Sanchome Ramen — Restaurant in Centreville

TL;DR: 4.2-4.5/5 stars; SOFT OPENING- Solid food, great service, and cute vibes

So happy this place opened up near us! It was a rainy day, so we were craving some soup. This place was in their soft opening, so we decided to give it a try.

VIBE: ~The interior is simply decorated but so cute. There are many tables, as well as a ramen bar seating. ~Each section has a tablet where you can order from and the servers bring the food to you. Then you pay at the end at the front. Tablet allows you to order specific items/quantities too (plates, cutlery, napkins, water). Very useful!

SERVICE: ~Service was great. So nice, attentive, and quick to help out. ~They promote no tipping! Truly embracing the Japanese culture of high standards for their food and service but not accepting tips - though the service definitely deserved it

FOOD: ~Gyoza (4/5): got exactly what I expected. It was fried nicely, and the filling was meaty and well seasoned. Nothing out of this world though.

~Sanchome Ramen (4.5/5): Their signature ramen broth with buta pork (spicy sauced pork). The original broth was very flavorful and umami. The buta pork added a nice kick. Comes with thin ramen noodles that (I think?) are made in house. Usually, I am not a fan of thin ramen noodles because they tend to have a slippery texture, but these were really good. Nice chew too Chashu was solid. Very soft, flavorful, and smoky Personal preference: the broth to noodle ratio was a little off (too many noodles), but you can always order extra broth if you want The egg was so good.

~Buta donburi (mini; 3.9/5): tasted like a Japanese version of jaeyuk bokkeum (korean spicy marinated pork). It was very flavorful and had a nice kick. The pork portion was a little small compared to the rice, but it was still good.

~Tsukemen (4.5/5 - READ): So this dish was tasty, but it was more of a deconstructed ramen. The broth was a pork based (I have only ever had bonito based), and the broth was tasty, but not thick enough for it to cling to the noodles well The noodles came underneath all the additional toppings, which made it hard to eat. Ended up putting the noodles in a separate bowl The noodles for this were a thicker style, and I loved it. But they stuck together a lot.

Overall, this place was very solid! If I was craving ramen, this place will definitely...

Overall it was a great experience and I definitely it’s the best ramen in the area. The noodle texture was quite unique and took some adjustment but I ended up loving it. We got the Sancho ramen the broth was soooo rich and I love the spice ! I honestly never find much food in the area spicy but this was actually spice I can taste I really appreciate that.

For the service though it’s a no tip required restaurant I will say the service is a bit unorganized as in when you enter you don’t know if it’s a pick your own table or wait for someone to tell you where to sit. I saw a lot of people just kind of standing maybe there can be a sign that says “please wait to be seated”. Additionally the staffs seemed super busy as I asked one of their servers for extra napkins and the staff must have forgot which I understand it was busy so I had to get up and ask someone else. The manager/staff who greeted us and seated us was very friendly and helpful.

I will say the food took a VERY LONG time. It was probably at 60% capacity full when we came in but it took 40 mins for them to serve the food which I don’t mind waiting just that it would’ve been great if there was a warning. Typically when restaurants have longer than 20-25 mins wait they let customers know in advance that was my main reason of giving a 4 stars...

Sanchome Ramen, a new addition to Centreville Square II Shopping Center, stands out in Northern Virginia's ramen scene. It offers rich broth and perfectly cooked noodles, focusing on high-quality ramen and rice bowls. The unique experience of building your bowl with a wide selection of premium toppings makes it a customizable and enjoyable dining option.

The atmosphere is clean, modern, and immaculate, and the food arrives promptly after ordering. While the prices may seem a bit higher, the exceptional quality of the food and the no-tip-requirement policy more than justify them.

Chicken Karaage is well-seasoned. The deep-fried bite-sized chicken pieces are fantastic, especially when paired with the sriracha dipping sauce. They make for a perfect appetizer.

Sanchome Ramen features a flawless pork tonkotsu broth enhanced by spicy buta and chashu, bean sprouts, green onions, a half-boiled egg, and bamboo shoots. The broth is rich, the noodles are perfectly cooked and chewy, and the seasoned radish accompanying the ramen beautifully balances out...