Ramen was good, was expecting more for Gluten Free noodles, it had to be modified a couple of times since even though we ordered GF noodles they still gave us an egg with gluten! Service could have been better if the server had asked follow up questions! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance was chill.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Taiyo Ramen - Shoyu Ramen and Chicken Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

The Ajitsuke Tamago was cold, but its temperature was inconsequential due to its overpowering saltiness that dominated any other flavors. This Tonkotsu ramen is possibly the worst I have ever tasted. The pork broth lacked depth and character and aside from the Ajitsuke, the noodles, a few green onions, and a single dried seaweed leaf (nori) that was the dish. I was surprised that even the ramen was cooked incorrectly. Fortunately, the Thai Ice tea was enjoyable, as my taste buds became irritated from the excessive salt. I gave the experience a two star only because the service was nice. I had en emergency with my iPhone and I was allowed to charge it, so as far as customer service that was good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was quiet with soft music playing, aside from that not much to add.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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First dining experience at Taiyo Ramen and we were pleasantly surprised with our meal and experience. It's a nice Japanese restaurant in TO. Food: The menu was simple yet descriptive. Kind of wished there was a kid's menu to offer smaller portions. But it covered many of the Japanese dishes we usually enjoy. You will get a lot of food with your entrees and it is definitely worth the price. The takoyaki is good, but beware they top it with a slightly spicy sauce. The Spicy Miso Ramen is tasty but not as spicy as I was hoping for. And the standout of the meal was the chicken in the Chicken Katsu Curry Rice. The chicken is fried perfectly and maintains its form and juices. It was crispy, flavorful, and very tender. Service: The staff seated us immediately on a Saturday evening. It was not busy, so they checked on us very regularly and were patient with our ordering being that we were first timers. Ambiance: [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is a very comfortable hole in the wall and surprisingly nearby the beautifully The Lakes of TO. It is a gem in this small shopping center and does not make you feel like you are eating at a commercialized restaurant. It is a great and intimate restaurant[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Overall, we really enjoyed our dinner here. They offered a lot of tasty and traditional dishes and we felt very at home in this restaurant. The portions are a bit large for Japanese food, but the quality is definitely worth it. read more

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Last night we enjoyed another fantastic meal at Taiyo Ramen, as always! We enjoyed the Crispy Ponzu-Miso Brussel Sprouts as an appetizer and for the main course, we had Chicken Katsu-Curry & Rice, and the Chashu Pork Fried Rice. Everything was delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was very busy with people eating in and a lot of pickup orders as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was perfect, just every other time we've dined here. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was clean and a delight to sit down and enjoy a fantastic meal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Thank you Taiyo for a wonderful meal! read more

We drove up to it and it was closed. But then we turned around and it became open! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Little cozy place to get your ramen on.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Try the brussel sprouts...they were delicious! read more

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We have been eating here for years because it was delicious and affordable. Unfortunately they increased the cost of their ramen from $16.50 to $20.50 and things like their sides up $3 + which is an absolutely ridiculous price increase. We cannot dine here with such ridiculous prices, which is a bummer but in this current economy it's the reality. Very sad read more

Great ramen great service even food for take out! Love their tofu and rice too [[HIGHLIGHT]]it's a smaller place but great to go to[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This place sounded great on a rainy day. When my wife and I walked in we are hesitantly seated and waited for 15 minutes. Nothing happened after we were seated.... My wife and I were ignored. What a waste of time! Needless to say we walked out, never to return again. read more

The food is good but the service isn't, the waitress ignored when I thanked her multiple times and seemed to be in a rush to get me out of the establishment since it was close to closing time (I finished my meal about 10min before closing time) read more

Great ramen! spicy ramen is my favorite It's enough to share usually. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great service and laid back ambience[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Very tasty ramen here. Service is nice and helpful. They usually have dragon ball z playing if your into that. It's a smaller place but I've never had trouble getting seated. I go with the spicy miso ramen and add broccoli. I usually add chili paste or siracha to get that extra kick. Everything in it is great. The pork, the egg, and most importantly the ramen! The food generally comes out quick and the servers are always ready if you need anything. Top notch place. read more

Taiyo Ramen - Spicy miso ramen - Ramen Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Yummy ramen and Hugo was awesome! Glad my friend picked this place for lunch. I had the Tokyo and he had the miso ramen. Both were delicious and we also got the garlic rice and it was superb. I will be back! read more

The food was delicious, i got the chicken ramen with shoyu broth, the service was great, and the waitress was very kind! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is cozy and very cute and i enjoyed the atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], definitely one of my favorites in TO. read more

Came here for lunch on a Thursday around 11 am. The entire restaurant was empty of customers up until lunch hour began. It got suddenly more crowded but there were still tables open. The employees seemed friendly and quick. The person helping us took down our order with ease and brought out the food within minutes. I decided to get the tantan ramen while my friends got the chicken katsu curry rice and the veggie ramen with shoyu broth. The flavor of every dish was pretty decent, not the most amazing or flavorful but for the price, pretty good. The quantities were pretty large and none of were able to finish our entire meals. The broths of the ramens weren't too salty and were savory enough for me to be satisfied. Both came with plenty of vegetables and I was pleased with the amount of ground pork and the WHOLE egg in mine. The katsu was crunchy and flaky and it's nice they automatically put the curry on the side for you to dip or pour as you please. Overall not a bad choice for lunch. Decent food for a good price and friendly service! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Delicious ramen, and cozy atmosphere every time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have a variety of soups and dishes to try.

This place is a hidden gem to tell you truth. Always delicious and consistent. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe is cool.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Disappointing and Overpriced - Not Worth It I used to love this place, but after my recent visit, it's officially off my list. After getting my blood drawn, I decided to stop by since I was in the area and craving a comforting bowl of ramen. Unfortunately, what I got was anything but comforting. For $26, I received a bowl of dry, tasteless noodles with barely any broth--maybe four spoonfuls at most. It was so thick that I had to ask for hot water just to make it somewhat edible. The toppings were minimal, just a bite of sprouts, and the flavor was completely missing. For the price, I expected a rich, satisfying bowl of ramen, but this was an absolute disappointment. Definitely not worth the money, and I won't be coming back. If was not for the beautiful smile and kind heart waitress I would have walked out, but I tried to make the best of it definitely not coming back read more

The place is small, but seats plenty. We had: Shoyu Ramen and Tongkatsu Ramen: Decent sized, but BOTH were extremely salty. I actually enjoy a little extra salt in my food, but this was pretty excessive. We actually had to pour some water into it. The other parts of the dish were fine. Takoyaki: pretty good, I'd recommend. Karaage: It was ok. Overall, I added a star because of the excellent service. They were very friendly. I'd give them another try. read more

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Tonight's dinner was takeout from this little Ramen shop on TO Blvd. I ordered the veggie ramen with miso while my hubby ordered the chicken ramen. Extra charges to mention were for both ramen bowls, 2.00 each for a baby bok choy and a .50 charge for each take out order. The bowls were full of ingredients although compared to other ramen that I have had, the flavor was on the bland side. Could barely taste the mushrooms and the ramen itself had little flavor. I did not taste the chicken ramen although my hubby reports that the chicken was very tender. He also ordered the veggie gyoza which he enjoyed as well as the Yakisoba noodles, with steamed tofu. I oughta add, this is a man who likes leftovers. On the good side, no MSG is used in any of the food sold here. Parking is free although it can be a little tight at peak hours as there happens to be more than one restaurant in this small strip mall. read more

Taiyo Ramen - Veggie Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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Taiyo Ramen is located in a plaza with very limited parking since the lot is shared with other businesses so my sister and I parked in the back mini lot. We were seated immediately on a Thursday early evening for dinner. My sister ordered the spicy miso ramen and I got the spicy veggie ramen (I love corn in my ramen and if I got any other one, it would be an additional $2 LOL). We shared an appetizer to start with the takoyaki (Japanese octopus balls). The takoyaki has a nice crispy layer outside and soft chewy filling inside. The sauces and the pickled something were delicious paired with it. My sister liked the shredded cabbage together with it. Our ramens came out afterwards and goddamn, I really underestimated how spicy it was! I do enjoy a good kick but I could only eat half of my ramen because of the intense fire burning in my mouth with every bite and slurp. My sister also felt the intense fire burning in her mouth too but was able to devour it all. We needed our waters refilled but dinner time got really busy and packed inside the small restaraunt and it was hard to flag a waiter down. By the time we did more water (we asked twice to two different waiters and the second one was on it), we already were ready for the check and a to-go container for my leftover ramen. Maybe it was an understaffed night or a very popular dinner spot for ramen lovers but service could have been a little more attentive. Definitely not for the weak on their spicy ramens here ;D read more

Taiyo Ramen - Takoyaki - Ramen Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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Came for ramen on a Monday evening. I walked in and there were several tables that were open at 6 pm. They did get busier as the night went on so there may be a wait if you get there closer to 7 pm. My friend and I both ordered the garlic butter shrimp ramen and we were blown away! I've never tried a seafood ramen before but this was *chefs kiss* amazing! I usually go to LA for ramen but this garlic butter shrimp ramen defs hit the spot. Parking was easy, there were ample spots right outside the restaurant. Service was good. They came around and checked in on us frequently and filled our waters up without us having to ask. read more

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I can't comment on the food for myself because I am Gluten free however both my kids ate here and I have never seen them enjoy ramen as much as they have here ! Both said it was delicious and soooo good they wanted more ! They do give a decent amount of food for the $ and it smelled so yummy it made me wish I could have it but alas my kids will be the ones to enjoy 10/10 - go get some ! read more

Taiyo Ramen - Cool wall with bowls all over ! So cute - Ramen Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Well... In my prior reviews, I said all the goodies were provided with the tonkatsu ramen. Goodies like tree ears, kombu, pickled bamboo shoots, pickled ginger, tofu... not anymore. Now it's three slices of pork belly, the split egg, a small sheet of nori, and that's it. I guess anything else you have to order and pay extra for. Now I'm bummed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]On a bright note, they've reupholstered the banquettes and the place no longer smells like the toilet over ran.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The reviews are correct! Their ramen is good! I ordered the seafood Paitan ramen and at first I was hesitating because it was kinda expensive- $23 but I still went ahead and ordered it. The ramen is packed with seafood - I didn't even want my husband to taste it and I still have leftovers! I love it! The resto is small - has limited seating. We sat outside but the table was wobbly. Their service needs improvement. Taking orders is slow and I also got my food like 20 min. Overall I would recommend this place read more

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Great food and the location is good. Service was good and the staff worked as a team. Will come back and eat here again. read more

Taiyo Ramen - TanTan Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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I was having overnight stay at Thousand Oaks and found this place was nearest Ramen restaurant to where I stayed. Myself ordered Tonkotsu Ramen - considering me have been trying hundreds of Ramen, so I can tell the soup is not from the bones that has been boiled for hours where any Tonkotsu should be, so it was bland BUT with looking at price point with having seasoned egg and thick chunk of pork, this is generous portion that you rarely find. While my husband ordered Yakisoba Noodle - served in massive portion with lots of thick chicken slices, taste is mediocre, needed more sauce to kick your tongue in. They really need to work on the taste, in addition to their great portion. Service is great, the guys kept checking whether we are OK, location is quite strategic, meal price is unbeatable. One more crucial (tasteful) thing to make perfect dining experience! read more

Taiyo Ramen - Yakisoba Noodles - Ramen Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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Used to love this place. It seems to not be the same. [[HIGHLIGHT]]When I walked in to pick up my order, the restaurant had a weird dirty mop smell.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I got home and was very disappointed. The ramen had a huge lack of broth. read more

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I've never been a ramen fan, perhaps because I've never been able understand what's in what broth, my options, which noodles... and so I've made choices by trial and error... mostly error. I was joined by a dining companion who enjoys ramen mainly because she's never been concerned about the perturbations and just enjoys the possibilities. Both of us were surprised at the concise manner in which the elements of the ramen molecules were described and with the results. Solid ramen, sparse ambiance. It's a go. read more

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Amazing food! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Perfect for an anniversary dinner or regular dinner with friends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The gluten free option is a LIFE SAVER and sooooo good! I haven't been able to eat ramen in so long because of my allergies and when I say I downed an entire bowl of veggie ramen in 10 minutes there is no exaggeration. Cannot wait to go back and highly recommended for anyone and even if you are gluten free and vegan like myself they have tons of delicious options. read more

Found Taiyo Ramen today and it was excellent. I had been wanting to come here for awhile now and I found myself in TO for an early lunch so I knew it was my chance to give them a try. Similar to what others mentioned, Taiyo could be easy to miss as it's off the busy main drag and in a rather small shopping center. My GPS honestly had me turn early and miss it. Not too hard to find but you need to keep your eyes peeled. Also the only other bummer as others noted is the parking is super busy and I almost couldn't find a spot at 11:30am. Not the restaurant's fault but I could see where it could be a challenge to find parking at lunch rush or on the weekends, I only luckily snagged a spot while 4 other cars were wizzing around the lot trying to get one. The restaurant itself is very small but cozy and inviting. The atmosphere is perfect for a warm bowl of ramen. I like the smaller restaurants as they are more intimate and don't give such a sterile feel. Again, super welcoming, clean, and a good amount of tables despite being small. Service was also 5 stars - very friendly. My order was taken quickly & accurately. My food came out fast which was great for a quick lunch. Everyone that works here is very nice and I'd happily want to continue to give them my business. Ramen: I ordered the Tan Tan Ramen (which isn't my go to) but I was feeling adventurous. I usually like a creamier tonkotsu broth but decided I really needed to judge this spot on something outside of my comfort zone. I was pleasantly surprised as the Tan Tan was hearty, delicious, and so flavorful. The broth and noodles were both cooked to perfection - sometimes it's hard for places to get both right but they definitely have stellar ramen here. The ground pork was also a nice change and the eggs were perfectly cooked and flavorful. I was very happy with my lunch & am glad I have found a new ramen spot in the 805 when I'm wanting to change it up from my usual spots. read more

Taiyo Ramen - TanTan Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Consistently good! It's hard to get ramen delivered (in my opinion), but this is one of the few local places that even after a 15-20 min drive, everything is still worth it! read more

The spicy miso ramen is amazing! Great broth flavor. I wish they included more meat & veggies, but the flavor is dynamite and keeps me coming back. The staff is also super nice. read more

I have been coming to this place for multiple times. The ramen here is pretty good, so far I have tried *the chicken karaage ( not bad but not special ) *spicy tuna rice bowl ( once the vinegar on the rice was way too overwhelming, the other times, just regular rice, not sushi rice, so inconsistent with the rice but the spicy tuna is solid good ) *curry chicken katsu, standard. *takoyaki it was okay * spicy miso ramen very good * tonkatsu ramen very good too The ramen really is good. Have to take away 1 star because I dislike that every time I go there, they always hand me this used Togo menu. Yes! This troubles me, with the Covid situation, I do not want to touch the menu that have been touch by other customers! So, guys check online menu. read more

We came in on a Sunday afternoon for a quick lunch and we're greeted promptly. The food came out quickly and hot. It was delicious! The broth had depth and that genuine tonkutsu flavor that takes time and love to cook, and the portions were large. Best Ramen in Thousand Oaks/Westlake and I think that I will be back again soon to bring my friends and family. read more

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Never refunded my payment as promised . Pathetic customer service , other noodle restaurants in the area are more highly recommended read more

Taiyo Ramen - Completely wrong meals - Ramen Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

First time here. Have had this placed bookmarked forever and finally got to try and it was excellent! We ordered two types of ramen, the spicy tuna bowl (no photo) and takoyaki (no photo). The takoyaki is VERY good. It had great meat to batter ratio and the sauce on the outside wasn't too sweet or spicy. The spicy tuna bowl is good but wasn't super sticky rice and it was a lot of rice vs spicy tuna so we ended up putting rice into our ramen as well, which is another great way to eat more delicious broth. The tantan ramen is packed with toppings. I got an extra egg with mine because I missed that it already had an egg. This is the ramen to get if you're hungry or like lots of stuff in your ramen. I did not try the tonkatsu ramen but my bf said it's quite buttery and good. Parking lot is small and there are a lot of businesses in this center but there's also an overflow back parking lot. read more

Taiyo Ramen - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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The place was alright, the ramen wasn't as spicy as I thought it would be, for what it's worth. I don't believe it should cost that much for just a small bowl of ramen. The server was chill, and the place was also really chill. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Enjoyed the anime on the TV.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Delicious vegetarian ramen - very fresh & crisp veggies. Love love love their gyoza! So many great options. [[HIGHLIGHT]]My whole family loves it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Comfort in a bowl! The broth was rich and flavorful, the noodles perfectly cooked, and every bite was satisfying. Easily one of the best ramen spots I've tried! read more

Located in a small plaza with congested parking during the lunch hour...but don't let that discourage you because this is quite the hidden gem in Thousand Oaks! The Shoyu Tofu over rice is A-amazing! That has got to be my favorite by far. I always ask for the tofu to be extra crispy so it's not too mushy. The spam musubi is ginormous. 2 comes to an order with pickled ginger on the side. The spicy Miso Ramen is so good! Definitely hits the spot when your craving your ramen fix. Highly recommend this spot! Service is quick and with a smile! read more

Taiyo Ramen - shoyu tofu - Ramen Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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