My friends and I had a fun time dining at Kaiju! They have a not-so-secret speak-easy in the basement, in addition to their regular dining space. I went with a group of 7, and they didn't have any regular seating options that could accommodate our size, so that may be something to consider. I ordered their traditional tonkotsu ramen and red bean Takoyaki with ice cream. The tonkotsu came with quail eggs, rather than a standard egg. Everything was so satisfying and I loved the generous portion of vanilla ice cream that was paired with my dessert. The staff was super kind--I would definitely go back here! read more

Kaiju Ramen - Ice cream and Takoyaki - Ramen Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I went in for a good bowl of soup and a cool vibe, and that's exactly what I got. The spicy Tonkatsu is very tasty and it's a lot of food. Service is super friendly, and the atmosphere is a lot of fun. It's not white glove ramen and it's not the most unique bowl of noodles in the world - it just delivers satisfaction. Recommended. read more

I was really excited about visiting this place based on some of the photos that I saw. I was a bit disappointed as the restaurant felt a little run down, nonetheless I did appreciate the effort that was put into give you a Japanese feel. The ramen dishes were okay, but nothing special. Same with the Japanese wings, gyozas, and drinks. The service was good as our waiter was nice. read more

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I love the fact that there's actually an anime/manga themed ramen spot in DC! It's aesthetically pleasing on the eyes. From the neon lights, to the art around, to the TVs playing several different anime's at a time, it's perfect for the American Otaku! The chashu fried rice was very delicious , I would definitely recommend it as a side. I usually go with gyoza or other sides, but since I haven't seen chashu fried rice on a menu before, I just had to get it. I had the Tokyo style ramen and it was really good. I tried my friend's chicken ramen and the broth was perfectly creamy, pause, and tasty! I haven't had chicken ramen before but this one actually made me want to try them from now on. After a nice meal, head downstairs to the speakeasy called "TKYO". It's small but a nice little spot to get some more drinks and enjoy the "Tokyo" vibes. read more

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Rating: 4.5 03/2025 Found this spot via yelp. My son love everything kaiju and Godzilla so it was not a hard decision. RESTAURANT: Not very big but has plenty of tables of all sizes. There's a kiosk in the front for Takeaway orders, and some merch for sale. It was bit dark inside I guess to go with the Godzilla aesthetic and the dark accentuate the heart beat light on the ceiling. Love all the Godzilla and Ultraman and other manga characters on display around the bar area. The restroom is clean and the Godzilla wall paper was the best! SERVICE: Our service was very polite and was very soft spoken. He answered a questions and give us all the time we needed, especially when my son wanted to see all the Godzilla toys around the bar. The lady behind the bar, which I presumed was the owner took the time to look for the T-shirt size we were looking for and was kind enough to give my son a Godzilla button when she couldn't find the size for him. She really made my son's day. FOOD: Looking at the menu, I became disappointed that the selection was limited. I was expecting more like takoyaki's, and some other Japanese street food, maybe even sushi. But I am happy to admit that I was wrong. This place is a ramen place, a legit one. We got the tonkotsu ramen, chasu fried rice and kani karikari. Let's start with the Ramen; presentation was beautiful my son specifically love the sheet of nori cut in the shape of Godzilla's paw. The bra was so decadent probably the best one I've had. So flavorful and not salty at all. Love everything about this bowl from the fresh beans, sprouts and scallions, the delightful marinated quail eggs, the tender noodles, and of course, the delicious pieces of chasu pork. The fried rice look pretty average my son said it reminded him of an omurice. Again, I was wrong. There was nothing average about this fried rice. The soy sauce and sesame oil on that rice really comes through and pieces of the pork and fish cake just really kept me wanting more! I do wish that the egg was sunny-side up instead of scrambled. Now, just when I thought that nothing else from this man will blow my mind, again I was wrong. The softshell crab was ahhhmazzzing! I can eat a bucket of this! The egg tartar was delightful and I kept wishing I had white rice to go with it, but the crab was perfectly seasoned and lightly breaded. The Sauce did make the crab a little soggy, but I would suggest to eat it right away. What an unexpected surprise; I did not expect to enjoy this place as much as I did. We enjoyed every single thing we ate not even a crumb was left behind. Price point and portion size is pretty fair. I understand that the menu is limited and that is probably a good thing because it was obvious that that they put a lot of effort on the dishes they have. Highly recommend. read more

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Pretty solid and it's open late which is always a great thing. We did not come here for food we just went to the speakeasy downstairs and went for a gin cocktail which was very Good Service was good it's a bit small. They have interesting decor. If I was in the area and I wanted something late I would come here. Parking is on the street prices in line with DC level of quotes for drinks read more

We walked in here after a call ahead since everyone had been sick and we just wanted something warm and quick. The reviews were good, and it was close. What I did neglect to remember was that it is Capitol Hill- no parking. My husband dropped us off and drove around for 10 minutes looking for parking. The call ahead netted us a good table in the window, so first impressions were good. This is kind of an anime bar theme, very much gives cafe vibe and it's straight back with a small bar and there kitchen in the middle of the restaurant. The vibes are Japanese and the kids were ecstatic. I was just there for the ramen. Most of the tables seat 4 and they're booths, so if you're coming with a party, I recommend a call ahead at minimum to ensure seating. Our family is 7 and we had an 8-10 top to ourselves so it was likely the only place to seat us. We started with the Japanese wings, which the kids requested and devoured (10/10) and the edamame, which I love and am determined to get my kids on lol. I'm wearing them down. Everyone had some! And enjoyed it. (8/10 - could've had a bit more salt). Then we tried the crispy Brussels sprouts. They weren't at all sweet, were doused in Parmesan and the umami was tantalizing 9/10. They were out of a lot of things and we are kosher and went for ramen. They have vegetarian and vegan ramen but the whole family did spicy chicken and regular chicken ramen. For 6 we ordered 4 and split and still had leftovers. They put the spicy sauce on the side which I recommend for Littles. We all like spice but keeping it buildable was helpful. The service can be a bit sketchy. Our waiter didn't bring plates for the appetizers, spoons for the ramen nor were we offered any pepper or drinks beyond water, which was fine. He forgot the extra bowls for the ramen, which was a bit frustrating having everyone waiting to eat, but the food was good and these were all easy fixes. I only wish I'd gotten pictures. It was a cute spot and my teen kids would love to hang there or even go on a date there. It would be an UberEats spot for me because the food is good and the parking is trash. Overall 6/10 I'd eat there again in a pinch but there are a lot of other options on Capitol Hill unless you just must have ramen, which is what brought us here lol. Try them! read more

THE LOBSTER RAMEN IS THE BEST RAMEN IVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE!! I'm not exaggerating. It's not because of the lobster. It's the broth!! That broth is rich, creamy, luxurious on the tongue, full of flavor, and compliments every component in the bowl. I expected it to be good but I received GREATNESS in a bowl. And it wasn't just me, my entire family shared my sentiment. Now let's add that everything else we ordered was delicious from the boba drinks to all the appetizers. And even though mine was the best, all the ramen dishes were very good as well. The locker was our cool ass server that was friendly, funny, helpful, and on top of his job. We ate at a lot of places during our DC trip but this was definitely the highlight of the good portion. And that is saying a lot because we had good food daily. read more

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This is one of the more vibrant and lively ramen spots you'll encounter in the area with its floral decor and neon lighting. It was a bit packed on this particular evening but I was able to find a bar seat, the staff was very friendly and helpful as well. The menu features items like chashu fried rice, gyoza, and Japanese chicken wings (around $9-$13) as appetizers and multiple ramen options such as vegetable, spicy tonkotsu, Tokyo, and Yuzu chintqn options (around $18). I ordered the Tokyo style ramen with additional scallions and corn. The dish came out swiftly and was pretty good overall: decent portion size, the pork was well cooked and soft, I would have liked a bit more flavor broth wise but otherwise a solid ramen dining experience so definitely give them a try. read more

Kaiju Ramen - Tokyo Style Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We came here on a rainy day. We were so excited for ramen, but we left here super disappointed. I'll start off with the ambiance - great ambiance. Super lively, perfect for a night out with friends or a date night. Very pleased when we first arrived. But then we started having problems. Service here is not very attentive - nobody came by to take our order, and it was difficult to get anyone to come back over afterward. Have definitely had better ramen by far many other places. The ramen looked delicious when it was delivered, but that was it. Broth to noodle/topping ratio was so severely lacking that we took noodles from one of our ramens and put it in the other to try to even it out. So much broth. The pieces of char siu were overcooked, not what I expected for a ramen. I will say, though, the eggs were decent, which was a plus. Would not recommend this ramen house, nor would I return here. read more

Kaiju Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Super cute decor inside. Anime figurines and anime playing on the TVs inside. Clean and good lighting inside. Service was good, our server made recommendations and they were all on point. The food was good! While I still think Toki and Haikan have the best ramen in the city, this place still makes a rich and complex broth and has fresh ingredients. I would definitely come back! read more

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Excellent! Would do it again in a heartbeat... Great Ramen! Very good service! No complaints!! read more

Food: 3.5/5 for ramen Atmosphere: 5/5 I ordered the black miso with cheese ramen which is a mix of tonkotsu pork broth and miso broth. For me, it was lacking a lot of flavor and wasn't rich in taste. The environment, on the other hand, is utterly phenomenal. They're playing Japanese music with anime on the tv. On the ceiling, there's an animated heart beat ekg, and the vibes are a mix of red, pink, and black. Kaiju is a Japanese word that is typically associated with giant monsters. In the back, they have tiny little monster creatures as decor. Street parking. Went on a Sunday night and it was easy to find. Below is their Japanese speakeasy bar! Went here after the meal. read more

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Decided to try a new restaurant for ramen the other night and was pleasantly surprised. The spicy chicken ramen had a great depth of flavor--rich, satisfying, and just the right level of heat. It paired perfectly with the KURO "Black" Edamame with Sea Salt, which added a nice savory balance to the meal. We also ordered the fried dumplings, which were well-seasoned and held up impressively well for delivery. Everything arrived fresh and well-prepared. Will definitely order again! read more

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Came here on a recent work trip after a very long day of travel. This place freaking rocks. I've never been to Tokyo but this made me feel as if I had been transported there. I believe I ordered the spicy Tonkotsu ramen and it was so good. A massive portion that I couldn't finish but it hit the spot with great presentation. Upstairs in the main dining room, they only serve beer and wine (and sake, I believe). However, there are some incredible cocktails at the speakeasy downstairs. Naturally I had to check it out because I'm a speakeasy nerd even though I was exhausted. It was so seriously cool. The stairwell itself was super cool and then there was a long hallway with a bunch of different doors so you weren't quite sure which was the one you were supposed to go into. I won't spoil it but the hallway is a sight to behold and once you find the bar/lounge it is covered in a fun Tokyo street art, more neon lights, and is just a really chill place. The drink menu has seasonal specials and so many amazing options. I don't remember the drink I had but it was extremely well done- it was so hard to choose. If I was in the area again, I would definitely come back here! read more

Really impressed by the ramen here as most places in DC are pretty average. The broth was thick and clung to the noodles. Also noodles were cooked PERFECTLY! More dense and slightly undercooked which was exactly how it should be. Toppings were abundant. Really loved that cheese mochi and tempura. Great amount of selection and cute decor read more

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Pretty good. Has a "cool" ambiance, a bit dim. Colorful lights and fun. The service is REALLY FAST. Apparently there's some kind of bar I got the classic tonkotsu ramen. The broth was light and piping hot as it should be. It had the perfect amount of salty flavor. Pretty nice taste ramen with egg flavor noticeable. Ramen has some bite, and its a bit chewy. I liked it. 3x Quail soy eggs were very good. They were small so the marinade really got into the egg. Toppings of sprouts and green onion were good. But the nori was a bit non-crispy. Really liked the little red pepper threads (shilgochu). Pork was good generally. But possibly the cut was a tad not "fatty" enough. I prefer the pork belly. Overall it was a great meal, great ambiance, and great service. I will have to go back to try the other menu items. read more

I was pleasantly surprised going into Kaiju Ramen. The space is filled with the decor of Japanese culture; there are tvs playing anime and even the music is filled with high octane high pitched anime songs that you don't know the lyrics too. It's great. I think what surprised me the most was the bathroom where it had posters of past Godzilla films. This was a real treat for me as this was what I came to Kaiju Ramen for. I'm a big fan of Kaiju films! For my appetizer, I got gyoza, but it was flipped upside down for some odd reason. If you like pan fried goodness, you really can't go wrong with gyoza. It's my go to option. Quick, savoury bites keep me occupied until the main dish comes in. The ramen was interesting too. I got the Tokyo Style Ramen where it was made with pork and chicken broth. Interesting! The taste was not salty as I would expect but overall really delicious. I think the amount of chashu is a bit small ( it's thinly sliced ) but overall still good. I do think maybe the portion size is a bit small too but it varies depending on how hungry you are. There's a downstairs bar area as well but I did not get to check it out unfortunately. I'll definitely come back to try out more ramen as I think this is a gem in DC! This place is worth checking out! read more

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Ambiance was a bit on the darkside,and sink has barely water to wash your hand, with cold water! No hand towels, to turn off the faucets. Barely enough meat. I thinking was this is Japanese Ramen . People don't want anything other than the broth! read more

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Came here recently for an early dinner and it was great! Not very crowded and the service was very attentive and helpful (they were very kid when my mom asked them to turn down the music haha) The atmosphere inside is fun, with anime playing and lots of merch everywhere. The food is also incredible! I had the tonkatsu, which was delicious! Rich broth, chewy noodles, yummy meat. The portion is also huge! I have a great appetite but I even had to take some of it home! My parents also loved their picks (chicken ramen and something spicy for my dad). A solid joint, definitely give it a try! read more

I would give this place 4.5 stars for the food and ambience. Service was quick and friendly. I got the Yuzu Chintan Ramen and others in my party got the Yuzu Clear Vegetable Ramen. Everyone enjoyed their bowls. I liked the texture of the ramen noodles and the ramen egg in mine. However I only got a 1/2 egg in my Chintan bowl and I wish they gave two 1/2 eggs. Note the vegetable bowls did not come with any egg but had a roasted red bell pepper instead. While the broth was good it was slightly too salty for me. The yuzu definitely comes through. I would like to return to try the classic Tonkatsu ramen, Black Miso Cheese Ramen, or Chicken Ramen to see if this place has 5 star food or not. It's between 4 and 5 stars right now. The interior is dark with neon lights and a fun Tokyo sign. They also have fun action figures lining the top of their bar. We spotted a few Godzilla ones. The place apparently turns into a bar at night which is fun. read more

Kaiju Ramen - Yuzu Clear Vegetable Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I found it! I found a ramen I really really like!! So I got together with some friends and we sat at quite a long table... I gotta say, they handled a large party pretty well! But let's get to it. I got the spicy chicken ramen. Now, it wasn't sliced chicken like I'm used to seeing -- it was a whole limb. I resorted to just picking it up and biting it LOL. But let me say this... it wasn't spicy enough for me. The combo of the woodear, scallions, egg and all were delicious, but... where was the spice? I got some chili paste and then I was good -- no, it was excellent. I had some tasty sake with my meal, and finished off with matcha cheesecake. It was tasty and green, but I didn't expect to finish it in two bites! I was indeed in a bit of a hurry, so in the future I'll make sure to savor it a little more. Try this place if you haven't already -- they have an awesome speakeasy downstairs! :) read more

Kaiju Ramen - Spicy chicken ramen - Ramen Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Tasty food (especially the ramen, Brussels sprouts, and gyoza dumplings), professional and quick service, and fun environment! The hip interior is like a poor man's trip to a Japan -- through an American pop culture lens -- what with Godzilla movies silently playing with captions on some TVs, a collection of figurines above the bar, Japanese music playing, and colorful fluorescent lighting, including a red animated pulse line on the ceiling. The kids and I had fun and enjoyed our meal. 2023 pricing shown. read more

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This place has a cool, hip atmosphere and was a great place to escape from a snowy day outside. The staff were very friendly and let us linger after our meal waiting for an Uber even though it was close to closing time. The food was fresh and delicious and served quickly. Definitely recommend. read more

It was brought to my attention that my reviews are Ramen deficient!! Sooo...as of today, I'm changing that! I found this spot on 8th street southeast in D.C. Let's see what they're hittin on! Also check out @thepickyramenlover for some DOPE choices, & content!! . Where I am: @kaijuramen.dc . Location Reviewed: 525 8th St., S.E. Washington D.C. . Menu Includes: Black Miso Cheese, Tokyo Style, Kaiju Vegetable, Spicy Chicken, Kaiju Chicken, Ebirch, Spicy Tonkatsu, Yuzu Chintan, & Clear Yuzu Ramen's. Fried Rice, Tempura, Chicken Strips, Seaweed Salad, Cheese Mochi, Fries, Cocktails, & MORE!! . Items Reviewed: Their Chashu Fried Rice (with Pork Chashu, Scallion, Egg, Chasu Sauce, Mayo, Nori, Rice $12). STAMP!! Not your average fried rice!! Hearty, well seasoned & cooked, savory!! Their Monster Claw (with Chicken Tenders, Mixed Rice, Cracker Spice, Sesame, & a garlic aioli $10). STAMP!! The epitome of crunchy!! Thick Chicken breast, seasoned to perfection, with tasty dip!! Their Shrimp Paste Tempura (fried shrimp tempura with shrimp paste, & Matcha salt $12). STAMP!! Lite & crispy, large shrimp, with a nicely textured salty matcha!! Their Spicy Chicken Ramen (a thin ramen noodle with spicy chicken broth, chicken thigh, soft boiled egg, scallion, woodear, pickled ginger, over a thin noodle $16.95). LIKE THAT!! I don't have much to compare this to, but the ingredients blended well together!! The Chicken...STAMP!! Thoroughly cooked, savory , tasty!! The Spicy Chicken Broth...STAMP!! Mildly spicy, tangy, & thick!! . Customer Service: On Point . Online Navigation: Easy . Parking: Rough . Music: YouTube: Rare Essence 9/8/1993 . Recommendations: Get the Tempura, Strips, Fried Rice, & The Ramen!! 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews read more

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Monster claw - 5/5 def order it's so unique I've never had anything like it and it's perfectly juicy chicken in the inside Vegetarian ramen - 5/5 I rarely get vegetarian ramen and this place was incredible. Vegetarian ramen is hard to get right and this was so filling Black miso cheese ramen 5/5 so good. I was tempted to eat all of this even though my friend ordered it. Super well flavored and filling We are both walking out of here so full There was no wait on a Wednesday night. read more

It's my day ,off kids just got out of school ,and it's raining ! So I ask the kids what they want we all agree on Japanese! This place is a 10/10 no questions asked read more

Kaiju Ramen - Spicy Chicken Ramen Cheese Mochi Chicken Karaage - Ramen Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Ate at Kaiju ramen for lunch last weekend and had a great time. The ambiance is homey but fun because of the Anime inspiration although I did expect there to be more themed items in the restaurant aside from just the decorated walls and figurines. It would be great to have that spread to the Menu or staff uniforms etc. the Tokyo ramen was delicious and I almost couldn't finish it because of its size! My friends ordered a fried rice was was yummy as well. The speakeasy below was unfortunately not open when we went so I didn't get to check it out. I believe it opens around 5pm. Definitely a fun restaurant to visit with friends! read more

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Not going to lie, this might be my favorite ramen spot in DC. From the ramen, to the aesthetic, the TVs around playing anime, or/and the great staff. My friends and I loved this spot. And will be returning. read more

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Got the spicy chicken ramen and the spicy tonkatsu ramen. Honestly the spice level was there for me, but not horrible, like I could still enjoy it which was awesome for me. Perfect spice level. My tonkatsu meat itself was thick and perfectly fatty but had a weird flavor to it. Tonkatsu ramen had quail eggs and holy crap, all ramen should have quail eggs because it was phenomenal. I had been craving good quail eggs and this was so unexpected but fantastic, I'm still thinking about it to this day. The chicken was okay but I wish it was seasoned more. They were pretty busy so service wasn't individually catered but it was pretty good and they let us pick our seats which was nice. The ambiance is soo cool if you like video games and anime this is the place for you. Feels like I'm in stray or cyberpunk. read more

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A ramen shop that serves some hearty meals in a fun-looking interior with colorful lights and designs. The staff are attentive, and the food is brought out quickly. I would recommend their Black Miso Cheese Ramen, which had a good broth, especially compared to the Tokyo Ramen. I also wasn't the biggest fan of the noodles, as they were a little on the tough side. We also tried the Tako Corn Dogs, which were on the doughier side and would not recommend. read more

Kaiju Ramen and Bar is a nice little spot. The food is good. I had the vegetable ramen while everyone else at the table enjoyed the chicken Ramen. Before dining though I decided to have a look around being my 1st time here. This place was suggested by my friend L., who was in attendance with us. The bartenders were really amazing and accommodating of my need to include my daughter. So when I ordered drinks for everyone (2 each except for the child - total of 7) they were sure to make hers a Mocktail. It was hilarious later on because she was so immersed in the phone and not paying attention that she didn't see or hear us talking about her drink so she was sitting at the table scared to drink it thinking there was booze in it. I had to explain that a Mocktail has everything but the alcohol. I'm sitting here now giggling reminiscing at that moment. I tasted the broth of the chicken ramen from my husband's bowl. It was very creamy, well seasoned, and delicious. I really enjoyed the vegetable ramen. The broth was also well seasoned. It costs $1.00 more to add the corn as well as other additions. This could begin to get costly. So if you're watching your budget you might want to keep this in mind. A dinner for 4 + drinks + tips for the server and bartender all tallied up to ^$200+. I didn't get to see the restrooms so I cannot give an honest review about that. All in all it is a nice themed restaurant if you love anime, Godzilla, liquor, and ramen. I think my only negative comment would be that I don't like tables that are mounted into the wall. This makes me uncomfortable because when we slid into the booth my breasts were firmly on the table and there was nothing that I could do about it. It was embarrassing. Beyond that this place is pretty great. 4 Stars. read more

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A must eat in DC! Got the shishito peppers, gyoza, spicy chicken ramen, and tonkotsu ramen. Everything was delicious and I'm already itching to go back! read more

Ramen is a comfort food, and Kaiju is an amazing spot. The restaurant is usually busy, but service is speedy so you're not often waiting long for a table. I enjoy atmosphere, and you can run down to their speakeasy if you have enough time. read more

Kaiju Ramen - Spicy Chicken Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I love the look and feel of this place. Service is friendly and fast. I cannot complain about that. The servers are very knowledgeable about the menu. I got the vegetarian clear ramen which was so good. The seasoning in the soup is perfect not salty or bland. The soup to noodle ratio is perfect. My friend got the spicy chicken ramen. Comes with a pan seared thigh and leg. The soup was really tasty and chicken cooked to perfection. Almost looked grilled!! Matcha ice cream could have been better it gave off the powdery Matcha flavor. Maybe the mix was off. Matcha IPA was okay the color is green. But I wasn't a huge fan but my friend liked it. Naked And Squishy was good the after tasted is a little off putting but I would drink it again! Definitely recommend this place! read more

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Fun fact: Kaiju loosely translates to monster. Now... it probably makes more sense that this Godzilla themed ramen spot is replete with images and odes to the enormous reptilian creature that has been in the spotlight of so many Japanese and American films. One particularly fun decor piece runs along the ceiling of the restaurant (front-to-back), flanked in unique colorful Japanese lanterns, a neon pink heart beat line that depicts the massive pulses of the beast's heart moves and lights up intermittently as you dine. As for food, we started out with the "Monster claw" (yes, the theme does carry) which are thinner karaage style chicken tenders that are coated in crushed mixed rice crackers for texture. Served with lemon and a spicy mayo, the snack is tender, juicy, delicious and arguably a bit small. For the ramen, I chose the Tokyo Style which is their take on a traditional Shoyu based broth and is accompanied by menma, scallion, egg, naruto, chashu, and nori. I've always been a sucker for the simplicity and unadulterated clean flavor of Shoyu ramens, and this one did not disappoint. For added protein, I opted to top it with a chicken leg which is a surprising and welcome option for additions on the menu, and only sets you back 4 dollars. It was well worth it. The chicken leg was moist, juicy, flavorful and I wish I had added two so that I could take one home. The only portion of the meal I might skip on next go around was a matcha latte that I impulse ordered when I saw that they had boba style drinks. Now, I've tried to parse this and there's no way to say the following without sounding like the most clichè and abundantly annoying person alive but...: Since I had matcha all over Japan, there are few versions that I've found stateside that hold a candle, and it's just one of those things that my taste buds struggle to revert on. Overall the experience at Kaiju ramen was quite nice. Service was attentive and quick. The ramen and appetizer were particularly delicious (I had no leftovers to speak of), and for a lunch out in DC it did not come close to breaking the bank which is certainly not a given. Would surely return and I'm quite sure it will be there when I do. read more

I'm a huge Godzilla and Ramen fan, so this restaurant was a dream come true. The interior and ambiance of the restaurant was truly astonishing. I loved all the decorations and Godzilla figures. Also, the bathroom is a must visit as there are so much Godzilla art and posters. Truly a 10/10 masterpiece in terms of interior art and decorations. Now for the actual food, everything was delicious. For appetizer, I had the Kaiju Nest Tempura and the Monster Claws. Each dish was very crispy and had delicious sauces that came with them. Ramen wise, I ordered the Spicy Chicken Ramen, which surprised, as my meat was actually tender and not very dry. The broth was also tasty and spicy, but I wish the noodles were thicker. Overall, the good and vibe of this restaurant was truly exceptional and I would definitely visit again as both a Godzilla and Ramen fanboy. read more

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Great cozy ramen bar with a chill atmosphere. I ordered the Spicy Tonkatsu Ramen with the spice on the side and ended up adding all of the spice. It was enough to get my sinuses cleared out but not painful in the least--just the perfect amount of heat. Overall the Ramen was very good. Maybe not top tier but definitely satisfied my craving. Servers were friendly and attentive. I'll definitely be back! read more

Kaiju Ramen - Kaiju Tonkatsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Here I am, a mere 14 hours later, still having dreams about this Ramen. My friend ordered the spicy Tonkotsu with extra spicy sauce on the side, and as a spice-wary human with an ever curious mind, I added a smidge of spice to my own ramen. The final photo is all I really need to tell about this visit. The wings were TEENSY tiny, but what they lacked in size, they were made up flavor (um....and price.....). All in all, great service, great food, and a great ambiance. I will definitely be coming back. read more

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Overall, a 3.5/5, but bumped to a 4/5 for good service and the neon-colored Tokyo nightlife ambiance. My friend and I walked in at around 5:45 PM this evening (Wednesday) and our food came out pretty quickly. Service was good and our server checked to make sure we weren't out of water. My friend ordered the MONSTER CLAW appetizer which is essentially chicken tenders with rice cracker breading. He thought it was a bit expensive, but it fulfilled the spicy mayo craving he had and that it was worth it. TOKYO STYLE RAMEN - 15.95 The portion size here is small, especially since it's about $21-22 after tax and tip. The broth is supposedly a clear pork and chicken shoyu broth but it definitely had more of a chicken flavor. It was pretty light, which is what I preferred. The ramen was chewy and super easy to slurp on. I wish there were more toppings since I felt like most of my bites were just noodles. There were only three pieces of chashu that were thinly sliced, so it's hard to tell if it was tender or super flavorful. The bamboo shoots were nice and sweet. I also wish there was one whole ramen egg instead of a half, haha. The scallions were fresh and good for garnish. The ramen wasn't amazing, but I was able to finish it pretty quickly. It takes me quite a bit of time to trek over to the Capitol Hill area so I'm not sure if I'll return anytime soon to give Kaiju Ramen a try since there are comparable ramen shops that are much closer to where I live. My friend got the SPICY TONKOTSU RAMEN and he thought it could use more spice and that the broth lacked richness and flavor. read more

Kaiju Ramen - Tokyo Style Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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