Umai Ramen

The staff at this place are thoroughly knowledgeable about how the ingredients they use are sourced and prepared. That alone is already a good reason to visit. Restaurants like this are hard to find in the Netherlands. Especially, East Asian restaurants (Japanese, Korean, some Chinese) in Netherlands have often lowered my expectations over time. But this one raised it again!! We ordered the veggie curry and ramen, and asked if they could remove the soya egg from the ramen. The staff immediately asked we were vegan, then explained that their ramen noodles contain egg but they can change with udon noodles, without any extra charge!!! That kind of care and clarity was so impressive. Our food arrived quite fast, and every ingredient tasted incredibly fresh. Aside from the bamboo, all the vegetables were clearly fresh, with a delightful crunch that proved they were cooked straight from the fresh condition. Each bite was like a symphony of crisp, vegetable cell walls bursting in harmony, and this makes ramen more enjoyable. The soy-based broth was also clean and satisfying, leaving no lingering aftertaste in my mouth, thirty minutes after the meal. We’re happy to have discovered another must-visit restaurant in Utrecht. I wish we’ll meet the same staff again when we revisit! (Lastly, to many Japanese restaurants in the Netherlands—that try to cover old and unfresh vegetables with heavy Chinese spices and pepper: Please visit here and learn something. If your ingredients are fresh and you know with what you're cooking, it can be very tasty without using too many spices :) 한국의 저렴한 일식당정도의 맛은 나와요! 무엇보다 제가 갔을때는 버섯과 야채류가 엄청 신선했어요. 네덜란드의 식중독 걱정하게 만드는 정체불명의 이상한 일식당 고르지 말구 여기 오세요. 다만 한식은 잘 모르겠습니다.

The food is excellent, and the restaurant's decor reminded me of our trip to Japan. The staff is also very friendly. If you arrive before 6 p.m., you can also browse the Asian supermarket.

From the moment you walk in, it feels unmistakably Japanese: a blossoming sakura tree, rows of beckoning lucky cats, and bright Daruma dolls set the scene. Even the chandeliers and cushion covers echo classic Japanese design. It’s gorgeous—yet the food deserves the spotlight. It's hands down top3 I have ever tried and I have been to Japan 3 times so far.

Great dining experience, especially the miso broth was good. I also recommend the fried chicken garlic soy. The atmosphere was nice with cute decorations, plus they have nice cutlery and bowls. We had the gen maicha tea which had a nice gentle taste. The servers were patient and genuinely nice

first time eating here! look and feel was casual, spacious and pretty as well. recommended place if you want a casual dinner somewhere. as for the food, there was nothing bad to say about it. good portions, the ramen was good, just how you imagined ramen to taste like. i really liked the curry actually!