This place blew my head OFFFFF. I could not believe how good it was. I came here bc my date suggested it. I got the chicken katsu curry and vegetables at level 7. He got the curry with chicken katsu level 5. My food was mind blowingly delicious and SPICY. But I knew I was taking a risk since the levels are from 1-10. It was what I hoped it would be and more. Vegetables perfectly cooked and katsu perfectly crispy and seasoned. We got crab rangoons as an app which were the best I've had ANYWHERE. They were flavorful and it tasted like real crab. Just divine. I would 10000000% come back!!! read more

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Went in and ate a really good bowl of shoyu ramen with a little bit of lime the service was good and the pork was amazing! read more

JA Ramen Curry - Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Extremely nice service. I loved my mixed tempura and would highly recommend. This is my favorite restaurant for a rainy Tucson day. read more

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Eclectic, fast casual Asian food that appeals to anyone who loves ramen or spicy food. What I like: Look, I'm infamously not a noodle person, but my other half can't get enough of their rich, warming tonkotsu. I've opted for the chashu don, featuring the same tasty pork belly and it was decent, even though it could have used better toppings. Did I mention the interior is pretty trendy? Anime nerds will appreciate it for sure. What needs work: The menu is way too hit-or-miss and there are some duds. The curry looked appealing, but it was so salty I cannot see myself giving it another try. They have a lone sushi roll--the Vegas Roll, and on the VERY rare occasion it's not out of stock, you shouldn't bother. You may also find yourself routinely waiting quite some time to get your meal. Overall I think this is going to be a staple for ramen lovers. But everything else might be a bit disappointing. read more

JA Ramen Curry - Chashu Don - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Typically serving Japanese curry rice with pork cutlet n shrimp tempura!! Good enough food quality that they were good favor in curry sauce, tempura were fired right on, not too much oily!! There's a little dry on Pork cutlet ... it's a good average Japanese Curry shop! Services were providing for delivering foods after you bought in count cashier desk!! Plus they serve Ramen too!! There are many varieties Japanese foods majorly included Curry Rice n Ramen!!! read more

JA Ramen Curry - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Love this place. Food is delicious and the staff is very friendly and nice. The owner is also such a sweetheart. Best ramen spot in Tucson :) read more

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! read more

JA Ramen Curry - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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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!! read more

JA Ramen Curry - Spicy Miso Ramen - it was very flavorful!! - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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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. read more

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I forgot to take a photo of my food but I had the Curry Ramen (not spicy) and my son had the same thing (spicy). The presentation was nice and the food was fresh. When you first walk in you can see so many fun decorations. It's kept really clean but you have to walk to the back to order. The employee helped us right away and suggested an international drink for my son. (Which he has gone back now and bought three times!) Have been again since then and forgot to check in! read more

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. read more

JA Ramen Curry - Dumpling ramen - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Ambiance is whatever nothing particularly special or exciting. But let's talk food. Curry is actually really good. Like really good. My Indian friend even agreed it's spicy and hit home for him. I had the dumplings and it was delicious! Definitely one of the best places for dumplings. The chili sauce was not hot but it was still good in flavor. The service was quick and efficient. It's the order here is a number style of place. I really enjoyed the food it hit the spot and you can't go wrong coming here. Well maybe you can if you show up during college peak hours and everyone is drunk lol read more

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. read more

JA Ramen Curry - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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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. read more

JA Ramen Curry - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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. read more

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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. read more

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I went in here today. Right when we walked in there was an extremely strong smell of like fried oil. There was a bunch of people waiting for their orders. I stood at the register forever. And I just like watched everybody behind the counter look like they were really having a hard time being organized or doing anything. My daughter was already sitting down, but I went and told her that we were going to leave that it was going too long and this lady sitting there was like oh yeah, I've been sitting here for 45 minutes and we only ordered two things. The entire place it smelled so bad that I feel like it's stuck in my hair and on my clothes and it was only in there for like 15 minutes trying to order. The kitchen also looked really gross and like where they got the ingredients looked really gross. read more

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

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Grateful for a wonderful meal and fantastic staff. The food was great - ramen, curry, dumplings - all hit and fresh. Small indoor seating area and easy ordering. Lots of takeout business. Definitely recommend and impressed by the kind, responsive and friendly staff! read more

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. read more

JA Ramen Curry - Chicken Curry with Vegetables - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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. read more

JA Ramen Curry - Spicy tonkatsu ramen (no green onion, no bean sprouts), temupra appetizer. $26.09, August 2023. - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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

My husband and I grew up in Japan, so we tend to be extra picky when it comes to Japanese food. My husband was beyond impressed with his curry! We used to get curry almost every weekend from a local curry shop, and he said his chicken katsu curry tasted spot on! The gyozas were also really delicious! I'm so happy they offered porkless options, because that seems almost impossible to find. I thought the ramen was pretty good, but the noodles didn't have the same texture I was used to. Overall it was really good, and I'm glad I could find a great curry spot for my husband. read more

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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. read more

JA Ramen Curry - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We love Ja Ramen their veggie ramen is really good and although not on the menu any longer the tomato ramen is delicious. Only draw back is their spicy options the level does depend on who is cooking so beware . The curry is pretty good too read more

JA Ramen Curry - Veggie ramen (with an added egg) - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This place is delicious! We had dumplings, shrimp and vegetable tempura, spicy miso ramen and pork katsu. Service was fast and friendly at the counter and we were looked after in a casual manner throughout the meal. The dining area is large spacious and comfortable. We will be back! read more

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. read more

JA Ramen Curry - Black hair with knots in it - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

The ramen here is awesome! I usually get the curry ramen, it is so flavorful! I will definitely be coming back here! read more

JA Ramen Curry - Curry Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We always have a good experience here. The atmosphere is lighthearted with fun decorations around the restaurant. Depending on how busy it is, it might take a while for your food to be ready. read more

JA Ramen Curry - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

If you're into spicy curry ramen,this is the best place to go when you're in Tucson. But I have to warn you, they have spice scale of 1-10 and I chose 3 for my Beef Stew, it feels like it's 6, already! But I kept eating cause it's really good. The place is clean, well maintained. And service is really fast. My only concern is,they don't have dipping sauce for Tempura. Next time, I will try their ramen and rolls. I would not hesitate to recommend this place. I will definitely be coming back. read more

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I was in town to visit my son at school. I got there while he was in class and couldn't meet til Dinner. I decided to do lunch here bc I saw it on Campbell and ramen sounded appetizing. So glad I did. The sesame ramen was delicious. Only thing I think that could make it better would be an extra slab of pork. The ordering process is easy to understand and they give you a number and deliver your meal to you. Very nice employees. Very clean facility. I definitely will come back again, and told my kid to try it out. read more

JA Ramen Curry - Sesame ramen - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We stopped in while visiting Tucson. The menu was easy to read and had pictures which helped. The staff were friendly. I ordered the vegetable potstickers and tofu curry level 7, my guest ordered the vegetable ramen. When we called they said their curry and their vegetable ramen were vegan. Everything tasted great. The spice level in the curry was perfect for me. Nice spacious indoor area for seating. No complaints and I would definitely go back again! read more

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This review is solely for takeout. I ordered a Sesame ramen with extra pork and egg and received a spicy ramen that did not have the correct toppings and without the extra pork or egg. Extremely disappointed as I don't eat spicy food and paid for the extra toppings. read more

JA Ramen Curry - Spicy ramen base - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I'm so sorry for not remembering the name of the Ramen dish pictured, just know it's been on my bucket list forever. I am a visitor to Tucson since my sister is in hospital and not doing well and my Dad knew I needed a pick me up and how much I love anime and how Ramen is attached to that. The Pork belly was amazing and so was the broth and just everything. The staff was kind and just a cool vibe to the store. Thanks for easing my misery with yummy Ramen. read more

JA Ramen Curry - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Good ramen! The flavors are well established and hearty. The serving was more then I could eat in one sitting and the staff happily accomodated my request for a take out container. I'll return again and again. read more

Came here on a Sunday evening. You walk up and place your order, get your drink and then they bring your food out to you. We ordered the chicken cheese curry and cheese naan. We sat for about 20+ min waiting on our food. I looked around and noticed that 3 parties that came in after us had already received their food and was eating. We went back to the counter to inquire about the status of our order and they told us it was already brought out to us (clearly it wasn't). We waited another 10 min or so and got our food. I wasn't impressed. The flavor was good, but the temperature of the food was not hot and fresh. And The cheese on the naan was not melted all the way read more

JA Ramen Curry - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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This place is always a go-to. My boyfriend tried the curry fries with chicken today. He got a level 6 today but normally gets an 8 for spice level. Even though I live spicy food there's something about this place that makes me not be able to handle their spicy levels. Haha! I got the shrimp tempera curry with vegetables, I sub the rice for yellow noodles and got a level 2. It has a tiny touch of spice but tolerable to keep eating! The service is fast and helpful. The inside is always clean. My only dislike is that the water from the fountain drink section has a weird taste to me. read more

JA Ramen Curry - Curry fries with chicken. 7/10 - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Pretty good ramen!, fast service, respectful employees. First time coming here on my day off to get a quick bite to eat. The ramen is exceptional, had a great selection of beers to select from. Pretty good ambience (very chill). I would come back to eat here again. Thank you! read more

JA Ramen Curry - Tonkatsu Ramen with a bottle of Sapporo (22$) - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Enjoyed the Ramen. I tried the chicken curry ramen and hubby tried the spicu tonkatsu pork ramen. Large portions with good flavors. The egg was very cold which seems to be a common problem with many ramen places as their kept frozen. Ordered the cheese naan- that was a waste of money and huge let down. Store bought naan with some shredded cheese barely melted on top. Will come back if in area. read more

JA Ramen Curry - Cheese naan- waste of money - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

AMAZINGGGG RAMEN!!! so many flavors to choose from. We had shoyu and miso, the pork is incredibly tender and SO flavorful! The portions are so plentiful, it is so satisfying and leaves you wanting for nothing. The dumplings are also, incredible. Those were a bit more expensive, 7$ for 5 but worth it! The service is also good, everyone is nice and the vibe is very chill/relaxed. read more

JA Ramen Curry - Dumpling - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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