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the wife and i were lucky enough to eat at Ramen Kotori this past Saturday -Jan 17 and it was delicious. the food was fresh and made with locally sourced ingredients. we were able to chat a little with the owner Francsico. he was friendly and answered questions we had about their menu and history there at the corner next to the ice cream windmill. a good selection of yummy food and great service. seating is a little limited but you can always take away if you need to. the whole town is very dog friendly and Ramen Kotori is no different. we would definitely eat there again the next time we visit the Danish Capitol of America
My sister and I took the kids out to Solvang and figured we'd try this spot since it seemed kid-friendly. We came about an hour before closing on a Saturday. They only have outdoor seating -- maybe 10-15 tables max -- so we ended up waiting about 45 minutes, which was fine. What threw me off was the ordering system. You order at the front, someone takes your whole order, and that's it. If you want anything else, you have to get back in line. With kids, that's... inconvenient to say the least. Alcohol: Limited. No Sapporo. Options were honestly disappointing and felt like an afterthought. Prices: A bit steep for what you actually get. Solvang tax, I guess. Now the food: Kids' Ramen -- 5/10 My son is not picky and eats all kinds of ramen, and he still wasn't into this one. Tan Tan Ramen -- 6/10 Broth was okay, nothing exciting. Definitely not something I'd compare to any solid ramen spot. The ramen at the Sports Bar in Chumash Casino is way better -- and cheaper. Potstickers -- 6/10 Extremely basic flavor. A little salt or seasoning would've helped. Poke Bowl -- 6/10 My sister ordered it and I tried a bite... no flavor at all. Pretty, but empty. Overall, it just wasn't giving what it needed to give. Kid-centered outing or not, the food and experience didn't match the price or the wait. Glad we got to try it, but we most likely won't be returning.
The Thai iced tea was pretty good. The veggie ramen was not bad. The broth wasn't as tasty as other places but the noodles and tofu carried the bowl. They didn't have chili oil for the ramen which I found weird because they sell and advertise their own in-house chili sauce. We had to wait about 15 minutes. It's a popular spot. The heaters outside didn't really do a good job at keeping us warm.
Started off with the pork gyozas crispy on the outside, juicy inside, with a chili vinegar sauce on the side. For the main dish I got the Shoyu Ramen with pork belly. Broth was super flavorful without being heavy, noodles had that perfect bite, and the pork belly was ridiculously tender. Staff is very friendly. Parking is easy to find. Very small on the inside but intimate. And there is outdoor dining as well. Highly recommend.
This is a cute little spot, you would go to the front to order then take a number and they would bring your food out. I ordered the siu mai and shoyu ramen. Siu mai was served with a black vinegar and soy sauce dipping sauce, I would like mine with hoisin sauce and chili out though. Shoyu ramen, the broth was ok I wish they have tonkatsu because it would be richer. I did liked the noodles, eggs, and the pork that comes with it. I would come here to get something different than typical American food.
Only ordered tofu baos as a snack while in town. Super limited indoor seating, if any at all. Outdoor seating is up against the ice cream place. The tofu Bao was delicious - the bun itself was light and fluffy, like a cloud. The tofu was quick fried and covered in a sauce while the mushroom and cucumber were thinly, evenly sliced and delicious overall!
Wow, I never would've thought that some of the best ramen I've ever had would be in Solvang, a place known more for its Danish roots and cuisine! I got the Jiro Ramen, which is a special bowl that isn't available all the time. The broth was a rich garlicky and savory miso that was so good, I drank every last drop. The noodles were thicker than usual for this bowl, and they were cooked perfectly, with nice chewiness and springiness. It came with 4 pieces of tender chashu pork that seemed to be seared in a way that gave them an amazing toasty crust. There was also a generous amount of cabbage and bean sprouts. I paired this with a lemon soju drink that was huge -- the size of a tumbler of lemonade. This was also delicious, with a taste reminiscent of an Orange Julius or Creamsicle bar. My wife got a vegetarian miso ramen, which she also really enjoyed. The place is pretty small, and I've read that when it gets crowded, wait times can be long (but fortunately we got there a little early and were able to get a table without a problem). Staff are all very friendly and helpful. If you're visiting Solvang, take a break from all the Danish fare and give this place a try, you won't regret it!
We stopped by Ramen Katori before heading home, and I was really impressed with our experience. I ordered the chicken karaage as an appetizer, which was delicious. My boyfriend and I both went for the vegetarian miso ramen with chicken since we requested something without pork broth. I really like how this place operates. You place your order at the door, and they give you a number to take with you to your table. We sat beside the trolley ice cream spot, which added a nice touch. After we were seated, they served us water and brought our food right to the table, which was great. The ambience was lovely, even though it's outside. I found it very relaxing being in Solvang, where the views are beautiful no matter where you go. The servers were attentive and kept checking on us throughout our meal, which I appreciated. Overall, Ramen Katori is a fantastic spot for a flavorful bowl of ramen, and I would definitely recommend it!
In a very cozy town, they are very quick to refill the water; the water is delicious, the barley tea is DELICIOUS, the vegetarian miso ramen is rich and well portioned, YAY! "The spicy tantan ramen is well portioned in addition to being rich" would definitely recommend stopping your stroll through Disneyland to partake in the yummy, restful, wholesome, nurturing vibes of this danish wasia fantastical town!
Well... a little pocket of Japanese gastronomical delights has landed amidst this little Danish town of tourists . The folks at The Backroom told us to try this place out - talk about local gold !! We ordered Chicken Karaage was crunchy and moist - not overcooked with a great balance of green onion and a spicy mayo for dipping . The Shoyu Ramen broth was tasty and deep a no thin broth here . Went with the pork shoulder moist and tasty . Side of kimchi was bright and perfect . My partner ordered the tuna poke bowl and the rice was seasoned with rice vinegar to perfection , plus the seaweed salad was fresh and the Mami of Umami !! Damn ! Don't sleep on a great Japanese meal post danish sweets and German lagers ! Excellent service was the cherry on top!
We were down to the last two tofu pieces of this dish and what was hidden under the penultimate piece was this pincer bug! We told the establishment and they responded by just saying "ew" and saying "we can give you a refund on the dish or make a new one". I asked if they could take back the other two pieces I already ate and they just giggled. No apology. It's our first time in Solvang and we were excited to see a ramen restaurant but this visit was unfortunate because of this. My daughter loved the ramen but the fact that there was no remorse for this incident just sours the experience.
Planned a day trip to solvang for the first time! But I kid you not BEST ramen I've had. The broth was super flavorful and not just salty I can taste the broth was made with so many flavors! Toppings were amazing and it was the perfect meal after hitting the vineyards all day . The crispy tofu was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. We got our food pretty fast and the food was fresh and super warm still which is always a plus! It was cold so they turned on a heat lamp near us which was very nice! The service was very accommodating and fast! I want to come back just for the ramen! read more
1 year ago
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Cute place and really good food. Staff is nice. One of the only places in the area to get ramen, they even had a vegan and gluten free option which we appreciate. read more
4 years ago
Ramen shop hidden in the streets of Solvang. I got their special oysters and melon-cream soda. Oysters were topped with elderberry and yuzu granita. These were some of the smoothest oysters I've ever had. And the sour/tartness of the yuzu and berry were such a nice compliment to the rich oysters. I love melon cream soda. So this is something I always get if I ever see a place make it. Definitely worth getting if u haven't tried before. read more
This restaurant is a must try when visiting Solvang! It was so good I didn't get to take a picture of the spicy tuna roll! This is what I ordered: - Spicy Tan Tan Ramen with Charsu Pork ( 4/5) The pork was an add on, try it as is comes. - Pork Belly Rice Bowl (5/5) This was filling even though it's under "small rice bowl" but it's a great combination of flavors; it has a creamy sauce, tanginess from the pickled ginger and Smokey charred flavor from the pork belly. - Spicy Tuna Hand Rolls (10000/5) *WINNER. Sushi is my favorite food and when I tell you that this is a bite of heaven you must trust me. It was so good I ordered another one (as Dj Khaled would say) Other things to note: - first you order, pay and then sit in the patio waiting for your food. - restrooms are around the corner by the ice cream parlor (ask for the key) read more
3 years ago
Shoyu ramen was delicious. Perfectly seasoned and not too salty. Service was quick. It's a small space which has limited seating outside but it's alright. Ramen was bomb read more
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The food was inceedibly yummy! We went when they first opened for dinner on a Friday evening. Multiple heating lamps for outside cozy seating made it perfect in the chilly weather when we went. Service was top notch! read more
3 years ago
Fast service, casual ambience, great tasting ramen and bao buns! Would definitely come back when visiting Solvang! read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
We came to Solvang for our Anniversary of 30 years.. We went back again for our 31st and also to enjoy this yummy Ramen again! My hubby talked about for a year and it did not disappoint!! read more
3 years ago
Excellent Ramen ,and excellent service They only offer outdoor seating which was comfortable since they have several outdoor heaters . You order and pay at their door and they bring you your order. The ramen and broth were delicious, the soft boiled egg was cooked perfectly as well . I have no complaints, and will be back for sure . They offer several types of proteins to choose from. Such as ground chicken, pork belly , pork shoulder and tofu. Aside from Ramen they offer kimchi fried rice and small bites . They also have a large selection of beer . read more
4 years ago
Small spot in Solvang but big flavors Get there early for the weekly specials, they are delicious and sell out quickly Everything is good here, you won't be disappointed Look forward to every visit read more
2 years ago
The food was really good and flavorful. The service was OK we had to put our name down and wait 15 minutes because it was really crowded. The atmosphere was pretty cool. It was my first time being in this part of town, and I was craving Ramen. read more
2 years ago
Such a cute outdoor ramen shop in Solvang! I was craving something soupy so we came here right when they opened on Sunday. I got shoyu ramen ($18), spicy tuna hand rolls ($15), and fried tofu ($8). The ramen's broth was rich and flavorful. While the hand rolls was loaded with tuna and toppings. The fried tofu was so soft and bouncy inside, but wished it was a bit more crispier. read more
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We can't get enough! As we planned our trip back to Santa Barbara my husband and I agreed that each time we come by we have to go here!! They run out of UNI but it's okay! We will come again soon though they had Tuna Poke and we got the Shoyu Ramen again and as always it's pretty good!! Def this place will be our place to visit! read more
Ramen in Solvang? Seems strange on initial thought, saw all the reviews and decided to check it out. Verdict: it's ok. About what I'd expect from a ramen place in a remote town. Service was great and the staff work hard to serve its customers. They have a few different kinds of ramen. Decided to get spicy tonkatsu. Broth wasn't very flavorful. Toppings were fairly standard , but had random cabbage bits I've never seen in a tonkatsu ramen before. It's called spicy , but wasn't spicy at all. Don't expect top notch authentic ramen like you would in a big city, but if you strictly want Japanese food or noodles in Solvang, this is probably your best bet. However, for the quantity and quality it was way too overpriced. Pros: Customer service Asian/noodle option in Solvang Cons: Overpriced Ok taste, but nothing spectacular Overall, probably wouldn't get it again, but ok for people wanting to deviate away from the other common food options in town. read more
2 years ago
The ramen was okay. Not bad for a cold weather. We just did not understand the schedule. We went there before 3:00pm and was told that they're about to close not informing us that they will open again at 4:30pm read more
4 years ago
Not a bad spot in the area for some ramen! I got the vegan ramen & my husband had the spicy chicken. We were a little iffy ordering the ground chicken they have instead of regular chicken but my husband said it was actually really good! He loved it! I took his bamboo shoots since he's not a fan :) We got our order to go & everything was packed up nice and stayed hot enough. read more
5 years ago
Drove down to Solvang with my mom and sister for a few days. While walking around on day 2 we noticed a ramen place right around the corner from our hotel and decided to give it a try. Well, best decision ever, the food was amazing and customer service was perfect. Outside seating only, walk up to menu and order at the restaurant door with host then take a number and pick a seat. The pork belly bao buns were flavorful, the chicken gyoza was piping hot and juicy, tan tan noodle bowl broth was amazing and the pork belly rice bowl was perfectly executed! Must try this place when visiting Solvang! read more
· PROS · + Cute spot in the heart of Solvang. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. + Free water + Ramen was just ok for me. The chashu was really tasty though. · CONS · - The shoyu ramen tasted like udon broth....nothing special in my opinion - Super pricey! My husband and I got two ramen and a karage, and it was almost $50. read more
Deliciously great ramen dishes. Yum. Great base with fresh noodles, an egg, and we got pork belly and pork shoulder. Vegetarian option exist. Also splurged and got a sea urchin. Was served in the shell and was just yummsters with a little soy sauce. read more
3 years ago
I love the concept of ordering your food in advance and then having it served to you at the table. You order at the door of restaurant which is literally the kitchen. Then you take a seat whilst the food is served to your table based on the number wooden block you have. This is great when you have a group of diners wanting to pick up their own tab but wants to eat all together. No fuss at the end when the bill arrives. If you know what i meant. Very yummy food. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Great flavor and balance consistently with every dish i ordered. I'd highly recommend this. Seating is self serve so assure their is ample seats before you order. If not go for a walk and return a bit later. Prices are standard sushi cost. You can't go wrong with the ambiance as it is in a cute courtyard next to the windmill. You can also watch the horse drawn carriages take off as it's right across from where you eat. It can get buy but it's well worth the wait or just come back later. read more
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4 years ago
What a fantastic restaurant to find in the little town of Solvang! I have been following this restaurant online and was dying to get up there and try what looked like incredible food. This restaurant is run by husband and wife chef team and they show the love in their food. It is quite small with only an outside patio but you must try their specials and their Udon. I highly recommend anything that's on their specials board! Also their Thai tea and Vietnamese tea is excellent! Can't wait to go back and try their Uni and any of their seafood specials! read more
Overall quite a good meal! Not the best ramen I've ever had, but decent enough and good considering it's the only ramen in this area. We reeeally enjoyed the pork belly rice bowl and fried chicken! So simple yet so tasty. Might be back just for that! We also had a beer and a Thai iced tea boba and the bill came out to about $50-60 so it's a great price especially for Solvang. The only thing I was really disappointed in was the boba Thai iced tea. I've had the real deal and this... just wasn't it. I mixed and tasted immediately as it came out and it was just watery. No real condensed milk taste or creamy taste. It's as if it had been sitting in ice all day and had already melted and they added more ice to fill the cup. My boyfriend agreed. The boba texture was just ok. Skip the boba teas and stick to the food here! read more
Growing up eating ramen in little Tokyo in Los Angeles and living nearby convoy in SD for six years I have had a lot of ramen in SoCal. So when I moved to the central coast for work I have been dying for a solid bowl of ramen in the local area. I am pleased to report that nestled in a little danish town in the middle of nowhere is some of the best ramen I have had in CA! The pork belly here is fantastic ( right up there with daikokuya in LA) and their shiitake mushrooms blew my mind with how tender they were. Their gyoza was also phenomenal and had some really well seasoned pork meat wrapped in it. Minor cons- I do wish they had a few more customization options outside of miso and shoyu ramen. However, they are brand new and still probably trying to figure their menu out. ( for a special the other day they did have a lemon zest ramen which was pretty interesting) Their price point seems also kind of high as well compared to other ramen spots in the LA county area but that probably has a lot to do with the difficulty in getting high quality ingredients on the central coast. I will be coming back here on a regular basis and will report back as they start to further diversify their menu. Keep it up Kotori team! read more
Love this place, it's a great little gem in the heart of Solvang. The Ramen is so yummy, the baos were amazing my picky 9yr old ate them up and their teas are amazing. The guys that took our order were super nice and attentive and helpful. Really enjoyed this place and was pleased to learn they get everything pretty much locally, like farm to table. read more
4 years ago
We can't. we just can't anymore. After more and more attempts to return in hopes the quality would improve, we left disappointed that the prices have INCREASED again! It's unfortunate and not worth the cost read more
3 years ago
One of our favorite restaurants, I cannot recommend enough! The dessert specials are always changing and amazingly unique. If you see one on instagram that interests you, go right away because they can sell out. The food is hot, fresh, flavorful, and filling. We go here on a date night or with our kids who also love it. The seating is all out doors but they have space heaters to keep you toasty. Food gem in Solvang. read more
7 years ago
Yum! This place was really flavorful and delivered to our table quickly. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. You can also order small sides here like kimchi which was delicious. I did wish they had more vegetarian options especially for the broths - a lot of vegetarians don't love mushrooms. The service was friendly and really pleasant to chat with. A positive environment. The broths were all full of flavor, warm, and saturated with food! You won't go hungry here! Bathroom is around the corner - it's a shared bathroom for several places in the complex. read more
5 years ago
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1618 Copenhagen Dr
Solvang, CA 93463
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