The owners did an incredible job to transport you to a place that makes you forget you are in Atascadero. The service was top notch and the food is amazing. We had the tonkatsu ramen, which was rich and had a depth of flavor. As well as the shio, which was balanced with the shrimp and yuzu kosho. The decor and music also set an unforgettable ambiance! Don't to forget to check out the bathroom too Thank you for being here read more

So I went to San Luis Obispo to meet my GF and have dinner. I checked this place out before hand because it looked good and I had to make a decision or else it was gonna be "I don't care where we go". So we drove from the airport straight to Momotaro. As soon as we walked in we were greeted warmly and seated right away. The music they were playing was like covers of old hits but I want to say they were in Japanese, which I thought was hella cool. We started off with the sparkling water, I was not drinking tonight, but they had a decent variety of local beers, and Sake, for next time. We ordered the gyoza for the app and I went with the usual Tonkotsu ramen. The gyoza came out and it looked like they had some cheese crisp on top, it wasn't, I really don't know what it was but it was tasty. Good job on that plus the presentation was nice. Then the ramen came out. I noticed that my noods were thinner compared to her's, so I asked my waiter, do you make your own noods here? He was nice enough to go back and check with the chef because he was not sure. Turns out that they import the noods from Japan. What?!?! My thought is if you don't make your noods in house, getting them straight from Japan will do...I guess. The pork was nice and soft and veggies were cooked perfect and the broth was amazing. I'd certainly go back. Nice place for a date night. I think they close at 9, so you have to plan accordingly. When the check came, it was inside an old cassette tape case. We both thought was was cool. I can't wait to come back and try the other offerings. read more

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While I do not have photos I think I can paint a decent picture with my words. The good - The Orion draft is crispy and refreshing. The cold tofu appetizer was good and different I like it. The ramen dish I had was flavorful, noodles had a nice chew to them and the soft boiled marinated egg was perfection. The wings.... what can I say but splendiferous, tasty, crunchy, savory, sweet. The bad - Bar chairs, stools, torture devices more like. Get some stools with padding or maybe a more ergonomic design (sand down those corners). I was never offered any water with my meal so that can be improved on the service side. Offering a hot towel or moist towelette or single use plastic gloves with the sticky wings would be a nice touch. The hmm - Spice levels I think are a bit on the too spicy side and I can handle a bit of spice. I've had hot ones XXX sauce before. The ramen was spicier than I think it needed to be especially for a Yuzu seafood style broth. Perhaps have someone with less spice tolerance taste the soup stocks or balance them with a non spiced stock on the side. In Japan most of the times there are condiments available to adjust your salt and spice level to your liking. I think Momotaro should move this direction with a more modest spice level and provide spice add-ins for the spice heads. Pretty sure the young couple next to me were complaining about the spice levels. It was still a fine a manageable spicy bowl of ramen none the less. The cabbage side that included is interesting..... well not to my liking. I would prefer the more traditional side of shredded slaw with a few dressings to choose from aka Miso Ginger Carrot, Sesame and Mayo or something to that effect. read more

Incredibly authentic. We ate there last (Thursday!) night at about 6:15 and needed to place our name on a wait list it was so crowded. The hot Atascadero sun was blazing outside but as you stepped through the door you're instantly transported to a Tokyo alley at night - cool and dark. The soundtrack in the room was modern rock. A large red neon sign reading "Live Noods" is the main illumination as we took our seats at the low counter, shoulder to shoulder with fellow noodle-heads. Before we were seated a server appeared to take our drink order. There's plenty of sake and beer but no wine yet. I had the Shio ramen, my wife had spicy udon noodles, and our friends each had the Tonkotsu ramen. Crazy delicious. Sure, you've had instant ramen before and the American cup of noodles, but unless you've made a special effort you've never had ramen like this. So rich. So flavorful. So much umami. I'm a light eater, but I slurped this down like a starving man. As our friend said, "with ramen it's all about the broth." Momotaro gets the broth right. All four of us staggered out of the door feeling incredibly satiated. Even today I can't stop think how good it is and when are we coming back? Another bright spot on the rapidly expanding Atascadero food scene. Highly recommended. read more

What a nice cozy place and more importantly wow on the food quality. I lived in Japan many years ago and both them ambiance and the food brought bake good memories. The okonomiaki was fabulous, the katsu ramen was very good. The egg in the Raman was sue viede cooked to perfection with pudding textured yolk. I've been twice. I'll be going back, often. Sit at the bar for the full experience watching the food preparation. Service was very friendly. Prices were reasonable. Go try them out. Currently dinner only but they say they will open for lunch after things settle down. read more

I've spent many moons in LA and Japan, & let me i'm soo fortunate to frequent this establishment. Mateo & Britney are some of the best owners on the planet; ps their team, cuisine in on point kiddos to Lupita for fantastic service all around. One love . read more

New location is awesome. Food was delicious. Will be recommending to all of our out-of-town and in town friends. read more

Favorite dining experience in a long time. Owners are absolute beasts of chefs and hospitality... so it's been a long time coming seeing what they'd do with a full space of their own. Super rare to see a new spot have food and service so dialed in but.. not surprised with these two. Had to order standard Tonkotsu (of course) because I missed it... but the spicy pork udon and the tuna on crispy rice- my goodness! Insane sake menu too- so make sure to ask them about it. Our sever was knowledgeable and playful. 15/10. read more

From start to finish this place was superb. The joint was already hopping at 5:30ish Friday, but we were immediately greeted when we walked in and grabbed seats at the bar. Loved all the eats--Chicken Gyoza, which had nice crunch and flavor, Squid Karage--reminiscent to us of some of the best calamari we ever had in Northern Spain, lightly battered and perfectly crispy--and a beautiful smoky bowl of Shio Ramen, noodles and flavors perfectly executed. Fun vibe. Professional service (Lupita). Obviously a labor of love for the owners and the food reflects that. read more

Oh man! Yes!!! It's GOOD! We tried many menu items and all were super satisfying. The crispy rice with tuna and crispy tofu app were both amazing, also the ramen is so darn flavorful and delicious. We loved the addictive cabbage and udon noodles also. The ambiance is so cool. The service was top notch. It really is like you are in Japan. Love it & can't wait to go back soon. read more

We loved this ramen stand when it was at the Paso market walk and were so excited when we heard they were opening a restaurant in Atascadero . We went last night and I have to say we were very impressed. The food, service and ambience were all fantastic. We sat at the counter and it was fun to see the chef working. It was a hot night and so I was not in the mood for Ramen, so I love that there are many other food options on the menu. My favorite was the spicy tuna on crispy rice. A great addition to Atascadero! We can't wait to go back! read more

Located in the Paso Market Walk is Momotaro Ramen! My daughter wanted "noodles", so we gave this a shot. If you want Ramen in North County, this is it. I ordered the Shoyu Ramen. Extreme thick, rich, shiitake, chicken broth. The Ramen is a lot better than the Ramen a lot of us were raised on from styrofoam or plastic packaging. Soft noodles. Loved the large shiitake, egg and baby bok choy in it! More richness fattiness from the shiitake, egg and herbal fresh snap from the baby bok choy. Everything was very clean, quick, and great customer service. We sat in the communal area, hence the to go container. Overall, if you want Roman, this is your place. read more

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Superb food, service, and ambiance. My family loved everything, especially my 8-yo who ordered the shio ramen and agedashi tofu. She loved watching the chef team work together to prepare the food. I appreciated the attention to detail, warm ambiance, and of course, the exceptional cuisine. Will be back soon! read more

Not what it used to be. Shoyu ramen doesnt come with bokchoy or shitake mushrooms anymore, instead it's substituted with arugula which is kind of rude honestly. Ordered the squid and the portion was really small. And they charge $3 for "triple filtered water". Music is loud AF. Server was nice though. read more

I wouldn't say Momotaro is anything to write home about. The man taking orders was a bit short with everyone, very territorial over bar space (as we noticed, someone who got food who wasn't seated at the bar grabbing a napkin kind of became an issue). We snagged some spots at the bar which we learned was great to do because we got our food in a ceramic bowl vs the to go containers that folks who sat elsewhere than the bar got. I didn't find the ramen anything to write home about. Truthfully, it was a bit bland until we added soy sauce and lots of spice. $19 per Momotaro Ramen. We also got chicken gyoza for $9. read more

Momotaro Ramen - Momotaro Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Atascadero CA, California

This was the first spot we stopped by during our 2 day 1 night road trip to Paso Robles. Momotaro Ramen occupies a small section inside the Paso Market Walk building. The building has a tiny parking lot in the back but otherwise, street parking is the way the go. We got there at around 11:15 am, and most of the eateries inside the Market Walk were in the beginning stages of opening up. This spot only has limited bar seating so if you are one of the unlucky ones, you can always opt for take-out. You order and pay at the front, grab a seat and the wait staff will bring the ramen to you. We both ordered the momotaro which is their signature ramen. Order to food arrival time was short. They have a small wooden box of condiments which include chili oil, chili powder, ground sesame and soy sauce to further season your ramen. The momotaro ramen was average, good noodle portion but given the price, we only got half an egg. Egg was marinated well but the disappointment was the chasiu. It tasted like rubber, hard and too much fat plus it was burnt. If I ever stop by again, I would not order any ramen with chasiu in it. 2 stars for the ramen but an extra star for the great service. Our waitress was super nice, very bubbly and patient. She checked in on us multiple times to make sure we had everything. She's definitely the highlight of the spot. read more

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During a chilly overnight stay in Paso Robles with a craving for a nice, hot ramen soup, we found Momotaro Ramen online and decided to give it a try. The full name is Momotaro Ramen - Japanese Soul Food. Momotaro is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Paso Robles on Spring Street, a small restaurant in a building that seemed to be a food court of sorts, housing other eateries. We arrived shortly before their closing time and decided to take our order to go. We both chose the "shoyu" ramen ($17 each), described on the menu as "double broth · baby bok choy · marinated shiitake · ajitama · scallions." For an "extra topping" we both selected the "spicy ground chicken" ($4 extra each). Our total order came to $45.68. The young man who took our order advised that the spicy chicken was "moderate to very spicy" and, as we were to discover, he did not exaggerate. The to-go order was very nicely presented. The broth came in a large container that looked bigger than a quart but smaller than a half-gallon. Fitted atop that in its own container were the vegetables to be added in. In a completely separate container was the spicy chicken which was more appetizing than it looks in my poor photo here. Once all the ingredients were combined, the result was a very tasty, generous portion of ramen - certainly a meal in itself. The chicken was - as mentioned - SPICY - so we both took it easy on that, but added in enough to give our ramen an extra "zing." We were very pleased with our order. If you find yourself in Paso Robles with a craving for ramen - Momotaro Ramen is your go-to place. Recommended. read more

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This is truly the best ramen spot on the central coast located in Paso Robles Market Walk. Growing up in LA, I can honestly say this ramen competes with some of the top ramen spots I have experienced. Momotaro offers authentic ramen defined by its depth of flavor, especially when it comes to the broth, which is the heart and soul of their dishes. Most importantly, every ingredient is homemade and their toppings are another area where their authenticity shines. The chefs showcase precision in cooking authentic homemade ramen - their talent is what keeps us returning. Overall, Momotaro's authentic ramen made with homemade ingredients is a carefully crafted dish where every element is designed to complement the other. The patience and care that go into making each component from scratch result in a symphony of flavors that transports you to a traditional ramen shop in Japan. The result is far superior to any shortcuts found in ready-made versions. It's an experience you can taste in every bite. The Paso Robles Marketplace is lucky to have such an authentic ramen spot to attract so many visitors. read more

Momotaro Ramen - Momotaro Ramen with extra chasu, marinated shiitake, marinated egg - Japanese Near Me - Atascadero CA, California

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Very well put together eatery, very clean and well maintained. Flavors were great, I am planning to go back to try each dish they have. read more

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It was a surprisingly authenticated Japanese ramen in a small town. The location was little strange. It was inside of a indoor market. The staffs were friendly. You can sit anywhere including outdoor seats, they will deliver to you. The vegetable ramen was bomb. They grilled the mochi (2 pieces) till crunchy outside then dropped it into the soup to imitate the meat. The soup was thick and chunky. They cook it so well even the veggies inside were extra flavorful. Such a mouth rich of experience in a bowl of noodle. Will visit again when I'm in town. read more

Momotaro Ramen - Vegetarian Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Atascadero CA, California

On our way back from Santa Cruz, going through the town of Los Robles, we decided to try this location since it had one of the better Yelp reviews and it's ramen. Located in this industrial, trendy, social media picture spot, the exact location would be in the back center part of the building. This building had an amazing bakery, some good coffee, sandwich places, fruit stand, etc... it had it all. But we came here for the ramen. I've eaten hundreds of different ramen locations, from ones in Japan, to SoCal area ones, to East coast restaurants that claim to be authentic. This place, made with lots of fine details, but not be Japanese staff was pleasant surprise. The flavor of the soup was really good, just the right saltiness, the oils not over powering, and can taste the freshness of the ingredients. Noodles were the thin style (Hakata style), which worked well with this level of ramen. We also had some appetizers, the rock shrimp and gyoza. The rock shrimp was like eating a softer version of walnut shrimp, but with pineapple sprinkled on top to give it the sweetness, and the shrimp delicately fried just right. Tiny pieces of walnuts scattered, I stead of the big halves made each bite perfect. The gyoza was surprising as well. Wasn't expecting the thing style of wrappers, almost like an egg roll, but the taste of gyoza. Out of the two, I would go with the rock shrimp. Service was friendly and helpful. Lady that took our order, also brought it up to us on the top level dining area. Plenty of round tables, so no worries of just sitting at the counter. There are steps leading up or can take elevator. Lastly, the price is a bit ... higher end than I normally would pay at other ramen places. It's roughly $25 for each person eating here. But I can see the value on the work to put together these dishes. This is some thought, love out into each dish. The chefs must have had specialize training to make these dishes be the way they are... this isn't a Cooke cutter type of ramen, this is the type of food you expect from people that studied ramen making from Japan. Different, modern, and tasty. Wish the containers would be more appealing, but hey, we're here for the food. read more

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Ramen was fine, but Jeff the server man was not it. One of our friends cut her finger trying to catch a bottle he dropped for him and instead of helping when she bled, he banished her to the bathroom. Puts a bad taste in the mouth. He came by later saying to let him know if he can help us with anything but we knew those were hollow words. read more

This ramen place really surprised hubby! He was very happy that he was able to have ramen soup ahead of a few days of wine tasting and drinking! They had good selections of sake but no Kikusui which was kinda weird. The ramen was very flavorful and comforting. I figured that would prepare his stomach well enough for all those reds for a long weekend. Service was very friendly and attentive. For Asians who love noodle soups? This is a solid place for a bowl of comfort ramen! read more

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My Ramen Resume: I'm from LA and Orange County where I ate plenty of amazing ramen. I traveled to Japan three times before Covid. I even make my own ramen from scratch after not being able to find ramen in LA and Orange County that matched Japans. I know the difficulty of making a decent ramen bowl. I was sitting at momotaro bar excited to be there. The smells from kitchen reminded me of Japan and gave me flash backs of the bowls I ate there. After reading some reviews I wasn't worried. Btw parking is not that big of a deal like one person made it out to be. Find a spot and walk over. Not that hard. I started asking questions about momotaro to reaffirm what I was smelling from the kitchen. I soon realized I was in for a treat. They were going to open in 3/2020, but had to postpone for obvious reasons. Still opening up a few months later during Covid. They survived through that time and that told me they have to be good! If you're still reading this. I never write reviews this long. This tells you I highly recommend it here. The momotaro ramen was amazing. The broth is stupid good. It was rich and temp hot! I enjoyed every sip of broth. They give a good amount of noodles I've ever seen. It almost felt like it was close to double the standard amount. The char shu was good, but that broth and noodles is a winner. I finished the whole bowl and was so stuffed. I also got to try some of their Japanese style white bread with matcha. They use this bread to make their sandos on Thursday. I didn't catch her name, but the woman at the front was very informative and also is the baker of the bread. I was pretty bummed that I didn't have enough room to eat a sando. That bread was pretty damn good. I am sad that I found this amazing place so far from home. But it gives me a reason to come back. read more

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Doing another review of my Son's and I favorite spot in Paso Robles to eat. Momotaro has great ramen, my favorite being Shoyu. Their broth is rich and deep with flavors. It's must try of your just visiting or a local. Located in the "Paso Walk" neighborhood and it's a great way to start your adventure in Paso Robles. read more

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Quick Summary Excellent food with a small countertop bar dining area. There are tables upstairs if you want to mix and match restaurants (they're pretty stern about not allowing other foods there; and you would have to use a to-go bowl to use the different table areas). Service was a hit or miss though, but food was fantastic. Food- 5 stars Gyoza- I was pretty impressed with the gyoza. They added the crispy bottom that really added a nice crunch texture to the gyoza. Would recommend trying it Momotaro ramen- the Tonkatsu broth was fantastic. The pork chashu was very good as well. The noodles did taste packaged and not house-made; it was good but not great. Overall, it was a splendid ramen bowl Service- 3 stars This was a hit or miss. The owner/manager was really helpful throughout. But some of the staff weren't the best. There was an egg missing in 1 of our ramen orders, and one of our friends had their order completely messed up. It is relatively new, so giving them some benefit, but it was a bit of a mess at times Bottom Line Excellent ramen spot. Definitely try the gyoza! read more

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I think the ramen was pretty decent but Jeff, who was taking orders, was extremely rude and disrespectful to my partner...a bottle fell on her finger at the cash register and it started profusely bleeding and he didn't seem to care. She asked for a bandage and he looked down for one second and said, "No. Go to the bathroom!" And then proceeded to take more orders without asking if she was okay...fortunately the bar across from this restaurant had a very caring bartender who looked for and found a bandage as well as Neosporin for my partner. Jeff if you read this: Do better man, that was cold and incredibly uncool, learn some kindness and don't give your restaurant a bad rap. read more

Our favorite ramen spot on the central coast! Delicious ramens and great customer service. FYI it is currently located in the Paso Market walk. You can sit at their counter or in the general market seating read more

Delicious vegan option for miso wonderful homemade noodles Addictively delicious rice balls Pleasant gracious service Fun informal setting Looking forward to their new location this autumn in Atascadero! read more

Ended up at Momotaro Ramen while walking around in Paso Market and it was a great unplanned dinner! We ordered the Katso Sando (which is a special item in the menu every Thursday) and the Shio ramen as our main dish. The Katso Sando was fantastic. The combination of the sauce, meat, and bread was mouth watering. The ramen on the other hand was something our taste buds weren't used to. The broth wasn't as flavorful and was a little bitter which was a little bit disappointing because my boyfriend and I love the broth of ramen. However, we don't think it was the restaurant's fault we didn't like the Shio ramen, I believe that if we ordered the Momotaro ramen, we would've loved it. Guess that's another reason to come back sometime! read more

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I was pleasantly surprised to find Japanese soul food prepared with love and authenticity today. Their signature ramen broth is carefully made over 72 hours with high quality locally sourced ingredients including tons of pork bones. The agedashi tofu and chicken karage are lightly dusted in mochiko flour - no wheat flour. This provided a light crunch with the thinnest layer of a crisp batter. This level of culinary witchcraft is so hard to find! I will definitely be stopping by to try more items whenever I'm in Paso Robles! read more

Whoah! Having lived in both LA and the Bay Area, I did not expect to find good ramen in the small town of Paso Robles. I reluctantly ordered from here at the demand of my kids... and sometimes kids are right! This little shop is located inside a super cute marketplace that has other wonderful vendors like a bakery, coffee spot, sandwich shop, wine/beer stall, gifts vendor etc. You order at the counter and can either eat at the bar, or outside on the beautiful outdoor patio. The ramen was AMAZING! The broth was perfectly rich and flavorful, the noodles were thin and soft which is my personal preference, and there was a good amount of chasu meat in our Momotoro Romen. The gyoza were great too, and the edges were positioned into a flower and fried into a crisp. The bun of the day was also SO GOOD. The bun is hamburger style (open), and just chalk full or tender tasty pork and other toppings that went great together. Definitely come check out this marketplace if you're visiting and stop by this ramen shop! read more

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Solid ramen in the Paso Market Walk. They give you a large slice of chasu. Got the Momotaro Ramen and it was full of flavor. They brought the ramen to our table which was a nice touch. read more

Real Japanese Ramen. Takes a little while for the food, but it's the real deal. Well done, Paso Robles. read more

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This is located indoor a chic plaza among other vendors and eateries. They have bar top style seating at the counter or outdoors. It's a casual place. The price point is a bit high for ramen. I believe I ordered the first one on the menu. Portion was good and the chasu and broth were both delicious. The bowl was served in a paper bowl which is fine. I'd only come back if in the area. read more

Momotaro Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Atascadero CA, California

So, we just arrived at the Paso Walk, browsing through the different food places in this little rinky dink place. I got ahold of their menu, told the waitress I'll just show it to my wife... she was quick to tell me to put the menu back and do the QR scan for their menu... I didn't mind doing that... but she was a little snooty... just lost a customer... for a piece of paper... I could have ordered $40-50 worth of food. I've been coming to Paso for years now... I guess it's welcome to Paso Robles... read more

Amazing food!! Service was great!!! Try this place out you wont regret it. They also have a choice of beers from micro breweries from Japan!! read more

A great Ramen spot, the broth is amazing and all the components of the meal are perfect. I highly recommend this place if your are touring the central coast. read more

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Brittany was amazing and was so helpful with explaining what everything was on the menu. Got the Momotaro Ramen without the pork meat and it was the best ramen I've EVER had. We will definitely be back. read more

Momotaro Ramen - Momotaro Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Atascadero CA, California

Amazing Authentic Japanese Ramen in Paso Robles I've traveled extensively through Japan and eat Japanese food at least 3 times a week. The one thing I love is authentic Japanese Ramen and Momotaro nailed it! The noodles were tender but firm, broth has the depth and richness of pure Japanese pork broth and their toppings were fantastic in taste and texture! Overall, this place is a TEN STARS... so if you want a fantastic bowl of Japanese noodles on a cold day/night in Paso Robles, you will LOVE this place! Spence read more

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