Ninja Ramen – Japanese
Stepping into this vibrant noodle house feels like entering a hidden urban sanctuary where the rhythmic clatter of the kitchen and the savory steam of simmering broths set a lively, welcoming stage. Crispy gyoza and pillowy chashu buns offer a delightful prelude to the meal, while golden-fried tempura and tender calamari skewers showcase a mastery of texture and traditional Japanese soul. It is a place where every bite, from the snap of fresh edamame to the rich depth of shared small plates, celebrates the art of casual, comforting dining.
West Bardin Road, Arlington, Texas TX 76017 http://ninjaramen.us/Rating: 4/5 (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 - Thursday
- 11:30 AM - 12:00 AM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:30 AM - 1:30 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its appetizing sandwiches and flavorful dishes that reflect the kitchen's clear pride in their craft, guests consistently praise the high quality of the menu. Reviewers highlight the pleasant ambiance and note that the service is exceptionally accommodating and timely, creating a welcoming environment that many look forward to visiting again.
Menu
Appetizers
- Edamame - $5: Boiled soybean with sea salt. Regular or spicy. 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
- Squid Salad - $6.75: Japanese style squid salad with mushroom and menma Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Agedashi Tofu - $5: Deep fried soft tofu, kizami nori green onion, katsuobushi Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari Skewers (2pc) - $5.5: Deep fried squid served with Asian style coleslaw Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Gyoza (5pc) - $6: Pan fried dumplings with dipping sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Gyoza (5pc) - $6: Pan fried dumplings with dipping sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Geso Karaage - $7.5: Deep fried squid legs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shumai (4pc) - $7: Steamed shrimp dumpling and green onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chashu Bun (2pc) - $5.5: Steamed buns, choice pork belly or katsu pork, special sauce, iceberg lettuce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tempura (5pc) - $6.5: Deep fried shrimp with special sauce and coleslaw Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hokkaido Croquettes (2pc) - $5.5: Deep fried vegetable korokke with coleslaw Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Karaage - $6.5: Deep fried chicken with coleslaw Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Japanese Furikake Fries - $5.25: Japanese style fries topped with Furikake and sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Tataki (5pc) - $9: Seared tuna, garlic flakes, red and green onion. Choice of Tuna or White Tuna Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Teriyaki Pork Skewers - $4.5: Grilled pork with teriyaki sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Spring Roll - $4.5: Fried egg rolls filled with vegetable Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Takoyaki (5pc) - $6: Baked octopus pastries, with special sauce and katsuobushi Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Okonomiyaki - $8.5: Japanese pizza with pork belly, kizami nori, shrimp, katsuobushi, aonori Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seaweed Salad - $6: Japanese seasoned seaweed salad topped with fragrant sesame oil Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Japanese Creamy Shrimp Rolls (4pc) - $6: Japanese shrimp egg roll with cream cheese. Served with coleslaw Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Ebi Wonton(5pc) - $5.75: Fried shrimp wonton with coleslaw Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Combo - $15.99: Grilled Ika (1pc), Takoyaki(3pc), Geso Karrage(3pc) Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kakiage (3pc) - $5.5: Assorted vegetable tempura (Onion, carrot, crown daisy, green onion) Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Japanese Golden Squid Ball - $6.5: Savory battered squid ball served with coleslaw Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Japanese-Style Ramen
- Tonkotsu - $10.5: Pork-based broth with straight noodle, chashu, soft boiled egg, sliced green onion, black mushroom, bean sprout, garlic oil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Osaka Miso Ramen - $12: Pork based broth with curly noodle, miso, chashu, soft boiled egg, sliced green onion, black mushroom, bean sprout, buttered corn, garlic oil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creamy Broth Chicken Ramen - $11.5: Chicken based broth with curly noodle, sliced green onion, menma, bean sprout, shiitake mushroom, soft boiled egg, and chicken karaage Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yaki Soba - $11: Japanese-style stir fried egg noodles with mixed vegetables, and tofu Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shoyu Ramen - $11: Curly noodle, chicken karaage, soft boiled egg, menma, bean sprouts, diced white onion, sliced green onion, nori with chicken based broth Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Ramen - $13: Kombu-based broth, fried tofu, diced white onion, buttered corn, grape tomato, yuzu dressing, shiitake mushroom, avocado, brussel sprouts, spring mix Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hokkaido Spicy Miso - $12: Pork-based broth with straight noodle, bean sprout, corn, menma, diced green onion, garlic flakes, ajitama, and ground pork Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nagasaki Seafood Ramen - $13.5: Pork-based broth with curly noodle, cabbage, carrot, bean sprout, sliced white onion, green onion, shrimp, mussel, calamari, garlic paste Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Wonton Ramen - $13: Chicken broth served with straight noodle, bean sprout, black mushroom, shiitake mushroom, ajitama, diced green onion and steamed wonton Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Mazemen - $11: Dry curly ramen, chopped pork, green onion cucumber, fried egg, kizami nori, garlic paste, yellow onion, jalapeno ring, chili oil and spicy sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blazing Beef Ramen - $13: Home made broth with curly noodles, thin-sliced beef, bok choy, white onion, ajitama, green onion, and fire sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Udon
- Niku Udon - $13: Udon noodles, kake sauce, beef, white onions, diced green onions, fish cakes, bok choy, pouched egg Dietary tags: GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Udon - $12: Udon noodles, curry sauce, beef, white onions, diced green onions, tempura crunch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hikiniku Udon - $11: Dry udon with ground pork, cabbage, diced green onion, sliced yellow onion, carrot, & bean sprouts Available at: dinner, lunch
Poke Bowls
- Shuriken Bowl - $13.5: White rice, crabmeat salad, avocado, scallop, masago, baby lobster, buttered corn, baked ichimi, cajun sauce, sesame seed, green onion, wonton chips Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ninja Lover - $14.5: Brown rice, yellowtail, salmon, tuna, crabmeat salad, ginger, seaweed salad, spicy tuna, grape tomato, sesame seed, poke sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fruit Ninja - $12.5: White rice, spring mix, salmon, tuna, mango, avocado, cucumber, green onion, masago, mango habanero sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chipotle - $11: Brown rice, spring mix, chipotle pepper, crabmeat salad, pineapple, avocado, chili pepper, seaweed salad, sesame seed, green onion, salmon, tuna, white tuna, yellowtail Available at: dinner, lunch
- Build Your Own Poke Bowl - $11.99: 2 protein scoops and 5 toppings. Choice of base, protein, toppings, mix-ins, and sauces. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice Bowls
- Gyu Don - $12.5: Steamed rice bowl topped with beef, sliced onion, diced green onion, broken egg, kizami nori, furikake, kizami shoga, and a side of miso soup Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oyako Don - $10.5: Steamed rice bowl topped with chicken karaage, sliced onion, diced green onion, broken egg, kizami nori, furikake, and a side of miso soup Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chashu Don - $9.5: Steamed rice bowl, chopped pork belly, diced green onion, kizami nori, furikake, and a side of miso soup Available at: dinner, lunch
- Katsu Don - $11.5: Pork cutlet with a side of steamed rice coleslaw, and a side of miso soup Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kimchi Pork Don - $11.5: Steamed rice bowl topped with sliced pork belly, sliced onion, diced green onion, kizami nori, furikake, kimchi and a side of miso soup Available at: dinner, lunch
- Katsu Curry - $13.5: Pork cutlet with steamed rice served with house made curry sauce, pickled vegetables, diced green onion Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Mochi Ice-Cream - $4: Choice of mango, chocolate, strawberry, matcha green tea, and vanilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Taiyaki (2pc) - $5: Fish-shaped bread with sweet red bean cream filling and whip-cream Dietary tags: Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about Ninja Ramen
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- The menu offers vegan, keto, gluten-free, and low-carb options, including Mochi Ice-Cream (gluten-free) and various high-protein, dairy-free dishes.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include crispy pork gyoza, pillowy chashu buns, calamari skewers, shrimp tempura, and flavorful teriyaki pork skewers.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Customers praise the high-quality sandwiches, flavorful dishes, crispy gyoza, pillowy chashu buns, golden-fried tempura, and tender calamari skewers.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- Ninja Ramen stands out for its vibrant atmosphere, exceptionally accommodating service, and high-quality Japanese dishes like chashu buns and tonkotsu.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Reviewers highlight a pleasant, lively, and welcoming ambiance that feels like a hidden urban sanctuary with an accommodating environment.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers praise the high-quality sandwiches, flavorful dishes, pleasant ambiance, and exceptionally accommodating, timely service.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This budget-friendly Japanese restaurant stands out for its high-quality dishes, accommodating service, and extensive menu catering to over thirty dietary preferences.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- Ninja Ramen offers a vibrant, lively atmosphere with a pleasant ambiance and exceptionally accommodating service in a welcoming urban sanctuary.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain information regarding the specific hours of operation for Ninja Ramen.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Ninja Ramen is currently operational and accessible via their website, though specific daily hours of operation are not provided.
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