Zuru - for Ramen Lovers — Restaurant in Lisbon

We decided to give this place a shot because it looked pretty decent from the outside. Unfortunately, that’s where the positives ended.

I started with the Goyaz, which was, to put it kindly, basic. But the real star of the show was the Yakisoba. Imagine a lukewarm pile of noodles drowning in oil. If you’re lucky enough to order shrimp, you might eventually stumble upon one buried in the mound. But don’t get too excited—the noodles themselves are utterly tasteless, not even a hint of salt. Just a greasy pile with zero flavor.

Honestly, how hard is it to mess up Yakisoba this badly? The version from Wok to Walk feels like Michelin-star cuisine compared to this. Maybe they should consider outsourcing their cooking to Wok to Walk—it might save everyone a lot of disappointment.

It was so bad that I sent it back, using the excuse that the chicken was missing. To be fair, the waiter, who was clearly new and quite confused, took it back to the kitchen. After some back-and-forth behind the scenes, the same plate reappeared five minutes later—now with two extra pieces of what I assume was chicken, though it was a different color from the rest of the dish.

We left without touching the food. No one said a word as we got the bill and walked out. It was disappointing, but sadly, this isn’t the first or last time Lisbon diners will face this kind of experience.

The reality is, like many places in Lisbon, this isn’t authentic Japanese cuisine. Based on my experience and what others have mentioned in reviews, it’s likely Nepalese. Not a single Japanese person in sight.

In the end I felt like a paying guinea pig in a bad experiment, testing just how far someone could go in pretending to make Japanese food. Who in their right mind thought this was good...

Having heard from several sources this was supposed to be a great restaurant, we came with high hopes!

Of course we should have looked at the menu before visiting this place, then we would have known that the name of the restaurant has nothing to do with the food they serve!

How are ramen (majority of the menu), fried noodles, or gyoza Japanese street food?

Look anywhere for typical Japanese street food examples and you will find the following exiting dishes mentioned: Takoyaki, Yakisoba, Okonomiyaki, Taiyaki, Yakitori, Dango, Korokke, Ikayaki, Mitarashi Dango, Yaki Tomorokoshi.

So basically the name is false advertising to make it seem they're something different than a ramen shop. They're different for sure, one of the poorest qualities of ramen I have had in a long time! My instant noodles at home are of better taste and quality!

Broth used for the ramen is chicken broth, Nepalese staff has no idea about the meaning of the word miso, during our late visit on Saturday evening with one other table occupied, the electricity went down 3 times.

Uninspiring, tasteless, and with so many other ramen options in town, I would steer...

This recently opened Japanese ramen restaurant is a hidden gem in Lisbon. Here are some standout features:

The passion and enthusiasm of the staff and owner are remarkable, but the highlight of our visit was undoubtedly the head chef. His dedication to his craft is evident in every dish. We were so impressed with the flavors that we asked about the sauce, and he graciously took the time to show us how it was made. His passion left a lasting impression on us.

While the kitchen staff is still a bit inexperienced, I have no doubt that with time, this place will become one of the most popular Japanese...