Cayman Lanzone

Got in to the restaurant right as they were opening up for dinner at 5. Sat down at my table immediately and had my food delivered in less than 10 minutes, super fast service. My Tonkotsu Spicy “Aka” Ramen with Pork Belly was the perfect temperature, hot and ready to eat right away. The texture of the noodles, I got thick style, was great. Al dente, not too hard or soft. The broth was rich and creamy, the spice was intense at first. Definitely be prepared for high spice. The pork belly was a delicious mix of crispy and tender. A bunch of great additions to the ramen including scallions, mushrooms, and seaweed rounded out the dish. Not too heavy for ramen either, which I find to be the case sometimes with these noodles. Overall, a 10/10 and would order many times over—finished every last bite.

Annabelle Abba Brownell

Best Ramen noodles in Santa Barbara area. Delicious broth crafted over 24 hours to perfection. Very good service also. Vegan options available also. Now serving sushi as well.

Sohrob H

This ramen spot is a must-visit for anyone craving a fast, flavorful, and hassle-free dining experience. The service is top-notch, with attentive staff who are friendly, efficient, and always ready to help. From the moment you’re seated, you’re well taken care of, and any questions about the menu are met with helpful recommendations and a warm attitude. One of the most impressive aspects of this spot is the speed at which the food arrives. Despite the high quality and freshness of each dish, the wait time is surprisingly short. It’s perfect for a quick lunch or dinner without sacrificing taste or experience. The ramen itself is fantastic — hearty, flavorful broths paired with perfectly cooked noodles and fresh toppings. Whether you go for a classic miso, spicy tonkotsu, or a lighter shoyu, each bowl is packed with depth and umami. The tender chashu pork (if offered) and marinated egg are always highlights, but the vegetarian options are equally satisfying. With its attentive service, speedy delivery of food, and rich, delicious ramen, this spot checks all the boxes. It’s a go-to option for anyone looking for a fast yet flavorful meal. I’ll definitely be coming back!

Lyla Li

This place has always been a favorite for Japanese noodles. But now, not only do they have an additional delicious bun, they've also added sushi with a great sushi chef! Loved Chirashi Bowl! It was fantastic - fresh, with perfectly cooked rice.

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Amy Prince

Best ramen in town! The tonkotsu ramen is especially good, and is perfect when it’s cool outside. I tried the vegetable ramen for the first time recently and it was great as well. Portions are generous, and all of the appetizers are tasty (especially the fried baby octopus, takoyaki and karaage).

Adwait Ambaskar

Great Ramen place on Calle Real! I've come here multiple times and tried the spicy ramen. It's full of flavor, not over the top spicy, and perfect for a hearty dinner. On my 2nd visit, I tried the crispy rice and tuna appetizer as recommended by the reviews, which was really good. Would stop by again if I'm in the area.

Gredy Seago

A must go if you’re in the area. My family and I have been searching for an authentic Japanese restaurant, this is the closest to authentic. The gyozas are amazing! Their ramen is very reminiscent of the ramen we used to eat in Japan. Having lived in Japan, we have high expectations for our ramen and this place did not disappoint. Highly recommend you give this place a try. We went on a weekday for dinner and the place was pretty busy. They seem to be very popular in the area.

Elena L

I really liked the food, the place is not in vain so popular, when we came in the evening on a weekday there was almost a full boarding. Ramen is very tasty, much better ramen on State street. The staff is polite. The food is delivered very quickly. All food, salad in Poke bowl were fresh. We were seated with our dog without any problems. I recommend this place. We will come here again

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Ethelfina Zuniga

It was our first time up by Goleta, and we wanted ramen. This place is really good! We loved our ramen, we got the original spicy (aka) with corn and egg. Amazing!!! It was a huge portion too! The pork belly was soooooo tender and juicy. I was so happy! The only part that I didn’t like was when the gyozas arrived they were a bit cold already. But the crispy rice spicy tuna was 10/10 too! I would come back when I’m in town!

Armando Portillo

The staff makes sure to greet you as soon as you step in and we were seated quite quickly. The music is nice, and the vibe is easy-going. Our waitress was a tall blonde lady who was very bright, personable, full of energy, and efficient when taking our order. The serves checked in multiple times during our stay to make sure everything was fine and offer water refills as well. Regarding the food, the ramen burrito was truly an experience; it was delicious and I had a good time dipping it into the broth dip. The ramen was also good. The serving sizes are quite large, so you’re definitely getting your moneys worth when ordering a dish, and expect to have leftovers.

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T CHAN

Chicken karaage appetizer was OK. Ramen soup was not strong enough in flavor. Overall is good dinner.

Ms E

Nikka Ramen did the job, especially for someone who had a hangover! The service is quick! I ordered the first item on the menu and asked for it to be spicy. Not sure what they considered spicy but I had to ask for more chili pepper sauce. The ramen was definitely fulfilling! I had no complaints! It was quiet, well maybe too quiet where you could hear other guests conversations. My only recommendation is for them to have some chill music or some easy to tolerate sounds in the background. At least that will help ensure some privacy to conversations.

The broth and the noodles of both ramens were good, but the meat fell short. The Kakuni broth was sweet and savory, and the black garlic broth was just borderline almost too salty for us. Both the pork belly in the Kakuni and the pork shoulder in the black garlic was a bit unpleasant to chew. I was hoping the pork belly was softer but it was a bit tough. I wasn’t expecting the pork shoulder to melt in the mouth, but it was also tough. Not necessarily a dealbreaker, but could have been better Parking was a bit difficult to find on Sunday lunch and staff was friendly and quick