Rhea

The location is right on Broadway in Saratoga, so great place to go sit awhile and people-watch. The food was really good, better than expected. The waitstaff seemed very stressed - I think due to the time of year here in town, and the music was very loud, so hard to talk with the person I'd decided to have lunch with. I will go again in the fall, when it's calmer and see if my opinion changes.

Menu was fun and innovative, on theme for sure. Cocktails were very good, similar to what you'd find in most Saratoga restaurants. Lobster bao buns were great. Tuna tartare was a little confusing. Flavors were 10/10 but advertised with rice chips and instead was on stickyish rice that was difficult to cut and eat with a fork. Atmosphere was inviting and beautiful and service, though a little slow, was still very good. Would for sure go again with friends, but didn't make my "must go back" list.

Really unique Asian fusion menu. Try the duck confit bao buns. Also solid cocktails with good attention to detail. Beautiful interior design and greenery. Our waitress knew the menu thoroughly, answered all of our questions, and recommended drinks. A great dining experience!

The food were fabulous, better than I expected based on reading other reviews. The spicy chicken ramen was actually spicy which I was very happy about. The service on the other hand was not good, our waitress was rude and she rolled her eyes at me. Fortunately for her my husband always tip 20% and he always regrets it after lol

I ate at Rhea twice. Both times were great. The first night I went early at 5:30 and there was hardly anyone in the restaurant. I sat at the bar and the service was great. Appetizer came out super quickly. I ate the Brussels sprouts. They were very good and loaded with peanuts. For my main I had the Shanghai noodles. The noodles were cooked perfectly. The bulgogi was sweet. A great comforting dish. The 2nd night (Saturday) I went the place was rocking. I was able to find a seat at the bar without having to wait. Once again the service was good. This time I tried the fried chicken bao bun. It’s as if a chicken sandwich was turned into a bao. While the chicken was juicy and crisp, I didn’t love it. I think I’m too much of a traditionalist and would have preferred a more traditional bao. For my main I had the hangover noodles. It basically their version of pad Thai. The portion was HUGE. I saved half for the next day. The peanut sauce was a touch sweet and coated the noodles well. The shrimp was juicy and well cooked and they even throw in a fried egg. Bonus points for great music both night and great service.

An abundance of flavor in every dish! We had an early Friday night reservation at 5:30p and were seated immediately. Service was friendly and informative though a little pushy on ordering more drinks. The food was on point and while most entree portions looked on the small side, my hangover noodles were more than plentiful. The restaurant caters more towards the bar scene and drinks up front near the large open doors.

Place is very cute. Staff was friendly and service fast. Ramen was good. I liked my spicy chicken. They weren’t kidding about spice so mild palates be warned. My partner had the tonkatsu pork ramen and it had a good soy miso broth base that was different but not bad.

This restaurant was absolutely amazing. During my lunch, I did order two drinks, scallops, and the beef scallion noodles. Everything was fantastic. They did give me two large scallops, they were $21 for two scallops. Still, they were good. With that being said, make sure if you are dining here you do plan to spend a good amount of money. Definitely worth every penny. It was absolutely delicious.

Stopped in for drinks before dinner elsewhere. The specialty drink menu was well covered with every spirit. Had the Mother of Zeus, a refreshing citrus cocktail that cooled the outside summer heat! The outside patio and inside were packed, but we found a standing bar table easy enough.

Overall i liked my meal but there were a few things i didn't. - the Kimchi Fried Rice is so worth it! - cocktail wasnt much to speak off - Brussels Sprouts were burnt and overcooked - Bao Burgers was great but a tad expensive for basically street food I would come again and try the ramen and if it was up to par id add Rhea to my list of places worth eating in town.

The ambience is extremely hip which could go along with the menu, which is very very weird, but has the potential to also be hip. The things they decided to fuse in their selection of fusion foods aren't creative or delicious in my opinion. Everything we ordered had a ton of salt and a TON of oil. None of the flavors were surprising or clever, just a bunch of heavily recycled ideas using soy sauce. My Singapore noodles tasted like dry, super hot raw curry powder and the Shanghai noodles tasted like dark soy and like I could make them at home myself. The fried rice arancini had too many competing flavors. I hate to be so critical but they appear to take themselves too seriously. More scaling back with more subtlety and choosing one umami profile per dish instead of four could maybe make a difference. Not interested in returning.

Service was good and the food was good also! Would come back! Just feels like it's missing something to send it over to 5 stars. Restaurant itself was very clean and the atmosphere was nice.

This was a cool place that served very good food. I got the ramen and it was delicious. The bar was a cool place to hang out or eat and the staff were very friendly. I would definitely go here again.

Stopped in because of how chic this place looked and only wanted a quick cocktail before my dinner reservations but was lured in to get food because of how good it smelled indoors - wow! I had the fall margarita - amazing ! & ordered the tuna tartare - so delicious! I had dinner reservations for another place so I did leave after the one drink and the app but decided the food and drinks were too good not to come back. I was on a short business trip so I came back the very next day for lunch and ordered the pork belly ramen and the fried Brussels sprouts . Everything was amazing ! I'd highly recommend this place to anyone in the area !

Very interesting menu that reminded me of Asian fusion. Definitely recommend getting a few of the share plates to start as there's a lot of variety to choose from! My favorites were the pork steamed dumplings, the bao buns with burger in them, and the lo mein noodles. I'm very appreciative of the non-alcoholic mocktails available, as well. Service was friendly and the ambiance is great for a date! Cheers!

Won 10 whole dollars on the ponies in Saratoga and wanted to celebrate with some food. They started us with warm tap water. Next came our sodas which were flat. The family and I decided to order three apps to share. The beef and cheddar spring rolls were tasty. The crispy fried shrimp was also pretty good. Lastly we got the pork belly dumplings. They were solid. Our server never checked on us and it was kind of slow. We did sit in the outdoor area which is cozy. The inside of this place was kind of cool looking. I probably would never go back. It's not bad it's just ehhh.

Oh yum! Haven't had ramen this good in a really long time. This was fantastic! I'm just up here for the weekend and soooo glad I decided to come here for dinner. I had the pork belly ramen and had them add some steamed pork dumplings. A-Ma-Zing! The broth was so flavorful. The noodles had the right texture. I wish I had ordered a second miso egg. I also had a cocktail special, the Hot Sake Toddy. Just what I needed on this cold night! If I ever come to Saratoga Springs again, this will be a required stop.

Cool ambiance, friendly waitstaff and pretty decent food. Everything babe out relatively fast, which was great since we were so hungry! In order of beat dishes, IMO, buffalo chicken bao buns, hangover noodles with a nice fried egg on top, birria ramen and tuna tartare The buffalo chicken bun was delightful with the cucumber slices, and the hangover noodles were peanut butter creamy. I wasn't s huge fan of the ramen, but my friend loved how easily the short rib pulled off & the tuna tartare is something I would pass on. The dish had potential but they paid more attention to the sauces rather than focusing on the flavor and amount of tuna. Definitely a cute spot in Saratoga, especially on a chilly night.

First impressions can always be influential on an overall evaluation. First impressions upon walking into Rhea on a rainy day were excellent! - A clean modern looking design looks inviting. - Our reservation was on the books. - The hostess offered a location for us to place our wet umbrella. - The hostess asked my wife if she'd like a hook for her purse. (It attached to the table.) - Our server was welcoming and had a good sense of humor. While the draft selection was not huge, five quality beers and a more unique cider offering fit the bill. Add to that another six canned beers and two more ciders and you know you'll find something enjoyable. A dozen wines by both the glass and bottle, and four sake, round out the fermented offerings on the menus at the table. If there were specialty cocktails on the other side of the menu, I never bothered to look since my wife was having a bottle of Saratoga Sparkling Water ($7). Our server offered slices of lemon for the water. I chose to try a Paradox Get Off My Lawn ($7) amber lager. The lager seemed like it was a bit higher than 4.5 abv, but still had a nice malty flavor. One of the evening's Specials that caught the attention of both of us was the Falafel Bao Buns ($13). These were excellent. The buns were light and airy and the fried falafel was delicious with the addition of tzatziki sauce, carrot cucumber slaw, and fresh dill. The chilly, rainy evening naturally called out for Ramen. Let me point out that the ramen bowls look absolutely huge. But this is slightly an illusion because the bowl material is thick, heavy, and balanced on an almost unnoticeable base. But don't get me wrong. I said "slightly" an illusion because once you begin eating you realize that there is a fairly large amount of food in that bowl. My wife decided on the Shrimp Scampi Ramen ($20) with parmesan dashi, nori-garlic butter, white wine, chicken stock, lemon grass, spinach, and garlic bread. Her only criticism was that the shrimp were slightly overcooked. I chose the Birria Ramen ($22) with braised short rib, ancho chili broth, red onions, sliced jalapeño, cilantro, radish, and cheesy tortilla. This was fantastic. The broth was so much richer and more flavorful than my wife's ramen broth. The braised short rib was tender with a good amount of crispiness on the edges. While I managed to finish my ramen, my wife brought half of hers home for dinner the following evening. We're looking forward to visiting again.

I've had my eye on Rhea since they opened. I love anything Asian inspired - fusion or otherwise. I haven't had ramen in a really long time...unless you count the kind out of the packet...so I was really looking forward to trying the ramen at Rhea. Before I jump into the food, I would go back just for the ambiance. I love the decor, chill vibe, seating options and great service. The staff really hustled and our server was very good. One of the other servers we recognized from the old Craft on 9 in SGF and she's an absolute pro - and a lovely human. I'd actually go back to see if we can be seated at one of her tables. I was very tempted by the cocktails, but I haven't been in the mood for alcohol recently. That said, they have some really cool concoctions that I'll need to try at some point in the future. It was hard to choose which small plates/appetizers to try. My companion has a sensitivity to soy, so that makes it tough for her to go to a place like Rhea. That said, they were very flexible when we were ordering to make sure that substitutions were suitable. We tried the sesame noodles, lobster salad bao buns and tuna tartare. Of the three, the sesame noodles were probably the favorite - and they had a nice spicy kick. Tuna tartare was OK - not really what I expected - quite a lot rice as compared to the topping. The lobster salad bao buns were served with the bao as fried - we asked for them to remain steamed. The lobster salad itself was mediocre; a little too much mayo for me and slightly fishy, however, I could eat steamed bao anything all day. The ramen dishes are enormous. They took quite a while to arrive, but as I said, the ambiance and vibe is super chill and comfortable; we weren't in a rush. I had the vegetarian version and added the steamed (pork) dumplings from the list of add-ons. There are several broth options that are kicked up with butter - so I wanted to avoid that. While its not exactly the same experience as ramen at a Japanese NYC spot, it comes fairly close and ticks all the Asian fusion boxes. The pork belly ramen got good reviews - she had the ancho chili broth that was rich and tasty instead of the broth that comes with it. Absolutely no room for dessert and plenty of leftovers for another full meal of ramen. As stated...I'd go back and bring friends due to the great service and awesome ambiance.

Lots of things to say about this wonderful place. First off, beautiful, the natural theme of this place is off the charts, gorgeous lighting, wood floors, chairs, tables, Shoot they even got bamboo looking paper straws. Then the food, I got the pork belly ramen. Best Ramen Ive ever had no joke. Then the service, Francesca served me and she was just great, and the food was served pretty quick. Overall this place was amazing.

It was hot & we got placed in the back by the bathrooms which made it worse. We had a small fan blowing on us. Our meals were okay, nothing stuck out as good. Got the scallion noodle, birria ramen, hangover peanut noodle --basic soy sauce & peanut flavor & lacking veggies. The dessert looked interesting but too hot to stay, wish we were warned prior.

I didn't finish my pork belly ramen, a first for me. The broth, which I expect to be unctuous and deeply porky, tasted mainly of salt. The noodles were flaccid with none of the chew you expect in an alkaline-treated product. The two slices of pork belly looked to have been sous vided to oblivion so they were meltingly tender but without much taste or eye appeal. The egg was good though it just missed the slightly-soft-in-the-middle ideal. I was with a large party and we tried a wide assortment of appetizers: shrimp toast, miso Caesar salad, crab Rangoon dip, fried calamari, fried mozzarella bao, shanghai scallion noodles, hangover noodles and teriyaki glazed meatballs. The Caesar was my pick and it came off as a boring creamy salad with none of the exoticness I hoped for. The two noodle dishes were good enough that I'd consider them as an entrée sitting at the bar. The shrimp toast was the only thing I'd definitely order again: this Chinese-American dish is always fun and Rhea executed a clever version of the familiar-yet-not filling. A hard pass on the rest. This probably sounds like a two star review as you read, but I'm bumping it up for the ambience--an excellent seating plan with something for everyone and every seat filled at 6:30 on a Saturday night--and good service. Actually I will likely come back, sit at the bar, and order some of those noodles.

Rhea is interesting, but not intriguing. The menu is mostly composed of small plate items (bao, dumplings & noodles) and ramen bowls. I'd classify the cuisine as pan-Asian with a western influence. The plates are largely good, but not great. They have a prime downtown Saratoga location on Broadway. The decor of the restaurant projects a casual yet cool vibe. The owners also run the excellent Seneca restaurant around the corner. I generally like the place, but here's where I have trouble. They are largely serving street food at a sizable markup befitting a sit down restaurant, but I can't say claim any greater satisfaction than a good takeout joint at half the price. For example, their basic ramen bowl is around $20 and can rise higher depending on add ons. That's higher than most of the best ramen places with pedigrees in NYC. Bao buns are delicious, but get a pork or chicken bao from just about anywhere and you'll pay much less than $14 for a pair. That said, you can also make the argument that at a relatively low price point, one or two items ordered, you can get away with a meal for under $35. The tuna tartare served on gummy rice was the only failure of a dish. The bao and ramen are satisfying, but expensive relative to alternative sources. This is really a street food/takeaway joint reimagined as a full service sitdown restaurant. So...Rhea is good, not great

i came to the restaurant because my local friends have rather divided opinions on it and i wanted to see who i agreed with. the feel of this restaurant is very cozy and the lighting isn't abrasive. i ordered the chicken satay w/ pumpkin peanut sauce and and candied walnuts (right) as well as the hoisin duck carnitas (left). the service was VERY fast, the restaurant had maybe 5? ish other groups in it and we got our food not even 15 minutes after placing our order. additionally, our server gave us a jug of water and replaced it every time it was less than half way full. very attentive, yet not disruptive service. as for the food: the chicken skewers were much thicker than other satay i've had which was quite a pleasant surprise. the sauce was good and you could definitely taste a hint of pumpkin, but the candied walnuts really elevated it. the hoisin duck carnitas were very juicy. although the flavor was a little too sweet for me, i still enjoyed it. i would've liked a little more spice involved but that's personal preference. the menu advertised cucumbers but it was substituted for green onions (no loss in my opinion). one note is that these two dishes, although listed under the shareable section of the menu, are not really of sharing size (again, in my opinion). my friend got the shanghai scallion noodles which were very good/satisfying and a much more shareable size. overall, i would definitely recommend coming here.

Great flavors, portions a bit small, excellent staff, would definitely return. Quiet atmosphere

Disappointing, though the service & outdoor seating were excellent, the food at Rhea's last night was very inconsistent. It was either tasteless and oily like the Beef & Cheddar Spring Rolls; tasteful, light and delectable like the Lobster Salad Bao Buns; or overwhelmingly soy and oil like the Mushroom Melt Bao Buns. I strongly urge the chef to periodically check the flavor and textures of the food going out to customers...clearly not what they intended to serve, having been to Rhea's before. Why didn't we return the dishes? Who wants to spend their precious evening confronting the waiter who didn't make the food in the first place...Might return to have their Ramen again. It's one of the few Saratoga restaurants to offer that usually tasteful dish.

We had a great experience at Rhea! Had a cucumber salad and noodle dish and both were so delicious. My husband had a ramen and he like it also. We finished it with a dessert. The staff was very friendly and we had a great table outside to people watch.

What a refreshing surprise in the center of Broadway! Great choice when you want something on the order of Asian tapas. Really hits the mark! My GF and I were looking for light dinner fare after a mid-afternoon movie and were fortunate to snag the last two seats at the bar - quite the feat at this uber trendy new eatery in the heart of downtown. Let me start by mentioning that we were served by no less than three attentive barkeeps. Very good service! Their specialty cocktail list is extensive, and they will dress up a plain ice tea with strawberry and rhubarb purée if you wish. The meatballs served over creamed corn were interesting and filling (5 to a serving). Ahi tuna on top of a rice cake also hit the mark. But the clear winner was the shaved Brussel sprouts. Be sure to order them - they were absolutely delicious. This is not a place for the steak and potatoes crowd. Rather, a choice for folks like me who enjoy a series of shared small plates instead of a hearty entrée. Not to say you'd go hungry at Rhea. The noodle bowls looked substantial and I will probably try one of them the next time I dine here. Oh, and be sure to leave room for the chocolate mousse. It was divine!

Megan and I were just dying to visit Rhea. The menu and cocktails seemed super creative and we both love Asian fusion and unique dishes. We had a table on a Thursday night and the restaurant was buzzing! It is a beautiful space right in the middle of downtown Saratoga Springs. We were seated immediately and had consistent and friendly service from our server, Francesca. We started with cocktails! We had plenty of drinks throughout our visit, and they were all super creative. We definitely enjoyed some more than others. My favorite of the night was the Saratogarashi. It was insane and like nothing I've ever tasted. Bourbon, chilis, plum, ginger, salt. It was almost savory. I will definitely order this drink again next time I come. Megan loved the Dunes of the Cape, which had lychee and was an absolutely stunning drink. Too many other cocktails to name! Then, there was the food. We ordered three shareables and we each ordered a ramen dish. French Onion Wontons were just as they sound. This was a super delicious dish, rich with deep onion flavor, delicate wontons filled with short rib, topped with melty cheese. The broth is delicious, but they do not serve this with a spoon which makes you miss out on the broth unless you ask for one, and while it was under "shareable", we found it difficult to share - that didn't stop us though. The Tuna Tartare was decent, but kinda missed the mark for us. We were expecting something a little different than what was served. The Udon Carbonara absolutely knocked me off my feet. We both fell in love with those fluffy noodles in this amazing Asian twist on a classic Italian dish. This dish was incredible. The noodles are thicc and fluffy, the sauce is an umami bomb, edamame replaces peas, thick cut bacon adds the perfect amount of salt, topped with cured egg yolk. It was perfectly seasoned. I couldn't dream up a better dish. The whole menu speaks to my Asian fusion loving heart, but I will be thinking about those noods for a long time. The Seafood Ramen was excellent. I hadn't tried seafood ramen before so I was excited to see this on the menu and it sounded perfect. Clam broth, lots of mussels and shrimp, thick cut bacon, corn, old bay butter. I added an egg and a side of chili oil. The flavor of the broth was deep and rich and everything in the soup was perfectly cooked. I was a bit confused as to how thick the broth got. It was very creamy and heavy, I would prefer if the broth was a little thinner like a traditional ramen broth, but that's just my opinion. The ramen bowl was huge, delicious and generous, and I had plenty to take home. Megan's review of her ramen and our dessert: I've been on a Birria kick lately and knew I needed this ramen from the moment I saw the menu released: braised short rib, ancho chili broth, red onions, sliced jalapeno, cilantro, radish, cheesy tortilla... I mean, what more could you ask for? A thoughtful and bold cross between Mexican and Japanese cuisine; I'm all about it! The portion was HUGE. I, too, added a miso cured egg (duh...how could you not?!) and chili oil on the side. The short rib was plentiful and there were noods abound. The cheesy tortilla soaked in the broth was an amazing touch. I will say, I am a salty girl, and when I think rich broth, I think sodium. It could've just been my taste/preference, but I would've liked a touch more salt. The presentation was beautiful and I, too, had plenty to take home. We topped the night off with the Chocolate Chinese Five Spice Eclairs, which were finished with togarashi peanuts and whipped cream, and it really did put the cherry on top. The eclairs were fluffy and filled with an abundance of cream. The taste reminded us both of a Nestle Drumstick/Sundae Cone These were truly fantastic and perfect for sharing. Over all, we both highly recommend trying out Rhea and getting a bunch of different plates to share. The cocktails, apps, and ramen were all excellent and we both cannot wait to return.

My wife and I finally had a chance to try Rhea...all I can say is Saratoga springs needs more of this. Beautiful dining and bar area, comfortable casual vibe, wonderful service, creative drinks and most importantly, amazing food. The food vibe is Asian Fusion...fused with what, other than deliciousness, I cannot say for sure! All right, the dossier was as follows, my drink of the evening, some sesame, tequila thing that was AMAZING! My wife tried a gin drink and Rheas version of the Singapore Sling - both creative and tasty. Good we tried included the Kung POW Chicken dip, short rib wontons in beef broth, udon Carbonara and a sweet and spicy noodle dish with shrimp, (spicy but awesome). Menu is mainly small dishes so you can work your way around and try different stuff. The only drawback I thought - wine was all of the canned variety - not a fan of canned wines.... Said, the place is worthy of the 5 star thanks! Welcome to the Saratoga Springs restaurant scene - you will be a fixture!

I got some takeout, one regular ramen and two kids ramen dishes. The eggs all tasted spoiled and left a weird taste in our mouths. Also, the regular pork ramen was advertised with a lot of pork in the photo on Mealeo, but you only actually get two pieces. We added bok choy for $4 to one dish and only got two very small pieces. The worst part was the broth which tasted like beer and chili powder, and left my mouth tasting gross. We love ramen and were excited to try this new place, but this was just not good. I do not recommend. Update: they should rename this place Diar-Rhea since that's what it gave me.

The food was excellent and the service was as well! It was a busy Saturday night and we were worried about the service, but it was attentive and friendly.

Such a fun menu and great servers! Brussels sprouts are a must try, they always have fun new cocktails and appetizers, and the ramen never misses.

Great place on the Saratoga Strip and really priced well for this town! We each had ramen and each portion size was really enough for two and both were exceedingly (and maybe too) rich. Place was packed but we were seated immediately at the bar which was awesome. Loud but not too bad- music was on and appropriately gen z by the looks of this younger crowd. Craft beer and Cocktails.

food we got was delicious!!! i haven't had shrimp shumai served this way before. my bf and i really liked the tomato sauce that it was served with! the bao bun was so so good id definitely go back there just for that bun! so soft and melts in ur mouth with each bite. drinks were also pretty good. i liked the decor of the restaurant with plants and dim lighting. waiters were kind as well.

Rhea was wonderful! We ordered a bunch of the small plates and was able to try many different dishes. The best part is the menu changes so there are always new things to try. Our server was fabulous and let me know that when I was hesitant about my drink selection, she told me not to worry, I could order something else if I didn't like it. We ordered the teriyaki meatballs, the general tso's buns and the pork belly buns, the fried Brussels sprouts and topped it off with the bacon and kimchi rice. Everything and I do mean everything was delicious. The rice was the best!!! We will be going back to try some of the noodles. We definitely ordered way too much food but it was wonderful to try so many different flavors. This is a must when visiting Saratoga!!

After a day of touring several new Asian fusion restaurants in the Capital District, I made a dinner stop at Rhea, which is a new Asian fusion restaurant and bar in Downtown Saratoga Springs. This place used to be Saratoga Stadium. When I arrived, the place was very busy with seating up at the two sided bar filled up and the booths on each side of the bar along the walls filled too. The hostess was handling the waitlist for people to be seated, which was almost an hour wait. However, there were four round high top tables with no seats in front of the busy restaurant. There was an open high top which I took, no wait. The server arrived within 10 minutes as the place was hopping. I immediately placed my food order for the Pork Belly Bao Buns ($14 plus tax) and the Seafood Ramen ($19 plus tax) and just got water. The 2 Bao Buns arrived quickly, which had tender soft thick slices of juicy pork belly with cucumber slices, hoisin pineapple sauce wrapped in thick soft bao dough. The Ramen bowl took a while to come out, but I was good since I was busy checking emails. The Seafood Ramen was served hot in a big soup bowl, which had soft ramen noodles, mussels in shell (11), shrimp, thick bacon larden, roasted corn in an old bay butter clam broth, served with oyster crackers. This ramen selection was an excellent choice, which was very filling and hearty to eat. As soon as I was done, the server came back and refilled my water glass and got the check which was $35.31 with tax and before tip. Overall, the Asian fusion dishes I ordered were both a hit with me. I almost ordered the Birria Ramen, but I will definitely try it out on the next visit here.

Excellent! We loved the Dan Dan noodles & cheese steak nap buns. We can't wait to go back and try other items. Great atmosphere to boot!

Went for a date night and we loveddd the food. They had big portions. The ambiance was really good and it was a very cute date night vibe. I ordered the Turkey meatballs and noodles for an entree (even though they were actually apps) but the serving sizes were still pretty big considering. My date ordered the ramen and he loved it. Overall a solid 7.5/10. Only bad thing we're the drinks. Their drinks weren't the best and they didn't have many options in regards to cocktails. I would definitely go back for those meatballs and dumplings!!

Got lunch here as a solo diner when in town for a conference. Food was good, but service was fantastic. First, I was warmly welcomed and given a good seat even though I was alone. Secondly, I wasn't sure what I wanted, and was trying to decide between two ramen dishes, so the server recommended adapting one of them so it included the best of both worlds. Server knew exactly what I needed and was upbeat and friendly without being intrusive. The ramen is a little different and non-traditional, but was delicious and filled with fresh ingredients. I didn't have an alcoholic drink, but the cocktail menu looked tasty and inventive. I will definitely be back when I am in town again.

Always great drinks with food to follow. The restaurant also has a wonderful ambiance

Have had dinner here twice, good experiences both times. Cool Vibe, friendly staff & interesting, tasty food. We recommend choosing several items off the menu to share @ your table. We ordered bao buns, ramen, lettuce wraps, scallops, etc. To share the (large) ramen, they will bring you additional bowls. To share the bao buns, just cut them in 1/2. The scallops are also large enough to cut in 1/2. Scallops were on the "specials" list. We asked waitress twice how many scallops came with the order ... how many scallops. She clearly said 2 per skewer with 2 skewers per ($21) order. Pretty rich for 4 scallops but we sprung for it - disappointed when they came with only 2 scallops total. And they were delish - wish it was 4 scallops total as she had said! Near the end -- No suggestion of coffee or after dinner drink, no refill of water even as we sat chatting while & after bill being paid. Pretty sure they could have (up) sold us a couple more drinks! I think they could improve upon this end of the experience. But the food is good! Make a reservation & go!

Amazing food, love the interior space, lovely service. And so glad to finally have cuisine in the area that isn't like every other thing in town. A go-to spot for my husband and I.

Finally tried this place. I'd been put off a bit by the trendy fusionosity of the ramen choices and was prepared to be that guy complaining about Saratoga ramen (more disappointing than Saratoga pizza, if such a thing is possible). Also pricey-ish. The place is capacious yet not intolerably trendy, and a good choice for fiveish pm when the mob rush to get to the bar at Hamlet & Ghost becomes too tiresome. Made the acquaintance of two friendly bartenders, which is always a good start. Tried the Saratogarashi cocktail (cooperstown beanball bourbon, togarashi, mirabelle plum, fresno pepper, ginger, lemon) which was delicious and not too sweet. Then the charming Zsa Zsa behind the bar offered to make me her specialty Old Fashioned and, again, yum. Spectacular cherry they use. Extra points. My friend had a daily special smoky margarita which was also a delight. Richer and, well, smokier than your average margarita. Ended up splitting two apps with my friend. First, Shaved Beef Sliders (wasabi/horseradish aioli, kimchi dusted chips, ppang bakery milk bread bun, ramen broth dip). Holy cow. Thrilling layering of flavors and textures, with a decent amount of horseradish. And crunchy chips. Dip your slider in the ramen broth before each bite and, well, heaven. Decided to be braver and try the Cheesesteak Lo Mein (wok-seared sirloin, bone marrow xo sauce, peppers & onions, provolone cheese), which is exactly the kind of fusiony thing I'd usually avoid like the plague. Surprisingly, I loved it. The sirloin bits were melt-in-your-mouth soft, and I liked the combination of flavors in the sauce. I guess there was some tang from the perhaps melted provolone; I couldn't identify any actual pieces of cheese, which is perhaps just as well, but I think it added some layers to the enticing flavor. I will say places upstate seem to be fond of thicker, chewier noodles for lo mein than I'm used to (and would prefer), and Rhea is no exception. In the dish as prepared the noodles were fine, but I'd hate to discover they were using these in their ramen, too. (Also, while I liked this lo mein, I don't think I'd be in a hurry to get it again. Unlike the fantastic sliders, for which I am already jonesing.) I was too happily full to try any of the ramens, so can't comment, except my experience on this visit might help quell my skepticism about some of the choices. Definitely next visit. I must observe that I was both horrified and amused at some of the ramen-eating antics I saw among bar patrons. The male member of an apparently just-engaged couple fished some noodles out of his bowl with his fork, laid them on a nearby plate, and cut them into bite-sized bits before daintily stabbing and ingesting the result. (This would be obscene enough for spaghetti Marina; for ramen, well, this town apparently needs Ramen Jail.) His partner twirled up her noodles using fork and spoon which would've been fine if she had been eating the aforementioned spaghetti. Never before in my life have I witnessed such at a ramen place. Perhaps Rhea could use an enormous poster/mural illustrating exactly how one eats ramen (noisily) like they have on the wall at Ivan Ramen Slurp Shop at that ridiculous food hall in my nabe in the city. (Or maybe not; I hate that, too.) Dessert was a sort of deconstructed cheesecake-in-a-jar which tasted far better than it had any right to, which my friend and I happily demolished. With prices going into orbit as they are these days, I don't know how pricey one might consider this place. It's definitely not inexpensive, and everything is probably a good five bucks more than it might've been only a year or two ago, but that's life. Three drinks, two apps, and dessert came to around $107 before tip. Perhaps this is the new normal. Considering how damn delicious everything was, I can't say it wasn't worth it every penny. I really want those sliders again! Decor, service, presentation, all excellent. I was glad it wasn't eardrum-bursting loud like so many places today, although perhaps when it is at capacity that might change. Anyway, based on my admittedly small samplings and only one visit, I can't recommend this place enough.

I visited Rhea today August 5, 2023 with my mom and sister for some Ramen bowls.. The waitress was wonderful and the restaurant only had about 8 customers.. When we received our order bothRamen bowls were barely warm and the noodles were chewy and starchy.. The broth was excellent on both bowls though.. The waitress did say she'll bring out new bowls but when they came back the broth was hot but the noodles were still sticky and chewy! Needless to say I won't be back!!!

Delicious food and drinks in a fun new restaurant for Saratoga. The shared plates we ordered - Brussel sprouts, peppers and sesame noodles are exceptionally good. The ramen is also very good, and it's great to have as a local choice - perfect for the cooler months in Saratoga. The cocktails were fabulous too, beautifully presented and well made. I highly recommend for fun night out.

It was our first time visiting Rhea and we'll definitely be back. Very unique menu, friendly staff and great food. Ordered the calamari, bacon and kimchi fried rice, and the shrimp scampi Ramen. The food came out so quick and fresh! The Ramen was so unique you need to try it! Can't wait to go back. Tried the Zeus cocktail and we got a few beers. When your bill is under $100 for food and drinks in Saratoga it says a lot!

I had the Kung pow chicken dip and two drinks. The drinks were perfect and the chicken dip had chunks of chicken in it. The chips were very salty,but I probably could have eaten a pound of them they were so good, light and crispy. Could have had a little more dip,not enough for the amount of chips you get. I would have given five stars but the bartender who was very good and seemed professional shorted me five dollars on my change. Mistake maybe.

Went to Rhea tonight. I had made a mistake on the reservation and only out 2 when I had meant 3. The hostess was awesome and was able to accommodate us. We had Francesca as our server and she was awesome. We ordered many shareables tuna tartare calamari pork dumplings and a salmon special and the brussel sprouts. We loved the sprouts the most so don't miss them if you go. We also got a pork belly ramen which was delicious too. Definitely a great new place in Saratoga not to miss. Everything was amazing.

What a beautiful place! We finally were able to come here when they were open and try their Ramen. I was legitimately sad with the veggie ramen and especially the broth. No depth and flavors were uncooked/unbalanced and I don't know what I was expecting but it didn't hit. My husband's pork belly ramen was better and the dumpling appetizer was fine but it's all a sad situation to me because it's just so expensive and I don't see the quality of ingredients there. Would not go again except to sit at the bar and enjoy the ambiance and with a sigh resign myself to going down to Tanpoco when in need of delicious Ramen

Very good ramen. Excellent service. Friendly staff. Comfortable ambiance. They switch up the menu from time to time so there's always something for everyone.

Had the Shanghai noodles - or were they they oiled noodles. Have sincerely had better Super Market prepared foods than this. A few flakes and specks of what may have been meat but nothing with texture. For $17 I would think something fresh with some Shanghai parallels. It's unfortunate.

Easy 5 stars for Rhea. The hangover noodles were amazing, with the perfect peanut sauce holding everything together. The pork belly ramen was one of the best things I've ever eaten. Each component was great on its own, and together even better. The noodles were perfectly made, the pork was delicious, and the cured egg was mind blowing. The only issue now is going to be choosing between Seneca and Rhea for a nice night out.

After reading my review, the manager of Rhea called and profusely apologized for how I was treated. She is sending a gift certificate and making sure this does not happen t anyone else.

Absolutely amazing! Service was so good, Drew at the bar was so friendly and personable. Loved him! The food was absolutely wonderful. Huge fans of the Eggplant Parm Bao Buns, already craving them again! Love the atmosphere too!

Went here because we won a gift certificate. Pricey small plates, unremarkable atmosphere. Deserts but no coffee.