Chimera

Okay I love this place. It honestly has my favorite ramen of all time - the spicy miso is sooooo flavorful, with noodles cooked to perfection, amazing thinly sliced pork belly (my favorite, it's like bacon but better), this spicy they flake on top, and this lovely little spoonful of sauce. The broth is incredible, and getting take out or dining in is good either way. While it is a bit expensive and service is okay, I'd say it's worth the price.

The atmosphere and service here is mediocre. The ramen I ordered took a while to come out even though there was only two tables. The spicy miso broth did come out hot and tasted good. The noodles were cooked well and had a decent bite. There were two very little pieces of pork chasu in the bowl. For a bowl of Ramen with an egg for 16 bucks it's an okay place to eat.

The food is decent, but somethings are disappointing, my opinion is definitely influenced by my frustration. Came in for a quick meal on a break from work and ordered my food. Overheard several other people come in and order the same dish I ordered and watched them all be served before me. This is frustrating as I had given myself enough time to sit down and enjoy the meal, or I thought I had. The food was quite satisfactory as I struggled to get back to work on time

Honestly, MEH. The black tonkotsu ramen was decent. It had about 3 paper thin slices of pork and I had to pay 1.50 to add an egg and I felt it was overall not worth the 16.50. Baos were not that great compared to others I've had. I also feel like a tip was automatically added to my bill, which is strange since you don't really have a server. I doubt I'll be back because there are better places in the area.

I have been going to Chimera for a while and as a vegan I always ordered the Miso Veggie with vegan broth, added a spicy miso bomb, and the spicy edamame. All of these items are clearly labeled vegan on the menu (see pictures). Well when I went last week the man taking my order was kind enough to inform me that neither the spicy miso bomb or spicy edamame were vegan and both were made with fish oil. I am pretty upset with the fact that Chimera has been falsely labeling their food and that I have been unknowingly eating fish oil for a couple years now. I’m lucky I’m not allergic and it is a preference for me, but I would be concerned if you are!

Had the veggie miso soup and smashed cucumbers, huge servings that can easily be shared by two people. I thought the soup was a little bland, wish they had told us there were spices that could be added but it was not offered nor did I see the spicy sauce on the side until we were leaving. Still pretty yummy. The smashed cucumbers looked amazing, but also were bland. I could have done with more salt and spices. Restaurant was cute, indoor and outdoor seating with nice staff. I liked the had a vegetarian and seafood option.

Loved this place when it first opened. The flavors were amazing and the experience was great. It’s not what it used to be but still good food. I do miss the old ramen (better ingredients and spices) so I don’t know if I’ll go back. I also dislike the new ordering system they’ve installed. It now feels more “fast food” than nice sit down. Customer service has also GREATLY declined. We were left without water for over an hour … and the seaweed salad …. Won’t do that again and I usually love seaweed salad.