Without question the best and most authentic ramen restaurant in the DC area. I drive from DC when I'm in the mood for ramen

My family has been coming to Ren's Ramen for almost as long as my memories extend -- even since before they were at this location in Wheaton. It's been so long that I've evolved from the light broth of the shoyu ramen all the way to the deeply rich miso ramen. This place is a real gem and it's set my bar for ramen sky-high. The squiggly noodles are imported from Japan and they're so chewy. It's different from the straighter Kyushu noodles and some people might find they like these even more. Their gyoza is also excellent and sometimes they might even have fried rice available! Dunno if it's a "secret menu" item nowadays haha. My whole family spends a year salivating about it (which might actually be even better than their ramen) and then hoping and praying that our near-hourlong trip is not for naught. There's a couple of spots in the lot (don't stray too far to the left to avoid getting towed, though) and plentiful street parking that's free on Sundays and metered otherwise.

My "go to" for a good ramen fix. Never had a bad time and have been coming back for years.

Went on a Sunday evening and it wasn't too busy! I was seated right away and given 2 menus. One was for specials and the other was the main menu. It was easy and straight to the point to order. All of the ramen comes with standard toppings. I ordered meat and egg at an additional cost, but it didn't add much to the total price. I also ordered the dumplings, which were juicy, hot, and freshly made! My ramen came out soon after and was flavorful, delicious, and not too salty. WILL COME BACK AGAIN!

I got their Misp Tan Tan (spicy sesame oil is the not-so secret ingredient in this one). I usually can't finish ramen and have to take the rest to-go, but this one was so delicious I really couldn't stop!! I haven't had ramen with such a strong sesame taste before and it was 10/10, I can't recommend it enough. Service was also super friendly and SO FAST!! We super appreciated that. Very casual eatery and great food.

A little gem hole in the wall Sapporo style ramen joint. Lots to love in the food. The broth is so so tasty; had the Stamina Ramen which blends 2 different broths. I added extra tofu and bamboo. Also tried a vinegary bean sprout salad and an alcohol free Amazake, a sweet rice 'sake'. Ramen was amazing. However, I added extra noodles. It does not come with a lot of other ingredients so I feel like you will want to add in stuff to be full. On the downside, parking can be problematic and if the lot is full you have to find street parking. Also the ambience is pretty basic and charmless. But hey, you're here for the ramen. A meal for 2 cost around $50 plus tip.

We got the shoyu style ramen which I really liked. It's light but still bright enough to taste the broth. The hot (and sour?) was much lighter broth but the egg and bok choy was great. I would try again. The noodles tasted fresh.

I stopped by for an easy, breezy lunch, and I thought everything was great. Ren definitely is a place that I more than likely will visit again. While my ramen (I forgot which one I ordered) was absolutely delicious, I thought the amount of broth was a bit on the low side. Although the service was a bit cold, it was efficient. Since this was my first visit to Ren's Ramen, I did not consider that it might be one of those in and out spots. While the food is delicious, the ambiance of the restaurant has a no frills vibe, which is perfectly fine. Fortunately, I did not drive to the restaurant because the parking lot (which is shared by two other Asian restaurants) is really small. However, I am not 100% sure if there is additional parking outside the main parking lot.

Still pretty good. Have been coming here for over 20 years and the hell shoyu is still the spiciest ramen you can get. Service can be a bit curt, but efficient. Their menu has expanded and the variations of dishes are good. Becareful with the parking. You can only park on their lot or the street metered parking.

(Place was closed from mid-June to July 14. I revisited yesterday, July 20, and am editing the below review to reflect that.) I usually go for the Bakudan Ramen with the very spicy broth, though they often have an even spicier special available. The lightly soy poached eggs, the pork belly, the bamboo shoots, and everything always makes a deeply flavorful dish. The Stamina Ramen is also excellent, though I often ask for Japanese red pepper flakes (Shichimi Togarashi). Yesterday I tried the Hot and Sour Ramen for the first time (I think it's a relatively new item). Very tasty, very much like a good Chinese hot and sour soup but with ramen noodles, some grilled pork, and a richer broth. The Stamina Ramen is also very good. I still want to try the Chanpon-Men Ramen with all its ingredients. Note that parking is scarce and you'll probably park on the street at a meter. DO NOT PARK IN FRONT OF ANY OF THE ADJOINING BUSINESSES. With the exception of Ruan Thai next door, parking in front of one of the other businesses will get you towed. Yesterday, a Friday at about 2 p.m., I was able to snag the parking space right in front, probably in part because there were no other customers at that time. Bring cash! No cards taken here. And it's small. I go generally for a late weekday lunch, 1-2 p.m. when there's almost always room. Note they close at 3 p.m. and reopen at 5 p.m. If they are full, people must wait outside, which can be dreadful depending on the weather.