Issei Noodle

My daughter, her husband, and I really like Japanese food. When she got a promotion at work she decided to celebrate at a Japanese restaurant. She found this place on the Internet. This place is small and quite crowded. There is no parking lot but there are many parking meters along the streets and we found a parking garage very close to this restaurant. It is in the downtown area of Carlisle. After we got inside the restaurant, we picked where we wanted to sit. We found the Menus on the table. After we decided what we want to order, we went to the cashier to order and paid for our food then wait at a table to be served. The food and drinks we ordered came rather fast and they were delicious. We ordered fried Gyoza and Tagoyaki for appetizers. There were 6 pieces each. I had Sakura (dry) Ramen and I enjoyed it very much. They were very good and warm. The others ordered Tatan Ramen and Miso Ramen. They also enjoyed their food. My daughter and I each had a glass of Thai tea which we didn't think it had the right aroma of Thai tea. However, I would recommend this place if you are in the area.

If I could rate this a 100/10 I would. Issei is one of the best places hands down. We stop here because of the food and the environment. The Pho is delicious, seasoned well, and the noodles are always cooked to perfection. The Kimchi fried rice is my best friends favorite and it tastes so good. It seasoned well, tastes delicious and has the perfect amount of heat. We also love the Katsudon.(Idk if I spelled that right) it’s delicious crispy fried chicken!! If you are looking for a spot to try new foods this is it. Its a super busy spot, so hurry!! They are closed Sundays & Mondays. They have specials daily. You choose a table and then go to the counter to order.. remember your table number!! They even have a self help spot, that has to go containers and more condiments! Enjoy!

I have been a long time fan is Issei — I went there regularly at the beginning of the pandemic because I was worried about their business having difficulties during that time and I have an Issei sweatshirt customized with my favorite order at the restaurant. However, my recent experience there was one of the worst I have ever had at any restaurant. I went in to order in person and when I went to make my usual order I was told that I could not ask for them to exclude ANYTHING from my dish, even things I was allergic to due to the fact that all of these items were “essential to the character of the dish” and without them it would not be “correct and complete.” I was left unable to even order any food due to the pressure they placed on me. The staff was rude and condescending about the entire experience. I am sorry to say this but I will not be back for a long time, I may never return. This seems to be a new management directive and I am so disappointed — Issei was one of my favorite restaurants and I had so many good experiences there. 😢

If you're looking for a delicious and authentic bowl of Asian noodles, look no further than Issie Noodle! This family-owned eatery offers a variety of mouth-watering noodle dishes, from ramen and pho to stir fry and rice noodles. The warm wood decor and friendly staff create a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere, perfect for enjoying a hearty meal. And the best part? The prices are incredibly reasonable, so you can enjoy all your favorite dishes without breaking the bank. So next time you're in the mood for some delicious noodles, be sure to head to Issie Noodle!

Horrible customer service from the girl in front, I didn’t want bean sprouts in my soup and instead of just making a new one and giving the to-go soup to the next customer she asked me if I would pick them out. What made the experience horrible was how she was giving me attitude for no reason very unprofessional The food is amazing and I always have a great time when I come here. Hope this issue gets resolved in the future :)