Tanpopo Ramen and Sake Bar

Address:	893 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207, USA
Phone:	+1 518-451-9868
Site:	tanpopoalbany.com
Rating:	4.6
Working:	11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–11PM 11AM–11PM 12–10PM

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Maranda Farrier

I loved this place!!! The place itself is a remodeled old dinner that looks a little rustic and diseving on the outside, but the inside is different. Its a little family resturant on the inside. The people are lovely, our waitress was a sweetheart and made sure everything was too our liking. We ordered the shumai and shrimp gyoza for appetizers. Although I have had better shumai, the fact alone that they offered shrimp gyoza impressed me, the flavors were very well matched. Our food came very quickly. Just as we finished our appetizers. I ordered the vegetable ramen with a hard boiled egg and it was phenomenal! Very flavorful and good to the last drop! I would defiantly recommend this place to any foodie I know!!

Teresa Lewis

I had a great experience and the food was amazing! I got the roast duck ramen and it was my first time trying duck. The duck was succulent and tender, though trying to pick the bones out was a bit of a pain. The noodles had a nice texture to them and were neither over nor undercooked, in my opinion. The broth was the best part for me. It was very flavorful and savory, while not being too salty. Also tried the spicy pork buns and the pork dumplings. They had good flavor as well and tasted freshly made. I will definitely be returning here in the future.

Daniel Gillman

The dumplings that we ordered were great. After that nothing much positive to say. The staff seemed to want to get us out as quickly as possible, even if our food wasnt done -- or hadnt shown up. The ramen was terrible. The broth was overly fishy, for no reason. The noodles were ice cold (we did not order hiyashi chuka) and the other ingredients were lukewarm at best. The "seasoned egg" that I ordered for additional topping also seemed to have been seasoned with disdain for the proletariat. The meal was also prohibitively expensive.

Michael Fucilli

Just like Bombers... Its an overpriced recreation of unediable food that slightly resembles some ethnic dish. The broth was wonky, in a not so good way. I had the pork, which was cold in the lukewarm broth. And the addition of a boiled egg was a mistake. For $6 less you can get three times the portion and flavor from New World bistro on their brunch menu. New Worlds offering is your best bet if you are in need of a Ramen fix. Stay away from here at all costs.

Tara DiD

I like the pork marrow Ramen. It is so yummy. And I love the duck. And their crab Rangoon are one of the best Ive ever had. I need to expand my repertoire of order. Its in the Old Miss Albany Diner so its definitely got a lot of fun atmosphere. The staff is friendly. I normally get things to go. I did eat there one time I think the windows were open and it was very nice. Parking is off Street.

Cal Calington

Horrible place. How the hell you call yourself a Ramen shop and dont have chicken? The duck is sold out. Dont have proper Ramen toppings. Tables look old and so does the whole place. This is NOT how a Ramen shop is. This is bootleg trash. I have been to tons of REAL Ramen resturants and this is NOT one. The waitress was nice and very helpful. She is the only good thing about this place.

Isa Hunter

I always get the duck ramen and duck buns. Best and only ramen game in town. Nothing comes close to this place in the quality of and deliciousness of the cuisine. Everything is homemade from scratch the waitresses are super nice and friendly and the crowd is always laid back. Great atmosphere in a charming ,cozy location. You will be back again and again.

Melissa Hay

Cutest little ramen shop. Only a few booths, and a counter because its an older diner. The ramn with bone marrow broth is SO GOOD. I got the duck ramen once and was not nearly as impressed, so I just make sure to get the bone marrow one now :) They have a few different add-ons including a hard-boiled tea (I assume its tea) egg! Very flavorful!

Natalie Boivin

Its a tiny little hole in the wall, but man do they make some good ramen. I cant fathom how they pack so much flavor into the broth, but luckily I dont have to figure it out because I can just stop by Tanpopo! The crab rangoon are also the best Ive ever had. This place is a gem!

Michèle Brisson-Larouche

Simplement délicieux, la meilleur soupe ramen mangé à ce jour! Ça vaut la peine darrêter en plus le prix est plus quabordable!

Jessica Campbell

Great food! I order take-out from here almost every day for lunch. Ive only had a few things on the menu so far because Im hooked on the Chicken Tenpanyaki and order that 90% of the time but the service and food is always excellent. I highly recommend giving this place a try.

octavia gales

AMAZING! i LOVED IT SOOO MUCH! At first I was skeptical but when I actually went I was blown away by the flavors and the presentation. And not to expensive either. I was full and satisfied and I will officially name this my FAVORITE SOUP PLACE! :) Youll be seeing me again!

Paul Rinehart

Genuine Asian food. Delicious. And a great blend of funky diner with urban re-purposed hipness. Service was fun and fast. Food, esp Pork Belly Buns, Gyoza dumplings, and Spicy Ramen was terrific! Beer selection was very interesting too. Miss Albany would be proud.

Eli Marsh

This is such a hole in the wall place that it made me feel like I was stepping into a dream. The food was so unique and special. It wasnt something I really ever had before but I would definitely go again. My adventurous kids tried the food and enjoyed it!

Rogue Human

The staff is amazingly friendly, the food is great. A great place for a quick lunch or evening gathering with a small group (8 people will fill up 1/2 rows at the bar). Several TVs so you can even catch up on the news or a sport. More like 4.7 stars

Alex Ellick

What a wonderful surprise. Going to the symphony my sister recommended this place. Quaint, small, simple but really really good. Fast service and delicious ramen. Wish I lived closer because Id come here everyday.

Jennifer Kim

My favorite place for ramen in the area. Their broth has incredible depth of flavor and isnt overly salty. The noodles are perfect. I also really enjoy the chicken teppanyaki dish.

Stasia Kuz

my husband loves ramen. We came here on his birthday and he was super happy and enjoyed sake, ramen and duck dumplings!!! place was busy and our waitress was amassing!!! Thank you!

Alec Donovan

This was an excellent place to come for a quick lunch on Sunday. I had their namesake spicy ramen with a marinated egg. I will make a trip here when I come to the area next.

Grim_Phantasm_

Booth seating is a little snug but the bar without the taps is dual sided and very nice. Food is great quality and served generally 15 or so after you order (main dish).

Matthew Aratare

Amazing flavors, amazing food but slightly over priced. I paid $2.50 for a glass of soda and $15 for ramen with an seasoned egg added. Delicious but expensive!

shawn chauvot

Got the spicy pork ramen and roast duck steamed buns. Ramen was the best Ive had since Japan. Buns were the best Ive had period. Very good.

Rhodina Lee

Very good food. I only have a 30 minute lunch break but whenever I call in for a take out order it is always ready when I get there.