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Oni

Restaurant Ramen restaurant

Lauded eatery offering locally sourced Japanese-style noodles & snacks with a Southwestern twist. People often mention ramen, noodles, great, pecan, time, mask, dumplings, shoyu,


Address

600 Central Ave SW # 100, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Website

oniabq.com

Contact

(505) 503-6722

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (303 reviews)

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Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: ramen (43) noodles (10) great (7) pecan (7) time (7) mask (6) dumplings (6) shoyu (6)
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  • 2/5 Tnunn90 2 years ago on Google
    The food is really good. However, the Governor removed the mask mandate and they are still requiring customers to wear a mask. I walked in without a mask and one of the girls behind the counter handed me a mask and asked me to put it on. The issue with this is that the cooks who are touching our food are not wearing mask? Rules for you but not for me! Unfortunately, I won’t be eating here again unless the mask requirement is removed for everyone.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Bou P. 1 year ago on Google
    I went here on a recommendation. Ordered beef tartar, dumplings and two bowls Shoyu ramen and shared one the Bison bone. Cost $95 (tip included) no extra beverage just water. I won’t be hater and go into detail of why the food hit low marks with me but the place has a great vibe. I like the decor and the concept. Service is decent as well. It’s great the locals are raving over this. I really do appreciate forward thinking new venues coming to Albuquerque like this.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anna Z. 1 year ago on Google
    The shoyu ramen had deep complex flavors that worked together in harmony. One of the best shoyu ramens I have had and I have tried it in multiple locations. Garlic chili noodles were also very flavorful and the egg gave them a delightful creamy texture. Cucumber salad had a nice crunch and the miso citrus dressing was yummy. Would definitely come back again. I’m so glad several people recommended we give it a try.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Timothy W. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow! This place serves amazing food and has a very warm and inviting vibe! Starting with ramen and all the sides, the food is delicious. Oni noodles checks the box on what I look for in a restaurant. Food, customer service, decor/layout and cleanliness. My favorite Ramen bowl was the Brisket ramen. If it’s not the signature dish, it should be. It’s like a dry rub brisket, sliced and put in the Ramen. Incredible! The other ramen we liked was the Posole Verde ramen and if you want a less spicy ramen, go with the Pecan Ramen which has a nice flavor. Top sides I recommend are the ribs and edamame as both are excellent with the right amount of spice. The brussels sprouts were another big hit with our party. They have a nice selection of drinks, but I can't begin to tell you how amazing the beet margarita was! This was soooo delicious. I'd love the recipe. The mint lemonade was also great. The staff was top notch and incredibly friendly, helpful and they really make a great team. The layout is super cool and has a nice warm vibe to it. The decor is inviting and the paintings on the wall by local artists highlight a lot of the warmth. There's a bar area where you can sit and there are tables in the main dining space that can't fit groups of various sizes. The place is nice and clean and I'm already looking forward to coming back again. I highly recommend this place! #foodie, #abq, #ramen, #bestofabq
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Susanna C. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious food and quick service even though they were busy. I got the vegan steamed dumplings and the garlic chili noodles, omit the egg for the noodles to be vegan (the same goes for their pecan ramen as well). It's a cool vibe with awesome artwork, vinyls, and merch for sale. They have a bar as well. The food is a bit more expensive than the similar places around town but they source mostly local ingredients and you can taste it in the quality of the food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rubi 2 years ago on Google
    Was in town for a weekend and a friend took me here. I can say that this is one of the best ramen spots I’ve ever been too. The pecan ramen is amazing. Wish they had something like this where I’m from. The sake in a juice box is also pretty great.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christine W. 1 year ago on Google
    The only thing I am sad about is that I waited this long to eat here - I have been missing out! My husband and I ordered the pork dumplings and ribs for apps and he had the shoyu ramen and I had the pecan ramen for our main. For starters, the dumplings came out and I knew that they were freshly made - which the waiter confirmed. The filling was perfectly seasoned and it was topped with a phenomenal garlicky chile oil. The ribs were fall off the bone tender with a slightly sweet and spicy red chile sauce. I would order these every time - they were both so good! I ordered the pecan ramen which was served with tofu, shiitake mushrooms, expertly cooked delicata squash and a perfect soft egg to add a delicious creaminess to the broth. I don’t normally order vegetarian dishes when we go out but this one sounded too good to not try! My husband got the shoyu ramen and one sip of the broth itself was all he needed to know that the rest of the ramen was going to be amazing. The depth of flavor is something you only get from time and extra care in the kitchen. No shortcuts are taken here and it shows! I highly highly recommend this place and there is probably only a very small handful of places that usually get my endorsement! I cannot wait to try more dishes from Oni! As a matter of fact, Benjamin, one of the chefs came out and chatted with us about a duck confit ramen that I will be impatiently waiting for! :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kevin S. 10 months ago on Google
    I wanted to eat here a few times over the past couple years to make sure my experience was consistent. And it has been! I love the food here. It's all worth the price, but it's important to keep in mind that the cheaper meals like the steamed buns won't fill you up. I think the small, simple menu with only bangers is a smart choice and the specials keep things feeling fresh (I just wish there was an easier way to see what they were without checking instagram where they might not even be displayed). My fave dish is the pecan ramen.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sharmila M. 10 months ago on Google
    I just went here for the first time and it was simply wonderful! It’s order at the counter, and the food came within five minutes. I got the ribs and noodles with added broth, and my husband enjoyed the green Chile ramen. The staff was super friendly and efficient. We will definitely be returning.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 AJ B. 4 months ago on Google
    Cannot go wrong with the shoyu ramen. I’ve been here a couple times and that’s been my favorite. The ribs and noodles are also great. Pecan ramen is really unique tho I’m not sure I’d get it again.

  • 3/5 Melinda B. 7 months ago on Google
    We came through the back entrance because that was the side of the street we parked on. I think restaurants that require you to order from a front counter should advertise that on all of their doors like Tajima in San Diego. Luckily, someone came out and had time to explain how things worked, but I can see how it can be off-putting to guests who go in blind. The space is cute. It looks like most ramen shops with their murals and dark palette. Seems like they have an okay selection of drinks. Service was on point. They were patient with us first-timers and answered all of our questions with confidence. The food didn't take long to come out either. We started out with the Steak Tartare, and each ordered a different ramen soup to share. I got the one with the Pecan dashi and my boyfriend got the ramen with the Green Chile dashi. They were okay, but both dishes were missing dimension. I feel like ramen broths are generally flavorful enough that you don't NEED to add anything to liven it up. In this case, I felt like I needed to add a whopping heap of salt/soy sauce, sugar, and spice and I'm not the type of person that heavy-hands my seasoning. I've been craving ramen all week so I was a little disappointed. I think I would've also been disappointed if I had to ask for a bunch of stuff and manipulated the ramen into a completely different dish. I like to try dishes the way they're meant to be so I don't usually dress up my ramen a ton. I will admit that this was my first time having ramen with a nut broth base. I did like my pecan ramen, but I didn't love it. I was impressed however, that they were able to make a decent noodle soup in that manner even though I'm not Vegan/Vegetarian. Shout out to wherever they get their noodles from because they were the bomb! At least my noodle craving was satiated.

  • 2/5 Samantha E. 1 year ago on Google
    Over priced bowl of ramen. I don't think was worth $14 and my egg was not looking very appetizing. Basically broke apart for my partner and I tried to salvage what was still in tact for the egg. Loved the summer squash that was in it. Just didn't get enough food. They have add ons but I mean for the starting price I hoped to have more. Yeah I could have sent it back but I don't want to be that person so I'm just letting you know that. Seemed to be very busy. Maybe their other food options are better. But the ramen was less than appetizing/filling. The bowl looked cool... Visited a second time in April 2023. Tried the steam buns with pork. No where on the menu did it say had spice/chilé. It was good but I would have liked them to update the menu and to say (with Chile). Beware.

  • 1/5 NmBeardedMan 9 months ago on Google
    Wow. Not a spot I'd ever recommend. Had to come in back door to see a dirty kitchen. Feont door was broken. Then to be told to wait. Then sat down at the bar Then told to move to front desk to order. Food selection is horrible and the drink selection is worse.. horrible pop music and Mexican cokes at a Japanese spot? Could it get worse..... And it did the chef asked what was wrong with the food. I was honest and the tattoos waitress/host and chef started to cuss and degrade me and my guest.

  • 5/5 Brine 10 months ago on Google
    I mean... how do you pass up pecan ramen? I didn't and I WON! Tofu was perfect; broth was incredible; roasted turnips and mushrooms. Just fantastic... we'll be back!

  • 5/5 Haneef E. 11 months ago on Google
    The dumplings and brussel sprouts were worth the visit alone. The pork in the ramen had a BBQ taste and texture that added to the ramen

  • 5/5 Paloma Gaspar de A. 1 year ago on Google
    If I could rate this place higher than 5 stars I would. Shoyu ramen, garlic noodles, cucumber salad, are must have’s!!! This ramen spot has the best food I have ever tasted hands down. Staff was absolutely wonderful, such a cool spot. The food was perfectly seasoned, thank you ONI!!

  • 5/5 Tyler J. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved it, the specials were great. Staff was excellent. Chef made the ramen look very picture worthy. The vegetarian options out of this world compared to other ramen houses. Can't wait to go back!

  • 5/5 Keasha E. 1 year ago on Google
    The most creative and delicious ramen I’ve ever had! Highly highly recommend!! It’s a small place and popular so expect a wait if dining in.

  • 5/5 Lee T. 2 years ago on Google
    My wife and I swung by here when we were in town. One of the best noodles I've ever had. The service was also really good.

  • 5/5 Jes 1 year ago on Google
    First time here and I am very impressed! We ordered the long bean, croquettes, shitake mushrooms and brisket pan fried noodles, they were all amazing! They definitely use authentic Japanese seasonings (because we saw them in the kitchen!) and cooking methods with a Southwestern twist. If you haven't been here, you're missing out. I can't wait to go back!

  • 5/5 Kristy ShanYun C. 2 years ago on Google
    We got red shrimp ramen, shoyu ramen, and pork dumpling, and all are delicious! A very satisfying dinner! The interior is cool too.

  • 5/5 JT M. 2 years ago on Google
    To be blunt, Oni’s ramen blows other ramens from around the city out of the water. Shiitake dumplings are a trip to flavor town. Pricey when you consider it’s $1.70 a dumpling so just be prepared on that front. Love that the specify vegan options on the menu also.


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  • Parking
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    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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