¡Umami! *The PEARL ramen so yummy* -- the broth is light yet deeply satisfying, carrying this beautiful, lingering essence of dried bonito and sardines that lets you know exactly what it's been slowly simmering in. It never feels heavy, just incredibly layered and comforting. The RAKKAN noodles have the perfect bite -- springy, smooth, and easy to eat without being flimsy. Every component in the bowl felt intentional. Now, I'll be honest -- I'm usually a fan of a heftier, juicier, melt-in-your-mouth chashu slice. But the thinner cut here actually makes sense. It fits the lightness of the entire dish perfectly, complementing the delicate broth rather than overpowering it. Sometimes restraint is the right call. We also started with the Takoyaki,** and honestly it was some of the best I've had. The outside had a gorgeous crisp shell while the inside was gloriously gooey -- exactly how takoyaki should be. The teriyaki sauce and mayo tied everything together perfectly. Other: -$$ -tap pay/card/cash -bench/table seating -bathrooms -plenty of parking -patience with the service read more

RAKKAN Ramen - Folsom - Takoyaki -Octopus Balls - Ramen Near Me - Folsom, California

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Don't come here. We arrived Saturday afternoon, the place was totally empty. There was 1 staff only in the entire restaurant, who looked like he was so young he is still in high school. Sometimes it was hard to find him as he escaped into the inside deep into the kitchen. The first thing you notice when you walk in is how hot it is. They turned off the A/C (in sacramento weather! can you imagine?). The doors are all shut, with all the kitchen machinery and boilers and ovens running. The air stayed still and hot. Eventually I asked for the single staff, can I open the front door? He said yes. I opened it and finally, some fresh air! When we tried to order, they had fancy names for each ramen, but underneath it's really just the usual miso vs shoyu. The only difference is the single staff put in a LOT of garlic, like a lot. Taste is so-so The renovation is really nice though, and the tables/chairs are kept clean. Staff is ok friendly. Gave us utensils etc. Sometimes hard to find. Overall, probably an average ramen place. read more

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Wanted something warm on a rainy day so ramen was perfect. We came in around lunch and it wasn't busy. Inside was clean with several tables and bar seating. The menu had ramen, some sushi, a couple of appetizers, buns, and and salads. We got the garnet miso ramen and the pearl ramen. They were out of the quartz. We also got the kids pearl without onions and a karaage. Food didn't take too long to come out. Flavor and portions were great. Loved the richness of the miso and sesame. And the pearl wasn't salty and had a clean flavor. Staff were super nice and attentive. We don't come to Folsom often but we would love to come back. read more

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I ordered the Garrett miso ramen. It's just okay. The broth flavor was simple, I've had miso base ramen before that had more flavor than this. Also the broth was a bit oily. Noodles were a bit hard too. The egg and char su were good. I might give this place another try. I may try a different ramen option. read more

Not one to typically leave a review, however, this place was elite. Ownership / employees / food were all 10/10. Hands down the best ramen I've had in Folsom, Would recommend this place with my eyes closed, i'll definitely be returning. read more

I had little to no expectations for a ramen restaurant that only served vegan broth, but we left with full and satisfied bellies! The pearl (salt) had a clear, light broth with perfectly firm thin noodles and deliciously charred chasu. The spicy quartz had a somewhat sweet yet spicy creamy broth that my boyfriend enjoyed. I would definitely come back and try the Amber (soy). The restaurant was like a little taste of Japan right in Folsom! Great quick spot for lunch or dinner. read more

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We dined here as a family of 4 (2 toddlers) a few times. The broths were perfectly seasoned. Portions were decent. We ordered the Asian spicy ramen combo, ruby shrimp miso combo, and a kids ramen. Food arrived timely. Restaurant was very clean. Staff were attentive and very kind. We also ordered sake and loved the presentation. My only complaints were that there was no protein in the kids ramen unless you added with an additional charge. When we asked for extra small bowls for the toddlers, we were given really beautiful porcelain rice bowls which were very breakable. Luckily, we always carry kid dishes/utensils in our car just in case. Other than that, my family have had enjoyable meals and would love to return. read more

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I love this place, already visited four times this year because the food is that good! However, the value for money could be improved, $18 for a bowl of ramen with only four thin slices of chicken feels pretty skimpy. Love the taste, just wish the portions were a bit more generous. read more

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Ramen is popular and comforting during rainy and cold season. I personally feel it offers warmth flavor and comfort chill in rainy/windy day like today. I was happy to devour my ramen broth. It's a coincidence, the rain/windy conceded right around my cravings. I ordered spicy chicken ramen and they had chicken broth. Win! Win! I was happy with the given option. Kids ramen were $6 but with side of Chicken + fries it was $9. Great value. Service - it was okay. Parking- another great win, no parking fee. Free parking lot with lots of space. read more

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My bowl of Amber ramen were missing seaweed and bamboo!!! All of our soup were room temp. Noodles were super hard. Sushi were bad so do not order. Chicken karaage was tough to chew into. Even the recipe was confusing to look at. read more

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My daughter was looking for something vegan so we took her to Rakkan Ramen. This is our 2nd time eating at this ramen place. I have to say that the flavor seemed to be better this time. My daughter was really impressed with the Garnet vegetarian ramen. Lots of ingredients and full of flavor. She was completely satisfied. Happy we brought her here. read more

It's always tough to find a place open on Christmas Day, but luckily Rakkan ramen was open. It's an interesting concept with the plant based broth. We got the Pearl and spicy garnet ramen. The broths were light and flavorful, without the deep rich flavors you typically get with a meat-based broth. My pearl ramen was missing onions while my boyfriend's ramen was missing the seasoned veggies. There were only two guys working there who seemed a bit overwhelmed running the busy restaurant so we let it go. The kaarage was very good though, and the sriracha sauce had a good kick to it. We'd probably go back for the kaarage, less so for the ramen. Rakkan seems like a good option for the vegetarian/vegan crowd though. read more

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Service was slow and protein was scarce in these ramen bowls for lunch on a cold day. I was looking forward to the broth as I had heard it was very good and vegan, but it missed the mark for me. I tried adding chilli paste condiment that was on the table and it helped, but only a little bit. The broth is lacking the depth you would expect. Mine was miso and a little creamy which I like. The noodles are okay, nothing special. The protein was scarce as well as the accompanying vegetables - a few bamboo shoots and green onions. I had one or two butterflied and grilled shrimp and a few thin slices of chicken katsu(?). You have to add other toppings for an up charge. It comes with half a hard boiled egg. The prices are a bit high for noodles and bland broth with scarce protein, around $19 per bowl. The environment is clean and modern. While warm ramen hit the spot and was filling on a cold day, I likely won't return again. There are better places for broth and noodles around town. read more

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I love the food and service! Spicy garnet and quartz are my favorites. Definitely recommend while in Folsom.

Maybe my expectations were too high but on a cold Tuesday afternoon, I was excited to be ordering Ramen. I was so looking forward to that umami flavor and the ingredients I chose in the quartz spicy Ramen bowl Broth was not spicy and has almost no flavor. There was a red film on top perhaps a splash of chili oil? Chicken was thin dry pieces maybe 3 2" inch slices, broccolini was tiny 2 inches with maybe a little baby floret at the top and only three of those No onion fried or otherwise no noodles were not the thick Ramen noodles I was expecting I know that using a food service delivery can change the quality of the food so I'm hoping that I will be offered the opportunity to experience a sit down Ramen bowl in house to change my mind read more

We chose this place mostly because it was open late. The menu is hard to read with their "cute" theme names for their ramen. We had the Ruby and the Garnet Ramen. We also had the Large Salmon Poke Bowl. We felt the portions were small compared to similarly priced places. The food itself was just ok. I wouldn't go out of my way for it, but it would do considering the limited options at 9:00 pm. read more

I ordered the Quartz Creamy Sauce ramen. The broth was a little satly but decent. Noodles, pork, and egg were good. I felt like overall it was just an okay ramen nothing crazy. I don't know how to explain it. It wasn't bad but wasn't something I'd crave to come back for. I also ordered a Spicy Tuna Bowl. I sadly didn't like the flavor. It was just like a spicy mush. Weird consistency and couldn't tell it was tuna. Service was excellent and didn't have to wait too long for the food. read more

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In a nutshell; good place to chill, have a mini anime-esque experience as the establishment draws inspiration from anime befitting of its name. Also the iconic initial d car is parked out front. Pretty decent boba, the place has a number of seats and tables to hang out or chill at. There are tables that have manga panels in them which was neat. Parking isn't an issue at all. The wait didn't take long at all and ordering was pretty simple with the kiosks by the counter. Overall boba's neat. Hope they provide good snacks in the future. read more

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Rakkan Ramen is great! As a vegetarian, I was getting a little tired of going to ramen places in Sacramento serving broth with little to no flavor. Rakkan Ramen has a vegetarian/vegan alternative for many of their menu items, and it is such a refreshing experience! I ordered the vegan spicy garnet and substituted the mushroom for corn. The miso broth was flavorful and the noodles were perfectly cooked. I also appreciated the variety of toppings they offfered for each bowl. We also ordered the spicy cucumber appetizer to share. It was refreshing and slightly spicy. Because we came to the restaurant before the dinner rush, we were quickly served. The restaurant itself is very nicely decorated and clean with plenty of seating. Overall, we had a great experience here and will definitely be back! read more

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This is my ramen spot. Delicious vegan options! Service is always great and food never disappoints

Love this spot for plant-based ramen in Folsom! As a vegetarian, so refreshing to have quality plant-based ramen broth. Not overly salty and very flavorful. I had the vegan spicy garnet & our waiter was happy to make substitutions as needed. We also had the spicy cucumber salad which offered a nice crunch & touch of spice to the meal. Quantity is fair for the price & ingredients are quality. Service was quick. We arrived a little earlier than dinner time so the restaurant was empty, but began to pick up as we were leaving. Ambience is nice - restaurant is clean & well decorated. Great spot for dinner with friends! We will be back! read more

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We ordered 1. Hot brussel sprouts salad 2. Pearl (Salt sauce + Umami sauce) Ramen 3. Quartz (Creamy sauce) Ramen for dinner. We love how the brussel sprouts are prepared. The grilled pork is very tasty. read more

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7/26/24 Family Dinner It's our second time dining here. We ordered an array of appetizers to try both times and didn't realize til today that we only posted pics and didn't write a review. Takoyaki - kids love this dish Chicken Karaage-very tender on inside but not crispy or crunchy on the outside Hot brussel sprouts salad - bomb. Must have. Spicy edamame- it's ok Gyoza - pass Spicy Garnet (Sesame Miso base) - 2 slices of very thin meat, lots of noodles, 2 slices of very thin meat and lots of noodles, sliced bamboo and 1/2 soft boiled egg. Spicy Quartz - creamier version of Garnet more Miso flavor. 2 slices of very thin meat and lots of noodles, sliced bamboo and 1/2 soft boiled egg. We add corn, seaweed to our bowls and minced fresh garlic to our bowls. This time an added egg to the bowls as well. Yuzu Cocktail was good. Service was good. Attentive but not overly. Couple table being served when we arrived. read more

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Really horrible service! Waited forever to get served, to pay, and never got any waters. However, actually only three tables in the restaurant. Cannot imagine they can still have the business open with such kind of operation efficiency and service! read more

Food was amazing but the restaurant was INCREDIBLY UNDERSTAFFED. Like this one guy was the ONLY ONE WORKING DURING DINNER RUSH!! (he was great tho) so they definitely need to get on that fr. But the food was yum! read more

Hit or Miss - Consistency Matters @Rakkan Ramen ... Our first visit to Rakkan Ramen was great! We picked up a Chicken Karaage Bowl, and it was so good that we couldn't wait to come back. A few days later, we decided to get takeout again for our Friday dinner and ordered four Chicken Karaage Bowls, expecting the same delicious experience. Unfortunately, this time, most of the chicken pieces were overly salty--so much so that it took away from the enjoyment. It was disappointing, especially after such a great first impression. Consistency is key, and this time, it just didn't hit the mark. Another thing to note: they seem to be severely understaffed. There was only one person handling everything--cashier, cook, and server--so expect a long wait. It's not his fault, as he was clearly working hard, but it's something to keep in mind if you're in a hurry. Would I give them another try? Maybe. But I'd hope for a more consistent experience next time. read more

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The best ramen place we've found so far! The noodles are perfect--even if left in the fridge and soaked in soup overnight, they don't swell up. They offer combo options and a seasonal menu that's definitely worth trying. You can request to substitute the toppings to your liking. I prefer swapping bamboo shoots for corn. The service is great too. read more

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Very nice ambiance. Service was okay they are very nice but unstaffed. Spicy Chicken ramen was blend just spicy. Chicken karaage was good the sauce was okay. Sushi was okay. Fish to rice ratio was too much rice. read more

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I mean.... the flavor was good, but the portion sizes (especially the extra shrimp and broccolini) just were not worth what I paid. If you have read any of my reviews, you will notice that I have a pattern of being very generous on my ratings. That's because I honestly have had more good experiences that I have questionable or bad experiences. Although, for what I paid to have this delivered, I'm not really happy. I paid for a side of shrimp. I got two pieces. Now, maybe with the way prices are going up these days that was all I was entitled to have. HOWEVER, I DEFINITELY paid too much for extra broccolini. They literally gave me two of the smallest side stocks that I've ever seen. Please take a look at the pictures. Would I have anything delivered from here again? Probably not. The flavor is good, but there's truly no generosity for what you get. I paid $60.83 for this to be delivered. There wasn't enough value for the price. And I have no problem with the price if I had received my value. read more

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I came here with my family and as soon as we walked in, we felt very welcome. The server is super friendly! The food was great too! I've been looking for a ramen shop that serves thin noodles instead of the thick noodles. Delicious broth and perfect serving size. We even got refill for our lemonade without asking! We will definitely be coming back! read more

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Hands down the best ramen in the greater Sacramento that I've had. I've been searching for something that reminds me of my time stationed in Japan and this is it. It's not overly fancy and trying to be original, this is a pure representation of authentic ramen. Also the staff is amazing. 9.9/10 staff only because nothing is better than the 10/10 ramen. read more

Don't order to go from this place. I've ordered twice on DoorDash and both times they got my order incorrect. Both times they didn't provide the correct toppings or extras that I ordered. On top of that the portions were very small and disappointing read more

I loved the first time I ordered there, the food amount was small but gosh the food was the best. So...I tried to go again and unfortunately they were closed before the closing hours not sure why and then...I tried to go again and ordered the same food and not all the ingredients were there. I am utterly disappointed. I had to go to local store to get the ingredient so I can finish the food I ordered. Probably won't go there again since I learned to make my own after this experience. read more

We had Ramen for lunch: I had a Spicy Garnet, my husband had a Spicy Garnet Vegan (identical to mine, except the pork and egg are replaced with tofu, mushrooms, and corn). He also opted to substitute Kale noodles for the standard RAKKAN noodles. Personally, it wasn't for me. I prefer a traditional Hakata-style ramen, so I was perhaps pre-disposed to not love this. But I was willing to give it a try. For me, the broth was too salty, and a bit too oily. I also prefer a bit more ingredients (e.g., Bok Choy), even if that isn't strictly traditional. My husband, on the other hand, enjoyed it more, so obviously it's based on your own, personal taste. We also ordered a Vegan Bun, which was tasty, but we both felt it was (for us) over-priced for what you get. Service was great; friendly, and quick. A few other things: They have a combination offer to add fried Gyoza (5 pcs) to any Ramen for $4 more. We were hoping to try the Steamed Vegan Gyoza, which costs $1.50 more than the fried version. We asked if we could do that, for $6 extra instead of $4, but disappointingly, we were told, no. Also, my husband asked about the Spicy Quartz Vegan 'creamy sauce', as he wanted to know what they used to make it creamy. He was told it was dairy-based, which is pretty odd for a Vegan dish. It's too bad they don't have ingredients listed on their website. Overall, an ok experience for us. read more

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Yummy vegan broths make ordering ramen easy. I love that the ramen comes with lot of ramen noodles. The noodles have a nice chew. There isn't as much of the toppings as in other ramen places but in the end one bowl was quite filling and left me feeling satisfied, being vegan this is our go to place as their broths are vegan. Just because they are vegan don't think they are locking flavor. read more

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Fantastic ramen that has its own style and taste. The noodles and broth were next level and the service was friendly & outstanding. This place is also very clean inside and out with a nice home feeling atmosphere. The chicken side was also very fresh tasting and not greasy. Will def be back !! read more

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Folsom is up and coming with quality ramen-ya, and I'm delighted to have more than a few choices for top notch ramen. Rakkan is a bit hard to notice in the giant strip mall, so you may have to look carefully. Once inside you are greeted by a nicely decorated and clean restaurant. The waitress was pleasant and nice, and gave us great service with a smile. The ramen came quickly and when I saw the creamy thick broth I knew it was gonna be good. I had ordered the "quartz" creamy ramen, since I'm a big fan of hearty and rich ramen broth. Amazingly it was a veggie based broth and It did not disappoint. The flavor was very good and it was good without being overly salty like many ramen-ya. The pork slices were seared very nicely, probably more seared than most other places. The egg was only a half egg, and there was not much other toppings I can remember (maybe some menma?). The noodles were thin and had a nice firmness. I do like both thick and thin. Everything was great but the only disappointment was I wished it was MOAR. I probably could have ate two complete bowls of this delicious ramen. The prices are a buck or two higher than their peers, so basically you will be out the door about twenty bucks for a bowl or ramen, not something I can do every week that's for sure. I still recommend the place highly, but due to cost probably can't eat it three times a week like I wish I could. read more

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Wow this place was firing on all four cylinders today! The place is warm and inviting with Japanese design and Japanese rock music playing not too loudly. It was a mildly chilly Tuesday around noon with the entrance door open allowing in fresh air. The server was super friendly, enthusiastic and explained the lunch specials. Everything tasted delightful starting with the salmon nigiri and gyoza appetizers. My wife loved her quartz ramen with chicken and creamy, savory broth. My karaage (fried chicken) bowl was perfectly prepared with moist chicken and sushi rice garnished with green onions. This place is a gem! read more

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We visited here for lunch on Saturday and were seated immediately. - Kids ramen (garnet) with chicken karaage: perfect portion for kid. The broth was good and the noodle was perfectly cooked. The karaage was good but they were just 2 little pieces. - Spicy garnet (miso): the broth was rich but not too greasy and it was flavorful. The charred chasu pieces were tender, flavorful - simply delicious! The noodle was thin firm noodle and cooked perfectly. I requested extra garlic and it was perfect. - Spicy tuna bowl: good and flavorful tuna. The rice was succulent and perfectly cooked. I wish the portion was a bit bigger. - Chicken karaage (small): the karrage was crispy and the meat was tender but the portion was quite small. Overall, a good decent ramen place that we would come back if we're in the read more

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Found out about their grand opening through social media last year and always wanted to try it as they use vegetable broth for all their ramen and are very vegan friendly! We visited on a Saturday evening and they were packed with people waiting for their to-go orders or waiting to be seated for dine in. Seating is slightly limited considering how busy they get, however, we were seated pretty quickly. Despite being extremely busy, service was still exceptional. We ordered their 3 different ramen - spicy quartz, spicy quartz vegan, and spicy garnet vegan - and a vegan bun. We also ordered add-ons to our ramen orders to make a combination order - a spicy tuna bowl and vegan gyoza. Everything was very delicious! The broth was very fresh and not too salty. The ramen was cooked well and the ingredients complemented well with the entire dish. The appetizers were also very tasty but my favorite had to be their vegan gyoza! They were crispy and fillings were flavorful! Would highly recommend! read more

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