Ramen Kagawa

★★★★☆ 4 (229) • $$

"This is only 4 stars if you never had real ramen. The toppings were ice cold, which made the broth lukewarm and impacted the flavor of the broth. The chicken was also bland and dry, like overcooked Hainan chicken. Egg was cooked to the right consistency with half runny yolk, but again, it was ice cold and took away from the flavor."

Hachi Ramen

★★★★☆ 4.2 (557) • $$

"It's nice to support businesses run by young adults. That's all you'll see here. The service was excellent and fast. Takoyaki was very flavorful and there were small pieces of tako in each bite. The ramen had nice broth. But half way through I noticed it getting bit salty as the broth cooled down. The noodle was perfectly al dente. Topping was plenty for me but there were options to add more for extra cost. Enjoy! Highly recommend."

DOZO Izakaya

★★★★☆ 4.2 (369) • $$

"Food was pretty good and tasted authentic. The sushi was fresh which is a must. I had udon and the serving was huge and the broth was great and comforting especially for a cold winter night. The tempura was lightly battered and was perfectly fried which is another must. Service was slow. There was only one person taking care of everyone and the place was almost full. The restaurant looks like a typical small place. It's a must try."

Toh Zan Nagasaki Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (300) • $$

"Domo arigato! An unassuming, walk-up, takeaway type place with a few deli-style booths for seating. An an elder Japanese gentleman is running the front of the restaurant. He will take your order, complete with traditional Japanese expressions and acknowledgments. Your food is served on a cafeteria tray, but somehow still doesn't lack presentation. When you're done, you pay at the counter.Everything we had was delicious! When I asked how they got the crispy coating on the chicken, he bowed his head, gave me a dirt-off-the-shoulder sweep of the hand and said, "Family secret."I need to attempt their Yakitori chicken at home. I have never had chicken that way until today and now I'm hooked!"

Poke Maki Ramen

★★★★☆ 4.3 (146) • $$

"Nice bowls. 2 proteins (spicy salmon, and spicy tuna), base of half salad and half rice, 3 sauces (house, spicy ponzu, honey mustard mayo) plus all of the toppings was $17."

Ja Ramen

★★★★☆ 4.3 (71)

"Well this was a delightful surprise. We came here for two bowls of ramen and some takoyaki. Everything was actually really fantastic- the chashu in the ramen was *PERFECT*, it melted right in my mouth and was wonderfully fatty and porky. The mouthfeel of the noodles was spot-on, slightly chewy and springy. I asked if they had any shichimi togarishii, and they didn't, but the nice gentleman brought me a chili paste which more than made up for it. I don't know what it was, but it had just a perfect little burn and a really unique flavor that I've never encountered before. I asked him what it was and he said that it was just a ground chili that they make in the back. It was great, but I wish I knew what it was called so that I could ask for it next time.The decor is hip and funky, with a distinct pop vibe to it. They don't have a ton of seating, so it might get a little crowded at night, but it's definitely a cool little place to come hang out for some great ramen or curry and a drink.Come here. Tell your friends about it. We're finally starting to get some nice things here in the West Valley and we want to keep 'em, by golly!!!"

Mensho Ramen

★★★★★ 4.5 (97) • $$$

"I was very excited for the chance to check out the new Mesa Riverview addition, Mensho. Beyond loving ramen, and a good Michelin inspired experience, the hype around it definitely got me excited! I decided my husband's birthday was a great opportunity to check them out. First and foremost, as people have mentioned they do not have a reservation system You must stop by in person to put your name down and wait on site or return. They do utilize toast so you can see your spot and line and how many parties are ahead of you. They also partner with the next door boba shop for a discount if you want to enjoy before dining. The waiting area is small and tasty, so more of a last option really. I got there a bit after they opened on a Tuesday, not totally sure what to expect and was quoted 45min - 55 min. I asked if it was possible to dine at a certain time or what the procedure was. I was told no and since I was timing my husband's work schedule, as told to return to our my name down again. The hostess ended up helping to accommodate the time a bit to work for us, but it would be nice if there was a fine without having to hope for the best on wait time. The sauce itself was so beautiful, all the wood and authentic touches. Once we were seated our server came and took our order, it felt a tad rushed and the food all came out in various orders, so I would hold off on ordering everything at once, personally. We opted for some of their waygu sushi, the Japanese carpaccio, the corn ribs, the GTO ( Garlic Knock Out) Ramen and Duck Matcha Ramen. The waygu was delicious. You only get two slices, but was great starter. The carpaccio is sliced scallop and though very good and topped with various caviar and a delicious truffle sauce, I wouldn't order again. The corn ribs were good, but also not a stand out for me. I loved my GKO ramen, so flavorful from the broth to the toppings. I did add a smoked egg, which definitely was a must! My husband got the duck ramen and though more subtle and earthier flavor, was till good. We are glad we tried it, but wouldn't go out of our way to try it again. Some of the apps came before our ramen then our ramen hit in the middle of enjoying our starters, with our last app coming towards the end. Timing was definitely off and I would not order everything at once again. I was bummed they didn't do anything for my husband's birthday, which kind of bummers me out, but cest la vie. The whole experience was about 45 minutes once seated. Food was tasty and though not the cheapest meal, great quality wnd we would return!"

New Asian Fusion

★★★★☆ 4.2 (76)

"We stopped in before a round of bowling because we were starving. The place is modern and clean, and the staff was pleasant although it is counter serve. I ordered a Boba Milk Tea to refresh myself from the heat. It was pretty standard. We started with the Potstickers which were crispy and hot. I ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen, which was pretty good. Nothing extraordinary but good. My Dad got the BBQ Pork Fried Rice, and he said the pork was pretty fatty. I tried a bite and the pork was definitely not the best quality.Clean interior, good service, pretty standard food. Nothing amazingly good or bad."

Sushi Sen

★★★★☆ 4.1 (377) • $$

"Came by during happy hour and had a great meal! We originally were going to go to a diff sushi spot for AYCE, but got just as full here for cheaper! Rolls are $5 each and nigiri $6 for 2 pieces here before 5:45pm. We arrived at 5:15pm and were seated right away. While it got crowded and took a while to get seated, once we ordered our food came quickly.The nigiris had huge and thick slices of fish which we appreciated!! It was so good. The rolls were also great. We particularly enjoyed the baked alaska and tuna tataki roll. We'll definitely be back for another happy hour!"

Neveria Y Taqueria Yesi

★★★★★ 4.7 (21)

"First, consider this review is coming from a total GRINGO, but I have lived in Phoenix all my life and I learned long ago, if you want authentic Mexican food, you're going to have the best luck hitting places like this.What I mean by "places like this" is, a.) a Mexican owned business run by la familia; c.) the server doesn't speak English very well; c.) most or all of the signage is Spanish; and d.) you're the only white person there because the area and storefront scares the gringos that grew up with too much white privilege - That's right, I said it. Those are the people that just drive by and miss out on true cultural greatness. In my experience, the more of those boxes you can check, the better the food.This place seems more focused on sweets and treats, which I had none, so I can't review around that. I was here for ramen and birria tacos. First, the ramen was fantastic. You get a side of limes, onions, cilantro, salsa and cabbage. It's a serving big enough to share and I enjoyed it very much. Of course, I used it to dip my birria tacos!The birria tacos were good, not great. However, my personal preference are birria tacos oozing with queso, cooked longer with more browning and crispiness, and with the tortillas dipped in the birria consommé before griddling. You can see by my photos these aren't like that, but they are good, traditional birria tacos and I'm not going to deduct them because of a personal preference.And though it would be an easy target, I'm not going to deduct them for location, storefront architecture, interior design or handicapped accessibility. Frankly, more people need to recognize "places like this" wouldn't likely exist if they had to follow those standards. I come here for the authentic food and to support entrepreneurs brave enough to risk starting a minority owned business. Best of luck to you Neveria Y Taqueria!"

Ramen Hood

★★★★☆ 3.7 (419) • $$

"I enjoyed this ramen my son and I both did a custom. The spicy miso broth was not my favorite to be honest but still edible just a different taste. I got the teriyaki chicken. Which was good but after eating realized I didn't enjoy it with my ramen and should have done pork. Everything else in my ramen was delicious. My son did similarly but got the pork and loved it. The guyozas I did enjoy we got 6 and they were delicious. Overall I did enjoy my experienc e"

Full Moon Izakaya

★★★★★ 4.5 (53)

"We had the pleasure of having lunch here recently. Service was excellent and prompt. The dining room was very open and comfortable.We tried their chicken karage appetizer. It was slightly overcooked but it had good flavor. We also tried their poke. The sauce was amazing, but portion size was small with very little fish and topping. Our favorite was their black garlic tonkatsu ramen. This dish was excellent; we contemplated ordering another one but decided to wait for next time. Everything from broth to perfectly cooked noodles was what made this dish exceptional. The egg was marinated perfectly, slightly sweet with creamy yolk; yum! The pork was also delicious and it even had slight charring. Absolutely the best! Will return just for this dish alone. Highly recommend!!"

The Valley Tacos

★★★★★ 5 (4)

"Found this food truck and I was pleasantly surprised of the food quality the amazing service and the area it was setup. It was at a very nice park in Avondale and the sun was just beginning to set and last night there was a nice breeze. Me and my wife ordered the carne asada taco plate which is 3 tacos rice and beans. And they offer corn or flour tortillas but also hand made to order corn tortillas that will melt in your mouth. The carne was cooked and spiced to perfection and their salsa's are to die for!"

Bisutoro

★★★★☆ 3.9 (130) • $$$

"Where Allergies Bow, Sake Soars, and Flavors Flourish!Step into Bisutoro and bid adieu to dairy dilemmas! They not only catered to my dairy aversion flawlessly but did so with pizzazz.The drinks? The omakase sake flight steals the spotlight. The other drinks were good, but not super fantastic. They seemed to lack the main ingredient...alcohol. But let's talk food: their steak, cooked to a perfect medium rare, burst with flavor, while their miso cod, swimming in broth, was downright heavenly.Yet, it was the service that truly wowed. Like culinary fairy godparents, they anticipated my every need with flair.Bisutoro isn't just a restaurant; it's a culinary experience where allergies vanish, sake reigns supreme, and flavors dance on your palate. I would definitely come back and even make a reservation for the sushi bar seating for another type of experience."

OBON Sushi Bar Ramen

★★★★☆ 3.7 (248) • $$

"Met a couple of friends here. The food was good.I'm we thought it was happy hour and we got 2 items. We got the gyozas & egg rolls. They were both good. Also got a mocktail a mojito , it was good. I got the katsu sandwich. It was good but thought there would be more stuff in it. Looked like a Chick-fil-A sandwich. Still good thou. My sister got the kanto beef. It was good."

OBON Sushi Bar Ramen

★★★★☆ 3.9 (601) • $$

"We had to walk through a strange gusty sandstorm to get here from our Airbnb. I literally had sand in my hair, eyes and mouth. That's Tucson for ya. Craving some Japanese food, I'm glad we found this place.We were greeted by a lovely hostess that was also our waitress. She was extremely attentive and came by often. We wanted a super light dinner so my son ordered an assortment of sushi. I wanted an eel and cucumber roll that was not on the menu. I appreciate that the sushi chef was able to make it for me upon request. I was surprised that it came rolled in brown rice. It was actually delicious. We all enjoyed the steamed edamame as well. Great spot in downtown Tucson. Ambience offers that sexy chic vibe."

Silverlake Ramen

★★★★☆ 4 (96) • $$

"Ramen: Because comfort food is always souperior."Good Ramen. Good Day."We just got back from Las Vegas, where it is currently experiencing record-breaking highs, only to be welcomed back with more record-breaking highs in Phoenix. Why wouldn't I choose hot broth and curly noodles for lunch?I got the $20 Classic Ramen combo with the 4pc. fried gyoza. I also ordered some Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna on the side for good measure. While the ramen was good, it's far from being the best (or worst) in town. It's a good bowl of noodles you surely wouldn't mind purchasing and consuming, but this isn't a place I would readily suggest to a friend to try. It's a good place. The staff is friendly, the spot is clean, and you can get on the waitlist via Yelp. I wish I could give them 3.5 stars."

JINYA Ramen Bar - Chandler

★★★★☆ 4.2 (629) • $$

"Yummy ramen chain in downtown chandler.They're located in the hearty if downtown by all the restaurants. Somewhat small, so very busy. Dark, a little loud, not romantic.Great vegan options! Love their vegan ramens over the competition."

Azusa Ramen

★★★★☆ 4.2 (237) • $$

"The food was so delicious and satisfying! The service here was top notch! It is a small and inviting restaurant. The ramen bowl was big enough for my husband and I to share!"

Ramen Hood

★★★★☆ 3.6 (80)

"Finally came in because it looked slow. At 6:15 p.m.!There's a self order kiosk, two actually. It's simple to operate.Ramen bowls are tasty and hefty portions, you could share these entrees. My BYOB was ordered with Teriyaki chicken and the pieces ranged in size from bite size to pieces that would require several bites.It was nest to concoct my own creation and I sorta ended up with a Japanese-Mexican fusion with the combo of spicy miso, Jalapeño, cilantro, corn.Fountain Soda are Coke products and there are free refills. They do offer other drink options, but no beer, wine and such.The restaurant is roomy with plenty of seating including single seating options against the wall.Fun and creative artwork on wall.In the mood for soup, give this place a try.From plain to spicy, the options are YUMMY."

JINYA Ramen Bar - Central Phoenix

★★★★☆ 4 (167) • $$

"Love JINYA! It was a great place for myself my toddler and my Vegan friend. Let's start with the Vegan menu, as a non Vegan it was Fire!!! That was also the word used by my friend. You can't go wrong with their Ramen or Impossible Tacos. We didn't try the other items but these two were huge wins. Loved the non vegan menu as well, Ramen, crispy chicken was amazing! The service and staff were great and attentive. They have an outside patio so if the sun isn't too hot it's a great place to dine."

Tang Garden

★★★★☆ 3.8 (52) • $$

"How had I not dined at Tang Garden before? This is the best Chinese restaurant I've found in the Valley so far. The owners are from Hunan Province (YASS!) and the dishes reflect the spicy nature of the region. From the Chongqing Spicy Chicken (重庆辣子鸡) to the spicy green beans (干煸四季豆）everything was heavenly. For starters, the steamed pork dumplings (always order steamed when you have the choice over fried) and the scallion pancakes were also legit. There is so much more on the menu that I have yet to try which means that I will be back! All of the other diners in the restaurant were Chinese, which says something about the authenticity of the menu (hey, I lived in China for a long time, too!). The owners were friendly and there is great energy in the restaurant. Don't be shy to ask for recommendations. They do sell bottled beers, including Tsingtao from China and Sapporo from Japan (didn't spy any baijiu though). In addition to the outstanding food, they have several KTV rooms. The rooms are available for rent by the hour. And yes, you can order their food while you sing your heart out. The song selections are available in both English and Chinese. What a great idea for a company teambuilding event or a celebration like a birthday. All in all, Tang Garden is the real deal. Outstanding service, wonderful dishes, fair prices, and a relaxed environment that does get busy at dinnertime despite all the takeaway orders. I'm in love!"

Mensho Ramen

★★★★☆ 4.4 (140) • $$$

"I heard good things about this place so the bar was set high. I went late on a Saturday. I was told it was a good idea to come late to avoid the huge line that goes outside the building. Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable of the product. The dining area is small and slightly cramped. I was very hungry so I decided to get two of everything which included drinks, apps, and ramen.Apps:Started with Carpaccio which was scallops and caviar. 5/5Wagyu with black caviar. 5/5Ramen:Wagyu Aburasoba. This was the best ramen dish I have ever had in my entire life. Full of flavor. The truffle was delicious. The wagyu was melt in you mouth tender. Noodles had the most perfect taste and texture. Ramen can not get better than this. 5/5G.K.O. Was recommended by the manager. The was also delicious. Garlic and a little spice. Again a ton of flavor. Broth was perfect. 5/5The place is relatively new. I would preferred if they had a bigger place. They serve beer and cold/warm sake. I hope they bring in sprits. Some Hibiki to wash down my Aburasoba would have been amazing. In the end MR was amazing. I can not wait to go back. If you appreciate quality and perfection in your food they have it here. Even the toothpicks are from Japan made of bamboo. I told the manager I wish I could give them a Michelin Star. Even if ramen is not your thing you need to try this place. I am sure you will enjoy it here."

Seido Sushi

★★★★☆ 4 (150) • $$

"Dined: 10/7/23I pass this place many times so we decided to finally check it out. As soon as you walk in you're greeted by Alice (she literally welcomed EVERYONE in who came in regardless of where she was in the building). Very friendly and attentive staff. Small location but big on flavor. We had the Crunch Shrimp Tempura Roll & theFried California Roll Fried both were very tasty and filling. Saki bombs were tasty as well. Lol. They have a variety of rolls and appetizers just wish they offered a Happy Hour as well."

SoSoBa

★★★★☆ 3.6 (469) • $$

"Mediocre, inauthentic ramen that is still competently done, with plenty of vegan options scattered throughout the menu.I stopped in for a quick lunch after seeing that they had vegan ramen. I ordered the "Hostile Takeover Ramen" ($16), which comes with rice noodles, broccoli, sweet crusted tofu, shishito peppers, sautéed mushrooms, and green onions. The ramen came out in about 15 minutes.The broth, which makes or breaks a ramen, was fairly gentle and not particularly deep, but pleasant -- quite umami, moderately salty, slightly sweet. The tofu was deep fried and rather sweet, which was tasty, but I don't think goes that well in a ramen. The other toppings were solid. The noodles seemed very al dente and not particularly well-suited to a ramen.Service was very friendly and its nice environment. Don't expect anything close to authentic ramen, but it's not a bad spot."

KOBE Hotpot & Ramen

★★★★☆ 4.2 (123)

"Excellent hotpot! The meat quality is very good. The broths are made from scratch! I absolutely love the sauces to dip the meats into. They have an assortment of meats and veggies. The crispy chicken is really good too. Love this place."

Kungfu Ramen

★★★★☆ 4.1 (215) • $$

"I've been a couple of times. Soooo good! The food is absolutely amazing. No complaints here. And my favorite appetizer was the buns. Everyone is so nice and service is great."

Hawaiian BBQ Nishikawa Ramen

★★★★☆ 3.9 (788) • $$

"Update: Menu has been updated!We haven't been here in some time but my daughter wanted to go for her birthday. We were seated promptly and missed the dinner rush that arrived shortly after us. Our waitress came with water while we browsed through the menu. We noticed that it said Hawaiian bbq and ramen. We asked our waitress and she had explained that it was only about a week that they had started the bbq. My husband and I were equally happy because we had thought it was a little warm out for ramen. He ended up ordering kalbi (short ribs), I ordered bbq chicken and fried shrimp. My daughters ordered ramen and spam musubi's. We all enjoyed our food and the girls even ordered a 2nd kids ramen to share because they loved it and still a little hungry. Everything came out quickly and hot. We'll be back if and when we're in the area. The Hawaiian bbq was a great addition!! If you haven't been yet, you need to stop by."

Matsuri Izakaya On Mill

★★★★☆ 3.7 (146)

"I was here around 6:30PM. You walk in, seat yourself, and then scan for the menu at your table, and then self-order on your phone. You can pay on your phone when you finish- or even when you are ordering. We were greeted and given water once we sat down. Pretty casual atmosphere with low and high top tables. They do have a waitlist available on Yelp. And they are open until 9:30PM.We ordered the Samurai Ramen with shrimp tempura and an extra egg and the Miso King Ramen with chicken casu, crispy tofu and bok choi. Our food arrived within 10 minutes and it was nice and hot. Both dishes looked delicious and they were. Fantastic broth in both ramens with large, fresh shrimp. The eggs were done perfectly. We did not order drinks but they do offer some alcoholic beverages.For two Ramen soups with extras, tax and tip, it was $53.81. The Ramen itself was around $16.00, a little high for ramen, but it is a restaurant on Mill. And once they charge for extras- bok choi is $1.20, shrimp tempura is $4.50, an extra egg is $1.20, it does add up. That being said, I would go again- just not everyday."

Maguro Sushi and Ramen

★★★★☆ 4.4 (334) • $$

"We were shopping nearby and decided to order food to-go from Maguro one chilly evening. I called ahead and placed an order for sushi, a veggie ramen, and a tonkotsu ramen. Arrived within 15 minutes.The place was busy, it looked packed. The staff was friendly and helpful. My order was waiting for me when I arrived. I was in and out in minutes. Though the food smelled really good, we exercised some patience and waited until we got home to open it.I was impressed by their ramen packaging. It came in a big bowl with two compartments: one for the broth and one for the veggies and protein. The broth was still warm even after a 20-minute drive. We immediately devoured its contents. My veggie ramen was tasty and satisfying. The portion was pretty generous, too. The sushi was fresh and flavorful. We were both very pleased with our choices!"

Daruma Sushi/Roll/Noodle

★★★★★ 4.6 (551) • $$

"It had been almost 4 years since I last dined here. We weren't too hungry so decided to grab a light bite. The menu is very different than what I remember. They offer a happy hour menu all day Monday thru Thursdays and 11:30-4 pm on Fridays. Hubs always orders spicy tuna roll $5.95, and I ordered a Halloween roll $7.95 ( shrimp salad, cucumber, masago and avocado) it was light and tasty especially with the sauce that was on the side. We also got a free order of gyoza with Yelp check in. It ended up being a very cheap lunch! The regular prices seemed very reasonable too. Service was very friendly and fast. Would definitely come again when we have a bigger appetite as I want to try their ramen and other rolls."

Love Hawaiian BBQ

★★★★☆ 3.9 (94) • $

"My family was craving some Hawaiian food and we decided to stop by Love Hawaiian BBQ on a Saturday evening. The restaurant is located in a shopping plaza with spacious amount of parking spots available.We had entered the restaurant and were the only patrons inside. The restaurant was freezing!! Even with our jackets on, it was still really cold inside! The menu had a lot of options on it such as the followingChicken:Hawaiian BBQ ChickenChicken KatsuTeriyaki ChickenOrange ChickenLemon Pepper Chicken BreastBeef:Hawaiian BBQ BeefKalbi Short RibsKalua PorkSeafood:Island White FishCrispy ShrimpAfter reviewing the menu, my family and I selected Loco Moco Chicken Katsu and Kalua pork with Rice/Mac SaladChicken Teriyaki with RiceKids Meal: BBQ BeefThe price was relatively inexpensive, approximately $45.00 for the entire order, but the portions were small. It took around 20 minutes for the entire meal to be cooked. The Loco Moco was decent. The hamburger patty was burnt and small though. The scrambled eggs and gravy was delicious. The Chicken Katsu and Kalua Pork was okay. There was a lot of breading on the Chicken Katsu. Overall, we had a good experience at Love Hawaiian BBQ."

Tampopo Ramen

★★★★☆ 3.9 (950) • $$

"This is our go-to ramen place in Arizona! I always get the tonkotsu ($13) which tastes so clean and good. Also they have half boiled ramen eggs which are my faveee. We weren't really fans of the spicy miso here, but the shio is good as well. We also love the bowls, like the chashu bowl, and usually get it to-go. The takoyaki is a must too! The service is fast, and the store is usually busy but we never have to wait. Plenty of parking in the lot."

Clever Koi

★★★★☆ 4.1 (649) • $$

"Hubs and I visited back on a weeknight in January. It was a chilly night and we were craving some warmth and ramen. We've heard great things about Clever Koi so we decided to give them a try.We arrived close to 8 pm and though there were other diners there, the place was not at all busy. We were greeted and seated right away. The space has a nice romantic vibe.We ordered the following:Korean fried mushroomsCalamari friesVegan ramen + soft egg x2The Korean fried mushrooms came with maitake mushrooms, daikon sprouts, red sriracha vinaigrette, and sesame seeds. They were very crunchy and tasty, especially with the vinaigrette! The calamari fries came with tempura calamari, mint, furikake, and yuzu aioli. Another tasty app. Hubs and I both ordered the same entree, vegan ramen with a soft egg. Though I appreciated the generous portion and amount of veggies (it was loaded!), I unfortunately did not love the flavor. I would have also preferred a creamier broth. I've heard their ramen is really good, so maybe I just ordered the wrong one.Nonetheless, we had a great experience and would definitely return. There's so much to try!"

Grill N Chop

★★★★★ 4.6 (162) • $$

"Really good and quick lunch spot when you are looking for something in the neighborhood. Service has been good every time I have come in and I can always find good options that are vegetarian."