Ramen Okawari

Went here for the first time and my boyfriend had the Okawari Fire and I had the Okawari Black. We were both curious about the broth the other had and ended up switching bowls for a few bites! The Okawari Black does not have spice, but the broth is rich in flavor and the Okawari Fire is full of flavor for the spice lovers. Noodles were cooked perfectly - not too hard or soft. Definitely recommend chili garlic edamame to start and a side of their chicken karaage!Tables were full and service stayed excellent.

OHHHH HEEEELLLLL NAHHHHHHHHH!!!! THIS IS DOG DOOKIE LEVELS OF TERRIBLE!!!! I want to tell you all about my experience at Ramen Okawari. I ordered the tempura ramen, and the ramen I received was even worse than mid. The noodles tasted instant, as if they made Maruchan cup noodles and threw it in my bowl. The broth, was so flavorless and bland, that even flour was more flavorful. And don't even get me started on the egg... EMBARRASINGGGGGG!!!! That "marinated" egg was so flavorless and white. The tempura was barely passable. Shrimp had no flavor, and was soggier than my underwear after leg day at the UCR Student Recreation Center. Ramen Okawari? I think you should be sorry.

This was the worst ramen I've ever had. I love ramen, I'm always happy to eat it anywhere I go, but this was just disappointing on another level. I don't wanna be a Karen and leave a bad review but imma write what I honestly wish I read abt this place before coming here.The one thing I liked abt this place was the scenery! The anime paintings on the walls somehow made it more welcoming, being surrounded by familiar animes it made it more comfortable and fun. Unfortunately that's it on the good part tho:/So to rate the food very bluntly, the broth had no flavor. I got the tonkotsu, my usual, and it didn't even taste like pork broth idk what it was tbh. The boiled egg wasn't even marinated, this would be the first ramen place I've ever gone to (I've been to a lot of places) that they just tossed a regular hard boiled egg into the bowl. The noodles were totally overcooked and very salty, again, worse than anywhere else I've had them. The only good part of the whole bowl was the chashu, which even that was kinda bland (but tbh its hard to mess up chashu). Even the girl who took our order was odd, I watched her select her own tip when she charged my friend. And when I paid cash, I was short by a PENNY and she insisted I give her another whole dollar so she could return to me 99 cents T-T like bruh- is that just me?My friend and I try every new ramen place we find and we both love ramen, obviously no place is perfect but we hardly have issues with the food. But this was so disappointing I felt the need to write this review for anyone else, cuz I regret spending money here, I wouldn't recommend this at all. Leaving 2 stars tho cuz I don't wanna hate on it too bad, but yeah overall idk how anyone would enjoy it. This def the first ramen place I have the urge to go back and ask for my money back

Dawg please fix y'all's pipes man it smells like I just stepped foot in skidrow. Foods great tho highly recommend to get take out

Ordered the vegetarian ramen and edamame. The vegetables came under cooked or tasting spoiled. Broth was really bland... and cold. So disappointing. I don't think I'll ever eat here again.

If you are a single diner, be prepared to sit at the counter. All of there tables were in terrible need to be cleaned up when I arrived. I refused to sit at the counter being I'm short (5'1") with back issues which makes it difficult for me to get up on the stool. I ordered their House ramen with pork and was asked if I wanted it spicy, I said a little. So they suggested mild which I said, "yes," only to be given to me as spicy. I guess it is retribution and retaliation for not wanting to sit at the counter. The two servers were discussing my refusal to sit at the counter just before they took my order. I could read their lips. Look at the photo of the broth in my bowl and you be the judge. Keep in mind that I had already eaten the noodles and meat, so there was a whole lot more spice than what is pictured. A paying customer should not be treated this way. I paid my bill, I was courteous to say thank you, even gave the server a generous 25% tip because servers get paid very little, BUT a bad review will speak volumes to other potential customers. I hope the owners will read this review. This does not help your clientele, granted most customers in the area are college students. However, they also have older people who come here like me, with more money to spend and tip who won't be back.

It's good for ramen, especially if you always crave thatThe ambiance is cool and the servers are nice but the ramen just isn't the bestJust because of location I go back but it's one of those things where if there was a better option nearby then I'd def be going there instead

The spicy miso ramen is delicious with chicken . Definitely recommend. The service is pretty good

the food is amazing!! the restaurant can get busy, so just be patient with the staff. promise it's worth it :)even though they're known for their ramen, their appetizers are sooo good. i love their chashu fries and shrimp tempura so much. those are must tries when you come. the fry on them is just perfection.the flavor of the ramen is delicious! if you like spicy, you have to try their ramen. their "medium" is still pretty spicy! so good.give it a try :) but again, just be patient with the service if it's busy

Still the best ramen ever I went on a different route this time and got an okawari black and it taste so good I'm obsessed. The people are so nice here and kept checking on me and they helped me go through the ramens and explained them to me. The art on the wall is still top tier and it's amazing!!!