Amazing little gem in middle Ohio offering a quality of ramen you wouldn't expect, but absolutely worth coming and having. Better than ramen I've had in San Francisco, Atlanta, Chicago or Dallas. The chili oil or sashuan oil is not as hot as I thought. Easy to eat, even if you can't tolerate much spice. Staff was super amazing. Shout out to the guy behind the bar. Rockin' beard and rockin' attitude. Easy 30-minute drive from Beaver Creek, Wright-Pat area, but so worth it. read more

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I was excited for my second visit, timing my lunch on a western drive from Ohio to Indiana. Happy to have a reprieve from dodging the semis on I70. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I wasn't as surprised this time by the location in a neighborhood, something that gives it a very welcome feel and suggests with the addition of a covered outdoor porch with picnic tables that this is a good neighborhood hang.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I was late for lunch, almost two but there were some folks still finishing up. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good vibe, good music and casual atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I opted for the Takoyaki app which was tasty and not so burning hot that it scorched the roof of your mouth. Also the right amount of mayonnaise as opposed to often an excess. The Ramen Flight was fun in principle but I wouldn't do it again. I unwisely and perhaps naively assumed there would be mini versions of the full serving of Tonkotsu broth with Mayo, Thai curry and Szechuan with scallions. But it really is just the broth and ramen. Expected the Szechuan to have some heat and peppery lip buzz but did not. The Thai curry was super salty. Just missed some option of veggies and protein. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Finally I would suggest not sitting near the front near the stairs to the kitchen. The spot has competing music soundtracks with two different play lists battling between your two ears.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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YE Gurl Says: Hidden Vibes, Solid Bites at Speakeasy Ramen Place: Speakeasy Ramen Address: 365 Ludlow Avenue, Springfield, OH Date: March 26 Accompanying the beau on a work day trip, he said he looked up a ramen spot to go to. So we pulled up to Speakeasy Ramen not knowing exactly what to expect, but let me tell you--it's giving lowkey, tucked-away gem with personality. A large house turned restaurant with a large patio and on a rather unassuming neighborhood block... I was taken aback. What we ordered: * Moto Taco * Takoyaki * Panko Shrimp * Thai Curry Ramen * Spicy Cheese Ramen (sub shrimp) * Lychee Ramune * Yuengling Total: ~$64 for two -- and honestly? Not bad at all for the spread. Let's get into it. The apps came out swinging. The takoyaki had that classic savory, slightly crispy outside with soft center situation going on in the traditional balls not the pancake style and the panko shrimp delivered the crunch you expect. Moto taco? Fun, different--definitely a good start to the meal. Now the ramen... The Thai Curry Ramen brought flavor--rich, warm, and a nice switch-up from your standard broth. But the standout? Spicy Cheese Ramen with shrimp I know... it sounds like it could go left. But it actually works. Creamy mac and chesse sauce vibes, spicy, indulgent--this is one of those bowls that's not traditional, but you're not mad about it either. Drinks were simple--Ramune for a little nostalgic pop, and a casual beer to round it out. YE Gurl Insight: [[HIGHLIGHT]]This isn't your polished, big-city ramen bar--and that's exactly the point. It's got character, a little creativity, and enough flavor to make you remember it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Could it compete with spots in Chicago or New York City? Yes and it has even won awards and been in some food mags. This is how the beau found it. Crazy right! It's a strong showing. Final Take: If you're in the area and want something casual but not boring, this is worth the stop. Good variety, solid portions, and a menu that's willing to play a little. YE Gurl Says: Pull up, order a few things, and don't overthink it--this is a "try a little bit of everything and enjoy the ride" kind of spot. read more

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I really like going to this funky place. The food is awesome and they will work with you on any ingredients or size of the meal. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The location is unbelievably perfect - the interior is the best.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But the lady who serves at the bar is so loud I can't take it. I cannot go back. Her voice is so loud.!!!! read more

For a spot tucked away in an unexpected neighborhood, this speakeasy ramen shop is a total find. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It felt a bit odd finding it at first, but once inside, it's the perfect escape--especially on a cold Ohio winter day.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I stopped by for lunch and it was pretty quiet, which made for a nice, relaxed meal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen with extra bamboo shoots, and I was really impressed. The broth wasn't overly salty like many other places; instead, it was well-balanced and flavorful. For appetizers, the Crab Rangoon and Takoyaki were both solid hits. [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you're looking for a cozy, "secret" spot to warm up, this is a great choice![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Wow!! I want to give 10 stars! I didn't think I was a ramen person. Just being honest, I thought it was "just" soups. So dumb me has never tried it. Literally in Columbus there are many ramen places and I've never ventured out. Anyway thanks to the vast accolades from so many people who know, I just had to check it out. We started with the takoyaki which was delicious ginger octopus balls. Something totally new and phenomenal. As an entree we got Thai curry ramen. I loved every delicious slurpy bite!! The marinated soft boiled egg, the perfectly cooked shrimp, the tiny mushrooms and the hearty broth. My words can't describe what my mouth was experiencing. I think I love Ramen! read more

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Good Eats and the pork belly was excellent. The JFC salad was good with big portions on the tenders. Went with the Spicy Cheese Ramen and Szechuan Ramen and had to ask for extra hot chili oil to crank it up a bit [[HIGHLIGHT]]Outdoor area with a cover and good beer and cocktail selection.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service was good and this will be a great summertime joint.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Yum! I didn't know what to expect but the ramen was flavorful and delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibes inside were cool too with some Christmas lights around the wall.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Not a lot of parking outside of the street is full. read more

Speakeasy Ramen - Thai curry ramen - Ramen Near Me - Springfield, Ohio

Service was great [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance was modern Asian style, nice sized bar and nice porch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I got the spicy cheese ramen and it was delicious! The chicken was fantastic and def the best ramen in town!! read more

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I ordered their fried chicken cheese ramen and was craving it all day... I went to pick it up only to discover when I got home that they put pork in it instead.... I was too far to go back otherwise would have taken it back. How do you mess that up? This place is very inconsistent. I've gone several times and have enjoyed their food but it's always different and they get a lot wrong.. same with their drinks... the bartenders are not very good. I'm not impressed. read more

I met a friend here for lunch during the work day. We met up on a Monday, I was so glad they were open as it is typically an industry rest day. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is a small space, but welcoming and not too loud.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was pretty busy right before I got there, but my friend grabbed us some seats since I was running a few minutes behind.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The menu is accessed on your smart phone, so make a selection before you come if you are in a hurry or just have crazy anxiety like me. I opted for the curry bowl made vegan. It was excellent and plenty enough for me to take leftovers home and enjoy again for the lunch the next day. I am excited to see they are opening a location in Troy- congrats Speakeasy! read more

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Super friendly staff and awesome ramen. Hidden gem in Springfield. The ribs are badass.

Always wonderful Japanese inspired ramen. We did carryout, the order was ready on time and made correctly. I ordered the spicy cheese ramen it is amazing, they know how to create special flavors with traditional ramen style! I ordered the spicy oil on the side which is what they suggest to do so you can spice it up the way you want. Richelle got the Thai curry ramen with added shrimp, always amazing too, and not too spicy for her. Rangoon is spicy too, but we love them this way. House made Rangoon sauce is perfect sweat and spicy for dipping. read more

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Highlight: Ribs ($17), Tonkotsu Ramen ($17) Crunchy and sweet with a savory outside glaze, the ribs were tender and soft. Tender, thick, and fatty pork belly with a hint of saltiness, accompanied by a creamy broth. Crunchy vegetables, also a bit salty. Soft noodles. The broth tasted saltier the more you ate. Hospitality: We chose to sit outside, so the service wasn't as attentive. Honorable Mention: [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is tucked in the middle of a neighborhood. The shop is small, but has indoor and outdoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Speakeasy Ramen - Ribs ($17) - Ramen Near Me - Springfield, Ohio

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Limited menu of amazing ramen. This is the restaurant for foodies. People should travel here.

This place is special. It's a small place so I always get it to go. My number one recommendation is order what they are known for, Ramen. I didn't which led to some disappointment. First course was Takoyaki. Octopus & ginger dumplings drizzled with okonomiyaki sauce, kewpie mayo, bonito flakes, & scallions. The Octopus was chewy and flavorless. The dumplings were mushy. Bummer. Second course of Kimchi Rangoon. Crab Rangoon with a hint of kimchi. I'm thinking sweet, Kimchi Crab Rangoon! Nope. The Rangoon was placed on top of Kimchi making it soggy. Yuck. Okay, so I said this place was special. The Ramen is creative, delicious, and outstanding. That's why you go there. I had the Spicy Cheese Ramen. Creamy cheddar cheese mixed with our Tonkotsu broth and house made chili oil, served with fried chicken, tea brined egg, corn, scallions, bok choy, bamboo, nori, and mayu. I always get an extra tea brined egg and sub pork ribs as they are so good. Get the Spice on the side to meet your pallet. I go all in which makes you reverse blow to cool off! If you love Ramen give this place a chance. read more

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I seek out ramen joints in all my travels. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love the esthetics of the place. It's a tiny restaurant tucked in the middle of a neighborhood, with both indoor and outdoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was great and my Szechuan Ramen was tasty. The only downside is that they were out of many items. The recent award they won is driving business and they are still trying to figure it out. When back in town, I will visit again! read more

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I visited Speakeasy for the first time with my sister recently. We were surprised at the location since it's kind of in a neighborhood location, but that's ok. We started with the Crab Rangoons & they were delicious, very hot and full of spicy crab flavor! Also very crispy! I also ordered the Szechuan Ramen with a side of crispy chicken, and added corn. My sister ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen. Both were delicious, mine was very spicy (which the waitress warned me about)! Overall it was good portions and good food! Took home leftovers & it was good warmed up too. Advice: don't be worried when driving up! The inside is very nice, but not a lot of seating if you're a big group. read more

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So much to choose from and they all looked good. I am so glad Springfield is bring the quality of these wonderful menus. We definitely will be back. read more

Ok, this place is an investment in the happiness of your belly. Don't cheap out on the experience! Follow the advice of your fellow Yelpers. Rangoon - on point Bonito roll - fabulous Thai curry ramen - scrumptious Tonkatsu ramen - DEEP flavor Szechuan ramen - perfect heat And the boba is just plain fun. Craft beer is an added bonus. Atmosphere is unassuming and eclectic. Go, eat, savor... And take a to go container to continue the goodness the next day. read more

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There was a point in time when I would have called this the best ramen in the country. I'm afraid that time is coming to an end. I have been to Speakeasy many times and the food and the service were both excellent, even when things where extremely busy, but that was not the case the tonight. We arrived around 7pm on day I expected to be busy due to the sushi menu being available. While it had clearly been a busy day (many items were sold out - again, expected and acceptable), we were able to immediately get a table. I ordered the flight, and substituted in the cheese ramen because the Thai curry was out. What I received was two bowls of cheese noodles, and one of schezuan noodles with nothing else in them. Both my friends enjoyed their food, so I don't think the kitchen was at fault. The server however, never checked in on us, never refilled our water, and then gave us one check without asking. If I had paid he would not have received a tip. I hope this improves soon, because Speakeasy is one of my favorite things about Springfield and something I have enjoyed sharing with my friends and family when they come to town. I would be very disappointed to see it decline. read more

Found this Ramen Speakeasy on yelp. Being a fan of good Ramen. My friend & I decided to go & give this a try. The reviews spoke highly of this place. Well, My friend who is Japanese & I really know good Ramen when we have it for a good afternoon noon lunch. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We arrived just before the evening crowd was to arrive. Being Saturday, I would have expected a bit more people . I think my friend counted maybe 4 or 5 people already there[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We found a high table as I was in a wheelchair.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It didn't seem as if anyone was in a hurry to take our order. We were located at the end of the bar. Finally, our server came over with the Dirty old menu's or old ones. One large page an clearly didn't show all the items that were on the yelp page. After a quick glance on the page, order the Shrimp Ragoon. My friend wanted the ribs. To our surprise they were out. How is that even possible on a Saturday evening before the crowd even comes. Asked had many Ragoon in each order an was told 4 each. They were tasty & we both like them however very pricey for just an appetizer. For the main dish. I ordered the Spicy Chicken Ramen spice on the side. I forgot what my friend got. When our dish did arrive I looked down on the bowel and saw two fried chicken patties that looked like they have been cooked in old oil an tasted tasted like it. That alone just ruined the rest of the bowl. The Ramen could have been cooked a bit longer an was very tuff to chew. The broth was good however could have been more. Made the noodles stick together. My friend did say the hot green tea was good. All in all for price we paid, I thing we will continue on our journey looking for a better dining experience here in Springfield. read more

Whenever I am in Springfield, I have made it a point to eat here multiple times per trip. Unfortunately they are a victim of their own success. Two straight days with no egg in the ramen. Is it really ramen without the soft boiled egg? Portion sizes seemed a lot smaller than I remembered too. The food is still good but the crowd slows the service speed significantly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice place nice people....but might have to cut back to one visit per trip.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This place used to be good before they opened a new location opened in Troy. Ive been here about 10 times now and the last 2 times was the final straw. They are constantly out of items and this time completely out of tonkotsu broth. Got the curry ramen broth was alright but did overpower everything else. Shrimp was burnt and literally tasted bitter noodles were boiled until clumped together also found a fruit fly of some sort in our ramen. Portions also seem to have gotten a little smaller since a couple years ago. Takoyaki was good. read more

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Speakeasy Ramen in Springfield is a hidden gem that exceeded my expectations. I think it's the only ramen place in the city so I was extremely happy to find one when I was in town especially during the snowy cold weather. The flavorful ramen and cozy bar inside create a unique dining experience. Despite the rain and a 40-50 minute wait, the friendly staff, good ramen and lively atmosphere made it worth it. Definitely coming back again and hopefully get to enjoy the outdoor seating when weather permits. read more

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Friendly service, tasty tonkotsu ramen with pork belly, delicious braised ribs, cool atmosphere.

I love this place! The ramen is amazing. Service top notch & very casual dining. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They just built a new patio for outdoor dining which will double occupancy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Very small restaurant, nice outdoor patio![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service is great as the staff are welcoming. Food was good.

This place has great potential for an American-made ramen. The takoyaki was surprisingly good, but a little less sauce on top would be perfect. The ramen had a generous serving of protein; however, the soup stock was a little too salty, and the soup base was too thick. Overall, we gave it four stars. read more

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Love this place normally, but went to Springfield tonight and they are struggling. Out of so may things, one server in the front of house and the poor guy couldn't keep up. Hoping this is growing pains from expansion, but was a disappointing night out. read more

I like going here when I'm in town! I always get the tonkotsu ramen (9/10)! It's delicious. My only advice is to increase the temperature heat so it is hotter when it comes out! The shrimp Rangoons are good (8/10) but mostly cream cheese. I like the sauce that comes with it. I've also tried the moto taco (8/10) and it's pretty good! A little on the spicy side. My only recommendation is to increase menu items. It's great for me because I only come out every few months, but I wouldn't want to eat here all the time because it's the same thing a lot! I wish they offered sushi all around the week because I can't get here on a Wednesday! Lastly, their cocktails are great! They are worth the price and tasty. Overall, it's a neat place and you should try it! read more

Speakeasy Ramen - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Springfield, Ohio

Food was Excellent !!! However, the waiter was literally running from the bar, to the tables, to the kitchen. I appreciate the effort but it was counterproductive as he eventually dropped a dish of food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also, their TouchTunes is turned off, so the cook controls the music and it was heavy metal. I like metal, but not during dinner[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

We went on a Friday evening. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was busy which is usually a good sign.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Server was friendly and explained the menu when we told him it was our first visit. We all ordered something different. Everything was delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is a small place and they were quick to wipe down tables and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Yuck. Terrible. Much cheaper at food lion. Terrible service. Need training!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've been going to Speakeasy Ramen shortly after they opened and have never been dissatisfied! Tonkatsu Ramen is always on point! The best Rangoon I've ever had! Both Taco options are very flavorful! Double crab roll on sushi Wednesday is my go to for rolls!...I've spoke with people from bigger cities such as Columbus and common opinion is Speakeasy Ramen is some of the best in Ohio! read more

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Waited for 31 minutes to not even receive a drink or any updates regarding my wait. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I ended up leaving and cannot recommend coming here on a Saturday night unless you are willing to wait an hour to receive a drink and 15 mosquito bites.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I have been hearing about Speakeasy Ramen since I moved to Dayton and let me say it lived up to the hype. I got the tonkatsu ramen and ragoons and both were delightful. The ramen was flavorful and fatty although for my personal taste the pork belly was a little extra fatty but still tasty. The ragoons were 10/10 although they are ~$9 for 4 ragoons they are worth it. Service was fantastic and I will absolutely be back to try their curry ramen. read more

Speakeasy Ramen - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Springfield, Ohio

The good ce out amazinly fast the rangoons are top tear and had the best ramen I've had in a while would recommend if your in the Springfield area come here read more

Didn't even get to order food. Went in. Stood around for nearly 10 minutes before someone came out. While i was waiting i heard the cooks in the back arguing over something and constantly cursing. I saw one of the guys use his bare hand to move food around in someone's ramen while use his only gloved hand to grab a dirty bowl so not even that was clean. Then a young woman came up and said i can sit anywhere. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The only table was by the bathroom and two dirty tables that were left untouched for another ten minutes after i sat down.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It took 15 minutes just to get a menu and by the time my date arrived i'd lost my appetite. This whole experience was gross and unprofessional. read more

The food is good, but one time I ordered the chicken salad through door dash and it was the tiniest pieces of chicken ever. Like just the little fried parts no actual chicken. Unlike when I had it at the restaurant. The last time I went we waited on only ramen & it took FOREVER. It is a tad overrated and most definitely overpriced. It's hard to get 5 stars. The curry ramen just tastes like cinnamon. read more