Monki Ramen in Nürnberg

a nice spot to enjoy Japanese food. the dishes are tasty, but if you're looking for something truly authentic—like what you'd get in East Asia—you might find it a bit lacking. still, it's a solid choice for a satisfying meal👍

Great restaurant with a stylish ambience! The service was very nice and quick. The ramen noodles were delicious and the prices are absolutely right. A reservation is recommended. It's a bit loud for entertaining. I would still like to come back!

Very nice restaurant. The ramen was super tasty and the fried corn is also highly recommended as an appetizer. Unfortunately there are only 2 pre-made choices (3 if you include vegetarian) for the ramen.

For the lunch set, I ordered katsudon and salmon rice bowl and ordered karaage on the side, and it was all delicious. The cucumber salad and kimchi served as side dishes were also delicious.

Based on the positive reviews, we spontaneously decided to have dinner at MONKI. The restaurant was quite busy both inside and outside. So good omens. In the end we were somewhat misled by the hype from the guests. The food (karaage and 2 different ramen) was by no means bad, but the taste was nothing exceptional either. Just average. It somehow lacked authenticity, the final kick. It tasted like when I, as a non-Japanese, cook ramen at home. Something was missing. Maybe the real Japanese kick.

Can get very full, but is a delicious ramen. For me the best in town

I was there as a tourist and ordered to take away because the Rech store is full and it's difficult to get in with a stroller. The staff is very friendly. My order was misunderstood but it was corrected within about 5 minutes. I even got a beer on the house for eating the wrong thing.

Very tasty and highly recommend 👌

First of all, not cheap, but very tasty and simply special. The homemade lemonade was already very good, then we had rice cooking mocchi style as a starter, then vegetarian ramen and at the end the macha creme brulee and the sago pearl mango coconut pudding as dessert. All tables were occupied and refilled again and again. We highly recommend the Monko Ramen!

Ich war mit meiner Tochter essen. Vorneweg, es ist nicht günstig, aber für uns war es definitiv das Geld wert. Es war sehr lecker und wir sind gut satt geworden. Wir hatten drei kleine Reis-Mocchiküchlein als Vorspeise, danach Ramen und dann noch Mango-Kokos-Pudding mit Sagoperlen sowie Matcha Creme-Brulee. Dazu besondere hausgemachte alkoholfreie Drinks, einmal mit Ingwer-Limetten-Gurke und einmal mit Aloe-Vera und Basilikumsamen. Es war auch einiges los und die Tische immer wieder gefüllt. Wir können das Monki Ramen auf jeden Fall sehr empfehlen.

Unfortunately not such a good experience. The ramen wasn't anything special and was a surprisingly small portion. The music and atmosphere in the store is very penetrating and loud. When I asked for a glass of tap water, I was told there wasn't any. Then I was given ice-cold tap water in a carafe, which was charged three euros. I think good restaurants don't need that.

Yummy! Despite the lack of space, the service tried hard to accommodate us.

A bowl of miso ramen costs 20,000 won, so I can't say it's good value for money, but the broth was very rich and the chashu was delicious without any smell, and when I asked for it to be spicy, they even added spicy toppings (probably red pepper powder), so I was quite satisfied with the taste. There are a lot of customers and the space is small, but if you don't mind the noise, you can eat comfortably. As mentioned above, there were a lot of customers, so in order to order, I had to make eye contact with the server and make a gesture of slightly raising my hand. In conclusion, it is a restaurant that is not cheap, but has good reasons (especially the taste). If you visit when you are tired of sausages or schnitzel, you will be twice as satisfied.

Went here for a quick lunch and it was super tasty. The ramen broth was excellent as was the corn starter. My Asian schnitzel with vegetables was great. The homemade lemonades were flawlessly prepared and not too sweet. Cool decoration. We'll be back.

Ramen is not a highlight in terms of taste, mass processing of guests and waitresses spread stress. Cold, cramped, uncomfortable

Review (4/5 stars): ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ The food at Monki Restaurant was really delicious! I had the Classic Shoyu Ramen and the Homemade Stick Gyoza, both of which tasted great and were prepared with a lot of care. The portions are rather light, so several dishes were necessary. If you are very hungry, you should plan for this. Overall, a great taste experience in a pleasant atmosphere.

We were here with a larger group and had reserved in advance. We were treated in an incredibly friendly manner and the food was wonderful. Regardless of whether it was a starter, main course or dessert, everything was really good. I'd love to come back here.

Super store with very tasty food! The service is very on point and very fast! There is a two star deduction because of the following: Unfortunately, the atmosphere was far too hectic and loud for us. It was pretty cold for us and the air from outside was blowing in. This really bothered us personally and the entire atmosphere didn't suit us.

It was already full at 6pm. Ordered miso ramen, and the food was served quickly. The service staff was friendly. The location is very compact, and I hope to continue exploring for better food tomorrow.

Great Japanese dish selection, authentic atmosphere, fast service for a reasonable price.

The food came quickly and was very tasty.

I come often from Munich to try the best ramen in the whole Germany. Please we need this restaurant in Munich!!!

The restaurant is centrally located in downtown Nuremberg and has around 30-40 seats. Table reservations are therefore mandatory and can be done online. The food is freshly prepared and tastes excellent. We'd love to come back!

Unfortunately service wasn't that good… e.g. drinks came after the starters, another drink was spilled while being served... Apart from apologizing with a smile, there was nothing... (not even a new drink). The food wasn't anything special... I found the ramen and the general spiciness of the food to be pretty flat. Ambience so-so, more like a train station hall… Unfortunately disappointing

The food was super good! I've never eaten ramen so well! I never finish the broth, but the ramen miso was really delicious 😋 I had to eat the broth empty too :)

The food is great, spicy is really spicy and the vegan options are very tasty. Unfortunately, it is very loud in the restaurant and it is difficult to sit down at the tables in the middle of the room without contorting yourself because there is only one long bench.

Great selection of different delicacies. What I also think is great are the pictures in the menu!! Both the various starters and the ramen itself were very tasty. But you should definitely make a reservation. When we went there to eat on a Saturday evening there was a long line in front of the restaurant. We were allowed to go in front because we had reserved but the others easily had to wait 20-30 minutes for a table.

A very good and large selection for vegans! The ramen is very tasty. Reservations are recommended as it is always very busy.

It was our first time there and the restaurant was full. The staff went to great lengths to organize the crowds so that no one had to wait outside. The food was delicious. Overall everything was fine and we will happily come back.

The restaurant was very full, but we got a table even without a reservation and with a wait on Friday evening. The food was very tasty and arrived at the table after a pleasant time. The waitresses were very friendly and the price-performance ratio was good. The only thing that was a bit annoying was the draft of cold air, which often occurred with new customers constantly coming. But an attempt was made to counteract this with a curtain. The relatively narrow and open seating conditions weren't particularly disturbing, but they only allowed a limited amount of privacy, which is why there is a deduction in terms of ambience.

Super delicious food and very friendly service

I've been there several times and always enjoy meeting friends there for dinner. It's usually busy, so it's usually worth making a reservation. If it is very busy, you may have to wait a while for your order to be taken, but it will come quite quickly. The service staff is very nice. A variety of food and drinks are offered, including vegan options (starters and main courses). The portions are rather large, so it's a good idea to share the starter if you order one. Extra requests such as “without leeks” are always taken into account. Overall a great restautant experience.

Amazing and cheap authentic Asian food. Sometimes the place is just too crowded though.

High quality food. We loved it. Coffee is delicious as well. Would recommend adding kimchi to your dish. It's very fresh and tastes great. 😋

Excellent Ramen, I got tori shoyu and Hubby got tan tan men. Broth makes the ramen and I feel their chicken beoth is spectacular! Cant wait to try their pork broth 🥰 coffee is also pretty good compared to takeout places.

Very good stuff and delicious food. I know one thing: if I wanna revisit the place again and again, it’s good.

The food was so good. Recommend reservations as it tends to be packed. They have an excellent lunch menu, portions more than adequate.

The ramen was good, the noodles seemed to be home made, they were firm, but tender at the same time. I've been to places with a lot more offer, but this one was okay. The service was nice and extra points for accepting us when it was already late, near closing time.

Schade! Wir hatten viele sehr positive Bewertungen gehört und hatten einen Tisch reserviert und waren pünktlich. Trotz Minusgraden mussten wir dann draußen 15 Min. warten. Innen setzte man uns an einen Tisch nahe der Tür, wo es so zog, dass alle ihre Jacken anbehalten mussten. Der Service war freundlich und sehr schnell, so schnell, dass man sich eher wie am Fließband vorkam. Das Essen war ok, die vegetarische Ramen fanden wir am besten. Die Portionen haben uns gereicht, allerdings sind die Preise relativ hoch. Alles in allem enttäuschend, wir werden nicht wieder hingehen. Es gibt in Nürnberg bessere Alternativen.

very wonderful facility. Everything is at the highest level. Many thanks to the chef, everything was prepared perfectly. The waiter also did a great job. Everything is excellent, I recommend it to everyone.

Super delicious!!! Great, fast service.

We spontaneously waded here in the early afternoon and after a short wait we got a place for the two of us with a small child. Unfortunately it's right next to the door and therefore a bit drafty despite the thick curtain. Service very friendly and quick. Kitchen also very quick and totally delicious!

Delicious food! The menu was very nicely designed to explain how to properly eat your Ramen. The noodles where homemade and the ingredients very fresh. Nice cozy atmosphere with very good service! Would recommend 💯

We were lucky that we got a place, next time with a reservation. The ramen was very, very good! We look forward to the next time

The food and drinks were really top. However, a bit expensive and the space was really very tight. Despite a reservation, we (5 people) sat with three other strangers at a table that normally offers space for 4 or a maximum of 6 guests. With appetizers, bowls of ramen, and drinks, it was hard to move. Perhaps better recommended in summer when the outdoor area is open and offers more space. Service was good and the food was prepared and delivered quickly. There are many options to customize the ramen, including plenty of vegetarian options.

The rice was great, but the noodles were just okay. Service was good, except they kinda rushed us to pay at the end.

Very good ramen and the sides are really good as well.

On December 29th I had severe intoxication, which caused me to feel unwell on the fifth day, lost 2 days of work, ruined the New Year, I can't recommend it to anyone.

Solid ramen restaurant. Is designed for fast throughput, staying seated for long periods of time is not desirable. Tonkotsu Ramen was very tasty, broth was almost too thick. Starters very good. Unfortunately, the main course came just a few minutes after the main course, so I had to wolf down the starter in order to eat the main course while it was still warm. I was asked several times to move to make room for even more guests. Prices very fair.

Very tasty ramen, great ambience.

-Kimchi is very fresh -Vegan Shoyu is heartwarming -Gyoza is very juicy and very delicious

We were there for dinner on New Year's Eve. As a starter there was an incredibly delicious sandwich (see photo, number 8 on the menu). Crispy, juicy and quality you can taste. The main course was ramen with chicken broth and pork. The overall picture here was consistent but not outstanding. All in all, a delicious main course with no big surprises. It was pretty full and we were basically sitting in the path of the waiters, but that wasn't too annoying. However, we hadn't made a reservation and were happy to have gotten a place. The kitchen was clearly visible from our seat. Lots of fresh food that was sliced ​​breaded etc. However, there were also some exceptions that were warmed up in the microwave. But this is certainly not the case in any kitchen. Successful dining experience.

Ate very good ramen. The price is getting more and more expensive, but as long as the quality is still good it's okay

You feel a bit like you're in a train station hall. You sit very crowded together in long rows of tables, you hear the conversations of the people sitting next to you and it's quite loud. A coming and going. Therefore points deducted. But the food is excellent.

Great experience. Best to make a reservation as they are usually crowded.

Already our second visit and definitely not our last! Authentic cuisine and location, very courteous staff, very attentive and on point despite high occupancy, quality of starters and main courses at a high level, all at a reasonable price for a city center location, what more could you want?!

Pleasant Japanese restaurant. We came just for the ramen and we weren't disappointed. We were there shortly before 12 p.m. and were able to get a spot. The restaurant filled up quite a bit and all the seats were immediately filled. There are tables with benches against the wall on one side of the restaurant and a long table in the middle of the room where you can sit down. The menu is extensive and there is also a large selection of drinks. We had 50 Tonkotsu Shoyu (Yokohama Style) and 51 Tonkotsu (Monki Style). Both soups had a pleasant taste. We would come to the restaurant again if we were in Nuremberg again.

Reservation was not noted. Nobody on site knew anything... they were turned away with the statement that I should look at the queue outside and just get in line. Give the store 1 year….

For me it was disappointing. The plate was chipped. Gyozas were hard on one side, like they were Tk gyozas. Edamame was sometimes extremely overcooked

Monki is my favorite ramen in Nuremberg! Love the vibe inside, and food is delicious. They also have a great lunch menu with items under 20€!

Very nice Asian restaurant with friendly service, an attractive ambience and good food. Everything was fine.

The wait was worth it: very tasty ramen (Spicy Tantan!) and a young, fast team in service and kitchen 👏 Also a great selection of sake and Japanese spirits.

Great place. Excellent cuisine.

"It tastes delicious, but it's definitely not ramen" If you're looking for a bowl of Asian-style hot noodles on the streets of Germany, this would be a good choice. The noodles are good. Lunch price is about 13 euros a bowl. But if you're looking for a traditional bowl of Japanese ramen, this is not the place for you. Moreover, there is only one hour for dining, and the staff is very anxious to ask diners to pay. It is recommended to eat the bento type instead of deliberately eating this untraditional ramen. (There is a long line before the store opens at 12 o'clock! It is very popular!)

I'm pretty picky about Asian food, but I can really recommend this ramen :) I ordered Tantan Ramen with pork & minced pork. For a halal option, there is Tantan Ramen with minced soy meat. Only 1 staff seemed a bit unfriendly, but otherwise everyone was very nice :)

Very delicious! Missing Asian food abroad A must visit! Fried dumplings are also highly recommended

Bad experience. Waiter placed my order on someone else's table, but the patron already contaminated the food with their chopsticks. I waited an additional 15 minutes for my food show up. Overall taste of the dishes were average, and the cut of chashu was very thin for 15 euros. The karaage tastes like schnitzel and the chicken was breaded to thin. No apology or refund from the host. Never again.

Absolutamente amada Monki - que se pone extremadamente ocupado durante todo el día y la noche en testimonio de la comida - las colas se extienden por la puerta. Si bien el enfoque se centra principalmente en el ramen, hay una buena variedad de entrantes japoneses y otros platos principales: el sushi se sirve en un restaurante hermano, Ginza, que lamentablemente no tuvimos la oportunidad de probar. La comida es comunitaria - se sienta en mesas largas típicas de muchos bares de ramen. El servicio es "comida rápida" dado el volumen de comensales, pero es una operación elegante, y el personal, todos japoneses, son amables y serviciales. Definitivamente es mejor reservar, aunque hacen paseo - ins si el espacio y el tiempo lo permiten. Si estás harto de las salchichas y el schnitzel, esta es una muy buena alternativa.

Went here today for authentic Japanese Izakaya snacks. This didn't really exist and yet it was very Europeanized. Unfortunately, the Edame were overcooked and not crunchy like you get at Izakaya. Unfortunately the gyoza weren't completely cooked either. The Maceudon were closer to Italian pasta. Tempura was close to the original. The Kure was fruity and not really authentic. The music is definitely not something you would hear in an Izakaya. It's okay, really authentic is different, could be due to the non-Japanese owner.

It’s a decent place with decent food.

No teníamos una reserva, así que esperamos fuera. Como fuimos los primeros en la fila, nos dieron té caliente para beber mientras esperábamos y realmente no tuvimos que esperar mucho tiempo. El servicio fue amable y eficiente. La comida era tan buena que habría comido allí todos los días / noches si pudiera!

Monki Ramen is a very good ramen place offering lots of extras to enhance your meal. They have bench-style tables and take reservations, making it convenient for groups. The staff is incredibly friendly, and the taste was great, though the noodles were a bit soft for my preference.

Our favorite restaurant for ramen. Great atmosphere, nice, helpful staff and fresh products.

We didn’t have a reservation, so we waited outside. Since we were the first in line, we were given hot tea to drink while we waited & we really didn’t have to wait very long. The service was friendly & efficient. The food was sooo good that I would have eaten there every day/night if I could!

The restaurant is not very big, but the decor is very stylish. From the appetizer to the main course, everything is perfectly prepared and delicious. I visited the restaurant on two different days, once in the evening and once at lunchtime, but it was always full on both days. It is best to reserve in advance to avoid waiting on cold winter days.

We had high hopes of eating good ramen again. Especially given the impression of the decoration and the ambience in general, we were excited to see what it would taste like. Unfortunately, in the end we weren't as impressed as we had hoped. We ordered ramen twice and had kimchi in the middle. The kimchi wasn't to our taste and was too sour than I've come across - both from Germany and from South Korea itself. Overall, the ramen tasted good, but unfortunately it was relatively cold when it was at our table. The homemade (non-alcoholic) drinks were delicious! We were actually least impressed with the service. We have often given the signal that we would like to order, but we were ignored for a long time - our signal to order was clearly seen, but not taken into account for a long time. Of course, this can happen, especially when the workers are stressed, but it only became difficult because customers who came after us were given priority. This ended up making it a bit frustrating. In addition, the service was not extremely friendly, but not unfriendly either, i.e. rather neutral. Regardless, a certain employee was very kind and saved the whole thing. Based on our experience, we found the price-performance ratio to be a bit unsuitable, but perhaps that will change on a second visit when we are back in Nuremberg. :)

Salted Karaage will taste better with Mayonnaise. Tempura is the best🥰

We were here for lunch and ordered a "Tori Don" and a "Kara Miso". The atmosphere is really nice and traditionally Japanese – I really liked the lanterns and the wallpaper. The staff was professional and friendly, which made the visit very pleasant. The “Kara Miso” was really very spicy and incredibly tasty – I would have given it 5 stars without a doubt. Unfortunately, the “Tori Don” really disappointed us. The chicken was almost raw, still pink, and the sloppy skin was unpleasant. I would have only given 1 star for that. So on average I get 3 stars.

Hmm… Really have mixed feelings about the restaurant. On the one hand, you get a really great Japanese atmosphere. On the other hand, you are greeted by sometimes rude service staff who hardly understand German or English and by packed seating that is more reminiscent of a campsite than a restaurant. On the other hand, the food, in my case a small portion of Ebi-Gyouza (grilled dumplings with shrimp and pork filling, five pieces, to take away) were fantastically good and I ate them with relish in the comfort of my own home after about 30 minutes. The wait for the Gyouza wasn't too bad either. At least not for me, because as a former chef and restaurant owner I know that good things take time 😉 That's why I'll give the store a second chance at some point and then make the right decision as to whether it's worth it again or not. The current first impression is in the middle range.

Anoche en Nuremberg y visitamos el restaurante japonés Monki para cenar. Estaba muy ocupado, pero el servicio era muy rápido y el personal muy amable. Gran ambiente, largas mesas compartidas, pero todavía dejando un montón de espacio para sentarse cómodamente. Servicio de comida bien administrado, muy eficiente y era muy, muy sabroso y delicioso. Si estás de visita en Nuremberg y quieres una alternativa a las albóndigas de patata, entonces no dudes en probar.

I had the vegan miso ramen and can only recommend it. Unfortunately I can't remember the name of the drink (something with Tokyo), but it also tasted good. The shop is relatively small and it is difficult to get a seat, but if you have the opportunity, you should take advantage of it to eat there.

As always, very, very tasty. The portions are decent too!

Always full. But well organized and fast, friendly service. Large selection of soups. Tastes like ramen should taste. Yummy.

Great food! Lunch menu A1! Price performance is justified for quality and the location.

The food was ok but very expensive for what it was. You feel like you're at the train station. Extremely loud and the blind waiter is constantly running around and bumping into people. The service was lousy. Half of it is not understood and you wait forever. Was the first and last time.

delicious food, friendly service, the dining room a bit noisy

Very tasty food and great service. I can only recommend it 👍🏼

Very tasty ramen, I respects chefs for how fast they cook all of those tasty things. But I HATE the service stuff in Monki. You get tips without my approval (happened once), you ignore customers and sometimes I wait for 30 min until you come to take an order, many many times I asks for payment and staff forgot about it until I do not really show how annoyed I‘m. Finally, when officiant see you, he didn’t give you any signal, just turn 180 degree and go off. Shame on you, so good food and so annoying staff, today was last day when I came to that place ever.

Had ramen and a beer "Kirin". Was great!

Hey, we had food delivered to the hotel, we're not from Nuremberg, but the food was delicious!!!! Temperature perfect! Taste 10 stars, always happy, if we are there again we will definitely go there to eat.!🤤

Hacía bastante frío y pasé por allí. Quería probar el ramen, así que pedí su clásico ramen Shoyu. Sabía bien y la comida se sirvió rápidamente, era un poco salado. Vale la pena intentarlo.

Why are all Asian restaurants in Germany so good?

If I could give them - 5 stars, I would, in terms of how they treat their customers. We were waiting outside in the cold to get a table, then the host who was way more Worried about the customer inside, came and shut the curtains in front of our faces (so people inside not to be cold) without saying nothing, and let us waiting there. Of course, we left and we will never back.

I ordered the classic shoyu ramen ，recommended by the staff ，delicious .

I was skeptical at first but was convinced otherwise. Very tasty ramen. Suitable for vegans. Personally, I think the price/performance ratio for the starters is a bit too high, but it's still delicious food in a nice atmosphere :)

We ordered the karage and the tonkotsu ramen. Both food looked good but lacking of the Japanese flavor. Overall it was okay.

The food is really good, but it was the first and last time we ate there. Unfortunately it is very chaotic and loud. People are standing around in the restaurant waiting to be seated. The service staff seem overwhelmed. It's better to order the food home and save yourself the stress.

Very cramped location. People stand around you waiting while you eat. You can't take off your jacket in the winter because it's freezing through the door and there's no option because of the lack of space. The food is mediocre, the meat is full of fat, the service is very unfriendly and rude. After 90 minutes you are practically thrown out... never again!

Love this place. Pretty much busy, great food, quick service with some vegetarian and vegan options. Good wine and beer selection, nice interior

I ordered curry pork cutlet and miso ramen The potatoes and carrots in the curry were uncooked and felt very hard and tasteless. The tonkatsu was so crispy that the skin on the roof of your mouth would break. The meat in the miso ramen had a bit of a pig flavor, but overall it was delicious. I'm satisfied with growing things as long as I can eat them in Germany