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Kokoro Ramen

4.0 (1k reviews)
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Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Black Garlic Pork Ramen
Ankita K.

Great Friday lunch spot! It wasn't crowded, so seating was super quick. The spicy black garlic pork chashu ramen with thick noodles was excellent. The beautiful char on the pork and garlic really elevated the taste, and the portion size was great. Highly recommend. 4/5 stars!

Tonkotsu Ramen
Quynh T.

Kokoro Ramen is a small restaurant that's located inside a busy plaza. There is a lot of parking but it can get crowded. The inside had a wooden and brick aesthetic. Staff were friendly, quick, and efficient. You order on the tablet placed on the tables. I got the Tonkotsu Ramen and the noodles were soft. Portion size was filling. Meat was tender and savory. The broth had a lighter Tonkotsu flavor compared to other ramen restaurants I have been too. The egg was cooked perfectly and tasted creamy.

King TonKatsu
Jarod N.

Came in on a Saturday evening with a party of 5 and got seated right away. The restaurant itself is in a Milpitas strip mall with plenty of parking and the seating area is clean and well-lit. Service was attentive and the food came out pretty quick after ordering. Menu included mostly ramen, some appetizers, and a few donburi and katsu options as well. Black Garlic Pork Ramen: this is the ramen they are most known for I think, and it was pretty good. The broth was not as creamy as tonkotsu and had generous portions of whole garlic cloves inside, and lots of black pepper of course. Pork was tender and noodles well cooked. Chicken Karaage: crispy and juicy pieces of chicken that were big and meaty. The breading was light which is also a plus. King Tonkatsu: a huge flat piece of pork tonkatsu served with curry and rice on the side. It came out on a big slab of wood which was quite the presentation. Meat was good but nothing too special. Wish it came with more cabbage and pickles to balance.

Miso Ramen
Lexine F.

The place is on the smaller side. We ordered through the small kiosk at our table and was super easy. I liked how it gave us recommendations based on what was "liked" and most popular. Our waitress was attentive and the only one for the whole restaurant. The miso ramen was super flavorful and good for the cold weather. The thick noodles are my favorite. The gyoza was crispy and flavorful with a thicker sauce

chicken & rice
Rita W.

okay been here a few times but it's been a while surprisingly not too busy at like 8pm on a Tuesday, but maybe we just ate dinner late ordering happens on iPads at. each table now, which is def something new - also not every table has one so the waitress still needed to go around taking some people's orders tonkatsu ramen - 7/10 same old thing as always - the meat was dry/over torched tho which didn't happen before; overall not too shabby chicken & rice - 8/10 huge bowl lol like hugeeee; friend couldn't even finish it ; seemed like a decent amount of chicken too so that was nice side note I always get p thirsty after eating here so maybe there's msg idk

Tonkotsu Ramen
Som M.

This is a small cozy spot in Milpitas. The place is really small and closes early. So make sure you get in there on time. The broth has a wonderful flavor and both vegetarian and non vegetarian ramen lovers can enjoy the food here.

Shio Ramen
Ivan B.

It's been about a couple years since I went here. It was quite packed on a weekend especially that the restaurant is small. Good news is that I'm able to get a seat since I'm a solo diner. I was deciding if I wanted to either get Shoyu Ramen or Black Garlic Pork Ramen, which is highly recommended. So I got the garlic one. Honestly, the broth is too garlicky. Also they noticed that usually serve big pieces of sliced meat rather than few smaller ones. Everything else including the toppings is good though. If you plan to dine out with your friends here especially on the weekend, try planning in advance because you'll have to wait longer.

Ter L.

Sandwiched between Tong Sui & K On The Go, Komodo Ramen is nestled within the Calaveras Plaza Shopping Center. Came here in hopes of adding another meal to my picky toddler's list of eats. We purchased: Miso Ramen Black Garlic Pork Ramen w/ Kale Noodles Edamame Food here was good. Broth was complex and delicious. Noodles were cooked well and had the typical bite that you would associate with properly cooked ramen. Edamame was very basic. 3 stars overall because the service was off. The lady was very short and unfriendly. It would be one thing if the restaurant was busy but it wasn't- this didn't justify the vibes.

Tonkotsu Ramen
Thu N.

Been to this place several times and it never disappoints! Seating is typically fast and the store is always clean. Service is friendly and your water will never be empty for long. They will accommodate your requests. The portions are huge. My favorite is their spicy niku ramen. It's super flavorful and spicy even without the extra spicy request. It comes with chashu and spicy pork bits which was a lot of meat. The egg is also really good, not old nor overcooked and paired nicely. The bamboo is good and not too earthy. The presentation is kinda on and off. I went there yesterday and the seaweed piece was way too submerged causing it to be super soggy, but I have been there in the past where it was placed perfectly.

Vegetarian Maje Ramen
Kat D.

Black Garlic Tonkatsu (5/5): My favorite and the most flavorful in my opinion. The broth is rich with depth, the soft-boiled egg is seasoned all the way down to the yolk and cooked perfectly, and the whole garlic bits take it to another level. Vegetarian Dry Ramen (3/5): Heads up; this is a dry ramen (no soup), so be mindful when ordering. It's a salty-sweet combo, but honestly, it leans WAYYY too salty for me. Tonkatsu Ramen (4/5): Solid choice. Can't go wrong with ordering this. Service: Attentive, and food came out within a reasonable time. Atmosphere: Small space in a crowded parking lot, so expect a wait during peak hours. The shop is cozy but limited in seating. Pro tip: They now have togarashi (Japanese chili pepper) available on the tables, so you can adjust your spice level to your liking.

Curry Ramen
Heather Violet B.

Absolutely delicious Japanese ramen that I rate up there with Jinya. The broth is rich and so flavorful! I got the curry ramen with chicken karaage and subbed kale noodles, just like I do at Jinya. Divine! I drank that broth up like it was my last meal. The chicken was delicious and crispy, and the corn and bamboo shoots paired so well adding crunch in every spoonful. My friend got the miso ramen and he loved it. We also shared the roasted garlic edamame and let me tell you it was to die for! That roasted garlic...i'd like to put it on everything! Good thing I wasn't kissing anyone! The restaurant itself is pretty tiny, it's definitely a dine and dash place. You slurp your ramen and don't linger. It's also in a super busy complex so watch out for crazy drivers. I'll be back for more ramen goodness!

Black Garlic Pork Ramen
Shirley L.

3 stars for the black garlic ramen, 4 for the tonkatsu. Black garlic ramen was too salty. We came right at opening so didn't have to wait. Ordering via machine was efficient and service was decent. Noodles were not bad, but nothing standout and def not worth waiting in line for. Portions were pretty big, especially with the extra noodles we ordered for each of our ramen bowls.

Black Garlic Pork Ramen
Janine F.

Yesterday we went pretty close to when they opened at 11am and there was only one other person so we were seated quickly. The way you order is through a tablet at your table. The food came out pretty quickly. For our appetizer, I got the chicken karaage. For my main, I ordered the black garlic pork ramen. The chicken karaage was juicy and flavorful. I'm not sure what sauce it comes with, but boy the combo was elite!!! The ramen was pretty good. The noodles were a little too overcooked for my liking, but the garlic flavor was on point. It was super filling. As we were toward the end of our meal, we noticed how the inside was more packed. Would come back to this spot!

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Is outdoor seating still available?

Hi Amanda, unfortunately, we don’t offer outdoor seating anymore. The indoor is very cozy at the moment ^^

Are the noodles egg-free?

We have Kale noodle which is egg free.

Does anyone know the nutritional value (ie. carbs) for the kale noodles? Just wanted to know if it's Keto friendly!

Not sure of the nutritional value but they said it's regular wheat noodle with kale powder. Hope this helps! 👍

Does the owner is Japanese?

I heard the owner is not Japanese.

How does this place compare to Porco on Berryessa? To clarify as I think it's an entirely valid question (comparisons are helpful in providing a point of reference): - Broth…

Hi Dorothy, Thank you for the question and I don’t think it’s necessary to compare us to anybody… Read more

Do they use MSG?

Probably

Do they have a kids menu?

They have kids ramen under 12 years old only and they have some mini donburis.

It’s close to one year for the vegetarian option question, but have they added a veggie ramen? Recently Please kindly list all ramen that’s vegetarian or vegan.

Yes, veggie shoyu ramen. Also a non soup base ramen: veg maje ramen. I looked at photos of recent menus.

Hi Kokomo, Do you have vegetable broth, if we ask? Besides the vegetarian appetizers, what ramen can you offer for Vegans or vegetarians?

Looks like the menu still says that the Veggie Ramen has a veggie bonito broth. But bonito is made from fish. So none of their broths are vegetarian/vegan even though they list that dish as vegetarian.

Are the noodles vegan or do they contain egg?

Yes

Any gluten free options?

No, there is no gluten free option

Where can I find your menu?

We have menu pictures posted under Photo > Menu on Yelp. The ones with pictures would be our most recent ones.

Are you guys open on christmas eve?

yes, we're open on Christmas eve

Is all the ramen broth pork based or are their beef, chicken and vegetarian options?

There are no ACTUAL vegetarian options. Their "vegetarian" ramen contains fish. It does state on the menu that it is vegetarian but when I asked they replied that it was vegetarian except fish, so NOT vegetarian.

What's the spicy paste made of? Because on the pictures it just looks like the Korean spicy paste

I am Japanese and traditional authentic Japanese ramen usually doesn't include a spicy paste. Use the Togarashi "pepper flakes" provided on the table.

Are there any vegetarian options? :)

there is one call, "Vegetarian Maje Ramen" it's not a soup base. Regular Maje Ramen comes with roasted pork, but we made option for Vegetarian Maje Ramen without roasted pork.

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Came here for dinner because I couldn't decide what to eat…read more The food is consistent here and the fryer is always hot! The bbq chicken and beef plate was pretty good. I don't normally order bbq but this was done well, without too much sauce. I chose to go with all Mac but this plate usually comes with Mac and white rice. I also orders the chicken katsu plate. The chicken katsu was fried well. Super crispy on the outside but the meat was not dry at all. I liked that both dishes had steamed cabbage and broccoli to help me feel better about eating more veggies The inside of the place was minimal with tables all my the wall. The staff was quick with taking orders, bringing out utensils and bringing out the food. This is always a safe choice for dinner

Have been meaning to try this ramen spot for quite a while. The menu is definitely interesting too…read moreas I don't know any other place that has both ramen and hawaiian food. It's also a quick service - order before sitting down and your food comes out in 2 minutes. We got the black garlic ramen (medium spice), which was super tasty but not spicy at all, and the tonkotsu ramen (mild spice), which was rather bland. It tasted more like chicken than pork. Lots of appetizers to choose from so we tried the lumpia. Would not get again. Bland as well and dipping sauce was just your chinese restaurant packets. Water cups were red solo cups - that was fun! Love that it's a family business all around and would definitely come back to try the hawaiian side of the menu!

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