Sakuratani Ramen & Izakaya

Ramen restaurant · Bristol

Sakuratani Ramen & Izakaya

Ramen restaurant · Bristol
531 Wood St, Bristol, RI 02809

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Authentic ramen, yakitori, sake, beer, and cocktails served  

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531 Wood St, Bristol, RI 02809 Get directions

sakuratani-ramen.com
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$20–30 · Menu

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531 Wood St, Bristol, RI 02809 Get directions

+1 401 396 5036
sakuratani-ramen.com
@sakuratani_ramen

$20–30 · Menu

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Matthew KXII

Google
Hands down the best ramen I had outside of Japan itself. The place has a really nice atmosphere, very friendly staff and great food. Highly recommend to any one who would like to try or miss authentic Japanese ramen.

David D

Google
This is our go to place for ramen. The around. The staff is also very friendly and awesome!! Highly recommend

Arsenio

Google
This place has a nice calming atmosphere. Big enough to not feel tight but still cozy at the same time. Ramen bowls are pretty good. In comparison to other places over been to I’ve had ramen with a richer pork broth. The pork, while good, wasn’t as tender as other places. Overall I would recommend this place if living near Bristol and needing a ramen fix. The staff and atmosphere are great.

Andrew Godfrey

Google
I absolutely love this place. I've been several times over the last few months and I always leave happy. The ramen is excellent and the service and atmosphere match. A little sake with dinner really tops it off. Get the hot sauce, use it sparingly, but the flavor is amazing.

Elizabeth Rapoza

Google
My husband and I love to come here. The food is so good. We ordered the ramen spicy and it was delicious. With that, we had to try the saké and the tempura cheesecake to share. Spot on! The staff is always amazing. Will continue to visit.

Mitchell Taylor

Google
I've been coming to this place for years and I have not been let down once. The food is always delicious, the staff are wonderful, the drinks are fantastic, and the atmosphere makes you feel welcome! I'd give 6 stars if it would let me.

Joao D.

Google
Authentic delicious and a whole pleasant experience food was great definitely recommend visiting them if your in the mood for Ramen. Loved the decorations.

Rou Pereira

Google
Scrumptious ramen. Hands down my favorite ramen place I’ve been to. So much so that we’re willing to drive around forty minutes for it. My favorite is the miso ramen, it’s a little sweet and very umami. I got it with no wood ear mushrooms and bamboo shoots and they were accommodating to this preference. My parents both got the tonkatsu ramen. This is a phenomenal pork bone broth with a pretty opaque color demonstrating its purity. The pork belly baos were also pretty good, but the ramen is the highlight for sure.
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Kareem S.

Yelp
Sakuranti has completely raised the bar for what I expect from a ramen spot. From the moment I walked in, the cozy, authentic ambiance made me feel like I'd stepped into a little corner of Japan. But what truly blew me away was the combination of incredible food and outstanding service. The ramen? Absolutely phenomenal. The broth was deep and rich, the noodles had the perfect texture, and the toppings. You can tell the chefs at Sakuranti take real pride in what they serve. The service was just as impressive. The staff were friendly, attentive without being overbearing, and genuinely seemed happy to be there. They made great recommendations and checked in at just the right times to make sure everything was perfect. If you're looking for the best ramen in town paired with warm, thoughtful service, Sakuranti is it. I'll absolutely be back -- and bringing friends next time.
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Hiroshi A.

Yelp
Good quality authentic food. Noodles, on point. Croquette, delicious!! Staff, very nice.
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Eric M.

Yelp
Love some authentic ramen! Definitely a great spot in Bristol, small but cute and staff super friendly as well going over dishes and recommendations. Felt like I was transported out of RI and into a destination. Definitely will be back
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Sarah K.

Yelp
The service was great! They were very kind, patient, and exuded such a relaxed atmosphere. The quality of the food was so fresh and delicately balanced. Nothing was overcooked, which I find is crucial for skewer foods. The sauces didn't overwhelm the dishes, allowing the skewer to be the star. I find some places put too much sauce to mask the fact that they char or overcook their skewers, but this was not the case at Sakuratani. We added numerous ingredients to our ramen, so the bowls look more packed than a standard order. This has become one of my favorite places for ramen and skewers! They had the best takoyaki and best grilled squid! The beef skewer surprised me, as well! It was so tender and flavorful!
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Helga M.

Yelp
Ramen and izakaya in Bristol, RI? You bet! Lovely, authentic Japanese noodle spot in the coastal town of Bristol. It was summer and we walked around finding most of the places featuring the usual either full or pricey. Consulting Google on our phones, we were told there's a ramen place so we were in. We took a leisurely walk past residences and a bakery--where we took a mental note to go back after our meal--to this wonderful place. We love ramen and have not had one in a while. We opted for the shrimp spring roll and agedashi tofu for appetizer, then a scrumptious seafood ramen and a miso ramen. This place hit the spot. Most of the reviews here refer to this place as "hidden gem" or "little secret". After coming in here, I understand why. It's such a win to have a great ramen spot in a neighborhood other than Providence.
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Tiare P.

Yelp
Was in Fall River and was craving some ramen. Saw this place had good reviews and decided to give it a try! First impression was how beautiful it was inside. Customer service was amazing as well and the food was quick, fresh, and delicious. Will be back and bringing family!!

John P.

Yelp
Best ramen in the state. Rivals the best ramen you'll find in Boston. All of the food was great and I want to go back for drink sometime. I had the whole grilled squid, shrimp skewers, shoyu ramen and yuzu soda. the only thing i was iffy on was the shrimp skewers, because it was just a tad drier than i would have liked. It's a great small spot. Very cozy
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Camy C.

Yelp
Was visiting my cousin in Bristol and we picked up food from this place to eat at home. I got ramen with extra noodles and while $3 seemed like a high price for noodle add on, the quantity was definitely on par with the price. I got tonkotsu and enjoyed it. My husband's grilled chicken rice was piled full of tender grilled chicken meat and perfectly seasoned. The rice was not sticky rice but long grained rice and I actually really liked it. My toddlers enjoyed the gyoza though they felt more like regular dumplings since it lacked the crunchy base that gyoza is known for. My cousin ordered an assortment of appetizers. The takoyaki was decent. The vegetable tempura had the typical veggies but also had a pc of enoki mushroom. It was a bit too crunchy but it was very unique. Overall it was a great place and everyone enjoyed the meal.

Cami D.

Yelp
This place was such an awesome find! They have the most delicious ramen that we've had in ages. The pork bun appetizer is as also really good. This is by far the best restaurant we've eaten at in Bristol and definitely the best ramen in RI. We can't wait to return.
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Darryl B.

Yelp
First time trying, i've many ramen spots on the west coast and i'm new to this area and was highly impressed.
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Bea M.

Yelp
kind of silly to call this an izakaya, given its just another sit down restaurant, but whatever. they serve some japanese bar food and some good sochu. a little pricey for a bar. cant even say it has great ambiance bc the entire time we were there, "naruto" was playing on tv. in the episodes that played while we were there, a kid in a bucket hat cried while they crucified a ninja behind a chain link fence. felt like high school anime club but with better quality food and alcohol. service was excellent. it just needs to commit to being one thing or the other
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Tamra F.

Yelp
Went here for dinner for the first time the other night and really enjoyed it ! I was surprised how busy it was for being a Monday night. My date and I had to wait a little for a table, but it wasn't a long wait. The service was good. The waitress was very nice and I was thrilled to learn that their Thai iced tea is made with non-dairy milk so I could order it (because I'm vegan). I got the the Shoyu Ramen dish and asked for it to be made vegan with tofu instead which wasn't an issue at all. I was pleasantly surprised at how tasty and flavorful my food was. I'm not usually too excited about eating Ramen, but it was really good here. The tofu was really good also.. probably the best tofu I've had in ramen ever. Overall, it was a great dining experience. Great food and nice ambiance too.
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Glennis M.

Yelp
What a treat! It was chilly so we decided the only cure was more cowbell. Wait, sorry...Ramen. The decor is absolutely perfect, with a huge mural and cherry blossom tree, and much to my 9-year-old's delight, One Piece playing on the TV! The miso ramen was so good! Everything we got was delicious, and the care they take to present each dish deliciously and beautifully really sets this place apart from other Ramen spots we've been to -- even in other STATES! My son said it was the best ramen he'd ever had ever and slurped down the whole bowl. Truly a great place to eat, we will be back the next time we're in town!
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Sonya C.

Yelp
Atmosphere, food, prices, staff all 5 stars!! We lived in Japan for 4yrs and this place has some of the best ramen around New England hands down!!
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Stephanie L.

Yelp
It's hard to find good Japanese food in RI so this place definitely scratches the itch for me! The takoyaki was great! Decently sauced, the flavor was good and the outside was crisp but not overdone. I would definitely get this again. 5/5 The spicy tonkotsu ramen was pretty decent. Broth was flavorful, the spice was a good balance for me, a really well cooked softboiled egg (but a bit salty for my taste), and the chashu had good taste but was just a bit chewy. I got it with the default toppings and I didn't really enjoy the taste of the pink ginger with everything else, the rest of the toppings were good though. I would get this again in the future but will ask for the pink ginger to be omitted and maybe sweet corn to be added like in the miso ramen. 4/5 The service was polite and prompt. Parking is general street parking but there is a decent number of parking spaces around the area so I didn't have any issues finding parking.
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Philip K.

Yelp
I'd be here more if I lived closer. I love ramen and the food and service are great. I had a slight chuckle when I was offered spicy broth and warned multiple times it might be too spicy for me, once with "I hope it's not too spicy for you." The narrator then said "it, in fact, was not too spicy for Philip K."
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Nik H.

Yelp
My wife and I go here a lot. Nice and casual atmosphere that is comfortable. They also have a bar area where you can also eat. They don't really advertise the fact that they have cocktails which I don't understand. If you want a fantastic Mai Tai or Scorpion Bowl, this is your place to go. They also have a variety of Sake and beer. Service is great. They cater to get everything right. The food is nothing short of great! This is some of the best Ramen I have had anywhere. They have several different kinds and you can customize it to your liking. If you ask for spicy, IT WILL BE SPICY. The tempura is also fantastic.
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Margie S.

Yelp
Oh this made me so happy from the moment I walked in! A wonderful lil restaurant in Bristol wood St area. Very upcoming area. The food was exceptional and the waitstaff as well. I had a chicken ramen bowl. May I say the broth alone was outstanding. You definitely won't leave hungry! I wasn't familiar with the menu but our waitress didn't was most helpful with helping us make a decision. It was so good. It's pretty casual dress and a comfortable setting. I strongly suggest trying this lil treasure. You won't be disappointed.
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Kerrie H.

Yelp
I'm a foodie who loves travel in Asia. This food was superb. Service was awesome. Cozy and comfy ambiance. Maybe some tunes to enhance the authentic experience? Thats about it.
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Tom F.

Yelp
Hidden gem! Amazing food! Great service! I will definitely be coming back soon in the heart of Bristol, RI
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Hannah C.

Yelp
Didn't dine in so I couldn't comment on service and ambiance but I can tell you the food was DELICIOUS and the service was good (in that they follow directions well). Must eat in Bristol.

Sang K.

Yelp
First time I've been to this place. Came with my family and order a couple of ramen(tonkotsu, miso) and a few appetizers. Service was good, friendly helpful and pretty quick both in terms of helping us and getting us our food. The place was pretty neat and looked clean and well kept. The decor was pretty nice, nothing too crazy, but decent. Anime was playing muted on TV(some episode of Inuyasha) Food was great and reasonable price. Liked the spicy tonkotsu. Also the dessert selection was good too. Would visit again definitely when in area. agedashi tofu was kind of bland, but all other stuff were excellent! Had karaage, salad, spring roll, edamame, they were all not that tricky dishes but it was nice to see them do it well served/presented. the place was bright and inviting, definitely recommended.
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Laton S.

Yelp
Probably the best Ramen I've had in a long time, would highly recommend. And the service was very excellent. Chill relaxed ambiance, great for escaping a busy day.

Emm G.

Yelp
Amazing! The best ramen I've ever had. So authentic. The chicken ramen with added black garlic oil is phenomenal! Great service.
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Jason B.

Yelp
My family and I were in Bristol visiting colleges and stopped by this place on our way out of town. This is the best ramen place I've tried since I was last in Los Angeles. We each tried a different ramen dish. My wife had a pork-based dish and loved it. I had a vegetarian option with garlic noodles. It was amazing. My older child had a vegetarian dish as well. We also tried the crab dumplings, which were basically Japanese crab rangoons. Very tasty. I can't recommend this place enough.

Bernie K.

Yelp
Great place for tempura and ramen in a quiet area of Bristol. We have been here a number of times and found the ramen here to be consistently good and the broth very tasty. THe tempura is nice and fresh and not oily. We also enjoy their gyoza for appetizer
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Audrey S.

Yelp
Absolutely delicious. Plus fairly priced, good service, and a nice setting. This ramen in small town New England somehow ended up being some of my favorite ever. I had the veggie ramen but subbed in the sesame broth. So delicious and flavorful. The presentation was cute too, as was the decor and vibe inside. Staff were friendly and helpful. They were even nice enough to give us the remote so we could put on the baseball game we wanted to watch. Really enjoyed my experience here.
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Linda S.

Yelp
Replying to restaurants comment below, here: When we walked in, there were only three tables that were occupied bc the restaurant was not busy at all when we first arrived. It was not full nor at full capacity. Otherwise, I would understand why we had to wait. After we sat, I saw about three workers in total that appeared out of no where. It's all good. Sometimes things happen. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Cute, little spot in Bristol. I'd give it another star but we had to wait quite a bit when we first walked in...maybe 5-10 minutes. I assumed that there could be only one server working on the floor but after we sat/ate...there were about three workers on the floor. Anyway, after we sat, service was good. Our Asahi beers were nice and refreshing. Ordered yakitori * wings, scallops, tomato wrapped scallops, and gizzards. The scallops were very sticky and stuck to our gums/teeth. The gizzards were verrrrrry tiny. I ordered the tan tan ramen with extra ajitama and extra menma - very generous with the menma, so I didn't have to order extra to begin with. They're also very generous with the noodles! My bf ordered their tonkatsu with extra ajitama and side of tan tan ground pork. His broth tastes like "kapoon" to me. (Curry noodle soup and sweet). I didn't mind it since I love kapoon. We both requested it to be spicy and it was the perfect spice! I'd go back again bc the restaurant was cute and cozy inside and hopefully we won't have to wait around 5-10 minutes to be seated since it's a tiny little spot. Oh! The place definitely picked up and was busy around 3-4pm on a Sunday.
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Maggie F.

Yelp
Pretty good ramen, and definitely the best you'll get anywhere around here. I'm from SoCal, here for college, and this place does compare to some of the food we have back home. Service is great, everyone here is super sweet and attentive. Great place for a birthday, date, or just hanging out with friends. Decent boba as well!
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Madow N.

Yelp
Very nice chicken ramen. The crispy chicken was a good call. Got mine with mild spice but it was more like medium, I believe all the other ramen on the menu had pork, so not a lot of options for halal/kosher folks. Service was very good. No complaints at all. No wait on a Sunday early evening. The place did get pretty full shortly after.
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Danny B.

Yelp
Are you craving ramen but have been consistently disappointed with the offerings in New England? I'm talking about broths blander than your 99 cent instant noodles and bowls that are not authentic Japanese ramen. Fear not! This might be the best spot in New England for real Japanese ramen. Who would've ever thought you'd find it in Bristol? Their Tonkotsu has the classic milky, thick, meaty taste. For those that don't eat pork, the chicken ramen is an excellent option. For an even better experience and if you don't mind crying while you eat, order it spicy. I've enjoyed the Miso and Shoyu as well. As far as portions, I normally have a pretty large appetite, and I find myself stuffed after a bowl. The service is excellent. The staff is always friendly. I usually call to RSVP as the restaurant often does get full around dinner time. By the time I arrive, the table is always set with plates and water. Treat yourself to real ramen and not inauthentic, watery ramen. Take that drive outside of Providence to try this gem.
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Matt R.

Yelp
Fantastic experience top to bottom. First the green tea is incredible. We came here on a cold rainy night and what better than green tea and ramen! We both shared pork dumplings, which were so so good. The bottoms were pan fried just enough to get them slightly browned and crispy and everything else was perfectly steamed. The filling was so flavorful with scallion and ginger. We also got spring rolls - these were pretty good and very very fresh. What truly made the night was of course the ramen. So many flavors, so much going on that each bite or sip was like an adventure. I got the miso ramen and it had smokiness from the pork, that seafood taste from the seaweed, salty from the broth and sweet from the corn in it, and earthy notes too. It was rich and flavorful, every bite was incredible. I don't remember eating something so amazing in literally years. Can't wait to be back here!
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Casey R.

Yelp
I cannot say enough good things about this place. Every time we come the food is *chefs kiss* my favorite Ramen is the chicken ramen with udon noodles and a side of the hot chili oil. Warning their chili oil is HOT. I highly recommend if you're new to adding spice to your food get it on the side. My BF loves spice though and always orders his hot with the oil in the broth and loves it. We go almost every Sunday and have even gone to other places to compare and this place always comes out far superior. The staff is super friendly and helpful and very quick service. Highly recommend!

Katie L.

Yelp
This place is delicious and I love it. I usually go for the vegetable shoyu ramen, but the pork tonkotsu is also great and the gyoza are some of the best I've had.
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Zuri M.

Yelp
A lovely tiny ramen shop that always is delicious! I sat in and ate inside for the first time a few weeks ago and it was a great experience. Server was kind and helpful. Even though the restaurant is small, the space is well decorated and is clean. The chicken ramen is incredible and the boba tea was equally as good. I'm really picky about ramen but this place always tastes delicious. It's perfect to eat in or take out they are pros at both!
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Susan W.

Yelp
I've been looking for Seafood Ramen like I had in Hawaii last year, and this nailed it! It's all in the broth, and this one was wonderful. Filled with noodles and topped with a generous amount of different kinds of seafood, it was delicious. We had Shrimp Gyoza which was wonderful as well. My sense is that this isn't "american Chinese food" but prepared by someone who understands real Chinese food. We're going back, maybe we'll see you there! Highly recommended!
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TJ S.

Yelp
Despite all the challenges that restaurants face these days, this joint has stayed consistently safe for everyone including the staff. Like the order for take out last night, they offer hand sanitizer and asked me to fill out the contact tracing book. The food was in a sanitized bag and the staff were wearing masks and gloves. This place sure made me feel well cared for. The food - my takeout miso ramen and seaweed salad was , as always, consistently great thank you and I promise to come back for more!
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Review Queen N.

Yelp
We ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen. It was so good and fulfilling. They give you a big bowl with spicy sauce on the side if you ask. The staff are also a plus- they are polite and offered perfect customer service. I will definitely be back.
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Pamela P.

Yelp
A small beautiful and clean Asian cuisine stop. Ramen bowls are beautiful. Veg tempura delicious and I tried The Flamingo which was different and so good. I'm going back! Service was spot on. Food delivery is lovely to look at. Great prices
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Blue W.

Yelp
Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Ambience 5/5 **street parking, make reservation to guarantee your seating because this place is a hidden gem** Appetizer: dashi aged tofu and shrimp gyoza. The tofu was delicious, filling, and good portions. The gyoza were pan seared perfect and crunchy, taste great too! Drink: hot green tea. This tea is rich and bold, it isn't your average green tea. It has roasted rice with the green tea leaves that gives it another layer of flavor. Highly recommend. Main entree: tonkatsu ramen and vegetarian ramen with hot sauce on the side. Both ramen were flavorful and rich. The noodles were cooked perfect. We always eat 1/4 of our soup before we add the hot sauce because we like both flavors. I've always finished my ramen down to the bowl, no broth remain. Service: very tentative and caring. Ambience: makes you feel like your in Japan. The Sakura on the tree to the big wall painting. Summary: by far the best ramen in Rhode Island. We drive an hour for ramen even though the closest ramen to us is 20 min away in providence. We are willing to travel for superior ramen than to eat somewhere subpar where we will complain to each other and feel not satisfied.
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Cathy Z.

Yelp
We were looking to get lunch near the bike path in Bristol and a lot of places were closed for Memorial Day. Sakuratani Ramen to the rescue! They don't have a ton of vegetarian options so we ended up getting a bunch of assorted appetizers and yakitori. The vegetable tempura was definitely my favorite item! The tempura batter was perfectly light and crispy. It was still hot & fresh when we picked up our takeout and had a good assortment of vegetables (zucchini, sweet potato, kabocha, shiitake mushroom). Sometimes edamame is bland, but the steamed edamame here tasted extremely fresh and flavorful. The vegetable yakitori (we got okra, shiitake mushroom, zucchini and eggplant) was just OK--maybe I haven't had a lot of yakitori but I feel like it could have used more seasoning. Similarly the vegetable/tofu summer rolls were kind of bland and mostly filled with lettuce. The prices are pretty reasonable. Overall this served the purpose of a convenient lunch to pick up and enjoy at a nearby brewery but I'm not sure I would come rushing back.
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Betsy G.

Yelp
The atmosphere was awesome staff was super attentive and helpful. The appetizers amazing and the Ramen was the best that I have had in Rhode Island. Will be coming back soon
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Alex E.

Yelp
I'm surprised and delighted by Sakuratani Ramen. This is a small place on a mixed business/residential street about a mile from the waterfront. Upon entering, my first thought was, "Whoah! These folks really invested in their decor!" There was a beautiful, fake, blossoming cherry tree near the front door, with falling pink blossom petals painted on the wall next to it. There was a mural on the opposite wall that looked like something Hokusai might have painted had he been decorating a ramen shop. The bathroom had high-end fixtures and nice little decorations. And everything was absolutely spotless. There was one bummer, though. Someone decided to hang a big tv on one end of the dining area. My wife sat with her back to it, so I got stuck with having to spend 45 minutes ignoring "Keeping Up with the Kardashians." Bright colors! Lots of fast editing! So many distractions! Hey, I wanted to enjoy lunch with my wife, not make a conscious effort to tune out trash tv. If the folks here are so committed to having televised entertainment in their dining area, they may want to consider changing the programming to something more anodyne: NASA TV, maybe, or some YouTube video of Japanese tourist attractions or people riding bicycles. Anyway, our server was prompt and attentive. We started with a Pork Belly Bun appetizer. It was fresh and warm and different. Cool! For our main courses, my wife ordered the Chicken Ramen and I had the Tan Tan Ramen. Both orders came in very attractive bowls, with traditional wooden spoons and chopsticks. I've spent a lot of time in Japan, and I'm not sure what another reviewer meant when he wrote that the ramen wasn't authentic. I've eaten ramen in Japanese airports, tiny little basement restaurants, cafeterias, stands, and private homes, and my lunch was easily on par with any of those. My wife didn't plan to finish her large bowl (she never finishes restaurant portions), but she tucked the whole thing away like a champ. In short, we really liked this restaurant and expect to return. If only they'd do something about that tv, this would be a five-star review.
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Vijay S.

Yelp
Hidden gem like others have said before. Been wanting to come here and finally made it for lunch. Love the interior decor and the seating. Good selection of Asian beers and sake. Got the edamame and pork buns for appetizers both of which were delicious. Their lunch ramen costs only 9.99$. Got the spicy miso ramen which was really good and had the right amount of spice and flavors. Perfect cure for a winter day. Also got the tonkatsu which was disappointingly similar to the miso ramen. Expected more depth. Also the noodles that came along weren't that great. Overall very good experience. Service was fast. Got the green tea ice cream at the end which was pretty good. Would come here more often if it weren't all the way in Bristol.
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Mrs B.

Yelp
Cute restaurant and good ramen. Not a huge menu but a good variety. Had the vegetable ramen, the miso ramen and then a plain ramen (kids favorite). If you want a little heat they can put the spice on the side. The pork gyoza wasn't my favorite. On a Monday night it was packed and the staff was very friendly. We will be going back!
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Veronica G.

Yelp
After my two visits to Sakuratani, I'm a fan! While I didn't have the ramen, the friends that I went with did enjoyed it greatly. I was impressed by their takoyaki (fried octopus balls); felt like I was back in Japan again while eating it! The tempura assortment was excellent too; not too much batter nor oil and perfectly crispy with their light dipping broth. On both visits, I brought my infant son with me and the staff were very accommodating. On the most recent visit, they were very sweet by bring a bit of ice cream for the baby for dessert...but sadly, my child has a milk allergy so he couldn't eat it; but the thought was very much appreciated. Great food and excellent service; two thumbs way up!

Dawn C.

Yelp
Love their eel over clay pot rice! Sooo tasteful! The grilled octopus was also super good! Service was excellent! Everything was of quality and authentic! It was too bad that we were too full to try their ramen!
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Alexis B.

Yelp
Food was SUPER GOOD. So flavorful and filling. The ramen had soooooo many noodles! I loved it. Hands down probably one of the best ramen I've ever had. It was very flavorful and had a perfect umami taste. The noodles were yellow noodles cooked to perfection. And the chasu pork was very tender and crispy. The chasu was cooked incredibly well. The buns were also yummy and fun to eat. Our server was a very nice and kind woman. I would definitely come back here if I'm ever in the area.
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Kage Y.

Yelp
Made a reservation for 5 at 7pm. The atmosphere is very serene and your average izakaya from Japan which is great! I loved the paper Sakura tree at the entrance as well as the art on the wall. Isn't too hip or extravagant but just right for the atmosphere. The service was above and beyond anything from your normal typical resturant. Our waitress who doubled as the hostess and tripled as the barista of smoothies and bubble tea was extraordinarily nice and friendly! We had a friend who had his birthday dinner celebration there and he requested a Thai tea but in smoothie form. She said she probably couldn't do it but she can try and see if the taste was to his liking. It wasn't but she proceeded to make a regular Thai iced tea for him regardless of his, "oh no, it's okay... I'll just take this." He then spilled the remake of the drink due to his excitement from birthday present and she went ahead and made another Thai iced tea for him all while cleaning up HIS mess. I'm very picky with my karaage. Their karaage had the correct amount of crunch as well as the dark chicken meat on the inside was just so tender and juicy. They provided dipping sauce but you didn't need it. A splash of lemon and you're good! The pork bun was delicious. A friend had said that they didn't like the tomato? But he hates veggies. I thought the tomato complimented the pork belly really well. It helped with the bun since it was a tiny bit dry! The tomato and pork belly juice made everything go hand and hand. I would only recommend adding a thicker layer of pork belly rather than your normal slice. The takoyaki was shared amongst the five people and it was just like I imagined it. Flavorful, very piping hot, and a good amount of octopus! Most places tend to skip out on the octopus but this place has the correct amount as well as that special splash of ginger that most people don't like. Top it off with some creepy moving bonito flakes and takoyaki sauce and mayonnaise and you got yourself a delicious ball of joy. Before I begin my entree, I would like to mention that their usual yakitori dishes were not available. There were so many that I wanted to try and see how they compared to Japan's izakaya. It's unfortunately seasonal and soon, maybe June or July that they'll start serving them which seeing as how much I've already enjoyed my food and service, I'll definitely be coming back! I ordered the miso ramen. The broth was already amazing but I love spice and I of course added the chili spice oil. Made my broth super red and even more enjoyable! The chachu pork was grilled too perfection where both fat and meat were tender yet crispy while still soaking in the broth of my ramen! Not too big, as Japan LOVES huge portions of chashu pork, and not too small as most places cheat you on the pork portions. The soft boiled egg was done correctly. My only wish and this is me being spoiled, is if they marinated the soft boiled egg in soy, sake, and mirin for added flavor but their egg being done correctly was already a pleasure in itself. The noodle was not too soft and not too hard. It was perfect! If you're wondering if I slurped loud, you bet your ass I did. I don't care if it's rude in America, if my ramen is delicious, imma let folks know! All in all, this place is great! I will return for more food options!!