Great gluten free accommodation and YUMMY, spicy flavor. Thanks for being so helpful with allergies!

I can't believe I didn't know about this sooner! Ever since being back from Japan I knew it was never going to be the same trying ramen again, but I stand corrected. Kaedama Battleship although not the cheap price as it was in Japan, was about the same service and flavor as we once had. I got the tonkatsu ramen which has a creamy like broth and added extra spice to it which was the cherry on top. The pork was just as flavorful as the broth which I like because some places don't really season the meat and all relies on the broth, but this place satisfied me with both. We also got the beef steamed dumplings and that was also BOMB. I will say this place does get busy pretty fast and me and my boyfriend got there around 10pm and was still pretty packed. There's not much seating either, there's about (4) 6 top tables and seating along the bar and near the entrance. So if you were to come with a large group of people, I suggest getting there doing slow hours or finding a more suitable place. I recommend this place more for couples or people with 2-3 in their party. Overall, we loved the seating at the bar because it allows you to see the cooks working on your food and allows you to enjoy conversations with the staff. They were all very kind and the manager on duty was very friendly and helpful when it came down to what we should get. read more

Kaedama Battleship - Ramen Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I'm normally torn between three and four star reviews. Sometimes I feel that a three star review is a semi slap in the face. And I don't mean for this review to be that. However, this is how I feel after dining at this restaurant on a Wednesday evening. It was almost 4 stars, but not quite. We were a party of four entering the restaurant. There were two individuals seated by the front window. There was a party of four in the very back. There was one single at the bar. A single at a six top. And another single at a six top. It was quite difficult to find seating for four of us. We started at the bar, but when the table of four vacated in the very back we waited for the table to be cleaned and occupied it. It was myself, hubs, hubs's cousin, and his wife. Party of four. Hubs and I ordered from the snacks and salads the crispy brussels sprouts. $13. Served with miso caramel, pickled apples, and honey roasted peanuts. I so wanted to love this dish with that flavor profile. The unfortunate circumstance is that the dish was dredged in oil. There was nothing crispy about it, except for maybe the topping, which could've been dried onion? I'm not sure. I ate my portion, but was greatly disappointed. My entrée was the yakisoba noodles $13. For an additional six dollars I added on some protein to consist of the karaage chicken. (hubs like to call it garage chicken, ha ha ha.) typical karaage chicken flavor profile is deeply savory, garlicky, and gingery on the inside with a light, crunchy crunch from potato starch on the outside. This was not that at all. It was super bland and super dried and super fried out. Again, another disappointment. Pretty sure it was white meat. Typical karaage chicken is made out of moist dark meat. Hubs had his entree at the karaage chicken on its own. Cousin and wife also ordered the crispy brussels sprouts and two orders of chicken wings; the teriyaki and firecracker. The teriyaki were tasty and savory, and the firecracker had just a little bit of heat. We all agreed that the firecracker could have stood some more heat. Still flavorful though. They each had their own Ramen. One chose the tonkotsu and the other the chicken wonton. They both enjoyed their Ramen and both were unable to eat the entire bowl. The portions are very generous. In hindsight, I wish I had ordered a Ramen. I know that they are known for the Ramen here so I would definitely return to try it. They are fortunate to be situated in between several dining options on Houston Street. It's a good location. Wish we had known that they validate 2-hr parking in the Rand garage prior to arriving. We parked in the public lot catty corner and across from the Embassy Suites Downtown Riverwalk. read more

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What a fantastic experience! As someone with a gluten sensitivity, dining out can be stressful, but Kaeden's Battleship made me feel completely at ease. The manager was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful in guiding me through the menu and ensuring my meal was safe for me to enjoy. I was able to have a delicious bowl of tonkotsu ramen without any gluten-related issues afterward, which is something I don't get to say very often! The broth was rich and flavorful, the ingredients were fresh, and the overall quality of the food was outstanding. Exceptional customer service combined with amazing food is a winning combination. I truly appreciated the care and attention the manager gave to my dietary needs, and it made all the difference. I'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend Kaeden's Battleship to anyone--especially those with dietary restrictions who are looking for a restaurant that takes them seriously. Gluten free peeps ask for the mung bean noodles and make sure you ask for your options.... There are plenty! read more

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Me and my boyfriend went here late night. Omg! One of the best places downtown. They are amazing food was top-notch and comes with a parking voucher. The service they made sure everything was handled. When we had a question they answered it and helped us choose the items since we were a bit overloaded with options. The space was top notch. Eating and looking out to the downtown area was amazing made me feel like I was in japan. read more

Kaedama Battleship - Beef Belly Ramen Triple Chicken Tsukemen - Ramen Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Wish I had time to take pictures ... I was too busy eating and making eating pleasure noises. Great feel great food great service. On vacation went once for linch and back two days later for dinner! The decor reminded me of noodle bars I had visited in Japan. Get the brussel sprout salad, and Kariggae chicken. Nothing like them! read more

Wow! Hands down one of the best restaurant experiences ever! It's been forever since I had such delicious ramen. The tonkatsu ramen was 100/10. Also the staff were so awesome. David especially, allowed me and my friend to try some of the delicious Japanese sake and I ended up getting a shot! If I lived here I'd come once a week for sure! read more

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This place is downtown, not really convenient for me but I love that they validate parking for 2 hours at the Rand parking garage. Inside, there isn't much character, very plain which I'm sure that's what they meant for their vibe, I'm assuming. Ramen was delightful...but expensive. Recommend adding shiitake mushrooms since they marinate it and it's so flavorful! read more

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Small place close to the hotel I'm staying at in downtown. Saw it as I came in and wanted to try cause I liked the name. You order at the counter and they bring the food to you. Very small menu, 4 ramens and a few apps I got the tonkotsu ramen and added corn and a side of the black garlic butter, or cannonball as they call it Soup was delicious, full of flavor and filling. Had all the usual ramen accoutrements and the butter added a nice flavor. They serve it on the side and told me to add a little at a time. That was a good call, as I only added about half of it to my soup. All would have drowned out all the other flavors Service was friendly and efficient. Really enjoyed it, went back the next night too read more

Kaedama Battleship - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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I always like to try something twice before reviewing it, the consensus is that it's okay. Not the best no the worst either. Both times go the tonkotsu the first time it was flavorful, protein was perfectly cooked it was delicious paired with a Coke Zero it was good. Second time it was not protein was undercooked and broth was tasting off comparison to the first time. We paired it with some edamame and tbh that was one do the worst edamame's I've have and it's hard to mess up edamame. It was overly salty and hard to eat even with adding the lemon probably dont recommend getting that. I think it's still worth à try if you haven't tried the ramen. There for sure better ramen spots in the city if that's what your looking for, but this one is not bad just not great. The atmosphere and ambiance it chill there is plenty of seating, and the customer service was great both times! read more

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Stopped into Battleship after landing in San Antonio and caught their happy hour. $5 starters and $2 draft Sapporo? Yes, please! The Battleship Salad was fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned, making it the standout dish of the visit. The Beef Dumplings were also excellent, with great flavor when paired w the sauce though it was a bit heavy on the topping of onions. The Crab Croquettes weren't my personal favorite due to the very soft, creamy filling, but the crispy panko exterior and yuzu tartar sauce were well executed. Service was friendly and knowledgeable. Quiet atmosphere around 4. I didn't try the ramen this time, but based on this HH experience would definitely visit again to explore more of the menu. read more

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I went with my friend downtown walking around and stopping at places that appealed to us to sample dishes. Kaedama was on the way. Actually this is the first time I see it. They had a line of few people ordering. The guy at the register was very patient specially my friend doesn't eat pork. We opted to try the chicken one. It was really good! It hit the spot! I would like to return and try the Tonkatsu. We sat at the bar and I was watching them charring the pork. It is a small restaurant not too big and I do love the concept of open kitchen. You can sit and watch them preparing your bowl I will definitely return! read more

Kaedama Battleship - Ramen Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Unless you are in desperate need of ramen, I would skip this spot. The ramen is overpriced and undercooked. The broth is good but the balance is missing with the ingredients. The collard greens overpower the entire dish (and it's in all the ramen options I believe), so all you're tasting is that (which is quite good, but not what I'm expecting when I'm having ramen). The croquettes are also mushy on the inside, and although you can taste the crab/seafood flavor, it has a super strange texture that's almost akin to being raw batter. Ordering happens at the front counter, and there is open seating. Your order is brought out to you. My favorite thing about this place was the decor--simple, elegant, and nyc restaurant vibes. read more

Kaedama Battleship - Ramen Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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2nd time going. First time was the second day after the grand opening. Again the food was SUPER. This time much faster service to order. But, there were 7 seating spots that had not been cleaned so customers could order and then sit. We had to wait 10 minutes for a spot. They were packed, but need to focus on ensuring tables are clean, so your new customers can get seating quickly. Also, the customers next to us had "service dogs x2" next to us on their laps and the dogs heads on the table. We are assuming they were emotional support dogs, not service dogs via their behavior and lack of disapline. I know this is a touchy area and protected rights, but the dogs should be on the floor - no? With that said, see you again for the " third time is a charm" read more

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When a new ramen shop opens up in San Antonio... of course I have to try it I was super excited to have variety added to this city. The service was quick and excellent! The restaurant itself was clean. I respect the wide seat base of the wooden stools so I can sit without falling off. The ramen itself was good. I really enjoyed the broth from the double miso. I thought the collard greens added an interesting spin on traditional Japanese ramen. The pickled toppings were a good complement to the salty broth. It was very interesting that almost every topping was pickled. The edamame was fine- nothing to write home about. I would come back to try other items on the menu. Overall, I had a positive experience here! read more

Kaedama Battleship - Ramen Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Came by after hearing lots of recommendations for this ramen spot in downtown San Antonio. The location is almost in the middle of SA and they do validate 2 hours at a garage near by which is nice since lots of downtown spots don't always validate. The concept reminds me of ramen shops in Japan where you order at the counter and then the bowls come out to you but the staff was very nice. I ordered the miso ramen and the staff let me know it came with picked corn which I was glad she told me since I'm not a pickle fan but I subbed it for the roasted corn. The broth was very flavorful. It is a vegetarian dish so I added an egg for some protein. They are known for adding collared greens to their ramen but I didn't think it added much to the flavor profile. My husband ordered the pork ramen and we both agreed the flavor on the miso broth was better. read more

Kaedama Battleship - Double Miso Ramen (subbed pickled corn for roasted corn) and added egg - Ramen Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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I have no idea why anyone would put pickled-flavored vegetables on top of ramen. It tasted awful, and I've never had ramen like this before--I was honestly shocked. They seriously need to learn how proper ramen is made; this was unacceptable. To make matters worse, I ordered cheesecake, but it was clearly pre-made and still frozen in the middle. Anyone who has ever tasted authentic ramen in Japan would be appalled by this place. Pickles on ramen? Plus some weird Japanese pickled dish with a gross texture I couldn't even identify. For this price point, serving quality like this is completely unacceptable. I will never come back. read more

Kaedama Battleship - Ramen Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Yoooo! This is the battleship side! A whole extra bowl of ramen for 8 bucks! I've never had ramen with collard greens, BUT THEY WERE DELICIOUS and like an extra little flare. This bowl was like one of one! The service was awesome as well. The establishment is pretty small but still good vibes. read more

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It's conveniently located on Houston Street (providing that you're already downtown and have already parked or don't need to) in between the Majestic Theater and Legacy Park. The decor is spare and sleek. I'm not an expert on this type of food, but it was good. I would go back just for the edamame. read more

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Great late night ramen spot. I think its hours are one of its best features.The highlight in the soup was the collard greens in my opinion. The noodles in the tonkatsu was decent but the noodles in the chicken ramen were my favorite.For some reason they were different. Of the two appetizers neither one stood out but the presentation was nice. We did get dessert and boy was it amazing. You could really taste the yuzu in the cheesecake. read more

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This was so tasty. I really recommend the Yakisoba Noodles with pork belly. It has so much flavor. The staff were also really helpful.

Late night ramen is perfect! Especially if you're staying downtown so you don't have to worry about parking. That's the only downfall if you're driving in. The broth is premade but it's delicious! Not heavy but still has umami! The croquettes are delicious and freshly deep fried! The tartar sauce is so good! I would get it again just for that! The yuzu basque cheesecake is sooo good! If you like yuzu, definitely recommend!! The staff is nice but it's not table service. So you have to grab everything yourself. Clean, modern spot! read more

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So excited to see a new ramen spot in downtown. As soon as I walked in the vibes were great honestly nothing like I've seen here in San Antonio. I ordered the spicy tonkotsu ramen and it was good. I've had better but the broth was really flavorful the pork was good and the chili oil definitely took it up. I really like how they have a bar seating area looking out to the street plus plenty of seating inside. There's also a bar facing the kitchen which I loved because you can actually see your food being prepared. Overall I really loved the vibe of this place and I'm excited to see more spots like this in San Antonio. I'll definitely be back. read more

Kaedama Battleship - Ramen Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Delicious ramen. I have been there three times and I love it. Ive had the pork, tonkotsu and chicken ramen but my favorite is the spicy tonkotsu. I got an order to go and the packaging is well sealed and perfectly organized. The service is great you order at the register and they bring the order to your table. Ambiance is chill and lively. 4 starts because I don't like the chairs, I was hunched over trying to eat the ramen. read more

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Absolutely underrated. Fantastic flavor profiles, and quality craftsmanship. Every single plate was a banger.

Got the tonkatsu ramen asked for it spicy. Super flavorful broth, not spicy for me and could've done without the collard greens. Also ordered the edamame which was a bit pricey and different. read more

Kaedama Battleship - Ramen Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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The environment and the service were 5 stars. The food was pretty good, but the flavor was missing a wow factor. I'll come back if I'm craving a convenient & close ramen spot, but there are better places in town read more

It was nice to find a place like this that's open late! The Tonkotsu Ramen was my favorite. The favor was delicious! It's probably one of the best ones I ever had! Definitely the place for a late night meal. read more

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I was honestly pretty disappointed with this place. The food was just not it, and I wouldn't spend my money or time here again. My friend ordered the miso ramen and said it tasted like straight tap water, which is a huge red flag for broth. The broth was lacking flavor, and that's supposed to be the heart of the dish. I ordered the tonkotsu, and it threw me off because it had collard greens (or something similar) in it, which just didn't belong and ruined the flavor for me. The broth on mine was also lacking in flavor. Overall, the experience was underwhelming. Both soups lacked depth, and it just wasn't worth it. Definitely not a spot I'd come back to read more

Everyone was great!!! Loved the Pork belly Buns!!! Service was fast. Did not take too long to receive food. Very clean.

I can't believe this place has been only open for 8 days and their restaurant runs like a tight ship, pun intended. This was the best Ramen Shop In all of San Antonio! The sides were absolutely amazing, had the crab croquettes with the yuzu tartar sauce, these were ridiculous and I don't even like tartar sauce. Then had the macaroni salad, I couldn't stop eating it. I had the tonkotsu ramen, it was silky and smooth and on point. I finished it off with the yuzu bosque cheesecake which one of their sister restaurants makes, simply heaven! I will definitely become a regular! read more

Kaedama Battleship - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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This place looks the part. This place feels like it would be a staple here in San Antonio. Unfortunately the flavor is just not there. Not sure if this is a fusion ramen place but it seems like it is. I got the Tonkotsu which seems like they are NOT consistent with the preparation. I thought I got the wrong bowl because from what Tonkotsu ramen I am used to, it should be in a white broth. As you can see from my picture It's pretty much transparent. I even got on here to check out other people Tonkotsu and saw some with the white broth and some that looked like mine. Anyway, the signature collard greens did not go well with this broth and the whole thing had a hit if that off pork ( if you know, you know). The spicy oil saved the bowl for me. Their oil and butters are the drivers if you want flavorin in your bowl. Tbh, the vibe of this place is so good that I would live to see a ramen tatsuya take over so it can be a staple food destination with the Leo's hideout acres the street. Staff was great, vibes are good, food is a 3 at best. Go for the Instagram picture, then head over to Leo's for some good pizza. Makes me sad that I have to keep going to the dirty Kimura for good ramen here in SA. read more

Kaedama Battleship - Tonkotsu ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Tonkatsu was flavorless. Noodles and meat were good but broth had no flavor. Firecracker wing sauce was unique and good but I was expecting a spicy wing. Was just overall let down by the meal. read more

Hats off to the marketing team because they sure made this place look like it was going to be a banger. It's brand new and looks aesthetically pleasing/modern furniture.. it definitely lures you in. So unimpressed with this. The best thing we ordered was the beef dumplings, which had us thinking the food would be killer. The ramen broth was watery, the noodles were clumped together and did not even resemble traditional ramen noodles, the toppings were so eccentric and non traditional, it was like cabbage only cabbage on top. Plus you only get HALF an egg? for the ridiculous prices? The pork in the ramen was so gross! Flavorless, over/undercoooked? I mean what even was that.... And then everything is self service anyway, you get your own water, your own silverware, napkins, etc. I definitely will never come back my whole life, and i would not recommend this place to anyone. read more

We were really excited to try this place, but unfortunately it didn't live up to the hype. The prices were much higher than expected for what we received. And I don't mind paying for good food! The appetizers were definitely the highlight of the meal. We ordered the dumplings and pork belly buns, and both were delicious. Looking back, we should have just ordered more appetizers! The ramen, however, was a huge disappointment. The broth felt like it was missing depth and the flavors just didn't come together. It lacked the rich, balanced taste you'd expect from a good bowl of ramen, especially at this price point. Overall, the appetizers saved the experience, but the entrees didn't justify the cost. Sadly, I don't think we'll be back. read more

I don't normally leave reviews, but this is new business and I feel some feedback may be appreciated. First, the good. Service and staff were excellent. I personally wasn't a fan of the hyper minimalist ambiance, but I do think it works as a concept. Now the bad - The Ramen was just not good. The execution was fine (noodles cooked just right, presentation was excellent) but there was one overarching flavor on both ramen dishes we ordered: Collard Greens. If this establishment is committed to using collard greens in its offerings, then they need to up the flavor on the other items in the bowl. Otherwise you're just serving collard greens soup with noodles. read more

It was a Monday night, and the three places I wanted to try were either full or required reservations, so I found this spot instead. Don't let the name "Battleship" or the storefront fool you. This is a solid ramen place. I ordered a simple tonkotsu ramen with beef dumplings on the side, which was more than enough. The wait was only about 10 minutes. The ramen smelled and looked great, and the broth was on point. The menma was a bit too strong and overpowered the broth for my taste, but overall it was a good experience. read more

I have celiac disease. I went to a noodle bar. I left full. Sounds simple. It isn't. The counter people spent time with me. They asked questions, confirmed and assigned each other tasks. They were knowledgeable to begin with, but really made my heart sing as they put together a miso noodle bowl with rice noodles and everything non-gluten. It was so very yummy! I was not the only one who benefited that evening. A customer that followed had dietary issues as well. Again, the crew was friendly and happy to communicate. I was told no one left their restaurant hungry. I believe it! read more

Service was good. Came in an hour before closing. Portion was large enough to share a bowl of ramen.

I really enjoy this place! Working downtown, I need a quiet spot to have lunch at. I love the vibe of the restaurant. The ramen has not failed to impress me. Lots of great flavors. read more