really solid ramen spot the broth is rich and flavorful without feeling too heavy noodles are soft but still have a good bite the meat is tender and everything tastes fresh overall it's the kind of place that hits especially when you want something warm and comforting definitely somewhere i'd go back to when i'm craving ramen read more

My friend brought me here and the service was quick and easy. I went with the classic ramen and it was good , I recommend the place for anyone near by or far! read more

This place had amazing Ramen bowls. I was a little thrown off at first with the service. The lady we had just didnt smile much unless it was at my toddler. But she wasn't rude. She was kind, very prompt, and treated us like family when we walked out the door for our first time. Id recommend this spot and definitely will be back. They have great offers, have decent prices, lovely atmosphere, and the food was excellent. We will be going back next month for sure. read more

This place is very good all around. The food tastes amazing and the service was as well. Definitely recommend for a ramen spot to eat at!

We found this place on a whim to satisfy our craving for something warm in our bellies. It wasn't busy when we got here around 6:30pm on a Friday night. The interior walls are completely covered with Naruto comic, nice for that Naruto fan in your life ;) Food ordered: Kai white, Kai black, fried soft shell crab The garlic butter in the Kai white is very strong. The slices of pork belly were thinly sliced, more of a charred/lean cut than fatty piece. It comes with slices of wood ear mushroom, crispy onion, green onions, half soft boiled egg and the thin kind of ramen noodles. The thin noodles pair well with the soup base and slice of pork belly.. it makes it not overwhelming. The black garlic oil wasn't something that really stood out too much to me.. it has a somewhat smoky rich flavor but I wouldn't say it's any different from other places with black garlic oil. We liked the soft shell crab. The meat was soft and creamy, but the outside wasn't as crispy as we thought it would be. It's still pretty tasty in my opinion. They have entree combos that we thought we might try but didn't want to over order as we normally do. You can add a chashu bowl to the entree for $5. read more

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Really good food and great service. Definitely recommend this place! One of the most authentic ramens!

We originally came because there was a promotion on Facebook for a BOGO ramen bowl. Not sure where the fine print was, but we told that its required to write a 5star review in order to claim it. The decorations in the dining area are very cute. They have large comic style murals of Naruto, so that was fun to look at. We got the Kai Red and White which are tonkatsu based. They tended to be on the leaner side in their broth and chasu, which I'm not used to and personally like a fattier version better. We got medium spice which was not too spicy. Overall it was a good deal, especially where inflation is headed these days. read more

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I've been coming here for years and it's the only ramen that ever gets the right amount of spice in my soup and I'm very specific on my spice levels. Also, their service is so quick which makes it 10/10! read more

Kai Ramen in Arcadia did not disappoint. We tried the Tonkotsu Ramen and the spicy Volcano Ramen--both full of flavor and perfectly cooked. The crispy chicken appetizer was addictively good, and the Chashu Bao was tender and satisfying. Thai Iced Tea and Boba Milk Tea hit the spot. Cool vibes, friendly staff, and a cozy spot for a casual ramen night. Highly recommend if you're in the area. read more

Chinese noodles and dishes are served right Highlights of the menu: 1. Classic mazesoba ramen (no soup) 2. Fried rice with pork 3. Sesame fried chicken read more

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This was the first spot my cousin and I stopped by when we landed in Burbank and after checking into our hotel a few blocks away. It didn't disappoint at all! Parking: medium size parking lot shared among different businesses including Phoenix. We went during late lunch hour so that probably explains why there were a lot of empty spots opened for parking. During peak times, parking may be tough. Service: average. There was one other table when we sat down to eat but we saw our waiter only when he came to take our order and when bringing out the food we ordered. You scan the QR code on the table to look at the menu. Food order to arrival time was decent. Ambiance: basic decor but clean. Good spot to hang out with friends. Food: we came during happy hour so we were able to take advantage of the combo. My cousin and I both ordered their award winning Kai white with less oil and less salt (which we both appreciate) and we selected the takoyaki and the garlic edamame for our combo. The noodles were cooked perfectly and we loved the light buttery taste of the broth. The egg was cooked just right and the cha siu melted right in my mouth. It's been a few weeks since my short trip to socal but I still dream about the bowl of ramen we had. read more

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Located in a plaza with plenty of parking, this spot is a great weekday lunch spot with their generous lunch special. During weekday lunch to 5pm you can get a free select drink or appetizer with your ramen order. The portions have definitely gotten smaller than the last time I was here but overall still a solid ramen. Staff were friendly and quick with our order. Order: kai red and black ramen, complimentary green tea and takoyaki Comment: I wish the portions were bigger and the cha siu wasn't as thin as bacon. read more

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Anyone else slurp their noodles? Our cravings for ramen certainly were satisfied at Kai Ramen, located in Arcadia, California and deep in the SGV. During the height of the pandemic, I found myself relying on @kairamenarcadia as my go-to for those delicious Japanese noodles in soup form. Then on my recent dine-in visit, I realized the quality and taste of the meals simply was the same I was finally able to try their Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice after all these years and it did not disappoint! More happiness was activated with each bite We had: Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice, Chicken Cutlet Bun (chicken katsu in steamed bun mixed with cabbage, slices of cucumber, served with spicy mayo), Kai White Ramen (salt base, skinny noodles, garlic butter, pork belly, flavored egg, scallions, crispy onion, kikurage), Maesoba Ramen (thick noodle, house special ground pork, scallions, mild soy based smoke flavor, imami fish powder, garlic, seaweed), andBoba Ice Milk Tea read more

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Came here for lunch on a Friday. We decided to try this place because of the multiple messages I received about their BOGO promotion. However, we were immediately disappointed when the server stated that the offer is only good Mon-Thur. I felt that this was false advertisement as the messages I received states to not click the deal until I'm ready to redeem. There's not information on the message except that it's done-in only. Dishonest business in my opinion. Parking: plenty free parking in the plaza. Ambiance: casual, can get loud from the high ceilings and open seating. Wasn't too busy today (Friday) for lunch. Food: we ordered the Kai White Ramen, Tonkatsu Ramen and Chicken Katsu Curry. The ramen were both pretty flavorful but portions seem smaller than other places. My daughter was disappointed that there was no seaweed. The chicken katsu was really crispy and curry was good (not spicy). The ratio of the curry to the chicken and rice was lacking. My son was complaining there wasn't enough curry. Staff: not really friendly but not rude either. read more

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[4.5 stars] I wish I could have gave this place 5 stars because it was so close to being that. First off, I want to say if you are thinking about ordering anything, you should definitely go for the Takoyaki, it was my favorite FOR SURE. In addition, the flavors were absolutely unbelievable & it blended so well together! For the actual ramen itself, I ordered the Kai's White Ramen as well because it was "Award Winning"; however, I would say that the portions definitely lacked. To be quite honest, the flavors were astounding, but sadly I couldn't fully enjoy it because the lack of chicken & egg. In addition to the ramen, I got the combo which was $5 more, and I got 3pc Takoyaki and a Chashu pork bowl & the flavor within the Chashu was super yummy! Almost forgot! There was a deal only on the weekdays, I believe 12-5pm and you could get free drink or takoyaki when you order rice/ramen. Additionally, my friend got the Volcano Ramen & the portions for that were way better. I tried a bit of the ramen & it tasted very filling. Also, the popcorn chicken was surprisingly somewhat crunchy still, it had a good texture to it. SERVICE & AMBIANCE: I felt welcomed and the service was amazing, I went on a Wednesday afternoon around 4pm & there wasn't anyone in the restaurant, definitely underrated! Would come again & try something different. read more

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Great customer service. The place is very friendly clean and workers are very welcoming as you walk in

Really cute ramen shop! I loved the interior design and the fact that there was a ton of parking available. The staff were super friendly and gave me and my friends great recommendations for our first time. The ramen was pretty good, but the only thing that I didn't like was the portion size was small. For the price, I was hoping for a bigger bowl of ramen with more toppings as well. Kai White (4/5) - this is their award winning ramen and it was great! The flavor was strong but wasn't overwhelming. I would recommend this Crispy rice tuna (5/5) - really good crispy rice tuna! Overall, I like Kai Ramen, but don't LOVE it. I could see myself coming back to get the Kai White again. I just wish they had bigger portion sizes. read more

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Got the spicy miso ramen and it was pretty good. I think this place was okay and I might go back if I was in the plaza and craved ramen but a few things might deter me. Service was spotty, attitude was meh, and honestly can't stand the normalization of a $17 price tag for ramen. Still a 4/5 though because the food was good for what it was. read more

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oh KAiiiii (Ramen)! Cute little ramen spot in SGV! They got all types of ramen: tonkatsu broth, chicken broth, shoyu broth, and even soup-less ramen! If that ain't your vibe, they also got rice bowls, fried chicken, gyoza, takoyaki, fried calamari, and the list goes on. Everything we got was good in their respective categories; nothing spectacular, but solid meals nonetheless. The takoyaki had the good crunch, chew and sauce on it. The crispy rice had a nice glaze with a sweet hint to the rice, a bit too chewy that it gets stuck to your teeth, but it was still tasty. The beef curry was yummy, good thick curry, with tender flavorful meat. The ramen was also solid, good meat, noodles and broth. Oh and the boba was good, nice flavor and texture ! All in all, the place was easy to get to, parking smooth, ambiance was chill, the staff was friendly, quick, and the food was good, so If we are ever in the area and want a more lowkey spot, we would want to come back to give some other items a try that may be more worthwhile. Until then... Happy eats, loves ^_^ read more

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2 years ago this place was bomb But unfortunately came back and it was Not good, expensive and disappointing. Got 2 tontsoky Ramens and fried Calamari Let's start with the ramen. The soup was BAD BAD. Super salty and greasy Cold, not a good ramen tbh Fried calamari not well cooked a lot of mint but little calamari.. I don't like to write down bad reviews but Paid $47 for this and couldn't eat. read more

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Genuinely the best ramen I have ever had. The pork belly was so tender and the broth was so flavorful. I loved the curry and the fried chicken was the perfect touch. The buns were nice and soft and the crispy tuna rice was slightly sweet but a nice balance with the spicy mayo. Very quick service and the decor was very cute too. read more

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We came here on a weekend with a friend. I was so surprised at how good is their ramen! Their broth tastes so rich and flavorful. Chashu pork is super tender and tasty! Freshly made noodles are tender and soft. We got Kai white, Kai black ramen, and Mazesoba ramen( no soup), for the side we got age dashi tofu and takoyaki, we also got lychee green tea and Thai tea. The food comes out fresh and hot perfect for the weather. Quite busy during the weekend, our server is very friendly and gave us excellent recommendations. The store is very clean. With a nice tradition mixed with holiday decorations. Solid 5 stars, need to come back for another bowl of ramen. read more

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Good service and good food. Ordered beef curry over rice and ramen today. Both were fantastic.

I had the Kai White off a recommendation and it was great! The Takoyaki that came with the combo was really good as well. As soon as you walk in you are greeted by the friendly staff. The restaurant was clean and very quaint. read more

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food was amazing and the decor and service were great too!!! environment and vibe were relaxing

Took my husband and youngest to check out this ramen place. Overall the food was good. I tried the Popeye Vegan Ramen and loved the spinach noodles and silken tofu. The broth was light in flavor so I added some hot sauce to give it a kick. We also tried the fried calamari that has a small side salad and Takoyaki, both were fresh and flavorful. The side salad had a black sesame salad dressing that was unique and addictive. I have never tried that before and thought it tasted really good. The garlic edamame was a small portion but great. My daughter trier the Chashu Bowl With Homemade Sauce with pork. She said it was on the sweet side but good. My husband tried the Spicy Beef Ramen and he said the broth was rich in flavor and good. Although the service was great and good delicious and fresh, the bathroom was a little gross. I also joined the Yelp waiting list but when I got there they said they do t use it. They were able to seat us right Rana's we got there just before the dinner rush. All in all - I would still go back for more. read more

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My husband was looking for a noodle place and saw that one of their dishes was "award winning" so he was eager to try this place out. Parking was easy because we went between lunch and dinner, and even if we didn't, there seemed to be plenty of parking around the area. Their Kai White ($15.50) - Salt base, skinny noodles, garlic butter, pork belly, flavored egg, scallions, crispy onions, and kikurage is what is award winning. Upon tasting it...I was disappointed. I was expecting a bold, rich umami flavor but instead I got flavored water with some oil and salt in it. I would skip this. I got their Chicken Ramen ($15.50) - Salt based, thick noodle, chicken meat, flavored egg, scallions, baby bok choy, and crispy onions. This definitely tasted like chicken broth, which was more than what the Kai offered. The meat was tender, I really enjoyed the bok choy and liked the flavored egg, which was better than most other ramen places we've tried. Our meals came with a free side (each!) so we tried their potato wedges and their gyoza. I didn't like their gyoza. The filling didn't taste good nor fresh. But I loved the potato wedges. Not sure what they put on top as the seasoning, but it was yummy. Service was just okay, nothing stuck out to note here in my review. They gave me a water jug and I served myself. read more

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Solid, straight to the point spot for ramen. I got the Kai Red ramen and wife got the Tonkotsu Classic. The Kai red had a good kick, not too overbearing and the soup had a nice consistency. Wife enjoyed the Tonkotsu classic, nothing fancy, just well balanced and very familiar in a good way. For appetizers, we also got Takoyaki and Sesame Fried Chicken, which my daughter really enjoyed. I thought the Takoyaki was the sleeper. The Kai's Boba Milk tea definitely came in handy to cool us off, from both the ramen and the heat outside. I want to try the Spicy Miso and Kai's white ramen on our next run. read more

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Definition of a hidden gem! I came here ones YEARS ago and still remember how much I liked it so tonight when I was in area, I gave it another shot. So glad I did because it tastes as good as I remember. We ordered (sorry forgot to get pictures of the ramen!): Spicy crispy tuna - probably the worst dish of the night for us. It was mostly a chunk of deep fried rice and too much sauce both in the top and the bottom. Tasted really sweet and I would've skipped it. Garlic edamame - hard to go wrong with edamame. Nice amount of garlic for all the garlic lovers out there. Kai white - my sister ordered this and said she understood why it's award winning. She ate all of it and only wished she could've swapped out the thin noodles for thicker ones. But she said the broth was amazing and drank it up. Very rich so eat it when you're trying to treat yourself. Tsukemen - Amazing! Probably one of my favorites (especially because I find Tsujita's broth a little bland). Really rich umami flavor paired with thick noodles. Ramen connoisseurs might nit-pick things about it because this place isn't as "well known" or is a chain from Japan, but I truly think the broth for this is exceptional and made this place a 5/5 for me. For those who love to nit-pick: the pork belly was bordering too fatty for some people's taste (I enjoyed how tender it was) and some people might find the noodles too thick, but it made the meal for me. But I can get over those things because this broth has depth and layers of flavor like it's supposed to. Really well-done. Service was great; really friendly and helpful. It's a Tuesday night, but given how packed the mall was, I'm surprised more people didn't make the half mile drive over here. Parking was a bit tight, but not difficult. I'll definitely be back and not wait years and years and years to go haha. read more

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This location in Arcadia is such an underrated spot. Service here is really good, food comes our quickly and the staff members are very accommodating. We had the Kai black ramen, pork fried rice, fried calamari, and spicy fried chicken. The two appetizers were delicious. Fried calamari was crispy and not too oily. The spicy fried chicken has just the right amount of kick and the sauce is quite nice. The Kai black ramen comes with chashu, woodear mushroom, crispy fried onion, and half a marinated egg. The flavor was good. The lychee greentea was also surprisingly good. Its better than other lychee greentea Ive had at other tea/boba stores. Parking: located in a small plaza so parking maybe limited. Theres street parking and a supermarket plaza close by thats within walking distance. read more

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The food was amazing i honestly recommend this place to anyone that wants to get a quick bite. The staff were really kind and was quick to bring out the food, and the scenery is really cool would recommend if you're a fan of Naruto. read more

The restaurant is tucked in a corner with plenty of shared parking with other restaurants in the plaza. I came here for lunch and found out they have a weekday lunch deal where you can get a free drink or appetizer with purchase of ramen or a rice dish. The kai's white ramen was very garlicky and quite rich while the black was flavorful but less garlicky and creamy than the white ramen. Since we got 2 ramens for lunch, I got a takoyaki appetizer (3 takoyakis) and my friend got a lemon ice tea which was quite large and refreshing. The price was pretty affordable and great that we got an appetizer and drink, however the portions are not very large. So for that reason, I removed a star since my friend and I weren't exactly full but we left satisfied. I would come back again if i'm in the area and wanted a small lunch. read more

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I love this place the ramen is amazing and customer service is great ! The place is so cute with the painting in the walls

This our second time came to this place. The first time we called order go to. They are missing one order. Second time the dry noodle today they didn't put the sauce in there. Please don't go don't even try it , no service at all. Don't waste it your money and time !!!! read more

Kai Ramen is a Naruto themed ramen shop with amazing storytelling murals and delicious Japanese food! They specialize in many different types of ramen with a wide range of appetizers and entrees. I was impressed by the Kai White Ramen, their most popular ramen dish. Their noodles were thin and bouncy with a garlic butter based broth. Their Kai Yellow Ramen had lots of cheese with a thick spicy tonkatsu broth, perfect for cheese lovers. My favorite appetizer was their spicy tuna crispy rice because of the fresh tuna and perfect texture of the rice. They have spacious seating and quick, attentive service. read more

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When looking for a soup craving to satisfy, I looked no further than Kai Ramen to satiate that fully. Tucked in the corner of a restaurant plaza across from chef Tony, we were immediately greeted by the waitstaff who seated us right before the dinner rush came in, which was a testament to how popular the ramen must be. Based off of prior reviews, my friend and I both ordered the White Ramen which came highly recommended, the spicy tuna crispy rice and the takoyaki. The white ramen was extremely flavorful, full of garlic which I absolutely loved, and a good portion of chashu with thin al dente ramen noodles. The crispy rice sushi was nice and crunchy with a hint of sweetness from what I assume was unagi sauce and spicy mayo. The takoyaki also came out nice and hot! read more

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Arrived an hr before they closed and they did not want to sit us said they too busy! But other people went in and got seated bad service!

The portions are smaller compared to other ramen restaurants at $16.50 for Tonkatsu ramen. The noodles were egg noodles, so different texture and the soup base doesn't have a strong flavor. Still, we enjoyed our meal and the pork belly was soft and delicious. read more

Solid spot for late dinner ramen. Fun Naruto murals on the walls. Haven't experienced a long wait anytime I've been here! read more

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"Best ramen in town"? Don't think so. Service was fine, interior was fine, but this is far from the "best ramen". I had the tonkotsu ramen with mild flavor, and gyoza dumplings. With tonkotsu, I expect the broth to be very thick and flavorful, but unfortunately it felt like it was lacking flavor. I wouldn't call it bland, but it's definitely not the thick tonkotsu flavor that I am used to. However the egg in the ramen was very good, with just the right amount of umami flavor and runniness. That's usually tough to get right, but I was pleased with this one. Maybe the other items on the menu are tastier, but unfortunately this is not the place if you're searching for the best ramen in town. read more

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