What most impressed me (initially) about this place was the friendly service...the servers were…read morevery patient with our group (I went up to order several times). Our orders came out very q The ramen was delicious and very tasty, the broth not too greasy or salty. The noodles were perfectly chewy. My ramen cravings were well satisfied!! The gyoza appetizers (we tried both vegetarian and pork) were excellent, but my favorite was the agedashi tofu (deep fried tofu with broth, bonito and minced seaweed)....the best appetizer I've had in awhile!

When you enter the place it feels like you have been transported to a Japanese pop/mom restaurant…read morein Japan. Menu selection focused on ramen but we think the ramen we ordered (chicken ramen) is a bit underwhelming. We like the other items we had, karaage don and pork katsu. Service is great, plenty of free parking at this strip mall.

Saw this cute Izakaya on the street, decided to try!! Street parking only, busy spot in downtown…read moreMinneapolis. They're only open for lunch on Saturdays and no other day of the week! The menu is limited. We got the Mapo tofu mazemen, which is this brothless ramen with a Mapo tofu blend, mushrooms, eggplant, tofu, and doubanjian blended together. I wish we could see some of the distinct ingredients alone besides the tofu as it was a bit too blended for me. I liked how unique this ramen was!! The chicken karaage basket had the most addicting trio of sauces - yuzu mayo, nori ranch; and honey mustard. The yuzu mayo was so light and citrusy, and I could practically drink the nori ranch. The fries were shoestring and perfectly crispy. The issue lies in the chicken karaage - it almost felt burnt, and it was quite dry inside. The chicken age gyoza were yummy. I did love the crispness and the tangy kamikaze dipping sauce! Service is efficient!

I was sad to hear that they were closing permanently on November 22, so I wanted to make an effort…read moreto go again before that date. My group made sure to have a reservation anticipating that there would be lots of people and thank goodness we did. Those that went as walk ins had a wait time of 90+ minutes. When we arrived, we were promptly seated and ordered food right away as we knew what we wanted. We got an order of NHK (spicy chicken karage) and it was the perfect appetizer to gear us up for our entree. The Tonkotsu Ramen was so rich and fulfilling, the broth had an incredible umami flavor to it and the noodles had the perfect texture to it. The staff were all so friendly and attentive to what our needs were. I want to congratulate the staff at Zen Box Izakaya for an incredible 20 year run, we'll miss them greatly

Stopped by on a Wednesday night for some ramen and had a great experience. The service was fast and…read moreordering was easy on the tablets at the front. The ambiance was super chill and would be great for anyone eating solo and just stopping by for a meal. There's also parking outside!

If you're craving a bowl of creamy, comforting ramen in the heart of the city, Tenka Ramen…read moredelivers. The space sits right in the buzzing EatStreetCrossing area, so you get all the energy of that dining corridor. From the second you walk in you sense it's all about the broth -- velvety, rich, and perfectly seasoned. The ambience is relaxed but lively thanks to the Eat Street location: good for a casual dinner out with friends or a warm solo meal. A few things to note -- it does get a bit busy, so you might have a short wait, and while the menu is generous, it feels like the focus is really the ramen (so if you want a huge variety of non-ramen items you might look elsewhere).

This place is so so good!!! I got the Tonkotsu and it was by far the best ramen i've ever had. I've…read morebeen searching for a really good ramen place to crush my cravings and this is the first one i've tried in the Minneapolis area and my god did it do the trick! The tonkotsu broth was sweet, salty and so so flavorful. They give you two huge pieces of melt in your mouth pork belly, wood ear mushrooms, bamboo shoots, garlic, scallions, and what seems to be an endless amount of noodles. I cannot recommend this place enough.

Delicious! Went here and got a tonkotsu ramen and chicken karaage and they were both yummy! Forgot…read moreto take a pic of the chicken because I dove right in but the pieces were huge and can be a meal in itself. It was very flavorful and juicy. The ramen was also yummy! It's been hard to find good ramen here for some reason and this one seems to hit the spot. There's a decent amount of food and a good chunk of pork. The egg was truly soft boiled and delicious. The broth is flavorful. Tip, mix everything before you eat it. I love the garlic in there as well!! Will definitely come back!!

Went to KyuRamen with a large group of 10 and enjoy our experience there! The servers were nice and…read moreattentive, and they brought out all of our dishes at once. The place is bright and clean, and they also have a few private rooms! I got the Combo A, which included tonkotsu ramen, a pork bao, and matcha dessert. The pork bao and matcha dessert were just okay but the ramen was rich and comforting. The noodles were not too soft, and the pork was tender and flavorful. It doesn't compare to ramen I've had in Japan or even LA but it hits the spot when I'm craving it!

I've been here a couple times and the ramen is very consistent. Not the best I've had, but…read moredefinitely good in terms of hitting that craving! If you're here for a date, I'd recommend coming a bit earlier so you can get one of the booths that they have with the curtains. They have a nice meal combo if you're a big eater, and it'll fill you right up. Definitely worth a visit.

Kajiken is easily one of my favorite low-key spots for ramen. The vibe is modern and…read morerelaxed--perfect for a casual meal. I usually go for the shoyu ramen, it's richer than your typical tonkotsu and the soft-boiled egg is always seasoned to perfection. However, I just tried the Aburasoba (broth-less ramen) for the first time, and it was a total hit! The thick noodles mixed with those savory sauces create an incredible umami flavor that is so comforting. It's officially my new go-to dish. We don't have a ton of ramen options in Minnesota, so this is definitely a top-tier choice when you need a quick fix!

Ambiance is amazing! They have private style rooms for large groups and easy check splitting…read moresystem. Service is prompt and servers were nice. The food was a bit of a let down. I had read bad reviews on the ramen so I opted for their brothless ramen. The sauce was too sweet for the overall dish. The chasu meat was fine but didn't have much flavor. My friend had the vegan bowl which has some sort scoop of edamame tofu mush on the top... and another person in the group also ordered this and did not finish it. The Takoyaki was the best thing we ordered. They were gooey and had a nice crisp on the outside with the waving bonito flakes.

Tried this place because we were shopping in the area. So happy we did! What a great little place!…read moreService was attentive and the menu selection was great! Being from southern California, I am extremely picky about sushi in the Midwest. I am happy to say that I was very pleased! We'll be back!

Ichidoo Ramen serves up outstanding ramen dishes. My favorite is the Miso Ramen, which is a little…read morespicy and packed with flavor. I often order takeout, but have also dined in. The environment is sleek, clean, and ever-so-Japanese. The staff is professional and efficient but stoic. Food is delivered quickly, and it always satisfies. This restaurant is a gem that must be experienced.

My friend and I were craving ramen and wanted to try this place out. Upon walking in, I noticed…read morethat the dining room was very well kept with a good amount of patrons. I went with the pork tonkotsu ramen and although it's one of the most basic dishes, I was very impressed with how this particular bowl was prepared. The food came in a timely manner and I could tell it was prepared to order versus having a bowl premade waiting to be served. The staff were very friendly too and even got a chance to chat with a few of the chefs. Definitely planning to come back again in the future!

We ordered two #1's, one white garlic and the other black garlic. personally, our favorite was the…read morewhite garlic as it tastes very very similar to what we tried when we visited Japan. the back garlic was a bit too bitter. Definitely recommend the white garlic ramen!! We also got gyoza (which were served cold), popcorn chicken, pork belly bao bun, pork skewer. These were all good but the ramen was the star of the show. The service is great and fast. the little rooms are very nice!