I loved this place! I got the Tokyo ramen- spicy and my boyfriend got the Yatai ramen. Both broths were very good but I do think the Yatai broth was superior. It was a nice refreshing meal that did not make me feel heavy at all and was freshly made. The owner is very polite and had nice service. read more

Love their service! The staff were nice. And the food is really good! Saw the reviews here on Yelp and it did not disappoint. Perfect for the chilly weather right now here in AZ. read more

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I stopped by here for lunch while I was in town for a conference and really enjoyed it. It is a small place but decent amount of seating inside and out. The food was good and came out in a good time. The staff was friendly and answered all my questions. read more

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Solid tiny ramen joint. Price point is great. Broth is excellent - particularly the shoyu version. A couple of notes - there is essentially no parking around the small restaurant and the chasu pork is not quite what you would expect for ramen... Basically, it is rolled pork. Also the egg was overcooked (not runny like what should be expected) read more

This place was lovely! I ordered the Yatai Ramen combo with curry and enjoyed both dishes. You get a generous bowl of Ramen with a delicious broth (not too heavy and not too salty). The curry was also generous with crispy pork katsu. The owner was so kind and welcoming as well! Definitely recommend! read more

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Their ramen is the best in town! I have tried many different places in town, but Yatai is truly the best one. Their Yatai ramen is very tasty and decent. I did togo this go because they close at 7:00 for dining-in. But they are packaging togo very well! They separate the noodle/topping from the broth, so they don't get mushy. Try Yatai ramen if you want to taste a good Japanese ramen in town! read more

Yatai Ramen - two bowls of ramen noodles - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Not sure about the hype that this place gets. Asked for no black fungus in my bowl after I was told I could get the dish without it. The pork in the potstickers were bright pink. Looked like pink slime. Not coming back read more

Been on the road for a while and wanted some traditional Japanese. I was in the mind set I'm in Arizona, so don't expect much. I stopped by this place and out of everywhere in Arizona I stepped into the restaurant of a first generation Japanese that knows how to cook the perfect tonkatsu, crispy and moist full of flavor with the perfect match of curry. I was definitely surprised. read more

It was good! Pricing and food! I wish I had taken the photo but as soon as I was served, I devoured it. 5 our of 5! read more

Yatai Ramen - Sorry, I wish I had taken the picture below, but damn. It was good and prices were also amazing! - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Great vibes, Excellent service! I liked the self serve station with the sauces. I enjoyed the whole anime theme of the restaurant

I love this place for ramen, I got the combo and went during lunch. Make sure if choose to go during the lunch rush you have spare time to enjoy your food and get back to work. Gluten free noodles and the curry katsu was cooked with perfection. The customer service was excellent. read more

The owner is an extremely kind man who makes fantastic meals. The ramen is delicious while being very affordable. Very cute interior, looks like someone's dad decorated (which i love). Will be back. read more

Walking into this shop, I was amazed by how small and cute it is with all the posters on the walls. Besides the cute aesthetic, the shop itself is very clean and neat. Onto the food, I was definitely mind-blown by how good the soup tasted. Everything in the bowl tastes really good and fresh, not to mention, you get a great amount of food for just 8.95 a bowl. This place surely felt warm and authentic compared to other shops in AZ. read more

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Everything I have ordered here has been good until I tried the fried rice. It wasn't bad, but for$6.50 I expected to get more egg, corn, peas, and chicken, scallion in my order. It was 95% rice! I was hard pressed to find anything but rice after eating the few morsels of egg, corn, peas, and chicken, scallion that were on top. Feeling very disappointed and ripped off! $6.50 for what was mostly a few cents worth of rice. SMH. I'll stick with the ramen & gyoza. read more

This place is the most under rated place I have ever been to. The ramen was hands down was one of the best I have had. The service was great from such a small place too, I loved it! read more

Absolutely amazing food, you can't make a wrong choice. The atmosphere is great and customer service is awesome. Food comes out fast too!

Service was great but ramen lacks a lot. I've been to a lot of ramen places. You can even say i'm a ramen connoisseur if you will lol. But flavor lacks, pork belly is bland and eggs was slightly over cooked. Sorry but need a revamp bad. If your looking a good spot. Origami ramen bar is legit. It compete with L.A lilt tule Tokyo ramen. read more

Amongst the many ramen shops around the area, this doesn't necessarily stick out as far as location and decor goes. Finding the place is easy, but you might find trouble with the street parking or limited slots behind the building. Walking in, it is a pretty small space with a couple of chairs and tables. The menu is very simplified with combos and appetizers, which I appreciate because I like to keep it straightforward. You have three types to choose from, with or without rice combos, and the appetizers as well. You pay first at the register after you order. I ordered the Yatai ramen with curry katsu combo. For its price, the portion was huge and could easily feed two people. The ramen itself was very smooth and flavorful. You can also tell them to adjust the spice level. The noodles could have been better with the texture, but it was fine to begin with. I just prefer wider and firm noodles. 4 pork belly slices was also a great surprise too. Our server checked on us frequently as needed as well. In all, come here for some good ramen for a decent price, and get a combo with it too read more

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I second what some one said regarding the food. Overtly salty broth and too much rice in the combo. However the price point is good as well as the service read more

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Great quick service. Ramen was delicious, very flavorful and served hot. Parking was easy right around the back of the building. I'd recommend. read more

Been following Yatai Ramen truck for a few months already on FB. So glad to find out that they have a physical location nearby in Tempe. Their signature ramen(Yatai) was really yummy, full of flavors. It would be even better when the weather is a lot of cooler. My partner got a bowl of miso ramen and a rice bowl combo. They were super good too. Service was great too. There're only 2 ppl working in the kitchen, just the chef and server. They were very friendly and attentive. We will definitely come back for more bowls of awesomeness. read more

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If rating solely on ramen I would rate it at two stars. Come back to this. If rating overall experience, atmosphere, service, and gyoza I concluded 3 stars. For the ramen being my first time ordered the tonkatsu ramen as is. Knowing what comes in the bowl after tasting I would recommend ordering without the ginger. It made impact making it hard to taste the original broth, but this is just my opinion. Be sure to try w/out next time. The broth otherwise seem a bit watered down as typically tonkatsu is a thick sooty base and I felt lacked flavor punch. Again ginger didn't help. As for other toppings and egg where good and I'm a fan of the thin noodles. The atmosphere has the feel of a small Japanese ramen shop and fun Japanese a art. Love the JPop playing. Service was friendly as they bring your meal to you with a smile. The gyoza is an excellent side dish and had good flavor in comb with the ponzu dipping sauce. I will look to return and hopefully revise my review next time in town. read more

Yatai has some seriously tasty ramen...their restaurant is small but the ramen is mighty! The chashu pork was delish and the egg was perfect, even though I took it to go. The gyoza were also tasty. This is one of the better ramen options in Tempe. read more

Food was extremely bland. Ramen didn't have any meat in it and the dumplings looked like it was stuffed with hotdogs. I definitely wouldn't eat here again especially after spending $35 for low quality food. read more

Wow! What a delicious meal! I got the Spicy Yatai and it was absolutely delicious! And for only $10 it's the most affordable near ASU! Definitely go to Yatai Ramen if you are craving Yatai Ramen! It is very tasty! read more

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Great service James and the cook were great and recommend the special the flow was perfect and it taste great I recommend this to anyone that loves ramen definitely coming back felt welcomed for the service. read more

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The ambiance is that of a wet sock, but in a comforting way. It's a bit loud outside being on a stroad, but the service is always with a smile, and the food, oh the food. The way the egg is cold in the middle contrasts with the hot broth, creating a taste experience akin to a chilled spring morning. The beef, chicken, whatever you get is incredible. The only consistent employee is the man behind the counter, the man who had a food truck in Japan, he is the only one who touches your food, and thank god. The college student who brings your food to the table complimented my hoodie once, thanks guy. I love Yatai ramen, and visit every time i'm in Phoenix. read more

We've been looking for a good ramen place in the area for about two years now. This was the best I've found! I've told all of my fellow ramen enthusiasts about it. Highly recommend, very flavorful and authentic. It was so good I got two bowls to go. I will be back! read more

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Came here after reading reviews and the webpage. Saw the owner was from Osaka and oaks has great food so I decided to give it a try. The tonkotsu ramen honestly tasted like shio and had the right noodles for shio. The young lady was really nice. There was a steady stream of customers. I only got the Yatai ramen and oyakodon and my little friend got miso ramen. Our brotha looked very similar except the hue was changed with miso paste. She really enjoyed her food. As I said I thought the ramen was ok but it really wasn't tonkotsu. The oyakodon was good though. If they labeled it as shio ramen I might have gone up a star. read more

Great cute ramen spot in Tempe! The noodles were cooked perfectly and had just the right amount of taste, most shops have way too much sodium! The katsu curry was delicious as well read more

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BEST RAMEN IVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE. DEF go here!! It's amazing. Also reasonable prices. This is officially my favorite dining restaurant for ramen! read more

Yatai Ramen - Tokyo Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Always enjoy a great bowl of Ramen! Always very nice and always delicious! I also had the Katsu which was also very good. I have not had a bad dish yet! read more

Best food ever I would die for this food just to reincarnate to taste it again. My first born child will be forgotten and replaced by pork Katsu. I would've included a picture but the food here gets evaporated in front of me. It is that good. Included is a picture of my moms leftovers. read more

Yatai Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Yatai Ramen is my favorite ramen spot in Tempe! The owner is so nice and makes your food fresh and quick. He's the only one working right now, but he never misses when it comes to preparing quality food every time! I go here every week and enjoy my experience consistently, especially since the ramen he prepares is authentic Japanese cuisine. Support this small business, you won't regret it!(: read more

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Best ramen in Phoenix! My favorite ever so far was a small shop in Oahu but this is a very close second, especially for Phoenix!! I also LOVE that they offer rice noodles as a gluten free option - so good! Highly recommend the spicy yatai ramen (with an extra egg!) read more

Kind of hot inside on a 111 degree day, but I'd sit through that just to have the chicken Katsu curry and shrimp Yakisoba !!! This is a mom and pop business, it's no nonsense and unassuming. The gyoza was homemade and so good! Everything was out pretty quick and the Chef owner is a sweetheart and checked with us to make sure that we liked our dishes. We will be back when it's cooler for Ramen I highly recommend that you try this hidden gem. read more

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My first time here and I will be back for sure. Authentic ramen with The Best noodle ever! read more

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Cant have enough good ramen places around the Tempe area, especially close to ASU. Looking back at yester years, its much more healthier than the- go-to instant ramen that was the main staple among the students back then. Although, Im not in that category now, I still appreciate places like these for authenticity and Yatai delivered. I chose the Yatai ramen, which essentially was a tonkotsu (pork) broth with soft boiled egg, bamboo shoots, fungus, sprouts, green onions and chashu (pork belly). The broth was on point, rich and creamy and ramen had the perfect nice chew of fresh noodles. I am definitely coming back. Move over Top Ramen and Maruchan, this space is taken with the real deal. read more

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Really good ramen and I would recommend. Didn't rate 5 stars because the place is a little dirty.

A family member told us about this restaurant and gave it rave reviews. The Ramen, Rice Bowls and sides here all amazing! -wonderfully nourishing food. We love this restaurant! The dining area is well laid out-ample seating for the restaurant's size.They had many to go orders while we were there. Chef Kondo and staff are very friendly, professional, and courteous. We love going here for Ramen as we're never disappointed. read more