Arashi Ramen

The food was really tasty but the portion size for the price was a little off... I would have liked to have a bit more ramen for the price. The music was very loud. One of the servers was moderately personable, but the other server was unfriendly borderline rude. I don't like that in America we are forced to tip even if the service is bad. I left wondering if it was worth all the money. So that's my honest review of arashi ramen southcenter.

The food was decent. The tonkatsu salt broth was a little bland. Next time I will get soy sauce flavor. The gyōzas were good. The karage had a good flavor but the chicken was pretty chewy. The curry rice bowl was really tasty with just the right amount of spice. We were disappointed that we got a can of soda with no free refills. The reason for one less star is because the service wasn't great. She wasn't friendly and we spoke Japanese and she didn't know what we said and pronounced the name of the restaurant incorrectly. Maybe it's just us but if you work at a Japanese restaurant, you should, at least, pronounce the words right. Decent tasting food, although a bit pricey. If you don't mind spending more for less, this is a good place to eat.

I was impressed by how fast the ramen was served here! It was simple yet delicious, hitting all the right notes. It's great that they offer vegan ramen options, and their selection of Japanese beer is pretty good too. Definitely a solid spot!

🍜 Ramen Spot Review 📝 Things Tried: • Edamame • Honey Garlic Karaage Chicken • Spicy Miso Ramen • Vegan Ramen ⸻ 🔥 Verdict: • 🥢 Edamame – A simple, fresh start. Lightly salted and dependable, though nothing extraordinary. • 🍗 Karaage Chicken – The star of the show. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and that honey-garlic glaze was downright addictive. • 🌶️ Spicy Miso Ramen – Rich, bold, and comforting. The broth had just the right kick, the chashu was tender, and the noodles were spot on. • 🌱 Vegan Ramen – Surprisingly flavorful. The broth had depth, and the toppings were generous — a great option even if you’re not vegan. ⸻ ✨ Overall: Quick service ✅ No-frills, cozy vibe ✅ Food that hits all the right notes ✅ One of those hidden gems you try once, then keep coming back to without even thinking. A go-to ramen fix.

Another re-visit (2023-11). Unfortunately their service is really going down the hill. There’s no greeting, no courtesy, no gesture of appreciation, and of course no smiles. I have to downgrade this restaurant because of their service attitude. Excellent ramen broth! Has such rich flavors in every sip. The half-egg was done to perfection. Texture of the pork belly slice melts in your mouth. Also love the Japanese fried chicken. Very crispy crust with tender juicy meat inside. Presentation was very good too. Dining room has small tables with pretty tight space to your neighbor diners - like a typical Japanese restaurant. Service was attentive and efficient. Although could be more cheerful. Re-visited this place. The food quality is very consistent. Although the service is shy of the Japanese culture standards. Re-visit 5/2024. Same comments as last visit. Ramen is one of the best. They could score perfect if service is improved.

Hello! The Trekking Pawns here! Had time before having to go to the airport, so had lunch here and it was fantastic!! Very comparable to ramen we’ve had in Japan! The broth was so flavorful that I drank all of it. Left nothing behind. If you like spice, they do it very well! (There is also a veg option with veg broth.) We got the spicy miso tonkotsu and a Rashi ramen. So yummy!

Nice ramen spot. Food came quickly. My Son liked the fried chicken. We both enjoyed our ramen bowls. Place is clean, bathrooms are clean. Was busy. Overall great experience.

I have been here dozens of times and it is always amazing. My husband and I are huge ramen fans and this place is hands down the best. I’ve had almost every type of ramen they have, but my go-to is the spicy tantanmen. You really can’t go wrong no matter what you pick. Also, the karaage is perfection. Always so fresh, with the perfect crispy outside and juicy tender chicken inside. They have a honey garlic version as well, but it does not need extra flavor so we usually get plain! It is a small restaurant and if it’s full it can feel a bit cramped. They get the food out to you very quickly so it’s not bad at all. But if you’d rather do takeout, the packaging is great with the noodles and the broth packed separately so nothing gets soggy. Overall, if you haven’t been here come ASAP-it will be your new fave. We don’t live close but it is well worth the drive.

One of the best ramen places here in the PNW! Reminds us of the ones we had in Japan! The Spicy Tan Tan Min is my husband's favorite! He loves the ground pork that they use. I love the Shoyu ramen with the thicker noodles. The chasu pork is perfect and the egg is cooked to perfection! You also need to try the honey garlic karaage! Oh my gosh...that is so amazing! And if ramen is not your thing...the curry bowl is amazing! I love the flavor of their curry! Either way...anything you get from here, you can't go wrong! It all is amazing!

Its been years since I last reviewed this place and coming back after a while, this place still is one of my favorites. My friends and I were craving ramen and I suggested Arashi Ramen. Their taste still remains great with a good portion of condiments provided in the dish. The black garlic is bold throughout the dish. I will say parking has been less hectic here as it used to. They kicked us out after being there for just an hour an a half as they had people coming. The 30 extra minutes we talked but due to how small the place is, understandable for them to kick us out. Overall, I recommend this place.

Immediate service upon entry Delicious and satisfying meal reminiscent of our time in Japan Courteous and timely customer service Nice & quiet ambiance Will return to try other menu options

This is my absolute favorite. I have tried the one in Ballard and also now the one in tukwilla. The place had plenty of seating when we went on a Saturday afternoon at 3pm. We were seated pretty quickly and we ordered the spicy miso ramen and also pork gyoza. The ramen was as usual amazing and very tasty. The service was also pretty good, everything was amazing. The place has plenty of parking around as well!

I went here the other night and it was terrible. The broth was like water and was not cooked right, the meat and egg were cold, and it was almost flavorless which is not right for Tonkotsu ramen. The chicken karaage was not cooked right, service was slow and I left feeling so disappointed. The Bellevue location is always spot on. I don't recommend coming here.

Sometimes great, sometimes good food. Never disappointed. Always very polite service. Ramen arrived before the appetizer. Nice place for a quick drop in meal. Small quaint place, nothing amazing but good.

I was really jonesing some good noodles / ramen and came here on my way to SEA TAC airport based off the Yelp reviews. The inside is mostly light wood, small and intimate. The service was great and servers continually stopped by to check on things. I had the pictured ramen (delicious & perfect portion size) and also some Karage Chicken, which I demolished before remembering to take a picture. It's served with salt to dip it in, but I requested spicy mayo and they quickly made some up for me. It's just a block or two away from the Doubletree where I was staying, so I will certainly be back in a few weeks!

Hands down the best ramen in the area! Service is very fast -- food comes out within 10 minutes of ordering. Like other reviewers mentioned, there is a waitlist where you'll need to write your name down. Thankfully, it isn't too busy during weeknight dinners, so I've never had to wait. The ramen is amazing here! For a light broth, I'd recommend the shoyu ramen. If you're interested in something a bit more oily and flavorful, the black garlic oil ramen is very tasty. They also offer other non-ramen options. I've only tried the curry which was large and simple.

The food is incredible... but the service lacks in many ways. There's a waitlist which is a chaotic mess because some names are crossed off and others aren't leaving you to wonder who's monitoring the list. Nobody greets you when you walk in and once you put your name on the list you have no idea how long it could be. Fortunately, we've been here before and my wife was a server for a long stint so she knows the drill. On a busy Saturday, in a very small restaurant (approx. 10 tables) we waited for about 25 min during lunchtime. We both ordered spicy ramen which was very good and we enjoyed our meal before heading out. This is not the restaurant where you should sit at chat for 45 min because there is a long constant waitlist and limited seating. Again the food is great, but I'm glad I only come here annually.

This is THE. Best. Ramen spot in Seattle. Always flavorful. Always friendly staff. Clean & tidy. They bring your order quickly. The broth always has so much depth. Love this place!

Arashi is one of my favorite ramen spots. The spicy miso tonkotsu is one of my favorites, along with the spicy tantan men. The black garlic is also good. All of the apps are good but my favorite are the gyoza and salad. I like adding the combo to my meal, it's a good deal if you don't want an entire app. The salad dressing I could drink, delicious. Service is good and the decor is nice. I love the art.

The food was mediocre, as was the service. It's just a chain restaurant level of poorly constructed ramen. It was a gut bomb both times I went in a week's period.

An amazing ramen place. We started off with Edamame and karage chicken. Edamame was good but the honey garlic karage chicken was super delicious. The meat was tender and juicy. Now coming to Ramen. We tried the Spicy Miso and Vegan Ramen. Both were delicious. Especially the spicy miso. The meat was super tender and the noodles were a perfect compliment. The service is quick. The ambience is basic but decent. 100% a place I will come back to repeatedly.

First time here for late lunch on a cold wet Saturday. I got the spicy miso ramen, hot spicy level. I grew up eating spicy food, and this is definitely hot but still manageable. So if you have never actually had asian level hot, don't underestimate it. The soup base is definitely pretty flavorful, noodle is nice and still somewhat chewy (exactly how I like it). Server constantly comes by to refill water without needing us to ask for it. Great experience and decent food.

Feeling eating ramen in south center area. No line today, lucky us. After we ordered, the line starts. Parking: plenty free parking on shared complex. Restroom: individual male and female restroom We ordered: 4 combo: Spicy miso + salad + karaage Black garlic + salad + takoyaki Miso + salad + honey garlic karaage Tan tan ramen + salad + gyoza A bit in the salty side for me. And the spicy miso is really spicy, I ordered the medium. I had to move the noddle to one of ramen , I can't eat it. Restaurant is clean. Service is friendly and fast. Ramen always good for rainy day.

This place is fantastic! Reminds me of the ramen shops in Japan. I always order their miso tonkotsu- partially because I prefer miso ramen but also because it's the only thing I get that's consistently good. Their chashu is perfect- not chewy and just melts. Broth is packed with flavor. Noodles are al dente.

We ordered the arashi ramen and miso ramen. The arashi ramen was great! Broth wasn't too salty, great portions of meat. Literally melt-in-your-mouth fatty goodness. Noodles were a little softer than al dente. And the egg was cooked pretty much spot on. The miso ramen was almost just as good. The broth was significantly saltier than the arashi, almost needing to take sips of water in between each bite.

We went there two years ago and had a pretty disappointing experience with super salty and unflavorful broth. During an errand run yesterday we decided to give it another chance bc we hunger And lo it's actually decent. Ask for lo sodium tho it's still better. Flavorful broth and eggs cooked just right, not too runny but soft and tangy

Arashi is my local neighborhood Ramen joint and I've eaten here dozens of times over the years. The line (there's always a line) moves quickly because ramen is a pretty quick meal. The prices are reasonable so we often choose this as a place to meet friends or family. It's a good place to bring a mixed veg & omni group because there are good options for all.

I got arashi ramen on my way to the airport on a drizzly day. It was perfect and hits the spot. Service was quick. The broth was not too salty but had the umami yumminess, thin noodles were aldente. The pork belly were thin but I got 3 pieces and half an egg . Id recommended this place .

I would say that this continues to be a popular spot for myself and my circle. My spouse especially likes it here and goes often with friends. So I would say that it's a good meeting spot for friend groups, even though it's not that large. The service is always friendly and the food is acceptable. I still find it a tad cramped and a tad untidy (still hard to banish my initial experience some years ago but I'm sure I will eventually). I enjoy the popular art that they add to the walls here and there (DragonBallz type stuff).

Last meal on my last trip to Seattle and it exceeded everyone's expectations. I came with a few of my cousins and everyone's bowls were delicious. I got to sample them all. I personally got the r2 Shoyu Tonkotsu with extra egg. This is a soy sauce based ramen and it was perfect. The noodles here are so fresh. I ordered extra! The ramen here is affordable compared to where I am from so it was refreshing to get good food at lower prices! We all still talk about this place till this day and I cannot wait to return to have this again in the future.

The service was fast and our food arrived quickly and was delicious. Not a huge menu, this place is authentic and designed for folks who know their ramen! I ordered the veggie ramen bowl with tofu and it was delicious.

I didn't expect much, however tonkotsu broth here was actually good. Compared with other places around there's maybe one more place as decent as this one. You also can chose between Asahi and Sapporo beers here, which accompany ramen pretty well. Service was fast. The ambiance reminds Japanese ramen places. A good choice to have a lunch here.

I visited on a Sunday for dinner - the restaurant was very busy so I was added to the waitlist and had about a 20 minute wait to be seated. Upon seating, service was prompt and the food was ready quickly. I tried the Arashi ramen and the tantan men. The arashi ramen had a light broth with seaweed and super tender pork. The tantan men had a more hearty broth which was thicker, along with thicker noodles. Both were really tasty and the portion sizes were good too. Overall, this spot is a nice departure from the kizuki ramen in the Southcenter mall nearby. I'd definitely come here if you're in the area.

Fast, friendly service, and great food every time! Our favorite place to get Ramen Broth is so rich with favor, gyoza is crispy and golden. Nice atmosphere too!

This place satisfied my takoyaki and ramen combo cravings. Great spot, very homey vibe. Lots of parking on a week night. The takoyaki came out first and it smelled so good, sprinkled with a generous amount of bonito flakes. Service was fast as well. Gotta go back again soon!

I was in the area to meet a friend, and she hadn't eaten proper ramen before, so I was excited to have her try it, and Arashi had decent reviews. I'm so bummed that we didn't go somewhere else. I had the Black Garlic Ramen, and she had the Miso Tonkatsu. First off, the pork in both the broth and the chasu had that kind of dark, musty taste that pork can have when it's not super fresh, so that was a massive turn-off. It was supposed to have black garlic oil, which usually doesn't have much color to it, but my entire broth had black speckles through it. If it had tasted like any of the black garlic I've had in the past, that would be fabulous, but instead, it just made the taste even muddier and was really off-putting. My friend's broth tasted a lot better since she didn't have the black garlic, but it was still fairly thin and just wasn't great. The chasu was chewy and dry rather than melt-in-your mouth, and the ajitama egg didn't have a lot of flavor to it. The one part I really liked was the caramelized onions--never had those on ramen before, and they were a good addition. I barely slept the night after eating this because my stomach was so queasy, and it's not usually sensitive. Sad to say, I think this is the worst ramen I've had. Hopefully I'll be able to talk my friend into trying a different one next time I'm in town.

Flew in late, and wanted to grab a takeout rice bowl before checking into hotel. I ordered the chashu rice bowl and added 2 seasoned eggs. Holy cow, the extra eggs were $6! I still ordered them bc I love the eggs at ramen spots. Unfortunately, I did not love these eggs. They were cooked perfect, I just didn't like the seasonings. It was difficult to finish the eggs. The chashu pork was tender. The rice with mixed veggies that came with it was just ok. The green onions weren't cooked down enough, so they still had that raw, pungent taste too them. Don't get me wrong, onions are my favorite vegetable, I just don't want to eat raw onions in my cooked rice. When we got back to the hotel, there were no utensils in the bag. No silverware or chopsticks. Thankfully the hotel had some. The steamed gyoza we got were bomb though. I feel like this place was a mixed bag, but it was packed on a Wed night, so they must be doing something right!

I have been to this Arashi Ramen location a handful of times and have always had a good experience dining here. Always great customer service and satisfied with the ramen! It tends to be a bit busy, but the wait goes by fast and isn't super long like 10-20 minutes depending on the time of day. Lots of parking in the plaza it is located in. It is near Southcenter Mall, but a little bit down the road. We ordered the Spicy Miso Ramen (thick noodle, spicy miso-based broth, marinated chopped chashu seasoned soft-boiled egg, bean sprouts, green onion, and sweet corn), and TanTan Men Ramen (thick noodle, sesame paste, seasoned ground pork, green onion, and chili oil).

THE BEST RAMEN! When I want ramen, Arashi is my spot. There's a place in the mall that's ok, but they've got nothing on Arashi. The interior is very much like you'd find in Japan, small, but perfect. Even with the wait, seating happens fairly quickly. This is due to efficient staff. The food. The food is fantastic. My favorite is the Black Garlic Ramen or the Arashi Ramen. Also, if you are extra hungry, you have to order the honey garlic karage chicken appetizer. It's the shiz.

Service was a bit of miss but maybe it was because we wanted to sit at a different table then he suggested The ramen was okay but exactly my vibe but it's a good spot for a quick bite if you're not looking for anything too special.

I got the black garlic ramen. The amount of noodles to broth ratio is just right for me. Egg is included without an extra charge which is a plus! And chashu was good. The space inside is not very big, but it has a nice vibe. Servers are attentive. And I would go back again to try other items on the menu.

overall service is good , food is decent , price is a bit high and what got me really upset is when they charged me extra for the sauce which supposed to come with the fried chicken but it didn't. Although it doesn't cost much but they should at least confirm or disclose to me.

After coming to Seattle on a 3-hour drive, we decided to stop by here for a quick bite for dinner. Walking in, the shop is a bit small but pretty cozy. The staff is so polite and service is very very fast. Their menu is pretty diverse with lots of ramen options, appetizers, rice bowls, and toppings for your bowls! I ended up getting the spicy miso ramen and it was so good. It definitely had more kick than I expected but it wasn't too spicy at all! The broth was rich, flavorful, and so so amazing. Portions were also great and reasonable. Would love to dine here again!

We started our meal with gyoza which was nicely seared to a crisp crust, very tasty indeed for appetizer. My other half had the Arashi ramen which came in a flavorful broth of rich layers of pork and dried fish. Three large pieces of tender char siu pork topped the noodles which was thin and chewy, with half a soft boiled egg which was seasoned and goes well with the rest of the ingredients to make it their signature ramen. My order of Black garlic ramen was dominated by garlic scent which made the broth very inviting, and I enjoyed very much the al dente texture of their noodle and other garnished ingredients all contribute to make this particular ramen very unique and wishing for more. Service was average and on point. Arashi has been added to our favorite list of restaurants.

Miso Ramen with thin noodle extra egg. My favorite ramen place. It's so delicious every time. It's small inside but the service is very quick. The food is excellent!

Small place good foood. Fast service. It's a simple noodle ramen house. Beer and wine only. Order the combo

I've driven past this plaza many times and I've finally decided to give this place a try. Immediately after entering, it already gave a vibe that the place knows how to make good ramen. Limited seatings and a wait list. My wife and I waited for about 15 minutes to get seated, which is to be expected during lunch time. I got the chicken karaage as an appetizer and shoyu tonkotsu. Next time i'd order more noodles. Their broth is hearty and it is obvious that the broth has been simmering for many hours leaving a nice umami and clean taste. The pork belly chashu is tender and melts in your mouth texture. Friendly and responsive staff. I'll be coming back real soon!

girl I nearly cried because of how good this ramen was. Came here on a trip and the food was great, the service was fast, staff friendly. Cute little place! Would come back again next time I'm in Seattle.

One of the best bowls of ramen in the Tukwila/Renton area. My go to for a bowl of black garlic ramen. Although, I would prefer a bit more noodles to broth ratio! A bowl of ramen comes with: 1 piece chashu Half an egg Green onions Fried onions All is very tasty!! But like I want a whole egg and more than one pork fatty goodness. Gonna head across the street to get peach mango pies. :)

Came here early ish on a Friday night. Wait wasn't too bad as they're pretty efficient and people were good about leaving after their meals instead of lingering. Just ordered the tonkotsu miso because I was there alone and I wanted thick noodles. The egg was overcooked and there was only one piece of chashu. But other than that, the broth was flavorful, the meat was extremely tender, and the noodles had the perfect bite. The sweet corn balanced out the salty broth (expected it was salty because it's miso and meat-based). Not the best ramen I've ever had, but highly enjoyable and worth checking out. It really hits the spot after a long work-day in dreary weather. Would be a good date night spot when it's less crowded, but perfect for a quick bite because the ramen is quickly served. Plentiful parking, but a little tricky during peak dinner rush on weekends.

The food and service is wonderful. Best ramen! Casual atmosphere. Love the appetizers too.

Coming from LA and searching for a ramen spot , I would say the ramen God's guided me in the right direction. Ramen was very tasty! I 100% recommend this place . The Service was welcoming and fast.

+ best ramen outside of ID + easy parking + can order online for pickup (restaurant is small so there may be a wait) - pricey (base noodle soup comes with limited toppings; its easy to double the price to low $20s) Tip: try the fried chicken/karage!

Ordered takeout -- Just ok, not bad but not great. The mild miso ramen didn't have as much flavor as I would expect, and I didn't love the noodles. Gyoza and edamame were also pretty mid.

Somehow, I've had a really hard time finding good, consistent ramen in the Seattle area. Everyone raves about the popular Ramen Danbo, Silverlake... but they've always disappointed me - and I don't exaggerate. Arashi, however, has always been solid and straightforward, each element (noodle, broth, eggs, meat, toppings) distinctly well prepared. Recommend trying the honey garlic karaage appetizer - super juicy and made fresh to order. This restaurant is what I think ramen joints should be, a little busy and slightly cramped, but cozy and with great service. It can be pretty busy on some weekends, so make sure to go in and write your name on the waitlist. Bonus, Happy Lemon is just a few doors down, if you're in the mood for dessert right afterwards.

Good ramen at an affordable price! I ordered the Shio Tonokotsu and thought that all the components were made well. I have trouble putting into words what made it not nearly as good as the best Tonkotsu I've had, but this place is definitely better than average. The takoyaki was made well and the octopus was tender. The service was friendly as well.

Lovely bowl of ramen on a rainy day. Competitive prices and good location close to the South Center mall.