We really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately it does not live up to expectations. We ordered the tonkatsu and miso ramen and for the price point, it did not deliver. For an expensive price point, it was a bit lacking in toppings and the broth was very bland. Tonkotsu normally has a richness/saltiness/savoriness to it, but this broth was very light. The appetizers were alright, we ordered the karaage and takoyaki and they were okay. I’d prefer to make the drive to LA or OC for better ramen.While the service was quick, it felt like they were rushing us the entire time. The ramen came out before/at the same time as the appetizers, so we couldn’t appreciate the food as well. I understand it gets busy here, but we left within 25 minutes of being seated. We would have liked to enjoy our time a little more without being so rushed. I will not be coming back any time soon.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
吳振維
The overall meal was average, the noodles and soup were pretty good, but the chicken had a strong fishy smell and tasted dry.Regarding tips, because we went as a family of 6, but we were told that there were no seats, so we sat at different tables. We ordered and paid separately, but in the end we were still charged 18% each. A tip (after tax and non-changeable) just because we were 6 people.We felt it was very unreasonable because we thought we did not receive any service. The waiter only came to order and deliver food, and there was no other additional service. It was quite uncomfortable to charge such a high service fee.We are foreigners. In our country, the service charge is usually included in the cost of the meal, or some restaurants will charge an additional 10% service charge, but it will be clearly written directly on the menu. As for the waiter’s salary, it is determined by the employer. Once paid, the guest will not be charged a second time.Maybe we don’t understand this culture very well, but I don’t think I will want to dine in a restaurant when I come to the United States in the future. Going to a fast food restaurant or Starbucks is more enjoyable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 1
Thomas Kim
In reflecting upon my recent visit to Cagami Ramen, I find myself enveloped in a tapestry of nostalgia and disappointment. The once-esteemed eatery, which merited a journey of considerable length, seems to have undergone an unfortunate transformation. The broth, previously a harmonious blend of flavors, now strikes one as overtly reliant on MSG, a departure from its original culinary artistry. This shift in quality has led to a disheartening decision: a withdrawal of our patronage. The memories of eagerly awaiting, for upwards of 40 minutes, the chance to savor that exquisite broth are now tinged with melancholy. The essence that once defined Cagami Ramen appears to have vanished, leaving a profound sense of loss in its wake.PS. Once celebrated for its culinary excellence, the establishment now appears to have strayed from its foundational principles, seemingly prioritizing profit over the artistry and quality that once defined its essence. Regrettably, this shift has led to my decision to not return in the future.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tonkotsu Ramen
Kealii Peterson
Best food in Ventura county.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brad Faber
Out of the couple of places you can get Ramen in camarillo, this one is the best. I don't like eating inside though. It's noisy and there's a lot of smells. We always get take
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
AD
I had the best experience at Cagami Ramen. The food is amazing and the service is the absolute best! I ate lunch there on Friday 01/12/2024 and the server and cook made my experience very pleasant. Would highly recommend it. The Orion beer is my favorite Japanese beer and I'm extremely grateful that they sell it, along with the miso ramen because that is my absolute favorite ramen along with the takoyaki. I would like to see more desert variety or Japanese fried rice. I absolutely enjoy this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Miso Ramen
Michelle Sevilla
The best local ramen restaurant in Camarillo. This is a popular place among college students from CSU Channel Islands and residents alike.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Old School Tonkotsu Ramen, Tan Tan Tsukemen
Alfredo Zamora
Unfortunately, this is my second time here and it is just not very good. I don’t know where all these good reviews have come from. $20 bowls with dry Chashu, overly roasted garlicky broth and semi hard noodles is not great. I think you can see that the chashu is dry in this picture.I feel like a crazy person leaving a review but it’s simply not worth it!!Anyway, thank you for the ramen and make your own mind up but for my 2 cents not great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Colton Cowan
Fantastic Ramen. I almost went back later the same day. Wontons were a little lame, but it soaked up the broth, and man, that broth could be sold by the gallon for a tasty drink.
Update to Review:The business has changed ownership.We visited, the food no longer has the same flavor or quality. Teenagers were working in the kitchen. And the menu has significantly changed in appearance and available items.Most authentic ramen noodles in the 805 area code. Delicious!!!! They also have hand made chopsticks which are great quality.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Matt (1776 Dad)
Wonderful and authentic experience in ramen. The broth is well cultivated and the noodles were slurpable and good. Very tasty soups. MemoryKid-friendliness: The lady who served us was very concerned and accommodating for our pickiest eater at the table our youngest. Really went the extra mile for her. And greatly appreciated it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kuro MA
Lauren Lerch
This place was great! A little pricey, but thought it was worth it. We had the spicy ramen and the curry ramen, plus one kid ramen. (The kid ramen has thin noodles, not traditional ramen noodles) Both were great, very flavorful. Gyoza was fantastic too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tonkotsu Ramen, Curry Ramen
Michele Martin
Really good, one of my favorite spots to eat at. Kinda expensive, but usually leave with leftovers. Pretty small restaurant, but we never have to wait too long.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gyoza
Kevin Corcoran
I lived in LA for years and this reminds me of my favorite place in West LA . From what little I know Ramen is Japanese fast food in Japan but these bowls ………… home cooked goodness. Different, savory flavors you wouldn’t cook yourself. Hearty, filling , quick and delicious and reasonable prices for what it is. It’s real food made by the hands of chefs. Quality ingredients aren’t skimped on and it’s a lively joint. My older Mom called it clangy , bangy in there but my son and I went and enjoyed it a lot. They sort of hype it up and call out your order to the nearby kitchen and they call back. It’s kinda cool. Don’t know what to get try the Curry Ramen. You can substitute or add or build your own bowl from a list. To go orders for Mom now but she digs it. Kinda small but makes it fun. Love it!
My to go ramen around the area
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately it does not live up to expectations. We ordered the tonkatsu and miso ramen and for the price point, it did not deliver. For an expensive price point, it was a bit lacking in toppings and the broth was very bland. Tonkotsu normally has a richness/saltiness/savoriness to it, but this broth was very light. The appetizers were alright, we ordered the karaage and takoyaki and they were okay. I’d prefer to make the drive to LA or OC for better ramen.While the service was quick, it felt like they were rushing us the entire time. The ramen came out before/at the same time as the appetizers, so we couldn’t appreciate the food as well. I understand it gets busy here, but we left within 25 minutes of being seated. We would have liked to enjoy our time a little more without being so rushed. I will not be coming back any time soon.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
The overall meal was average, the noodles and soup were pretty good, but the chicken had a strong fishy smell and tasted dry.Regarding tips, because we went as a family of 6, but we were told that there were no seats, so we sat at different tables. We ordered and paid separately, but in the end we were still charged 18% each. A tip (after tax and non-changeable) just because we were 6 people.We felt it was very unreasonable because we thought we did not receive any service. The waiter only came to order and deliver food, and there was no other additional service. It was quite uncomfortable to charge such a high service fee.We are foreigners. In our country, the service charge is usually included in the cost of the meal, or some restaurants will charge an additional 10% service charge, but it will be clearly written directly on the menu. As for the waiter’s salary, it is determined by the employer. Once paid, the guest will not be charged a second time.Maybe we don’t understand this culture very well, but I don’t think I will want to dine in a restaurant when I come to the United States in the future. Going to a fast food restaurant or Starbucks is more enjoyable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 1
In reflecting upon my recent visit to Cagami Ramen, I find myself enveloped in a tapestry of nostalgia and disappointment. The once-esteemed eatery, which merited a journey of considerable length, seems to have undergone an unfortunate transformation. The broth, previously a harmonious blend of flavors, now strikes one as overtly reliant on MSG, a departure from its original culinary artistry. This shift in quality has led to a disheartening decision: a withdrawal of our patronage. The memories of eagerly awaiting, for upwards of 40 minutes, the chance to savor that exquisite broth are now tinged with melancholy. The essence that once defined Cagami Ramen appears to have vanished, leaving a profound sense of loss in its wake.PS. Once celebrated for its culinary excellence, the establishment now appears to have strayed from its foundational principles, seemingly prioritizing profit over the artistry and quality that once defined its essence. Regrettably, this shift has led to my decision to not return in the future.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tonkotsu Ramen
Best food in Ventura county.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Out of the couple of places you can get Ramen in camarillo, this one is the best. I don't like eating inside though. It's noisy and there's a lot of smells. We always get take
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had the best experience at Cagami Ramen. The food is amazing and the service is the absolute best! I ate lunch there on Friday 01/12/2024 and the server and cook made my experience very pleasant. Would highly recommend it. The Orion beer is my favorite Japanese beer and I'm extremely grateful that they sell it, along with the miso ramen because that is my absolute favorite ramen along with the takoyaki. I would like to see more desert variety or Japanese fried rice. I absolutely enjoy this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Miso Ramen
The best local ramen restaurant in Camarillo. This is a popular place among college students from CSU Channel Islands and residents alike.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Old School Tonkotsu Ramen, Tan Tan Tsukemen
Unfortunately, this is my second time here and it is just not very good. I don’t know where all these good reviews have come from. $20 bowls with dry Chashu, overly roasted garlicky broth and semi hard noodles is not great. I think you can see that the chashu is dry in this picture.I feel like a crazy person leaving a review but it’s simply not worth it!!Anyway, thank you for the ramen and make your own mind up but for my 2 cents not great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Fantastic Ramen. I almost went back later the same day. Wontons were a little lame, but it soaked up the broth, and man, that broth could be sold by the gallon for a tasty drink.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tonkotsu Ramen
Restaurantji Recommends
Update to Review:The business has changed ownership.We visited, the food no longer has the same flavor or quality. Teenagers were working in the kitchen. And the menu has significantly changed in appearance and available items.Most authentic ramen noodles in the 805 area code. Delicious!!!! They also have hand made chopsticks which are great quality.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Wonderful and authentic experience in ramen. The broth is well cultivated and the noodles were slurpable and good. Very tasty soups. MemoryKid-friendliness: The lady who served us was very concerned and accommodating for our pickiest eater at the table our youngest. Really went the extra mile for her. And greatly appreciated it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kuro MA
This place was great! A little pricey, but thought it was worth it. We had the spicy ramen and the curry ramen, plus one kid ramen. (The kid ramen has thin noodles, not traditional ramen noodles) Both were great, very flavorful. Gyoza was fantastic too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tonkotsu Ramen, Curry Ramen
Really good, one of my favorite spots to eat at. Kinda expensive, but usually leave with leftovers. Pretty small restaurant, but we never have to wait too long.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gyoza
I lived in LA for years and this reminds me of my favorite place in West LA . From what little I know Ramen is Japanese fast food in Japan but these bowls ………… home cooked goodness. Different, savory flavors you wouldn’t cook yourself. Hearty, filling , quick and delicious and reasonable prices for what it is. It’s real food made by the hands of chefs. Quality ingredients aren’t skimped on and it’s a lively joint. My older Mom called it clangy , bangy in there but my son and I went and enjoyed it a lot. They sort of hype it up and call out your order to the nearby kitchen and they call back. It’s kinda cool. Don’t know what to get try the Curry Ramen. You can substitute or add or build your own bowl from a list. To go orders for Mom now but she digs it. Kinda small but makes it fun. Love it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5