JA Ramen Curry is located towards the outskirts of the busier area of the Downtown Area here in Tucson. At the corner of the street diagonal to a small park, and then next door to Street Taco & Beer. It's got an interesting decor, and not sure who it's catering to specifically, but identity crisis from a design perspective is fine since it's spacious inside and has two sections for seating. Price wise, it's on par for most of the things down in this area, as they're focus on curry rice plates and things, so the portions aren't bad here. There's a variety of protein options to go with your curry, with it mostly focused on the katsu style of fooding for those interested. They also have some ramen options there as well, as it's clear they are trying to do a little bit of everything. There are some random options regarding appetizers and such, but the generic stuff mostly. Staff here is pretty friendly so no issues there. Now, the food part. It was not bad, but there were a couple of things here that were certainly on my no-no list. Let's start with the Las Vegas Roll. It's a deep fried roll. Doesn't really have much fish in there (like a sliver), and the sauces on it were just mediocre at best. There was basically just no filling, and mostly rice. It's curry time. Got the seafood curry, but apparently they were out of clams that day so told me they would give me more shrimp and fried calamari to make up for it, and I said okay. Sort of regretted half of that decision. The curry itself was actually pretty tasty, but I feel like they don't actually know what Japanese curry quality it supposed to be like. It was like I was drinking a soup, and not clam chowder. The flavors of it though were actually quite good, but the actual texture of the curry was basically just liquid and did not feel at all like curry. The shrimp that came with the dish were alright, no issues with that. The fried calamari is there this dish ends for me. The calamari was off, and it was either just like that normally, or it was severely underfried as it was basically just a mushy mess that was not good. The final verdict? The curry was actually good, but man, they don't know how to actually make the curry texture correctly. Just a mediocre and watery mess. Price wise, it wasn't cheap for these two things, and for what I got quality wise, it wasn't worth it. Quantity wise, it was decent, but still not sure if that justifies the price tag. Just a mediocre experience overall. Staff was friendly at least. Not good, but not bad. read more

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This is a great option downtown for a fast, casual lunch or a pre-show dinner where you want to be sure to be out in time for curtain. There are lots of options for ramen, curry, and appetizers, as well as some limited sushi options. I've tried the Half Sea Tonkatsu and the Dumpling Ramen, both of which are very good. I really like that for the Dumpling Ramen, you can select from veggie, chicken, or pork gyoza. The serving portions are solid, with lots of protein and noodles. The broth is rich, and there's chili oil on every table to make yours as spicy as you'd like. It's counter service with very few frills, so the ambiance is nothing special, but it's a good option for delicious ramen when you don't have a ton of time. read more

JA Ramen Curry - Dumpling Ramen, gyoza, and Chicken Curry - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I'm sorry but the ramen was extremely disappointing. The pork was so dense and the broth fell flat. Even adding extra chili oil couldn't save it... Maybe try the udon or a curry, the tonkatsu was just not good. The inside was very clean and spacious and the service was fine. I'm sure there are other spots in Tucson to go to for better ramen. read more

JA Ramen Curry - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We love JA Ramen! Just wanted to update with photos! We are always greeted with kindness and this is one of our favorite ramen spots! read more

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Cozy ramen spot that does a decent bowl bowl of tonkatsu, but not much beyond that. What I loved: charming decor, quick counter services, and good prices make this a must-see for noodle lovers. What needs work: I don't think they can do anything else very well. I tried the curry, and it was so salty it was near inedible. The bao buns are gummy. The Vegas roll, on the rare occasion they actually had it, was one of the worst I ever had (must have been 90% rice). I could go on, but everything aside from ramen was mid at best. Still though, it might be worth a visit. read more

I had dinner here yesterday with a friend. It was fairly empty, so service was pretty fast. (It's a counter-service place, half-restaurant, half-bar, with a forgettable functional ambiance.) I ordered the Yakisoba Katsu Noodles with pork ($14.50), medium-spicy. The breaded pork and noodles were good, but I didn't care for the sauce (it wasn't too spicy, but the flavor didn't appeal to me.) It's convenient to the Fox Theatre a few doors down. There's not much reason to come here other than that. read more

My husband brought me home to go curry Ramen from here and it was the best to go Ramen I've had maybe ever. It was so flavorful, had the curry flavor and great mix-ins. I loved it and will definitely be back to try more of their menu! read more

JA Ramen Curry - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I stumbled upon this place while I was walking around the area looking for a spot to eat. I'm glad I found this place because the veggie ramen was just what I needed on an empty stomach. I'm very partial about how noodles are cooked, but I loved the chewy texture and the rich flavors of the soup. Even though I came in hungry I didn't manage to finish the bowl - they don't skimp out here on portions which is a plus for me! read more

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Quick, easy, tasty. You order at the counter and they bring it out to you. I ordered the chicken katsu curry ramen. It was the perfect size and tasted great. read more

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

Mediocre flavors that are redeemed by lots of ingredients/toppings and $10 Wednesday pricing. Overall the pork belly was tasty! I also appreciate how the ramen included an egg. The broth flavor wasn't bad but it tasted a bit one dimensional and tasted like it was made from powder. The noodles were ok, I prefer my ramen noodles to be a bit thicker. However the Wednesday $10 special pricing makes up for some of the shortcomings. read more

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

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Yes eating hot Ramen in 110° weather some might find to be crazy but Ja Ramen is so delicious I could have them regardless if it's summer winter or fall I'm all for it! Amazing appetizers like the tako yaki, & many others to choose from, my personal fav ramen is the spicy tonkatsu love their large portions & very friendly staff read more

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Great spot in Tucson to grab some Ramen. The staff is friendly and don't rush you. If you're staying on Congress Ave try this spot for dinner. read more

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

This is a great little gem in downtown Tucson right across from the courthouse and on the streetcar line. I ordered Thai Curry with pork and dumplings. I got spice level 6. I love spicy food but also like to be able to taste my food. Level 6 was perfect. There's inside seating and self serve drinks or a small patio on the sidewalk. I sat outside because it was a beautiful day. Great atmosphere and scenery. Highly recommended. read more

JA Ramen Curry - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

After reading the good reviews on Yelp, I decided to go to this ramen place. I ordered Tonkotsu ramen - which was okay. Not bad but definitely not the best. I prefer thicker broth. If you like lighter broth with Tonkotsu flavor, you would probably like it. The restaurant is spacious and seems clean. Friendly and fast service. As the lunch time came, it got busy! I would like to try their curry and other ramen and will update my review accordingly . read more

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

Best ramen! I tried the miso ramen with a chicken Katsu cutlet, it was amazing. Great portions and reasonable prices.

I went here recently and ordered the shoyu ramen (I got mine spicy) and it was delicious! I specifically loved the texture of the noodles and the baby bok choy pieces. I was still thinking about it the next morning! I really want to go back soon. Very good! read more

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

Cool lil ramen shop on Congress. Has some anime artwork. Type of restaurant where you order your food pay for your meal and then wait for it. It took some time I'd say like 15-20min and it wasn't too too busy. There was one table of 4-5 people. The katsu buns comes with two buns when you place one order. The breading is smaller than the actual pork katsu like dang I think it was good but the pork katsu was hard to chew in some places. Making it rough to eat. Really had to bite down and tear away the meat. The toppings were a great addition. Perfect amount of everything. read more

Tonkatsu ramen here was the best ramen we had in a very long time. The broth to the noodles and toppings were absolutely perfect. We contemplated ordering another bowl but decided to wait until next visit. The chicken katsu curry was delicious too. It was breast meat too. The only thing we didn't care for was the pork belly bun. Can't wait for next visit. Highly highly recommend. read more

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Got a to go order, including a couple different ramens and appetizers. The soup was great, including the dumplings. The curry fries were a nice flavor, but the fries needed to be more crispy to stand up to the curry. read more

You want yummy ramen dine in or carry out? This is the place to go! I have tried both and each time they are delicious. This restaurant is clean and the service has been excellent each time. Also they will do steamed dumplings if you don't want them fried! This is a must try if you are craving ramen. read more

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

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Ramen was so flavorful and the portions are good. Spicy ramen is not as spicy but can always adjust. Service was excellent and the staff was friendly when answering all our questions. Ramen came put fast read more

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

I have not been to the other JA location, but the food is great here. I would say that the price point is pretty high here for the curry dish that I ordered. I paid about $16-$18 with tips included. You order at the register, but the waiters bring you the food and clean up after you. I recall the other items being around that price, more or less. The fried curry fish dish that I ordered was a flavor punch, with a perfect fry and moist interior served with rice. Quite a lot of curry. You can also customize your spice level from 1-10 hotness. I believe I tried a 3 or 5 and found it tolerable. The decor was unique including certain ramen posters with an anime theme. read more

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The Ramen was excellent and the environment was clean, welcoming, and friendly. I would not recommend the calamari appetizer because they only give you 5 rings for $9.50. Not great value. But, everything else was great. read more

JA Ramen Curry - Spicy Miso Ramen for two - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

The ramen here is delicious! Lots of toppings and flavor. When you walk in you have to go to the countertop to order and pay up front then they bring the food to you. You aren't charged for fountain drink, the cups on the counter for you to get your own drink. They do a good job at making variety of ramen, they also have different noodles that come with the ramen. If you don't like noodles there are rice and curry options. The ja special wings are crunchy and very flavorful. The bathroom and the dining area are both very clean. read more

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Fun place for Ramen. Great decor and the Ramen really surprised me! I've had some of the best Ramen's in NYC as well as SF from coast to coast. The broth here is AMAZING! I ordered the Spicy Miso Dumpling which also comes in a vegan/ ovo-vegetarian option ( if you 86 the egg) by swapping to vegetable broth and veggie dumplings. The portions are huge so come hungry! Great menu with tons of options including Tonkatsu etc:) The place is spotless! If you like Ramen then this is a must. Decent prices and well worth eating hot Ramen in the desert ! read more

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Stop by to try this newly open location. The food is as good as at the original location. The service is also very good. It's not as busy, maybe because we come at lunchtime on Saturday. They don't have a private parking lot, so we need to find a parking spot around the restaurant. read more

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From the noodles, to the ramen to even the fried chicken, I have not been disappointed. High quality and flavor across all dishes. Girl at the register is mad cute too ! read more

The food is fantastic, comes out hot a fast! The service is wonderful. It's a small eat in area with an added patio. Lots of people do takeout, but I have to say the staff was worth their weight in gold - kind, responsive and friendly. Will be back again! read more

Pretty good spot with fast and polite counter service. The food was good and good value for quality/portion. A cool looking spot that appeared pretty clean. They do have a nice bar area, but didn't drink this time around. read more

JA Ramen Curry - Pork katsu with shrimp - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This is nice clean little spot downtown. I ordered a jalapeño matcha margarita and the curry ramen. You order at the front cashier and they'll bring the food to your table. Everyone is really nice and the location was quiet during happy hour. I really liked the width of the noodles but the ramen bowl as a whole was just okay. I wouldn't order the margarita again but I was able to finish it. read more

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Really cute interior design with posters of anime and Japanese culture. Music was up beat and fun. The staff is friendly. The Naked Ramen was perfectly flavored and the noodles were good. Definitely coming back. read more

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

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I cannot say enough good stuff about this place! Full bar, friendly staff, and AMAZING ramen! Seriously. Giant proportions. Delicious ingredients. Not skimpy with the noodles. I tried the chicken katsu ramen spicy and I was blown away! Everything was perfection. The peach flavored vodka beverage from South Korea, Good Day, was so yum! Not too sweet! read more

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Everyone in our household gets to pick a restaurant for their birthday. It was my daughter's turn and she picked Ja Ramen Curry. She used to attend high school downtown and would occasionally eat at Ja for lunch. My son has also eaten at Ja but this was a new restaurant for my husband and I. We all ordered different dishes and I won't speak for everyone's food but I ordered the Chicken Yakisoba Katsu noodles because I was in the mood for dry noodles. I absolutely love the crunch of Katsu and Ja did not disappoint. Everyone else loved their meals too. Both kids also ordered Taiyaki for dessert and gave me a bite to taste. Delicious! Also, staff were pleasant and service was quick. We were also lucky enough to nab a good parking spot. We will definitely be returning to try more of the menu. read more

JA Ramen Curry - Yakisoba chicken Katsu noodles - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

The waitress misunderstood my order but the food is so fresh and good it didn't bother me Ambiance is plain could be cleaner but we come for the food being so delicious read more

JA Ramen has a variety of ramen and curry options. I had the spicy tonkatsu ramen, which was tasty and beautifully topped with ginger, egg, and other items but definitely lacked the spice element. The nan bread was not bad, just a little greasy from the cheese. I ordered to go and loved that they separated the noodles and broth. read more

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Ever since moving to Southwest Arizona, we've been looking for a good place with amazing ramen. We found this restaurant 3 hours away while small getaway to a city we've never been to. The service was quick and the staff was polite. The decor really set the mood for the place; very relaxing and comfortable and made eating there extra enjoyable. The ramen was a literal reminder that I could lose my virginity for a second time. 10/10 read more

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

The decor and restaurant is nice & clean. The service was great. I was very disappointed in the Tonkotsu ramen it was like warm and the flavor tasted bland. The Spicy pork curry was decent but the curry itself was so watery. The sushi roll was also ok had too much rice and they only had the one sushi roll on the menu. The Bun Bao breading was little hard on the bottom. The establishment looks great, the food presentation was great but the food was Ok and the quality was decent. Not what I expected. read more

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The service was very good, very fast serving of the dishes. The taste was good however we were expecting something more spicy from the spicy miso. All in all a very good experience. It also has a great variety of beverages. read more

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

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JA Ramen offers a solid ramen, though it can be hit or miss. I've had the chicken katsu ramen several times, and while it's good on occasion, there have been times where it was just okay. The broth is flavorful, and the portion size is decent, but the consistency in quality can vary. Overall, it's not terrible, and when it's good, it's a satisfying bowl of ramen. Service is pretty fast and it's very casual inside. read more

It was good but $35 for two ramens... not even in San Diego it's that expensive! I understand it's in DT but hmmm...