This place was lovely. And they had gluten free options. She even put the sauces on the side! Will def return and recommend it

Service could improve. Server said she was not a bar tender so if it wasn't in the list she couldn't make it. Server could not have been more bothered to serve us in general. Every thing and every order came with a huff and an attitude along with a long wait. This is my second time but I will not be returning. If I wasn't with friends who wanted ramen I would have walked out. Terrible experience. read more

Back again,burt this time on a Sunday afternoon. The food was great. Service was very friendly. The vegetable noodles in the vegetarian ramen are the same as the vegan ones in the custom section so it's actually vegan ramen not vegetarian. Getting a premade option tends to be cheaper than custom too. The tea is loose leaf in pots so that's pretty cool. Neat decor. Easy to find, close to public parking lots or there's street parking too. Overall a nice place to grab some ramen. read more

AMAZING hands down. Only complaint was they have a full bar but don't know how to make bar drinks, only what was on the menu. My husband got hibachi I forgot to take a picture of it but it was amazing too, we already can't wait to go back!!! We were gonna get dessert but she brought us the check so we skipped it this time but I'm gonna get some mochi ice cream next time!! The bathroom was nice and clean, the whole place was so nice I seriously can't wait to go back read more

Yokai Ramen Bistro - Yokai Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

First time. Buddy visiting from out of town so I suggested Yokai. They made me look like a genius. Apps were killer. Ramen was outstanding. As a bonus our server was prompt, helpful and fun. read more

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If you are craving a next level ramen experience, look no further. From the first sip everything was on point. The drinks? They were a perfect mix, bold flavors, and the right of amount of kick. Whether you are into some classic cocktails or adventurous they have you covered. Now the food - the ramen - oh man. The broth was deep, rich and packed with flavor. The noodles had that perfect bit. Every spoonful was great Service was fast and friendly - out server was the only one and made our experience better. Great place and I will be back read more

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As far as ramen in Ohio goes, this place is okay. The meat was a little tough and the broth was pretty one-note, but the noodles were serviceable and they were not busy for a weekday lunch in Delaware. Not the most authentic, but scratches the itch just fine! read more

The food is pretty good here, but the lunch wait staff hide in the back for fifteen minutes at a time. You won't get anything in a hurry here. Also, just seat yourself or you will just end up standing around the front door waiting to get sat. read more

Exploring some of the Downtown Delaware restaurants and Yokai has been at the top of my list for a minute now. We went on a Saturday around 1pm and were able to get a table for 6 right away. The ambiance and decor are very nice. The restaurant isn't super large but very open and spacious. It was also very clean. For appetizers we had gyoza, and shrimp shumai. For ramen I had the Tan Tan and my husband had the Jigoku (spicy level 2). Everything we had was great! The gyoza could've had a little more filling, but they were cooked nicely and tested good. It was my first time having shrimp shumai but I would 100% get it again, I preferred it over the gyoza. My Tan Tan ramen was full of flavor, I wish it had been more spicy. I tried the Jigoku ramen, and it was spot so so good. I loved the subtle spiciness in the broth and rich flavor. I enjoyed all of the proteins, the pork was good and not greasy and the fried chicken was nice and crispy. I think the portions were a good size, latger than some other ramen spots I have been too. Also to note one of my friends had the seafood ramen and omg it was amazing, I'll definitely be ordering that in the future! Super stoked to have Yokai so close to home and can't wait until the next time. read more

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Got the ribeye bowl. Fried rice was great but the ribeye was overcooked. They did not ask what temperature I wanted it. Totally overcooked and like leather. Veggies were great but for the most expensive bowl I guess I expected the ribeye to taste good not tough. read more

Yokai Ramen Bistro - Ramen Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

I had previously lost hope on good ramen in Columbus, until I came here (and I recently went to Japan, so I've had very legit ramen). I tried the Yokai ramen which was solid. Every ingredient was flavorful, the noodles were the perfect amount of chewy, and the broth was flavorful but not overly salty (which in my opinion is the downfall of a lot of ramen places!) We also tried their karaage and their takoyaki. I preferred the takoyaki over the karaage, as it was more flavorful and complex. The karaage could've been juicier and more flavorful. read more

We were impressed that Delaware could have this great Japanese restaurant! Great great food and great service! The environment was amazing too! Really like all those decorations. We will definitely be back. Strongly recommend the Yokai ramen! read more

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Pros: Nice downtown Delaware location Wonderful decor Great, fast service Tasty Harumaki and scallion pancake appetizers Cons: Small serving for $14 - I got the Tonkostu ramen I really wanted to love it, but the broth wasn't super flavorful and unlike other Tonkotsu bowls I have had in town. I enjoyed the pork belly, egg, and mushrooms though. Pro tip: This is newer restaurant, so can get crowded. Definitely worth a visit during a slower time. There are lots of great places in downtown Delaware and this ramen place fits nicely. read more

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My husband and daughter love this place and had eaten there a couple of times before I did. I've now eaten here twice but don't think I will again. I am gluten free and the first time I ate here, my food was AMAZING. Our server gave me a rundown of what I could order from the menu and it was the best ramen I've ever had. Unfortunately, a month later the chef had changed the recipes/ingredients so I was limited to grilled chicken. Such a bummer for me! Even though the service was great and I enjoyed the ambiance, I don't think I'll be back. Unless I hear they go back to their old recipes/ingredients - fingers crossed!! My husband and daughter will be back though! read more

It was my first time eating here and I am so excited to know I don't have to drive to Henderson Rd any more to get amazing ramen. I started with a Yuzu Lemon Drop cocktail- deliciously sweet and sour with a sugared rim and served perfectly cold. Yummy. Then we had the gyoza pork dumplings - delicious and meaty with a little kick of green onion. Perfectly cooked with slightly crisp edges. I liked them a lot. Finally the star of the show - Yokai Ramen. Flavorful rich broth -I loved the addition of minced pork and plenty of hot oil for this spicy lady. The noodles were chewy and plentiful and the whole meal was piping hot. I loved it and will definitely be back. The only thing I wasn't used to is that the pork belly was cut thicker than I've seen before making it tougher to chew, but it was still delicious. The place is small but we did not have to wait long for a table. The decor is very nice with interesting Japanese art all around the room. Also the restrooms were clean and had amazingly powerful hand dryers. Again I am so excited to find such wonderful ramen in Delaware. Sorry Columbus, looks like I'm going to be making fewer trips out that way. read more

Friday night with the wife!! Great food, great service, great place!! Found a gem in my home town Delaware, Ohio!

I have been wanting to go but the restaurant is a bit far from me, so I was super excited to visit but so disappointed. The restaurant is nice and clean. Service was fast and friendly but the server had no idea how spicy the yokai ramen was. (They actually said, "No idea.") again, the server was friendly was I was a little surprised that they kind of proudly stated they had no idea and didn't offer to ask someone to see. They also brought a check without asking if I wanted anything else. Ok, onto the food-Ramen soup was bland, the minced meat had the cinnamon-like flavor that I didn't like. Noodles were soft with no bite. The beef fried noodle had a sweet flavor (I was expecting for it to be more savory) that I didn't care for. Chicken Kara-age was crispy and tender. I'm not saying that the food was "bad", just the flavors they offered didn't work for me. Lastly, there are 2 hour parking spots all around the restaurant but I am not sure how crowded it gets depending on day/time. The street parking was 90% full on a Monday late morning (11am-ish). read more

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This is a grade A spot for Japanese style foods, though I'm probably a bit biased since I enjoy those cuisines. We came a bit early (as soon as they opened, oops. Too used to places opening at 10, not 11) but they were friendly and food came fast, again most likely because we were their first customers of the day. The ambiance feels more like you would expect for a bar than a dine in service but i can't say anything about the drink selection, only the food and that its a great place to at the very least try. You won't be disappointed. Price for two meals and a appetizer ran us around $43 total, use that info as you will. read more

Yokai Ramen Bistro - Grilled chicken donburi - Ramen Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

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Best ramen I've ever tasted. Phenomenal flavors with every bite. Will be coming back as this is definitely a go to restaurant for me and my husband. read more

Pretty average ramen and not worth the price. I'm glad I tried it once but I wouldn't come again. My ramen simply wasn't flavorful enough and I had high expectations with the price. Maybe if you enjoy lighter-tasting ramen, this would be a good stop for you. The staff was super friendly and the interior was cute and clean. read more

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Everything was WONDERFUL! If you have not been, you must go! We got the steak ramen stir fry and the chicken donburi. They both were incredible. The service was perfect and the ambiance was beautiful. The restaurant is decorated lovely and it was SUPER clean. Must try!! read more

Yokai Ramen Bistro - Ramen Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

Ok so... let me see if I can talk about this place without drooling! I'm 2 days removed from my experience because I wanted to make sure that it was true when I say this vegetarian ramen is the best I've had since Menya closed! My hubbie and I had the veg ramen with tofu and it was amazing! We also had the scallion pancake but devoured it before I could think to snap a photo. The scallion pancake was light and flaky and just such a yummy and unique dish! In addition the ramen was so good. The flavors meshed nicely and the broth was oh so good! Also, the service was lightning fast! It was to our table before we knew it! And the décor is super cute. They went for a theme and hit it on the mark. I definitely recommend this place, I'll be sad when it becomes super busy, but it deserves it!!! Yummmmy! read more

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I placed my order their, so I don't know about the atmosphere because it was take out. I ordered vegetarian noodles. They were expensive for four pieces of tofu and ramen. However, they were the best ramen I've ever had. read more

Yokai Ramen Bistro - Vegetarian - Ramen Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

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Been exploring the Delaware, Ohio area and the list of places to explore are keep expanding. After enjoying a cup of coffee from Fresh Start Café, browse around the area and stopped by Yokai. Yokai just open late last year and been seeing some great ramen post flowing around. The restaurant is very open. They have the bar area on the left and a line of table seating on the right. The server is super friendly and provide some recommendation on the ramen choices. Takoyaki | Their Takoyaki is deep fried and that give the crispy crust texture on the outside. Along with loaded Takoyaki sauce, mayo and bonito flake. Tonkotsu Ramen | Their broth is more runny, but do contain some umami flavor. I do like their roasted chashu pork belly, which they use a more leaner cut. The flavor is just right and I like the hint of sweetness from their marinate. read more

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Every time we visit our friends in Columbus we try a new ramen spot because ramen is my favorite and there are not a ton of places that have it in Cleveland. Yokai is a cute little place in downtown Delaware that had steady, but not busy, business when we ate lunch there recently on a Saturday. I started with the veggie gyoza (4/5) and scallion pancakes (4/5). They both would have been a solid 5 if there was more dipping sauce involved! I then had the tonkotsu ramen without the fish cake, egg, and bamboo and I added spicy oil. The broth wasn't as hot as I like it and definitely needed the spicy oil but was decent (3/5). The noodles were perfectly cooked and there was plenty of them (5/5). Overall, I think this place has a ton of potential and I'll definitely try it again. Next time we are in town. read more

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Beautifully crafted ramen bowls!! I absolutely love tan tan ramen and it's difficult to find. Yokai nailed theirs and it will definitely be my go-to ramen stop from now on! The Jigoku ramen also has wonderful flavor with black garlic oil and crispy chicken. I can't wait to try every menu item. read more

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Small restaurant with a lot of flavors. We have eaten at Yokai 6 times since it opened, and it never misses the mark. read more

Yokai Ramen Bistro - Crispy Chicken Donburi with added Kikurage Mushroom - Ramen Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

Food: Got the Tonkotsu ramen. Broth was salty and fishy comparable to many other places I've tried across the country. The noodles were cooked perfectly, Chasu was tender but the broth needs attention. Service: The waitress was nice but when I inquire about the ingredients and possible substitutions, she acted annoyed. Never encountered this, especially since some might have allergies. Overall, it might just be my experience but I wouldn't go back. read more

Parking situation was rough, but I was excited to try this ramen spot in Delaware. I got the grilled chicken ramen- it smelled soo good when I got it home. Chicken had great flavor but the outside was a bit dry. I don't love miso broth, but this was good for miso. Noodles and toppings were also good! Will be back to try another ramen dish. read more

Yokai Ramen Bistro - grilled chicken ramen - Ramen Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

Amazing! Portions, plating, flavor! Everything taste delicious! They opened right before I had my daughter. Made sure to get some before and after I had her. I've had their Takoyaki, Seaweed Salad, Crispy Chicken Donburi as well as their Tofu Donburi. All of it was so flavorful and cooked perfectly! The tofu was so good and the chicken was super crispy! Place had a nice welcoming feel even with the bar front and center when you first walk in. read more

Went for the Tan Tan Ramen. It had the perfect amount of spice, just enough to make it delicious without it being too spicy. Ramen was cooked with perfect density and the broth had incredible flavor. With all ramens I tend to enjoy the added crunchiness of the bean sprouts and that one flavorful bite of sweet half cooked egg. Yum! Since I'm not a fan of fatty meat I went for the minced pork. Service was good as well. We'll be back! read more

Yokai Ramen Bistro - Tan Tan Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

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Best ramen I've had to date. The ramen is so flavorful and just perfect here. The restaurant itself is super clean and great staff also. Anytime I'm in the area I will come here for sure read more

High quality ramen dishes with excellent flavor profiles. Not many options though if you want gluten free. The chicken rice bowl was delicious choice. read more

Had the pleasure of dining here today. It can be difficult to find gluten free options most places, but especially when you're craving ramen. The gluten free noodles were great and I am so happy I got a chance to try the delicious ramen! Will come back again in the future! read more

We loved our experience here! The service was wonderful and the ramen was fantastic. Not only was it a reasonable price but you got so much food in your order! Mine lasted two meals. I am extremely impressed that downtown Delaware has this to offer. If you are in the area and craving Ramen, definitely go! read more

Yokai Ramen Bistro - Ramen bowl - Ramen Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

Server was quick to attend to our large group, she did a great job. The restaurant is clean and modern. They were accommodating to our substitutions and requests for the our meals, and the flavors were great. The only reason I give four stars is because I think the portion of meat I got in my bowl was very little for the price. About 1.5 ounces of pork, only 4 bites. The ramen itself was still filling and tasty, but I can't help but feel a little cheated. read more

Fast and very friendly staff and service! We used to drive all the way to Columbus for Ramen, but not anymore! The dining area is very clean and inviting, with open spacing, and comfortable seating. I would highly recommend this establishment to anyone looking for delicious ramen or similar dishes. I got the Jigoku Ramen dish on spicy level 1, and it didn't disappoint! read more

Yokai Ramen Bistro - Jigoku Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

It was the Friday after Thanksgiving, and I was craving soup. Or ramen. One of the two. Wouldn't you know but today was Yokai's grand opening?! Perfect timing! My husband and I stopped in for a late lunch. The atmosphere was cozy, upbeat, and contemporary. I ordered the vegetarian ramen bowl and was not disappointed! The vegetarian ramen bowl comes with sliced fried tofu, mushrooms, marinated bamboo shoots, corn, and plenty of delicious, perfectly chewy noodles. From first slurp I knew it was one of the best ramen bowls I've ever had. Show this place some love, you won't regret it. I think it'll be a fantastic addition to the food scene in downtown Delaware! read more

Yokai Ramen Bistro - Vegetarian ramen bowl - Ramen Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

I was so excited when I heard there was a ramen shop opening up in Delaware, and I'm even happier to share that it does NOT disappoint. I had the Miso Ramen, which was delicious and full of flavor. And my husband and I shared the crispy chicken buns. The buns were a dream. The chicken was crispy, the bun was soft and pillowy, and the sauce was complimentary to both. Highly recommend, and will most certainly be back. Oh and the staff was very friendly, and attentive! read more

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My wife and I decided to try stopping in during their soft opening and I have to say it was 100% the best spur of the moment dinner idea. We love Ramen shops and recently moved out of the city so we're super glad to have a good option closer to home. We were greeted pretty quickly at the door and told to seat ourselves where we'd like, the service was quick and I couldn't ask for anything more. The inside has a pretty upscale modern feel to it. Reminds me of higher cost Ramen shops like Ippudo in New York and is very welcoming. We ordered the Crispy Chicken Yokai Buns for starters and they were out quick, fresh and perfectly cooked. They were delicious. The breading is perfectly crisp and provides a good texture while the chicken itself is perfectly tender. The sauce on the buns compliments the chicken perfectly. I ordered the Jigoku Ramen and my wife got the Miso Ramen. The Jigoku Ramen uses the same miso broth base but has additional oils for spice and comes with the crispy chicken cutlet instead of pork belly, I personally prefer chicken cutlet over pork belly so that was a major factor in my decision. The Jigoku is listed as the spiciest menu item so I was a bit surprised when I didn't get any spice from the broth, but I have a high spice tolerance (avid hot sauce fan and successfully completed the Paqui One Chip challenge) so this may differ from your "average" spice consumer. Overall it was a great ramen but I will say the spicy oil seems to dilute the flavor of the miso when I compared it to the broth in my wife's bowl, hers was much more flavorful. We both left happy and I'm glad my high expectations were evenly matched with the food that was prepared. We no longer need to drive an hour into Columbus to get a good bowl of Ramen. read more

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