The BEST RAMEN hands down!!! Always super super clean, consistent, super nice employees and the family are very hard workers!! I only now come the mall to get my ramen fix. Love this place! read more

Crepeing Ramen - Vegan ramen!!! - Ramen Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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Portion sizes have improved since opening, which is appreciated. Unfortunately, flavors across the board are very mild. Ramen lacked depth, horchata tea was watery, and teriyaki chicken was sweet but indistinct. Nothing was bad, but nothing stood out. With strong competition nearby, 'okay' isn't enough. Ordering is mostly self serve through a kiosk. They do bring the food out to you now at least. It looks cool but it's also loud and hard to have a conversation. I had to yell or repeat myself constantly to be understood. But the thing that gets me the most. they have a sign that says they're the one and only true Ramen place in the valley, which isn't true. I know several Japanese family owned spots. But the nervous lackluster? read more

Crepeing Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Food is amazing! I am pleasantly surprised. It is hard to find good ramen in the desert. Portion sizes are good and broth is very flavorful. The ambiance is very cool and I love the interior. I dined in and forgot I was even at the mall. All the seals are very cute and the boba was surprisingly very good as well. I am glad to have found this hidden gem ! read more

Really bad service, I asked for two plates and they put my chicken with the ramen....... . read more

DO NOT BUY!!! Not only is the food oily and unflavorful, the staff are rude and frankly racist. I ordered a simple tonkatsu ramen to go and when I arrived, I found my order open on the counter. When I informed the staff that I ordered to go, he simply slid over a lid and spoon. no bag? So when I waited for my eventual bag and saw this guy resume working, he had the gull to come back and ask if I needed anything. OBVIOUSLY YES?!? You hear an order is to go and expect me to carry this hot bowl of ramen with my bare hands. Didn't give me a bag. Never coming back. Wishing for failure.​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

The Itamae need to refind his passion. It's reflected in his Ramen. Couldn't remove items on order, son has Egg Allergy so had to build Narutomaki bowl to remove. Very pricey $1.00 for each item added. Broth was bland. Ordered F Chow Mein w/ Sriracha- 2 bites threw away. Place is cute. Boba and Goyza was good. No one came to take our order, they were kinda busy so used the screen to order. I was unsure about table service so I added a tip only to get my own food thrown on counter without tray to carry. One of the bowls was plastic, flimsy and hot almost spilled. Tip is miscalculated- you don't tip on taxes or "service fees?", it's supposed to be calculated from food subtotal only and honestly there was no service to be tipping. $40.87 + 1.78 service fee? + 3.58 tax + 6.91 tip = $53.14 for 2 Ramen, Taro Boba, and Goyza. read more

I wanted so badly to love this spot and have held off on going for so long but after a long stressful day of shopping, I figured it was a good time to spoil myself with a hot bowl of Ramen. The menu was straightforward and a little overpriced, but in line with most Ramen places these days. The service at the counter was prompt and we were helped right away ordering a bowl of tonkostu with a little bit of spice to it. This is where the enjoyment ended. While the staff was kind and helpful, the food was a complete disappointment. I like to say I know my noodles and this was not it. The noodles were not overdone and retained the proper texture, but the broth lacked flavor entirely. The egg was good and had a perfectly cooked center and the slice of pork was satisfactory. But you go to a Ramen shop for the broth and this one had nothing but the spice I added to it. It lacked flavor, it lacked depth, it lacked aromatics. I might come back and order something stirfry or crêpe, but the Ramen was nowhere near worth it. I even made the remark to my friend that I probably would have enjoyed one of the instant Ramen's from across the food court better. Super cute interior and everything was clean . I'm sure some people will enjoy this style of Ramen if they don't know what they are eating, but I can't in good conscience recommend it. read more

Crepeing Ramen - Super cute in custom sign, the decor was trendy, but way more than I expect in a mall - Ramen Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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Immediately drawn in by their kawaii seal characters all throughout their posters and signs and the fact that they had crepes (one of my fav dessert items, especially if they're done Japanese cone style versus cringe French plate style, no offense lol, it's just cuter and more aesthetically pleasing). I gotta get this outta the way, this is in no way shape or form authentic ramen AT ALL. It's obviously a bizarre mish mash of all Asian diaspora cuisine and can be seen in the random Japanese/Chinese décor with some anime/kawaii mixed in and K-pop playing on the radio. The menu has boba, crepes, and instant noodle/dry noodle style dishes. I think for something offered in a mall food court, there's a HUGE variety! Crepes, boba, and ramen. What more can you ask for? We got the: 1) Strawberry Sangria: -I got this less sweet and still sweet enough in refreshing yummy way. -It's a blended strawberry and black tea drink with rainbow jelly. -Perfect for a hot day! Especially if you're a strawberry fan. 2) Special F Chow Mein: -There are 2 different types of this chow mein, a savory and creamy nutty one and a spicy savory umami one. -They were pretty dang cheap from what I remember, so we got both. -Disclaimer this is made with what I'm sure is instant noodles and is soup-less, but delicious, nonetheless. -Not dry at all, good amount of sauce and not too salty. It's simple and hits the same spot where I need to make instant noodles as a snack at night. 3) Belly of the Beast: -Once again, definitely not authentic ramen by any means, but it's a yummy instant noodle, fancier junk food meal. -It's a tonkotsu broth made with spicy Korean tare (I'm looking at you Shin Ramyun), 1/2 a ramen egg, chashu, apple wood bacon, pulled pork, wood ear mushroom, spinach, corn, seaweed, and scallions. -Again, taking a look at the ingredients it's not authentic but has the same vibe as a nicer DIY instant noodles that you may make at home and it's not bad in that sense, don't make your expectations too high, come hungry, and if you love instant soup style noodles, this is perfect. 4) Loaded Lechera: -This is a crepe made with lechera with their signature crunch, vanilla ice cream topped with boba, caramel, Chantilly cream and powdered sugar. -Simply it's condensed milk, boba, and some caramel. It melted pretty quickly, but it's a yummy sweet, simple dessert. If I'm ever back in this area, I don't mind coming back here for more of their crepes and fingers crossed they got more of their cute seal character mascots! read more

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Large variety, easy ordering and the food was good. There seems to be only one person working so when busy, it might take a while.

Watched two workers touch all the food with their bare hands not wearing gloves while taking out trashes and it's just really gross... never coming back read more

What was intriguing about this place was that it had milk tea , ramen , and crepes so that was different and I like all three. Would've gave them 4.5 but the reason why, was I would say my first experience was a let down. Reason why I gave it 3 is because the gyoza came out and tasted good and so was our drink. Of course the prices a bit inflated but it's a good place to go if you have someone to share with so you can try more things. But kept it simple this time. The milk tea was good but that's not hard to mess up. It was the ramen that basically led me to give it a score. The ramen tasted really good but it came out as if it was sitting somewhere for a while. Didn't return it because more people were ordering and the staff seemed to be fumbling on getting everything done. But the fact that it still tasted good is what kept me from giving the whole place 1 star. Service was as expected but the girl who was making crepes didn't have any gloves and was touching everything from door handles to her phone to many different things including making people crepes. We wanted to order one because they looked good but didn't for that reason. So if you get sick that could be a reason. That and the ramen wasn't warmed up to health standards but fortunately we didn't get sick. The inside was nice and clean, and nice decor for it being in the mall. But that's another thing. Since it's in the food court area , people come sit inside regardless if they brought outside food. I'll give it one more try and try their crepe. I'm actually being lenient with this review. So guess let's see how next time goes. read more

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good boba options . boba is just the right amount of chewiness. good customer service too. read more

Crepeing Ramen - Firefly tea with boba - Ramen Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Thai tea is brewed perfectly and the crepes are so good, I think the whipped cream is made here. The food is all amazing and the broth is made with attention to detail. The cooks are the cashiers and they seem they have not enough time or have a lot to do under pressure so hopefully they can get someone to help up front because their food is amazing. I like that they have seating inside and there's a tv in here. The lighting is nice and everything is clean. read more

This place IMHO is amazing. You can get your ramen just the way you like it. So delicious. The cashiers/servers are always super friendly and conscientious about your food. They really make this restaurant run well. The booths and tables are all comfortable. The decorations are super kitsch. My husband and I have gone too many times to count. If you are in the food court at the mall, give it a try. If ramen isn't your thing they also have crepes. Definitely worth a try! read more

Been here 10+ times at this point. A man dropped out of college to start his dream restaurant, YuChen is a very kind and welcoming soul. Broth is incredibly delicious, family, recipes, and packed full of flavor and nutrients. I love the sitting area as well, nicely lit, and not too harsh. read more

Crepeing Ramen - Kitchen - Ramen Near Me - Palm Desert, California

We discovered this great restaurant at the food court in the mall. It's great because you can go inside and sit down. The staff are friendly and accommodating. They have a nice variety on their menu and everything is yummy and delicious. read more

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The food is always freaking amazing. The belly, the bees. The people are so nice. I'm surprised this place doesn't have stars. I'm local and I come here often because the Boba is amazing. Just as much as the Ramen. read more

Do not come if you want ramen. I got the belly of the beast and the noodles were overcooked and the pork was burnt. And they give you an option to add or remove stuff from your order at the tablet, but when the order comes they just give you the stuff on the menu. So if you wanted to add something that costed extra, you just wasted your money. Me and 3 of my friends got different orders of ramen, and of them were just completely not enjoyable. read more

This restaurant ambience is absolutely incredible, the workers here are so sweet and one of them out of their way to put a show on Disney plus for my niece. The owner (Aidan) is a hardworking man who goes above and beyond to satisfy his customers. They also have smash available so you can dine and game which is fun for all the gamer boys n girls. Now the food is exquisite. I have never tasted Ramen like this. Every item on the menu is made in house had some take several days of prep so they really don't play about their food, highly recommend you try this place and if you love chicken get the chicken tori ramen! read more

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like of Naruto was French? Throwing cigarettes instead of Shirkin's. This restaurant is a Japanese Korean French ménage a Trois of flavor that isn't afraid to spice things up in the kitchen. So many options, sweet, savory, noodles, boba. This place is great in the heat for the boba, and also awesome in the winter for ramen. I've had one of everything pretty much at this point and though ranking is probably second to what you feel like eating in the moment, I would probably rank the food subgroups in this order. 1. Boba - possibly best boba I've ever had, out of a lot. 2. Savory/Sweet crepe - I had the tofu, I was amazed. 3. Tonkatsu Ramen - it was good, I think the broth could have been a little thicker, but there are many options. The one thing I would say is this place can be a little overwhelming with some of the options. I love having the options though, but id like a visual representation of said options. It's a little hard to choose or make the right choice when you can't visualize something you haven't chosen before. All that being said, this place is one of the most creative, must try spots I've been to in a long time. I give 5 stars for the fusion of these possibilities. It's like the owner gathered all seven dragon balls and wished for this place. Highly recommend getting the boba. It's the best. Believe it! read more

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I have to update my review. I returned for some delicious ramen but the ramen was so bad, tasteless, and the worst I've had. I can't understand why or how the quality could drop significantly. read more

The ramen is a rip off. There is only one piece of meat and the noodles are not fresh. The staff is friendly. Incredibly overpriced. $15 for a bowl of ramen lower quality than instant ramen. The broth lacks flavor and is filled with oil. Bought 3 bowls for my family and none of us drank the soup or finished the whole thing. Avoid the ramen. read more

This place was amazing! Delicious ramen, amazing crepes and the gyoza was delicious. The pork belly is tender and flavorful. I would highly recommend! Customer service was excellent. read more

Crepeing Ramen - Strawberry Ice Cream Crepe - Ramen Near Me - Palm Desert, California

"Ramen" noodles were very thin and store bought 1 paltry piece of pork Broth was lacking taste They bring you the food but then don't bring utensils Price was too expensive for what it is read more

I had lunch here several days ago. I found it to be a very positive experience. The young man greeted me in a friendly manner. He explained several items to me so I settled on the coconut Curry ramen and the creme Brule crepe. I found the ramen to be cooked just the way I like it done. In fact, it was one of the best I i have ever had. Then I tried the crepe. It was nice and hot and just the right amount of sweetness. In fact it was downright delicious!!! You may just see me there again next week!!! read more

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Chicken Tori Paitan was good, but a little pricey. It was $20.00 plus tax for a small bowl. The cashier Mickey C on duty this evening was not very friendly. He doesn't smile or serves you like he rather be honest. When my number was called out to pick up my entree at the counter, he kept yelling my number out loud and his voice and demeanor was not welcoming or pleasant. read more

I was very close to leaving this place 1 star because they were not open at 11. My friend and I waited about an hour and a half because we really wanted to try it. And it was DELICIOUS!! Worth the long wait. And the staff was nice. If I go back, I'll just call in advance to make sure they are open. read more

Crepeing Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Palm Desert, California

My friend convinced me to try out this ramen spot with him Tuesday night. It's in the Westfield mall in the food court with seating inside their space. You order and pay on your phone. At 6pm it wasn't busy and most of the people eating in the space were the staff. There was such little selection. It was ramen, sweet crepes and sweet drinks. That is it. And the staff informed us when we sat down they were all out of all crepes which is fine we weren't ordering those. There are no appetizers. No gyoza, geso fry, seaweed salad, etc. only ramen to eat. I ordered the Tonkatsu ramen and added pork belly, Spam, egg, spices, scallion, etc. normal ramen for me. I also ordered an unsweetened jasmine green iced tea. With 15% added tip my bill (just for me mind you) Tonkatsu Ramen was $37!!!!! WHAT A RIP OFF. The broth and noodles were lacking. The spam for added $2.50 was a paper thin slice. Such a rip off. Then the tiny tiny plastic spoon to drink the broth on was ridiculous. They are disposable ramen spoons if disposable is what you think you have to do. Ridiculous. I gave up after 4 bites. Left almost all my broth there. Staff seemed sweet and probably overheard us grumbling about the experience and as we left they said "Hope you enjoyed it!" We did not and will never be back. I know I've said this before but it bears repeating. WHAT A RIP OFF!! read more

This place is super underrated! It's in the mall, which is off putting, but I've been here a few times now and the food it very good. Had the crepe #1 and crepe #3 which were delicious. Also they have great boba options! Highly recommend giving it a go! read more

Crepeing Ramen - #3 sacred piglet - Ramen Near Me - Palm Desert, California

So much my son and I wanted to try. We went with an ultimate topping ramen, the sacred piglet crepe, an apple caramel crepe, silky mango smoothie, and caramel cornucopia tea with boba. Oh my word!... the flavors are incredible. You can tell they use quality ingredients. Try anything. You won't be disappointed read more

Crepeing Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Palm Desert, California

I was so very happy to hear that there was a new establishment in the Palm Desert Mall's somewhat sparse food court. True to its name, Crepeing Ramen serves crepes (gasp!), ramen (bigger gasp!), as well as boba teas and some other tempting selections (the gaspiest of gasps!). But real talk - I ordered the Belly of the Beast with Shotu and the House Milk Tea to get an idea of what they were all about, and they can easily be described by one word: rich. Truth be told, I was not expecting much from the boba tea after visiting Tea Be Honest nearby. To my delight, the drink was surprisingly rich, creamy, and flavorful. It more than held its own, and it was a real challenge not to gulp it all down before my ramen was ready! Once I got my bowl (which didn't take long), I was treated to a silky broth texture, and (you guessed it), rich umami flavors! I added sesame and marinated tofu to mine - it wasn't a lot, but it was delicious. I personally think it was worth the added dollar and change. All in all, Crepeing Ramen is a very welcome contrast to its neighboring restaurants. The price you pay might be a bit higher than their competitors, but so is the quality of their food. I'm unsure if people are afraid to try something new in the mall, as the place was rather empty when I arrived. Rest assured: Crepeing Ramen is NOT a place to pass up. I highly recommend it...and I can't wait to come back and try their crepes! Thank you for the meal! read more

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BEST RAMEN IN THE DESERT! I've tried other ramen spots and even as far as in Riverside CA and nothing has beat this place. The broth is 10/10 the tofu is also cooked perfectly and rich in flavor you would think it's meat! A little pricey but it's worth it in my opinion. I hope this place opens more locations in the desert!! #1of1 #faithfulcustomer #ramen read more

Crepeing Ramen - Chicken Tori Paitan - Ramen Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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The service was really bad! Cashier/server/owner Mickey C. was very rude and very disrespectful. He should not work in front. I wish I have a choice not to give them tips because his service doesn't worth penny. I politely ask him a suggestion because I just ordered a boba and he told me what kind of drinks, I repeatedly said a mango boba but he yelled on me and point the screen above. He rushed me... I understand if it was busy day, but it wasn't. I'm the only person in the line. read more

Crepeing Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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We tried both the miso broth and spicy Korean vegetable broth ramens (takeout), and unfortunately were very disappointed by both. The miso broth had very weak flavor akin to watery miso soup, and we had to do a lot of doctoring at home to make it taste better. The spicy Korean broth was not spicy and also lacking flavor. We also had to add more spices to make it palatable. Both noodles were okay, but tasted cheap and nothing special. Good amount of vegetables and mushrooms, but for $15 each we were expecting so much more than what we received. The descriptions said that they both came with "tofu" but there was only one small square (1-1.5 in) and it was unlike any tofu texture I've ever had. It was dense and fishy tasting and I didn't eat more than a small bite. We ended up frying our own tofu to add to the ramen. The boba was too soft and the drink itself was watery and bland. We didn't finish it. read more

This restaurant is one of my favorites! The decor is beautiful and the food is so good. I love eating here every time I come to the mall. The staff is also very nice. read more

Crepeing Ramen - This is the tonkotsu ramen and the firefly tea with lychee jelly. I get this everytime. - Ramen Near Me - Palm Desert, California

A nice little shop in the mall, pretty spacious inside to eat instead of being in the food court dining area. The staff was friendly and professional. We just ordered Boba, it was good, better pricing than the Thirsty Cactus downstairs. Did take awhile, more than 5 min but not more than 10 min for three drinks and no other customers. I like the Thai boba, not as sweet as Boba shops, but tasty. The Fiesta mango was a slushy with spicy candy, my hubby liked it. My daughter's Firefly was a bit acidic, but had an overall good taste. Would be open to try the food next time, definitely try other drinks. read more

Service was great friendly cashier , checked in w/ us how the food was & the ramen was incredible, served nice and Hot enough to actually enjoy it They completed the ingredients, the broth was amazingly tasty drinks strawberry sangria , açaí colada & mango fiesta w/boba was made very well read more

Crepeing Ramen - Belly of the beast w/ spicy Korean tare - Ramen Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Very delicious and authentic no preservatives. Very great service. Everything very flavorful. read more

Crepeing Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Palm Desert, California

The food was delicious, you can tell they catered towards detail. Aiden the owner was very informative and welcoming.

Honestly worst lemon tea I've ever tasted. Guy told me to make sure I shook my tea i shook it literally 20 times and it has a slimy aftertaste. read more