Super friendly staff, greeted upon entering and they brought me order to my table even though it was to go. Food and drink came out super fast as well. The Kaiju Ramen was delicious and presented so cutely (again even in to go!) My Presh tea boba was also super yummy - I got Thai tea with boba. Gyoza was also good and came with a lot of gyoza. read more

Kaiju Ramen & Curry - Kaiju Ramen 豚骨拉面, #4.Gyoza(deep fried) 日式饺子(油炸), and Thai tea - Japanese Near Me - Isla Vista, California

this place was okay. good enough for IV. the ramen noodles didn't have the best texture. but the popcorn chicken was solid and so were the calamari balls. the dipping sauce for gyoza was subpar. probably good if you have a ramen craving at Iv. maybe the thick noodles would have been better. the service however was superb. read more

truly only boba i will drink in SB . Quick service, always friendly , drinks are pretty customizable. It's always busy so im sure the food is great too ! Amazing thai tea :) read more

Kaiju Ramen & Curry - Japanese Near Me - Isla Vista, California

Pork curry and rice! Yum! Garlic miso ramen! Yum! Will be back to eat dinner again. Also got a side of extra broccoli which was a plus for me read more

Amazing boba in IV! Delicious- and this is coming from a big fan of boba milk tea. BIG issue with timing, service, and ambience. I'm aware this place doesn't specialize in milk tea, but ramen and curry- but I waited 22 minutes for this and am disappointed by how the staff were making the boba orders before me very slowly while seemingly being unfocused. I'm really bummed because the boba was delicious. read more

Kaiju Ramen & Curry - Hokkaido Milk Tea - Japanese Near Me - Isla Vista, California

The food is really good and they give large portions! Try to avoid busy hours because it does take a while for your order to come out. Other than that, amazing!! read more

Kaiju Ramen & Curry - Spicy Kaiju Ramen 豚骨拉面 - Japanese Near Me - Isla Vista, California

The food is pretty good but I think the price is a tad bit high. But considering this is the only place around here that has good Japanese curry, I'll give it the benefit of the doubt. read more

Great spot with a fun vibe and tasty food. I had the tonkatsu curry and it was delicious--crispy, flavorful, and super satisfying. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area! In addition, I can't tell you how nice the staff is when you order and how quick they get on making your food. Great hidden gem! read more

SO GOOD! Portions are so worth the price because the bowls were pretty big so it was my lunch and dinner. the crispiness of the croquettes were so perfect with the curry and didnt get soggy. Ahhh so good and had to learn how to make it at home. read more

Kaiju Ramen & Curry - Curry udon with potato croquette and egg rolls - Japanese Near Me - Isla Vista, California

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Me and my friends tried the mango slush and the mango milk tea with boba and lychee jelly. This was the best boba I've had since I've been to San Francisco. The food looks amazing and straight out of different anime's! read more

Kaiju Ramen & Curry - Mango milk tea with boba and lychee jelly - Japanese Near Me - Isla Vista, California

Boba was good and customer service was friendly. For SB boba I was pretty pleased! The inside was nice with a lot of seating. The only thing I would change was the music, a little loud, a little poppy for me. read more

Kaiju Ramen & Curry - Thai ice tea with boba - Japanese Near Me - Isla Vista, California

(Overall: A) - In Santa Barbara, Kaiju is definitely my go to for a refreshing fruit tea. They have a variety of options that are all light and refreshing and have similar topping options like Aloe. Unlike other 805 Boba downtown which is intoxicatingly sweet and Hochaya with sheer rudeness from the servers, Kaiju is a convenient option for all students nearby. read more

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This place is clean. The bathrooms are very nice. We went in the afternoon so it was very quiet and calm. We came here for the boba and they did not dissapoint. It was so so so good. My friend got the matcha milk tea with boba and it had so much flavor. I ordered the oreo blended with boba, it is quite sweet but I'm a huge fan of sweet things. If you want more of a subtle sweetness I suggest the matcha. The boba came in a timely manner about 5-10 minutes. The women who took my order was very nice. read more

Kaiju Ramen & Curry - oreo boba - Japanese Near Me - Isla Vista, California

Superb quality grub for college standards - just an odd snafu. Popcorn chicken (They we're out of fried octopus) Sultry Korean rub with tender juiciness inside. Accompanied by a sweet and spicy red sauce. Great to munch on. Hainanese chicken rice bowl Entree is presented fresh, clean, colorful and vibrant, if that makes sense. The Hainan chicken is delicious and naturally pairs with the rice. They cut up the broccoli into little flowerettes and there's a respectable helping of seaweed and sweet corn. Shoyu Udon Tasted - rich, warm salt-based broth with all the fixings. Tonkatsu Ramen A shade milkier and pork based broth delivers a hearty punch. It just as solid of a dish as the shoyu. Boba: Roasted Oolong Milk Milky richness with boba soft and fresh. Wonderful ancient oolong flavor. Passion fruit paradise Lemon lime tart is cool and refreshing and makes a great thirst quencher (and it wasn't even a hot day) Service was courteous yet slow. We really wanted to try the octopus but then they were out - informing us post-ordering - so we reluctantly switched to the popcorn chicken. Then the food took awhile to come out and when I checked on the order, our noodle soups were sitting on the counter ready, but the server said they were just waiting for the popcorn chicken. I asked for the soups first then and he handed it over but by the time we dug into it, it was med-hot at best. Especially on a cold and windy day, you really want that bowl delivered piping and steaming. That's all. read more

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3.5 stars I really want to give this place a higher rating but after COVID, the restaurant unfortunately underwent many changes, but deep down, I give this place 5 stars :) The bento boxes have great side options and a great amount of rice for my rice lovers. The boba offered here is also offered at a hotpot place in Goleta and it tastes decent, I would give it a try :) The service is really good here and the workers are extremely polite. Recommendation: Unadon Bento Box read more

Kaiju Ramen & Curry - Unadon, Cha-shu Rice Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Isla Vista, California

Absolutely delicious food and a generous portion. Good price for the amount of food you get. Curry pork cutlet was so good and they conveniently packed it to go. Service was quick too. Will be retuning! read more

I was so so excited when a ramen place finally opened up in IV! I think hundreds of us were finally waiting for this time to arrive. And when it did, I knew I had to try it! To be completely honest, this ramen isn't the best/ greatest I have ever had, but I am giving it a 4 because this ramen was pretty DANG good for IV/ Santa Barbara ramen! Both the ramen broths were super flavorful. The tonkotsu was a little bit too salty, but the consistency is of the both was super good! And my goodness, the portion for the curry was huge!! I was definitely not expecting for it to be that big, but it is definitely worth your money ($13). As for taste, it satisfies the curry craving, but it tastes a little like the instant curry you buy at the asian supermarket... All in all, definitely give this place a try if you're in the area & want to satisfy that ramen/ curry craving! read more

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My friends and I came here today for dinner. We got two orders of the tonkatsu curry (pork) and an order of the tonkotsu ramen. I didn't try the ramen, but my friend said it was pretty average (hence the overall 3 star rating). I got the tonkatsu curry. The pork was surprisingly tender (not dry at all, like a lot of pork tonkatsu is), but the breading was soft and not crisp so maybe that was why. I thought that the sauce had good flavor but was a little thin, but my main issue with the dish was the sauce to rice ratio. By the time I finished the sauce and half the meat, there was still more than half the rice left, and my friend had the same issue. I asked the server if it would be possible to pay for the curry sauce on the side, and he said that he could ask the kitchen but that there currently wasn't a button for it. He never returned to let me know either way so definitely keep that in mind when ordering (maybe ask for extra when you order if that's something you care about) Service was fine, not great, but not terrible -- again, not super organized and could use more communication with the kitchen. Not sure if I'd eat here again, as I think the recipes need tweaking, but I am from the Bay Area so my standard for Asian dishes tends to be set pretty high. But I gave them 3 stars because I think it's pretty average for IV standards -- not significantly better or worse. read more

Kaiju Ramen & Curry - Tonkotsu ramen - Japanese Near Me - Isla Vista, California

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Matcha Milk tea and rosie milk tea has no milk taste at all. Pure sugar water. Never order again. read more

Kaiju Ramen & Curry - Japanese Near Me - Isla Vista, California

Our family of eight really enjoyed our meal. The portions were generous and filling. We got ramens and rice bowls and everyone loved it. Will definitely be back when it town. read more

Kaiju Ramen & Curry - Couldn't even finish! - Japanese Near Me - Isla Vista, California

I rarely give a Yelp review for a single dish, especially when it's a delivery order placed simply because DoorDash happened to have a deal on delivery. But friends, the dish was that good. As a vegetarian, Ramen typically comes in just one form for me: flat veggie broth, huge tofu chunks, not a lot of flavor. I've learned to dress the dish with additions to make it palatable, but often I'm disappointed. Not today. Not Kaiju's vegan ramen. The lush broth is tomato based, giving it a pop of flavor I didn't realize I was missing. The veggies are perfectly cooked and plentiful. The tofu was not overwhelming. And the portion size was enough for three lunches for me. Overall, the perfect bowl of ramen for my meat-free needs. The boba tea was also delish! I have yet to explore more of the menu but felt the need to share my experience for any other veggies who are tired of flat ramen. This is the answer to our prayers, y'all! read more

Food was gross and overpriced. Asked for it to be sent pack and the girl working laughed in my face. Never going back again.

The Roman is so good with nice soup and meat and soft-boiled egg. The service is also nice. Waiters are willing to repeat if you don't hear it for the first time. read more

Kaiju Ramen & Curry - Roman and boba - Japanese Near Me - Isla Vista, California

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Came here since I was craving taiwanese popcorn chicken and Uniboil was sold out. I heard this store is the same owner as Uniboil in Goleta, so it assured me the recipe was the same (gotta have it with Thai basil fried along side it!) I called and did a phone order and the eta was about 20 mins. Since I was already nearby, I showed up to pay ahead of time and they were able to speed up that process. Pretty pricey though for a snack order of chicken, it was nearly $9 which is crazy considering in LA it's $4-5.. but the taste was exactly what I'm looking for in popcorn chicken. It was flavorful, crispy, and came out piping hot. 4 stars due to price and also it does look like the store can be a bit more up kept. I saw stained floors and the hand sanitizer dispenser was also a bit dirty anyways- they have some unique offerings but I think I'll stick to swinging by for just this item whenever I crave it. read more

Boyfriend and I went here to grab dinner and it was pretty good! I got the miso ramen and he got tonkatsu curry. The serving sizes were huge and very satisfying. Service was quick and everyone who helped us was nice. The overall feel of this place is just your typical little shop, nothing crazy. Makes sense since it is a college town haha! We also got boba here, I got a lychee green tea and he got peach. We were both very satisfied with the meal, only reason it's getting a 4 is because we both have had better. Definitely check this place out! read more

Probably the best boba in IV. Tried their kaiju ramen tonight - it was good, but the broth was served lukewarm. Definitely want to try their shoyu ramen and fried octopus next! read more

Got their teriyaki chicken rice bowl. It was delicious. It ended up being $15 after tax but it was one of the best meals I've had in a while. Only down side is it takes a while for them to make it but next time I'll call ahead. read more

Kaiju Ramen & Curry - Teriyaki chicken rice plate - Japanese Near Me - Isla Vista, California

You will have to wait a very long time for food, and they will forget your drink. If you want to get in a bad mood and waste time, go ahead.

I love this place for Thai tea ! I get it very often and it is very well balanced. I can't really recommend the food but the drinks are good. read more

Kaiju Ramen & Curry - Thai tea - Japanese Near Me - Isla Vista, California

Came here after finding out our original choice wasn't open. Broth was great, but some of our group wasn't into the noodles. Came with a lot of kids and they all were pretty satisfied. read more

It was delicious definitely recommend to noodle lovers.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Kaiju Ramen & Curry - Qr food - Japanese Near Me - Isla Vista, California

tldr: unimpressed by the food, weird ordering system, wouldn't go again Came while I was visiting SB, specifically IV. Got an early dinner with a friend. Sat ourselves at a table and ordered using the QR code on the table. It didn't prompt you to pay so you pay at the end of the meal at the cashier. It was weird to me because I was unsure if my order went through. Went to the cashier to confirm. Curry Udon (3/5): Unimpressed because it honestly tasted like something threw together at the last minute. The curry was really thin. The broccoli threw me off because curry udon doesn't usually come with that and it was cold. The bamboo shoots were also cold. The udon noodles themselves were hot and chewy! The tempura shrimp were soaked in the curry so they were very very soggy. Takoyaki (3/5): Also just okay. Not much octopus in it. Wouldn't get it again. Seems like most people get curry rice plates + drinks from here so maybe those are better. They have water cups + a dispenser for you to get on your own which is nice. read more

Wow, who would have know you could find Japanese curry in IV. Love how they separated the curry sauce, so you could add as much or less to your liking. Portions were good and food was fresh. Service was exceptional, owner super nice and friendly. Highly recommend! read more

Kaiju Ramen & Curry - Japanese Near Me - Isla Vista, California

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Honestly, considering this is IV, the food here was pretty good. The ramen and non premium curry were all $12.99 so it wasn't too bad. You can add extra toppings for extra charge as well! The service was also great and everyone was super nice! We got the Tonkatsu Ramen and it was tasty. It came with seaweed, bamboo, tender meat, baby corn and the little pink things. The noodles were a good texture and it even came with a whole soft-boiled egg. The broth was a little light but I preferred it over Nikka Ramen (their broth is too thick and makes me feel sick after a few bites.. ) We also got the Tonkatsu Curry and I loved it. It was super crispy and the meat was tender. The potatoes were really flavorful and well cooked. The curry portion seems a lot bigger than the ramen. I would definitely come back for the curry here! read more

Kaiju Ramen & Curry - Chicken curry - Japanese Near Me - Isla Vista, California

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The new place in IV just opened up and it's Kaiju, a restaurant that's next to Buddha Bowls. When Free and For Sale advertised about this place, I had to try this place for myself. Here's my compute dive review: Fried Octopus - a nice fry. There's a good balance of sweet and salty which complements wonderfully. The sauce is a sweet sauce, somewhat similar to applesauce. It was fruity, yet an interesting good combination to the deep fried salty octopus. 4/5 Tonkatsu Ramen - Of course, I couldn't leave this place before trying the ramen. First impression, there was a nice balance of toppings, with large pieces of Chashu and a hard-boiled egg. The broth was slightly oily, yet Tonkatsu usually is pretty fatty. First sip - an simple broth. There was a fatty taste, a little salty as well. Not too bad of a broth comparative to IV. The ramen: good texture, not too soft or too firm. The noodles were firm, a good texture. Egg - I wish it was soft-boiled but instead it was hard-boiled. Overall, a good bowl of ramen for IV. A nice complement and diversity to the low amount of asian food in IV. 3.75/5 Total rating: 4/5 (rounded) Go here! Pretty nice and pretty good read more

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Amazing food! Love the authenticity and the service was professional and kind! Not too busy but still has a nice homey feel. When there was a lot of people, they turned off the music, so there was not too much noise and I appreciated that! Thank you! read more

Just no. This ramen place is so pricey and the food isn't good. I ordered Tonkotsu which lacked flavor and it didn't come out piping hot. I had a stomach ache after I ate this and I'm still recovering! The boba was too over cooked. I recommend heading to Nikka Ramen by TJ instead. read more

I ordered a Tonkatsu ramen and I was very disappointed by the quality. It's fast food but the prices are too high. This was definitely not fresh, the egg looked super artificial, and the ramen was all stuck together. I also ordered a lychee boba which was good, but I don't I'll come here again. read more

Kaiju Ramen & Curry - Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Isla Vista, California

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DISGUSTING! I ordered dan dan noodles for $15 and this is what I get. Almost inedible bowl of rubbery tasteless instant ramen noodles, minced garlic, fresh garlic, green onions, egg. That's it. These are not dan dan noodles!!! The sauce it comes with looks like poop, smells and tastes like chemicals that shouldn't be eaten. Bitter, acrid, vomit inducing. Please give me my money back. I should've known better than to order from a place that charges almost $8 for their drinks. The drinks weren't even good btw. Chalky and overly sweet. Cheese foam tasted and smelled off! Buyer beware, stay away!!! read more

Kaiju Ramen & Curry - Almost inedible bowl of rubbery tasteless instant ramen noodles, minced garlic, fresh garlic, green onions, egg. - Japanese Near Me - Isla Vista, California

portions were so big, way bigger than on the menu! the wait time is a hit or miss, once it was super fast and this other time it was way too slow.. the kaiju ramen tasted so good! popcorn chicken was a bit spicy, the shop is super cute too read more

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