New Wave Ramen

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  Dean Sakata

  ·2 months ago

  “Tried the Shio Yuzu and I have to say this broth is 1 of 1! Complex and exploding with Chicken flavor. I do wish the noodles were slightly chewier but that’s just my personal preference… As a ramen lover and someone who frequents Japan regularly, New Wave is on par with some of best I’ve ever had. Cannot recommend enough”

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  Kiu Lam

  ·2 months ago

  “This is probably the best ramen I’ve ever had in the UK! They offer a fantastic £15 ramen lunch deal, and the portion sizes are generous. The ramen noodles are incredibly tender – the perfect texture for ramen! The four-top seating is a bit cramped, but the food is absolutely delicious :) The service is also great! 💖”

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  Hannah

  ·2 months ago

  “Insanely good food. We came here for lunch and this is probably the best ramen either of us have ever had. So flavourful, big portions. We had the OG Paitan and the gyozas and both were incredible. The two people who served us were super friendly and helpful as well. Will 100% be back but prepare for a food coma”

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  K Y

  ·3 months ago

  “Nice food nice service especially the nice staff from Malaysia (The one looks like Japanese) For Asian like me, sitting in high chair would be a little bit difficult. Highly recommend for their ice tea. Their tea base taste like Taiwanese Wu Long tea. Thanks for the Malaysian staff (sorry I didn’t ask your name) show me those loose leaf tea come from Japan and using cold blew to make this wonderful drink. Very impressive indeed !”

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  Dennis Peytchev

  ·3 months ago

  “The best ramen I've had in Manchester. It's very close to the Japanese authentic ramen. Apps are also extremely tasty, again as tasty as I've had them in Japan. Amazing service all around as well. Special props to James and Chun for taking care of us.”

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  Kason Yuen

  ·4 months ago

  “Very creamy chicken paitan ramen, pretty authentic paitan broth. TORI Kaarage is not quite the same as you would find in Japan and it’s a bit too dry. Overall not bad experience. Chairs at the Bar table is a bit wonky and slightly hard yo balance.”

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  Tinnie

  ·5 months ago

  “Been to New Wave many times since their days in Mackie Mayor, and they’ve improved massively over the years. Definitely a place I’ll keep coming back to. Probably the closest thing to authentic ramen you can get in Manchester. The paitan broth is rich and creamy without being too heavy, and the chashu is cooked perfectly, especially the collar chashu. Apparently they salt cure it overnight and sous vide it before finishing it off, which really shows in the texture and flavour. A huge plus is that they make their ramen noodles in house as well, which gives the ramen a much better texture and bite compared to most places. The Namban chicken was banging too. Super crispy, juicy inside, and the tartar sauce went crazy with it. Overall one of the best ramen spots in Manchester for me.”

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  Taras Gorevoy

  ·5 months ago

  “Best ramen up north, portion size, quality of noodles (hand made) - truly exceptional. Service was spot on as well and overall loved the vibe of the place 👌 Oh yeah, book in advance during the weekend as they get super busy.”

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  Lancs to Manc Eats

  ·7 months ago

  “We kicked things off with the steak skewers. Flavour and texture were spot on and proper comfort food territory, especially for this time of year. There is just something about ramen that warms you up like nothing else, a full bowl really hits different. We then went for two different ramen bowls, the OG and the Shoyu. I always try to avoid ordering the same thing as Tom, got to maximise the menu. Both were excellent, with creamy, full-flavoured broth and they are generous with the noodles too. Two very full bellies afterwards so no room for dessert. The space itself is clean, fresh and modern. Not loads of traditional Japanese vibes, think less Tokyo Ramen in NQ, but still a nice place to spend the evening. Prices are on the higher end for ramen, but it did not feel like a rip-off. It is a polished spot and the quality backs it up. Random side note. The only place my misophonia does not kick in is ramen restaurants. Slurping is how it is done in Japan and it is basically a compliment. Not much slurping going on here though. It felt slightly too nice for that, which was the sense I got. Service was excellent throughout, friendly, warm and genuinely attentive from the moment you walk in. Something I often find in Japanese restaurants is that it feels natural and sincere, not the forced have a nice day energy you sometimes get elsewhere. Verdict: Glad we tried it. Not sure I would rush back with so many other ramen spots popping up in Manchester, but a very solid bowl and a good addition to the scene. 🍽️ Paying customer | Honest review”

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  Eric Chan

  ·10 months ago

  “New Wave Ramen Manchester is a cosy spot with bar seating where you can watch your ramen being freshly prepared — a nice touch that adds to the experience. The atmosphere is relaxed, and the service is warm and efficient. The ramen was absolutely delicious, especially the Lamb TanTanMen, rich and full of flavour. The gyoza were good back in early March when we tried, however, this time round,, they changed it up a little, was a bit underwhelming. Still, I’ll definitely be returning for their ramen — it’s easily one of the best bowls in town.”

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