Nora Wong
Tried their four different ramen bowls. Just the right amount of salt and chew to the noodles, but could use a little more pork flavor and hotter temperature. It was at best warm to luke warm. The restaurant was busy, so host and the one waitress were running around. Tables weren’t cleared quickly after people leave. Sake and Giant Mule were spot on. Cheers!
… moreTierra Lanier
I spent my birthday weekend here. The staff were knowledgeable of the sake, and the ramen was great. The broth in the ramen was perfect, and the beef was cooked to an amazing texture. We were able to take a tour of the brewery, and it was such an amazing experience. The employees knew the background of everything. The desserts were small and packed with flavor. They really made my birthday and I hope everyone comes there to experience this amazing place atleast once. I know I’ll be back.
… moreJodi Mitnick
We were next door at The Looking Glass hosting a free community legal clinic during a cold, rainy day, and Sake Brewing & Ramen Bar went above and beyond for us.
Not only did they generously feed our team, but they also graciously allowed us to use their restrooms throughout the event. Their kindness and flexibility made a long, weather-soaked day so much easier.
And the food? Incredible. Truly perfect ramen for a cold rainy day — warm, flavorful, comforting, and exactly what we needed. The staff was welcoming, accommodating, and genuinely supportive of what we were doing.
We are so grateful for their generosity and hospitality. If you’re in the area, do yourself a favor and stop in. Amazing food, amazing people. 10/10 recommend! ✨
… moreParveen Sikand
Such a marvelous find! Adjacent to the IX Art Gallery. We loved the Tempura Shrimp, Spicy Tuna Sushi Rolls & the delicious Red Dragon wings. Highly recommend the Sake flight, all brewed in-house. Makes a great change from the usual beers 😉
We need to return to sample their Ramen!
… moreRyan Liner
This was a great experience. And it was a great experience because of Robyn. She is clearly passionate about what she does, and she goes into the history of the building, the chef, the saki extraordinair, etc. We went to 3 different places today and this was by far the best experience. Thank you Robyn for recognizing that some people want the experience and not just the product. Hats off to you for creating that for us.
… moreHillary Williams
So much fun! The atmosphere was unique and the staff was so friendly and welcoming. We knew nothing about sake and got a great overview. The food was fantastic we tried the ramen, curry, and teriyaki bowls. Highly recommend their take on nachos for an appetizer.
… moreRick Adkins
Well this is our first and only Sake brewery that we’ve ever visited. If you really like Sake and/or the kitchen was open this could have easily been a 5 star review. We tried a flight of 6, which was all flavors available. One interesting note is that all the different styles we tasted start from the same rice base, but there are differences in how it’s milled and fermented that make the different flavors. Anyway our favorite was a toss up between Olympus and Bad Baby. They also have plenty of good indoor and outdoor seating. Shame the kitchen was not open as I’ve seen good reviews.
… moreJane Zimmerman
The spacious deck with sun, covered shade, and a fire pit offers a great place for you and your 4-legged bestie! Great menu with ramen, sushi, and small plates and extensive drink options. I loved the sake flight. The rice is what distinguishes great sushi, and theirs was top-notch. I’m also a dumpling snob. Again, NAS’s were San Francisco worthy!
The staff are super welcoming dog-lovers. I recommend NAS with or without your canine BFF!
… moreQuentin Fleurat
We had such a great experience and got a full tour of the brewery. I learned a lot about the process of making sake. My wife had a hibachi chicken bowl which was very good. I had the tuna poke bowl which was God but it needed a little more flavoring. Waiter brought me more sauce which made it perfect. Our waiter was very good and gave us lots of good ideas of things to do in Charlottesville and hiking.
… moreLaura Paige
This place is amazing. They brew sake on the premises and they have a rice spa. The food was delicious. My son enjoyed a few flights of sake. The art work in the building and outside of the area is absolutely amazing, the area looks progressive and very upbeat.
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