Ramen Yakitori + Bar

I dined here a couple of weekends ago and could not be happier with the experience. It was a cold and dreary day -- perfect for a steamy, hot bowl of ramen. My husband and I ordered the takoyaki appetizer, the mayu ramen, and the akamaru modern ramen. We love spicy food so we were pleasantly surprised by the heat in both of our ramen bowls, which is not super common. My akamaru ramen also came with a delightfully flavorful dollop of this garlicky paste, which tasted amazing when mixed into the broth. The ambience of the restaurant is also pretty neat, almost like a karaoke studio. I was very impressed with the flavors here and look forward to returning!

Really cool plan on Main st. Projectors hooked up playing old school music videos and a chill vibe. The food itself was phenomenal. The fried chicken appetizer was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The spicy mayo gave it an extra kick. The ramen itself was really good. My favorite was the Akamaru . The pork was tender and the broth was flavorful. Would definitely recommend stopping in.

Very happy with our dinner visit! Food was very yummy, especially the chicken karagee 🤤!! The ambiance was very nice too — we were particularly please that the music wasn’t super loud (to the point where we need to scream to talk to each other)! Service was great as well! Will definitely come back 👍!

Really excellent ramen, among the best I've had in the Philly area. I had the Akamaru Modern ramen and crispy calamari. Calamari was great, but nothing too special. Ramen was fantastic, great mix of spice and salt in broth, soft and flavorful chashu, and honestly a lot of volume to the noodles and broth. Very filling dish and almost as good as my favorites in NYC. Would definitely return to this location if I'm in the Manayunk area.

We had a good experience here but felt it was overpriced and not exactly fresh. The appetizers tasted like they came from the freezer section and were just reheated. Disappointing. The Sake seems slightly overpriced but I am not well versed in the market value of Saki I will admit. The ramen was great and the karaoke bar was cute but I won't be going back here.

I went last night and was not disappointed. We sat close to the front of the restaurant with the main window open. I liked that bc it felt like we sat outside but still had cool AC from indoor. I got the miso ramen and it was so good!! If you like spicy you’ll have to ask for sriracha, but the ramen was great without spice! The place is clean and welcoming. There wasn’t a long wait for food which is a plus, because they started to have a decent dinner rush coming in. Our waiter was super nice and efficient. I hope to go back and do the karaoke!! It looks like so much fun! Overall 10/10!😁

My boyfriend and I had ramen there and we both had stomach issues and problems right after, I don’t know if it was the broth or the noodles but something was wrong. I had the veggie ramen, and it tested okay but it didn’t have any flavor, the veggies needed to be cooked for longer and the food tasted like pre-made, they did not put any effort into making a good meal. The service was good, but it was only 3 guest in the restaurant. the table was clean but the windows and floors were very dirty. If wasn’t for the stomach issues problem and the bad food I would come back again because I like the place, but the food needs to be a lot better.

Really enjoyed out meal! The Pork Buns and Shrimp Tempura were so tasty and our ramen was great! We will definitely be back many times!!

We've ordered takeout from here twice now. Overall the ramen is better than nearby @ramen, but subpar in comparison to the rest of the city. The hakata pork broth is the best option here, though a bit watery. The curry ramen was the absolute WORST. It is supposed to be chicken broth with curry, but it straight up just tasted like super salty curry, no hint of broth whatsoever. I can't fathom how anyone there would think that would pass as broth for soup. Now the kicker for why I won't be ordering again is their service. We called in advance to ask if their roast pork is marinated in soy because one of us has a soy allergy, and the person on the phone went to ask someone else to confirm, to which we were told no, it has no soy. Well of course it did have soy and caused a reaction. Staff members, please know the ingredients of your food for the safety of your customers. And chef, please taste your curry soup base because it is way off!

It was Manayunk's Art festival weekend and Yakitori had a sidewalk stand setup. The various kebabs on the grill drew us inside. The prices are very reasonable. We shared everything we ordered starting with the cold Seaweed Salad which was very good. The Lamb Kebab was 2 skewers of nicely spiced lamb. The Chicken Katsu, panko-crusted chicken slices, was served with a giant mound of rice and a dipping sauce. It was good but needed more seasoning in the crust or something to give it a kick. They don't have a large selection of beer but on-tap was $6, with bottles only $5. With 1 beer the bill before tip was around $36. Worth checking out

Does Main Street need a karaoke bar? Yes. Does it deserve a karaoke bar? We shall see... The owners of New Leaf decided to expand across the street with their second Manayunk restaurant. Taking over for a spot that has shown restaurant's little support, Yakitori & Bar aims to break the trend. They bring a limited menu of skewers and ramen which I hope does well. We started with an appetizer, a skewer, a main, and a ramen. Service was quick and friendly. It was honestly hard to tell it was their grand opening. While we didn't visit at peak karaoke hours, the layout should work well for those looking to sing. The skewers were thick and meaty. A pair for $8 is on par if not more than other Yakitori places I've been. The tasty was great. I opted for ramen and while it was spicier than I imagined, I still finished every drop. I've had mixed reactions to New Leaf however I think I'll work Yakitori & Bar in my regular rotation.

Conveniently located in Manayunk. The Hakata ramen was delicious - the broth was flavorful but not too salty like a lot of other ramen spots. Came with a generous portion of toppings and slices of meat. My friend enjoyed her ramen as well (one of the spicy options). There is an upstairs section for seating as well.

So delicious and fresh! I ordered to go and it was packaged perfectly! Broth separate from the noodles but everything so delicately placed! Staff was friendly upon pick up of items! And the restaurant was clean and filled. I loved everything about the ramen! I only wish that they served it with Bok choy!

I was lucky enough to catch them one last time in Mid May/Early June of 2024 before they closed permanently. Recently, (July/August 2024) I have made two attempts to go back. Unfortunately, I have learned the hard way that their establishment has been closed and out of business. Google falsely claims that they're open for business 2pm-1am, but when I arrived on two separate occasions during their business hours stated on google and their website, they would be closed: Lights off, doors closed, and locked. Yakitori + Bar was truly a gem. Too bad they're closed now. R.I.P Yakitori+Bar! Gone but never forgotten. Sad that new comers can experience such a good space. Hopefully they return..who knows.

This is a newer spot in Manayunk. We were hoping that it would outshine the other Ramen bars already in Manayunk... Unfortunately, it did not. The food was subpar... And lacking the flavor we were looking for. We ordered dumplings and also lamb kebabs which we're good... But again could've been better. The Ramen we ordered besides locking spice. The pork was very fatty and not a typical want in my ramen. Unfortunately, the only person running the front of the house on monday was a gentleman who was incredibly busy with takeout orders on top of us needing serviced. I do have to say the location is ideal, and the restaurant itself would be fun for a night out with friends because it is a karaoke bar. Overall because it is the only Ramen place on a Monday open, I'm sure I might find myself ordering from there again however, if it's on a different night, I'll probably be choosing somewhere else.

Stopped in for a quick bite to eat as were trying a few places in the Manayunk area. The smell is so inviting hints of bbq and curry. The Karaoke area well lit for entertainment. The lighting and decor was beautifully done. They also have a upper level which was closed but I'm sure on a Fri or Sat night when there's more people dining the place is popping. There was a huge screen behind us as we ate and could watch the videos playing. My daughter and I tried the shrimp skewers and Shrimp Shumai and finished with some green tea. The shrimp skewers was a little over cooked and hard to pull off the stick. Other then that everything was good and I will be back!

This place is a cute stop if you're looking for a chill spot with karaoke. I was less than impressed with the vegetarian Ramen. It lacked major flavor. The shrimp lollipops were really good though! I most likely won't return.

My partner and I love this spot in Manayunk. Have ordered a wide range of items on the menu and are never disappointed. The tantan ramen as well as the chicken katsu curry are our faves!!

Second time stopping by this place as my boyfriend and I were out enjoying the weather, walking the strip in Manayunk and decided to stop in. Lovely looking place, and the server is very attentive--She served me the last time I was there. It was my bfs first time dining here and he can be picky at times so unfortunately he didn't love anything he ordered and probably won't come back--He had the shrimp swirl pops which tasted like fried shrimp and he said those were okay, but he didn't like the fry on the chicken and he said he wished they had a larger menu with more options to chose from. If you've read my reviews before, y'all know I love Asian food so this was more up my alley. I ordered the shrimp skewers, and shrimp shumai, as I did the last time because they were delicious. I tried the veggie gyoza and I didn't like those at all, probably because I didn't recognize any of the veggies I was tasting so it was a bit odd. My server recommended the shrimp tempura curry ramen, so I went with her suggestion. I'm not going to lie, the fried shrimp seemed a bit odd to have with a noodle dish that has broth in it so I decided to eat the ramen without the shrimp because that was just over complicating the meal in my opinion. I was a bit skeptical about the boil eggs because they didn't look like the normal color of boiled eggs I usually eat. I asked the server what kind of eggs they were and she said they were regular boiled eggs that had been marinated and gone through a unique cooking process to get a certain texture yolk that gives a nice flavor to the dish. So fearfully I ate what looked like a baby dinosaur egg to me, and it turned out to be one of the best ramen I've ever eaten; no lie. Something about that eggs set the dish off as she said; I loved the texture and the flavor of it, it was just ugh chef kiss!! I know where I'll be going to get my ramen for now on--Yum! The only thing I'd like to see are some more menu items because the options are pretty limited as I mentioned earlier in this review, but otherwise job well done!

The food here is sooo good and the atmosphere is perfect. The food is super fresh and made in house (the flavors in everything are so good). A Huge favorite of ours is the Steamed Pork Buns and the Akamaru Ramen. If you love spicy ramen, that's the way to go. They offer karaoke with hundreds of different songs and artists to provide entertainment throughout the restaurant. 20/10 place and totally recommend dining in if you're in the area.

Just tried the newest restaurant on Main St. and it did not disappoint! The restaurant atmosphere was really nice and the food was great. The service was also fantastic. Will be back soon!

(I've traveled to Japan for work and pleasure for over 20 yrs so I've eaten a fair amount of Japanese food.) So, this place is called Yakitori + Bar. "Yakitori" means "cooked/grilled chicken", and refers to a style of Japanese street food that is basically barbecued chicken skewers. If you go to a yakitori restaurant in Japan (or one that at least does yakitori right), you can usually get chicken thigh, wings, breast, meatballs at a minimum, and the more exotic parts for the adventurous (hearts, gizzard, skin, liver, tail) -- basically all the parts of the bird. You don't even have to go to Japan to experience this - Yakitori Boy in Chinatown Philadelphia has 6 different chicken skewer options, not to mention the fact they have 21 skewer options overall (https://yakitoriboy.com/eat/#yakitori) Here at Yakitori+Bar, you have only 4 total skewer choices, only one of which is chicken (beef, lamb and shrimp). They taste ok, but there's a flavor in their sauce that isn't usually encountered in standard Japanese grilled skewers. I could normally overlook this but the other appetizers I ate here (takoyaki, mochiko chicken) were dry and pretty unappetizing. In particular, their dipping sauce had raw diced garlic in it, which isn't common in Japanese sauces that I am aware of. Before this place opened, the sign read "Japanese Ramen + BBQ Bar" or something else. Something must've made them change their mind about branding (maybe the fact that there is a well established ramen joint, @Ramen, down the street). If you go to their Doordash page, you can still see the old name, and you can see it in their menu - this place is really a ramen place (they have 6 different kinds of ramen here). It's a bummer because there is almost no authentic Japanese food in all of Philadelphia, and I really wish there was. Restaurants that plan to offer Japanese cuisine should hire a food consultant who is knowledgeable/ familiar with how these things should taste and what a particular restaurant type (e.g. yakitori) need to offer at minimum. You probably wouldn't open a cheesesteak restaurant that only offers chicken cheesesteaks with monterey jack on a baguette - you shouldn't open a yakitori restaurant that only has a single type of chicken skewer (unless it's really, really good).

If you like drinking and karaoke, this is the only place in the Manayunk area. The quality of the food is ok, average for the Japanese fare you can get in the area, nothing stands out good or not good. Opens late, so that is a plus.

I really hope this place stays open for a long, long time. The takoyaki was tasty and there's nothing like the combination of Japanese sausage and cold beer. The akamaru ramen was delicious- real talk- the broth was just salty and spicy enough, creamy without being heavy. The egg in the ramen was the best I've ever had. I hope they add more to their yakitori options but the chicken was well cooked. And there's KARAOKE!!!! I'm already looking forward to going again.

Please...fellow Yunkers and visitors alike, patronize this place ASAP. Saw they were in the process of opening a few weeks ago and finally got in today. Everything was solid-ramen was killer. Hoping to see the yakitori menu expand once they establish some steady business. Place is clean and comfortable-staff friendly and attentive. Ice cold Kirin on draft, skewers, sausages, and karaoke. Would love to see some shochu in addition to sake but otherwise 10/10.

Tried to go in at 11:35 and was met with chairs up on the table and an unlocked door. Food looks dope, but will never find out.

A gem of a ramen spot! Cozy ambiance, friendly staff, and incredibly flavorful tonkotsu ramen. Can't wait to return for more!

Every thing we had was really good! If you're in the mood for Ramen this is a great choice

Amazing food and fun ambience!!! Our second time in a month. Highly recommended! We live up the street and we love it here.

This is the best spot in Manayunk right now. They have amazing food, drinks and karaoke! The staff is really nice and polite. I have been there twice and I've had a lot of fun. I love when people start trying the Karaoke because it creates a great atmosphere and everybody become friends. I highly recommend trying this place on the weekend when there is more people. You are going to love it!

I was craving ramen and decided to try Yakitori. The lamb skewers and bao buns were delicious but the ramen left a lot to be desired. I ordered the Hakata ramen but i believe I got something different. For ~$16 a bowl, I expected better ramen but nonetheless I would definitely come back for the appetizers.

Great food and service! Beautiful interior! We came for lunch on a very cold day and the ramen warmed us up immediately. Can't wait to come back!

Consistently good! Highly recommended! Been their three times and enjoyed it each time. Worked for Japanese and traveled to Japan. Thankful the restaurant is in my neighborhood because it feels authentic. Had the the Udon noodles with shrimp tempura and loved it. Have also had the ramen. Prices are fair and food and service are great.

Ambiance is great. Ramen is even better! I really enjoyed the hakata ramen and the shrimp skewers.

Because of craving of ramen and not wanting to go to the city, we decided to give this place a shot last Saturday. Among pork buns, chicken katsu and ramen, each of us (2 adults + 2 kids) was very pleased with the food. We even thought the eggs in ramen were the best that we have had in the US. The service was quick and the staff were friendly and attentive to children. Strongly recommended!!!