Service and food was great! Had their veggie ramen tofu and pumpkin. Everything was delicious! Check them out if you're in the area!

Stopped by for a ramen fix and ordered tonkatsu ramen. Noodles nor broth was very impressive. I actually felt like it kinda tasted like the Japanese instant noodle packets that I can make at home. The soup has flavor but it was wasn't that deep bone broth that's supposed to be in ramen. It's was more of a saltiness like you would find in MSG. (Similar to homemade instant ramen) Only good thing I could say about the food was the quantity you got. Definitely was a big bowl. However quality was lacking. read more

Originally today we were going to go to another ramen spot but I wanted to go to this one first... funny enough that ramen place my fiancé wanted to go to was closed so we ended up coming here. I love this spot for good and fast service. The two guys in the front were super nice and had the best service. We came in and everything was done fast. I love this spot even a year later. read more

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Very generous portion of ramen. I preferred spicy tonkatsu, which was veeery hoot! Just be prepared Miso ramen was ok. read more

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5 star for a neighborhood strip mall ramen. Was quite surprised how decent it was. However, obviously not as good as Daikokuya in Little Tokyo. Delicious spicy Tonkotsu. Broth was savory and just rich enough. Pork had decent flavor. Perfect amount for me, but for some would be a bit skimpy. Added the premium Chasu which was a bit more rich/tender but not a huge upgrade. As the other reviewer, the pumpkin appetizer was delicious. Tasty, crispy, but not too filling. Highly recommended. read more

Small ramen house in this shopping center. Maybe it can seat 15-20 people max but the ramen is rich and good. The portions are sufficient enough to get you full. It's also priced just right under 12 dollars for most of the menu. Appetizers are expensive at all . The food is delicious and plenty, will definitely be coming back. read more

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Best ramen in Pasadena! I get the Spicy Tonkaksu with side of fried tofu. My only regret is they are closed on Sundays and I'm always craving Ramen on Sunday! read more

So happy I found this ramen place! It is absolutely delicious. The flavors they manage to pack into their broth are impressive. Noodles are great texture as well. Have ordered multiple times and it's great every visit. Highly recommend! read more

Best ramen I have had in a long time. I ordered the Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen and a side of Fried Tofu. The ramens broth was amazing quality and super full of flavor. The tofu was perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and delicious on the inside with a side of sauce! The woman serving even me offered to pack up my left overs. Cant say enough great things about this place!! read more

Pros: I ordered the spicy tonkatsu ramen ($9.50) and it was delicious! My uncle ordered the tonkatsu ramen ($9) and he also enjoyed it too. The bowl of ramen was big and the noodles were the right chewiness and I actually finished it lol, that's what I get for not having breakfast and lunch yet. I added the fried garlic and corn for $1 each and that made it so yummy. They also have a sauce bar on the side, so I made my bowl spicier with the chili and spicy radish, highly recommend the complimentary sauce bar if you want an extra flavor of spice. The chasiu was a bit fatty for my taste. The lady that helped me was really nice and sweet. Spoke Chinese with her and helped my uncle decide what to order since he's never tried ramen before. Cons: I also ordered the cabbage salad was expensive if I had to be honest. $3 for a cabbage salad that I could make wish a dollop of sesame dressing that was from Costco. Also, the fried tofu ($3) had no flavor. Parking was also another issue. Small lot but I got lucky someone was leaving. Overall, I liked the experience and I'd be back and wished the chasiu was leaner, the broth is quite yummy and maybe the other appetizer are better. It's a homey spot and I enjoyed it. read more

This place is SUPERB! Definitely one of the best Ramen place. Let me start with the cleanliness of the restaurant, its pretty small on the inside but spacious. You're not next to the person on the other table so very comfortable. Food is extraordinary! we were able to meet the chef and you can tell that he puts his heart into all the food that he makes. Picture below is #1 and #10 on there menu so easy to look at. Service is A+! If you're around the area definitely worth trying! read more

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Great food. It's a little small, so I wouldn't bring a big party. However, the food is delicious. The service is great.

Good clean place, staff was very attentive and friendly. Spicy Miso ramen was really good, this is a good spot if you aren't a local from Pasadena. read more

Rude rude rude. The elders stare you down and act put off when you ask questions or need something. I believe customer service is as integral to a business as its service or product. I stopped supporting them with I couldn't manage a smile or thank you from them. I guess my paltry small order and money was a waste of their time. That's ok. Another restaurant will get my dough. Bye! PS Korean owned and run, not Japanese.. read more

Was very good here, large portions and deliciouse home made pickled radishes! We will be returning soon. Service was great as well. Ery tasty food read more

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Yummy ramen in Pasadena! Cute shop with delicious food! Location: We found this place through Yelp and it was near by. Located in a small plaza with a parking lot, the restaurant is pretty small, 6 tables max so its not the best for big parties. Order: Tonkatsu ramen $9: good deep flavor broth and delicious chewy noodles Spicy Miso ramen $9: spicy and savory with a nice thick broth Karaage $5 nice and tender, perfectly fried and not greasy. PS: Don't forget the help yourself with the complementary pickles, array of sauces and homemade chili sauce. Great place for delicious meal of ramen! I would definitely come back if I was in the area. read more

For a tiny restaurant tucked in a unassuming plaza, I was impressed. We had the Tonkotsu Ramen and Chicken Curry with Rice. They were both excellent. I especially liked the curry. It was so full of flavor. The service was good. I will be going back. read more

Wow! This is a hidden gem. Ramen is so gooooodddd!!! Stop by and get some to go you will not be disappointed.

I was looking for a ramen place close to work that I could visit during my lunch break. This location popped up and I decided to try it! The inside is a bit small, but when I went (around 1:45pm) there was only one table occupied. I was greeted immediately by the server and he brought me iced water. I explained to him that I'm a semi-beginner with ramen and didn't know what the difference was between tonkotsu ramen broth and miso ramen broth (as I normally order spicy miso wherever I go). He patiently and kindly explained the difference to me and I proceeded to order the miso ramen with the spicy miso (additional charge). I also order my ramen "plain", don't judge me...I just like the broth, ramen noodles and green onion. He happily took my order. My ramen was brought to me after only a 3-4 minute wait. I was like "wow that was fast!". Typically the spicy miso comes on the side but the server suggested I order it inside the ramen so it infuses the flavors better. So I did that, but it was a bit too spicy for me, but still extremely delicious! Next time I'll get the spicy miso on the side. Overall, the customer service was great, I was able to pay with my debit card, and the spicy miso ramen was delicious! Needless to say, I will be back again for lunch! read more

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So excited about this place! The restaurant is ran by a kind family. The place is pretty small, but when I went there wasn't a wait. I love the menu because there's not so many choices where I don't know what to get. I want to try everything though! Below is the #1 tonkotsu ramen and the tan tan ramen. We also got the pot stickers. The tan tan was pleasantly sweet. The noodles are the perfect firmness. Everything is reasonably priced too. I will definitely be back again! I want to try the rice dishes!! read more

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This is a hidden gem. Everything I tried is so delicious. Mom and pop place that treats you like family. We need to support mom and pops or they will no longer exist. The pumpkin appetizer is amazing. Love their chicken and they also have this noodles with minced meat, out of this world!!!! Their ramen is delicious! I can't get past appetizers and other stuff that I barely get to eat all the ramen. I tried one and oh my gosh!!!! read more

Mona was so sweet! My new favorite spot. I called to ask how long the wait was and was told they had a spot for me already and my fiancé and I were seated right away. We got our order taken quickly and the food was so yummy! I will definitely be back! read more

we ordered number 1 and 2. good broth, flavorful and the pork is really tender, love love love the egg. it came in gigantic bowl, luckily we both super hungry. they have tiny sauce bar, definitely must try their house chilli sauce. the lady who helped us is really nice and friendly too. we definitely coming back! read more

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There are two ramen places that I've been waiting to try on Colorado Boulevard. This one is now open, when I stopped by, it had a sign in the window that it was a soft opening. The decor is pretty nice, they tried to make it look like one of the ramen stands in Japan. I ordered the tonkotsu ramen and gyoza. The ramen came first. It looked like most tonkotsu ramen that I've ordered with pork, seaweed, and green onions. For me, it's all about the broth. The broth was a light and had very little body compared to others I've had. Possibly they don't use enough pork bone for the base. Also, it seemed to have too much garlic? The noodles were okay and cooked al dente. The gyoza was a little watery in that I think they put too much water in the pan when they cooked them. Other than that, the flavor was good. read more

Good food and friendly service! I liked the flavor from the tonkotsu ramen but the meat was just okay. The teriyaki minchi rice was surprisingly delicious because the sauce was tasty :) the karaage was actually pretty good even though it didn't look that good. read more

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Came here with my gal pal and will totally be coming back. This place is clean, cozy, quality, and the people are friendly who work here. I'd recommend the veggie curry dish-- it's the perfect balance of spices on your palate! $8.50 for dinner with free water and refills with a smile! Seriously!!!! Every time our amazing waiter came by to give us more water, he was smiling! read more

I was craving ramen and low and behold this cute, clean restaurant popped up. I know the area so I didn't hesitate to give it a try. We walked in and immediately were seated. The capacity is small (around 20) at a time but the turnaround is quick and efficient. Our server was beyond attentive and gracious. We ordered "shrimp fried rice" (it was named differently on the menu) and a vegetable ramen soup. Well it did not disappoint. It was delish.. I ended up ordering two pork ramen soups to go. I will definitely be coming back and introducing it to coworkers & friends. Love, love the customer service! Good job guys. read more

This Ramen place is now my go to Ramen bowl restaurant. In a small strip center across from Vons and next to other restaurants a cigar shop and other stores, everything about this place is good. The owner works the front and always shares a smile when she greets you. The shop is clean and very minimal. It has been many other restaurants in the past but I hope this incarnation lasts. Having been open for a few weeks I like it much better than some of the others not in old town but still in Pasadena, the east side. The ramen speaks for itself. The pork broth is dense and incredibly flavorful. Chock full of noodles with green onions, pork, an egg, and ginger the taste is rich and delicious. I haven't tried anything else yet but having come twice already the ramen is the star here and I'm glad it's close to where I live. Try King of Ramen first and you too will be a believer read more

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This is now my fav local ramen place Delicious :) the broth is cooked for at least 10 hours. No salt added too BTW! So you won't be thirsty AF after! Cantonese owners with a family background in traditional Japanese ramen FYI. Had a great conversation with the owners how their Chinese family started in the Japanese ramen business. First location started in Washington state and now this is their second location. I love the spicy Tonkatsu Ramen and ordered it on my second visit as well. Fried pumpkin yum. My 4 year old loved the chicken teriyaki teriyaki and fried tofu. She also loved their miso soup and edamame. Definitely kid friendly!! read more

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I got the spicy Kontotsu. Broth was very rich. Noodle was soft. Definitely could use more veggie in the bowl though so I had to order some corn on the side . Service was great , food was good , price is fair . Will come back . read more

I love this place! The ramen is so good the workers are nice and the place is clean! I come here for lunch. read more

A nice new eatery for when you are craving for an authentic bowl of ramen. The broth is nice and thick as it should be. Half cooked egg was as good as they come. And the firmness of the noodles was just the way I like it. We also ordered the fried popcorn chicken and tempura pumpkin. We could tell the popcorn chicken meat was fresh. It also came with a mayo dipping sauce which was a nice combination. But I think the popcorn chicken can add some more spices and flavoring. And the kids absolutely loved the temp pumpkin! Crunchy, not hard and sweet! Overall, I would recommend this place. Though place isn't huge but the deco of the restaurant is nice and clean. read more

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That Spicy King Ramen is IT!! Great flavor profile in the broth, egg is perfectly seasoned and runny delicious!! Karaage chicken is also amazing with that yummy white sauce it is served with A1!!! Staff is so nice :) read more

I must start off by saying that I'm a very picky eater and usually am a bigger fan of pho. My partner is big on ramen and I also dreaded when he would suggest for us to get Ramen because I've never had a good experience with it until now. It was so delicious and just flavorful! I highly recommend this spot, the service is wonderful as well . read more

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I m meeting my friend in LA, found this new ramen shop on google and decided to go it a try. I ordered fried pumpkin and my favor tonkotsu ramen without chashu. The broth was delicious and thick. Pumpkin took a while to arrived but it worth the wait. Overall a solid four stars good, added one star for the friendly staff. read more

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I thought this place was okay. I ordered the chicken curry and rice, I was not expecting pieces of fried chicken tenders. I hope I'm wrong about the chicken pieces, I think they were frozen and they just chick that into the curry. The food portion and prices are responsible say the least. They have good service and so is the atmosphere is pretty nice. read more

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Tried this new place near my house. It's a Chinese owned and operated ramen house. It wasn't bad for this part of Pasadena, but the spicy tonkatsu can use more miso flavor. It was kinda light and not as heavy as Japanese ramen places. The eggs are good though! Hope they take this review into consideration. read more

Delicious, handmade broth and handmade sauces. Family owned and family run. Great service, excellent food and they even have a vegetarian curry on noodles that is crazy tasty!!!! read more

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Great place! So far, I've had the spicy tonkotsu and the curry rice. As someone who's been to plenty of ramen places, both in the states and in Japan, this place delivers. First, the ramen itself is delicious. The noodles have my preferred consistency, just short of firm, while the pork is nice and tender while not being too fatty. The curry is classic honey apple flavor and comes with tender, moist chicken and potatoes and carrots that aren't too soft or too firm and comes with nori sprinkled rice with ginger on the side. Classic Japanese comfort food at its best. Second, I don't think there's a meal here that's over twelve bucks on it's own. That's a pretty big deal in the world of ramen as not every place that's affordable is also as delicious as this pace. There's a great sense of variety here, too. You can have curry, yakisoba, ramen or soboro gohan(minced pork on rice), all for about 9 to 10 bucks a piece with plenty of sides and additional toppings available. Third, the service is great. Everyone is nice, attentive and efficient. My two meals so far were both ready in under ten minutes and delivered with a smile, then followed up with to make sure everything is good. A nice change of pace with a lot of ramen places that are usually more rushed to get dishes out and less insistent on individual customers. Finally, the setting is nice. The counter is decorated very cutely to look like an old fashioned ramen cart. There's also a good amount of tables available and they don't mind if you push two together for bigger groups. Water is self-service which for me is a plus as I tend to drink a lot of water with ramen(so much salt!) King of Ramen exceeded my expectations and I'm going to be making it a staple of mine, at the risk of packing on some pounds. My only gripe is they have a 15 dollar card minimum so hopefully they reconsider that once they pick up steam, or add 50~ cents to the purchase like a lot of card-limit places do. All in all, for classic Japanese comfort foods, you can't get more value out of such delicious food anywhere else in the area. read more

Got here and the waiter was really nice. Explained what was the most popular items. I ended up getting the fried tofu and gyoza and num #1 the tonkotsu ramen. The soup tasted so fresh. And guess what THERES 1 whole soft boiled egg. A lot of places only give half but here they give 1. Meat and noodles with the soup was so good. Friendly environment too. Will come back if im around this area. read more

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