Umami Noodle Bar

4.1 ( 773 reviews )
Checking... 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM See Hours
$10–20
1 Main St, Bangor, ME 04401, United States
+1 207-947-9991

Umami Noodle Bar, located at 1 Main St, Bangor, ME, has quickly become a neighborhood favorite, drawing in locals and visitors alike with its authentic ramen offerings. Customers rave about the restaurant's attention to detail, particularly in the traditional presentation of ramen, where fresh ingredients are carefully layered atop steaming broth for maximum flavor infusion.

Brian expresses his admiration for the consistent quality of both the service and the food, urging others to embrace the traditional ramen experience. Melanie T highlights the extraordinary flavors and inviting atmosphere, begging patrons to indulge in the customized noodle bowls and shareable appetizers like gyoza. The vibrant dishes, often finished off with perfectly cooked eggs, leave a lasting impression, inviting repeat visits.

Kylie Thibodeau-Harvey emphasizes the restaurant's inclusivity, celebrating its extensive gluten-free and dairy-free options without sacrificing taste. The customizable spice levels add a delightful twist for those looking for a personal touch. Additionally, Venture Catalyst praises the vegan-friendly options, showcasing a variety of flavorful broths that cater to all diets.

In summary, Umami Noodle Bar offers a culinary experience that is both deliciously authentic and accommodating, making it a must-visit for ramen lovers and food enthusiasts in Bangor.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • Does not have assistive hearing loop
    • No wheelchair-accessible car park
  • From the business
    • Identifies as Asian-owned
  • Service options
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • On-site services not available
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has great beer selection
    • Has great tea selection
    • Good for watching sport
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves late-night food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegan dishes
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has gender-neutral toilets
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Popular with tourists
    • Transgender safe space
    • Popular with university students
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Free multi-storey car park
    • Free of charge street parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed outside

Reviews For Umami Noodle Bar

Brian
Jul 2,2025
I'm not sure where some of the bad reviews to this place came from, but I live in the area and frequent this place often and the service and food are both consistently excellent. One reviewer complained that the vegetable ingredients for piled atop the broth. Well, yes, when you get Ramen that's traditionally the way it's served. Traditional Ramen is served very hot. The vegetables and other perishable ingredients are placed atop the broth and noodles so that when you get it you can mix them up right away best preserving freshness hostile allowing the flavor to permeate. The food here was served quickly, well prepared, and it's always delicious. The staff is friendly and helpful. Don't hesitate to stop in if Ramen is what you're feeling that day.
Melanie T
May 17,2025
What a gem this place is. We heard great things about this place and wanted to try it out while visiting friends in the Bangor area. We went in the evening (around 7pm) for dine-in. The atmosphere was great. The service was great. The food was EXTRODINARY! Fresh and delicious. We all shared appetizers (Gyoza). Yum. Yum. We all ordered build your own noodle bowls with broth. Mine was DEVINE! See photo. I ate the entire thing. Mine had pork, ramen, egg, broccoli, and so much more. We left at 8:30pm with full bellies. We can't wait to go back to Bangor and eat at Umani again.
Kylie Thibodeau-Harvey
May 10,2025
Absolutely delicious! As someone who is gluten-free and dairy-free, I love that Umami Noodle Bar offers so many amazing options that fit my diet without compromising on flavor. The variety of spice levels is a game-changer, letting me customize my meal just the way I like it. Not only is the food fresh and healthy, but this is also my go-to spot to work—the internet is fast, there are plenty of outlets, and the atmosphere is perfect for getting things done while enjoying a great meal. If you’re looking for the best gluten-free and dairy-free dining spot in Bangor, this is it! The curry broth with rice noodles is my go to!
Venture Catalyst
May 6,2025
I love this place so much. Vegan friendly Last time I went there, the curry broth was vegan, and so fantastic. There is also a veggie broth that's vegan. So delicious. I have driven 2hrs out of my way to eat here because I got such a craving for their ramen! You can also get a can of good ME craft brew to go with your meal. Street parking walking distance is usually OK. Other shops and pubs to hit walking distance. Highly recommend!
Jeremy Miller
Mar 30,2025
Amazing noodles with great veggie and vegan options. Easy custom noodle bowls with all the favorites to choose from.
Garrett Harris
Mar 29,2025
We wanted to try a new restaurant and saw Umami. We started with a gyoza appetizer which hands down I will say it's the best gyoza I've had in Maine. For a meal I chose to try the pork tonkotsu ramen. The broth was awesome very flavorful but not overwhelming at all just delicious, mix in the perfectly gelatinized egg yolks and a melt in your mouth pork that kicks with a tasty flavor. My wife chose to build her own bowl with a curry broth which she has deemed a staple for the next time we stop in. Great boba tea and sake! Will definitely be back!
Kennedi Carver
Mar 29,2025
I would like to say this is the best noodles ive ever tried! The place is in a great spot. The windows make it fun to watch the outdoors. The place has a good menu. Let me do say that the wait.. was longer than expected! We waited for about 40 minutes. Let me say the wait was so totally worth it! They did give us a free app because of the wait. I was not disappointed. All the food is great. The boba looks amazing. 10/10 recommend and will come back in the future.
Amanda Reynolds
Mar 27,2025
Absolutely delicious, fresh veggies and noodles. The best tofu and curry broth! Staff is friendly and exceptional! One of our favorite places to eat!

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