Umami Empire

06/21/2023

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06/13/2022

Friendly reminder: Tomorrow (6/14) is the last day to preorder and waive any to-go fees!

We're also going to be altering the menu as the weather warms up, so this might be your last chance to get some authentic tonkotsu ramen in Alton for a while... Keep an eye out for our summer offerings soon!

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Our next pop-up will be Wednesday, 6/15, 6:00-9:00pm at The Conservatory! Message on either Facebook or Instagram for pre-orders, or if you have any questions. We will be doing our classic tonkotsu pork broth with miso and updating our Vegan offering, so follow us to stay up to date. Fresh noodles made the day of serving, and an option to go!

06/05/2022

Ramen? In MY Alton? It's more likely than you think! Click here for more.

Our next pop-up will be Wednesday, 6/15, 6:00-9:00pm at The Conservatory! Message on either Facebook or Instagram for pre-orders, or if you have any questions. We will be doing our classic tonkotsu pork broth with miso and updating our Vegan offering, so follow us to stay up to date. Fresh noodles made the day of serving, and an option to go!

06/01/2022

Prepping for tonight! We'll have tonkotsu ($13) and shiitake Kombu ($11), 6:30pm. Also an option to spice your bowl up (no charge!). We've also got takeout containers so you can take the flavor home! We're still taking preorders; send us a message if you're interested (There will be a dollar charge per transaction for the containers, but you can also bring your own and we'll fill it up for free)

05/29/2022

We're taking pre-orders for to-go ramen! 🍜
This week we've got fresh in-house noodles and a spicy option.

Preorder your take out ramen by the end of Tuesday, and we'll save you a bowl and wave the takeout fee. Tonkotsu ($13), Shiitake Kombu ($11, V+), available Wednesday 6/1, after 6:30. Message for details or to place an order!

05/18/2022

This ain't your childhood cup of noodles

We're serving tonight at at 6:30pm!

First come first serve, $13 for tonkotsu, $11 for Shiitake/Kombu dashi (vegan). First come first serve so don't wait!