Nom Nom Ramen Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Definitely in the top 3 Ramen we ever had."
• "The pork belly buns were served on pillowy bread like I've never had."
• "This is the best tasting soup of this kind I have ever eaten."
• "Meat was tender and very tasty, egg was perfectly cooked."
• "Both cuts were super tender. And each dish was super flavorful."
• "The broth tastes great, noodles are a perfect thickness and firmness, the pork melts in your mouth."
• "The pork belly in the chef's special ramen was like eating pork flavored butter."

Cons:

• "The ramen noodles were also in large hard clumps so it was basically inedible."
• "The noodles were a bit below average quality."
• "There isn't much flavor to the chicken ramen."
• "It was ok but really didn’t have that great of a flavor."
• "The ramen is over priced for the quality."
• "The ramen broth wasn't nearly as hot as it should be."
• "The chicken, however, was gristly and fatty - it was pretty much inedible."

Service

Pros:

• "The wait staff was very polite and helpful."
• "The staff is very friendly to boot and I recommend this place to anyone visiting Philadelphia."
• "Servers and manager are very welcoming hosts."
• "Their customer service is top notch."
• "The service was fast and we had a very nice and attentive waitress."
• "Service was very kind and very friendly, but not the awkward kind!"
• "The service was very attentive and informative."

Cons:

• "A lot of people don't like that they switched to table service."
• "The staff make parties of one sit at the counters by the windows even when plenty of tables are available."
• "The meal took a little while."
• "Worst service I've ever received, inconsistent quality of food."
• "Waiter was very rude and didn't let me take time to look at the menu."
• "Also the waiter seemed annoyed from the moment he got to our table."
• "Good ramen, but the waiter / owner judged me for not tipping enough."

Ambiance

Pros:

• "The restaurant is cozy and the staff is friendly."
• "Nom Nom Ramen is a cozy place with delicious ramen soup."
• "The ambiance of the place was very relaxing."
• "It's a nice, friendly little neighbourhood ramen joint."
• "The decoration is very cute and cozy here."
• "Nice atmosphere. Great place to stop by on a rainy lunch break."
• "The atmosphere was a lot better than I expected for a place called Nom Nom! Natural wood walls, ceiling, and peaceful lighting with tasteful decorations made it very comfortable."

Cons:

• "This is a typical ramen restaurant you will go to for the food, not the ambiente."
• "The ambiance is pretty normal. Nothing special. But not lacking anything as well."
• "The atmosphere is casual."
• "The atmosphere is relaxed and it is pretty quick to get your food."
• "The service and ambiance are also nice, subtle, and chill."
• "I love the cozy vibe of the restaurant."
• "Had a very comfy atmosphere and would love to come again!"

Value

Pros:

• "The quantity of the food was good, the food came out quickly out of the kitchen."
• "Flavorful broths, great texture on the noodle and great price point."
• "Great flavors, location, fresh ingredients, good price."
• "They’re reasonably priced with fast and nice service."
• "The price and quality of the ramen makes for a great meal at an excellent value."
• "The price was standard, not expensive."
• "Prices are about $15-17 a bowl, but it's absolutely worth it."

Cons:

• "The takeout portion size containers and broth containers for large ramen compared to dine it bowls for $17 is too small."
• "It is kinda of pricey. For 2 ramen and 3 buns our lunch was $52."
• "The ramen is tasty and a good deal, but pretty thick and not with the most amazing broth."
• "Sort of expensive but you do get plenty of food."
• "Albeit expensive compared to what you might get in Chinatown."
• "The prices are higher than I am accustomed to paying at upscale, downtown ramen places in U.S. cities."
• "This place is overpriced, and a little below mediocre."

Payment Options

Pros:

• "They actually except card though, which not many restaurants do in Chinatown."
• "This place is legit. They take all kinds of cards as well as Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay services."
• "The site says cash only but they actually accept credit cards except AMEX."

Cons:

• "The only thing I wish from Nom Nom is that they accept credit cards. This restaurant is cash-only."
• "This place is cash only, however, so make sure you stop at an ATM beforehand."