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This chic, vibrant joint offers classic & contemporary takes on Japanese noodle & rice dishes.
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Address: 1600 W Lane Ave #160, Upper Arlington, OH 43221
Phone: (614) 929-5910
Website: http://www.izakayaryu.com/
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All your Fukuryu Ramen favorites, now at Izakaya Ryu—plus Japanese small plates, charcoal-grilled skewers, and boozy cocktails in Columbus, Ohio.
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Alejandro Hernandez
I got carry out and ordered 1 Cha Shu Bao and 1 Signature Tonkotsu with extra Pork Belly which was a mistake bc the pork belly was tough and poorly executed. Even when ramen is bad at least the pork belly is tender and has good fat in most cases but this one was like biting into a well done steak with no marbling (I will add photos where you can see that the pork is dense and the color of it is also off). The noodles I can tell aren’t made in house and the egg was decent but also overcooked bc the yolk was partially cooked. The broth flavor was also descent but nothing spectacular. The bao was better, the bun was super soft and the flavors of the was good but I ran into the same issue with the pork belly. I’m not originally from Columbus, I’m here for work and have been recommended 4 ramen spots and so far this is last place. Kyushu ramen was better but still not great and I’ll be trying slurping turtle next. Wish me luck I should mention that the service was great the ramen was ready and I did not dine in but the spot looks cozy and clean.
Ps. Good ramen starts with a flavorful bone broth that has been developed over time, house made noodles executed well that have good bite and carry the broth well, pork belly that is falling apart and is fatty but it’s rendered down until it’s perfect and the egg which is less important has to have a runny yolk. Good Ramens I’ve had in the US so far are in Chicago, LA, New York, and even Detroit. The worst was Indianapolis and so far Columbus is way better than Indy but still average.
… morePs. Good ramen starts with a flavorful bone broth that has been developed over time, house made noodles executed well that have good bite and carry the broth well, pork belly that is falling apart and is fatty but it’s rendered down until it’s perfect and the egg which is less important has to have a runny yolk. Good Ramens I’ve had in the US so far are in Chicago, LA, New York, and even Detroit. The worst was Indianapolis and so far Columbus is way better than Indy but still average.
Triss Hill
This is a 5 by definition. Wonderful Authentic Ramen and side dishes prepared perfectly. I tried a bowl called The Red Dragon. When I got excited about choosing a spice level of 3 out of 4 I was warned by my waitress to step down if it was my first time. Dropped to 2 and it was just right for me. The noodles were a perfect consistency and texture and the pork was incredibly tender. Will 100% return and recommend.
… moreKheng Swee Goh
4/5 Stars: Great Happy Hour Value, But More of a Ramen Spot than a True Izakaya
I’ve visited this spot twice for Happy Hour and found the value to be excellent. The fact that they offer their Happy Hour seven days a week is a huge win.
There’s a curious discrepancy: the name “Izakaya Ryu” is not visible on the outside or on staff uniforms, where “Fukuryu Ramen” is displayed instead. This confusion extends slightly to the menu. While the food quality is decent, the limited selection of small plates and drinks doesn’t fully capture the spirit of a traditional izakaya, which typically offers dishes like shishamo, tempura, sashimi to pair with a wide range of drinks; but least the have some yakitori selections – they call it “Binchotan” (but I doubt they actually use real Binchotan charcoal or any charcoal at all). I was also surprised they didn’t know what a “highball” (whisky soda) was.
However, the prices are very affordable, which seems to draw a crowd of local and Asian students, suggesting an authentic taste experience. The low prices make it easy to overlook the limited menu. The convenience of nearby parking is a nice bonus. With just a few simple additions to the menu, this place could easily earn a five-star rating.
… moreI’ve visited this spot twice for Happy Hour and found the value to be excellent. The fact that they offer their Happy Hour seven days a week is a huge win.
There’s a curious discrepancy: the name “Izakaya Ryu” is not visible on the outside or on staff uniforms, where “Fukuryu Ramen” is displayed instead. This confusion extends slightly to the menu. While the food quality is decent, the limited selection of small plates and drinks doesn’t fully capture the spirit of a traditional izakaya, which typically offers dishes like shishamo, tempura, sashimi to pair with a wide range of drinks; but least the have some yakitori selections – they call it “Binchotan” (but I doubt they actually use real Binchotan charcoal or any charcoal at all). I was also surprised they didn’t know what a “highball” (whisky soda) was.
However, the prices are very affordable, which seems to draw a crowd of local and Asian students, suggesting an authentic taste experience. The low prices make it easy to overlook the limited menu. The convenience of nearby parking is a nice bonus. With just a few simple additions to the menu, this place could easily earn a five-star rating.
Daniel Vivas
Nice spot right off campus. Decent bit of outdoor seating. Food was good as was the service.
Tried the new skewers after the rebrand from Fukuyu to Izakaya. They were pretty good, with lemon and a spicy jalapeno paste. Only concern is they were a bit pricy for how little you got but ah well.
Ramen was on point, kinda sweet pork.
… moreTried the new skewers after the rebrand from Fukuyu to Izakaya. They were pretty good, with lemon and a spicy jalapeno paste. Only concern is they were a bit pricy for how little you got but ah well.
Ramen was on point, kinda sweet pork.
Shane Scheidig
“Good” doesn’t even begin to describe it. This place is FANTASTIC. I’ve tried several menu items now and not a single one has let me down. The ramen is king here though. The broth is out of this world, the noodles are the perfect texture and the toppings are just as flavorful as the rest of the dish. I brought my picky children with me and even they were wowed, one of them said it was the best restaurant they’d ever been to. I’ve never seen them demolish a meal that size before. The prices are extremely reasonable for the VERY generous portions. Definitely going to be a regular spot for me any time I crave Japanese food.
… moreAndrew Jivoin
Fukuryu has been my go-to ramen joint for 3 years. Today, they may have ruined it for me. My wife and I have always got the vegetarian ramen. Today we got it and the broth looked like milk instead of miso soup. It smelled weird and tasted wrong. We will probably never eat here again because of this.
EDIT: I called Fukuryu and was told they spontaneously switched to a vegan-Tonkotsu-styled broth for the vegan and vegetarian ramen. I got a full refund for my order, so I’ve increased my review purely for customer service. I still will not eat here anymore until the vegan miso is available again.
EDIT 2: Fukuryu responded to my review and I feel even worse now. They clearly didn’t read where I said the new broth did not taste good. I’m not expecting you guys to change it back because of me, but don’t make it feel like you just ignored what I wrote.
… moreEDIT: I called Fukuryu and was told they spontaneously switched to a vegan-Tonkotsu-styled broth for the vegan and vegetarian ramen. I got a full refund for my order, so I’ve increased my review purely for customer service. I still will not eat here anymore until the vegan miso is available again.
EDIT 2: Fukuryu responded to my review and I feel even worse now. They clearly didn’t read where I said the new broth did not taste good. I’m not expecting you guys to change it back because of me, but don’t make it feel like you just ignored what I wrote.
Jamine
I haven’t been here in a while due to eating it everyday. Today, I was wow by the new remodel of the restaurant after being away for some months. Trinity was super awesome along with the other staff members. The food is great as always.
… moreM H
This place USED to be so good. I’d order here at least three times a month. At some point within the last year, they changed the broth they use for the vegetarian/vegan ramen. It’s not very good and lacks flavor. Sometimes the staff forget to add your spice level. I recommend going to Hiro Ramen in Dublin/Upper Arlington. It’s WAY better (and about the same price).
… moreJessica
Came in Sunday evening for dinner with a friend. At first I was immediately impressed by the overall decor and vibe, giving authentic izakaya. The menus are authentic feeling as well and straight forward. Unfortunately the service and food were lackluster. The beef tongue was very dry and chewy and the presentation was kinda neat but not worth trading for quality and flavor. They started breaking down the restaurant at 730, closed most of the kitchen, only had 1 cocktail available from their list and started sweeping and putting chairs up on the tables behind us as we were still eating. We were not the last people in the restaurant. Overall this place is fine for some quick yakitori if you’re really craving it, the pork belly was good. Some bbq for the yakitori would go a long way!
… moreSarah R
Went during their happy hour which starts at 3. They have $8 miso ramen which is what I got. It was good and I usually don’t like the eggs in ramen but their’s is also so flavorful!
Also got the pork belly rice which was also on the happy hour menu and it was okay, not a ton of flavor but still good.
The kimchi fries are amazing and I highly recommend those! They have a nice kick.
Overall, I definitely recommend!
… moreAlso got the pork belly rice which was also on the happy hour menu and it was okay, not a ton of flavor but still good.
The kimchi fries are amazing and I highly recommend those! They have a nice kick.
Overall, I definitely recommend!