Let’s just say I came here twice in less than a week. The first time I tried it I was taken back by how delicious the broth was. Ingredients are super fresh and they allowed me to swap out the bamboo shoots for bok choy! This is a photo from the second time I went, this time I topped it off the chili powder. This bowl of ramen feels like a warm hug! If you’re looking for a ramen that feels home cooked come to Ramen Ishida! BACK W/ ANOTHER REVIEW!!! Ramen Ishida continues to be my favorite Ramen Spot. The sweet and kind waitress Sewon, always remembers my name and my order. The Ramen hits every time and I enjoy the ambience and music. I look forward to my next bowl of delicious ramen. Thank you Ramen Ishida!

Jacob Caesar

hands down the best ramen i’ve ever had. i got the #1 and it was amazing. beautiful little restaurant with incredible food

Mahitha VR

My top 3 vegan ramen I have had in the US, quick service and snow storm outside added a fantastic charm! Please note due to smaller dine-in capacity the staff may sometimes ask you to wait outside which is totally reasonable to me, but some reviewers seem to complain about it. Infact I really liked the cozy seating :) Highly recommend coming here for vegan ramen!

Detective Pikachu

Review: Ramen Ishida Wow—this was phenomenal. I ordered the shoyu ramen, and the broth is the star. It delivers that classic shoyu (light soy sauce) profile with a rich, aromatic depth, yet it’s never overpowering or overly salty. The balance is spot on—clean, comforting, and deeply satisfying. I’ve had tsukemen nearby, and while it’s good, the broth there leans too salty for my taste. Ishida absolutely nails the balance here. The pork belly (chashu) deserves special recognition. This is some of the best pork belly I’ve had in ramen. Perfectly charred, it offers multiple layers of flavor—slightly fatty, incredibly tender, and explosively flavorful. As you bite into it, the flavors open up beautifully in your mouth. Compared to the pork at nearby tsukemen spots (not bad by any means), this one feels more authentic and refined. The noodles and ingredients further elevate the bowl. Everything tastes authentic and intentional. The bamboo shoots have that slightly sour note, exactly how they’re supposed to be, adding brightness and contrast. Nothing overpowers anything else—every component complements the others perfectly. Final verdict: Everything works together in harmony. From broth to toppings to texture, this bowl is thoughtfully executed and deeply authentic. Must try. Highly recommended. 🍜

C B

My bestie brought me here on my 3rd day of moving here. It was so cold out so she wanted to take me to her favorite ramen spot. We arrived and got seated immediately, no wait time. We ordered the Crab Cream Croquet to share. It was so good! We then ordered the Umami Miso Ramen & the Spicy Mushroom Pork. Personally, I enjoyed the Umami more bc I loved the flavors. They were both delicious but my go-to there will definitely be the Umami Miso. I’ll come back to try it all though. It got busy after being there for 30 mins - wait times increased. Service was quick. Enjoyed the ambiance and service. I definitely would recommend if you’re in the area.

Betty Chen

Some of the best ramen I've ever had. I started with the sesame cucumber salad - delightful. Then I ordered the New Tokyo Style Shoyu - holy moly divine flavor. The noodles are high quality. Loved this ramen so much. Note: no bathroom available for customers, so prepare ahead. Staff are awesome. Highly recommend, efinitely returning 🍜

Michael Chan

Likely the best representative bowl of shoyu ramen in the city. It might be off putting if you dislike truffle as the taste and scent is noticeable but not in the fake truffle oil way. Very small space so seating is limited to like 4-5 total with a notice that it's suggested you give up your seat 20min after receiving your order.

Christian Morrison

Some of the best ramen I've ever had, feels extremely authentic. And the flavors are perfect. Noodles were perfect and broth were immaculate but not too heavy like tonkotsu can be sometimes. Restaurant is very small, you'll likely have to wait outside but the immediate area is interesting and fun to explore. Once you give your name at the counter it'll be written in a notebook and you'll be given a time, which usually goes fast because this is not a "sit around and chat" kind of joint. You come in, get your ramen and eat it quickly as soon as it comes out. An excellent experience as a ramen lover and the people I brought with me ended up wanting to go back on their own.

T Mae

I arrived around 7:30 pm on a weekday and was seated about 30 minutes later. The waitlist was well managed, so the wait felt smooth. I ordered the New Tokyo Style Shoyu, which had a deeply satisfying flavor and tasty thin flour noodles. I also enjoyed having both chashu pork and chicken breast. The soup temperature was perfect. The truffle is a signature touch, but I think the ramen is great even without it—since you can control when to mix in the truffle paste, I’d suggest starting without it. I also had the crab cream croquette. It was good, though not especially memorable.

N J

Very nice Ramen that is not too greasy but flavorful. It is one of the kind Ramen stand if that is your vibe. 20mins eating time limit is kind of fun.