Terakawa Ramen – Japanese
Steamy and inviting, this bustling destination envelops guests in the savory aromas of simmering broths and the rhythmic energy of a busy open kitchen. Diners gather over shared plates of pillowy, hoisin-glazed pork buns and golden-fried karaage chicken, where the delicate crunch of shrimp tempura shu mai and savory takoyaki offer a perfect prelude to a comforting meal. The atmosphere hums with a cozy, urban charm, creating a soulful retreat where every ginger-scented gyoza and charred bite of sausage feels like a warm embrace of Japanese street food culture.
204, North 9th Street, Philadelphia, 19107 +12676871355 https://terakawaramen.com0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, 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, soy-free
Diet fit at Terakawa Ramen
Dairy-Free at Terakawa Ramen
Terakawa Ramen in Philadelphia has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seaweed Salad (Small Bowl), Edamame (Small Bowl) and Vegetarian Miso Ramen. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Terakawa Ramen
Terakawa Ramen in Philadelphia has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seaweed Salad (Small Bowl) and Japanese Sausage (4 pcs). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Terakawa Ramen
Terakawa Ramen in Philadelphia has 12 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mochi Ice Cream (2 pcs), Seaweed Salad (Small Bowl) and Shrimp Tempura Udon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Terakawa Ramen
Terakawa Ramen in Philadelphia has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Beef Udon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Terakawa Ramen
Terakawa Ramen in Philadelphia has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Hot Green Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Terakawa Ramen
Terakawa Ramen in Philadelphia has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seaweed Salad (Small Bowl) and Hot Green Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Terakawa Ramen
Terakawa Ramen in Philadelphia has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seaweed Salad (Small Bowl), Edamame (Small Bowl) and Rumune Soda. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Terakawa Ramen
Terakawa Ramen in Philadelphia has 10 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mochi Ice Cream (2 pcs), Seaweed Salad (Small Bowl) and Croquette. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Terakawa Ramen
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Miso Ramen | 52.7 g | 37.2 g |
| Vegetarian Shoyu Ramen | 8.3 g | 32.6 g |
| Chicken Cutlet Curry | 31.7 g | 30.2 g |
| Terakawa Ramen (Signature ramen) | 18.1 g | 23.8 g |
| Karaage Chicken Curry | 30.8 g | 23.4 g |
| Vegetarian Miso Ramen | 16.5 g | 23.2 g |
| Charshu Udon | 2.5 g | 22.6 g |
| Tan Tan Ramen | 12.3 g | 22 g |
| Beef Udon | 1.4 g | 18.7 g |
| Charshu Onigiri | 32.6 g | 17.9 g |
| Charshu Don | 33.8 g | 14 g |
| Seaweed Salad (Small Bowl) | 8.8 g | 12.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Charshu Onigiri - $4: Seasoned rice ball with roast pork, covered in nori Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Japanese Sausage (4 pcs) - $7: Natural Heritage Berkshire pork sausage, pan-fried and served with Japanese spicy mayo Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Karaage Chicken (5 pcs) - $7: Lightly battered boneless chicken, marinated with fresh ginger juice, served with spicy mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tempura Shu Mai (6 pcs) - $7: Shrimp shumai battered with crispy tempura, topped with sesame seeds, and drizzled with lightly spiced bean paste sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Takoyaki (6 pcs) - $7: Japanese mountain-potato encrusted octopus, lightly fried, drizzled with Japanese barbeque sauce and Japanese mayo, topped with shaved fish Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Buns (2pcs) - $9: Slow roasted pork with crisp butter leaf lettuce, over cured tomato, and spicy mayo on your choice of a soft or crispy Japanese-style bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Buns (3pcs) - $13.5: Slow roasted pork with crisp butter leaf lettuce, over cured tomato, and spicy mayo on your choice of a soft or crispy Japanese-style bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Buns (2pcs) - $9: Pan-seared chicken cutlet with crisp butter leaf lettuce, over cured tomato, and spicy mayo on your choice of a soft or crispy Japanese style bun Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Buns (3pcs) - $13.5: Pan-seared chicken cutlet with crisp butter leaf lettuce, over cured tomato, and spicy mayo on your choice of a soft or crispy Japanese style bun Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyoza (5pcs) - $6: Pan-fried, marinated pork, and vegetable dumplings served with special house dumpling sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame (Small Bowl) - $5.5: Blanched soybeans served with Japanese sea salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seaweed Salad (Small Bowl) - $5.5: Marinated seaweed tossed with roasted sesame seeds and sesame oil Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Croquette - $4: Lightly breaded danshaku potato croquette served with tonkatsu sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Ramen
- Terakawa Ramen (Signature ramen) - $15: Natural Heritage Berkshire Pork bone soup topped with roast pork (charshu), bamboo shoots, kikurage mushrooms, red ginger, chopped scallions, and a seasoned boiled egg Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shoyu Ramen - $15: Light soy sauce and chicken broth with choice of roast pork or chicken, topped with bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, chopped scallions, fish cake and a seasoned boiled egg Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Ramen - $15: Chicken and pork miso soup, topped with bamboo shoots, roast pork (charshu), bean sprouts, chopped scallions, kikurage mushroom, and a seasoned boiled egg Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mayu Ramen - $16: Natural Heritage Pork bone soup with mayu oil (dark roasted leek with crushed garlic oil) topped with bamboo shoots, roast pork (charshu), chopped scallions, red ginger, kikurage mushroom, and a seasoned boiled egg Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tan Tan Ramen - $15: Spicy miso and chicken broth soup with sesame paste, topped with minced pork, bean sprouts, and chopped scallions Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kyushu Danji Ramen (Whopper style) - $21: Natural Heritage Pork bone soup with mayu oil, topped with roast pork (charshu), bamboo shoots, red ginger, two seasoned boiled eggs, kikurage mushrooms, cabbage, and bean sprouts Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charshu Men - $16: Natural heritage berkshire pork bone soup (tonkotsu) with thin straight noodle topped with roast pork (charshu), red ginger, and scallion Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Ramen - $16: Natural Heritage Berkshire Pork bone soup (tonkotsu) with chicken and seafood broth with wavy egg noodle topped with roast pork (charshu), kimchee, kikurage mushroom, bean sprout, scallion, and seasoned boiled egg Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bibim Noodle - $16: Cold or warm wavy egg noodle tossed in spiced bean paste sauce topped with chicken, kimchee, kikurage mushroom, corn, cucumber, sesame seed, and seasoned boiled egg Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetarian
- Vegetarian Miso Ramen - $16: Vegetable and miso soup topped with bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, chopped scallions, kikurage mushrooms, baby bok choy, seasonal vegetables, corn, and a seasoned boiled egg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Shoyu Ramen - $16: Light soy sauce and vegetable broth topped with bamboo shoots, kikurage mushrooms, corn, bean sprouts, chopped scallion, baby bok choy, seasonal vegetables, and a seasoned boiled egg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Udon
- Shrimp Tempura Udon - $15: Fish broth and udon topped with shrimp tempura (on side), seasonal veggie, fish cake, scallion, and egg Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Karaage Curry Udon - $15: Fish broth and udon topped with chicken karaage curry, seasonal veggie, fish cake, and scallion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Udon - $16: Fish broth and udon topped with marinated sliced beef, caramelized onion, seasonal veggie, fish cake, and scallion Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charshu Udon - $15: Fish broth and udon topped with roast pork (charshu), seasonal veggie, fish cake, and scallion Available at: dinner, lunch
Curry Platters
- Karaage Chicken Curry - $15: Lightly battered, marinated boneless chicken in fresh ginger juice, served with Japanese curry sauce, rice, and salad with ginger dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Cutlet Curry - $15: Lightly battered pork cutlet or chicken cutlet served with Japanese curry sauce, rice, and salad with ginger dressing Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Cutlet Curry - $15: Lightly breaded chicken cutlet served with Japanese curry sauce, rice, and salad with ginger dressing Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Donburi
- Gyu Don - $16: Marinated sliced beef and caramelized onions served with a seasoned boiled egg and sweet soy dashi over rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Katsu Don - $15: Lightly breaded chicken or pork cutlet, egg, caramelized onions, and scallions served with sweet soy dashi over rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charshu Don - $15: Japanese roast pork, pickled radish, and scallions served with sweet soy dashi over rice Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Fiji Water - $3.5
- San Pellegrino - $3.5
- Orange Juice - $3.5
- Coke/Diet Coke/Sprite/Ginger Ale - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Calpico - $4: Assorted flavors Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Rumune Soda - $3.5: Carbonated soft drink Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Iced Green Tea or Oolong Tea - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Hot Green Tea - $2 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Desserts
- Mochi Ice Cream (2 pcs) - $6: Ice cream wrapped in Japanese rice cake. Flavors: Green Tea, Vanilla, Mango, Red Bean, Strawberry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
Frequently Asked Questions about Terakawa Ramen
- Is Terakawa Ramen dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Terakawa Ramen has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seaweed Salad (Small Bowl), Edamame (Small Bowl) and Vegetarian Miso Ramen.
- What can I eat at Terakawa Ramen on a dairy-free diet?
- Seaweed Salad (Small Bowl), Edamame (Small Bowl) and Vegetarian Miso Ramen carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Terakawa Ramen have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Seaweed Salad (Small Bowl) and Edamame (Small Bowl).
- Is Terakawa Ramen gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Terakawa Ramen?
- Miso Ramen, at roughly 37.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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