
Basic Japanese eatery offering ramen bowls with pork or chicken broth, plus sushi & bento boxes.
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–8:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 414 Light St #103, Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone: (443) 563-2977
Website: https://www.ramenutsuke.com/
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Reviews
Pros:
Nice decor and atmosphere
Friendly staff
Reasonably priced
The gyoza was very goid.
Cons:
Ramen was mid, at best. As others have stated, I question whether this was instant ramen with added toppings. They need bigger water glasses.
Will I return again? I might.
I ordered the classic shoyu with straight noodle and pork instead of chicken.
Additionally, when I asked for the hottest version, it seemed like the dish was made with only the black Buldak noodles and sauce, without any additional seasoning or flavor elements. There wasn’t much taste beyond the Buldak spice itself, which made the ramen feel a bit one-dimensional.
Suggestion:
It might also be a fun idea to enhance the restaurant’s atmosphere by adding a large TV that plays clips of anime characters eating ramen on loop. That would really complement the theme and create an even more immersive experience for guests.
A few patrons were seated next to me. Server asks for their orders. The patrons next to me got their water. They got their appetizer. The patrons next to me (who sat down after me) received their Ramen. I was still waiting for someone to bring me water and/or take my order.
Eventually I was helped. But the feeling of annoyance I felt put a damper on what could have been a pleasant meal.
Listen. I am not an assertive person. I am not interested in waving down a server in order to ask for a refill or the check. When I go to a restaurant, I want to be waited on. If I know that a restaurant requires patrons to be assertive in order to get service, I will avoid that restaurant. It’s not a big deal for most people to stop a server on their rounds and ask for something. I get that. But that’s not what I want out of a restaurant experience.
I also acknowledge that I was the only person I observed who waited 25-30 minutes for someone to take my order. Most were served within 5 minutes of sitting down.
So, if you eat here, prepare yourself for the possibility of being neglected by your server.
I always enjoy the ramen here—it never misses. I recently brought a friend who lives just a block away, and somehow it was her first time visiting. She was so impressed, especially with the Philadelphia roll—it tantalized all the taste buds.
The service, as always, was friendly and attentive. This spot is consistently solid, and it’s become one of my go-to places when I want something comforting and satisfying.
If you haven’t been yet and you live nearby, trust me—don’t sleep on it.
-Chef Green