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Samurai Noodle

4138 University Way NE, Seattle, WA, 98105
  • (206) 547-1774
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  • Stephanie P.

    I've loved the food here, particularly the vegan ramen stir-fry (for me) and the shoyu tonkotsu (for my partner). All of the broths we've tried have been top-notch. We often order extra. Until recently, I thought the delivery option was quite good as well. We ordered on a Wednesday evening, and the delivery took nearly two hours. It was cold. The noodles were stuck together-- my ramen stir-fry was more like eating a carb pancake infused with broth. I live only about 1.5 miles from the restaurant, so even on a very busy night I'm not sure that there's a good reason for the food to be cold. I don't think that we'll order delivery again after that, and it's a little bit crowded there to have a nice relaxing dinner; we love the food, but our over-all regard for the experience is middling. (REASON FOR EDIT: I thought that Eat24 was responsible for the long delivery time, since we've had other misadventures with Eat24 businesses recently. After reading more about Eat24, it seems that the responsibility was with Samurai Noodle instead. Edited for accuracy.)

    (3)

  • James B.

    Oh man where to begin with this...right off the bat, the noodles were super tough, like if they dipped them in water and took them back out and tossed them into a bowl. Then they covered the noodles in eight inches of grease, and then attempted to flavor it (hint - they failed) The bowl that came out to me (after waiting for a couple years) had a CLUMP of completely uncooked noodles. I had to send it back. This was the first time in my entire life I've ever sent anything back. If you're hungry and wandering around the ave, do yourself a favor and avoid this place, not work throwing ten bucks away for garbage.

    (1)

  • Jennifer T.

    First time was okay. Second time? Not so much. The noodles were undercooked, the service was slow even though there were only a few people at the time, and the takoyaki was incredibly undercooked. I swear I could taste the batter. The price for the noodles and appetizers are expensive for the quality of the food. Only good thing was the politeness of some of the staff. Probably won't come back here again anytime soon.

    (2)

  • Blair K.

    Samurai Noodles failed me. I DO NOT RECOMMEND this place. I was expecting fresh, authentic, Japanese style but that wasnt the case. We ordered the Shumai, Chili Pork and Green Onion for appetizer, Miso Ramen, Tonkotsu Ramen, Chili Green Onion Ramen and Shouyu Ramen.. Shumai was extremely disappointing. It tasted like frozen packaged shrimp shumai that had been over microwaved, which im sure that is exactly what it was.Tasted like chewy overly dry dumplings. Chili pork and green onions was ok. It wasnt delicious but it wasnt horrible. Now onto the Ramen, all of the 4 ramen we ordered were undercooked. The noodles were so hard it was very difficult for my family to eat. Flavor wise it was "o.k."

    (1)

  • Josh B.

    I got their bacon tonkatsu and it was awfull, I would have had a better meal with a bowl of raman with some bacon in it.

    (1)

  • Jessica G.

    Meh, I probably should have figured I wouldn't find any ramen close to what I have been used to eating in California. My first ramen choice was closed (Aloha Ramen), so I let Yelp reviews attempt to guide me in the best direction. People had written that Samurai Noodle was pretty decent for the price, but I had my doubts seeing as it was a chain, and I don't typically trust chain restaurants. In any case, I arrived for dinner on a Tuesday night with a friend and was immediately put off when the place didn't have any menus available. My friend and I stood at the front of the establishment trying to figure out what we wanted; however, the front menu didn't list any ingredients for the ramen. We eventually received real menus and ordered gyoza and croquette appetizers, tampopo ramen, and shoyu tonkatsu ramen. We both ordered an extra slice of pork ($0.75), and I ordered bamboo shoots ($1). We waited FOREVER for our appetizers in a very hot restaurant, and my friend pointed out that the appetizers are frozen and heated up, which is a big BOO. The gyozas arrived with pan-fried caking from the pan on them, which was not tasty. The croquette was mooshy and just meh. When the ramen finally arrived, they looked much better than they tasted. I had to add a lot of sesame seeds, additional soy sauce, garlic powder, and Japanese pepper to give it any taste. The noodles were al dente, which is fine. The pork that you get (without ordering any additional) is pretty chintzy and a little on the fatty side. Wasn't overly impressed with this place, but I pretty much ate my entire bowl because I was starving. I probably won't return for a few reasons - the service was too slow, the appetizers are frozen (which leads me to question what else is frozen), the restaurant was way too hot, and there were just too many college kids (yes, I am an old crankster). Okay if you're looking for a cheap bowl of subpar ramen, but I'd probably suggest venturing into the ID to find the real stuff.

    (2)

  • Wendie H.

    Awful service and poor food. Our delivery order arrived more than two hours after order was placed. When it finally did arrive our appetizers were burnt and luke warm and both our soups were so salty I didn't finish mine despite being hungry. They promise delivery within 30-60 min. After 1.5 hrs we phoned only to be told food hadn't left yet. We were told we'd have it in 15 min but it still took another half hour. Despite all this no one ever even apologized. We will never order from them again.

    (1)

  • Hana P.

    Terrible service. There are 3 waitresses and the restaurant was not that busy. All of them were standing around staring at their fingernails or chatting with one another. I waited for a long time for a water refill and my food. All of the Samurai Noodles don't have good service but this location is the worst. Food is mediocre at all locations. The noodles are never cooked right. They should never even ask how to cook their noodles. They should be soft but slightly chewy and Samurai Noodles never get it right. Management needs to step up! Does it even exist?

    (1)

  • Amanda K.

    Definitely coming back. Worth the wait, and the price

    (4)

  • Sean K.

    I don't write reviews but I can't help it with this one. If I could, I would only rate 1/2 a star for it. There are many things wrong with the food here. This is by far the worst ramen I have tasted. So I just got out from the gym n wanted some hot soup because I was too lazy to go home n cook so my fiancée suggested samurai noodle (for the record she hasn't been here for awhile). We had one hr parking permit on the street becuz we thought it would be enough time n we didn't see many customers inside the place. Wrong. They took our order 5min after we sat down. (Let be honest here, there wasn't many selections or options on the menu so it didn't take us long to know what we want). However, it took them 15min+ for to cook our appetizer takoyaki. If it tasted good, I wouldn't mind waiting but the takoyaki is cold n creamy and the sauce is straight from the bottle where u can find in any Asian market. To the main dish, another 30min+ after the appetizer for them to bring out my spicy miso n my fiancée's pork shoyu ramen (the place is not bz if u r curious) and it only took us less than 2min to get up n pay after the ramen arrived after the first sip of the broth n first bite of the ramen. (Time: that was 50min+ for the first sip n bite, good timing for us I guess so we don't have to extend the parking permit). Both bowls were cold, same as the takoyaki. I took one sip of spicy miso and it wasn't even spicy n salty as the seawater. I asked for a cup of hot water to add onto it and it was still salty. So we just got up n pay and let them know about the quality of their food. We got out n walk across the street to Samir for some food to go. Don't waste ur time n money n please watch out for ur health for those who give them a good rating.

    (1)

  • Gregor M.

    I decided to go into this place on a whim as I was walking past and I hadn't had Ramen for a while. It was only after I sat down that I took a look at Yelp. The reviews are bad enough that I wouldn't have gone if I'd read them first. However, I had a good experience and I'm writing to provide some balance to the poor experiences others had. First the service. There seem to be a lot of reviews reporting on poor service. The service I received was really good. My order was taken quickly when they saw I was ready, food arrived promptly, and my water glass was kept full. The staff were all friendly. The food didn't blow me away but was solid. Contrary to some the other reviews, I found the portions adequate (though I'd had a big lunch). I ordered Tonkatsu Ramen and Takoyaki. Neither were the best I've had but were still pretty good. Overall a decent place to eat.

    (4)

  • Zach K.

    We ordered through Eat24. We ordered for 7 people + 2 appetizers. When the driver arrived, about 10 minutes after their estimate, he gave a perfunctory apology for the fact that nothing was labelled and then left. We spent quite some time trying to figure out which ramen was which and I am sure we didn't get it exactly correct. Whichever ramen I got tasted pretty good but the delivery service overall was crappy. I won't be ordering delivery here again.

    (2)

  • Peiqi W.

    The delivery is Super slow!!! My home is just 5 mins walk and it takes more than one hour to get our food. I called them and the guy who picked up phone is rude. He was like "you are not the only one we serve". The thing is we order at 2:30 and it still took them forever! When we got the food, it's super cold. And be honest, their food is just so so, will never order again from them.

    (3)

  • Sue E.

    I've given this place a few tries and it never really lives up to my expectations. They supposedly have locally handcrafted noodles but I don't think they're all that special. The spicy tonkotsu ramen was way too oily and didn't really taste like tonkotsu is suppose to (and I just spent 2 months in Japan trying not to eat ramen every day). I was sad my takoyaki didn't have any traditional toppings. Otherwise it was good. I went in the second time for a hiyashi chuuka (cold salad ramen) special ($5.9) but it was pretty bad. The dressing was too sweet, had no sesame flavor nor vinegar, both essential ingredients.The waiter was nice and brought me some vinegar, which made it edible. Honestly, the instant hiyashi chuuka we make at home is way better than what I had here. I wonder about the chefs and the recipes here. Service is generally friendly but slow, with what seems like a high turnover (they're always in training). I'm probably not going back here unless I'm not paying for it.

    (2)

  • Michelle B.

    I was not impress with the food and service. Out of the 3 things I ordered, I only got my shoyu ramen. I asked about my chicken karage and told me they ran out. I was already dissatisfied with their service and didn't bother asking about my iced green tea. I won't spend another dollar at this restaurant.

    (1)

  • Rurri M.

    I dunno... They used to be so authentic, so good and flavorful. I know a bunch of people said the same thing but I had to prove it myself, so I went just last week. I ordered chicken karaage and tonkotsu hell fire. It was just sad. The chicken was drenched in oil, the flavor is kinda there but not really. It sits on a bed of very obvious frozen cabbage and shreds of carrots. But the tonkotsu.....I just.....I don't even.... First of all, the noodles wasn't home made anymore. It looks like one of the boiled pasta package, also the broth is just straight up creamy pork with almost no flavor but thickness in there. The pork belly was the same, but the only good part of my ramen is only the soft boiled egg. They have lost the purity and effort of making ramen, it almost looks like they're just too lazy to try. And I didn't taste the same spicy paste on the hell fire like it used to be. I used to love this place, I visited the one in u district so I can't say anything about the one in Capitol Hill. But this one needs an evaluation by the owner. Oh BTW, the little condiments rack have gone a cutback, I didn't see the spicy oil in my table or any table in the joint. I dunno, good luck Samurai Noodles...

    (2)

  • Jesse M.

    Nope. Pay way more than what you get. Make a fist with your right hand. Yeah, that's about how much noodles they give you. It's quality noodle, but that's about all. Only worth coming if you've never had authentic Japanese ramen before. Beyond that, go to Aloha or Kukai or any of the other ones springing up around the county (seems like a new trend! One can hope).

    (2)

  • Lance W.

    This is the best ramen I have had outside of Japan. I think the people rating this low aren't looking for good ramen or do not know what it is.

    (5)

  • Katie H.

    Delicious dishes! The gluten free noodles were pretty good, but left us wanting to have the soup with rice in place of the noodles. Loved the tonkatsu broth and pork, would definitely get it again!

    (4)

  • Danielle C.

    I've been to the Samurai Noodle in the International District and I thought it was okay. This place was no exception. My friend told me that it was student-run though, and I believed him because a lot of people looked really young. I tried the Tonkatsu from Hell. It basically tasted like I was drinking chili oil that wasn't even that spicy. I was definitely hoping for more of the pork broth with spiciness, not pure chili oil. My heart will always been in NY when it comes to spicy ramen, and this place did not cut it. The chicken karaage was okay. Also, they don't check up on you after they bring the food out. It is fine, but kind of annoying that we have to flag down someone to pay for the food.

    (3)

  • Tuan V.

    I thought the noodles were amazing when I ate here for the first time as a UW freshman. This was due in part to my ramen virginity. After eating at other ramen houses in Seattle, I thought the food at Samurai Noodle was so-so. I've been here 10+ times in past 4 years. I doubt they will ever change their recipe, so one area of improvement is providing more value The portions are small, meaning you'll have to order more food to get full. I'm a light eater and I end up leaving hungry because I don't want to shell out money for a second meal. Not to mention having to wait for them to cook a second dish. I would give them 4 stars if the portion were bigger, and the quality remained as it is. But I deducted the additional point because the portions are too small. Alternatively, they can make the price 2/3 as much so then it'd be more affordable to order two meals.

    (3)

  • Sarah M.

    Variety of ramens in different levels of spiciness. Lots of add-on options for extra protein and veggies.

    (3)

  • Daniel P.

    To advertising as authentic Japanese ramen is a lie. Samurai Noodles is not worth the try. Along with the bad ramen, the even worse service deserves some time in the spotlight. The lack of attention given to the customers are apparent immediately. After waiting what seemed like forever to get my noodles, I watch as other frustrated customers try to flag down waiters to take orders. It was a slow late afternoon and there were more workers than customers so I don't understand the lack of customer service. To top it all of there was a white hair in my water. There was only one worker with white hair and they told me that they didn't know who that was from. I had to request for another glass of water since they didn't offer. Overall, don't go.

    (1)

  • Paul K.

    Sooooo gross. The place is dirty. Its run by a bunch of college kids, and no offense, but it shows in the food and the quality of the ramen. The broth in the green onion chili ramen was just plain gross. Oily and the noodles were way undercooked. I got a side order of their rice and that was disgusting. We ate the whole time next to tables that were not cleaned and my wife found hair in her water. As I paid my bill I could see in the back, it was a kid maybe 18? doing all the cooking and it totally looked like he had NO idea what he was doing, well, it showed in the food. Eating here totally reminded me of my apartment during my college days, and no, that aint a good thing. Put it this way, I lived with 5 dudes and we lived like dogs and this place was comparable. Eat here at your own risk and if you get food poisoning don't be surprised.

    (1)

  • Monica P.

    Very tasty ramen, noodles are really good as well as the tofu. There are many types of ramen to chose from. Oh, do try the croquette. It's basically mashed potatoes with a crispy fried crust...comfort food! Prices are fair and service is good. I'd definitely stop by again on my next visit to Seattle.

    (4)

  • Maria G.

    I have been back many times since my first visit. However, I have stopped coming in lately. They do make really good, delicious, and yummy ramen. I don't know if they add much MSG here. However, the question is: should I still come here for $9 ramen when there are other restaurants right next door offering me a good meal for a cheaper price? Perhaps not. I have been here for happy hour as well as regular lunch/dinner time. Happy hour deal is not the best in the area. You can ask for a punch card. You buy 10 or 12 meals here and get one meal for free. If you simply want some good ramen and don't care about the price and portion, this is YOUR spot to go! If you are a college student who prefers a better deal, this is probably not the daily lunch spot to go. The thing I don't particularly like this place is its extra charge for everything, like sode refill, extra noodles, and extra broth.

    (3)

  • Tracey T.

    The broth was alright. Prices were pretty cheap. The noodles were really under cooked or something. It was very hard. In addition, the meat was pretty skimpy and low quality. All in all I won't be going here again. There are definitely better ramen places in Seattle.

    (2)

  • Vivian H.

    I don't think customer service is at the top of their priorities.. I actually don't think it's a priority at all. The International District location has a moody, perpetually premenstrual hoe bag as a server. I never want to go there again. This location has nicer people, but when we walked in 1.5 hours before closing time, they said we had to hurry and order quickly because business was slow and they were going to close soon. Wtf? Their managers let them do this?? Food is OK; I think the tonkotsu broth is not as salty as the ID location. I actually really like their new mochi offerings.. but I really don't want to support this company any longer.

    (3)

  • Rachel N.

    I typically order online. And get just one thing, the sumo bowl. For ordering online I'm a little more forgiving. But last week I decided to eat at the restaurant instead. What a disappointment. When we arrived (my boyfriend and I) we sat ourselves because there were only 2 people working(cook and waitress).. at a restaurant.... With multiple customers. We sat ourselves and knew what we wanted and had to wait a bit for at least one of the people to come get our order. I was pretty forgiving still just because it was clearly understaffed. We ordered appetizers, tea and a main dish. You know what came first? Our main dish then our tea and our appetizer on the way out. Throughout the meal more workers arrived which you would think would be really nice for an understaffed night. But we still were forgotten. As we got up to pay the workers were all chitchatting and joking around as we're standing 2 feet from them trying to pay! It was really sad because sometimes the food can be pretty decent but I'll for sure be second guessing myself next time I try to get their food.

    (2)

  • Doug M.

    I really like the food at Samurai Noodle. It consistently is enjoyable, and is often a go to when I want some good food to make me feel better. But every time I go or order online, they are outrageously slow. I have waited 30 minutes for orders in restaurant, and an hour and a half for delivery. As it is right now, I'm waiting for my gyoza and miso and it has been 25 minutes, in the restaurant. I have class on campus (I'm a grad student) in 30 minutes. I'd like time to eat at a reasonable pace and then get ready for class, but I can't do that all in an hour if I go to samurai noodle. Most nice sit down restaurants aren't this slow. Please do something about your line cook set up to deal with this. It happens when the store is busy or empty. EDIT: I appreciate the server being super accommodating about bringing me the check while I hurriedly ate. I was risking being late and I appreciate the flexibility from their usual procedure of having people go up to the register to pay.

    (3)

  • Tim S.

    NOT authentic, like I was expecting. Ordered the spicy miso - was not spicy, way too greasy, and the flavors sucked (sorry, no other way to put it.) I ordered a Sen Cha tea to get the flavor out of my mouth... I received a glass cup, to hot to pick up, with a broken teabag in it. Nothing authentic about it. Oh, and the service was horrible!

    (2)

  • Yummy P.

    Traditional Japanese Style Ramen made in-house...Yes Please! I agree that Samurai Noodle may not be the "best of the best" but I find myself still wanting more. The fact that they stick to the traditional preparation of making their noodles in-house and keeping it's texture firm, allows you to have the perfect consistency in every bite! Broth: I was not a fan of their miso broth but inhaled both their shoyu and tonkatsu broth! (and no, not all in one sitting...if that is what you were thinking! lol) Toppings: I was sadly disappointed with their bacon tonkatsu. It was just a sad pair of undercooked bacon floating on a creamy pool of ramen. I enjoyed the pork. I found it both tasty and tender. Tofu and vegetables, how can you complain? Rice: Spicy Garlic Rice! YUM! I could put that spicy garlic topping on almost anything and as if that wasn't enough, they top it with fried garlic chips! OMG! Why 4 Stars? I have revisited Samurai Noodles about 3 times now and would still return for more. I am a huge fan of their rich and creamy broth and firm in-house noodles!

    (4)

  • Emma F.

    Having gone to all three Samurai Noodle locations I can say without hesitation that this is my favorite. The broth tastes cleaner yet richer somehow, the location is more comfortable and the servers are super nice, if a bit ditzy. I have read a lot of complaints about the meager servings of pork but they give you such as large bowl of ramen I can hardly finish the noodles and pork, let alone the broth. More importantly, the flavor of the pork is excellent and if you want more you can get 5oz of it for 2.50, not bad. I have never been to Japan so I can't speak to how authentic this ramen is, but my husband lived in Japan for about a year and he says it is fairly close. Frankly, I don't really care. I am in Seattle and this is a damned good noodle soup for our cold-ish rainy days. Here is a list of what I have tried here and my impressions. Gyoza - they get the crispy crust right (yes that's supposed to be there) but the flavor of the Gyoza are sadly grocery store freezer quality. Unless what you really want is the crusty numminess it's not worth it. Shumai - they suck, don't waste stomach space. Tonkatsu from hell - My favorite! This is about a 3* on the spice level so if you like it real spicy you have to ask for extra spice. I would recommend ordering it with the thicker egg noodles as this comes with the thinner ones that don't hold onto the rich, spicy stock as well. Tonkatsu - When I don't feel like destroying what's left of my stomach lining this is what I get. I get it with the standard stock and that's thick and rich enough for me. That said, they are now offering a richer, fattier broth; I don't think it's necessary. Again, I order it with the thicker egg noodles. Miso Ramen - This is a more delicately flavored broth than the pork one and the noodles are excellent. My favorite is that it comes with a pat of butter. I like it cuz it's butter and I love butter AND it works really well. My husband says he likes it cuz that's how they served it in Japan. Whatever I think he just likes butter. Green Tea - It is very grassy, Japanese style green tea. Extra Noodles - Last time we were here I swapped bowls with my husband and in the time it took me to take two sips of his broth he sucked down all my noodles... so we got more. They come out a bit chewier than the noodles that come in the Ramen which was quite enjoyable. Their menu is growing but I doubt I will try any of it, it's all about the Ramen. Overall, this location is more spacious and the staff are more attentive than at the other locations, but any of the three will serve you a delicious bowl and noodley goodness.

    (4)

  • Mike R.

    Overall this place is okay. The food was good but service was very slow. The waitresses are friendly but not very attentive. I will eat here again but I may try other places first. Update: I gave this place another try, and I must say, the Pork Rice was fantastic, and the service was excellent. I will definitely come back again. Only thing is parking is tough to find at times, but I do recommend this place, especially the Pork Rice.

    (5)

  • Rose L.

    I heat here at least once a week, often twice - it's one of my favorite places to eat in Seattle. The location is very convenient for those of us just getting out of class (whether teaching or learning), so it's easy to pop in for a quick after-class pick-me-up. My go-to is the Sumo Bowl, but I can also vouch for the the Kotatsu and Tanpopo bowls. The staff is unfailingly polite and friendly, although things can get a little busy, especially in the evenings.

    (5)

  • Alex H.

    It's not your typical home made cup of noodles. Unless you like turning your ramen gourmet like I do. My friend told me about their student special which is what convinced me to come in. I wouldn't call it the best noodles in town, but it's still really good. Miso soup is so good on crispy cold day. I went with a group friends and they are SO slow. Orders for our group of four took roughly 30 minutes? I mean, we were having a good time so it didn't seem that long, but I have a habit of timing it just for the reviews so don't expect this to be a quick stop. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt that it was a SLAMMED evening for there tiny and I mean tiny restaurant. 1) Long wait 2) Below Average Service 3) Good, not the best, Ramen. 4) Great student/happy hour prices.

    (3)

  • Suie C.

    I've never been the biggest fan of Samurai, but we decided to grab lunch here as we were in the area and looking for somethingy soupy. I ordered the spicy miso tonkatsu ramen which was the daily special $7.25 before tax. It came with one (yes one) slice of pork, corn, and beansprouts. The broth was good n hot, but it was super salty and....NOT spicy! I put in chili flakes and asked for a chili sauce from the kitchen and...it didn't help with the spice level. I think everything time I go to samurai, regardless of which location, I always leave feeling somewhat unsatisfied. Service here was also a bit slow, had to go up and ask for a box togo as our waitress hadn't come by in a while. Nothing too special about the ramen here.

    (2)

  • Johnny L.

    The noodles are definitely undercooked, the portions are very "tight" and the broth tastes like the restaurant has bottles of oil they throw on the soup after they fill the bowl. The worst part of it is they charge about 25% more than most restaurants on the University Ave District. If you dare, I wish you luck on your journey.

    (1)

  • Heather H.

    In comparison to the Broadway store, this place severely lacks in the service. I popped in on a light night for a quick dinner and ended up with some strands of hair in my soup. No biggie but staff kinda treated it as something minor. lucky for me I had mine taken back for a new bowl and ended up with just 15% off. I'll stick with the Capitol Hill place next time.

    (2)

  • Taylor R.

    My boyfriend and I have always loved Samurai Noodle but we have always talked about how it has the worst service. We went to the U District location last night and figured okay let's try it out again... Went and met our friend. My Spicy Miso just wasn't tasting the way it usually tasted, I took one bite and had to tell our server that I didn't want it anymore because it just didn't taste good. My boyfriends was also not very good, must have been the chicken broth not made properly. Anyways our server I don't know his name (he has glasses, kind of taller) was so nice about the whole situation. I work at a restaurant so I know what it's like to have someone send back food, but he did the right thing and went above and beyond and comped our entire meal and gave us two free bowls for next time. I definitely tipped him $20 dollars because that is the best service by far we've had here. Thanks a bunch!

    (5)

  • Merry T.

    Always come here for lunch when I was a student, even twice a day sometimes! Good service, okay food. I always order the tonkotsu ramen along with the beef bowl. They tasted good... :) Ordered the tonkotsu from hell too, and mix the broth with the tonkotsu broth (+ some ginger extract from the provided ginger) to get a perfect broth combo..

    (3)

  • Bayar V.

    Service sucks!!! Server confuses everything and there is no order. First in, last served or what?

    (1)

  • Ruby L.

    No, simply no.

    (2)

  • Kim D.

    Looking for something to eat at night? Trust yelp on personal experiences. This is one of the times. This review is based on the service of delivery and lack of communication. I ordered tampopo and mochi for delivery. An hr after it was delivered and i was excited. Came back to open and find out its the wrong order. Called back and apparently the university district only handles delivery and other locations cook it. Anyways after some information they would recook and re delivery my order and this is 2 hrs down still waiting. Turns out their delivery driver PHONE dies. I understand that phones dies but they should have backups or get it back up. Because tonight they lost a customer. Called back to university district location and they would credit it back to my account since all this trying is clearly not working . How am i suppose to know what time they come if i live in a complex and their phone died. Plus they couldn't understand that the driver phone died can't contact him. Guess what did university district staff said? Okay ill talk to my delivery guy. What the hell? If he was reachable why didn't the staff helped communicated. This was a total of 3 hrs and half of waiting with no food at the end of the night. Lost a customer tonight. Never going back again.

    (1)

  • Jo L.

    I have never had a bad experience here. The broth is tasty, the noodles are cooked to the right texture, and the portion is reasonable. I don't expect too much from the service in these kinds of joints but I generally feed welcomed and I'm tended to in a timely and friendly manner. I usually go for the Shoyu Tonkotsu ramen and it hasn't disappointed me yet. My only complaint in terms of food is that their flavored egg is always sooooo overcooked to the point where its that grey ashy colored in the yolk. Not sure if this is what they are going for but it can be harder to digest. Also, their stir-fry add on is nothing more than bamboo shoots, bean sprouts and carrots so don't expect any greens in this. I'd avoid this.

    (4)

  • Angry About Rame N.

    Why you would mix Tonkotsu and Shoyu is beyond me. Either Samurai Noodle is onto some next level shit or I'm just getting too old for this. I wouldn't touch it with a ten yard pole though. This isn't Ramen at it's best. I gave them the benefit of the doubt and ordered the Tonkotsu but it's like, really salty (I know it's supposed to be but this was a bit much, not a lot of other discernible flavors). The noodles are ok, but the egg is ultra-hard boiled and the pork is nothing you'll think about afterwards. Just go eat pho, what are you even doing here?

    (2)

  • Inna B.

    It seems kind of crazy to go out for ramen, but... it makes sense... sort of. It's not like they just add top ramen from a bag to a bowl of hot water. They have a variety of broths and other things that make it... interesting. Not quite unique and amazing enough for me to fall in love, but... interesting. Plus, it's super filling and not too expensive. Service is okay. Minimal. They normally just take our orders and then deliver our food. If you're there with a group and sit for a while, they may refill your water. One great thing is that splitting the bill is always super easy because we just tell the cashier what we ordered when we pay at the counter after we finish eating. The soup has been pretty good each time, but the shumai... not sure if I was just unfortunate that day, but it was bad enough experience to teach me to never order shumai there again. I haven't been to any other ramen spots, but I'd say the U-District Samurai Noodle is an a-okay lunch spot on the Ave.

    (3)

  • Mia A.

    I love that they carry mochi cakes and good side menus but I am not a big fan of their ramen. It's just really mediocre. I just feel like the ramen and the broth just don't "dance well together", or in other words they seem to be separate entities stuck in a bowl. Unlike a good bowl of ramen I am used to back home in Japan, it just doesn't do it for me.

    (1)

  • Giuseppe A.

    I don't understand who wouldn't like Samurai Noodle. I am very partial to the Tonkatsu with Armor! So yummy!

    (4)

  • Angel I.

    I highly recommend the tou-nyu (soy broth) ramen. I think their shou-yu ramen is also great. I don't really like their miso ramen. Samurai noodle is as good as it gets here in Seattle. Of course, it's uncomparable to the ramen noodle places in Vancouver (see my other reviews), but it will hold me over until I can make it to Vancouver! Also, start a punchcard with them! After 12 bowls, you get a free bowl! This location is much more comfortable and bigger than their original location in the ID. Service is efficient, and the staff are friendly.

    (3)

  • Becky Y.

    This is the only ramen place I know where you can specify firmness of the noodles. Variations available for gluten free, low fat, vegetarian. Menu has some new items which shows the management is willing to be creative, even with such an established restaurant (ID location has been around for ages). Good depth of flavors in broth, noodles are fresh made Iyou can purchase balls of uncooked fresh noodles to take home and cook) . Good comfort food. Not the trendiest looking, but solidly good food

    (5)

  • R H.

    For the price there are many better options for noodles in U-district. The ramen is overly salty and the other elements added (e.g., pork, chicken, vegetables) are sparse and not up to par... again considering the price. Pro: Service has generally been good.

    (2)

  • Alex T.

    Slow. Slow. Slow. Let me tell you something about ramen. Ramen in Japan is something that's supposed to be eaten during lunch, because it's QUICK and FILLING. This place is none of those things. Sure they have a student special which isn't too bad, but if I have to wait 25 minutes for a bowl of ramen you're making me lose my patience! Come on guys. You have the stock on hand, and you most definitely do not cook ramen in that broth for 25 minutes... Can't wait for my ramen adventures in Japan next year...

    (2)

  • Lyna N.

    The food here is pretty good. I especially love the croquettes (even though it is vegetarian and I really like meat). I have been here quite a lot, having a punch card and all. The noodles and broth are overall pretty good, but sometimes WAY too oily. It looks like fat/sodium soup, especially in the Tonkotsu Hellfire. The original one is more balanced. Dipping noodles are probably my favorite, and you will probably need to order extra noodles (they give you double for a couple bucks). What I don't like here is the inconsistency, both in food AND service. Sometimes the noodles are hard or broth tastes not as good. Sometimes the servers are very friendly, for example, one of them let me have a little sample bowl of the bamboo so I knew what it would taste like before I ordered the dish with a bunch in it. Another time they forgot part of my order, and a cashier did not stamp my punch card because I used my Husky Card discount, which is weird, because last time I used it I still got the punch on my card. For a real ramen place I'd recommend Kukai ramen or Arashi ramen

    (3)

  • Kevin C.

    Dying is generally not something I seek out in a restaurant experience, but I was one scallion away from going into hypoglycemic shock while waiting for lunch. Not sure why it took nearly half an hour for the cooks to ladle a few scoops of broth and place a handful of noodles and scallion and pork into a bowl. I'd like to think these are grand-opening kinks, but I'm not sure how hard ramen-by-numbers can be. Overall, the flavors were heavy but dull, aggressive but flat. The tonkatsu broth was nice enough, but lacking a certain sparkle that LA ramen was able to capture. I will say the noodles were lovely - I ordered firm (although most people get medium...what can I say, I like 'em hard [that's what she said]). I Armor-ized my order, which is the equivalent of supersizing it -- more meat, a stewed Asian hard-boiled egg, some nori, pickled daikon, and a heaping pile of scallions - definitely not worth the extra few bucks they got out of me. O and the gyoza were forgettable - as evinced by me nearly forgetting to write about them - and also severely overpriced. Let's just say I wouldn't shed a salty tear if this samurai committed seppuku. The prices really kamikazed my wallet, and the food ultimately had about as much depth as a tatami mat.

    (2)

  • Rosa O.

    For many years of my life, before discovering thai and greek food, dumplings of all kinds were my favorite food. They still hold a fond place in my heart, so when I tried the gyoza at Samurai Noodle, I got really excited. The pork has a perfect balance of ginger, garlic, and green onion, while the noodle wrapping is light and crispy. They arrive perfectly hot and fresh from the pan, ready to tempt me to burn my mouth in my excitement. Let this not cloud me from the rest of my review of Samurai noodle. I went with a friend but wasn't sure that I was in the mood for a noodle bowl quite as large was what everyone else was eating. While I was disappointed to find that one can't order half sizes of the bowls, I did find that I could order a half size of a rice bowl, so with my companion's noodles to sample, I feel that my review is complete. As mentioned, we started with the gyoza. I then progressed to the pork teriyaki rice bowl, which was a pleasant surprise. In general, pork isn't my favorite meat. This pork, however, was in tender shreds, sweet and tasty. I had worried that the dish would be really salty, but it was a perfect balance. The dish was topped with green onions, to which I added some sesame seeds (provided in the condiments tray). As a garnish, my bowl had two small sheets of nori. The whole thing went together really well, was presented beautifully, and was a great portion size. My friend had ordered the most garlic-laden noodle dish on the menu. Despite this, the whole thing didn't end up being repellently garlicky. The broth was deliciously flavored with garlic and sesame oil. It was served with a slice of pork, and a lot of curly noodles. My companion enjoyed it immensely, but noted that she would like the dish better with more meat, because she just really liked meat. One of the best parts about Samurai Noodle is their noodle bowl options. One can add richness with extra pork fat, get extra noodles if one runs out before the broth is gone, choose both the type and the firmness of noodle, get the noodles on the side, and so on. For those who love choices, this place is for you. For those who love hot japanese soups and interesting combinations, this place is also for you. The one downside: really slow, inattentive service.

    (3)

  • A. B.

    Their Miso keeps me coming back for more. The quality sometimes wobbles, but it's always delicious. My advice: 1) Don't expect much in terms of service 2) Just order ramen - no side dishes or add-on's Honestly, I love Samurai so much I'd eat there 3 times a week if I could.

    (5)

  • Allen U.

    Can you say hot--try the Spicy Miso Tonkotsu (Pork) Ramen @ $8.80 or just go with the normal stuff--lots of combos--also add the Samurai Armor ( two extra pork slices, green onions,black mushrooms, bamboo carrots and bean sprouts) @ 4.95 if you're starving--or have some cash burning a hole in your wallet--you can add extra toppings from $2.75 (extra pork) extra noodles @ $1.50 etc for a little less cash--all good--also on Capital Hill and in the International District Downtown--Al

    (4)

  • Tan Lo S.

    I love Ramen! Mmm. This place is pretty small, and I"m sure it's always busy too. I arrived with 2 of my girlfriends and it took us a few minutes to get seated, but we were seated. The server at first, was great, & wanted us to order fast, it seemed. After a few minutes, we all decided to order. I got the chicken and tonkotsu, but I'm pretty sure mine was just the tonkotsu ramen. I ordered it medium, and it sure was medium ramen. I should have ordered soft. Nonetheless, the broth was DELICIOUS and very clean and rich. I loved it! I tried my friends broths too... the spicy miso ramen and the tampopo. Both broths were soo freakin' delicious. I loved it. I liked it because it wasn't too oily and it didn't taste like powder. The only bad thing? I would say that there's not enough meat, and we never got a refill on water. My friend waited 20 minutes, and after that, we just paid and left. Oh, I almost forgot. Their shrimp shumai is not a shumai. It's a shrimp bun. It tasted mushy, and almost like a humbao. It was alright, I would give that overall taste a 3/5. It wasn't to die for, but it wasn't horrible either. But I like this place. It's fast service, delicious food, and I'd I finally tried this place. Definitely coming back that's for sure.

    (4)

  • Vi L.

    Meh? I'm not sure how to rank this place. Pros: chewy fresh noodles with definite elasticity, flavorful broth, ample condiments on the table from which to choose, nice sake list Cons: noise, saltiness of broth, excessive use of cheap green onion, not enough meat in the ramen soup, croquettes that were a bit cold in the middle and greasy on the outside (probably the frying oil wasn't hot enough) I really wanted to love it but their ambiance and food make it difficult.

    (3)

  • Latifa S.

    OMG.NO TAKING OUT RAMEN!!! I still love you Samurai but you failed me at Take out. I HAVE EATEN HERE FOR 15 times the past One month..Yes 15 times in one monthh!! but today: today is the day my addiction craze faileddddd!!! I had my first take out ramen noodle soup ( not dipping ones) from here and it was tragic!!! really tragic. They put the noodles and soup together in one container. By the time I got home, I had soggy noodles Minus my favorite tonkatsu+hell fire broth. Noodles balled up and soaked up everything. So sad. Never do take from ever!!! Unless you are getting dipping ramen, which turned out ok in the past. I will only dine in for future!!

    (2)

  • Jen T.

    what can I say? I am a fan of Samurai Ramen!!! I absolutely love their tonkatsu ramen, broth does it for me. This location does well with temperature.. the ramen/soup comes out steaming hot....but not too hot to dig into. The pork is tender and pieces are a bit more generous than the other locations. However...since I am a broth lover- I do wish they would cut the portion of ramen down and give me more broth! I am always the last to finish because for some reason my bowl always gets lots and lots of ramen. Still delicious. no complaints. I also do enjoy the condiments at the table. The pickled ginger for every bite of ramen is a must! So is the Japanese Chili pepper! I wish their happy hour was better...but no worries I will continue to go...HH or not.

    (4)

  • Beau V.

    I really am sorry to write this review... Like another reviewer, I USED to love this place. I loved it when they only had the one location next to Uwajimaya, and was so thrilled when they opened the closer U District one. However, tonight it was very clear that Samurai Noodle has started cutting corners like many good businesses that grow. One of the best parts about their ramen was the serious slice (steak might have been a better word) of tender pork served with many of the dishes. Tonight I was disappointed to find instead...one thin, limp and soggy piece of what looked like pancetta. A friend later told me that chashu pork has a similar spiral look, and that it may have been this. However, I couldn't find any images online of 'chashu pork' that had the proportion of fat that this did. In any case, the piece was a small portion of what they used to have. In addition, the portion of soup/noodles was markedly smaller. This was hard to miss as they still used the same bowl but only filled it halfway. Again, I am so disappointed, but also hopeful that I will be able to write an updated 5-star review when they realize this is a bad long-term decision. Bring back the old Samurai Noodle bowl of ramen!

    (2)

  • Sonia C.

    I understand that there are not many good ramen options in Seattle so I'm not going to be too critical of Samurai. However, if Samurai was in NY, I would've only given it 2 stars and I don't think it could survive with all the cutthroat competition out there. Anyway, Samurai is just ok. I ordered the Shoyu ramen and I was kind of sad at what I got - weak watery broth with just one (!!!) slice with pork. The pork was even that tender or flavorful. The one saving grace was the adequately firm ramen noodles. Portions were so small that my boyfriend had to order extra noodles. The gyoza were tasty though and fried so it had a nice crispy bottom. Sadly, I will probably be back since there are so few options in the city. Oh, how I miss NY ramen!

    (3)

  • Sylvia L.

    Hot, delicious ramen on a cold dreary day is the perfect substitute for the lack of sunshine and rainbows. My friends and I decided we need some warmth in our bellies after walking around Udub, so we dropped by to get a snack. There's a good selection of ramen combinations, and you can order sides of ingredients/noodles if you're super hungry or craving a little extra something. We ordered two bowls of ramen to share between the three of us, both with the pork broth base. This broth is amazing, hearty and not too salty. I'm definitely a big fan of the noodles as well. They were chewy, not too eggy, and very satisfying to chomp through. Don't be fooled by the smallish size of the bowl. We were pretty content sharing two bowls between the three of us cause that broth just fills you up. I'll definitely be back next time I drop by.

    (4)

  • Justin L.

    I actually went there prior to lunch so I was instantly seated. Ordered my food within 5 minutes and got my food within another 10, which was great. I had the tonkotsu (pork) ramen and it was pretty delicious. It came out quite hot and not too salty for my tastes. The pork was quite tender so that was not a disappointment. The staff that was working there today seemed quite friendly and prompt upon refilling water and taking orders. I had a good experience overall. Though the prices, I admit, are a little steep for a bowl of ramen but not too awful. There are other places that are better, but this place helps with my ramen fix.

    (3)

  • Jenny J.

    I'm no ramen snob and haven't been to Japan but I've had my fair share around Seattle & San Francisco and this has been one of my favorite stops. I fell in love with the tonkotsu pork so hard that I can't order anything else. Unpretentious atmosphere, friendly multicultural staff, women in the kitchen (!), oh so delicious brown pork broth with extra green onions (thank you!) and offers to fill your bowl with more noodles if needed. If I had written this review a few weeks ago I would've left off a star because of the ultra fatty pork slab had little actual meat but they recently introduced a leaner pork shoulder option that I can bite into without guilt. It's the perfect winter comfort food and there seems to be less sick & sniffling people here than you find at Vietnamese Pho places this time of year. My only wish was that the U District location had wifi.

    (5)

  • Diana N.

    After a long day traveling to the San Juan Islands, we were pretty exhausted and wanted some food that was warm and comforting. This place was exactly what we were looking for! I had the Tonkatsu with a side of spicy pork with rice and my companion had the Tampopo. Both dishes were extremely good. The side rice wasn't as hot or as delish as the ramen but it did fill us up and was only $4 extra. I also ordered a pineapple sake cocktail but wasn't too impressed with it. It was a bit on the sweet side. However, for $3.50 it is very affordable. We also got to sample a strawberry mochi on the way out and it was the best mochi I have ever tried! I'll definitely be returning to this place and will make it a point to try out the other locations. For Christmas this year, I am wishing for a location to open in Houston! =)

    (4)

  • Marcie C.

    Yummy! I think we've found our new favorite ramen place in Seattle! I had the miso ramen (the selling point was the pat of butter in the broth) and boy was I impressed! Their noodles are handmade and nice and firm. My broth was to die for! My hubby had the spicy miso and he slurped that up in no time. We also had the gyoza, which rivaled Din Tai Fung on taste and texture. We also had the Japanese fried chicken and it was a bit over done (which is why I gave it 4 instead of 5). The coolest thing I think is that they offer extra noodles for $1.50, in case you don't get full from the first bowl. Just save the broth and dump in more noodles! I was beyond stuffed and still had lots of noodles left and my hubby (who can pack away the groceries) was mighty full after the original bowl. The biggest downside to the whole experience was the guys sitting next to us at the bar. We scooted down to make room for them and regretted it the second they sat down. I don't think they had showered for weeks and I was a bit nauseas from the putrid odor. Thankfully, they left after a beer. Our next favorite place for ramen is Kintaro in Vancouver.

    (4)

  • Tian Q.

    Amazing broth and loved the noodle texture (I ordered medium). Thank you Samurai Noodle for showing me what good ramen is supposed to taste like. However, I would've enjoyed eating in better if they upgraded the backless wooden benches into something comfier and more accomodating for my purse/coat.

    (4)

  • Alice R.

    I admit it. I went back twice in a week because I started daydreaming about their Tonkotsu porked up to Ultra rich not long after I left. Normally, I don't eat all the broth because I'm more of a noodle person. Here I can have it all. I can order the desired thickness and doneness of the noodle and have some of the best tonkotsu broth I've had. And my time in Sapporo is not that distant a memory. Nothing will compare with THAT experience, but Samurai Noodle comes pretty darn close. I've also had their Tonyu-Tonkotsu and Tampopo ramen. The Tetsu Hell fire looks really good, too but that will have to wait until another time. Considering, I've been back so many times, I'm sure I'll make my way through the menu before the end of next week. Overall, I'm glad to have more ramen options outside of the I.D. If you want to avoid the lunch rush, come closer to 1:30pm and you will usually be seated right away. I also love that it is open late.

    (5)

  • J K.

    Apparently some of my fellow yelpers have had bad experiences here. I can see how the seemingly low-paid staff may make a few mistakes here and there. But overall, I think this is a good place to get a cheap, yummy bowl of ramen. I think people put ramen on a pedestal -- if it's not perfect then it's crap! But I, on the other hand, like ramen in all its permutations. It's like my relationship with hot dogs: Do I scoff at sidewalk hot dogs on 1st ave on Friday at 3 am? No, I do not. I enjoy the food within its context. Ramen at Samurai is cheap, fast, and good within a university neighborhood. It's not as perpetually crowded as the Chinatown Samurai, but it's just as full of my fellow Asians. Loud alt rock. More room to stretch out. Long menu with helpful pictures. Lots of options like noodle firmness and two degrees of "porking up" your tonkatsu (extra pork fat = yummy heart attack). Cheap prices too. Relatively quick.

    (4)

  • Asashoryu S.

    Total garbage!! Can you use a bit more artificial flavoring to leave a worse flavor in my mouth!? Don't get me wrong, I love Ramen but I have had some of the best in Japan and it fuels my hatred more for places like this.

    (1)

  • Ninette C.

    I'm not a ramen expert but I have enjoyed this place both times I went. I've had the Tou-nyu (soy broth ramen) and the dipping ramen with fish broth (can't find it on the menu). We always get the extra egg too. It really hits the spot! I like the different noodles, broth options (rich etc),noodle options (firm, medium, soft) and the fact you can get extra noodles. I wish you could swap out the broths for different types and substitute different items...but I haven't really asked. Maybe next time! I have yet to try the International District place, but maybe that'll be next!

    (4)

  • Kaysee T.

    Stopped by here on our way to spend some time on UDub's campus because we wanted a warm lunch. Everything was really yummy, and pretty reasonably-sized portions for the price. I feel like it's kind of your typical university restaurant - pretty standard prices (about $8-9 per dish) and enough to fill you up. Nothing special really, but certainly yummy enough for me. I don't know if I'd ever really come back here again, since it didn't really make much of an impression on me, but I had nothing to complain about either. Go ahead and try it if you're around the university and looking for a reasonably-priced, warm meal.

    (4)

  • Kevin T.

    Coming from Vegas I don't have too many ramen options outside of Monta, so when I heard that we were going to have ramen I was excited. Maybe being excited leads to greater disappointments. First off, it was pretty busy when we got there, and having my large group of 7 didn't help either, so I can't bust them too much for being slow.. but seriously took over 40 minutes to get our food out. If you can't meet the supply don't feed the demand, or at least tell us that its going to be a longggg wait. Hate to say it, but there are probably too many options. If I remember correctly there are over 10+ different ramens, and then you can change the thickness of your soup, the firmness of your noodles, and then all the accommodations . I only saw one guy slaving in the kitchen, and props to him, but he definitely needs more assistance if they're going to offer all that. My tonkotsu-shoyu was good, flavor was not bland, salt was not an overwhelming factor, and smelled great. I'm going to assume that the noodles they automatically serve you if you don't request a change is medium. Medium is way too firm for what I want my ramen noodles to be, definitely go with something softer. A definite bonus was that the extra noodles were only $1.84, back at home it is $2.50. Don't go here if you're expecting somewhere quiet to enjoy a bowl of noodles, its pretty loud in here lol. Would go back again, but only on a slower night lol.

    (3)

  • Jonathan L.

    Never impressive, but also never horrible. The service isn't great, and the food is just all right.

    (2)

  • Elizabeth L.

    Cheap, fast ramen, nothing incredible but satisfying if you're on the go. Pork broth (tonkatsu) was tasty. Ingredients serve as garnish and are minimal, as previous reviewers state - tonkatsu comes w/1 slice of pork, half egg, 2 pieces of roasted seaweed.

    (3)

  • Mark R.

    Below average ramen. Very little in the ramen other than noodles a piece of meat and some green onions.

    (2)

  • Amanda P.

    despite all the bad reviews, I was pretty happy with the food and service. This place will certainly satisfy your craving for ramen and beat 'top ramen' by a long shot. they have a neat little happy hour. beer+appetizer for 5$ I disagree that the portion vs price is unreasonable. I was extremely full. almost uncomfortable. for about 8$ thats pretty good. On the other hand I'm not a college student. (Make ramen at home, kids.. That's what I did in college) I tried the pork/miso broth with thin wheat noodles. delicious. I didn't really eat the slice of pork in the soup. it was kinda fatty, but my guess is that the fat adds flavor. overall. not too shabby. delicious, in fact!

    (4)

  • Minji L.

    Some things were not available and had to make second choice on apps. Wasn't even that busy and they forgot to put in the order and didn't get it anyway. Got the tonkotsu ramen and it was mostly just salty with no other taste and you get one, thin slice of pork. Not going again.

    (2)

  • Katya L.

    Went for a quick dinner tonight with the boy. And boy, was I disappointed. Granted, I'd heard so-so feedback about this new location, but I thought I'd give it a try. I'm not really fussed about service and really, how can you mess up ramen? Well, I showed up about ten minutes before the boy, and stood around by the door, reading the board, until the hostess offered to seat me. I warned her that I was waiting for someone, and was seated despite this. And in the next ten minutes, I was asked twice whether my friend was still joining me. Do you see anyone in that seat? Do you see me trying to order? No? Then he's coming. Relax. The place was half-empty (at least we avoided this rush I keep hearing about) so I don't know why they were so anxious. I got the tampopo and asked if it could be made with pork broth instead of chicken. The server said it'd be no problem. The boy ordered shoyu/tonkotsu. The ramen came out fairly quickly, and was hot. This is all fine and dandy, but when the server brought out the food, he leaned over to me and said "Just so you know, I'm technically not supposed to do this". Oh. Okay. If we're not supposed to substitute broth (and what's the big deal about that?) he could've just told me so. Instead he made me feel guilty, like I'd pressured him into the substitution. Won't happen again. The ramen itself was okay. The broth was nice and thick and flavorful, but the noodles came out more on the medium side (I ordered soft). The bamboo shoots were hard and tasted off, and the pork was a little fatty for my taste (although really tender). The server dropped off the check halfway through the meal. We spent almost $20 after tax and tip. For mediocre ramen and mediocre service. Meh sounds about right. I'll probably check out the ID location for their super-spicy dipping ramen, but I'll stick to the noodles at Thahn Vi from now on.

    (2)

  • Kate W.

    I USED TO love this place when it first started.... just ramen to the perfection and lots stuff that goes with it. Then it got worst, from few pieces of chashu pork to one thinly sliced chashu w fats..... and they also replaced the chefs with younger and younger (which seemed unexperienced to me) staff. i don't even wanna call them chef cos i don't think they quite know what they're doing. and so that ended my visit to this place. Or so i thought.... by some chance i had come again with my friend cos she wanted ramen. Worst decision ever.... So i started by ordering i wanted a Tounyu-Tonkotsu [soy and pork broth + 1 slice of pork] ramen. The girl got my order mistaken and gave me a Tounyu ramen (this is just Tofu ramen). Ok my fault perhaps for not checking w the gal.... couple of complains: 1.) portions are seriously downsized?!!! - haven't been here for a while so i guess they decide to cut back on portions 2.) i ordered medium hard noodles and i'm pretty sure it was kinda harder than usual.... and btw my ramen came few minutes after my water came.... 3.) the sliced tofu was a bit cold on the inside .............. arghhhh......... 4.) i freaking paid $8 for all the above..... arghhhhhhh..... i am 99% not coming back..... for those who crave ramen and can cook at home.... i strongly suggest you buy a packet of those fancy ramen (with fresh noodles) from Uwajimaya and cook at home.

    (2)

  • Nick C.

    What a joke! This place is definitely not good, I don't know why people keep asking me to meet them there to eat. First of all, the most important thing about good noodles is that it is chewy. The noodles here are just of poor quality. If a noodle is too hard then it's undercooked, too soft means that it's overcooked. At Samurai though, it's cooked fine but it just doesn't have that chewy-ness to it. Second of all, this place is well overpriced. Bill usually ends up being around $8 or $9 while leaving you hungry. If you're going to charge $8 for ramen I damn well get more than 2 slices of meat! I could get a pack of ramen and a pound of pork for $8 at Safeway, so why the hell would I come here? I'd say the best part about this place would be the soup base, whose flavor is quite complementary to their noodles and meat. With all this said, I wouldn't like to eat here again, but damn my friends for asking me to go!

    (2)

  • Denise L.

    The long wait has come to an end! Samurai Noodle has finally opened! Excited? You bet! Disappointed? You bet! I guess it was the long wait that hyped up the UW students, because once Samurai Noodle opened its doors, it took little time for the seats to be filled and for lines to form. There is a decent amount of seating but not very much (40?), but I guess it won't matter, since I can already see the business dying in the near future. The ramen is alright. Nothing special. Just incredibly expensive for what you get. Every side dish or topping is an extra charge. I strongly believe it is a big rip off. I've discussed other friends' opinions on the new Samurai Noodle, and 99% of the people I ask have said "It tastes like plain old ramen. except expensive." You know how college kids stick with cooking ramen? Honestly, follow that rule rather than emptying your pockets for mediocre ramen.

    (2)

  • Lauren K.

    Come on... I know I'm not in Japan and I know I probably will never have that kind of ramen again (My heart hurts imagining a bowl of Okinawa soba and tofu) but this sucked on a few levels, which have been mentioned but let me reiterate: Slow, lame service. Ok people, didn't seem hostile to me, but forgot my drink. The portion (I ordered a reg pork ramen) was tiny and I agree, ONE piece of pork? gads. Also someone said no spice, no punch...I agree. I put like 5 huge spoons of chili sauce in it and that made it okay. Not good but ok. Also the price is crap for what you get. Where is a GOOD place to get ramen in the Northend?

    (2)

  • Kathy N.

    Came here on 6/7 with an old friend (I was visiting). The ramen was great, but I ordered a couple of dinners to go (the Bento Box and Pulled Pork teriyaki bowl), and they were BAD and so-so, respectively. To be fair, the to-go order was taken around 3pm (it was a late lunch) and the dinner with my other friend, was not until our meetup around 6:30 pm. The bento box items looked gray and beige, and just overall not worth the $8.50 or so. The pulled pork was a tad dry. Stick with the ramen. Anyway, I've been told the other location is actually better. This is in the University District, and we were served by students (apparently), so service is a bit spotty. Also, parking is apparently tough in the busy area, so beware.

    (3)

  • Rossana Y.

    Would you believe I waited over an hour for a bowl of ramen? Well the fact that this place opened up less than 2 weeks ago and that I came during lunch hour explains it. They need to fix the kinks in their efficiency soon cause I am not too happy when I'm hungry with borderline low blood sugar levels. So...first we waited for 30 min in line, and then we got seated and ordered. I'm not sure what they were doing in the kitchen but the wait was REALLY long...almost half an hour before our ramen came. I had to flag down one of the servers just to make sure they didn't screw up our order! Yea I was that hungry...and slightly puzzled. I had the tonkatsu ramen and it does taste very similar to the one in the ID. The broth was rich and tasty but the pork seemed a little salty. My friend's bowl had just one piece of meat! Just one! Seriously? Not to mention the fact that they forgot the meat altogether one time when he ordered ramen to-go. *shakes my head* I may sound harsh but if we have to wait this long for ramen, it better be worth the wait. Unfortunately it wasn't.

    (2)

  • Rona L.

    It's like when you're growing up as a kid, eating Kraft boxed macaroni and cheese, and then eating the real stuff - it's just not the same. Yeah, the real stuff is better and should be better tasting, but when you're accustomed to one type of flavor/taste, the real stuff just doesn't taste right. Well, that's exactly my experience at Samurai Noodle. I grew up on instant Korean ramen so I've been conditioned to think that all ramen should be spicy and full of dehydrated vegetables...and that's not what you get here. However, I will say that once I got over the "this isn't my ramen" attitude, the dishes are quite nice, and even satisfying. I ordered the tonkatsu with firm noodles and an extra egg. My friend ordered the chicken and pork bowl with the armour (which we shared) that comes with extra helpings of pork, seaweed leaves, bamboo slices, green onions, and mushrooms. The meat was nice and tender and everything that it was accompanied with were just fine. I DID add red pepper flakes though, because I do like my ramen with a kick. I only wish that the broth would come out piping hot...not lukewarm as it did when I went. (*)This Samurai Noodle provides punch cards for a free bowl after ten. And if you go now, they're also having HH for students at UW (from 3-5pm??) on a couple of dishes....the tonkatsu bowl included.

    (3)

  • TeTeDaMouse C.

    I'm a fan of Samurai, particularly since they have a $5 carry-out special for some of their ramen, such as tonkotsu. I like that they have fat noodles. Their noodles are also the perfect al dente consistency. I haven't been here super recently, but I miss this place now that I'm on the East Coast.

    (4)

  • Sonia Y.

    Samurai Noodle in U-District is nice, big and roomy-- very very different then the closet of a store in the International District. However, the food at the U-District one is pretty different, almost as if they are two completely different restaurants. Sure, the menu items are all the same, but for some reason, this one just doesn't taste as good. Maybe it's always the long wait of being able to get a table at the one in U-District that makes it worth while, but really, I think it's just the differences in the chef's. Ramen here is sub-par, it's a nice change to Pho noodles when you need a hang over cure, but nothing spectacular. Though, I do love the pork rice bowl... super big rice bowl for the price!

    (3)

  • Karen L.

    Samurai Noodle gets 5 stars from me, but it's a comparative rating, considering there aren't many ramen shops in the Seattle area. In comparison to Daikokuya in downtown LA, I would give this place a 4 star rating. However, the ramen here is really delicious nonetheless. Boyfriend and I were craving some good ramen on this cold day, so we decided to give this place a shot. We've been to the one in the international district and have had good experiences there, so we were happy to find out there is a Samurai Noodle a bit closer. First of all, this restaurant is much more spacious than the one in ID, so that is a definite plus. No more waiting around for a table. We both ordered the tonkotsu ramen, with ultra richness (aka pork fat--yum!!), and with firm noodles. Boyfriend added corn and I added a flavored egg. The broth was so rich and delicious and the noodles were nice and firm, just how we wanted it. However, the flavored egg was a bit lacking. It wasn't flavored very well, and I could tell the egg had been overcooked, judging by the "greenish" outer ring around the yolk. Therefore, I was not too happy about the "flavored" egg. But, that did not take away from the fact that my bowl of ramen was super delicious! However, next time, I might just ask for "extra" richness instead of "ultra," because I think that made the broth a tad too salty for me (I'm really sensitive to super salty foods). We're definitely coming back again and again!

    (5)

  • Shayna H.

    Would have been great if it wasn't sooo salty.

    (2)

  • Nath A.

    There's a bit of a wait, even at off times. But it's forgivable. They've been open for a grand total of six days -- not a couple of weeks, as one of the reviewers said. And they have a backlog of people who've been waiting to try it, because of the 'opening soon' sign that's been posted outside for who knows how long. I expect the rush will die off soon, and the staff will figure out what they're doing. On to more important matters: the food. I went with a tonkotsu (pork bone) ramen with medium noodles. It came with black mushrooms and green onions, and a couple of slices of meat. I tried each of the components in turn. Broth: decent. Vegetables: decent. Noodles: decent. Pork: ohholycrap. I thought 'melt in the mouth' was a figure of speech. Most of the noodle soup I've eaten was pho, and this was a very different experience. The broth was hearty enough to stand on its own, without needing any condiments. In fact, it was already a little on the salty side. The noodles and vegetables had nicely contrasting textures. The portion size was reasonable for a lightish meal; you can get extra noodles if you don't mind upsetting the broth:noodle ratio. Most items cost about $7-8. Come try it while the weather is still somewhat wintry.

    (4)

  • Joseph M.

    I seriously can't believe I never tried this place before!! It is soooooo freaking good. I ended up going here three times the first week I tried it because I liked it so much. the broth is super good and the noodles just add to the great flavor.. The only drawback is if you are a meatlover like me you have to pay an arm and a leg to get meat in your soup..

    (5)

  • Marilyn V.

    I don't come to this specific location often, but if I'm in the area I'll stop in for some Tonkatsu ramen. Service is casual, they're not very attentive, but are there when you need them. They appear to have added more items to the menu, but most of their food is centered around the different ramen bowls they have. I used to go to the ID location often, so I felt this location lacked what the first location has. (Though there is a lot more seating here, which is a plus.) They provide smaller portions of their tonkatsu meat and the fat is a lot more prominent in the cut. (Maybe they started buying less lean pork?) Sadly, the quality in their meat has slightly deterred me from wanting to come back. I hope this has not changed at the original ID location. Hate to leave this on a bad note, but at least their noodles still taste fresh!

    (3)

  • Ashley H.

    Only gets 3 stars because the service is not good. But the ramen was delicious. I had the Shouyu ramen. The pork in the bowl was so soft and a perfect addition. The broth was flavorful too and the gyoza wasn't bad either.

    (3)

  • Stephanie C.

    Our experience at Samurai Noodle was pretty similar to many other reviews on here. The service was slow and didn't have much of a friendly face on. We were seated pretty quickly, but it took awhile to get our order. When he did arrive he simply said "Sorry. I had three people in line." Honestly, I just wanted to order.. I didn't need the reasoning. Anyways, it was the first time I've had the not-10 for a dollar ramen so I was pretty excited. I tried the Tonkotsu From Hell and the Sumo Bowl. I thought the broth would be spicier by the looks of it, but was quite wrong. It hovered around a 2-3 star, but it certainly had flavor. I wasn't a fan of the pork. The Sumo Bowl was quite tasty and the egg was good too; I've never had mayo on a rice dish... interesting for sure! I enjoyed it... but I wouldn't go out of my way for it.

    (3)

  • Steph K.

    The ramen is decent, but it's a little on the expensive side in my opinion. The happy hour special is a good deal if you're willing to eat dinner a little on the early side. The karaage is their best dish. It comes out piping hot, and the meat inside is juicy. Whenever I have a craving for ramen, I go here because it's very very close to campus.

    (3)

  • Henry D.

    Samurai noodle was a minor let down for me. For about ~$8 a bowl, I expected something more. The broth flavor for the tonkotsu and the shouyu broths were both a little lackluster. That's not to say it was bland or anything, but it just lacks the richness/sweetness that you expect from both broths respectively. I'm a big fan of ramen, really any ramen, so I'd say I'm a bit more lenient in terms of standards. Since my initial visit I've been back twice just to give the place the benefit of the doubt when I had cravings, but every visit seems to leave me mildly disappointed. I do not think I'll be back for any reason anytime soon. Again, by no means terrible, just not what I expect from a ramen restaurant.

    (3)

  • Izzy H.

    If you don't mind waiting at least half an hour for a bowl of ramen (really?) then this is the place for you! Its really an inefficient mess right now but provided you don't mind being asked twice...maybe three times for your order (which did happen to the customer next to us), finding a hair in your teacup (er....) and then having the food runner whisk it away only to have your waitress remember to bring you a new one 10 minutes later.... or watching a bunch of rude students walk around seating themselves, moving tables and waving their arms around wildly - then Samurai Noodle on the Ave is perfect for you. As for me, I don't usually mind the wait (though, a friend HAS waited for one hour for his ramen - with hardly an apology). I have had the gyoza (decent), the chili tofu (yum?), the tampopo ramen, the chili green onion thingy ramen and it was all just fine. Nothing too great, nothing yucky. Granted, they have only been open for a week or two, but an incredibly inefficient restaurant results in utterly befuddled customers. People walk in and stack up around the lobby and spill into the dining area because they don't know whether to wait to be seated (you are), seat yourself (which people did), write your name down on the list (which you should if you see a list) or order at the cashier first (like the one in I.D. which you don't except for to-go orders). They have nearly 5 cooks in the kitchen, 2 dishwashers, a hostess, bussers and 2 servers. And the service is still horrible. That's not to say they aren't nice, they are. They just need to find a system that works and works soon. They could, of course try, as Wilson C. suggested (a fine observation, by the by) to actually ensure a good dining experience as opposed to pushing out so many tables resulting in a massive back up in the kitchen. Or, refilling waters.

    (3)

  • Nina H.

    I believe the ID one is much better than the one on the Ave. I don't know why but I definitely remember the ramen bowls being bigger at the other place but then again I may be wrong. The noodles were alright, nothing amazing but nothing too bad either. I was a little disappointed in their happy hour option because it did seem quite limiting. It's nice that they have the option but it's basically a set where I'd have to order beer, gyoza and something else. What if I just want gyoza as a side? You know? It would be nice if they could expand their HH options a little more. That is all.

    (3)

  • Joel B.

    We moved to Wallingford a couple years ago and I'm making my way thru the UD eateries. Samurai is a nice balance of faster service and predictable quality. This place has Good Value (i like options and there are many), and is in the top tier of soup offerings on the Ave. I have returned here several times. It's not fine dining, but the cost of one bowl is enough to satisfy and you can add more side dishes (teriyaki pork bowl, yum) if you're hungry. There's a rotation of specials and side dishes which is a nice touch. The staff always delivers at least a minimum of good service if not better. Im not a ramen expert but compared to another place on the Ave I went to today, this place will keep me coming back. They deliver what they advertise and I think it's a great place for novice to more experienced noodle lovers to chow.

    (4)

  • Kelly W.

    I first came here with my brother and a friend, and I wasn't all too impressed. I got the tanpopo ramen, while my brother got the tonkotsu. I believe my friend got the tonkotsu as well. I wasn't blown away. It was good (especially the noodles -- perfectly al dente! Make sure to eat at the restaurant if you can, because takeout will probably give the noodles time to get soggy) but not the best ramen I ever had. The second time I went back, I was officially a UW student. After a long two days of orientation, my friends and I decided to stop by because ramen is always a yes. I decided to opt for the tonkotsu with egg noodles, which has a cloudier and milkier broth (which is my favorite). I added bamboo shoots as well. One of my friends got something similar, and another got the ramen from hell and some takoyaki/octopus dumplings. The wait was okay, and the service was... there. Nothing to really rave about, but they were there when we needed them. The girl serving us was nice. Oh, and the windows were open too, which was welcome on a hot day. My friend's takoyaki came first. I didn't get to try any but they looked pretty small. The sauces were separate from the takoyaki itself, and there were no fish flake thingies that are so iconic for takoyaki. He said it was worth it and he would get it again, though, so I'll take his word for it. The wait for the rest of our food was pretty short, and the ramen was delicious. The egg noodles were perfectly done and the broth was just right. The bamboo shoots were nice too, even though I had to pay extra. According to my friend who ordered the ramen from hell, it was actually pretty good -- not too hot, with a good amount of flavor. He seemed reluctant to get it again, though (it was a hot day, we ate piping hot ramen, and he ate spicy ramen... it probably wasn't the most ideal situation). If you're a student at UW, definitely don't forget to flash the Husky card. I expected my meal to be nearing 9 to 10 dollars, but I got a student discount and paid something ridiculous like 6.50. !!!! Are you serious!? 6.50 for a delicious dinner that left me stuffed!? I don't know if this was a mistake or not, but the waitress was confident that that was the right amount. Regardless of whether or not this was a mistake and I'll be charged more in the future, I'm definitely going to come back when I'm on campus. Definitely give this place a try if you're nearby!

    (4)

  • Ben P.

    The ramen bowls at Samurai Noodle are good, but, when you can get a same-sized bowl of world class pho for two-thirds the price just down the block, well, there's no other way to say it: in this market, the ramen--Samurai Noodle's selling point--is ridiculously over priced. If the broth was life changing, it would probably be worth the extra cost. The trouble is, while it's good, it's merely good. Change your life, it will not. That said, Samurai Noodle isn't a total bust. The Grilled Sanma (Saury) for 3.95? That's a wonderful, flavorful cut of fish at an excellent price! All things considered, Samurai Noodle is not a total bust. It's just not the best use of your money on a street that is practically overflowing with East Asian food options!

    (2)

  • Tracy H.

    Shoyu ramen + chunk of pork that fell off the bone. Lusting after it right now actually. It could have been the late flight in combined with my starving, gurgling belly and the fact that it was raining (surprise) that made this taste so damn good. Is it the best ramen? No. Would I come back? Sure, why not. For the price, location and service - they are "A-OK".

    (3)

  • Lilani E.

    I just moved from the suburbs so every noodle house on "the Ave" is wildly appreciated by me. I thought Samurai was really good. The broth's are well flavored and I love the al dente noodles. If your not into them, chill out, wait a couple more minutes then enjoy. The shu mai was sub par but the Japanese mayo they were served with was pretty darn delightful. The prices are reasonable. They post the amount of calories each bowl has which is either a good or bad thing depending on whether or not you wanted to know you are about to devour 700 calories of soup. I agree with SuieC. that the spicy miso is not as spicy as it could be. Maybe consider giving the option to go spicier? Just a thought.

    (4)

  • Amanda L.

    I've been into this Samurai noodle multiple times because it offers quick fix for tonkotsu ramen. I mean, the ramen is ok - the noodles are a little gloopy and thin, the broth is usually pretty salty and lacking and the pork belly is sadly a hit or miss. That being said, sometimes a girl just wants a hot a bowl of noodles that isn't pho. I haven't felt compelled to post a review because it hasn't been worth my time, but I think my last visit is the final straw and I probably won't be going back ever, especially to this particular location. Why? The service in this place has gone from bearable to truly ghastly. I don't know where the girls who serve in this place come from, but they seem like they're perpetually suffering from PMS. They always seem like they're rushing for something, have no patience in answering questions (it's not hard to tell me how many slices of pork I'm getting in my noodles) and have virtually zero tolerance for any facsimile of politeness. I don't enjoy the sinking feeling of having to pay for my (overpriced) food, leave a tip and put up with what can only be considered the epitome of horrifyingly bad customer service.

    (2)

  • Charisma Y.

    I've been looking for a ramen place in Seattle ever since I first had it in Vancouver. I searched on my Yelp app and this was the first option that popped up. Even though parking can be difficult to deal with, I found the trip well worth my time. It is absolutely delicious. I tried the tonkotsu ramen, which was very hearty. Only thing is, this place gets pretty busy. It is on the ave, after all.. so they get a lot of the UW students coming here. Another bonus is that they have happy hour everyday from 3-6pm and from 9pm until close. If I ever crave ramen, you'll probably find me here.

    (4)

  • Inny T.

    The first time I had Samurai Noodles was at the International District and that was delicious! However, the Samurai Noodles located at the University District was absolutely horrible. I was having lunch with my elder sister and we both order a bowl of ramen, not to mention this was my first time there. In my sister's bowl of ramen sat a huge chunk of butter floating on the surface of her ramen. Her soup tasted too buttery to even swallow. In my bowl of ramen noodle soup, was topped with about 2 centometes of oil .

    (2)

  • Chris Y.

    I've been a long-time fan of the International District location and visited the University District one a few times now. I have come to the conclusion the U-district one is not as good as the International District. Before I mention the food, I have to say something about the service at this location. I'm not sure if its because its in the U-district and they think that students deserve lesser service, but the service I got yesterday was downright rude. The girl who served us had an attitude after we asked to switch tables. After taking our order, she came back and said to me, "you forgot to mention what kind of rice cup you wanted." I specifically remember telling her that I wanted a Mentaiko (spicy roe). But even if I didn't mention which one, as the waitress, you should not come back to me and say "you didn't tell me which rice cup you wanted." It's your responsibility as the waitress to make sure that the order is taken properly. Getting back to the food, the ramen is pretty close between the two locations. I would say the Tonkotsu brother is not quite as deep as the ID location, but still very tasty. But the pork slices is where things start to go down hill. The pork slices at U-district is quite dry and overcooked. I also ordered the Mentaiko (spicy roe) rice cup that was a total disappointment. It was very fishy and didn't quite taste right - similar taste you get with not so fresh seafood. I had the spicy pork rice cup in the past and liked that better. But bottom line, stick with their ramen, the rice cups are an after thought here. I wish this location kept the same standards, but in the future, I'll only go to the ID location.

    (2)

  • Quynh T.

    Not. Good. I went there with stuffy nose from allergies, as these type of soups usually get my sinus pretty cleared up. I ordered the spicy seafood ramen. The noodles were bland and soggy, and didn't have the bite or chew that ramen noodles are supposed to. The soup was salty and flavorless, and left me feeling thirsty, which leaves me to believe that they overloaded it with MSG. Usually I love the yummy umami taste of MSG, but as I understand the risks of it, I try to treat myself with it only occcasionally...and spending it on this made me feel robbed! And...to top it off, it was lukewarm when it came out... I'd opt for freeze dried noodle bowl any day before i'd eat this again.

    (2)

  • Jason C.

    This is one of those restaurants and eating experiences that I will literally forget about 10 mins after it happens. But I'm writing about it because a) it adds to my list of reviews b) I want to one day several years from now (yelp, you better still be here) and say "Why did I even review this place?" It's this retroactive reflecting that makes mediocre dining experiences something a little more...less mediocre. Oh, the food. Services was a little slow and the food looked and tasted like something my buddy Marlon could have whipped up. Marlon is a miniature pinscher mix who has a hard time reaching the kitchen counter.

    (2)

  • Ting W.

    I ordered the spicy miso, pork broth. BF ordered regular Miso it was OK. although I felt like this place was pretty authentic, signs in Japanese, different Japanese dishes like cold ramen and buckwheat noodles. The soup is too thick and oily. The pork slice in my noodles was really soft, not chewy or tough which was great. The regular MISO isn't all that.

    (3)

  • Colin S.

    After over two years of waiting, the famous Samurai Noodle restaurant of International District fame has finally opened on the Ave. Unfortunately, that's about as good as it gets. The food was pretty good by any standards of ramen, but the wait staff and service was horrendously slow. Our orders were taken over ten minutes after being seated and our food took nearly twenty minutes to be delivered. As this was immediately before the big lunch rush, there was no reason for service to be this bad. I'm sure it has something to do with the new staff and having just opened, but I'm hesitant to consider eating there during a busier time. The pork broth ramen dish I got was excellent (and probably giving me hypertension from how salty it was) and comparable to that of the International District. The prices are a little steep (cheapest dish is $6.75+tax) for the amount of food you get, especially for a college student.

    (3)

  • Leslie N.

    This location is okay but the one if the ID is better. Though if you have a group this spot is more accommodating. This location tends to rush things a bit and on a few occasions my noodles were undercooked and they have forgotten parts of my order. Pro; Samurai Happy Hour $5 3PM-6PM and 7PM-Last Order. +Pick one; Beer, Sake, or Wine +Pick one; shu mai, gyoza, or tofu appetizer +Edamame

    (3)

  • Ann V.

    I have no idea where to start with Samurai Noodles but this one particularly stinks! I would have gave them a 3 star but every time I visit there it just gets worse and worse 1. they take FOREVER to get your food done. I understand that they can be busy sometimes but even when they aren't busy and they took way too long to get their ramen done. 2. When the food finally comes the trays are always wet which makes the napkin wet. I don't want to use wet napkins? They can atleast take the time to dry the trays up but NO. Its understandable if they're busy but they weren't! I see employees hanging around and not being productive 3. Lastly and most importantly is the food. The Ramen is pretty blah. Nothing bad, but nothing good either. They don't bother asking you soft, medium or firm anymore. I don't believe their kitchen is sanitary either. This is when I decided that never again am I going here even with Ramen cravings.

    (1)

  • Kelly L.

    I think this is the worst ramen I have ever had but I've lived in Japan and New York so I've been really spoiled with good ramen. Ramen doesn't seem to be a big thing in Seattle (which is surprising because the Japanese population seems to be big here) and there aren't many shops that specialize in ramen. So when I heard about this ramen place, I was really excited to try it. When my bowl of ramen arrived, I was disappointed with the presentation and even more disappointed with the noodles and the broth. Don't think think I will be coming back.

    (2)

  • Dylan M.

    I'd say Samurai is one of the better ramen places in Seattle that I've visited but with that being said it would probably only receive two stars down in So Cal. The staff is very friendly and they offer a variety of different ramen dishes, which is nice for frequent customers. They also have an option to order extra noodles which is a big draw for me personally. In terms of taste the noodles and broth are acceptable but nowhere near close to other ramen places I've had. So if you're accustomed to spectacular ramen you'll be a little disappointed but overall Samurai Noodle does appease my oft hankering for ramen in Seattle and it's far superior to any "Instant Ramen".

    (3)

  • Jannie H.

    The service of the place varies, depending on who your waiter is. Our waiter took our order, without asking us how we liked our noodles, and while we were waiting for our food, we noticed that another waiter taking an order for another group, asking how they liked their noodles. Pretty much a hit or miss, depending on service. The food was definitely delicious, and they do have happy hour and a student discount from 3-5pm I believe. The student discount is like $5 for a bowl of ramen, which is a very good deal.

    (3)

  • Larry J.

    Concurring with many here as I arrive to post my review, but I'll add my voice to the chorus: The soup is tasty, but my Tonkatsu Pork Ramen, at $7.25 was a lousy deal. I was surprised by the stingy portion of soup, and ONE thin slice of pork?! I knew I was going to need a snack when I got back home, and I did. I can't imagine coming back here when there are so many places offering a better value for a similar product, particularly the pho places. I wonder if this little bowl of soup would cost this much if I had it in Japan! They need to knock at least a dollar off all these prices. It's broth, noodles, which cost next to nothing, and a thin piece of meat. WTF?

    (2)

  • Susan N.

    I've had way better. I could have saved 7 dollars and made top ramen AND have ended up full. Save your money and get full by eating somewhere else. The broth is clearly pre packaged crap.

    (2)

  • Samantha C.

    Yeah, I come here a lot. Maybe too much. I've lost track, other than the filled stamp cards I have in my wallet. This place is cheap, delicious, and extremely satisfying. Most of the time I get the shouyu, medium noodles, and extra noodles if I am especially hungry. I also add a cup of fried rice on occasion, which is some of the best fried rice around. I tried the gyoza the other day, which was really yummy. They have a great happy hour and great deals for students, if you come in during lunchtime. Sometimes they get a little slow for a ramen place, but not any slower than any other restaurant. All in all, this place is very near and dear to my heart, I always leave feeling warm, and fuzzy inside.

    (5)

  • Youngseok J.

    I normally tend to be very generous on Yelp ratings but I have to come to senses this time around. Samurai Noodle in International District got me excited about this place. I had forgotten about the ID store until I went back there because of how much I didn't like the one in U-District. The store is of nice decor, something you would expect from a brand new store. Considering its size and location, I expected better things out of them, however. Food being priced somewhat high is one thing. Having small portions and the food being noodles is another. Don't get me wrong, I love noodles, but Japanese noodles aren't known to be the biggest portion of all noodles, and even though the noodle tasted okay (and seemed to be handmade, but not certain), the broth was not the greatest broth in the world. Being a college student with no time to waste going out of places to eat, I think Samurai Noodle is not a bad choice. However, given a free day, I think I can rather settle for better ramen at other places (Aloha Ramen in Greenwood, anyone?)

    (3)

  • Vince C.

    Slooooooow!! Eat something first before coming here!

    (1)

  • Al T.

    A good ramen place in Seattle. Their broth is flavorful and yummy, especially the chicken and the pork broth. The noodle is kinda average and bland, though. They will ask you how do you like your noodle texture to be, but to be honest I can't really tell the difference. Oh, and I like their pork bowl (or whatever the name is). It is just a simple rice with shredded pork, but they really stuff your bowl with it! A good one to order when you're feeling hungry.

    (3)

  • Moshe P.

    Hands down the worst dining experience of my life so far. On a slow night it took us 45 min to get our 3 bowl order. Two of us ordered the spiciest items on the menu and in return we got zero water refills. As a former employee i noticed tons of mistakes with the food, my ramen only came with maybe 4 substantial bites of noodle and pork and the broth almost reached the rim. I stopped working here because of the poor management but at least the crew that worked there took some care in the service and quality. It seems as if Ryo the manager has only focused on the capital hill location and left the international and university district locations to suffer. The only reason I'm willing to give one star is because of the spicy garlic rice cup and the karage appetizer. If you must venture there just order that and a beer and then go next door for water

    (1)

  • Gem J.

    Should soup be hot? I think so. But it isn't here. I am going to give up on this place after two strike outs. This place, like many on the Ave is run by a very young staff not necessarily devoted to the fine art of meal preparation. On the last visit, the soup was cold and had an odd fishy smell even though it was suppossed to be vegetarian soy. The previous visit--came back to kick me like a horse in the stomach I really should have learned that time. Keep steppin' people

    (1)

  • Iris G.

    I love this place during cold winter months. The broth is amazing and so are the noodles. This is some great ramen soup (no more ramen noodles out of a package for me!). The only drawback is that the great tasting bowls are not always the healthiest. So, unfortunately it's not a place I can frequent as often as I'd like...

    (4)

  • Michele L.

    Delicious flavorful buttery broth with cooked to order ramen... I'm a fan! Very filling and ulta-satisfying Seattle comfort food. Nothing quite like watching the drizzle through the window while slurping on a big bowl of noodle soup. A nice change from all the pho places around, and make sure to get an order of gyoza for an appetizer! The servers were friendly and the prices are definitely reasonable. Its a casual place, nothing fancy, but a new frequent stop for a hearty meal close to the U.

    (4)

  • Panda Z.

    The ramen was pretty good, the noodles are chewy and broth flavorful. It's nice to see that they finally opened the UD store that had been in the plans for years, the Uwajimaya location is a bit out of way for me. In addition, the waiters are friendly and service was fairly quick. That being said, I think the staff might be a bit overworked given the sheer amount of running around I noticed.

    (3)

  • Sean H.

    Just good old Ramen. I wish I could find a place in San Francisco as good.

    (5)

  • sara j.

    All of the soup bases and broths on the menu have MSG, there are two non-msg options. The one I picked was so flavorless i found myself trying all the extra seasonings on the table and pouring tons into my bowl just to get some flavor. I was first ordered the wrong thing, and since our server was not attentive I had to bring the bowl up to the counter myself and tell them it was not what I ordered. I'm sure if you are ok with eating MSG and not sensitive to it, the other soups would be delicious. My friend had the chili green onion soup that looked and smelled great. We tried the vegan gyoza which were decent. Not impressed with this place - I won't be going back.

    (2)

  • Lysa E.

    If you want an authentic bowl of ramen, this is definitely not the place to go. For someone who feasted on various types of ramen in Japan, the bowl of Samurai Noodle I had was not satisfying at all. It wasn't bad, per se, but I wouldn't exactly call "traditional Japanese-style ramen." The texture of the meat was unappetizing for me, as well as the raw taste of the noodles. I'm probably never going to come back.

    (2)

  • Cindy T.

    I came here back when they first opened up, and remembered it having long lines, all the way out of the door. When my friends & I finally had a chance to grab a seat, we were led to a dirty table. In which soup liquid was slopped all over tables, and we sat down waited for the waiter to wipe it down clean. The tables were also closely placed to each other. So close that we were able to hear the couple's conversation next to us, and even touch them...Not the best place for a romantic setting. The menu looked yummy, but I thought price was a bit high, for just soup broth and noodles. Let's just say that I hope service has gotten way, way better. They have a semi-open kitchen that you are able to see if seated at the right tables. I saw the kitchen staff desperately trying to keep up with orders, and getting mixed up with each slip. The same cook that made our order, also brought our dishes to us. Woah..as he came out, a huge bowl of soup and noodles in each hand, it looked like either or both was about to spill over...somewhat like a slow motion of the bowl slowly slipping and rotating, as broth splashed everywhere, and noodles landing on customers. Luckily, that didn't happen, but as he set down our bowls, the soup was filled all the way to the top, so it splashed everywhere! Literally. On the table, on the napkin, on my sleeve. He looked embarrassed, but quickly mumbled "oops, sorry" and wiped as much as he could on the table. Broth was tasty, but as I said, it was just noodles in soup. Don't think I'll be back, after that horrific service. The Samurai Noodle in the International District is a better choice. But, hopefully they re-vamped and gave a extensive training on the staff.

    (3)

  • Ryan S.

    OK, I am confused about the reviews on here that state the "great value" or "great food. This is probably the worst soup you can get on the Ave. and $9 is not a good value. Spare your money and head to Than brothers for some pho across the street. Now for the details: --Offerings-- It's nice that they list the ingredients and are very specific about what's meat and what's vegetarian. Having vegetarian gyoza is a plus. So is a vegetarian soy based broth. --Service-- Pretty pleasant and good, although a bit scattered. We ordered beers and he brought 2 and then served some other guests and finally brought the 3rd. Still pretty nice. Nothing to complain about. --Food & Drink-- Kudos for carrying fresh, cold Mac N Jacks. This is where the good reviews end.... Appetizers: there were 3 of us, 2 of us ordered the vegan gyoza and 1 the spicy tofu appetizer. The qyoza is so so. It's basically a dumpling with tofu and green onion and shoyu to dip in. Not great, not bad. The Tofu appetizer was confusing though. Get a package of tofu out of the fridge, dump it on a plate. Put some chili oil, green onion and bamboo shoots on top...serve. What? This is awful, what is is supposed to be? Soup: Well as mentioned one of the reasons we went in was for vegetarian soup. We were then told they were out of the soy based broth. What? You are out of the staple broth that doesn't have meat? Inexcusable. In lieu one of us got the "zesty" tomato. It should be called Ramen O's though since I think Chef Boyardee made it. Terrible. One of us got the rice based broth. SOOOO bland and boring. Do you think 3 bits of corn and 3 bits of tofu make good soup? The last of us got a pork based soup and also found it boring. In fact the whole restaurant feels as if everything came in a can and was heated in a microwave. I'll pass on this one next time....

    (2)

  • Kelsey F.

    Sometimes, you want ramen. It's funny to say that - as a college kid, I lived on ramen because you could buy it cheap. SUPER cheap, if you knew when the sales at Safeway were. So once I graduated, I kind of swore off the ramen. You know, four years of it being a staple will do that to you. But every now and then, you crave it...because it reminds you of a time when life didn't mean staying at work a couple of hours after your shift was over and coming home too exhausted to eat. A time when the words "Christmas break" still meant something. And so, from time to time, I turn to ramen again. They didn't have Samurai Noodle when I was a college kid (and now I sound old), and that's okay - I think they'd be too pricey for my blood back then. That said, for someone who's just occasionally around campus for a basketball game, this works well - service is pretty good and the food is pretty solid. Just...overpriced. On the up side, they have beer. Mac and Jacks! On tap! WITH MY RAMEN!!! That's just awesome. SO - fills a void when you really want/need ramen, but otherwise I don't seek it out.

    (3)

  • Mark W.

    This place is a great change to my usual choices as I like the garlic gyudon and anywhere that has Gyoza is great to me. Not a fan of Ramen so not able to comment on that never tried it but my friends really enjoy it. Also its a little over priced.

    (3)

  • Joel R.

    At first blush, Samurai Noodle is not so bad. It's not good either, thereby falling around the level of your typical University District budget eatery. Although staffed almost entirely by college students, service is surprisingly okay and the restaurant is cleaner than most in the area. The food is palatable, but it's basically standard ramen noodles and mediocre-quality meat. I wouldn't turn down a meal from here... or (update) maybe I would. Turns out I got sick from eating here.

    (1)

  • Cindy K.

    Dejected. There probably isn't a better word to use to describe how dissatisfied with the overall taste, hygiene and service from this little "restaurant" they have here. I ordered their Shouyu-Tonkotsu, which tasted equivalent to a patch of $2.99 instant japanese noodle bowls. There was really NOTHING special about the dish I ordered. The noodles were too salty and undercooked. The pork was scathingly dry (if that was even possible for something submerged in soup to be like that). The soup was just briny, with no notable flavor. And worst of all, I had the pleasure of drinking a concoction of water and water black particles, that fell off the waitresses' sleeve or water container, that was given to me (/sarcasm*). Do they even bother to wash their plastic cups? Their employees: typical idgf attitudes masked with mild interest to their customer's needs. Despite being the one of two groups of customers there, I had to raise my hand to get their attention or otherwise I'd never get an extra napkin (to wipe my chopsticks).

    (1)

  • Stephanie J.

    I used to love going to this place but they have greatly changed the amount of pork they put in their noodles. They have reduced it to less than half...basically 1 thin slice vs 3 meaty pieces. A huge disappointment as it changes the flavor of the noodles and the overall eating experience. I will check out the one in the International district with hopes that they serve the regular amount. If not, they have lost a customer (actually 2 including my hubby).

    (2)

  • Ben C.

    This place is so so...I think the one next to Uwaji in the ID is better but not by much. Broth is alright, pork is good, noodles are ok, they seem to have a few different noodles. Which they don't really specify on the menu so when you get your dish you are expecting regular ramen but you wind up getting something else. So if you are looking for a specific noodle make sure you specify. Ordering the sides...I think the sides are microwaved, definitely not freshly done and most likely frozen. We ordered the dumplings and they were mushy and not very good. Also ordered the Tonkatsu (Pork Broth) and it was pretty salty. If you want soup and noodles I recommend just getting pho, lots of choices of pho on the ave.

    (2)

  • Rich X.

    Ill keep this short and sweet Pros: Decent ramen, good broth, and reasonably quick. Cons: Everything felt kind of dirty and the service was kind of rude. It's ok but not something to brag about.

    (2)

  • Sarah m. G.

    Lots of selections of noodle dishes, pretty pricey for udistrict restuarant, crowded around meal time. Food's not so good...at least for me. They provide calories on the side of the menu (which's good and high). There's also happy hour time and sake. The normal size noodle's not filling at all. My male friends always have to order extra noodle or their rice bowl. There pre-made gyoza and dimsum's and fried chicken's really good. I know they design the seatings so it's more japanese but the chairs are seriously low and uncomfortable. But the seatings are not crowded though.

    (2)

  • Joey J.

    I was waiting for my order for half an hour, and they gave me the wrong order. Also I noticed an old guy came in, and sat there waiting for taking order, but no one gave a shit about it. Finally he left without saying anything.

    (1)

  • Linda L.

    Pros: - delicious karaage (fried chicken) with awesome butter/mayo for dipping - really strong, thick broths ... I would recommend either the miso ramen (buttery, chicken broth) or the tetsu hellfire (very spicy) - they just added rice bowls with shredded pork to their menu, and they are pretty good and cheap options - FLAVORED EGGS ... yummy ... these are kind of an acquired taste, but these are by far my favorite flavored eggs of any I've tasted (including at numerous restaurants in China and at my mother's house) Cons: - the service is very hit or miss ... a few times that I've been there, the server has completely forgotten our drinks and even given us the wrong orders - the prices are a bit steep for just a bowl of noodles ... $8.25 versus $5-6 at other noodle places in the U District

    (4)

  • Chris F.

    DAMN! This place makes something wonderful. Its located at the UW so its going to be busy and lots of students go here, so it could be a nicer place, but the food is worth putting up with the noise and rudeness. The classic pork soup will make you cry from bliss and the pot stickers are both crispy and delicately steamed! Honestly, I won't order anything else as its JUST THAT AWESEOME! If mgmt is reading this, more attentive staff would kickass, but please don't change the broth!

    (5)

  • Lively D.

    Samurai Noodle is a wonderful place to eat in at. It has a mellow atmosphere and the staff are friendly, and the food is amazing. I'm vegetarian and am very happy eating there.

    (4)

  • The-Hoa H.

    I've heard a lot of mixed WOM reviews about this place. I've passed it so many times but never really gave it a try. Anyways, upon entering I was greeted promptly and seated. The service here is quite friendly and attentive since it's not very busy at all. I ordered the tonkatsu, which was surprisingly good! The broth was savory and delicious....yummm I love pork haha. The pork was also really good and the ramen was made just right. I can't really complain about the quality of food here. The only downside is the portion size and price. College students are not willing to pay 8 bucks for a small bowl of ramen that features ONE single thing slice of pork with a bit of ramen, mushrooms and broth. I found a piece of rubbery transparent thingy in my bowl, but assumed it was just part of the pork myosheath or whatever....I really hope.....

    (3)

  • Mandy C.

    My boyfriend introduced me to this place after I had my first tattoo. Oh, I was achey and sore, and Samurai Noodle, you made me happy again. We sat at the bar and I wished I remembered what the name of the bowl I had was, because it was delicious. Regardless to say, the broth is TASTY. I completely satisfied with the food. Our waiter was a little rough around the edges and had sarcastic humor but I didn't mind it one bit. On top of that? STUDENT DISCOUNTS if you're at the UW :) Hurray! Samurai, you're a four in my book. That means I'm coming back one day :)

    (4)

  • Ally W.

    I've heard such mixed reviews of this place, but I honestly really like it! I'm a creature of habit, so I always get shouyu with medium noodles. The noodles and brother are delicious, plus the fact that they give you a whole chunk of yummy pork up in there - what's not to like? The only reason I gave it only 3 stars is because it is a bit pricey for the amount you get, but they do have student discounts (like a "happy hour") during the day, which is nice.

    (3)

  • Brian L.

    Their ramen is the best in the city. The broth is not as good Kintaro Ramen in Vancouver BC, but their noodles are better and they offer several levels of doneness which is a cool option. Service was very good and the restaurant was very busy.

    (4)

  • Terry W.

    If only I could get the broth I want with the ingredients I want. If I could just get pork broth with Tampopo ramen I would be a happy man.

    (3)

  • Natalie W.

    My fast Ave lunch was great! I didn't go for the ramen- sounded too heavy at the time- but I did order gyoza (a form of pork dumpling) and steamed edamame for about $6.50. The space has a row of bar stools, many 2 top tables, and a few 4 tops. It is clean and inviting for sitting for a while over a hot bowl of ramen or eating your order. My 5 gyoza were served with a great soy dipping sauce and tasted wonderful. My serving of edamame was plentiful and a great addition to the meal. I think it took 10 or less minutes for my food to arrive with a 1/2 packed space? What I liked about Samurai was the transparency and adaptability to customers and eating habits. For example, I could see parts of the kitchen and staff as I ate. The calorie count was on the menu for most items. You can order no-calorie gluten free konnyaku noodles for only $.50 more. There are 3 vegan options. Soy can be substituted in any dish for pork. Lastly, there is a vegetarian soy based broth ramen dish. FYI's~ * 3-6pm & 9-close $5 Happy Hour= Saki/beer/ or wine + tofu/gyoza/ or shumai + edamame * They have a special ramen of the day * Carry out discount available ($4.95) for tonkotsu/shouyu/ or shouyu-tonkotsu * The ramen starts in the $6 range and tops out at about $10 * Specialty rice options are available too

    (4)

  • Jordan C.

    It had been nearly a year and a half since I swore off Samurai Noodle in the I.D. after tiring of the lazy lackluster service and lukewarm noodles. I recently found myself on the Ave and was reminded of this new location. One of the only places open at 10pm on a Saturday night, my companions and I were desperate, so we made our way up the Ave to Samurai Noodle. Needless to say, I still had my apprehensions. Scoping the interior, we see many empty seats -surely we were in for a quick in-and-out affair. Despite having sworn off the I.D. location, tonight, the optimistic side of me was having flights of fancy -perhaps the numerous shortcomings that plagued the I.D. shop didn't follow, perhaps I can find a new ramen refuge to sate my thirst for Tonkotsu, perhaps the Samurai and I could once again stand side-by-side, Katana and Chopstick in hand, slaying the Char Siu Pork Shogunate once more. Not tonight. Not ever again. After stepping in the door, we waited for a party of two to be seated. Then we were immediately told that they were closed. It's only 10PM! We leave in complete disbelief, the person behind the door turning the Open sign over to Closed. Granted the hours listed on Yelp said they closed at 11pm, the hours on their door said 10:45(?). Any self-respecting business would honor their listed hours of business, especially in times like these. This was the final straw that broke the camel's back -the coup d'etat. My flights of fancy turned into rage. I now vowed to campaign with the members of my ramen-loving clan against this disgraced Samurai. The consensus: Samurai Noodle Ramen Seppuku!

    (1)

  • Mary C.

    Great ramen place!! Quick service and tasty ramen! If you like a bit of spice in your ramen get the Chili ramen. Just the right about of hot and you can still taste the great broth!

    (3)

  • Julie S.

    I was a little hesitant to try Samurai Noodle since I'm not the biggest fan of noodle/soup dishes and I usually have a tough time at these types of places because of my gluten allergy. However, they are well aware of dietary restrictions and super accommodating! They serve gluten-free noodles (konnyaku) that are also calorie free! And they taste like food! In short, it's decent, cheap food, but nothing extraordinary.

    (3)

  • Daniel N.

    Ramen here is mediocre at best, I've tried their at home kit as well before going to the actual restaurant. It tastes the same, which isn't saying much cause I thought I screwed up the at home kit. Though this is the only place thats available on campus, and super cheap for students (5.25) 2-6. I wouldn't get this even though its half the price of Kukai in Bellevue. Broth tastes artificial, and the pork is super thin/has a strange odor known for when pork isnt cooked properly. Pork is seemingly steamed or some kind of combination between a boil and roast, not barbecued like other places. Noodles were a bit undercooked and hard, and condiments did not play well with the overall dish. This is coming from someone who LOVES tonkotsu more so than even his mom's noodles, so i'm not talking out of nowhere. But then again its super cheap, and thats why I came in, don't think the cheapness compensates for that difference in taste though, so I won't be coming back.

    (1)

  • Brittany C.

    I was really disappointed. The ramen isn't very good. My boyfriend ordered the chicken teriyaki and received no sauce on the teriyaki, just plain chicken with a teeny tiny side dish of watery teriyaki sauce.

    (2)

  • Charlie B.

    Took over 30 minutes to get my soup. The noodles were decent but even less filling than pho and more than $10, so a waste of time in my book.

    (1)

  • Allan L.

    Decent noodles although you'll be getting smaller portions at a higher price.

    (3)

  • Jeremiah O.

    I've eaten my fair share of Japanese-style ramen and the best thing I can say about this is that it's adequate. For my money, you really can't beat Aloha Ramen. I'll just say that if you're hankering for ramen, head up to Greenwood and go there.

    (3)

  • Connie C.

    Hurray! A location closer to school! On to the review: I remember seeing this place be under construction for the past 3 years. 3 years!! And they still forgot to set up all tables/chairs. There is literally a 6'x6' empty piece of space amongst the other tables. Without further redecorating, this place won't be great for larger groups. Our group of 6 split into 2 (to a table) and 4 (to the bar). It was a full house but quite honestly, just because there wasn't enough seating, which led to a wait of 40 minutes to sit down and another 30 minutes for our food to arrive. We all ordered different rice cup combos- tonkotsu/spicy pork, shoyu/mentaiko, tampopo/mentaiko, miso ramen...etc. The spicy pork rice bowl is a much grander looking than the mentaiko and is very tasty, too. I think they make their broths a bit no the salty side but the 2oz. pork slice is heavenly. It literally falls apart in your mouth. I wasn't such a fan of the thin noodles, they had a tendency to clump up in the broth rather than separate. I went for lunch a couple days ago (much less busier) and tried the tetsu max- a dipping ramen with fat noodles. It was interesting... Overall, I don't know if this place is quite worth 4 stars (the 40 minute wait in line). It's a bit overrated but still satisfying.

    (3)

  • Sofie B.

    There's nothing like a steaming bowl of noodles on a cold rainy Seattle night. The tonkotsu ramen was super yummy. I loved the deliciously sinful pork broth with the crunchiness of the black mushrooms and spring onions. It tasted awesome with the thin noodles and huge chunks of tender pork. Good enough for me and I'll definitely be back!

    (4)

  • Tracy H.

    I have been a regular at Samurai Noodle in the International district for the last few years and was excited when they expanded to another location. This location has extra seating and you order sitting at the table which is a nice touch. It is much more kid friendly offering high chairs for families. The tonkatsu ramen is the best in the city and one of the few places you can actually get it. The price is very reasonable being about the same price as pho. I mean do you really want it to be that cheap that you have to wonder about the ingredients going into it. I also like the macha tea for a very nice price of $1. I highly recommend this new location.

    (5)

  • Bepa P.

    Noodles were bad and uncooked properly. The fishcake was microwaved and throwed on top. the pulled pork was so dry it was inedible. Never again. Cross it off my list and yours

    (2)

  • Jonas C.

    So this place finally opened, or rather, I hadn't been on the Ave for so long that when my friend specified this location for lunch I was surprised. I had another friend tell me that because I had just moved up from California, I was spoiled, at least in terms of ramen, I suppose he has some merit. Honestly, the ramen wasn't that good, and it's kind of cost prohibitive to get additional stuff, so there isn't a lot to it. It's not horrible, it's decent ramen, just not something I'd go out of my way for. I actually think it's comparable to the stuff they serve in the Blue Fin buffet line.

    (3)

  • Sharad A.

    Noodles were rather under cooked, even though I asked for medium

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  • CoCo F.

    BOMB noodles. Very authentic. Def recommend the tonkatsu. The broth is to die for. Very rich and tasty. Also have 5 dollar happy hour for drink (beer/sake) and gyoza and soybeans. Also if you are a student or if your not and do take out, they have 5 dollar ramen specials!!! My fav for autherntic japanese ramen!

    (5)

  • Andrew H.

    My first experience with Samurai Noodle I was pretty underwhelmed. It seemed idiotic to pay so much for noodles and broth with a little bit of meat. However, slowly but surely I have come to appreciate the subtleties of ramen and I'll admit that I have become addicted. My favorite is just the basic ton-kotsu with the armor add on. Salty and savory -- and although it's heavy on the fat I never feel weighed down by it. I'm not a big fan of the service though. Most of the waiters/waitresses are incredibly glib and frankly, a little arrogant. I work in the service industry -- I know what's like to work for tips -- but when I interact with the staff at SN I feel like a mark. When we're at work we all "turn on the charm" but with these guys it seems like they're literally flipping a switch from sucking up to not giving a shit. Maybe it's just me, but I just have a hard time feeling comfortable there. It sucks too because I do really love their food.

    (3)

  • Eddy L.

    I've been to both locations and the stuff is...okay. portions suck. it's expensive for what you're getting also. you get way more @ Aloha Noodle in Greenwood and they're better imo. I guess it's a happenin' joint. Samurai just sounds gangster.

    (2)

  • Fullerene B.

    The service is horrible! It is basically self service, sign yourself in to be seated, ask for them to bring you your order (because they already served 4 people before you and the person who sat down after you is done eating and about to leave). First and foremost, it is just expensive Raman noodles! I personally plan to stick to my $0.29 Raman noodles from Safeway rather than pay $10 for it here.

    (1)

  • Alex G.

    Dear Samurai Noodle- This is the second time we've been to the new U District store, and what a shame. The food is good, and the service is polite and utterly terrible. From the dinner rush onwards, the wait staff seemed flustered and confused for the relatively few number of tables they had. Everything took too long, from being seated, to ordering, to food arriving and check coming. Moreover, the staff was confused as to who was waiting our table and whether our order had even been taken, with multiple waiters coming over sheepishly and asking if we needed something. C'mon guys. You make a damn good bowl of noodles but dealing with you is PAINFUL. University Teriyaki down the block serves 10x as many customers, and they do it fast and consistently. We already missed our movie once because of you. We're not coming back unless you get your ish together. Hire a hostess or fire a floor manager or just do whatever it takes. Seriously, you're blowing it. Love, The Internet

    (2)

  • David B.

    Hands down the best ramen money can buy in the Seattle area, and it's not pricey either. There's lots of different kinds of ramen you can get and you can get take out for $5 with the noodles packed separate so they don't get soggy. This place is one of my staples!

    (5)

  • Tommy A.

    It can be hard to find a good bowl of Ramen in America, especially if you've tasted the real thing in Japan. Samurai Noodle manages to pretty effectively capture the taste of a genuine Ramen shop. The broth is excellent quality, especially if you order the extra rich, and I've found so far that just about any of the Ramen choices on the menu are a safe bet. Service is speedy, if not very friendly, and the ambiance within is not especially enjoyable, but the food captures the real feel of Japan. I would rate higher, but sadly I had a bad experience there: when I ordered the edamame (soy beans) I discovered a maggot residing inside the bean, disgusting to say the least. The Ramen is fairly cheap and very tasty, and it tastes like the real thing, but all things considered Samurai Noodle could be a better experience.

    (3)

  • Mary N.

    1 star is me being generous. My overall opinion of this place is that the food isn't good and the customer service is absolutely HORRIBLE. I would not recommend coming here with high expectations. Also, I think if you're going to come here, feel free to call them out on their customer service. I don't think they'll learn otherwise. I know other people are giving them leeway due to it being new, but I don't think being busy or new justifies not having common courtesy for people. Or here's a crazy idea: if you don't like customer service, DON'T APPLY FOR THE JOB! I'm a very easy going customer. I'll tip you 18-20% even if you're not one of those super happy/amazingly awesome waiter/waitresses as long as you're not rude to me. Yeah..seriously, feel free to be just as rude to them as they are to you. I was honestly fuming afterwards & really wished I had called them out on it. Pros: -I went at 2:30pm so I didn't have to wait at all to get a table for four. -I didn't have to wait long for my order to be taken. -There was a single, male waiter here that was friendly when we came in. It's a shame he wasn't our waiter, but he was very good about refilling our water. If it weren't for this guy, I seriously would not have tipped. I didn't want his tip to get jipped just because his coworkers are crappy. Cons: -The waitress. She made a face and I'm pretty sure rolled her eyes at me because I was hesitant about taking the table she originally took us to. It was in a corner with another group really, really close. It would involve us climbing over the other group just to get to our seats. She then pushed two small tables together, which literally took two seconds. It was not difficult at all. There really was no need to roll her eyes. Then, when ordering, she was sure to ask the other three people how they wanted their noodles, but conveniently forgot to ask me. I'm pretty sure that was done on purpose, but I myself will admit that could be me overreacting. -I got the basic ramen w/ chicken broth. The broth was incredibly salty. The pork looked really delicious, but was actually even saltier than the broth. -The cashier snapped at my friend because she accidentally forgot to sign the receipt. It's not like my friend left or anything. She was still at the counter. All the cashier had to do was ask.

    (1)

  • Abbygail E.

    As far as the food goes, it was fine. I have nothing to compare it to but my bowl of Tampopo arrived promptly and steaming hot. It seemed like a small bowl at first but it definitely filled me up. The noodles were done perfectly and the broth was nice and light but not too much flavor there. I added Sriracha and chili oil to suit my taste. My favorite part was the pork slice and the runny egg that came with it. Customer service was something else. Our waiter was a young girl who seemed to hate her job. Upon entering, her back was turned to us while we waited to be seated. She wasn't really doing anything so I was confused as to why she wouldn't look up. We were there long enough for the chef to notice and usher us to find our own table. Not once during the time she took our orders, refilled our waters, or when we got up to pay, did her frown go away. Overall, it made me uncomfortable. I work in customer service myself and understand that it may not be the best job but is it really that hard to fake a smile? It ruined my experience. If I ever go back, it will most definitely not be because of the service.

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  • Christie K.

    Awesome ramen! Perfectly cooked noodles accompanied by light yet flavorful brother. Garlic ramen is really tasty, but be prepared for some crazy garlic breath after. Do not get the shave ice! The ice isn't grated finely at all.

    (4)

  • Kevin S.

    Came on a Saturday afternoon at 2, not many people inside, ordered at 205 done eating at about 220. The food was not bad, a little pricy for what it is imo. I had the shiro tonkotsu which is a tonkotsu with milk o.o Service was very attentive & checked in regularly to make sure everything was alright. Overall pretty nice place to stop by for a quick lunch. * I ordered their "hellfire ramen" or something like that to go one time.. I wouldn't recommend it, go for their tonkotsu.

    (4)

  • Victoria V.

    There's got to be better ramen (and service) in the city than this. I keep seeing $11-for-$22 deals on Amazon Local, I keep buying them, and I keep experiencing below average food and service each and every time. I think the primary problem is that these places have a lot of staff turnover -- both locations (Capitol Hill and this one ) seem to always be staffed with college students, with zero management / what I call 'registered adult' supervision. Wait times to order are long, food is heated in a microwave, and for the quality, the prices are outrageous. To top it all off, I got a good long look at the kitchen last night while I was waiting for a to-go container and it was beyond foul. Avoid.

    (1)

  • Ivana S.

    I never really chose to go to Samurai noodle because I thought their food wasn't anything spectacular, and frankly there were better places to eat on the Ave. But two years later, I decided to give it another chance. And... YUM. I went to get dinner with my brother and usually when we go out, we order food and split. SUCH a good decision for this place! We got the Sumo Bowl, the shoyu ramen, and gyoza. And it was the PERFECT grouping. The sumo bowl has always been delicious but I always felt sick after eating it because it was too heavy. The shoyu ramen was always a little bland. And the gyoza... well the gyoza has always been on point. Anyway, individually everything is just okay. But together. It's BOMB. And the perfect amount of food. Next time you go to samurai noodle, take a friend and split. Trust me you won't regret it. (Ask for the gyoza to come out with the main courses.) Oh and food takes forever to come out. So take someone you actually feel like talking to. ;)

    (3)

  • Dan S.

    *A-ok 3 stars, as in, it was OK, not blow your socks off by any means *Service was prompt and good and the food was decent, I would give 4 stars to the Shumai *I told the hostess about the greasy sriracha bottle and soy sauce that didnt pour as it was clogged up with soy sauce crud and she tahnked me for letting her know, which is good. BUT, the place needs to be cleaner and there is definitely a bleahced floor kinda spilled beer skunk in the restaurant

    (3)

  • Kevin W.

    Something is seriously wrong with Samurai Noodle. Whereas with many restaurants, it's easier to describe what went right, I find it easier to describe what went wrong here. That is, just about everything went wrong with the exception of the taste of the ramen, and I'm being very generous with that last part. But it's just noodles that you throw in boiling water for a few minutes, so you can't really mess that up. You can, however, mess up other basic parts of a restaurant, which this place does spectacularly. I wanted udon and couldn't find it while looking through their pitiful menu. How does something like that happen? What kind of Japanese noodle restaurant doesn't have something as simple as udon? The stuff is all over Uwajimaya, but a restaurant that specializes in Japanese noodles doesn't have them? That's like if an Italian restaurant doesn't have spaghetti. Or imagine if a German restaurant doesn't have sauerkraut. Sound odd to you? Well, here's a Japanese restaurant without udon! So I had to look at other items on their short menu. Their offerings are pretty limited, and so I just ordered the pork tonkotsu because it's supposedly one of their more popular items. I don't know whether that changes anything, but this bowl of pork tonkotsu arrived at my table within two minutes. I'm a little concerned about the speed of that service. Even instant noodles usually don't cook that fast, so these noodles must have been simmering in the kitchen for some time before I ordered them. The service was fast, but the food was lame. They gave me some ramen, green onion, and seaweed in a bowl with a single slice of pork on top. I could have just done that by myself. I don't know how the tonkotsu was one of their more popular items, because it sucked. MSG may have redeemed the flavor, but I was hungrier after eating than before eating, and I wasn't really all that hungry to begin with. Aside from the food being really lame, the bowl was tiny and contained a pathetic excuse for lunch. The total was $8.95 before tax, or $9.80 after tax. At that rate, you might as well take your money to go eat pho or some Thai noodles on the Ave.

    (2)

  • Rebecca W.

    The noodle taste... Let me think of a word, awful. Yes, it tastes ridiculous. The noodle is not even being cooked. It's like you put the sticks into the pot, and when I ask them to return my chasu rice cause it's uncooked, they talked loud about how naive their customers are in the kitchen that you can actually hear them. It's about time to say goodbye to this restaurant.

    (1)

  • Kaitlyn E.

    I ordered the Spicy Tofu Ramen. It looks very spicy, but fret not--though it was very yummy, it was hardly spicy! For those of you who like the spicy flavor, but not the burn your mouth feeling, this is perfect for you. I personally like it a bit spicier, but the flavor was really great. The noodles were also really good--you could tell that they were made by in house. They were just the right consistency-- not too chewy, but not so soft that they break apart in the hot broth. I also liked how the tofu was served in a large block instead of cut and put into the ramen...this prevents it from falling apart. I loved it! can't wait to go back!

    (4)

  • Opal D.

    Delivery order estimated to arrive in 45-60 minutes did not arrive until 86 minutes after the order was placed. So hangry. So disappointed in the service. Also, I think they forgot my extra noodles because there wasn't much food! :(

    (2)

  • Melanie S.

    Good god. My love and hatred for this place make absolutely no sense. I love the food, but hate the service. There literally isn't a single place on the ave or seattle that has worst service than this place. I'm not sure if they just don't know how to hire people who can multi-task or if they really don't care, but this place needs a major improvement on their customer service. The food is great. The pork shumai and their ramen is great. It's not 5 star ramen, and it certainly will never compare to what you will eat in Japan, but they don't do a bad job at making something that I can't make at home. I would never compare this to authentic ramen, but it'll do the job. I'll still continue to eat here, but HIRE SOME GOOD EMPLOYEES.

    (2)

  • Brittany L.

    I've been here several times and only when I'm majorly craving ramen and don't want to make the journey to an "actual" ramen joint. With that being said, Samurai Noodle is not going to be your go-to ramen spot, or anything remotely close to that. I usually order the miso ramen because it has a slice of butter in it (???) and if you have more self control than me you'd probably stay away from it because it's like saltier than the dead sea. I usually sip a few spoonfuls of the broth because I do love miso, but only a few because like I said, it's really salty. This goes for all of their other broths I've tried as well. As for the noodles, they are undercooked and chewy. The service I received during today's visit was by far worse than I have previously experienced here which is normally mediocre. I came to the restaurant by myself after class looking for something quick to eat, I mean it's noodles and broth how long could it possibly take? The workers today were bored and unfriendly. I was seated for a whole thirty minutes before receiving my meal which took 15 minutes to finish since the portions are on the smaller side (also pricier!!!) Upon finishing my noodles, I got up quickly to go pay and one of the waiters threw a notepad at me, on accident and he apologized but still why are you throwing things around?! Anyway, I left that place as fast as I could and here I am, writing this review, still bitter and extremely thirsty.

    (1)

  • Brian L.

    Never had worse ramen in my life! I ordered the spicy tonkotsu from hell and it was oily and SOUR. There was a think layer of chili oil coating the top. Ramen soup is not supposed to be that oily. The soup overall was decent tasting, but it was more like chinese hot and sour soup than ramen. The store was empty and the waitress didn't even come to ask about the food until I walked up to the register to pay. She was friendly and nice. I'm not one to ask for a refund or for them to remake it and I didn't have the heart to tell her what I really thought. I mentioned that it was sour and that I have never had sour ramen before. She thanked me for the input and said that they are always looking for ways to modify and improve the taste. REALLY!?!?! Does the chef not taste his food before he serves it? Does the owner not have is recipes solid before he opens his restaurant? I've never had to worry about quality at any other Japanese restaurant. Sometimes food is mediocre or overpriced. I've never had such terrible ramen before

    (1)

  • Grace W.

    I'd say this place is okay. I wasn't too impressed with their food. I ordered the tonkatsu with pork and eggs. The noodles were pretty tasty and broth tasted creamy because of the egg. I wouldn't say their portions are too big. For appetizers, we ordered the shumei. I don't recommend it. It didn't taste that good. I liked the restaurant's location though. It has big nice windows facing the university district. You can people watch and feel a nice breeze coming in. I think there was only one waitress there and she seemed pretty busy. We had to wait a while before we could get her attention for water. I'd say, this place is just okay. If you're looking for a quick bite without waiting in line, come here.

    (3)

  • Anonymous X.

    Huge portions, but the broth is an acquired taste as it is relatively bland. Go for the spicier options or else you might have to add the Sriracha and chili flakes. The rice-based dishes are good, but might be a bit dry, so use the soy sauce to juice them up a bit. The red stuff looking like strips of red pepper are actually ginger.

    (3)

  • Lien D.

    My friend was surprised when I told him I never been here. Well that all changed when my vegetarian friend wanted to eat here. I ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen. I expected it to be way better. This is not good Ramen. The noodles seemed over cooked and the broth was bland. If you want good ramen, go downtown.

    (2)

  • Tres B.

    The location draws college students on a cheap budget, I thought this might be a ramen stop, but is had a spicy grilled chicken bowl that was fresh and flavorful. I found the seating uncomfortable and the decorating uninspired, but the food was very very good.

    (4)

  • Chris A.

    So... I had read that Samurai was really good in past reviews, but I think more current reviews are right. I was really disappointed with the food at Samurai. I went with two friends and we tried the Tonkotsu, Tonkotsu Shoyu, and Tonkotsu from Hell Ramen. We all had similar opinions. The soup base was just too salty, the noodles (although they could be ordered however you want) were too tough and undercooked, and the soup base itself was not very tasty. Moreover, the pork itself which should be soft and fatty was tough, too meaty, and not very flavorful. While the thought of cheap ramen is appealing... I'd either spend more money elsewhere or I'd make some yourself at home. :( Happy Eating my friends.

    (2)

  • Dnf D.

    After hearing Nancy Leson go on about Samurai Ramen on NPR, I had to try it. The U district location felt like it needed a good scrubbing, dining room looked run down and in need of refreshing. I ordered the tonkatsu ramen, two others I was with both had the Tampopo ramen. We also ordered the kareage chicken and gyoza. The chicken and gyoza were both really decent. The noodles not so much. The Tampopo tasted like a dried bonito fish broth, overly fishy. The tonkatsu broth was muddy tasting. The noodles were good as was the soft boiled egg. Glad I tried it but wouldn't go out of my way for it. I'm still hooked on Aloha Ramen and Kukai Ramen.

    (2)

  • Alexandra M.

    What did I just eat? Shouyu-Tonkotsu was made with bland, lukewarm, supposedly "flavorful chicken and pork" broth. It had thickly-sliced, dry, and stiff seaweed plus a single slice of pork. Sumo Bowl came with half an egg--overcooked, failed half-boiled egg--and dry, tasteless, CLUMPED masses of "shredded" pork.

    (2)

  • Erin B.

    Oh, calm down. The place is new. If it's packed, don't stand in line for an hour, go back another time! It's not Samurai Noodle's fault that the demand for a long-awaited new restaurant on the Ave overwhelms their seating area. The servers could use some more experience and customer service skills, sure. And it seems like a couple of them have some kind of ramen-master power trip, but they are doing pretty well, and again, it's not their fault the place is busy! They can't seat you if there's no place to sit! The food is delicious! It's quick, tasty and filling. Simmer down and have reasonable expectations, and you'll like this place just fine.

    (3)

  • Lilly A.

    One of my frequented spots on the Ave. Looking something a little different than pho and a bit more personalized? Well here you are. I like to order the #5 (comes with some meat, an hard boiled egg, naruto slices and bamboo shoots). The best part is that you can add extra noodles, and assorted extras like the stuff that comes with your meal. Not a ramen sort of person? I have personally never tried any of the other dishes, but my boyfriend has enjoyed the gyoza and I often see people eating those dishes.

    (4)

  • Matthew L.

    "Meh noodles." With sub-standard service and par-food, I would say this place is "A-OK". Nothing really to write home about. I've been here a few times and overall, the place is average at best. The ramen both times didn't taste flavorful or special. The broth was oily as well and not as flavorful as I had expected. Overall, for the price, I'd rather just pickup some ramen from a grocery store if I have a serious craving. There are tons of better noodle places on the ave (even across the street, like Pho) that I'd much rather go to.

    (3)

  • Tony R.

    Walked by Samurai Noodle after getting off work at 9pm and saw that they were still open. I was amazed and happy, so walked in, and was again surprised to be seated rather than ordering at the counter. The biggest shocker of the evening? We got great service as a party of four. I ordered the Tonkotsu with extra pork and it came out quickly. The food was delicious as the ID location, but without all the negatives. The pricing was good, $6.50 for the ramen and I split the extra pork, so paid less than $10 total. My one complaint for the night was the incredibly crappy techno remixes of such classics as "who let the dogs out?" and others of similarly questionable musical merit.

    (4)

  • Kyoni R.

    My friend was really excited that he was gonna try Japanese Noodles with Broth. He really loves Pho. So since this place opened up in our neighborhood. We decided to try it. We ordered the Pork Saimin and just waited. Took a while ...smelled nice. Bowl was quite small. 2 small pieces of pork...Broth was good. Not really memorable. We finished it 3 bites. So we both ordered extra noodles. It still was not that satisfying. Cost us $11 each. Seriously this is SS saimin with broth. This definately is not Shiros. Will I go back?..hell no..you can get PHO across the street for $6. Still hunting for that great bowl of Saimin in the Northwest.

    (2)

  • Jeff L.

    The $4.75 afternoon student special for bowl of tonkotsu ramen is a pretty good deal. I've had better ramen in NYC and the Bay Area, but this place will suffice when I don't feel like having another bowl of pho. I think it's pretty much the only ramen place on the Ave. Anyhow, the slices of pork could be less chunky/dry and more flavorful. The broth could be less salty/oily. The noodles could have a firmer texture. Service is pretty good and friendly. All the staff are non-Asian but apparently they all know how to speak some Japanese.

    (3)

  • Taeyoung W.

    I fricken love noodles... BUT I hate paying a lot of money for it. Tagging along with a group of friends, I didn't really know what to order so my friends ordered a Tonkatsu bowl w/ armor and a teriyaki cup. The noodles weren't bad... but they weren't good. The meat was interesting in the fact that some pieces were tender and some were just straight up difficult to eat. The armor (which adds extra meat and an egg) was awesome in the fact that it added so much more food to the meal. The meat in the Teriyaki cup was the same story as the noodles. Some pieces were good and some were bad. I was really confused as to whether I should like it or not. The concept of the place is interesting and the services was good. But then again, I went when it was empty on a Sunday. The thing I love about this place is how you can simply order extra noodles, which will guarantee that you'll get food without having so much that you'll have to take some home. 3 stars for the weird tasting meat but awesome ability to customize your meal!

    (3)

  • Jenn C.

    For everyone that thinks this place is awesome... I'm sorry, but this isn't ramen, it's ra-MEH. I wish I could show you the way to REAL AWESOME ramen. Yes, I have very high expectations since I've lived in the South Bay Area, which has some of the best ramen. The soup base at this place is bland, not to mention the portions tiny for the price. There are some standard toppings that they are missing, where's the spinach? Also I'd like some toasted sesame on top of my ramen. The bamboo shoot that came in the vegetarian broth was stinky, the meat in the miso ramen was like canned meat. I actually felt ripped off and pissed off that we had to pay so much for this let down. Please, somebody tell me where the GOOD ramen's at!!

    (2)

  • Ninja S.

    The food is awesome, but the staff is currently retarded. There are a few people from the ID location that are working here. They know what they're doing. They're making good food and picking up after the noobs. It would help if the manager/owner/whoever that guy is sitting around tooling around with a spreadsheet and glaring at people got off of his lazy ass and ran his restaurant. This is straight out of Kitchen Nightmares. Get people doing one thing and not 5 people trying to do everything and failing to do so. After they get a clue and figure out how to serve, accept payment, and take orders without a bunch of people acting like helpless children, I'm sure this place will be awesome. Your food is SUPAH KAWAII GENKI and stuff. Do yourself a favor and, if you don't know how to run a goddamn restaurant, fire yourself and find someone who does.

    (3)

  • Audrey H.

    Not as good as the likes of NY Ramen houses like Ippudo but it hits the spot! I personally think it's way better at this location than the one in the International District. That location lost it's luster years ago. The portions are pretty generous (do you really need that extra large size amount??) and the pricing seems fair. My favorite is the Tetsu Hellfire, which I like to add corn too. This would be so much better if they could add braised pork belly and or a shoyu egg to the option of additional toppings. Can't complain because there aren't really any other ramen houses. It's pretty much all about Pho over here.

    (3)

  • Taka S.

    I ate Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen and Gyoza today. Serving was so so, but the taste was OK. It was pretty interesting the noodle between Tonkotsu Ramen and Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen was different. I think it had a reason, but I couldn't find it out.

    (3)

  • Alexandra G.

    Samurai Noodle's ramen is tastier than Maruchan instant ramen, but it's a hell of a lot more expensive. The atmosphere is alright, its nothing special. If the menu was a couple of dollars cheaper, I'd probably go there again.I'll just stick with pho for right now I guess...

    (3)

  • Bunneh L.

    I was walking down the Ave looking for a place to grab a quick dinner and was ecstatic to discover that Samurai was finally open! It was about 5:30 and the restaurant was nearly packed. Groups of people ahead of me were waiting for tables, but because I was dining alone, I got seated at the counter. Eventually, anyway. I know they're still ironing out some wrinkles, so I'm cutting them some slack since it's the first week they've been open. There was a lot of confusion as to who was going to be seated and if/when I could order. But finally they sat me and I ordered at the counter. I wanted to sub tofu for the pork in my soup, but they had just run out of tofu(!), so I had to get chicken instead. I really wanted a hard-boiled egg instead, but they said they'd have to charge me to substitute that. Boo! After waiting a good 15 minutes, my ramen in the combo pork-chicken broth finally arrived and I was pleasantly surprised that it was almost as good as its sister restaurant in the ID. The broth was slightly lacking in depth and flavor and I found myself reaching for the salt shaker more than once. That isn't to say it was bland, really, just that I have a salt tooth. Overall, 3 stars for good, but not awesome food, and confused service. I'm confident that their growing pains will resolve themselves after a month or two and I'll definitely be updating this review at that time! One thing I do appreciate is how much larger this location is, compared to the one in the ID. Yay!

    (3)

  • angela b.

    This place is super affordable and walkable from my digs, so I'm a FAN. I fell in love with Ramen in Hawaii. No place is Seattle has yet compared, including this, so I can't give this place a 5 star rating. Things I like: The vegan gyoza is super yums. I like how they put the calorie count next to their items to keep my gorging in perspective. I also like the variety of Ramen available. They have beer. They ask how you want your noodles cooked: firm, soft, medium. Don't like: They don't have cock sauce (Sriracha) to help spicy up the broth. They do provide red pepper flakes and sesame seeds for toppings, but cock sauce is pretty much a ramen essential for me. They don't have garlic rice on the menu. If you like Ramen and you're in the hood, I recommend stopping in. It won't break the bank and your tummy will thank you!

    (4)

  • Jim D.

    How have I not written a review about this place yet?! I came on opening day, and have been back once a week (at least) since. I've filled out two entire punch-cards, and probably would have a 3rd if they included to-go orders! My staples are: #1, #2, Spicy Bowl Most of the staff are awesome, and the product and service are usually great. The only thing I get consistently messed up is them forgetting my tea. We come here a ton, and they treat us well as a result. I think part of what makes a place like this last is how they treat their regular customers. So far, they're doing great. Once suggestion: make the gyoza an even number!!! 5 pieces does nobody any good, how can you share that?

    (4)

  • Li W.

    Get the fried chicken. Huge portion, and done to perfection. Makes my mouth water just thinking about it. If you get the ramen, make sure you get the samurai armor one the side (one armor is enough for two people). The regular ramen only comes with one slice of pork. Happy hour beer + appetizer special is a great dea. You get a whole pint, plus gyoza and edamame, for five bucks.

    (4)

  • Sean E.

    I jumped on the ramen train just in time for Samurai Noodle to open up on the Ave (finally!). The new location is much larger than the ID one and doesn't require navigating ID traffic. The brave early adopter part: At nearly an hour, it was the longest meal I've eaten on the Ave that didn't involve beer. They sat me down right away, but after placing my order I spent 20 minutes watching servers run around collecting more trays than they were bringing out. There were no problems with my order once I did get it, but I watched someone else a few seats down get handed the wrong bowl. My server was friendly but nobody acknowledged the delays. The "but they've been making ramen for a while" part: The Tampopo ramen came with everything I was hoping to get in a bowl of ramen (pork, naruto, seaweed, and a boiled egg), so I went ahead and ordered it. All told, I was underwhelmed. The broth was rich but not very flavorful and the pork was tender but too salty. Nothing was necessarily bad, but they didn't seem to be living up to the potential of the concept. That being said, the menu is huge and thus I am sure I'll end up returning to try more. As far as ramen on the Ave goes, I much preferred the ramen I ate at Lounjin a few weeks earlier. It was faster, cheaper, and better balanced. Lounjin probably won't be able to help you if you are a vegan or really want to add parmesan cheese and butter to your broth, but it seems like the better choice for a straightforward bowl of ramen. But, hey, Samurai Noodle on the Ave. For many people, that's quite the draw.

    (3)

  • Lily H.

    My friends and I wandered in about an hour before closing. There was no one there when we arrived, so they were cleaning the restaurant and kitchen, giving the impression that they were already closed. A little confusing, but also reassuring to know that the restaurant does get cleaned! Dana W. and I ordered the katsu ramen and the shouyu. She got the katsu except with chicken, and I got the shouyu. When the bowls arrived, I was practically salivating, but surprised to find that there was no corn in my bowl! Dudes, come on. You can't have ramen without corn. It's blasphemy. Turns out corn only cost an extra $0.50 and you get a generous portion, so all was well in the end. A third friend joined us and was in the mood for cold noodles, and, wait for it: when he asked about soba noodles, the waitress had no idea what they were. WHAT. How do you work at a Japanese noodle shop and not know what soba noodles are? Yes, I understand you're the typical UW student working a part time job, but . . . come on. How do you live on the Ave for more than a year and not know what soba noodles are? How do you live in Seattle with all the fancy schmancy whole/international/fair trade grocery stores and not know what soba noodles are? I think you get my drift. Bottom line: Samurai Noodle is a great place to go if you've either got late night munchies or an almost empty wallet. You can get seriously stuffed for less than $7, and the ramen is tasty and fairly authentic, even if the place is entirely staffed by bored UW students.

    (4)

  • Lisa N.

    While my star rating hasn't changed since my last review, I have to admit that I've returned several times in the past three months (it's already June?!). Honestly, it's not the most amazing bowl of ramen out there, but it really does hit the spot when you're craving rich, porky broth and it doesn't make your hair smell like onions the way pho restaurants always seem to. I'm not a huge fan of the chili green onion, so I still stick with shoyu-tonkotsu and just put in a ton of red pepper flakes (and continually add them throughout my meal) because I feel like if my food isn't making me cry then it just isn't worth it. Samurai armor usually isn't really worth it unless you're really hungry-- I order my egg and nori separately because I'm not huge on bamboo shoots and don't need the extra slices of pork. It probably is less of a deal that way, but at least I don't feel like I'm wasting. As Nina H. said, the happy hour special of beer + gyoza + something else (can't remember) doesn't seem like much of a deal at all because the choices are so limited, but their student special between 2:30 and 5 is pretty good-- $4.95 for shoyu, tonkotsu, or the special of the day!

    (3)

  • Praisye S.

    I give 5 stars for the place. Since they have bigger place than the one in china town. For the service i will give them 3 stars. Cos when i was there the food take 30 min. Matter of fact they were not that busy. It was only 4 tables including our table. For the food i give them 2 for the taste. The one in china town is still better. The rice is too dry. But for the portion i give them 4 stars. Since portion here is bigger than the one in china town! Over all i give them 3 stars=p

    (3)

  • Mike W.

    Ramen isn't something I normally get really excited about. It's a quick meal, and damn good in the winter or when you have a annoying cold. There was a lot of hype surrounding the opening of Samurai Noodle (check all The Stranger.com Slog blurbs) in the past few weeks, so being that I'm anchored to the University District for graduate school, I decided to go check it out with my girlfriend last night. Before going, I was a little apprehensive as I read the user reviews here in Yelp. There were a lot of initial complaints regarding long waits, bad service, and lackluster food. Yeah, but... Yelp users are quick to criticize (myself included sometimes--hey, I'm working on it) a business or restaurant if it doesn't instantly fulfill their expectations. In fact, most of the pissy complaints originated from Samurai Noodle's opening weekend, so skip last week's reviews and focus on this week. Bottom line--any restaurant is going to have some operational blunders in their opening week. Putting that aside, we did have to wait about 10 minutes during the dinner rush on Friday night around 7 p.m. But c'mon--who doesn't have to wait a little bit at ANY restaurant on Friday night? It did appear that Samurai Noodle got their service kinks worked out, and overall it was a good experience. We got in, got served and got out, just like it should be. So the food part of it, the ramen itself, well--it wasn't anything special. But then again, IS ramen special? Does a bowl of noodle soup totally reinvent your philosophy on food and cuisine? If it does, then more power to you Ramen-Foodie. Overall, Samurai Noodle had a pretty neat menu, good selection, fun add-ons, and huge portions. That said, go check it out. It's not a disappointment and you will enjoy your meal.

    (3)

  • Ema C.

    I really hate giving 1 star reviews, but I think it's important for allergic folks like myself and for fellow vegans. I stopped by before finals week to check out their menu and saw that they had a vegan section. To be sure, I always ask about cross-contamination in places where seafood/shellfish is prevalent on the menu and the server pretty much told me that she wasn't sure because she doesn't work in the kitchen (are they hiring the folks from UW's HFS?!!!). I was getting mixed answers from another woman who came up to explain they wash their dishes in a dish washing machine but my main concern was if they used utensils for non-vegan foods on vegan foods because the soup stock contains bonito. Honestly, I didn't feel confident from the people I spoke with about cross-contamination and being told what I did from the server is a big red-flag for me. It would be nice to have confident employees who know about cross-contamination and what goes on in the kitchen when having a vegan menu when questions about the food arise. The entire vegan menu offers konnyaku noodles which are clear yam based noodles not regular ramen noodles. Ramen isn't supposed to be like okayu like it described on the vegan menu. Okayu is a rice gruel many people in Japan eat when they are sick. ..and konnyaku doesn't normally fall to mush when cooked so I didn't understand the menu's description. I don't know..just a huge let down in general until the staff can be clear and confident about questions they'll be getting from people who are vegan or have seafood/shellfish allergies. In the meantime, I'm not risking a shot of Epi and a trip to the ER.

    (1)

  • Wing M.

    I love the other Samurai Noodle location and I love their food. However, this place just doesn't seem to be nearly as good. The service is as friendly as the I District location but it seems like they are overcompensating on the "bad service" reviews; they yell things like HELLO LADIES TABLE FOR TWO? across the restaurant and although it was charming the first time it was kind of annoying after a while. It's not the quaint Japanese restaurant KONICHIWA or whatever that all the employees partake in, either, just waitresses being super loud and pre-emptively friendly lest you give them a two star review on Yelp. The food. It's as good as the old location. However the portions were tiny. I got a bowl of ramen plus a little bit of add-on and, with tip, it came to $10. There was one slice of pork and some small amount of noodles in my bowl---noticeably less food than their I District location provides. I understand that rent is expensive on the Ave but seriously I can get similarly tasty food and almost twice as much food at a pho place or a taco place or a burger place a block away. They do have a cheap happy hour special (drink + appetizer + edamame for $5) but beyond that I don't really see why I'd go back to the U District location.

    (2)

  • Bonnie C.

    This restaurant has been 2+ years in the making. FINALLY it is here! Same authentic japanese ramen, same whitey mcwhitester college kid staff, same backless stools (uh... they forgot to put some coat hooks in this installation. Piles of coats on the floor... not good). Same service? Unfortunately, no. My waiter asked me if I wanted to order or wait right after I told him I was waiting for a friend and that we would order together when he arrived. And then asked me the same question five minutes later. Even worse: my soup was pretty cold. The cubes of tofu were not heated through and the broth started out only lukewarm. Maybe they'll get a better review when their staff is fully trained and up to speed.

    (2)

  • Tabitha B.

    The new Samurai Noodle location in U-District is TERRIBLE. Icy cold food, radiator leaking gas like crazy (stinks!) rude/clueless waitress who lingered and made dumb comments about how we were eating our food (was she stoned?), no water refill, no sake or beer, only few tiny remnants of meat in the soup, no napkins, snide remark when we took one bowl off the tray because the tiny table can't fit two trays. What a disaster.Stick to the one in the I-district, which is awesome. This place is horrible! You can tell they are cutting corners and need to can the airheads and get real waitstaff. First place in months we have left without tipping...and that is saying a lot because we always tip well even on mediocre service. We were starving, slurped our cold crappy ramen and got the heck out. There's no way I would ever go back.

    (1)

  • Laurel N.

    Still tasty but inconsistant. I went again and got the same soup except this time, the service was good and the food wasn't as good (I noticed the waiter who served me last time was now cooking). Don't get me wrong, it was still tasty but not as great as before, lacking the same quantity of extras I placed in my order (just a few beans sprouts instead of a pile and not as many noodles) and the ultra this time was a layer of grease on top of the broth instead of mixed in.

    (3)

  • Wilson C.

    it was pure accident i found out about this place, saw an article that a new ramen place had opened on the ave and it sounded good for dinner. got samurai noddle and it was busy. even for a late dinner. the wait wasn't too horrible though. we were quickly seated at the bar, all tables were full - and thought they could have crammed more tables into the space since it's so popular. no i've never had ramen at a restaurant before, i think, so this was a new experience. looked at the menu and went after the ramen with chicken broth, and ordered some gyozas to start out with. the gyozas took a bit to come out - it was a really busy night for them - and they finally served it up... the gyozas were on the plate, along with some crust that was on the bottom of the pan (see photo). not the best presentation and only on side of the gyozas were browned in the pan. i guess that's what you get when you have college kids cooking. the ramen came out and it was steaming hot. the ramen was cooked medium (you got three choices - soft, medium or hard). medium is the same as al dente if you prefer. the noddles were swimming in the broth along with some pork (very soft, but a bit salty), green onions and some seaweed. paying the bill was quite the experience. it seemed like it took three people to work the credit card machine or cash register, i guess it's normal for new places. so i understand that bugs have be worked out. it seemed like things were slow for the amount of people they had working. just saying... overall, the food was decent. not sure if i go back right away, but will eventually. now i need to compare the ramen here with other places in seattle

    (3)

  • Angela S.

    It's maybe a 3.5 star place for me. Noodles are tasty, but this place always feels a little overpriced. Also, the absolutely-no-substitutions-whatsoever policy is kind of a bummer. And, finally, the tiny bench-chairs are super uncomfortable. That said, I crave it every once in a while. It's quality stuff, and they offer some interesting combinations... I'll definitely go back, because it's quick and convenient, but it's not the sort of place I would recommend wholeheartedly.

    (3)

  • Matt M.

    Poor service, took more than half hour to get food and it was only prepared when I asked them how long it would take. No water was refilled during my dinner. The restaurant was not even crowded and yet the service was so slow.

    (1)

  • Wendi F.

    mmm Shou-Yu Ton-kotsu, I love you in all of your delicious glory. I make you tastier with the Samurai Armor add on.. minus all of the seaweed. I also show much love for the Chili Green Onion ramen. This is a nice change up for me from getting pho, it's a lot richer, and I have more options on what I can add to make it more awesome to my tongue, and they are so reasonably priced as well for the Ave. I have been going to the u-district location since they opened, and will continue to return when my ramen cravings hit. Get a punch card if you like them, it's worth it! :D

    (4)

  • Naomi K.

    Only giving this place a two because the last couple times I came the food was fresh and had good service but today the food was cold and the pork broth had a raw pork smell and flavor. All the tables had empty dishes on it and just looked like a mess. Maybe it was just that day, but I wish this experience was the same as all my others.

    (2)

  • Linda C.

    Whaaaaa??? Two and a half stars? What are people smoking?! Good ramen blows pho out of the water, any day. People, this is not the best ramen place EVER, but in a city with slim ramen pickings, it's pretty damn tasty. Their special tonkotsu looked awesome, and the vegetarian broth was amazing. Agree with most that the noodles aren't the best, but they're better than limp pho noodles. Or maybe I'm just a ramen kinda gal... GO. Try it for yourself. Step out of the pho comfort zone... ya just might be surprised! ps - As opposed to earlier reviews, service was fine! Everyone was super nice and helpful.

    (4)

  • Deborah S.

    I've been waiting for Samurai to open at this location for 2 years. I've watched with anticipation as the construction progressed oh so slowly. They opened Saturday, I came in today 5 days later anticipating service bobbles, but fantastic Ramen. I was not disappointed. I ordered a bowl of Tonkatsu Armor style, and was greeted by a bowl of porky/bacony broth. Perfectly cooked noodles, well appointed add-ins. Service was slow, but thats to be expected for the first week. A little slow, and shy. It never hurts to check in with me to see how I like the food, to let me know things are running slow, or ask if I need the check. In the end 3 solid stars but an extra given for decent first week service.

    (4)

  • Lilly T.

    This Samurai Noodle is 3x bigger than the one in the International District so seating was not an issue when I came. Though others had complained about poor service, I thought the wait staff was friendly and tentative. However, I agree with others that they could be much quicker. The 3 of us ordered Tonkatsu (pork broth) and Chicken/Shoyu ramen and it took 30+ minutes for our food to come! Not recommended if you're on a time crunch.... Food was fine, but nothing to write home about. Nice & chewy noodles and the pork was really FATTY.

    (3)

  • Matt C.

    If you like Ramen, this is your place. When it's cold and rainy in Seattle, a steaming bowl of noodles and broth is always great. It's certainly not the place to see and be seen, but the food is solid, the service is consistent and the price can't be beat. I've eaten at a lot of places on the Ave and this is one of the best.

    (4)

  • Mara L.

    I have heard from many a friend to check this place out, so tonight while driving through the U-District I decided to stop by for a quick bite to eat. I only regret it because now I have yet another delicious restaurant to try and decide between! I ordered the Shou-yu Ton-kotsu which is a chicken/pork broth combination with pork slices and mushrooms. I also ordered a teriyaki pork rice bowl combo (just an extra $3.5 for a heft helping of teriyaki pork and rice with some green onions) that I shoveled into my delicious soup. It's good, real good. I want to try out the International District location and compare. The only bummer about my visit was the average service. But, I can excuse that, since it was 45 minutes before they were closing and I understand that feeling when people keep coming in and all you want to do is head home!

    (4)

  • Christine Y.

    went at 6:30pm last sunday (june 6th). seating and ordering took no time at all. food? it took 40mins. no joke. i ran out of things to read after 10mins of looking at their walls. the soup was scorching hot, the way i like it. for whatever reason, though, the tonkotsu ramen i got wasn't very flavorful. less so than normal.. i just don't know. why can't anyone make good ramen in seattle? why why why?

    (2)

  • Pauline L.

    I was hankering for some ramen and Agnes L. suggested this place since it was her local hangout for noodles. The place is white and black decor with wooden plank stools for seats (ouch). I ordered the tonkatsu ramen (with an add-on of seaweed, flavored egg, extra pork, bamboo shoots, chopped green onions). The broth was good, but honestly I've had better pork broth at Izakaya Sozai (my place is still #1). The noodles were chewy but I thought I was getting ramen ramen as opposed to the smooth noodles. The pork gyozas came on the dish upside down so anything spewed out on the pan and fried along side the potstickers were burnt charred on top...not the most appetizing visually. I had to turn everything over just to see if the gyozas were edible. It was okay, nothing to rave about. I seriously believe the only good gyozas I've ever eaten was at Sunshine 60's food court near the Prince Hotel in Ikkebukuro...that place is the bomb! Water service was okay...much like the food.

    (3)

  • Le M.

    Samurai Noodle offers a wide range of noodles in a bowl that's quite filling. I'm surprised. I thought I'll be hungry after two hours, the way I feel when I have pho. Here, the noodles come in soft, medium or firm. I like firm and chewy. The soup is hot and has good flavor. It's decent meal before an evening class. The only complaint I have is on the stools. The black wooden stools may be zen and Japanese, but try sitting for more than fifteen minutes. My butt doesn't surrender to the hard wood with monk-like calmness, but the raging samurai. It's hella uncomfortable.

    (3)

  • Loren P.

    Filling porky broth Family friendly ramen On the Ave, cheap eats!

    (4)

  • Lawrence L.

    I haven't had noodles as good as this in North America. I was excited to see Samurai Noodle open up shop in the U-District. This place is more spacious but the Fire Marshall only allows for up to 45 people inside. The food did take a bit long but the people kept coming in and the servers managed to rush people in and out without coming across as rude. I had the Shoyu-Tonkotsu broth which had a very nice flavour to it and the firmness of the noodle is really what makes this place a highlight in Seattle. By the sounds of the other reviews they are experiencing a number of opening week kinks which I'm sure will get worked out as they settle in.

    (5)

  • Terence Y.

    I think "A-OK" is definitely an appropriate rating for this restaurant. Had the Shoyu Ramen, Tonkotsu from Hell, and vegan gyoz tonight (10/14/10). The flavor of the Tonkotsu from Hell will not impress you if you're looking for a tongue burning, throat scorching experience. The spiciness is medium at best, but I did like the flavor of the soup. The vegan gyoza was much better than expected, however. Overall, this restaurant met my expectations given the price point and convenience. Oh, they take American Express!

    (3)

  • Ann M.

    Eh. I wish I could love this place because who doesn't want delicious ramen on the Ave.? It just isn't that good. The tonkotsu broth is rich and porky, but it doesn't have the depth of flavor that you would find at a cheap ramen storefront in Tokyo or NYC. Don't even get me started on the vegetarian ones. There aren't a lot of toppings and they're not that yummy. When you start adding on toppings, it gets ridiculously expensive compared to a bowl of pho. Some good things: the cold tofu appetizers are yummy and the service is generally good. But really, save your money and go get pho instead.

    (2)

  • Melisa V.

    don't know why there are so many negative reviews, but then again I don't have anything to compare it to! my husband and I were visiting Seattle from Portland over the weekend and stumbled upon Samurai while looking for a lighter place to eat dinner. must have missed the rush because we arrived at 6:00 and were seated immediately. our waitress was a bit spacey but very nice. we both ordered the shouyu and really enjoyed it. of course I poured crushed peppers and pickled ginger in mine to spice it up but I think it also enhanced the flavors. other servers made sure that our water glasses were never empty and also helped to make the experience enjoyable. upon leaving, we just wished we had a Samurai in Portland!

    (4)

  • Clarissa J.

    The noddles are okay. I go here for the gen maicha tea. MMM.

    (3)

  • Jeff K.

    "A food challenge? Depends on what it is..." - Charles Barkley "I might as well have chewed on that damn sham-wow" - Charles Barkley youtube.com/watch?v=NjdF… Yeah, making a friend eat a piece of bread with no water would be better than here. I understand it just opened. Yes, construction was halted cause the economy sucked. But to pay $8 for some regular-ass ramen to go and get like maybe 10oz? Even the ID district location is better, even though the one time I ate there, I got sick. It ain't spectacular, and I might as well have chewed on a damn sham-wow.

    (3)

  • Kim C.

    2nd location of Samurai Ramen (1st one in international district by Uwajimaya) is finally opened in the U-district. Visited on a Sunday for lunch. The store in U-district is much bigger and more spacious; I was surprised but also enjoyed that they didn't try to pack more tables into the shop. Also different from the ID store, we were seated first. In ID you'd have to order before sitting yourself down (I got picked on for taking a table while my bf was ordering at the counter). $10 - $15 for ramen is still on the pricey side, but given the few competitors in the Seattle ramen business, it's well justified. Also, their Tetsu hell fire and samurai armor/ shogun combo are my bf's favorites; can't get spicy ramen elsewhere. Nonetheless, for authentic ramen I'd still prefer Fu Lin (in ID). The downside there is that they are often closed when I feel like visiting. I can never remember but I think they are closed on Tuesdays; so I guess I typically feel like ramen on Tuesdays... Overall I have enjoyed our visit. The service and my first impression of the shop are much better than that at the ID store. It was surprisingly pleasant. Will certainly prefer this one over than the one in ID next time I have ramen cravings.

    (3)

  • Luke L.

    While I have only ever tried one item on the menu, I feel good giving 5 stars just based on the pork tonkotsu. The broth is rich and so flavorful, while the braised pork slice placed on top of the noodles is fork-tender. If I was ever on that Food Network show, "The Best Thing I Ever Ate", I think I would have to go with the pork tonkotsu-

    (5)

  • Brian P.

    I am giving this restaurant five stars, but with a caveat. It is getting five stars because it is by far the best ramen place in Seattle, but that is not saying much. In a place like LA this restaurant would be just average, but in a city with almost no ramen restaurants, most not very good, amongst this mediocrity Samurai Noodle stands out as a beacon of hope for ramen fans. I had the Tetsu-Max ramen and my wife had the Ton-Kotsu and both had well composed broths that were great on a cold Seattle day. I asked for my noodles to be firm and they actually arrived that way which is sometimes more than you can hope for in Seattle. The gyoza were quite delicious and the service was fast and courteous. As someone who is not much of a fan of the restaurant selection in the U-District I am glad that Samurai Noodle has taken up shop. For those that still think that ramen is something that you microwave in a styrofoam cup, go to Samurai Noodle on a cold rainy day and you will be greatly rewarded.

    (5)

  • Agnes K.

    Noodles were decent, Service seems to have improved. Good rainy day food. A friend and I went in at lunch hour on a weekday (their busiest time) and even though there were ~7 people in front of us, we waited only ~10 minutes before we got seated. Someone came fairly quickly after we sat down to take our order and we got our noodles ~10-15 minutes after we placed the order. All in all, the service was fine as were the noodles. The noodles were surprisingly fresh and not as greasy or as salty as I thought it would be. I love ramen noodles in general and since I work close by, I will likely come again, especially on a cold damp day! I gave Samurai only three stars because it was on par with other ramen noodle restaurants I've been to; nothing spectacular but not bad.

    (3)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:00 am - 10

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Lunch
    Parking : Street
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

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