Megumi Japanese Ramen & Sushi Bar

Just your average sushi and Japanese restaurant, nothing really stood out to me. The food was fine overall, but nothing memorable. The fish in the sushi didn’t seem the freshest, though it was still passable for a casual meal. Service was okay too, not bad, but nothing that made the experience feel special. If you’re looking for a quick and simple sushi fix and you're in Chinatown, this place is fine, but I wouldn’t go out of my way for it.

I have been here for twice. The dishes are always good. My son loves the pork don rice. I personally like the fantastic eel sushi and pork fried rice . The ramen is decent, for me, it is a little too salty. The price is quite reasonable.

I love the sushi here, but was disappointed when I got take out for the first time, receiving my go-to order for half the size I get dining in. For $17, I received 10 miniature pieces of sushi(in the photo I had already eaten 3 pieces). Whenever I get this order dining in, I get good sized pieces worth the price. Would still recommend the sushi, just only when dining in.

Great experience with ramen and a good standard for ramen in US. While the soup was a bit thin, it was flavorful, and the thick slices of chashu made up for the flavor. If you are looking for a nice Japanese-style bowl of noodles, this is the place. Reasonable prices and additions too

Megumi Japanese Ramen & Sushi Bar is a standout dining destination in Philly’s Chinatown, offering a satisfying mix of authentic Japanese flavors and a welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're a ramen enthusiast, a sushi lover, or both, this spot delivers high-quality dishes that keep customers coming back for more. The ramen is the star of the menu, featuring rich, flavorful broths that are perfectly paired with tender noodles and fresh toppings. The Tonkotsu Ramen is a favorite, with its creamy pork broth, while the Spicy Miso Ramen adds just the right amount of heat for those looking for a kick. The sushi is equally impressive—fresh, beautifully presented, and with a variety of creative rolls to choose from. The restaurant has a cozy, intimate vibe, making it a great spot for a casual date night or a relaxed dinner with friends. The staff is attentive and friendly, happy to make recommendations if you’re unsure what to try. Prices are reasonable for the quality and portions, making it a solid value for a great meal. Megumi strikes the perfect balance between traditional and approachable, making it a must-visit for Japanese cuisine in Chinatown. Whether you’re in the mood for a comforting bowl of ramen or a beautifully crafted sushi roll, this spot won’t disappoint.

The food was phenomenal. I was only able to get one type of dish on the ramen side because everything primarily has pork broth. They have plenty on non pork items but not for the ramen dishes.

Great miso Raman and sushi. Tempura appetizer is one of the best there. Staffs are polite.

It's a good place for an inexpensive meal. This place is fine. Nothing was bad. Everything was average. If you understand umami as a specific, rich deep flavor (MSG), there's plenty. If you define it more philosophically, as the depth of flavor experience that makes you say, "ah, yum," it's lacking. The miso soup was ordinary, might as well have been from instant powder. The sushi rolls were just one notch above grocery store to-go sushi. The pork buns were respectable: lettuce, braised belly with spicy mayo and Japanese BBQ/teriyaki sauce. The ramen was ramen, not especially mind-blowing. The gyudon lacked subtly, but was still satisfying. Portions were all very generous. The walls of this place are covered in anime posters. Also, travel agency posters from Sapporo. It feels like they're really catering to an after school, teenage or young adult crowd. The menus were greasy to the touch, and honestly, nothing about the place seemed up to traditional Japanese standards around cleanliness. It wasn't dirty and off-putting, per se, but it also wasn't clean. If you're a college kid or a bachelor looking for a cheap Japanese meal with big portions, you'll probably be very happy. If you're drunk from partying too hard and you need some hot and fatty broth to settle your stomach, Megumi will deliver. But if you're a bit more discerning, looking for a culinary adventure, this will be a severely average experience.

Had the udon and sushi--both were fresh and hit the spot. Chill vibe, quick service. Solid spot in Chinatown.

I somehow found my way here while waiting for my car inspection yesterday. For a place that's located close to the better known Terakawa Ramen, Megumi doesn't get as much recognition as it deserves. For the same reason, it's a better choice for solo diners like me who didn't have the time or energy to contend against large groups for a spot. Service here is great and efficient, as I was quickly greeted and served as soon as I walked in. I ended up getting my usual chicken karaage and tonkatsu ramen just to see if the joint is up to par against the other ramen shops in the area. Chicken karaage was nice and crispy, but the sauce was confusing since the sweet chili dipping sauce is inconsistent with how the appetizer is usually served. Tonkatsu ramen's broth was tasty and creamy, but its color was a lot lighter in shade than how the signature long simmered pork bone broth usually appears. I'm not sure if they added more fat to make the white color pop out, but I was a bit concerned with my cholesterol level while I was nomming it. The noodles here tasted like the standard commercially made ones that you can buy from the stores, so they're nothing to write home about. I'm a fan of the dish nonetheless, and I wouldn't mind visiting them again for the other ramen choices on the menu.

We loved the tea!! Stopped in on a hot day for tea and a mid day snack while we chatted. Staff were attentive and kind. Clean and well decorated space with anime posters on the walls. The grilled squid was good a savory and sweet sauce was drizzled over perfect bit size pieces to share. The star was the tea with a foam top I'm assuming it's freshly shaken. I loved it was so refreshing on a hot summer day! I'd definitely come back to try other things. Came to $24 after tax

Food was amazing. Bathroom was very clean. Service was top notch and friendly. Pork Bans were the best I ever had. Pork Bon was great. I had the spicy ramen and it was the perfect balance between satans ass and edible delights. Price was on target too. Not the cheapest place on the block, but it was fair pricing and the portions were huge.

This place features everything Japanese (food wise). We were guided to sit down near the window. The place was moderately busy. I wanted to wash my hands but for some reason the one bathroom was occupied by someone for like 15 minutes (he or she didn't answer to my knocks) so ended up having to use the hand sanitizer. I ended up ordering the Megumi Spicy Miso Ramen. I felt like it was very salty for a broth. The ramen was disappointing for sure as this use to be my favorite ramen spot in Philadelphia. I did like the corn in this dish, however. The service at this place was pretty good. They were very quick on the check when we asked for it.

Food: Broth is very flavorful and umami! Noodles are perfectly cooked. The meat is fall apart soft and melts in your mouth. A generous amount of toppings. Overall, a great bowl of ramen. I think this is a really good alternative to terakawa in Chinatown. Service: Nothing to complain about. Everyone is friendly, checks in often, and it's quick. Ambiance: It's nicely decorated, spacious, and clean. The lighting is just dim enough.

Sushi is fresh. I had salmon tartar served beautifully with tobiko on top and yuzu at the bottom. My friend enjoyed his tonkatsu ramen.

When I have out of towners come to visit that say they want ramen but I know they don't want to wait for the hyped-places in lines or play the reservation game, I take them to Megumi. The food is fine and the environment is chill! Cute decor with anime posters and often playing Jpop or Kpop. It's great for a chill night to hang with your friends and grab a quick bite. Their appetizers and non-ramen items are kinda meh to me but not terribly if you want to share something with friends for variety!

Overall, a decent vegetarian Ramen. I added some spice and substituted the default green noodles for regular noodles . Salty, spicy and good firmness in the noodle. Lots of cabbage, and ok amount of veggies. It was a busy Friday night and no reservations were needed.

Megumi is a nice spot to stop by for a quick lunch. I got the chicken cutlet curry which was good but the chicken was a tad too dry for my liking. It comes with a free miso soup. The service was great and attentive. Portion was also worth its value.

This was my favorite ramen restaurant so far. I love the location, great walk in china town. The sushi was pretty good and great value. The broth for the tonkotsu ramen was on the lighter side so at first it looked like it was going to be bland but i was wrong , great strong taste. The chashu was also thick but it melts in your mouth. Great dinner ! I will definitely be going back here.

Ordered the spicy Tonkotsu ramen for delivery with a shrimp tempura roll. Everything tasted fresh and was delivered quickly. The broth was hearty, flavorful with a touch of spice -- as expected! Good portion size and ramen had a nice hardy texture. The roll was just ok, a bit bland imo but not terrible. Hats off to the delivery guy and workers involved as this was delivered in the midst of a snow storm.

Tasty, reasonably priced, miso soup and spicy yellow tail roll were very tasty. Passion fruit ice tea was nice and sweet. Fast service. Very pretty presentation of food

Ended up here on accident and it did not disappoint! Spicy miso ramen was sooooo flavorful and service was quick. Good pricing for a cute small little place. Would definitely come back. Even took some ramen to go and my boyfriend loved it

Soup was really good, had ramen takeout. They separated noodles and broth for transport. Place looked nice inside.

Yummy ramen and sushi that I've eaten at and also ordered delivery from. Note to self, just because the yellowtail app is good in the restaurant doesn't mean it is good for delivery! Other than that, I love their pork fried rice and always enjoy the sushi and apps. I'm not a ramen girl but can always find something on the menu when my daughter wants ramen.

Food was very good. Karaage - thought this was absolutely delicious and a great dipping sauce too Takoyaki - Not a lot of octopus and overall decent Donburi - it was their special and for $8.95 I ordered one to go cause the portion was solid and very tasty Crazy salmon roll - tons of salmon and definitely my preference over the two rolls Amazing roll - expected to like this more but still decent The presentation of the food for every item was very well done. The sushi came with a tree that was stuck on by rice. The sushi was solid not the best I've ever had but very enjoyable. The Karaage was my favorite and the Don buri was delicious and for a great price. Staff was overall nice. Lots of very cool anime posters hung throughout. Chinese music and Chinese speaking workers which surprised me for a Japanese restaurant but it is in Chinatown. Would recommend and definitely want to come back to try the ramen in the future. Food: 4.5/5 Ambience: 5/5 Service: 4/5

My friend and I came here for dinner last night and I can't wait to go back! I was so tempted to try their ramen or rice platter, but went with sushi instead. There's a buy 2 sushi specials for $25. Ordered the Godzilla roll, out of control roll, spicy Kani roll with crunch and shrimp tempura roll. Everything was a 10/10 and had a beautiful presentation. The friendliest service. I will definitely be back for more!

I'm so glad I've aged into liking soups and broth-based foods. First time trying "real" ramen aka not from the grocery store or a college cafeteria, lol. I LOVED IT. Around these parts we love the swine, so the spicy miso with pork was the obvious choice. The perfect level of heat. My biggest surprise was how much I loved the corn that's included. That sweetness did what needed to be done. 10/10, period!

I ordered the avocado roll and shrimp/mango roll. Both were great, and service was prompt. Not much to say about this place because it doesn't really stand out to me, but it was overall a good experience.

Stopped in for a quick ramen dinner. Enjoyed the megumi spicy miso and spicy tonkatsu ramen. Very busy but quick service. Will come back to try other options on the menu.

This place has a higher quality of sushi than I'd expect for the price! Their hand rolls are my favorite, but I haven't had anything from here that disappointed me other than the karage. This is a spot I visit over and over.

Came a few times, food is really good each time. Flavorful. Comes out quick. Well priced meals. Ambiance is nice with japanese feel. Anime posters/aesthetic. Attentive staff. Karaage is just fried chicken its average probably wouldn't order again anytime soon.

Was in the mood for a warming bowl of ramen in this cold, and Megumi did not disappoint. Delicious broth in a variety of flavors with a nice list of available add ins if you don't want one of their available options. The wait staff was also very friendly and even let me keep the bowl of ramen I had actually ordered when they accidentally gave me a different miso dish. We also tried the karagge, which was good, but I probably wouldn't order it again. Will be back to try the sushi though - it looked so good as plate after plate was delivered to surrounding tables.

Came here for a group dinner and it's safe to say, I was pleasantly satisfied with my food and service. We reserved a table for 6 about an hour before we arrived and despite it being a busy night, the restaurant was very accommodating. I ordered the chicken cutlet curry but there was a mishap in which I assume my order was forgotten so I had to wait an extra about 15-20 minutes but the staff member, not waitress, who caught the mistake, brought out my dish was very apologetic, though I wish my waitress was the one who noticed or at least checked in with me. Regardless, the chicken cutlet curry was exactly what I expected with a restaurant in Chinatown. The curry was standard, something very similar to Terakawa but there were no potatoes or vegetables in the curry. There were a couple pieces of boiled broccoli though. The chicken cutlet, however, was great. It was crunchy, moist on the inside, and was definitely made right before serving it on my plate. Like I said, the food tasted exactly how I expected it to taste but if there is another time I come back, maybe I'll try the ramen instead.

One of my best friends insisted that I go here for some of the best ramen in Philly. I was happy to see they had vegetarian ramen on the menu, which had tasty green noodles in a rich broth. Extra toppings are $1 each, so I ordered an egg and nori which really hit the spot. The price was reasonable and the service was excellent, they even came by to offer more green tea. :)

No wait and the service was good. We had tempura appetizer and pork buns. My husband and I both got tonkotsu ramen and it was delicious! Like mind blown how good it was it was cool and quiet inside and had a great ambiance

I came by with a party of 2 on a Sunday afternoon. We were seated right away, but the staff wasn't very friendly (something will make up for a lot of errors for me). We placed our orders for takoyaki, two ramens, and drinks. The takoyaki was cooked and seasoned well, and the sauce was good but it was more flour and very little filling. Most of the pieces only had 1 piece of octopus in it, making the entire thing very dough-y. Most of my bites contained just flour and sauce. Somehow, our waitress managed to take both our ramen orders wrong. She didn't ever come back to check on us, so we ended up just eating the bowls she brought. This probably made the entire experience sour for us as we were excited to have the ramen flavors we had initially ordered. The chashu was thick, and sliced the long way; and mostly very fatty. This isn't a criticism, but just a heads up for anyone who likes or doesn't like very fatty meat. The eggs were cooked perfectly, and the broth was decent. I think that my experience was truly dampened by the fact that I felt like the waitress didn't care to confirm our orders, brought out two wrong dishes, and never once checked on us. It wasn't a busy hour, half the tables were empty. We didn't finish either of our ramen bowls. Instead of coming to ask if anything was wrong, we were then brought the check without requesting it. It's very difficult for me to want to give a place a second chance when I've had such a negative experience.

Quick visit to city for Phillies game. Random place we decided to eat in Chinatown. Like most places I've seen here it is well established. While clean and very nice staff, it's odd anime artwork wasn't what I'd have expected. The food... Edamame appetizer was its normal salty goodness. I got the seafood udon which was ok. The Udon bowl was packed with noodles. Overall it was good yet I'd not say great, thus only 4 stars.

A bowl of freshly steamed white rice topped with beef marinated in a sweet soy dashi, caramelized onions, red ginger, and a perfectly seasoned soft boiled egg, this gyudon is my favorite thing to get at Megumi. The sauce from the beef and onions soaks into the rice and makes it super flavorful. Their ramen is very average, definitely not my personal go to. If you come here you have to get the gyudon!

Delicious food! Their ramen was hot and filling. Great flavor. Also got the curry and the chicken itself was perfectly fried and not dry at all. Funny how they only add 1 piece of brocolli, but regardless- tastes great!

First time in Center City and decided to try out this ramen place! The location was slightly difficult to find (we accidentally walked into the place next door, at first). Servers were kind and good about refilling water and stuff. My boyfriend got the spider roll & dragon roll (2 roll special), and I ordered chicken karaage and Out of Control roll. The food was SO good. Normally I think karaage is too oily, but they made it the perfect balance of flavorful and light! We actually ate it so quickly that we didn't get a photo of the chicken! The only downside was that the music was definitely playing from someone's phone, but not at all a dealbreaker for us. We'll be back to try the ramen on our next trip to Philly!

Looks like many of us were turned away from Terakawa Ramen around the corner. I was by myself so despite not being on top of waitlist for Megumi, they were still able to seat me within 15 mins at around 7:30 pm on Saturday night. Seems to be a Japanese restaurant run by a Chinese crew. Ordered the Pork Belly Bowl that was on the chalkboard as one of today's special. Pork Belly & Eel on rice with half an egg. The pork belly was a little cold but overall not bad. And it was $8.99 before tax so an absolute steal! Great portion.

Dragon Roll - only topped with avocado, not also with unagi. All other places I've ever been to have always topped Dragon Rolls with unagi also - so I found this very strange. Minimal amount of unagi in dragon roll. (See picture close up) They mind as well have called it a cucumber avocado roll - there's barely any unagi in it at all. This place is very stingy with their unagi. Wasabi & Ginger - Ginger was standard - No extra color added. Wasabi was very dry and pasty - did not dissolve in soy sauce - stayed in clumps like toothpaste. Overall, while nothing was disgusting, quality of standard to the field was below average. Would not recommend. Would not come back.

I found this place on a Saturday night, being nearby Chinatown and craving sushi. We both got yellowtail jalapeño to start, sushi specials with miso soup and salad and edamame. The timing was off, we got our edamame and then didn't receive our yellowtail jalapeño, miso soup or salad until our sushi rolls, which took a while as well. We asked about the yellowtail jalapeño and were told it takes a while because it's frozen. I understand sushi grade fish has to be flash frozen to remove bacteria but this wasn't exactly making us want the dish anymore so we asked them to take it off and not bring it. The rolls were okay, miso soup, salad and edamame were okay as well. I probably wouldn't return because I assume there's better sushi places nearby.

Fantastic. Every time. Sushi pizza is a must. Spicy ramen is the best medicine in town.

This is my favorite ramen spot in Philly. I love the green noodles in the vegetarian bowl. I'm not vegetarian so I'll add meat extras. The vegetarian bowl with ajitsuke tamago (soft egg), chashu pork, and added spiciness is my go-to order. Compared to the well-known ramen shop around the corner, I prefer this one for the noodles, bigger space, and shorter wait time.

Prices here are good. Got a lot of food for not a lot of money. I think the food was standard. Me and my buddy both ordered spicy miso ramen+gyoza, 1 roll of spicy yellowtail and 1 roll of spicy salmon each and it was too much food for one sitting. Overall I'll say the food was pretty standard. Nothing mind blowing but it was good nonetheless. As others have stated the food isnt particularly spicy but Japanese food isn't supposed to be. If that's what you really want go to a korean restaurant. Next time I'll explore the menu further. Service was just ok. They took my friend's chopsticks after they were clearing the first part of the order and when they brought the ramen it took us a long time to get attention to get more chop sticks. But other than that they were friendly. I like the decor with the anime pictures, something different. Overall good ambience. Oh one more thing I didn't see any alcohol on the menu. Hmmm...

Cute little restaurant with a big menu, but concerning the waitress responded to being informed I had a nut allergy with "what is an allergy was". Tonkotsu ramen was overly sweet. Oh and they don't take Amex. Pass.

Tried to go somewhere else in Chinatown for Japanese curry and they were closed so we ended up here. Ended up being an unexpected great meal. Takoyaki was good, and while the tofu wasn't my favorite there wasn't anything wrong with it just not really my cup of tea. Curry was delicious, pork was crispy and cooked perfect while the curry sauce was flavorful with a great consistency. Would def come back!

I came here twice in the past 2 weeks. It's THAT GOOD. One of my friends actually accidentally ordered their Uber Eats delivery from this restaurant to my apartment... since then, I've been hooked. The spicy broth is incredible and tasty. The meat is well marinated and well, the corn is poppin! Truly enjoyed my bowl of ramen here. The Japanese anime decor is nice too.

I came here on a Sunday night with my boyfriend and it was packed. We lucked out and got the last available table before there was a line. We ordered ramen, sushi and bbq squid. The ramen and bbq squid were flavorful. They were the perfect spicy level for us, but we can taste the numbing peppercorn. It doesn't go right with ramen. All we tasted was more spicy than any miso or pork broth. Maybe the other ramen is better. The squid could be more tender and was luke warm on arrival. The spicy tuna was okay. Service was busy so there was a bit of a wait from ordering and waiting for food. Overall, it's not a bad place, but 3 and half stars. And it wouldn't be my first choice for ramen and sushi.

My husband and I stopped in for our date night. It was a nice ambiance and space. We were immediately greeted and sat by the wait staff, who were polite and helpful. The food... amazing. I gave four stars for simple, small things. My husband ordered the spicy salmon roll but it wasn't spicy at all. I wish their were more options for the ramen as far as broth flavors. I ordered the sweet shrimp roll which was phenomenal. Overall I would definitely recommend and wouldn't mind going back.

Ooo yum! My friends and I ordered chicken teriyaki, pork buns, vegetable gyoza, and a few rolls. The teriyaki came out piping hot served in a stone bowl. It was the perfect balance of sweet, succulent, and savory. Our pork buns were pillowy and tender. Sushi rolls = fresh and light tasting. I really enjoy sushi that is delicate and not too heavy on rice or sauces. Success. Megumi's ambience was enjoyable. A simply designed, comfortable, cute restaurant. Would recommend.

The veggie miso ramen was delicious. It is hard to find a veggie ramen that compares to the pork based one, but this one definitely did not disappoint -- if you like spice, you can make it a spicy miso broth as well. Saw a comment about the sushi pizza and got it - really good! The service was good and the restaurant was overall cozy and clean.

The restaurant we wanted to try was closed, so we stumbled around the block to find this place. And wow was it a great find! Our favorite in Philly, as we now frequent once a week and are never disappointed. They have the best options & specials, the atmosphere is a vibe, and we've never had bad service. We will be back again and again!!!

We came later at night with a large party, and they took care of us immediately! No, wait at all! The dish was warm and flavorful. Fantastic just after ice skating!

I came here for dinner on a whim when the nearby Terakawa Ramen had a line of people waiting to get in. I briefly checked Yelp to see if this place was decent, which it was. There weren't too many people in the restaurant, and I was seated without any wait. The wait staff were friendly and helpful. The menu was pretty extensive. You can have anything from sushi to donburi to Japanese curry, and to ramen. I had the sushi pizza to start, which as its name suggests, is bits and pieces of tuna, salmon and avocado on top of a crisp rice pancake. I think the sushi pizza is worth trying once just for kicks, but I'd stick to regular nigiri sushi next time. Next, I had the Jigoku ramen, which was supposed to be spicy, but all I had was a hint of spice. The soup base did have umami in it. I was happy with the egg, but the pork could use more time in the soup (the pork tasted like it was cooked separately and added into the soup much later). It was overall a nice experience and a quick fix to my winter ramen cravings.

Very good good and very good service. Food comes out hot and fresh. 10/10 I travel a lot and every time I return to Philly I always stop by for a bite to eat.