I can’t believe I picked this place! I first dined here more than a decade ago with a friend who insisted it was a great Japanese place. I remember not being impressed by the food back then, but I failed to recognize the restaurant's name. Huge mistake! Now I am visiting friends in Sactown again and wanted some Nihon foods. This place had good reviews and was close to my friend’s place. I recognized the place when I got there. Still, I wanted to try it since it had been more than ten years. My biggest complaint is about the karage. The worst karage I ever had. It was not fried the Japanese way and should not be even called karage. Now I remember this place and probably will never visit it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
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When you call to ask about the wait they lie and say 15 minutes to bring you in, when in actuality it’s a 45+ minute wait. They did this to me and I saw them do it to others once I was there.
The veg ramen was not worth it at all. Lacks flavor and depth.
Food: 2
sky alberto
Good food but expensive
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Angela D
My friend got black garlic ramen with pork broth I got veggie ramen and asked for tofu to make sure i get protein. I tasted the black garlic ramen and the main flavor is roasted sesame oil which is delicious. I’m not sure why they don’t have more veggie broth options or why they don’t make a version of black garlic vegetarian since the main flavors are garlic and sesame oil.
The veggie broth didn’t have much flavor so I asked for hot sauce. I think they should add tofu to their veggie option since all their other ramen bowls have large portions of meat or at least have it as an add on so people trying to be healthy can meet protein goals and have a more filling entree. I also feel the broth wasn’t good needs more seasoning.
We got Sake that was delicious! The service was quick and attentive.
If you’re veggie or vegan there are some options but they aren’t the most delicious.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Jenny R
Always enjoy my ramen when we come here
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Summer
The red tonkatsu ramen and the Kurogama Tantan Men were very good. I especially liked the boiled egg.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Edwina Bryant
Worst ramen place I have ever been to. The noodles were cooked weird. They were thick and chewy. The pork was not only cold but a little bit pink. There were hardly any toppings and for some reason it had lettuce which added nothing to the flavor. In fact there was nothing to the flavor. It was tasteless and difficult to get through. The only saving grace for me was the egg which was also cold but at least well marinated.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
James Tee
Went here the first time back in 2016 and didn’t get a chance to come back til yesterday. Quality was still as excellent as it was the first time 8 years ago. One of the best broths I’ve ever had the pleasure of consuming. If you’re ever in Sacramento and love ramen, this is the place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shiro White Tonkotsu Ramen
Catalina “Cat” Fasula
Excellent food! I love the eggs!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kuro Black Tonkotsu Ramen
Gabriel G.
This place is small and their menu is small, which can be a good thing. Sometimes it can be overwhelming with a big menu and they don’t specialize on anything. However this place has three ramens, I chose the spicy red ramen. I enjoyed it, was full of flavor and not too salty. When I showed up it was very busy, so if you have a large party, try to go earlier or consider you may be waiting a bit; especially
Always quick, affordable, and authentic. Been going here for years and never has anything tasted better than their ramen.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Takoyaki, Kara Miso Ramen, Spicy Miso Ramen
Dana Todd
Best ramen hands down in sac! Very few restaurants serve mabo ramen and this place is one of them!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vivian Chou
I came here with coworkers for lunch. I ordered the Katsu Don. Unfortunately they don't have chicken Katsu Don, but only pork. The sauce and rice is good, however the pork is a bit dry. Maybe I should have ordered ramen. My coworkers had ramen and according to them, it was yummy.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Quarantums
Best Ramen we have had in the US for sure. So much taste in the broth and the ingredients were very tasty as well.
I can’t believe I picked this place! I first dined here more than a decade ago with a friend who insisted it was a great Japanese place. I remember not being impressed by the food back then, but I failed to recognize the restaurant's name. Huge mistake! Now I am visiting friends in Sactown again and wanted some Nihon foods. This place had good reviews and was close to my friend’s place. I recognized the place when I got there. Still, I wanted to try it since it had been more than ten years. My biggest complaint is about the karage. The worst karage I ever had. It was not fried the Japanese way and should not be even called karage. Now I remember this place and probably will never visit it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
When you call to ask about the wait they lie and say 15 minutes to bring you in, when in actuality it’s a 45+ minute wait. They did this to me and I saw them do it to others once I was there.
The veg ramen was not worth it at all. Lacks flavor and depth.
Food: 2
Good food but expensive
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
My friend got black garlic ramen with pork broth I got veggie ramen and asked for tofu to make sure i get protein. I tasted the black garlic ramen and the main flavor is roasted sesame oil which is delicious. I’m not sure why they don’t have more veggie broth options or why they don’t make a version of black garlic vegetarian since the main flavors are garlic and sesame oil.
The veggie broth didn’t have much flavor so I asked for hot sauce. I think they should add tofu to their veggie option since all their other ramen bowls have large portions of meat or at least have it as an add on so people trying to be healthy can meet protein goals and have a more filling entree. I also feel the broth wasn’t good needs more seasoning.
We got Sake that was delicious! The service was quick and attentive.
If you’re veggie or vegan there are some options but they aren’t the most delicious.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Always enjoy my ramen when we come here
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
The red tonkatsu ramen and the Kurogama Tantan Men were very good. I especially liked the boiled egg.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Worst ramen place I have ever been to. The noodles were cooked weird. They were thick and chewy. The pork was not only cold but a little bit pink. There were hardly any toppings and for some reason it had lettuce which added nothing to the flavor. In fact there was nothing to the flavor. It was tasteless and difficult to get through. The only saving grace for me was the egg which was also cold but at least well marinated.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Went here the first time back in 2016 and didn’t get a chance to come back til yesterday. Quality was still as excellent as it was the first time 8 years ago. One of the best broths I’ve ever had the pleasure of consuming. If you’re ever in Sacramento and love ramen, this is the place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shiro White Tonkotsu Ramen
Excellent food! I love the eggs!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kuro Black Tonkotsu Ramen
This place is small and their menu is small, which can be a good thing. Sometimes it can be overwhelming with a big menu and they don’t specialize on anything. However this place has three ramens, I chose the spicy red ramen. I enjoyed it, was full of flavor and not too salty. When I showed up it was very busy, so if you have a large party, try to go earlier or consider you may be waiting a bit; especially
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Eh
This is not a tonkotsu
Chashu is cold
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
Always quick, affordable, and authentic. Been going here for years and never has anything tasted better than their ramen.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Takoyaki, Kara Miso Ramen, Spicy Miso Ramen
Best ramen hands down in sac!
Very few restaurants serve mabo ramen and this place is one of them!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I came here with coworkers for lunch. I ordered the Katsu Don. Unfortunately they don't have chicken Katsu Don, but only pork. The sauce and rice is good, however the pork is a bit dry. Maybe I should have ordered ramen. My coworkers had ramen and according to them, it was yummy.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Best Ramen we have had in the US for sure. So much taste in the broth and the ingredients were very tasty as well.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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