Naomi Nixon
Gyoza was delicious and reasonably priced.
Edit 1: Went back, the udon noodles were amazing, this spot is quickly becoming a favorite. Also had the Beef Gyoza deal again, superb.
Edit 2: Just had the spicy miso, delicious but not as filling as the udon for the price. Service was once again excellent, and the Steins Gate OST instrumental was being played which was nostalgiac and made me smile.
Edit 3: The crab is delicious, the marinated chushu eggs are amazing, and the bulgogi is really good. The only negative is that there seems to be a problem with reheating prepared meat, the bulgogi wasn’t fully hot on some parts. As well the fried rice tends to upset my stomach vs the white rice. But it’s good regardless, especially value wise.
Menya – 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Price: 7/10
Cleanliness: 8/10
Marketing: 8/10
… moreJames Dylan
Food is good, standard Asian food, but way overpriced for what you get. $16 for a smallish bowl of noodles with a few slices of meat? The same dish goes for $3 in Asia. Kind of weird to see the “cook” in the kitchen was a young white guy….
One bad sign was how fast our orders were ready, as if everything had been cooked and prepared? In Asia, it usually takes 5-7 minutes, but here it was literally like 1 minute, and we were the only people in the place. So the noodles are pre-cooked and added to the hot broth? No idea.
Anyway, I knew the price when I ordered, so whatever, but my biggest complaint was how dirty the place is. The decor hanging over our tables had visible dust and spiderwebs hanging off them. I’m always surprised how business spend money to build a place, install decor and make it look nice, then…..not clean or maintain it. It was quiet when I was there and instead of cleaning, the staff were chilling. It’s ok for a quick lunch, but not the kind of place to bring a date or have dinner.
Two bowls of ramen for $32? I never thought I’d find a place more expensive than Hawaii, but I think Colorado has done it. Us people in Hawaii love to complain about the costs, but after living in Colorado, I’ll tell the rest of us to shut up.
… moreEmma DeHerrera
The menya ramen bowl is delicious, rich and flavorful. The icecream is yummy too as well as the drinks. It’s a nice atmosphere too and the staff is always friendly and fast.
… moreJenn
The food was good enough but oh my word the place is filthy. I couldn’t stop noticing at how dirty everything was. The restaurant needs a deep clean and a declutter. It’s too bad more effort isn’t put into the atmosphere because the room itself is doing a disservice to the food. I would have enjoyed my food more if I didn’t feel like I had to take a bath in hand sanitizer. Just kidding hand sanitizer is toxic but good grief hire a cleaner!
… moreKae K
Would probably give 3.5 if possible, but this place feels closer to 4 than 3. The tables are self-bussing, so it was challenging to find a clean place to sit even though there were only 2 other groups at the time. However, the food was delicious! The poke bowl is the best value and super yummy, and the ramen is good. We were told to check out the chili oil that’s for sale and we’re so glad we did! That really elevated the already delicious food. Overall, a good place to grab a quick meal but is a bit pricey.
… moreSue Lee
Classic and quick — sticking to the Japanese ramen philosophy, this is a hidden gem in Colorado Springs where good Asian food is hard to find. The pork broth is thick, the char-shu (marinated pork belly) is fresh, and the noodles are bouncy. Overall, it’s a great place for a quick lunch. Restaurant atmosphere is trendy yet casual.
They also serve poke, and I found both the portion size and fish quality impressive. I’m glad I found a spot that offers good fish in the Springs.
This area is filled with Asian restaurants, and I love it. It’s a great lunch spot, and they make you wait only a few minutes for ramen, which I appreciate in the middle of a busy day.
… moreSean Berndt
I used to come to Menya pretty often a few years ago but haven’t for awhile. It’s safe to say the food was still excellent and also came out very fast. Menya is a great option for either lunch or dinner and has something that pretty much everyone will like.
… moreJay Julian
Just getting around to a review, but we really enjoy Menya’s Ramen. They do a great job packaging the takeout in what looks like a popcorn box with a steamer basket. It keeps the ingredients out of the broth until you’re ready to eat. And the flavors are so deep and rich. We’ve only ordered takeout, as the in restaurant atmosphere is not what appeals to us.
… moreJames
Unfortunately it’s not good at all. We got the Spicy Miso and Menya Special. They were ready really fast which was odd, then we tasted it and then it made sense. My half soft boiled egg was ice cold, noodles were gummy, they threw a bunch of spinach on top our ramens as garnish, and it was just so bland. Also, it was very filthy in the establishment. Our table and chairs were sticky. We didn’t finish eating because we were grossed out and ended up leaving.
… moreJanet van Aswegen
Authentic, tasty and healthy! What more do you want!? I recommend this spot for dine-in or take out. Staff are friendly and the restaurant is clean and hygienic.
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