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Maru Ramen Bar

4.0 (509 reviews)
ModerateRamen, Noodles, Beer Bar
Open 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Monica C.

Theres no doubt that Elk Grove/ Sacramento has been the chilliest it's ever been! Ok, maybe im overexaggerating. Let's get some ramen. Maru has been our go to for our ramen fix in the area. I always enjoyed my doing experience here, however recently it's just been mid and the customer service has been lacking. We walked in for lunch, and the server said have a seat at any table. When we say down, she immediately yelled " Small table!" and made a big deal about us having to move tables. After this happened, she allowed a caucasian family of 2 sit in the same table she asked us to move from. Once our food came, I immediately noticed how oily my soup and eggplant looked. The oil was all I could taste in my soup making it very unappetizing. Overall, I still think Maru is a good option in town , but they really need to improve on some things.

Gyoza, yummy!
Tiff A.

On a cold Saturday night, ramen sounded really good. I've seen this spot every time I get Thai Chili. So, I decided to give this a place a try. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Super cute decor and very opened, staff were friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were greeted and seated shortly. Everything we ordered was good, except for the shrimp tempura. The shrimp tempura must have been frozen and then deep fried. It didn't taste fresh and there's a flat surface, which you typically do not get or see at other Japanese or Ramen restaurants. Either way, we enjoyed the ramen and will return. FYI- this ramen spit is connected to moo moo, save some room for boba.

Garlic parmesan dry rub wings
David W.

The ramen is absolutely stellar here. Elk Grove has gone 3 for 3 in exceeding my ramen expectations, and I might just avoid Sac altogether to play it safe at this point. I ordered the Akamaru with Spicy Tonkotsu Broth and asked them to crank up the spice level. I enjoyed the chashu more than anything else, as it tasted tender and nearly melted away in my mouth. The noodles have a nice semi-firm texture. The broth? Good lord, I was burning up from the spice but couldn't stop going at it. Part of this praise undoubtedly comes from the primal hunger of skipping lunch that day, but make no mistake -- Maru is where it's at.

Tantanmen ramen
Bryan L.

Maru Ramen bar is still my go to Ramen spot in Elk Grove, despite living on the opposite side of the city it's still worth the drive for me. I've had several of their different broths and they are all delicious, fully flavored and rich in depth. Noodles are cooked to perfection. Maru ramen bowl came with all the bells and whistles as far as toppings go extra meet, ramen egg. This spot is consistent unlike a few other local spots I e been to. Service here is quick, if you come here on a weekend when they open for dinner you can probably still snag a spot although the place still gets busy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very modern in design and decor and well lit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Compared to other typical ramen spots. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute seating that centers around a tree in the middle of the store that's typically decorated for the season.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

Jaane F.

We came on a weekday for lunch and ordered pork cheek ramen and maru ramen. The wait wasn't long for food to be served. The portion was quite big, and they gave generous portions. The pork cheek was easy to eat and chew. I quite enjoyed it. The noodles' texture wasn't too hard to bite. My hubby enjoyed his Maru ramen bowl, with lots of toppings. The staff was friendly. The restaurant is connected to Moo Moo Tea Shop if you want to get a drink.

Maru Ramen
Amber N.

This was my first time coming here. I ordered the Maru ramen which was different it came with pork cheek. I thought it was actually pretty good. My friend got the seafood ramen and thought it was okay. Service was pretty fast. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was big and spacious and had plenty of seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Their connecting boba shop was next door too if you in the mood for a cold drink after.

Maru Ramen
Tinah Y.

Ramen was very favorable and portion was good and filling. Fries and garlic noodles wasn't too bad. Private parking lot. Service was good. Good for small and large parties. We went during lunch and it was pretty slow and quiet.

Akamaru (spicy)
Sommaly L.

Amazing ramen spot! Would def come back! Easy parking and easy to find. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside, it's spacious, beautifully decorated and staff is nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered 2 bowls of ramen, spicy pork cheek, and tonkatsu! Creamy broth omg!!! Chasu is huge!! And flavor on point !!!

Interior
Sarah-Lorraine K.

WHY WE WENT HERE: - lunch on a rainy day THE LOOK (FROM THE OUTSIDE): - located in a plaza off Elk Grove Blvd in between Elk Ridge Way and Emerald Oak Dr - located in the same plaza as Dollar Tree THE LOOK (FROM THE INSIDE): - vibe of the decor gives me a cross between cabin chic, farm, and industrial THE MENU: - ramen - ramen toppings - sides - chix wings - garlic noodle - refreshments - sake - beers on draft - draft beer pitcher WHAT WE ORDERED: - bulgogi fries - soy garlic glaze chix wings - tonkotsu black ramen - Maru ramen THE TASTE: - bulgogi fries could easily be a rice bowl; tasty - soy garlic glaze chix wings was the clear favorite; however, the sauce was watery vs. sticky on the wings - ramen bowls felt particularly heavy; more meaty than other bowls of ramen we've had CUSTOMER SERVICE: - very minimal; we were the first and only customers at the time we dined in (which was just after they had opened for the day)

Dining room
Kurt D.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Good vibe! They have J-Pop playing in the dining area to add to the feel of the place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The dining area is clean and well decorated.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was friendly and welcoming. We ordered right away and got our food pretty quickly. The ramen itself is tasty! I got the Akamaru and the spicy-ness was perfect. This is my new favorite local ramen spot!

Bulgogi fries
Raheem A.

After a great time celebrating my son's birthday at King's Skate Country (please reference my review if interested), my family was ready to replenish the calories burned! My son, a lover of Asian cuisines, wanted to his birthday dinner to consist of ramen. Doing a quick Yelp search led us to Maru Ramen Bar, a restaurant located six minutes away from our home. Upon arrival, we were greeted by an employee who instructed us to seat ourselves. Since the restaurant was fairly busy (there were two large parties on both sides of the establishment, we seated ourselves at the bar seating located at the front. A server quickly provided us with menus and filled our glasses with water. My son opted for the Tonkotsu Ramen and Wonton Dumplings; while I selected the bulgogi fries and potstickers. My son, who is generally very talkative, rarely spoke a word as he devoured his ramen. His dumplings (which he ended up taking home to eat later) reheated well and were very delicious the following day (something about letting them marinate in sauce overnight! I found the bulgogi fries to be underwhelming; they had minimal sauce and rib eye meat. The highlight of my order was the potstickers, which are very hard to mess up. Regarding the customer service, it felt very disengaged. I'm used to seeing staff making their way from table to table engaging with patrons regarding their meals, confirming if they would like to order additional items, etc. I observed staff delivering food to tables, filling waters, and then retreating behind the counter to chat amongst themselves. Not sure if this is typical protocol, but it made me wonder if this is the everyday standard for customer service. Although my son enjoyed his orders, I'm not quite sure if I can honestly say that I will make a return visit. However, this is not to say that you shouldn't experience it for yourself.

Joey Y.

Friend wanted to try ramen in Elk Grove. One of the better ones I recommended. So came here. I had the Tori paitan. This was delicious. Next time I'll ask for extra spice. Bulgogi fries. This was always delicious. I have one critique that I hope is fixed. So close to a 5 star. - please train or tell your staff to work on their customer service. There was maybe 3 tables (including mine) So it was not busy Saturday night. And yet the gentlemen and the lady could not be bothered to walk around and check in on customers or ask if we needed water. They stood behind the counter. I had to waive or grab their attention. It's ramen. It's salty. We need water. This is not the first time. The last time I came here it was similar. They greet you. Give you water. Take order. Deliver food. And then you never see them again. I will give grace if it was busy but it's not. Improve this and it'll be an easy 5 star.

Sherman T.

Delicious, decently portioned and priced ramen served in slow cooked broth (20 hours!) with vegetarian options available. Maru Ramen Bar was quite an interesting find and while it's located in a dense little mall surrounded by a variety of Asian establishments for the savory and sweet, it certainly stands out as a solid ramen joint. Parking can be competitive during peak times but it wasn't too bad compared to some spots in the Bay Area. Thanks to Yelp and a few recommendations from friends and family, we decided to grab dinner here and we were quite satisfied with our experience. As you walk in, your eyes will gravitate to the square dining bar decorated by what seems to be faux flowers and vegetation. The well lit dining space is refreshing and the giant "RAMEN" sign certainly gets you in the mood for some noodles! They have a few small tables to accommodate small to medium sized parties so larger parties may need to plan ahead to either split or come early to snag neighboring tables. Their menu is quite straightforward when it comes to their offerings. They have a few specialty ramens which can all be made spicy (you may need to request it unless you order the akamaru - we only learned about this after ordering), vegetarian ramen (with vegetable broth), chicken wings, sides, and garlic noodles. Also apparently, you can request vegetable broth for any of the ramen (even if the ramen itself is not made vegetarian) - this was not clearly communicated to us so there was a slight mixup in the order. Fortunately, the staff was pretty understanding and was able to correct the order. We ordered the tonkotsu black and maru and they were both delicious. The broth was rich and flavorful - not too thick or runny, just right! The chashu (pork belly) was so succulent and tasty - my eyes wanted more but I know my belly couldn't have handled another slice of that thick juiciness. Their ramen eggs are cooked to perfection but they aren't sliced like other ramen shops I've been to (i.e., it's the whole egg you bite into). I also appreciated all the toppings that came with it as standard; it was quite a filling bowl of noodles! The price point is what it is nowadays - a bit higher than I'd like to pay but it was still a pretty decent value relative to other spots. The staff were generally pretty good in resolving issues but I think the communications could have been a bit more proactive and clearer at the beginning service. Overall, Maru Ramen Bar satisfies the ramen and soup craving on those chilly days and nights while also being conveniently located among other snack and dessert places to complete your outing. There are a few ramen options in downtown and in the outskirts but you need not look any further for Maru Ramen has got the goods!

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Really delicious! Great service and great broth! Meat was tender. Yummy! We'll be back!

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Are you guys open for dining in now?

Hi Sally, we are still waiting at least 50% capacity, hopefully by june 15th everything will be open back up

Hey Guys and Gals! I know you guys are open for take out and I've actually ordered once through Postmates. I just tried to order through Postmates again and it says there's and error ordering. Did you guys stop letting people use Postmates?

Are you guys reopening on December 31st for dine in?

We r open for take out this tuesday december 15 , call in or come to moo moo side n order 916.714.8388. And when we have the green light for dine in we will open on maru side and back to regular business hrs :)

Why should you just operate and do to go boxes like what other restaurants do? we miss your ramen and the porkbelly fries, this is the only ramen house in elk grove that we like the most.

Ty, we are prepping and stocking n reopen for take Out soon, ty for the support, we r tossing all the old stuff away n pretty much clean up the place n prepping we… 

Are you actually opening on Sunday?

Not yet , it seems like sacramento county gonna close dine in for all restaurant again. :(

When are you guys opening?

Soon :) not yet

Are you guys open now?

We r temp closed due, we will open soon, thanks for the support.

Do they have outdoor seating right now?

Are they open for dine in or take out yet?

Hi Jeanne, we r temporary closed , stay safe see u soon

Are they open for dine-in yet?

Not yet soon,

Is Maru open now?

Not yet soon, stay safe

Hi Andy :) B4 the pandemic,I was a regular. I understand Maru doesn't do take-out for RAMEN, but now w/ so many ppl stuck @home due to the self-quarantine, will u please reconsider (and also, partner w/ DoorDash)?May help w/ profit-loss due to COVID?

Hi Fairy, thank you for your support and Maru ramen bar is strictly dine in. The covid-19 is taking a huge impact with all the small businesses. We feel like itz better for our staffs to stay home just to be safe, and we will open once governor give… 

Are you open for takeout only right now? Also, will the Ramens be available for takeout since the COVID-19 virus?

Hi , thank you for the community support, unfortunately we are dine in ramen restaurantsi therefore we dont do take out, so we are temp closed for quarantine right now, stay safe,

Hi Andy! So glad you found a great new location for MooMoo and combined it with delicious ramen (that was a BRILLIANT idea)! Do u have a handicap/wheelchair table set aside for specifically the handicap that can accommodate longer leg room? Pls do.

Thank you, yes we do, we have one table design for the handicap on right side but sometimes they would prefer the middle community table if u ok with the square white table we will have server remove the chairs for the handicap, we always try our… 

Does this place do takeout?

They don't do to-go ramen orders. Ramen is for dine-in only.

Do you guys have gluten free options? Like rice base noodles and/or broth without soy sauce?

No glutten free options for now, we will have the udon noodle soon, and our broth tare house special doesnt have soy sauce, we will carry shoyu ramen ( soy) soon :)

Is this a kid friendly place? Like any high chairs?

Yes,

Is there a kids menu?

They don't have kids menu; however, there are food items that both adults and kids can share.

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