I had bookmarked 8E88 on Yelp from who knows how long ago so we popped in here for our pre-marathon carb load dinner. There's something here for everyone. A big vegetarian and vegan selection of dishes and soup noodles as well as meat & seafood dishes for those who want it. This is a fusion between Thai and Japanese food with an emphasis on Thai dishes. There were ramen options with Thai curries and fixings which was interesting. I ordered the vegan option with soft tofu, Green Garden. This was loaded with tons of veggies! It had a clear broth which had a simple flavor to it and paired nicely with the fresh ingredients. On the wall, there hung two guitars. One of the guests picked it up and strummed a few songs for his kids. It was really nice background music while we ate. Honestly, it was so wholesome. Next to the guitars are a collection of heart post-its with fun messages left by previous patrons. If I lived in the area, I'd definitely be a regular here. The portions are perfect and reasonably priced. read more

8E88 Rice & Ramen - Green Garden Ramen (Vegan Broth) - Thai Near Me - Ventura, California

Stopped by for a casual dinner during a roadtrip, and it satiated my Thai craving for sure. I love when you can taste the wok flavor in the drunken noodles, and it's not too sweet, so this was my preferred style. I just didn't love the passionfruit tea, as it kinda just tasted like plain tea with no flavor and the boba was too soft and too large to suck up through the straw. read more

8E88 Rice & Ramen - Thai Near Me - Ventura, California

Another amazing food adventure, thank you 8E88 Took family from out of town here and they didn't disappoint! The kids running this place know how to do it! read more

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This small, local hole in the wall Ramen spot was such a pleasant surprise. The food was absolutely delicious and packed with flavor. I ordered the Tom Kah Ramen and the mango sticky rice and both were incredible. The Ramen had the perfect balance of richness and heat and the mango sticky rice was the perfect sweet finish. Everything was hot, fresh, and ready right on time for pick up, complete with smiling faces at the door, which made it the ideal cozy meal for a rainy night at home. Fast, and comforting, exactly what you want from a Ramen place. I will definitely be going again. read more

8E88 Rice & Ramen - Tom Kah Ramen - Thai Near Me - Ventura, California

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Food was very flavorful and filling!! It's so nice finding a place that's open late that isn't a fast food restaurant! We got the miso ramen and golden thai ramen, both were delicious! Service was fast and attentive, will definitely be back! read more

Gem! Very flavorful food. Plan to return again and again. Little cozy spot and good, friendly service. Loved it. Thank you! read more

8E88 Rice & Ramen - C1 Pad Kra Pow - Thai Near Me - Ventura, California

This place is so great, the food is clean and taste amazing, please give them a try, you will not regret it, service is also amazing. Thank you! read more

8E88 Rice & Ramen - N1 Pad Thai C6 Spicy Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - Ventura, California

such great food! they were all so nice in there with great service. Had the pad se ew which was great! would recommend to anyone looking for something warm! read more

8E88 Rice & Ramen - pad se ew - Thai Near Me - Ventura, California

8E88 has become a regular spot for us. We love the Pad Ka Pow! The restaurant is clean and has nice decoration. Pretty chill place. The two gentlemen that run the place are awesome and take care of us. read more

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Discovered this gem a few years ago when craving late night Asian food and didn't think jt was real. Open until midnight? In Ventura? I don't know why it took me so long to leave a review. Me and my friends frequent this place all the time for late night eats. Sad that they took off some things from the menu (like the Suki Hang) but I understand... probably needed to streamline the menu for more efficient restaurant. But love having a late night Thai/Ramen shop open in the 805. No need to drive out to the valley or LA. The food is amazing here... I love their Chef's Special ramen. If you love Tom Kha, this is the move. That broth! read more

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Came here by recommendation & it wasn't our cup of tea to be honest.. Tried the Chef Special Ramen which is Tom Kha Soup with ramen noodles. Flavor had too much lemongrass with creamy coconut. Mushrooms were undercooked. Tofu was fresh & crispy I'll say that. 5/10 Also tried the Pad See Ew with Beef. Flavor was bland. Beef and Noodles tasted like tap water for some reason. 1/10 Service wise. We were greeted when we came in but could be dressed more appropriately. Sandals in a restaurant environment? I don't feel too great about that. Tables can also be cleaned a little better. It was sticky.. read more

8E88 Rice & Ramen - Pad See Ew - Thai Near Me - Ventura, California

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First time trying this spot . I got the drunken noodles and they were decent . The noodles were all stuck together which I didn't really like . My wife got the Tom Yum ramen and it was fantastic. The broth was delicious! Service was good since there was only us and another group eating in . read more

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Stopped in for a quick bite. The server wore many hats. He took our order then proceeded to cook it in a hot wok that filled the room with delicious aromas. Try the fried shrimp, crab rangoons and Thai boba tea. All five stars. Beef pad-se-ew had a strange after taste. It was missing black beans hence my four- star rating. Service was perfect. We shall return for other dishes. Thank you! read more

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This place is a gem. Open late, phenomenal asian dishes, loads of options for vegans!!! Ventura needs more businesses like this. 10/10 read more

8E88 Rice & Ramen - Yellow Curry R5 Thai Golden Ramen with soft tofu (Vegan) - Thai Near Me - Ventura, California

Yum! Another stellar Thai inspired restaurant in the 805. This restaurant is new and you should definitely check them out. The vibes were causal cute, service was beyond friendly, and the food was really good. I was glad to see that 8E88 Rice & Ramen had opened up as this location as its had its fair share of Asian inspired business come in and out. I really hope this place is successful because this side of Ventura is hurting for some good eats and stellar Thai food. Luckily this restaurant isn't far off the Johnson freeway exit, it's easily accessible and there is plenty of parking. The restaurant itself is cute and cozy. Only about 7-9 small tables. Would be the perfect spot for takeout but I like coming here outside of normal rush hours to ensure I can snag a little table. I love how they've redone the decor in here, the chairs were a cute orange color and super comfortable. This place has a nice pop of color inside and is welcoming. The staff here are really really nice and I felt comfortable even eating here alone as the vibes were good and staff checked up on me a good amount, but it wasn't overdone. I like how nice everyone was and being a new business they are really grateful for your patronage and feedback on your meal and experience. My order was taken quickly and the food came out pretty fast, impressed, definitely a good spot if you only have so much time on your lunch break. Prices were average and I have no complaints. At first I did think almost $6 for a drink was a little steep but I can't lie, the lemon Thai tea was super flavorful and refreshing, it's worth the price all day long for a nice change from a heavy traditional Thai tea. Aside from the tea being really good and refreshing I loved my Tom Kai Ramen. A nice twist on the classic coconut broth soup. The chicken was plentiful and the broth had good flavor. Lots of mushrooms and a whole boiled egg, good value for the amount of toppings. Definitely a tasty dish when you want something a little more unique than tom kai or ramen on their own. This spot has a pretty good sized menu. It was hard to narrow down a choice as they had a lot of tasty looking appetizers, soups, Thai dishes, and sides like fried rice and noodles. Good spot to share or order a small lunch special. Definitely don't sleep on this new business, I want them to be successful and was really impressed with the vibes and food for such a low key casual joint. read more

8E88 Rice & Ramen - Tom Kha Ramen - Thai Near Me - Ventura, California

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5 stars A Ramen experience like no other! I don't normally gravitate toward ramen--especially Japanese-style ramen--because it often reminds me of elevated instant noodles with good broth. But 8E88 completely changed my perception. We tried the Chef Special Ramen (mild spice level - 1), and it was phenomenal. What made it stand out was the Thai-inspired broth--a flavorful blend of coconut, lemongrass, and Tom Yum notes that added depth and warmth without being overpowering. It was rich, fragrant, and absolutely delicious. The noodles were perfectly cooked--not too soft, not too firm--and absorbed the broth beautifully. This wasn't your typical ramen. It was a unique fusion that brought together the best of Thai and Japanese comfort food in one bowl. We wouldn't have tried it if it weren't for the glowing recommendation from a regular customer sitting inside--and we're so glad we listened! Special thanks to X & J, two friendly faces we met there who helped make our visit even better. Highly recommend giving this dish a try if you're looking for something flavorful, memorable, and a little different from the usual ramen spots! We got the Chicken Chef Special Ramen $17 and we added fish balls $3 = $20 + tax = $21.55, we got it to go and ended up eating most of it in the car. read more

8E88 Rice & Ramen - Chef Special Ramen! - Thai Near Me - Ventura, California

Great good, what I love the most is that they close late I always crave Thai food late at night

I wanted to like this food spot! I just have a couple of comments that dropped me from giving 3/4 stars to 2. I got a to-go order, which I would not recommend. I only live about 10 minutes away, but by the time I got home the food was not edible. I had to re-heat and almost recook some parts of the meal. I probably got the wrong item to take home :/ The service was good, the employee answered all of my questions over the phone, had everything ready for me when I arrived, etc. It is a very small food spot. It is also tucked in the corner and the temporary sign isn't easily seen when driving in. The area/surrounding is okay, there are a few shops in the same complex (smoke shop, donut shop- across); so it's a little random. It might work for those very local to the area in terms of good access to ramen, but I don't think I will go to that part of town or area again- unfortunately. read more

8E88 Rice & Ramen - Ramen - Thai Near Me - Ventura, California

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So grateful this spot is open late! It's been challenging to find restaurants open past 9pm in Ventura County and we were excited to try this one. The Chefs Special Ramen was tasty and the Pad Thai was also great. Our server was attentive and professional. Will be back again! read more

3.5 stars! We came on a Friday when they opened and we were the only customer. They switched owners 2 months ago. Use to be Toki and then Noodles by Jinny and now 8E88. We ordered the karage chicken, Tom khả ramen, and Panang curry, and a Thai iced tea. The food were okay! Not bad. I was looking for Hainan chicken but didn't see it on the menu but saw it advertised on their yelp page? I would go and check it out for yourself. read more

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I'm giving a 5 star on my Dish I ordered. One of my favorite soups is Tom Kha, now to make it into a Ramen dish blew my mind! Was very good. Super nice staff. Will be back read more

8E88 Rice & Ramen - Spice rack on table - Thai Near Me - Ventura, California

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Yellow curry is one of my favorite dishes, and this place knocks it out of the park. We got egg rolls, edamame, pad see ew, orange chicken, and egg rolls. Everything was delicious! read more

Ordered the food for the first time tonight. The crab rangoon was 99% cream cheese. i saw the tiniest reddish spot that may have been the crab but otherwise there was none. I ordered the tom yum soup and it came with tomatoes which is super strange. the broth tasted nothing like tom yum. it sort of tasted like a chicken noodle with tomato. it didn't taste bad but it did not taste like what i ordered at all. i was very dissapointed because i saw all the good reviews but the food wasn't up to par. read more

Small spot with large and delicious portions. Chef's special ramen was recommended to me by the host and he didn't steer me wrong. Could easily share or save for another meal, or if you want to pig out, sit and enjoy it inside. read more

8E88 Rice & Ramen - Chef's Special Ramen and Thai Iced Green Tea - Thai Near Me - Ventura, California

Great food and quaint place for a good bite to eat. Very good for a nice sit down and conversation read more

8E88 Rice & Ramen - R1 Chef's Special Ramen. Pretty filling and I like the Lemon Grass touch to the coconut milk. - Thai Near Me - Ventura, California

When you see a small restaurant, never judge by size of the establishment. Go inside, order something and give the restaurant a chance to impress you. People seving were nice and the food came out quick and piping hot. I Had the Tom Kha Soup with chicken, a delicious soup and the wife had the Panang Curry with beef, flavor for days here. Both dishes were very tasty with a good balance of overall seasoning. I deducted one star for way too many chopped fresh tomatoes in my soup. Replace half of the tomatoes with cilantro, more types of mushrooms and more shallots, and than the soup will be perfect. We'll be back, thanks. read more

8E88 Rice & Ramen - Thai Near Me - Ventura, California

This place was near our hotel. It was a cold night so my wife and I decided to get some ramen. Friendly staff and good service. I ordered the shrimp wonton ramen. I never had carrots and broccoli in my ramen. Something different. Broth was delicious. It was an ok portion. Check this place out when you're in town. read more

8E88 Rice & Ramen - Thai Near Me - Ventura, California

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Food is always fresh and yummy. The young man working there is always helping the family is awesome! He gives always great service and very efficient! Love the late hours because I pick up after work and it's nice to have food after 10p with most food places close early. Good flavor , portions. Will try other dishes but pad Thai shrimp and chicken is what I usually order, good always read more

Went in today for a quick lunch! Got the chicken chow mein lunch special it was so good and so much food! The place was packed and the food came out hot and fresh! The man behind the counter was so sweet and the cook was also real helpful and so quick! It was a very reasonable price and very flavorful! read more

8E88 Rice & Ramen - ( Lunch) Chow Mein with chicken $13.99 - Thai Near Me - Ventura, California

Tried 8E88 since we used to come by the previous ramen/noodle shop that it was before! Service was very kind and friendly. They have a very wide selection of different noodles from Thai to Japanese. I preferred their Thai flavors in the drunk noodle dish which was my favorite and the chef's special which had a nice sour creamy Tom Yum flavor. The chef's special only had a small serving of beef and the pieces were very small. I ordered the lunch special of the drunken noodle which was $1 cheaper, but it was a good serving with the salad and spring roll on the side. It is a small restaurant with a few tables, so not great for big groups. The building is relatively cramped which it has been for previous businesses. Parking is very easy and I saw quite a number of people stop by for lunch. Great if you're nearby! read more

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A good late-night Thai spot to drop into. The staff was prompt considering there were only 2 people manning the phones, tables and kitchen with a pretty packed restaurant. We ordered the Crunchy Cashew and Panang Curry, two options you can never go wrong with when it comes to Thai food. We had to cancel our Crab Rangoons that never came out, a favor for us, the entrees were plentiful! read more

Yum! We just stumbled across this spot. The service was great. Both dishes were delicious, fresh, and crispy! We also got miso! We didn't order it, so not sure if it's just included, but it was also tasty. The Thai tea was also perfect. Not too sweet and a lil more creamy, which is what I prefer. We will for sure be coming back to try more. read more

8E88 Rice & Ramen - Orange Chicken Bowl and Japanese Curry Bowl - Thai Near Me - Ventura, California

We decided to give this place a try... Everything was great! The server was very helpful, and we were told that his brother was the cook. I ordered the Chef's Special ramen with crispy tofu. The broth had coconut and shrimp paste, and it tasted incredible! There were mushrooms, boiled egg, and the texture on the tofu was quite unique. It is a very pleasant place in a strip mall, which is where you find some of the very best food. Will definitely return again to try a curry or noodle dish! read more

8E88 Rice & Ramen - Chef's Special Ramen... - Thai Near Me - Ventura, California

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We came on a late weekday night and the cook/staff were extremely kind and accommodating. The food is overall decent. However, this place gets 5 stars for one item alone: the Chef's Special Ramen. It was incredibly delicious. Will be coming back again just for this dish. read more

8E88 Rice & Ramen - Chef's Special Ramen - Thai Near Me - Ventura, California

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This was an unsuspecting stop after an awards ceremony, and the food definitely overshadowed the day. It was a little on the pricey side (at least by my standards lol) but when we took the food home we were FLOORED by how well it tasted!! The soups were so flavorful and the eggs were cooked very well in the ramen. The tom kha and tom yum were FANTASTIC! All dishes seemed to be made by these two teenage boys who didn't speak a lot of english, so if you're looking for a really good place to eat on your side of town, this is the place :) show them some love!! read more

8E88 Rice & Ramen - Tom Yum Ramen - Thai Near Me - Ventura, California

Sooooo good for late night eats. They're very accommodating for different dietary restrictions too. I told the employee I was vegetarian and he was able to make my padseeew without fish sauce or oyster sauce. The service is straightforward, but still friendly. I definitely recommend this spot. read more

The food was delicious & the staff was very friendly and happy to answer our questions. The Thai milk tea & Thai lemonade was amazing ! read more

Amazing Tom Kha Ramen, the owner was super nice and friendly. Only minor complaint is there wasn't enough noodles in the Tom Kha ramen. Other than that, amazing food! Would recommend and will be back very soon! read more

8E88 Rice & Ramen - Tom Kha ramen with chicken. AMAZING - Thai Near Me - Ventura, California

Love this place! Simple menu but never disappoints! My favorite is their Hainanese Chicken rice and Pad See Ew. Although don't think I've had any bad dish from them. The service is also too notch and you can really feel the love each employee put into their work. read more

8E88 Rice & Ramen - Thai Near Me - Ventura, California

I just love that Ventura is getting blessed with more and more great late-night eats. Open 'til midnight, 8E88 Rice & Ramen is serving up serious flavor bombs with their loaded Thai and Ramen Menu. Every dish is made to order in their open kitchen and the friendly staff only sweetens the deal. Two visits in and 8E88 is a perfect 5-stars for freshness and quality. Tonight, the sub-zero temps called for something warm, rich, and comforting. I went with the Panang Curry with Chicken. The chicken is usually in question for me, because it could be a slimy or stringy tragedy. Not here, my friends! They absolutely stack this dish with tender, perfectly cooked chicken. I also ordered the Crispy Tofu and it did not disappoint. Late-night kitchen, fresh ingredients, friendly staff - 8E88 hits all the right notes. MUST-TRY: Level up your Crispy Tofu game by swapping the Sweet and Sour for the Peanut Sauce! read more