Hop Bop Noodle Shop — Restaurant in Newmarket

A Casual Lunch at Hop Bop Noodle Shop

Recently, I gathered with a group of friends at Hop Bop Noodle Shop, an Asian fusion spot that boasts both Japanese ramen and Hong Kong cuisine. We were a sizable group of around 20, and despite the bustling atmosphere, the place managed to handle the crowd quite efficiently.

One thing that stood out was the prompt service. The kitchen seemed to work like a well-oiled machine, ensuring our orders were served in a timely manner. Given the number of people, it was a relief not to face the dreaded long wait times that can accompany a large group outing.

The atmosphere inside reflected that of a typical Japanese ramen shop, providing a cozy and familiar vibe. Considering its location on downtown Main Street, the ambient noise was par for the course – no surprises or complaints there.

Opting for the lunch menu, I decided to try the special ramen and a Hong Kong bao. While the ramen was a fair option, I'd say it was more of a 5/10 for me. The broth lacked a bit of depth, and there was a noticeable shortage of protein and veggies. On the other hand, the Hong Kong bao stole the spotlight. Soft, flavorful, and generously filled, it turned out to be the highlight of the meal.

All in all, my experience at Hop Bop Noodle Shop was decent. The service and atmosphere made it a comfortable spot for a group outing, and while the ramen may not have been a showstopper, the delightful surprise of the Hong Kong bao balanced things out. It's the kind of place where you get what you expect – nothing too flashy, just a straightforward and reasonably...

Was looking forward to this place opening up, however was quite disappointed with the food. Waaay overpriced for what you get. I had the build your own ramen (because their pre-made combinations were quite odd, such as ramen with ground chicken, etc). I selected only a couple of ingredients from their list and it ended up being $18 (they charge $1 for a teaspoon of canned corn, as an example). Ramen was ok, but at that price, it should have been much much better. My friend paid $22 for his regular bowl of ramen, having selected a few more ingredients than myself. Also, ordering at the counter and then sitting down is not as convenient, when you have a few people in front of you, as some orders take a while, and you could end up waiting for a good 10 minutes, standing in line. After having sat down, ordering more drinks has to either be done by walking up to the counter, or placing an order with the waiter/waitress. After each drink order you are expected to pay the waiter/waitress, resulting in multiple transactions, which is quite annoying and distracting to the dinner. I think this place tried to be too hip and "foody" for their own good. All in all, I doubt I ll come back to this place (even though I frequent the local establishments on Main St), until they fix their prices and their...

My daughters and I were searching for a ramen restaurant, so we decided to try Hot Bop Noodle Shop in downtown New Market. I would’ve given them 4 stars, but my daughters are expert ramen eaters and suggested a 3.

There was ample parking downtown since we came after rush hour. The restaurant was decorated nicely and was clean. The service staff were well accommodating, and the food came out promptly and was hot.

We ordered a Shrimp Bao and a Take a Bao. Both my daughters said they enjoyed the sweetness of the steamed bun. The General Bao they found was not to their taste and they ended up only eating the fried chicken out of the General Bao and the shrimp out of the Baos.

We ordered two Sho-Me the Ramen and one chicken and veg stir fry. We enjoyed the stir fry but unfortunately there was something going on with the bok choy in the ramen that made it taste bitter or too salty, which is why we are giving a 3-star rating. The broth was tasty, but we couldn't get past the bitterness. We also ordered the fresh sweet tea that was made in-house and a hot chocolate.

My daughters commented that the tea was ok, but not anything spectacular but that the hot chocolate with fresh whipped cream was good. I was impressed by the large selection of local breweries featured but did not...