So happy Ramen Kazama opened a second location, and one so close to my house! I'm still sad about Obento-ya's decline and eventual closing, but this is a silver lining. Our visit was before the UMN semester started up, but I image this place will be packed once school is back in session. So watch for Google peak hour notifications accordingly. Ramen Kazama has become my favorite ramen place in the Twin Cities. I can confirm that this place keeps up the high quality and great flavor of the original location. There are a couple of new items on the menu, and a slightly reduced appetizer menu compared to the Nicollet location. In winter, their tonkotsu ramen can't be beat for the soothing richness, but I haven't had something I didn't like yet. read more

Ramen Kazama - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I stopped by with my niece on her birthday for ramen and the ramen was great! You know that feeling when you'd had authentic ramen from Japan and nothing compares to it? Well, Ramen Kazama was pretty legit! I had the Tonkatsu ramen and it was not super oily like most places that I've had. It taste super fresh and was very well portioned. We ordered the chicken bites/nuggets and ughh! the sauce was definitely better than the chicken! Okay, fine. I'm exaggerating a bit but it goes well together. Would I go back?! YAASSSS! Absolutely! I kinda wish they had poke bowls. That place used to have bomb-a** poke bowls and they're no longer there. Anyways, I did ask the cashier kid and he said that it's still the same owner just now Ramen?! Idk, but do correct me if I'm wrong. Anyways, enough with me talking nonsense, try it! I really liked it! Obviously, it's not ramen in Japan but I think it's safe to say Ramen Kazama is Ramen in Minnesota -- best served hot and in Minnesota's coldest winter day. read more

Would rate this place 4.5/5. Food tastes good with descent price. The service is help-yourself style. There's a small table with add-on sauces including marinated jalapeños pepper and chili oil. For water you have to grab a cup and walk all the way to the back to get water from a looking old water machine. One complaint is that it's freezing sitting on the tables next to the window. I had to keep my coat on for the whole time. That being said, the half points were taken off mostly because of service and the temperature. The food (especially the ramen and chicken karaage) are definitely worth a try! read more

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Always a delivery! Went to the Como location for a warm lunch on such a freezing day. 2 degrees to be exact. I got the veggie curry, YUM! And hubby got the spicy miso ramen. What a fulfilling meal we had. The edamame was steamed fresh and the green tea was delightful. Warm, full and happy. read more

Didn't realized that there was a ramen place located here so I just had to try it. Ordered the spicy pork ramen (contains fish) with a side of kimchi, bamboo, and an egg. Also ordered One Giri with pork belly in it. Overall ramen was delicious!! I added the Thai peppers with fish sauce that was provided into the soup for an extra kick. By far better than Ichiddo Ramen in Dinkytown. Oni Giri was ok unfortunately couldn't finish it because you could tell that the rice was older tasty wise and the way it felt/looked. They were also out of the Royal Milk Tea too so I was a bit sad about that. Go and give this place a try! read more

Ramen Kazama - Side of egg, kimchi and bamboo in a spicy pork miso soup (contains fish) as well as Pork belly Oni Giri - Ramen Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I'll start by saying I only ordered take-out appetizers, but they were great! I had one piece of onigiri filled with mustard greens (recommended by the man working the register) and an order of edamame. Super simple order, great food. Good portion sizes & very reasonable prices. The onigiri was $3 and the edamame was $3.50 and was larger than I expected and perfectly salted. The service was good, the restaurant was relatively busy on a Friday night at 7:30. The staff seemed a little rushed/chaotic, but we're pulling everything off & remained friendly and welcoming. Can't wait to come back for a full meal sometime soon! read more

Ramen Kazama - Ramen Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I ordered to go online, and I never eat in the house unless I'm in a group, but when I got into the restaurant the vibes were awesome, the person at the front was super kind, and the kitchen staff outstanding as well, it was so great, I chose to eat in house, 100% recommended!! read more

Great staff and absolutely the best ramen. Always very kind and inviting every time I go in. This is my favorite ramen spot that I've found and I've tried many different hole in the wall spots. I always get the pork tonkatsu and it is *chefs kiss*. read more

Well, my wife had craving for ramen noodles and we wanted to try something other than Ramen Station. So, we came here a few months ago and found ourselves still missing the Obento Ya. The ramen noodle dishes were slightly different than Ramen Station. However, it was not enough for us to want to drive out of our way to here. I got the spicy KARAMISO and my wife got the TONKOTSU. We swap half way through and my wife thought it was a nice change. But she shared my same opinion. The other place that I could remember being totally different was the noodle shop in United Noodles grocery store. Wait time is pretty fast and service is good. We kinda wished we had something a little different like Obento Ya that did a Japanese fusion with Western style. The moffles which were mochi inside belguim waffles was totally interesting to taste and texture. Never again we can share with relatives who may visit us in the future:( read more

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I've had the tori ramen and the kaarage with added curry sauce. Both were great and would definitely come back.

Ambiance aroma was mputh watering soon as we entered this cute and quaint little pub along Como st in Minneapolis. 80 % full seating at 8pm when we came in on a sunday. I ordered TORISHIO to try something new. It came in a nice inverted almost triangular bowl. Soup was chicken savory, noodles chewy. Im staying away from meat but the KARAGE looks crispy and good. Good but not overpowering soup. No excessive flavors trying to compete for your taste buds. This is a good intimate place. Definitely coming back. read more

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I was sorely disappointed by the rave reviews this place has been getting. I've had great ramen before from chefs trained in Japan and there was absolutely no flavor in either ramen bowls I ordered. Sure, the Tonkatsu had a milky broth but it was bland. The spicy miso was also flavorless... I would have saved money making my own instant ramen at home for more flavor. Sorry, Kazeman. You guys have good fried chicken though but it's not enough to bring me back. read more

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I'll keep this short and sweet - conveniently located but not too close to the U and NE area. Smaller than their Nicollet location but plenty of room for a group of 1-4 people. My husband ordered a side of onigiri stuffed with bonito. For $3 I would have expected 2 of them...it's 99% rice after all. The bonito inside was delicious but IMO not worth the price unless there's 2 (my husband was confused enough he had to double check that it did indeed only come with 1). We both got the tonkotsu ramen. I mean come on, bone marrow broth with pork belly? It was just as good as I remembered from the original location, rich and savory and flavorful and the egg was cooked perfectly. They work pretty quick too, I'd say we were there 30 minutes max - makes it a perfect stop for a quick but filling and delicious lunch! read more

I'm always looking for a good ramen place in the Twin Cities. Unfortunately, I haven't found one since Obento-Ya closed down. But to be honest, this place is pretty decent minus the high price and the small peices of what they called chasu (it was just pork belly slices). The ramen egg was cooked to perfection. The karaage chicken is decent too but could be more crispy. They have your typical ramen... Pork, Chicken, and Miso. The portion size is about right. Ramen is all about the broth. Nothing spicy on the menu. Customer service was good because it's a order-as-you-come-in place. I would have given 4 stars if the chasu was chasu. You might want to order extra if you want more protein. Sorry, but California and Hawaii have set my ramen standards too high. read more

Both ramen dishes my husband and I ordered were delicious! The broth was very meaty and the toppings we're super fresh. The egg was perfectly cooked - soft boiled! My husband said that this was his favorite ramen places that we have eaten at so far. The service here was great. You order from the counter and they drop off your meal at your table. Parking is a bit challenging since this near the U of MN. read more

I haven't had good ramen in a long time and this definitely hit the taste buds in all the right ways. The broth was flavorful and meats were cooked just right. I like the casual atmosphere. read more

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AMAZE AMAZE AMAZE! I'm always on the hunt for good ramen in the Midwest and this one definitely takes the cake for the Twin Cities in my opinion. I ordered the classic Tonkatsu ramen and the broth was so silky! Perfect amount of noodles and the egg was done well. The pork was just a touch over cooked but flavor was great! My boyfriend got the tsukemen style ramen which was the special for the day/week. It's a special style ramen that comes with the noodles and add-ins dry and a concentrated broth on the side that you dip into (kind of like a French dip but for noodles). His broth was surprisingly sweet and not over salty. Super delicate in overall flavor. I'm still drooling over this place. Please go if you haven't yet! And tell your friends! read more

First time eating here. I always appreciate someone that works in food that can really walk you through the menu. Joel was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful with us. First impression of the place is that it's clean and on a small retail strip. Parking in back as well as free parking on the street. More to come after we eat. We tried a rice ball with a pickled plum. High flavors in the middle get mellowed by the rice on the outside. Very sour and salty. They had 4 different kinds. Side of kimchi was a nice cleanser between bites. We both had the ramen. I had the spicy one. The spice was memorable, but not overbearing. My wife had the one with fried chicken. We shared going back and forth with th flavors. We didn't try it, but I hear there's a great patio in back. We will be back even though it's not close to us. Great job! read more

Came in for their Monday special of Japanese-style beef stew over rice after seeing their post on Instagram. I haven't been to either location before but it looked so good and, I have to admit, I've seen the same meal in anime and I had to try it. I also got the fried chicken (karaage) and a bottle of ramune soda. For just over $12, it was a delicious, filling meal. The inside was comfortable with chair and bench seating and the food came out quickly and fresh. The service was very friendly as well. I certainly want to go again to try the ramen but if I ever see the stew again on special again, I'll all but run here. read more

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Some good ramen. Not the best I've had. But certainly not bad. I dont do pork. So they had a chicken and veg. Option. I did the chicken broth with fried chicken. It was tasty. read more

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We ordered ramen #1,2, and 3. One and two come with half an egg, and has similar ramen noodles. The only difference is the meat and soup. Both are good but very salty. Number three looks very spicy but doesn't taste that hot. This soup is very salty as well. They don't have much to choose from on the menu. I miss the appetizers from Obento. read more

I think this is the best ramen in the cities right now. The noodles have a great chew to them and broth clings to the noodles like it should. Also the blend of ingredients and broth has good flavor especially when heated up with the small stash of chilies and oil available. The chicken karaage is a great side snack as well. Had a side order of kimchi during a past visit and it did not taste very fresh. Can't wait for my next ramen bowl! read more

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Wonderful part of the Minneapolis landscape - I love the artwork and variety of dishes. Quick service and good energy

Dare I say it...think the ramen at this location is better than the other. Smaller space, but it was super chill when I was there for lunch (lucky me!). Got the shoyu ramen with extra chashu (because extra chashu = happiness). This was the best bowl of ramen I've had at Ramen Kazama yet. Noodles were perfect, chashu was tender and tasty, egg was well cooked and seasoned, and the broth was pretty good! Very VERY happy I won't have to go all the way to south minneapolis for my ramen fix! read more

Loved it just as much as the original location. The ramen broth is still spectacular with a rich flavor made of a thousand different subtle notes, the noodles have that toothsome bite of perfectly cooked ramen, the toppings are balanced and not overpowering, service was on point. Compered to the other location they have the same ramen, but slightly different non-ramen dishes. Ramen is so good that I'm not sure I'll ever stray from that, but I was surely tempted! read more

I have been a big fan of Ramen Kazama at 34 th and Nicollet Avenue South for a long time but haven't tried their new location on Como near the University of Minnesota Campus until today. The menu offerings at both locations are very similar. I was with a friend and we shared an order of gyoza which seems a little more deep fried than at the Nicollet Avenue location but maybe that is my imagination. I had my favorite ramen, tonkatsu. As usual it was fantastic with a rich, creamy broth. You order and pay at the counter and then go to a table where they bring your food. Service was fast. I would definitely recommend this branch of Ramen Kazama for excellent ramen. There is plenty of parking on the street even though it is close to the U. read more

Such great ramen - I loved it and I never had proper ramen before. Great vegetarian option. The service was wonderful and loved the atmosphere. read more

Great, easy lunch stop. Friendly and quick, lots of street parking. We had the Shoyu and the Torishiyo. They were both excellent. The Shoyu ($9.50) is pork and chicken broth, with some pork belly and an egg. Pretty tasty. The Torishiyo ($12.50) is chicken broth with fried chicken and an egg. Super mellow, and perfect for this freezing cold day. Ordered the karaage don for the picky kiddo. $4 for rice and a few pieces of delicious Japanese fried chicken. It was delicious and she wolfed it down. Watch out for the peppers in fish sauce at the little condiment station. They're good, but they get VERY hot, very fast. read more

The ramen tastes delicious! I love this little ramen place. Self-serve type of place which is awesome. I ordered the Shoyu Ramen. The shoyu ramen comes with a piece of pork belly, half an egg, bamboo shoots, and a little bit of nori. It comes nice and hot. The bowl is very misleading as I thought it was only a little bit of noodles, but as I dug in, more noodles emerged. Noodles had a nice bite to it. The egg was soft and melted in your mouth. The pork belly was very flavorful and delicious. The broth was nice and light. I would love to come back and try a different kind of ramen. read more

Ramen Kazama - Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I went in for a quick dinner, the spicy beef curry came out really fast like within 5 mins. The meal was hot and flavorful. The red pickled vegetables was a nice way to balance out the heaviness of the curry. Also it was only 5 dollars! From their Instagram it seems like they only have it for their Monday's 5 dollar specials and every Monday they have a different entree. I will definitely be back to try their other Monday special meals. read more

Ramen Kazama - Ramen Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Any place that offers veggie ramen already has part of my heart--say, an aorta or ventricle. Add veggie onigiri to that, and you include another chamber. read more

Ramen Kazama - Ramen Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Best Spicy Miso Ramen in the Twin Cities. I would eat here every day if I could! The ramen is so consistent every time.

New location. Same great food and service! Highly recommend! Get there early as it can get quite busy.

Experienced my first professionally-made ramen here at Ramen Kazama, and was pleased! It's a very casual place where you order at the bar, take a number, and a server brings your food to your table. The space is very tight and you can hear just about everything the table next to you is talking about, so perhaps this isn't the best intimate, and romatic dinner idea. Great for a casual meal though. I ordered a broth-less ramen dish and loved the flavor, but missed the warm broth. The classic ramen is also good. Both could use a bit more flavor and spice--they were very mild. The servers were helpful and eager to make our visit great. Since this Kazama location just opened, you can tell there are a few details they are still working out...but it has potential! read more

I ate lunch here with a friend today. Ramen kazama is Japanese style ramen. They do this well. I had the tonkatsu ramen. It was excellent with beautifully rich bone broth - the broth you save if you don't want to finish it all. Egg and pork were included. The pickles and other garnish ingredients were great contrast flavors. I wish they included more noodles in the bowl, or even if they could add extra for a small up charge. This is the only reason for 4-stars. Otherwise, it's easily a 5-star dish. I ate a little less than 2-hours before eating here, yet I finished everything except for the broth I saved. This is a must try spot. read more

Awesome ramen, popped in around noon on Sunday and ordered the tonkatsu ramen. They brought the steaming bowl to my table in less than 5 minutes. Very filling and would definitely order again...pure deliciousness read more

Ramen Kazama - Ramen Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The set up of the restaurant is pretty simple, you order at the front and find your own seating but they come and bring the food to you. I got the shoyu ramen and it was delicious! The broth was rich and flavorful-- I highly recommend! We also got the spicy gyoza which I personally thought were a tad over fried, but still ok. Overall, the ramen here is great-- I feel like the twin cities actually is starting to have some competition in ramen now. read more

Ramen Kazama - Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This is hands down some of the best ramen I've ever had, every aspect from the rich broth, the tender pork belly, and noodles cooked to perfection. The interior is very quaint with fast and friendly service. read more

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I came to this ramen shop twice !!! And i will continue to come . This shop is very lovely with its friendly staffs and nice decoration !!! I especially have a nice impression with the gentleman who takes order and sits me . The ramen is yum and the green tea is good . It's a perfect combination for cold weather in MN !!! read more

Ramen Kazama - Ramen Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Quality ramen, decent atmosphere compared to a lot of Asian restaurants. I've been here several times and plan to come back in the future.