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Service was fantastic and we were lucky enough to only have to wait about 10 minutes for a table even though we were quoted 30 minutes, what a nice surprise! Both ramens were delicious, I particularly loved the garlic flavor on the tonkotsu. My first bowl of ramen had a hair floating on top but they promptly gave me a new one. Would definitely go back!
Eh it was ok. Came for lunch and got the tonkotsu with spicy chili on the side. I needed soy sauce and the flavor was underwhelming. I had a very small piece of pork which was tasty but there wasn't much of it. The egg was fine, not overcooked. Lots of toppings and lots of noodles. Overall it was like eating under-seasoned soup with too many noodles. The broth wasn't how I remember. It had the right flavor but not as rich as I remember. Last time I was here was probably 2018. I would not come back.
Service was great. But flavor seemed off. Also wish they had a child's menu or allowed splitting an order. Calamari was a wonderful appetizer and the edamame as well. The seafood ramen only had one shrimp and a few tiny pieces of squid and scallops. Kids each had the chicken Ramen. My daughter had the Tonkotsu with black garlic (this may have thrown the flavor off). Broth was okay but other places have better broth.
Loved this place! If you need a great meal at a fast pace - this is your spot. We ordered the gyoza, the pork yakisoba, and the spicy miso ramen. I am not exaggerating at all when I tell you that our food was out in less than 5 minutes. And it was piping hot and delicious! The staff is also so very friendly. I actually don't care for ramen and cannot use chopsticks. The staff didn't make me feel ashamed or embarrassed for asking for a fork to eat my yakisoba dish. We both loved our food. My husband is a huge ramen fan and loved his. I loved the pork yakisoba so much that I'd go back for just this one dish again and again. The noodles were cooked to perfection! The gyoza were so full of flavor and came with a light suave drizzled on them so there was no need to dip them in anything - making it much easier to eat. The space is small, but the service is fast so it wasn't hard to get an inside table on a busy Saturday. They also have a patio which I am looking forward to experiencing in the cooler months. This will definitely not be our last time at this spot!
We ordered black roasted garlic tonkotsu and red spicy chili tonkotsu, both were so savory/delicious. We preferred the red spicy chili. It was just the right amount of spice, not too spicy that you can't enjoy it. Not pictured is chicken ramen for our kids, they loved it as well, they all of their noodles.
Tooling around Tucson with my daughter (another Elite), we stopped by for a bite while pre-Black Friday shopping. I didn't know what to expect, but the restaurant is a small, unassuming place. Maneuvering through the tiny parking lot was likely the least pleasant part of our experience, but we seated immediately. The restaurant was clean and had an open design. The one-page laminated menu showcased Ramen. I chose a seafood ramen bowl and Kay selected a veggie bowl. We opted out of the starters and it worked out for the best because the serving was generous. The food came out incredibly quickly, within minutes. Unfortunately, that kind of prep resulted in seafood that was a bit overdone and chewy. I added garlic chili oil, scallions and a soft boiled egg to my seafood ramen order and a small warm saké. The soy broth was so flavorful we both ordered extra noodles to extend our enjoyment of the deliciousness. Our waiter(s) were ever present and so attentive it made for a fun, interactive experience. I was glad if the time to chat with them as it resulted in their assistance in locating my misplaced telephone.
2 years ago
Great food and quick service! Will definitely be back. Was great for peeking me up after a cold. read more
I finally got to try this place and wasn't disappointed. It rivals Nishikawa up in Phoenix. Full disclosure: I'm a ramen snob after spending 10 years in Japan. I've had it hundreds of times. It's still hard to get over the "gourmet" prices here in the US, but when you find a good place it's like finding a needle in a haystack. Raijin is the needle. It felt like I was back in Nippon. I had the spicy tonkatsu ramen. Great, fatty, red broth with a lot of the extras. One thing I didn't know was that you can choose thinner or thicker noodles and it comes with thinner noodles. Keep that in mind. If you like thicker noodles like me you just have to ask for them. The pork chashu was probably the thickest I've ever had and the egg was nice and soft. I added the karaage donburi as a side for $6 which was excellent. Good mayo on the side, lightly fried chicken chunks, and served over rice with soy sauce. Lots of Japanese places just add Japanese items together in the bowl without thinking if it all comes together or not but everything in the bowl meshed well together. The extra rice at bottom was good for dunking into the broth with the soup spoon. Service was really friendly. The ramen took maybe 3 minutes from ordering to serving. It looks like it's a popular place as I was there at 2 PM on a Wednesday and it was about 80% full. One thing to watch out for is the parking. It's a tight fit and some people parked on the side street. Other than that I have no complaints about the place at all. Total for the ramen and karaage after tax was $20.65. read more
3 years ago
I got the Red Spicy Chili Ramen and my cousin got the normal Chicken ramen and both were pretty bland but nothing a little soy sauce and more chili can't fix! We went at 3:00 pm on a Saturday and it was pretty busy so we got seated outside, and it's not a fun way to eat ramen in the heat, so plan accordingly. The edamame was good (but tbh, you can't go wrong with edamame). I'll be returning to try different items on the menu! read more
2 years ago
Ramen was delicious! We also loved the gyoza and sitting on the patio. Great service, we'll be back! read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Went her for lunch yesterday. Amazing! I've had a lot of ramen in my day, but this place stands out. Swift, polite service and no wait for a table. We also ordered gyoza as an appetizer but gobbled them up before I thought to take a photo. I hope to eat here again soon. read more
OVERALL I might not get to try other restaurants in Tucson with my children in tow thanks to Raijin Ramen. Lol. But for real, they make some good hearty meals... tasty pork in the Tonkotsu ramen bowls. ENVIRONMENT We popped in on 11/20/21. Seemed like a nice place inside. They had a patio. Some beer, sake, and wine on the menu, although, I didn't partake in it this time. SERVICE Service is most welcoming and quick here! MY FAVORITE PART... The pork. NOT SO FAVORITE PART... Some chick came down the wrong way into the parking lot and I had to wait for her to move... Lol. THE GRUB I opted for the spicy Tonkotsu ramen bowl which comes with Tonkotsu pork broth, thin straight noodles with chasu, menma, seaweed, green and fried onion, tamago, pickled ginger, and sesame seeds. I liked the spice level. I think what I appreciated even more was how hot everything stayed from the time they brought it out to my Jeep then all the way to our hotel. LITTLE YELPER'S CLUB I never saw a kid's menu, but my kids really enjoyed the black roasted garlic Tonkotsu ramen. It comes with the same items as the spicy Tonkotsu bowl described above, however, I had them hold the pickled ginger. Those 7 and 8-year-olds did alright for using chopsticks for the first time. Our grand total for three bowls for takeout was $39.13. PARKING They have their own little small lot with free parking. | Food: 4 | Service: 5 | Environment: 4 | Price: 4 | read more
1 year ago
We swung by at11:50am on a weekday and saw a line about 15 people deep so we opted for Instanbul next door. We returned a few days later at 12:10 and, no line, but all the tables were occupied save two (turns out they open at 12n... not sure why so late for a lunch spot but that explained the 11:50am line!). Staff was prompt/courteous and explained the slight variations of each of the half dozen main ramen bowls. We ordered the traditional (miso) with pork and the "black"(garlic) ramen with pork (each $12). We also ordered the calamari appetizer ($6). The ramen bowls arrived very quickly, barely 5 minutes later. We agreed that these were better than many others we've tried, except for maybe Kukai located in the MSA just west of downtown. Raijin's bowls were densely filled with noodles and veggies (bamboo shoots; seaweed; etc.) and that 1/2 hard-boiled egg. The broth was terrific, although we both felt the garlic bowl was really, really garlicky. The lone disappointment was the calamari. There were only four pieces and, while the breading was light, crisp and delicious, all of the squid was rubbery. Will return on another cold day for a hot bowl soon! FYI parking is tricky but just barely enough (including street side) to host a full house. It's also one direction: you can only enter the narrow lot FROM Speedway; parking is all angled/tight; and the exit is only out the back, onto the side street. read more
With a Japanese Chef/Owner from Tokyo crafting the broth at Raijin you know the ramen gods have landed in Tucson! $12.50 Tonkatsu comes with a black roasted garlic, spicy ($1 extra) or white $12. Flavor is Top notch as good as Vancouver BC houses and better than Portland OR (except Murakutei). Price and quality, portion size, and service tonight, are all exceptional. Ample serving of noodles that are thin and straight, more akin to an Chinese won ton egg noodle than the slightly thicker wavy in fresh made bowls I've had, but a good bite and texture nonetheless. 1/4" slab of flavorful & juicy Cha Sui, the revered gooey 'tamago' egg so moreish as are the abundant servings of both 'menma' fermented bamboo shoots, and small pieces of seaweed which is a first and much preferred style, over the traditional crisp, single pressed seaweed sheet slipped onto the side of your bowl. By the time you start slurping It has become half soggy on arrival submersed in the broth, and gummy because it does not break apart easily. The only Draft beer is Sapporo, our fave Japanese pour anyway otherwise, several domestic and imports to choose from. Amazingly just $6/pint and even crazier that for just $1 more, you can share or not, another whopping 10oz! Who can pass that up?! $8 cocktails, with name brand liquors and high quality mixers--Kimori Japanese Whisky and Q Ginger Ale--will tempt at prices unheard of in PDX these days; they'd be more in the range of $13-16. There were a couple of Spring Specials featuring chicken won tons and a mere $5.50 for 10 fried parcels but the ramen is very filling, we will have to 'table' for next time! Bargain Hunting slurpers & connoisseurs of Ramen & Bīru/cervezas alike, will be time served to make pilgrimage to the Raijin gods, a sure frequent ritual if Tucson is home. read more
10 months ago
This restaurant is on point!! Having lived in Japan for four years, you certainly build up an expectation from experiences over seas. To be honest, we went in here, post-Covid wise and was expecting to some degree a reference to other reviews. The only thing I can attest to from other reviewers is the atrocious parking conditions. They don't have many options but the parking lot is seriously compressed. Otherwise, it was an absolutely delectable experience. Seated within seconds of walking in, we were offered indoor or outdoor options. In Tucson, I prefer outdoor, especially in the summertime. The entire outdoor seating area is encompassed in a mesh netting and the tables are sanitized right before you. With recommendations, my wife hit the Black Garlic and I hit the White Tonkotsu and that recommendation came with the spice on the side. Verrrry good point. I was warned about the spice level and glad I took this route. Ordered the extra fried chicken and the Gyoza. I kid you not, the meal was in front of us in under 3 minutes. Yes....all of it! The atmosphere, service, food, food taste, environment and entire experience was nothing short of perfect. Maybe the stars aligned for us, but between parking, seating and food, there where ZERO issues on our visit. We complimented the staff on the food tasting very relative if not excellent to our experiences in Japan. They simply do it right here, honestly. read more
We always wondered why people lined up outside this place. Well, we found out and it's not because it's small inside, it's the food! Every dish eaten at our table was flavorful, plentiful and fulfilling. Definitely a umami experience. The restaurant is small however they have a covered patio with heaters for the chillier weather. The staff were all welcoming and attentive. Now we understand the hype of this ramen shop. And we will be promoting it and returning to it soon. read more
5 years ago
Since our weather has been up and down here in Arizona we decided to try out this nice Ramen spot and I am so happy that I did it's great to see that they are practicing COVID-19 protocols even though the place seems to be busy all the time & I can see why they're so busy the food is simply amazing. We were seated right away and our waitress was excellent she was very attentive and explained the menu the different soups that they offered as well as the appetizers. We ordered one black garlic & one red spicy chili Tonkotsu Both are amazing although since I really love spicy things I thought the red chili would be spice here but it was very delicious I would definitely suggest them to other friends especially those who love eating soup this is a place to go read more
3 years ago
Don't walk, run to get your ramen! My husband and I visited last week and we both were surprised by the beautiful presentation, quality ingredients, and depth of flavor. I ordered the miso ramen and it was divine! The pork was slightly crispy, yet simultaneously soft and buttery. The bamboo pieces practically melted in my mouth! The egg was just right. Noddles cooked to perfection, and the broth! Just WOW. To me, that's soul food. I nearly ordered another portion to go! Our server was kind, efficient, and personable. We sat out on the patio, which is covered and has outdoor heaters to keep you cozy. The ambiance successfully complimented our dinner and had us feeling quite comfortable to be ourselves, chatting and laughing throughout the evening. All in all, we had a great experience. We'll be back to enjoy another delicious meal soon! read more
1 year ago
#ThankYouThursday Thank goodness for Raijin's amazing takeout containers that manage to keep our takeout warm from midtown all the way down to Rita Ranch. Stellar ramen too, Tonkatsu red and Tonkatsu garlic are my favorites. The rich broth with all of those extra toppings is so good. I'm also partial to getting an extra egg their eggs are always perfectly soft boiled. read more
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Red Spicy Chili Tonkotsu was delicious! I was definitely not expecting for the spice but the more I ate the more I wanted! Egg was cooked just perfect the pork was perfect, meaty and with little fat! Fried Octopus- Portion was good can't ever go wrong with fried calamari! the sauce was delicious! Unfortunately it was gone before I could take a picture! Seaweed Salad- Soo Yummy if you like seaweed anything, it also had cucumber which made it so fresh! nice portion as well! Highly recommend all three! The service was great the waiters were really helpful and patient. It's a great place the ambiance was chill and not so crowded! I had my order to go but Who've stayed if I could! read more
4 years ago
The broth is outstanding, and the chasu was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The noodles had a good texture but were in a massive tangled clump at the bottom. Fried onions added good flavor but got soggy quickly which is to be expected but was not a pleasant texture. The fried cheese and shrimp wontons left something to be desired. The mozzarella does nothing for the dish and the "wontons" were more like a fritter and a little undercooked. Kind of like they thought "put cheese on top and shrimp inside and people will order it!" which is true, but I doubt many people will order it a second time. Overall very decent and I will be back. read more
Running around doing errands. I decided to order three types of tonkatsu ramen for my bed-ridden family members. I also ordered pork bun baos, takoyaki (octopus), edamame, and gyozas. All tasted great. Service was fairly quick and efficient. read more
Stopped by here for dinner with family on a whim. Turned out to be a pretty good decision. We love Japanese food and this place serves some pretty good ramen, as well as other dishes, including Kaarage, Edamame, Takoyaki, and Gyoza. The ramen was pretty good, and the side dishes, which we ordered one of each, were well prepared and flavorful as well. The place was clean and our server was very attentive and friendly. Overall, this is definitely a place that we will be going to again when we visit Tucson in the future. read more
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Spicy miso ramen - spicy, savory, and not too heavy. The broth was rich and not salty like some places where the noodles are good but the broth is too salty to drink. If I had more room in my stomach I would've drank the soup to the last drop. Honestly this place is at the same level or better than most Ramen shops in Southern California. Meat was juicy and tender with lots of flavor. Definitely a must try! Service was good. Our server was nice and attentive. There was a wait when we arrived but not too long. Will be back with our friends (: read more
I had training in mid-town and decided to try this place for lunch during one of the days. It was so good I came back the next day to eat there again. I'm a novice when it comes to "real" ramen - I grew up snacking on Top Ramen after school - but I do know when something makes my soul happy... and this is definitely one of those places. I got the spicy ramen and was impressed with the level of heat in the broth. Being a fan of spicy food, it's rare that I actually get something with heat in it when I order something "spicy" so that was definitely something I noticed. Another thing I loved about the way they serve their food is that they have an option for a second round of noodles! This was perfect for me because I wasn't done with my broth when my first round of noodles were gone... so I ordered a noodle booster and BOOM - second ramen! It does get pretty busy during the lunch hour and there isn't a ton of parking but knowing these things going in makes a big difference. I try to get there either just before or after the lunch rush to avoid the crowds and get parking. The concept is simple and executed perfectly - rich broth, exciting goodies in it, and tender noodles. What more could you want?! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
I've been to Raijin Ramen quite a few times now, and the only reason I haven't gone more often is because many times the length of the wait is too much for me. But they can't help it that they're so popular! (Yes, that *was* a Mean Girls reference.) Their menu is small, but their ramen is excellent enough that you'd never order anything else anyway. I've had all three varieties of their tonkatsu ramen (black garlic, spicy red chili, or white), and I think my favorite amongst those three is the black garlic. All the tonkatsu options are obviously a pork broth, with thin noodles (think like angel hair pasta), chashu, menma, seaweed, green onion, fried onion, egg, ginger, and sesame seeds. It's super flavorful, and absolutely what you crave on a cold or rainy day. I also quite like their spicy miso ramen; it's got a good flavor as well, though it doesn't come with quite as many accoutrements. I'm a spice fiend, and it does bring a good level of heat. If you want an appetizer, I strongly recommend the gyoza or takoyaki. read more
3 years ago
7 years ago
Whenever there's a long line outside the restaurant then the food must be really good! The ramen broth was cooked to perfection. It was very flavorful! If you're ever in Tucson, go to Raijin Ramen. Trust me it's delicious! Take me with with if you need company :p Service was great and the food came so fast! read more
3 years ago
Great Ramen! Flavorful broth, noodles cooked well. Choose from Tonkotsu, Miso or Shoyu, veggie option available too! The spicy ramens have a good kick. Nice choice of extra toppings. The potstickers and Karaagee fried chicken are good starters. Friendly service, casual ambiance. read more
4 years ago
I have nothing but positive praises about this gem! I visited 2 days in a row and got the red chilli spicy tonkatsu and the gyoza. The cucumber mint spritzer was a treat as well. I would give it a 10 if possible. The staff is phenomenal. Red Chili Tonkatsu read more
One of our favorite Ramen spots in Tucson! As a spicy food fanatic, the spicy tonkotsu has an enjoyable level of spiciness and the thin noodles are my favorite. My partner loved the blend of black garlic and spicy tonkotsu double portion. The charsu is the best in all of Tucson! The servers and service are very quick. Since it is a popular Ramen spot, it can get very crowded very quickly. And we often have to wait, but it is worth it! read more
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2995 E Speedway
Tucson, AZ 85716
Blenman-Elm
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(520) 795-3123
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Do they have gluten free noodles?
Yes, see the menu photos under More Ramen for gluten free options
Are there gluten free options?
Yes. There are rice bowls that appear to be gluten free.
As a guy who has eaten ramen all over japan, is this ramen up to the standards of the stuff in Tokyo/Osaka/Kyoto etc?
I think so. I spent five years in Japan. I did not eat a lot of ramen (though I ate out a lot), but this place has the feel of a place in Japan. The chef, I am told, is from Okinawa.
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