Alkaline

Ramen in Norfolk, Virginia

4.4 (1,149)

CategoryRamen
Address742 W 21st St, Norfolk, VA 23517
StreetWest 21st Street
AreaNorfolk, Virginia
Phone(757) 395-4300
Google rating 4.4 (1,149)
SourceGoogle Maps and public records Β· listed Oct 17, 2026

Hours

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday11 am–9 pm
Thursday11 am–9 pm
Friday11 am–9 pm
Saturday11 am–9 pm
Sunday11 am–9 pm

About Alkaline

Alkaline is an award winning, modern Asian restaurant that serves non-traditional ramen and other Asian-inspired dishes. Alkaline has been featured in both national and international television shows.

Alkaline is a ramen in Norfolk, Virginia. It is listed at 742 W 21st St, Norfolk, VA 23517, which places it among the local businesses of Norfolk that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by.

Hours are published for 5 days a week. The most common schedule is 11 am–9 pm. Note that it does not open on Monday, Tuesday. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. The listed phone number is (757) 395-4300. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. More information is available on its website, alkalineramen.com.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 1,149 reviews.

How Alkaline compares with other ramen in Norfolk

Before you go

  • Ask about allergens when you order: US food law names nine major allergens (milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy and sesame), and kitchens can tell you which dishes contain them.
  • Restaurant inspection results are kept by the city or county health department; many publish them online or post the latest grade at the door.
  • For table service a tip of 15–20% is customary; at counter-service places tipping is optional.

Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Brooke Tavares 2 months ago

I’m in the Hampton area 4 or five times a year, I try and eat here at least twice every visit! Take out is good but dine in is the best way to go, all of the ramen I’ve tried was delicious (the last few times I’ve ordered the tonkotsu. I make certain to never leave without ordering the Brussel sprouts and the green beans!

Tara DZ 2 months ago

Oh my goodness gracious me! This is the BEST ramen I’ve had in YEARS, maybe even ever. Was blown away by the flavor of the appetizer, truffle garlic ramen and mochi cake. Didn’t even take a picture of the ramen before devouring it, but will for SURE be back!

Nicki Riebel 4 months ago

I really didn’t want to take this avenue, but since the restaurant didn’t seem to care here we are. Came in at like 445 for dinner on Saturday, young kid greeted us and said he’d be back to take our order, well we sat for 20 mins without even as much as a drink order. I can look past bad service, but the breaking point was the LARGE chunk of bone I found in my soup, I brought it to the servers attention, he took it, no apologies, nothing. Came back eventually and brought us our bill. The soup should have been removed because I had all but 3 or 4 bites of it, I was scared to eat it after that..So idk if your kitchen was even made aware but they need to be more mindful because someone could choke or even break a tooth. This was my favorite place for ramen. But we we’ll find a new spot.

Wen Huang 5 months ago

The noodles were perfectly al dente, and I ordered the triple black garlic katsu ramen. The garlic had a nice smoky kick and the broth was rich and flavorful. The katsu (pork) was well fried, though the coating does get a bit soggy once it sits in the broth which is expected. It came with a sous vide egg, which I’m not as used to since ramen usually comes with a soft-boiled egg. I still think I prefer a traditional soft-boiled egg, but the runny yolk from the sous vide egg added a nice richness to the bowl. I also happened to go during happy hour, which they run daily from 4–6 p.m. 30% off draft drinks, $2 off beers, and 15% off ramen and other deals I didn't quite catch. I got a watermelon cider and my ramen for about $20 (before tip), which is a great deal. Overall, an excellent bowl of ramen. I can definitely see myself coming back here regularly.

Anton Ego 8 months ago

Good vibes and good service. I've heard great things about the food but it was alright. Could be a consistency thing like others have said. The sticky wings had a great crunch but the sauce didn't add much of anything to it. Slight garlic flavor to it but didn't get much else. The BBQ Pork belly was my favorite for the night. Fatty and with a crisp edge to it. Enjoyed every bite with the scallions on top. Biggest disappointment was the ramen. I wish I could say I loved or hated the taste but it didn't taste like much of anything. No spice to it at all. Couldn't taste the coconut broth either. At least the chicken was juicy but I hope it would be sitting in broth after it's been sous vide'd Not pictured is the lumpia. Standard lumpia that is serviceable but not worth getting in my opinion. Not

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Alkaline located?

Alkaline is at 742 W 21st St, Norfolk, VA 23517, in Norfolk, Virginia. Use the β€œOpen in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Alkaline?

Alkaline is listed as a ramen.

What are the hours of Alkaline?

Published hours are Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 11 am–9 pm; Thursday: 11 am–9 pm; Friday: 11 am–9 pm; Saturday: 11 am–9 pm; Sunday: 11 am–9 pm. It is closed on Monday, Tuesday. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is Alkaline open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 11 am–9 pm.

What is the phone number of Alkaline?

You can call Alkaline at (757) 395-4300.

How is Alkaline rated on Google?

Alkaline has a Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 1,149 reviews.

Does Alkaline have a website?

Yes, the website of Alkaline is alkalineramen.com (linked on this page).

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