Food is amazing. Small intimate place. One of the best kept secrets in town. It's always busy any time if I come in no matter if it's lunch or dinner. I wish they were open everyday. read more

Kurotaka Ramen - KUROTAKA KARAAGE CURRY DON & udon - Ramen Near Me - Fresno, California

Nice cozy spot for some really well made ramen! I had the pleasure to try the Kurotaka Spicy Ramen and added the set meal (Small Stamina Don) for an additional $3 which is well worth it as the meal felt more complete and balanced. The spice level on this ramen has a bigger kick than I thought, so be weary one "inhaling" the broth too quickly as you'll find yourself coughing up a storm. I came in as a party of one which made it convenient for me to sit at their countertop and order immediately through the QR code provided. I didn't mind the lack of customer service but the staff that I did interact with were attentive and friendly. I'm honestly only sorry it took me so long to finally give this spot a try as my manager has been bugging me to try this place out for a couple months. If I had to rank this, if you like Ramen Hayashi, then you'll be in a treat to find that this place is a tier level above them when it comes to flavor. Definitely will be back when I'm craving some "soul" food. Thank you! read more

Kurotaka Ramen - Small Stamina Don - Ramen Near Me - Fresno, California

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7.8/10, ramen was really flavorful, spicy, a little salty. It's worth trying. 6.8/10 for the chicken curry. Tasted okay but there was something I can't pinpoint about the curry that didn't make it amazing for me Service was okay. The lady serving us seemed mad the whole time. read more

Kurotaka Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fresno, California

So the food was good, the experience was not the best. The noodles were cooked well and the broth to our soups was tasty. It was a bit salty, but we still enjoyed the didn't husband ordered the karaage don and wished he asked for something to drizzle over the chicken. They don't have kid size bowls so we had to order full size bowls for our daughters. They have about 30 frames up on the wall with pictures of their food. If I counted correctly 29 of them are of food but 15 were crossed off with masking tape as not available. They don't have a paper menu. They do have a QR code with the menu and you can order online or with the waitress. The restaurant is small. We were lucky to grab 1 of the last 2 tables. Our downfall was going late. We arrived at 8:10 and the place closes at 9:00. A lady arrived super quick to our table and told us they close at 9:00. Ok, we considered leaving or taking to go but stayed. I noticed two other couples arrived shortly after us. 1 took the bar by the window and the other took the last table. Our food arrived fairly quick and very hot. After we ordered I did notice a frame that stated that after 8:30 is to go only and last call for to-go is 8:45. At 8:52, a gentleman came up to our table and asked if we wanted to-go containers because they close at 9:00. They also went to the other tables where people were still eating. We ended up having to pack our soup and leave. So definitely try the place out, but don't go towards the end of the night. read more

No complaints at all! I loved this place and walking in I could tell that it's a home grown business. It was so hard to choose between ramen and curry but for my first time I tried their ramen. My son got the curry and let me tell you, that pork cutlet was made to PERFECTION!! Service was very quick and they made sure to check in on us throughout our meal. I cannot wait to come back and get a plate of curry!! read more

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Good flavors with dedicated chef/owner. There are limited vegetables for vegan or pescatarian options. We came here with a party of 10 and that's where we made a mistake. Reservations would be a good idea. This cute clean place is not made for large groups and this seems to stress out the short staffed small business. Would come back again if one of the kids request it and most likely better to order out for parties larger than 4. read more

Kurotaka Ramen - Mostly finished spicy Tonkatsu Ramen. Not spicy but more peppery. - Ramen Near Me - Fresno, California

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Delicious ramen, some of the best I've had in Fresno. Spot is small and gets packed so keep that in mind. But the owners and staff were very humble, helpful and kind. Will absolutely be coming back. The Kurotaka ramen is delicious, garlicky and spicy. read more

Kurotaka Ramen - KUROTAKA RAMEN - Ramen Near Me - Fresno, California

Love the ramen here! The tonkotsu is legit. It's like biting into a oiggy's behind. But today I'm gonna share their curry. I got it to-go but it was still good. This is homemade Japanese curry, not made from the cubes. It's deep flavor and large portions is worth trying. Service is good although they are short handed with staff and we can order ourselves. The dark black interior is chic and kind makes me think of a jazz bar. My favorite ramen and Japanese curry place in Fresno. read more

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I have never tasted miso soup this good. The ramen is good too but I love the miso soup and the fried chicken. I like how there's water already at the tables. The only negative thing is that there were stains on the water lid. I love how there's pictures of all the bowls on the walls. Making it really easy to choose what to eat. read more

Great ambiance & average service. Like that they have iced water carafe on table. Potstickers Tonkatsu ramen Cold noodles Food was very good. Will definitely go back! read more

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Great little ramen spot with a really nice blast of garlic and ginger and brother. After a long day of work, I would come over, listen to the jazz, and destroy some ramen. read more

Kurotaka Ramen - Kurotaka set Meal (Kurotaka spicy tonkatsu ramen + small stamina don) - Ramen Near Me - Fresno, California

You're not going to get better ramen in the Central Valley - I don't think that's an overstatement when talking about Kurotaka Ramen. Chef Richard was both a restaurant owner in Japan and the SF Bay Area, where competition for ramen is much higher - and it's clear that it honed his art a lot. On top of that - him and his staff are super friendly and seem to care a lot about the quality of his food and the comfort of his guests. I'll definitely return and suggest anyone to visit here. They have cold ramen for those hot Fresno months too! read more

Kurotaka Ramen - Menu - Ramen Near Me - Fresno, California

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We came here for ramen on a Friday night. The restaurant has a cute interior inside and gives off jazz bar vibes. I believe this restaurant was a food truck in the bay area and recently opened this store front in Fresno. We ordered the chashu rice, spicy ramen, and 8 piece kara- age. The ramen and chashu rice both came out pretty quickly. The soup was flavorful, not super spicy, and the noodles were a perfect al dente. The pork wasn't the super fatty kind of pork so its perfect if your looking for a more lighter protein compared to the usual fatty chashu I have had. The kara age was huge!!! We ordered the 8 piece kara age thinking it was going to be the super small pieces we usually get at ramen restaurants, the kara age here seemed to be an entire chicken thigh. One piece was the size of the palm of my hand. It was super crispy, tasty, and delicious. I would come back here just for the kara age. Great friendly service! read more

They're open from noon-3PM and then from 5-9PM. I went on a Saturday and got there around 2:30PM. It wasn't too crowded so I got a seat right away facing the parking lot. I ordered the spicy ramen and added extra meat and eggs (~$25). The broth was flavorful, but it wasn't spicy in my opinion and I think I could've asked for more if I had requested it. The meat was ok and the egg yolk wasn't running as I'd hoped. The noodles reminded me of cup ramen noodles but overall, once you combine everything with the broth, it was still a delicious meal. read more

Kurotaka Ramen - Spicy ramen with extra meat and an extra egg (~$25) - Ramen Near Me - Fresno, California

Solid ramen spot. Honestly can't really say anything bad about this place. Service was great. Inside was dark, they had jazz music playing. Seating was limited but overall I would be back. We got the kurotaka mild ramen and the tonkotsu ramen. I personally prefer the noodles to be a tad bit thicker. However the broth of both the ramens were very good. Overall this place was decent. It gave what it needed to give and most likely would come back. Gyoza was also a solid, crispy and flavorful. read more

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Great service and food! We walked in a little after the last business hour and we were kindly greeted and seated. I've been looking for a great chicken curry bowl in town (my current obsession , I can eat this everyday, no joke) and I've found it. Its perfect! Please know that I'll return and order this again and again! I've had the Kurotaka ramen and it's fantastic as well! Definitely the best ramen spot in the Central Valley! read more

Kurotaka Ramen - KUROTAKA KARAAGE CURRY DON - Ramen Near Me - Fresno, California

Updating my review with my recent visit. My SIL was craving ramen on a rare day out. We enjoyed the ramen! The vegetarian option was rich and delicious. Service was good. I would return again. read more

Kurotaka Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fresno, California

Best ramen I've had so far and I've tried many! Such a unique and clean tasting broth. The server was so welcoming and provided detailed explanation about their food! If I'm ever in Fresno again this will be my first stop! read more

Kurotaka Ramen - Jammy EGG - Ramen Near Me - Fresno, California

Extremely disappointing experience today. We are frequent customers who genuinely enjoy the ramen here and have never had a bad experience until today. My party of 5 came in and was initially seated at a 4-person table. I requested to move to the bigger 6 person table as it was empty in order to have more space, especially since we had a toddler who could hurt themself from the hot soup. We were told that it would be ok to sit at the bigger table. However, halfway through our dinner, an elderly gentleman approached our table and told us that this table is for a party of 6 or more and that we needed to leave as there was an incoming large party that would be needing the table. Several of us were still eating who ended up leaving without being able to finish the food. This was extremely unprofessional and unacceptable. Needless to say, we will not be coming back here and neither will our 2 guests who we introduced to the restaurant for the first time. I do not recommend coming here. read more

This place is a gem in Fresno! Its a must try if you are a Ramen Fan.. The lady who was serving us was very nice. She personally suggested what are the options for kids as my kids love noodles but not so much of the veggies and spice. We were going to order their ramen w/o any veggies but chef informed us that the broth w/o veggies will not be as flavorful as the special broth they serve with ramen. It's a cozy little spot with a wall displaying menu pictures that include the main ingredients. Helps you to visualize what you'd like to eat. We ordered Kurotaka Spicy Ramen, Tonkatsu Ramen and Kurotaka Ramen for the kids. We all enjoyed our meal, and the kids were so delighted that they asked the server to thank the chef on their behalf. Despite being busy in the kitchen, the chef's effort was truly appreciated! read more

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Always great food and highly recommended. The owner is kind and the food comes out quickly. I would recommend the spicy ramen with the small stamina don on the side. read more

You may be taken aback by the casual nature of the dining but the food is worth it. It is very apparent that the broth base is made witb a long and painstaking process. Best ramen I jave had in Fresno read more

The food was amazing! It was full of flavor and had the perfect amount of spicy. Waitress was polite and the food came out in a timely manner. read more

Kurotaka Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fresno, California

Not only the best tonkatsu ramen in town but the best I've ever had. Service is good and efficient. The decor and atmosphere is non-existent but doesn't matter with a place like this. They know what they are all about. read more

10/10 every time I've gone to Kurotaka. It's the best ramen spot in town and the spicy ramen is perfectly balanced (for being spicy) and flavorful. When I went, it was empty so service was quick. I like the layout and the stool seating, its perfect setting. Back to the food. I wish I had taken a picture to post but I already ate it because it is that delicious. Sometimes I wish the portion was bigger, but it's actually perfect. I can stop there for lunch and get full without getting stuffed before going back to work. The noodles taste fresh and the toppings are on point. I say it's the best ramen spot around because I've tried pretty much all the other ones (Ichiban, Ramen vs Pho, home-ya, Ramen Hayashi, etc). I've even eaten here when it used to be a different ramen place with the overweight cook/waiter, which was absolutely disgusting and rightfully shut down. If you haven't, it's worth trying out. read more

My best friend and I got the spicy kurotaka ramen and honestly today is wednesday and I'll be back again later this week. That's how good it was. The servers were very educated on their menu and we got our food very quickly! 10/10 read more

Kurotaka Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fresno, California

Came in to place a take out order - small menu and quickly got our order taken and food took about 15 mins to prepare. Did notice they forgot one item from the order before us and tried to run after them to give but they drove off before they realized. Once we got our order we loaded the car before they came running after us that they mixed up our order and had to swap one bowl out. Luckily all of our bowls were exactly what we ordered and delicious. I got the tonkotsu ramen and potstickers and both 10/10. I wish they had more options for drinks (teas?) but great food and quick service. read more

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Nicely sophisticated broth that has a lot of complexity without being too salty! I thought the food here was absolutely delicious! It's right next to save Mart... The service was good and these are skilled professional folks who served up Food and San Francisco for many years. We're fortunate to have them! Can't wait to go back! -G read more

I love this place, best Ramen in Fresno, and service is sweet. Love the calm atmosphere with the light jazz music playing. We come back when we can, always leave happy!! read more

I've been here once before to eat in. The broth and noodles are very good. I remember the service being good too. But take out tonight was pretty disappointing. The Tantanmen only had like a tablespoon of beef... I think it was seasoned well but I can't really tell because it all but disappeared when broth was added. My wife's portions of chicken were a little bigger and were very good. Maybe this is how they treat take out or maybe they had a bad night. Hoping the later. read more

Kurotaka Ramen - Tantanmen with a tablespoon of ground beef - Ramen Near Me - Fresno, California

Haven't had this delicious of ramen since I was last in Japan. Rich dimensional flavors in their broth, flaky fried chicken, everything cooked to perfection. Prices are well worth the hearty warm meal! Highly recommend the Tonkatsu. We are so glad we have found our next favorite restaurant in Fresno. read more

First off, we had been coming here for years and loved their chicken. The crispiness even in the ramen was amazing. They changed the way they make it within the last couple weeks where it's not crispy or as flavorful. We were very disappointed by this change and not sure if we will go back any time soon, which makes us sad. The service is great and the atmosphere is good. read more

I'm not really much of a ramen person but went here recently after hearing how it was the best ramen in Fresno and they weren't wrong The service is quick and really accommodating. The seating is a bit small but I haven't seen a wait there yet! The food though is really good. I tried the tsukemen and the cold dipping broth was salty but super flavorful. The noodles were also cooked really well where they still had that bouncy texture but weren't overcooked. I had a bit of my friend's spicy ramen and it tasted amazing (but actually spicy). The gyoza was also fun but overall just gyoza. I would go back and recommend it for anyone in Fresno looking for some ramen! read more

Kurotaka Ramen - Gyoza - Ramen Near Me - Fresno, California

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The ramen is so delicious and the broth is so flavorful. We enjoyed our meal. Ramen for the soul. read more

Kurotaka Ramen - The ramen is so good, the broth is so flavorful. We enjoyed our meal. Ramen for the soul.... - Ramen Near Me - Fresno, California

Amazing food ! This ramen is the best ever. Be respectful! Very authentic and great spices to the food. read more

My son & his wife invited me, and it was delightful! Mine arrived in a generous flat bowl. The thick brown sauce type gravy (reminded me of a Fu Young type sauce) on one half of the bowl with white sticky rice on the other half. Crowned with 3 perfectly cooked, crispy chicken thighs with just a hint of curry to them, all topped with a bit of fresh green onion. It was simply a fantastic meal. Wow! Thank You Chef for bringing your talent to Fresno. read more

I really wanted to like this place,I love ramen, but our experience was extremely disappointing. The service was awful and honestly uncomfortable. The cook came out of the kitchen and yelled at my friends and me for ordering through the QR code, which is literally what their menu says to do. Every time he walked out, he gave us dirty looks, making it hard to even enjoy our food. To make things worse, my friends and I all woke up the next morning with upset stomachs. Between the rude service and questionable food quality, I definitely won't be coming back. read more

Kurotaka Ramen - Menu - Ramen Near Me - Fresno, California

Truly a hidden gem. The owner takes great pride in his dishes and is a pleasure to talk to. All ramens are delicious and I truly enjoy the Karage Chicken Curry, very flavorful. read more

Dare I say.... The BEST ramen in Fresno ! Kurotaka is a quaint, traditional ramen spot, very modern inside with all black wall, tables and chairs. Even the bathroom is black ! They have Jazz music playing in the background but not so loud that you can't converse. I would say seats are limited so keep that in mind. Our first time there, we went with a group of about 7 people and they were able to put seats and tables together quickly, however I would call ahead for bigger groups. I ordered the Kurotaka spicy ramen and boy, it hit every spot in my soul ! The broth was rich, the pork was tender and the marinated egg was cooked perfectly , not hard boiled and not too runny. By how the broth tasted, you can tell it's been cooking for hours. So rich and full of flavor. Spicy kick but nothing that's going to kill your taste buds. Again, my favorite in town. The only complaint of the lack of drink options, pretty much just sodas, teas and water. Other than that, everything is perfect. *Tip: ask for an extra ramen egg, it's so good ! read more

Wow!!! 5 stars!! I've been to all the ramen places in the Central Valley, and this is the ONLY place that reminds me of the authentic ramen I've only experienced in San Francisco, Los Angels and New York. We're so lucky to have a place like this here in Fresno! My favorite is the #1, two eggs, mild spice and the sweet chicken is the added bonus. Staff is also incredible and friendly, and the wait for your meal is also not very long. Once again.. five stars!! read more