Got the Ichiban Ramen; everything tastes authentic and true to what a tonkotsu ramen ought to taste like. I personally felt the yakitori and kalbi felt a little out of place in a ramen (though both were yummy) I started this review the 1st time I ate here and since then I've been back twice more. My go-to is the Naruto ramen, and I like to pay extra for the black garlic oil. I would very much come back again for more. My wife loves the charsiu with the Ichiban noodles, as they're very flavorful; I recommend that for those that don't want anything soup-based. read more

I arrived at Ichiban today, wound 3 PM, and was promptly asked what we were thinking about for drinks. Gage was our server, and his service was was exemplary. I tried the Katsu Don today, be I'm a huge curry-enjoyer, and the food? DELICIOUS! if I can find a curry button on DoorDash, I'll definitely be eating there again pretty soon! read more

We were very excited to go and try the Ramen! But it was so hard to decide between all the other options they had! Service was great although we did go at an off time, around 4:30. Grandmother got the orange chicken and we all tried her fried rice and we all wished we had gotten a side of rice too! Husband got the Ichiban ramen and enjoyed all the meat and toppings. Although he tried MY black garlic ramen and said that broth was much better! Very cute anime decor inside, wasnt a huge fan of the music but Im not a top 20 kind of person. Highly recommend this yummy food to everyone! read more

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Let me start off by saying this is probably my third time here but I haven't done a review and felt like I needed to leave one because of how amazing this place is. With as bustling as Tyler is, you can easily drive by this place and not know a gem existed. Inside, you can seat yourself and you will immediately be greeted by a server. Staff are very attentive and knowledgeable. The inside of the establishment is anime themed oriented so if you are into that, you came to the right place. I ordered the Kalbi Beef ribs along with shrimp shumai fried and my SO ordered the walnut shrimp with fried rice. The food didn't take but 15-18 minutes to arrive at our table. The shumai was decent and had a very nice sweet taste to it because it was accompanied by the soy-teriyaki glaze it came with. The Kalbi beef was to die for. The sweet glaze that gets marinated onto the ribs was superb. I didn't care much for the lettuce and other veggies as I think that was mostly to add color to the dish. I tried the walnut shrimp and I was extremely pleased with the taste. The shrimp had a coconut honey coating to it which made it taste similar to Panda Express but 10x better. For dessert, I had green tea ice cream. It came with whip cream and I despise whip cream but what can you do? It was already on there so I had to leave it. The ice cream was delicious. I'm telling you, if you want amazing food at good prices, this is the place to go. read more

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The crab puffs amazing we ordered two orders Devil ramen wasn't too hot Garlic ramen was amazing We will definitely be back again and again read more

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Wow! I'm from Houston and in Tyler for the week and this was some of the best Ramen that I have ever had. I forgot to get pics because I dove in but the I got the lunch special for $19.95. Spicy Ramen with chicken, mango boba, and spring rolls. Everything came out so hot, fresh, and delicious tasting. The staff was so nice and checked on me enough to make me feel comfortable. The place is clean with a cool Japanese vibe. read more

Lots of great options on the menu. Service was nice. Clean restaurant. Food came out not as hot as I expected.

My wife and I decided to go here yesterday to try something new. Wow this place was simply awesome. I highly recommend the number 12 with the egg rolls birra. It was very clean inside quick service very fast helpful staff. I could see the chefs and they were happy to be there. I say go try for yourself and let me know. FYI don't forget to get that punch card. Lol you will thank me later... read more

The boa buns I had were delicious. The rest of the party had one of the ramens and sesame chicken were all great. Staff was fantastic and the place was very neat, my daughter loved the anime themed decor. Cost was reasonable and the portions hearty. read more

Who da thunk such an Asian delight would be here, patiently waiting for us? There are so many ramen bowls from which to choose; I chose a spicy one and, although a bit tame on the heat for my liking, the taste was robust and exuded care and quality. My partner had the orange chicken and proclaimed it the best ever! I sneaked a piece and had to agree. Furthermore, the service was fast and friendly, so we shall return! read more

I'm in Tyler to drop my daughter off for college. OMG! This rice is so good!!! So full of flavor I did not need to add soy sauce. Fried dumplings or gyza good as well and I didn't need the dipping sauce like it was good all by itself. I will be stopping by here everytime I visit. I had to go back in and order some to take home. read more

Ichiban Ramen - Pork Ichiban Fried Rice - Ramen Near Me - Tyler, Texas

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Food was really good but they up charge for chili oil which is wrong!!!!! But my dish was really good. I had the bulgogi ramen and spiced it up and added more cilantro. Overall I would eat here again. Frankly did not expect the food to be good in Tyler so this was a pleasant surprise. read more

Best authentic international, & ethnic restaraunt I have been to in Tyler & this entire area of east Texas (it is one of a kind & not a chain)! Fast casual, chill vibe, friendly service with a smile & food cooked from scratch. A wide variety of Asian dishes & even have some unique modern fusion menu items with a twist-up of Asain & Mexican or local deep southern flavors. The menu is like an encyclopedia. If you are a fellow foodie, this is a laid back, can't miss culinary opportunity! #HiddenGem read more

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I ordered the Birria Ramen and it was delicious and super spicy!!!! The broth was super flavorful and to me ramen broth is the most important part. If your broth is not good, who cares about the other ingredients!!!! The video was super tender and definitely had a super amazing punch of flavor. The raw jalapenos added just enough depth of heat not to overpower the dish but to make it absolutely delicious. Also ordered milk tea with boba and it was delicious. Just perfectly sweet and had the right amount of bobas. read more

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Food was good, service was also very good. The vibe was excellent and the theme went with the restaurant very well! The Korean corn dog was very tasty, if your in Tyler make sure to stop by Ichiban Ramen! read more

Ichiban Ramen - Teriyaki chicken, green onion, white rice, broccoli. - Ramen Near Me - Tyler, Texas

Food is amazing. Service is excellent. And nice environment inside. Some outside seating. In Texas it's not usually a good idea. The ramens are excellent. The Bowls other than ramen were also a great choice if ramen isn't you thing. Quick to the table. Must go to for ramen. read more

One night I decided to try this place and get the Birria Ramen. I heard it was so good. I was very excited to try. I ended up being very disappointed. My ramen wasn't good at all. It had no flavor whatsoever. The birria was very tough. It took me forever to chew it. I try to season up the broth myself ... it still wasn't the best. So it's safe to say I won't be getting it again. I might give the place as whole another shot. I'll try something different next time. read more

amazing environment! awesome staff service too, they got my order right away when i sat down. the food presentation is always on point! read more

Ichiban Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Tyler, Texas

Food is amazing. Service is excellent. And nice environment inside. Some outside seating. In Texas it's not usually a good idea. The ramens are excellent. Few meals other than ramen. Various to choose from. 9.99 a bowl during happy hour (2-5) otherwise they are higher. Quick to the table. Must go to for ramen. read more

Best ramen I've had, hands down. Ordered Birria ramen and a Thai tea. Ordered DoorDash so I didn't get to experience their customer service but food was delivered within 15 mins. Will definitely try eating at restaurant next time. read more

Ichiban Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Tyler, Texas

Simple Ramen noodles. They are quite Tasty but a bit reminiscent of dried noodles in a bowl - but with a lot more goodies such as an egg and veggies. You know. Those Asian type soup veggies. Overall a good meal in a bowl. read more

Service was splendid server was very nice and kind. Love that you could pick your own seating. Love the ambience asian style of the place. I had one of the K-pop bowls and it was amazing and when it came out it was very picturesque. I also tried my friends Ramen, which was spectacular. Broth was very seasoned but my other friend had ordered beef teriyaki, and the portion was of a kids meal for $16 so that was not worth it. overall would definitely come back. read more

Ichiban Ramen - Bulgogi Bowl - Ramen Near Me - Tyler, Texas

This is a fun place to dine in, and it's on the colder side. The service is fairly prompt, although we were only 1 of maybe 4-5 parties at the time. The food is good. Get the cucumber salad, it's refreshing and pickled. The takoyaki was pretty good too, however you should eat it before it cools too much. We got the beef birria ramen and the Naruto ramen, both good as well. HOWEVER, the eggs in both of our dishes were hard boiled which was quite disappointing. I would give this a 3.5 but Yelp only lets you do whole stars read more

I got the Tan Tan Chicken Ramen bowl and it was very good, it was perfectly balanced, not too spicy and enough of a kick to keep it interesting. Very polite service and quickly served. read more

My first visit and won't be the last. The bulgogi was quite good and so as the sesame chicken. Service was fast and their polite ways really stood out. I wanted to try the ramens--next time. read more

Everyone on facebook recommended this place and it's well worth the hype. Tasty food and good vibes. Also, very well priced. Our server was super sweet and helped us pronounce things. Only criticism: - the eggs were a bit too salty - the spicy curry ramen wasn't spicy at all; would've loved a kick! read more

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Some of the most flavorful ramen dishes I've ever had. My family has tried almost every recipe they have and they're all very good. My personal favorite is their signature Ichiban Ramen. They have a lot more than ramen if that's not your thing. The crab Rangoon is the best! read more

The food is delicious! We ate there on a Saturday and it wasn't full, but it was busy. The restaurant is clean and decorated with Naruto figures, maybe others, but I don't really follow manga or anime. We got a variety of things, spring rolls, ramen and a spicy shrimp dish I don't remember the name of, but it was all great. We will come back. read more

Food is always fresh and wonderful! Service is prompt and very pleasant. We've eaten here many times and love it. Always a great choice. read more

Ichiban Ramen - Wall decor. - Ramen Near Me - Tyler, Texas

I certainly wasn't expecting this, but I think this is some of the best ramen I've ever had in my life. In Tyler, Texas. Someone pinch me. So the service is done team style (or it was the night we went) so pretty much anyone from the team can assist you. Our table had a variety of ramens and everyone was very happy. I finished the whole bowl! That broth is right, ya'll. read more

I ordered a bulgogi rice bowl for the first time and it was delicious! It was a good size portion and the beef was tender and well seasoned. read more

Ichiban Ramen - Bulgogi rice bowl - Ramen Near Me - Tyler, Texas

Been wanting to try this place since they opened. Glad I did. First I'll say I love the decor and vibe inside. I was disappointed there was no K-pop inside because the sign does mention it. Service was amazing, really polite and nice. Quick service. Food I think could be better. I've had 10/10 ramen and this place was 6/10. It's good and I'll definitely be back. I think this has potential. read more

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Delicious food, cute decor. The servers were very nice and helpful. Would absolutely recommend! read more

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If you want great ramen, this is the spot! The vibes are fun, the decor is awesome. The birria ramen is a MUST TRY! read more

Ichiban Ramen - Birria Beef Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Tyler, Texas

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Service: 11/10: it felt like we had 5 servers, everyone was happy to talk and help us- never felt like we were left unattended too long... anticipatory service- something many places miss Food: 11/10: Another reviewer said that it may sound weird but they wish they could take a bath in the broth... they weren't joking. Ambiance: I would say that it is family friendly. I loved how I wasn't under pressure to crowd the front area waiting to be seated or not have a choice in seating... you walk in and seat yourself. Lots of reds and bright colors, Japanese theme with Naruto influence, open kitchen concept so you can see everything I used to be a frequent customer at Mykoto, but this tops that place PERIOD. What you should try: The pork bun. trust me. it's amazing. I shared one and i wish i got my own! Perks: Punch card and if you use it 8 times you get something for under $13 for free!! (my ramen bowl was $12.95) Pricing: Affordable, extremely good quality. Even the water was good. Thank you to the staff and owners for making us feel welcomed as first time guests. If you get the chance, go!! read more

Ichiban Ramen - Number 9. Tonkotsu ramen... go for this if you are looking for the basic ramen, beginner friendly flavor palate - Ramen Near Me - Tyler, Texas

Wellllllll you know it's the best place in town when you have not been there for months And you walk in and the owner says "hi Mr Chris ". Leah is amazing. This is a must go to OFTEN restaurant Spicy curry ramen s the absolute BOMB !! read more

Ichiban Ramen - Spicy curry ramen - Ramen Near Me - Tyler, Texas

Yummy yummy in my tummy!!! The yummiest or yum!! Service was spectacular Atmosphere was nice read more

I'd go here again. Yhe quality is good and they have a special that is quite a deal!!

The food and service here are both top notch! Highly recommend the Birria Ramen, but they're all good! The pan fried gyoza is some of the best in Tyler! read more

Ichiban Ramen - 8. Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Tyler, Texas

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Second ramen shop in Tyler! Even though I did try multiple items, I'm just going to rate their tonkotsu ramen. Why? Because if a ramen shop can't get their basic ramen right, then might as well just quit. Plus ramen is all I care about, so their other items could be horrible and it still won't change my rating since I'm going to a ramen shop for ramen. 4 stars for the tonkotsu ramen, so I'll return back to try their other ramens and update this review accordingly. Their tonkotsu broth (made with pork bones but I think they might also use chicken bones in it but couldn't tell 100%) is pretty solid in my opinion, which means they use a sufficient quantity of the bones and boil it for a sufficient length of time to get a nice strong base. I do think their broth is better than Mikoto if you want to compare to Tyler's other ramen shop. However, DFW does have a bunch of different ramen shops, so I would encourage people here to venture out to the Metroplex to try shops like Wabi House, Kyuramen, etc. The ramen noodles are the wavy kind (personally I prefer wavy) and were cooked perfectly. The toppings are standard fare and I think that the seasoned egg (ajitsuke tamago) and charsiu (roast pork) had a good flavor. However, like many places now, they only give you half the egg instead of the whole. Their pork is also on the thinner side. I think if they torched it longer it would have given it a tad more flavor that makes up for the lack of the meat. Good start for a brand new restaurant, so I'm looking forward to making my way through the rest of their ramen menu. read more