The atmosphere of the restaurant was warm and inviting! Seating is pretty limited. Food was prepared and served quickly though I'd like to note that they do add a service charge on your bill for dining in ($8 and some change in my case). I got two sake drinks and two ramen bowls with my friend which ended up coming to $69 with a reasonable tip.

Great location, right off the train station. Staff is fabulous. Good food. The restaurant itself is a bit on the smaller/crammed side. I personally enjoy that for a ramen shop, but I know it's not to everyone's likings. Ramen is tasty and flavorful with great ingredients.

Rather inconsistent food but great service. My previous meals tasted awesome, but my most recent visit tasted like nothing more than salt and water with mostly pork fat. Left me rather dissatisfied and disappointed. Couldn't even bring myself to finish my last meal. Fried chicken was good though.

Delicious ramen and a pleasant atmosphere. We sat outside and it was very pleasant as they had the heaters on. Our waitress Leana, was amazing and was incredibly helpful. Highly recommend a visit if you are in Charlotte!

I finally came here for my birthday and omg, it was worth every penny. Started off with the pork buns and that pork was so tender and full of flavor, I don't know how I've lived without it until now. Then the Karaage and again... How they made something so simple into a work of perfection with ever bite, I don't know. But simplicity is a work of love here. I had the tonkatsu ramen and my dining partner had the miso. Broth was beautiful, the noodles had the best texture. The sides in both were delicious. I hate that I waited so long to come here but I'm glad I finally came! The staff are lovely, the atmosphere is so nice, and the bathroom doors made me cackle. Definitely coming back. Thank you for the meal!

The appetizers were good and the ramen was really flavorful. They have really elevated ramen. The prices are bit high compared to some places, but the quality is not too bad. The broth can be a bit fatty and the portion can be a lot for some. The toppings were good and the noodles were not too soggy and was still a bit chewy. Not as spicy as I thought it was going to be.

Great service, atmosphere, and taste! Ramen noodles are well cooked and broth was very tasty and hearty. If I live in Charlotte, I will definitely stop by here everyday just after getting off from trolley.

Loved the tuna rice crispy squares and the pork belly buns. The tonkatsu ramen was really tasty. The beer selection was great too and the service fantastic!

This place is AMAZING! Small but the atmosphere is great. Would come here again and again. Food was bomb and the server (Daniel) was friendly and filled with knowledge of the menu. Would recommend this place to anyone. Moving to NC from Florida, this Futo Buta kills all the other Ramen places I've ever been to in Florida or North Carolina. Keep up the good work guys and gals! Will be back. -Victorious Universe

Server was great! Not sure which bowl I got, but it was alright. I’m not a huge ramen fan to begin with and this was my first experience with ramen made this way. There was salmon in it that was tasty though! It was a good portion of it and I gave the rest to my son and he loved it! Also, seating is very limited. Presentation of the food is great in my opinion. And we got an appetizer of some pork thingy?? I don’t remember, but that was so good!

Hidden gem! I ordered the vegan spicy ramen and added egg and tofu. It came to $24 but worth it! Delicious, flavorful, and the best ramen I have had in Charlotte! The broth and veggies were so fresh and flavorful. Portion size was very generous and a cool vibe inside. There is a noce outside area to eat as well. The only “issue” is finding it. You have to park in the parking garage and walk up to the light rail. Other than a little walk to get there, this place is AWESOME

This place was awesome - delicious food, excellent service, and fun anime vibes. They were playing One Piece on the TV when we were there! Tons of outdoor seating and easy to park nearby. If you have a peanut allergy this place is safe to eat at. Cute merch too. Highly recommend!

Came for my Fiancé Birthday and the food was amazing. The pork belly buns are Great! The Pork Belly itself is outstanding. The Japanese Fried chicken, FIRE in a great way ! Definitely a must try. We will be back for sure !

I feel like it's become a bit of a Charlotte classic, and it's a vibe. I really do enjoy the atmosphere here, and the people are all cool. It's been probably 6 years since the last time I've been here, and I've to Japan twice since then so I might be a bit spoiled... the ramen itself I think is good but a little short of great. Maybe used to be a bit better? Can't quite put my finger on it. Certainly wouldn't say it's bad. Nice that they've got small plate izakaya-ish fare like karaage, some sushi, gyoza, crudo, etc. It's worth a stop in. I have to hunt around some more to find the best ramen in the city.

Futo Buta is always a fantastic place to eat! It's small inside, but there's plenty of tables to eat at outside, if the weather is nice enough. Their band-inspired ramen shirts are so great, too 😆 Every single person who works there has a wonderful personality! It's a little pricey, but nothing far off from every ramen joint out there. They're all pricey to me when I can make my own authentic ramen at home! But, who wants to prep all that when someone else can for you?!

Delicious food. The Ramen was just *chefs kiss* the rolls are exquisite as well. Easy access from the train. Definitely worth every penny I spent. Will definitely need to go back to try some more of their options.

Everyone thinks of ramen first when you say Futo, but I’m here for their sushi. The kampachi special was delicious and fresh. The salmon nigiri is also really nicely done.

Best ramen I've had in a long time! Edamame was perfect, mushroom gyoza was stupid good, salmon sushi was extremely fresh, beet salad with umeboshi dressing was bright and beautiful, duck buns were fantastic, and ramen was astounding! They have sake flights! With description cards for each sake! New favorite place in Charlotte!!!

I could eat the Japanese fried chicken every day. So dang good! The ramen is pretty good too, my fav is the buta bowl because it has lots of ingredients.

Futo Buta in South end! Finally have the chance to try this famous Ramen spot. 5 stars for the service! 3 stars for the Ramen. You got yo try it for yourself, the broth is very thick and the ramen is good, just the soup is a little bit too ginger-iy for our taste and a little bit too salty to us. Overall very lovely Ramen spot💯.

Delicious food, fast service, small restaurant. Everything we ordered was recommended by our waitress and didn't disappoint! And it was lightening quick service. Buta bowl has a ton of flavor and is pretty spicy so get spice on the side if you're worried. Definitely two meals worth of food. The tuna for the rice crispy squares was really flavorful. Tori Kara Age was perfectly fried and the sauce wasn't too hot. Was my first time having Saki and we ordered the Mio which tasted very much like sparkling white wine. Only thing to consider before eating here is that the restaurant is small and they make very good use of the space so be ready for close quarters. We didn't mind and the food was 10/10 so we'll be back!

Pretty good, pretty good but I think Donburi Dojo in Maryland has spoiled me for ramen forever (the best bowl on the planet). Nevertheless, it was decent. Ambience: small indoor seating with a cute patio that filled up quickly. A lot of communal seating and it was loud in there. I really liked the music they were playing but it was hard to have a conversation in the middle of the day. Food: we all ordered Tonkotsu ramen with ono chili sauce added on. I feel like the prices were a high, especially for ono chili sauce added for $2. Would’ve thought it’d be like 50 cents or maybe $1 but $2? Yikes. This drove our bowls to about $16/$17 a piece which I guess is average? The ramen was pretty good but, as others have mentioned, I didn’t find the broth to be too rich or flavorful. Even with the ono chili, we had to add A LOT of chili oil and dry seasoning to flavor it up/add it to a spice level we liked. Once it got there, it was good but I think I prefer the taste of the red ramen from Jinya. We also ordered a beets and green salad app that was good but nothing out of this world. Service: our waiter was friendly but took a while to check on us. I would’ve asked the people who dropped off our ramen for the chili oil and dry spices but they left before I could ask and didn’t ask if we needed anything so we eventually took those from a newly empty table. Pretty decent for an American ramen place. My friend told me it was average and compared it to ramen that he had in Japan but that’s not fair - it’s Charlotte; not Japan haha. Go in there with a realistic expectation and you’re likely to enjoy it here.

Best atmosphere and best Ramen. Ordered with double noodles. The Rice Krispy Squares with the spicy tuna are a delicious appetizer. Enjoyed sitting outside along the rail trail.

So delicious! The fried chicken appetizer was my favorite- super juicy and paired with a yummy sauce; also lightly fried so it was crunchy enough without being greasy. The ramen was loaded and delicious too! I appreciate that they give extra spices on the side. The gyotza is a great app too! Lovely little spot with lots of yummy options