Heard about the soft opening and needed to go as soon as we saw the menu. It was clean and very nice inside. We were seated immediately by the friendly staff (we got lucky and got there before the rush). We ordered the Tom Yum ramen (really good! Not the biggest fan of the thin noodles, but the broth and everything was so good. Good spice level), Katsu cutlet curry (The curry was amazing! We have a bit of a picky eater that wasn't big on the fat-on the pork), the Katsudon (sooo good, I'm a strict rater and I'd give it 5/5 or 6/5! Katsudon is a "simpler" dish that is more comfort/home food and it was perfect. Reminded me of my time in Japan), and Takoyaki (also good! Had decent chunks of octopus). The tea was also really good! Very fragrant The staff came by to check on us a few times and were extremely friendly. Can't wait to go back. The only problem now is deciding what to get when everything is good The good news is, they had a decent line when we left--hope they stay busy and do well read more

Kokoro Ramen House - Katsudon with Katsu pork and Takoyaki - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Tonkatsu ramen and tofu salad are tasty, enough portion. Recommend a place to get ramen. Waiting in about 20 to 30 minutes.

Got take out tonight and already know I'll be back. I was craving soup and noodles so obvs ramen fit the brief. The miso ramen was amazing, so flavorful - all the umami you could hope for. Inside was nice while I was waiting. Looked comfortable for dining in. Food was packaged well for to go and was still fresh by the time I got home. read more

We were there a few weeks after they opened which was exciting to see the intimate Japanese setting. Although the place is small, parking is limited service was nice and food meet our expectations. We didn't take pictures because we were excited to be there. We'll be back soon. Thank you for opening in this area giving the community options to dine. read more

On our visit to the PNW we stopped at Kokoro Ramen House. The pork Katsudon was delicious. Very flavorful and filling. We also ordered the cucumber salad. The service was superb. The atmosphere is crisp. We loved the balloons celebrating their opening. We look forward to returning on our next trip. 5/5 stars. read more

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We got in right before the were busy with the dinner crowd. We've been wanting to come for a while and ended up getting drinks and apps as well. Had to splurge. 1) drinks-didn't have a full bar yet. Some items were unavailable. But my drink was fantastic and was beautiful. 2) loved the karaage and sauce. I personally didn't like the tofu. That's usually my favorite dish but I felt like it wasn't crispy enough because it's sitting in a sauce. My sister loved it though and said it was her favorite of the night. My Ramen was spicy miso. The meat was exceptionally tender and perfect. Fantastic flavor all the way. My egg was stone cold. Usually in ramen dishes I've had they're velvety and warm. It was a little bit of a hit on the sensory contrast. Not sure if it's intentional or an oversight. I would highly recommend. We will definitely be back. But there are some operational things they are ironing out still. Give them grace and keep going. We need good ramen spots in this area. Only real con is the price of the add ons for ramen. I'm use to them being like ~$1/ea and a good amount. These are a lot more and not a large amount for what you get. If I was watching my budget they'd add up quickly lol we rarely go out so I didn't care. I believe our total bill with tip was around $100. Ps there's literally froyo two doors down so great date night option too. read more

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We got to check out this place yesterday. We went at about 1pm and it was busy. We had about a 20 minute wait but the staff checked in on us often to ensure we were good. The place is small, but overall really nice. Their menu is still limited but we were told the full menu comes out around 6/5/26 We tried the spicy miso ramen and the katsudon along with the karaage. The ramen was very flavorful and all elements were so well put together. It wasn't spicy enough for my fiance but they offered other options to help. The karaage was seasoned well, but I'd say nothing too exciting. The katsudon was seasoned well and the pork katsu was perfectly crispy. I would definitely order again. We hope to be back soon. read more

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My boyfriend & I waited & waited for this place to open while we lived in salmon creek. It took awhile & we eventually moved out of the area. We finally saw it open & had to try it out after seeing many good reviews. Its a very cute little spot. Tables & bar stools available. I decided on the tonkatsu ramen. Broth was so tasty & savory. They were very generous with the toppings, so many pieces of pork. A really good addition to the salmon creek area. Service was great & everyone else enjoyed their meals as well. Go check them out. read more

Kokoro Ramen House - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Beautiful, modern and clean place. We were greeted by a lovely young woman who was able to see us immediately. Our server answered our questions and made great recommendations for us. We ordered two different Ramen dishes and both were exquisite. I will definitely be back here to try more options! read more

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We were in the area during lunch time, Kokoro was just a few minutes away. It's a weekday so it's it wasn't crowded at all, lots of parking. Ordered my go to tonkatsu ramen, it didn't disappoint. It has a nice assortment of garnishes - nori, corn kernels, bamboo shoots, a jammy boil egg, chopped green onions, sliced seaweed. Good soup base, hearty, well seasoned. The service was quick and polite. The ambiance is clean and modern. read more

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After going twice now, Kokoro Ramen House has honestly become one of my favorite ramen spots in the Vancouver/Salmon Creek area. The service was great and love the interior they did to this new spot. The broth is rich and flavorful, the meat is tender, and the ramen eggs are cooked perfectly. Everything tastes fresh, authentic, and made with care. Definitely one of the best ramen spots in the area in my opinion, and I already can't wait to go back again. read more

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Happy to have a ramen joint on this side of town, but I wish the quality was a little better. We had the takoyaki and tonkotsu ramen. Takoyaki was bang average. I suspect they buy them premade and frozen. For the ramen: Broth was slightly above average. Creamy but somewhat lacking flavor. Noodles were below average. Mass produced noodles and mine stuck together in one big clump. Toppings were generous, but average. Chashu and eggs were tasty but both slightly overcooked. They had some Japanese microbrews that were outstanding. If I come back it'll be for the beer and to try something besides the ramen. read more

Came here for a very enjoyable lunch. I was instantly graded by two very friendly staff members. Got seated right away and was given the menu to look over. I loved the other menu was very simple, but had lots of depth to their dishes. The aesthetic of this Ramen spot is so cute and I absolutely loved it. I was a very big fan of the sake cocktail that I got. The price prices were very reasonable, especially for the quality. read more

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Nice Japanese restaurant opened up here in Salmon Creek area recently. Ordered the takoyaki, pickled cucumber, karage chicken curry, and the Tsukeme dipping noodles for a mid afternoon lunch. Decent food, service was prompt, except my entree took some time to prepare. read more

We were happy to try out this new ramen joint at Salmon Creek area. A nice addition at our food desert! Very flavorful Tom Yum soup, no surprise there ! The owner is Thai! Shoyu broth is a bit in the salty side! Still delicious! read more

Kokoro Ramen House - Classic shoyu ramen - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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We've been eagerly waiting for Kokoro to open, and we were not disappointed. Service was friendly, we were sat at the bar, three of us enjoyed the tonkotsu ramen with Sapporos. Staff checked on us several times, making sure all was satisfactory. Cost was very reasonable. The ramen was delicious, the pork was perfect, as were the noodles and broth. We've traveled in Japan, this was on par with what we ordered in Tokyo and Osaka. We will be regular customers, that's certain. read more

Kokoro Ramen House - Front entry - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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The food was amazing!!! The service was great!! The place looked so nice and clean. This is going to be me and my partners new regular spot! The fried pork was so soft and delicious, the curry sauce was so good. The ramen broth was so creamy and smooth. Even the pork was tender and soft. read more

Kokoro Ramen House - Tonkotsu Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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New place in Salmon Creek just surprised me. I have traveled to Japan a few times and my wife worked there for several years. I can say it is as close to being in a good Tokyo restaurant as you will find in 50 miles from here. I ordered the Tonkotsu entree and fried tofu appetizer. The tofu was amazing, the Tonkotu was very good, although not the best I have ever had, but that's a high bar! The ambiance was very relaxed. What can I say about the service, its Japanese!! The two people taking orders and serving were running like crazy and pulled it off as if there were four people serving. Amazing. Cannot wait to tell my wife and bringnhere here. read more

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Really good Ramen house! I would highly recommend ordering number 1 on the menu. We're excited to have a good ramen place closer to us now!

I was excited to have a Ramen place in Salmon Creek area. We visited around 12 PM for lunch. Service was very slow but friendly. I had the Tom Kah Ramen and my daughter the tofu Ramen. The tofu was flavorless, it had not been seasoned or grill just straight out of the container, but the broth was good. Overall, it was nice but not super. read more

Kokoro Ramen House - Tofu Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

I mean its definitely ramen...but overall kinda gets outclassed by neighboring noodle places in terms of food taste. Would probably go to kenjis instead or kyuramen read more

Food was great! We got the tonkotsu ramen and the spicy miso ramen and both were delicious. The service was great and ambience was very nice. This area definitely needed this ramen place! Note: they are closed from 3-4pm every day for a break. read more

My experience here was quite pleasant, the seating was a bit intimate and the food was a bit salty, but overall I enjoyed it.

Delicious Tom Yum. Coedo beer (black label) was a rich dark compliment to the meal. Friendly owner and staff.

First time here, seems like it's family owned. Amazing customer service, very clean and inviting! Got the tonkotsu ramen (1 spicy, 1 regular), along with appetizer takoyaki and kani salad. Everything was easily 10/10. read more

Phenomenal ramen with great rich flavorful tonkatsu broth, big flavors and not too heavy. Loved our agadashi tofu - light and flavorful. Best ramen in Vancouver read more

Service was lovely and food was absolutely delicious! Everything was well prepared and fresh.