walked in a monday night and the vibes were super cozy. they were some playing some straight bangersss from the 2000s which was already a good sign from me!! there were only a few tables taken and one waitress for all of them. service was quick and friendly! we were very appreciative of how attentive our waitress was. i had the mixed tempura udon and it was definitely one of the best i've ever had. the broth was super savory and had lots of depth and umami. i was also pleasantly surprised by how homemade the tempura tasted. i've had my fair share of frozen tempura and can typically tell when it's taken from a bag -- these pieces of tempura did not give that. i would come back just for this dish. though, i did wish the eggs tasted a bit more marinated. i can't say much about the black tonkostu but it did have a rich flavor to it. will be back again! read more

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If you're craving ramen, this is the place to go. This ramen house is literally around the corner of our house. Anywho, the last time I came here was before the pandemic. Soo long ago, right? Well, their ramen has always been great and tasty. This is a small restaurant next to other small business. The atmosphere is casual and cozy. They have art pieces and pictures of their ramen on the walls. There are booth, table and bar area seating. They have a variety of ramen, rice bowls, salads & some appetizers. Theres soda, sweet drinks but no alcohol serve. We came here for dinner around 6pm, not busy which was perfect. We were greeted my the server and seated right away in a booth near the entrance. Food came out pretty quickly. We ordered the #3 Red-Tonkotsu, #11 Shio Ramen & Unagi Rice Bowl as well appetizer, Shrimp Har Gao. The #3 was creamy with a spicy, savory kick to it. The #11 was light with subtle taste, not too intense like the miso or soy sauce flavors. Both ramen were flavorful. My dish was the unagi rice which contains rice, scrambled eggs and grilled eel. The portion was pretty big, tasted buttery, and tender, with a sweet-savory balanced. It was good but I've had better, meaning that the way the eggs were made, made a difference. Just know this dish did said scrambled so I wasn't expecting the slighty beaten running eggs that im used to when eating this bowl. The shrimp har Gao was mediocre, not flavored until you dipped into the sauce. Overall, all 3 dishes were well made. Appetizers was not my favorite. Service was great! Will definitely come back more often. read more

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I enjoyed the spicy miso ramen here and found that the noodles were nice and chewy, the egg was just the right jammy texture, and the broth was delicious. We also had ordered fries that were dressed with pork and sauce and it was so good--we were immediately sent into food comas afterwards. We got our food quickly, probably got our ramen bowls within 10 minutes of ordering so that was nice to get our food quickly during lunch. They had a pretty big menu and I will have to try their spicy tonkotsu next time. We all had leftovers so they provided us take out containers to take home, so we were happy with the potions as well. I would definitely return and recommend this spot for those that are craving ramen. read more

Kotteri Ramen Bar - Spicy miso ramen & black tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Elk Grove, California

My husband and I love to eat here, it's my favorite ramen so far. We always go back. There is never a long wait and our server is always taking good care of us. The restaurant is cozy and perfect for dates or to enjoy with friends and family. read more

Kotteri Ramen Bar - Restaurant - Ramen Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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It feels like the end of the cooler weather so went to get Ramen. It was about 730 in a great night. The place was nearly empty. But by the time we left it was PACKED!!! Ordered some of our usuals - couple bowls of ramen, and potstickers. A side of kimchi. I tried the Karaage Curry Over Rice (Japanese curry). It was good! Quite heavy with the thick sauce and the carrots and potatoes. I loved the shredded pickled ginger on the side. It added an interesting flavor pop. read more

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Got the Chicken Katsu and I was amazing! Placed an order over the phone and it was done right at the time they mentioned. Staff was friendly and the place had a great vibe when I walked in. Next time I order I'd love to ask for more of the picked ginger and another Katsu sauce so it doesn't feel so dry. Overall, delicious! read more

Kotteri Ramen Bar - Chicken Katsu - Ramen Near Me - Elk Grove, California

We went on a Sunday , we ordered red spicy tonkotsu and spicy miso. the noodles were nice and chewy, the egg was just the right jammy texture, and the broth was delicious. We got our food quickly, probably 10 minutes they serve good portions. It nice to find a good ramen spot on a Sunday . read more

Kotteri Ramen Bar - Spicy miso ramen, salty edemame and red tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Food and service are excellent as always! Very accommodating! Thank you! Highly recommend, one the best ramen spots in sac. Tonkatsu red will forever be my fav! read more

Yesterday, my wife and got a chance to try a new a Ramen spot while in Elk Grove Rd. Lol... we thought it was closed because it said open online, but when we arrived.. it was dark. We wondered why ppl were standing around for a closed spot, but it opens at 5pm. It opens for lunch, then closes.. then opens for dinner. We are so glad that we stuck around thanks to my wife's intuition to just wait and see what happens. Their food was delicious. We had fried boneless chicken w/ Spicy mayo and ginger sauce on the side, shrimp tempura, my wife had the seafood ramen and I had the T. White with lean pork belly. We even saw Lovely Mimi ate here and loved it too. They had a video of her reviewing the food. She look satisfied and we were most definitely satisfied fully too. It was well worth the wait. We will definitely go back to enjoy again. read more

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The ramen here is mediocre. Not terrible but not good. I tried the Hokkaido cheese ramen. It's their tonkatsu broth with a small pile of grated Parmesan and a pat of butter. The cheese flavor wasn't overwhelming; it mostly just affected the aroma of the broth. The broth itself is fine. It lacks the depth of flavor that great ramen has. I had a sip of the shoyu broth which was also meh. I preferred the tonkatsu broth. You get the option of regular/fatty or lean chasu. I opted for the fatty which was okay. The inside isn't very big, but they weren't particularly busy for my lunch in a Saturday so I got seated right away. read more

Kotteri Ramen Bar - My bad picture of the Hokkaido cheese ramen. Parmesan cheese and pat of butter already stirred into the broth. - Ramen Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Got their spicy miso soup with the regular pork. The spice level did have a kick but it was manageable to continue eating. We also didnt wait long for our food. We did come on a saturday night around 7-8 read more

Kotteri Ramen Bar - Ramen Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Celebrating lunch with my wife for Women's Day today. One of her favorite spots. The broth no matter which has been ordered has always been so rich, creamy, and flavorful. Polite staff and is always well kept with nice music. Definitely continues to be one of our top date places to spend time together . read more

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Nice welcoming vibe right when you walk in. Note that this place is in the smaller side so don't be surprise if you have to worth while wait. Nice menu with thought out description of each item which I appreciate. We had 2 Ramen - seafood and black = YUM!!! A perfect blend of rich flavor for both. By far the best seafood ramen ive had. Generous even portions of noodles, tippings and broth. Easy parking, nice service. Will definitely come again! Support Local!!! read more

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Visited just before 5:30 PM, just after they opened for dinner, and we had the place to ourselves, which is always a nice way to start a meal. The service was fast and friendly, and the staff made us feel welcome right away. It was quiet, no overwhelming loud music. We tried three different ramen bowls: the tantanmen, spicy miso ramen, and miso ramen. Hands down, the tantanmen was the star of the night. It was rich, flavorful, with just the right kick of spice. Highly recommend it. The spicy miso ramen was okay, not bad, but a bit underwhelming in flavor compared to the tantanmen. The miso ramen was our least favorite, it felt a little flat and lacked the depth we were hoping for. Overall, Kotteri Ramen is worth a visit, especially for the tantanmen and the great service. We'll be back. read more

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Excellent Ramen very flavorful coupled with good service equals a successful evening out to dine. Just happened by this place and decided to Take a chance. You will not be disappointed. read more

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Ambience & service was great. Ramen was exactly how we like it. Definately coming back.

The restaurant is neat and clean. My son ordered a kid's size ramen. He devoured that so I didn't get a chance to take a picture. They were closing so we took the Japanese fried chicken and spicy ramen to go. read more

Kotteri Ramen Bar - Unagi Bowl. Portion was big. - Ramen Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Kotteri is a lovely, cozy littler ramen shop that really gets the job done when you're craving a ramen fix. Two of us ordered and got our food in about 5 minutes during a moderately busy dinner hour. The tonkatsu red ramen was fresh and delicious. My partner enjoyed the hokkaido cheese ramen, although the portion was so generous for the "regular" size she took most of it home! The gyoza was crispy and tasty. There were other standard plates available for this kind of Japanese place as well, but nothing too fancy. Oh and bonus for the cute comic about how to eat ramen for those who aren't familiar! read more

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Easy go to ramen spot in Elk Grove. Service is good and food comes out quickly. Broths are flavorful, eggs are always perfectly cooked, and good amount of toppings. They don't have their rice and curry menu option anymore, but they still have other rice dishes and they're starting to add different ramen specials. read more

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My husband and I came here for dinner and the food was amazing! I had the red tonkatsu ramen and my husband had the cheese ramen and we both really enjoyed our meals. The staff were friendly and super polite. The food came out really fast. The restaurant was cozy and clean. There were plenty of tables and they had bar seating available. I would recommend this spot for ramen on a rainy day. read more

Kotteri Ramen Bar is my kids favorite! The portion size is very generous and everything always tastes delicious. Their food items are the highest quality and flavor has always been consistent every time we order. The staff is always super friendly and welcoming and efficient. Plenty of seating for indoor dining or takeout if you'd like. If you're craving for Ramen this is definitely the spot to satisfy it! read more

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The girlies and I picked this restaurant for lunch and had no regrets. Freaking delicious. The service was great and the restaurant was clean. Here's what I got. Japanese curry and crispy chicken: 1000000/5 Thai Ices tea: 5/5 Will be back read more

Kotteri Ramen Bar - Karaange Curry over rice - Ramen Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Every time I come here the vibes are great and so is the service. I also ordered the pork katsu with my ramen that I shared with my friend. Great place to have good conversation and even better food. It's always fresh and hot just the way I like it. read more

Kotteri Ramen Bar - Tan Tan Ramen with googey egg and black garlic - Ramen Near Me - Elk Grove, California

My go to ramen spot in Elk Grove. What can I say besides this place has a great vibe to it. I really enjoy the sense of style and it's not too busy and loud. Staff is always great and food comes out fast and consistent. I generally go with a bowl of ramen but this time I decided to experiment with the chashudon and WOW! The Chashu was always my favorite part of ramen but topped with rice and their sweet ginger glaze and I think I have found a new favorite. This place is a must try out in EG. Only issues is parking can be a bit rough out there and also they don't serve any alcoholic beverages. But that's a small price to pay for such a great ramen spot in EG read more

Kotteri Ramen Bar - Bathroom Mural - Ramen Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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Ordered to go and got the chasu-men tonkatsu ramen with a side of tofu and bamboo, low-sodium broth, and chicken instead of pork, plus a large seafood ramen. Not sure how our total came out to $57 and some change. We didn't even receive the bamboo. When I called the restaurant, the woman said she forgot to put in the side order of bamboo. My husband also didn't ask for a receipt -- our mistake. After checking their menu, our total should've been $51.90 before tax. So where did the extra ~$5- to $6 extra charge come from? Just a heads up -- double-check your receipts. And if prices have changed, the menu should be updated. Shady, I definitely will not be back and will advise friends and family not to patron this business! Also want to mention the lady stated she had to charge me for an extra large but the size we got was NOT even close. The broth was not flavorful, it tasted water down and not creamy. GO SOMEWHERE ELSE FOR RAMEN! ELK GROVE HAS SO MANY CHOICES. read more

Kotteri Ramen Bar - Chashu-men $22.95 and seafood ramen $21.95, side of tofu $3... how does this equal almost ~$58 SHADY BUSINESS!!! - Ramen Near Me - Elk Grove, California

This place has been one of those comforting staples, the kind of place you go when you want a bowl of ramen that delivers on flavor, portion, and consistency. The broth is deep, rich, and satisfying. The noodles are springy, well cooked, and plentiful. They also offer some unique ramen flavors like Hokkaido cheese ramen and black garlic tonkotsu. The appetizers have been dropping on quality though, they weren't outstanding to start with honestly but now they're slipping. The seaweed salad and shrimp tempura I tried recently were disappointing. The shrimp tempura was limp and lifeless, while the seaweed salad lacked the fresh flavor it's supposed to have. I couldn't even manage a second bite. Kotteri, I'm rooting for you. You've got the soul of a great ramen shop, but these appetizers are holding you back. Fix them or ditch them, because the rest of the menu deserves better. read more

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Tried the large shoyu Ramen on a cold, rainy day. Arrived at 11 when they opened on a weekday and the restaurant quickly filled up. Service was fast and friendly. The large ramen was very filling and enough for leftovers. The broth flavor was solid-but There's also chili oil available to add on the side if you need a little spice. I'd say this is better than Maru Ramen if you're looking for a place to get your Ramen fix in Elk Grove. read more

Kotteri Ramen Bar - Large Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Elk Grove, California

I'm not a big ramen fan but their tsukemen is sooo good. I wish their soft boiled eggs were more yolky but I cant complain especially since their chasiu is so tender. Their service is good considering how busy they can get. read more

Kotteri Ramen Bar - Tsukemen - Ramen Near Me - Elk Grove, California

I love everything about this place. One of my go tos and they support our local socials. read more

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I love going here for ramen! Today I went in after work around 6:45/7pm and it was not too busy, but there were a decent amount of people in there. I have always been able to be seated as soon as I arrive. Within 15 minutes of arriving we were brought water, placed our orders, and the food came out quickly. While service is not above and beyond, all of the staff have always been polite and quick to provide anything I've needed. They have booths, tables, outdoor seating, and a short bar seating area to enjoy a meal alone. I prefer to sit in the booths because they are comfortable, but really anywhere in there is! Today I ordered a regular sized Tonkotsu red ramen with tofu and a side of edamame. My sister ordered Tonkotsu red with chashu. The broth was delicious! It was the perfect level of spice, creaminess, and rich flavors. Tonkotsu is my absolute favorite choice when I go here. The edamame was good too and had the perfect amount of salt. I thought I was not that hungry when we arrived, but I absolutely devoured this meal ( making sure to drink almost all of the broth). Overall, I definitely recommend this place for its fast service and delicious food! read more

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We've passed this ramen shop a few times and are curious about it. We gave it a try on Saturday at noon. The shop wasn't busy, so we got seated right away. The shop is small and neat. We ordered red Tonkotsu, white Tonkotsu, and tan tan rice with ground pork. The shop served a decent portion. They have a thin ramen type. We're satisfied with our meal. Their char siu tastes bouncy. The broth wasn't too salty. So I didn't feel very thirsty after the meal. My boy loves his ground pork rice. The plaza can be busy getting parking, but you can get one. The shop is located beside the Filipino bakery. read more

Kotteri Ramen Bar - Tonkotsu-Red & Tonkotsu-White, Tan Tan Don with ground pork - Ramen Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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The decor in this place is cute and rustic. I love that they have a ton of bar seating because it definitely gives Japan vibes with that part. Service was decent, waitresses were going through the motions. I wouldn't say friendly or enthusiastic. We were excited to try this place. The broth was good on both ramen we ordered. The egg was delicious. I added corn and egg to my tan tan, along with chicken cutlet. Turned out to be $25 for a bowl of ramen. Mind blown. My husband got the black tonkatsu, and the broth was really good. Total for a dinner for 2 adults 1 kids was about $60, without any appetizers. Glad we tried it because it was actually good when you're in the mood for ramen! read more

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This place is great! I was seated quickly, they were quick to take my order, and food came out fast and hot. I love the choices of ramen here and the portions are huge for the price. The inside is adorable and welcoming. It's a nice spot for going out with family or meeting up with friends or coworkers. Will be coming back! read more

Kotteri Ramen Bar - Ramen Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Food is always great here! This is my third or fourth time here. Food is great and always hits the spot. The edamame was a nice filler. It just had salt and was steamed. We ended up dipping it in chili oil. The service is good and food comes out quick. read more

Kotteri Ramen Bar - Tonkotsu Ramen with Chicken - Ramen Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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My partner and I went here for lunch yesterday and it was one of the best ramen places in the Sac area for sure. I got the tonkotsu red and the chashu, egg, broth, and noodles were all perfect texture and flavor. I definitely want to come back and try their Hokkaido cheese ramen. The service here is great, the food comes out quick. It's also clean and nicely decorated inside. Lots of parking too. read more

Kotteri Ramen Bar - Tonkotsu-Red with no mushrooms or bean sprouts - Ramen Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Absolutely love this place! Wish they served Sake but it's peaceful, clean, and definitely a hidden gem! read more

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This restaurant is still our favorite ramen place in the area! The service is always good and fast. The food is tastier than any other place we've tried. It's always clean, with friendly service and good music. read more

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I've been to Kotteri Ramen Bar a couple times now, and it's consistently good. Today I tried the shoyu ramen, and overall it hit the spot. The pork was super tender, and the marinated egg was perfect -- flavorful and cooked just right. The shoyu broth leaned a bit salty for my taste, but still had a nice depth to it. They also have a bunch of great appetizers -- I highly recommend the takoyaki and fried calamari. Both are crispy, flavorful, and perfect to share. Service is always solid and friendly, and the overall vibe of the place is casual and welcoming. Definitely a good go-to ramen spot! read more

Kotteri Ramen Bar - Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Elk Grove, California

I was craving ramen on a cold, rainy day so my best friend and I decided to try Kotteri. The space is really small and almost intimate. There were a few other tables but because the tables are fairly close to eachother and there wasn't much noise, I felt like everyone could hear my bestie and I talking. Lol I did like how they had bar seating for solo-diners and there was a lot of comic-like artwork. It was very cute. I ordered the spicy Tonkatsu with added bamboo shoots and it was delicious. Really satisfied my craving with the flavorful broth. There was a nice little kick and there was chili on the table to add more! The pork was very tender and they added plenty of bamboo shoots. I just wish my egg was cooked a bit better. Instead of soft boiled, it was more medium to hard boiled so the yolk wasn't creamy. To me, that's the best part of ramen. The flavors were all good and it really satisfied my craving! read more

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Affordable Ramen Spot in EG! They have a good amout of options and the vibes are very cozy and chill. Not the best ramen i've ever had, lacked flavor, but it was pretty good. Will be back. read more

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