Ramen by UZU

Went to Ramen by UZU and upon entering the food hall I was warmly greeted by Hero (who I would later find out was the owner) he immediately helped me order my Curry based Ramen with all veggies. As I waited Hero properly introduced himself to me and told me about the company and the other location in Union Market. This Ramen was some of the best I've had in D.C. it was flavorful with a hint of spice the veggie perfect. I've told all my coworkers to go and I will tell anyone else to go and taste some of the best Ramen around! Thank you for your kindness and recommendation Hero :) you'll see me again!

I do not recommend the vegan miso ramen. The broth was lacking in any flavor and the stuffed tofu didn’t look or taste appetizing either.

I have been enjoying Uzu’s amazing Japanese comfort food for years and I am thrilled they now have a Georgetown location. The food is perfect for hot weather (tsukemen, cold sesame noodles, etc.) or cold weather (miso ramen, curry rice, etc.) and Chef Hiro is just the nicest, most awesome guy. This is definitely a shop worth supporting and eating at!! BIG RECOMMEND! 👏

New go-to ramen place. Good ramen seems to be hard to find recently however the miso ramen from Ramen by UZU was amazing. You can tell there was a lot of thought and care while assembling the bowl which made my meal so much more enjoyable and made my whole day. The atmosphere was welcoming with friendly staff and open seating for eating with friends or dining in alone.

love the food here, Japanese curry ramen is such a comfort food! the spices, the coziness in this bowl, the noodles, everything about it just perfect. i’m eating it on a hot day with a can of coke watching a stray cat outside. just meant to be here at this moment smashing a bowl of UZU ramen!

One of the greatest bowls of ramen I have ever had. The broth flavor of the miso and shoyu was spot on and the meat was tender and perfect

Best ramen I ever had!! I had the vegan one and it's amazinggg

Hearty and delicious vegan ramen! This ramen shop is located inside a food hall, so I’d highly recommend grabbing some boba from Spot of Tea to complement your ramen

really good ramen- got the miso and it was delicious...also has a cool vibe- it's in a cute little foo block area

Ramen by Uzu is tucked into this food hall. Plenty of casual bar and table seating to eat alone or with friends. It was nice there is a vegan option. It was excellent ramen and hit the spot on a cold day. They were super friendly!

The best place to get Ramen no question in the city and Hiro has been mastering his craft for years to the point were it just hits every single time. His curry rice is also some of the best you can find outside of Japan. I look forward to seeing this new spot in Georgetown grow and to experience what surprises Ramen by Uzu has for the future!

Owner used to be a semi-pro basketball player and he's shooting buckets in the ramen game. Chef Hiro is my hero because he's been slinging ramen for damn near a decade and hasn't lost steam. He travels to and fro to Japan bringing back more ideas and techniques to perfect his ramen. Usually I go for the Spicy Miso, but lately I've been feeling the Curry Ramen. Sometimes when I'm feeling extra I get the Spicy Vegan ramen and add their flame torched pork shoulder... I call it "The Bad Vegan" haha jk I've heard news that they may bring brand new menu items to this location so I'm excited to try!

This spot had been on my list of must try ramen in the area but I'm rarely in Georgetown. This day, I had plans fall through and made a point to drive over to check them out. I didnt realize it was inside of a small food hall! The guy that took my order was super kind and patient and explained their process to me since this was the first time I've ever had ramen with a poached egg! It was amazing. Quit easily the BEST ramen I have ever had before! The flavors worked so well together and I had plenty leftover for later! Now that I know about their location in Union Market DC, I'll stop by there since it's a tad bit more accessible from my home!

This is apparently a second location for a brand that started in Union Market. The vibe was upbeat, and what I take to be the owner was working. They offer a vegan Ramen, and it was something that they clearly take seriously. It delivered a variety of tastes and textures. Notably, there were tofu pockets, stuffed with corn, chilled bok choy, and ample seaweed. The smooth miso broth was a solid base to build on. I read that the owner started off at Toki Underground, and while this place doesn't have the kind of atmosphere, it does have that kind of quality. These food hall type places can of course make the leap to a standalone restaurant when successful, and if this one does I'll be there shortly.

Low frills ramen spot in a small food hall but done right. I had the miso w added spice and it hit the spot on a cold day. Excellent spice level, perfectly cooked noodles and tender pork. One of the best ramen spots I've had in DC. Only comparison is Zao in Bethesda.

Super friendly staff on a Sunday. Came here around 1:30 and the space is shared with other vendors. It's a small menu with about 10 main ramen and rice dishes and ability to add sides. You'll have to find a seat in one of the open seating areas with tables and chairs. Next to the bubble tea place on a hot summer day, there was a ton of traffic to the ramen vendor. The food was good. Had the curry ramen and the noodles were bouncy and chewy. They only serve chicken broth ramen, no pork bone broth. The broth is definitely flavorful. I tend to be a lighter eater so this was definitely much more sodium than my usual... but to those that love flavor. This is very good. The shoyu ramen was also on the salty side but also very tasty.

Wow! It was well worth the wait for Ramen by Uzu . . . this second location is in the heart of Georgetown. I ordered several different ramens, but the first that I finished was the Chicken Shio Ramen, and it does not disappoint. The broth was on point, and there were really tasty pieces of meat, while the egg was cooked perfectly, and the ramen's consistency was what you would expect for good Ramen! I will definitely go here again and finally there is an excellent Ramen option in Georgetown. I'm sure this will be a hit among the Georgetown students when August rolls around! Friendly and prompt service. The only thing I would like if the bowls for in-house dining were not plastic. It's okay for delivery or take out, but it would be nice to eating from a traditional ramen bowl.

Went to this spot after seeing the chef get interviewed on social media... hearing his story really made me want to check it out. I'm glad I did because the curry ramen hit the spot. I felt very lethargic after but it was well worth it haha. My friend tried their Spicy Vegan and said it was the best Vegan ramen she had ever had... and she's not even Vegan!!!! Definitely coming back to support Chef Hiro and checking out the cold sesame noodles.

Best ramen in DC! I have had their ramen at the original location in Union Market and the quality and amazing service is mirrored in its sister location here in Georgetown. Amazing ramen I always get the Shoyu and add the Akakara spice bomb. Extra pork and extra egg if you want to really indulge. I always remember to come hungry and I always leave happy.

So excited that Ramen by UZU just opened a new location in Georgetown! I've been a longtime fan of their original spot at Union Market, and it's great to see them expanding. My go-to dishes are the vegan miso ramen, the cold sesame noodles, and their incredible house-made kimchi. I can't stand soggy noodles, but UZU always nails it; the noodles are cooked al dente. The customer service is also consistently excellent. You can tell the staff really care, and it makes a difference. Beyond the food, it feels good to support an immigrant-owned and operated small business that's been putting out quality food for years.

I lived in Japan for 6 years. When I was there, I was a connoisseur, travelling around the country to try famous (and not so famous) ramenya. I've had good ramen, I have had bad ramen, I have had some of "the best ramen." I can honestly has Ramen by Uzu sets the bar when it comes to Japanese food in DC. I haven't been to better in years. Even in Japan the quality of ingredients and the amazing broth would put this place in the SSS-級．If you are looking for authentic, look no further. If you are looking for delicious, look no further.

Great service, even better food! Best ramen i've had in the dmv by far, will be back!