Maneki Ramen Birmingham

The atmosphere and ambience of the restaurant was great! I went on a monday so it wasn’t too crowded. I ordered the karage chicken and the Tonkotsu pork ramen. The karage chicken was cripsy and yummy. The portion size was good too. The ramen however was a little underwhelming. The broth didn’t have alot of flavour so it felt average. Overall, it was a good experience! :)

First off, the staff were awesome. I had a reservation and everything went super smoothly. After they welcomed us, I got the menu and they gave us plenty of time to check it out and soak in the vibe. I saw a bunch of people just chilling by themselves, enjoying their ramen. That alone told me people come here for the food. My wife couldn't finish hers 'cause she wasn't a huge fan of the ramen she picked. She was feeling adventurous that day, but the server noticed and just gave us a 50% discount, even though it was totally our fault. That really shows how high their standards are, and I just had to write this review. All in all, it was a great time. See the pictures for reference.

The restaurant has a beautifully and thoughtfully designed interior, with a warm atmosphere that feels welcoming from the moment you walk in. We later noticed you can see into the kitchen from a balcony area, which added a nice touch to the overall experience. Staff were friendly, accommodating, and never made us feel rushed. Booking a table was easy, and the relaxed pacing of the meal was appreciated. The menu is simple but appealing. We tried the duck ramen and the tonkotsu ramen—both were tasty and well-prepared, though the broth could have been a bit hotter in temperature. Not the best ramen we’ve ever had, but still enjoyable. For dessert, we ordered all three options to try. The matcha cheesecake was surprisingly good, and the yuzu tart was lovely. The dark chocolate bomb, however, was a bit of a miss; it had a strong sesame oil flavour that didn’t quite work, and we couldn’t detect any kumquat notes. Pricing felt a little high, especially for noodle dishes and the cold starters (a small cucumber salad and some kimchi), though this seems to be the trend everywhere at the moment. Overall, despite a few minor criticisms, we’d probably return. The atmosphere, service, and generally good food make it a place worth visiting again.

Phenomenally good ramen restaurant! We sought this place out at hearing great reviews, and we absolutely loved it. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and were very helpful in navigating the menu. The menu offers plenty of choice, including veggie and vegan options. The service was swift and with a smile - our server Eva has a great sense of humour! The food itself was delicious: full of flavour with varying textures in each bowl. Bonus points for the spotlessly clean toilets too. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit and we can highly recommend it. Looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu!

Amazing food and lovely staff with a stylish, welcoming ambience. The chicken ramen was perfectly done, and the starters — cucumber salad, gyoza, and chicken pieces — were all top-notch. Both the ramen and duck noodles were absolutely delicious. Dessert!!! Matcha cheesecake! A very well-deserved 5 stars!