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    Yokai Ramen

    4.4 (146 reviews)
    ModerateAsian Fusion, Ramen
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    YOKAI RAMEN ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Amanda L.

    I'm sitting at a 4.5 so I'll round up. My only complaint is that this place isn't really authentic ramen... it's definitely a fusion. I got the spicy tonkatsu and their #1 at a 3/4. A level 3-4 is HOT and their number one reminded me a lot of taiwanese spicy beef soup. I enjoyed the noodle texture as well and the broth wasn't overly salty. My only thing is that the tables were REALLY sticky and dirty still. You order at the front and they bring it

    C8. Shio Pork Ramen C3. Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen-Pork

    Overall good experience had the shio ramen and spicy tonkotsu ramen, only thing would wish the "Spicy" was a bit spicy but was good still. Customer service was good

    Angel H.

    Jigoku ramen used to be very spicy but last three times when I had it, it wasn't that spicy anymore even when I ordered level 5

    C3. Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen-Pork

    Best Ramen in town! I'm always on the search for the perfect Ramen and always compare to Yokai Ramen. Hands down simply the best. My go to is the spicy tonkatsu pork ramen.

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    Ruthie W.

    The cold front blew in, and with the temperature drop, it's the perfect weather for ramen and soup. We thought to try @yokairamensa out for dinner. Everyone else had the same idea, so it was pretty busy. Dad had the Taro Milk Tea, I had the Butterfly Purple, and my husband had the Mango Sweet Tea with Lychee jelly. We all enjoyed our drinks. We shared the Fried Shrimp with the sweet chili sauce. Dad and I shared the Tonkotsu Ramen with extra noodles. Even with sharing, we couldn't finish it all. My husband had the spicy version. Great flavor in the broth without being salty. The pork was tender! Many stopped by for to-go orders. They're at Thousand Oaks and Jones Maltsberger. Check them out!

    A10 Tonkatsu Fried Pork Cutlet Steam Rice Don
    Sean D.

    I really enjoyed eating here. The ramen was really good. The broth was very flavorful, more than just the tonkatsu flavor the broth had base to it. It was really good, definitely sets itself apart from other ramen spots. The ingredients used were also very delicious, I could tell the freshness and all together the chef did a really good job. The place itself is really cute, fun in fact. The decor is animated and the seating arrangement fits the cute shop very well. Last but not least the service and staff were very friendly and respectful. I'll definitely be coming back.

    Yakisoba (left) and C4. Yokai Veggie Ramen wth Tofu (right)
    Briane J.

    So yummy! Delicious warm bowl for the chilly week of San Antonio. The dining experience was unique and just fun. You order and then they push your order through these doors and the decor is very anime style, pops of color. My boyfriend got the yakisoba and he devoured it and I got the ramen. I'm not keen on some veggie ramens because I don't like some of the vegetables so places add but this was great and adding the fried tofu was that perfect bit of protein.

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    Ino R.

    Not a bad little ramen joint. If you live in the Thousand Oaks Shopping Center area, there are plenty of little stores that keep the community happy - Yokai.is one of them. On those rare wet chilly days when you yearn for hot savory soup to warm your bones, Yokai provides you with great tasting ramen. It's a small palce on the corner, with ample parking on the side. You enter, are greeted and seat yourself. You order at the table and receive your order at the pickup window. I had the spicy tonkatsu at (spice level 3-4, where 5 is the max), and was left both pleased with the product. The noodles were prepared well, not sticky or soggy. The dish came with a nice size slab of grilled pork, and plenty of corn, mushroom, and green onions. The broth was flavored sufficiently I also tried the octopus balls. These were deep fried crab filled balls with one or two pieces of octopus tentacles in them. They weren't bad and the preparation and presentation of this dish was well done. What could be better is adding more octopus, the crab filler and sauce ended up dominating the taste of this appetizer - when I was expecting more cowbell, err octopus The service was fantastic. We placed our order and maybe five minutes later the food was ready. The ambience was great - like a Japanese anime motif with J-Pop playing in the background. The Thousand Oaks area is lucky to have this little ramen shop as part of their diverse food selection.

    C12. Hakkata Chicken Ramen
    Lauren G.

    Loved the vibes here. If you have ever seen midnight dinner on Netflix it feels slightly similar but In a ramen shop style. I liked that they put food out through the counter from the kitchen. The ramen is good and well priced. I like how it is not too too rich so that I don't feel stuffed. It's a great everyday ramen.

    Julius S.

    Good place to eat for ramen highly recommend.The environment is welcoming and service is great.

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    Kiana S.

    10/10 would recommend. The service was kind and the food came out very fast. The food was delicious i really loved the japanese egg rolls we sat at the booths which was really cool felt like the real japanese restaurants, they we're playing anime theme songs which made the place even better

    C13. Shoyu Chicken Ramen
    Cj C.

    This is a hidden gem! 2nd time my wife and I tried this place and the food does not disappoint and you definitely get you money's worth. Service is prompt and this is a place where you give your order and they will open up a window and hand your order, more like a traditional Japanese ramen spot. Ambience is decent and small. The food is delicious: my wife got the Hakata Chicken Ramen and I got the Shoju Chicken Ramen along with Karaage chicken and Chicken Gyoza. This will be our ramen goto spot when we need have ramen cravings and need to go to one closeby.

    Darlene K.

    First visit. We ordered at the register and a few minutes later, a window opened and out popped our food -- like a prize. The broth here is so delicious! The noodles are on the al dente side and the chashu is firm too. Next time I visit, I'll get extra egg and skip the meat. My husband got the ramen without scallions, so the broth had a nuttier flavor. I prefer it with scallions though!

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    Love it so much, me and my wife come here almost everyday Sunday. Awesome service, awesome speed, amazing food.

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    Love ordering the pork spicy tonkatsu ramen - their fried rice is also great. Fast service!

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    Cute little hole in the wall restaurant. Intimate setting, person at register was super nice. Food was delicious.

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