This is some of the best ramen in town. While the restaurant is small and the menu isn't massive everything is wonderful. I love the edamame as well as the spicy Dosunco ramen. My biggest complaint is that the parking lot is limited and gets really full so you may have to park down a nearby street but I promise you - don't be deterred. It's worth it. They also serve asahi beer which is one of my faves! read more

Japanese Kitchen Dosunco - Edamame - Ramen Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Don't believe the hype. It was Ok but more like 2.5/5 for taste. Domu in Orlando/Jacksonville still take the 5/5. Pretty bland ramen and karrage chicken was like breaded chicken thigh balls. No flavor but definitely temperature hot. read more

I am a ramen lover and this is hands down my favorite ramen in Tampa! The service is fast, the food is good and always consistent! I love the Dosunco ramen :) read more

This place is where the ramen is fire, but the service is a choose-your-own-adventure. Walked in, was told to "sit anywhere," which apparently translates to "disappear into the void and figure things out yourself." After a solid 10 minutes of intense menuless meditation, I had to flag someone down to ask how this place even works. The restaurant has toy vending machines, which is cool if you've ever wanted a miniature Pikachu while waiting for broth enlightenment. While ordering, a random customer cut me off in mid-sentence ordering and the server just... rolled with it. I stood there like an extra in my own transaction. The ramen slapped, the broth was a warm hug, and the noodles knew exactly what they were doing. read more

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I love a tucked away spot and this is just that. I would call it amazing but it also wasn't bad at all. The ramen could have been a bit more flavorful but again it wasn't bad. I would go back. read more

Japanese Kitchen Dosunco - Ramen Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I went to Dosunco a while back when I was craving ramen. The restaurant is super cute! Staff were very friendly and eager to provide their menu recs. I ended up going with the dosunco ramen which is their base broth plus miso. Got the pork belly on the side, but the ground beef in the soup. The ramen egg and the pork belly were both delicious. The ramen broth was very warm and soothing, but honestly lacked flavor for me. The broth was also very salty which was unfortunate. I might try Dosunco again to see if it was just an off day, but would probably order a different menu item next time. read more

Japanese Kitchen Dosunco - Dosunco ramen (pork on the side) - Ramen Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Prompt service and flavorful ramen. Its a small menu bur executed so well. The noodles also had a nice chew read more

Japanese Kitchen Dosunco - Ramen Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Unassuming little spot on Kennedy with some of the best ramen I've had in Tampa Bay. (Rivals Buya in my opinion!) Fiery and delightful spicy garlic edamame, fresh and flavorful broths, perfectly cooked pork bellies and soft boiled eggs! The noodles also are worth mentioning- these are not your average dinky rice noodles, oh ho! These guys have heft and heart, and absorb the broth without becoming waterlogged. The veggie broth is full spectrum flavor, could not tell it was veggie. The spicy broth has a mighty kick but if you like spice you will LOVE this broth. Service is attentive and prompt, and flows well into the casual atmosphere of this rather traditional feeling ramen shop. Has fast become a favorite for us. Don't miss Dosunco! read more

This spot is tucked away just off Kennedy in a small plaza--just a heads-up, parking is limited! Despite being on a busy street, the inside is surprisingly quiet and has a nice, relaxed atmosphere. The service was excellent, and the food was delicious! Everything felt very clean and well-maintained. They do close for lunch at 2:30 PM, but even though I arrived at 1:50, I never felt rushed. I placed my order, asked for the check in advance so I could wrap up quickly, and still had a great dining experience. The portions were generous, and the flavors were spot on! I'll definitely be back. read more

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Nice ambience,the gentleman providing service and taking the orders was very helpful as to what I was looking for, and the food was hot,tasty and delicious. I enjoyed my Ramen with all the vegetables in the right amount of spice. I will definitely be returning. read more

Japanese Kitchen Dosunco - Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Love the ramen here, both miso and shoyu are delicious. I always like to pair the ramen with an app and the Karaage here is some of the best. Then for fun you gotta try your luck with the Gachapon or go with a 100% winner - Cocktails! - the Jelly Sake Shot, its weird but a must do if you havent had it. read more

Felt like I was back in Japan! Delicious ramen, great options. For a more traditional feel with authentic style Japanese ramen, THIS IS THE PLACE! read more

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Very small establishment and parking is a squeeze! 1 parking spot left when we arrived so I guess it was meant to be. Upon entering you are not greeted by anyone, instead there is a hostess stand with a pad of paper for you to sign in with your name, arrival time, party size and phone number. The paper also advises to sign in and wait outside. It's small inside and PACKED so I know why the advisement! I'm really not a fan of ramen places but hubs is so I went along. Not a fan because I feel like I can make better ramen at home for the cost. And to be honest, it has never been really rave worthy to me. So this place is in that same bucket for me. It was ok and that's it. We started with the Karaage which is basically Japanese fried chicken. It came with a dipping sauce similar to spicy mayo. It was piping hot. Breading was light but the chicken had chewy areas that grossed me out. I am very picky about my chicken and that 1 piece did it for me where I couldn't eat anymore. On to the ramen. I ordered the Shoyu Ramen without the bamboo shoots because they are just weird tasting and gross. The flavor of the broth was tasty, better than my hubs Dosunco Ramen. To me his had a bad aftertaste. My pork was melt in your mouth tender. I left satisfied with the ramen. Service was ok. Just be prepared to be patient, I only counted 3 people working and I'm sure due to the place being crowded and limited staff was why it was slower service. read more

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One of the best places in town to get karage. It's super crispy without being overly breaded. For the ramen... I appreciated the ingredients they put in and the quality of noodles used. I've been here before over 5 years ago and the ramen broth wasn't impressive then and unfortunately that hasn't changed. The broth tasted watered down. Interior is very nice and customer service is good. I would come back here, but I would not go out of my way as I have tried better ramen broths. Parking is VERY limited. read more

Japanese Kitchen Dosunco - Ramen Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Absolutely loved this cute, chic, local hole in the wall spot. The ramen was delicious. The service is speedy and easy and attentive. Love that it's so close to me and decently priced. Have already been back for more. read more

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Cute little spot for Ramen. I wouldn't come here if you have a large group...it is a quaint establishment. With that being said, we were seated immediately, considering it was a Friday night. The waiter, who I believe was the manager, was very accommodating and professional. The menu is not large. Pretty straight forward. The Karaage chicken was phenomenal! 5 stars for size of chicken pieces, crunch and flavor. The ramen was good but I truly have had better. I'm not sure if it was the noodle texture that wasn't my fave. I did like the pork as well as the ground beef combo in the ramen. It did add some heartiness. read more

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One of the best ramen spots in Tampa. The broth was divine and the craft beers are gulp-worthy. The gyoza are a must-order. Those saying they thought the karage was bland prolly didn't put the lemon juice on it to draw out the flavours. Service was also quick and the ambiance reminds me of a casual ramenya. Btw they also have vending machines in the back where you can get lil Japanese collectibles. I got a Hello Kitty pin :) read more

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I hadn't been here since pre-covid and since my favourite ramen spot Ichicoro is temporarily closed I thought I'd give it a try. I had the Spicy Numb Numb Ramen. Unfortunately I was not a fan of this bowl. Upon looking at the rest of their menu it seems most bowls have this same base broth. The broth was not very flavourful in my opinion. It left a lot to be desired. The staff was extremely nice though and the environment is easy going. read more

Japanese Kitchen Dosunco - Spicy Numb Numb Bowl - Ramen Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Dosunco is a nice establishment that has a medium level of decor, size, and price. You may find yourself looking at the menu and wondering "is this all there is"? The answer to that is "yes... that's it". So while you can get a delicious and elegant bowl of ramen and some moderate quality appetizers, you're not going to have a ton of ramen flavor variety if you're looking for it. The ramen that they will serve you is excellent though. The service is nice, the staff are friendly, and there are more than a few things to look at and talk about. It's a great place but if you're into something more romantic, you might look for other options. read more

Japanese Kitchen Dosunco - Ramen Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Last minute great find. I have driven by this place for many years, finally decided to give it a try. A Casual place with a friendly staff. The menu is limited. However the ramen was surprisingly good. We had the Donsunco Ramen and the Spicy Donsunco Ramen. Although both were good the spicy ramen had a deeper taste and a bit more flavorful. Will be back for more. read more

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First timer at Dosunco and I was impressed by the taste of the ramen! I ordered the Spicy Ramen and it was very delicious. I paired my ramen with a green tea and a side of takoyakiz, which was also blessed by the chefs behind the counter. It's a small location in the corner of a small plaza in the heart of Tampa. Limited parking just like everywhere else in Tampa. Our server was very kind and not intrusive. I definitely enjoyed my time and the food. Will be back again when I'm in the area and in the mood to get spicy for lunchtime. read more

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Cute small no frills eatery. Seating is somewhat limited, but we had no issues finding a seat. The ramen bowls are huge and pack a lot of flavor. There was both pork and ground meat in my ramen along with an egg, so it's definitely filling. The spicy edamame are pretty good. They good probably use a bit more flavor throughout. If you're in the area and want some pretty legit ramen, look no further. read more

Japanese Kitchen Dosunco - Dosunco Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Tampa, Florida

First time visiting Dosunco while in Tampa traffic for business decided to grab a bite to kill time. Walked in at 5pm as the first customer for dinner. Had the dumplings for appetizerss they were delicious!! Also had the traditional spicy ramen and enjoyed every bite/slurp. Broth was very well seasoned and not overly salty. read more

Japanese Kitchen Dosunco - Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Ambiance was great! I went here for a date with my besty! The famed was amazing ! Flavor was full of body and umami was off the charts! My besty had the spicy ramen and I had the shiny ramen! Both had great flavor I cannot speak on that enough. I would recommend for a small date night stop in after a movie or before. Very cute place. And we also got some toys out of their Japanese machines! They give you little Japanese coins to utilize and that was cool too! read more

Japanese Kitchen Dosunco - Spicy Dosunco Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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This is highly debated as being one of the best ramen spots in Tampa - it was solid! I got the Spicy Dosunco Ramen - the broth had a lot of flavor and garlic (which I love)! It wasn't too thick and it made for fantastic leftovers! I loved the texture of the noodles as well. Pork was amazingly tender! I enjoyed the bowl, but thought it could've been way more spicy, which is the only reason I'm docking off a star. The karaage app was also delicious! I will definitely be back! read more

Japanese Kitchen Dosunco - Spicy Dosunco Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Tampa, Florida

We enjoyed our experience. The ramen was delicious and the service was friendly. Best were the Japanese vending machines that were a big hit with my kiddo. We will be back! read more

We came by to try this place on a cold evening, perfect for ramen. The parking can be challenging as it's a small parking lot, luckily we found one empty spot. The service was good and quick. We ordered the spicy miso and ramen. Also one sweet sake. The ramen was good and the spicy miso was lacking flavor. I like spicy food but it felt like the only thing you can taste is spice without much flavor. read more

Japanese Kitchen Dosunco - Ramen Near Me - Tampa, Florida

*Parking is limited , and this place stays pretty busy. We arrived around 6:30 on a Saturday night and the dining room was full and 2 groups were waiting. The kitchen is small and efficient while the entire staff (of 4) stayed moving the whole time. Tables were cleaned and ready for seating within minutes of each guests departure. Our server was polite but obviously doing a lot of tables so visibly anxious about keeping everyone happy while also keeping the dining area clean. We ordered Takkoyaki appetizers and the house ramen, one regular and one spicy. It's a great little spot for an inexpensive dinner as long as you don't mind the wait, our whole dining experience was just under 1.5 hrs (from arrival) which is pretty good still for a Saturday evening. We will be stopping by again in the future, cheers! read more

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It has been a long time since I've visited but distance did indeed make the heart grow fonder! I ordered the Spicy Dosunco Ramen which has a miso base and was one of the best ramens broths I've had. The balance of savory and fresh ingredients gave for a very comforting, complex dish not bogged down by heavy flavors. The pork belly was extremely tender and was easy to eat along side the noodles which is a must. We finished off the meal with green tea mochi and vanilla crepe cake. Both were the perfect amount of sweetness as i don't like extremely sweet things. The restaurant is small and cozy and the server was very attentive and pleasant. Lastly on the way out there are Gapachon (Japanese toy dispensers) which was a quirky little surprise that I've only seen at this restaurant in Tampa Bay. Hopefully my next visit will be sooner than later. read more

Japanese Kitchen Dosunco - Spicy Dosunco Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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We are back! New parking lot pavement which is a huge improvement from our last visit. It's not the easiest place to park and not many spots to choose from. We got lucky and caught someone leaving. This is our second time back here. First time was a good experience and this time was even better. The server was attentive and polite. We ordered the gyoza, Dosunco Ramen (both spicy and regular) and it did not disappoint. It was creamy and delicious. The pork belly is tender, egg is filled with flavor and the broth. Yummmmm. Pros- good service, good food, and good atmosphere Cons - parking and tables are really close together. If you live in Tampa or just visiting and looking for a good Japanese place, here you go! Don't say you weren't told. read more

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This is THE BEST Ramen around! Highly recommend Japanese Kitchen Dusunco if your looking for a new Ramen spot.

i love ramen, and this is by far some of the best ramen I've had in a long time. I came in during the week, and it was pretty quiet. They have a counter you can sit at or the usual tables. Parking is easy as they have a small lot, but if the lot is full, I can totally see parking being a hassle. Now, back to the ramen.. The broth...oh my god. So perfect. I could not find one fault with it. It was perfectly salty and flavorful. Then the noodles, so chewy!!! I love a chewier noodle, so if you prefer softer noodles, I would tell them when you order. Overall, I am so so happy I found this place. I will be a regular!! read more

Japanese Kitchen Dosunco - Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Absolutely loved this spot! Here's the breakdown of what I had and how it went: -Gyoza: Delicious-- loved the crispy, perfectly almost-burnt bottom. Added a level of flavor complexity that you don't typically get with gyoza -Spicy Dosunco Ramen: AMAZING. I am very picky when it comes to spicy broth and this one is just perfect. Same thing with the noodles-- I hate overcooked ramen noodles, and these were just right -Drinks: Had good, affordable sake to share and yummy local cider for "dessert" -Service: No complaints here! -Ambiance: Loved the casual atmosphere, with chill prices to match. Makes this a realistic spot for a relaxed date night Will be back! read more

Japanese Kitchen Dosunco - Spicy Dosunco Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Cute cozy spot for some good ramen! My husband had the Evil Dunsuco ramen and I had the spicy dunsuco ramen. The spicy ramen was just enough heat for me, however the evil one was too spicy. My husband's nose started running...haha...but he loves spicy food and ate the whole thing! He said that he's never had a ramen that was that spicy. It was good, he said, but not sure if he'd get it again. He might just do the spicy ramen and ask for extra spice on the side if he wants to add a little more heat. We also had the gyoza and edamame which are our favorite and go-to appetizers. My 8 yr old son had a kids ramen. Actually not sure if they had a kids menu, but we ordered a basic dunsuco ramen that was not spicy with egg, seaweed and shrimp tempura on the side. He devoured the whole thing. Food came out quick, and our server was helpful in helping us decide which ramen to get since it was our first time there. Highly recommend checking them out. read more

Authentic ramen spot. Staff is friendly. Food is what you'd expect from a ramen shop in Japan. It's no frills but good food and casual atmosphere. Would recommend and return. read more

this is the best ramen in tampa! the prices are amazing for the quality of food. i had the dosunco ramen and i was impressed. usually i order tonkatsu when i get ramen, but once i tried the dosunco ramen i did not regret my choice at all. the shoyu ramen was also delicious, it reminded me of tonkatsu. the service was great, and the little japanese toy machines made the experience unique and fun. i will definitely come back. read more

Japanese Kitchen Dosunco - Shoyu Ramen so delicious! - Ramen Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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This is the best Ramen I've had in Tampa so far. The broth is just absolutely delicious, the noodles are nice and tender. I also tried the karage and the gyoza. the gyoza was fire and the karage was ok I could have done without it. It's a cute cozy spot for a date or small parties. read more

Japanese Kitchen Dosunco - Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Tampa, Florida

We went around opening time around 5pm. There was no wait. We got seated right away. Our waiter was very nice. We got octopus balls and gyoza as appetizers, they were good. We both got the spicy ramen, it was good. read more

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Upon entry we were greeted by a very friendly server who immediately sat us after pointing at at a table that still had dishes on it and said that they just needed to clean it up real quick. The whole restaurant seemed a little bit understaffed as far as service, but it's also a pretty small room. There were three tables full of dirty dishes when we walked in, which isn't to be unexpected in a situation like that, but does kind of leave a weird presentation. Once we were seated we were given no direction on how to get started, which was really weird being from out of town and all. Eventually we looked at this very tiny little card that just had a little face on it and turned it around and low and behold there was the QR code. But the server didn't tell us that and there was no signage anywhere indicating that that was what we were supposed to do. When the server came back over they asked us if we had found the menu okay, which of course at that point we had. We ordered the gyoza and the karaage to start and were underwhelmed by both. The gyoza was cold around the edges as if they had heated up just enough or maybe sat on the counter in the back for a little bit too long for the edges to get cold. And the chicken appetizer was just subpar at best. Not really any flavor in the chicken or in the sauce. Though it sort of bridged the gap if you use the sauce from the gyozo with the chicken. The soba tasted and felt like maruchan you made at home and left sitting on the counter for about an hour. It was by no means awful, but not exactly what we were expecting in a dish like that. And the spicy miso had a pretty decent flavor, though a little neutralized. The spice was the equivalent of a shin red ramen that you would buy at the grocery store. Not too hot, but had a tiny bit of kick. The pork belly wasn't horrible, but again was just sort of medium in my opinion. The green onion was cut into these huge chunks instead of being finally cut and spread over the top. The ground beef inside the ramen was actually quite tasty and there could have stood to be more in the dish. Other than that, again, pretty underwhelming. The table next to us had apparently ordered the hottest ramen that they have and they were exclaiming how their mouth went numb. That's not my bag, but if it's yours maybe you should give that a try! We had a fine time and after driving as long as we did today, we were just fulfilling our tradition for our first dinner in a new town being a ramen shop (if applicable). To be honest, this one wasn't even the first on my list, but it was a lot closer than the one that I wanted to try initially. And again, after I drive as long as we had it made more sense to just take the convenient route and hope for the best. This wasn't the best but it definitely wasn't the worst either. read more

Japanese Kitchen Dosunco - Gyoza & Karaage - Ramen Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I really liked this place. Authentic Japanese food it is not, but if you're a little weeb just looking for a hot bowl of soup in a really cute themed restaurant, this place is fantastic. The service was impeccable and the food was all great. I'd definitely come back here on future trips to Tampa. read more