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Kappo Nara Ramen

4.3 (457 reviews)
ModerateRamen
Open • 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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Moderate noise
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Grilled Chicken Ramen and Shumai
Jenn P.

This was my first visit and I'll return. I had the grilled chicken ramen and an order of shumai. Both were tasty and perfect for a snowy/sleety day. My order was to-go, so the broth was placed in a separate cup. The nori was a little dry and visibly darker than usual. Others have posted interior pictures - nothing fancy. The service was nice and I didn't have a long wait time for my order.

Grilled Chicken Spicy Ramen

Our food was delicious and our waitress was very helpful with suggestions and ways to order our Ramen. My only issue with the restaurant was the condiments on the table (salt shaker & such) could use a good cleaning.

Tonkotsu Ramen

This cost me $18.95 pre-tax (with no Receipt) This Restaurant is okay; Inu Inu Ramen is leagues above whatever Kappo Nara Ramen can ever dish out Perhaps the most overrated Japanese Noodles spot in Virginia Their Tonkotsu Ramen is unappealing with no substance to it and so is their Spicy Miso Ramen; don't be fooled by the wonderful appearance of their food They do have delicious Takoyaki, although that should be expected for a Japanese restaurant

Katsu curry
Toni A.

One of the best ramen places in the area. I have been here time and time again, and I am never disappointed. I love a classic miso ramen, and this one definitely serves the craving. The appetizers here are fire. We love getting Karaage, fried squid, and kimchi fries. All so delicious. The gyu don always has a lot of meat. The katsudon is good. The katsu curry was yummy with a darker curry base. It is a little on the runnier side, I wish it was thicker. It's not Golden Curry, better than that, so I give a thumbs up. I love that you can get boba with it too! Make sure to take a picture with the Polaroid and place your picture on the wall! It's a super cute small place, very unique and special. It gets busy, so a reservation is best, especially if you have a larger group. Service was good! Food comes out fairly fast. Overall, make sure to check this place out!!

Chicken ramen
Sharee R.

I've been a frequent here for the past 6 years. Recently I noticed customer service is lacking but it's a place my kids enjoy so I try to just let it not bother me. Last week I went and was told "nothing will be available anytime soon. " I said it was fine and we'll wait because we had friends who were with us and it was there first time. I asked what was the estimate wait time and the girl was just rude walking back and forth and said, "idk maybe 45-1 hour but I can't guarantee anything!" I then walk over to sit down and see her sit a group the same exact size as ours. I go up and ask her did the wait change and she states, " no I didn't know what you were doing so they got seated before you!" Which my party and I were genuinely confused because we never stated we weren't waiting. This day we left and ate elsewhere. Fast forward to yesterday around 2:15 we arrived and wasn't greeted just was advised we close at 3. I said that is fine, we knew what we were ordering. I had a friend meeting us and which I ordered for her and she arrived approximately at 2:29. When she arrived they advised her they were not taking any more orders. As we sit and they bring our ramen, I notice something crawling on the floor and I talk a closer look and it was a roach!!! I immediately advised everyone with me there's a roach on the floor. We look and see another one under the table. Obviously loosing our appetite, I tell the waitress we just saw roaches and we're grossed out. She casually says, " oh I'm sorry about that." and stated she would get someone to handle it. No one ever came over and then she walks back up and asks, " are you not gonna eat your food?!" I explained we were not and that we were disgusted after seeing the roaches. She looks as if she's offended. I said I'll pay for our drinks but we didn't touch our food and did not want it after seeing the roaches. She was quiet and rude. No one ever addressed the situation at all and they were starting at us as if they were offended that we pointed out the roaches. We never come back! The lack of customer service was one thing but to see two roaches is another. Completely unacceptable and unsanitary.

Stephen M.

Hi friends! Long overdue review for me; I've eaten here at least 5 times over the years and so i owe them their flowers. What's good: plenty of parking as it's in a strip mall, a wide variety of options on the menu so if you like choices you have plenty! The dine IN experience is good the food is amazing and portion size is appropriate. It's a small space inside, but if you've spent time in Japan it's accurate and makes the experience more authentic. I even like the homey decor highlighting the patrons with Polaroids of people enjoying their dinner all over the foyer area. I even like the bathroom decor of superheroes in ways you wouldn't typically see them (iykyk). What prompted this review is the take out experience. I felt like the take out portion wasn't the same quantity as the dine in experience by a noticeable degree. So if you plan on eating there- eat in! Everything was still very good as it always has been, which is why i wanted more than i got . Regardless I will def be back and enjoying what they have to offer!

Menu (April 2024)
Leah J.

As I was craving ramen on a Wednesday evening, I decided to venture out and try Kappo Nara Ramen since I saw nothing but great reviews about this place. I was seated right away and given a menu...after a few minutes, I knew exactly what I wanted to order lol. Janelle, my amazing server, assisted me in choosing a green tea so I decided on the Mango Green Tea, which was refreshing and thankfully not too sweet. For starters, I decided on the Rice Balls which were filled with cooked salmon, covered with rice, wrapped in seaweed and formed in a triangular shape! The Rice Ball was very filling and since I wanted to enjoy my ramen, I only ate one. I chose the Spicy Miso Ramen which had a miso base with pork broth and chili oil. It included boiled eggs, bean sprouts, bamboo, spicy ground pork, scallions and seaweed. I added a slice of pork belly as well! Absolutely delicious! 10/10!!! The ramen noodles were cooked perfectly and the soup broth was savory and rich with flavor. The bamboo added some texture and a slight sweetness and the pork belly slice was the perfect addition. I literally ate the entire bowl!!! I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Kappo Nara Ramen and absolutely loved the vibe this restaurant gave. From the soft R&B music playing in the background to being able to view all of the Polaroids lined up on the walls of previous customers enjoying their ramen, I will definitely be returning. My server, Janelle, was also amazing and I loved that we had a chance to chat, she was super sweet. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for amazing ramen and good vibes.

Seaweed Salad
Kayla B.

Kappa Nōra Ramen is our go-to spot--and for good reason. We've tried other ramen places around Virginia Beach, but nothing ever compares. The flavors here are on another level. I always go for the spicy broth--it's rich, comforting, and packs the perfect kick. Pair that with their crispy fried chicken (seriously, so good) and it's pure perfection in a bowl. The seaweed salad is super refreshing and balances the meal beautifully, and the gyoza? Absolutely delicious--crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. This place consistently hits the mark every single time. Whether it's a rainy day ramen craving or a casual night out, Kappa Nōra never disappoints. A true gem in the VB food scene.

Brittney T.

'Twas the night before Thanksgiving and Ramen was on the menu! There was quite a bit of a wait, which told me that the food would be worth it! It took a little time to receive service after sitting, but the place was busy. This gave us a chance to study the menu options and look at some of the pictures on the wall. I love a place that celebrates their customers, and using Polaroids to capture the moment is such a cool idea. We definitely added to the collection! The tables were pretty close together so private conversations probably wouldn't work but it's great for socializing! The food came out in a decent amount of time. We had the veggie ramen, chicken teriyaki and egg rolls. All were tasty, by my veggie ramen could've used more flavor. Overall it was a great experience!

strawberry Slushie
Breyona A.

This was my very time trying ramen ever. I decided to go here and give it a try. As I entered the restaraunt I noticed the ambiance and the decor of the place was beautiful! All over it had pictures of previous smiling customers scattered all over the restaraunt. I thought this was sooo cute! I definitely would like to take a picture next time to place on the wall for memories! Since it was my first time trying ramen, the server politely recommended me different things to try. All of it sounded so good! Since I am a fried chicken lover - I decided to go with the Fried Chicken Ramen. It was soo tasty. The broth was flavorful and the bowl was so delicious! It was a huge portion - I couldnt finish it all in one sitting. But hey! Thats what to go boxes are for lol ! I also got the strawberry slushie as a beverage. It was very refreshing and fresh tasting - not full of a bunch of sugary mixes and syrups. I could atleast taste the strawberries in it. The prices were very affordable. Each ramen bowl was around $11 - $12.50 dollars. I definitely will be a returning customer here! :)

Ramen, mushroom broth, carrots and bean sprouts
Amanda S.

Kappo Nara has been in my bookmarks for some time now. My girls wanted boba and we hadn't had lunch so it worked out to try it out today. I am so glad we did! First of I love the ambiance, very cozy but welcoming feeling when we sit. Staff was PHENOMENAL! So friendly and helpful considering it was my first time. I loved what I ordered and so did everyone in my family. The portions are great. Food is delicious. Place is clean. Staff amazing. And the cherry on top... HELLO KITTY DECOR! Oh yeah, oh yeah! ;)

tonkotsu ramen
Kwame S.

After several attempts to have pho for lunch, I settled on ramen from Kappo Nara Ramen. Looking back, I am glad that my pho lunch plan did not work out because this place is pretty awesome. Also, it might be my new go-to spot for ramen. The service was pretty top-notch because my waiter (a young fella with orange/blondish hair) always made sure that I was taken care of. For my dining pleasure, I went with a tonkotsu ramen, which was absolutely delicious. I'm kind of sad that it was so delicious because I'll probably order only this dish for future visits and not try any of the other ramen bowls. You know, if it ain't broke don't fix it. While the ramen was packed with plenty of yummy ingredients, I wish that I had known that before adding the spicy ground pork because it was so much food. Just as an FYI, the spicy ground pork is pretty spicy. All in all, I definitely look forward to returning to Kappo Nara Ramen in the very near future.

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