The server was super nice and attentive. It was kinda slow because it was 4pm on a Tuesday, but because of that the food came out super quick! I loved the music and the vibes as well. I'm definitely coming back, no doubt. Best ramen I've had in MI so far! read more

Ginza ramen - Ginza ramen (toward the front) added Gyoza and spicy sauce in the side. SPICY PEANUT RAMEN (back of pic- sauce on side) added tempura. - Ramen Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

Rochester is most definitely not known for their ramen so it's nice to have one in the area. Came here during a week night and it was fairly busy. I imagine it's much more crowded during the weekend. After being seated by the host they bring you an out a complimentary ginger salad which was tasty! I ended up going with the tonkotsu ramen with extra pork and egg. In addition I always get a side of whatever spicy sauce is available to mix into my ramen. Overall it was really flavorful and I really liked it. I don't think I had anything to eat that day so I finished my entire bowl! read more

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really fast service, great food and thoughtful presentation. Great spot for lunch, the special is priced well. read more

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The food here is excellent, my whole family (kids included) absolutely loved everything we ordered. I am so excited to have found a great restaurant that I know will become a staple and will be visited often. read more

It's always fantastic! The staff are very nice and the restaurant is always perfectly clean as well. I'd highly recommend anything on their menu. Really can't say enough great things about Ginza from carryout or dining in! Amazing experience every time! read more

Pretty decent ramen place. The place is small, but we didn't need to wait when we came. The Ginza ramen is wonderful. We also tried their chicken wings, which are excellent too. Crispy with good flavors. read more

First time visit today having lunch with my dad. My dad wanted to try the Korean Wings and I wanted to try the ramen and chicken katsu. Our server allowed us to split the ramen and served us with two separate bowls - thank you! The broth had a nice little kick and was very savory and was enough portions for us both. Let me preface to say that I am not a ramen expert but I didn't particularly care for the noddles, it was a straight soba style noodle that kind of clung together. I tend to like wavy noodles that don't cling but that's just my preference. The ingredients in the broth was just satisfactory - nothing great. The presentation of the Korean Wings was a bit concerning at first, the color seemed a bit off. However, the taste didn't disappoint - I wondering whether the Honey Butter Garlic marinade affected the color. Being the first customer for the day at 11:00 AM, I was hoping that the wings would be super crispy and temperature hot but this wasn't the case. They were warm though and I probably get it again in the future. The side of order of the Chicken Katsu was good paired with the tonkatsu sauce. The texture of the batter was good and crunchy but I think they over-fried a little bit because the chicken as a little tough and slightly stringy. The katsu came out piping hot - yay! Overall, very clean place with good service, decent food and great location next next Papa Joe's in Rochester Hills. I might have to come back to check out their katsu burgers and donburi dishes! read more

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It was a decent experience that I might try again. All depending on the circumstances. It's a very small place, without much atmosphere. Clean and full of aroma. Very casual. The service was sub par. Barely efficient, not too friendly. Just enough to overlook and pay no heed. Very pricey. Weigh this against the excellent quality of the food, but the lack of presentation, it's a toss-up. Staring down a potential recession right now, this place may have to wait for us to revisit. 04/25 read more

Cute place tucked away in Rochester! The broth and seafood were so good. The only thing throwing me off were the thinner ramen noodles but it was yummy nonetheless. Service is friendly, and my ramen came out quickly! Two members of my party had to wait about an additional 10 minutes for their ramen. I would definitely come back next time I'm in the area! read more

Ginza ramen - Spicy seafood ramen - Ramen Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

Service was average. The space itself is spacious for its size. The tonkatsu ramen tasted below average 2.5/5 and was lacking in deep flavor, a bit watery. It didn't taste like the broth had been cooked for hours. The ginza udon was a little better, but average tasting 3/5. read more

Ginza ramen - Tonkatsu ramen 2.5/5 no deep umami flavor, doesn't taste like it's been cooked for hours - Ramen Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

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I was interested in trying Ramen bowl and found tbis place with one vegetarian Ramen option. Broth had creamy texture and it was topped with green onion mushroom etc. I jad asked to remove eggs. Overall it was good expeorence. I reached very nearby to closing hours but they still served. It was quick service and I enjoyed trying eating with chopsticks. read more

Amazing ramen place in Rochester! The vibe is chill and quiet. I've been multiple times and servers are always super nice. Food comes really quick. We loved the chicken ramen, spicy peanut ramen, and chicken katsu donburi. Price is reasonable or even cheap for the size of meal you get. Try the upgrade combo with mini udon or katsu! All the appetizers I've tried have also been great. Truly have not found a ramen place better than this in Rochester. I've already recommended it to friends who went and loved it. read more

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Food is good, don't really get the rave about it though. It wasn't anything special and it was pricey for two meals.. portion is a little small for the price of everything. Got take out so can't say much about the environment. Probably won't go again, but anyone who is thinking about this place should still go check it out. read more

Amazing meal! They have an extensive menu with all kinds of fun things to try, but I was feeling like sticking to a classic ramen today. I got the Ginza Ramen (signature) which comes with marinated egg, fish cake, chashu, green onion, corn, mushroom, fried tofu, and a spicy sauce. They also had a ramen combo option to add katsu for another $4.95 - a no brainer. I got the pork katsu. The meal came with a small salad that paired really nicely with the katsu. AND my friend and I split another order of pork chashu because it's that good. The ramen was delicious, so savory and warming. The noodles were perfectly chewy, egg perfectly soft boiled, chashu rich, corn sweet. It all worked really well together and had a great depth of flavor. The katsu was so fun to try too! I felt like the katsu itself was a little underseasoned but then dunked in the sauce was delicious. Friendly service and nice environment. Would come here for lunch or dinner, with friends, family, or on a date! Easy and ample parking. read more

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My sister in law and I visited Ginza on a rainy day and the ramen hit the spot! I was able to add dumplings to mine as well and it was incredibly filling. We ordered and sat down and the food took about 20 minutes or so. Seating is very easy and the food is great - would definitely go back! read more

Ginza ramen - Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

No Sake at the restaurant at all. No choice for gyoza with any real meat. Fried calamari is mostly breading. Ramen was decent, could definitely use better quality and quantity of meat slices. read more

1st - Chicken Ramen Positives: - Delicious Broth, Great Flavor and warmth - Delicious Mushrooms, Chewy, Flavorful, and I believe marinated, slightly sweet, and chewy. - The Egg, marinated in soy, delicious, creamy yolk, great addition to the soup. Negatives: - Noodles are not delicious, I believe these are angle hair pasta noodles. No chew, no flavor, Ramen noodles are known to have a chew and great texture because of the alkaline levels present within them because of Kansui. - The Chicken, horrible, dry and seems to be sautéed on a griddle and thrown into the soup. Gross. No flavor. 2nd - Shrimp Katsu Sushi - Plain - No flavor in the rice - Large pieces meant for a horse to eat - The original sauce was used to mask the flavorless sushi, but it's also not tasty. read more

Ginza ramen - Chicken Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

The food and service is great. You can make a lot of the options into a katsu combo for about $5 more. I had gotten the pork katsu, added a mini udon as a combo, and it came out perfect. The ambiance is peaceful. The place is cozy. read more

Ginza ramen - Ramen Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

I looked up, sushi places near me, and this came up. It turns out that it's not exactly a sushi place. But, that's not exactly a problem. There's a lot to like here. Even though I was in the mood for sushi, there were a lot of things on the menu that looked great. Ramen and udon noodles. Katsu burgers, which are deep-fried, chicken, fish, shrimp, or pork patties. Donburi, a dish with meat and vegetables on rice. They have chicken wings, white oysters, calamari, spring rolls. The only thing there didn't seem to be was... Sushi. Then, I realized that the "katsu rolls" were the same thing as sushi. The katsu rolls and had with shrimp, chicken, pork, or vegetables. And, you can have a mild or spicy sauce drizzled on it. I went with the shrimp and the spicy sauce. Unlike some milder spicy mayo, this had some heat to it. These are larger than most sushi... about the diameter of a silver dollar. They put shredded cabbage in the middle, which makes it chewier than most sushi. The katsu roll comes out the a bowl of miso soup. It's cloudy bowl of salty goodness that's served before the main dish. And, it was very soon after the soup that the food arrived. This is a great place to go when you're in a rush. I only wish I hadn't been fixated on sushi when I walked in the door. The guy at another table ordered a katsu burger, which looked amazing. And, he had a basket of tater tots. Tater tots! They did say "fusion" on the sign, after all. I definitely want to come back and try that. This place is small, and doesn't stand out, since it's part of a strip mall. But, that also means it's not likely to be busy. It wasn't when I went there. That, plus the quick service, plus the variety mean there are a lot of reasons to come back. read more

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Remind me of a places in Hawaii Menu description was very detailed Outdoor display of food items is very Japanese read more

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I've been passing by here for so long and finally decided to stop in and so glad I did! I got the peanut ramen and it was outstanding! I finally found a place where I love the ramen more than my fav place in DC! read more

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We were shopping in the area and we were lured in by the display of food models in the front, reminiscent of many restaurants in Japan. As we entered, we saw a large news article pasted on the wall describing the store and how it specializes in katsu, a pretty rare sight in Metro Detroit. The restaurant is run by a South Korean husband and wife team and K-pop plays softly in the background, giving a homey feel as you eat. We were greeted warmly and, although the restaurant was decently busy, the proprietress was very friendly and prompt. We opted to get two dishes - one with their special katsu, and one ramen, their namesake. Tonkatsu Curry Donburi ($16.95) - The donburi first comes with a small bowl of miso soup. The soup is a savory umami bomb. It's pretty simple, with only a couple of pieces of wakame and green onion inside. For the donburi (not sure why they call this a donburi since this isn't really one), they give a good amount of short grain rice, filling half the bowl. It's cooked to a good consistency, allowing a chewy al dente bite, and each individual grain to be felt on the tongue. I think they might let it sit out too long (maybe they leave their rice cooker lid open?), though, because while the grains themselves are good, between the grains is a little on the drier side. The curry has a nice strong curry flavor, with a bit of sweetness and quite a bit of salt added (too salty). It doesn't taste like Golden Curry, perhaps the flavor profile resembles more of a Java Curry with added ingredients? They have quite a bit of sliced onion, small potato chunks, and a small amount of tender diced beef mixed in. The curry doesn't come with any fukujinzuke (daikon pickles) which is strange - I guess a sign that's it's not a true Japanese curry. Lastly, the start of the show here is the tonkatsu. It's relatively lean piece of pork, seasoned simply with a bit of salt and black pepper, then breaded with a light, crispy, kind of jagged mixture of home-made bread crumbs. If you fixate on the texture, it reminds me of the landscape in "Wanderer above the Sea of Fog". The texture is pretty similar to tempura but the breadcrumbs gives a slight extra crunch. Even after sitting out for a bit, the pork still retains a crunch, even the side touching the rice. The tonkatsu is easily a 5/5, but unfortunately the saltiness of the curry and the less-than-ideal dryness of the rice brings my rating down just a tad. (4/5) Tonkotsu Ramen ($14.95) - The ramen first comes with a side salad that consists of predominantly shredded green cabbage with a few shreds of red cabbage. It's mixed with a dressing that's quite nutty from sesame, and sweet and tangy. The cabbage imparts a good crispness. The ramen they use is of a thinner, paler variety, but it's cooked well, giving a bit of a bounciness in the chew. The broth here is a bit better than the typical ramen shop in Metro Detroit - you can tell that there's a bit more richness than the powder broth base some of the other shops around use. They honestly might still use a powder base, but it's enhanced a bit by a nice porkiness from pork broth and the strong taste of aromatics (garlic in particular). It is on the saltier side. The toppings on this ramen includes corn, a half soft boiled egg with a somewhat jammy center, a pile of sliced scallions, marinated shiitake mushrooms, a slice of naruto, and a rectangular slice of their chashu. The chashu here isn't the best; it could stand to be more tender, as the fat layer isn't rendered all the well and still has a distinctive fatty chew. The slice is generous, and maybe could have been sliced in half thickness wise to make it more tender. They torch one side of the chashu so that it imparts another layer of flavor to the meat. The shiitake is marinated in a heavily sweet and salty broth. Some slices are thicker cut than the others. It's a welcome departure from the normal kikurage (wood ear fungus) that a lot of other places use in ramen. (4/5) Ginza Ramen is a solid Japanese-ish restaurant. Their ramen is honestly better than much of the ramen you can find around Metro Detroit - even better than some of the more lauded places in Novi. The katsu here is top tier for the region and is a draw just by itself. Bathrooms - Two individual rooms, one for men, one for women. Overall rating of the food this visit: 4/5 read more

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Got the katsu curry with rice. It was freshly fried. Curry was tasty and had a pleasant gravy. Katsu itself, despite being well fried, was not amazing. The best part was the krispiness, but I wouldn't go back for just that. Curry was average and slightly better than the supermarket. The service was good, and the waitress explained the menu to my satisfaction. Pleasant clean environment. read more

Ginza ramen - Ramen Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

such an amazing ramen spot! Authentic flavors, friendly staff, and clean atmosphere. I really enjoyed the vegetable ramen and cabbage salad! I will definitely be back whenever i'm in the area read more

Ginza ramen - Ramen Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

I was in the area and saw Ginza Ramen pull up on my yelp list. I am a Huge Ramen lover and always want to try new places when I can. I was instantly drawn in just from the outside window! I grew up in Okinawa, Japan and the plastic food in the window instantly invoked nostalgia of going to ramen shops. I got so excited I texted my Mom (who lives in Japan) and took a picture of the window and told her I was so excited to see a little piece of home here in Michigan. The food in the window shows what dishes they offer and usually prices. Walked in and it's a cute place with ample seating. It's very clean but I didn't expect anything less! Decided on the Tonkatsu ramen combo with chicken katsu side. Y'ALLLL. The broth. Let me just explain that the broth makes or breaks the ramen. It was so flavorful. The pork was very tender, the marinated egg was so good and the noodles were perfect. Such a great bowl of ramen. Also, I am a huge fan of katsu and the breading on this chicken was so so so good. The dipping sauce on the side is like a honey mustard sauce but I asked if they had regular katsu sauce. Everything here was SO good. Definitely reminiscent of being home in Japan and the food of course was great. I understand why this gem has so many great ratings and I'm so glad I discovered it! I will definitely be back to support this local business! read more

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The pork katsu breading was so crispy and delicious! The meat itself was a little dry but it was still good. The yellow sauce is a honey mustard sauce and I cant really pinpoint what the brown sauce is! Service was quick and nice. It comes with two katsus so I was pretty full just from the pork katsu itself! Would recommend if you want japanese style katsu! read more

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Went in before it filled up. Got decently crowded for a Tuesday afternoon. Friendly service. Good portions for the price. read more

Ginza ramen - Crispiest Chicken Katsu I've ever had. - Ramen Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

My husband and I stopped by Ginza Ramen in Rochester Hills because a friend highly recommended it, but honestly, this was such a letdown. I'm visiting from Los Angeles, so I know what legit ramen is supposed to taste like, and this was far from it. We ordered the pork katsu combo and a tonkotsu ramen combo with a side of katsu. My husband's food and the katsu came out pretty fast, but my ramen didn't show up for almost 30 minutes. When it finally did, the server took it away right as I was about to take my first bite because she brought me the wrong order! Six minutes later, I got the 'right' ramen, but the noodles were so overcooked and soggy, I literally couldn't even eat them. The broth? Tasteless--like, it only tasted like the corn because there was no other flavor. The egg was overcooked and definitely not soft-boiled. I paid $20 for a bowl of ramen, and all I could eat was some corn, half an egg, and I gave my husband the two small pieces of meat that came with it. Oh, and my husband's Japanese curry? It tasted exactly like those Golden Curry cubes you buy at the store. Save your money--this place is not it. read more

Ginza ramen - Ramen Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

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Listen, I've been excited to try this place for a while. I finally decided to just go do it today for lunch and I'm glad I did. Walking in, the place has ample seating and is clean! I didn't realize until I looked at the menu that they do offer sushi here as well. I went with the chicken Ramen since I'm not a pork eater myself. Menu isn't huge, but has a little bit of everything for anyone. My server was a very pleasant woman who did a great job of making sure everything was correct. She had a really upbeat presence and it made the meal that much more enjoyable. Ok, here's where I knocked a star off. It's more the food part then the drink part, but enough that I felt like I needed to say something. While the Ramen was good, the chicken was very chewy and it didn't really do much for me. It tasted a bit chewy and felt like it was a chicken nugget or something. Also, the broth was really really salty. With those two combined, I was like ok, what's going on here. The food was good but maybe I thought I needed to try something else next time I come here. Plus, it's a small business and I want them to succeed, so I don't want to be to critical of them. Why? Because I like it here. seriously. Ok, off to the drinks. Now, I will say I'm a big water drinker, and that's what I stuck with today. I wasn't interested in pop or anything else. But, I did inquire just in case we had a beverage emergency. (You never know what could happen, okay? LOL) Anyway, they only sell canned pop and it seemed kind of pricey. I wish they had fountain pop as it would be a nice additive. Overall place is clean, well run and my server was attentive and nice. I will be back in the future to try other (non pork) ramen here! read more

Ginza ramen - Chicken ramen - Ramen Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

Ginza is our favorite ramen shop! There's never been a wait, always quick and friendly service, and the food is always phenomenal. I was first introduced to real ramen in college and have had a craving for it since. We both had the chicken ramen, which was excellent as always. I don't know how they cook their eggs, but they're always so delicious in the meal. We also got the combo with the chicken katsu, which is crispy chicken on the side and a nice addition to the meal. Cute little place, always clean and well maintained. read more

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This is the best food I've had since moving to Michigan. I've been here a number of times and it always hits the spot. My favorite is the fish and shrimp katsu and the Tonkatsu ramen. Service here is fast no matter how busy they seem to be. read more

Ginza ramen - Tonkatsu Ramen, extra egg and noodles with pork katsu - Ramen Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

Eating here for a second time, the food is phenomenal. It always hits the spot. Servers are very polite, and answer all the questions. Nice cozy place, with ample amount of seating. My favourite is the spicy peanut ramen, it's truly on spicy side but not overwhelmingly spicy. The cabbage salad dressing is amazing. read more

Ginza ramen - Cabbage Salad - Ramen Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

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Place: This is in the plaza near Papa Joes. It tucked in and in the corner. I believe there are no reservations but you can call ahead to be put on the waitlist. The ambience is clean and spacious. It is a long stretch of tables where they known for their katsu. Service: The service was amazing. I love my server Remi :) She is super helpful and helped me with the menu! Food $$: I went with my friend and we got the combo and I recommend that. The portions are pretty big and I personally ate the udon, salad, and had to take some of the katsu home lol. Audience: Solo Trip [X] 21+ [ ] Family Friendly [X] Friends [X] Date Spot [X] Recommendations/tip: I would recommend to go during non-lunch or dinner hours because it is really busy read more

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The restaurant is clean without much fanfare. The service was good, prompt, but lacking any character or friendliness. Both Raman dishes were very good with a flavorful broth. The mushrooms in them were excellent. Would definitely get the Raman again. The pork was overpriced for what you get. 40 bucks for two for dinner was a little high. The food was good, so will likely be back. read more

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It will be hard not to come back every week! Wow! Amazing flavors and quality and such nice service! Everything we had was excellent and the restaurant was quiet and clean. The curry flavors were complex and authentic, the chicken Katsu was thick and crunchy. We will be back to explore more of the menu for sure!! read more

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Love this place! Simple decor, not many tables. Friendly staff. The ramen is amazing. I've had 4 types. My daughters prefer the shoyu ramen, my wife the curry beef udon, and I like the ginza ramen (just a bit on the spicy side). Had the spicy chicken donburi and yes it was spicy. Wish I could order a Sapporo or other beer. read more

Ginza ramen - Shoyu - Ramen Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

Katsu was ok, probably could give it 4 stars, but ramen was quite disappointing especially at the price point. Overcooked noodles, soup was bland and only one paper thin slice of chashu. Gyoza was deep fried and based on the filling is more Korean style than Japanese. read more

Wretched. I was tempted to give just a 1/2 star. I was last here over a year ago and at the time thought more highly of it. The shoyu ramen was akin to guzzling a salt shaker. The first server noticed I was having a problem with it and kindly offered to bring some clear broth which made it slightly more tolerable (+0.5 star). I focused on the noodles instead and finally had to tap out. My companions enjoyed their dishes (+1 star). If you know me, you know I know my way around Asian cuisine. I've been on hiatus (actually strike) when it comes to Yelp, but came out of semi-retirement to express my disappointment. I mentioned the excessive saltiness to the front desk lady and all she did was smile and apologize. I'm sorry too. I won't ever be back. read more

The service was awesome, our server was so sweet and we were so well taken care of. The food was not bad, the egg inside my soup was super discolored and I was nervous to eat it. read more

Ginza ramen - Chicken Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

Bad service and the ramen was meh. I had the chicken ramen and the broth was bland, i asked for some chili oil they said its $1.5 wtf its already $18 and you cant even provide chilli oil? read more