Stopped by on a Wednesday night for some ramen and had a great experience. The service was fast and ordering was easy on the tablets at the front. The ambiance was super chill and would be great for anyone eating solo and just stopping by for a meal. There's also parking outside! read more

Tenka Ramen - #6. Vegetarian Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

If you're craving a bowl of creamy, comforting ramen in the heart of the city, Tenka Ramen delivers. The space sits right in the buzzing EatStreetCrossing area, so you get all the energy of that dining corridor. From the second you walk in you sense it's all about the broth -- velvety, rich, and perfectly seasoned. The ambience is relaxed but lively thanks to the Eat Street location: good for a casual dinner out with friends or a warm solo meal. A few things to note -- it does get a bit busy, so you might have a short wait, and while the menu is generous, it feels like the focus is really the ramen (so if you want a huge variety of non-ramen items you might look elsewhere). read more

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If you're looking for a new ramen shop, look no further. This intimate spot offers of Lake Street is tucked away in a cozy corner in Uptown. The chefs are quick and cook the ramen immediately. The servers are kind and speedy. Now to the food. I've had a lot of ramen across the US. This ramen is authentic and delicious with topics like nori, bamboo, and mushrooms you can add or remove and a handful of ramen variations to chose from you will find the ramen that you like. The ramen has a classic shoyu taste. Salty with a hint of sweetness. The charred pork belly leans on the fatty side so if you're not a fan cut those portions off. The sides are delectable. My gyoza came out hot and the filling was delicious. Water is available for you to serve yourself which I appreciate because I don't have to grab a server every time I'm thirsty. I really enjoy Tenka and will continue coming! read more

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Super sick right now and could not stop thinking about Tenka Ramen's vegetarian ramen. I always add an egg and extra chili oil to spice it up. This ramen is some of the most delicious and cozy ramen I have ever had. It is always so rich and creamy and comes with the best toppings. I have only gotten Tenka take out and they deliver it very quickly and efficiently (one tupperware for dry ingredients and one tupperware for the broth). I am so happy I have found such an amazing ramen place in the Twin Cities. read more

Stand up and salute (bow) the finest Ramen restaurant you'll ever find in the United. Highly recommend. Very friendly workers. Very clean, hospitable environment. Bathrooms are excellent. Parking is available on the street, or there are some public ramps nearby. Also, there's lots of public transportation, buses, and stuff. This is a must have if you're in uptown or going around the lakes. I particularly enjoy hot Ramen on a cold blustery winter w read more

Tenka Ramen - Super Duper amazing! Tenka Ramen noodles are the best most authentic and delicious in Minneapolis. - Ramen Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Wow this place hit the spot! This is probably my favorite ramen place I've had in Minneapolis. Tenka is so excellent! It's a cozy spot, and their decor is amazing. They were really quick in bringing out our food as well! We got the vegetarian spring rolls, gyoza, and we each tried our own unique bowls of ramen. We were all impressed! The egg in the ramen was so good and marinated, I think I'll add that to my bowl every time from now on! The service was friendly and so efficient. Plenty of vegetarian options. We had a movie to get to and we had more than enough time. Absolutely bringing friends to this place in the future. Excellent! read more

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The takoyaki was mushy. The broth was smokey, yet watery, with almost a burnt taste and smell. Unfortunate. read more

One of my favorite places for ramen in the twin cities. Broth is great, but not as rich as some which some will prefer, others not so much. Is it perfect? Nope, but it is better than most. read more

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This is a small restaurant but the service is great. We really liked the ramen and their chicken buns. There are fun decorations and art all around the restaurant. Parking was a bit tricky as it's street parking. But overall we had a great experience here even with our young son along for the meal. read more

Tenka Ramen - Our son liked the ramen too! - Ramen Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Popped in for a quick lunch - vegetarian ramen was delicious! We got edamame & kimchi and it was all warm & delish.

Ramen was great. Tonkatsu ramen was delicious. Also ordered the bubble tea. Great quality drink.

The noodles and other items in the ramen were good. I thought the broth at ramen kazama was a bit better than this place. The service is friendly. It's a very small and cozy restaurant. read more

Tenka Ramen - Pork and seafood Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Had a really tasty bowl of tonkotsu. Excellent portion of pork belly in the ramen. Really fast, quick service. A quick joint where the atmosphere has no pretentiousness. We also had the gyoza and the pork bun. Really good. read more

Pros: -Excellent service and very friendly staff. -Bubble tea! Yum! -Gyoza appetizer. I would order this again. They're crispy and flavorful. -While inside is small and seating is limited, the place is cute and clean. -the pork chasu in my ramen was delicious and they serve a good portion of it Cons: -Sadly, the tonkatsu ramen I ordered had no flavor in it's broth. I'm a huge ramen fan and try ramen everywhere I go but this was a no-go for me. I tried my fiancé's spicy miso ramen and liked that better. -Could the bathroom have real soap vs hand sanitizer? read more

Came after visiting the dentist as it was right next door. Small business in a small strip mall off Lake St. some space for sitting but not for large groups. Smaller menu consisting mostly of ramen (duh) and a few apps and fried rice. The staff were very nice. I ordered just some shrimp fried rice and a fried chicken bun. It was ready within 5-6 minutes. She said she gave me some soy sauce in the bag just in case but didn't think I'd need it. Told me to just try the rice without. I indeed tried it with and without, not needed at all. Very flavorful with some eggs and veggies and enormous shrimp. Very happy with my selections. Will consider a ramen in the future. read more

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First of all, holy cow, they are fast and efficient! I ordered delivery and it was at my door in like 20 minutes. My partner ate his ramen so fast I'm surprised he doesn't have whiplash! Very smart takeout packaging! They kept the broth separate and even used cardboard to stack everything in the bag securely! We ordered the Tonkotsu and Shoyu ramen, Takoyaki (octopus dumplings), and a bubble milk tea! The Shoyu was absolutely the best compared to another popular ramen spot! So salty and umami! The Tonkatsu was also delicious but not the best I've had. The octopus dumplings were super tasty and well balanced, not too fishy. If you're scared to try it, don't be! As for the bubble milk tea, yum! Not overly sweet, just right! I'll be back to test out the spicy miso and update my review! There is paid street parking nearby that's usually pretty open and accessible, and a parking ramp. read more

Tenka Ramen - 2. Tonkotsu Ramen - 1. Shoyu Ramen - Bubble Tea - Takoyaki - Ramen Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

A family member saw Tenka on Insta and has been wanting to go for months. Our group of 7 graved the cold and finally decided to check it out on a Saturday evening around 545/6 pm. It should be noted there's only street parking and it's a little small inside. There is only one table that can accommodate 5-8 people, but service was friendly and fast. Between our group we ordered a lot of everything. The veggies spring rolls- total miss, very mushy without a lot of texture. I would guess there's no noodles inside. Gyoza- hit, I would order these again. Pork belly bun- I felt the pork was slightly overcooked and tough. Fried chicken bun- okay but nothing special. Fried chicken- same chicken that's on the bun, I would recommend skipping the bun and doing this instead, Fried rice- two options: shrimp and Cashew, a Ramen shop in my opinion is not the place for fried rice. I didn't recommend it then and I still don't. Mango boba- not a lot of flavor but lots of pearls. Ramen- this was the reason for coming. We ordered three bowls of ramen, all different and each person had the same response: the broth doesn't have a lot of flavor. In hindsight a lot of reviews say the same thing. Our normal Ramen spot is Zenbox, we prefer their broth to Tenka but Tenka meat was better. Now, was the meat better for us to switch and come back? Sadly no. I don't think anyone in our group will be making the trip back to Tenka. Again, service and staff 10/10 but the food ehh. read more

Every city I visit, I must have a good ramen before I leave. I chose tenka ramen based on their overall reviews and I was quite disappointed. A red flag went up immediately when I saw a sriracha sauce at every table - authentic Japanese ramen places do not give you sriracha sauce to enhance the ramen flavor because it does the opposite - it *offsets* the pork ramen broth flavors! As I predicted, their shoyu ramen was one of the worse I have had. I noticed right away that the broth was quite oily and that pork ramen broth flavor was very minimal. Chashu pork was about 7 out of 10 as it was a bit tougher than what I get at legit ramen places. Service was the only reason tenka earned a 3-star review from me. Even their taro bubble tea was awful - they use cheap taro milk powder. Clearly yelp reviewers that rated this place have not had much experience eating authentic ramen. Other reviewers that are authentic ramen lovers like me, avoid this place at all costs. read more

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I've been frequenting Tenka for almost a decade and keep coming back. The service has always been outstanding. When they learned "my order" they started giving me the fattiest cuts of pork when I would come in. The flavors are a perfect balance. Classic hole in the wall ramen spot! Can't recommend them enough. read more

Went here based on the overall good score here on Yelp on a tour of the city to different ramen places. It's kind of an odd joint. Sriracha at the tables, lots of generic Japanese decoration, and the kitchen staff conversing loudly kind of throws off the vibe. Now on to the food....it's not something I could really recommend. It's on the cheaper side of ramen places I've been to so far, but not by much. Not to warrant what you get. My wife and I both had the tonkotsu ramen which was not like any tonkotsu we'd had. It's not a rich creamy broth, it honestly tasted like it was flavored with bullion cubes or something but also watered down. The noodles were mediocre, and while the char put on the pork is nice, it was still overcooked. The mushrooms and bamboo shoots were gross and the egg was cold. Really didn't see what others saw in this place. read more

My top ramen place in the Twin Cities so far! Great pricing, great customer service, and great ramen! The only reason it is not a 5/5 is because I am a ramen connoisseur. Lets first talk about the pork chashu... delicious!! They whipped out a freaking torch and torched it themselves for the crispy outer layer. The soft boiled egg was also delicious and perfectly cooked. The only thing I wish that was a bit better was the broth. It wasn't the most flavorful and didn't feel rich in depth. But overall, a pretty solid ramen place in the cities! read more

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Stopped by for lunch with some friends and had a great experience. I ordered the takoyaki and tonkotsu ramen--both were delicious! The staff was super friendly and welcoming. The space has plenty of seating, though I can see it filling up quickly during busy times. Definitely worth the stop if you're in the area. read more

Tenka Ramen - Takoyaki - Ramen Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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FOOD: This was my first time trying ramen AND boba tea, and I loved BOTH! This food was a little out of my comfort zone, but I was told this is the best ramen place in the Twin Cities! SERVICE: The workers were very helpful since I asked lots of questions (coming from a ramen newby). You order at the counter and they bring out your food. AMBIANCE: This was a small, quaint restaurant. If you are coming with a group of people there is not a lot of room, but the food is still worth it. Kind of a hole-in-the-wall vibe. LOCATION/PARKING: Location is in Uptown, which has good and bad areas. Parking is easy to find on the streets, or in the nearby neighborhoods. read more

Tenka Ramen - Torishio Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I was recommended this place and saw the reviews but after ordering a safe choice, spicy miso, I was really disappointed. Almost all ramen places have this and it's usually decent anywhere you go, well, this one was just way too spicy. I love spicy foods and can handle spice, but the broth was just spicy with no flavor to it. The miso didn't have much salt, the spice tasted like they squirted an entire bottle of sriracha in it. Would never recommend this to anybody... My boyfriend ordered the tonkotsu ramen which was a LOT better. For the same price, you get more meats and a richer broth. We also tried the chicken karaage appetizer and it was okay, not sure what type of sauce they give you. read more

Tenka Ramen - Tonkotsu and spicy miso ramen - Ramen Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Fast service and good ramen. I got the Tonkotsu ramen and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I 10/10 would recommend for good fast ramen

Definitely one of the top ramen spots in the city located in a popular area. We were provided with fast service and the ramen is very flavorful. read more

Tenka Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

We came here because of highly rated reviews. I don't understand how they have so many positive reviews! The ramen was totally underwhelming. The noodles were thin and cheap and the broth was totally bland. I would not recommend going here. The food did come out fast, but not worth the price at all. read more

Amazing service, food, and decor on the inside! The food had great portions and flavor :) so happy with my experience read more

Tenka Ramen - Tonkotsu ramen (add spice) and gyoza - Ramen Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Service was good and location is very nice. Was very busy but that's to be expected on a Friday. Saw great reviews of this place and was disappointed in the food. Ramen (something about the bamboo shoots in particular) had a barnyard stink to it, like walking into the primate section of the como zoo. Broth did not have much flavor and other ingredients were not good either. Edamame was good, but it's boiled soybeans. This may have just been an off day for them considering how many dozens of door dash orders I saw go out, but I've seen similar reviews state that same "barnyard" flavor, so be cautious. read more

Stopped in for dinner after a long flight home. I got the tonkotsu ramen and pork bun. Placed and order at the counter and they bring it out to you. Features an open kitchen so you can see the staff making your order back there. It was cool to see them using a blow torch to char the pork belly that they use in the ramen and pork bun. The ramen itself was solid, content the noodle ratio was very good. And the pork bun itself was also good. I wish the pork was a little more tender but the flavor was there. Overall a solid pick if you want some ramen in Uptown! read more

Tenka Ramen - Japanese Pork Bun - Ramen Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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way over priced. the noodles were a wierd texture. the broth lacked flavor. I did like how friendly the workers were.

Stopped by after a cool evening walk. Perfect weather for some ramen! Smaller space, but it was nice and clean. Staff greeted you as you walk in. Staff was fast and friendly. Tried the Tonkotsu ramen. It's with pork bone broth, pork belly, boiled egg, roasted seaweed, bamboo shoots, scallions and wood ear mushrooms. So delicious! Will come back to try other items from menu. read more

Tenka Ramen - Tonkotsu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Delicious and authentic food, pleasant service and atmosphere. Best meal I've ever had. Please become a customer here so that I can come here forever read more

Tenka Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This place gave me all the feels of a cold day in NYC and just needing to be warmed from the inside out. The food was quick hot and so yummy and will definitely be going back. The buns were packed filled to the brim and the cucumber added a nice crunch. As for the ramen it was spot on and not covered in salt and so many flavors it makes my mouth water just thinking of it again. read more

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Tenka Ramen, in the heart of Uptown, is a surprising spot for vegan ramen. The vegetable ramen ($11 + $1.50 for each additional topping) is robust, spicy and nicely done. The noodles were perfectly crinkly with slight chew and it's definitely a filling meal. Like most ramen joints, they skimp on the vegetables and toppings, and then nickel-and-dime you for extra toppings. I am used to it, but still find it annoying. Take a pass on the harumaki ($5) which are vegetable eggrolls. I couldn't take more than two bites of these. They were starchy and cheap, with a horrible smell and a flavor that was simultaneously buttery and sour. All told, Tenka has some of the better vegan ramen in town. It's definitely better than the nearby mediocre Moto-i, and more robust than Ramen Kazama. That said, I think Tori Ramen is still one of the best around. read more

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Holy smokes- yum! This has to be one of the more authentic spots I've been to in awhile for ramen. Atmosphere: Narrow little restaurant with a few tables to be seated at and a high top bar to sit at. You order at the counter and pay, and then they bring your food out to you as it is ready. Food: GAHHHHHH. The pork belly bao buns were delicious, the pork was melt in your mouth. The teppanyaki (octopus) was perfectly seasoned and the octopus was cooked well. The ramen was so filling and flavor packed. Service: Friendly and brought the food out piping hot. This place is SAVED for spots to hit up when I'm back in the Twin Cities. read more

My favorite ramen spot in Minneapolis. The broths are rich in flavor and delicious. The price is reasonable and the service is great. Will be returning! read more

So, have been meaning to stop here for quite a while. They have a menu posted right on the window of the place and everything always looks tasty. Although I wasn't really all that hungry, I really like edamame (soybeans) and it gave me an opportunity to check out the place. It looked like a hole-in-the-wall joint from the outside but then some places here are like that. The interior is really incredibly nice. Everything was clean--even the restroom. The kitchen is open, which is always fun. I was greeted and my order was taken as soon as I came in. The other two customers that came in also had great service. My little snack was served promptly, was hot, and really great. I will be stopping here for a meal next time. read more

I saw this place on Yelp and was excited to try it. It's a little small restaurant with friendly staff members. I had a wonderful appetizer of tofu and a delicious spicy bowl of ramen. If I'm back in Minneapolis, I would definitely come back! read more

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Ordered the shoyu extra spicy- the noodles were the right firmness and chewy, the broth was not too salty with just the right spice, the meats were tender and flavorful. The service is quick as my soup came out quickly and the server was very nice. The ambiance is chill - hole in the wall type of place with just a handful of tables and bar stools. It's the perfect lunch spot. read more

Tenka Ramen - 1. Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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