Covid mask wearing days. Diners allowed. Ordered tonkatsu soup and seafood soup. Quality has gone down from the last time I ate here. To go order had pre-made cold noodles with cold food items. Soup in diff container was hot and seemed a bit greasy. Wanted to like it but didn't like as much read more

Tampopo used to have delicious Chashu that was torched and that set it apart from all the other ramen places I've been to They recently changed their recipe so now they have a boiled (?) chashu that is traditional but it's now like any other ramen place and the pork Chashu is not as delicious in my opinion With their recipe change their Spicy Miso was also changed and does not have the same strong flavor. In addition, their phone number isn't working so my fiancé and I had to drive 20 min just for them to tell us their pork Chashu recipe changed. I'm highly disappointed and won't be coming back to tampopo and will be finding a new ramen place to enjoy. See the first image of the old recipe vs the new recipe... read more

Tampopo Ramen - Old Tampopo Spicy Miso with torched pork Chashu - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Tried this place out last night and it was really good! I got the tonkatsu ramen and it tasted good. Was reasonably priced too. Staff was super polite and the restaurant had cute art hung up. read more

Somehow in my life I had never gone to get Ramen. Co-worker was leaving and this was then place he picked for his going away party. I'm allergic to darn near everything so new places like this are a bit frightening to me as I've actually had allergic reactions to food that I didn't fully understand what was in it. But I fared well here with a normal Ramen. Overall good but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to get Ramen as it isn't my favorite. read more

My partner and I have been frequenting here for a while now. Especially when I lived in Tempe, AZ to earn my undergraduate from Arizona State University. The food is always amazing, and so is the service :) The shop gives a cozy ramen house experience as best they can with the space, and I like it. Thank you, Tampopo Ramen, for having us! read more

My top ramen place to eat at. My go to is the spicy tonkatsu, it never misses! The service is great and the ambiance is so cozy!

This place used to be good. Seems to have gone downhill since the last time I was here. The two waiter up from seemed sad and didn't want to be there. The food came out super quick and wasn't hot either. All of the appetizers we got seemed like they were pre made and warmed up when we ordered them. Now, to the ramen. Also the same trend, definitely the worst ramen I've ever had. Chashu was paper thin and torched to the point where there's no moisture left. Overall, extremely disappointed because this place used to be good. read more

I placed an order at 8:45pm over call and reached here at 8:58pm. I should say staff is very generous that they accepted my order and allowed me to eat there only. Ramen is really yummy ( not spicy but more on healthy side). Soymilk broth makes the taste in there. I had the fried peppers on the side which went really well with ramen. May try the side of tofu next time. Highly recommend. read more

Tampopo Ramen - Shishto pepper (Not spicy at all) - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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The recipe isn't what it used to be, and honestly, there's nothing that makes this place special anymore. The broth is too oily & the noodles aren't fresh like they used to be, and now they're kind of sticky. read more

On an everlasting quest to find good ramen in the valley, Tampopo was satisfying. The establishment had a low-key vibe with a playlist full of alternative rock from the past two decades (ex: Black Keys & White Stripes) and filled up quickly even on a Sunday evening. For an appetizer we split the takoyaki which was top notch. I ordered the "ultra spicy" ramen after a friend reassured me that it was not actually that spicy. My assessment? A good level of spice, definitely not too spicy, but lacked that warm, rich flavorful broth that I've come to know and love in my ramen. On a scale of 1 to male hand model Charles P. Thompson, I would rate this ramen a 7/10 for flavor. Like a bus to Flavor Town that drops you off 1 mile from the station. I definitely enjoyed my food here and the service was great. I would probably come back in the future and try adding the rich soup add-in for the ramen, but I will likely sample a few other ramen places in the area first. read more

Tampopo Ramen - Ultra spicy ramen - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Tampopo used to be my go to spot in Arizona for authentic ramen! Lately though, Tampopo has lost its ways. The food has seemly gone down hill, the ramen was bland beyond belief. This hasn't just been a one time occurrence either... It lacks depth and flavor. The broth is underwhelming and the noodles were overcooked. The staff is friendly and the restaurant is quaint and cozy! Overall I think there are better options for ramen in Arizona. read more

Came here for dinner and ordered the hirata buns ($4) and the tonkotsu ramen ($9). As other reviews mention, the "buns" is only one bun. The bun is comprised of a thin slice of pork, a little bit of lettuce, and a overwhelming amount of seasoned mayo. The mayo was dripping off of the bun before I even touched it and there was way too much as that was all I could taste. However, the flavor of the mayo was good but I would have wanted a third of the amount of mayo on it. The tonkotsu was not bad but was on the lower end of the scale for me. My biggest letdown was that there was very little broth. The broth barely covered the noodles and this was the smallest amount of broth I have ever received at a ramen place. The slice of pork was small and tasted a little bit charred, however the soft boiled egg was perfect. The broth itself lacked the richness that I am used to in tonkotsu ramen. The prices of everything were not that bad, but the portions were smaller than I am used to as well. The one truly great thing here was the service as it was fast and the server was friendly and attentive. read more

Tampopo Ramen - Tonkotsu- needed more broth - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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The atmosphere is cool. I sat in the bar but could not see the cooking activity that much. I guess because of the big stack of noodle bowls on the other side of the bar. The music is also cool and the waiters are nice and attentive. The roasted pork is so delicious. It is crunchy outside and juicy soft inside. The boiled egg is so delicious. It is dark brown outside and has a little yoke inside (not running). The only thing I could not handle is the saltiness of the broth. It is the saltiest tonkotsu ramen I have ever have. I could not enjoy the broth at all but I managed to finish all other ingredients in the bowl. read more

Tampopo Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Ramen was not good. Maybe better if you eat there but takeout the noodles were dry. & Seafood ramen is supposed to have scallops , didn't. Squid was dry/ seemed like rehydrated. Pork belly was ok read more

Tampopo Ramen - Seafood ramen - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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We've been coming here for years but after today, this will be our last. Broth was not as flavorful as before, tonight bland for spicy miso ramen and the toppings were cold. We also got the Kakuni but it was way different than before. Not good either. read more

came here on a late night. Busy had plenty of communal seating at the long table. Fast and friendly service. I had the spicy miso and I test the ultra spicy tonkatsu broth. They have 2 different types of house-made noodles. Decent. I do prefer the spiciness of the ultraspicy broth. I just like miso more. I did get the additional $1 "spicy paste." It added a little kick, but the paste is not what I was expecting. Feel more like a spicy "sweet/sour sauce texture." Only 1 slice of chasu, which as others have mentioned, the menu says "slices." miso broth does has a creamy flavor and which is also rich. Easily down a bowl. list of extras to add on is on the expensive side. They do have the $2 for more noodle option. kae-dama I wish they had a ultra spicy miso version. Would come back if I wanted to alternate between my ramen places from time to time. read more

Tampopo Ramen - Ultra spicy and spicy miso - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

This is overall very solid ramen, possibly the best I've had in the Phoenix area. I ordered the miso ramen and the noodles were great, though the broth was just okay. Service was fast and friendly and I will definitely be back! read more

If you go to a ramen place, just get ramen. Granted Japanese food isn't my favorite, I was intrigued by the menu and decided to branch out and get the pork rice and hirata buns. To play it safe, my friend and I ordered the most popular ramen dish as well. The ramen was good. Flavorful enough and the presentation of all the food was very well put together. The buns were drowning in sauce and the rice was too salty to eat. Curiosity satisfied, appetite not so much. read more

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I want to love you - I really do! We purposely drove out of our way to come to you. The ramen here was - okay. I got the super spicy miso - and it wasn't ... spicy. The broth was flavorful but I had to add some extra chili oil to make it even remotely spicy. The noodles were pink in color and overcooked to the point of mushy. Also, the egg isn't the usual runny egg but fully cooked. You want that runny egg so it coats the noodles. The bao buns were good. Another perk is the staff were super friendly and attentive. I'm thinking I came on a bad day. Or bad time? I don't know. Someone, help! Will do my best to come back and see if maybe I just came at an off time. read more

Swung by on a Saturday at 1pm, and it wasn't too crowded. I ordered the spicy miso ramen with wood ear. Food came pretty quickly, but it was missing wood ear so I assumed they had just forgotten. The noodles were pretty good, firm and had body. The broth was pretty good at first sip, but I didn't find myself dying to have more of it. The flavor was more salty than rich, but I could definitely taste the miso in there. The other toppings were alright - the pickled ginger added another depth of spice, but nothing else really stood out. Also, I didn't realize it only came with only one slice of pork (because the menu says "slices of roast pork")? Not to be nit-picky because the pork was good, just disappointed there was just one slice and the menu said otherwise. When I got the check, it had +$1 for extra bean sprouts - I told the waitress I thought they had just forgotten the wood ear mushrooms, so she ended up just taking it off completely. I probably should have said something when they bowl came, but I didn't think much of it since the food was already in front of me (and I didn't want them to take it back because I was hungry!). I haven't been to other ramen places in the area so I can't compare in that sense, but the ramen itself was pretty okay, floating at the 3 out of 5 stars range. read more

Tampopo Ramen - Spicy miso ramen - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Tampopo's food is pretty good, but the interior walls need a bit of TLC. Also whatever they use to clean the tables has a sticky feel to it. 5 stars for the food 3 stars for experience read more

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DELICIOUS! I have always driven by and saw such great reviews and FINALLY was able to stop in. The ramen was so tasty and the broth is delicious. You're able to add what you'd like to your ramen, which I am a fan of to make it more filling. Reasonably priced as well. The noodles are homemade and so filling. The place is small but it's part of the experience. I already can't wait to go back. I highly recommend! read more

Tampopo Ramen - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Food Takoyaki, Kakuni, chasyu yumm Ramen-too greasy and tasted like canned broth Service those boys that work there always have an attitude Ambience always a take order take out --hated having to deal with unwelcoming employees but I come for the Kakuni read more

Mom n pop, hole in the wall? Whatever your preference is in calling these small local restaurants is your choice but this little gem has the best ramen noodles, which are freshly made one site. The servings are quite big so be prepared to either share, take home or over eat. Please check them out, you will not regret it! I cannot wait to go back. read more

Tampopo Ramen - Tonkatsu with extra roasted pork. Amazing! - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

This used to be my favorite ramen spot. Their actual soup is still really good but their service is kinda lacking. The walls are gross and caked with old soup spray. And the quality control on the toppings is not good. We got two, old hard boiled eggs, burnt chashu and in the past gotten very questionable colored menma. Overall just feels like the people don't care to provide quality anymore. A shame because their spicy miso is one of the best I've had. read more

We ordered a couple ramen (tanpopo and miso rich with kaidama). It was super weak. Called for a replacement, got only one dish of noodles and two broths. Again super weak. Almost like they are out of Tare and trying to still serve to unsuspecting guests. Couple that with the chashu being super hard today and this was inedible. Sadly disappointed that I paid for this. It gets worse. I called for a refund, the manager (woman, name unknown) was very rude. She insisted we bring the food back. I offered to take a picture of it in the trash instead. She insisted I had to bring it back. I told her I would be there in 5 minutes with the trash bag. She said it has to be untouched. How do you have untouched food and taste it to know it is horrible? She was very rude. I suggest not going here, which is sad because we have come many times before and loved it. If she would have made it right it would have been a different review. We took them back the trash bag with the ramen in it. Still no refund and the manager refused to come out and talk... read more

Yum yum yum. Small place, great food, efficient, professional. Can totally be for a date, too. Love and can't wait to go back!

Cute little ramen place. Lots of items to choose from on the menu. I got the fried chicken Kaarage which was really delish. I also got the spicy miso ramen. They only had pork slices which didn't cater to all individuals who'd prefer something else and you can substitute it for anything else or else it's extra. The ramen was good but the broth wasn't very flavorful. The soft egg was delicious. I'd Deff try other stuff on the menu. Service was great and nice staff read more

We found Tampopo Ramen on an AZ foodie influencer and ultimately a close friend stated they also have been wanting to try to because they had heard great things about the place. Date night was Friday Nov 19, 2021 and we drove all the way from Peoria to try the place! We got there, and right away noticed there was a ton of people outside waiting to be seated, we got excited immediately! We knew it MUST be good if there is so many people waiting to get in. We got on the list with the promise of 15 minutes to be seated (the place is fairly small). They did just that, kept their promise and sat us within 15 minutes (keep in mind there was at least 5 families ahead of us), we were impressed! They have a variety of options. What I really liked was how you can truly make your ramen unique in your own way as they allow you to add options to the already put together bowl. For example, I substituted the thin pork slices that normally go on the ramen for the braised pork belly as I prefer the rich flavors and textures. Lastly, the service was so fast and friendly. All the employees we came in contact with were super nice. Overall, we had an amazing time, ate WAYYY too much food. It was a bit on the pricier side for 2 we spent just under $70 for drinks, apps, and 2 ramens + gratuity. It was a great date night spot as it's unique, and gives you the opportunity to try unique and traditional flavors. I was highly impressed by their story. Thanks friends, cheers enjoy!! read more

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Still on the hunt for a good ramen place.. unfortunately this place was NOT it. Upon arrival, we were greeted & seated. Social distancing is enforced which is good because the place is very small. We ordered the Gyoza, miso ramen, & tonkotsu ramen. I hate to say, but this was probably one of the worst ramen I have ever had.. I got the miso ramen. The noodle texture was so weird it was very soft, but thin which is pretty unusual. Typically thin noodles should be hard not overly soft. The pork tasted VERY charred. The broth had a fishy flavor which was so odd to me because I got a MISO ramen not a seafood ramen. I also noticed bits of tuna at the bottom of my broth which I am assuming was the fish flavor I tasted? I even had my gf taste it because I thought I was trippin but she also agreed ;( The biggest disappointment for me was the egg.. it appears to be a marinated egg but inside it looked like your typical hard boiled egg. No marinated taste whatsoever! I wish it was at least soft boiled. The gyoza was definitely the only good part of our meal so I suggest ordering that! Sad to leave a 2 star review which I don't normally do, but this place is a definite hard pass for me. read more

Tampopo Ramen - Yaki Gyoza - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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In the mood for soup on a cold day.. try this place .. small indoor seating area .. small tables and a long communal table down the center of the room.. perfect for single diners or small groups.. Huge bowls of broth & noodles .. I went with the Tonkotsu Ramen (standard bowl of ramen with pork broth) with the roe & scallions (yes that's how I ordered it .. ) .. it was rich and filling .. Spicy miso and appetizers also delicious .. the menu is not super long but the basics and add ons definitely make each experience great.. get the hot oil for heat .. yum Seating is tight .. the couple that showed up at 12:30 (lunch time) on a Wed with a huge baby stroller and bumped and forced at least 13 people to move so they could get to the table in the back was aggravating to watch .. don't be that guy! read more

Tampopo Ramen - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Watered Down miso ramen. Very thin pork and the egg is over cooked. Why is it hard boiled? SMH the broth was warm I'm not happy read more

Tampopo Ramen - Spicy miso ramen - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

My friend obsessed with Japanese food forced us to have lunch here. All tried different noodle bowls and i would say curry ramen was the best one. Other ones would be good but not made for my taste buds. Fried dumplings were awesome. Chicken wings had different taste as per Japanese cuisine and also we tried their local alcoholic drinks (3 flavors) which was quite strong and fruity flavored. These guys have one of the only 10 noodles machine in US. So their noodles are in-house freshly made but I am not talented enough in noodles area to feel that difference read more

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Average ramen, but not bad for AZ. Tried their tonkatsu and the broth wasn't as deep and flavorful as I liked. Space can be quite crowded so be aware that everyone sits super close to each other. Friend ordered the dorayaki for dessert which was $4...you can get a pack of 6 for about the same price at Mekong or 99 Ranch! read more

Don't get me wrong Tampopo Ramen used to be really good but lately it has gone down hill. When I used to go it used to have flavor but now it's just bland. The noodles tasted just like your typical store bought ramen packets. If you want a quick ramen place with nice service I would possibly recommend going there but if you're looking for actually good ramen place I would suggest checking out Jinya Ramen Bar. It's in the valley read more

Tampico is an amazing ramen restaurant. It's no wonder they've won best of the Phoenix so many times. Their ramen is authentic and flavored appropriately. There are too many ramen places in the US that sell salty soup calling it ramen! We got the fried chicken and Tonkotsu ramen. The fried chicken was crisp but still tender. The ramen was awesome. Fresh ingredients, solid pork, and amazing ramen egg. I highly recommend Tampopo no matter where you are in the US. They are the real deal and right here in Tempe! read more

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My favorite ramen bar! They keep things very simple, serving ramen, rice, and other small items. They have really perfected the Ramen. When you walk in, on the right, there is a room where they make the noodles in-house. The kitchen is completely exposed so you can see everything being made in a way that feels like your eating from a street vendor. There isn't much seating so its a community style eating experience, close proximity. They have lots of Japanese drinks, some I have seen, some I haven't; all very good. Ordering is somewhat of a build your own bowl method. You can order what you'd like and then add a plethora of items if you want. I get the miso ramen and just add some mushrooms and get chili oil on the side. If your a lover of ramen, or just getting into it, this is absolutely the place to be. I highly, highly recommend getting the rice balls as well. You will not be disappointed. read more

Ordered Tonkatsu ramen to go. Broth was tasty but a little on the saltier side. Egg was over cooked but I guess that's what you should expect ordering ramen for takeout. Overall it's okay not the best. read more

Tampopo Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Great ramen place near ASU. We ordered the miso ramen (asked them to hold the peanut oil, which means the broth is not as oily!), soy milk ramen (very flavorful and not as salty) and takoyaki. The broth tasted authentic and flavorful. The thin noodle, which felt similar to what you would find at Ichiran Ramen (一蘭）in Japan. There's only 2 pieces of chashu, but the meat was tender and had been torched to perfection. Would definitely come back again. read more

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I am not a big fan of ramen in general, (besides the basic Maruchan chicken noodles) but I felt the Miso soup was a little heavy. I also got the gyoza, which was pretty good. Other than that the environment was super fun and the bar table in the middle was super cute. The service was extremely friendly and the utensils really fun! read more

Tampopo Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona