A small, single-location Japanese ramen shop with hours-long broths and nine ramen styles, open since 2023
Wa Ramen is at 10627 Narcoossee Road in the Publix-anchored Cornerstone at Lake Hart center, at Narcoossee and Moss Park Road. It opened in November 2023 and is the only Wa Ramen; it comes from the team behind Wa Sushi in Casselberry. It is a small, roughly 35-seat shop with a minimalist room and broths simmered for about eight hours. The menu has nine ramen styles, including shio, shoyu, miso, black sesame tantanmen, tomato tonkotsu tsukemen and a vegetarian ramen. Small plates include hanetsuki gyoza, chicken karaage and bao, with taiyaki for dessert.
Wa Ramen is a small, independent ramen shop: a small, minimalist shop with origami butterflies on the walls, broth simmered for hours, and nine distinct styles of ramen. Orlando Weekly described it as a glimpse of the Japanese way.
It opened at Cornerstone at Lake Hart in late 2023. Here is what to order and how it compares with Lake Nona's other ramen.
Where is Wa Ramen in Lake Nona?
Wa Ramen is at 10627 Narcoossee Road in Cornerstone at Lake Hart, the Publix-anchored center at Narcoossee and Moss Park Road.
It took over a former Chinese restaurant space in Cornerstone at Lake Hart, which sits next to Nona Commons.
What kinds of ramen does Wa Ramen serve?
Wa Ramen serves nine styles: shio, shoyu, miso, soy-milk tonkotsu, spicy, black sesame tantanmen, yuzu shio, tomato tonkotsu tsukemen and vegetarian.
The broths combine pork, chicken, bonito and saba and simmer for about eight hours. Tsukemen is a dipping ramen: thick noodles served alongside a concentrated broth. If you are new to ramen, shio or shoyu is a good start; for something richer, try the tantanmen.
The kitchen has also run off-menu monthly specials. The menu changes from time to time, so check before you go.
What else is on the menu?
Small plates include hanetsuki gyoza with a crispy lace skirt, chicken karaage and bao, with taiyaki for dessert.
Taiyaki is a fish-shaped Japanese cake with a sweet filling, an easy way to end the meal. The vegetarian ramen makes it a workable choice for meat-free diners.
Who runs Wa Ramen?
Wa Ramen comes from the team behind Wa Sushi in Casselberry; the Lake Nona shop is the only Wa Ramen.
It is a small, independent business with about 35 seats, so it is a small room rather than a big dining hall.
How does Wa Ramen compare with Token Ramen?
Wa Ramen is the independent, multi-style ramen shop; Token Ramen & Sushi is the tonkotsu-focused chain counter with sushi.
Token Ramen & Sushi at Lake Nona Greenwood on the south end leads with Hakata-style tonkotsu and adds sushi and rice bowls. Wa Ramen is the one for a wider range of ramen styles and a quieter, more traditional room.
Pros, Cons and Our Take
Pros
- Nine ramen styles, including tsukemen and vegetarian
- Broths simmered for about eight hours
- Independent, single-location shop
- Gyoza, karaage, bao and taiyaki
Cons
- Small room of about 35 seats
- Wheat noodles, so limited for gluten-free diners
- No official website found for hours and menu
- Shared Publix parking
Our Take
Wa Ramen is the ramen shop to choose in Lake Nona if you want more than one style to choose from. Start with shio or shoyu, add gyoza, and come back for the tantanmen or tsukemen.
What the Neighbors Know
Residents of Lake Whippoorwill-Hart and North Shore at Lake Hart live closest to Cornerstone at Lake Hart.
The full list is in our Lake Nona restaurant guide.
Official Sources
Buying or selling in Lake Nona? Call/Text David Myers at 407.801.3286 or use the contact form.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wa Ramen in Lake Nona?
Wa Ramen is at 10627 Narcoossee Road, Orlando, FL 32832, in Cornerstone at Lake Hart.
Does Wa Ramen have vegetarian ramen?
Yes. A vegetarian ramen is one of its nine styles.
What is tsukemen?
Tsukemen is dipping ramen: thick noodles served separately from a concentrated broth. Wa Ramen serves a tomato tonkotsu tsukemen.
When did Wa Ramen open?
Wa Ramen opened in November 2023.
Is Wa Ramen related to Wa Sushi?
Yes. Wa Ramen comes from the team behind Wa Sushi in Casselberry.
