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Authentic Japanese ramen in the heart of Burlington’s historic Church Street Marketplace. We specialize in rich, flavorful bowls of ramen — including Tonkotsu, Shoyu, Miso, and vegetarian options — made with fresh ingredients and traditional recipes crafted by ramen experts. Beyond ramen, enjoy delicious starters like edamame, gyoza, and steamed buns, as well as rice bowls and a full bar featuring craft beers, sake, wine, and cocktails. Whether you’re grabbing lunch, dinner, or something to share with friends, Gaku Ramen offers a warm, lively atmosphere and a true taste of Japan right here in Burlington.
Casual, trendy restaurant focusing on Japanese-style ramen noodle soups, rice bowls & small plates.
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Address: 144 Church St, Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: (802) 497-3050
Website: http://gakuramen.com/
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Xinning Gu (Fay)
We ordered the first two ramens on the menu, one with pork broth and the other with brown chicken broth. Both are surprisingly good!! Very rich flavor, pretty genuine, yummy. Service is good too. It’s still during the Christmas holiday season, and the waitress told us she was the only waitress here today, so the wait for ordering and the food was a bit long…. But anyway, still a place I would recommend for those who are finding somewhere to dine in on church street.
… moreDustin Norton
20 JAN 26
If you are anywhere near Burlington, Gaku Ramen is an absolute must-visit. The food is nothing short of amazing. Every bowl of ramen is rich, flavorful, and clearly crafted with care, from the perfectly cooked noodles to the deeply satisfying broths and thoughtfully balanced toppings. Each bite feels comforting and exciting at the same time.
What truly elevates Gaku Ramen, though, is the phenomenal staff and service. From the moment you walk in, you are greeted with genuine warmth and enthusiasm. The team is attentive, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what they do. They make you feel welcome, taken care of, and excited about your meal, without ever feeling rushed.
Gaku Ramen delivers not just outstanding food, but a complete dining experience. Incredible flavors, a welcoming atmosphere, and top-tier service make this spot a standout in Burlington. I cannot recommend it highly enough and will absolutely be back!!
Staff:
Kat (amazing!!)
Food ordered:
Tonkotsu Ramen
Shoyu Ramen
Bao Buns (tofu & pork)
… moreIf you are anywhere near Burlington, Gaku Ramen is an absolute must-visit. The food is nothing short of amazing. Every bowl of ramen is rich, flavorful, and clearly crafted with care, from the perfectly cooked noodles to the deeply satisfying broths and thoughtfully balanced toppings. Each bite feels comforting and exciting at the same time.
What truly elevates Gaku Ramen, though, is the phenomenal staff and service. From the moment you walk in, you are greeted with genuine warmth and enthusiasm. The team is attentive, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what they do. They make you feel welcome, taken care of, and excited about your meal, without ever feeling rushed.
Gaku Ramen delivers not just outstanding food, but a complete dining experience. Incredible flavors, a welcoming atmosphere, and top-tier service make this spot a standout in Burlington. I cannot recommend it highly enough and will absolutely be back!!
Staff:
Kat (amazing!!)
Food ordered:
Tonkotsu Ramen
Shoyu Ramen
Bao Buns (tofu & pork)
Jennifer Kaufman
I visited with my 10 year old daughter. We both ordered ramen bowls. They were absolutely amazing. Service was wonderful. Riley was our server and he was super friendly and helpful.
… moreCourtney Valencia
So I’ve come to this establishment twice. The first time my husband and myself (I was 8 months pregnant) was seated outside and in the sun. We kept having waiters walk by and say that someone would be over soon. About 30 minutes went by and no one came or even took our order for drinks. Fast forward to today we decided to give it another chance and came again with our daughter. Bathrooms were disgusting. It took over an hour to get our food and the ramen was mid at best. It was mostly filled with cabbage. If you’re considering stopping here just skip it.
… moreStephanie Stewart
Chill restaurant with delicious ramen and other stir fried rice dishes. Our server was attentive and professional. I had the tonkatsu which was rich and delicious. Highly recommend that you try Gaku Ramen!
… moreikwahteric
I am a freshman BHS student, and this is week 2 of my Student Eateries Series
Today I am craving some Ramen since my throat is sore, and Gaku Ramen was the perfect choice.
I ordered a Tonkotsu Ramen, and added a soft boiled egg. It may be my opinion, but I think they should add in a boiled egg in the ramen for free, because that’s what most ramen restaurants I visited do. The flavor was quite good, a little umami flavor, and not sweet, which means it’s a little authentic. However, the broth could be hotter, like close to boiling hot. The atmosphere was great. A TV displaying the shaggy cartoon, and calm music! The service was pretty good, but when I paid, I didn’t receive the 5 cents change. I DIDN’T MIND THIS AT ALL, but if the waiter actually cared enough to give the 5 cents, the service would’ve been 5 stars.
Overall, great atmosphere, a little flawed in service and food, but this restaurant is good overall!
… moreToday I am craving some Ramen since my throat is sore, and Gaku Ramen was the perfect choice.
I ordered a Tonkotsu Ramen, and added a soft boiled egg. It may be my opinion, but I think they should add in a boiled egg in the ramen for free, because that’s what most ramen restaurants I visited do. The flavor was quite good, a little umami flavor, and not sweet, which means it’s a little authentic. However, the broth could be hotter, like close to boiling hot. The atmosphere was great. A TV displaying the shaggy cartoon, and calm music! The service was pretty good, but when I paid, I didn’t receive the 5 cents change. I DIDN’T MIND THIS AT ALL, but if the waiter actually cared enough to give the 5 cents, the service would’ve been 5 stars.
Overall, great atmosphere, a little flawed in service and food, but this restaurant is good overall!
Sierra Towers-Wolf
First time here and everything was great! We enjoyed the bao buns and ramen. Riley was a fantastic server.
… moreHong Wang
The fried rice was flavorful but a bit too salty. The salmon was just average and came in a small portion. The service was also slow.
… moreL. Chu
Ilike the mixed greens containing fried tofu. Pork belly is too greasy but the soup flavor is authentic and not too salty.
… moreAsh B
Went here on a date night out. We both arrived very hungry so that generally means even if the food is just ok, it tastes better. Unfortunately, this place was a big miss for us. We ordered drinks (sake mojito and a ginger beer) had the chicken steam buns (gaku buns), and the buns were probably the best things we had here, but still the chicken wasn’t the level of crispness I have had elsewhere and the sauce was a little too mustardy for my liking. The drinks were fine. It was odd the soft drinks were served in glass but the cocktail was in a plastic (glass lookalike). The ginger beer tasted a bit too much like cleaning solution for my liking and the sake mojito was interesting.
For dinner, we had a chicken shoyu Ramen bowl and a salmon rice bowl. This is where the meal fell apart. The salmon was served so overcooked that it was dry throughout and it was charred so much on one side that all you could taste was burnt. The bowl itself was 90% rice, which was a disappointment. Generally when I order a rice bowl, I expect a rice base on the bottom and then a hearty portion of the other ingredients on top. It just felt really meager for the price. The ramen was also underwhelming. The broth was fine, maybe lacked salt, but I don’t mind a lighter touch on salt. The noodles were almost served al dente, the texture was completely off and didn’t seem to want to be a part of the dish. For a Ramen place, the noodles simply killed it for me. Also, the chicken quality tasted low and was serve as two circular patties of pressed together chicken slices. All and all, not worth the $80 meal (with tax + tip).
The service was good, the music was fun, and the atmosphere was really lovely. Unfortunately, I will never be back because the food isn’t worth the price.
… moreFor dinner, we had a chicken shoyu Ramen bowl and a salmon rice bowl. This is where the meal fell apart. The salmon was served so overcooked that it was dry throughout and it was charred so much on one side that all you could taste was burnt. The bowl itself was 90% rice, which was a disappointment. Generally when I order a rice bowl, I expect a rice base on the bottom and then a hearty portion of the other ingredients on top. It just felt really meager for the price. The ramen was also underwhelming. The broth was fine, maybe lacked salt, but I don’t mind a lighter touch on salt. The noodles were almost served al dente, the texture was completely off and didn’t seem to want to be a part of the dish. For a Ramen place, the noodles simply killed it for me. Also, the chicken quality tasted low and was serve as two circular patties of pressed together chicken slices. All and all, not worth the $80 meal (with tax + tip).
The service was good, the music was fun, and the atmosphere was really lovely. Unfortunately, I will never be back because the food isn’t worth the price.