They have indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating is covered which is nice. You order at the counter and they give you a buzzer to pick up your food when it is ready. They have a good selection of ramen, sushi and other bowls. Couldn't decide between the ramen or sushi, so got some of both! For the ramen I ordered the black TanTanmen, for sushi I ordered the spicy tuna roll. The TanTanmen was really good, slightly spicy, could definitely taste/smell the sesame, really full flavor. I was getting quite full towards the end but the broth was soooo good I kept going back for more spoonfuls. The spicy tuna roll was good as well, it came with a delicious spicy mayo, but the ramen really stole the show. read more

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Ikkyu is a nice place on northwest side to grab sushi and classic Japanese dishes. For covid they still only do outdoor dining. Some of the best curry you can find here. They also have some hardy ramen dishes (if you like spicy I definitely recommend tonkatsu ramen and you can get it extra spicy on request). I ordered cold ramen and baked scallop. The baked scallop is always good side dish with Mayo and scallops. Keep in mind Cold ramen is only offered limited time so call ahead to make sure they have availability. The cold ramen has a goma flavor to it and topping are good. The meat is a little dry in my opinion but everything else good taste. Cold ramen is definitely perfect way to start the summer! read more

Ikkyu - Cold ramen, baked scallop roll - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Very awesome! I loved my tuna don bowl. It seems most of the sushi they have is just minced tuna (?). I don't mind tuna but it was just a lot and I would love to see some salmon options! read more

This place has been top level since they opened long ago. The owner, Hiro, owned Samurai (Roger and oracle) since the early 90s and sold it a while back to open Ikkyu. Samurai was my first job 20 years ago, and I have followed Hiro and his food ever since. He focus on quality is second to none. Everything from the Ramen, to rice dishes, to the sushi is amazing. If you are even thinking of trying it, YOU NEED TO!!! if you don't like it, I'll pay for it hahaha. read more

The food here is consistently good although I wish the serving sizes were a little bigger. They have several great choices of their menu which is available online, posted on their window and via QR Code. The staff is always friendly! The outside patio is a nice place to sit especially during monsoon season! read more

I LOVE eating here - the spicy tuna don volcano bowl is sooo incredible - lots of tasty fresh rice and spicy tuna for a good price, along with good miso soup. I will say I've tried their sushi rolls here and they're just so-so; where they really shine is the rice bowls, so i stick to that. I also love the ambiance inside - they have lots of signs and adverts supporting local businesses and liberal politicians which i appreciate :) I also regularly order pick-up here and they are SO fast!! read more

Great ramen and good price. Dine in or take out. If you need a ramen fix (like this Hawaiian did) this place is prefect.

I stopped by for a quick bite while in the area. Ikkyu is a nice little Japanese fast food joint located close to Lee Lee's. I was in a hurry, so just ordered veggie yakisoba. It was prepared & served quickly. There were lots of veggies and a tasty sauce. The serving size was perfect for a quick lunch. read more

Ikkyu - Veggie yakisoba noodles. - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This place is amazing! You can never go wrong with the volcano style tuna don! They also have great Ramen

This is a great place for takeout. The food was delicious and prepared quite quickly. We had three of their special roles and the gyoza. The menus are only posted outside on the windows or there are QR codes on the tables that will pull the menu up on your phone. It is very small and I would only recommend eating at the restaurant if you must. Decor is minimal. read more

Best tonkatsu ramen! The broth is so flavorful and just the right amount of spicy. It was creamy and rich. Noodles were fantastic. I'll definitely come back as this is my fave tonkatsu ramen out of anywhere I've tried. Located in a plaza so easy parking, lots of space. Restaurant is small and casual, not that much seating. Service is fast, they took my order while the person in front of my was finishing up paying just to get the cooking started. read more

Ikkyu - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Paid for my expensive meal, then realized I forgot extra teriyaki sauce. Cashier told me was 50 cents a cup. Was disappointed they were charging me,, but handed my credit card (I don't carry cash) and she said the purchase did not meet the minimum amount! My meal was ruined because of this. This place would rather lose a customer for years instead of giving me a stupid cup of teriyaki sauce. F- read more

Ikkyu is a staple for me when I want sushi. And the service is excellent, very fast. Very polite. The food is good quality for Tucson, which I have to say has been very disappointing overall for sushi. I suppose you can't ask for great sushi in the desert! But I like Ikkyu. I get the tuna don volcano, it's yummy! read more

We moved back to Tucson after living in Hawaii for the last 5 years, and I've got to say, there's nothing like coming home and finding nothing has changed at your favorite restaurant. I mean, yes, it's take-out only now, and there are some unfamiliar faces behind the counter, but the spicy tuna don (extra volcano style!) is still the best this side of the Pacific (and, quite frankly, it's in the top two if you include the spicy ahi tempura bowl from Tanioka's in Waipahu, Oahu island.) Fast, friendly service, everyone behind the counter was observing all covid precautionary measures, and huge portions. We'll be back again and again and again! read more

Love everything about the place! Love the "Special Plate" with Akuma Pork (not chicken). I also love the black sesame spicy ramen. My wife loves the Spicy Tuna Don (volcano style) and the Curry Chicken. read more

We only had the ramen but very tasty. Friendly helpful staff. We hope to come back for some spicy tuna. read more

Ikkyu - Ramen tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Good food, and near lee lees, if you're feeling savvy to trying your hand at cooking Japanese food. But seriously, this place is great. Try the gyoza. You won't regret it. read more

One of my favorite places in Tucson, always & forever. I've been going here for years and I've never been disappointed. Their food is amazing, their prices are great, and I love the relaxed atmosphere. I almost always get the spicy tuna don volcano style, but their ramen, rolls, and other rice bowls are great as well. The spicy tuna don comes with free miso soup that is delicious, I wish more places were still offering free miso soup. It tends to be busy, especially on weekdays at lunch time, but totally worth it. read more

Ikkyu - spicy tuna don volcano style - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Only tried the sushi. Mediocre at best. Best part is they were small portions so we didn't get a lot of so so food. The tuna they used looked like it came out of a grinder. read more

If you're looking for ambience and a comfortable place to enjoy your meal, this little restaurant is not the place. If you're coming for great food it 100% is the right spot. I've been to this quirky little establishment twice. You have to read the menu outside and order inside, and there's only a few tables to sit inside although they have a nice patio area. I've only gotten take out first trying spicy ramen, then beef sukiyaki. Both meals were absolutely fantastic, and on my second visit, I picked up spicy miso Ramen, for a colleague, who loved it. This is definitely a go to spot for me in Northwest Tucson. read more

There are lots of posts and pics about the food (which is decent/good) so I'll just focus on service (bleh). The place is a narrow dive. By itself, not a problem whatsoever. But every window, wall, and display case is covered with messages. As first-timers, it was impossible for us to discern what to read or where to go. After clearly looking lost, a cashier eventually directed us to the menus (not by the main entrance!). As we slowly became accustomed to the environs it was evident the entire experience would be self-serve. We migrated to the register and placed our order and paid. Note: the now infamous "iPad question" is prompted and you need to decide what to tip without knowing the quality of food (or scope of your own employment at the restaurant, Lol). The food - Tonkatsu and Shoyu - arrived within 7-8 minutes and they were both good, although we both preferred the flavors of the Shoyu. You bus your own tables at this establishment but, again with the immense clutter and lack of conversation by the staff, we struggled to find where to deposit our wares, eventually returning the trays to the top of the main counter where we saw a pile of other trays but were immediately scolded for placing them on the clean stack... seriously, no labels, no instructions... not when we ordered, nor when the bowls were brought to us. An incredibly un-engaging, unenthusiastic experience, and one that now sits at the bottom of the many inviting Ramen joints in Tucson. read more

I have been here a few times over the years and have never been impressed. If you like giant rolls mostly consisting of rice this is your place. I live down the street and drive out of my way for better options in the area. read more

Ikkyu has maintained high quality, convenient, and affordable food and service. I would eat here all the time if I lived closer. The food is consistent, flavorful, and filling. I wish the space was bigger! Always enjoy dining here. read more

Ikkyu - Tuna don volcano takeout - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Very simple ramen place. Seem to do mostly take out. No service at all, but the food was yummy!

This is place is consistently awesome. The best spicy ramen I've ever had. The broth is excellent. Noodles are made in house. If I'm going to eat the ramen later or next day, I'll order the noodles uncooked and boil them at home for 1-2 min so they don't get soggy (I like my pasta very al dente never mushy). This place is good all around. Yakisoba noodles are good. The Japanese curry is good (it's a unique flavored curry, not Thai, not Indian, very comforting). I'm not a huge sushi person so can't help much there, but I've had the volcano raw tuna bowl and enjoyed it, mostly because it had that spicy mayo and some crispy topping. Service is efficient and competent -- they never mess up the order whether it is takeout or dine in. Dine in is small but has nice outdoor patio. read more

I love this place. Food is always fresh and super tasty. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful even when it gets busy. I like to dine in but it can get packed really quick around dinner, it's definitely a Tucson gem. read more

This is my favorite ramen place. Been coming for well over 5 years and it never disappoints. I bring all my friends here and make sure to stop by whenever I am in town. I get the tonkotsu ramen and my partner gets the shoyu. I've tried most of their ramens and they are all excellent. Perfect balance of noodle to broth, delicious and flavorful broth, and just the right amount of toppings and extras. Other menu items like sushi and Yakisoba are also delicious but I truly come here for the ramen. I recommend this place to everyone who wants great ramen in Tucson! read more

Straight to the point. This place needs help with their food. Ordered 2 kinds of sushi ( spicy tuna and spicy salmon which was a smoked salmon ) tasted like cheap pre-made sushi from the grocery store. Pork Ginger bento could use some spice to remove the smell of pork, ginger alone doesn't help. It was also blah. Teriyaki chicken could use some flavor. Definitely not coming back here. read more

I love this place so much! Recently I decided to try something new for a takeout order, and got the gyoza bento lunch. It comes with 7 gyoza on top of cabbage (with sauce on the side), a very generous serving of rice (it was plenty for 2 people), edamame, potato salad (very creamy and mild, just how I like it), and seaweed salad. It was nice to have so much variety in the meal, and it was very well balanced. I also got a California roll, and with the two things combined, it was enough for two people. read more

Ikkyu - Gyoza bento lunch, with 7 gyoza, rice, seaweed salad, potato salad, and edamame. - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Very freshly and authentic Japanese food with super friendly crews! Love the tasty and reasonable price dishes here. The best part is: they always ask how far away you are from the restaurant when you call-in to make sure you can have the food freshly served when you walk in! read more

This place is filthy dirty, none of the tables wiped, the Don Volcano was all rice and hardly any tuna, miso soup comes in a styrofoam cup! For 2 Don bowls and a salmon roll it was $40.00. Total rip-off and dirty. read more

Good food, fast. Nothing extraordinary but simply good, filling, and consistently tasty. A little pricey.

Actually one star is a lot for this restaurant. Rude worker and manager food was old

Very weird place. They make people read the menus outside. I mean I get the concept but it's not putting the customer first. The ramen is ok. Not even close to Raijin - the gold standard in Tucson. No egg and the pork was a thin slice with no real crust. Broth was ok Just go to Raijin! read more

Freshest sushi & ramen around! This is a definite go to. You will put it in your rotation too!

One of my favorite Ramen spots in Town I always order the tonkotsu extra spice and sometimes I do extra noodles an toppings because I just can not get enough! Great service and fast for how busy this place gets! Wish they had more of an area to dine in and nice ambiance but for the food I don't mind it is totally worth it! read more

Food is timely and delicious. Good portion sizes. I have yet to have a bad experience. Ordering ahead for pickup is a great perk too!

The service is very chaotic and unless you understand the system, it can be very confusing and overwhelming. The restaurant is small and older. The waitress at the takeout stand was very helpful. We ordered the Teriyaki Chicken Don Buri bowl, Shoya, Black Tan Tanmen, Miso soup, spicy tuna and the Super Hiro roll. Total came to $66.39. My granddaughter loved the miso soup. The Donburi bowl had a lot of chicken, mushrooms and zucchini but she didn't like that as much as the soup. The other two Ramen bowls were OK but, the broth was not rich and flavorful and the noodles were just OK. There are other places in Tucson that have better ramen bowls. The spicy tuna roll had a lot of tuna, but lacked flavor. The same can be said for the Super Hiro roll. It was a nice dinner with my grand child and daughter, but... I am really confused how this restaurant has over four stars. It is convenient and good but not great or fabulous. read more

Tried this place for the first time and it was great. Had the beef yakisoba and it was very tasty. Will be back to try other dishes.

We have visited this local Tucson spot two, maybe three times while in the Tucson area. It is a solid ramen meal for those that love the Ramen (4 stars). I enjoyed a Salmon combo plate (3 .5 stars) which is just pretty basic and since I am not a huge Ramen fan I am very glad they serve it! read more