Takumi

This place is always bustling with people, and it’s no surprise why. The taste is consistently good—simple, authentic, and satisfying. It’s a must-visit for anyone looking to enjoy an exceptional ramen experience. The atmosphere is lively yet inviting, making it a great spot to enjoy a hearty meal. I had a fantastic time with delicious food that truly hit the mark. However, be prepared to wait—there’s often a line outside with eager diners waiting to be seated. But trust me, the experience and flavors are well worth the wait!

Very strongly recommended for Ramen fans out there. Absolutely amazing Ramen. The most delicious Ramen I have eaten. The chicken broth was delicious and the noodles were also full with flavours. We had three different Ramens and everyone was satisfied with their dishes. The service is quick and attentive. The waiting time is a little longer than any other restaurants in the area but the crowd and the queue speaks all about the quality of the food here. The card payment is accepted.

I recently visited this Japanese restaurant and was pleasantly surprised! The ramen was delicious — it brought back memories of our trip to Japan, where we sampled some incredible dishes. The flavors were authentic, and the broth had that rich, deep taste you expect from a decent ramen experience. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with a cozy setup that made it feel like a little slice of Japan. From the decor to the attentive service, everything contributed to a fantastic dining experience. Highly recommend it if you're looking for a spot that captures the essence of Japanese cuisine!

It’s one of the best ramens in Dusseldorf but I am not sure if we are coming back. The whole experience felt very rushed: they give you the menu while you are still in the line and will probably wait for another 30 minutes. We asked to be seated inside because it was 5 degrees outside and we were with a kid but the door was constantly opened and it was very cool inside. However, the worst of all of it is that I got a food poisoning and had stomach problems the whole night after eating there

Amazing place to go at any time of the day! The 5star reviews here are well earned and if we could give more, we would. The line at the entrance of the restaurant has its reason and it is well worth to wait here for the food. Everything perfect, every single grain of rice … every broth …. IT IS A MUST, if you visit Little Tokyo.

Overhyped! Salty. Flavourless. Avoid if you’re looking for good Japanese food! Do not wait in line! We waited in line from 11:30 today, on the first Friday in January, for 12:00PM opening. We were seated and our orders were taken super efficiently. We were impressed, but it went downhill quickly. Within a couple minutes, complimentary gyoza came out. It was barely warm and obviously store bought gyoza. Not even high quality. But we were hungry and grateful for it. Shortly afterward, the rest of our orders came out. The karaage chicken gyoza set, which came with rice, a small spoon of kimchi, and miso soup, was a generous portion and a nicely balanced meal. The only positive part, however, was the miso soup, which was flavourful and with plenty of vegetables. The karaage was super salty, barely crispy, and not deeply flavoured. I was missing the ginger flavour especially. The gyoza was the same mediocre store bought gyoza. The takoyaki was the best thing we ordered. But it’s super pricey at 6€ for four small balls. The octopus piece inside was generous and the dough was soft and tasty. But there was NO BONITO FLAKES ON TOP!! I was shocked. Save your money and do not order tonkotsu deluxe ramen. Apparently 3 small shrimp, a couple pieces of the salty poorly flavoured karaage, and half and egg makes it “deluxe”? Super salty. The noodles were overcooked and unremarkable. The flavour of the soup was nice and deeply porky, however. Finally the veggie spicy miso ramen was a very sad vegan dish. The portion was good and there was a good amount of veggies. But the flavour was so lacking, simply salty with a little chilli paste and tiny dab of miso. The noodles again were overcooked. So sad! We came all the way from Heidelberg looking forward to this much-hyped Japanese restaurant, and were sorely disappointed. Overhyped.

We came during peak hours and weren't expecting to be able to get a table, however the wait wasn't too long at all. We were seated in about 15 minutes and our food came out quickly. We loved the lively atmosphere of the restaurant and the food tasted great as well.

I love fried chicken with ramen and my husband chose a signature dish with miso. His broth was rich with lots of flavor. Mine was not so rich but the chicken was juicy and flavorful. We always visit this place when we come to Düsseldorf. In the winter time wear something very warm because the line could be quite long. This place is always crowded because they cook authentic ramen. Better than most places in Japan🙊

After traveling around Switzerland for a week, it got to that point in the trip where we desperately needed Asian food. We were passing through Düsseldorf for half a day and saw they're known for their Japanese food, so we decided to check out Takumi! They have both indoor and outdoor seating available. AJITAMA TONKOTSU RAMEN: I'm a tonkotsu person and almost always order this over other types of ramen. Not sure if I was just so severely deprived of Asian food, but I felt Takumi's tonkotsu ramen ranked pretty high on my list! And coming from SoCal as well as having lived down the street from both major Japanese food hubs in Los Angeles, that's saying a lot! Good amount of pork, the noodles were cooked to the perfect texture, and the broth was rich without being overly salty. I don't usually enjoy other types of ramen so I can't speak for those items from their menu. But I slurped my entire bowl of tonkotsu ramen dry! KARAAGE: Large pieces with crispy exterior and super juicy interiors! I wasn't expecting much but in the end I was super happy we ordered this. Overall, amazing tonkotsu ramen located in Düsseldorf's Little Tokyo.

I tried the Special Miso Ramen at Takumi 1st in Dusseldorf recently. FI'd give the overall experience 8.3/10: - Soup: 9/10: Authentic/hearty - Noodle: 8/10: Doesn't "grab" onto the soup, a bit too tough/undercooked even after soaking still - Meat: 7.5/10: Decently cooked, cut was okay - Condiments: 7.8/10: Nice variety but not perfect balance - Atmosphere: 8.5/10The restaurant felt like ones in Japan which was nice. - Price: 8/10

We had gone almost 2 weeks without asian food during our Europe trip, so when we heard Dusseldorf had a decent Japanese influenced area, we decided to try out Takumi. There's seating available indoors and outdoors, but our whole group got seated outside. We were lucky to have only waited 10 or so minutes, and just needed to split into smaller groups. The menu is fairly straight forward, with your varying ramens depending on your favorite soup base, and accompaniments of extra toppings. We ended up getting the Ajitama Miso Ramen and Half Karaage Don to share amongst two people. It was just enough for myself and my fiance. The Miso was a bit subtle for my taste, and the ramen was thinner than I prefer. The karaage was crispy, but I thought it was odd they included some Kimchi in the bowl. Overall, the warm soup was soothing to the soul, and was decent in terms of finding a ramen shop in the middle of Europe.

Really had to make the 30 min? train ride to here because I have been so deprived of asian food in Paderborn/all of Europe. Came here with my friend and was quickly seated. It has been a while since my visit but I remember thoroughly enjoying my food and just so happy that there was a shop like this to satisfy my Asian food cravings in Europe. Ordered the ramen and the gyzoya - both being good choices!

This was a disappointing dining experience to say the least. We waited in the cold for 1 hour for this. It is soooo not worth it!! Coming from San Francisco Bay Area, where good ramen is abundant, this place was super lackluster. The broth is bland and the noodles remind me of instant cup of noodle ramen. It might be good option for others that don't know any better!

THE ONLY REVIEW YOU NEED TO READ: Takumi vs. Naniwa Takumi has better noodles. They are more firm, thicker and tastier. The broth is not bad, more on a saltier soy side. Naniwa wins with its broth. The noodles aren't great, too soft. But the soup has great miso flavor. What to order: If you like miso or you don't have a preference - go with miso. If you are a healthy, clean eater and don't want it too busy - go with shio - the salt based ramen If you think miso isn't for you and shio sounds too boring. Than the soy based shoyu is perfect for you. Should I go for the fancier ramen: If you want Karaage, I'd order it separately. In a soup, they soaked the soup and lose their crunchiness. If you are debating between karaage or teriyaki - go with Karaage if you like fried stuff and teriyaki if you like the chicken texture. Both are highly recommended. Takumi = Takumi? If you don't ramen often - you might not notice a difference but if you are picky about your ramen. The OG takumi is the clear winner. The rest are alright. Is it worth standing in line for? If you hate the line, go to a different takumi. If you are just for a visit and want the experience the best ramen, then you'd have to wait in line :)

Came here for dinner and waited about 35 minutes. Don't really think the place is worth the big line. Pork broth was pretty bland, nothing special about it. It wasn't bad, but I wouldn't go back.

Came here based on the amazing reviews and frankly, the food was okay, but I am not sure about all the hype as I've had better ramen and definitely much better Tokutsu Ramen! There were 6 if us and we waited close to 50mins to get a table. Thank god for the heaters they had to keep us warm, although I was frozen cold by the time we got in. The place is more geared towards 4 and under so our party sat at the bar, near the open kitchen, and it was good of them to try to accommodate us to sit together. I got the Tonkutsu Ramen mit Lauchzwiebein (€12.80) and also tasted the Vegetarian Ramen and the Takayoki. While everything tasted decent, it wasn't anything super spectacular. Also the salt levels were super high as felt incredibly thirsty afterwards. We got a side of extra vegetables and all it consisted of was cabbage and those store-bought yellow fried onions! I'm in no rush to come back. Yelp 248/ 2018

The only bad spot is the line to sit down and eat but word of advice I thought there ramen was lacking flavor at first but you have to stir the soup before you start eat. Instantly my food went from a 7 to a 10

Very happy to have good ramen considering the horrible Asian food experiences in Germany recently. I had the special shoyu ramen which is very special indeed. In contrast to most shoyu ramen, this one had an unusual amount of cabbage, which I suppose has been by design to cater to the German crowd. When there too many vegetables in the ramen, the taste of the broth changes but I didn't notice that. Kudos to takumi for pulling that off. That said those who want to stick to more traditional fare should opt for the regular shoyu. In addition to the ramen I ordered a chicken rice dish for three extra euros and it was way too much food for me and the dish was not as flavorful as I expected. I suggest you pass on the chicken rice bowl too. As for the ramen, the broth was fantastic and the noodles were cooked perfectly. The ramen was a much needed Asian food serving I needed after 2 weeks of heavy Arabic and German food. If you wish to visit you should note that there is usually a long lounge out the door. And it gets bad around 7. Plan accordingly!

Nice staff, easy and inviting menu, and fast service. For me as a vegetarian there was only one dish to choose, but it was tasty.

I didn't expect to have ramen this tasty and authentic in Germany, but I am impressed to say that this is one of the best bowl I've ever eaten. On a chilly German day, this is exactly the savory and warm goodness you'd want to consume. The soup was a rarity that was not too salty and the noodles were the right chewiness. The waitress likewise was pleasant and enthusiastic. Though the meat could have been a tad softer, it already surpasses the average texture. Another minute gripe I had was that the ginger was a strange add-on. If I ever stop in town again, I would definitely return.

Their tonkotsu ramen was decent, but the star is their takoyaki. A must have if you visit

Taste okay, if you are just around the corner, it is an option to stop by and have a quick lunch. Better than McDonald

Excellent veggie ramen. Good size and the broth and noodles were excellent. Make sure to arrive early as there is always a queue.

I'm obsessed. Tasty, fresh, healthy, and quick. I have taken so many friends here and they always love it. I can recommend Takumi 100%.

I came to Düsseltorf for a week long business trip an got to admit - I was not that much looking forward to it. But after checking out Düsseldorf "specialties" on the LonelyPlanet Homepage and only then realising that Düsseldorf has a huge Japanese community - my mind was set on how to spend my first night here. Takumi was top rated and so that's where I headed. To be honest - the outer appearance of the restaurant does make that much of a huge impression. Its a small shop that I almost overlooked (and since coming in quite early no long line was leading the way). The menu outside did not make that much sense to me so i decided to just ask for a table an let the waiter make his best recommendation to me. I settled for the Teriyaki Miso Ramen - combined with a Tiger Beer and I think it was the best choice I could have ever made. I wish I could have bathed in that bowl of soup...it was pure deliciously heaven... Now I really actually think I will have to come back to Düsseldorf just to eat that Ramen agein. Who would have thought?!

This is the best ramen I had compare to the ones in Brussels and Amsterdam. When we arrived on Easter Sunday afternoon there are about 4 people in the line before us. We got in after 15 mins waiting. There was longer lines in the other ramen places around the corner. Two large ramen, we had, one spicy miso one miso with egg. And a octopus starter. And a green tea ice cream. The snack is also good, but I am totally in awe with their ramen. Great noodles, chewy and elastic. Great soup. I finished every drop of it and was moaning of happiness all the time during the eating. The green tea ice cream was also great! And they have really good service. I am going to miss all of it after I go back to Amsterdam. I even considered ordering their dry noodles online to see if they have delivery to Netherlands. That is how happy I am. And by the way, most of the dish and I believe highlight of the dish is ramen. There are also a few don which is rice with some dish on top. But they don't have sushi or eels if that is what you are after, there are plenty of those in near by streets in this Japanese neighborhood.

Yum ramen with an interesting changing menu. Compared to Naniwa, Takumi has wilder ramen choices and more specials from specific regions. Everything I've tried has been tasty! The same Japanese company that owns this place also owns a few other Japanese restaurants in the area, and in my opinion, all their restaurants charge a lil too much. Ramen here is around 10-13 EUR, so one person could end up spending 13-16 EUR with a drink. Also I feel like portions could be a little bit bigger, especially for the price. Decor is nice, and there are large windows to watch the ramen cooking action. The staff is always friendly and if there's a line, it usually goes pretty quickly.

I don´t know if it is Düsseldorf´s wonderful Japanese influence, but this is one of the best and most authentic Ramen I´ve had so far (in Germany). This place was highly recommended by a friend and the truth is it went beyond my expectations. Even before ordering I already had a good feeling about it due to 2 reasons: most of the crowd was Japanese (always a good sign) and there was a waiting line. I know, waiting lines generally suck, but trust me this time it was worth the wait. Popular places generally have good food no? Once you are inside the restaurant you really feel like you just travelled to Japan. Although you can sit outside, please please eat inside as it is part of the experience. I wont say much here in order to keep the element of surprise and to allow you to create your own personal opinion. I NEED to say something about the food tho. It was mindblowing! For starters, ee had a decent portion of edamame, a delicious plate of Gyoza for half the price and an egg on seaweed with mayo.That egg was the most wonderful egg I´ve eaten in my life and I don´t care if you don´t like eggs because you gotta order this one. I could´ve left a happy woman by then, but the joy didn´t stop there. As main dish I ordered a Shoyu Ramen, which has officially kicked the ass of all the Ramens I´ve eaten before (yes Berlin, Düsseldorf has better Ramen). We paired up all this amazingness with warm sake, of course, and finished off with wonderful green tea ice cream! So now you know...next time you are in Düsseldorf looking for a food experience...Takumi is the place to be! Mucho love, D.

The best ramen in Düsseldorf. I had the Takumi Special Miso ramen with egg an butter and it was delish!!! There's usually a line to get in at dinner time but it's so worth the wait!

My sister and I split the gyoza, which were lightly fried and yummy. I had the vegetable ramen with a delicious tempura concoction on top. There were leeks, bean sprouts, snap peas and onions in a tasty broth. She had a pork ramen with egg that was incredibly tasty. Service was quick and efficient and the price was right.

Takumi means 'Maestro' in Japanese...and it is not far from the truth! ;-) It's probably the 2nd best Ramen shop in Düsseldorf (with 'Naniwa'), located in 'Little Japan' just in front of 'Nikko hotel' where I use to stay... Very good quality, affordable price and nice location, you have to try it!

Solid ramen!!! Best ramen I've had in Germany, England, and in Sweden. Those of which are only places I had ramen while in Europe. This is the best ramen I had outside of Japan.

Excellent food and service. Cooked to order, noodles are soft, pork cooked to perfection. There is a line but it moves along quickly. Had the spicy and staple shoyu ramen. Both were good size portions.

I have been a customer of Takumi for years and not once defrauded me. I got used to the waiting, which in my opinion it's part of the ritual of eating at Takumi, as you witness how the food is prepared and you decide what you are going to eat. The atmosphere of the place is fun and vibrant, perfect to go with friends after work. The service is excellent and there are delicious ramen choices for all tastes and diets (including vegan). Can't wait for the next visit.

Dreaming about this, cannot wait to go back! You may need to wait on line but it is worth it. This is the buttered corn miso.

Well noodle is authentic, but hardly to say it's very much worth it compared to in Japan or Shanghai. Too much cabbage seems to have changed what it supposed to be. Fried chicken is good by the way.

Fantastiic food that justifies the wait. Somewhat spotty service, but it is a noodle shop after all. You wont be disappointed.

Air conditioned so while we having this heatwave of 37c it's a perfect retreat. But if you like to be outside they have seats under canopy/umbrellas too. I choose the indoor spot at the bar. Cool for single diners - doesn't make you feel the off one out even at lunchtime. Complementary chilled tea served at lunchtimes is a nice touch. The staff are pleasant, the menu is simple and not too extensive. A Japanese friend visited from london and was very happy with the food too.

After being in Italy for about a month and a half, and having no quality Asian food at all... this place was a godsend. Quality Japanese food. The ramen broth was extremely rich and flavorful, all the ingredients tasty, delicious, and authentic. One complaint: we got outdoor seating, and it started to rain in the middle of our meal. Their umbrellas were less than helpful. When we asked the waiters what we should do, they were at a loss for words. Good thing the rain was just a minor drizzle, and we were able to maneuver ourselves under the umbrellas. There was a line, so be prepared to wait!

This ramen shop is really famous and heard of it many times from my friends. So I decided to go there last weekend, when I was visiting Düsseldorf. I ordered noodle ramen with Shoyu based soup. Was pretty good not too salty as Shio based soup, and the noodle it self was really good!!

I have the pork noodles and Goyza for today. Decoration: Japanese style, cozy and small. But you got everything you need even a restroom which is sometimes a luxury in restaurant in Germany. 4 stars for it. Taste: Not bad but also not great. Considering the price I am expecting something better. The thing is the soup is kinda salty and makes me thirsty after eating the noodles. Noodles is great and it's not instant noodle like some ramen shop in Düsseldorf. Topping is okay with the combination of the noodle and soup I'd give them 4 stars. Goyza had too soft bottom and the filling is kinda too plain. And I didn't find the wasabi came with the dish. I give it 3 stars. Service: Good service. People are friendly and English and German both works but not in a perfect way. But you'll have no trouble to get into what you want to order. Men. Is only in German and Japanese though. I give 4.5 stars here.

Ramen were heavenly, Gyoza less so. Highly recommend this place for the ramen. Place fill place fill place fill place fill place filler Will Yelp let me post this now or what

Very nice authentic Japanese cuisine, tasty and making you totally full with one dish ! The noddles are imported from Japan and taste very well. You have to wait in line for a bit before being seated by the staff. Btw almost all the staff don't speak German. The classic ramen soup is amazing, you should add some vegetables for the taste though. I also had the teriyaki don, it's also really nice and super tasty. The price is good, perhaps a little bit too expensive in comparison with the size of the bowl.

Ramen here is always delicious. I have had all of them and have not once been disappointed. They have monthly specials which is nice. It's not your normal European style seating. You have to be seated. They also have appetizers. Try the teriyaki chicken.

Trust me -- standing in the line is 100% worth it! Definitely some of the best ramen I've ever had (including comparing it to what I had on a trip to Japan) and I was pleasantly surprised to find several great veggie options (usually difficult as ramen-broth is usually pork).

I was in Düsseldorf for the day and was really looking forward to this meal. Many had explained to me that Düsseldorf has more residents of Japanese heritage than any other European city, so I was optimistic I'd find great Japanese food. If I was going to have only one ramen stop, I had to make a good choice, so I consulted review sites. Takumi is regularly rated as one of the best restaurants in the city and best Asian restaurants, so naturally I chose this as my one ramen stop. When I arrived around 12:30pm, there was a short line; two or three parties ahead of me. The wait didn't end up being more than 10-15 minutes. The menu is also posted outside, so while I was in line, I decided what I would order. The staff seated me and promptly took my order: miso ramen set with chashu don (€13.50). Taking into account how busy the restaurant was, I was worried that my food would take a while to arrive, but no, it arrived really quickly. Before I get into my review of the food, I'd like to set the stage and explain that I've studied abroad in Japan and eat ramen quite frequently back in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Miso Ramen The broth and noodles are the backbone of a good ramen, and they were good. Ramen noodles can be cooked hard, medium, or soft (like pasta), and Takumi favors a harder ramen. The size is quite large and filling, which was especially comforting on a cold day. Where I think the dish fell short was with the toppings. I liked the bean sprouts, which are standard, and this sweet bamboo shoot-like thing I couldn't quite identify. However, I thought the chashu pork slices were off the mark. To begin with, the cut of meat was too lean, so the meat ended up tasting dry and tough. Additionally, it's dry roasted and barbecued rather than broiled or slow cooked, so the meat is charred. Charred pork is good for other dishes, but not what I want in my ramen. The Chashu Don Whatever I said about the chashu in my ramen was more intense in the chashu don. It was barbecued/roasted even longer for a crispier, drier finish. It wasn't what I expected of a chashu don, which I want to be soft, slowly simmered, and flavorful. With the high rice:meat ratio and the dryness of the pork, I ended up scooping up the chashu don into my spoon and then dipping it into the leftover ramen broth. Yum. My last comment is about the price. My set came in at €13.50, which I think is too high. Yes, I can understand that it might be hard to get certain ingredients and that's factored into the price, but already the ramen is skimpy with only two slices of chashu rather than three, the ramen doesn't come with an onsen egg or nori, which means the toppings in the ramen are low cost. All of that said, I'm not giving it a bad review, I just have to believe that there are better ramen restaurants in the city.

Having been to this place for so many times over the last 6 months, I think it deserves a 5 stars. Truly delicious. Plus fast and efficient service and wait.

I went around 2pm on a Wednesday and there was a long line outside the door. For a party of 3 we waited around 40 minutes. I ordered a set menu with miso ramen with pork and a side of marinated pork with rice. I also tried the fried boneless chicken piece with mayo and gyoza. The food tastes just like what I had in Japan; everything was full of flavor and nothing I ate was disappointing. Photos: http://travelbae.net/europe/takumi-dusseldorf/

Best ramen soup in Düsseldorf. Try the spicy ramen is fantastic. Be patient to wait online for 15-30 mins is worth the wait.

Best bowl of ramen in Germany. The service was fast and I went around 3:30 pm to skip the lunch and dinner tush. The staff was incredibly kind and thoughtful and the Tonkotsu Ramen was truly incredible. Such an amazing location, and while it's competitors surround it, the product is consistent and delicious.

Probanly one of the best adress In Düsseldorf if you like Ramen . The staff is 100% Japanese ! A very good adresse visited two times in one month ! Traveling from Brussels

This Ramen place is just simply awesome!!! Very nice atmosphere very nice service. Everything is so authentic, it really happened to me more than once or twice that I had the feeling of being right there in Japan and having my lunch.. I think that everything is recommendable, don't just focus on the menu cards they give you, when you are inside check out the boards on the walls as well.. I am definitely getting hungry again talking about this restaurant.. it is really worthwhile waiting in front of the store in order to get a seat! Try it! you won't be disappointed!

The first time I went to takumi I had to wait 30 minutes before I could go inside which made me think that I will definitely not go to this restaurant ever again! But once I entered and ordered the noodle soup (which came surprisingly quick) I got totally hooked xD I love takumi although the waiting annoys me it just shows that other people love it just as much. It was the first time I ate ramen in Düsseldorf on my second date with my current girlfriend and after one year we still come as regulars and eat to our hearts contents there! My current favourite dish is the karage with rice, Miso soup, gyoza and kimchi! There green tea tastes kinda weak but not everything can be perfect I guess :( To come to a conclusion if you want to eat ramen for the first time please let your tastebuds get to know Takumi and don't get anything else hahah

A cute small restaurant with great food. I've had an issue with how salty the food has been in general in comparison to what I've been used to, but the ramen here was definitely not the case. I found myself actually finishing the soup. Takoyaki and gyoza are recommended as well

Ordered the ramen with Tokyo in its name. The toppings were great and refined. Of course as usual, due to the fact that it's ramen, it ight leave some people desiring for more. Service was great, I was standing out by the door wandering if they were opened for dinner and someone immediately opened the door and greeted me. The food was served quite quickly. The noodles were definitely the highlight - the texture was unlike other noodles and that really sets the place apart. 4.5 star out of 5. Would definitely visit again.

Düsseldorf: the Japanese center of Europe. Real Ramen, real Japanese ambient. It's a small place, so waiting time outside in a queue could be normal. No problem if you are alone. Very kind staff will help you to get the better choice. I got Special Takumi Ramen: gorgeous !!! Japanese beer or German (in bottle) and tea, of course. I spent less than 15€ and fulfilled!

I was not disappointed! Service was great, they had a good menu and while seating could be somewhat complicated I'm used to that so I didn't find it to be much of an issue. The food was also wonderful. My group of 6 each got a different ramen and we all ended up trying each other's at some point, very delicious! The onigiri was awesome as well. Other than those restaurant basics, I sat at the bar and had the added bonus of having a view into the kitchen where one of the chef guys making the ramen was ridiculously hot. Those arms! Might be swaying my review a bit, but the restaurant really is worth a visit. I promise! :)