If you are looking for fantastic ramen and Japanese curry with amazing service, look no further and go to Yamazaki. The restaurant is small however it gives a very chill and low key vibe and the staff are very friendly. We ordered croquettes that were served with a side of dipping sauce, mayu ramen and a side of mini curry rice. Everything was on point and the ramen broth was full of flavors and very rich. Yes there are many ramen restaurants but Yamazaki will definitely be on our rotation. I can't wait to try other items on the menu next time. read more

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Best Chicken Katsudon in the area. The cutlet is small though.. Chicken Karaage is good, dark meat Miso Ramen Chicken bun has some spicy sauce on it (good if you like spice, not good if you don't like spice) read more

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I've had better. This is a cute place! Beautifully and minimally decorated. You would drive right past it if you weren't paying attention. My mom and i were seated quickly. I think at may 20 seats. We were served quickly too. A lot to choose from on the menu and they make a comparable measure for you to properly decide your spice level. I've had better fuller richer broth. I may be picky and thinking about it, maybe they dull it for the tastebuds of Villanova/Bryn Mawr/ Rosemont? I don't know. It was just ok. read more

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Overall, decent and not likely to hurry back, but I see the merits. The Karange Chicken delivers what it states fried chicken, I found these to be overly fried, small chicken cutoffs and not much flavor. The steamed bun, similar. The ramen, spicy and miso are both good. The karange chicken curry lacks inspiration. read more

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Nothing more satisfying on a winter night than a warm bowl of Ramen and good company. You'll find both at Yamazaki Ramen located right down the street from Villanova. A lovely establishment full of impressive art works and tasty reasonably priced food. Haven't tried Shumai before so it was a nice appetizer. For my main I went with the Tan Tan. I loved the spice, balance, and noodle texture. Highly recommend the mini curry bowl. Our server was extremely knowledgeable of the menu and let us know some of his personal favorites. read more

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Service was great. But the karaage, would not get again. It came with 5 tiny pieces for $7.00. Taste was okay. Miso ramen was good, broth was a little bland. The egg in the ramen was delish, love the soft yolk. read more

Yamazaki Ramen - Karaage Chicken $7 - Ramen Near Me - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

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While packing up my Pescitarian sons dorm, we decided on lunch here, as both of us could get something that worked for each of us! The food was great and service was very attentive. Will definitely return when in the area!! read more

I seriously wished I took pictures of the food that I ordered for take out! The chicken bun and shu mai tempura was very good!! Will definitely come back for the rest of the menu! read more

I only ate here once but it left an impression on me and my son (5 years old). Food was very fresh and yummy. Service was also very good. Mayu ramen by far the best ramen in the area. Will be back for sure read more

I was absolutely amazed by the presentation of the 'Ramen' noodles as I wasn't sure what to expect! It didn't stop there the flavor of the seasonings and the quality of the meat made it quite a fulfilling and worthwhile dining experience! Great versatile menu for those with particular taste buds! read more

TLDR: pretty good ramen, excellent customer service! Will be returning :) came here with a friend right before a movie to grab a quick meal. They were completely full, had tons of takeout orders to fulfill, and only had one waiter for the whole restaurant. It took us almost an hour to get our food, and when it finally arrived we only had about 25 minutes until the movie started, so we asked our waiter for the check at the same time. He apologized profusely and then gave us 50% off our entire bill. We ended up making the movie after eating the fastest meal of our lives. The waiter was one of the kindest waitstaff I've had at any restaurant despite being clearly overworked and overwhelmed. The ramen itself was good - definitely the best ramen I've had in or near Philly and on par with the ramen I'm used to in cities with larger Asian populations. It's also the only place in Philly that I've found with sukiyaki - the sweet beef that they have in the beef udon or the beef rice bowl. read more

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This was great ramen. The broth was insanely complex and almost tasted like bacon. This was one of the best broths I've had. The wavy egg noodles (ordered as a sub) were fresh, and chewy, and dense. The egg was so creamy and smooth. The side mini curry had perfectly executed rice, intense Japanese aromatic curry, and tender/juicy chicken thighs. The service was prompt and friendly. read more

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Amazing and kind service, the cutest ambiance, and even better food!!! It's no wonder this place has a 5.0, randomly selected this little restaurant due to a hankering for some good ramen and pleasantly surprised by this adorable gem. The music was at the perfect volume, not a huge crowd on this calm Saturday Afternoon, simple and organized menu, we ordered two of the Yamazaki Specialty Ramen. This Ramen surpassed the expectations times a million. Didn't need an appetizer due to the quick and efficient delivery of our Ramen. 10/10 recommendation and NO NOTES!!! We've been 6 times already and can't wait to come back for more! read more

Yamazaki Ramen - Yamazaki Special - Ramen Near Me - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

This is one of my favorite all-time restaurants as far as food and ambience. Find my happy place whenever I'm there. I would recommend the Inferno Ramen. I've never had anything there that wasn't delicious. read more

The Food was Very Good. Everything came Out fast and Hot. Nice Cozy Place. Parked In a Great Spot. I Will Come Back.

Delicious food served to the right temperature. Service was friendly and quick. The restaurant was overall amazing. I loved the artwork. It gave the right vibe for what was to come. My favorite dish was the chicken curry. Chicken cutlet was nice and crispy. The curry sauce was perfectly savory. The pickled ginger sprinkled in every bite. Delish. Will have to come back again. read more

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In the middle of Bryn Mawr and right on main Lancaster Avenue this place is a nice addition to the food scene of mainline. Casual, chic and very authentically Japanese this place serves a variety of Japanese dishes. The servers were friendly and very helpful in suggesting what would be the best options for us. We ordered the Japanese drink Calpico in original and mango variety. Mango was refreshing however a little more sugary than I would have liked . The original was not that great. We ordered Takoyaki for appetizer which is octopus and potatoe balls which are crisply fried . This was the high light of the visit. Then we ordered Tan Tan and Shoyu Ramen. The quality of the chicken both was excellent. Chicken was soft and flavorful. The noodles were nicely done. All in all a great place for lunch with a casual vibe and a Japanese flavor read more

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Gigantic succulent savory umami broth with perfect traditional ingredients. The pork fell apart and delivered the flavor. The aged egg sponged up the flavor. I left happy and satisfied. read more

The very hospitable gracious staff more than compensate for the bare bones basic seating. But it is the wonderful food which keeps drawing us back. Great gyoza to start - then on to soul satisfying ramen, wonderfully rich and flavorful. And if room is left, red bean ice cream to finish. Attentive, but not intrusive, servers make sure everything is going smoothly. It always is. read more

Some of the best ramen on the east coast. The broths are perfection. Also their side dishes are superb. Service is exceptional. I drive 40 minutes, pay a toll, and pass about a dozen ramen spots just to eat here. read more

Not a huge ramen fan but I would recommend checking this place out. Good portions for the price, very good service, and a decent menu. Although this place doesn't have the largest menu, the food was good for all the dishes we had. The place is small so you might have to wait, and I saw lots of take out orders so that might be more common. Overall a great ramen place - no complaints and I'll be back read more

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Really solid ramen place. Great flavor (especially the charshu) and excellent noodle texture. My spicy ramen was a bit fishy-smelling and tasting, but flavorful and the right level of heat. My husband's mayu black garlic broth was wonderfully rich and savory. Fast service, enough seating that we didn't have to wait, and reasonable prices. Will be back to try the others! read more

Yamazaki Ramen - Spicy Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

We came here on a Wednesday night craving some warm ramen noodles. We were seated immediately and the food came out fast. The Yamazaki Special was delicious with juicy pieces of pork in it. The broth was really delicious and unlike most other ramen I've had in the past. My wife enjoyed the veggie Ramen but wished it had a bit higher veggie to noodle ratio. The service was great and attentive. Definitely stop by if you're looking for some great ramen options on a cold winter evening. It hit the spot. read more

Yamazaki Ramen - Yamazaki Special and Veggie Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

Excellent spot for an affordable and delicious meal. Staff is very friendly and professional. Service is fast. Food is made with quality and expertise. Ambiance is clean, bright and inviting. read more

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A relatively new, solid alternative to Terakawa Ramen in Chinatown. Previously, Terakawa was my only go-to ramen place. Staff was very polite/sharp, which is a plus. We got the Karaage Chicken and Takoyaki as appetizers, as I usually get that at Terakawa. They both were tasty, though the Takoyaki could have been bigger/puffier. My family member enjoyed the Yamazaki Special they ordered, so no complaints there. I also liked the Tokyo Tendo ramen I got. Broth had enough flavor, and the char siu was rather good. We would have liked the char siu to be more tender/melt-in-your-mouth, but it's still above average. The char-siu had sufficient flavor infused. We did not order Tempura shrimp, and I think it's because of the lower pricing, but we saw the Tempura to be on the small side. And I see this small Tempura on the online menu pics too. I would not suggest ordering Tempura, unless you're ok with lower priced/smaller shrimp. read more

Yamazaki Ramen - Tokyo Tendo Ramen, Yamazaki Special - Ramen Near Me - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

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Okay. Heck. Absolute. Yes If you're a Japanese fan (not including sushi) this is the spot! The ramen was absolutely fantastic. I went with the Miyu. So much flavor in the broth. We started with the karaage chicken and crispy (you can get soft) bao buns. I've never had crispy before and let's be real, anything fried is gonna have an edge. But this bun.. It didn't lose any of the flavor of the bun, and honestly the entire bun was just fantastic. The karaage was a little smaller a serving than I'm used to but still very tasty! My girlfriends pork cutlet curry was fantastic! The pickled radishes were a great touch, and the dressing on the salad Also our waitress was a sweetheart constantly filled our waters and checked on us. Anyways, don't skip out on this new spot, I will absolutely be back read more

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First time here. Everyone ordered a mini curry rice bowl, charshu onigirl and ramen. The mini curry bowl and charshu onigirl were fantastic. I ordered a shoyu ramen with chicken. It was a bit too salty for my taste, but still good. They were also out of bamboo shoots. Good food for a good price. I would come again. read more

I had lost hope to find a ramen place that's more than just good enough to curb my cravings for good ramen. The ramen here is exactly what I feel ramen is supposed to be, food that comforts. It comes out hot, noodles cooked right, well seasoned and the broth flavorful. Also had the Curry Bowl. I'm not sure why but was surprised at how good it was. The Karaage with the curry were a nice flavorful combo. I stopped torturing my tastebuds and made this my go to. Not sure where the curry bowl photo went. read more

Yamazaki Ramen - Mayu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

Was waiting for my bike to be done at Cycles BiKyle and headed to get a cup of coffee. Found this gem instead, never made it to coffee. Came in and got the Yamazaki Ramen Special and was served in 2 min. Was mouthwatering good, delicious, scrumptious and filling. Will be back again, will try other things on menu, will reccomend to a friend. read more

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Yamakazi sets the bar high of what people should expect from a good heart warming ramen. We've been disappointed way too many times including popular ramen spots in Philly- many times they were too oily, salty, or sweet. Since they've opened, hubby and I visited 3x - tried the Mayu, Spicy, takoyaki, gyoza and the side of karage curry rice. Everything was great. We also customized the mayu and asked for it spicy since I was craving a spicy pork broth one of the visits. It looked identical to the mayu but had the perfect kick of spice. The food was better with each visit. The broth is silky, rich, flavorful, and comes out piping hot with a ladle spoon. The noodles and eggs were perfectly cooked and the pork was so tender and melty. The service was also on point. read more

Yamazaki Ramen - Mayu, spicy and takoyaki - Ramen Near Me - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

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The tan tan ramen is fantastic. Staff is friendly and delivery is fast. I was hesitant at first to get ramen delivered but it held up well and has become a regular staple for our household. read more

While passing through the area I stopped here with a group of coworkers, needing to get some food with sustenance. There is no street parking, it's best if you use the nearby lot and pay the meter. I didn't realize how new the restaurant is until the waitress told me they have only been open a week. The place looks good, everything is ready for business. We sat by the front window at the largest table seating six. It got a little warm there for some of us with the sun and spicy ramen. I started with some edamami, then miso ramen and stayed pretty cool. It had a nice savory flavor. The sprouts and mushrooms gave it a nice crunch and the pork cuts were soft as the noodles. Some of us were new to this type of food and felt a little put off by the coloration of the soft boiled eggs but others picked them up with their chopsticks and enjoyed them very much. I think it was a moment we will all look back on, and remember with fondness, as a high point in our travels through this part of the country. Thanks for opening this amazing ramen restaurant! read more

This is the spice that Bryn Mawr that it needed. I've gone here a couple of times and have had the black garlic (mayu) and the spicy ramen before. I think the black garlic or mayu was better than the spicy ramen. The mayu had a more complex flavor that I've never had before, while the spicy ramen was delicious but nothing extremely novel. I'm excited to try other things on the menu! The side additions are awesome, there's a hand cranked sesame seed grinder and fried garlic (?) to put on your food on the table. It's not too big and can fit maybe 7-8 tables from what I remember but it's super cozy and the art on the wall is super nice. I would definitely recommend if you're looking for a laid back vibe to have a meal and want some delicious ramen! read more

Yamazaki Ramen - Spicy Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

This is a very cute ramen restaurant in the very lovely college town Bryn Mawr. We live in Delaware and drove there for a brief afternoon trip and had ramen for dinner. There were lots of college students eating there when we were there, very lively. The ramen entrees were tasty. The chasiu could be a little more tender. The spicy ramen was REALLY spicy. Overall enjoyed our meal! read more

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Considering the area, sure--this is an okay Japanese spot. My shoyu ramen was filling and flavorful, but as I slowly started to finish my ramen, I realized that the broth was super salty and unbearable to finish. I wasn't aware that changing the pork on the shoyu ramen to chicken would be an extra $2 cost because the waiter didn't inform me. That would've been nice to know :) The chicken was average and dry. Also, I didn't know that there would be an extra transaction fee which surprised me because I never saw that before. My friend said that her chicken curry was average and basic. The restaurant was quite packed in the evening and had a nice cozy vibe. I highly recommend going to Terakawa Ramen as an alternative to this spot. Glad I finally tried this place, but I don't really plan on coming back. read more

Yamazaki Ramen - Shoyu Ramen and Chicken Cutlet Curry - Ramen Near Me - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

The food was good. I wish there where more entree options. Interesting choice in music - they went from 'classic' Disney songs to 80s rock. Service was attentive. They did a great job tending to the group I had come with. read more

Yamazaki Ramen - Veggie Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

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Who would not love Ramen noodles or anything of that kind? I simply love your food. I have no complaints you need it. You eat it. Good luck to your business. read more

Where to start? This place is great! All the appetizers we ordered were all delicious. I had the spicy ramen with additional topping of corn which was delicious as well. I think I would like it a little bit more spicy to my taste since I love spicy foods but other than that service etc was great no complaints here hehehe. Would prolly be back soon to try their other dishes! read more

Yamazaki Ramen - Spicy Ramen, Pork Cutlet Curry, Takoyaki, potato Croquette - Ramen Near Me - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

The ramen actually got better. The charsu pork was tender and the broth was rich. Delicious. read more

Yamazaki Ramen - Mayu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

Solid ramen spot! Good range of ramen and rice bowls. Def will be back. Highlights: - yamazaki ramen: creamy rich tonkatsu broth, thin noodles, soft braised charsbu and toppings. Solid dish! - side of chicken curry rice bowl: for only $4 you can add this on, great if you are extra hungry or perfect kid portion Less enthused: - kaarage chicken app: small and not worth it, had better elsewhere There's a small parking lot across the street with meter parking. Very kid friendly. read more