The food was the worst ramen I have ever tasted. We ordered Gyoza, which was sauggy and salty. We couldn't even finish a whole one. We ordered curry ramen, which tasted like oil, water, and spice. We also ordered the miso ramen, which had little flavor. The food was so bad that we each had two bites and couldn't eat anymore. We left $52 worth of food on the table. I would only recommend the diet coke!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Deborah Truitt
Really good ramen and lively atmosphere make this place a favorite.
We truly lucked out when we arrived! Nearly all the tables were either reserved or occupied, but just as we approached the bar, a couple had vacated their seats, allowing us to be seated immediately after placing our order at the kiosk. It was a lively Friday night and a line of eager diners quickly formed behind us, waiting for their turn to experience the magic. The space is modest, but the demand speaks volumes about its quality.
I’m not typically the kind of person who finishes an entire bowl of ramen in one sitting—I often prefer to savor leftovers later. However, this meal was nothing short of extraordinary. I found myself utterly engrossed, barely able to hold a conversation, as each bite of the tofu starter and the ramen drew me in more than the last.
The next time I find myself in the area, I’ll gladly make my way back to Kintaro Ramen’s doors with the same enthusiasm.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
MayaW
The best ramen in Arlington. Whatever you get, get it with an extra egg, fried garlic and black garlic 🤤 The spicy edamame is delicious. Their house cold sake is great paired with a light beer.
We got the Tokotsu* that has the black garlic and the red one is the kimchi ramen SO GOOD. We get it mild with a side of the habanero which we then can mix in as we like.
There’s indoor and patio seating. Order at the tablets to the left and they bring everything to you.
It's very rare that I post a review of anything. But I have to say that I went to this ramen place only because I was at the Custer store next door with my kids and they had to use the restroom but the restroom at the customer store was out of order, And the guy behind the counter suggested I go to the ramen place next door. I didn't eat any food, but the atmosphere was fantastic and the restrooms were some of the cleanest I've ever seen. When I was leaving, I tried to buy the diet Coke so I could pay something for them letting me use the restroom with my kids, but they literally just gave me a can of code for free and told me not to worry about it. Great place nice people clean restrooms, 10 out of 10 would recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Braden Weiner
The place is self order and seat yourself and very quick as we entered right after they opened up. The meals are packed full of delicious flavors and very filling. Would definitely return next time in town
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Gyoza, Karashimiso
Nicole Sauza
Hits the spot! Quick, simple place that fulfills your ramen needs!
When you walk in, you order at a kiosk, pretty easy. Seat yourselves wherever, it's small but you have some options such as the counter, tables, & there's even a small area with outdoor seating by the entrance. At the counters they even have outlets all around for you to plug your chargers in, devices, or whatever. Pretty sure it's helpful for all the college kids!
We had the Karashi Tonkotsu & Dracula's Bane. The Tonkotsu we choose mild, just enough spice. Dracula's Bane was mine, so flavorful with creamy broth! Both of us agreed that the soft egg was just perfect, the chasu was so tender, & the homemade noodles are superb! I did wish that our dishes were bit hotter, not pipping hot where you have to wait forever to cool down but it could've been somewhat hotter when it was arrived. Water is brought with glasses & a bottle, very convenient.
The staff is also amazing! We were greeted instantly upon arrival even though they were pretty busy. The waiter asked if we had been there before, directed us to the kiosk, & explained seating. Chefs were nice too, smiling at the counter. Really wonderful customer service from everyone, they were also quick to get orders out while being attentive to their guests.
I really liked the music that was playing since it's like classic rock or whatever, and the overall atmosphere was really nice. The staff were nice and helped me when I came in too so that was cool. I waited for my food and got the most amazing tea ever but it was way better than the ramen. The ramen, tonkatsu I think, was pretty simplistic and didn't have much to it. The broth was not that great so I couldn't drink it willingly, the noodles were like spaghetti so it took away from the overall experience, the bamboo was really good but really salty, and I don't know why but the pork tasted like big spray. I managed to eat it all with that delightful tea and decided this warranted a review.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Karashi Miso Ramen
Nicolee B
It must be an acquired taste to eat here. This is my first time here and it will be the last. My daughter and I waited for a long time for overcooked pasta and the food is not fresh.To each own when it comes to asian/Korean cuisine, but it is a big NO for us.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
Chris L
The service and food are great!! I especially love the noodles they make!
Ugh... excellent that's the word that defines it... 🤩🥰😍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
megan fincher
I ordered the "Draculas bane" and as a garlic lover, that was some of the BEST ramen I've ever had. The service was great (order at a kiosks when you get there) and the atmosphere was perfect, considering we sat out side. Love this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
B.G.B Beezo100
These goofys DONT take cash .....just wasted a $40 order because they act like they can't take cash I even told them to keep the change and they still wouldn't give me my food 👎🏾👎🏾🚮🚮🚮🚮
Service: 1
Roxy H
Ordered some Ramen from here with miso was amazing and a spicy sauce was fantastic absolutely recommend it
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Miso Ramen
Kirasido
It was pretty ok, there was a wait time and the person who took us down to text when there was a spot open forgot abt us so we just kinda let ourselves in and take a table.
But you get a lot of ramen for the price, the drinks and stuff are cool being distributed in glass bottles.
Broth was good, restaurant is clean, late night crew plays good music (never been during the day but this is the second Tim we went at night)
The food was the worst ramen I have ever tasted. We ordered Gyoza, which was sauggy and salty. We couldn't even finish a whole one. We ordered curry ramen, which tasted like oil, water, and spice. We also ordered the miso ramen, which had little flavor. The food was so bad that we each had two bites and couldn't eat anymore. We left $52 worth of food on the table. I would only recommend the diet coke!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Really good ramen and lively atmosphere make this place a favorite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Miso Ramen, Tonkotsu Paitan, Edamame, Pork Gyoza
We truly lucked out when we arrived! Nearly all the tables were either reserved or occupied, but just as we approached the bar, a couple had vacated their seats, allowing us to be seated immediately after placing our order at the kiosk. It was a lively Friday night and a line of eager diners quickly formed behind us, waiting for their turn to experience the magic. The space is modest, but the demand speaks volumes about its quality.
I’m not typically the kind of person who finishes an entire bowl of ramen in one sitting—I often prefer to savor leftovers later. However, this meal was nothing short of extraordinary. I found myself utterly engrossed, barely able to hold a conversation, as each bite of the tofu starter and the ramen drew me in more than the last.
The next time I find myself in the area, I’ll gladly make my way back to Kintaro Ramen’s doors with the same enthusiasm.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best ramen in Arlington. Whatever you get, get it with an extra egg, fried garlic and black garlic 🤤 The spicy edamame is delicious. Their house cold sake is great paired with a light beer.
We got the Tokotsu* that has the black garlic and the red one is the kimchi ramen SO GOOD. We get it mild with a side of the habanero which we then can mix in as we like.
There’s indoor and patio seating. Order at the tablets to the left and they bring everything to you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Karashi Miso Ramen, Edamame, Dracula's Bane
It's very rare that I post a review of anything. But I have to say that I went to this ramen place only because I was at the Custer store next door with my kids and they had to use the restroom but the restroom at the customer store was out of order, And the guy behind the counter suggested I go to the ramen place next door. I didn't eat any food, but the atmosphere was fantastic and the restrooms were some of the cleanest I've ever seen. When I was leaving, I tried to buy the diet Coke so I could pay something for them letting me use the restroom with my kids, but they literally just gave me a can of code for free and told me not to worry about it. Great place nice people clean restrooms, 10 out of 10 would recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
The place is self order and seat yourself and very quick as we entered right after they opened up. The meals are packed full of delicious flavors and very filling. Would definitely return next time in town
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Gyoza, Karashimiso
Hits the spot! Quick, simple place that fulfills your ramen needs!
When you walk in, you order at a kiosk, pretty easy. Seat yourselves wherever, it's small but you have some options such as the counter, tables, & there's even a small area with outdoor seating by the entrance. At the counters they even have outlets all around for you to plug your chargers in, devices, or whatever. Pretty sure it's helpful for all the college kids!
We had the Karashi Tonkotsu & Dracula's Bane. The Tonkotsu we choose mild, just enough spice. Dracula's Bane was mine, so flavorful with creamy broth! Both of us agreed that the soft egg was just perfect, the chasu was so tender, & the homemade noodles are superb! I did wish that our dishes were bit hotter, not pipping hot where you have to wait forever to cool down but it could've been somewhat hotter when it was arrived. Water is brought with glasses & a bottle, very convenient.
The staff is also amazing! We were greeted instantly upon arrival even though they were pretty busy. The waiter asked if we had been there before, directed us to the kiosk, & explained seating. Chefs were nice too, smiling at the counter. Really wonderful customer service from everyone, they were also quick to get orders out while being attentive to their guests.
I highly recommend paying them a visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Karashi Tonkotsu, Dracula's Bane
I really liked the music that was playing since it's like classic rock or whatever, and the overall atmosphere was really nice. The staff were nice and helped me when I came in too so that was cool. I waited for my food and got the most amazing tea ever but it was way better than the ramen. The ramen, tonkatsu I think, was pretty simplistic and didn't have much to it. The broth was not that great so I couldn't drink it willingly, the noodles were like spaghetti so it took away from the overall experience, the bamboo was really good but really salty, and I don't know why but the pork tasted like big spray. I managed to eat it all with that delightful tea and decided this warranted a review.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Karashi Miso Ramen
It must be an acquired taste to eat here. This is my first time here and it will be the last. My daughter and I waited for a long time for overcooked pasta and the food is not fresh.To each own when it comes to asian/Korean cuisine, but it is a big NO for us.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
The service and food are great!! I especially love the noodles they make!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Karashi Tonkotsu
Restaurantji Recommends
Ugh... excellent that's the word that defines it... 🤩🥰😍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I ordered the "Draculas bane" and as a garlic lover, that was some of the BEST ramen I've ever had. The service was great (order at a kiosks when you get there) and the atmosphere was perfect, considering we sat out side. Love this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
These goofys DONT take cash .....just wasted a $40 order because they act like they can't take cash I even told them to keep the change and they still wouldn't give me my food 👎🏾👎🏾🚮🚮🚮🚮
Service: 1
Ordered some Ramen from here with miso was amazing and a spicy sauce was fantastic absolutely recommend it
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Miso Ramen
It was pretty ok, there was a wait time and the person who took us down to text when there was a spot open forgot abt us so we just kinda let ourselves in and take a table.
But you get a lot of ramen for the price, the drinks and stuff are cool being distributed in glass bottles.
Broth was good, restaurant is clean, late night crew plays good music (never been during the day but this is the second Tim we went at night)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Karashi Miso Ramen
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