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    Ramen Izakaya

    4.5 (196 reviews)
    ModerateRamen, Izakaya, Salad
    Open • 11:30 am - 9:15 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Spicy chili lime ramen and spicy miso
    Evan H.

    We stopped here before our flight for a quick bowl of ramen. Such a smart idea! The ramen was absolutely delicious. I cleaned the bowl. The lime chili flavors were a great combination of spicy and sour. Highly recommend

    Regine S.

    Oops It was the wrong location I only give them four stars because It was almost perfect and delicious But the chicken did not taste super fresh They were very fast and delivering my food via Uber eats What was the first time I tried that place I may not order again from them

    Emeline L.

    Lots of parking available. It was a full house when we arrived. Service was great. Took a while to get our food but understandable because of how busy it is. Food still came out at a reasonable time. We ordered the Izakaya Combo to share. I loved the dipping sauces they included. Everything tasted great. I got the spicy miso ramen and enjoyed the flavors. It wasn't really spicy at all. I wouldn't mind coming back if I was in the area.

    Miso Ramen
    Sharyse W.

    Came here on a friday night, no wait and plenty of parking in the lot. The inside is small (not good for larger parties) and decor is on theme but not impressive. What we ordered: - Chicken yakitori (3/5) - We ordered 4pc which was not a bad deal for $12! The chicken pieces were large and juicy. My main issue was with the thick sweet sauce they slathered on the chicken. The sauce was too sweet and overpowering. - Spicy Miso Ramen (2/5) - toppings were underwhelming with just corn, spinach, beansprouts and chashu. Noodles were cooked decently well and still had good chew. The disappointing part was the broth. The spicy miso lacked depth and honestly didn't taste like much. - Miso Ramen (3/5) same deal with the toppings and noodles. The broth was a little better here as it was more creamy but still lacked any flavor. We gave this place a try but aren't likely to return. There weren't many other dishes on the menu I felt the need to try :(

    Andrea E.

    I've driven by Ramen Izakaya probably a couple dozen times and never gave it much thought. Just a little hole-in-the-wall ramen spot tucked next to a laundromat and discount store in a small plaza. But a craving for soup led me to search for the best ramen nearby, and lo and behold, this unassuming place I'd ignored was right at the top of the list. So, off we went. We ordered the cucumber salad, OG ramen (with beef), chili lime ramen (with pork), crispy rice with tuna, veggie rolls, and every single thing was delicious. The portions were generous and everything hit the spot. The gal who greeted and served us was an absolute doll, super friendly and charming. I honestly felt like I'd stepped into a cozy anime scene. Sure, the interior won't win any awards for decor or first impressions, but if you care more about flavor than aesthetics, you're in for a treat. I'm so happy I live near this gem. I'm sad I didn't try it sooner, but I'll be making up for lost time by working my way down the menu.

    Ramen
    Brandye K.

    Food- delicious cucumber salad and ramen Service was efficient and friendly. This location is kinda tiny and cozy, so there is not far for the anyone to have to go. Surprisingly the michelada was delicious! Overall solid experience.

    Seafood Ramen
    Salma F.

    This is for sure a hole in the wall place. I treated my cousin for her birthday alongside my family. I unfortunately didn't get pictures of all the dishes we got but we were all very happy & FULL! We got the spicy tuna & avocado on crispy rice appetizers 5/5 - delicious! Edamame 5/5 I got the Spicy Lime Chili - 5/5 oh my gosh so good and flavorful! Constant explosion in my mouth, good taste not too spicy either!

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    Tailoni J.

    Price gouging your customers for $.11 is ridiculous. I will never order from here ever again. There is absolutely no reason why I should have to pay seven cents for chopsticks or $.11 for utensils. The restaurant should eat that cost it. It's absolutely ridiculous. These restaurants are getting so greedy. One bowl of Ramen is already almost $25.

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    Ordered the Chicken Ramen. Chicken was horrible!!! Hard and dried out!!! It tasted like it had been left out for a day or two.

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