Patrick Pan

We were on a road trip through upstate New York and stopped in Albany for a night. I found this ramen spot on Google Maps—it had a ton of great reviews, so we decided to give it a try. The service was warm and welcoming. The young Black lady at the counter was especially kind and friendly, which really made our visit feel personal. We ordered the spicy ramen, tonkotsu, and Japanese fried chicken—everything was delicious! We’ll definitely stop by again next time we’re in town.

Charles Pemburn

Great selection of rice and noodle bowls. The service is friendly. The food came out quickly as it seems they have the whole operation running smoothly and very efficiently. The food itself was yummy. I was happy with my selection and look forward to trying something different next time.

+5

LMN

The depth of flavor in the curry chicken ramen was fantastic!! The chicken is roasted to perfection providing an amazing flavor almost passing for duck. I highly recommend and will be back.

+1

Ana Gaby Montemayor

I had lunch at Kuma Ani on Wolf Rd today and tried the Vegetarian Spicy Ramen – it was delicious and very filling! The place is small and tends to get packed during lunchtime on weekdays, but the cozy atmosphere makes it worth the wait. The staff is incredibly kind and attentive, which added to the great experience. Definitely recommend stopping by for a flavorful bowl of ramen!

Clarence Fernandes

Stumbled upon this place on a business trip while looking for a quick bite. Since I was alone, I was happy to sit at the bar at the back of the restaurant. Personally, it was a great experience to have that area to myself with large windows. As for the food, the curry noddles were amazing. I didn't even get a chance to take a picture as I was too eager to devour it. I also ordered the korean style chicken wings.

C T

Food is yum! Staff are nice! Service is good!~ I left this review on Sep. 3rd, 2022, last year when I came to Albany first time. Today, Aug. 28. 2023, me and my family came here again, all the staff are so nice and so friendly as well, and the ramen and pork bun are so delicious too. The pork bun is Taiwanese food, even not exactly the same, but it’s delicious and it’s a kind of comfort food for us, foreign tourists from Taiwan.

+11

Marco Alexandre Jr.

Very pleased I decided to stop in @ Kuma Ani on Wolf Rd in Colonie. Very clean & open restaurant. All food is made fresh upon order, cooked & presented masterfully. I tried the egg rolls this time. Light, crispy & served w/ a delightful sweet chili sauce. I tried the ramen this time, 😋 what a tasty value.. If you want something amazing for your appetite stop in @ Kuma Ani, you won't be disappointed, this is one of my top picks.

+5

Shubhi Gautam

Kuma Ani is a Japanese eatery with delicious options for a quick meal in a laid-back atmosphere! I’ve been here a few times, and everything I've tried so far has been fantastic. We’ve had the Karaagedon, Curry Chicken Ramen, Spicy Gyu Ramen, Ultimate Tonkotsu Ramen, Curry Don, and the Zha Jiang Mein. Every dish is packed with incredible flavors, perfectly cooked, and the beef is always SO tender. My boyfriend’s go to is the Spicy Gyu, but I still need to try more to figure out my favorite! I also appreciate how beautifully they present the food ^_^ They also offer a Build-Your-Own (BYO) ramen option, which I’m yet to try. We’ve ordered takeout from them before, and the food was packed securely with no spills. I was worried about the ramen, but it arrived warm and intact! The staff is incredibly sweet and friendly, especially the lady at the front—she’s so adorable and always mindful of the customers. I love when she calls me "dear," it always makes me smile hehe ☺️ The relaxed atmosphere of Kuma Ani makes it the perfect spot for a quick meal when you’re craving ramen, rice bowls, or noodles.

+5

Sammyrow

I am long time customer. I used to love the flavor of their ramens but lately they have been tasting very bland/watered down. This time around, I ordered the tonkotsu ramen with extra broth, extra noodles and a side of brisket. The brisket was tough, the pork in the ramen was very minimal in quantity. And overall the taste was lacking.

L Wong

Nice cozy ramen place. You can build your own bowl of ramen which was the interesting part. It's not the best ramen or broth used but we enjoyed the food as we got to choose the ingredients we like with our noodles.

+1

R from NY

My husband and I went for our anniversary. We have never been here before. We will not be back. The only reason for the 2 stars is because the food wasn't horrible. It was nothing special but it wasn't horrible. The place was full when we got there. When the person finally came to the front counter, We were told the only place to sit was where there were high stools. That was fine, what they didn't say was that it was in a tiny secluded corner that had two tiny short counters, each with two stools. Thank God no one else came back, there's no way 4 people were fitting there comfortably. The first thing we had to do when we got back to our secluded area was clean the counter and seats off as they were full of broth, crumbs, and crap. Not a great first impression. I had to sit on my jacket as there was no place to put it and no back to the stools to place it. The radio was playing music but it kept going in and out and freezing. That was alright in a way because it wasn't my type of music at all. I didnt think they would know where to bring the food. It came out semi quickly. It was alright. It wasn't filling. I actually left there hungrier than I was when I arrived. We had to stop at our local grocery store and grab something from their hot bar to bring home. Not something you want to have to do after eating at a restaurant. That was disappointing.

Soraida Valentine

The Ramen soup had a weird taste, and a sweetness to it, sort of Anise tasting. The Korean chicken wings were good, no sauce needed. The gyōza were good as well. Also didn't realize that you have to order as soon as you come in!

Nita B

I ordered: Ultimate Tonkatsu Ramen - no flavor in the broth; bland and needed salt. Japanese Fried Chicken - nice and crispy; no flavor/seasoning. Fried Gyoza - no flavor. Fried Shumai - again, no flavor. $45 spent. I really wanted to enjoy it but I didn't enjoy any of it. I was desperately searching for salt. Never again.