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    Ginjo Ramen

    4.4 (393 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Shawn S.

    Like the name suggest they are the king of ramen. The tonkotsu ramen was delicious and super satisfying. The egg was perfectly creamy and soft. The pork was a bit too chewy but it was made up by the noodles and broth. Limited interior seating and no washroom, the staff are very friendly.

    This place has the best ramen in Pasadena if not most of Los Angeles. The only place in town to serve cold ramen too :) Honored to be the first to have tried their cold ramen. It was so delicious They also have a great selection of vegan and veggie options compared to other spots. Even have Kale noodles available for those who love plant based food. Can't stress enough how great this place is. Much love and appreciation for what this family is putting together out here in my neighborhood :)

    Delicious!!!

    This place is amazing! The food was delicious and the service was fast and very friendly. We ordered the King Ramen and it was incredibly tasty. Definitely coming back again!

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    Lina C.

    Delicious and affordable dining with free parking in the lot in front. The decor feels like a Japanese home style restaurant with about 7 tables for dine in. They have take away and party trays available too. My favorite is the King Ramen with tonkatsu and miso broth. They specialize in tonkatsu broth that they actually make in-house, slowly cooking the pork bone for ten hours to get the rich umami flavor. I like my broth hotter in temperature so I ordered it hotter, and it was perfectly piping hot! The portion is big too. Definitely will come back. Hidden neighborhood gem. Friendly service. Support small local business!

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    Michelle T.

    This a small family shop with a simple, easy-to-read menu and reasonable prices. Parking can be tricky due to the small full lot, but you can park at the Vons across the street and walk over. I had the tonkatsu ramen and the karaage, the ramen soup was good.

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    Denise L.

    Located in a plaza that sometimes may not have parking. You can do street parking! It's a small shop but never seems too busy ehen i go. I love the interior decoration. Service is quick and polite. Ramen is pretty good! I have had their spicy tonkatsu ramen and regular tonkatsu ramen and both are delicious with generous portions. The chashu is also very tender and super flavorful. Edamame portions are also pretty big but I wish it was salted more evenly. I'd love to try their curry next! I'd say they are a very reliable ramen shop that hits the spot when you're getting ~cravings~

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    Hiromi R.

    I was feeling a bit under the weather so I wanted comfort food. My first instinct was to go with ramen, but I didn't want anything fancy or wait in some long line and wait to be seated. I wanted ramen NOW! I found King of Ramen to be exactly what I was looking for; close to home, quick, and good! They're located in a strip mall with a small parking lot. Luckily I got the last spot, but it would've been a hassle if I had to circle for parking. When I walked in the store, my first instinct was "whoa it's bright in here". I really don't like fluorescent lighting at restaurants, as it takes the "coziness" out. But hey, I was only there for a quick meal so I tried not to let it bother me. I got the ramen that they were known for: the King of Ramen that is supposedly an umami of Tonkotsu and miso. I gotta say, that first sip was really good! The chashu was slightly over cooked in my opinion where the edges were browned, but I actually preferred it as I'm not a fan of the softer chashu. The egg was spot on! The yolk was soft and runny, and had been marinating in the umami for a while. It was certainly a great bowl of ramen that hit my comfort spot. A good, easy spot to come to when you need a fast, delicious ramen meal. Probably not the greatest date spot due to lack of ambiance, but maybe good after a 6th or 7th date :)

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    Annmarie M.

    Really good solid bowl of ramen in a casual neighborhood place with a huge plus: Parking! We both had versions of the tonkatsu ramen and it was delicious- rich, not overly salted, toothsome noodles, and my favorite was the thin slices of tender pork with a slight char on it. That added Such good flavor. Ask for the homemade chili oil on the side/ its fantastic! Can't wait to tru some of their other offerings.

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    Healthy & savory soups. Their ramen soup is derived from bone broth which is a rarity currently in most ramen restaurants. Nice staff & reasonable prices!

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    Dan L.

    Satisfactory food, friendly service, plenty of parking outside. Overall, a great restaurant I would be happy to return to. My only gripe of course are the hard wooden seats (I guess they're a non-issue if you get your food to go).

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    This place is a hidden gem, the pricing, the portions, the flavors. It's great for what it is. I haven't seen these kinds prices in a very long time. Its pretty easy to assume that a bowl of noodles would set me back 18-20, but 13.50? Thats a great price seeing how prices have gone up almost everywhere in LA. The yelp prices are incorrect by the way. I'll put up some pictures of the menu. The price ranges from 12-16 for noodles or rice, as for the sides it ranges from 4-6 and the portions of the sides are pretty decent as well. Didnt expect those portions for the price especially the karage and fried tofu. Tofu is extremely fried well done and crispy (sauce for flavor) and the karage has a light crisp and juicy tender meat. The staff are nice and helpful as well. Highly recommend trying.

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    Not too bad for a ramen/curry spot. Everything was expedient and cooked well. Staff was courteous and friendly. Will be visiting again soon!

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    Spicy Ramen was great! Really good service with friendly smiles :) Reasonable prices with clean environment.

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    Glad to have a good ramen place in Pasadena. We will definitely come back again. The service and food was very good.

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    Large portions, but ultimately mediocre quality ramen. Soup lacks depth, noodles are too soft. You can do better.

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    This is a great little local ramen shop. The spicy tonkatsu was delicious and very filling.

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    Richie tonkatsu soup base and nice fried chicken, better than other raman in town.. Great taste, will come back again.

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    Young boss is so handsome. Food tastes go fresh. So delicious delicious delicious! We will come again and again and again l.

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    Awesome food and great service...certainly will recommend to all my friends and relatives

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    This was delicious! Quick and easy! They gave my kids and I great service. We went on a Monday around 5:30pm and it wasn't crowded.

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    Ask the Community - Ginjo Ramen

    Do they have restrooms?

    Yes, one restroom.

    Is the vegetable ramen vegetarian? Do you know if the broth contains any sort of animal product, such as broth or meat?

    Hey Marcy, the owner's mom is actually a vegetarian so they develop their own kombu based broth (no meat products whatsoever). We found out because my wife is a vegetarian and she loves this place! Hope this helps.

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