Maru Ramen – Japanese
Steaming bowls of rich Black Tonkotsu anchor the experience at Maru Ramen, where the deep, savory aroma of simmering broth fills a space that feels both modern and intimately welcoming. Crispy chicken karaage and pillowy pork buns offer a delightful contrast to golden tempura and tender ribs, creating a vibrant tapestry of textures that celebrate the bold, comforting flavors of Japanese soul food.
400 North Greenville Avenue, Richardson TX 75081 https://maruramen.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests appreciate the reliable and consistent dining experience at Maru, noting that the atmosphere provides a decent and comfortable setting for gathering with friends. Reviewers highlight the adequate service that meets expectations, ensuring a straightforward visit
Menu
Appetizers
- Edamame - $4: Steamed with a dash of sea salt; available spicy or regular Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maru Salad - $4: Kale and carrots tossed with a ponzu-sesame dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyoza - $7: Pan fried dumpling; choice of chicken, pork or veggie Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tempura - $10: 3 pieces of shrimp and vegetables lightly battered and fried; served with tempura sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Tempura - $6: 6-7 pieces of vegetables lightly battered and fried; served with tempura sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Buns - $6: 2 pieces of steamed buns filled with braised pork belly and house sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Karage - $7: Japanese style fried chicken tossed in a lightly spicy namban sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Takoyaki - $7: Battered octopus cooked until crispy and served with mayonnaise Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maru Ribs - $10: Deep fried baby ribs with sweet chili sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Ramen
- Black Tonkotsu - $15: Black garlic oil with house tonkotsu broth, braised pork belly, seasoned soft boiled egg, blanched spinach, scallion, shallot Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tonkotsu / Spicy Tonkotsu - $15: House boiled bone soup with house chili oil, nori, woodear mushrooms, braised pork belly, seasoned soft boiled egg, blanched spinach, scallion, shallot Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Ramen - $13: Creamy miso broth topped with sweet corn, nori, woodear mushrooms, braised pork belly, seasoned soft boiled egg, blanched spinach, scallion, shallot Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shoyu Ramen - $13: Savory chicken broth seasoned with soy, braised pork belly, seasoned soft boiled egg, blanched spinach, scallion, shallot Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Ramen - $12: Umami-rich broth with veggies, tsukemono pickles and two seasoned eggs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Bowl - $21: Texas-size bowl with extra toppings and double noodles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nabiyaki Udon - $18: 3pcs Shrimp tempura, poached egg, carrot, onion, cucumber, and scallion over udon noodles Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yaki Ramen/Udon - $13: Pan-fried sapporo-ramen or udon with mixed vegetables and shredded chashu-pork in maru sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Lunch Combos
- Lunch Combo - $16: Choice of Tonkotsu, Spicy Tonkotsu, or Vegetarian Ramen; includes Maru Side Salad and Soda or Tea Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: lunch
Rice Dishes
- Chicken Katsu - $15: Breaded chicken lightly fried served over rice with curry and tonkatsu sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tonkatsu - $13: Breaded pork loin lightly fried served over rice with curry and tonkatsu sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Unagi - $15: Freshwater eel with kabayaki sauce served over rice with a side of spinach Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides & Add-ons
- Extra Noodles - $3: Hakata or Sapporo style Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Extra Broth - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Seasoned Egg - $3 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Chashu - $4: Braised pork belly
- Shrimp Tempura (2) - $4 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Garlic Oil - $1.5
- Bamboo - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Cake (6) - $2 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Corn - $1 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nori - $2 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Pickled Ginger - $1 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Woodear Mushroom - $1 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blanched Spinach - $1 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tsukemono - $4: Pickles Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Rice - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Extra Curry - $3
Desserts
- Wonton Cheese Cake - $8: Fried cheese cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Tempura Banana - $8: Fried banana with a scoop of vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Ice Cream - $4: Choice of Green Tea, Red Bean, or Vanilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Mochi Ice Cream - $6: 2 pieces; choice of Green Tea, Red Bean, or Vanilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
Beverages
- Ozeki Nigori Junmai Sake - $13.5: Creamy, rich, velvety smooth with tropical coconut milk flavor Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Moontone Asian Pear Ginjo Sake - $15: Bright and fresh with pear aroma Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Moontone Plum Sake - $15: Ripe plum, creamy almond, and bright citrus notes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Hakutsuru Sake - $10: Light, fresh and smooth Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Joto Yuri Masamune Sake - $12: Nutty and earthy notes balanced by fruitiness Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Joto Junmai Sake - $22.5: Soft, relaxed and mellow with notes of peaches and strawberries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Sapporo Beer - $5
- Asahi Dry Beer - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Kirin Light Beer - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Deep Ellum IPA - $5
- Vanilla Porter - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Hot Green Tea - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Iced Tea - $2: Black or Green Tea
- Soft Drinks - $2: Coke, Diet Coke, Dr. Pepper, Diet Dr. Pepper, Sprite
- Frappuccino - $3.5: Green Tea, Mango, or Taro Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Ice Berry - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Cool Lime - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Ice Milk Tea - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Hot Milk Tea - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Hot Grapefruit Tea - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Maru Ramen
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This budget-friendly Japanese restaurant offers a reliable and consistent experience with a 3.0/5 rating, specializing in Black Tonkotsu and ramen.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Vegan, keto, gluten-free, and low-carb options include bamboo and nori, while vegetarian ramen and plant-based dishes are also available.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Maru Ramen is currently operational, offering Japanese cuisine with a website available at https://maruramen.com/ for further information.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Maru Ramen has an average rating of 3.0/5, providing a reliable and consistent dining experience for its guests.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The restaurant accommodates mixed diets with high-protein, dairy-free, vegan, and keto options like chicken karaage, vegetarian ramen, and bamboo.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- The restaurant has a website at https://maruramen.com/, though the provided data does not specify if online ordering is available.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Maru Ramen specializes in Japanese cuisine, featuring traditional soul food like tonkotsu ramen, chicken karaage, pork buns, and tempura.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Maru Ramen by visiting their official website at https://maruramen.com/.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain information regarding the specific number of reviews for Maru Ramen.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- The restaurant offers a decent, comfortable setting for casual gatherings, though its 3.0/5 rating suggests a more straightforward dining experience.
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