Easygoing, brick & wood–clad eatery offering ramen noodles with various toppings, plus cocktails. Based on 500 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout
Address:
129 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA 01852
Phone: (978) 970-1981
Website: http://www.1981ramenbar.com/
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–8:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8:45 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8:45 PM |
| Friday | 5–8:45 PM |
| Saturday | 5–8:45 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Reviews
Bianca Ito Gandini
Delicious miso ramen! Had the mild options which was a bit spicier than I was expecting but it was still delicious. Pork belly is perfectly done. The place is small so expect some waiting (but totally worth the wait). Great drink options.
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Joe Welsh
We visited on a Friday night. Busy! We lucked out and snagged a table. We waited maybe 10 minutes, but any later and it would’ve been a 45 minute wait. Either make a reservation, or try to beat the dinner rush.
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Stephanie Astudillo Gómez
Do not visit during summer. The place inside is really hot. I asked the waitress many times to turn on the AC or at least put a fan close to the area I was sitting in, but she said the place does not have it. Being a restaurant that serves ramen mostly, which is a hot dish plus the summer weather, the place should definitely be better conditioned. Not recommended.
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Kirasumy
This place can get busy, the waiter seated us promptly and was cortious. The ramen was good, but nothing out of the ordinary. They offer three different types of spice levels. The soju is delicious, however there other drinks are very strong.The place in its self is on the smaller side and is extremely loud with people having fun. The customer service was great.
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Marilyn Saha
Nice ramen bar place in lowell. Friendly staff and the food is good. I don’t recommend the spicy broth though, even though I have a high spice tolerance, as the spice takes away from the flavor.
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Freddy Ventura
I’m giving this establishment a deserving 5 stars because of the outstanding meal, experience, and service. I rarely review restaurants this highly and of all the ramen stores in my area this one tops them all. The foodvwas delicious and the serving size was perfect. The service was great and the atmosphere was very laid back. They also played Drake frequently! I’d reccomend this restaurant for anyone who is looking for a filling meal with a group of friends or family. Happy Father’s day!
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EduArdo Omondi
Rustic bar with an old touch. I tried the grilled chicken ramen mildy spiced and loved every bite! The presentation was remarkable and the waitress as charming as her beautiful eyes. The purple rain cocktail was delicious! All in all marvelous! Definitely recommend for casual night out with friends.
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varshini sridharan
Went here seeing all the good reviews. We ordered mild but it was so damn spicy. Trust me I’m Indian I can handle spice nicely. We couldn’t eat more than 2-3 spoons. That amount of hotness triggered some health issues in me which after a month I’m still facing. So beware and make sure they get your order right!
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Suraj Patil
One of the best ramen places in Lowell. Spice level 3 is great. Apt quantity. Taste is good but the broth isn’t rich ans thick as some good Ramen places.
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Ben Wallens
Very nice place. Upscale drink menu. Lite cuisine, and a relatively small menu. A handful of Japanese/Korean dishes. Ramen is the main course. The food menu is small, and a little pricey for the area, but they do offer something different and it is very high quality. The pork bellies in the ramen are excellent.
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