Some of the best ramen and Japanese dishes that I've ever had. (I've had a lot) This is a seven star restaurant, with the exception of one thing. The food was perfect. The service was on point. They have a massive whiskey bar downstairs. They have an excellent menu of craft cocktails. They also have excellent mocktails. I will critique their bourbon selection only because they have a number of bourbons that are 18+ years old that they're trying to sell for Scottish and Japanese prices which are based on reality. Bourbon is not any good out of the barrel past 12 to 14 years. Corn is not the same as grains. The sugar is degrade and get dark after 14 years in spite of some companies selling some of their older swill, trying to get rid of it as premium. They were very nice. I gave the bartenders and recommendations of things that actually are worth that kind of money in the bourbon world. There was plenty to find that was not expensive and quite excellent. The only negative? The Host stand at the top of the stairs needs people who have more pleasant personality. How you greet people in the restaurant is absolutely imperative. It sets the tone for the whole meal. The whole experience. They seem to think that their job is to shoot people off because the restaurant is booked, but they do it in a manner that will make sure people don't come back. It's a little too New York curt. Smiling,and some good grace, would not hurt either of them. When they tell you, it's time to be seated, engaging people and making eye contact would certainly also help them look a little more human as well. Do make reservations. Otherwise, the wait time can be very long. Outstanding food! Absolutely worth passing through the gargoyles at the front door read more

Whisky & Ramen - Spicy Ramen delicious but not terribly spicy. - Ramen Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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The hostess stand staff is completely incompetent. I showed up with no reservation, expecting a wait but they handled it horribly. First they said they were moving things around implying it would be a few minutes. 15 minutes later I went up and he said 5-10 minutes to wait. 15 minutes later still nothing and they tell me another 30-45 minutes and acted appalled that I had checked in. Not worth dealing with them so I left. Ambiance seemed great but ramen isn't worth rude staff so I left. read more

My favorite restaurant in Anchorage , by far. The layout of the restaurant is street level entrance with downstairs dining. The staff is just over the top amazing. Antonio greeted me at the door and sat me in just a few minutes. I was seated at the bar counter downstairs. A dark intimate hip place. The guys behind the counter were Cory, Kendrick, and another young gentleman I didn't get the name of. They were happy people and it showed. I saw from the yelpers they had Tsukemono (Japanese pickles) and my second favorite Tsukemen (dipping noodles) . I ordered both and was pleasantly surprised to see the pork belly was perfectly roasted, the 6 1/2 min egg was on point, and the noodles and broth were absolutely amazing. I am a Tsukemen fan and this place did it right. I then ordered the matcha pancetta dessert. Whoa! Completely knocked on the floor with the flavors. This is my favorite restaurant having spent two weeks here and finding this one on my last night. Can't wait to come back. Don't hesitate to eat here. read more

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Unfortunately my most recent dining experience was disappointing. I will preface this by saying I went during the summer so I know it was very busy due to tourism season. However this was my birthday dinner so I was particularly disappointed. I reserved a table for three in the whisky bar area. We arrived about five minutes early and were told by one of the hostesses that the party at the table just paid and should be leaving soon. About 20 minutes passed before another said the party still had not left even though one of them talked to the server. Eventually I agreed to have us seated in the main dining room. Almost immediately afterward I saw two parties leave the whisky bar so I asked to be moved there, which according to one of the hostesses is where we originally supposed to be. It was over 30 minutes later when we finally got the table I reserved. This left a sour taste in my mouth and I considered leaving at one point, but I was really looking forward to this dinner. For dinner I ordered the Komorebi Old Fashioned and the Dark Horse as I often do, We also shared the whisky pork buns and everything was delicious. Dessert was not as enjoyable. I ordered their espresso martini, the Electric Stolt, which was decent enough. Lacking on the coffee flavor in my opinion. I also ordered the chocolate birthday cake which, aside from the cherries in the cake, tasted like any generic cake you would get from a grocery store. Their other desserts, like the matcha panna cotta and goma silk bar, are much more flavorable. Service overall was fine, but we got the check before my boyfriend could order another drink so we felt somewhat rushed out. Considering this is the only time I've had issues with being seated for reservations, I would go back, but this was my least pleasant dining experience here, unfortunately. read more

Whisky & Ramen - Electric Stolt - Ramen Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Omg what? A James beard award winner in Anchorage downtown? Amazing like AMAZING ramen Fun drinks. Fun vibes. Plenty street parking. read more

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Interesting cocktails, great apps and tasty ramen. Service by Ron was perfect! We enjoyed the Komorebi Old Fashioned, the Lo Di Do Di, Tree of Benevento and a regular Old Fashioned made with hibiki harmony whiskey (last was the best!) great pickled veggies and hamachi. We also had different ramens including the veggie one with egg. Standout was the TOKYO RICH TSUKEMEN. Merengue dessert was delicious. Highly recommend! read more

Whisky & Ramen - Cocktails! - Ramen Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

This place looks small but is actually really big bc it goes downstairs so there's two floors. All the food we got was delicious, my favorite was probably the twice fried wings, and the ramen was delicious. Even the desserts were good, though there was some freezer burn in the ice cream for the baked Alaska. Also make sure to check out the bathroom, the heated toilet seat and bidet was an unexpected but pleasant surprise. Definitely check this place out! read more

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Came here for my friend's birthday with a group of people. Service was fast and kind. The ambiance is really nice, dark and intimate. It's INCREDIBLY loud though. We had to almost yell at eachother and constantly repeat ourselves. The ramen is definitely top tier and it's not too much or too little! It is pricy but I think worth it. From what I saw on the menu they only have one chicken option for ramen which was disappointing cause I don't eat pork in my ramen. I might have missed the other options though. We ordered pork buns which were more like tacos?? They were weird. The flavor was fantastic but they were dry as hell and only two come in an order which is not worth the price. The drinks were all soooo tastey, beautiful and fun! I highly recommend literally any of them! I wouldn't recommend this place for an intimate date as it's so freaking loud but I'd definitely recommend, and will be coming back, for big group events or girls night dinner or something!! read more

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Anchorage downtown area doesn't have much offerings in terms of food. Saw this and decided to dine in. We each ordered a ramen, and I tried the Outsider which was outstanding. They have other items on the menu which we didn't get to try and some items were a bit pricey. read more

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happened upon this lovely gem while in town post-cruise. rivals any joint we've seen in our 20 years in NYC. interesting curated cocktail menu and impressive whiskey selection. highly recommend if you're in town! read more

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Wow wow wow. This was probably the best meal I had in Alaska. Traditional dishes and flavors done right. Service was fast and attentive. The restaurant was very modern and up to date. The only feedback on the Dark Horse was the soup was a bit too salty and the kids portions were too large for my son. read more

This place is good. Highly recommend reservations. They leave space for walk ins but when we walked in it looked like a considerable wait. Had the Dark Horse, Wagyu tartare, pickles, and the crudo. All fantastic. Extensive whisky list as well, with a ton of Japanese whiskies. Good date spot too! read more

Whisky & Ramen - Wagyu Tartare - Ramen Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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From the outside it looks like a typical generic storefront in downtown Anchorage. As soon as you walk in, you feel like you walked into a trendy restaurant in NYC. Upstairs they have a bar and the main dining room is in the downstairs area. The restaurant is spacious in the dining area with the 20'+ ceiling height over the main area. TIP - Get a reservation as this place is hoppin. The space is a steakhouse and ramen place. Looking around there were plenty of of steak eaters and ramen so we dove right in. Personally I am always a sucker for tsukemen (dipping ramen) so i went straight for that. The dish was good. * Good chew on the noodles. * Egg was perfectly jammy. * I would have preferred a grilled piece of pork instead of fried pork belly. * I thought the broth could have a little more kick to it and hotter. Maybe serve it in an insulated vessel or hot stone bowl (like bi bim bop). * Never had lime before in my tsukemen so i passed on it. The portions are pretty good and overall it was a tasty dish. I would definitely come back and try more of the options. Trust me, you do not want to miss out on this place, but just be sure to book a reservation. read more

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Whisky & Ramen was a unexpected surprise of a meal for me during my work trip. Walking into Whisky & Ramen i was hesitant about my choice, but that soon went away as the aroma of the broth filled the room. The vibe of the place is pretty modern with its dinning room and bar down stairs. The overall staff of friendly and was attentive. I ended up ordering a The Dark Horse ramen, a Matcha Panna Cotta for dessert and a Flowers of Edo for a drink. The Dark Horse's broth was flavorful and rich whiles the ramen noodles had a good consistency. The portion sizing is just enough to be satisfied. The Matcha Pana Cotta was a good dessert to end the meal as it wasn't too overwhelmingly sweet, but provides a freshness to end the meal. I personally do not drink alcohol to often the The Flowers of Edo was delicious. Overall a pleasant surprise. read more

Whisky & Ramen - Matcha Panna Cotta - Ramen Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Definitely make a reservation, the wait was pretty awful even though it was a week night and pretty late. Service, like most every Alaskan restaurant I went to, was not great. In fact, I got scolded for touching the table lamp. I'm sorry, it was a bit bright and hurting my eyes. They really should have their own form of lighting at the bar. The drinks were ok, and the desserts were ok. I preferred the goma silk bar to the baked alaska, which makes sense since I prefer less sweet. read more

Love the atmosphere at this spot. It's a little pricey, but you get what you pay for. The appetizers here are unique and delicious. The service was on point from the moment we walked in. Very friendly and just the right amount of attentive. I want the Clint Eastwood poster on the downstairs entry-side wall. The whiskey bar looks pretty fancy, though I have yet to be seated in that area. If you haven't been here yet, find an occasion and give it a whirl! read more

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We were seated right away with our reservation. Not only did the drinks taste good, but it was a full on show. So cool! The food was amazing! Great service as well. Really nice vibe inside, but people were dressed casually! read more

Atmosphere was a bit off-putting at first. Cavernous, music turned up too loud, and so it was extremely hard to hear our friends or the waiter. After music turned down upon request, MUCH better. Had 4 draft beers, only cider non draft (but it was good). We all had chicken skewers, pork buns, octopus rolls, 2 vegan ramens, and 1 tepanyaki ramen--all excellent flavors and mix of veggies, but in my opinion a bit overpriced. Cost for dinner for 4, 4 beers, no dessert, before tip was $150. Pleasant experience, not the "WOW" I was hoping for. read more

This is our third time coming to whiskey and ramen. Unfortunately they only have one ramen that I would like, which is the Hook. The dark horse has nice flavor and if I was feeling a bit spicy, I would get that one even though I have a light tolerance for spice. Looking back at my pictures the two ramens are the same but they look different lol. My drink I got the Smoke Becomes Her. I didn't know but everyone around us also had this drink. It was very Smokey and mezcal tasting. Also pretty. All their drinks are pretty. The menu said it was refreshing g but I wouldn't call that refreshing, more spirit forward which was another option. For our app they have a new one that is Japanese sweet potato. It was two big baked sweet potato's with a special kind of butter. It was really really delicious. I would 100% get it again. New to the menu. We also got dessert because I have always been intrigued by Baked Alaska and never had it. Overall it was interesting but none of the flavors were going in my favor. We also didn't let the whiskey burn off enough but our waiter gave no instructions lol. An experience but we weren't able to finish it. One and done! I wish they had more variety of ramen. P.s the bathrooms are the best part of Dining here don't forget to check them out! read more

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Whiskey & Ramen delivered a truly excellent experience all around. The whiskey menu offered extensive options, and the dinner menu demonstrated a commitment to providing exceptional meals -- I highly recommend the Business Lounge Ramen. For those looking for something other than whiskey, the cocktail menu offers high quality specialty options that you won't find on a typical cocktail list. On top of that, the service was impeccable! Our server friendly and efficient and took the time to check in with us frequently. The atmosphere had a modern upscale feel. The dining room being on the lower level with high ceilings open to the bar provides one of a kind ambiance. The concept for this restaurant is simple and right in the name, but the experience is extraordinary. If you love whiskey and ramen, this is the place to be when you visit Anchorage! read more

Whisky & Ramen - Lo-di-do-di Cocktail - Ramen Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Super yummy! We loved the variety! Service and food were exceptional! Such a fun place! read more

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First time in Anchorage and Whisky & Ramen was on our list to try. The interior was sleek and beautiful. Service was attentive and welcoming When it came to the food we were impressed with their presentation, quality of ingredients and creativity. Their take on the scotch egg was awesome and something I'd definitely order again. Given we were in Alaska we ordered a few other seafood items which were also delicious The desserts were beautiful and delicious Highly recommend Whisky & Ramen if you're in Anchorage for an innovative and yummy meal read more

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I've been going here every birthday since they opened. Finally got to trying the Japanese Wagyu ($225). Melt in your mouth delicious! read more

Whisky & Ramen - Japanese Wagyu - Ramen Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Amazing experience at whisky and ramen. We had reservations (which i recommend to do) and got seated promptly. The ambiance gives traditional Japanese and very classy. For appetizer, we got the pork buns which were full of flavor and perfect for 2. Next, the ramen. Mine was amazing and my friend said the same. The broth's flavor profile was so elevated beyond a traditional ramen broth. 5/5 recommend. Last but not least, the baked alaska. The whole experience of them lighting it on fire in front of you is fun. It was a good dessert, the ice cream was a tad bit freezer burnt but that's being very nit picky. It was a little over $100 for 2 people to dine, which I think is fair for what we got and the experience. Def recommend if in Anchorage! read more

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There was a wait to get in for dinner of about 30 minutes (less than the projected 1 hour+), but it was well worth the wait. I would recommend reservations if you feasible, but they do have a waiting area. We were seated at the bar with a direct view of the cooks. It was like watching The Bear (without the intensity) while enjoying our dinner We ordered a drink and Shishito peppers to start. The peppers were quite hot and not as flavorful as some of the others I've had in the past. We ordered the buns (vegan option) to reduce the edge of the pepper dish and they were excellent. The drink, Flowers of the Edo, was tasty with a smoky flavor. I saw a few people ordered an old fashioned (with a matcha twist) and everyone who got it seemed happy with it. We will try it next time we are here. The star of the evening was the vegan Ramen bowl. It was tasty, filling and had a range of flavors from hot to creamy. I wish there were more vegetarian ramen options as I would like to try something different on my next visit. The baked Alaska comes with a whisky on fire that the server poured on the dish at our table, a nice spectacle. It is a large dessert and can easily be shared between two (or 4) people. This was between a 4 and 5 for me, giving 5 because I had a nice enjoyable meal. read more

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Variety of Ramen styles available. I had the traditional Tonkotsu (Hook) and my husband tried Goma Miso (Business). Both were excellent. Server was enthusiastic and efficient. We had cold sake and a cocktail which were prepared well. Matcha Pana Cotta was very tasty. This place was a total surprise. What a gem in this far north. We will definitely come again when in the area and also recommend to all who visit Anchorage. read more

One of the most unique places I've been! And doubly special as it was my wife and kids' first meal ever in Alaska. The ramen was perfect on a drizzly evening, and the surprise star was the desserts! The silk bar and the baked Alaska were delicious. read more

Love this place! We sat at the bar and appreciated how engaging our bartender was. He didn't mind telling us all about the drinks he was making, which were amazing. We had appetizers and Ramen and everything was incredible. read more

Two of my favorites in one restaurant? I knew i'd have to stop in and dine here while on vacation in Anchorange. Whisky & Ramen's menu consists of izakaya dishes, Ramen and craft cocktails. FYI- I highly recommend making a reservation via open table. Don't worry of you don't make a reservation, the restaurant will take walk-ins and seat you at the whisky bar or ramen counter. What we ordered and enjoyed Blistered shishito peppers Whisky pork buns Alaskan weathervane scallops The hook Drinks Komorebi old fashioned Old fashioned Wow, every dish was absolutely incredible! My only tiny gripe was that the noodles in the hook weren't ramen, but honestly, the amazing broth totally made up for it! And let's not forget the old fashioneds--simply fantastic! I was especially captivated by the delightful matcha notes in the komorebi old fashioned. What a treat! Awesome food and ambiance- I'm a fan!! read more

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It is absolutely no surprise that Whisky & Ramen has such great reviews and came so highly recommended. This is the place to go for a more upscale ramen dining experience. Reservations are highly recommended. Made them a couple days in advance, and it was super busy. Was able to get seated in a reasonable time with our resy. Really enjoyed The Hook - great rendition of a classic bowl of ramen. Unique menu of cocktails. We had fun trying a few of them. Very well-done. Lively atmosphere, attentive service. Hands down, a wonderful dining experience. Highly recommend. read more

A girlfriend and I stopped in for dinner at 5.30 reservation, and down the steps we went to the darkened bar area. Nice and cozy. We started with bao buns, or whisky pork buns, which is one of her birthday dinner requests. I got the Dark Horse ramen and she the Business Lounge ramen. We both liked our ramen, and I think I'd get a ramen with a peanut sesame base next time, but found it a bit rich for the wallet. Still, great service and taste. We got the Chocolate Birthday Cake for dessert and they topped it with a cute candle. Lastly, whiskey spelled without the "e" is Scottish, which is what I learned in Scotland, and with the "e" in Ireland. Also, during Pangaea 4 continents had been merged and when split left 4 types of peat, which is why Scottish whisky is so sought after. I've been schooled about Japanese whisky, but when in Anchorage you can get it one of the whiskys at Ginger. Had my sister try on of the Japanese whiskeys in Scotland as part of her flight. It's a must try. I will come again, and will enjoy it, but just kinda squint at the cost... read more

Surprise me! Exceptional ramen in Anchorage at a restaurant that is beautiful, delicious and has craft cocktails that will surprise you! Try the desserts - legit baked Alaska! The service was exceptional. Somehow the reservation system allowed a late (11:30 pm) booking and the staff not only called but were visibly relieved when we arrived early. Not their mistake and you could feel their genuine desire to make sure we had a great experience. We certainly did! Bravo! read more

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I love to take myself out on dates. I treat myself so Good! This is the only place in town for a true Raman and Whisky experience! Place opens at 5pm, and may be a wait, outside, in the cold. But once you get warmed up from the fancy whisky, everything will be right as rain! I have been here several times and have yet to have a bad experience! You can sit at the raman bar and watch the chefs work their magic, or the whisky bar, which is just as magical! And all of the staff are so knowledgeable about everything on the menu! All on the appetizers are so mouth watering. I had a scotch eggs.. wow, and the wings, oh my, pork buns, making me drool like Homer Simpson just writing this post. However, dessert is not their thing. Other than that, I'm saving up to try the Japanese wagyu ribeye! It is on my radar and I'm coming in hot! read more

It was unexpectedly modern ambience, affordable place with good menu. I had not eaten ramen in a restaurant style. This was for surprise quite good fine dining experience. Server was well informed and explained oir qierries very well. There were few options for vegetarian, I ordered Sake, Umeboshi salad which had very good taste of pickled raddish, cashews, green chicpeas, Outsider ramen was only vegetarian option made in mushroom broth and tasted good, I enjoyed eating it with chopsticks too, dessert was presented like top chef style made of sweet potato based gelato Overall left a lomg lasting impression on my mind, body and soul. read more

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This is by far my favorite restaurant in town. Always a hit I always get the dark horse ramen it never misses and the whiskey pork buns so good. If you've never been I totally recommend this place. Atmosphere is great and service is great. read more

Whisky & Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Such a great gem in the middle of the city. The food was amazing. They have very creative cocktails. We sat at the bar to eat because it was super busy even on a Tuesday. Highly recommend to make reservations. It is very expensive so would recommend to go for special occasion/date night. We didn't end up eating ramen but the staff was very knowledgeable in describing their menu. Ended up having a special seafood small plate and halibut cheeks. Will definitely be back to try the ramen. read more

Whisky & Ramen - This was Yako Imo gelato dessert. Not too sweet, perfect size for 2. Amazing mix of flavors made with sweet potato gelato. - Ramen Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

I was recommended by another restaurant, who was booked out, to check out Whiskey & Ramen for dinner. It did not disappoint. I am currently on a no-pork diet, so the only option I had was their vegan ramen. I never tried vegan ramen before, so I was hesitant to try it. I ordered it anyway, and I am pleasantly surprised how flavorful the dish. I ended up trying vegan ramen at other restaurants after my experience at Whisky & Ramen, and I still think Whisky & Ramen does it the best. The service was extremely attentive and and waiter is very accommodating. We got a Baked Alaska dessert for the table, but I can't have a lick of alcohol for personal reasons. The waiter was able to split the dessert so some of us had the full presentation with the flame while I was able to eat a slice without the alcohol. Highly recommended restaurant to check out in Downtown Anchorage! read more

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This is a very trendy, cool whisky and ramen restaurant. We sat at the bar since it is very popular and reservations are highly recommended. Our bartender/waitress was amazing. She was very cool, knowledgeable, and enjoyable to have conversations. The food is amazing. Ordered the scallops and tsukemen. Scallops were made well and very tasty. The fried risotto was a great addition to the scallops. The tsukemen soup was full of flavor. The noodles are made in-house and has a great chew. The pork is crunchy and juicy. I happened to ask if the restaurant offered a soup-wari with the tsukemen. I guess normally it is not offered as many people don't ask for it. It is typically offered with tsukemen in Japan. However, our bartender asked the chief since he was working. And did make for me since it was a bit slow at the time and he was happy to provide as people that know tsukemen know of the soup-wari. Probably not going to always be provided but got lucky on the timing. Amazing place in Anchorage for locals and tourists in my opinion. read more

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Fantastic service, our server helped describe the various ramen dishes as well as steaks and drinks! So helpful, even if we've been here before - we wanted to try new things! The scotch tomato egg is always incredible, and the Tokyo Rich tsukamen udon dish was fun and delish. Ribeye was incredibly prepared at medium rare with a fun baked yam and ate every bite of the steak. Tried the Flowers of Edo which was a smoky old fashioned, and the Aomori grove was a tasty whipped treat with the egg white. Loved that the Elijah Craig small batch is only $8/drink as a more reasonable alternative to the fancy drinks and there were plenty of other affordable bourbon options as well. $11 for Basil Hayden, for example. Fabulous ambience, we ate in the dark moody bar area, but there's also the brighter larger dining room area as well - dug beneath street level of downtown Anchorage! They seriously need to get the ladies room toilet replaced, one stool is not enough for a busy night! read more

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Solo night sat at the bar. The service was fantastic. Ambiance and lighting, cleanliness all great. The drink selection (though I didn't get any) was beautiful and innovative and the bar tender did a great job at explaining their house made selections. I ordered the buns and the hook ramen. The ramen was flavorful and recommended. The buns had great flavor but unfortunately were soggy. I also ordered the baked Alaska but the server needed up putting too much whiskey on it which the bar tender did comment on so it ended up overpowering the dessert. Would definitely recommend this place and will for sure go back. read more

Whisky & Ramen - Pork bun - Ramen Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska