paid extra for black garlic oil. They charged me a $1 for it. I didn't see it nor taste it. I don't think the noodles are made in house. It was very choppy and cold. This restaurant has a trend of everything being cold. However we did come 15 mins after they opened. Perhaps they weren't ready for customers. The salad was mediocre. A bunch of imitation crab meat and cucumbers. No flavor in the dressing. The mushrooms were also not pipping hot. It was luke warm. Mediocre flavors just butter and 3 types of mushrooms. No seasoning . The waiter was always MIA. We were hungry and in a hurry. We couldn't flag him down. So I just ate it how it is was and didn't say anything. We should. To make matters worst we saw someone in the kitchen handling food without gloves. He was boiling spinach and squeezing the spinach without gloves. This was so gross! I taken a picture of the man handing the spinach. (We were waiting for our check when we this taken place seeing him deal with the spinach without gloves) Save yourself the trouble! Do not come here unless you want poor service and cold food. If your going a tofu dish and you want it crispy make sure you ask.. They do have a second location in Charlotte, NC. They even have terrible reviews. I been to ippudo ramen house in NYC (noodles made in house). Also multi famous ramen houses from DMV to west coast. I know what a good bowl of ramen is. Silverlake isn't! read more

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I've been missing Ramen Soul in Mooresville sooo much since it closed. When I discovered this place online recently, I thought it might be a good substitute - my hopes were too high. The restaurant is quite small but well laid out, so that many people can fit without feeling cramped. I ate here recently with a friend in hopes that it would be our new ramen spot. We started off with the small portion of the Crispy Chicken Karaage as an appetizer. The appetizer was a great size and the chicken was well cooked. It was tasty enough - I don't know if there's really such a thing as bad friend chicken - but the flavor fell a little flat and could've used more seasoning. The chicken came with a spicy aioli, which was good, and garlic, which seemed random. For my entree, I ordered the Shoyu on Fire ramen with tofu. This dish is customizable with the level of heat you'd like: 1, 2, or 3. I like things pretty spicy, but wasn't sure if I'd want the highest level, so I chose level 2. The level 2 ended up being very spicy and was the perfect amount of heat, but I can't imagine how hot the level 3 would be. Aside from the heat, the broth was pretty flavorless. I asked the waitress for salt and she brought out the kitchen's salt shaker and salted my dish for me (lol). It still didn't do much to save the meal. My friend ordered the regular Shoyu ramen with tofu. Likewise, she felt it was under seasoned. Also, there was corn in each of our bowls and it seemed very much like it had come from a can and was just dumped it in. Overall, although there was nothing particularly *bad* about our experience there, there was also nothing particularly good about it either. As such, I likely wouldn't go again. read more

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I was craving Ramen so I wanted to give this place a try. I was in Japan for three years, so I know what good ramen is and this isn't it. Absolutely No flavor! I got the veggie ramen. The broth was just okay. I don't know why this was so expensive and not to mention the wait time was crazy. We called in and waited ten minutes. They said we still had to wait ten minutes. I'm sure I won't be returning here again. read more

I ordered the tonkatsu classic ramen and karaage, the chicken was dry and loaded with pepper. Nothing like real karaage, not even good fried chicken to be honest. The sauce that came with it was the best part of the dish. Now to the ramen, firstly the noodles had a great texture. The broth on the other hand was basically lightly salty cloudy water. I enjoyed the veg and seared pork that came on the ramen, but overall it was a huge disappointment. My BF got the spicy tonkatsu and it tasted like mine, with a heaping spoonful of siracha. He liked his dish, but noted it all left him underwhelming. TLDR: the good looks great in photos but severely lacks in flavor. read more

Silverlake Ramen - No flavor, but cute pic. - Ramen Near Me - Concord, North Carolina

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MY FAVORITE PLACE! I always try other spots but honestly this is my favorite place the ramen is flavorful and the give you a great amount.its so yummy read more

Silverlake Ramen - The Shoyu on Fire - Ramen Near Me - Concord, North Carolina

Curbside pickup or dine in. The food was very good. When they ask how spicy 1-3 ask for 1! I love spicy food if I had asked for any higher than 1 I would not have been able to eat it. The restaurant is small but wheelchair accessible. It is super clean. You can smell cleaning chemicals as soon as you come in. They check your temp before you come in. They are definitely taking precautions. read more

Silverlake Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Concord, North Carolina

Delicious! Even though this place doesn't look like much from the outside, you won't be disappointed with the ramen. Excellent service--I was greeted with a smile and had my meal in leas than ten minutes. Definitely try the fried Gyoza with lemon. read more

We both ordered the classic ramen combo and everything was absolutely delicious and filling. My wife ended up taking half of hers home. We are definitely going back. The service was great as well as the time it took to get the food for dine in. read more

Came late to pick up our order and they remade it to be hot and fresh just for us. Lady was very nice definitely coming back again

The food is amazing. The chicken karaage was a contradiction of tastes. The outside was crunchy but still yielding to the chew. The meat was juicy and perfectly cooked. A definite must when going there. The dumpling had a crunch that came from the vegetables but you could still tasted the pork meat inside. This is my second time eating Tsukemen Ramen and it was extremely enjoyable. They gave me some lemon and advised me to add the lemon juice to the ramen noodle. The lemon juice added a nice citrus accent to the noodles. The broth was thick and you can smell the meatiness of the broth. It covered the noodles and produced an intense and great taste. I will go again to try their other ramens to see how they stack against the tsukemen ramen. I would recommend going there and enjoying their ramen. read more

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Love the karage bowl! Recommend a must eat! Also all the ramen a great choice, can't go wrong !

Another ramen place in Charlotte! The interior of the restaurant is very nice with some unique art on the walls. Also this was during COVID and social distancing, so the restaurant did take their precautions on that with them wearing masks and having hand sanitizer out on tables. Kudos to them. This place serves other Asian dishes too, not just ramen. In case you were feeling something else. I ordered the blaze ramen. Firstly, the ramen comes in three levels of spiciness so keep that in mind if you decide to order it. I got the level 2 spicy. The broth was rich and had a bearable level of spice to it, definitely had a good kick, but nothing to have you rolling in pain. The other ramen ordered was the Classic. The Tonkatsu broth without the spice was pretty rich and good. A decent portion size. My only complaint was where we sat. The area we sat was in complete view of where the kitchen was, which looking into was a little gross, only to see it kind of dirty. Not a something I would want to see while eating, just wasn't a pleasant sight. Overall, this place is great. I would say to at least give this place a try. The ramen price seems pretty average compared to other ramen places you would eat around Charlotte. read more

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If I were you... Proceed with caution and don't get distracted from the main path. Partner wanted to eat ramen again because he liked the broth that much. Service was better. Quick with edamame (standard fare) and both the classics (tonkatsu). The pork was actually lightly seared on both sides, I think it could use more. It was odd because the egg didn't seem seasoned this time. Overall, broth was solid. I will definitely be back for the classic. But for God's sake, sear your pork so it looks good!! read more

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This place was outstanding, will come here every time i visit the area. Service was great and fast. The food was full of flavor and very filling. read more

Silverlake Ramen - The Classic Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Concord, North Carolina

I really wanted to give this more stars but the service and food is really only 3 stars. The server did not know the menu at all and we had to point and show her what we wanted to order. The menu isn't that expansive either! We ordered the pan fried gyoza, 2 different types of ramen and a rice bowl. When I ordered the spiciest ramen the server was so surprised (to the point I felt like she didn't think I should get it). The gyoza was okay, one of them I had wasn't cooked properly and the wrapper was a little dense at one end. The ramen was okay, definitely not that spicy so feel free to get the highest level. The rice bowl was probably the better item we ordered and even that had way too much rice in proportion to the meats and veggies. I think I would rather take the drive to one of the good ramen places in the area. read more

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I realize that they just opened, so I'll give them a second chance down the road, maybe a few months from now. Food was good, nothing to write home about. While our server was nice, the amount of time it took for us to order & get our food was a bit long. We didn't know what we wanted right away since it is a new place. It took way too long for her to come back. We sat with our menus down for quite a while. She then took our order along with our appetizer order. About 20 min later my husband's ramen dish came out. Then 10 min later our appetizers came out and then a few minutes later my dish came out. My husband kept waiting to eat until I got mine, but by then his was getting cold. Throughout our visit multiple employees saw us just sitting there and we were not acknowledged, including at least one manager. Hopefully as the place gets business, it'll get better. *also, small tip... if you are short or cold, do not sit at the table in the middle right in front of the door. It is an awkward height and if it is cold, every time the door opens you'll feel a blast of cold air. Also... the green tea tastes like seaweed, which is fine if you like that, but weird if you aren't expecting it. read more

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I've read reviews of this place and decided to try it out again. I ate here once before and the food was great. Came here again today and the food was great. The ramen was perfectly cooked and the broth was very simple. The flavors of the pork, veggies, and garnishes really complimented the broth. The ajitsuke tamago (egg) was cooked perfectly and added an extra creamy bite. The creamy broccoli had its crunch and light soiling of the sauce which enhanced its taste. The crispy chicken was my least favorite because of the stale texture it had with each bite. If you're looking for spice, the spicy tonkotsu ramen is not that spicy. In fact, you can barely taste the spice. The service was kept simple and fast which I enjoy when dining out. I usually don't like to do small talk so this was great for me. The ambiance of the place was okay. The surface of the tables were clean and ready for seating, but as we chose a booth, I realized that underneath the table there was wet napkins and some sort of liquid all over the floor. The rating of the facility was a 95 in which I've seen previous reviews of 94.5. Seems like small steps are being taken to raise their score! Overall, I felt satisfied with my visit and will come back. read more

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This is my favorite place to get ramen!! I always order the classic Tonkatsu Ramen with egg! The broth may look plain but it packs A LOT of flavor. The noodles had a perfect texture, and the meat just melted in your mouth. The chicken karage is a must as well, its so so mouth watering. Prices are moderately priced, what you'd expect to pay for good Japanese food. The staff is also very attentive. Honestly, this place is truly filling and floods you with flavor. I wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant and will definitely be returning! read more

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We, my family and I enjoyed this place, different and welcoming. The broccolini was delicious, a little oily but it was hot and crispy. My family members order noodles with tofu and chicken with noodles. It was nice, they liked it. read more

Silverlake Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Concord, North Carolina

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The place has a very modern, fast food restaurant atmosphere. We ordered crispy rice with spicy tuna, the Blaze- spicy Tonkotsu and the Shoyu on Fire; both with Pork and medium level spicy. Everything was decent, except the Tonkotsu was very creamy compared to all the Tonkotsu I have had. Not a big fan of creamy broth, so I would not order this again. Service was very good. The old couples, I think were the owners, were very nice. I gave this place 3 stars because I have had very good ramen in NYC. read more

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Best Ramen in the Southeast! Apps try - gyoza, mushrooms, & Tuna dish. Try "the classic" ramen as it's near perfection & the garlic truffle is good too. Sample Karaage bowl if Ramen isn't your thing read more

I can't say enough great things about this place! This was my first time having Ramen (last night) and I can't wait to head back already. Seriously planning a trip next week haha! The staff was friendly and efficient. Our waitress explained everything fully and without a rush, even when the same questions were asked twice. We stayed about ten min after closing and didn't feel rushed at all. The food came out in a timely manner. The parking isn't bad at all. Good prices for the amount of food you get. My ramen was beyond flavorful and warmed my whole body with each sip. At first I thought "there's no way I'll be able to eat all of this ramen", but once I got going I couldn't stop. All I have to say is, if you're looking for good ramen, you've found the spot! read more

Silverlake Ramen - Sake, crispy chicken karaage, gyoza, the shoyu on fire, the blaze - Ramen Near Me - Concord, North Carolina

Honestly this is my 3rd time coming to this location and I have to say the service is horrible. The girl that I spoke to on the phone literally answered and said "what do you want?" I said good afternoon and called twice and both times she had an attitude. I get there and there is nobody standing in the front , a worker saw me and continued to walk away. My egg that I asked for looks like someone bit it and not appitizing at all, the last time I asked for a boiled egg it definitely looked wayyy better then what I got. It was also cold . I'm thankful for the one guy that did attend to me but other then that this location is horrible. read more

Silverlake Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Concord, North Carolina

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The absolute worst incompetent slowest service in all of the Charlotte region. Took them an hour to make two menu items because they claimed that they were waiting to "unthaw chicken and pork". And we called in the order a half hour ahead of time, got to their location and still had to wait an hour. And the rude staff didn't seem to be concerned at all. They also served other walk I orders while we, who ordered ahead, sat and waited.Do yourself a favor and find a better tasting and much faster Ramen location. read more