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This place is exactly what you'll need it to be: a cozy, heartwarming bowl that hits the spot. My sweet wife and I went in during the recent rain and it was just delightful. The tonkotsu broth was smooth and light, don't expect a heavy kotteri broth or a milky Hokkaido style bowl. My beautiful wife had the King Ramen, which saw them add either a miso broth or tare into a tonkotsu bowl. She was just absolutely delighted. The sides were adequately portioned, and really well done!
8/30/2026 First time here. Got here as soon as it opened. First customer too, which is always a good thing! CHASHU COLD RAMEN Chewy, bouncy ramen! The crunchy vegetables were refreshing too! The peanut sauce was good, but wished there was more sesame in it. But it is generally a sauce that won't offend, since the peanut butter and sesame flavor was still on the minimal side. You could taste both, but still it was a very light sauce. Would get this again! GOLDEN TARO BALL Very crispy, golden, and delicious! Taro flavor was there and I can also taste coconut too. Soft and creamy inside. Light mochi in it as well. MATCHA FRIED MILK Outside was super crunchy and the look and texture reminded me of scorched rice. Inside was creamy and did taste like lightly sweetened milk. A little bit of matcha flavor from the matcha powder on top. This was good and I never tried this before, so I was pleasantly surprised! AMBIANCE + SEATS Small restaurant, about 8 tables. Various wooden tables and chairs, some with a bench. The decor was pretty. No music playing. One large tv to the side of the restaurant. It was playing a game show called The Mole. Interesting that there was zero music, yet they play a random game show on tv. There is one unisex bathroom, which you have to go through via kitchen. It was stuffy and a bit hot when I entered the restaurant. They must have turned the AC on later because it got a bit cooler as time went on, but it was stuffy for a long while. PARKING It was here on a Sunday, before noon and the parking lot was packed! The restaurant took over the whole lot! I assumed majority of customers were from the restaurant next door called Plate 38 Kitchen & Bar, as I heard customers at an outdoor table. Heard a lot of noise from that side. There were other small businesses and two other restaurants also in this same small strip mall as well, so this place can get packed quickly! Parking attendant was walking around the small lot. CUSTOMER SERVICE One server was at the restaurant and she gave prompt and friendly service. There was so many interesting menu items offered at this restaurant and I would love to return to try them.
We arrived a party of 2 on Friday night around 7pm and it was semi busy. This was our first time visiting and felt the interior was cute and colorful. I ordered the Spicy King Ramen and it good. A nice level of spice and heat. The ramen was chewy and cooked well. I also tried thei chicken Karaage which was very crispy but not overly battered so I enjoyed it a lot. Will definitely come back when in Pasadena for ramen!
Very good ramen in a Pasadena strip mall! I've probably driven by here many times. We tried the Ginja and Tonkatsu ramens, both were great they both have quality ingredients -- chewy fresh noodles, flavorful pork slices with a char, jammy boiled eggs and a unique mix of roasted peanuts with pickled beans. The different soups were notable as well. The Ginja ramen has a fermented paste base and toniatsu broth was clean. Cute decoration and friendly service. Food is made fresh, so a short wait.
Changed owners last year so I am updating my review. Tasty ramen at a good price point. Their base ramen doesn't have a lot of toppings but it is well made. They also have a good selection of rice dishes and a lot of appetizers to choose from. Shrimp skewers and fried tofu were good.
TL; DR: the ramen is solid, but the fried food is absolutely delicious - maybe the best I've had in a good while. Highly recommend the fried pumpkin and tofu. Was craving ramen and decided to try this spot. It's a small restaurant but wasn't full on a Saturday afternoon. They had masterchef playing on full blast on the TV, which was fun for us and our kids. The food came out quickly, with the fried tofu piping hot. The ramen was tasty as well with the thinner type of noodles having a nice chewiness and springy texture. The server was so sweet and understanding even when my 2yo somehow spilled her lidded water cup everywhere. Overall, the only meh point was that the ramen came with very little toppings included (only the egg, red bamboo, green onions, and chashu) and additional toppings were add-ons. It was pleasantly surprising that we had the whole egg instead of only half like some other places serve!
Honestly, a cute spot. The food was good, the service was friendly, and I really have no complaints. They're also open pretty late, which is always nice.
So happy to discover Ginjo Ramen in Pasadena. Excellent service, healthy portions and something for everyone! Casual ambiance, just what we were looking for.
When I pick up my wife from I told my wife let's have ramen then she say where,I told her in Pasadena the shopping center where the Smokehouse Social BBC and Lupitas and Plate 38. I told here the ramen restaurant called King of Ramen I told her they good reviews including Yelp. We found parking in the shopping despite it get busy on a Friday night and a full moon that bring anyone for nice bowl of hot delicious ramen to keep nice warm. We step in the restaurant,we're greet by the owner/hostess of the restaurant she was very nice and told us we can sit anywhere in the restaurant. Then she can to table where we at hand us the appetizers and the ramen menu and we thank her. We looking at menu and what ramen dish rhay we prefer the best from the menu. The both of us decided to order the Tonkotsu with rich and creamy pork bone broth that cook for hours to bring the flavor of broth instantly. We also a order a side of sweet potato tempura it's our first time trying sweet potato tempura. The restaurant have a unique touch of interior look that bring a piece of a ramen house in Japan. She brought us the Tonkotsu Ramen it looks so good I took a sip of the pork broth it was very impressive flavor light and clean taste of the pork bone flavor. The meat was very tender and full of flavor and cook for hours and the meat fall apart. The ramen noodle were cook perfect and adding the pork bone broth make this Tonkotsu dish earthy and full of flavor. The soft boiled egg and ginger add more flavor in the broth and bring the ramen noodles and pork in one unique dish. The sweet potato tempura were very crispy and light and nice sweet taste of rhe sweet potato. We enjoy the Tonkotsu Ramen and the sweet potato tempura at King Ramen also thank the chef and his staff for the Tonkotsu Ramen and also thank to the owner/hostess for the piece of a pastry.
Have you ever had what feels like the longest week ever, and then you realize it's only Tuesday? That happened to me today. Also today I realized how proud I am of my 18 year old daughter who is becoming a remarkable woman right in front of me. I needed comfort... but I also needed to celebrate my girl. Needless to say, the kid & I wound up at King of Ramen. We started off with the crispy pumpkin, which is a glorious mix of textures: delicate and crunchy and smooth all at the same time. It's sweet and savory. The contrast in texture and flavor started to cheer me up as soon as I took a bite. I could feel myself relaxing and I gave myself the space to enjoy a conversation with the kid as we shared our appetizer. I've had food from here enough to know that the ramen portions are humongous, though, so I restrained myself from completely wolfing the pumpkin down. We both ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen with extra egg (there are so many optional add-on's if you want.) the broth is soooo comforting I felt like my mom was giving me a hug. The meat is so tender and flavorful. The ramen perfectly slurpable and the exact perfect level of chewy to take me to a whole new level of happiness. I usually order the King (or Spicy King) Ramen, which is also delicious, but a little more complex. Today I wanted - and got - a solidly delicious, umami-filled bowl of exactly what I needed. There aren't many seats (and there is plenty of parking!) but even when there are other patrons it never gets loud. The folks who work here are so generous - not only with their portions, but also their time. I knew that they closed at 8pm and asked our server to let us know when it's time for us to leave. She didn't, and they stayed open until 8:30 for just us. You might not have a kid, you might not be burned-out from work on a Tuesday, but if you want to smile with every bite, I really hope you stop by this joint. Pasadena has so many wonderful restaurants, and this if one of them. It's not fancy. It's not expensive. It's perfect if you want to feel better leaving than you did when you walked in. At least that's my experience.
Everything was delicious! Best Ramen by far! They should be packed every night. The King Ramen was a huge hit and the edamame was steaming, perfectly salted, and very fresh. The chili oil dumplings were so good! The owners are so friendly and the decor is awesome! I cannot say enough about this place! Please give them business and you will not be disappointed!
The food here is excellent! I got the spicy tonkotsu ramen (I added bamboo) and the spring rolls. The spring rolls were fresh and crispy, and the ramen was flavorful and delicious. The slight char on the pork was sooo yummy. Staff here are also so sweet and attentive. The only thing I wasn't prepared for was a large tv playing episodes of masterchef... While I love a good Gordon Ramsey show I think next time I'll bring some headphones for a less stimulating lunch
3 years ago
Ramen review king of ramen, Pasadena super yummy! Not extremely creamy but super flavorful & feels supper yummy on a cold day! quality pork (no fat on it) & somewhat thinner noodles but plentiful and just enough for the amount of ramen. Egg was eggcelent. 9.8/10 and very nice owners! Fun fact they told me: the brew their tonkotsu broth for 2 days! Also, very convenient parking, it's a small and quiet place, super quick and memorable service! read more
2 years ago
Just ate here after getting a facial at Ami skin and Stephanie took care of me well! She deserves a raise read more
i thought it was pretty ok. theres better ramen out their and their curry isnt bad. i got their tonkatsu ramen and it was fairly yummy. i think the broth fell short though. their curry selection isnt the best so the karage curry will do. it did the job-- nothing more nothing less read more
7 years ago
King of Ramen,located just off Colorado Blvd.,in the historical "Rose Parade" city of Pasadena features a great selection of fresh meat and vegetarian ramen noodle dishes.I had their spicy tonkatsu ramen with pork broth and egg and it was great tasting,flavorful,spicy and served promptly. I noticed everyone eating their that evening we're very pleased with their meals with smiles as they enjoyed their dishes too! The portions are generous and very fair prices for what you receive. The King of Ramen is sparkling clean,"A"rated,very casual and the servers are very friendly,helpful,attentive and courteous. Plenty of free parking too! . . . . #kingoframen #kingoframennoodle #ilovenoodle #givemenoodle #ramennoodle #pasadenafood #foodporn #gottahavenoodle #kingoframenpasadena read more
7 years ago
This ramen joint is a bit of a hole in the wall because the restaurant is so small and secluded from everything else (also small parking lot). Although I gave it 3 stars, I would recommend fellow Yelpers and ramen lovers to try it out as it might satisfy others' taste buds. When I first tried it, I HAD to try the King Ramen, but I thought it was a bit saltier than what I like...I found out that the King Ramen is a combination of Miso and Tonkatsu broth, which is why it is a bit saltier than usual. I gave this place another try and went for the usual Tonkatsu and still thought it was a little bit saltier. I've told the owner my feedback and have asked for less salty, but not sure why it is still saltier than what I would prefer. I gave this place another try again, and ordered the spicy Tonkatsu ramen, but thought it was alright, nothing mind-blowing because it reminded me of "Nong Shim Cup Noodles." Several things that make this place recommend-able are the noodles, prices and portions. The staff are also friendly and try to make each customer happy, but no matter the amount of times I've been there, it just wasn't my go-to. I would still tell others to give it a try and judge for yourself. read more
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The service can not be better and helpful every time I come. I noticed there's a complimentary sauce station this time that includes pickled radish and chili paste that that made themselves. I had the tan tan ramen and it's slightly spicy, but do take note that this one is almost broth less, more like a meaty spicy sauce over ramen. It also comes with a side of miso soup. For the price, there's nothing more you can ask for. read more
Everything about this place is perfect... the attentive staff, delicious food, fast service, perfect location with free parking, and best of all the soft boil egg is included with your ramen (many other places you have to pay and add it on as extra ). I have no complaints about King of Ramen. read more
5 years ago
I was waiting for my tire to be changed and decided to give this place a try. I didnt expect anything, but was pleasantly surprised how good it was. I just wished it had a bathroom open to the customers. read more
4 years ago
We enjoyed our meal I would definelty come back and order the chicken curry with rice and spicy king ramen . read more
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Super overdue review that I should've written a year ago... I never would've tried a place like this had it not been for the reviews. Some nondescript tiny restaurant in an crowded little plaza in an area of Pasadena I never hang around. Pretty cool. Thank you, Yelpers! We got several bowls of the Spicy Tonkatsu Ramen with Premium Chashu as well as the Teriyaki Minchi Rice. As much as I love ramen (one of my favorite foods to eat), the flavors of the Teriyaki Minchi Rice easily rivaled their noodles. The soft boiled egg was perfection. Everything was excellent. Cheap prices, generous portions. Fantastic food. Ramen was just amazing. Service was fantastic. A friend asked me for suggestions on where to take her aunt and niece who love ramen, so I suggested this place and she could not stopping raving about it afterward. She said that the service really stood out and that the food was impressively large and delicious. Easily one of the best ramen shops in the 626. read more
I like this ramen place! It's a little ramen shop that seems to be family run. Their ramen portions are generous and they have a little sauce bar at the counter with homemade chili, picked radish, and other seasoning. They offer vegetarian ramen which is always appreciated as I am pescatarian. You could also make it spicy with the spicy miso add on for an additional $1! Food comes out super quick and service is good. I'd come back! read more
8 years ago
My wife went to try this Ramen place last weekend. A hole in the wall but, the ramen was good and less expensive than the last two ramen places we've been too in Pasadena. Like the fact the noodles were thinner. We also like the fact there is pickled radish available at the condiment tray. The chicken karaage was really good as well as the fried pumpkin. Not too crazy about the soy marinated egg though as it was a little too salty for us. The staff was pretty attentive and friendly. If we are ever craving ramen in that part of Pasadena, we would come back. read more
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At the time of my visit, it was New Year's Eve and my family wanted to have ramen for lunch. Within the SGV (more specifically) Pasadena, there are not too many places to choose from that have good ramen. My first choice, Tatsunoya, took their phone off the hook and therefore their line was busy. I tried calling my second choice, Kopan, and their line kept on ringing. The final choice was King of Ramen and it was definitely a good choice! I thank them for being open on a holiday. Here is my review: PARKING: This restaurant shares the parking lot with a few other places in their plaza, so it makes for ample parking. On the chance that the lot is full, there is additional parking on Colorado Blvd. WAIT TIME: Since this place is on the smaller side, it will probably be inevitable that you will have to wait for your table. I guess that is a good thing as well because the food is good. WAIT STAFF: The waitress that we had was so sweet. When my family and I had arrived, she brought out a foldable bench for us to sit! I mean, who does that? Especially when they were as busy as they were! I wished I could give extra stars for that! That same waitress was quite attentive and friendly to all of the customers and was patient with the to-go customer that had a million (and one) questions to ask. WHAT WE ORDERED: Amongst us, my family and I ordered the #1 (regular tonkotsu ramen) and #2 (spicy tonkotsu ramen). My brother ordered the miso ramen and we all shared two orders of the karage. The spicy tonkotsu was pretty good. The broth was thick and rich, which I liked. The pork was adequately sliced and the noodles had a good consistency. The only problem was that I should have ordered an extra serving of noodles! The karage, on the other hand, was good. My only qualm is that the batter/breading/seasoning was a bit off. I believe that it tasted a bit more Chinese based and less Japanese. Don't get me wrong, it was still good, but caught me a bit off-guard and the portion was good enough to share. VERDICT: Yeah, King of Ramen has a new regular customer! Now that I know that this place is here, I don't have to worry about parking issues in Old Town Pasadena or having to drive down to Rosemead for Shin Sen Gumi. read more
8 years ago
Go for the curry. Stopped in for a late lunch around 2 p.m. Place had a steady stream of customers. Service a 5. Quick, friendly and accommodating. Curry with chicken katsu crispy and not too spicy and very filling. Ramen, I've had better. the broth was excellent, but the rest unremarkable. The egg looked like it had seen better days. If you don't want to drive south then this is a good local option. read more
They have a relatively simple menu, as it's a relatively small place. I ordered the tonkotsu and appreciated that the broth wasn't super thick (I know this is an individual preference) while still having decent flavor. The egg was nicely done and the noodles themselves have a good texture. My husband got the curry, which was pretty standard. The food took maybe about 15 minutes to come out during the lunch period. Parking lot can get a bit busy with Plate 38 and Dickey's, but there's always the street. read more
8 years ago
This ramen place was close and on point! It is tiny but not cramped and if you're lucky you won't have to wait at all! We came 30 minutes before closing and the restaurant was full except for 1 table. The service is very friendly, quick and attentive. There was only one server who we noticed was easily taking care of the entire restaurant. Our food came out very quickly, along with all of our extra requests. We tried and loved the Yakisoba with no chashu and the spicy Tonkatsu was also very tasty with the most flavorful ramen noodles! The ramen noodles here are my favorite compared to Shin-sen-gumi , Yukinoya and Ajisen. I initially loved the flavorful of curry ramen though I did expect it to come out as a soup and having it as a stew was a bit too heavy for me, I ate less than half. We also tried the egg rolls which were ok. I will definitely be back to have my ramen soup! read more
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This place only offers to-go because of COVID. The lady who took my order was extremely nice. She even brought my order to my car, so I didn't have to go back in, which I wasn't expecting! Their ramen is so good! They separate the broth and ramen into different containers. I don't like extreme spice so I asked for less spicy, and honestly it's amazing. The pork is amazingly tender. This is now my go to ramen place! read more
We ordered the the tonkotsu ramen and king ramen. Both dishes had deliciously rich broth, and very nice portions. My kids LOVED it, and they're picky ramen eaters! They "definitely want to come back soon," aka TOMORROW if not sooner. read more
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I got spicy tonkatsu the first time and it was delicious. I went back and had King ramen. It was also yummy! Service is fast and the server is very nice even when she is very busy. Sometime the parking center runs out of spots. You can park on the street. read more
4 years ago
Super cute family-own little place. It feels really warm and welcoming, the mom and the daughter are super nice and sweet. My boyfriend and I ordered the same thing-- tonkosu ramen, he ordered the spicy one with extra meat, I ordered the regular one. When they brought the food out, he wasn't sure if extra meat was already added because he has 2 big pieces & 1 small piece but I had 2 big pieces. He asked the girl about it and the girl straight up brought 2 extra pieces, very good customer service. Parking was easy and price was very fair. The food definitely looks better than pictures, so don't be fooled by the photos.. and certainly food tastes very yummy. I do suggest that the owner should reconsider taking new menu photos haha! read more
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Finally went into this places after seeing it for sometime. Being obsessed with pasta of all kinds, but especially ramen if the place looks good enough I'll give it a try. This was was a winner got the spicy tonkotsu and it was delicious! Came back the next day so my girlfriend could try, that's saying something! The lady that seems to run it is super nice, always a plus! Got it a try it will not disappoint! read more
We tried King of Ramen for lunch. We liked it. We ordered the teriyaki chicken, curry chicken, the seaweed appetizer, tonkotsu ramen, karaage chicken, and the fried pumpkin appetizer. Additionally, my daughter ordered the hot, unsweetened matcha. To my surprise, the pumpkin appetizer was my favorite dish. It was thinly sliced with a light tempura batter. Seaweed and sesame furikake was sprinkled on top which added a nice touch. The tonkotsu ramen has a nice, rich flavor without being too intense tasting. The noodles tasted pretty standard and the meat was pretty good. The karaage was dusted in flour and deep fried. They also use the karaage in the curry which surprised me as I had never had it like that before. The teriyaki chicken was sweeter than I thought it would be and the sauce was thick. All the entrees came with miso soup except the ramen. We would definitely like to try some other things the next time we go. As far as parking, this lot can be hit or miss. Sometimes it can be hard to find parking as it is located in a mini mall with other restaurants like Dickey's and Plate 38. There is also street parking available. read more
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2391 E Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91107
East Pasadena
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Is the vegetable ramen vegetarian? Do you know if the broth contains any sort of animal product, such as broth or meat?
Hey Marcy, the owner's mom is actually a vegetarian so they develop their own kombu based broth (no meat products whatsoever). We found out because my wife is a vegetarian and she loves this place! Hope this helps.
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