Blue Elephant

We just tried it for the first time this evening. Definitely in the fast casual type model, but very good. We ordered an appetizer (edamame) and a few bao buns before our bahn mi sandwiches. The bao buns were very good. Lots of good flavor. The bahn mi sandwiches were good, plenty of toppings and filling. One small let down. There menu includes a variety of mixed drinks, Vietnamese coffee, etc but we were told the only drinks they had were rim the cooler.

Had an awesome sandwich for lunch at a reasonable price!! What an incredible concept!! Fun upbeat atmosphere, and excellent food. Helpful and friendly staff, and off street parking. Literally what more could you ask for. Unfortunately the tables are suffering from that sticky top problem. I think it comes from a bad blend of resin or something mixed with the cleaning agents. 🤷‍♂️

--- 2023/04/14 --- Another great visit to Dope! Staff were great and food was awesome like always. 😋🍜 --- 2023/02/12 --- We just arrived back home to Cincinnati after six weeks on the road, and been dreaming about Dope!'s tonkatsu ramen, karaage chicken and pork pot stickers! 🤩 Really glad we got to see Nana (aka Mrs. Susan) this trip... she's the best! --- 2022/12/18 --- Have been to Dope at least two dozen times at this point and they NEVER disappoint! The tonkatsu ramen with char shu pork is SUBLIME. 🤤 We missed "nana" tonight... we were hoping to see her before we departed on a two month trip to the South to get the heck out of the cold. 🥶 Dope is by far one of the BEST Asian joins in Cincy. If you haven't been... what are you waiting for??? 😎 --- Original Review--- Been to this Dope! Asian location a few times now and it's always good. There's just something about a great bowl of ramen!

This is a small, yet great place! My husband and I wanted to try something different, so decided to give it a try. The decor is funky and the people working were super friendly. You order before seating yourself. We tried the dumplings, a bao bun, and one of the banh mi sandwiches. Everything was very good. We want to come back and try one of their rice bowls, since they looked amazing as well.

My bestie and I happened upon this “DOPE” place after a quick search on Google for dumplings to celebrate the Chinese New Year. You won’t find any issues with locating the place and there is FREE Parking next to the building. Now let’s get in to the vibe! If Issa Vibe was a place…well let’s just say “Dope” is 👏🏾THAT 👏🏾PLACE👏🏾! Let’s talk music! If your into really great music you will love old school hip-hop sound coming through the speakers! This place is great for a great meal with your closest friends or family! Grab a menu, seat yourself, then go to the counter once your ready to order. Bestie and I ordered a pork ramen, Dope wings, ginger wings, kimchi, chicken and veggie dumplings and a slew of other things. The food was made to order with the freshest ingredients! The lemongrass chicken bao buns and Dope wings were the best! We ordered too much food for two people. Happy hour is M-F from 2-6pm 🥳💯🔥 This place is a MUST the next time your tummy’s touching your back bone!

So good! Everyone here was great. Loved the make your own ramen! Was able to get all the good stuff in it(: the Korean bbq wings are amazing! And I love the alcohol beverage options. There was a patio and a parking lot! It was easy for me to get here, always a plus. I also really appreciated all the Halloween decorations (: I will definitely be coming back!! Highly recommend

I grabbed two entrees here when it was single digits and thought this sounds perfect. Evidently do did everyone else in the city. I called and it rang and rang and I couldn't get the order through so I just drove and placed at the counter. Staff and vibe were super cool, offering me space and a drink to sit and wait, food would be out pretty quick.It was a little longer than their estimate, but considering the volume they were doing no worries. Got home and both dishes looked and smelled incredible. The chicken karrage rice was actually not nearly as good as it looked because, despite a crispy fry, I don't think the chicken itself had any flavor, it was very bland. Good crunch, and the sauce was good, but that's about it. The ramen though was freaking DOPE. Great broth, large serving of meat and a perfect runny egg. Eager to return, no matter the weather.