Finally, got a chance to try ramen at Ikkyu Ramen in Boca (located in Shadowood Square next to Dave's Hot Chicken). Small but nicely decorated inside. There are bar seatings, inside tables as well as outside seatings. Menu is pretty straightforward, 3-4 types of broth for ramen, fried rice, yakisoba, appetizers boba milk teas and couple of desserts. You'll either have to order using the QR code at the table or order and pay at the register. We ordered one Taro boba milk tea, the steamed chicken gyoza, the karaage (fried chicken), tonkutsu ramen with the chicken katsu upcharge, and spicy tonkutsu ramen. Both the appetizers were pretty quick to come out with a nice spacing between for the ramen. The broth of both ramen were very rich and tasty!! Good amount of ramen and meat. And the taro milk tea was good and not too sweet. My daughter love the ramen here!! We will be back!! read more

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Very disappointing experience from start to finish. Upon entering, I was told to sit down, scan a QR code, and place my own order. This meant that every time I had a question about the menu, I had to get up and ask someone myself rather than receiving normal table service. The young woman at the front desk was unfriendly and appeared annoyed the entire time. There was no warm welcome, and customer service felt like an afterthought. I also had to ask for water instead of it being offered or brought to the table, which is something I would expect from most restaurants. To make matters worse, a tip was automatically added during checkout despite the lack of service, and I removed it. Cleanliness was another issue. While looking around, I noticed the floors were dirty, especially near the entrance, which did not leave a good impression. The food itself was underwhelming. The restaurant's Instagram photos and videos make the dishes look amazing, but what arrived looked nothing like the marketing. Unfortunately, the taste didn't live up to the hype either. Overall, poor service, questionable cleanliness, misleading social media marketing, and mediocre food made this a disappointing visit. I would not return or recommend it. read more

Overall, this was a disappointing experience for us, especially since we came to celebrate my husband's birthday. I do think the restaurant has potential, and I appreciated some of the decor and the effort behind it. At the same time, the cleanliness, food, and overall organization made it difficult for us to fully enjoy the experience. I'm changing my rating from 1 star to 3 stars because, looking back, I feel my original rating was too harsh. I hope they continue improving, because the place clearly has potential. read more

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The ambiance is nice and clean but that might be the only highlight about this place. We ordered boba with less ice and received drinks that are not even completely full. They also do not make any modifications like adding real milk or anything. It was also odd that they add milk to some of their drinks but would not replace dehydrated milk with real milk if requested. We even asked if we can buy milk on the side, and they told us that is not possible. They were not accommodating for any requests, unlike almost every boba place we have been to (or restaurants that sell boba). Overall, service was not great and not very welcoming. The server looked like she didn't want to be there. This is more of a casual place so they don't come to you to take your order. You order in the front and then wait for your food at a table if there is space available. We also ordered the spicy tonkotsu ramen and stir fry yaki chicken udon noodles. The egg in the ramen was over cooked and not runny like you would typically expect in the ramen. But other than that, it was flavorful. I wish I could say the same for the yaki udon noodles but they weren't as flavorful as I expected. It was only the milder/blander side. I added pepper, Sriracha and chili oil to enhance the flavor and that made it taste a bit better. Overall the food was average at best. I'm kind of disappointed we drove for almost an hour to come to this place. read more

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My boyfriend and I had a casual dinner date at Ikkyu and loved it! It is a small and intimate restaurant with not much seating, but it's very nicely decorated and feels very cozy. We started off with a Mango Milk Tea which I absolutely loved. I'd say it's one of the best I've had and would definitely order again. We also ordered Takoyaki, which we order often and found Ikkyu's to be so delicious. Also would order these again! Our ramen was delicious. The serving sizes are great and I was stunned by how tender the pork was. It melted in your mouth and was so tasty. Service was great as well. It is a more casual environment, but the waitress ensured we had what we needed. Everything was brought out to us warm too. Prices overall seemed reasonable for the quality of the food. Overall, I was very happy with our experience and am so happy to have found this spot! Really hoping to go back again soon, especially as the weather gets chillier. read more

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Food: good flavors, well made, nice presentation, a few veg options Service: counter ordering then they bring to your table, friendly Ambiance: very cute Amer-Asian decor, clean Price for Quality: typical post-inflation west Boca pricing Beers: they gave a couple, nothing exciting, Boba teas are yummy read more

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I got Ikkyu Ramen for take out. I walked inside to pick up my order. I ordered the miso ramen with extra chicken and egg. I also ordered edamame as an appetizer. The quality of ramen was fantastic. I had a separate tub with the broth to pour in when I got home. The noodles were well cooked and soft. I loved the bean sprouts also. There was tons of parking in the parking lot. Was very easy to get a good parking spot. The interior design was colorful and had Japanese writing and design. It was spacious and quiet. I will definitely be getting ramen from here again!! Super delicious. read more

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Stepping into Ikkyu Ramen is like upgrading from instant noodles to the main event. What sets this spot apart isn't just the broth-rich bowls of authentic Japanese ramen and sharp service--you already know the slurp's strong here--but the way they cap the experience with dessert. From the first sip of deeply flavored tonkotsu to the final bite of a sweet finish, Ikkyu doesn't just hit expectations-- it overshoots them like a well-timed three-pointer. Their dessert selection is legitimately amazing, the sort of post-ramen treat that makes you rethink your life choices up to that point (in the best way). Whether it's a perfectly prepared sweet standout or a creative twist on a Japanese classic, dessert here isn't an afterthought--it's the co-MVP of the meal and typically they have specials through the week on different homemade desserts. The atmosphere hits that balance of laid-back but elevated--think "cool dinner with purpose," not "trying too hard." Service is solid, portions are generous, and the vibe is welcoming without the noise. If you're craving ramen with bold flavor and want a dessert that actually matters, Ikkyu is a must-visit. Make sure you save room--you'll thank yourself. read more

Ikkyu - Tokyo Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

Absolutely love this place. The sauces are delicious and tofu is always perfectly cooked. It's so hard to find places that cook tofu well so this place is a blessing. I ordered the sweet and sour tofu however forgot to take a picture due to how good it was. I asked if they hand make their sauce and would be willing to sell a cup of it and they will! Overall, great food, great customer service, and I love that they are willing to sell their delicious sauces. Thank you so much for the great food IKKYU! read more

Ikkyu - Tofu bao buns - Ramen Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

Food is always perfectly made and staff is friendly and knowledgeable always love to come back to enjoy a glass of wine and some ramen and all the flavored teas are delicious as well!! read more

Ikkyu - Chicken ramen with extra ramen - Ramen Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

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Had a nice dinner here before watching a movie. The interior is clean with minimalist decor, but limited seating for small groups. I saw many people come in for take out orders and the restaurant, which was empty when I arrived, quickly filled up. I ordered the spicy tonkotsu ramen and was not disappointed. It was a large portion at a fair price, and one of the better ramen spots I've tried in the area. Great Umami flavor with the spice building as you keep eating. My husband had the stir fry yaki ramen, which was equally large, but according to him my dish was the better of the two. I made room for dessert and ordered a taiyaki and taro milk tea for the road. The milk tea was good, but I could have passed on the taiyaki. It was not the large fish shaped cake I was expecting and it was a bit greasy. Overall a great experience and a solid date night spot I would return to. read more

Ikkyu - Spicy Tonkontsu Ramen , stir fry yaki ramen with chicken - Ramen Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

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My first experience here was great! My second, bad. As you can see in one photo, the ramen is delicious with tender marinated pork. I had some sake which was also very good. However, when I just went here again, it was a totally different experience. The pork charshu was tough and had no flavor. The ramen soup was light and fishy, not robust with pork and umami flavor. I ordered it spicy and could not tell if it had any chili flavor at all. Not to mention the waiter forgot about my order and then my table completely, which I can overlook if the food is good, but it wasn't. The manager was extremely friendly and accommodating, and refunded me 15$.... But considering the meal was 25$ , I ended up paying 10$ for a sprite... I'll try this spot again and hopefully the pork charshu will be like how it was before. read more

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Such a great place to grab some ramen. They have such a good selection and the quality of the food is amazing. Will be coming again!

Really great ramen! I had tonkatsu and my father got spicy...I was sad they didn't have Boba but I had a matcha which was tasty though. The inside is super cute. Reminds me of Asia. I will definitely come back! Yummy. read more

Ikkyu - Tonkatsu - Ramen Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

I always order takeout from this place but me and my friend decided to sit and eat here!! Such a cute, little, somewhat hidden spot the workers were the sweetest! This is the best ramen I have ever had here in South Florida my go-to is always the Shoyu Beef Ramen Bowl. The flavor, the toppings, everything about it is perfection! read more

Ikkyu - Tokyo Shoyu Ramen and Beef and Rice - Ramen Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

Decided to give Ikkyu another chance for their lunch menu. Usually we go to ramen lab for the ramen but decided to try the ramen here. I ordered the Tonkatsu ramen and chicken karaage which looked great at first sight. The chicken was extremely fatty and the Tonkatsu broth was more of a miso broth and was very watered down. Tonkatsu or port bone broth normally has a whitish color not the brown miso color. Very disappointing and the food once again was like warm at best. One photo (dark brown broth) is of my tonkatsu ramen broth (after I ate the noodles). Should have taken the photo sooner but forgot. Other photo (lighter broth) is what an actual tonkatsu ramen broth normally looks like. Not much flavor either. read more

Ikkyu - What actual tonkatsu broth is supposed to look like. - Ramen Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

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A great hole-in-the-wall ramen spot! Between my and friends, we got the crispy pork belly bao buns (YUM!), spicy tonkotsu, miso tonkotsu, and the classic tonkotsu. All were really flavorful and delicious, a great size, and just the right amount of spice. We also enjoyed some sake and Sapporo's. Even though the dining area wasn't huge, this is just what I expect and like from a small ramen shop; intimate, the basics that are spot on in terms of taste and quality, and a cute ramen bar. The staff was helpful, quick, and the whole experience was great! Definitely a nice stop in Boca. read more

Ikkyu - Spicy Tonkontsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

Food: Phenomenal. Appetizers were delicious. Salmon bowl was a special for that day and it was fresh. Miso ramen was delicious as well. Seasoned well. Best sesame balls I've ever had. Tasted very authentic. Bao buns had a perfect ratio of crispy and tender. Service: It's pretty self service. You sit at a table, use the QR code, place and pay for the order on your phone. The girl that ran everything to our table is very kind. Fits the vibe. Ambiance: Modern, cozy Japanese feel. Warm lighting, gentle unobtrusive music, it gave an overall feeling of tranquility. Super relaxing and we felt very comfortable. Not overstimulating. CLEAN. Would recommend. Must visit restaurant. 10/10 read more

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Came here based on reviews and images of the black tonkotsu. What I got was something very different lol, very clear broth that seemed as if they tried to make up the flavor by just adding more black garlic. Pork was flavorless. Noodle ratio to the size of the bowl, I took 3 bites and was out of noodles lol. Everything was just okay. The ordering - which you do through a QR code, the food, and the service. Underwhelming considering all the other "great" reviews. Seems like depending on the day, you could get something great or just okay. Wouldn't come here again, unfortunately. read more

Ikkyu - Black Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

It was so amazing! I can't believe the amount of options that are available for all types of eaters. read more

Ikkyu - Bar and ordering area - Ramen Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

food is always amazing!!! The service is always pretty good. The best thing is the passion fruit boba tea

This place came highly recommended. I liked it. Wasn't blown away. Small restaurant and very quiet. You can order at the register or from the table with a QR code. I liked the variability in the menu. Noodles, rice, boba tea, and of course ramen. I went for a rice dish and I'm glad I did. It was very delicious. Teriyaki beef. Very flavorful. The boba tea was - ok. I also had the chicken gyoza, steamed. Wish they were cooked longer, seemed a bit underdone. Both items came out rather quickly so I didn't have to wait long. Overall if you're looking for something good. You can try this place. read more

Ikkyu - Chicken Gyoza - Ramen Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

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Decided to come here for dinner during Christmas Eve since it was the only thing near me open. Really lovely place to be honest. I enjoyed my classic tonkatsu but I will admit that the broth needs a bit of seasoning. Or something to make it taste a bit better girlfriend says that it is the noddles. I will also say that she LOVED the vegetable dumplings. Overall I enjoyed it but the broth was a bit off. The service was a bit of self serve and a bit not. We ordered online but they brought our food. Will probably come back if I get the chance read more

Ikkyu - Classic Tonkatsu, Spicy Tonkatsu (going from top to bottom) - Ramen Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

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Ikkyu Ramen was really disappointing - especially after reading some positive reviews. Every item we ordered was below average, so much so that we ended up throwing everything out. The Tokyo Shoyu Ramen featured a thin water like broth that only had salt as a distinct flavoring and it seemed like no effort went into preparing this Ramen. A vegan dish was almost as bad and that too was dumped. This was delivered so I'm not sure what the restaurant experience would be like but it's not like the food would be any different - at least in prep and quality. I'm always looking for good Ramen restaurants and this was not it. read more

The place looked ok. Upon entering all are greeted. You order and then find a table The food was delivered very quick which can be a good thing (or not). Brussel Sprouts came Crispy which was good, however the Dipping Sauce did not have much flavor at all. Black Tonkotsu was descent, but great. Nobody ever came over to check if all was ok as the woman who took the order seemed to focus too much on her cell phone. read more

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Had the pork Ramen and mixed fried rice. People were very nice and food was tasty. Restaurant was clean and had plenty of condiments for the sides. read more

I've been around just long enough to have visited the 2 restaurants that occupied this space prior. Imagine my joy when realized a Japanese restaurant would take the baton. Ikkyu features your classic menu favorites: ramen and rice bowls, along with small dishes like takoyaki and boa buns. Of course how can we forget the beloved milk teas. I happened to stop by the very day it opened, even before the banner went up and the interior decoration was installed. At that time i remember trying a ramen dish and not being too happy. I did not hold it against them at all, it was a chaotic time to visit a restaurant. Over the year I've since visited a few times, and there are definitely some good things going on here. Takoyaki- easily the best I've ever had. Crispy, Tender, juicy, flavorful. It's simply perfect. Crispy boa bun- I've had a lot of boa buns in my life, but never anything like this. Crispy deep fried bun? This actually feels blasphemous! It's a whole new way to enjoy an already great dish. To be fair, my chicken fell short of the mark due to the breading not holding. And the entire thing could benefit from a sauce of some sort. But overall it's wildly creative and it absolutely works. black Tonkotsu ramen - and big bowl of ramen with all the elements. Plenty of chasu, nicely thin noodles, corn, bamboo, fried onions and scallions. The broth itself is ok. The sesame flavor comes through, but missing that umami that often takes a broth over the top. Still a pretty good bowl. Ikkyu isn't perfect but it's good quality Japanese at a fair price point. Any Japanese restaurant is a welcomed site in my eyes. read more

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I came here for lunch and was impressed. The lunch yaki ramen was enough to leave me full, but not stuffed. The attendant was a pleasure to order from, and the decor is pretty nice. I would come again if I'm in the area. read more

Ikkyu was the perfect spot for a low-key, cold Friday night. This is the definition of a local noodle bar. It's not very big--the place has about five tables and a bar area with additional seating. You have to order before you can sit down. The menu includes other hot foods, but I was only in the mood for soup. I tried the spicy chicken soup, and it did not disappoint. The flavors were amazing, and the boba tea with lychee was very refreshing. I believe the restaurant is run by a family because they made it feel very homey. I give it 4 stars just because of how long it took to get our food. I will definitely be back to try more items on the menu. read more

Ikkyu - Ramen Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

Delicious ramen! I went with the Japanese Curry with pork chashu (pork belly) and scallions, a marinated egg, corn, and bean sprouts. This reminds me of the noodle bowls so popular in Wisconsin on those dreary 20 degree days. This will be even better in the cooler days ahead of August. The taro milk tea with boba is perfect though in this summertime heat. I'll be back in the cooler days to sample this nice variety of ramen and noodle bowls. read more

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I was craving ramen and looked up places in the area with good reviews and it lead us to here. The staff was nice and everything came out in a good timely manner. They have a really good selection of different boba which I ended up getting the mango yogurt boba with lychee jelly. It was delicious! They have a good menu between their appetizers, ramen, fried rice and fried noodles! I ordered the spicy tonkontsu and even though it wasn't as spicy as I like things to be spicy, it was very flavorful! My friend ordered the combo curry fried rice. The portion was bigger than we thought it would be and the aroma was heavenly. We both truly enjoyed our meal! Would recommend this restaurant to any of my family and friends that visits boca! read more

Ikkyu - Mango Yogurt - Ramen Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

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Takoyaki was good, spicy miso ramen was subpar (the chicken looked like rat meat), fried rice was mid. Lady was nice but the ordering process is overly complicated. They also charged me 2.14 for spoiled kimchi. Never coming again. Go to Poke Ramen in davie for a better experience. read more

Ikkyu - Takoyaki, Spicy Miso Ramen, Beef Rice Special Ikkyu Something - Ramen Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

Really fast and friendly service, they attended to me quickly and the ambience in the place is really soothing and tranquil, a very cool small shop! read more

The flavor was really good, I hope to come back soon. I loved the decor inside the ramen shop. read more

They're Boba tea is the best!! Love their ramen, it's the best here! Better than Ramen Lab

Great place their bubble teas are the best and food is amazing too! Service is outstanding, recommend 100%

Love it. Ramen is super tasty and the drinks are awesome. Would definitely come again.

Service was great. The young lady behind the counter greeted us as we walked in and I asked for her advice on the dishes. She was very helpful and what she suggested was on point. The ambiance is nicely lit with soft music playing in the background. Small but ample seating. Food was really good My husband and I sat in to eat. He had the chicken teriyaki and lordt he devoured it. I had to get a taste before it was all gone and I must say it was seasoned to perfection (10/10). I had the spicy Tonkontsu ramen w/ chicken. It was really really good (12/10). For drinks my husband had a Stella and I had the Thai tea w/ lychee jelly. It was on the sweet side but I let the ice melt and it was better. There was a steady flow of food pickups and then 2 more tables filled up as we were leaving. I like seeing that. Def going back!!! read more

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Friendly staff And the location is very clean. Cute restaurant. Love the bubble tea! Food was great!

Food was delicious but service and overall experience was horrible. Visiting from out of state, this place was recommended to me and my fiancé for date night. The waitress lacks basic costumer service and host skills. There was a larger party with children that were allowed to run throughout the entire restaurant including the where staff is serving preparing bar drinks and food. The children then sat at the bar next to me and me fiancé then started play fighting. The waitress never said anything to the parents. I eventually asked the parents to please get their kids from fighting each other on the bar stools for safety reasons. read more

Ikkyu - Ramen Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida