Midweek dinner out with the wife! The staff greets everyone as they enter or leave. The menus are up front where you order and pay at the register before finding a seat. We sat at the bar this time so we could see the chefs in action. It was cool hearing them coordinate orders and cooking. The music was light but nice. We ordered a tonkotsu ramen with grilled bokchoy add on and a tantanmen ramen with pork belly add on. For drinks, a butterfly bramble and shishito margarita (with accompanying waters, of course). Order number 10 was yonko luffy! The drinks came out first. I love butterfly pea drinks in general and this was no exception. The lime kept it refreshing with a mellow bite of alcohol. The shishito margarita had just enough spice to complement the tequila without being overpowering. Finally, the ramen! My wife enjoyed her tonkotsu ramen, but had a touch too much green onion. For the tantanmen, I had that first sip of broth (segregated from the pork by the toppings) and instantly thought "umami." That's always a bit hard to classify for me, but that broth really did it for me. I was hesitant to get the spicy ground pork because it's harder to scoop up, but that first sip made it worth it. And as the meal progressed, the spiciness of the pork seeped into the broth deliciously. The crunch of the bok choy was one of the reasons I got this dish; so good! The added pork belly was nicely charred and the fat melted in your mouth. I demoooolished that ramen. Perfectly full, not too much. Cheers! read more

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I went to Kimura with my daughter. Parking is limited, so be aware of that. From the outside, the restaurant gives a bit of an "hmm, maybe not" impression, but once inside I was pleasantly surprised. The space is clean, nicely decorated, and has a calm, welcoming atmosphere. We held the door open for a girl right behind us, who came across as a bit rude. I didn't think much of it until she ended up being the one taking our order. Her tone and demeanor felt off-putting, almost as if we were inconveniencing her. While ordering, she also corrected me while I was explaining menu items to my daughter, which felt unnecessary. Food-wise: * I ordered the Katsu Sando. They don't offer regular mayo... only spicy... so keep that in mind. It wasn't overly spicy and was actually really delicious. * My daughter ordered the Shoyu Ramen. It was good, but not something we'd order again. * We also ordered steamed edamame, which I always enjoy. I wouldn't give this place five stars due to the service, but I would come back, because they weren't all rude; likely with my other daughter, to try some of the other dishes that caught our eye. Hopefully next time we're made to feel a bit more welcome... unless kids aren't welcome and I missed that memo read more

Kimura - Chicken Sando - Ramen Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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You absolutely must try the Pork Belly. The portion size is good, the flavor explodes in your mouth when you take that first bite. You will not regret this little spot. Clean with friendly servers and very chill ambiance. I stumbled in here on a Saturday and ordered to go. Came back on a Tuesday to check it out again. If you are a local then lucky you! If you are an out of towner then you must stop by. Definitely a hidden gem in sweet San Antonio, where you can always find good BBQ and fried Chicken. Come give it a try. You won't regret it. read more

Kimura - Ramen Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

The ambiance is stylish and artsy. Staff were helpful and kind and they have a great selection of food. I feel they should fix the entrance/order line as it causes somewhat of a jam when it gets busy. Not pictured are the charred and spicy edamame which was soooo spicy & tastes great. The charred flavor made this edamame different from others I've tried. The chicken in the shout ramen was juicy and the broth was delicious. I added some spice to it and it amplified the flavor. read more

Kimura - Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Amazing service and a welcoming staff. Cozy, relaxed ambiance that's great for date nights or family time. The food is consistently flavorful and delicious. I hate to leave such a good review since this is my favorite place, but they truly deserve it. I highly recommend!!! Side note: the photos don't do justice... I was hangry! read more

Kimura - Ramen Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Bella, your warm and attentive service truly made us feel like royalty on Monday. Jen, we appreciated you taking the time to personally check on us and kindly let us know about the small delay with our meal. The new location was easy to find, with convenient parking and a peaceful, almost romantic atmosphere. We thoroughly enjoyed a quiet, relaxing lunch featuring delicious bowls of ramen and a tasty appetizer of chicken and shrimp tempura. We'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu! Highly recommended ~ read more

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Came here for a friend's bday dinner. Got here right before happy hour ended @ 7 PM. Cocktails are only $5 and appetizers are a few dollars off menu price. Portions were surprisingly very big. You have to order up front as well but they give you a number and will bring your order out to you when ready. Gyoza and kara-age tasted great. Their ramen was just ok for me. Thought it lacked a bit of flavor and not as creamy or thick as your traditional Japanese ramens. Make sure you read the menu carefully because some orders don't come with meat and you will have to pay extra. read more

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As good as always. This place has the best ramen in town. The place is always clean. The music is chill. The service is nice. And the food most importantly tastes like someone cares. read more

Kimura - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Somehow they managed to miss the mark on every single dish. All salt, no flavor. Best part of the meal were the karaage sauces...I wish I were kidding. The only redeeming parts were the good service (gave me complimentary edamame for it being my first time) and that the ambiance was nice. Otherwise avoid avoid if you're looking for good Japanese food read more

Kimura - Onigiri, Tonkotsu Ramen, Gyoza (4 Pieces), Karaage, complimentary Edamame - Ramen Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Update: Business contacted me and gave me a partial refund on my meal. To me getting back was a main point and they handled it right. I am giving a star for follow up and one more to support local business. I am giving one extra star for service, both girls were pleasant and nice. However, I am taking one star for food quality and one for business not following up. Yakisoba noodles looked darker and more greasy, unfortunately upon arriving to hotel I felt sick. I made a comment regarding the experience on Wednesday last week and did not hear anything back. I am not sure was it oil, sauce or cabbage, but it definitely was not up to par. Kids meal was ok, simple and did not come with any drink or side. Nothing special, or nothing to complain about. Regarding ambience, it was very dark inside and super sticky floors made me think about if they ever mop floors with any chemicals or hot water. read more

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My friend and I saw this online that said to be a good place to eat and wanted to give it a try. When we arrived, the parking is on the side of the building and to be honest does look a little rough. My friend was actually nervous as the outside didnt look very nice but if you look at the front of the building it looks better. Once you actually enter the building the layout and style looks cool. Loved the ambiance here and was very chill and relaxed. The people there were really nice and gave us some suggestions to try. You would order your food at the front, they give you a number, then you go sit down at a table and wait. One thing I absolutely appreciated about the staff was that my friend has a glutten allergy and they stopped at our table to double check and confirm her order so she wouldn't get sick. I don't often see that so was really cool of them to do. They first brought out the onigiri and the Gyoza. I really loved the Gyoza with it having the crispy bits on the side. The pork was cooked well on the inside of it too. The Onigiri i loved how cute they looked. I had tuna in mine which was alright but I think would try something else in the middle next time (they offer a vegan option to this which might be good). My drink was their Butterfly Pea lemonade, which not only looked pretty but tasted delicious as well. For my main dish I ordered Katsudon and I would absolutely order it again! The pork was cooked perfectly and loved the crunch on the crust. They cooked it within an egg which was also very good and put on top of rice. My friend ordered a ramen with some shrimp in it. It had so much stuff in it and looked great and she said she really enjoyed it. Overall I would absolutely come back here and recommend for anyone to try. read more

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I can't speak on anything else other than the ramen and it MF slaps! I find it good af and it has amazing flavor it's always consistent when I go hence why I go so much! I remember when it was our first time they gave us some Gyoza and slapped as well. Go to order is always ramen and charred edemame with spicy on the side. Never fails and it always is good! Good service too the staff is super sweet and quick as well! It's decently priced but I'm down to pay if it's good and this is good! I haven't tried anything else on the menu but this order is SOLID. There is also plenty of space to sit, it's a chill ambiance. Parking is limited but street parking is available too. All in all 10/10 from me read more

Kimura - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Great ambiance, terrible food. I have mixed feelings about Kimura. On one hand, the building itself is absolutely stunning--old modern, rustic warehouse style, and well-designed. It's one of those places you walk into and immediately feel like you're in a trendy hotspot. Unfortunately, that's where the positives end. The food was a huge disappointment. I came in with zero expectations, and the meal was nothing short of awful. The gyoza dishes we ordered were soggy, ramen over-seasoned, and very difficult to eat. The textures were off, and nothing felt fresh or flavorful. The service was excellent, and we really appreciated that. It was the highlight of our experience at Kumura and made our time there worthwhile. read more

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And the delicious food and vibe award goes to... This place is a must for you avid ramen connoisseurs. I couldn't pass on the Katsu and it didn't disappoint. My wife had the ramen and it was so good! They even brought us some complimentary gyoza. s for the staff and vibe, it's very cool, edgy and perfect. The music made me feel like I found my spot. The smiths, Cocteau twins... just go and experience the deliciousness for yourself. *chefs kiss* read more

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i got the pork katsu . it was mid. not the best preparation, had a huge fat layer on top... i suppose it's supposed to be eaten but looks actually disgusting. taste was mid. will not go back read more

I was pulled in by the decently designed website hoping the restaurant would be pretty good, but I was sadly disappointed and fooled myself. For starters if I wanted to have basic curry that came from the Golden Curry box mixes, I would have saved $17 and made it at home. But when out and about I like to try new places and support the community when I can. Another thing I find odd is tipping when you walk in to order at a counter, I see no need for tips. I suggest that the menu consists of some food items you are confident in creating and slimming down the items that you try to make. Cheers! read more

Kimura - Kare Raisu - Ramen Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

The service here was impeccable. I'm beyond thankful for the staff. I had family visiting and the staff went out of their way to make us feel so at home and welcome. The place was spacious but I was with a small group. The food was excellent! A lot of ramen spots don't have such a good happy hour list. This place definitely hit the charts with us today! Give it a try if you got some time and a empty tummy read more

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Love the ambiance, it was an upgrade from waiting hours at the old location for a table. Didn't love the onigiri, it came with a smoked fish inside that was unappetizing and the seasoning was too salty for my taste. Would return for the service and ramen. read more

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Ah, downtown San Antonio. A bit of a mixed bag, innit? On one hand, you've got this vibrant, lively atmosphere; on the other, you've got to bob and weave past a few characters who could headline their own daytime talk shows. But I digress. I came to Kimura on a rare "ramen weather" day--yes, even in San Antonio, the stars aligned for it. And mate, I had a hot date to impress. Let's just say I knocked it out of the park. This place has a bit of a unique setup--you order up front and then find yourself a seat. Efficient, a bit casual, and honestly a nice change of pace. We had Ash looking after us. Whether she was the server or cashier doesn't matter--she was an absolute legend. She even sorted us a sweet deal on a sake-beer combo, and for that, I'll be forever grateful. The vibe in Kimura is fantastic. Think urban, studio-like aesthetics with ambient lighting that makes everyone look a bit more mysterious. And in the loo? There's a giant tree. Yes, an actual tree. I almost forgot what I went in there for, just standing there admiring the audacity of it all. Now, the food. Oh boy, the food. We started with the gyoza, and as someone who has gorged on his fair share of sushi and dumplings, these were the best I've ever had. Crispy edges, savoury filling, and the perfect balance of texture. Next up was the Japanese fried chicken, which, after weeks of feasting on air-fried dinosaur nuggets (don't ask), brought me back to life. Juicy, crispy, and bursting with flavour--an absolute delight. Then came the star of the show: the tonkotsu ramen. This was only my second time having ramen in my life, so call me an amateur if you like, but this was divine. The broth was rich, creamy, and packed with so much flavor bombs it nearly sent me into flashbacks of my failed stint in the Royal Navy. The chashu pork melted in my mouth, the noodles had just the right chew, and the whole dish felt like a warm hug in a bowl. Kimura isn't just a restaurant--it's a cultural experience wrapped in a cozy downtown hideaway. If you're not a ramen fan, this place will convert you. If you're already a fan, prepare to have your standards raised. Dodge the traffic, embrace the oddities of downtown, and make this spot a priority. And if you see Ash, tell her Matt sent you. read more

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Sweet baby Jesus. Very rarely do you come to a place where the food matches the atmosphere. Superb all around. I had the tonkotsu, my wife had the stir fry noodles. Tonight I decided that if I was ever offered a final meal before being hauled off to the gallows Kimuras tonkotsu would be my final request. read more

This place was all around awesome! I loved the decor, music, friendly service, and the food was very good!! We will be going back here.

Checked out Kimura since it was recommended to me by a friend. The only thing that was yummy was the chicken and broth for the ramen. Other than that, customer service sucked, Karagi chicken wasn't good at all, and the price for the shrimp tempura was $19 for two pieces!! Nah I'm good. Work on your cashiers attitude pls read more

I miss this place. The food was amazing, the ramen was warm. The whole experience was something special. read more

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I'm surprised at reviews that say the food was bad and the service and atmosphere were great. Our experience was the exact opposite. Gyoza, bok choy and edamame apps were very good. Tonkotsu ramen was also tasty and the noodles were well cooked. Ordered the Pink Package cocktail and it was completely watered down - didn't taste like lychee or like it had any vodka in it. My biggest issues with this place - tables are notclean and they're blasting heavy metal/headbanger rock in the dining room. At 6 pm. Seriously? What does that have to do with a Japanese restaurant? It made talking and interacting difficult. Asked a server to turn it down and she looked at me like I was crazy. They did, but it eventually went back to normal volume. Service was slow and lackluster overall. This place needs to figure out who it wants to be when it grows up. There's better ramen and better vibes in this city. It's also pricy - dinner for 3 was $110. We won't be back. Also - another red flag - the owner, Michael, lacks customer service and professionalism. He's not open to feedback or suggestions. He'd rather defend his punk rock wannabe Izakaya. No wonder this place has gone so far down hill from when they used to be near the Greyhound bus station. I guess the second time is not a charm? read more

I really love this place and been coming here for quite a while. The past two experiences weren't the best though, the little girl with the missing tooth, named leelah, had a weird attitude, and really poor customer service unfortunately. Made us feel unwelcome and disappointed. The other two ladies were amazing!! Other than that the food is great. read more

Okay, here's a review you can use: I am extremely disappointed with the service at this restaurant. We were told they weren't taking orders because they didn't have seating, yet six tables were visibly empty. It took one employee a full five minutes to clear a single table that only had two cups and two bowls on it. Furthermore, their two high chairs are both broken and unsafe. One has a broken belt clip, and the other pinched my son because the middle piece was broken. After waiting 45 minutes without even being able to place an order, I can't even comment on the food quality. This was a terrible experience. read more

I love kimura! I always get the tonkastu ramen, it's a creamy broth, absolutely delicious. The low light is so relaxing, i always get a hot jasmine green tea when I come. I love a good hot tea with my ramen, especially on a cold night. Kimura brings all the vibes and flavor! read more

Kimura - Ramen Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Wow! Perfect service, great food, cold Sapporo on draft, what more could you want?!?! The chef even made rounds in the dining area to check on everything! Props to him for caring. The Ramen was superb, egg softly cooked to perfection, broth had great flavor, pork belly so so tender and sprouts added a nice texture and flavor. I'm in love with their charred edamame. Our waiter Ismael (what the receipt said) had GREAT service, which can be hard to come by these days. We came here about 3 years ago, and it was subpar compared to now!! Honestly, tonight we left Ramen Monday at Hot Joy in Southtown to come here. Paid for our cocktails and left without ordering our Ramen........ and I am SOOOOOO glad we did. We will absolutely be back. Great vibe, great food and great service. read more

Kimura - Ramen Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Service- great hospitality Food- GROSS, my $16 even has charred stuffs from the griddle, soup taste bland and nothing but burnt griddle, not even a drop of broth, no seasoning, grounded pork only taste salty from the salt. Almost every bowl were left almost full from the customers throughout the restauant. When I looked at it first, I thought, may be they arent really used to eating authentic ramen but guess what, mine was left almost full as well. Theres not a single love for the food, despite taking 20min for them to make. Worst expensive meal ever. read more

Didn't serve the ticket at one but very good food. Super salty in a tasty way. Easy seating and ordering good if you're hungover OR going on a date read more

First thought - ohh this is cute!! From the street to when you walk in and don't let that small store front full you, there is some seating in the back. They have a good list of food and drinks to select from. Which you are met with that menu right when you walk in and from there you can place your order. I was handed a number and told I could pick my table, the vibe in here is so nice and chill with good music going. I did order the honey lavender city orchard which is delicious if you like a light fragrant flavor, which I do. I was very disappointed with my ramen the overall base was salty and in my opinion not edible. I personally don't believe I will be back, sad I felt the potential here. read more

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Great service! Because it was our first time they gave us a free plate of Chicken Karaage. Everything tasted great, the service was nice and there was plenty of seating. Parking was a little difficult because the parking lot only fit about 10 cars but there is some street parking as well. All over 10/10! read more

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Don't know how this was scored so low. Food was amazing had seafood ramen and the dumplings. Both were delicious. Atmosphere was good. This is a must in my book. I will be back!! read more

Came in on a Saturday around 1115, still was able to snag a parking spot (they have a private parking lot, with about 5 slots). Order at the counter and they give you your food and clean the table up for you. Utensils and extra plates are easy to find in the restaurant. Overall, no issues with service! It was a bit cold inside, considering how windy it was today. Because of that, I felt like my green tea and ramen got cold quickly. Now for the food, I enjoyed the Tonkotsu Ramen, it was flavorful and I felt like it was the right portion for me! My son was not a fan of the chicken and rice bowl, but he still ate some; I think it lacked a bit of chicken portion to the amount of rice that was given, but the egg covered the amount of protein needed for the meal. Would we come back? If we're in the area, yes! I would order the Tonkotsu Ramen again! I do think this place is worth a try! read more

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I very much enjoyed the atmosphere of the restaurant. It's a little different then most where you seat yourself and whenever you're ready you go to the front and order your food. Once it's ready they'll bring it out to your table. Very large bowl of food I couldn't finish but I definitely took the rest home. My meal was very tasty and delicious. My broth was super enjoyable and creamy and my ramen tasted perfectly not to firm nor soggy! We had sweet tea and green tea also which were very good. We did get a spicy bowl but it wasn't spicy at all very much lacking in spicy flavor. I paid 42 bucks for our meals But I do very much recommend this place if you enjoy ramen read more

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Food was AMAZING!! Going back very soon. The service was great. She was helpful. I sat outside and it was a warm day so 2 flies found me at the end. So I did enjoy my food before they came. read more

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Broth was extremely salty, couldn't eat it. I think it had to be an accident or something. Took my mom who also couldn't eat hers.

Hostess cut the line and said the restaurant is not serving anyone. Couldve communicated prior while waiting in line for an half hour. No reason provided. Poor service mindset. read more

Love this place! I will Always go here to get my Miso fix I'll have to sit at their "Bar Lounge" next time. read more

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Beautiful building, easy ordering at the front, great staff, and the food came out quickly. I got the Tonkotsu and the broth was so rich and well balanced, and their mushrooms taste amazing! I also grabbed a refreshing butterfly pea lemonade! read more

Kimura - Tonkotsu and butterfly pea lemonade - Ramen Near Me - San Antonio, Texas