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    Ramen Tatsunoya

    4.1 (1.8k reviews)
    ModerateRamen
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Koku Tonkotsu
    Abigail G.

    Wow . This was boots down some of the best ramen I've had in the states. Slay. In all seriousness - the food was fast, hot, delicious, and the service and ambiance were both exceptional. Wish we had a place of this caliber in Pittsburgh....

    Koku Tonkotsu
    Zinnia V.

    If you're looking for a rich broth, this place is the spot! The meat was soft and the noodles had the perfect bite. I really liked their chili powder they have on the table, it adds extra flavor with the crispy garlic and crispy onions inside. The service was great.

    Jun Tonkotsu
    Diana N.

    After exploring Pasadena my boyfriend and I decided to stop here on a Sunday around 2:00. The restaurant is located on a busy street of other commercial buildings and there's limited street parking so we did have to park in a structure about 5 minutes away. Upon entering we were greeted loudly but the workers and given a table right away. The seating is pretty tight, you're about a foot away from the other people eating but it didn't bother me. All the workers were very friendly and informative. There's a cool tree trunk on the inside that makes the whole place look modern and eclectic. The menu is limited in ramen choices and their menu says they DON'T do any kind of substitutions because they have perfected their craft. Each add on is a few dollars more, for example my ramen didn't come with green onion so we paid 1.50 more for it. But once the ramen came out I could see why they're confident about what they do. My ramen was spicy, the broth was creamy and packed with flavor, my noodles were thick and the portion was huge. My boyfriend got the Jun, which was lighter and thin noodle. He even got additional noodle where he got to pick the thicker noodle for a small charge. Our meats were cooked perfectly. We left clean plates and happy customers. Would absolutely come back!

    Natalia O.

    Short, 10 min wait on a Sunday evening. Service was very fast (almost too fast... once you sit they immediately ask if you're ready to order and come back every minute or so until you're ready). We decided to try the highly recommended gyozas but they were quite mediocre- I would skip. Ramen was very tasty. Good, thick broth. The pork was outstanding!! And the egg was perfectly jammy. Toppings that come included are plenty. I also really liked that for $2, you can refill on a sizable amount of noodles for your remaining broth.

    Spicy miso
    DY R.

    It was a date night on a Thursday evening, and the restaurant was packed. I've been coming here for a while, but this was my first disappointing experience. The food was still tasty--nothing major to complain about in terms of flavor--but the portions felt noticeably smaller, both the noodles and the toppings. I had the spicy miso, and my girlfriend ordered a lighter version. The bigger issue was the service. I understand they get busy and want to turn tables quickly, but it felt like we were being rushed out. As I was finishing up, they asked if I wanted extra noodles, and the moment I said no, they brought the check, even though my girlfriend was still eating. Right after we finished, they cleared everything off the table immediately, which made it feel even more rushed. Another small but frustrating moment: when my girlfriend asked for a lemon, the server seemed irritated and just said no, flat out. Overall, still a solid spot food-wise, but the experience this time didn't match what I was used to.

    Spicy Tonkotsu with extra chasu
    Mary K.

    We were craving ramen and found this spot. It was pretty good! I'm not a big ramen person myself I've only probably had it twice in my life and I enjoyed the light broth and thin noodles. The crispy chasu wraps were good. The chicken wings had good crunch but it was missing the teriyaki flavor for me i wish it had more sauce. I enjoyed the roll as well I just wish the pieces were cut thinner and there was less mayo. The inside was cute we sat at the bar and it was fun being handed our food and the service was nice.

    Koku Tonkotsu
    Belinda T.

    I honestly don't like fighting crowds to eat so I never went to Tatsunoya despite great reviews for their ramen cause there was always a line! The hype has died down and I plan to go again to try the food fresh outta the kitchen. I recently returned from a trip to Japan and was missing ramen so much I wound up ordering some from here. We ordered: - Koku Tonkotsu: rich tonkotsu with chunks of pork back fat and thin noodles--not sure if it's still hakata ramen if the broth has pork fat chunks - Spicy Miso Tonkotsu: slightly spicy with a rich umami taste, came with thick noodles and pork fat as well - Gyoza: standard gyoza with a nice porky filling (not overly filled with vegetables) Both ramens were delicious, the broth is some of the best I've had stateside. Unfortunately, even though Tatsunoya is from Japan, the noodles don't come close to ramen noodles in Japan :( they really lack the chewiness of freshly made noodles. Price is pretty standard but no means cheap, almost $20 a bowl and adding a ramen egg is $3!! If you're paying the same at most ramen places in the city, Tatsunoya is one of the most authentic options available.

    MarVy S.

    Ramen Tatsunoya in Pasadena is a solid choice when you're craving a comforting bowl of ramen. It can get busy, during peak hours. ::Food:: I ordered the JUN, which features Tatsunoya's original mild tonkotsu pork broth. The broth was rich and creamy. The pork flavor was well balanced and comforting. The noodles had a nice bite and held up well in the broth. Each component came together nicely, and the bowl felt thoughtfully put together. This is a great option if you like tonkotsu that's flavorful but on the lighter side. ::Customer Service:: The staff were welcoming and friendly. Our order came out in a reasonable amount of time, and everything arrived hot and well prepared. ::M's Notes:: -Indoor seating -Parking options include street parking, nearby lots, or garages.

    Kathy B.

    I came here on a Wednesday night and the place was packed. The line wrapped around the side of the shop. I thought the wait would be hell but my boyfriend and I didn't wait for more than 10 minutes. We both got the koku ramen. The broth was very flavorful and rich. The fattiness of the broth was actually pretty addicting. It was a bit on the saltier side and I didn't mind that. There were two pieces of meat and the bowl of ramen wasn't as big as other places. I actually thought everything was delicious but at $11.80 a bowl, the price was a bit steep for the portion. Parking is all right. They have a structure and there's street parking. Unfortunately, they do not validate.

    Jun Tonkotsu ($15.80): The classic. Perfectly balanced as all ramen should be
    Kenneth V.

    There's the best ramen, there's my favorite ramen, and the crossroads where those meet is at Tatsunoya. I've been going here for years and found they have perfect balance of depth of flavor and consistency of it. Amazing food + Attentive service + jazz playing overhead = Great time and chill vibes. Here's what I recommend: Appetizers: Tatsunoya roll ($9.50): Best app in the biz. Seasoned rice, chashu, avocado topped with kewpie and seaweed. Teriyaki chicken wings ($9): Juicy, crispy with a deep sweet-salty soy flavor. Honestly the best chicken wings I've ever had. Asian Tortilla Chips ($5.50): Crispy wonton wrappers with a kimchi-mayo-chashu dip, loved it. Ramen: Jun Tonkotsu ($15.80): The classic. Perfectly balanced as all ramen should be Koku Tonkotsu ($16.80): The my go-to. Garlicky, rich umami and bold fatty flavor.

    Vegan Ramen
    Vishu C.

    Mostly here to shout out their vegan ramen, which is one of the best I've had at a restaurant and features a broth with incredible body and flavor (very rare in a plant-based one, sadly). There is not much else vegetarian on the menu besides their edamame, but I would gladly return again and again for this ramen. We were lucky that there was no line for the restaurant around 6 pm on a Friday, but it was certainly accumulating as we left.

    Jun (mild pork tonkatsu broth)
    Vivian Q.

    4.5 stars I have passed by this spot a few times and finally stopped in to try the ramen here. I ordered the Jun, which is a lighter pork tonkatsu broth, and found it to be perfectly flavorful for my tastes. The chashu melts in your mouth, I just wish there were more pieces! I also added an egg, and although it was the right consistency and seasoning, it was unpleasantly cold. This place is definitely popular so it can get crowded.

    Spicy Tonkotsu
    Sid D.

    Made a quick stop to check this place - absolutely delicious! I tried their spicy version and gyoza. Both were amazing. Noodles were perfectly cooked, broth was flavorful, and pork was tender. (Service was quick). Definitely will be coming back..

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    Had the spicy miso tonkotsu ramen and was delicious! Chashu melts in mouth, not too spicy

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    Skip the sushi roll.. it was mid! But the ramen was solid and did not disappoint. The chashu was yummy!

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    Ramen was top notch and service was wonderful! Spicy miso is my favorite and the gyoza is sublime!

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    Ask the Community - Ramen Tatsunoya

    Is there a vegan option?

    Not at this location

    Went there today (4/11/23) and they were closed. Will they reopen soon?

    I drove by yesterday 4/12/23 around 5pm and they were closed. There appears to be a sign in the door but I didn't park to go read it

    I went there today and they are closed? they will open back on tue 3/21/23

    Are they closed?

    Are they closed permanently? It's stated it closed on google! :(

    They are on vacay until 7/15. To reopen on 7/16.

    Is the Pasadena location still open? On google it says "temporarily closed" and the phone number isn't working.

    It's open and their Ramen is on point

    Hi, will there be vegetarian ramen available in April?

    They only have the seasonal menu chicken shoyu and Italian for April.

    Are there vegetarian options? I see conflicting answers on here.

    They have seasonal cold Ramen right now, where are you can request to remove the salmon.

    Is this Asian owned?

    Yes, The owner is Japanese.

    Will you guys open on July 4th?

    Yes, we are!

    Is all the broth pork?

    No. There is vegan broth also

    What is the chili spice at the table and where can I get it?

    The small bottle powder is togarashi. The liquid chili oil in the jar is rayu. Both you can get online or any Japanese market like Mitsuwa or Marukai or Nijiya or a large Chinese Market or grocery store like Whole Foods

    Where can you park and do they validate?

    Not sure about parking validation but you have 3 parking lots within walking distance that offer 90 minutes of parking free. Go to this link and choose "Park and Walk" lots: https://www.oldpasadena.org/visit/maps-and-parking/

    Do you have gluten free noodles?

    No, there are only one kind of noodle

    How much are the ramen and are there any vegetarian food?

    The ramen bowls are about $13, and while meat can be removed, there is only pork broth unless the seasonal ramen they have is different.

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    4.1
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    I like their tablet ordering system with included ability to Apple Pay. I don't like how expensive…read moreit has become compared with some of their competitors in the area. I also don't like their chicken or chashu any longer and I always go with the tofu. Typical order for me is a Bold Ramen, Non-Gluten free, Go Green, Garlic's Best Friend, Give it a kick, with a flavored egg. If I'm extra hungry I will add extra noodles but their other appetizers such as their fried rice have never really wowed me, but hey, not for me. One thing that I do not get even though I am rating five stars is why they serve extra noodles immediately with your bowl of ramen. By the time you're done with your first portion of noodles, the second portion is a noodle brick that you have to pry apart in your bowl with your chopsticks. Ramen Tatsunoya handles "kaedama" wayyyyy better in the respect that it's to order and they bring it out almost instantly after you order it with extra green onions, wood ear mushrooms, etc. Tatsu definitely has the ability to pump out a bowl of ramen fast - so I know they could do this too with just a little extra care between front of house and back of house staff. Please consider it. Your customers ordering extra noodles will immediately notice a quality difference getting to eat fresh noodles!

    We drove from Glendale to come try this ramen place…read more We tried tow different ramen price of each was 24 dollar kind if expensive to be honest Portion are small as well Ramen tasted great no question but fried rice was soso 10 dollar for small portion not worth it at all I hope prices will get adjusted

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    We ordered the Deluxe Tsukemen, regular Tsukemen, and the without soup Dandan noodles with level 3…read morespiciness, along with Karaage and 10 handmade Gyoza. Overall, the restaurant's interior and seating have a very Japanese vibe. The service was excellent, and the food was delicious; especially the Gyoza, which really impressed me. I also want to mention that the bowl for my noodles had a small chip, and I immediately told the staff. The server apologized right away and replaced it with a new bowl. I really appreciate how responsible and attentive they were. That kind of service deserves recognition. Overall, it's a bit pricey, but everything else was great. I would definitely recommend this place.

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    AH-MA-ZING!! Brought one of our best friends from Hawaii to have lunch on a Tuesday afternoon. We…read moregot seated right away which was great bc we were all getting hangry. For appetizers we ordered the Takoyaki, chicken karage and our main dishes Deluxe Tsukemen x3. The Break down: Atmosphere: 4/5 They greet you as you walk in, which I sets the vibe. You're welcomed into a cozy apace that has some decorative elements even to the music choice. Reminds me of our trip to japan, which I MISS SO MUCH! The Food Takoyaki: $8.95. 4/5 Stars. - Comes in 5pcs with sauce and bonito flakes. I liked how the outside was a bit crunchy and inside was fluffy! Karage: $8.95. 5/5 Stars - Comes in 5pcs. The sauce was tangy sweet kind of like teriyaki sauce. It was crispy but still so juicy and soft. HANDS DOWN GET THIS! Loved it so much I could have a whole bowl Tsukemen: $22.45. 5/5Stars - If you aren't familiar with this, the broth is separate from the noodles. Its a different way of experiencing noodles. The broth is thick, creamy and flavor profile is on point. Inside of the broth there is mushrooms and pcs of pork. The noodles are cooked perfectly and also comes with pcs of nori, soft boiled jammy eggs and 4 pcs of thick chashu. Portion size lets just say they are generous and we all can EAT ^^, Kakigori (MATCHA) $8/$14. 5/5 Stars - Definite MUST! Its made with Japanese shaved ice, a very creamy soft cream matcha sauce and matcha powder! I cant tell you how good this dessert is. The wife is obsessed and one if the main reasons why we found this spot in the first place. Please try! Service: - Super friendly staff! They are quick to get our order and serve our meal. I asked for more limes for my noodles 2x and both times they were quick. Made us feel very welcomed and checked in on us on a regular, which also reminded us of the service Japan showed us once upon a time. Overall: We love this place and we keep coming back with new people to share this type of noodle experience. Check them out im sure you will enjoy it. Lets just say we drove an hour to eat this. You def will not be disappointed :)

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