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    Aoyama Ramen

    4.3 (426 reviews)
    ModerateRamen, Asian Fusion
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    AOYAMA RAMEN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Curry Ramen
    Izabella S.

    I really do love this restaurant! I tried the shio ramen which had a smooth and savory broth, not super salty nor overly flavorful. The temperature was perfect, eggs cooked perfectly (not too hard or soft) and the noodles are a good consistency of not being too chewy, hard, or soggy. I'm also a big fan of their gyoza as it has the perfect crispness on the outside. I enjoy the fact that they have canned soda, ramune, and saki options. Staff is always super kind and helpful with guiding you through their menu. The ramen always comes out super quick. Only downside is there is such a small seating area but I doubt anyone would complain about an upgrade!

    Chicken tacos
    Kylie F.

    This was my second time at Aoyama and, once again, it did not disappoint! The service is consistently good, the place clean and lively, and the food is so good. This time, I ordered the chicken tacos from the specials menu. I know that Aoyama's thing is ramen, but these tacos were AMAZING. The balance of flavors was absolutely perfect in my opinion, and the sauce was to die for. I can't speak for the other location, but this place is well-worth the commute from KC.

    Aoyama Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen
    Karl A.

    The service here is great, they were helpful from the moment we stepped through the door. I got the spicy ramen and it was at the table fast! The flavor blend was awesome! The noodles were cooked well and the spice lever was spot on! It had a little heat, but not enough to cover up the great flavors. The servings were huge! Plan on bringing some home! Great ramen, great service!

    Specials - didn't realize they had a beef ramen
    Allison N.

    Delish. We arrived around 6:15 pm on a Friday and there were 2 tables available. Normally they're pretty busy and it's a small seating area. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable. The hubby got spicy ramen and I got the classic. The hard boiled egg is SO good in the ramen. And the gyoza and dipping sauce is . Love this spot!

    Menu
    David L.

    I was able to get a table right away, staff was quick to take drink and food order. This pork bun was delicious and a good size for an appetizer. The bowl was absolutely delicious and a great size. It was perfect on the chilly that when I was there.

    Veggie Ramen
    Stephanie N.

    The vibes of this restaurant are amazing! I love the decor and painting along the wall - it adds to the experience! We got the takoyaki and tonkatsu ramen. It came out timely and servers checked in with us often as well. Overall, the ramen was a bit underwhelming. The broth was not as flavorful and the chashu meat did not taste the freshest. However, the takoyaki was amazing. They added egg salad at the bottom and this was such a wonderful addition! I highly recommend this appetizer.

    Classic Tonkotsu Ramen
    Meg D.

    Delicious ramen! I tried the tonkotsu ramen. The broth was so rich and creamy with incredible flavor. The chashu wasn't my favorite as I had some pretty fatty pieces, but the noodles and broth more than made up for it. Not to mention they have delicious gyoza and onigiri!

    Curry Ramen
    Tyson C.

    Small date atmosphere, food was great, good options on the menu, received our food in a timely manner. Service was excellent

    Aoyama Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen
    Candice S.

    Went here because I was craving some sort of hearty soup for dinner. I was happy to see this location was so close to home. I honestly didn't know what to order, about six of the ramen options sounded so good. After speaking with the waiter, he assured me that the spicy ramen was about a mild-to-medium level, so I gave it a try. It has so much flavor!! I loved it. I would say it is closer to medium, but probably still just a hint below. I also had a taste of my fiancé's ramen, and that broth was very tasty as well. I think I overheard a nearby table subbing their pork for chicken, an option I wish I knew about since that's what I prefer. We also didn't receive a drink menu and didn't realize there were beer and sake options until we saw them on other tables. Not a big deal, we plan on coming back soon.

    Original Tonkatsu Ramen
    Elle M.

    TL;DR: If you're looking for the best ramen in town, it's at KC Craft Ramen. Aoyama used to be my go-to ramen spot in Kansas City, but I recently returned after a long time and it can't compare to what's being served these days at KC Craft Ramen. KCCR opened a year ago and has an awesomely rich but balanced broth with tons of veggies and chewy noodles made fresh onsite with a noodle machine brought from Japan. Aoyama's broth isn't nearly as complex and any added veggies are an additional cost. The noodles were also much more disappointing than I remembered. Aoyama also doesn't offer the wide range of snacks, desserts, and drinks that KCCR has, and KCCR offers popups with ramen restaurants from Japan through their partnerships with those restaurants. Bottom line - Aoyama isn't terrible for a rainy weeknight if it's close by but isn't my first pick by a long shot.

    Pork Bun
    Susan R.

    We were greeted quickly. The waitstaff were very friendly and helpful. It was dark inside the restaurant. After ordering it only took a few minutes before our food started arriving at the table. We started off with the dumplings. They came out warm. They had a good texture and very tasty! I got the shrimp and pork bun. The shrimp was perfect! The pork bun was chewy but it was good. We would recommend trying this restaurant out.

    Ramen
    Jacob R.

    We came in early around 11 and it was mostly empty. They had very quick service and were also very friendly. I started with the Gyoza which was very good. It was soft, warm and full of flavor. Then I got a ramen bowl with chicken broth, garlic, and green onions. It was very hearty, and soothing. I really enjoyed it.

    Summer F.

    Yikes. What has happened to this place? Why has it gone downhill so badly? I ordered a bowl of the ramen I had in my previous review, which has a spicy soup base. Because I like things really spicy, I asked for an extra cup of the spicy sauce on the side to add in to increase the heat level. When they brought my order, my ramen had a non spicy base, and the side of spicy less than a teaspoon and not enough to make it hot. Additionally, the soup was room temperature. I told the waiter about this, and he said they used a non spicy broth so I could adjust the spice myself, which is not what I asked for. He didn't fix the issue or give me what I actually ordered. He also didn't even give me more of the spicy mixture to add in. He just left me there with a bowl of cold, bland, unspicy, subpar soup. To add to this mess, I then discovered I was upcharged for the side of spicy, even though it was only the amount that should have been included in my bowl in the first place. To make matters worse, if you come here alone and say you would prefer to sit at a table rather than at the bar, elbow to elbow with men you don't know, the servers treat you like absolute garbage and rush you as fast as they can so they can turn your table over. I was there less than 15 min total, with other tables open, and they treated me like I was the biggest inconvenience on the planet. This is a place I used to love, but it's only going to stay a memory moving forward. Horrible treatment with subpar food. Yuck.

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    Very good everything! The food is so flavorful, employees very attentive and helpful, service always quick and friendly! Highly recommend!

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    Very rich & flavorful ramen broth. Perfect texture noodles. Great service! Always hits right!!

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    Great food at a decent price! Very authentic and great atmosphere and the staff is friendly!

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    Ask the Community - Aoyama Ramen

    I have a gluten allergy, if I bring my own shirataki noodles, will the chef add them into the ramen broth for me?

    Yes they will they have to cater to the customer expeciallu with a allergy they will accommodate! Been there multiple times I always see people bringing things in for a personalized meal!

    What is takoyaki? Looks interesting, but what is it?

    Octopus balls. Its like a doughy ball with chewy pieces inside. sounds weird i know, u just gotta try it.

    How long is the soft opening for? I just came across your page and so excited

    I think I heard the soft opening was this week and the grand opening will be next week?

    Very excited about this! Any idea when is it expected to open?

    We are holding a soft opening on next Monday the 14th.

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    JINYA Ramen Bar - Overland Park

    JINYA Ramen Bar - Overland Park

    3.6(174 reviews)
    6.7 mi
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    Really good spot for ramen. We loved it. The broths were super flavorful with perfectly cooked…read morenoodles. I can imagine ramen tasting like this in a Japanese back alley noodle shop without a gaijin in sight. The space is sleek and comfortable. The server was helpful, friendly, knowledgeable, and quick. Even the broccoli I ordered on the side was perfectly steamed, without any additions. Very tasty in the ramen bowl. We also got the mini taco appetizer. While delicious, can't say you're getting a good bang for your buck there. A great experience, overall.

    This ramen bar is vey upscale. The ambiance & decor has a mix of traditional and modern elements…read more Stepping right in the hostess desk is right to the left and the bar to the right. It's an open layout with table seating in center and booth/table/chair seating. You can see ramen bowls lining the window view of the kitchen & cooks. I ordered Lycheetini, Spicy Chicken Ramen and spicy creamy shrimp. Now my drink was definitely a unique crafted cocktail with lychee at the bottom. It was very refreshing and sweet. Their ramen bowls come with standard ingredients and anything else you want is à la carte to add including an egg. Now that surprised me. My ramen had spicy chicken, spinach, bean sprouts and green onion. Both the spicy creamy shrimp and our table shared crispy chicken had flavors that met expectations. Both were crunchy and seasoned well. My ramen had very creamy broth with immense flavor. It wasn't very spicy so I added in some of the complimentary sauces in little jars on the table: seasoning sauce , gyoza sauce and hot sauce

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    Omo Japanese Ramen & Sushi

    4.4(81 reviews)
    9.2 miWaldo

    Every time we do a Trader Joes run, I always see this place and always wanted to try it out since…read morethey took over the old Red Snapper place. The place was warm and perfect for a cold winter day. Space was decorate all over and seeing a handful of customers and staff was reassuring too. The server was so nice and seated us right away. Looking over the menu we order a ramen bowl, sushi, and a bubble tea. Everything came out fresh, hot, and delicious. It was great and we can't wait to visit again. Perfect little gem that's not packed and great for date nights.

    Omo's is under new management. This makes me sad. One of my favorite restaurants has just become…read moremediocre. We no longer felt like we were old friends and they were happy to see us, but just customers. Service was slow and sporadic. The menu is kind of the same, bit the food was completely different. I have never had salty such rolls before. Could barely eat the Alaskan roll for the salt and that was without soy sauce. Had to ask for Wasabi for our rolls. Teriyaki chicken had a nice flavor, so kudos on that part of the meal. Previously, Omo's was our go to restaurant when we got to KC. I have just been given an excuse to try other restaurants. Ambiane looks the same, but music was way too loud and even the chopsticks are nice, but not as nice as they were. But, at least they aren't disposable. We miss the old chef and waiter.

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    Khop Jai Der Lao & Vietnam

    Khop Jai Der Lao & Vietnam

    4.7(75 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    Last fall I had an amazing Papaya Salad at a food court in St. Paul at The Hmong Village mall. I…read morehave been craving it ever since and for my birthday lunch this week I drove across the metro to this Lao restaurant to satisfy my craving. Khop Jai Der is a very small place with tables crowded together that made it difficult to navigate with my current and temporary situation of using crutches. I ordered the Papaya Salad and asked for moderate spice level. What I received looked nothing like my last fantastic salad. Very little sauce, a skimpy amount of papaya, pieces of cabbage that were way too large and a spice level that was way over-board. The female that brought my dish ignored me for the rest of my lunch even though she was sitting at the table next to me talking to her friends. I never got a water refill that I desperately needed and had to get up and maneuver my way to the restroom for napkins after deleting the two at the table because of severe sinus drain. I finally took 70% of my meal to the register and asked for a to-go box. I showed my Hmong co-worker the next day and he agreed that this was not the place to get what I craved. He brought me a homemade bowl of the greatest papaya salad for my lunch today so I finally did find redemption, but it wasn't from KJD. With an almost inedible $20+ lunch, inadequate and dismissive service while my digestive tract was on fire and a claustrophobic environment, I can't find a reason to recommend this place. The biggest let down that I've had in a very long time.

    Came in with some friends to try some Lao food on a Saturday afternoon and got introduced to some…read morereally interesting dishes. The space inside is quite small, just a few tables but the server was really great about checking in with our party from time to time. They do seem to do quite a few carry orders as well. We tried the papaya salad, Lao sausage, Khop Jai der fried rice, combo crispy pork and bbq, and khao poon. I wasn't the biggest fan of the papaya salad but the fried rice was incredible, so delicious and to be honest I'm not sure how they got it so moist and flavorful. The khao poon was also phenomenal and was a real hit at our table for it's rich flavor profile. Fun spot to try out in OP

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    KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

    KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

    4.4(299 reviews)
    5.5 mi
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    What a cool spot! My wife and I stopped off last week for lunch and decided to try something new…read moreout. What a great call!!! Our waitress was Connie, and she rocked! She walked us through the process to cook at our table, walked us through the sauce bar and even made us some of the absolute best dipping sauce for our meal!!! I legit could have drank the stuff, it was that good!!!! We cooked up several different steak selections, some chicken and even tried some brisket. Everything was awesome, and Connie kept checking in on us to make sure we did not get overwhelmed or confused. We are already planning a return with the family to try it out again (and may try to sneak out a gallon of whatever that dipping sauce Connie made us!).

    What a unique experience!! I was very skeptical because I've…read morebeen pretty disappointed at places where I have to cook my own meal in the past. At least KPOT makes it fun! You choose either a soup broth or the grill or both. (If you choose to do both, the whole table has to pay an extra five dollars per head, even if you only choose one or the other per person.) I'm sure they get tired of explaining to first time visitors, but it definitely felt rushed and unexplained. A few basic recipes or pairings to give you something to start with would be really nice for a first timer! The sauce bar is where it's at! Make sure you make a great fresh. For example, try: Soy sauce, the K-pop sauce, something a little sweet with the Sesame oil. Sesame paste, peanut paste, cilantro, garlic, a little bit of vinegar and Sesame seeds. Or whatever combo you love! This one was fire!! Ultimately, our favorite was the grill and all the different meats! Put the veggies in the broth were delicious too! It's so hard to choose!

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