Zabon Ramen & Rolls

I got the "omakase" hand rolls. Super disappointing. Only 2 of the 5 rolls had raw fish, the other 3 were cooked. Of the cooked rolls, one was eel (it was okay but pretty tasteless), one was some kind of faux crab salad (or who knows what), and one was literally tuna salad (fine for ongiri filling, but preposterously lame for a hand roll). The 2 raw rolls were pretty poor quality fish and basically tasteless. It was some of the laziest food that I have had in a long while.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 2

The ramen used to be really good. I got it again yesterday and it lacked any flavor, it was bland and fatty. The chashu was really good but everything else was just okay.

Not sure what happened to the spicy miso ramen 🍜 here but last year the broth was flavored perfectly. Full bodied, not too salty, perfect umami and nicely spicy. Yesterday was bland, it just tasted like oily broth. That's it. It was a let down. Not worth the hassle of coming here anymore.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 3

For the prices and quality, please do not come here. I was just recently here for lunch today and I ordered a salmon avocado roll. The salmon went bad and was sold to me. I now have food poisoning and just threw up. Please be mindful of what sushi/raw fish you consume. I’ve been eating raw fish for years and ordered the same roll other places, but never experienced food poisoning until here. Very disappointed.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

The food is expensive as hellllll, with the tax and tip it was nearly $20! The food bangs tho, but I do wish they would give you the other half of the egg too. Beautiful location to eat and hang out, and it's fun to watch the chefs through the window prepare your food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Mini Chashu Bowl

So delicious haha
cool store
Delicious food Clean facilities
Order too. I’m glad it’s possible with an iPad!!
Good luck haha

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Way overpriced. So many other good food places in the packing house. Please do not go here. You are sure to be disappointed.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Extremely disappointing! The sushi was pre packed and not at all fresh plus the service was terrible. It was confusing where I was getting everything from and when I asked for help the server was snarky. Would not recommend the hand roll, the ingredients were soggy and stale.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Sushi, Spicy Tuna Roll, California Roll

After walking around the Anaheim Packing House twice, I settled on Zabon, an unassuming ramen shop, tucked between a hand roll bar and an Indian stand on the second floor. The menu was simple and easy to read and I debated between the three types of ramen; settling on the Zabon ramen which I’ve assumed is their house ramen. I also added a flavored egg to my ramen and got their karaage as a side since it’s one of my favorite dishes. The server taking my order ignored all eye contact and was curt when I lingered a moment too long to choose my dishes. After handing me my buzzer, she immediately vanished before I could ask any question.

It took about 15 minutes or so before my buzzer went off and I went to receive my meal. The same server briefly acknowledged my existence that time and let me know that there was some utensils available on the counter. If you got the karaage and love spice, I would recommend grabbing the spicy mayo.

Taking my first bite and sip of the ramen with its broth, I was severely disappointed by the lack of flavor and lackluster. The soup had little to zero salt and was very underwhelming and the chashu was overcooked and very chewy. The only item I liked in the ramen was the flavored egg that I added, it was perfectly poached and actually flavorful. The karaage was also not too shabby, it’s difficult to mess up fried chicken. With the lemon and spicy mayo, I enjoyed the chicken at least. Overall, this place was unfortunately forgettable, I don’t recommend eating here unless you enjoy flavorless ramen.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 2

Visited the ZABON in Anaheim Packing District. Fun and casual atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Kara Age 6pcs

Located in the Anaheim Packing House (top-level). We love this spot, particularly for their hand roll bar which has the ability to run independently from Zabon Ramen.

Their rolls are available individually, hand or cut. The rolls are simple and delicious. They can get pricy ($6-$8 per roll) which is no surprise for good sushi. Service is always quick and everything tastes fresh.

Seating can become competitive in the Packing House, but they have an outdoor area and are immediately across from general high-top seating along the banister. The Packing House also offers general seating in and around the main building, not to mention at the adjacent Farmer’s Park.

I recommend this place to all sushi fans!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Food (ramen) broth tonkatsu doesn’t taste good. Hoping for improvement.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 3

We tried a variety of hand rolls. They make it to order. They are a little on the small side (see picture) but tasty. The lemon pork was crispy and delicious especially with a squeeze of fresh lemon on top.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Good handroll.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

In the packing district. Delicious ramen.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5