Food, service, environment was all great! Felt like I was at home, would eat here again any time im in the Pasadena area and in the mood for ramen. read more

They have a Wonderful, friendly, attentive & professional staff. They serve nice sized TASTY portions. The food is always brought to my table hot & fresh. read more

King of Ramen Pasadena - King Ramen & Karaage - Ramen Near Me - Pasadena, California

Always hits the spot. Such a great place with the broth and all the fixings. Sometimes you just need the soup with the egg.

The food here came out really fresh. The karaage was more like Taiwanese fried Chicken with no spice. The chicken was fresh and crispy but it's lacked that typical karaage flavor marinade. Gyozas were more steamed than seared. We got the spicy king ramen. It's a spicy miso base. The ramen was pretty good. The broth could have used more depth but it was tasty and noodles were good. I really did like the cook on them. Pork could have been a tad bit more tender: The marinated egg was seasoned and cooked perfectly. The service was good as well... they kind of took a while to come around but nonetheless were kind. The restaurant felt very casual .. very laid back spot to come have a quick bite with a friend. read more

Came for lunch and it was quiet, so service was great. Ambiance is fine and there's plenty of parking. I had the tonkotsu ramen and like always it's delicious. The broth is not salty or gamey, the chashu isn't fatty, and they include the soft boiled egg (whereas other spots charge for this). Prices are very reasonable..in fact they're the best around. Definitely can recommend. read more

My co worker spoke so highly about this spot, so I finally tried it. The ramen was decent honestly, but I'll probably try something else from there menu next time. Other then that the service was great. read more

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I stop here often after work for vegetable Ramen. It is family owned and very friendly. read more

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Great service. Food was delicious. We also ordered the spicy ramen. Everything was flavorful and fresh. read more

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We found this place as we were passing through Pasadena. The food was terrific, especially the Karaage. We ordered ahead, and our food was ready by the time we got there, well before the allotted time. The staff was welcoming and friendly. read more

This place delivers quality tasty ramen. The ramen broth is rich and tasteful, the noodles are chewy and have just the right texture. The tonkotsu is soft and large. I also ordered a side of karaage (fried chicken pieces) on the side. The fried chicken pieces were fried on the outside and soft + smooth + juicy on the inside. They made them just right. The ramen itself was a bit small so I had to order that appetizer. No regrets to that. This place has the small homey ramen shop feel. It's located in a plaza where parking is very limited, luckily you can park on the sidewalk for free (which is where I parked). Would come back again if I'm in Pasadena! read more

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The food was good tonkotsu Ramen was a little on a salty side for me today, they have the original recipe, So their broth is home made.they use black pork and natural pork from Canada this is a family owned business.They have other selections such as Spicy ,tan tan ramen, curry ramen. The fried tofu is great, not too greasy good portion size. Service was good there one server. The place looks very clean I saw the lady wipe the table with disinfectant which is good. There's good amount of parking in the area. Good thing I tried read more

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Spicy king ramen - 7.5/10 Broth: mix of tonkotsu and miso, rich and not too oily which I like but on the salty end Noodles: chewy and thin, but not as thin and firm as ramen nagi Chasu: leaner cut which I enjoy, came with two slices and 1 egg cut in half. Good but not amazing Service: food came out under 3 minutes, service was okay read more

Parking can be a bit tricky during lunch and dinner time but be patient and a stall will open up. Now to the ramen, It was ok. For the price, i expected a bit more in portion amount. Was it good? I suppose so. Pretty average. The pork in the bowl ordered was below average in my honest opinion. Ive had much better around town and in the San Gabriel Valley. It's definitely not a 5 star restaurant but i've had worse also. Staff was polite and attentive to refilling my water. Will i come back? probably not. So many other options around pasadena to try at this price point. read more

King of Ramen Pasadena - Pork meat was dry. Small portion compared to other restaurants that serve the same thing. - Ramen Near Me - Pasadena, California

Love this place! Very homey feel and the staff is very nice and welcoming and makes sure you are satisfied. The food is also very good, the ramen is great and the karrage is very good! read more

Hopelessly ramen-tiaclly in love with King of Ramen. I was dragged here by a friend who said I gotta go and try some of LA's best ramen. So who am I to turn that down?! This place is a smaller hole in the wall.. but we love this. I love that spot that isn't huge and over saturated with people. So when I visited around dinner time I noticed that it was not too busy which was great. I did a once over on the menu and noticed that there was a veggie option (YAY). When I went to order my veggie ramen the staff was over the top friendly and said that any of the variations that I was interested in, can be made vegetarian. Super hard to find in ramen spots so that was awesome. But I pretty much chickened out and got the tofu veggie ramen with medium spice. It was a VERY short wait and our steaming hot bowls were being served to us. The aromas of the ramens were amazing! I loved it! I took a bite and it was creamy, savory and a little hint of spice. I do have to admit that I ended up adding so much more spice to my ramen, I'm a heat chaser. The veggie egg rolls were also amazing! loved the crispy crunchy egg rolls jam packed with veggies. This is a great spot and you cant beat the prices! read more

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Decided to stop by here for lunch the other day and it was pretty decent! This place has a really hole-in-the-wall feel to it and is located in a plaza with free, but very limited parking. Service was great and the food came out quickly. I also have to note that their portion sizes are huge and well worth the prices you're paying. I ordered: Fried Tofu (5/5): They've really mastered the art of frying foods without leaving a whole lot of oil and grease! Not only was our fried tofu perfectly crisp on the outside and very silky on the inside, but we also found it super impressive that there was very little oil on the parchment paper below it. The sweet and sour dip that came with it was a solid pairing. Curry Chicken Rice (4/5): I was super impressed by the 7 pieces of juicy and tender chicken in this dish as most restaurants either give fewer pieces or cover smaller pieces heavily in batter. The curry was comforting and rich and the vegetables were soft but not soggy. I just wish that the rice was warmer when served. read more

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(+) King Ramen (-) Ambiance King Ramen Pasadena is located in a small, quaint plaza off Colorado Blvd. I came here with a friend on a weekday around 1PM and there was one other party seated before us. Food: We ordered the King Ramen, vegetable curry, tan tan ramen and chicken karaage. The King ramen broth is a mix of tonkatsu and miso, which was very interesting. Next time, I'll just order the ramen. With the amount of noodles provided, I felt like I was the King with my belly full of noodles. The noodle portion is generous. The noodles themselves were tasty and easy to eat. The vegetable curry wasn't anything special. I would pass on that dish. The chicken karaage was crispy and was also a generous size. The tan tan ramen wasn't my favorite and something I would pass on next time. There is a sauce bar for self serve. Service: There was a gentlemen who served us throughout out stay. He was pleasant. The food did come out around 10-15 minutes, which is nothing of complaint. Ambiance: The feeling isn't the most comfortable. Tables are located closely next to each other and it's a small place overall. The blinds over the windows look old that add to the experience. Overall, I would recommend King of Ramen for a group of friends but not for a first date. The food is not bad, but the ambiance isn't the best. Go ahead and see for yourself! read more

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This place is super value and tasty! The staff are super nice and friendly - she even insisting on boxing my leftovers for me, so sweet. Their menu is printed huge on the wall, so super easy to order. We got a chicken karaage to share amongst 3 people and a ramen each, which ended up being around $18 per person. I was definitely full at the end and had enough leftovers for another full meal. Spicy King Ramen - the bowl was literally bigger than my face. It's an insane amount of food. Broth is rich, good flavor. It wasn't as spicy as I was expecting it so I'd say it's more like a "mild/medium" level of spice. Pork was a little on the drier side but there was a generous amount. The soy egg was also really delicious and perfectly jammy on the inside. The only weird thing for me was the ginger as a topping. Chicken Karage- definitely enough to share between 3 people. Super crispy and the sauce paired well w it. Would definitely come back for a quick, cheap ramen fix. read more

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Decently priced ramen in pretty generous portions - we love to see that! That being said, is it the BEST ramen I've ever had? No. Food: - Egg rolls: Four pieces with a dipping sauce on the side - alright. - Fried Pumpkin: Essentially kabocha squash tempura (my fave). Didn't come with any sauce or dip, which made it a little plain. - Tonkatsu Ramen: Again - good portions and decent broth. The meat wasn't the best quality. This spot is not bad by any means, but there are just so many other ramen places that have amazing menu items/better quality. read more

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This place was a pleasant surprise! I might be biased because I was a little hungover when I went so this place really hit the spot lol. We got the spicy king ramen and another simple one and I think the king ramen was best because it uses two broths to give it a unique yummy flavor. We also tried the pumpkin tempura and that was tasty too. The restaurant is small but clean and cute. The inside front looks like a ramen cart. They have very reasonable prices for good quality food I can't wait to come back as I usually only go to shin sen gumi in Rosemead. Definitely try this place out! P.S their water was so refreshing they have a great filter lol. read more

King of Ramen Pasadena - I don't remember name but it is #4 on menu (corn $1) very tasty. Good amount of spicy - Ramen Near Me - Pasadena, California

This review is about my first experience at this establishment. I ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen, and I was hooked on the broth alone. Before I continue, this restaurant was well taken care of, clean, and staff was very hospitable. Service was quicker than I expected it to be, too. You can see the pride they have for their ramen, something that I appreciate it. When you take your first sip of the broth, you can feel how fresh and delectable it is. The ingredients taste fresh, and the pork is meaty and delicious. By the time I was done, I felt satisfied, not super full, but just right. I will be revisiting this place read more

King of Ramen Pasadena - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Pasadena, California

Wow I came here for lunch and I'm blown away!!! I had the spicy ramen curry dish and I Another one to take home for later!! read more

King of Ramen Pasadena - The spicy curry ramen wow!! - Ramen Near Me - Pasadena, California

Excellent customer service. Friendly staff. Assisted me in choosing a ramen dish as it was my first time visiting there. Calm and clean ambiance. Definitely plan to return to this charming and friendly restaurant. read more

This place lives up to its name. FOOD: I got the curry ramen which was one out of two vegetarian options. It was delicious! The fact that they had vegetarian options already made me love this place. When the bowls came out, I was amazed by the portion! I couldn't finish it...and now I have a second meal! The curry ramen noodles are thicker than the ramen used in the soupy ones. I stole a few bites of the Spicy Tonkotsu And Spicy Miso ramen and really liked the broth and noodles because I prefer thinner noodles. The spicy broth was also a solid spice. Definitely have a nice kick. SERVICE/WAIT: We came here at 11:50pm on a Saturday and were seated right away. We were well taken care of. PARKING: There is free parking in the plaza it's in! read more

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I've only ever ordered on DoorDash so I can't speak on the physical location, but the food always hits even after a driver takes 15-20 minutes to get it to me. They have the best soft boiled eggs I've ever put in my mouth. I rarely ever finish my ramen because it's a lot for me but I always finish my ramen from here because it's so good. I've introduced my bf and friends to it and they all love it. Oh, and they're way more reasonably priced than the other spots in Pasadena. 10/10 read more

Nice little ramen noodle. But beware, their parking lot is very small and very crowded. You probably better off parking on the street instead. Tastewise, their ramen noodle is very good. I don't think that they are owned by Japanese, hence their ramen is not the most authentic one (for the real authentic Japanese ramen, try Ramen Yukinoya in Arcadia). But also because of that, they have so much more option to pick from! They got rice, curry, which most other ramen noodle Place does not have. We try their side dish today too. Gyoza is ok, but I wish that they pan fried it a little long for crisper bottom. Chicken karage doesn't feel like Japanese style. It tastes more like the Taiwanese version of popcorn chicken! Good, just not what I expected. Overall a nice ramen place in Pasadena. It can get pretty busy during the weekend. read more

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The chashu yakisoba is very beautiful and full of spice (unlike me) Fried tofu was to die for and better than what my mom makes at home (she doesn't know how to cook fried tofu) Fans on wall Decorations 4 star experience! read more

King of Ramen Pasadena - Fried Tofu - Ramen Near Me - Pasadena, California

Really delicious and no frills ramen joint. It isn't the punchiest or flavor infused ramen gimmick, but good solid trad'l taste. Portions and service all great. Bizarrely quiet despite 4.5 stars and parking. But that's a plus, no long wait to grab a nice meal at a reasonable price. read more

My son ordered the spicy tonkotsu and I ordered the regular tonkotsu. I have to say I wasn't impressed. The noodles had the right amount of chewiness to it but the meat was too tough. Usually it's so tender. It felt old. The broth was too special either. Service was not up to par either. The place was tiny and there was only one server. When there's only one of you you kinda have to be on your toes. We had to repeatedly try and get her attention: To order, To get the check. Not a fan of this place. read more

King of Ramen Pasadena - Ramen Near Me - Pasadena, California

This is the best restaurant in that market complex! If you're debating which place to get food come to King Ramen. Service was fast. Staff was very attentive and the food was delicious and affordable! Will definitely be back read more

King of Ramen Pasadena - Ramen Near Me - Pasadena, California

Wow, this cozy little place definitely lived up to the reviews! Lots of parking, don't worry. Spicy Tonkatsu Ramen - 4/5 As the waiter put down the bowl of ramen in front of me, I thought, "Wow! This is HUGE." It came with 2 thin slices of meat with green onions, perfectly cooked egg sliced in half, and a huge piece of seaweed. The noodles were chewy and good. The broth was good. The spicy level was just OK too. The service was fantastic! Except the waiter never really smiled. But he checked upon me and made sure everything was okay. They don't have lemon, so don't ask for lemon water. OVERALL, this place is mediocre. I'll be back since I work in Pasadena. read more

King of Ramen Pasadena - Ramen Near Me - Pasadena, California

First time trying it and we live so close. Loved it! And the service and owners were very kind. Will be back.

King of Ramen has a lot more than ramen. It's kind of a homestyle Japanese restaurant as well. We've enjoyed their chicken curry, chicken kaarage, and the pork teriyaki mince. Of those 3 dishes, the pork teriyaki minced rice stood out as delicious! read more

Best Ramen in Pasadena, hands down! LOVE the pork broth - doesn't taste oily like it sometimes does at other spots.

I orders the Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen with extra spice to it!! So freaking delicious! iLOVE how authentic this restaurant is and how the are all about tradition!! Definitely will be coming back here for some great ramen!! read more

King of Ramen Pasadena - Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Pasadena, California

Ramen review king of ramen, Pasadena super yummy! Not extremely creamy but super flavorful & feels supper yummy on a cold day! quality pork (no fat on it) & somewhat thinner noodles but plentiful and just enough for the amount of ramen. Egg was eggcelent. 9.8/10 and very nice owners! Fun fact they told me: the brew their tonkotsu broth for 2 days! Also, very convenient parking, it's a small and quiet place, super quick and memorable service! read more

King of Ramen Pasadena - spicy tonkotsu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Pasadena, California

Just ate here after getting a facial at Ami skin and Stephanie took care of me well! She deserves a raise read more

King of Ramen Pasadena - Ramen Near Me - Pasadena, California

We really like this place. Their food is consistently good and everything we've tried so far has been really good. Tonkatsu ramen - really good Miso ramen - really good Karage - excellent Curry - excellent Fried tofu - really good Also, the staff there is really nice and friendly. read more

Cantonese owned Ramen place, which means in a nutshell, not using the traditional Japanese flavors/ingredients you're probably used to but good enough to pass for a good meal. For example, they may have added some seafood/fish flavoring in their tonkatsu Ramen and added a little bit of Chinese spicy mala sauce in their tan tan dry noodle. They weren't bad- just different. You order in the front and they bring the meal to you. Service is great. Super nice and friendly. Ample parking. Decent place to get a quick bite if you're trying to avoid the long lines and big crowds. read more

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This location has been open for a little over a week. It's located in a plaza at the corner of Sierra Madre and Colorado (northeast corner). You order and pay first, then sit. They deliver your dish to your table. There is limited seating-about 20 people at one time. Parking is free, and street parking is available. Water is filtered, room temp, self serve and tastes great (see the back of the wagon). We had the tonkotsu ramen for $9. It came with a soft boiled egg, two large slices of pork, red ginger, and a slice of seaweed. Other toppings were extra, but they did not have a large variety of toppings such as bamboo shoot (as an example). The soup was ok. The thickness was there, but the flavor wasn't as deep as I expected. I can't point to what was missing, but the flavor isn't as deep as my favorite place. We also had the miso ramen. The soup was fine, and the toppings were the same. We ordered the sides of egg roll and the fried kabocha pumpkin. Not bad! The egg roll is vegetarian. We also ordered the chicken curry, which came medium spicy right off the bat. It had medium chunks of potato, carrot, and onion. I was too full to eat much of it! read more

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