Here's an update to my original post and I am so glad I decided to come back and try it again. There's so much to like about Kiwami Ramen. Namely the food is delicious, but there's more. The people are kind. I went through the drive through and asked what they recommended for ramen and went with the curry with pork. So good. They were helpful and sweet and I love that. You can tell that they genuinely like the food and that's everything. The packaging was very nice, stapled and nestled in a paper bag. I never doubted that it would tumble over or spill all over my car. It came in a large plastic bowl within a bowl and broth was on the bottom so it was easy to add the noodles vegetables and meats to the broth. The second time through pick up I chose the Tonkatsu a miso based broth with pork and egg. How do they get the egg so perfectly cooked? It's magic I think. Can't wait to try all the things. read more

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First time being here. Was promptly greeted and sat. It was not very busy at all on a Saturday afternoon. Everything we had here was good and the food came very quickly. Even my 4&6 year old loved the ramen and the Avo Tuna. It is a very small place but the inside is decorated nicely. There is a small patio for eating outside as well. I would recommend for a quick bite to eat. read more

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Amazing service, and an okay price for the quality of the food offered. The ramen was pretty good, but definitely not high quality. This is definitely the kind of shop that takes shortcuts where they can (such as using premade stocks, frozen takoyaki, frozen gyoza, etc.) which isn't necessarily a bad thing, as it's nice to be able to just quell a ramen craving without having to pay an arm and a leg for it; however, if you're looking for *amazing* ramen, this probably isn't the right place. The restaurant itself has a very cozy, modern vibe. The staff take great care of you, and they clearly care about the place they work, but in terms of food... It's just OK. read more

Great service, great Ramen, reasonable prices. Even has a takeout window. I believe this is the best Ramen I ever had. Good price on Japanese beer also. read more

This ramen was so good i ate it so fast. The people were nice i forgot to tip the guy i still think about it till this day. Over all it was all worth it and the vibes were cool. read more

Kiwami Ramen - Kiwami Shiro - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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We tried the Japanese curry the poke bowl, takoyaki, mango ice cream. We loved all the things! The service was great and parking was easy. The bar was fun with cute cherry blossom decor. read more

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I haven't been in person yet, but I have on many a rainy or snowy day ordered takeout and cozied up and enjoyed a tasty bowl from Kiwami. So I will say, it carries away well. They pack stuff real smart so the noodles don't oversog or get weird. It's perfect. I love their garlic loaded broth option. Super rich and tasty but so so lovely. I look forward to sitting down and getting the full experience soon! read more

I'm seriously still thinking about this ramen. I ordered the Kiwami Shiro, which comes with scallions, bamboo shoots, a seasoned egg, ground/shredded pork, pork chashu, and straight noodles -- it's also supposed to have mushrooms (my favorite), but I think they forgot them. Normally, that would knock a star off for me, but this ramen was so good I didn't even notice until after I finished. That's how fire it was. The portion was huge, super filling, and only $15.45 before tax -- for the quality and how stacked the bowl was, that's a steal. Everything was flavorful, rich, and perfectly balanced. The broth was amazing, and the whole bowl just looked beautiful -- I wish I took a picture, but I was too excited to eat. The drive-through setup is super smooth and fast. The guy taking our order was really kind and quick, and the whole experience was just easy and enjoyable. I'm already planning to go back and try the spicy one next time. Highly recommend -- it completely exceeded my expectations! read more

Service was attentive and quick. The ramen broth was silky and rich. The noodles were soft and a little chewy, which I feel is the perfect ramen consistency. The tempura was not oily and had a good crunch. I'm a huge fan of panko breading and the tempura lived up to my expectations. I also tried the fried veggie gyoza, which were tasty, but sadly not made in house. The pork in the shoyu ramen was good and smoky, I just wished there had more in the bowl. The ramen here is solid. I like how they offer a drive thru option too. read more

Kiwami Ramen - Shoyu Ramen with pork and a side of tempura shrimp - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Had a quick shared lunch with a friend. Neither had been here before. Nice, clean, well kept inside. Had some pork egg rolls, soft shelled crab and edamame. Everything very tasty! We will be back and be more adventurous in our food choices. read more

Their Ramen is always good (my goto in Tucson). Seating is cozy. Service is usually good, except for the last time I went there (maybe due to the rush). That said, the server did accept the service delay and DID NOT CHARGE US for the dinner. In my opinion, this gesture goes a long way when you decide if a restaurant is good or bad and stand by their level of commitment to customer experience. Kiwami is a good restaurant. We tried the Aki and vegetarian bowl. Both were good. I recommend this place for Tucson locals. read more

Ramen was delicious! Good broth, noodles and toppings. Service was great- with Coke refills throughout the meal which I always love. Very cute space too. read more

Kiwami Ramen - Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

One of the good Ramen in Tucson served Al Dente noodles and soup base was excellent favor n true Japanese Tonkatsu Ramen!!! Excellent tasty pork ChaSu and marinated egg!!! Just a smaller portion of soups and you might need to order some starters together if you feel very hungry!!! Yummy tasty n delicious!!! read more

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My favourite veggie ramen in town. I like to get the wavy ramen noodles sometimes( egg free) instead of the kale noodles (wheat free and egg free) and ask for the tofu to be fried. I also like their chilli crisp oil and ask for the chilli seasoning shaker. I want to try the black garlic oil sometime. They have a shaded patio. read more

Kiwami Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Been coming here pretty regularly over the last 3 1/2 years and Don is the best!! Always amazing service from him. Not to mention our food is always super good. read more

If you have a picky eater in your family you know finding a consistent food item is key. And Kiwami's shire ramen never fails my child! We like the servers there too! The service is nice and kind read more

Everything!! The Ramen and the soft crab was amazing. Ate all my food forgot to take a post pic. Lol read more

Kiwami Ramen - My empty plate because it was good af! - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Phenomenal food! Kid friendly. Great service and cozy atmosphere. I will be back soon! The Chashu bowl is top notch! read more

Kiwami Ramen - Chashu Bowl. What's left tender braised pork, poached egg..This bowl packed a punch! Get it, you will not be disappointed. - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Love the atmosphere of this place. The bar is perfect spot to read a book. I got the Kiwami Shiro without pork and with tofu instead. It's a good solid bowl of ramen! read more

I unfortunately have to update my review and drop one star off...I've always liked Kiwami, the ramen, the appetizers, and poke bowls were really good here. Recently, they added teriyaki/hibachi options as well as Japanese curry rice dishes. I have not tried the curry yet but tried the chicken teriyaki and it was not good. It took 45 minutes waiting for this dish and the result was rubbery chicken, salty fried rice, and oily, salty veggies. The staff are really nice and took this dish off our bill because of the wait, but maybe they need to re-evaluate and take the teriyaki/hibachi (shrimp, chicken, and beef) completely off the menu. It's just not worth it. It's a shame because an unpleasant meal like this one can completely tarnish their reputation especially since the ramen here is probably one of the best in town...maybe the restaurant should just focus on that. read more

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Kiwami ramen is an excellent choice for a quick, affordable, delicious meal in Tucson. I was really happy to see multiple options for vegans and opted for the veggie guoza and veggie ramen. The gyoza was nice and crispy with a nice mix of meaty and vegetable ingredients. Not sure if it was tofu or a faux meat inside, but it tasted great either way. The veggie ramen comes with kale noodles, but unless you have a bad relationship with carbs, would recommend ordering with the wavy ramen noodles as a substitute. The broth they use is delicious, which was a nice relief from the usual bland dashi or overly spicy vegan broths other places tend to offer. There is a nice balance of cabbage, tofu, and broccoli florets in the soup, not your typical ramen ingredients, but they worked really well. I'll definitely be back in the future. read more

I had been craving a bowl of good ramen. I mean not the instant kind you get at the store. I mean, the hearty, homemade noodles with a ramen egg and everything! Coming from the Phoenix area, I had so many to choose from up there. When I moved here to Tucson, I found there are few and far between when it comes to GOOD, real ramen places. The first place I intended on going to closed earlier than the others. Thankfully, I saw that Kiwami had good ratings and it says they closed at 9:30. They weren't far from where my daughter and I were shopping that night, so we thought we'd give Kiwami a whirl. We were not disappointed! Immediately upon entering, we were greeted and swiftly sat. We were given a choice where we'd like to sit. Unfortunately, when we got there, we had about ten minutes to order hot food before they were going to close up. Having to make our choices quickly, I chose the black garlic ramen with no scallions and a Coke. My daughter ordered a canned strawberry milk and a side of rice with soy sauce. It was surprising to me that I got my ramen first before my daughter received a side of rice. I wanted my daughter to dig in first before I did. So, I felt guilty that I had food and that my daughter's scoop of rice was taking a strangely long time. The fried calamari came out as well before my daughter's rice did. I waited for her to get her rice before digging in. She's five, so I didn't want her to get upset that I'd be eating without her. My food smelled great and looked good while we both waited. Once everything was out, we were so happy with the flavor of everything. It was my daughter's first ever strawberry milk and she loved it! She ate all of her rice and I ate all of my ramen. The ramen egg was so flavorful! The staff was very attentive. Even some of the guys behind the counter kept an eye on my daughter and I and were quick to help when I asked if it would be okay to order another bowl of the same ramen for my mom working at the hospital nearby. Even though they had begun to close, the friendly staff at the ramen bar said they could get me a bowl to-go, no problem! I was able to save a few pieces of calamari for my mom as well. The staff was very friendly, attentive, and accommodating. I kept thinking of things to add to my mom's meal like extra calamari sauce, lime or lemon, and a box for the calamari. Even though I kept asking for one thing after another, they didn't seem upset or annoyed. The restaurant was very clean, organized, and modern. It has a smaller dining area with a few booths and a large table for big groups. Lots of seating is available on their patio as well. The music wasn't too loud and they were playing some 90's music, of which I enjoyed while I ate. Very happy with our experience, I thanked all of the staff as they were closing up. I believe they really close at 9 PM and not 9:30 like the site I saw said because they began cleaning and closing up shop at 9. My only issue was the wait time on my little kid's side of rice. Besides that, it would've been a perfect review! I highly recommend this place for your next ramen craving. read more

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This ramen is becoming one of my frequently visited ramen places because of the quality and the great prices! The appetizers are decently priced for the portion and are very delicious I always get the chicken karage and char siu fried rice. Staff is always friendly and timely, even the drive through rolls through pretty quickly. Super casual inside and they're always playing kpop & jpop for the vibes. Beautiful presentation and never had a bad experience here. Great for a dinner date or just hanging with friends. read more

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This place is so cute and has an amazing little atmosphere. The entire staff was friendly and professional. They helped and gave great recommendations of the menu. I got the pork gyozo, salmon poke bowl and the plum wine sake. I enjoyed everything that came my way. I want to come back and try their ramen next time. read more

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I decided to try this place for lunch. The place is limited with seating: four small tables and one large table inside and six patio tables with a porch overhang outside. I ordered the spicy edamame, side of white rice, and spicy curry tonkotsu. To drink was a cocoa cola. The spicy edamame wasn't spicy and tasted salty. It didn't seem fresh as when you eat it the outer shell was not crispy. (If you have eaten edamame you know what I mean). The white rice was dry and tasted the same way it looked. The spicy curry was a hit and a miss. The noodles were boiled perfect, but after that the boiled egg was cold and the pork char siu was burnt. The burnt pork took over the dishes makeup. When I took a sip of the juice I tasted burnt and when I went in for a bite I smelt the burnt pork. The coke was flat and the waiter never came back to ask if everything was to satisfaction. Plus I guess you don't get refills because I never got asked if I needed one. I would have asked for a retry on the coke. First impressions for me are lasting and I won't try this place again. I hope if you try it you get better luck than I had. I would give it 2.5 stars but I can't so 3 stars it is. read more

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The ramen here is delicious except the broth can be too salty. I've tried the top three ramens here, which come with slices of pork, a poached egg, some veggies, and noodles. It's been consistently cooked well, but the broth has also been a bit salty at times. The #1 and #2 are my favorites. I also like their takoyaki as well. Overall, a solid place but the broth is just too salty at times. read more

Kiwami Ramen - Kiwami Shiro, Takoyaki, and Lychee Ramune - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Good, but nothing amazing. Portions were hearty and well balanced. Gyoza were what you would expect. Mochi is a nice dessert for an inexpensive price. Servers were attentive. Very small interior with limited seating was a turn-off on a windy day. There is more seating outside than inside. read more

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Delicious ramen and buns. We decided to try the spicy curry Tonkatsu per our wonderful waiter's recommendation and the #1 Kiwami Shiro. Both had wonderful flavorful broths and good amount of noodles. We also order a crab bun and the pork bun although they were both delicious they were a little on the salty side so be aware of that. read more

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This is my second time coming here and it was better than the first Ramen was sooooo good. I had been craving ramen for a while and this place... DELIVERED. I came around 3:00pm which was pretty slow. BUT that means ramen came out fast and service was attentive. Constantly checking up on me and making sure all my needs were met! Very sweet customer service. Music they played fit the aesthetic & design of restaurant. I dig it. Thanks y'all! read more

Kiwami Ramen - Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I prefer other places for ramen. The service was great but the layout of the restraint makes it hard for seating so the ambiance isn't my favorite. However the food comes quick and is good. read more

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This is a nice addition to Tucson. The staff is very friendly. I loved the large sculpture of a bonsai tree in the main indoor dining area. They do have a nice covered patio as well. The food is well priced for the most part, and the presentation is beautiful. We ordered the barbecue squid - the squid was cooked perfectly and the sauce was spectacular. I loved the ramen! The mochi dessert plate is the perfect way to try three different mochi flavors. The only downside was that we found the barbecue squid to be overpriced. Everything else was priced very affordably. We'll definitely be back! read more

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This place is very good. The food is tasty. Service is fast and friendly. The restaurant is pretty clean, but parking lot is tiny. You can park along red curb as it's their lot as we heard from the staff. The ramen wasn't too salty and cab add many things to your bowl. Worth a stop. read more

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I met my friend for Lunch and just wanted some beef and rice. He had the soup bowl and said it was very good. The place is small so dinner time is probably very busy. I really want to go back and try the noodle bowls. Both tasted great and the Service was awesome as well. read more

Kiwami Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Went here Friday night and it was a pleasant surprise. Though I read reviews about a drive-through, I did not actually see it once I was in the restaurant. Upon getting there, it was somewhat busy. My husband and I were able to sit in the bar area where we could see a bit of the kitchen. We ordered two appetizers, which were both really good and held us over until our two Ramen meals, both of which were pretty flavorful and yummy. My spicy curry Ramen did have a bit of spice, but was not overwhelming at all. Throughout our time here customers were definitely coming and going so it does seem like a busier spot. Service was quick and friendly, and we had no complaints! read more

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A delicious ramen joint without lots of room, but tons of personality. The shoyu ramen was delicious and a great option for those who don't eat pork. There was a pretty long wait because they can't fit that many people in the building, but they got us in relatively quickly. There is even a drive through for increased convenience, which is crazy for the quality of food you're getting. The staff was very accommodating and fun to be around. The noodles were a little better than average, but broth was unlike anything I've ever had and we really enjoyed the flavor. The flavors complement the toppings beautifully and I will definitely be coming back. Reasonably priced as well. read more

Kiwami Ramen - Miso Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Found myself here while waiting for reservations elsewhere.. a pleasant change of plans! The environment was decently cozy for a chilly evening out.. the atmosphere; modern, yet felt reminiscent of an authentic ramen shop, which added to it's charm. I was seated at the counter without the usual question asked upon arrival, but paid no mind with the friendly disposition and attentiveness of restaurant staff.. The restaurant offered decent alternative seating when* available, which seemed somewhat limited, and maybe not as great use of space like I'm used to seeing.. to my surprise, a whole corner table/area was used for employee/restaurant space, despite the need for more proper tables that aren't just counter/bar.. Luckily, was not a problem, but could see this potentially being an issue for folks that aren't young 20 somethings in groups outside of 2/4, of which the restaurant really resonates more than functionality, in my opinion. The food itself was quite good. Upon looking over the menu, I saw some options that were familiar, and some that were new to me, but had to inquire the waitress for 'non pork' options, which apparently were available, but not listed on the menu..? Oh though tasty, my ramen was unfortunately lukewarm, and for being a curry ramen, not quite as obviously curry that I was expecting.. but, the flavor was still very good.. fresh, with a nice level of spice.. I also had the pork gyozas, a bottled beer, and warmed sake, which was a nice pairing to accompany what to some degree lacked in my overall satisfaction with my experience. Would I recommend? Sure! .... I would definitely consider this one again before knocking it, but may consider ones that are considerably closer to my area of town, since it was just 'pretty good'. read more

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This is such a clean environment and has a good vibe. I love sitting in the booths. The service is also amazing; they come check up on you once in a while to make sure everything is good. Food here always looks appetizing and tastes so good! Love it here! read more

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First time at Kiwami Ramen. Only went because my daughter talked me into it. I wasn't disappointed. It wasn't what I expected. I expected more of a fast food establishment, it is not. You have to wait to be seated, which was very fast. The setting can be intimate or sit with other folks. The server was awesome. She gave her recommendations of which I followed. I had the Kiwami Aka, it has a mildly spicy dish, I loved it. The edamame appetizer was perfect. Highly recommend this eatery read more

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The food here was pretty good. The Ramen was tasty and the broth had good flavor. I did enjoy the ambience of the place, it had a very calm collected feel to it, and I did like sitting around family style at the table with other people - it just felt more homey. The service was good. They were very attentive and they filled our waters. I wouldn't come here for poke though. I felt my bowl was mediocre. It just wasn't the best poke I've had so I would definitely stick to Ramen when coming here. read more

Really good ramen place! Outdoor seating was lovely especially now that it's getting cooler. Food was relatively quick and it was not super crowded. We got the number 1, 2, & 3 - all of which were great! The number 2 was spicy but not melt your face off levels. For something more mild the number 1 is awesome. read more

Kiwami Ramen - Kiwami Shiro - Ramen Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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