I heard that they were closing, and I hadn't been in well over a year, so I wanted to patronize them one more time before they went out of business. I was also excited to hear that they added tofu to their vegan ramen. The first time I came here, my noodles were undercooked and the dish as a whole was very mid. But I've met other people who like this place, so I wanted to come back. However, it was just as mid as before. The noodles were better cooked this time, but the broth was extremely plain and nothing special, the vegetables just tasted like oil and charcoal, and the tofu was nothing special either. My habanero flakes only elevated it so much. 3/5. I won't be back. read more

Yoko Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

This place is a classic ramen joint serving the area for a while. I have now been a few times and just love their noodles. This time I wasn't distracted and got pictures before eating. Chicken ramen has some kick to it but the flavor is good and won't rip off your taste buds. The pork ramen wins in a taste test between the two only because I love those noodles. Might be the best I have ever had. This place is a fast casual place that's fun and non traditional. Order what you want and sit down. I will have it's on the pricey side than ramen in china town but if you're in the neighborhood definitely check it out. read more

Yoko Ramen - Pork Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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My boyfriend and I came to Yoko's after visiting the Hogle Zoo. It was our first time there and we ended up parking in the back since the front was full. The location is set in this fabulous little (from what we can tell) old apartment building. You have to climb up some narrow steps and wander through the "living room" before heading to the back to order, just follow the signs. The server was super kind and helped us pick our order and delivered it to us at our table. We got the Pork Ramen and Chicken Ramen with Kimchi. The pork belly had great flavor and the texture was so soft and tender. I wish there had more of it. While the katsu chicken was delightfully crunchy and was abundant. Something that I loved about the ramen was the seared veg, it really added another level of complexity to the dish then pairing it with the sour and tart of the kimchi was excellent! Definitely worth another visit the next time we are in town! read more

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My husband and I both had the chicken ramen and both agree that this is the best ramen we've ever had. We never agree on restaurants. We have totally different tastes in food. This is the first time in 40 years of marriage that we agree!! Best!! read more

This place has the best ramen. I enjoyed eating it from here. Their wings are delicious; I highly recommend them. They are a must-try! read more

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Came in for a solo ramen lunch treat-- was fast, DELICIOUS, and awesome service. The atmosphere was also pretty cool. Will be back! read more

Personal experience: So, I've been here before back in 2018 with a friend and forgot how amazing the food is here. I absolutely love the decoration here but it is really small so the amount of space is limited. They do have weird hours so make sure you come during those hours of operation. Food: The ramen itself was SO good. The broth was well made and the fried chicken was something different but worth the experience. Service: Okay. The service that day was really poor. The employee had this huge attitude and honestly just didn't fit with the vibe. I understand that we arrived 30 minutes before closing but we left 5 minutes early than we expected so we ate really fast. Overall the service could of been a little better read more

Yoko Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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It's been awhile since I have been here. This past Friday was perfect soup weather with the snow. I was at the office and Yoko was a five minute walk. I went to pick up some food for the three of us in the office: one veggie ramen, one pork ramen and one chicken ramen with one order of the pork gyoza and one of the veggie gyoza. The pickup process was very smooth. They packed all the food well for me to trek the 5 min walk back to the office. The veggie ramen was okay. The broth was on the salty side. The pork and the chicken ramen both were made with a chicken broth. No Tonkotsu here. The broth was again pretty decent, a bit on the salty side again. I think the pork gyoza was the best part of the meal. I was looking for a warming meal. It serves it purpose no more no less. read more

Yoko Ramen - Pork gyoza - Ramen Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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The food was amazing! I thought I had tasted good ramen at some other places, but this was so flavorful. The chicken and daily veggies really made everything come together really well. The restaurant was clean, and the outdoor seating was really nice. The woman that served us was polite as well. I'm only withholding five stars because there was no soda fountain machine, just expensive bottles. Lots of alcoholic drinks too if that's your jam! It's pricey to get the additions, but it's definitely the way to go. read more

Yoko Ramen - Chicken Ramen with Dailey Veggies and Burnt Ends - Ramen Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Best vegan and vegetarian ramen option in the city. This is a no frills business downtown with pork, chicken, and great veggie options. Excellent stop for a quick lunch when you're on a time pinch! read more

Yoko Ramen - Veggie ramen with miso butter - Ramen Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Easily my favorite Ramen spot in SLC. The consistency is what brings me back every time. Service is super easy and efficient. Quick order up front and your order is usually at your table within 5-20 mins based on how busy they are. The Pork Ramen with XO sauce is the way to go. I also always get it with an order of the Pork Gyoza. Killer combo. It's a smaller spot like most ramen shops and also connects to Dick n Dixie's next door. read more

I ordered the pork Goya and they came out wrong both times you can't serve raw pork I highly recommend not getting them. The new help needs to be trained better. read more

Yoko Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

It was a cold, blustery fall afternoon. We were famished and in need of a warm meal. Yoko Ramen was there to save the day! Their mild-mannered and understated exterior, that blends in with its surroundings, is only a disguise for the powerful flavors inside. The young man who took our order was helpful, intelligent and courteous. He made suggestions for our order and served it with a smile (not all that common in this crazy world). The unique vegetarian gyoza came out faster than a speeding bullet and was scrumptious, the dipping sauce divine. Cooked perfectly, we devoured it before taking a photo. The steaming vegetarian ramen entered the scene shortly afterward and filled us with comfort and calm. All was right in the world, with a bowl full of vegetables, noodles, egg, and broth. We slurped to our heart's content and then went on our way back into the struggle, strengthened by the super-powers of Yoko Ramen. P.S. As we were leaving we saw Coach Frank Layton on the sidewalk, heading to The Other Place, next door. I wanted to suggest he have ramen instead, but he was in a wheelchair and I don't think Yoko is accessible. Should have told him to get it delivered! read more

Yoko Ramen - Vegetarian Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

This was my first time trying ramen and I liked it! It isn't the most flavorful food i've ever had but it was tasty enough. We ordered a pork ramen, a chicken ramen, pork gyoza, and fries. Our food came out super quick which was nice! The fries were the highlight of the meal. SO good and tons of seasoning! The pork dumplings were all so pretty tasty but in a unique way. The ramen was decent but also way expensive for what it was. It was $16 per bowl, Gyoza was $9 and I can't remember how much the fries were. Overall good meal just overpriced. read more

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Best Pork Ramen in town! Rich, flavorful and delicious! Service was excellent! Quick, attentive and kind! Highly recommend planning an evening dinner at this cozy location read more

We ordered a veggie ramen, add egg, and the Japanese Cubano, as well as a local Nigori sake. The ramen and sandwich were both filling and tasty - without us knowing, the Cubano had wasabi on it (which my husband typically dislikes), but he said the flavor wasn't bad with all the other ingredients in the sandwich. The local sake was delicious, but came as a single serving in a glass, which I wasn't anticipating. The food came quickly after we ordered. The seating area is a little crammed/loud if more than a few tables are occupied, but the large windows are great for people watching. The waitresses were a bit less friendly than I would have hoped - they shared an obvious pointed look after we ordered and I couldn't tell if it was because we ordered weirdly, or they wanted to go home or they didn't like how we were dressed or what... they also did not check on us the entire meal. It just seemed a bit strange. However, we still enjoyed dinner and would probably return, maybe for takeout instead ;) read more

Highly recommend getting extra egg in your ramen. I got mine to go but the egg is softer boiled than normal places! So yum! Their flies are gross and annoying but that's okay. I think it's a beautiful building and I like that they offer outside seating read more

Yoko Ramen - Inside seating - Ramen Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

My favorite ramen place in Utah! The service is fast, the ramen is DELICIOUS, and the restaurant is clean! The decorations are really fun and make it a vibe. My only wish is that the tables were spaced out a bit more so it didn't get so loud! We came on a busy Friday, and it felt a little cramped! Overall, the lack of space is very very worth this incredible ramen. read more

Yoko Ramen - Pork Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

High quality, from scratch and locally sourced veggies?!? Such consistent quality at a fair price. I love the rotating veggies, this is my favorite vegan ramen in SLC! Comforting and chill ambiance and good quick service. read more

I felt insulted about the 15% gratuity being included in the final price.I don't want supplement your employees wages,pay them or include the gratuity in the price.Rule of thumb is 10% tip is minimum standard.The broth is horrible the noodles are under cooked and my egg still has parts of the shell on it. read more

the veggie ramen was okay. the roasted veggies and the texture of the ramen noodles were good. what i didn't love was the broth-- it's more of a sour soup, which wasn't bad, but if you're expecting a more traditional tasting ramen, it's not that. the portion was large, but i wish there was some sort of protein added, like tofu. the place is like a house, so it's very cozy inside. it gets very loud inside. there's outdoor seating as well. you order at the register and they bring out the food to your table. read more

Yoko Ramen - Vegan Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Pork ramen - 10/10!! Absolutely amazing. The broth was so yummy and wasn't overloaded with fat, so it didn't make us feel bloated afterwards. Pork was very tender and the veggies give it the perfect crunch. We also had the Pork Gyoza which were also amazing. The restaurant interior is very cute and cozy. Service was quick. read more

Yoko Ramen - Pork Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Service was just okay... it seemed like kind of a bother being there to the waitress. The cashier was super nice and chatted us up about our plans for the day! I thought the ramen was good, but the 2 others that ate with me got food poisoning. They both had veggie gyoza and I did not, so assuming it was from that. read more

Yoko Ramen - Veggie gyoza - Ramen Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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I ordered Tonkatsu Ramen, with extra cabbage. The price after delivery cost was $28+. The quality of noodles may have well been from an instant ramen package. The flavor was mediocre. I also didn't receive any cabbage, much less the extra I requested. All in all, the product was not worth the price. read more

My favorite ramen place in SLC. You truly can't go wrong. They always have a great variety of fresh veggies. It's hard to pick a favorite - I love the veggie, chicken, and pork ramen. The wings are also a favorite. The ambiance is great too - a cute cozy nook in the city. read more

Yoko Ramen - Pork ramen with veggies - Ramen Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

I love that they serve Saké! The place is small and cozy filled with delicious aromas that envelop you with warmth from the open kitchen layout. I had the vegetarian ramen and can confidently say I will be back for more! I came in with a large group at the end of the night, nevertheless the service was fast, and the employees were so friendly and patient. read more

Yoko Ramen - Vegetarian ramen- so many veggies! - Ramen Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

If I could give zero stars I would! I have never had ramen this terrible. We ordered 2 pork ramen to go and one with extra vegetables and one with extra pork. Our ramen was 2 completely different colors. My ramen had hardly any vegetables and we did not get any egg. The pot stickers had very little filling and were all stuck together. For $50.00 I am so disappointed and our ramen did not look anything like the photos in other reviews. read more

Cleanliness: 4 Quality: 5 Service: 0 Taste: 5 I had the vegan ramen which was incredible flavor wise. While the food we had was delicious, we also experienced a disrespectful, rude and extremely unwelcoming employee that almost sent me right out the door. The only reason why I stayed was because of my friends and my desire to support a black owned business. Needless to say, it is extremely unlikely that we will be returning here. That is all. read more

Get the burnt ends added into your Ramen! The pork is absolutely delicious it melts in your mouth. The staff is friendly and the order came out quickly. Not the best broth I've ever had and the noodles could be better. Parking is a bit tough, you may have to walk a block or two. read more

Fatal mistake not dining in and not just because they forgot our pork gyoza. No the vibe of the place! grungy with eastern influences, I can get behind it. The vegetarian ramen was good- slight kick to it, chewy noodles, I will definitely be back. read more

Yoko Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Ordered pork ramen and gyoza. I think if you are looking for authentic Japanese ramen, this is not a place. But if you are looking for a ramen late at night, this might be the only option that you have. I came in around 9:30pm, they still have good amount of customers in the restaurant. I highly recommend the gyoza, 5 stars even though it comes with the dipping sauce, the gyoza was good even without the sauce ! Pork Ramen I would give it 4 stars The reason is because the ramen was good, but I felt the pork and the broth are both overpowering. They are both good, but the combination of both be a little too greasy. Then turns out you get a little bit tired of the strong taste. Service: the service was 5 stars I felt they are super friendly, they were really busy even late at night with one girl delivering food to table and one cashier. Even when they got two people they still can get things done and taking care of customers, they are good. One thing I found interesting is the window at the bar next door is connected to the cashier! Either you can have ramen at the bar or a cocktail in the ramen restaurant ! It was nice brilliant. read more

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The staff here are super efficient and they all have such a cool vibe, just like the restaurant! This is literally the BEST winter restaurant. I've been here multiple times and I'm never upset about it. I've had a lot of things on the menu--the pork ramen, the chicken ramen, chicken sandwich, french fries, and pickled mushrooms. I've also had a couple specials--burnt end udon and the korean bqq chicken. Honestly my favorite dish of all has been the udon, I think it should be a full time menu option! Idk what they do with those french fries and the pickled mushrooms, but they are WORTH it. read more

The food was very subpar for the price, and I'm pretty sure they eat better in prison. I had the ramen with pork, and it tasted like it was a 25-cent pack of noodles with dried out burnt pork and cabbage mixed in. I wish I could say that I could say that I could have washed it down with a refreshing glass of water, but after the glass it came with my waitress disappeared, and I never saw anyone again. I guess I understand why it was empty when I walked in at lunchtime, and I wonder what will be here next I come back to the area read more

Had no idea they had a sticker on the door that says "People hate us on Yelp" LOL. Don't know how I missed that and saw it from a Yelper's post. Anyway the staff were very friendly and fun to talk with while ordering. I think if they would hire someone to do their broth's it would make all of the difference in the world. The proteins are all seasoned very well and didn't lack flavor, the noodles were quite decent, the broth is where they sink like the titanic. The made to order gyoza's are prepared the same was as Samurai in Sandy, which is just about identical to Tokyo Japan. The pickle plate changes regularly and the fried chicken in the ramen was quite nice, in fact next time I go will order a chicken sandwich. I will return but it will not be for the ramen. read more

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This place is good and worth checking out. I love the front room. The dark ambiance and red lanterns makes it feel like your in Japan. The staff are friendly and the cashier helped us decide what ramen to get. You pay at the counter & then they bring out the ramen. Our friends ordered the gyoza and pickled veggies, both were great. The gyoza tasted homemade and there was a good variety of pickled veggies. The pork in the ramen was nice and crispy and smoky on the outside and tender on the inside. The broth wasn't too salty either, but wasn't creamy. I prefer a creamy broth, so next time I will order the veggie one! read more

No matter what, I will choose Yoko for my dinner of choice. The gyoza is mouth watering and you can rip the chicken ramen out of my cold dead hands. I dream of you, Yoko. read more

The broth, the meat, the spices... it was all amazing. It is a little pricey, with a tip it cost close to $20 just for the ramen, I didn't get a drink or an appetizer or anything. The broth was flavorful and delicious. The service was great. The ambiance was quirky and fun. Go here for delicious ramen and good vibes :) read more

Yoko Ramen - Pork Ramen with Veggies - Ramen Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Incredible food. I'm not sure if I just lucky, but the chicken katsu was something special. Keep the guy on staff

Our son is the king of ramen in our home. So he introduced us to the world of real ramen (not the 20 cent grocery store packaged noddles). Yoko Ramen keeps it straight forward with traditional options and some great add-ons that enhance the already rich flavors of their ramen. The meats and broths of each of their ramens are full of flavor so much so that it surprised me. Sometimes the broths can be weak. I had decided to add some miso butter and burnt ends to add additional flavor, but found it would have been fine alone (though I loved the flavors and richness of both the miso butter and burnt ends). I had pork, while my wife and son enjoyed the chicken, and the expert gave it two thumbs up! We also enjoyed the gyoza (because we are gyoza fanatics). They are served with additional broth that is caramelized in the bottom of the pan with the gyoza before being served (see attached pic). They were great as well. My wife and I are both grateful that this teen of ours pulled us into the exciting world of Ramen and thanks to Yoko for the fantastic service in a warm and inviting atmosphere read more

Went in drained after a long day of work but the blonde girl made a funny joke and honestly made my night better. She suggested double egg and I've never had an egg like that SOOO GOOD. Honestly wish they had beats all year long, makes my ramen pink and it tastes super good love this place, it's the most authentic ramen I've had since having it in china. read more