Ryujin is one of my favorite ramen spots in Sacramento! The flavors are authentic and consistently…read moredelicious, and it's especially perfect when you're craving a warm bowl of ramen on a cold night. The shoyu ramen is my personal favorite. The broth is flavorful and satisfying without being too heavy. The white tonkotsu is also very good if you're in the mood for something richer and creamier. Definitely don't skip the geso either! It's delicious and one of our favorite things to order alongside the ramen. Alternatively, if you're not in the mood for noodles, they have an excellent Tonkatsu Donburi. Ryujin can get pretty crowded around dinner, especially on colder nights when everyone seems to have the same idea, so I'd recommend planning accordingly and being prepared for a possible wait. It's worth it, though! Great ramen, authentic flavors, and a spot we're always happy to come back to.

My roomie recommended Ryujin, and after a tough workout, this really hit the spot. We went to the…read moreSacramento location. To drink, I had the Thai tea. Always a go to go me. This had the perfect balance of sweetness. It was light and refreshing and balanced the rest of the flavors of the meal. I started with the seaweed salad. It was a solid seaweed salad. Good seasoning and texture. It was a good portion size as well. Melissa and Jonathan had the gyoza. They were stuffed full of meat, but I felt like the seasoning was a little less than and also they were unevenly cooked. I still tried one though because a gyoza is a gyoza. As my main, I had the karamiso ramen with a spicy miso based broth with seasoned ground chicken, veggies and chili threads for an extra kick. I enjoyed this bowl of ramen. It was the perfect level of spice. I am partial to ground meat in ramen, so I liked that this was an option. The veggies were cooked al dente which I appreciated, and the broth was filling and flavorful. The noodles were thin which is my favorite type. Attentive service here. OUr water cups were always filled no matter how hot the ramen was. Solid meal here.

Loved the ambiance this place built. The entrance looks like a train station with the sign outside…read morelooking like a train stop and there's even the plastic train seats inside. Then you go down the stairs and see several lit up signs in Japanese which makes you feel like you're somewhere completely different. The restaurant in is the basement, and the lighting is dark and moody. It's also nice and cool down there, which is essential with this Sacramento HEAT. All the dishes were FANTASTIC. Amazing fusion of flavors and textures. I really enjoyed the ranch sauce that the fries came with. We tried a limited edition gnocchi sweet potato, & they were perfect. The Tonkatsu was savory & flavorful, with a nice piece of pork included. Brought my brother, who was in town, to try this place. We all left very satisfied with the quality and flavor of the food. The experience was unique and i can't wait to bring other friends and folks here to enjoy it as well!

Maybe a 5/5 is a bit too nice, but really enjoyed the dark ambiance and decor of the place…read more Came for the first time and ordered a tonkotsu ramen, kaarage, and katsu. Pretty basic order and not very adventurous, but in all honesty the food was okay. It doesn't take much to please me but Kodaiko didn't really hit for me. The tonkotsu was oddly sour and unlike tonkotsu ramen i've had. The kaarage was decent in itself, but it did come with lemon zest over the top that i personally didn't enjoy too much. I think the star of the show in my visit was the chicken katsu, super basic but was the only thing we ordered that felt like it was executed well. Overall I'd comeback to adventure through the menu, especially for the katsu sandwich, but maybe a 5 is too generous of a rating.

Do you remember Shoki on 24th Street? Okay, maybe Shoki on R Street, then? Through all the…read moreiterations, Shoki is still my favorite ramen place in Sacramento. 1. Shio Ramen. I usually get it with extra spinach. This new iteration has substantial upgrades with mushrooms, whole corn, and larger piece of chashu. My go to classic. 2. Katsu Chicken Curry. Great blend of curry and juicy, crispy chicken. Wow. I think this is a new dish (not at any of the previous locations). 3. Miso Ramen. One of my daughters got this for the first time. She enjoyed it greatly. If this is your thing, you will love it. 4. Tonkatsu Ramen. This dish had great flavor, but the wifey thought it was slightly too salty. Still... delicious. Note: Only open on the weekends at this new 21st Street location.

This is an absolute GEM! We have been looking for Japanese cuisine that came close to our trip to…read moreJapan a year ago and we found it here. The katsu is INCREDIBLE. The best I have ever had in California to date. Must go! The service was also a 10/10.

My girlfriend, and some friends and I decided after class to come here for dinner and for Ramen…read more With doing Jiu Jitsu across the street weekly, but never venuring in this particular plaza. I'd see the shops but never paid much attention. But we stopped in around 8:30 and made it in time to sit down and eat. Karaage Ramen (Spicy) Duck breast Ramen Spicy Tan Tan Men Ramen Sashimi Sushi roll Karaage Ramen was bomb. As we waited for our orders I stepped away to wash my hands, and came back to the delicious looking bowl pictured. Karaage chicken is one of my favorite dishes at my favorite Japanese restaurant, and this Karaage Ramen had a perfect crispiness to it. The Ramen broth was also very flavorful and has a nice little punch of Spicy to it, with the addition of the chili oil; nothing too hot. Overall: Great spot for good Ramen. Will definitely have to come back again for more.

I have had lunch here a few times, and have enjoyed oxtail ramen, chirashi sushi, and assorted…read morenigiri. The ramen was good but the broth was a bit strong for me, the noodles were good but the Oxtail was to much for my ramen. The chirashi could of been more plentiful, but was good enough. I will stop buy again to try som other items from the kitchen.

I've tried this ramen spot a few times now. The first few times I came I was very satisfied with…read morethe quality of the ramen and the delicious flavor of the broth. Most recently, my friend ordered ramen that was more sprouts than ramen noodles which was disappointing. It's nice that the ramen spot is connected to the thai restaurant because your table can order from either/both places. The ramen side is smaller, decent customer service, and parking can be a little tricky due to it being off 16th and across the park.

I learned of another good ramen spot in Midtown. Surprisingly, one of the best ramen spots I've…read morebeen to in Sac! I got the black ramen garlic which came with the usual toppings: roasted pork chashu , corn, green onions, bean sprouts, soft boiled egg, bamboo shoots, and actual fried garlic. The whole garlic cloves were plentiful and so much flavor. The description says fried, but they are so buttery soft, they taste more like they've been roasted or baked in the oven. I will 100/100 always order this ramen. Very flavorful broth. My husband got the chicken ramen, which I tasted, and it too had a flavorful broth. You choose your spicy level. I got medium which was basically mild. The portion and price make this a great deal for a quick dinner in Midtown. I love the late hours and the speed of which our food came out. We ordered the geso (fried squid) and the veggie tempura. I do not recommend the tempura. The batter was thick like carnival onion rings. They need to use panko for breading. The geso was ok, and served with an aioli sauce. Stick with the ramen. No need to waste stomach space on their appetizers. The right half of the restaurant is for Ramen 101, and the other side is for Orchid Thai. You order at the counter and get a number, find a seat. The servers came around and checked on us and helped us with any requests. The nice ambiance from the Thai side carried over to the Ramen side, but both casual. If you didn't know about Ramen 101, now you know.

Couldn't be happier to find where our favorite sushi chef, Sang, is working! He left his old spot,…read moreand this new place did not disappoint! Food was great, as expected. Sang's sushi is top notch!! Can't find anyone better than Sang, when it comes to sushi. We have followed him to 3 places the last 20 years! Additionally, we really enjoyed O-toro's happy hour. The gyoza and tempura were delicious! Tempura batter was not too thick and dipping sauce was delicious! Ambiance was nice, clean, and modern. Service was quick. Server was nice. Overall, great experience! We will be back.

We went to O-Toro for happy hour. It was quiet on a Tuesday afternoon which we expected. The price…read morewas really great and service was efficient and everyone was nice. The waitress was happy to answer our questions. I appreciated that there were 2 options for their happy hour special cocktails. We each got an appetizer and a roll. The calamari was nice and crispy but the sauce was way too salty. The gyoza were standard, ginger forward but good. The 22nd st roll was spicy but good flavors. The Fuji roll was good too, I really liked the seared salmon on top. The main issue we had with the sushi was how wet the sushi rice was. It unfortunately really affected my enjoyment of the rolls, hoping it was just a one-off. Overall the happy hour prices are really great so I'd be willing to go again and give the sushi a second chance but to be completely honest it was a bit of a lackluster experience.

Shoutout to who ever put the City Square theme from Sonic Adventure on the playlist…read more Ramen is exceptionally good too.

Came here with a friend for dinner! Super friendly and…read morequick customer service. You walk in, place your order and pay, and food comes out quickly and is all delicious! We ordered the kimchi and gyoza to share, both really good! I think she ordered the Chicken tan-tan ramen and I ordered the Tonkotsu ramen. Mine was really creamy and flavor full, I added some of the chili oil/ paste that's on the end of the table and WOAH! That stuff is spicy. But really good. We had an early dinner so it wasn't too busy but this place is a perfect place for quick delicious meals. Oh yeah - I also ordered a unagi bowl for my husband to enjoy at home and he said it was delicious! Both staff women we interacted with were so helpful and on it. Definitely coming back soon!

This is hands down one of my favorite restaurants in Sac! We went a couple of days ago to…read morecelebrate our anniversary, and they welcomed us with two glasses of Spanish cava, which was such a sweet touch! The food was absolutely amazing, as always! We love trying new things on the menu every time we go, and honestly, everything we've had has been delicious. You really can't go wrong here! I also have to give a huge shoutout to Raef, who made our experience even more special! He was the friendliest and most attentive server we've had so far. He was on top of everything, constantly making sure we had everything we needed and that our drinks and food were coming out on time. His service was truly exceptional! We had such a wonderful time celebrating our anniversary here, and we'll definitely be back soon! :)

I'm new to the area and had no idea that this restaurant is a Sacramento legend. Someone at a wine…read morebar nearby told me it was very good so when I had a special occasion to celebrate, I told my fiancé I wanted to go here. I walked inside having no idea that it was going to be a top quality experience. The restaurant was huge and it was packed at 5 PM. We couldn't get a table so we sat at the sushi bar, and there was plenty of room there. Plus watching all of the chefs put together the Omakase offerings was really cool. We opted for the Japanese cauliflower curried soup, the black cod special, the king Roll, the watermelon and mint salad and the shrimp and corn dumpling. Every single dish was FIRE!!! The flavors were delicate and nuanced and perfectly balanced. Even the frisée lettuce on the watermelon and mint salad was a flavor explosion. We found ourselves drinking the sauce out of the bowl from the shrimp and corn dumpling. The croutons in the curried cauliflower soup were crispy on the outside and buttery on the inside. The black cod was the texture of a scallop and the squash purée set it off just right. The king Roll was a marvel to see and absolutely a delight to eat. I loved that little hint of lemon that accented the crab and lobster flavors. 1000% recommend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys really damn good food. Craziest part of the meal was the cost, it was incredibly reasonably priced, not overpriced, like most restaurants of this caliber. We will definitely be back. Thank you Kru for making my special occasion even more special!

Spicy edamame was perfect! Loved the Wonder roll. Multiple…read moreveggie options. Double salmon roll was enjoyed by our group. Good for ramen here too! Kind, prompt service.

Service is always perfect when one of servers (don't remember her name) takes the orders! She's…read moresuper friendly, welcoming, and always has the sweetest smile on her face. Now to food. Their spicy garlic edamame is a must try. The pepper flakes paired with the grilled onions are so mouthwateringly delicious. I wanted to take the onions to go. I ordered the salmon king roll and spam musubi and both were pretty good. My only grievance is that the rice to roll ratio can be a bit much so you get full faster. Other than that, no major complaints. Food and service are both good! Small parking lot available to park and the inside has a good amount of seating available. They usually have the TV going along with some music so entertainment is available alongside your meal.

Service was okay, I feel like it could be a little better and friendlier. Felt ignored... more like…read moreunattended and had to wait for our check for a while after eating when the restaurant is empty. I feel like if a restaurant is empty, you should be more attentive to the only customers you have. Fish quality was bad considering for their prices. I am not sure if its because its in the "happy hour" but pepperfin was clearly not fresh and old + rubbery. A roll that was ordered was the same. Just because an item is in the happy hour menu, does not mean quality should be less fresh, old and terrible. Fresh fish is always important considering it is raw! Restaurant was nice, quiet, and clean. Just highly disappointed that we spent almost $80 including a very good tip even for a mid-service + the food being not at its worth it price. Hopefully some changes or reviews will be made to serve better customers and a more thriving business :)

Service is great, love the 90's R&B music playing, it's gives the atmosphere such a great vibe. We…read moregot here right before the rush. The flavor of the miso soup was amazing and all the rolls we tried were so good. I also noticed a few other people making it a point to order the sake, something I'll have to try next time. I did feel like this place was more affordable than most others with a great quality and quantity ratio. We had to take some home. Come try them out. You won't regret it.