I usually eat at Ramen Ichiban in Fresno, and this time I tried their Fresno Carbonara Ramen with no bamboo shoots and no green onions. The serving size was huge -- definitely enough for one very hungry person. The ramen comes with a rich pork-based broth, carrots, seaweed, corn, cheese, crab cake, pork, egg, and mushrooms. Flavor-wise, it was super tasty and satisfying to the palate. The broth had a rich pork flavor without being overly salty, which made the soup very enjoyable from start to finish. The cheese was a little overwhelming for a ramen dish, but it still blended surprisingly well with the overall flavor profile. Overall, the whole bowl delivered a comforting and satisfying ramen experience that definitely quenched my ramen cravings. I'll surely be back again. read more

Ichiban Ramen & Poki - Ramen Near Me - Fresno, California

This my second time having ramen and it did not disappoint. I ordered a #14 wonton pork and added another boiled egg and asked for it spicy. Spice level was 2 of 5. The pork wontons were made very well and all of mine where pressed abd did not break open. The cabbage, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, seaweed and broth were so flavorful. Service was okay considering there was only one server. I would recommend this place but it does get busy. read more

Ichiban Ramen & Poki - ##14 Wonton Pork Ramen with an extra boiled egg - Ramen Near Me - Fresno, California

ALWAYS A DAM 20/10 this ramen spot always smacks especially on a rainy day!! I've ordered a few different dishes and they are always delicious but my go to is always the tonkatsu ramen. I never see this place empty. 100% of the time if i want ramen i'm coming here and if it's not open yet imma wait outside until it is!! read more

Ichiban Ramen & Poki - #5. Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen #4. Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fresno, California

A small place in the plaza near First and Shaw. We sat at the counter. There are a few tables as well. There is a QR code on the wall you can scan to look at the menu, but it's mostly just ramen people come here for. There is a wide variety of ramen to choose from with either beef or pork and also some curry ramen along with some appetizers. We ordered the tempura shrimp and miso ramen. The tempura shrimp was rather bland even with the sauce that came with it. The soup was good, but I didn't care for the pork. My friend liked it, but for me it's too fatty. She likes it mild, but I added some of the chili oil condiment that is on every table to liven it up a bit for me. Service was good and efficient. read more

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Amazing ramen! The food was incredibly flavorful and tasted fresh, with a rich broth and perfectly cooked noodles. The shop itself is pretty small, but that actually adds to the cozy and authentic ramen shop vibe. It might feel a little tight during busy times, but the quality of the food more than makes up for it. Definitely worth visiting if you're craving great ramen! read more

Ichiban Ramen & Poki - #27. Spicy Miso Ramen (Pork) #15. Yakiniku Beef Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fresno, California

I love this place, this restaurant is always busy. The food is always great! They deserve 4 star reviews, it is a smaller restaurant so you'll be lucky to get to sit down, definitely pick the times where it's slower. The takeouts are most people go to's. I went and grabbed two bowls to go and it was still as good as it was if I was to eat there. I even have my kid stopping in because she loved this place so much. They have something for everyone. read more

Ichiban Ramen & Poki - #9. Chicken Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fresno, California

For me, a compliment to the chef is I don't have a picture. Quick service, greeted upon entry. Plenty of seating and cozy. I had the vegetarian noodles in a chicken broth with yuzu beverage. Appreciate good food that's close to home and budget friendly. read more

There's barely any AC here so probably avoid in the summertime. Can get crowded and need a wait weekend mid afternoon. Got the veggie and shrimp tempura which was decent with broccoli, yams, onion. The ramen was pretty decent. Standard but hits the spot if you're in mood for ramen. Again would come here really in the winter time. read more

Had lunch here for the first time yesterday and WOW. Absolutely delicious. Packed with flavor, and the steak in my pho was cut and cooked to perfection. The steak ramen? Next-level amazing. The place was spotless, the service was top-tier, and everything came out fast and fresh. I'm 100% coming back soon, and this is officially one of my go-to recommendation spots. Don't sleep on this place. read more

Ichiban Ramen & Poki - Steak ramen without seaweed - Ramen Near Me - Fresno, California

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Ichiban Ramen & Poki was a great experience from start to finish. The restaurant was clean, welcoming, and had a fun anime-inspired atmosphere that made the visit even more enjoyable. The staff was friendly and attentive, making sure everything came out fresh and on time. The ramen was flavorful with a rich broth, perfectly cooked noodles, and generous portions. Overall, the food, service, and ambiance were all excellent. I'll definitely be coming back and would recommend this spot to anyone looking for quality ramen and poke in Fresno. read more

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Service was very kind and very fast! Food was delish and the Ambiance was super kawaii!:} The smell of the food was good and all of it was fresh!:P read more

Ichiban Ramen & Poki - Steam Wonton (9 Pcs) Appetizer - Ramen Near Me - Fresno, California

There's a lot of ramen places, but there's not a lot that do it well. I'm surprised to say that Ichiban was one of those. I tried something I normally don't - the milky ramen - which reminded me of a certain kind of carbonara I used to eat in China. It was so fresh and so chewy! I wish I could have had more time/wallet to order more of their menu, but for those who are able, you can't go wrong with anything. read more

Ichiban Ramen & Poki - #6. Milky Ramen, Thai Tea - Ramen Near Me - Fresno, California

The food was great! I was slightly disappointed when there wasn't poki, or maybe I'm blind? The food I got though, like I said, was great and I would definitely go back to try some ramen. The workers were friendly and there's a chart on how to make/eat ramen which will be helpful. The decor was super cute and cozy! Also, their to-go containers fit in cup holders! #lifehack lol read more

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love the food, so delicious!! tables get full fast but worth the wait! love the paintings in wall read more

Ichiban Ramen & Poki - #24 Pork Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fresno, California

Surprisingly tasty and well packaged for a take out experience. The website was down so I placed my take out order in person. The wait wasn't too long despite the dinner rush. Everything came out hot and fresh. However, my drink was almost forgotten until I prompted it so I would double check all orders. *Thai Tea: the tea wasn't the strongest and it was a bit heavy on the ice and half and half. It would taste better if the tea was steeped for longer or made up more of the drink. *Edamame: good portion size for the price. These were steamed well and salted generously. *Tonkatsu Ramen: the noodles were on the softer side. The broth was creamy and thick. There was prominent and rich pork flavor and the aromatics shone. The egg was a tad overcooked but there was still a mildly gooey center. The corn and bean sprouts were average but the seaweed added some saltiness and subtle crunch. The chashu was tender but the cut was on the smaller side. There was subtle sweetness but the marinade could have been stronger. The broth was a stand out compared to other restaurants. Everything was priced fairly and the portion sizes were good. Although there were improvements to be made, this was a good option for take out and ramen. read more

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Decided to stop here for some ramen. We went around 12pm and there was a waitlist. Wait time was about 30 mins. The inside is very cozy and I enjoyed the art work. The spot is kinda small but definitely worth it. The spicy tonkotsu ramen was very delicious and flavorful. The pork was tender and tasty. The menu is online and is okay to navigate. read more

Ichiban Ramen & Poki - #5. Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fresno, California

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I love this place so so much. I wish I lived farther away because I come way too often. Sometimes it'll be really busy and the wait will be 40ish minutes while other times there's no wait at all! Interior is pretty tiny but it's decorated really well and it isn't too crowded inside. Also, there's an automatic gratuity for parties of 6 or more. Each bowl is around $20 and the portion size is good (but I usually don't have leftovers).There are so many options for ramen. I strongly suggest looking at the charts on the wall explaining each one before making a decision! (Posted a pic of the chart below) read more

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I can never get a picture of my ramen because I eat it too fast! The best ramen in town hands down! This is coming from a huge foodie and ramen lover. One of the few locations in town that offers beef ramen. It's a tight squeeze in here but worth it. No more poki here btw read more

Ichiban Ramen & Poki - #15 beef ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fresno, California

The place is a little small, and there was going to be a good wait for a table, so we sat at the "bar" which was fine. Our server was really nice and gave grandma vibes, with good service and honest, helpful recommendations. The pork belly is a nice addition as a side and I recommend that. The cantaloupe smoothie was very good as well. read more

Ichiban Ramen & Poki - #25. Stamina Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fresno, California

I decided to step out of the ramen comfort zone and tried the curry ramen. It was amazing!!! It comes with rice on the side too so pouring some of curry on top was delicious. The beef was so tender. Everything was perfect. Now I need to go back to try it again. I love Indian food so it was almost like it covered both my ramen and Indian cravings. I will be going back by the end of the week. read more

Ichiban Ramen & Poki - This curry ramen was fantastic!!! - Ramen Near Me - Fresno, California

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I love coming here for ramen! They have the best spicy tonkatsu. I've tried other places but this place always hits. Super flavorful, great friendly service and is always super quick. This place is pretty small and fills up quickly but also opens up fairly quickly. The calamari tempura is delicious and the shrimp tempura. I like to get a side of kimchi while enjoying my ramen. Pretty neat art work as well. read more

Ichiban Ramen & Poki - Kimchi, shrimp tempura, Calamari Tempura (Appetizer) - Ramen Near Me - Fresno, California

Our son had talked about this place forever and said how it was a must stop. We are so glad we made the trip, what a gem to find this place, it's locally owned and operated by some amazing ladies that rock this Japanese cuisine. Everything was delicious, the portions were excellent, the broths from all the ramen's and udon's were so flavorful. We had to start off the night with some Kimchi and pork belly, all I can say is wow! They have such an awesome selection on the menu, something for everyone. We stayed a little conservative with the spice level. I think next time I'll go a little hotter than mild. The service was fantastic, and provided excellent recommendations for our family that were newcomers. The ambiance is very cute, an anime character paradise. We will be back! More pork belly please! Thank you ladies, you made our night out memorable! read more

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This is my FAVORITE ramen spot in Fresno! The restaurant is small and there is usually a little bit of a wait, but I can't even be bothered by it because I love the ramen so much. I order the Tonkotsu Ramen every time, but I have no doubt that the rest of their menu is just as good. The bowl is generously portioned, the egg is perfectly gooey, the pork belly is tender, and the broth is very creamy and flavorful. read more

The food was good but when my boyfriend went to pay they overcharged us for the smoothies. It's advertised that they cost 6.50 each but she charged us 12 dollars each they were good but not good enough to pay 12 dollars each that's crazy. Due to that I will not be going back. read more

great customer service, got served water right away and the noodles there was really delicious! the place inside feels really comfy and cozy with the nice anime paintings on the wall aswell!!! read more

Ichiban Ramen & Poki - white rice and Takoyaki (Octopus) (Appetizer) - Ramen Near Me - Fresno, California

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We were recommended this place by someone and it far exceeded our expectations!.. the food was amazing! We had the spicy seafood tom yum and the pismo. The broths were excellent as was the variety of items and flavors in them. The tom yum was spicy and had delicious flavor and aromas! The service was excellent as well! The waitress was busy as she was the only one for the restaurant but she was still mindful, attentive, and very kind. She was considerate about us having young kids and made recommendations for that and even referred to us as "mama" and "papa." The restaurant itself is very small which adds to the charm; the walls are decorated with various well-done hand paintings of characters from anime. Definitely recommend this place to any fans of ramen! A+ read more

Ichiban Ramen & Poki - Spicy #30. Seafood Tom Yum - Ramen Near Me - Fresno, California

The Ramen is really really good. I really recommend it. It's super packed all the time I came on my lunch hour which is definitely not a good time to come, but the soup definitely made up for everything. It's good it's crowded, but I liked it. read more

The best Ramen Noodles and Poki bowls in town! I love the ambiance and the energy when I walk in. The open kitchen is so modern and it's fun to see how they prepare your order. My first choice for sure. The owners and staff are so friendly and nice. Kim is so sweet! read more

There was no wait on Saturday evening. We were seated immediately for a group of 3 people and were able to place our orders quickly, then we're served in less than 15 minutes. I saw a sign for the new Chicken Karaage Curry, so decided to try it out. Otherwise, you have to scan a QR code to access the menu and prices. The place is on the smaller size, but I would describe it as more cozy rather than cramped. The food itself was really good! I feel like the curry could have been spicier, but my friend had ordered hers to be "mild" so mine may have also been mild. I also ordered an egg on the side. I'll probably be back to try the ramen or beef bowl soon. :) read more

Ichiban Ramen & Poki - Chicken karaage curry rice, Boiled Egg - Ramen Near Me - Fresno, California

We started with the chicken gyoza, which was absolutely delicious, and the Thai tea--truly out of this world, almost beyond description. As for the ramen, it was undeniably good, but there was something peculiar about it that I can't quite put my finger on. While the egg was a standout element, the broth leaned too heavily on a milk base for my taste, which made it difficult to finish. Still, the experience had its highlights, and I'd return to explore more of the menu. read more

Ichiban Ramen & Poki - Ramen Near Me - Fresno, California

One of the only ramen places in Fresno that feels genuinely authentic. With its Japanese inspired interior and popular Anime characters hand-painted on its walls, this place is sets a fun and welcoming environment when you walk through the door. Service is extremely attentive and friendly. Their QR code menu is vast and seems to have a dish for any type of craving! I try something different each time since they have so many options, and the last time I went I got a pork cutlet ramen. Since the cutlet is fried, its a little too salty when paired with broth. I recommend their curry ramen or spicy miso if that doesn't sound like your vibe. The best part of ramen for me is broth, and they have the most flavorful one you can get in town. Each bowl comes with plenty of toppings, with the best part being their cured eggs. The noodles soak up the broth without its texture being compromised. I hold this place deeply to me, and will always try to put my friends on. Everything about this place is so solid! read more

Ichiban Ramen & Poki - Pork Cutlet Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fresno, California

I've been coming to this place since my college days. This place is a true hidden gem for ramen. The food and service is always amazing. read more

Ichiban Ramen & Poki - Chicken Curry Ramen, Thai Tea, Spicy Chicken Karagee - Ramen Near Me - Fresno, California

I used to love this place when it was on shaw and brawley. I was a long time fan. I went to try it again recently because i was missing the yummy milky ramen. I ordered two ramens one milky and one shoyu and an appitizer of takoyaki with two waters. They charge a 18 percent gratitudity tip now. My total was over 80! And the milky ramen had no flavor whatsoever i had to put so much soy sauce. Hows a food that supposed to be a humble mans food somthing everyone can afford now over 16 bucks a bowl and over 80 for two people. Do youself a favor go elsewhere hayachi has better flavor and price. read more

Amazing little place. Delicious food. The Pork Curry Udon is amazing. People are nice and service is quick. Drink options leave much to be desired. read more

Ichiban Ramen & Poki - Pork Curry Udon & Crab Rangoons - Ramen Near Me - Fresno, California

No spicy edamame for the second time even though it's on the menu. Travesty. They do it really well and it's a great appetizer with some flavors versus just the normal rather bland edamame. I came here specifically for this as it was so good when i was able to get it. Yet I've been told no we don't have it/do it the last 2 times. Your menu read more

Visited this restaurant on a Sunday in the early evening. It is a small, cozy restaurant. We were seated right away upon entering. We were a party of two and sat at the bar. My boyfriend asked the server if they had the red pepper in the shaker (Shichimi togarashi) but the server said she was new and didn't know what that was and pointed at the chili oil. I ordered the kimchi chicken ramen, I appreciated the soft boiled egg. Overall, food and service was good. They have 65 types of ramen to choose from, among other things on their menu, so if I come back again, I'll try something different. read more

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After various picture from OTHER Yelpers drove me mad, I decided to search closer to my area rather than drive to Clovis. I reasoned correctly that if the food was roughly equal, it would get into my mouth sooner. Not that there's ever much of a barrier to that happening... This location is right across from Fashion Fair (East side) next to the Starbucks on the corner. It's a smaller location and gets a bit crowded, but I liked the counter area away from the pack where they seated me. The staff was friendly and alert. THANKFULLY there was no vapid music playing or some lame TV blaring out mindless nonsense.... It was great not being further stimulated, like Mount Vesuvius. Yes, that Ramen is hot like a volcano, but that's expected. I enjoyed the appetizer of fried oysters and the Pork Ramen was super tasty. You can't really get a non-salty ramen but some places are more inspired by Morton than others... It wasn't too bad here... I always love the mix of things in these ramens, the veggies, meats, eggs and although I never thought I'd say this, I love seaweed! Yes, more weeds from the sea, please! The ramen was both filling and tasty and by the time I let it cool, large shovels of ramen and broth filled me up pretty good. Unfortunately, I'd thought and expected that the type of ramen I'd ordered had the round, thin sliced pork in it but instead, it was chunks that were not as tasty. No worries, I'd just order ANOTHER side, but this time I'd mess up by thinking 'katsu and chashu' pork were the same. They are not. I thought I'd ordered the Cashu pork but instead was served the Katsu. That was terrible, a thick, hard fried number. I tired to make a go of it but was getting 'gagula' from the pork and couldn't eat it. lol They were so nice taking it away and not charging me... sadly, I can see why these two similar sounding items might be mixed up.... One minor complaint is the over packed out areas...all the overly busy signs and unnecessary things taking away from what should be a more calming envion... The bathroom was clean and well stocked. As it should be... I'm not sure why there is crap laying all over the counter where folks eat. Empty nut bottles, medications, a bottle of Pepto Bismol directly on the eye level shelf facing the customer. Come on! lol Overall, I enjoyed the pit stop prompted by folks enjoying their local ramen shops. Thanks for the inspiration! -G read more

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The ramen here is so good, I've had the Spicy Tonkotsu, Miso, and Milky ramen. I do like the Tonkotsu ramen broth the best. It's just so flavorful and rich. The Chashu is always cooked to perfection. Service takes a little while when they're busy, but that's not enough to change my rating because patience is key to a good experience. I love the wall murals here. If you're a fan of anime, the decorations add to the atmosphere. read more

Ichiban Ramen & Poki - Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fresno, California

food: 10/10 delicious! prices: 9/10 (mostly) affordable & good for food portions and/ or quantities ambiance: 9/10 bright & welcoming ( a tiny bit outdated but also makes it feel homey) parking: 9/10 typically plentiful i always have an epic time and epic food here! thank you. ^ . ^ read more

Great place to try out. They had so much of a variety. The service was nice and welcoming. It does get busy so that says something. We were fans of all our food. It's a tight fit in the restaurant but can fit a good amount of bigger groups. Would recommend for ramen! read more