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    Ikkyu

    4.3 (694 reviews)
    ModerateRamen
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    IKKYU ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Miriamn L.

    I had been wanting chicken teriyaki and miso soup so when I searched this one place that came up and I was so impressed with the food. I had the menudo soup, my husband and the Tuna Don Volcano style and I had the yakitori chicken skewers. The service was great and the prices were fair. Very small seating area inside so we took out food to go. They also have ramen and soft serve matcha so I will definitely be back soon.

    Myr P.

    Excellent food and super friendly staff! Shout out to Brianna for making me feel welcome and helping me choose what to order! The restaurant is near my dentist's office and I always wanted to try the sushi every time I passed by the enticing menu choices posted at the window. The place is nice and cozy, had a few small tables clustered near the sushi counter. I ordered a Super Hiro Roll per Brianna's recommendation and it was delish! Would definitely go back for more next time we visit Tucson!

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    Kenneth W.

    Years ago I had eaten here and had fond memories. Sadly the food has slipped. The beef was sinewy. The flavor was fine. The service is efficient but not particularly friendly. The ambiance needs some updating.

    Miso soup
    Jessica W.

    There's not many places in Tucson where you can find good Japanese food. We finally gave Ikkyu a try and were impressed! Food- we got the spicy tuna don volcano style. The portion was great for the price! And overall the flavor profile was excellent. Service- fast professional and helpful. No complaints Ambience- there are tables to eat and they appeared comfortable but we were in a hurry a did takeout. I think this place does lots of takeout orders too. Overall great food at the right price! I recommend highly

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    Trevor C.

    This restaurant is one of my wife's favorites, though it's never quite clicked for me. When we're in the area, we usually stop in, but most of the menu relies heavily on spicy mayo and eel sauce, which just isn't my preference. The one thing I do enjoy is the plain brown rice. That said, the service is always great, there's seating available both indoors and outdoors, and parking is easy and plentiful. If you enjoy sauce-heavy dishes, this may be right up your alley.

    Jackie A.

    LOVING THIS PLACE FOR YEARS. Hiro and his staff are all the BEST of the BEST! If you haven't been you haven't lived. Come check it out you won't be disappointed

    Jocelyn S.

    Classic restaurant that has been a long time favorite for our family. They have a simple menu but everything is good. The Tepan chicken is tender and the ginger sauce is flavorful. The yakisoba pork is always made to perfection. I have been getting the spicy tuna roll as an appetizer for years and it is simply the best. They only have 4 ramens but each one is made to perfection. The building is small so take out is a good option if you have a large party but I like eating my ramen there in person. Reminder that the menu is outside to speed up ordering at the counter.

    Tonkotsu
    Cheyenne H.

    Had the spicy tonkotsu ramen. Rich broth and very good. I'm new to ramen so I don't have much to compare. My brother says it's the best tonkotsu in Tucson. Also had goyza that was delicious! I recommend the cream soda that is available as a fountain drink. Nice patio this time of year. If you like this place try Noodleholics.

    Spicy Tonkatsu ramen.
    Michael T.

    We had a great meal here. The food is top notch and the ramen is best I've had since Japan. It's a busy place doing a lot of take out but the tables were good sized and clean. Menus only on the outside window which is odd. Staff is friendly and polite. I had ramen and my wife had teriyaki pork bowl. We both finished our meals and that's rare. The only reason this place didn't get 5 stars is I wanted a marinated egg in my ramen and they didn't have it or even as an option. But I'll be back for sure!! Highly recommend.

    Nelson H.

    Very traditional serving countertop cashiering and self served on the table! Tonkatsu ramen was so freshly and delicious!!! Soup base was cooking hot and delivered right on with Al Dente ramen!!! Pork ChaSu and marinated egg were cooking right on and tasty!!! Pricing was fair n inexpensive for self serving!! Surprisingly their sushi rolls were so freshly n I ordered just a regular California Rolls that the avocado were so tasty n freshly made!!!

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    Jessica P.

    What an amazing, authentic ramen place! Located in a strip mall, this small restaurant sells ramen and other main dishes. I had the tonkotsu ramen and the flavor was AMAZING! I ate every last drop. Food came out quick too and servers were friendly. If you want some flavorful ramen on the north side, I highly recommend.

    Yakasoba noodles withe beef

    It's a little "go to the counter to order" place. I had the Yakasoba noodles with beef. There was so much flavor in the dish. With plenty for 2 meals. It was very enjoyable.

    Go in around side
    Michelle N.

    Ok wasn't sure what to expect. Friends went & said it was awesome! You go in & order- oh make sure you look up menu or look at it on window before you come in. I had Miso Ramen and hubby had chicken curry. Yummily! Put order in and not too long after our timer went off meaning food is ready! You go to counter & pick it up. Pick up there is busy so my assumption was that's what happens most here & that's what we're doing next time. Prices were reasonable & there isn't a bar or alcohol. Wasn't a problem for us. Definitely will do take out- coolio we have a new place to take kids when they visit.

    Spicy tuna don .. my goto at this spot

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    Haven't been here in a few years, the portions are so small now. The teriyaki chicken rice bowl is alllll rice.

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    Food is great, prices good, little different checking menu on outside window.What else can I say.

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    Outstanding food. Ramen and teppan chicken are the best in Tucson. Staff very friendly.

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    Wishing I would've tried it sooner! Everything was delicious and really impressed with the portion to price ratio. Will be back!

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    Everything is always amazing. Staff and owners are extremely nice all the time..Food you can't beat. Give it a try if you haven't already

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    7 months ago

    amazing!! especially the Tuna Don and the spicy ramen!! Only have the Ramen on Friday and Saturday (maybe Thursday) but it is very good!

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    Ask the Community - Ikkyu

    What broth do they use in the ramen? (I don't eat pork or beef)

    I believe there is also a miso based broth!

    Is any of their ramen vegan?

    No. Even if you ordered the shoyu Ramen without the chashu, the broth is still animal based.

    Does this place serve ramen all week?

    They serve ramen Thursday - Saturday

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    Raijin Ramen

    4.3
    (810 reviews)
    7.8 mi
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    Phenomenal. Probably the best ramen we've ever eaten. My husband and I eat ramen everywhere we go…read moreand have yet to find a spot that tastes as good as this. We will drive down from Phoenix just for this food (and have on multiple occasions). We then eat here for lunch and dinner in the same day. The ramen at dinner time is always better because the soup has been cooking all day, but it's still amazing at lunch time He orders the red spicy chili tonkotsu and I order the black roasted garlic tonkotsu with a side of chili oil. The black garlic tonkotsu is so savory and outstanding. The gyozas are kinda soggy but have a great flavor, and we dip them in the broth anyway so we don't mind the texture Always a great experience and the staff is always kind and attentive. The outdoor seating area is cute and the whole place feels clean and inviting despite being a small restaurant. Cannot recommend this strongly enough

    Raijin Ramen is one of those reliable, casual spots I keep coming back to. It's quick, efficient,…read moreand consistently good, even when there's a line out the door--the service moves fast and you're in and out without feeling rushed. I really appreciate that they offer a solid vegan ramen option, which isn't always easy to find. While this isn't the fanciest or most mind-blowing ramen in town, it delivers on flavor and convenience. I do knock off a star for heat lovers--no matter how much spice you ask for, it just doesn't get truly spicy. Still, if you're looking for flavorful ramen, fast service, and a dependable go-to spot, Raijin gets the job done.

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    Toss-Fried Chicken and Ramen

    4.3
    (211 reviews)
    10.4 mi
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    We chose to try here over our usual Rajin Ramen on this very cold day. There is very limited…read moreseating. It smells so good when you walk in and then you order at the counter. This food was not good. The chicken is fried but tastes like fish.we tried the desert ramen and it was so spicy you couldn't taste anything, and that is coming from people who love spice. The noodles were cooked well but getting the lid off the ramen was obnoxiously harder than it needed to be. Couldn't get over the fishy taste of everything, including the wings and fries.

    It's hard to get five stars from me but holy moly they deserve it. I've been on a ramen kick red…read moremiso specifically and this place is not in the best area of town but these are usually the best places. I got the spicy red miso, small chicken garlic parm, and my husband got the vegan ramen. All were extremely flavorful and fresh tasting and came out quickly. They have a good selection of pre bottled drinks as well to complement the dishes. The red miso definitely satisfied my spicy tastes if you are the type of person who can eat a bag of hot Cheetos without blinking you'll be fine but if you're sensitive to spice you might want to skip that option. On the menu they do have chili peppers next to the items to indicate the spice level. The portions are BIG and definitely worth it. They come in the cutest bowels and have an excellent packing system of the broth is separate from the noodles and other items if you're getting it to go. The actual restaurant is quirky for sure with Easter eggs hidden and anime and Pokémon around the restaurant. This is DEFINITELY better than Obon and Raijen hands down. This is my new favorite ramen spot!

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    4.4
    (698 reviews)
    7.5 mi
    $$

    Absolutely LOVE the sizzling garlic dish with tofu. Everything on that dish is absolutely perfect…read more The side of bok choy is also a good addition. Get the app you earn points and dollar drinks on certain days. Staff is always very nice. It's clean and super fast service.

    We got the Wonton Noodle Soup, two variations of the Guilin Noodles, and the Guilin Chicken Rice…read more All of the items are solid and there isn't much to critique about, other than the chicken and the rice not being the same temperature (though that's normal). It's not going to be the best you ever had in your life, and if you've been to Southern China, you're not going to be blown away. HOWEVER, it is the homemade taste that makes it good. It doesn't feel like any other restaurant, it feels like you are at somebody's house. Here's the thing, I came in expecting the usual Chinese food affair, but I left genuinely surprised and impressed. This restaurants specializes in Southern Chinese food, which is different from other regions. I am so happy this restaurant and its chains helps the cuisine gain exposure and adds depth to Chinese food in general. Even better, the menu is laid out in a way that it is easy to understand: gluten-free options, allergies, and spice level. The service was great. All though it isn't a "full" sit-down restaurant, everybody there seemed to know the menu well and was happy to be there. As a Cantonese person, it was nice hearing my language being spoken in the kitchen. The restaurant itself was immaculately clean and very modern. We came during early dinner time so the parking lot was near empty and easy to park. Overall, if you've never had Southern Chinese food or are looking for something more authentic than classic Chinese takeaway, definitely check out this location. The cherry on top are the big portion sizes and the price.

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