No longer Broken Chair - but pretty wobbly. West Brew Izakaya arrives in the old neighborhood, renamed and refreshed. First crisp winter winds in late November ventured us to warm our bellies- What better way than with a drink and a soup! We decided on West Brew. There was a crowd around as we entered and was quite full for our seating at 6pm. We sat at the last 2 seats left, at the bar. Various unique decisions towards drinks- PA local liquors, some of Broken's recipe beers, bubble tea and sakes- how fun! My husband ordered the Passionfruit Green Tea (spiked- love this idea!) and I tried a Sake flight. The bubble tea came in a reusable Takkii tumbler. Sweet and fun. My sakes were intro'ed and each described on a tasting card. Sakes aren't seen everywhere, so it was great to have the chance to try. Then we ordered food. Needed to sample and see- So we started with the Appetizer Bento Box. This arrived quickly and presented tastefully. Freshly fried. But fried just all tasting the same. Including the gyoza. The shrimp tempura was a recommend. The tempura batter was not heavy or chewy, it was flaked. The seaweed salad needed brightness in acid. Overall, the app- good. If craving a fried feast, get it. We put in for our ramen bowls at the time of the app order. I ordered the Shoyu bowl and my husband the Spicy Fried Chicken Ramen. After the app was cleared, my ramen came within a few minutes. However, we eat when full party is served. So I sat, warm bowl calling.....since my husband was not served. Sat and stared. We stayed waiting for another 15 minutes and his finally arrived. Eating with my eyes for so long, my ramen bowl looked great. Then discovered how it tasted in comparison..... Best word is lackluster. Ramen - give me a broth. A power broth. Flavor, bang! This flavor boo. The broth needed longer development and depth. For both of our bowls. The soft boiled eggs were chewy-gooey soy in a good way. This was our favorite bite of the bowls. The chicken for my husband's had no spice and appeared exactly as the same fried chicken bites in the app sampler. Here's where it lied with the ramen- as served, it was good. Once it sat it was better. We were quite full from the app, so we had large takeaways for the ramen- leftovers were better than our initial meal. That again lends to the broth needing more time. Besides, Here's where it hurts- And where the review score derives- The buzz we considered for West Brew actually swarmed as fruit flies we consistently observed around the bar. And had to shoo away as we ate and drank. Mind you- we kept polite and just tolerated. Appearance towards good housekeeping was behind the bar, yet this still leads to question cleanliness, upkeep and accountability of any establishment. We do hope by now they have this problem resolved. West Brew has done a wonderful job of promoting and presenting their new restaurant, which is why we wanted to dine in. The food was not exceptional enough to overtake the issues of time and pest management. For the love of West Reading, hoping for improvements West Brew. read more

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West Brew Izakaya Ramen & Bar Ramen that isn't college microwaved? Yes, please. Somehow these noodles and broth made me feel like an actual adult who knows what they're doing. Beer selection = happy craft enthusiasts. Tried 8 of 11 taps, and the maple porter became an instant favorite. Dessert in a glass, but you know, adult-style. Decor and seating? Totally on point, it was comfy, stylish, and zero awkward table jockeying. Service was friendly, with a tiny "wait, who ordered what?" moment, but honestly it just added a little comedy to our evening. Overall: great beer, amazing ramen, chill vibes, and enough charm to make me want to come back next time I'm in the area. Ramen game officially upgraded. read more

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Fantastic Japanese fare in a cute West Reading Bistro. Surprisingly cute and roomy inside. My wife loved the Protein Sampler Bento Box (huge) and I equally loved Black Garlic Tonkotsu. The broth and the savory egg are so delicious! Very filling and extraordinary Umami feast! Also excellent choice of hot and cold teas. So many more offerings to try. Terrific service barside from Ricardo read more

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Wow! wow! wow! Is all I'm going to say! This restaurant in west reading is just such a fun experience. The moment you enter it's like you're transported somewhere in Tokyo. Amazing art work, lighting, amine being shown on televisions throughout the space. The service was attentive, kind, and went above and beyond to make sure our experience was one we wouldn't forget! VU! Thank you for all you did and we'll be back for that drink! The bao buns have this sweet and semi spicy glaze, the chicken is fried to perfection. Crispy crunch but moist on the inside. The ramen was enjoyable , I'm looking toward to trying some other things on the menu. 10/10 recommendation! read more

West Brew - Bar - Izakaya Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

Food and service was good. However, not a place I would take my children for the fact of the inappropriate (seductive ) nature of the anime portrayed on the walls of the restaurant. read more

West Brew - Curry Shrimp Tempura. Mocha Latte with jelly coffee cubes. Lastly, Chicken Teriyaki, Ramen, corn & brusselsprouts - Izakaya Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

Stopped in on Saturday evening after a train ride in nearby Boyertown. Place was well lit TV screens all over as a full bar. Restaurant was pretty full, even though they did see us right away. Came and took our order and a normal amount of time. Drinks were rather pricey my friend had a margarita. I had a chocolate martini. $12 for each. She ordered fried Goza at a bento box. I ordered some shrimp tempura, and a bowl of Ramen. Her bento box appeared in less than five minutes, followed by her appetizer. My Ramen, however, took over 20 minutes to show up. My friend was done with her dinner until my dinner arrived. Waitress came and checked on us once I had to flag her down to find out where my dinner was. My friend wasn't overly impressed with her bento box. The fried chicken pieces were actually hard and dry. I had the fried chicken Ramen and found it to be the same. The broth was very flavorful and full of noodles. The shrimp tempura was good. Overall was an OK experience, but I don't know that I would go out of my way again. It is on street parking. Were able to find a spot pretty easily. A lot of different groups, friend groups, families with small children. They do have a kids menu. read more

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Fabulous food AND drinks,great decor, professional and courteous servers = We'll be back! Hubby and I visited yesterday for a late lunch. We couldn't wait to try the ramen and bento box (after seeing a recent video on Facebook) and they did not disappoint. I got the Miso Ramen. Omg. I think I could eat this everyday. The broth was so flavorful, and the sliced pork belly(!) was ridiculous; like bacon on steroids. Hubby ordered the fried chicken ramen and inhaled it. The chicken was so crunchy on the outside, tender inside. Again, excellent broth. Noodles were perfect and satisfying. We definitely were not thinking when we ordered the bento box WITH our ramen. We were so full after the ramen but the Appetizer Bento looked so beautiful and so we "forced" ourselves to try the tempura shrimp. So, so good, with a great sauce to dip it in! We happily took the rest home. Just be aware, the servings are generous! Oh, and I found the perfect drink if you want to day drink - guava mojito! Delicious, fresh. I could easily have had three, but it was lunch time, so... Hubby had one of their house brewed beers, which he really enjoyed. We look forward to our next visit! read more

West Brew - Miso Ramen! Huge and so delicious! - Izakaya Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

great good, drinks and atmosphere! Used to eat here a lot when it was Takki, they have stepped it up with a new location, menu and amazing beer and cocktail. read more

I have love this place for years and still do at their new location! Come for the great food, good vibes, creative atmosphere and attentive servers. Everything is 10/10 :) ask for Rikki as a server he is great!! read more

Been here a couple of times. Always had the luck of getting Ricardo as our server. He is very knowledgeable about the menu. The best server i had in any of my restaurant visits. The new place is definitely an improvement.. And we cant forget the beer they make. All in all. I just found my new favorite place for food and drinks. In West Reading. read more