Tonkotsu broth was really rich and flavorful, and l'd be interested in going back and trying other broth flavors! Onigiri looked like masubi to me and the taiyaki was a little greasy for me, but both were fine. Aside from the ramen, our favorite was the tempura matcha ice cream!! Had a strawberry jam on top read more

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Is normally leave a longer review but don't have it in me. It's simple for me when it comes to ramen -- it's all about the broth. And this place doesnt do it right IMO. I don't taste broth that has been cooked down from chicken feet / bones / pork fat... with proper flavor that can only come from slow cooking for hours. So.... Not bad in the sense that anything was wrong with it .. it just didn't do it for me. read more

Great Food! Amazing spicy beef ramen served here, amazing appetizers, everything was top shelf. Iced tea was wonderful, cold and very refreshing. Recommended this place to my son's friends and they loved it as well. Been here twice, second visit tried the Sukiyaki Beef Rice Bowl, that was amazing and we will definitely return. It's going to be a mission to try most of their menu over time, so far everything has been wonderful. The place was clean, their service was pretty decent, and those two things alone help make me a fan these days. It's nice to find a new restaurant that has their act together, hopefully things will keep getting better all the time. read more

First time visit at this very intimate Ramen place and it did not disappoint!!! Our Server Emille was excellent!!! We have never encountered a Server with such an "up" personality and she was hilarious too. There's quite a selection of Ramen to choose from and we decided to try the Classic Tonkatsu Ramen and it was delicious, you have your choice of pork, chicken or beef for your protein. The soup and the seasoned egg in our Ramen totally popped with flavor. We also ordered the Vegetable Gyoza which was good enough. read more

Love love love it here. No other ramen place compares and i have been to a lot... My fav is the tonkotsu and the spicy tuna crispy rice is the best no other place does it like them. The staff is always friendly and makes everything even better read more

The service was amazing. The ramen (pork) was very tasty. Was slightly disappointed that there was not a discounted lunch price. All prices are the same regardless of lunch or dinner. I loved the fresh made in house sweet ice tea. Best ramen in Simi Valley! read more

First few times it was excellent & tonight was terrible. The food was not good at all. Ordered noodles and they were dried out, hard and oily & looked nothing like the photo. The garlic ramen was flavorless. Really bummed because we love ramen and thought we found our new go to, but it was terrible tonight. read more

We decided to give Money Key Ramen a second try after our first visit shortly after they opened, and we're so glad we did. The difference was night and day! The ramen was incredibly flavorful, rich, and satisfying, and everything tasted fresh and well-prepared. On top of that, the service was 10/10--friendly, attentive, and welcoming from start to finish, our servers were Sarah and Cassidy, It's clear they've really found their stride. We'll definitely be back! read more

Being that I'm a bit of a weeb and I turned my girlfriend into a ramen head we wanted to try this. When we walked in it was packed even at 3. We got seated quickly and got to also order quickly. We had a great experience. The broth is very full of flavor and it was by far the best Spicy edamame we've ever had paired with an amazing tuna over crispy rice. Thank you to Moriah for being so helpful read more

MoneyKey Ramen - Garlic truffle Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Simi Valley, California

First time having ramen at this location. Will definitely return service was amazing during dinner time . Very clean ambiance very attentive to all our needs. Food was very fresh tasted so good. Look forward to tasting different things next time. read more

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Their Ramen is vey good. Their broth is very flavorful and I'm a huge soup fan as I worked for Campbell's for over 30 years!

Had a fabulous dinner last night at Moneykey. First visit, and will definitely be back. Food, drink, service - all were excellent. I tried the sukiyaki beef bowl over rice, my wife and son both had ramen, traditional for her, spicy Dandan for him. Both outstanding. Highly recommend this spot, you will not be disappointed. read more

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Food was so tasty. I'm definitely coming back! Service was 10/10. Thank you! Simi Valley needed this. read more

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This place is great the customer service is great, very fast and ramen taste way better than I tasted the heat in the beef spicy ramen is great! I will definitely come here again also the thai tea is perfect. 100% recommend but there isn't much seating but enough to go on a weekday. Weekends might be crowded but you never know. Maybe call ahead of time if you need a seating quote. read more

Finally a ramen spot in Simi. And fortunately, it's decent and the whole fam likes the food too. Not a large menu, but not a bad thing. The ramen is decent, spicy beef wasn't too spicy. They also serve sushi, teriyaki, fried rice, and rice bowls. Haven't had the katsu yet. Service is good (shoutout Nathan, an old friend's nephew), ordered takeout before too and it was securely packaged. read more

MoneyKey Ramen - Mentaiko ramen - Ramen Near Me - Simi Valley, California

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Last night, I was there with two friends who had never tried ramen before. It was their birthday, and the staff overheard, creating a welcoming and cozy atmosphere of just the right size. I ordered the chicken karaage, but they never had it. I told them it's fantastic, and one friend joked that it's fried chicken that 'opened the gate.' They loved it! Both of them also enjoyed the tonkatsu with extra meat. Everyone appreciated the broth, noodles, and the flavorful meat. Did I mention that one of the staff members heard it was my friend's birthday? The waiter brought out a huge bowl of ice cream! We were surprised and touched by the kindhearted staff. This experience, along with the delicious meal, left a lasting impression on all of us. read more

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We liked the appetizers. The cucumber salad was great, the gyoza was amazing, the tuna fried rice was also pretty good. But I am sorry - I was not impressed with the spicy chicken ramen. It was swimming in oil and was just not good. My husband had the seafood which we also found a bit bland. We ended up mixing up the 2 soups and it made it better. So we took a star away. read more

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MoneyKey Ramen is already a fan favorite in Simi Valley and I can see why. It was smart for them to open on this side of town as there really aren't any traditional ramen spots here. They have only been open about two weeks the staff told me but on a Saturday around 12pm most seats were filled. So happy to see! MoneyKey Ramen is the perfect example of how an overall experience can make a restaurant 5 stars. When every component is done right that truly elevates your experience. The ramen is more a solid 4 stars but with 5 star service, ambiance, meal pace, and price, it wasn't hard to give them a solid A+ 5 star review. First let's start strictly with the ramen. I have to agree with other reviews that this ramen is heavily Chinese influenced. Imagine a creamier wonton soup but sub wontons for ramen noodles. That's the flavor profile this ramen gave me. I did really enjoy it. There was clear depth to the broth. However, if you are coming in for a traditional rich Japanese tonkotsu broth you won't get that here. Regardless though, once I could put a name to the profiles I was tasting, I was pleased. The noodles were cooked perfectly and the pork was fatty and tasty. The egg was cooked perfect. Only upgrade again is the broth isn't as rich or flavorful as I would normally like, and unfortunately they don't have pure chili oil at this time. That would have really made the dish. So instead I added a little bit of soy sauce and chili paste which did make a big difference. The restaurant itself is very cute. It's a longer restaurant than it is wide. I was happy to snag a two seater by the window, made for a nice view and when eating alone that made it more cozy. They have booths and high top tables so a good variety. The customers ranged in age, race, and gender which was refreshing to see. Locals are clearly digging this place. The menu could use a few more ramen options being a ramen shop but maybe they will grow with time. They did have a nice small selection of sushi rolls, sashimi, and appetizers if you want to skip the ramen or get some starters to share. Menu prices were very reasonable. My bowl of ramen was humongous and was only $18. Trust me, it's a good sized bowl and I couldn't finish it. Staff were very nice and they are quick here. I appreciated that my ramen came out within five minutes of me ordering it. Also the check was out quickly once I had finished my food and I was grateful. Seeing how busy it was in there I did assume it would be awhile for my check and meal but that wasn't the case. They are top of it here and very friendly, genuine vibes. My server was Xian and he was a doll. Very friendly and kind. Made me feel valued as a customer. This spot is cute and if you're on this side of town it's worth checking out. read more

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Such good ramen without having to drive to LA! The broth is so flavorful and bold and the variety is great! We also ordered the house fried rice and it was delicious with lots of meat in it. The place is really cool inside with small tables and a large table with communal seating also. Service was super friendly and attentive. So glad to have this place here in town. We will definitely be back. read more

MoneyKey Ramen - Delicious and egg was perfect! - Ramen Near Me - Simi Valley, California

The portions are more than enough and our ramen tasted great. The only slight criticism I had is that I wish there was more beef in the spicy beef ramen - if it had 1 more beef chunk it would be more proportional to the amount of noodles. We got the Philadelphia roll as an appetizer and that was a good move and a good price ($11.50). We really liked the food and will be coming here again and again because service here is exceptional, the servers were attentive and very kind, and the ambiance is a 10/10. I love the theme/decor. There's lofi beats playing, I loved the beverage glasses & chairs they chose, and the overall vibe is really, really cute. I wish Simi had more of these trendy, casual vibe restaurants! Note: They don't serve alcohol yet -- but they said they are getting their license very soon!! read more

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It was my first time having Ramen and MoneyKey did not disappoint. Shout out to Omar for his great personality and customer service. read more

MoneyKey Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Simi Valley, California

My boyfriend is a ramen fanatic so we decided to give this place a try since it was close by and had great reviews. We were pretty dissatisfied by the quality of the food. Everything was extremely oily; that alone made the food a huge letdown. The food itself didn't have much flavor. It tasted like it was reheated from being frozen, nothing tasted fresh. Afterwords, my boyfriend, my sister and I felt sick. Although the employees were very nice and the restaurant was cute, we won't be going back. read more

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Good ramen is not all that easy to find and MoneyKey is at least in the neighborhood. However, the noodles come up a little short - they need a little more spring to really measure up. I'd say it's high priced for basically a noodle soup, but it's also in the common $15 to $20 range everyone else charges. read more

MoneyKey Ramen - Shrimp ramen - Ramen Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Despite the 3 star review I still recommend trying this place for yourself! The nearest ramen place that I consider worth it is 20 miles away from my house in Simi so having this place open up and be something I even consider is saying something. My credentials are that I frequent Rococo, Nagi, and Iki so I consider my bar a little higher than the average ramen eater. Parking: Small-ish plaza but enough for the size of the restaurant. Service: attentive and polite. Ramen: I base my ramen reviews on the tonkotsu before all else and it's a solid "not bad." The noodles remind me of top ramen noodles with less bite which I find odd but not as displeasing as thin noodles. The chashu has a nice roasted pork flavor depending on the cut you get but it can be chewy and dry on the more meaty pieces. The broth is the strongest part of the dish being middle of the road in flavor but definitely spoonable. My wife had the garlic ramen and the chef's mushrooms are sooo good paired with the bamboo shoots. The noodles, chashu, and broth on her dish get the same description. My BIGGEST gripe is that the noodles appeared to be broken, like how some people break apart the dry instant ramen before boiling. If this is an actual practice then I don't know what else to say aside from who hurt you? If the noodles improve and get more bite/texture without being so short that would make this a frequent visit. If the chashu was improved to not be dry and chewy then paired with the improved noodles it would be a gem of a ramen spot so for now it's a good maybe in my book. read more

MoneyKey Ramen - Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Wow, new ramen joint in Simi Valley and not just new it's a great ramen joint. Service is great, food even greater Gives them a try and trust us, we did ramen tour in California and this place can stand tall with the best. Ramen taste is not the same for everyone, each has their preferences so what may be great for me not even taste that good for my family. But this place gets unanimous vote and their service makes it 5 Once they do delivery I'm sure I will see charges for lunch soon read more

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Tried this ramen spot recently and honestly had mixed feelings. The flavor of the broth was actually really good -- rich and well-balanced -- but the temperature threw me off. The top of the bowl was noticeably cold, my egg was cold, and even the pork chashu was just lukewarm. It kind of killed the comfort factor that ramen usually has. The noodles also tasted a bit too "instant ramen"-like, which made the overall experience feel a little underwhelming for the price. You're better off going to the valley for ramen. I guess it's okay for a spot in Simi Valley read more

Good Ramen , choices in menu & excellent service. Location is very accessible, lots of parking. read more

Visited Simi Valley and stumbled into this spot due to all the positive reviews!! Very attentive staff let us know that this place is KNOWN for their ramen because they make everything from scratch!! Ordered the spicy edamame, tuna and crispy sticky rice, garlic truffle ramen and the spicy miso. Cute and lively ambiance; feels very anime. Anime meaning - with nice mix of Anime extro music and upbeat; artistic art on the walls; and and a seemingly cozy sitting area; definitely reminding us of our trip to Japan. Have a creative menu which is great too! Perfect for date night :) read more

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Amazing ramen restaurant in Simi Valley. The broth was flavorful and delicious and rich in taste. We ordered the tempura matcha ice cream, perfect end to our evening. read more

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This place had very good service. It was very hot inside. The tonkotsu ramen wasn't very flavorful broth, but definitely not the worst ramen I've ever had. Star of the meal was the cucumber salad! The crispy rice with tuna and spicy edamame were just ok. read more

MoneyKey Ramen - Tonkotsu ramen, Spicy Tuna Over Crispy Rice (4pcs) Cucumber Salad - Ramen Near Me - Simi Valley, California

The staff is amazing. Very friendly and makes you feel welcome. Shout out to Omar for a great experience! Lots of food choices. Nice environment and not too loud. Like that there is a vegan option. read more

MoneyKey Ramen - Menu - Ramen Near Me - Simi Valley, California

This restaurant is small, maybe 4 tables and 1 large communal table. We started with spicy tuna on crispy rice. 4 squares of crispy rice with a decent amount of tuna, topped with a jalapeño. It was a perfect start to a great meal. I had the spicy beef ramen. The broth was silky with a deep rich flavor. The vegetables still had a bite to them. Outside of a couple of thin slices of jalapeño, there was noticeable spice. Chili crisp and a red hot sauce were on the table and that added a touch of heat. My daughter had the garlic truffle ramen, with chicken. The truffle was present it the broth. Her only complaint was she stated that the chicken was fatty. The chicken was thigh meat, I didn't find it to be fatty. I think my wife won best dish. She had the Dan Dan Ramen. Ground pork in a deep red flavorful broth. Overall everyone was happy with their dishes. We will definitely be back. The service isn't that great. The server was friendly but if you need something, you are going to have to ask. If it was a second glass of wine or a check. read more

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Had the vegetable (vegan) ramen. Was great. Noodles were cooked right. Broth was Not over salty and good amount of (not skimpy) on the veggies. The size was decent too - not teeny tiny. Would come back again! Nice Asian music. Clean and friendly staff. read more

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This place exceeded expectations from start to finish! Incredible food with tons of flavor--the spicy tuna over crispy rice, spicy beef ramen, and chicken wonton ramen were all fantastic. Exceptional service and super friendly staff. We'll definitely be back!! read more

Our close Friend let us know about this place yesterday, and being a big Ramen Family we came in tonight for dinner. Gyoza and cucumber salad is a must appetizer. Pro-Tip: Dip the gyoza in the cucumber salad dressing, you're welcome. We were anxious to try the Ramen, as we have not found a go to place out here in VC. Well,, we no longer can say that. Amazing broth, the pork chashu was cooked so well and full of flavor. We will 100% be making this a new frequent spot for our Family. All the best, Mike Brown​ read more

Good food but service was bad. As I paid my bill they took the last of my ramen without asking. Didn't even get to finish and servers were even laughing about it. I won't return! read more

Ended up in simi valley because of a facebook marketplace transaction and decided to stop here to eat since it was down the street. Got the Dan Dan noodles and chicken wonton. Dan Dan noodles were amazing! Chicken wonton was not mind blowing but delivered. I live over 1 hr away but will definitely be coming back read more

Good ramen spot! They had all sorts of non-ramen things for those who aren't a fan, and all the important classics like takoyaki (delicious) Would happily go again! read more

MoneyKey Ramen - Spicy tuna on crispy rice - Ramen Near Me - Simi Valley, California

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BEST PLACE IN SIMI VALLEY!!!! My boyfriend took me here after the fair, this is the only place in Simi Valley I would recommend. The food is so mouth watering, we both got a ramen, the broth is so delicious. The pork just falls off from how smooth it is. It seems they make their noodles in house, they're amazing. The mushrooms, eggs, just so good. I'm more of a broth girly, top 3 broths I've ever had. I recommend the spicy ramen. The servers are so sweet, they're not annoying and stick by your side, they actually let you eat. The atmosphere is kinda stuffy though. If you have long hair I recommend you bring a hair tie. But besides that, it is seriously a hidden gem. Loved it, would come again!!! read more

MoneyKey Ramen - Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Went here for the first time. The place is definitely very cozy. It was like a hole in the wall type of ramen shop. I order the classic tonkotsu and pork fried rice. The fried rice was very good not too salty enjoyed it. Then I ordered the Classic Tonkotsu ramen. It was good but wish the broth was a little bit thicker, the egg wasn't runny it was more medium well cooked which was pretty disappointing, but the size portion of the pork chashu was actually amazing. It was great size and not skimpy. The only downside was the egg not being runny and broth being a little too light. The service was great! They were always helping and watching. Very helpful. I would definitely come again just to try all their ramens. So far, not a bad place at all. read more

MoneyKey Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Simi Valley, California