Fast service on a weekend during lunch time, green tea is best I've had since leaving Japan. The grilled chicken ramen broth is actual happiness it's really good. The mood inside is very calming and true to its roots, quiet, and chill. read more

Kappo Nara Ramen - Grilled chicken ramen and hot green tea - Ramen Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

I love coming to Kappo Nara Ramen whenever I have cravings for good ramen, karaage, and anything katsu-related. Their age tofu is also delicious. The customer service here is consistently excellent. Fast, friendly, and efficient. There are lots of seatings inside and it takes very little wait time from ordering to chowing down. I think the most I have ever waited for even if the restaurant is packed was no more than 5 minutes if that. Amazing, I know. The ramen is not exactly authentic and neither is the age tofu or karaage. But it makes up for it with the nice unpretentious service and fast turnaround time. Their food is hot, fresh, and actually tasty. I don't mind them. Much prefer the ramen they make over places like Inu Inu Ramen or Ich Ran Ramen nearby. At least the broth is hot and noodle isn't overboiled and mushy. The chashu here is melt in the mouth tender. I would love for them to actually have chashu don / chadhu rice bowl as a menu item. And their katsu is absolutely way better than the ones from Osaka Ramen. It's never overfried or dry. Now that I am done writing about them, I think I know where I'm getting lunch from today! read more

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This was a pickup order, and overall, the food was great! The flavor really reminded me of Coco Ichibanya in Japan--super authentic and delicious curry. The only thing missing was a bit of extra heat, but the flavors were spot-on. This was my second time eating here, and I've really enjoyed it both times. The location has plenty of parking in the plaza, lots of seating inside, and fast service so you're never waiting long. I'll definitely be back! read more

Kappo Nara Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Been here twice and love it. A bit pricey but if you want good ramen it's so worth it. I made the mistake of just getting ramen without the add ins the first time. The second visit I realized everything is à la cart add ins for the ramen. Delicious read more

Kappo Nara Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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The Ramen we got and the gyoza were very good. The service was quick. I will definitely be back. read more

Kappo Nara Ramen - The Shoyu ramen was a delicious meal that I will definitely go back for. I also added some chili oil to make it spicy. - Ramen Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Miso / pork broth base is fantastic. Eggs were fabulous but we also got yakatori and it was totally raw chicken everything else was great. Our server was lovely. I prefer the VB location though for sure. read more

Kappo Nara Ramen - Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

This establishment has terrible customer service and discriminatory practices. Their posted hours clearly state that the last call for dine-in is 9:00 PM and takeout until 9:15 PM. However, when I arrived before those times, I was met with hostility and unprofessional behavior. The employee, Michelle, was extremely rude and unwelcoming. When I asked to speak with a manager, she told me there wasn't one available. When I requested the manager's name, she claimed she didn't know. I then asked for the owner's name, and again she said she didn't know. For a first-time customer, this was a completely unacceptable experience. I would not recommend this place to anyone. read more

Kappo Nara Ramen - The hours of operation that they don't honor. - Ramen Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

I travel to Japan for work pretty often. There's so much that Kappo Naro Ramen gets right about Japanese cuisine but the most important is the ability to come in on a cold winter night and get the most savory comfort food available at a great price. From the entryway, you're greeted with a cozy atmosphere and friendly staff. The menu is full of Japanese classics and ramen, this visit we got classic bowls - beef and fried pork cutlet. Both were superb and perfect for this cold night - and importantly authentic to their comfort food nature, uncompromising on flavor. Id be remiss to not mention the great portions and the ice cold side salad served before our mains - complimentary with a rice dish. So good! Can't recommend the place highly enough! read more

Kappo Nara Ramen - Remains of a side salad that comes standard with the rice-based meals. Phenomenal mix and dressing. - Ramen Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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First impression of the interior: lots of kpop decor. Seemingly clean and no apparent issues. Service was solid. Employees were nice, came by to check in regularly, and service was pretty quick. Got the spicy miso ramen and unfortunately it was pretty disappointing. Noodles had good texture to them, but the broth was too salty. I think it could do better with a protein. read more

Kappo Nara Ramen - Spicy Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

I try my best to see the bright side at restaurants, but I'm truly upset and taken aback. I ordered for pickup about 2 days ago. I got the katsu and my boyfriend got ramen. Mine immediately did not taste fresh and within 2 bites I threw all of mine out. My boyfriend ate all of us. For the last 2 days he has been sick. He went to urgent care today, and was just updated that he has a bacterial infection in his gut. I'm really upset and so disgusted because normally I give places more than one chance, but this is insane. That was the only place he ate from that day, and hasn't been able to eat since. He went to urgent care because it was the last resort. I think there's an issue with the food here. Maybe due to slow amount of customers they are reselling things that don't sell or something, but one thing is for sure he got a gut bacterial infection from this food. read more

I love the flavors at Kappo Nara! The most notable set of flavors come from their salad dressing. You can order a whole cup of their dressing and take it home. There are notes of ginger and sesame. I'm not sure what all the specific ingredients are in regards to peoples allergies, but all I know that it is addictive and I want all my salads to be topped with their dressing! Salads come complimentary with their rice dishes When I'm craving Japanese curry, this is my go to restaurant if I don't feel like cooking it. Their katsu is made to perfection. With a good amount of sauce proportioned with the rice. Speaking of rice dishes, if you're craving a simple but delicious umami meal, the katsu don is what you should go for! Made with egg and their crispy katsu and caramelized onions all on top of a big bowl of rice. Ooh my mouth is watering just thinking about it. When it comes to ramen, I personally order a bowl of spicy miso broth to clear my sinuses and for the most flavor. I had the tonkotsu yesterday and it wasn't as full and robust as I expect tonkotsu to be but the katsu on top made it enjoyable. My mom had the vegetable ramen and it was a little salty for her preference but the contents were good overall The place is a little small in size but I enjoy the feel. The most notable servers I've had were Alvin and James. They made the experience fun and enjoyable. They were kind and accommodating and it really felt like I was taken care of! read more

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Kappo Nara Ramen has awesome ramen selections! Their cutlet ramen was so flavorful and the chicken cutlet on top was perfectly cooked. I was starving from an unusually long day at work and my bowl of ramen warmed me up and was the perfect, comforting antidote to overtime. Also, shoutout to the service for being accommodating of a single diner! I always appreciate when dining alone. I'll certainly be back! read more

Kappo Nara Ramen - Cutlet Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Pro: big parking lot, carry out, food, clean interior, attentive staff. Con: none. We happen to stumble across this restaurant by chance and are so happy we did. We drove 3 hours to get to Virginia Beach and were looking for some dinner. initially we were going to go eat at a viet/chinese restaurant but they were closed. Then we tried to eat another Chinese restaurant but they only did carry out. So after looking online we found this ramen shop and decided to come here. Parking lot is big so no issue finding a parking space. Upon entering we were seated quickly and look at the menu. For appetizer, we ordered the shumai steamed & the chashu bao. The shumai came with about 6 pieces and they came out so soft and flavorful. You have a tangy sauce to dip which elevated the flavor. The chashu bao was so delicious and nostalgic that the first bite in it reminded me of something from my childhood. For the entree, I order the spicy miso with extra noodle and 2 piece of chashu. Also, we had a plate of pork cutlet on the side. The miso broth had the right amount of spice and packed a right amount of punch. The noodle were soft while the thick chashu was meaty and juicy. The pork cutlet was crunchy and season perfectly. All in all, the food here are amazing and would highly recommend anyone to come and try this place. read more

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Great service and food quality!!! I was only familiar with their Virginia Beach branch and didn't know there were any others. I love the VB branch but I have to say, I think I like the Norfolk branch just a bit more! The Katsu Curry was made very well! The chicken was pretty tender, the curry was flavorful and really made the chicken and rice stand out even more! read more

Kappo Nara Ramen - Katsu Curry - Ramen Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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You will first walk in into a bead curtain. Not sure why they would have that, most annoying thing ever. It's a pretty small restaurant and not busy for dinner time which was nice because of fast service Tonkotsu ramen pretty standard. The pork cut they had was just awful and thick cuts. I don't even know which part it is but I've never had that style before and was not a fan. Nice broth though. Corroke was nice and crispy. It's more of a ball. Didn't give a lot of sauce. It would have been better if it was more flatten or something. Might of cooked better. 0 service for only 3 people dinning in. read more

Kappo Nara Ramen - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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This place has great Ramen!! It was served hot, lots of flavor, the add ons weren't too expensive, the chicken was cooked well! As far as atmosphere, there was no long wait, no problems with customer service, great music, just an overall great experience! I will make sure visit again. read more

Kappo Nara Ramen - Grilled chicken ramen with spicy miso base. - Ramen Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

The service was good and the ramen broth had good flavor. I had the spicy miso ramen. The only down side was that my pork was a very weird texture than I was used to. It resembled raw ground poor and was somewhat gooey. read more

Cozy, casual spot for good ramen! I loved that this place wasn't anything over the top fancy - just a delicious bowl of ramen done right! I stopped by for a weeknight dinner with a friend. The crowd wasn't bad for a Tuesday night and luckily there wasn't a wait. The service was speedy and efficient and our waitress stopped by frequently to check in on us. We ordered the salmon onigiri as a starter. It was nice & warm on the inside but was heavy on the rice. (6/10) My friend ordered the katsu curry plate and loved it! The portions were huge and she had a good amount to take home at the end of our meal. I'm a sucker for a bowl of tonkotsu ramen and Kappo Nara's bowl did NOT disappoint! The broth was rich and flavorful, there was a healthy portion of noodles, and the toppings were delicious. (10/10) read more

Kappo Nara Ramen - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

The food is always a hit!! My family & I 7th time being here so this should tell you guys everything you need to know ! The server is always patient & I see her working hard all the time !!!! I have a 2 year old & everyone who has kids know how it is to have a 2 year old !! The server is so friendly to my daughter even though she is bad lol ! This business is the best in Ghent my husband & I will not be going anywhere else. The environment is very calming & just a great place for a date night ! We love it here this will be our go to ramen spot ! read more

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Located in Norfolk this place was a great find. They do have sake and beer to pair with your favorite food. Overall the food was good and service was great. The ambiance is great for lunch or dinner. Overall a great spot. read more

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Kappo Nara is an authentic restaurant with friendly, quick service, and respectful atmosphere. Thank you for the delicious yellowtail jaw, strawberry with lychee tea, and tofu shoyu ramen. I 100% recommend this eatery to satisfy all your needs. read more

Hands down! BEST RAMEN IN NORFOLK!!!!!! Calm ambiance, friendly and efficient service, and food that literally feels safe! 10/10 read more

Kappo Nara Ramen - Curry Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Ramen shops are either a hit or a miss. I'm not sure what I was thinking but I was staying in the downtown area and decided to make the 3-mile walk here. It must've been my craving for soup or either I was bored. I stopped in during the peak of dinner and they starting to get busy. There were people dining along with folks who were doing take out. I was able to seat myself by the bar. I can tell that they were short staff because everyone was running around and playing multiple jobs. After someone took my order, they came back later to confirm my order. I believe she had forgotten to officially put my order in, which added an extra 30-minutes to my wait. When my ramen finally came out, it was warm but felt like it's been sitting around for a while. The broth was okay the first few sips and then it became bland. After I finished eating, it took another 30-minutes to get my check. I spent more time sitting around than eating. I was a bit thrown off by the service here. To sum it up, a mediocre bowl of pricey ramen with a below average experience. read more

I never tried a Raman place before , heard shipmates rave about their favorite places .. I always see alot of folks coming in and out of this place .. figured I would try it for lunch .. It was outstanding! Food was great I got some noodle thing that I can pronounce very tasty . Appetizer was filling .. prices very reasonable . I will be back read more

Kappo Nara Ramen - I can't pronounce it ... very tasty - Ramen Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

I ordered a Miso Ramen and i didnt get my ground pork. my cousin didnt get chicken and got pork instead when she asked for it and doesn't eat it pork. I have hers in my bowl. Girl bye. But the food was good soo whatveer read more

Kappo Nara Ramen - No ground pork like it said in the menu - Ramen Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

My first review from Norfolk VA! If anyone visits here, Kappo Nara Ramen is a must because the food is pretty authentic and super good! We also ordered 22 oz can of Sapporo, and they gave us two cups that were in the fridge for a while, and the waitress was very sweet Ika Geso Karaage: Fried mini squid legs and the sauce that came along with it was very delicious. It was unfortunate though that we had two share 3 sticks with two people. Spicy Miso Ramen: A lot of vegetables included. The broth was very delicious! It was pretty spicy so if you are not a spice fan, I suggest getting the tonkatsu or miso ramen. The egg was cooked perfectly and there were a lot of noodles in the bowl. Kuro Black Tonkotsu Ramen (picture not included): Totally different broth than the spicy miso ramen. It was not spicy but had a good sesame flavor and it went well with the vegetables and pork belly. Highly recommend going here! read more

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Been here four times at this Norfolk location and it's one of my favorite ramen places in the area! I got the spicy miso ramen 2 times and regular miso ramen the other 2. Service was always good. Like the chill vibe. read more

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Went here after watching Barbie and Oppenheimer. Very chill and peaceful place. Our server was prompt and kind. Food was alright! Would I say amazing, no, however, it is a good spot to get a craving fix. Out of all the items that I did try, their Hamachi Kama was worth the order. I say, give this spot a try you might find something you like. Enjoy! service food price wait time read more

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It is spot on every time I go. My daughters love it and they always adjust the dishes for the kids. Spicy Miso is fantastic.

The best ramen spot in all of Hampton Roads! If you're looking for incredible food, top-tier customer service, and an unbeatable dining experience, this place is a must-visit. They've got boba, mouthwatering appetizers, and the gyoza is absolutely to die for. Everything on the menu is delicious, but the fried chicken cutlet is a standout--add it to any ramen, and you'll never look back. Don't forget to capture the moment with a group photo! It's such a fun touch, and you get to leave your mark on their wall. read more

The waiter was very short and not welcoming at all from the moment we stepped in, kind of discouraging for my first one ever being here.

Ramen was good but a little overpriced for the quantity and quality. Recommend the house ramen! read more

Kappo Nara Ramen - House ramen - Ramen Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

12/2021 First time coming to this location and it's a very different vibe from the one on Kempsville in Virginia Beach. It does have a homey and cozy feel to it and the ladies were all welcoming and nice. They offer military discount on Wednesdays. I had the curry and it was delicious. Parking could be an issue since it shares with other establishments but it's not that big. Would definitely return and recommend. read more

Kappo Nara Ramen - Curry - Ramen Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

I wanted something comforting and warm ... ramen it is!!!! Spicy miso ramen!!! It was good...broth was decent. I added chili oil to spice it up more. The fried squid legs were really good!!! We also had the katsu don. I really liked that and would have added chili oil if it was mine!! The inside is decorated with k-pop artists. The servers were very attentive and continued to check on us. read more

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Food is delicious and service is quick. The waitress has been very attentive each time I've been here. Today I tried their Ika Geso Karaage and Veggie Gyoza for the first time and I really enjoyed it. Also I got the Kappo Nara house ramen, I've had this before and both times it was tasty and filling. read more

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Food: five stars, delicious and flavorful ramen dishes along with rice dishes, great portions and very filling Service: five stars, server was kind and checked up on us regularly Ambiance: 4 stars, the place could use better lighting however I still give them a five because the food was good read more

Delicious!, First time here and love it! Had the Kappo Nara Ramen and order Spicy Miso to take home read more

Kappo Nara Ramen - Kappo Nara Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

I stopped in for lunch a few days ago -- cute little Japanese place with a friendly staff. I was seated promptly, and ordered some gyoza for my appetizer. The gyoza was ON POINT. Incredibly flavorful, perfectly seared. The only downside was the paltry amount of dipping sauce they gave you. More of that and it would have been perfect. For my entree, I went with their house miso ramen. Typically, I go for udon or soba over ramen, but ramen is their thing, so I thought I'd give it a go. There were pros and cons. The broth was okay, not fantastic. I'm always looking for that umami flavor, and it wasn't quite there. The noodles, vegetables and egg were perfectly cooked. The pork, eh. Overdone for me -- almost like it was pre-cooked and added to the broth instead of let to cook in the broth, which is my preference for juicy meats in broth. Overall, it was pretty good - a solid 3 1/2 most likely. I wouldn't mind visiting again if I was in the area to try something else from their menu. read more

Kappo Nara Ramen - House ramen. - Ramen Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Amazing food!!! Really small inside and waitresses are very attentive to you. Option to dine-in or take out is available. If you are ever in the area, try them out. Won't disappoint read more

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Surprisingly quiet on a weeknight at the dinner hour, we had no trouble finding an empty table. Service was very polite and prompt although our waitress was not very familiar with the menu as age could not answer most of our questions about the food. The gyoza and onigiri (rice balls) apps were enjoyed. The oshinko (assorted pickles) had a very strong flavor unlike the pickles I am used to. All of the ramen bowls served to our table were delivered with no delay once we were finished with our appetizers and everyone was pleased with their order. (We had the Kuro Tonkotsu and the Kappo Nara bowls.) I would not hesitate to return the next time I am in town. read more