Ramen Ishida

I’ve loved this ramen spot for years! Ramen is so yummy. Small place with limited seating, a few vegan options! which is always amazing. Although, It feels like there could be a little more of the toppings, and meat / tofu. The wait might be long since there are not a lot of seats. I recommend trying this place for the great flavor, the coziness and the service.

Solid bowls in this hole in the wall. Got the New Tokyo and every component was great altogether a very satisfying and filling bowl. The chicken and pork pieces were cooked well, and I liked the thin noodles they used. Service was nice! Came at 12:15 when the first seating had already gone in and we only had to wait 20 minutes.

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.

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.

I would recommend trying this place. The flavors are light and satisfying, leaving no heaviness afterward. Ramen is often oily and salty, but their chicken broth ramen feels gentle and balanced. It’s mild yet full of depth, a genuinely pleasant experience. Even if you have to wait around 30 minutes during peak hours, it’s worth it. Note that there’s no public restroom, and the shop is quite small with a 20 minute dining limit after your order arrives. They won’t rush you out, but it’s not really a place for lingering.