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    Kikko Ramen & Poke

    3.8 (21 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Kikko Special Ramen
    Felicia C.

    We were seated immediately, which was a nice surprise, especially for a Sunday night. The restaurant surprisingly didn't have many customers, just us and two other tables. Kikko Special Ramen - I was immediately impressed by the first sip. The broth was a rich blend of pork and chicken, tasting much like a classic tonkotsu--creamy, savory, and full of flavor. The bowl came generously topped with both pork and chicken chashu. The pork chashu was full of flavor while the chicken chashu could have been more tender and flavorful, as it was unseasoned. The egg was a highlight, cooked to perfection with a silky, soft yolk that added a lovely richness to the dish. A small letdown was that I couldn't really pick up on the flavor of the black garlic oil that was supposed to be in the ramen; a bit more of that umami boost would've been great. The service was top-notch--friendly and attentive. Overall, the laid-back vibe and the delicious food made it a great experience. Kikko Ramen is definitely going on my list of go-to spots, and I'm looking forward to coming back to try more of their menu!

    Xiyao W.

    Kikko Ramen near Texas State is a must-visit! Delicious ramen, amazing appetizers like gyoza and takoyaki, and super friendly staff. Perfect spot for students and locals. Don't miss it!

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    Duong D.

    I love wonton ramen and my favorite Japanese food is great and delicious food I love it!

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    I got ramen and combo udon noodles, it was pretty good and was ready fast. One of the better places for this type of food in San Marcos

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    2 years ago

    Food was delicious close to home.I'm coming back. I ordered the wontam ramen and my husband got the beef ramen.

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    I got the R10 and it was delicious. The staff provided excellent service. The place is right next to TSU and it is easy to park.

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    Service is good, food is good. We ordered the curry dinner, ramen, chicken teriyaki dinner and noodles, fried veggies and gyoza.

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    2 years ago

    Nice staff and good food, one of the best ramen places in San Marcos. Be sure to try the 10sec challenge they have for a free meal!

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    2 years ago

    Inside is cool and the food was hittin. Get the Crab Rangoon appetizer it's worth it. Poke was good but the tuna was slightly suspect.

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    After 2 visits my verdict is, everything about this place is below average. The service, the food,…read morethe atmosphere. Our server brought us incorrect items multiple times and even told us that our mushroom soup was miso soup... the interior is old, not up to date, window sills are dirty from the inside. Ironically, if you like sushi/sashimi, this is probably not the place for you. The sashimi we ordered was not fresh at all, part of the tuna was gray and I had to request to not be charged for leaving those pieces... the miso soup is basically soy sauce water, and all the rolls are very rice forward with not much variety of fish. I'm sure the fried rice, and cooked items are okay but if you want sushi in San Marcos, choose elsewhere.

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