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    Bakudan Ramen

    4.2 (197 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Wendy C.

    It's our first time trying this place. We were looking for some ramen place in San Antonio. And found this. Love the interior design, made you feel relaxed. The food was delicious too. We were surprised by the sashimi taco (I don't remember the dish name), but it was amazing! I enjoyed this dish the best!! Other dishes were delicious too!

    Cilantro Lime Chicken Ramen
    Laura F.

    The ramen was delicious. The broth was flavorful and a very hearty portion. We tried the Cilantro Lime Ramen with Pork Belly and a Chicken Ramen. I was happy to see a whole egg :). The service was fast and our server was knowledgeable. They have great Happy Hour specials and it gets really crowded, especially on a weekend. There is also music on the louder side, so if you are looking for quiet, this is not it.

    Garlic Tonkotsu
    Daniel H.

    After reconsidering I realize the prices make sense for the quality food you get. Employees and managers are very nice. Hopefully I will be back soon. My absolute favorite ramen place!

    Garlic ramen bowl
    Jordan S.

    I have seen this spot for years and always wanted to come check it out. Finally did this past weekend. So many different ramen bowls to choose from. Racy sitting, fast service. The ramen bowl I got was the garlic one that was the most popular. I loved it. Loved every bite. Reasonably priced too! Definitely coming back here

    Garlic Tonkatsu
    Lisa S.

    The lineup: Bakudan Edamame, Tempura Ramen, Garlic Tonkotsu, The scoop: Nice ramen spot that would be good for families, get togethers and dates. They have an outdoor patio with a few tables that would be perfect for larger parties. Noodles are made fresh daily and you can tell! Came on a busy night but service was still stellar. The Yays: Plenty of choices for pescatarians and vegetarians! Tempura Ramen was delicious. Tasty broth, tempura was crispy, and the thin noodles were fresh and cooked to perfection. Garlic Tonkotsu was a hit. Broth was delicious, pork was on point, and the thick noodles were perfect. Bakudan Edamame was a good light appetizer. The edamame was made more delectable with the garlic and chili they sprinkled in. If you like spicy, you'll like their chili sauce. There's a 50 cent charge per ramen bowl but I recommend asking for it on the side so you can modify it to your liking. One order is plenty for two people. Not listed on their menu but they had fresh Asahi on draft! The Nays: No notes!

    Gyoza Chicken
    Stephanie T.

    The food and customer service were great! The atmosphere was calm and tidy. I had the bakudan edamame, gyoza, and gyoza chicken ramen. Everything was so tasty! I recently returned for their pozole ramen and it was delicious! They were not stingy at all either the portions.

    Bakudan Edamame Garlic Tonkotsu
    Sharon R.

    Went for happy hour. Loved the edamame and tried the bees knees. Would go again. The happy hour is a bit different from online vs what's in the menu

    Chicken Katsu Curry ($14.99)
    Wendi K.

    4.5 Stars Casual spot in a trendy atmosphere featuring yummy Ra and Non-traditional Asian dishes. I had the BibimBap ($10.99) with steak ($5) -- it wasn't a super traditional Bibimbap, but it included chunks of KBBQ seasoned steak, steamed veggies, and an egg on rice served in a hot stone pot, which made the rice on the edges crispy. Others tried the Spicy Umami Miso Ramen ($14.75) and Curry Chicken Katsu ($14.99), both of which were enjoyed! The only issue with the Katsu was that the breading had puffed away and separated from the meat. The restaurant is located in a mall plaza with a modern interior and attentive staff.

    Shrimp Tempura ramen
    Ivanna H.

    While not the best ramen I've had, it's still good enough that I'll be back to try more. I had the spicy umami miso ramen which was probably the best of the three we ordered at the table. I found it to be a mild spicy. My only real complaint is that the noodles weren't very flavorful. Other than that, I thought everything else was on point. Service was great. And thank goodness they keep the place cool enough to enjoy a hot soup on a hot Texas summer afternoon!

    Tempura Ramen
    Sorin T.

    Oh my god. Okay, I'll keep it simple- it's incredible. Service? Efficient, kind, and quick. Food? Incredible, rich, flavorful, and filling. Ambiance?, pretty normal, when it's full it's pretty loud and they have anime playing on the screen to grab your attention, very cozy!, I got the tempura ramen, I was a little nervous that the broth would be too "fishy/shrimpy" but it was sooo good. Rich and warm and umami. 10/10 recommend! For 5 people/5 ramens my total came to about $121(including a 15$ tip so 106) which for the food? Completely fair and worth it! I also got one of their cocktails DELICIOUS! (And oh my gosh those eggs. To die for.)

    My daughter had a spicy shayu because she likes thicker noodles. She loved  it and it wasn't too spicy
    Deitra A.

    Oh this place was so good! Went on Sunday, no wait, friendly service and delicious food!

    Alexis H.

    Really disappointed with this place, I figured since they had 2 locations in SA they were good. I was very wrong. We ordered chicken karaage, that was so nasty I didn't even take a picture of it. The ramen I ordered had no flavor, egg wast marinated and honestly the whole meal was very underwhelming... don't bother coming here.

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    2 months ago

    Been there twice now, had great service both times and had the garlic tonkotsu, definitely recommended.

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    4 months ago

    Love the vegetarian ramen and edamame with spicy sauce, always hits the spot. Served hot, tastes fresh, delicious and satisfying.

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    Great Raman. Great drinks. Great service. Clean. Quiet. Not overly loud or crowded. I'll definitely be going back.

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    Yes! Bakudan Ramen is the only ramen place in San Antonio I have found that has gluten free noodles, and therefore, gluten free offerings on their menu.

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    My daughter and her boyfriend invited me out for the day and we stopped here for lunch and had a…read moregreat time enjoying all of the happy hour specials! I had never eaten here before so I was really excited to try it and I'm so glad they brought me here because every single thing we tried was absolutely delicious! We sat outside on the patio, there was a nice breeze, and it wasn't too hot, and there weren't too many people out there, which was nice. Our server was great, she checked on us just enough, but not so much that it was bothersome. Off of the happy hour menu we ordered the shrimp and we love them so much we ordered a second one. We also ordered seaweed salad, which was delicious, pork dumplings, which were perfect, and the ginger, garlic beef with tempura sweet potato fries, and that was really good. I just wish that it wasn't ground beef because it was a little bit hard to get with chopsticks. We ordered a Philadelphia roll, and I cannot remember the names of the other two but one of them had yellow fish. (Sashimi I think) everything was wonderful and tasted super fresh. For a dessert we wanted to be daring and ordered the black sesame crème brûlée and it was absolutely wonderful! Not what I was expecting at all, the flavor was great, and the sesame seed was not overbearing. I can't wait to go back and try the Ramen and definitely dig back in to all of the awesome offerings on the happy hour menu!

    The happy hour deals where super great! The eel roll &…read moreKirinn Ichiban beer combo is fire. Not a lot of privacy and pretty noisy when we went for a nice dinner.

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    Yaassss to ramen/noodles soup! I'm down anytime : D I noticed they opened a new location off of…read moreHuebner, but we opted for the Helotes location, since it was closer to us. Located in a strip mall, parking was ample. We didn't have to wait long to get seated. Menu had a variety, but still maintained a simplicity. Ordered my go to anywhere- tonkotsu black. Delicious rich broth and added some sriracha for a kick. Ramen noodles were ok, but would have preferred my fave, udon. I just love the thicker noodles. Server stated udon was a not possibility for the kuro black soup. Friends also ordered the steamed and pan fried chicken gyoza. Service was prompt and establishment was clean. Good food.

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