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Posted on Zachary LangeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A great bowl of ramen!! Highly recommendedPosted on Philip ApoianTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Love BLR!Posted on Madison ClementsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The service was really quick and our server was very knowledgeable. We were very pleased with drinks and food!Posted on Preston BrownTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Bad Luck has never missed. The broth is always deep and delicious, the noodles always cooked perfectly, and the vibes almost as top-tier as the service. Easily my favorite restaurant in Charlottesville 🙌🏾💯Posted on Tyler GilesTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Bad Luck has quickly become one of my favorite restaurants in Cville. The food is consistently delicious and the service has always been wonderful as well. I’ve never experienced a long wait time to get a table or my meal. Servers are frequently popping by to check on you to offer refills and takeout boxes as needed. If none of that strikes you, just go check it out for the atmosphere alone! I highly recommend this spot for all your ramen or sake needs. Get the Momo Chicken (w/ extra egg), dumplings for the table and an ice cold Sapporo to wash it all down. You definitely won’t regret it!
#1 for a reason:
Rich, slow simmered, scratch-made broths
Attention to every detail in every bowl - from tare to topping
Options for all: Enjoy Gyoza, Rice Bowls, Sushi and much more
Full Service or Quick Lunch, Indoors or on the patio, Fast dining or large party
House-Made Ramen
NAS ORIGINAL Broth contains fish
Tonkotsu Pork Broth Chasu Pork Belly, Fresh wheat noodles, corn, button mushrooms, ajitama egg*, scallions, nori, and garlic oil
MOMO CHICKEN Broth contains fish
Shoyu Chicken Broth Seared & Sliced Chicken Thighs Fresh wheat noodles, button mushrooms, ajitama egg*, scallions, sesame seeds, nori, and garlic oil
MR. SPICY
Spicy Miso Pork Broth Minced Pork with Ginger Fresh wheat noodles, bok choy, mushrooms, pickled jalapeno, ajitama egg*, scallions, nori, togarashi, and chili oil.
SMOKEY & THE VEG V, Vegan without egg & Sub vegan noodles
Cloudy Mushroom Broth, Spice Rubbed and Smoked Tofu, Fresh wheat noodles, button mushrooms, corn, ajitama egg*, scallions, sesame seeds, nori, and garlic oil.
Shareables
Edamame GF, Vegan
Fully cooked served cold topped with sea salt flakes.
Garlic Bok Choy GF on request, Vegan
Sauteed bok choy in a sake, mirin, and soy pan sauce. Finished with crispy garlic and sesame seeds.
Karaage
Chicken thighs lightly coated and fried until irresistibly crisp and juicy. Served with creamy Kewpie mayonnaise and finished with a sprinkle of togarashi for a subtle kick of citrus heat.
Pork Gyoza
Seared gyoza filled with savory pork sausage and ginger. Finished with fresh chives and a bright ponzu drizzle.
Veggie Gyoza Vegan
Seared gyoza filled with a vibrant blend of crisp cabbage, crunchy water chestnuts, sweet carrots, tender edamame, and savory onions.
Sushi
California Roll
Krab, Avocado, Cucumber, sesame seeds
Spicy Tuna Roll GF
Ahi tuna, spicy aioli, cucumber, pickled jalapeno, togarashi
Crispy Veggie Roll GF, Vegan
Pickled asparagus, carrot, cucumber, avocado, crispy garlic
Shrimp Tempura Roll
Delicately crisp ebi shrimp tempura, rolled tightly with fresh scallions, wasabi-cured tobiko and a spice aioli. Finished with an umami sweet soy glaze.
Caterpillar Roll GF, Vegan
Fresh avocado-draped veggie roll with house marinated carrots, crisp cucumber and peppery arugala. Finished with a savory eel sauce glaze.
Volcano Roll
Fresh tuna, salmon, crunchy tempura flakes, and green onions erupting over a Krab, avocado, and cucumber rolled in seasoned sushi rice, sesame seeds, and nori. Finished with spicy mayo, Red Dragon sauce, and a sprinkle of orange and wasabi tobiko for a rich, bold, and slightly sweet heat.
Rainbow Roll
Premium slices of fresh tuna, salmon, and yellowtail crowned atop a delicate roll of fresh avocado, delicate krab, and crisp cucumber with seasoned sushi rice, sesame seeds, and nori.
Godzilla Roll
Roasted eel, rolled with fresh avocado, cucumber, pickled carrots and arugula. Topped with sweet soy glaze, crispy garlic, spicy chili crunch. Finished with sweet soy glaze, dried seaweed flakes, and toasted sesame seeds for a rich aroma.
Lucky Rice Bowls
Cowboy Katsu Curry
An elevated Japanese classic. Rich, slow-simmered Japanese curry - savory with a gentle warmth - is crafted with tender potatoes, carrots, peas, and onions, then served over a bed of perfectly steamed sushi rice. Topped with a golden, crispy pork loin katsu and finished with fresh radish and a dusting of togarashi for a vibrant, lightly spiced finish.
Dessert
Mochi Ice Cream Vegan options available!
Bite sized ice cream ball surrounded by
a soft rice mochi.
Ask your server for today's flavors
Taiyaki
A beloved Japanese confection featuring a delicate fish-shaped pastry with a crisp golden exterior and a warm, subtly sweet red bean filling.
Kids
Kid's Ramen
Ramen noodles in shoyu broth
Teriyaki Rice Bowl
Steamed sushi rice with teriyaki glazed chicken breast
Chicken or Tofu