Ebisu Providence

We joined on the Saturday before the snow storm. It was packed and you needed a reservation for a normal table. We sat in the bar area though and it was fine! I ordered a lychee martini and we both built our own ramen. I had rice noodles to make it GF friendly. I enjoyed my choice of spicy miso. Overall a good option for GF friendly- rice noodle- ramen for the area 🍜

Great food! I had udon noodles. My husband and son had Ramen & my daughter had a sushi bowl. For appetizers we had these doughy bun filled yummy things that looked like puffy tacos. Everything was delicious. Our waiter was very delightful!

Came in for a late lunch. Service is awesome. The waitstaff is very friendly and nice. However we are disappointed at the shrimp tempura. It came with three shrimps with a thick batter not the same as the veggies batter. The veggie batter was a bit more light and flaky. We ordered two spicy miso ramen with chashu. Firstly the ramen noodles are not authentic. They are like frozen sun noodles. Soft and not chewy. Miso broth tasted like miso soup without depths of flavors. Very diluted and not delicious. Chashu pieces were just ok. The best was the soft boiled eggs. They came with two halves and the runny egg yolk was cooked perfectly! Iced Thai tea was very small and with too much ice! Overall food experience was C. Everything took so long to come out esp the ramen. Very disappointing meal! Wouldn’t come for ramen. Maybe something else on the menu is better?!

-Nagasaki champon $17 disappointed it was not authentic champon but was not bad as a ramen dish. Served with ramen noodle instead of thicker champon noodle, and broth was not creamy pork-bone rich for champon. -Hiyashi chuka $18 was not authentic either. Ramen was undercooked and came with more toppings than ramen, and flavor was not right but appreciate their effort to meet our requests to make it right. -appetizers karaage $9 was over fried and hard, agedashi Tofu $7 was ok. Will reserve Nagasaki champon for my next visit to NYC...

I ordered chicken katsu with curry lunch special and spicy honey miso chicken wings for takeout. Everything taste fresh and delicious. Its nice to have a restaurant in RI that focuses on Japanese cuisine because not many here. Did not wait long for pickup. Server was friendly and professional. A takeout advice, order from their website or call in.

Great atmosphere, awesome staff, and best of all… delicious food! 😘😘

We were very excited to come here and while the waitstaff is wonderful, the food was disappointing. The miso ramen tasted off and came out somewhere between cold and lukewarm. The chicken karage tasted like it was frozen and reheated and it was tough and bland. The green tea and seaweed salad were lovely.

Take out from Ebisu is accessible, reliable and usually pretty solidly delicious. Love a build your own ramen spot. Been coming here for about 15 years. It’s may not always be a solid 10/10 on each dish but you can count on a good bowl of noodles.

I've always been a huge fan of Ebisu. I started coming here about 13/14 years ago. I introduced my husband to this restaurant and we usually get take out. We decided to dine in for dinner on 7/24/2024. Our server was incredibly enthusiastic, friendly, attentive, and thoughtful. I wish I remembered his name. He made our experience an absolute delight! For drinks, my husband ordered a Japanese beer (I forget the exact one) and I ordered the Spicy Thai martini with Thai chili infused vodka! It was a very well balanced cocktail and I would order it again. I'm excited to try their other cocktail offerings during future visits. We started with the Geso (sauteed squid tentacles in teriyaki) and Korean pork belly with spicy miso sauce & kimchee. They both came out quickly and were delicious. My husband is a chef and was raving about the kimchi. He says it's some of the best he's had and I agree! For entrees, we both went with the 'build your own ramen' option. We always get their ramen here because it's so good. I love that they offer gluten free options as well. There was an abundance of toppings. Their portions are huge too! My husband almost finished the entire bowl in one sitting! We both got the 30+ hour Tonkotsu broth. It's seriously some of the best ramen and broth I've ever had. In the past I've also tried their shabu shabu (hot pot) which is so fun to do with friends and is absolutely delicious. For the quality of food, drinks and service, we expected a decent sized bill but their prices are so incredibly fair and well worth it! Their quality of food is very fresh and flavorful. You can tell that the chefs know what they are doing and care about their craft. I'm considering coming back this weekend to try some more apps and entrees! Their ambiance is very relaxing. I love that they don't have blaring lights. It feels like a cozy lounge where you can hang out and enjoy assorted apps with friends without the hustle-and-bustle that a lot of other restaurants tend to have. The music is the perfect level to hold a conversation as well. Their bar is set up nicely and it seems well organized overall. I would highly recommend Ebisu. They have some of the best Japanese cuisine I've had on the East Coast. They have remained consistent for over a 13+ years I've been coming here whether you dine in or order take out. I used to have to travel to Boston for ramen and hot pot but I'm so happy to have a local go-to spot that never disappoints!

Ebisu is a hidden little gem located in a very unassuming area. While visiting a relative, we went here for lunch. The inside is small and intimate. The service was friendly and efficient. Our food was really good. We ordered the Crab Croquette, Steamed Shumai, Yakisoba, Pistachio Crusted Salmon, and Seared Sesame Tuna. All the food was freshly prepared and tasty. None of us left a morsel behind. If I'm ever in the area again, I would not hesitate to make a pitstop at Ebisu.

Great atmosphere, service and most importantly food! Pictures speak 1000 words but the dumpling and ramen were amazing. The Shabu shabu was a fun experience, and tasty!!!

Perfectly situated between PVD airport and Providence. It's a must stop on the way to Providence after you land. I'm a bit hesitant to say this, but this might be the best ramen I've had in the US. The smokey flavor, long simmering broth, perfectly cooked meat and noodles. There's nothing I would improve here. On top of that, the service is amazing. I'm a fan and will be back.

Absolutely fabulous. Outstanding food, flavors and service in a tranquil ambiance. Miso Seafood Ramen is heavenly, shrimp Shumai as well. Flavors are incredible, beyond special, what a wonderful surprise to find this gem. Excellent menu options to explore, we love it and will come back! Happy, thank you!

I love this place. Everything is delicious. My favorite is the spicy pork katsu ramen, chicken buns, and the pork belly with kimchi skewers. I have never had a bad meal here.

I had the ramen with pork broth and it was pretty good. I do wish it was served hotter. I also got the Thai tea which was really good. The chicken bao tasted good but was a little cold. My friend got a soup and loved it. Her daughter who's extremely picky was able to get chicken broth with ramen noodles with broccoli and egg. We all loved it here! When we arrived it was quiet and it started to pick up as we had dinner. It was nice, clean environment. The waiter was super nice and service was quick.

Came here for the first time on a Tuesday evening. I had made a reservation, but didn't really need it. It was quiet at the restaurant. We started with the Taiwanese Pork Belly Bun, Spicy Honey Chicken Bun, and Crab Croquette. The pork belly was juicy and tender and the bun had pickled mustard green, peanut with sugar, and cilantro. The katsu chicken with spicy honey sauce, romaine lettuce, and scallion was crunchy and flavorful. It was also the first time we saw buns branded with the name of the restaurant. The crab croquettes filled with crab, mushrooms, corn, and onion were fresh and hot. The spicy mayo sauce is also very good complement. We also ordered Thai Iced tea and matcha latte. The Thai iced tea was good, but the matcha latte was very sweet. The shoyu tonkatsu ramen was delicious and very filling. The broth was very flavorful. I also enjoyed the whole soft-boiled flavored egg, stiitake mushroom, bamboo shoots, spinach, and fish cake. My husband had the katsu chicken curry with kimchee fried rice with bacon and crispy brussels sprout. He had leftovers to take home and it was very good. My friend ordered the Nagasaki chanpon and it was a very good broth. Usually ramen has pork, so she enjoyed that this ramen had seafood (shrimp, scallop, and squid). It is a good choice for apps and ramen in Providence. There are two Ebisu locations. Service was very attentive and friendly.

Friends took us here recently, and despite being just a few miles from my home, I'd never been. What a hidden gem! Incredible menu, delicious everything! Will be back again soon!

Like the little train that could, Ebisu keeps on going. Unfortunately, their standards have slipped. Twice now, once dining within the restaurant and once ordering online, the laurels they've rested upon are drying up and withering. The food was just 'okay'. Nothing special. Ebisu has become more of a fusion restaurant rather than a Japanese. If that's okay with you, Go. But when I want Japanese, I want real Japanese. Having lived in Tokyo, this place is a whiff of what they should or could be.

I'm hoping to get back to Ebisu soon. Great food, friendly atmosphere, courteous staff. This place has an extensive menu, so there's something for everyone. My daughter and I stopped by prior to attending a concert. We had a wide variety of appetizers and some unique cocktails. One of the reasons I have to get back there is to try more of their creative dishes. This place is the "real deal!"

Service was great but the food was less than spectacular despite the other reviews. We were driving through Providence and decided to stop. The soft shell crab was decent but the ramen completely failed me. Egg was aiiight but I wouldn't go again.

I can confidently say that Ebisu Providence serves the best ramen in Rhode Island! My family and I are regulars, visiting this spot 2-4 times a month for the past few months. One thing that sets them apart from other restaurants is the personalized touch of the art on the paper napkins. We always start with their delicious edamame, followed by our favorite dishes. My wife always orders their Miso Ramen, while I indulge in their Miso Chashu Ramen with extra Chashu. What really sets their ramen apart is the broth, which is absolutely delicious and worth slurping up every last drop! In addition to the fantastic food, the service is incredibly fast and the staff is always friendly. We've been coming here for a while now, and they even remember us as regulars! If you're in the area and looking for high-quality ramen, Ebisu Providence is a must-try. I highly recommend it!

Ebisu was recommended by someone who worked at the hotel where we are staying. It turned out to be a great recommendation. We had lunch there and we were able to order a variety of items to share so we got to try a variety. We had zucchini and mushroom skewers, spicy tuna wonton "tacos", tofu and sashimi salads. Nice options for pescatarians. The server was friendly. The place is small and cute.

I have never had a bad meal at Ebisu! The ramen soups are fantastic and tonight I had the curry with pork and rice. Delicious! The service is quick and attentive. The the place is comfortable and clean and nicely decor.

Headed out for dinner last night at Ebisu without knowing much other than what I read on YELP! The place itself is fine, nicely set out and clean, but the service and the food were exceptional! First, I cannot say enough about our server, maybe the best ever in that they were willing to indulge our multiple questions, seemed to give real thought to their feedback and had a charming and dramatic flair when describing different beers and dishes. The food was incredible; memorable, excellently prepared, generous and delicious. I was with two people who shared a hot pot. They went with the Surf and Turf; with bowls of tofu, vegetables and noodles, a ponzu and a sesame sauce, and a big platter of thinly sliced steak and a great variety of fish...and they loved it I ordered chicken katsu over curry and chose an edamame and potato crouquet and a green salad as sides. The katsu was a big and generous cutlet, and the curry sauce was excellent, but touches like each and every vegetable in this dish, from zucchini to carrots to yellow squash were cut in fanciful heart and flower shapes did not go unnoticed. Completely unnecessary, but indicative of the love and care the kitchen puts into each dish. We shared a fried green tea ice cream for dessert. It was fantastic and definitely big enough to share, we all LOVED it. At that point we were all stuffed and had to call it, but Ebisu has an expansive menu, combined with a pretty packed specials board, and everything sounded so good. MUST RETURN!!!

Right off the bat I loved that they have a decent parking lot, which removes the headache of having to look for street parking. When you walk in, it feels like a grand entrance with having to move aside the curtain like things hanging. It's spacious inside and I did enjoy that it wasn't too bright nor too dark. Overall I think the flavors were a bit bland compared to other ramen places I've tried. First we ordered the spicy honey miso wings. They were mostly sweet, but I was expecting a strong contrasting spicy and sweet flavor. The bbq pork in the spicy miso ramen tasted a bit off, like it was older meat. The broth was good but it wasn't spicy, until I added some pepper flakes. The egg was a tiny bit over cooked. The noodles were perfect and so was the bok choy (I wish they gave more). We went on a Thursday night so it wasn't too busy and we got our food quickly.

It was a nice and cozy place. The atmosphere is very small and intimate. The staff were very jovial and attentive. Super nice to be around! I had the Duck Ramen, Ricecake burger, and an Ebisu Blue. I absolutely loved the Ricecake burger. It was very savory and innovative. I have never seen ricecakes served in that fashion. I will definitely be coming back soon. I never caught the young man's name that was serving us, but he was very kind.

This place is 10 Stars! My family and I were thoroughly impressed with our visit to this establishment. Our server was very welcoming and super helpful with all of our questions about the menu. The food was so comforting and made with pure love. I know this because every single bite I put into my mouth was exploding with complex flavors and textures. From the Vietnamese pork buns and chicken wing appetizers to the customers ramen bowls- everything was good! The portions were plentiful and we left very full. We also had the miso donuts for dessert which were served warm and fresh. The sauce was a bit too savory for my pallet to be a dessert however, I would order them again without the sauce but have chocolate drizzle and powdered sugar instead. This was a top notch dining experience! Thanks Ebisu!

We've been a few times, and it's been a great experience for all of them. The staff is very nice and the service is fast. The lychee martinis are a must try. The most important part, the food! We've tried quite a bit of the menu at this point, and haven't been disappointed yet. The little appetizer buns are amazing. We've had a few of the soups and ramens, all bountiful and tasty. I got the spicy pork katsu ramen last time and the flavor was incredible. The egg was perfectly cooked with a jammy yolk, and the katsu (a thin breaded and fried crispy pork cutlet), was a perfect addition to it. The sushi has always been fresh and tasty too. The sushi tower is great. We brought other people too, and they all loved it (one couple who'd never really had Japanese food before and they've since gone back on their own). If you haven't been, give it a shot.

I found Ebisu through Yelp and I couldn't have been more pleased with my experience. The waitress was very friendly and was able to tell us about the different options on the menu. We started with the Spicy Honey Chicken Buns....OMG! The buns were warm and super soft. The flavors of the sweet and slightly spicy sauce was incredible. The crispness of the chicken on the outside and juiciness on the inside paired with the soft bun!!! I would go back just for these! The Ramen definitely rates with some of the best I've ever had. We got the level two spice and it was fine. The spice was more at the back of your throat and if you drank the broth slowly you didn't cough. The pork was served on the side and was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The chicken wings were another good choice, different from the typical chicken wings we are used to and the Ika was something I have never heard of so we gave it a shot. The IKA was tender and had enough flavor, but I added some of the soy that was on the tabletop to give it a boost, which is how I think it is traditionally served in Japan? The chicken wings were also cooked to perfection and I liked how they garnished with the jalapenos. I tried the warm house sake and the Green Hornet with our appetizers and then transitioned to the Japanese IPA, in which I was really impressed with. The Green Hornet was well balanced and refreshing. I can't wait to go back and try some more amazing Japanese cuisine. I enjoy exploring the various foods I'm not familiar with.

No matter how many times I've come here, the ramen is always 10/10. Everything is cooked perfectly and the broth is amazing

I ordered hot sake and miso soup to start, and added rice and a salad to my pre-fix veggie curry! Omg, sooo delicious, and absolutely worth the drive! The service here is just as wonderful as the food too. I love the calm, relaxing atmosphere too. The pre-fix menu is for dine-in only but totally worth it. Great service and a 3 course meal.

Ebisu was very deceiving from the outside. It seems like the typical hole in the wall Provi ethnic market or mom & pops restaurant. We chose to go in anyway and try it out. We were seated quickly, and our waiter Michael was attentive. We got a gyoza app, "created" our ramen dish, and got the shuba shuba (you cook the veggies and meat). Would def go back again!

Just had dinner here and I'm sitting at home with regret. Regret because I ate so much and I'm just so dang full! My boyfriend and I came here since we were craving ramen and we're pretty glad we did. The place was pretty empty when we walked in, there was only one other table there. But then again, it was Sunday at 8pm so that's to be expected. Inside was really clean and well lit with a good amount of booth seating. Tonight we ordered takoyaki, Tan Ten Men, and the spicy tonkatsu ramen. The takoyaki was good, crispy on the outside, but soft and doughy on the inside. It came with a good amount of sauce and mayo, and a bunch of the Bonito flakes. I typically like less sauce, but that's just a personal preference. Still enjoyed it nonetheless. Next, I order the Tan Tan Men. Tantanmen is the Japanese version of the Sichuan dan dan mein. Both are made with minced pork and noodles, but the tantanmen comes with a broth. Like I mentioned earlier, I am writing this review full of regret. And noodles because I ended up finishing the whole thing! I knew I was full halfway through, but I couldn't stop eating. Oof. My boyfriend ordered the spicy tonkatsu ramen with level 1 spice. It was definitely S P I C Y, so eater beware if you can't really handle spice well. The broth was spicy, but also rich and flavorful. My boyfriend is pretty good with spice, but he was coughing throughout and this was only level 1! There are options to increase spice levels, in fact our server told us one guy went up to level 21... Speaking of which, service was really nice! Our server was really friendly and answered any questions we had. Overall, we enjoyed our meal and can see us coming back to try the rest of the menu.

Now have been here 3 times. Very consistent--food was delicious. Pork buns were scrumptious. Edamame like I've never had before--charred, spiced---addictive!! Soft shell crab was large --crunchy-moist --had 2!! Brought another super critical gourmet chef with me. He rates this a 10!! So many things to explore on this menu--just starting!

What a find! This place has great food, full bar, fair prices and excellent food! Not to mention, the phenomenal service by Michael! We had the fried calamari and Brussels sprouts for appetizers and the Brussels sprouts were the best I ever had. We also ordered shabu shabu for the first time and it was amazing. Very important: do not put the entire amount of red sauce that they give you with the garlic and the herb sauce; it's veryyyy hot! And we like spicy but we put too much in. Highly recommend this place!

When I feel sad, the Japanese curry with katsu chicken always makes me feel better! Gyoza is the best anywhere and really tasty Brussels sprouts!! One of my favorites overall!!

I am absolutely in love with their fried brussel sprouts. The staff is always so friendly and willing to help . When I get my ramen I can get it with any and everything I want in it the best

Food was fantastic and the service was fast and excellent as well! Highly recommend giving them a try.

My husband and I have been on the hunt for some good local ramen and most of our trials have been not-so-good. I went to Yelp for suggestions (of course,) and found Ebisu. We hired a sitter, made some unnecessary reservations, and went. On the outside, I'm going to be honest here, this place doesn't look like much. But when you get inside, it has a cozy dining room filled with well-spaced booths. I decided, since I was trying something new I would try something REALLY new and I ordered the Shuba Shuba having NO idea what I would be getting. The server brought out a propane stove with steaming broth along with a plate of various noodles and veggies. I thought you just added the broth to your bowl of veggies to warm them up so I did that, poured broth all over the table, and did everything wrong. Apparently you put all the veggies and stuff in your pot and cook it at the table. Like fondu or Korean BBQ. The end result was VERY tasty, fresh noodles and veggies in a slightly spicy broth that sat on your tongue without burning your throat. It was definitely a fun experience!

Love their build your own Ramen! I haven't tried anything I didn't like here. Service is friendly and quick. Definitely recommend.

We were seeking a simple dinner to end the day, not expecting much, but we were surprisingly glad to find an izakaya serving delicious ramen. Talk about exceeding expectations. $13 Miso Ramen - pork miso broth, flavored soft boiled egg, shitake mushroom, bamboo shoots, spinach, seaweed, fish cake, spices, chashu: Salty, rich flavor with thick, chewy noodles, a perfectly soft egg, and tender chashu $15 Tan Tan Men - spicy pork miso broth, ground pork, flavored soft boiled egg, shitake, fish cake, bamboo shoots, bok choy, seaweed, spices: This sure isn't tan tan mian, but the spicy broth and spicy minced pork is almost reminiscent of tan tan mian. Definitely a great place if you're having cravings for Japanese dishes. We were lucky to stumble across this find.

Great service from the bartender. Food is good but I wish the ramen was thicker ramen noodles but that's just me! Drinks are great. Spicy Thai martini my fave Pretty quiet good for a quick in and out for me

Best ramen & Asian dishes around the area. loooove their edamame! It's my favorite in the state. Great prices too. Seriously love this spot!

The food 10/10, service 10/10, 10/10 accuracy on orders. The wife and I spent Valentine's Day afternoon here and enjoyed every single thing from the environment, accommodation for our 9 month old, the food was absolutely positively delicious.

Fantastic ramen for a cold rainy night. The spicy pork katsu ramen was delicious and perfectly spicy.

Food: 4/5 Cleanliness: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Location: Place was easy to find. Parking lot on right side of building and on the street. There's black curtain as you enter. The ambiance is on the dark/dim side. Music playlist were 90s r&b. We ordered Agedashi Tofu, spicy miso and spicy pork ramen. The spicy miso broth was very good and flavorful. The spicy pork broth was good but not as good as the spicy miso. The noodles were cooked to perfection, it was aldente and starchy. Agedashi Tofu was good but not sure if we liked the fermented ginger on top( personal preference). The restroom is unisex and a bit outdated. It does need some TLC/updates. Our waiter was very tentative and took our orders correctly, even when we omitted some parts from the entree. attention to details are important, especially when it comes to food allergies. Service was on point!

Providence, Rhode Island welcomed me with amazing Ramen, Pork Belly & Grape Soju. Very few things compare. If you're here for Ramen, you must get the Nagasaki Ramen. It's in a broth that was cooked for 30 hours, and you can taste it. Fantastic! It's a plus that they have sparking space beside the restaurant.

Nice place, location is deceiving. Parking is a little tight. Tried a few things, the garlic rice doesn't say it's spicy. (Watch out) not in a good way. Overall good experience for value.

if you love spicy food they've got it!! super quick service for an early friday night dinner-five stars

My wife and I were craving ramen in a bad way.. This place is AMAZING! Having traveled quite a bit to Asia and lived in Hawaii and Guam, ramen houses were a staple for dinner and lunch. Ebisu brought me home again.. they're that good! The place was decorated well, and clean. The staff was extremely friendly and attentive. Prices were very reasonable and portions large. Most customers end up taking leftover ramen home, packed in spill proof containers.

Ebisu is our go-to place for ramen! We particularly love the build-your-own! It never disappoints, and the staff is so friendly and sweet! We can't recommend Ebisu enough!

My husband is on a roll picking amazing restaurants for us. While we were in Providence for the day, I picked a place that was unfortunately closed for Labor Day, and hubby suggested Ebisu as an alternative and totally NAILED IT!!! When we drove up, I was wary, given the first impression from the street. It's not much from the outside, but don't let that dissuade you from giving it a try! Inside it was calm, dark and smelled like miso, so I was pretty excited. We were the only ones there when we arrived, and were seated immediately. The menu was great, and I loved their "build your own ramen" options. They also had a specials board with awesome desserts, apps and some seasonal drinks. We were starving so everything looked good to us. We asked the waitress/manager for some extra time. To start, we ordered a side of the shiso and garlic fried rice, a thai iced tea with coconut milk, and for our mains we both built our own ramen. The rice was packed with flavor, and was really delicious. Thai iced tea is never a bad decision, and despite the coconut milk getting clumpy, it was refreshing. Ramen is really hard to do well in my opinion, but this place offers 30 hour tonkatsu broth and it is incredible. We both ordered that as our base, he got bean thread noodles and I opted for the traditional ramen. His toppings were more meat and eggs, and I got bok choi, house made delicious kimchi (delicious and fresh), corn and mushrooms. For dessert, we were vacillating between the halo-halo, which is something I love and haven't had since I lived in Hawaii, and the miso doughnuts. Because I hadn't ever heard of a miso doughnut, we went for it. WOW its amazing. I loved the combination of the umami of the white miso and the sweet savory combo with the ice cream and caramel flavors. It's like kettle corn but with a hip Asian flair. It's awesome they took this culinary risk and it absolutely paid off. The ramen was the best I've had in the area other than Boston. The doughnut was like nothing I've ever had in my life and I can't wait to return to have more of both! Prices were reasonable for the size of the servings and the amazing flavor they manage to pack into each dish. I'm not sure how everything else on the menu is, but I can't stop thinking about those flavors! Service was friendly and fast, and the place was clean, inviting, and surprisingly gourmet. Solid 5 stars.

I always get excited when we eat here, today was no exception. The short rib ramen was amazing, I have never been disappointed

Ebisu has always been good to us! Excellent food, excellent service, and a quiet atmosphere. I always recommend this place to anyone looking for a restaurant in Cranston

The ramen was excellent - lots of options to customize your soup. Service was excellent. Cannot wait to go back.

Delicious and great service ! Should try their hotpot , warm saki, and fried green tea ice cream

Chicken yakisoba is the best yeah only thing I buy best noodles so much flavor. Great place nice people my family loves this place.