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    Ichitaru Ramen

    4.1 (449 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Natalie T.

    We got beef teriyaki bento box. The beef was super extra chewy! It was impossible to eat! Usually beef teriyaki comes in thinly sliced form, but the beef here were cubes and they were so chewy! Don't recommend it. The ramen was a bit salty.

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    Jason S.

    Came here for lunch on a weekday. The restaurant has solo stall seating like Ichiran Ramen in Japan and also regular table seating for groups. I ordered the niboshi ramen which is a ramen made from fish flavor broth. The broth is rich and flavorful. I suggest adding vinegar as needed if the broth is too rich for your palette. The noodles were cooked perfectly and add good chew. The one area of improvement I would recommend would the meat. The meat in my order was really dry and tough. It was so tough and dry I wouldn't consider it chasu pork. The meat is more like a thick cut of jerky than chasu pork. The service was friendly and quick, so no complaints there.

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    Kunous K.

    The portions are generous and the overall flavor is good. The chicken in my bento box was a bit on the dry side, but the rest of the meal was satisfying. The restaurant itself is small yet functional. There was only one server working, and she handled everything as attentively as she could.

    Garlic Bomb Ramen and Chashu Ramen
    Gilberto C.

    Found this restaurant yesterday while running some errands and decided to check it out since it was raining and I could go for some warm soup. Turned out to be a great choice. The inside of the restaurant is a bit smaller but it's very cozy and the inside is super cute. The bar seating has dividers which you can pull out to give yourself privacy or close if you would like to sit with a friend. All the staff were very kind and attentive. We were greeted as we walked in and the man working cleared a table for us as soon as he could since it was full and a party had just left. He was super friendly and took care of us pretty quickly. Halfway through a women took over for him, she was super nice as well. Great staff all around. The food was delicious, I ordered the garlic bomb ramen and added an egg. This ramen in particular came with one piece of pork but it was a pretty decent size. The flavor was great, just the right amount of garlic to where it didn't completely overpower the broth. My friend ordered the chashu ramen which he said he enjoyed. This was the perfect meal for a rainy day to warm me up. I recommend checking this place out if you want to experience a friendly and cozy meal.

    Milk Tea with water pitcher in background
    Ai M.

    Chashu pork in ramen was tender. If you're sensitive to spice (medium is supposedly 5, their range is between 1-20), choose level 1 and just add chili oil. The dividers at the bar look like they're trying to be like Ichiran in Japan. There are no individual menus, only a shared tablet to order on. We chose level 3 spice, but it tasted like 7

    Miriah S.

    Enjoyed some rainy day ramen here with my son! Ordered the original edamame and Chashu ramen. Overall both were good but the edamame was steamed too long (presumably) leading to it being too soft, but it was well salted and served hot. The ramen wasn't topped with greens like the photo represented but the meat and broth were delicious! The shop was clean and calm during our visit and service was good.

    Gyoza
    Horace K.

    This promotion is definitely worth the price, the quality of the gyoza and ramen set is excellent

    Garlic Bomb Ramen with boiled egg and extra meat level 3
    Erika T.

    We had dinner here and the food was fabulous! I had a Sapporo because why not, the pork buns and the Garlic Bomb Ramen. The pork bun, where to start, my mouth immediately got a burst of flavors, the chunks of pork paired with the sauces was just absolutely delicious. Talk about their ramen not just any ramen, the garlic bomb. To be honest it was my first time here but I was sold when I saw this on their menu. I ordered it with extra pork meat and a boiled egg and I was so glad I did. The only reason of 4 star was due to sitting arrangements. I had hoped for a table but it was busy and small so we sat facing the kitchen area and was a bit uncomfortable to chat sideways.

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    Sylvie C.

    I visited Ichitaru Ramen on a sleepy Friday afternoon. One of those odd time of the day where it's too early for dinner but too late for lunch hours and many Asian restaurants shutters for lunch breaks. The restaurant is located in a strip mall where the laundromat is nearby. Parking was ample, spacious, and free. Too bad the same couldn't be said about the inside of the restaurant. There were only two tables occupied upon entering but I wish I had walked out there and then. The only seats available for table for two had crumbs and wet looking grease stains everywhere on the table itself and the seats. It was also right next to the entrance and the table next to us with extremely noisy couple. The other tables on the opposite side of the restaurant was entirely occupied by two tantrum throwing shrieking toddlers and the parents who were too busy eating and did nothing to reprimand. The service was polite but slow. The only server in the restaurant was too busy on her phone and wasn't paying attention 90% of the time. The ordering process itself took good 10 minutes of waiting while I got to listen to the motor mouth man sitting right next to me. The woman at the table couldn't bother blowing her nose for whatever reasons so she snorted her nasal drips every other bite. It was both disgusting and unpleasant just to sit there. The man also finished eating well before her so he kept mansplaining away about what makes a ramen shop "authentic" and all the other "impressive REAL Chinese restaurants I have gone in Santa Barbara" " do you even know where Santa Barbara is?" Ugh. Once the food arrived, I realized every napkins we had at our table already had red oil stains or soy sauce stains on it. The plates and bowls were also scuffed up and made of cheap reusable plastic. I'm not a huge anti-plastic everything. However, scratched up or chipped plastics do leech into food and also harbor all sorts of nasty bacteria. Given how poorly cleaned this restaurant was, I doubt the kitchen cleans them thoroughly. The water cups had stains on it and was already at the table upon getting seated. Never know who sneezed at the table or misted everything with their spit as they're eating and talking. The food itself was interesting. My spicy miso ramen broth was rather watery. The chashu toppings were not anything I have ever eaten before. It was thinly cut but very fatty and tough to chew it. It tasted very meaty but otherwise had no flavors. The dumplings were ok. I actually ended up walking out the restaurant before I finished my food. I got completely overwhelmed by the noise pollution coming from both ends of the restaurant. The shrieking toddlers running around across the conjoined wooden seats and the man next to me loudly stirring the empty water cup with ice while talking nonstop nonsense. And the music that was clearly not loud enough to drown out all those noises. It got too much. My dining companion had to get up and go tell the server to give us the check and takeaway boxes. Nobody was able to leave and we were essentially all waiting for her to put her phone down and check us all out. It took another 15 minutes for my dining companion to return to our vehicle. I cannot describe to you what a relief it was as soon as I exited the restaurant. It was so peaceful and quiet. Almost like I just returned from another world altogether. Maybe I just visited on the wrong day or something. The food wasn't horrible and the service was slow but still polite. But due to the way how the interior is set up, the lack of cleanliness and slow service, I doubt I will ever return again.

    Current Menu and Pricing 03/19/2025.
    Rangie T.

    Another great find that made me feel like I was in Japan. Upon entering and seeing the individual seating with a curtained window to serve you directly. Besides that experience, e are always in the hunt for good ramen. In comparison to other ramen restaurants, the immediate noticeable thing was how thic pieces of Chassu Pork you get. Other than their Chassu Ramen, the other ramen dishes that include Chassu pork, you get two slices of chassu that is thicker than most restaurants. The bowls were also filled to the brim of the bowl with a lot of filling. We went for lunch and there was no wait at all and the service was fast and accurate. The food we ordered were all delicious. The pricing is higher compared to others, but for what you get, it is well worth it and understandable. Coming back for sure to try the other ramen flavors.

    Fried chicken karage
    Alleckson T.

    Food was amazing!! This was my second time coming here and let me tell you it hit the spot again, for sure going to come back here. I've brought a couple of my friends and family here. Different level of spice you say? Try from 1-20 they even have a challenge for you go check them out!

    Garlic Bomb Ramen
    Tiffanie M.

    Amazing food ! Excellent service and comfortable atmosphere! This is my second time here and it definitely did not disappoint. They have a good selection of spice for your ramen ranging from 1-20 so if you love spice definitely come here!

    Spicy Garlic Edamame
    Brenda H.

    Small little ramen place that I finally gave a chance to try. Big mistake lol. The service wasn't the best. Quick to get our orders but didn't provide us with any chopsticks or utensils. As well as didn't check up on us at all if we needed anything. Had to get up to ask for our check. We ordered 3 different types of ramen and they all came out super salty! Left hungry because I couldn't even finish half of the ramen. The spicy edamame came out hot and good. It had a kick to it but was the best part of the meal sadly. Definitely not coming back unfortunately.

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    Ask the Community - Ichitaru Ramen

    For chicken curry ramen or garlic bomb, can broth be replaced with vegetable broth or chicken broth without pork?

    We can replace veg broth without pork, please let our worker know about it thanks

    This place is listed today as having outdoor seating. Is it still available? If it is, is it covered or heated? How many people can sit there? / August 2, 2023

    Do they serve Tonkotsu ramen?

    Yes, various styles of tonkotsu are available here

    Is dine in now available?

    Thanks for your asking, we will reopen our dine in room at October 1. Welcome you guys come back here

    What is their food challenge? what is the prize? what are the rules?

    If you can eat a big bowl of their super spicy ramen within 45 minutes, you earn free premium toppings (like flavored egg, mushrooms, garlic, + about a dozen others) of your choice for life.

    Does the vegetable ramen have onion/garlic in it? I'm a vegetarian but allergic to onion/garlic/chives/shallots etc ....

    You have options to choice veggie broth just tell them no onions at all

    I was wonder what’s your price range for food. See I’m going to a competition and want to try some homemade ramen while I’m in California and other Japanese cuisinés. I just wonder what’s your price?

    Middle range

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    Karai Hand Roll Bar & Ramen

    4.3(118 reviews)
    4.6 mi
    $$

    Stopped by Karai Hand Roll Bar & Ramen and had a great experience overall…read more Appetizer: * Pork Gyoza -- perfect for sharing and really tasty. 5/5 Handrolls: * Shrimp Handroll -- decent, but just okay. 3/5 * Bulgogi Handroll -- not the best fit for a handroll style. 3/5 * 3 Kings -- loved that you can choose your own fillings, and it was delicious. Highly recommended! 5/5 The servers and chef were very nice, and it's casual seating (you just seat yourself). Service was quick, and for the price, I'd say it's a good value.

    A good spot for lunch or dinner if you are craving some handrolls! The fish here is fresh and the…read morehand rolls I ordered were all solid and had a good ratio of fish to rice. Service was friendly when I stopped by for a late lunch and we were warmily greeted by the staff. We dined in and there are about 10 seats available to sit at or you can order take out which is what most people do. They have a variety of options to choose from, I went with the spicy salmon and scallop hand rolls and both were delicious. The salmon carpaccio and spicy edamame we ordered as appetizers was also solid. They brought out our handrolls as they finished making them and spaced it out so not everything came out all at once which I liked. The free salad was refreshing and a good palate cleanser. They also offer fresh wasabi for an extra charge which I liked. Overall, this is a solid spot for handrolls and sushi and I recommend coming here if you want something on the lighter side that isn't too heavy compared to the other spots in Rodeo 39! A 7.5/10

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    Karai Hand Roll Bar & Ramen - Front entrance

    Front entrance

    Karai Hand Roll Bar & Ramen - Albacore handroll

    Albacore handroll

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    Puros Tacos Y Ramen

    Puros Tacos Y Ramen

    4.6(136 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    I ordered their signature lamb shank noodles, lamb rib noodles, and the lamb tripe soup…read more The lamb shank and ribs were super tender, flavorful, and not gamey at all. The broth is rich and almost like a red-braised stew, though a bit on the salty side -- it would've been perfect with a Chinese sesame flatbread! The noodles themselves are basically instant noodles, nothing special I'm guessing they don't actually make hand-pulled noodles here. The lamb tripe soup has a slightly stronger lamb taste, but adding some cucumber and lemon helps balance it out. The flavor is quite unique -- not the clear broth style we get in China, but more of a saucy, braised type of soup. The tacos were surprisingly good, very close to what you get in Mexico. I tried beef, beef intestine, beef head, and pork tongue. The beef head was gelatinous and flavorful, and the intestine tasted great -- nicely seared, fragrant, bouncy, and absolutely no funky smell. Overall, it's a spot worth trying. Mexican flavors generally suit our palate well, but the noodle dishes are on the salty side, so having extra drinks definitely helps!

    Upon stepping into this restaurant, we were greeted by the staff. Since it was our first time here,…read morethe staff were eager to give us recommendations and even some samples! We tried their ramen and asada quesadillas. Both were quite tasty. The ramen was loaded with flavor blasted meat! Definitely recommend if you are in town!

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    Puros Tacos Y Ramen - Order at the counter and fill up on condiments

    Order at the counter and fill up on condiments

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    Puros Tacos Y Ramen - In the corner of the plaza

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    In the corner of the plaza

    Mymen Ramen

    Mymen Ramen

    4.5(277 reviews)
    5.1 mi
    $$

    MyMen Ramen is an excellent spot for anyone who loves flavorful, satisfying ramen. The food was…read morefantastic, with rich, well balanced flavors in every dish we tried. You can tell the ingredients are fresh and carefully prepared. The vibes of the place are great, welcoming, relaxed, and perfect for a casual meal. The restaurant is clean and well maintained, which makes for a comfortable dining experience. Overall, MyMen Ramen delivers on both quality and atmosphere. I highly recommend it to anyone craving delicious ramen and a pleasant dining environment. I will definitely be coming back.

    It seemed under construction two large sections were blocked off tastefully so you wouldn't notice…read moreit. Maybe just used for storage I'm not sure. In any case not a ton of seating so if it's busy you may be doing take out. Service seemed a little slow for ramen but everything came out as it was ready and I was starving so maybe it just felt slow. I had some chicken skin gyoza, spam musubi, and tonkatsu ramen level two spicy. Everything was really good! Drink options were interesting and tried this citrus milk soda thing that was refreshing. Also tried the Japanese sweet potato dessert and it was really good. Our waiter spoke Japanese which was fun to practice the four words I know LOL!

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    Mymen Ramen - Cute space

    Cute space

    Mymen Ramen - Spicy tonkotsu

    Spicy tonkotsu

    Mymen Ramen - Tonkotsu ramen - good broth!  Wish there was more chashu to go with the noodles...there was more noodle than toppings.

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    Tonkotsu ramen - good broth! Wish there was more chashu to go with the noodles...there was more noodle than toppings.

    Sushi Mura

    Sushi Mura

    4.7(455 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    Kindest place I've been to in a while. We chose a great place to eat as our night cap for my son's…read more8th birthday after knotts. They gave him a dessert and were all over very charismatic and not to mention the food was amazing!!!!! Even my 8 year old said "highly recommend 10/10" big win!

    My partner was helping out a neighbor move in and asked me to pick him up afterwards. He asked that…read moreI find a good place for us to have dinner since he was very tired. I didnt know what I wanted so I was looking at different places on the way back the SF Valley. I ended up choosing this place and it was a very good choice. We got there and was seated right away. We ordered our drinks and food. It didnt take long fot us to get our food. We ordered: Jalapeno Poppers -- wasnt spicy at all but it was really packed with spicy tuna, cream cheese, etc. Baked Jen Jen -- this was part of their low carb roll. It was spicy crab and avocado wrapped in baked salmon. It was pretty good. It was just too much crab for my liking. Dynamite Roll -- it had a decent amount on it All that we ordered were flavorful. Something to remember though is to make sure to ask for Wasabi and/or Ginger. They do not automatically serve them when you order rolls because some people just waste them. Makes sense! It is free so ask if you want any. The service was great. I will be back if I am in the area. The price was also comparable to other sushi joint.

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    Sushi Mura - See that I asked for extra spicy sauce oh my goodness YUMMY ever!

    See that I asked for extra spicy sauce oh my goodness YUMMY ever!

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