This was a highly recommended place to have ramen. I'm visiting and thought I would give this place a try. It's a quaint little restaurant with poor insulation, it smells like frying oil as you walk in. This is definitely a family owned restaurant with only a few people working. If you're looking for fast service, this is not the place. It's a smaller scale restaurant and not ideal for large groups. The largest table they have is for a group of six. Super interesting, they have karaoke. I didn't acquire about the karaoke, but it looks like it would be fun for date nights. We each order bowl of ramen, it was decent. read more

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Delicious definitely recommend, very healthy and good . I highly recommended. Priced good. read more

I was visiting the area and stumbled on Sapporo Ramen. Ramen sounded good so in we went. We were promptly greeted and seated. The menu is fairly simple and offers vegan options as well. We went with Shrimp and veggie tempura ramen in Shoyu broth. Perfect choice Broth was lite, plentiful noodles, fresh crunchy veggies, and the tempura was good. I will say the tempura was extra crunchy. 2 pieces shrimp and several pieces of veggies. The restaurant had a steady stream of visitors dining in and picking up to go. read more

We hosted a joint birthday party with my girlfriends in the private karaoke room and had a blast. Once we figured out how to operate the karaoke system it was on! The room was cool. We brought in our own decorations, but didn't really need them. The staff/owner hustled to take care of us. Be aware drinks are limited to beer and sake. Price was super reasonable, too. read more

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Ramen is outstanding,the service was great and she was alone and it was busy.The karaoke down the hall in the back was fun listening to,as we were leaving I stuck my head in and sang a chorus of "Cheap Trick" Mommas alright,Daddy's alright,they just seem a little weird,SURRENDER,SURRENDER,But don't give yourself away!!!! read more

I decided to grab lunch here during a day of running errands around town. As I walked in the back door and down the long hall, I very nearly turned around because of the overwhelming smell of stale smoke, that smelled like decades of cigarette odor was baked into the walls. But when I arrived at the dining room, thankfully the smell was pleasant. I have never had ramen before, so I chose something very entry level which was beef ramen with gluten free noodles, not spicy. I probably should have ordered spicy because the ramen and broth was pretty bland, but that's on me. I was the only one in the restaurant at 2:00 PM on a weekday, but not surprisingly so as this area becomes a ghost town in the summer. The service was very good and I enjoyed the fun decor and would definitely go back. There were signs posted about karaoke nights, and when I inquired about it with the lady working there she said it's fun, but pretty dead during the summer. Makes sense. I am often in this shopping area and will definitely be coming back to try something a little more daring. read more

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This place is always the best on a cold night to enjoy a warm ramen. Despite this place being so small it's always packed with so many people. The server is always busy but taking out orders fast. The best ramen restaurant in the desert, with very decent prices highly recommend. read more

Sapporo Ramen & Grill - Ramen Near Me - Palm Desert, California

This is a great place to go for Ramen. Authentic and delicious.. What more do I need to add? If you like Ramen, go there. It's a small hole in the wall, but it's worth it. read more

I've been a customer of this restaurant for years and have always enjoyed the food and the service. However, my recent visit was extremely disappointing and unacceptable. I ordered the pork teriyaki bowl and found a dead caterpillar in my food!! I was disgusted and immediately informed the owner. Her response was unacceptable she told me it was "okay" because it wouldn't harm my stomach. After some back and forth, she eventually asked, "Well, what do you want to do about it?" in such a rude way! While she did end up comping our food, the lack of concern and accountability was very upsetting!! This kind of response is not what I would expect from a restaurant (especially after finding a dead bug in my meal) They definitely need to be washing their vegetables better and this makes me question what other steps they could be skipping out on. I will definitely not be returning! read more

Sapporo Ramen & Grill - Caterpillar - Ramen Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Love this place. Super authentic Japanese ramen. Great flavor, speedy service and reasonable prices. Been back here a few times already as I liked it so much. read more

This place is right on Hwy111. Parking is a bit tricky to get to but there's plenty of it. I called during lunch time to give my take out order for dinner. She said it would be ready at 5:05p.m. I arrived at 5:01pm and the door was still locked. They opened at 5:02 p.m. and no one knew about my order except the lady who took the order. She came out and said it'll be ready at 5:10. The place itself is decorated in the Japanese theme. There are plenty of Instagram worthy pics! It was empty though. There was no one on a Thursday night. Perhaps it's too early. My food came out quickly. I know it's fresh and cooked to order. My husband got the chicken katsu teriyaki bowl. I tried and it and the chicken was crispy. I liked the pickled veggies. He did not. I myself ordered the spicy pork belly ramen. I didn't want it at first but she said it was their most popular dish. I'm really not sure why. I liked the broth. It was creamy and seasoned well. The pork belly was the worst I've ever had. Some parts of it were tough to chew. Actually, I think it was all fat and was not meant to chew. That was 75% of the pork. The part that could be chewed and eaten was OK. It had an aftertaste that I didn't enjoy. The noodle itself was good. I feel for the price paid it was too pricey. This was a one and done. read more

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This is the best ramen I've had in the desert! Had the spicy pork belly ramen - the pork belly was pan fired cooked to crispy perfection. Broth was hearty and everything I could have asked for. Small spot so it gets crowded quick. read more

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First time here during the vacation trip. Ordered Tonkotru Ramen and Takoyaki. Food are delicious. The owner is really nice, very grateful to meet someone who speaks the same native language. For sure will come back again during my next visit in Palm Springs!!! read more

Sapporo Ramen & Grill - Inside the restaurant - Ramen Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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Stopped in for lunch on Thursday. Lot of choices. You can request "dry" ramen if you don't want soup and spicy levels (mild, medium, hot, extra hot). We ordered mild Butter noodles ramen and Curry Chicken Tonkatsu. Both dishes were delicious. read more

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Fantastic Japanese restaurant, overall. Their ramen dishes are particularly special. The broth is so flavorful & nicely NOT salty. They use fresh ingredients, which makes their food even better. Excellent, friendly service as well. read more

Though we ordered to go, the restaurant had a great Asian vibe inside and it would have been nice to eat at the restaurant. The food was ready shortly after we arrived. I ordered the Katsu teriyaki bowl. It had rice with katsu chicken on top with colorful vegetables. The presentation with the different colors was great. However the katsu was a little bland/ dry and I would have liked more teriyaki sauce. I will say that I had to wait about 10 -15 minutes before I ate it so it might have been better fresh read more

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This place was so tasty. I especially enjoyed the fact that they allow you to build your own ramen bowl. I am very picky when it comes to food, so having autonomy... is a delight. Oh.. so very inexpensive as well. I definitely recommend this spot!!! Service was fast, good was hot and my waitress was kind. read more

I'm a fan. The ramen is amazing. I had the corn tofu ramen. It was flavorful and had deep depths of flavor. My friend built her own ramen. She raved about it. We also had an appetizer and the shrimp and veggie tempura was delish. I loved the ambiance with its distinctive decor. The staff took care of us and I appreciate the hospitality. Plus they have Karaoke! read more

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Really cute hole in the wall that gives a cozy familial vibe. They have karaoke next door so anticipate potentially hearing people having the time of their lives singing their hearts out - it's kinda hilarious. The service was great despite being there at a busy time. I had the karaage appetizer and it was a great portion for being a starter dish. I went with the build your own ramen option, which I love that they offer! The egg was a bit overcooked, chashu was cooked so well and seasoned perfectly. Broth was also flavorful and had it with their inhouse spicy sauce. Definitely coming back when I'm in town again! read more

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I ordered the pork belly ramen (tonkatsu) and it did not disappoint! it was plentiful and very flavorful. The restaurant was very clean and the staff was very friendly. I'm definitely coming back to try other dishes. read more

Sapporo Ramen & Grill - Pork belly ramen (tonkatsu) - Ramen Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Good but very very expensive for what it is. We enjoyed our dinner, the staff was great. But not sure if I'd go back.

Wow! Wow! Wow! This was excellent! I had an order of gyoza and the spicy pork belly ramen and have been completely blown away by the deliciousness. The gyoza came fried and crispy on a bed of shredded cabbage. The ramen honestly looked so good I consciously skipped the photo and dived right in. The both has such a robust and creamy flavor with just enough spice to make your lips tingle. I highly recommend adding the black garlic oil as well! The pork belly had grill marks and was cooked perfectly. I'm over the moon about this place and am looking forward to my next visit. read more

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This is not a Japanese restaurant!!!! They sell instant noodles. Please save your money! They have roaches, please have heath department check! read more

Sapporo is an amazing ramen place especially if you want to build your own. I love ordering here especially when I am sick because I add garlic and ginger to mine. I am a huge fan of udon noodles which they offer here! The service could be a bit quicker but I do understand frequencies and staff is a bit limited; it is a small restaurant. The ambiance is quite nice they have karaoke and cute decor. I love Japanese sodas as well and they have those as well. Please check this place out while you're in the desert. read more

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Came into this place with my wife and was completely ignored for 10 minutes waiting to be seated. Ended up just leaving and went to a different spot. read more

I tried ramen here for the first time, it was delicious. Haven't had ramen with broth this good. It was the perfect amount of saltiness, creaminess, and with just the right amount of spice. The service is also great! She helped us with promptness. This place is also super cute! If you like karaoke, they also karaoke night. read more

Sapporo Ramen & Grill - Chicken Ramen with tonkotsu broth - Ramen Near Me - Palm Desert, California

You need to try the Tonkotsu Ramen broth (with the spicy beef) SO YUMMY! The best ramen I've had out here hands down. This place deserves 5/5 stars! Look no further this is your next favorite ramen spot. Service was quick and the ambiance is a 10/10 decorated beautifully and personalized. read more

Sapporo Ramen & Grill - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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This place is delicious, every time I'm in the area I try to go. If your in Palm Desert area go try it! read more

Sapporo Ramen & Grill - Fried Potato Croquette - Ramen Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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So glad we gave this place a try. I thoroughly enjoyed the chicken katsu curry and look forward to trying more of the delicious sounding items on the menu. Nice vibe and friendly service. read more

Great Raman, good service. Old building, but gives it a comfortable feel. The Ramen is the best in the valley.

I la la loveeee ramen! This place is a quaint restaurant, seems to be family ran, with only 1 server. She was very sweet but obvs overwhelmed as there were many people there when we went. Here's what I ordered: Pork belly ramen- I asked for the broth to be strong and spicy, very nice portion of pork 10/10 Side of kimchi- Bomb 10/10 Mixed tempura- comes with shrimp and different veggies 10/10 Hot tea- ummmm she used hot sink water 1/10 lol Marble sodas - when I used to live in Los Angeles, I would be able to go to specialty stores and buy these so I was stoked to see them here, I bought one of every flavor :D 10/10 I would MOST definitely come back! Just won't order that awful tea . read more

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I got their most popular dish which was the Pork Belly Ramen, and I also got the Fried Potato Croquettes. Their ramen was good with the star of the dish being the pork belly. The fried potato croquettes were creamy and delicious. The place was clean and had a cozy design to it. The employee was very nice and overall I had a really good experience here. read more

Sapporo Ramen & Grill - Fried Potato Croquette - Ramen Near Me - Palm Desert, California

I like the atmosphere, although I can't enjoy it at the moment. But I can still enjoy the food. Tonkotsu ramen is excellent. Broth is thick and porky. Noodles are medium. Chashu is tasty. Best I've had in the Coachella Valley. Rice bowls are also great. I've had the beef and the curry tonkatsu. Give it a try for takeout. read more

Sapporo Ramen & Grill - Sapporo - Ramen Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Cute restaurant with pretty good Japanese decor. Seemed there was only 1 waitress, but service was relatively fast. We all ate ramen except for my son who had the tonkatsu curry rice. The next morning he threw up on the bed and had tummy ache throughout the day, we're assuming it was from the tonkatsu curry :( read more

Sapporo Ramen & Grill - Ramen Near Me - Palm Desert, California

I got food from this place while visiting friends in Palm Springs and the food didn't disappointed my expectation (the expectation that Asian food in the desert isn't so great). I had a few success in the desert and was hopeful but... yeah. Ramen noodle was literally half cooked packaged noodle that you can buy in the super market. Tonkatsu tasted like frozen packaged tonkatsu. Curry seemed like it's from the brown Japanese block curry. I am usually pretty generous with rating but this place is just wow. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. read more

Sapporo Ramen & Grill - Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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Best Ramen around!!!!! Be ready to wait due to how good this place is. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!! read more

Good soup The grilled mackerel was a gamble that paid off. Me and my lady really enjoyed it. It was a great dinner. Tbh everything was delicious. read more

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you guys this place is good that i always forget to take pictures of my food before i eat. the fried pork belly as well as the kimchi are so good!!!! read more

Sapporo Ramen & Grill - interior - Ramen Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Came here for my first time, and it was very delicious, very quiet calming music. Such a great place to have a lunch on a cold day. Servers are great and friendly, I highly recommend! read more

Sapporo Ramen & Grill - Chicken Ramen and spice Tasso soup - Ramen Near Me - Palm Desert, California

It was exactly what I needed! Flavor was good! Service was good! I will go back for Karaoke!