My husband and I absolutely love ramen so we knew we had to stop by and try Kayava! The staff is so friendly and welcoming. They are very attentive and eager to answer any questions you have about their menu. I tried the spicy pork shoyu and my husband tried the non-spicy version. He said that this was his most favorite ramen he's tried in Seattle yet. It is so flavorful without being heavy like a lot of ramen can be. We both loved how the ingredients are limited yet they do so much with them. It is located perfectly nearby the Fremont PCC. It's a great area to walk around after a warm bowl of ramen! This will be our go to spot in these cold months that are coming! read more

KAYAVA. - Spicy pork shoyu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was really excited to see a ramen shop in Seattle that specializes in Chicken Paitan ramen, but Kayava unfortunately misses the mark for me. The chicken broth at Kayava is quite game-y and it has quite a gritty texture, especially towards the end of the bowl, which I found to be unpleasant. It was missing the creamy emulsified texture that I expected from a paitan ramen. Their ramen egg is a normal poached egg, rather than a marinated ramen egg. I regretted paying an extra $2 for it. In my personal opinion, the toppings were not well balanced. The raw red onion was quite harsh tasting and IMO doesn't belong in a ramen. The bamboo was overly salty and had an odd aftertaste (coming from a bamboo lover). The chashu was decent. The noodle texture was also fine. The pricing here is a bit on the higher side at 18$ per bowl + $2 for an egg and the portions were on the smaller side. read more

KAYAVA. - Chicken Paitan Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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tbh 3.5 stars solid ramen, but expensive compared to other places in seattle ($18 base price with only mushrooms as toppings)

Clean, no-fuss ramen spot. I usually go for spicy ramen and ordered the spicy chicken paitan ramen (the spicy version of their signature dish). My friend got the regular version and I actually preferred the broth of the regular! Service was quick and efficient. You order food and drinks online and the server brings the check at the end. Simple and solid spot for a satisfying bowl of ramen. read more

KAYAVA. - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Wanted to like this place more than I did, but it wasn't exactly a bad experience. Service was decent. The interior design was nice and clean. The flavor of the ramen was just not my cup of tea. I did however love the texture. The food made my stomach very upset. read more

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Service amazing. Food delicious. Peaceful vibe at lunch. Ramen noodles, no exaggeration, best I've ever had. Excellent curry karaage - hot, crispy, juicy, and not-at-all oily. Need more soon. read more

Our new favorite ramen place in Seattle! House made noodles, deliciously light but flavorful soup base, tasty char sui pork, yum! We loved the Chicken Paitan house special. (Lots of other options to customize) Kaarage chicken with light crispy batter, and tasty seasoning...perfection! Service was prompt and attentive, ordering was straight forward with a QR code but I appreciated that our waitress who came by to explain our options. A great space in a location just across the street from the waiting bronze statues. My only disappointment came at cleanup where we felt a bit rushed (less than an hour seating) during mid afternoon with lots of tables available. However, the ramen is so good, we will be back! read more

KAYAVA. - Chicken Paitan Ramen and Kaarage Chicken - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Got the northwest miso and it was awesome this service was excellent and the environment is great highly recommend read more

KAYAVA. - Northwest miso - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The ramen here is delicious! A few things that they do really really well: broth flavor, handmade noodles, and super soft chashu. I've had both the chicken paitan and the niboshi/anchovy and the broth of both of these were delicious. The chicken paitan is smooth and deep with the flavor of the chicken bones. I was also really happy to find a niboshi ramen in Seattle since I've only gotten to have them in Japan and I personally really love the flavor. They did both perfectly! The texture of the noodles were also so nice and were the perfect vessel for the broth. The chashu topping was super soft and really similar to a lot of chashu toppings I've had in Japan. Unfortunately there were a few things that stood out too much to give a good review here and these things overshadowed all of the good. 1. The broth was not strained. I've never had an unstrained ramen broth, and I don't know if a place can call themselves artisan without straining their broth, which is the bare minimum in maintaining the quality of flavor for every bowl. Near reaching the halfway point of my bowl, every bite I had was full of bits of bone debris and aromatics, even like a whole garlic clove. This ruins the otherwise lovely taste that they've done with the broth here, and makes everything feel a bit lacking in quality. 2. Maybe this is a bit personal, but I am not a fan of the raw onions on top. Super overpowering, and every bite tastes like onion if you don't actively avoid them. Once again, I love the flavor of the ramen and the chashu toppings and I believe those are supposed to be the star of the show, so ruining the flavor with overpowering onions was a bit disappointing to me. 3. This is a personal bit too, but I am not a fan of the onsen egg. Once again the yolk changes the pure flavor of the broth and I would really prefer a well prepared marinated egg so I can enjoy the egg toppings and the flavor of the broth separately. This is too personal though, so I'm not letting this affect my rating. Mostly I feel disappointed about them not straining their stock. I've had this place two times now, and both times my ramen was filled with bone debris and random crushed aromatics near the bottom. This is such a delicious broth that is just ruined by not doing the bare minimum of straining their broth. Pleaseee strain your broth!!! read more

I absolutely LOVE chicken paitan ramen. I personally think it's so much more flavorful than shoyu ramen, if done correctly. It's been pretty difficult to find a chicken paitan ramen since I've moved to Seattle so when I heard about KAYAVA, I had to try it. We ordered the spicy chicken paitan ramen, truffle shantan ramen, and the pork shoyu ramen. I thought the chicken paitan ramen was...okay. It's not great compared to other places I've had but it's better than Jinya's. The broth wasn't rich enough and the essence of the chicken barely came through. The spicy oil was also not spicy at all, all it did was added grease into the bowl. I was also very disappointed when I saw the egg. It's a poached egg. Everyone at the table agreed that the truffle shantan ramen was the best out of the 3. The truffle flavor came through but the chicken flavor was very mild. Would I come back? Maybe but probably not. read more

KAYAVA. - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I think it's okay for the price. The staff are really professional and the service is very efficient. But I just don't think the ramen is *that* spectacular for the price. It's not bad by any stretch of the imagination, but I do think it's overhyped at least if the crowds are any indication. Definitely go before 7 if you don't want to eat in a bee's nest. read more

As an Eastsider, there's one thing I'll drive 45 minutes for if necessary: authentic Japanese ramen. While I missed out on the soft opening day event, I at least wanted to head over and try the spot after seeing it everywhere on my socials. My favorite food in and out of Japan is a good bowl of ramen. This bowl is up there for Seattle, it's honestly full of lots of potential. We got the chicken paitan and the pork shoyu. The broth on both was great, the noodles were perfect, but I just couldn't give it a five stars. The complexity and depth of umami felt ever so slightly lacking; it was a one-profile broth and that prevents this from being a true five for me. Don't get me wrong, it runs circles around Santouka or Kizuki, but it doesn't earn a five for me. If one more layer of complexity could be added to the flavor profile, I think people would quickly line out the door for this spot. It's what separates the good bowls from the great ones. I'd recommend the in house chili paste; the server was kind enough to offer it when I asked for shichimi togarashi and it does bring the bowl to a 4.5. If I come again I'd probably get a spicy ramen, and my gut tells me I should give them a couple months to see if they make that next step would recommend giving a try! read more

KAYAVA. - Chicken paitan - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I might have named the ramen incorrectly. The broth is so rich in favor and refreshing. The noodle is thin noodle. The broiled egg is perfectly cooked. I love this ramen restaurant for the Fall and Winter weather. Compared with other ramen restaurant, the quality of noodle is comparable with the noodle I tried in Japan. Btw, it just opened yesterday and we got a pair of chopsticks as souvenir. read more

KAYAVA. - Spicy pork ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This ramen was pretty disappointing. The noodle texture was off and the broth tasted both greasy and lacking flavor. We usually get ramen at Santuko but were in the neighborhood and wanted to try something new. Won't be back again. read more

I know tastebuds are subjective but the ramen I got had no flavor. Clear broth was oily and bland- instant ichiban has better flavor :(. Waffle fries were hot and crispy. Edamame was super salty. Service was good. read more

The artisan ramen was definitely a different experience than the traditional ramen shop. Their noodles are fresh and the interior design makes me feel very cozy and relaxed. The service are great and they really took care of me from start to finish read more

I had the chicken truffle ramen. Delicious broth and perfectly cooked soft boiled egg. Noodles were yummy. Somewhat hard to find parking nearby. read more

KAYAVA. - Chicken truffle ramen. - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Had lunch here because it was cold and we were looking for some warm comfort food. Got in around noon and sat by the window. We started with the Spicy Negi Chashu (highly recommend) and we also got the Truffle Shantan Ramen and Spicy Pork Shoyu Ramen--both were flavorful and delicious! Will definitely be coming back. read more

KAYAVA. - Truffle Shantan Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Too much for way too little. Food was just ok and a child's portion. Ambiance and service was whatever. QR service they use doesn't even work. A little bit of an insult read more

Loved this place! They have amazing vegetarian options, and their spicy is really spicy just the way we like it! The spicy karaage was crunchy and hit the spot too! We are adding this to our ramen top 3 list and you should too! The ambience was very chill and service was awesome as well! read more

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We went there for my husband's birthday night. Our server is very kind to all of us. The inside store is also very clean.

Nice ramen and vibe, will recommend this for authentic ramen! The truffle ramen here is special, but I recommend the chicken baitan the best! read more

KAYAVA. - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We love ramen so we were very excited to see a new ramen spot opening up in Fremont. We got the edamame, pork Shoyu ramen, & the chicken paitan ramen. The edamame is served cold & was a little too peppery for our preference. Both ramens, however, were delicious. The serving size was generous, the noodles had a nice chew to them, and the broths were so tasty! We will definitely be back for more ramen. I do wish that they would tell you that you have to get your own waters though. read more

I didn't have any high expectations but was actually very impressed with Kayava! I don't know any other ramen restaurants in Seattle that serves chicken based ramen but it was amazing! So rich in taste and authentic flavor. This place is run by Japanese owners and I can really taste the craftsmanship and quality. Will definitely come back again. read more

Tasty food and knowledgeable staff! Karissa helped us and was so helpful and kind! Very warm and inviting space.

Ordering by QR code and they didn't have the drinks we wanted. For the amount you are paying, have the cider and drinks especially if they are sourced next door read more

This is my first review because I felt compelled. Got take out which is apparently is weird as you can't order over the phone. It was overpriced, lacking broth, wasn't spicy at all and I didn't even get the egg that the server specifically asked me if I wanted. I don't think they'd exist if they weren't basically the only ramen place open on Sundays. Can't believe I paid $20+ for this. I'd recommend going literally anywhere else if possible. read more

If you want simple but delicious ramen this is the place. The ramen is super yummy, the broth is rich and creamy with a perfect little punch of flavor. The noodles are my favorite of all the ramen places I have tried. It's a cute quaint establishment with great service that is pretty speedy. Will return for sure read more

KAYAVA. - Spicy and truffle ramen with edamame! - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Ramen was goodish, but not great. Service was lackluster and evasive. We were given no menus and told to order on our phones even while sitting at the bar with a waitress. The restraunt has no Wi-fi and no one in our party could get a signal. When we finally got the waitress' attention again she said "oh, ya that happens" and finally helped us place an order (put it in wrong too... we ordered spicy ramen and got regular-- then we were just given chili oil to fix it ourselves). Staff was overall loud and unprofessional. Decor seemed half finished and without thought behind it. We were told to tag them for free ice cream which explains the good reviews. Definitely won't be back again. read more

KAYAVA. - Miso Ramen and a very soft boiled egg - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Hit the spot on a cold rainy evening. The ramen was excellent. Very rich, yet not too salty. The noodles tasted fresh. Could've used a little more meat, but was fine. Will definitely come back if we are ever in the area again. read more

I was here for lunch on a cold cloudy Thursday. Right type of weather for a bowl of ramen. The staffs were friendly and attentive. The ramen came out steamy hot. The noodles weren't overcooked. The soup was flavorful. Thin slices of chicken with some hot oil dripped over them makes perfect finish. read more

Good new ramen spot! We got the Pork Shoyu Ramen and Chicken Paitan Ramen (chicken paitan tasted better). We are curious about trying the spicy versions next time. We went for a lunch on a Saturday. We ordered from our phone and the food arrived super fast. And then we could just leave when we finished eating. Very nice experience overall. read more

Walked in at 6pm on a Saturday and we were seated right away. Ordered the spicy chicken paitan via QR code that came out pretty immediately. The ramen was tasty but wasn't really spicy. The broth was nice & umami and wasn't too salty or rich. The noodles were a decent firmness at first but got a little too soft as the meal went on. The chashu was lean, not really tender, and did not melt in my mouth. I'll be back to try the shoyu ramen. read more

KAYAVA. - Spicy chicken paitan w an egg - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

High quality food and very friendly service. Their soft boiled egg was cooked to perfection. Our server was very friendly and the food came out really fast. Definitely coming back! read more

I had Spicy Miso Ramen tonight, and it was yummy. I really like the noodles, and I was glad they had Vegge Ramen read more

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Service and staff were great - ambiance was chill and open. Ramen was good too - I would be interested to try others.

Best ramen in Seattle! I've tried most of the vegan ramen options the city has to offer, and Kayava's vegan option is by far the best. The broth is super flavorful, and the noodles are the perfect texture - they make them in house every day, and I could definitely tell. All the different veggies on top also complimented the dish so well. I wouldn't skip out on their house made chili oil if you like spice - it was so delicious! Service was perfect (extremely fast and friendly) and the atmosphere is so nice. Highly HIGHLY recommend! read more

KAYAVA. - Noble Northwest Ramen (spicy version) - vegan!! + delicious edamame - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Their food is fantastic! And super fast service - we got our food in less than 10 minutes after ordering read more

KAYAVA. - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came here with coworkers. The bad, who doesn't want to adopt technology, but when it works properly. Out of 4 of us, only 1 was able to get the menu to load on the phone to order. If you're going to require ordering like that, have a tablet. Edamame-served cold with salt and pepper, it was a little on the brownish side not hot and steaming with flaky salt, and a very small portion. Hot green tea, served in a can, how you like those burned lips from the hot can. Call me old fashion, I like my hot tea in a ceramic cup, and not a hot burning can. Though it did work well as a hand warmer. Noodles were a bit al dente for my taste and definitely not the authentic ramen noodles. This is not Italian pasta, so not sure why they went that route. Broth was okay, certainly didn't have that bone broth that's been stewing for 24 hours type of deep flavor. Chasu, thinly sliced, reminds me of deli ham and not your fatty flavorful melt in your mouth chasu. The waiter said it was to infused the broth flavor into the meat. Sorry, that's not how chasu works where I come from. Egg, was over easy and not the soft boiled sliced in half where you get the nice texture. No one ever came and asked how the food was. This place is a non-starter for me, and nothing from this experience exudes authenticity. read more

Bad service. We had a female server and it seems like she was running the whole store with only one server. We asked for water and she gave us the whole jar like she's so busy so we have to pour our water by ourselves. We were talking for like 5mins with friends after eating and the server said "There are people waiting and I'm gonna check you out"? I mean we're not talking for like whole hours, not even 30mins tho. And there is no one waiting too because two tables are empty when we left. read more

KAYAVA. - Paitan Chicken Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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