Umai Ramen is probably good enough for anyone not willing to drive to Chinatown for their ramen. I understand that since every neighborhood seems to be getting their own ramen spots lately. But when there ARE so many ramen restaurants to choose from you have to start separating the great from the average. Umai is average. I was intrigued by their large menu of promising ramen choices like curry and BBQ. However, both fell short of expectations. The curry ramen was pretty much a curry udon with ramen noodles. The thick, actual curry broth didn't make me want to slurp like I would with a soupier choice. It's just not a great mouth feel. I was surprised by the Katsu in the bowl and I think that's actually a great concept that a lot of people would enjoy. The short rib ramen too was a good concept but not what I was expecting. I was expecting like.. braised, fall off the bone short rib like I had in Osaka but instead it was Korean kalbi which was actually so hard to chew we should have asked for a knife. The gyoza was decent, I liked the charred bottom but no chili oil or vinegar for the dipping sauce. One cool thing about Umai is you can get combinations where you can order ramen and sushi with a salad for a pretty good price. I don't think I could eat that much by myself and I tend to think that overextending a ramen restaurant by offering sushi could be a negative but I'm sure most people won't mind. Just a quick note on the atmosphere- cute pop art wallpaper and generally nice decor. The restaurant is small with all of the seating on one side, no bar service though it seems they could easily add it. The waiting area is also weirdly large in comparison to the overall amount of space. I had to think about how they could add 1-2 more tables if they needed since there was a wait for most of the time we were there. Also one of the workers brought out her fried rice and ate it in the waiting area, forcing me to move to the doorway. Weird. Again, not the greatest ramen restaurant in Vegas by far but good enough for the Henderson locals probably, though I recommend Monta or Ichiddo instead. read more

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Amazing ramen broth: rich, smooth, and creamy. Highly recommend the black garlic ramen if you plan on introducing someone to ramen for the first time or know of folks who typically don't like ramen broth. Must try appetizer: Brussels Sprout Tempura read more

The service was amazing. Very attentive and informative. Food was excellent and reasonably priced. Will for sure be back!

This has to be one of the best ramen shops I've been too so far. Now just letting people know if you are looking for the traditional ramen they do offer them here( Tonkatsu, Shoyu) I had the Shoyu ramen and what they do here made it that much better. The soft boiled egg is a wonderfully seasoned tea egg and they give the Chashu a light grill and I was like ehh until that first bite. That light grill takes off the oily mouth feel(I personally don't mind it) and adds another level of flavor, the broth before adding their house hot paste is amazing, the bamboo shoots and green onions where fresh and clean tasting, the noodles had a very nice chew to them and grabbed the broth well. My experience here was a delight and was much needed for the rough last week I had. Patrick K is awesome and knows his stuff. The kitchen staff made the presentation of the dishes we ordered very beautiful and everything tasted amazing, most definitely will return. Came in about 730pm and wasn't terribly busy but did fill up quickly. read more

Super quick, never had to wait for a table. Service is spot on & the food is delicious and cheap. Def my go to for ramen.

A very okay place that serves a friendly, but somewhat inexpertly prepared bowl of ramen. You'll likely be okay with their food, so it is worth a try if you are nearby and hankering for a bowl of hot soupy noodles. Aspects of their food are interesting, but overall just an okay, but fairly run-of-the-mill Japanese-ish food cafe. Their noodles can arrive slightly gummy due to overcooking. The "combos" are kind of funny. They give you a small side salad with it, but other than that everything's just the same price as if you ordered them separately. An acceptable option and good value if you do not feel like driving another 15 minutes to a better ramen shop. read more

Tried this ramen joint for the first time today for dinner and holy moly it was so good! We ordered the black garlic ramen and the creamy tonkotsu ramen. VERY tasty. Takoyaki was delicious too! Good price for the large portions. And they played MAMAMOO on tv. K-Pop in restaurants is always a bonus. The place got busy as more people came for Friday dinner. So expect a wait if you come during busy hours. The store is kind of small. read more

My husband and I went here for our "mystery dinner" date. Once a month, we try a new restaurant neither of us has been to before. Although neither of us qualify as ramen-heads, we love noodles! He got the BBQ Ramen and I got the Tonkotsu special. The broth was velvety, unctuous and flavorful. The meat tender and delectable. The noodles had a bit of chew, which made them a nice texture contrast with the softness of the meat and the richness of the broth. We split a spicy tuna roll as an appetizer, and I got a Japanese mango cream soda. I was stuffed by the end. We will be back for more ramen! read more

Truffle ramen is a must! Service is iffy but food is good. Kim chee fried rice is good

Just went here the other day. I got the chicken ramen. My chicken was pretty dry for being in a soup! The service was great, I could tell they were really trying to make sure we were comfortable. I just saved my soup and it was much better as leftovers (I.e. the noodles were more cooked, the chicken was less dry as it absorbed some of the broth). The service was almost a little TOO much. Super kind but they came to refill our waters probably 5 times during our meal and it kept interrupting the conversation. My friend ordered the veggie ramen and she said it was a little too salty because there was so much fried stuff in it. If you are a thirsty person or looking for very attentive service, I'd recommend this place. read more

Amazing Staff, Beautiful Ambiance but most of all the food was amazing! My fav side dishes were the Tempura Brussels Sprouts & Chasu Fried Rice. Curry had just the right spice but the Ramens were so good, especially the Black Garlic Ramen! We will definitely be coming back read more

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We just ate here an hour ago. Always one of our go to Ramen places, food is great and price is reasonable. We are just very unhappy with the service we got from our waitress. We have our kids with us, toddlers, and she seemed very irritated serving our table. We never leave our table messy and make sure we pick everything on the floor of there is any food. So please be patient with families with kids. read more

Yong and the crew serving up distinct curated tastes sure to entice and satisfy the discriminating foodie wether sushi or noodle (check the garlic noodle bow!!). Great value per taste mile! Attention to detail and exemplar service wraps up your visit here. Long time fan and show love to them y'all!! You will be happy you stopped in read more

Umai Ramen - Perfect lunch lineup! - Ramen Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

Well... This Japanese Ramen restaurant is Korean-owned. I came here with a Japanese friend who is a Ramen Expert. We ordered Shoyu Ramen, fried rice, gyoza and soft shell crab tempura. My Japanese friend said the shoyu soup base was not authentic at all. It tasted totally different from how it should be. Our server was very friendly and attentive. She even knelt down to take our order. One extra star deducted because they got my order wrong. read more

Excellent food is delicious, very courteous service, and reasonable prices will definitely come again. We were served by Pia, thank you...

First time here EVER!!! Love this place!!!! Had the classic Ramen and California roll And Gyoza...... Everything tasted so DELICIOUS Coming back Forsure... read more

Spicy chicken miso is very delicious! Pot stickers are good just wish they were larger or gave you 6 for the price. Even tho I still rate a 5 because how good the ramen and chicken was cooked perfect read more

Food and presentation was nice. Food was yummy and I really liked the prawn appetizer! Must have.

No flavor in the soup, below average. The soup taste like instant noodle soup, very flat. My friend ordered the curry ramen, salty and not like it either. Definitely not going back here. read more

Umai Ramen - A bowl of below average noodle soup, this is not the Japanese ramen i know. - Ramen Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

Oh my, Umai! The ramen wave continues with the addition of Umai. Umai offers a solid bowl of ramen. I will say a better bowl compared to the recently opened ramen shop within walking distance of this location. This is entirely based off of the Tonkotsu I typically order at ramen shops. The broth was the perfect milky consistency one would expect from a quality ramen shop. Thick cuts of nicely grilled pork belly was tasty as well. Many places charge for egg but Umai's comes with it. Needless to say the bowl of Tonkotsu was satisfying. Ordered a side (5 pieces) of gyoza and it was your standard gyoza...which is good. Meal also came with a ginger dressed house salad. Salad was typical...again, still good. After my meal I stayed a bit and enjoyed the music videos playing in the mix of pop-art/traditionally decorated dinning area. read more

Great ramen, potstickers and the green salad has a great ginger dressing! Definitely worth a try!

It's not awful. The service is good. There just isn't much flavor. I felt like I had to bring extras home to add chili paste. I wanted my ramen to be spicy and I felt like there was no spice even it being the curry ramen. It almost feels like a step above top ramen in flavor. I just really wish there was more spice for wanting spicy ramen. read more

Our first time trying a Ramen Restaurant (surprising for us) and we absolutely loved it. We had the chicken ramen, the veggie ramen, the spicy tuna roll and an order of gyoza. So delicious. The service was equally as great!! read more

As a teenager, I lived in Japan for an all too brief six months. During that time I came to love and appreciate all things Japanese, particularly the food. In addition, I was born and raised in Hawaii where I was constantly surrounded by all kinds of phenomenal Asian cuisine. Sushi and ramen quickly became two of my favorite foods and since leaving both places, I struggled to find a ramen joint that really resonated with me and left an impression. Until Umai. My favorite Thai restaurant was closed for the night and my boyfriend and I were feeling something flavorful and delicious but not heavy. We flipped around on Yelp until we found this little gem. Most ramen places tend to be over in the Spring Mountain area so you can imagine my delight at learning that they were located in the Stephanie Plaza right next to Galleria. We walked in and were immediately greeted by the employees and the place was packed which is always a good sign. The place is tidy and clean and colorful artwork covers the walls while J-Pop plays in the background, giving the restaurant a very chill and laidback feel which I loved (if you want a quiet place with ambience, this is NOT the place for you). We were seated quickly and they have authentic Japanese sodas and a variety of beverages and delicious appetizers. We started with the gyoza, takoyaki and shrimp/vegetable tempura. Gyoza: 5/5 The gyoza was absolutely divine. It had the faintest bit of firmness to it but gave way to the softest filling you can imagine. A perfect blend of vegetables and pork and paired with the sauce, it was quickly devoured. Takoyaki: 4/5 Takoyaki is wheat based flour batter that is deep fried and filled with octopus which can be difficult to work with, as such it can be a pretty daunting dish to take on. I was pleasantly surprised with the flavor. The shell and sauce were spot on and the octopus was delicious. My only shred of criticism was that the octopus didn't have a great deal discernible texture except for the tentacles and it was squishy for lack of a better word. Otherwise, fantastic and will definitely order again. Shrimp/Vegetable Tempura: 5/5 WOW. This tempura was comparable to the tempura that I had at a tiny little restaurant in Kyoto that specialized in tempura. The shrimp was soft and it melted it your mouth like butter and the crunch of the tempura batter was airy and crispy all at the same time. The vegetable tempura consisted of zucchini and carrots and onions. This is an absolute MUST. Annnnnnnnd onto the main courses. Black Garlic Ramen: 5/5 Easily one of the BEST bowls of ramen I've ever had. Black garlic is garlic that is aged and fermented and as a result, has a sweet tinge to it while still tasting like garlic. The broth was delicate and complex and had a very rich taste without being overpowering and the black garlic really took it to the next level and made me want to keep coming back for more. I practically licked my bowl clean. Tonkotsu Ramen: 5/5 Tonkotsu ramen is a staple in ramen houses, the broth created by simmering pork bones for a prolonged period of time and is typically paired with enoki mushrooms. The broth was meaty and creamy all at the same time, milder in flavor compared to the black garlic ramen but equally fantastic in it's own way. The noodles and chashu were on POINT for both dishes. The noodles were firm but soft and not at all soggy and the chashu was soft, caramelized and phenomenal. Mochi ice cream followed and we both left completely satisfied. We will definitely be returning as regulars and I have definitely found "my" ramen spot here. Props to the staff for their friendly, attentive service and to the chefs for their amazing cooking! This is a gem and if you're on the fence, GO. read more

Thank God! Finally a good ramen place that isn't all the way on Spring Mountain or East Henderson. The miso ramen wasn't too salty and had a well balanced thickness. The chasu is by far the best I've had in the Vegas/Henderson area. Their menu has many classic Japanese appetizers too. The takoyaki wasn't chewy or too gooy either. Umai is a 10 min walk from house, gonna have to keep myself from coming here too often. They just opened their location but it won't be long until they have a line out the door every night. read more

Good ramen place! Great accessibility on location. No troubles with getting there or parking. Nice, relaxed atmosphere and good décor. Waiters are attentive, although I'd have to say that wait times are a bit on the longer side, just enough to grow my appetite. Now, on to the food. Me and my dad visited at around 8 for a bite to eat. I got black garlic ramen and an Umai bun. The ramen had a nice garlicky subtleness to it, yet very flavorful. Noodles had a good springy bite which, I think, helped the broth go down. The toppings were a great way to changing the flavor when it gets too repetitive. The Umai bun has great flavor with a nice fluffy bun and a surprisingly delicious sweetness. Excellent combo! My dad got the tonkatsu ramen as the control for comparing to other ramen shops. A classic way to hit your ramen craving on the spot! The side salad with the combo has a nice refreshing acidity. All in all a great ramen place to stop by if your looking for some affordable ramen in Henderson! read more

My daughter wanted to go here for her birthday lunch. We ordered the gyoza and classic chicken ramen. They even had Japanese soda. Everything was so delicious, we ordered seconds. Somewhat small but the staff was super nice. We will definitely be back. read more

Umai Ramen - Classic chicken ramen - Ramen Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

Ramen is definitely my comfort food and I'm glad we found this place close to our home! On a cold night ramen hits different and it's such an satisfying feeling especially when it's everything I've been craving! I got the creamy tonkatsu and my fiance got the spicy miso. We also got agedashi tofu and a royal california roll. The broth in both the ramen we very tasty, it didn't taste too salty or too bland. The tofu came in 4 cubes and I thought was the perfect size serving, and the Royal california roll surprised me the most it was amazing! I am biased when it comes to ramen being that Monta Ramen is my favorite but Umai is definitely hitting in the same ballpark as Monta which makes me happy since it's close to home read more

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Service was amazing, the food was good and the atmosphere was trendy and cozy. It's a good hidden gem in Henderson that I'd go back to if I was on that side of town. The server we had was friendly and knew everything about the menu. He made several top recommendations and the takoyaki does not disappoint. The ramen itself wasn't crazy but it was definitely worth the price. The serving is generous for the price and I would definitely have to recommend to anyone on that side of town! read more

Umai Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

Ramen was very tasty ! Service very friendly ! Place looks clean! I would recommend to others !

Food was great and all, no complaints about it, but it's just that there's no privacy or sense of space when you eat here. As I was having a conversation with my boyfriend about Christmas, the conversation transferred to the next and caused havoc. Overall, I really loved the black garlic ramen that I have over the ramen my bf got. The tempura is also good as well. You just can't help eavesdropping other tables conversations cause they are close to each other. read more

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Food is amazing and excellent service too! The ramen is some of the best we've had. The rolls are delicious, and everything tastes fresh. The star of the show for me is the tempura Brussels sprouts. So crispy & tasty! read more

It was my first time coming here and it didn't disappoint! I was kind of bummed by the amount of soup in my ramen and had to request for another bowl of soup (free of charge) But besides that, I have no complaints. The place is very clean and table was very organized. The staff greeted me with a smile right when I enter and kept checking if I needed water, napkins etc. One lady even open the door as I exit since I was pushing my sons stroller and needed a little help. I didn't even ask but she came in to the rescue. Would definitely recommend! read more

Umai Ramen - Shrimp & Veggie Tempera, Beef BBQ ramen. - Ramen Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

The place is small but we didn't have too much trouble being seated. I'm a big fan of the brussel sprouts, I could eat the whole thing by myself. Lol I'm not a big fan of ramen and soups, but I can respect it. I like the noodles and broth, but honestly I was so full from the brussels that it wouldn't be a clear review. The staff is friendly and service oriented. We will definitely go back, and I'll share the sprouts. Maybe. read more

This little hole in the wall Ramen place absolutely delivers on what you would expect from a quality noddle spot. The menu is condensed and, priced very competitively. I had the Cream Takotastu bowl which was one of the more expensive plates and, it wound up being about $10 after taxes. The presentation is clean and, waiter was extremely attentive. The only draw back for me was the drink options. I asked for a lemonade and, got a small 8oz can which was $1.99 . That seemed a little steep on a can but, outside of that small issue I was thoroughly impressed with the all around experience. read more

Umai Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

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I have been wanting to eat at this restaurant since I passed it while shopping at Target in the same shopping center. I decided to eat there because I was travelling that night, and I did not want to feel too full. I liked the modern, hip decorations on the restaurant's walls, and the young waiters. I ordered a Soft Shell Crab Salad to start. The crab was perfectly cooked and harmonized with the spicy seaweed that accompanied the salad. The crab was crunchy and tasty with intense color. My entree I choose was Creamy Tonkatsu Ramen. The ramen had rich deep broth; the noodles and the egg were silky and refreshing. I thought the ramen was top rate. I ordered a cup of green tea to accompany the meal. The service was very good. I thought the menu was interesting, and I will return to try other dishes. read more

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We've been here several times in the past and loved it! I don't know if they changed ownership but the quality was flavorful but really salty and they never came to check on us and ask how is the food or anything like that! Actually it was the complete opposite from the moment we walked in the lady didn't seem happy to be there and kinda gave us that vibe that she was irritated! So overall I give them a 3 star rating because of the service not so much the food. I still think there ramen is pretty decent but not as good from a year ago! read more

My new favorite ramen place! The black garlic oil ramen is really good. The tempura brussel sprouts are perfectly cooked and delicious! read more

Umai Ramen - Black garlic ramen - Ramen Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

Food was amazing! Very flavorful and perfect for the price. The service was A++. Waiters are so attentive and polite. Also, the place is super cute and clean. Definitely will be coming here again read more

. Update: came by myself for dinner, was seated quickly. Service was great as usual. Ordered gyoza again to start, honestly idk what's in their sauce, but it's so freaking good! The gyoza was cooked a bit longer it seems, but that's a good thing! I ordered the black garlic ramen again & forgot to ask for no bean sprouts, but no biggie, I just picked them out. I also asked for extra black garlic oil, which they were happy to give me ^_^ I also got another order of egg & char sui. BTW: the noodles seemed different this time! Thicker & matched the ramen very well!!! Extremely satisfied (: thank you! Also, The couple sitting next to me wouldn't stop talking about how this is the best ramen they've had in Vegas & I couldn't agree more. read more