Absolutely loved this place! The Ramen Udon was incredible--rich, flavorful broth, perfectly cooked noodles with spicy kick. We also tried appetizers, sushi, and everything was delicious. The service was friendly, fast, and welcoming, making the whole experience even better. The restaurant was clean, cozy, and had a great vibe. This is definitely one of the best ramen spots I've tried, and I'll absolutely be coming back. Highly recommend! read more

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Service wasn't the fastest, but they were responsive and got things out as soon as I asked. There was only one waitress on duty, so that's totally fine. Restaurant is well-maintained and has a pretty relaxed ramen store atmosphere. I had the Black Yasai ramen, and the portion was very generous. The noodles held onto the broth well, and while they weren't as "snappy" as I would like, they were totally fine. The chashu was plentiful, though again, it was fairly unremarkable (good, but not mindblowing or anything). The half boiled egg was cooked well, and its marinade was apparent (mirin and soy sauce). The vegetables were nice and snappy, the cabbage especially was great at carrying the broth's flavor. The broth was rich, complex, and enjoyable. I wish the black garlic was more front and center though. Pretty good value for the money! If I had to give the ramen an overall score, it would be a mid-high seven (with five being the average and baseline for whether or not I would visit again). read more

Koji Ramen Japanese Restaurant - Black Yasai - Ramen Near Me - Pomona, California

Located down the street from Cal Poly Pomona, Koji Ramen was one of the very few Japanese restaurants I could find on the map within the area. I had ordered a pickup order during my work hours to eat their food. Parking is quite easy to get in and out of. While waiting for my order, I walked next door to get boba. By the time I was back, they had finished my order. The interior seems quite clean and well air conditioned. The cashier was quick to give me my order, too. I had ordered their California roll and chicken teriyaki rice bowls. I was quite surprised with their California roll because the avocado and imitation crab really melted together in my mouth. They also used proper sushi rice to make it, so that was nice. Their chicken teriyaki bowl was a typical bowl. The chicken had an immersive amount of teriyaki sauce thrown in the chicken and the rice. The salad wasn't bad either. But it was quite okay for the price of $12. I's like to come back some time because I am quite curious of how their ramen is. Next time, I will also dine in! Great California roll though! read more

The sushi was fantastic! I was very pleasantly surprised and delighted to find such yummy sushi at a ramen place. The beef in the bento box wasn't the best flavor, kinda bland. The gyoza and miso soup were very tasty. The salad dressing was fantastic! The only reason this was not a 5 star rating is because the bento box beef and the fried items in the bento box lacked some flavor. We will definitely be back to try new dishes! read more

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The food is terrible! I've had thousands of bowls of ramen in my life, and frankly, I am offended by what Koji Ramen is serving. The Tonkotsu broth is a complete sham; any real enthusiast knows a proper broth requires boiling pork bones for 10-13 hours to achieve a natural, creamy emulsification, but it's obvious they are just adding powder to water to fake the color. I can instantly tell the difference between authentic bone broth and this thin, gritty substitute. The sides were just as disappointing, as the karaage was nothing more than basic, heavy-battered fried chicken instead of having that signature light and fluffy texture. The spicy tuna bowl was also terrible, and to top it all off, I developed a painful stomachache a few hours after eating here. This place is a total insult to ramen, save your money and your health. AVOID! read more

Great customer service. Good sushi, gyoza, and veggie tempura. Everything tasted fresh.

Lunch special sushi combo, an excellent way to get variety in for a great value! I've not seen another sushi place that offers this kind of variety, and I love having variety!! read more

Koji Ramen Japanese Restaurant - Lunch special combo: spicy tuna, crunch and cali - Ramen Near Me - Pomona, California

Delicious food and great service. Very reasonable prices. We were a party of 12 that dropped in in the last minute and they didn't bat an eye very impressive. read more

I was in the area yesterday to pick my daughter up from Cal Poly Pomona for spring break. Before we headed home we decided to stop by Koji Ramen for lunch. Between the three of us we ordered three bowls of ramen and one order of spicy tuna roll. The spicy tuna was amazing. The tuna tasted fresh and the spice was right on point. So many places claim to have a spicy tuna roll that ends up not being spicy at all. Not true at Koji! The spicy tuna roll was perfectly spicy. We all loved our ramen as well. This place isn't fancy by any means. You order at a counter and they bring your food to your table, but it's just right for what it is. After yesterday's meal, I have a feeling this will become a regular stop for us. PS. If you go to Kojo, make sure to look at the feet on the chairs. I promise you will be amused. read more

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I am so tired of all these high prices and just disgusted that we absolutely get abused even when we show up and pay. How disrespectful to pick up a 35 dollar order (just 2 rolls) and someone decided to save maybe a dime or less on Wasabi? Take that little child's pastry/frosting tip and put it somewhere other than an adult kitchen. read more

Good sushi....Good service....some shady characters around the perimeter of the area. Just be aware of your surroundings. I definitely enjoyed the bento box. read more

Koji Ramen Japanese Restaurant - Ramen Near Me - Pomona, California

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Delicious ramen, the pork was smoky and tender it melted like butter in my mouth. The broth was smooth and delicious. The vegetables were very rich and you can taste all the flavor with each bite. The noodles to broth portion was great just enough to make you feel full. Great customer service, the sushi was great and the lunch special is so rewarding with the 4 pc sushi with ramen order. 100% coming back to eat. read more

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I came on a Wednesday for lunch around 12 PM and it was not crowded at all. It's a small restaurant where you place and pay for your order up front and they'll bring the food to your table. There were a lot of parking spots available as the restaurant is located in a plaza. The service we received was great, the girl who helped us out was quick to bring out our orders and any condiments that we asked for. - Spicy Koji Ramen (5/5): The broth was super yummy and rich in flavor. Usually when I order ramen, I finish all the contents inside and leave some broth but when I was done with this one, there was not a single drop left. The broth was the STAR of the dish. - Jumbo Shrimp Roll (4.9/5): This roll was pretty good. I liked the big crunchy shrimp tempura in the center. The crab on top got a little bit messy but otherwise, also very tasty. - Alaska roll (5/5): First of all, the salmon was nice and fresh, so A+ so far. I loved how they added drops of lemon juice on top, killing any unwanted bacteria, but at the same time giving the sushi extra flavor. This restaurant is very close to the Cal Poly Pomona campus so it's perfect for a quick bite in between classes. I will be back in the future! read more

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Justin was an awesome server!!! I love that the food and recommendations. Definitely will be back

First time there. Wife had black yasai ramen soup which was really good. Wife was so into it. My son & I had 3 sushi rolls that wer delicious. I was craving a chxn bowl (don't know why), but it was so delicious. Teriyaki sauce was one of the best sauces I had & I loved the ginger dressing that was on my salad. It just hit the spot. Our to go place was j& j ramen but lately they've been off point. Don't know if they changed owners, not the same anymore. Only bad thing for me is they don't serve beer. Waitress said there working on the liquor license. I CAN WAIT. read more

Koji Ramen Japanese Restaurant - Forgot name - Ramen Near Me - Pomona, California

Probably one of the best ramen I've ever had. Went to this place because it was near Cal Poly Pomona and I needed to kill time and it was so worth. The service was very good and the tablets they have on the side bar let you call the server and request the check which is convenient. The inside was very nicely decorated. Super fire spot for ramen and they have a lunch specials and promotions that could save you up to 20%. read more

Koji Ramen Japanese Restaurant - Ramen Near Me - Pomona, California

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This the first time going to Koji Ramen. It's near Cal Poly Pomona. You have to order at the front and they bring the food out to you. We ordered a California roll and each of us had a Chicken Teriyaki bowl with rice and it included salad in the bowl. My friend ordered tap water which was free and I ordered a Coke Zero. The food quality and the service was good, but I was still hungry when I left. Skimpy portions. Snack not a meal Ugh Can't they give u a separate bowl for the salad ? Not a good value Ugh read more

Koji Ramen Japanese Restaurant - Chicken Teriyaki bowl with Salad in the bowl - Ramen Near Me - Pomona, California

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After picking up my eldest daughter from college, we came to Koji Ramen to get dinner for her. I had already eaten so nothing for me. I just needed to use the ladies room. They do have one restroom for women and one restroom for men. Thank you! We walked in to order for to-go. Not too busy at the time. Good space with interior seating. Lady who took our order was pleasant and nice. It didn't take too long for our order to be ready. Btw, they don't have water cups to-go... I asked. We got the salmon sashimi bowl. My daughter loved it. I did eat one piece of salmon... btw, it's my favorite fish. It was really good. Ginger was good, too. We would come back here another time to try out their ramen bowls and other sushi items. Thanks Koji Ramen for being here near Cal Poly Pomona for the college students! read more

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What a great spot for lunch! Really top quality stuff and good prices - only thing I'd want more would be a sampler lunch - I really enjoyed my bento box but was staring at all the other dishes people ordered - yum yum yummy y'all! read more

Stopped by on Saturday, 07/27/24 for the first time. Dined in for lunch and ordered the following: - 1 Butter Corn Ramen = $14.99 - 1 Black Yasai Ramen = $15.99 - 1 Salmon Teriyaki Bowl = $13.99 SUBTOTAL $44.97 TAX = $4.61 TOTAL = $49.58 Wait time was minimal. Not a lot of customers so it was nice to basically have the entire place to ourselves. You order up front first then choose where you would like to sit after. Towards the end I also ordered: - 1 Green Tea Ice Cream = $4.97 (yum!) This location is near the Cal Poly Pomona Campus. 5/5! read more

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We came here after a long day of travel and we're not disappointed. It wasn't too busy inside and we got served pretty quickly. The ramen itself hit the spot after a long day and tasted delicious. The broth was the standout, as it was a nice creamy texture and extremely flavorful. Overall, we loved this place so much and can't wait to come back again! read more

Koji Ramen Japanese Restaurant - Ramen Near Me - Pomona, California

Get this. The Koji ramen, yeah the thing that names this restaurant, get it. Being a ramen shop, you can tell that their pork broth has been simmering for hours and has a well-rounded cohesive flavor from all the meat and bones stewing. You get bits of pork when you're drinking the broth and that's a very good sign that its a well made bowl of ramen. Now pair that with the spicy seasonings, the variety of seafood (and you get a good amount), a soft-boiled egg, nappa and bean sprouts, and perfectly cooked ramen noodles, every bite is so good as you tour through the toppings you receive. Its whole and well sized mussels, scallops, and shrimps. It's similar to a Korean Jjamppong. There is a deep richness reflected in the color and viscosity of the broth. We also make it a point to get their sushi because its nice and clean and fresh! Love the little bit of lemon when we get a Rainbow Roll. All of it is good, and I like that they do not overcrowd the roll with too much rice. I don't know if it's because we come here often, but the staff always makes us feel well taken care of. They are at the ready to refill waters or accommodations. Love Koji Ramen! read more

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Really liked the Black Yasai as its like a Kuro Ramen but less truffle if your not into truffle. read more

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I ordered tonkatsu soup to go and waited 35 minutes, only to end up requesting a refund. It was a complete waste of time. No one followed up on my order, and the server didn't check on the delay until I approached them myself. The only response I received was "sorry," with no explanation or effort to resolve the situation. Very disappointing experience. This level of service is not acceptable. read more

My go to in the area, they have nice bento boxes at a great price point. Friendly staff. I does get busy and a small dining room but not too long of a wait time. We usually take it to go and they package the food well. read more

It's a nice place to get sushi when you aren't feeling fancy and just want to eat it. The ramen is okay and the sushi is a bit below par but still good to satisfy a craving. The service was good but I think they might've been a bit understaffed because we needed chopsticks and even after reminding our server it took a long time to get to us. read more

Koji Ramen Japanese Restaurant - Ramen Near Me - Pomona, California

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The first person to fine early opening AM on a Saturday. Service was fast, clean bathroom, well circulation of air within. I ordered the butter ramen bowl and caterpillar roll. Both items were up to expectation and more. I would definitely return and order a more elaborate heavy hand toward the sushi/nigiri/temaki roll items . As it's still a little to warm to be eating ramen although we did have a short break here in LA in the 95+ heat in Indian Summer September. More heat to come ! read more

I love takoyaki and have ordered it here before but this was my first time ordering to-go. The taste was great and I got my food quick but $9 for only 1 little piece of octopus in each ball? I don't think it's as worth it and I did expect more. Probably won't be coming for their takoyaki here. What a shame. read more

Koji Ramen Japanese Restaurant - Takoyaki - Ramen Near Me - Pomona, California

Food was great, service was alright since it was busy with one hard working waitress. Aside from that this corner spot seems like a hidden gem since it's tucked in the back of the plaza. Overall food and service was good and will be returning for more after class lunch ! read more

Koji Ramen Japanese Restaurant - bento and ramen - Ramen Near Me - Pomona, California

This is literally the portion that was delivered to my house. $15 for something I can buy for $5. There was about 2 bites of noodles and 3 very tiny shrimp. That's it. read more

Koji Ramen Japanese Restaurant - Ramen Near Me - Pomona, California

This is our favorite place for lunch. The lunch specials are always fantastic, and the staff is incredible! When we sang happy birthday to a coworker, they overheard us and surprised us with free dessert! read more

Super friendly service. Smallish portions for the money, but the flavor was there. Got the Shoyu, tonkatsu, and spicy koji ramen....all were very tasty. The noodles are thicker than normal (homemade we were told), and almost like a cross between a ramen and udon noodle. We really liked the chewiness of their noodles. We also got a side of fried squid and fried oyster. Oysters were tasty and perfectly fried. The squid was a little over done, but maybe because it was so close to closing(?) Anyway, good experience and will stop by next time we're in the area. read more

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I've been going here for about 4+ years and have watched this place get better each year. This is my number 1 favorite ramen spot out of several SoCal areas (OC, IE, LA county). Their sushi is always good quality with very reasonable portions. And the gyozas are my number 1 favorite appetizer. This is a place that gets busy for a reason and their staff works very hard even during the hardest of rushes. Will miss this place when I graduate read more

Koji Ramen Japanese Restaurant - Miso ramen - Ramen Near Me - Pomona, California

I'm not really looped into the whole ramen culture and have only been to a few places, but think this place is really solid. I've only ever got tonkotsu ramen, because when you find something that you love, why change?' The great think about ramen is that it's highly customizable, and this place is no different. I usually get mine medium spicy, extra chashu and extra egg. Perfect on cold days. This place seems to have a lot of turnover of staff, but have never had a bad experience. read more

Great ramen spot near CPP! Came here after donating blood with a friend. Right when you enter, you will be directed to order before seating. My friend order the beach roll and spicy koji ramen, while I ordered the black yasai ramen and red dragon roll. Everything was amazing and just what we needed after donating blood. I'd recommend if you are looking for great spot to chill after class or even perhaps donating. read more

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Stopped at this spot for lunch and it did not disappoint. When you walk in, there's a menu with photos to the left (it's the same one at the front near the cashier area). I ordered the butter corn ramen and asked for it to be spicy. The noodles are thick and the broth was tasty, lots of flavor. In terms of the restaurant, it was nice and clean, filled with customary ramen style places. The food we ordered came out fast and the servers were friendly. Will be back. read more

Koji Ramen Japanese Restaurant - Butter Corn Ramen Special - Ramen Near Me - Pomona, California

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Finally, I had the opportunity to try this restaurant. I ordered spicy koji ramen and chasu bowl. The ramen is well-served with a good amount of seafood and noodles are just right in texture. However, the chasu bowl isn't recommended. The taste is quite plain, and there are only two pieces of meat. Please note that you won't receive a full service restaurant as you will have to order from the cashier and they will bring out when it's finished. Inside seating is acceptable, with minimal Japanese decor. I believe this establishment is primarily owned by Koreans. Overall, the experience of eating ramen was satisfactory. read more

Koji Ramen Japanese Restaurant - Chasu bowl - Ramen Near Me - Pomona, California

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Have passed this place numerous times on my way to and from school not even knowing it was here. It's kind of hard to see when you're driving but once me and my partner saw it, we decided to stop by today after class. When you walk in, there are a lot of menus around just so you can see what you'd like to order! It's a pretty small space, but there's enough seating I believe. They have a fridge for drinks and once you decide what you'd like (includes if you're dining in) you go to order at the counter. The man at the counter was super nice, we ordered our food and went to go sit. Our server was nice and attentive and when she handed us our food heaven. The presentation wasn't the greatest, but honestly didn't even matter. The food spoke for itself! The noodles are pretty thick, but the broth is amazing. I got the Spicy Koji and my bf got the Tonkotsu (spicy) and I think I liked his more but mine was still really good! We also got an order of gyozas and OOF. The crispiness and side dipping sauce was delicious! Also I don't know how the tipping system works here. Obviously we tipped when we placed our order but since our server wasn't the same as the person who took our order, idk if he gets the tip for the kiosk tip. They had a tip jar for cash tips in front but I'm sure that gets split. Decided to leave a cash tip for our server on the table but honestly not too important. Just wanted to make sure she was aware that we were happy with her service Would definitely come again. It was so good!! read more

Koji Ramen Japanese Restaurant - Spicy koji ramen - Ramen Near Me - Pomona, California

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It's such a small bowl compared to other good ramen places. Not worth the money. Not going back

-black yasai: smoky flavor, lots of umami -tonkotsu: VERY mild, somewhat watery texture not typically consistent w my experiences of tonkotsu. the creaminess is there, js v light -kuro: umami but has more a light veggie flavor to it than the yasai noodles are chewy, bit harder in texture eggs are amazing and jammy my favorite was the black yasai but have a go at it read more