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    Karai Ramen Bistro

    4.5 (368 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
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    Good for kids

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    Shana J.

    Karai is easily in my top 2 favorite Ramen spots in Jax. From the outside you wouldn't think the inside is the vibe that it is and I love that. The service was friendly. I normally go to a different place and decided to give Karai a try because my spot wasn't opening until later in the evening and I'm so glad things happened that way. I'm definitely going back whenever I'm close by.

    Ramen broth
    Tiffany B.

    I dined in for lunch on a Wednesday afternoon and they were busy! Inside is small and most tables were full. Despite them being busy, the service was great! We had 3 in our party and we were seated, ordered, and ate all in under an hour. I think that's great for a weekday lunch if you have to consider getting back to work. We took a while looking over the menu so the total time spent definitely could have been shorter. For the important part...the ramen! It was amazing! We ordered the KakuKara Ramen, To-Sho Ramen, and Ramen broth. They were all so good and full of flavor and hearty toppings. It's also worth noting one person in our party wanted broth only and it was very fairly priced (as are all their menu items), a healthy serving amount, and also very tasty. This was my first time here and it will not be my last.

    Karai Ramen
    Vahn M.

    Perfect little Ramen shop with a desert shop next door both owned by same person. Nice Japanese ambience with music. Servers are always attentive and Ramen is amazing best Ramen place I've been to other than Umami Curry Ramen. He actually got advice from Karai owner when he opened. Noodles are authentic broth is spicy but amazing. Its a good sweat when your putting down a bowl.

    Ayesha F.

    Good and spicy Ramen was exactly what I needed to help speed up my healing. I ordered take out so I my customer service and ambience experience was limited. I placed my order on a kiosk near a door, a gentleman helped me order and then asked me to wait at their sister restaurant next door to pick up my order. Everything came out in a timely manner.

    Yummy dinner with the family!
    Davi S.

    Probably the best ramen spot in Jax! Such good and full flavors. Even the kid's option is delicious.

    Tonkatsu
    Patrick S.

    It has a Japanese ambiance. Ramen was delicious they had plenty of ramen choices. The desert was also delicious. The place is small so it can't accomodate a big group. There's plenty of parking since it's located in a plaza.

    Whitney S.

    This was a toss up between two choices and we landed here. We made the right choice for sure. We had ramen, gyoza and katsu chicken tenders and it was outstanding. I think second to the amazing food the staff was phenomenal and really made it the best of the best. Best ramen in town habds down.

    Karai ramen and Fried Gyoza
    Jaslyn C.

    I came here craving comfort food and authentic ramen and left completely satisfied. I ordered the Karai Ramen, which hit all the right spots. This restaurant may be tucked in the corner but between the freshly made noodles and kick from the beef in the savory broth.... I highly recommend! The noodles had a great bite, and the toppings were fresh and balanced. The gyoza was perfectly crispy and the ambience of Karai is relaxing , welcoming and good for a friend date or a regular date night .

    Audi

    This small restaurant is a popular spot for ramen and Japanese-inspired appetizers.The service is remarkably fast and friendly from the moment you arrive. Note that they do not have physical menus, so be prepared to use their barcode to access the menu. The Peanut Brisket Tantanmen is always my top pick.

    Katsu Curry
    Kaitlyn C.

    Small space so go at an off-hour and with a small group! Such fast and friendly service and every table was full on a weekday at 1pm. Lots of takeout orders as well. Food is piping hot and the katsu is fried fresh and very hot so don't bite too soon! The tonkatsu ramen level 2 spice is the perfect amount of flavor and zest with a super tender piece of meat and savory broth. The chicken katsu curry has amazing flavor and is a great portion. Must dip the katsu with the sweet chili sauce

    Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen
    Imani R.

    It was pretty quiet when my friend and I arrived here for a late lunch (but it soon after got busy!). He ordered the katsu chicken tenders as an appetizer (not pictured). I ordered the Tonkotsu Shoyu ramen which was very tasty. I was deciding between that and the regular Tonkotsu ramen, and if I'm not mistaken, the one I went with is the more creamy one. I didn't finish it all and the staff packaged it for me to go. I would definitely come back!

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    Julia S.

    amazing flavors in the broth; so so rich and flavorful and amazing! my all time favorite ramen broth! the egg was perfect and the meat was tender and delicious!!! potato croquettes were perfectly crispy and delicious! The atmosphere here is very nice and service was wonderful!

    Irving G.

    The ramen here is A1. The customer service was also great. I've also had their Katsu Curry which was delicious as well. I would highly recommend trying this place out if you're into Ramen.

    Tonkatsu Ramen

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    Awesome for anyone in the mood for Ramen! Many versions to choose from! The appetizers are awesome too!

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    I love this place their Raman is the best! The owner is awesome! The place is always clean.

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    Ask the Community - Karai Ramen Bistro

    Is there halo halo?

    No. It is a Japanese Ramen Restaurant, not Pilipino Restaurant.

    Are the ramen noodles made in house?

    Yes

    Is there a fish broth option?

    All of our Ramen is made with dashi which contains fish but none of our Ramen has only fish as the protein cooked in the soup.

    Do you have vegetarian broth based ramen?

    No, all of our Ramen contains some type of meet

    Is this place accommodating for vegetarians and vegans?

    No, most of our food contains some type of meat with the exception of a couple of appetizers.

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    Visited Friday evening with a friend. We ordered the wings, richy rich ramen and a few drinks…read more For starters the service was SO SLOW. We were there for over 2 hours that's how slow it was. They offer bar seating but forget to mention that the bartenders will ignore you and you'll need to get their attention to get ANYTHING. Water... had to ask. Silverware... had to ask. To place an order for appetizers... had to ask. To place an order for drinks... had to ask. To place an order for entrees... had to ask. For the check... had to ask. Love to feel like a bother and paying for it at the same time But really I have never visited this location and has good or great service. Most importantly after spending so much time here my friend and I both spent the night up sick. Not sure if it was from the wings or the ramen but it seemed we both had a slight case of food poisoning. Overall save yourself the time and drive to other ramen places available in Jax, as there are much better ones that won't leave you sick.

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    Still love Oishii!…read more I'm pleased to report that after coming here for years, the food quality and service is still just as good as it was in the beginning. I love that they offer lunch specials even on Saturday. We ordered the hibachi chicken for my 19 month old twins and they devoured it. Toddler approved! We also ordered the takoyaki and 3 roll sushi lunch with a Boston roll, rock & roll, and dynamite. Everything was well made and delicious! Service was great and they were very accommodating to our boys. They loved interacting with our server. Absolutely recommend!

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    This place has the highest quality sushi rolls of anywhere in Jax. While it's true they don't have…read moreas many options, the rolls they do offer are tall, stuffed full with very fresh fish, and not overly rice heavy. The build your own poke is also one of my go-to choices and their ramen bowls will give you delicious leftovers for days! Basically it'd hard to go wrong here. Other random side notes are that they're closed Monday (which i forget alot) & their miso soup is made with a more savory (bone?) broth that I'm used too- not a bad thing, it just surprised me. In sum, if I were on death row I might just have to get a philly roll from here as my last meal.

    I eat a lot of ramen, I love it. Tokyo Ramen's Tokyo Ramen dish is probably the best I've had in…read moreover 10 years since moving around the country. It's like a hug in a bowl; all the ingredients complement each other and the broth is just so good on its own, I could drink it alone. I'm a fan of a little spice so I asked for 1/2 the normal amount used to spice things up... but honestly the broth is just SOOO good on its own; it needs nothing. The noodles themselves are also really good; some places have noodles that can taste a little "cardboard-y" - but not at Tokyo Ramen. What else? Service: friendly and fast... Cleanliness of the restaurant: supreme (I think you could literally eat off the floors if health code allowed).

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