MARU KOREA - Ithaca (NY)

5 /5 C J: If you’re in Ithaca and haven’t been to Maru Ramen, honestly… what are you doing?! I’ve been going since they first opened and it seems to be getting better each year! The ramen(my personal favorite) has broth that is always rich and flavorful without being overly salty, and the noodles are perfectly chewy. Ive tried plenty of other items on their menu (like the purple rice roll pic) and everything is delicious. I also love the casual, relaxed vibe of the space, and the service is always friendly and quick. Overall, Maru Ramen really nails it on flavor, service, and consistency. Definitely worth checking out!

4 /5 Michael Cheung: Maru Ramen is a fusion Asian spot that blends Japanese and Vietnamese flavors. The vibe is nice, but for the price, I expected a bit more in terms of quality — though to be fair, the portions are solid. I tried the Tonkotsu Ramen, Shrimp Tempura Ramen, and the Shrimp Tempura Crab Roll. The flavors were okay, but the chashu was overcooked, which definitely took away from the experience. Service was fine — nothing bad, but nothing memorable either. Overall, not a bad place if you’re in the area and craving ramen.

5 /5 Celine Paik: Maru Ramen is like a dream for Ramen lovers and Naruto fans! The walls are lined with new vibrant artwork from the popular anime: Naruto, connected with their amazing food. The Shoyu and Tantanmen had such rich and flavorful broths paired so well with the toppings and noodles!! The Katsudon and Tempura-don also melts in your mouth. The spicy bulgogi was everything and above! The tender meat with the savory bulgogi sauce was delicious. Everything was great whether your here for the anime or just incredible ramen , Maru Ramen delivers.

5 /5 Dinesh Ghimire: One of my favorite ramen spots in Ithaca! Quick service, decent portions, and super tasty. Lots of ramen and side options, plus some authentic Japanese drinks that always hits the spot.

2 /5 Woo Young Kim: Was craving ramen on our trip and i had my hopes up due to the high reviews. The first warning was there when i opened the menu though with you seeing ramen, korean dish, pho, and bunch of other things listed. Generally when they try to do too much it means they dont have main dish they are really digging into. Good ramen spots would focus on just ramen and simple apps like gyoza. I orderd a tonkatsu ramen which is a staple. The broth was disappointing and didnt have the depth. It was overly salty and i think they were trying to make up for the lack of deep aged broth with condiments. Chashu porks were overly dry and the egg was overcooked. I ended up leaving aboug half the ramen. Hall was bit dirty and the one server seemed very overextended. I dont mean to be too harsh though, seemed popular enough with a lot of customers. The price was very cheap and budget friendly as well. Maybe i have been spoiled by Ichiran and other ramen spots in nyc.