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    JA Ramen Curry

    3.9 (285 reviews)
    ModerateRamen
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Dayne D.

    Another stopped in on a whim visit. Awesome Asian inspired decor. Very clean. Menus are displayed on the wall, again on the counter and then yet again at the register. Lots of appetizers, curry dishes and ramen. Ordered 2 dumpling appetizers, a chicken ramen bowl and a pork ramen bowl. Hope you are brushed up on your chopstick usage because there wasn't a fork in sight. Dumplings were perfectly fried, with a very savory flavor, the dipping sauce although cold as ice, I prefer mine room temperature or warmer was a nice flavor. Now on to the ramen, I personally think my previous favorite ramen house has been dethroned. This ramen was AMAZING! Perfectly soft cooked egg with savory flavor, the ramen noodles were a perfect al dente and didn't get mushy, amazing broth. Interestingly enough I can usually eat a whole bowl in one visit and this one I was full at the half way point. JA Ramen has a nice selection of Asian beverages and a soda fountain as well. The only downside if there was any and this is no fault of JA Ramen was the price. 2 appetizers 2 bowls, 2 drinks, $58 dollars. Unfortunately it appears that this is the world we live in no matter where you eat. All in all I will be back as this is now in my opinion the best Ramen house in Tucson. Happy eating all!

    Spicy Miso Ramen - it was very flavorful!!
    Brittney C.

    First time here and I got the Spicy Miso Ramen and my fiancée got the Pork Curry and it was VERY good. Both dishes had a ton of flavor and the pork in my ramen was very tender and not chewy. We will definitely be back!!

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    April A.

    I have to say I'm shocked at how good the ramen is here. I got the dumpling ramen and wow it was tasty, and portion size is awesome. The vegetable tempura was awesome and my daughter got the vegan ramen and said it was so good she got spicy and said it was actually spicy for her which she loves spice. The menu is extensive and the service is as amazing.

    Curry
    Johnny T.

    Spicy Tonkotsu 7/10 Broth is flavorful and somewhat creamy. Meat is dry and hard; it should be soft and tender. Portion is just right Curry Ramen 6/10 Flavorful but again, meat is not soft and tender Shoyu 5/10 Despite it is a soy (salty) based broth, it was too salty. Meat issue as above. Ambience is nice, fit to hang out with friends for lunch or dinner. Staff is friendly.

    Belldandy C.

    Came here for dinner on a Friday night and it was about 80% full. Line to order went pretty quickly. We ordered our food, got a number, our drinks, and then found a seat. They serve you your food by the number they gave you. Food came out hot and we enjoyed everything we ordered. We got 3 dishes (2 ramen & 1 curry rice) and it came out to about $50. Everything was delicious but I think I enjoyed the curry the most. We ordered a spicy 7 and it wasn't spicy enough for us. We definitely want to come back and try a spicy 10. Overall, good food and we'd definitely be back.

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    Thea R.

    Last night my husband and I were downtown for a concert and we wanted to try something new. We wanted something that was quick and casual but wasn't "fast food." We saw JA on the corner and it was perfect. The inside was clean and spacious, but casual as well with some fun dragonball posters on the wall. The menu was easy to understand and I really liked that they provided pictures of the menu items. If you are ordering curry you can customize the spice level as well. We ordered at the front and once ready, it was brought right to us. The fountain drinks are self serve and they did have a little table set up for the water. Our food arrived quickly and was delicious. The price might seem high, but the portion size is worth it! I tried something new with a Claim Curry at spice level 2. The flavor was great and the rice was good was just personally not a fan of the claims texture. I will definitely be back.

    Bobby S.

    One of our favorite Ramen places. They also have great curry dishes. I get the chicken curry (5 heat). Perfect not too hot just right. 1 to 10 are your choices Velvet got the veggie ramen. She loved it. Very reasonable prices. Order at the counter.

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    Kim M.

    Tucson has tons of good spots for noodles and I'm happy to add this to the list! The building isn't much to look at, but the menu is large and the ramen is great! The only thing I wish was that they offered chile oil and other condiments at the tables.

    Chicken Tonkatsu Ramen! Yumminess
    Monica R.

    NYE craving for spicy ramen. Steaming flavorful food, prompt service & open spacious ambiance. Always great spot for good food.

    Chicken Curry with Vegetables
    Jeff David G.

    Asian food in Tucson seems to be a specialty. I went to Ja with some friends who had recommended it and did not disappoint. Their menu is giant with a variety of ramen and curry dishes. You can request different levels of spicy for each dish too. It was a casual and modern atmosphere that made it a really fun place to try something new. The chef was so personable and suggested I tried the chicken curry with vegetables since I hadn't tried that before and I really enjoyed it. It was a little bit expensive and I was hoping to get a little bit more chicken, but what I had was crispy, well-cooked, and loaded with flavor. My friends who had the ramen really loved it and I am excited to go back and try that.

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    Em R.

    My friend and I came in for lunch and I throughly enjoyed the ramen. Some of the best in town! Very quick service as well.

    Spicy tonkatsu ramen (no green onion, no bean sprouts), temupra appetizer.  $26.09, August 2023.
    Eric L.

    It's a great little ramen shop that has more than ramen. Just about perfect, but not quite there. I'd give it 4.5 stars if I could with only a couple of minor points. The hits: The ramen is good. I got the spicy tonkatsu ramen and it delivered with a thick broth and to my pleasant surprise, lots of ginger, which I love. A lot of ramen places just don't add that much, if at all. The spiciness was at a good level for me and the noodles, while thin (not my favorite), weren't hard. I don't know why every ramen I've been to in Tucson goes for the thinnest noodles possible but it is what it is. I also got the tempura appetizer for $10 which was good as well. Finally a place that's not afraid to add salt to their veggies. Just about every other place uses just unseasoned veggies which leads to a bland experience. Good sauce as well. The misses: The chashu. Thick, tough, and overdone. Good ramen chashu should melt in your mouth but this one needed a hard bite. The service hit on one of my pet peeves which is when you walk up to the counter and people can see you but no one helps or gets help because they're not a cashier. I waited about 30 seconds for the cashier to come around a corner while the two cooks just talked to each other. Not a long wait, but I just don't like standing there and being ignored by staff. The tempura needed more sauce. If you order it, ask for an extra side. The rest of the experience was excellent. Good parking, free soda refills (and large cups for ice water), clean and open atmosphere, easy-to-read menu, just a nice place overall. Next I'll try their chicken katsu curry. Looked excellent.

    Black hair with knots in it

    Ordered Tonkatsu ramen from here along with gyoza and tempura vegetables. The ramen broth was milky and tasted like instant ramen and not home made like you would expect. The pork in the ramen tasted old but the worst part was finding a knotted up black hair on the pork so needless to say I did not finish the food. I did get a refund for the ramen but not the rest of the meal; I should have returned the entire meal if it wasn't on the other side of town from me. The gyoza was not good either and was over cooked and the tempura had a greasy and heavy coating so I threw it out as well. To me the telling sign was walking into the restaurant during peak lunch hour and only seeing one other table with customers whereas with other local ramen places I have been to in town there is a line to get in. I would not waste my money on this place as there is much better to be found.

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    so yummy, new favorite ramen place! service was fast and polite, and the interior was clean and felt open and inviting :)

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    Ask the Community - JA Ramen Curry

    I noticed a lot of your ramen dishes come with pork and was wondering if subbing the pork for chicken would be an option?

    Yes, you can sub chicken, beef or shrimp

    Do they have any gluten free options?

    Yes you can get rice noodles. If you order online it says "gluten-free" option.

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