I've been a customer of Kosuke for 10+ years and the service and food has remained consistent. The popcorn chicken ramen is absolutely delicious. I always order it with mild spice, and chicken on the side. I have ordered it with medium spice before, but it is almost painfully spicy for me. The food is always fresh and delicious! Also, make sure to get the side of gyoza with your ramen for $1! The restaurant is tiny, and can be especially crowded on cold/rainy days. We usually order by phone and take it home on days it is crowded. read more

Kosuke - Ramen Near Me - Alhambra, California

I've been here a handful of times and I definitely think this is one of the best ramen spots in SGV for its price! Their portions are huge for their price, tasty, and their other dishes hold up just as well to their ramen. I looove their katsu. Recently, they've shrunk their croquette sizes from 3 full circles to 3 halves (1.5 croquette). My family, accustomed to the original serving, had ordered two plates of croquette for our party of 5 expecting 6 circles, but received 6 halves. For about $5 a plate, I feel like at least 2 croquettes is appropriate. Overall, I do think Kosuke is still worth a visit. The portions and taste for everything else is still amazing for its price. read more

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A nice, cozy ramen spot that serves tasty noodle soups and yummy appetizers. Their popcorn chicken is a staple and definitely a must-try if coming for the first time. You can get it with their ramen or just on the side as an appetizer. Prices are very reasonable and the product is delicious, high quality, and worth every penny. Service is quick and attentive, leaves a good impression! I had their spicy miso ramen, croquettes, and popcorn chicken. All really tasty, balanced, and warming for the stomach. Definitely recommend this cozy, feel-good ramen spot for a family dinner or cute date! read more

I used to like this place when it was within the first 1 to 2 years of opening. Since then, it's went downhill. The flavor is not what it used to be unfortunately. I got their Spicy Ramen with Popcorn Chicken on the side and the broth felt less rich and did not have the umami I was looking for. The chicken was just... chicken. The service was decent and the ambiance was okay. There are better ramen places in the area now so I won't come back most likely. read more

Kosuke - Spicy Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Alhambra, California

The server was very nice and recommended the spicy miso ramen and it was so good! Their popcorn chicken portion is huge for the price. Will definitely come back again read more

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OBSESSED WITH THE POPCORN CHICKEN RAMEN! Pro tip: order the popcorn chicken on the side so the chicken doesn't get soggy. The serving is very generous. Great service. The location is a bit small so you don't want to show up hungry during rush hours. However it'll be worth the wait! read more

Kosuke - Popcorn Chicken Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Alhambra, California

Drove over for lunch on a Monday. The parking in the back is small and kind of a dead end. We drove over to the plaza parking and walked over. Very small place. We wrote our name down and waited 20-25 minutes. Since we had a toddler they gave us a table for two. We ordered the Tonkotsu and my husband ordered the spicy ramen. We also got a bowl of popcorn chicken to share. Popcorn chicken was good and a good amount. They actually give a lot of ramen. My daughter and I shared a bowl. Texture of the ramen was good. I do have to say it takes a bit for the food to come out. Bathroom is in the back. You have to go outside and through their parking lot. read more

Kosuke - Ramen Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Great local find. After a morning of teaching golf, a bowl of ramen and popcorn chicken bits the spot. Love it read more

Kosuke - Ramen Near Me - Alhambra, California

First time trying to place for some good ole ramen. I had the spicy ramen with chasu. The spice level was good, but next time I would go for extra spicy(I like the kick). Everything tasted fresh and was well prepared. Next time I might order the popcorn chicken. It looks amazing. Not sure if I would do popcorn chicken ramen because chicken will get soggy from the broth. I will visit again. read more

We got the spicy ramen, sesame oil ramen (forgot name), and fried squid. The ramen had good portion sizes, we both had to take to go boxes. The fried squid was a bit chewy compared to other places I've had. Overall not bad! If you post on instagram you get a free ice cream. read more

Kosuke - Ramen Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Kosuke is a cozy Japanese restaurant tucked off Main St., and honestly, I'd passed by it countless times without realizing it was even a restaurant. There's usually a cluster of people waiting at the entrance, but I never connected the dots until my husband and I decided to try it for the first time. Thankfully, we came at the perfect moment--no line, and only two tables left in this quaint little spot. The dining area is tiny, maybe eight or nine seats total, but the atmosphere is warm and inviting. The front is run by sweet, hospitable Japanese ladies who make you feel welcome the minute you walk in. What we ordered: * Takoyaki - ~$5.95 Six pieces, and they tasted freshly made in-house. Soft, creamy inside with a crisp outside--really well done. * Potato Croquette - ~$4.95 Three generously sized pieces, fried perfectly golden and deliciously comforting. * Spicy Ramen - $15.99 (+$1.50 for rice & curry) The curry on the side was incredibly flavorful, and the rice paired so well with it. A great hearty option. * popcorn chicken udon The broth was light, clean, and refreshing, and the noodles were al dente with that perfect bouncy bite. It came with a side of popcorn chicken, which was surprisingly tasty and well-seasoned. * Pork Katsu with Curry Combo We ordered this for our son, and it was fantastic--crispy pork, rich curry, and a satisfying portion. Overall: We loved everything about this place--the food, the service, the cozy vibe--and we're absolutely coming back. This is officially our new Japanese ramen spot! read more

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I'm still trying to find a wow this ramen blows my mind place but this one was good enough. I'm not a ramen guy but it was a pleasurable experience. Ambience is cozy, we got there at like 6:30pm on a Sat and we beat the crowd. Had the spicy ramen with chashu. Noodles were a good texture, broth was rich, pork was sweet and savory, toppings complemented the soup. I asked for extra spicy, it was definitely spicy but not hallucinating, just enough to burn the palate. *Next day update: Things are hurting and burning, lol just what I asked for, so it was spicy enough. Also had a mini curry add-on, tasty like Coco Ichibana, maybe a little sweeter than that. Came with rice and curry. Popcorn chicken was delightful, I had some of a friend's order. I posted on my IG story to get FREE tasty and creamy green tea ice cream. read more

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Came in for a quick lunch! I saw outside on the window there little signs and what caught my eye was the chicken bowls. I stepped inside past the curtain and there were quite a bit of ppl in there! You can't even tell from the outside. It's such a hidden gem' I yet have to try there ramen I'll wait for the winter. I tried out there summer specials so cal chicken bowl. It came with a little bit of salad, avocado, rice and chicken teriyaki . Freshly made! It was so good and tasty . The flavors were delicious. I ordered some egg rolls for appetizers and they were delicious. I've never seen somebody cut them in half like that and fry them. It's definitely a game changer for me! The location is small. I saw a few ppl grab food to go instead of dine it. Can't wait to come Back for ramen ! read more

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I'm not super fan of ramen BUT Kosuke changed my mind. I had the spicy miso ramen and it was delicious. Our server was kind and took our order right away. Will definitely come back. Also, the popcorn chicken was crunchy, spicy and fresh. read more

Kosuke - Ramen Near Me - Alhambra, California

Walked in with a group of 5 for lunch on a weekday and was seated immediately. My ramen was flavorful and delicious. Service was great- servers were welcoming and helpful! read more

Kosuke - Ramen Near Me - Alhambra, California

Ordered their popcorn chicken curry rice Togo. They give huge portion of popcorn chicken! It came in a separate bag along with the rice, salad and pickled raddish on one container with a container for the curry. I feel like the popcorn chicken could use some more seasoning. But it was crispy and juicy chicken overall. I really like the pickled radish it comes with. read more

Kosuke - By the time I finished the salad I forgot to take a photo! - Ramen Near Me - Alhambra, California

I can't believe it took me this long to give Kosuke a try. The place is so close to where i live, but since it kinda looks like a bar, i thought they must be premium ramen. I was wrong. They have the most reasonably priced side/fried food. If you love ramen and sometimes you skipped the fried sides because it cost nearly the same like the ramen, you'll be delighted to find that Kosuke offers great fried sides that does not break the bank. Great price aside, they really don't skimp on quality. If i have to find three words to describe Kosuke, it's high discipline craft. Everything is done perfectly. The ramen broth is rich but not too thick. The noodle is more like somen, as in thin noodles, cooked perfectly that it's soft and yet not breaking. I smelled a little hint of ginger, making the flavor profile rich but refreshing. They added ginger in such a way that not only it's not overpowering, you can't find it unless you really try. Finding them as a surprise in a few of your bites truly gives a deeper experience. I ordered the spicy ramen, and the spicy doesn't come from your run of the mill red chilli oil. There's indeed a layer of oil that has aromatic spicy scent. Marvelous. And lastly, they added the right part of green onion that when you scoop the broth and chew the green onion, it gives an even deeper flavor to the broth. Chashu also immaculate. Normally you find chashu that is charred with butane torch. Sometimes it's too charred or not enough. Kosuke cooked their chashu perfectly. It's tender but not breaking. Not dry. Not gamey. It's just smooth. The fried gyoza was just okay for me. Don't get me wrong, they cooked it perfectly as well, it's just that i've been spoiled with gyozas with insane level of garlic and green onion. Gyoza skin was fried to crisp and the filling tastes mild and smooth. But the cherry on top was the fried horse mackerel. Must be the most perfect panko fry ever. Crispy, not so oily, and even the tail is nicely crunchy. It has slight fishy flavor in the best way possible. Normally when you get fried fish, it tastes more as fried fritter than actual fish. Kosuke managed to get the perfect balance where you can still taste the fish AND the panko fry. Absolutely wonderful. Even the black mushroom and bamboo shoots is perfect as well. The black mushroom was not dry and not tough. Bamboo shoots is not stinky at all. It was quite a 'fight' to finish everything. They really make your money worth; that's a lot of quality food for the price. Service was amazing too. And the best part of it is that they provide amazing service that is curt and efficient. You don't have to nod with your mouth full trying to answer to questions like "how's everything?" read more

Kosuke - Tonkotsu, fried ajy, chashu, black mushroom and bamboo shoots - Ramen Near Me - Alhambra, California

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I always enjoy coming here! The server is so sweet and attentive. Nothing crazy of fancy, just some good comfort food on rainy gloomy days to get me through the day! read more

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This location requires street parking. It's a fairly small place within enough seating for small groups. The staff are friendly and the service is quick. I've only gotten the curry here thus far but it's been good. The popcorn chicken variant seemed to have an extra kick in the curry. Unsure if it was just that day but the spice level built up as I ate. It wasn't bad just unexpected. The other curry dish at the table wasn't spicy though. But if you like popcorn chicken and want to elevate it then this dish would be serviceable. I'd still return here for the other dishes! Also they allow cards for payment with a 3% extra charge. read more

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I don't really come here for the ramen although Ive had it before and its good, but do not sleep on the rice plates! When I have extra time and want to treat myself I always order a chicken katsu plate and it fills me up for the rest of the day. Nothing is too salty or saucy here. The portion is great for the value. Service is quick and friendly, they do take credit card now but cash will save you a few dollars. Inside is small and quaint so more like a to-go place. read more

Kosuke Ramen... just delicious. A little gem tucked away in Alhambra. I've been coming here for years, and now I've realized just how popular this spot has gotten. I used to never have to wait, but now I find myself waiting a good 30 minutes to 1 hour just to get seated. So, make sure you come as early as possible. My go-to order is the Spicy Popcorn Chicken Ramen with the Popcorn Chicken on the side. It always hits the spot for me and the portion is so large, I always have enough chicken to take home with me for a late-night snack. On my most recent visit, I've noticed that they finally accept credit cards with a 3% transaction fee. I also noticed they finally changed the movie on the TV they have placed in the corner, LOL! Can't wait to come back! :) read more

Kosuke - Popcorn Chicken Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Alhambra, California

Ordered: - Kuro Ramen with popcorn chicken (3.5/5): soup was a bit too oily for my liking and surprisingly somehow also tasted a bit watered down / not as rich as I had expected? Popcorn chicken was super yummy though. - Croquette on the side (5/5): super basic but yummy. Perfect level of crispiness and was so comforting to eat even during a heat wave. - Cold Spicy Miso Ramen with chashu, additional egg (3.5/5): Perfect seasonal item for a hot day. Portions were big and refreshing, but the taste wasn't groundbreaking. Overall (3.5/5): It didn't live up to our expectations, but is a good staple spot if you're a local. The interior is small and old fashioned, so the wait can be pretty long on certain days. The service was attentive, and we have no qualms there. read more

Kosuke - Ramen Near Me - Alhambra, California

Decent butter and chicken Ramen at a reasonable price. It comes with fried chicken bites, which are also good.

I love this ramen place been coming here since they opened and i always leave satisfied with my ramen plate. I stick to what i like but my husband does like to change it up. My favorite is the spicy popcorn chicken ramen medium spice. read more

Kosuke - Spicy popcorn chicken ramen medium spice - Ramen Near Me - Alhambra, California

I think owners changed... I don't think it's bad it's just not good. So yeah more of a quick eat and go if you have no time which I often find myself in that position, but I would not go out of my way to eat here. read more

I have been coming to Kosuke for years, my son's invite once and I got hooked I told so many friends and everyone loved it. The Popcorn Chicken Ramen is their specialty so good. The service is wonderful The ladies are so sweet and welcoming always with a nice smile and make sure you get out satisfied. The Ambiance is fine It is a small place very well done. Always clean and smell awesome. Recommended it. read more

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A cozy space that gets packed for dinner. Large portions, savory broths. Love that an egg and chashu/popcorn chicken is included with each bowl. The popcorn chicken is a good concept but it was underseasoned. read more

Kosuke - Spicy miso ramen - Ramen Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Great ramen. Best in town. I was advised to order the spicy ramen with popcorn chicken on the side. Such a great duo. Dip the fried chicken and enjoy the crunch and the spiciness of the broth. This place is small so seating is limited. Wall in, sign in and wait! Worth the wait. Great service and great tasting ramen. read more

Kosuke - Spicy ramen - Ramen Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Kosuke was a cute and quaint ramen shop that I found while walking around Main St. Alhambra. I popped into the restaurant around 6pm and was quickly greeted by one of the servers. There were a few small parties inside, but I had no problem with grabbing a table of my choice. Service was great. Friendly staff, and the food came out in a timely manner. I didn't expect high attentiveness, but it was nice that they checked in on me once in a while. I'm not a pork eater, so I was pleased to find that I had a lot of options on the menu. I got agedashi tofu to start, and it was honestly one of the best I've had because of the great balance of sweetness and umami flavor in the dashi sauce. The tofu was also nicely firm and fried. For my entree, I got the medium spicy ramen with popcorn chicken. I also upgraded it with a side of fried calamari rings. As much a I enjoyed the soup, I could only get through half. The broth had the perfect amount of spice for me, but it was heavy on sodium. It also didn't help that all the protein I ordered was battered and deep fried. I appreciated how crispy the popcorn chicken pieces were. You could dunk them and leave them swimming in the broth, and they still maintained their crunchy coats of batter. read more

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This is definitely a local gem in Alhambra! It's a quaint restaurant nestled on Atlantic and 6th. There's limited parking slots in the back. My favorites are the agedashi tofu, chicken curry cutlet and the chicken karaage! I eat here at least twice a month for my staples above. Generous serving and the quality of food hasn't changed in the years I've been frequenting this place. Definitely bookmark this restaurant if you're craving simple Japanese food that satisfies the palate and stomach. Agedashi tofu is a must try; it's lightly battered with the perfect amount of crunch complemented with the savory dashi sauce. read more

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my go to spot for years now. I have yet to find another ramen spot doing it like kosuke!

I tried the spicy miso ramen, and while the chashu was decent, the broth left something to be desired. It was on the watery side and lacked the richness and depth you'd expect from a good ramen broth. My friend ordered the udon and popcorn chicken. The popcorn chicken was acceptable--not the best but not too oily, and the portion size was generous. Overall, it was an okay experience, but nothing stood out to make it particularly memorable. read more

Ramen is hot and spicy. Sides are great and the service is good. I believe it is still cash only. read more

Kosuke - Ramen Near Me - Alhambra, California

It is very easy to miss this spot on Main St! We came before it started getting crowded so there was no wait at all, though when we were leaving, there was a crowd waiting outside (in the rain!) Service was very kind and attentive to our needs, checking on us frequently. The table shared the fried chicken and I got the tonkotsu ramen. The fried chicken was crispy and had nice flavor. The tonkotsu ramen had a nice broth and was flavorful, but it wasn't the best I've ever had. My parents had the spicy miso and enjoyed it a lot, especially the spice level of the dish! Parking is easy to miss, it is a very small entrance and parking can be limited, especially if there is a large crowd. read more

Kosuke - Tonkotsu ramen, fried chicken - Ramen Near Me - Alhambra, California

As of 10/26/24, they've updated their policies to accept credit cards with a 3% transaction fee! This time around, I got the tonkotsu ramen and it was delicious! Though, I think the chicken may be better than the chashu. They also offer ramen sets where, for an extra few dollars, you can get gyoza etc. it's definitely worth it! The portions are very generous, compared to most local ramen shops this is the quantity of noodles + 1 extra noodles. It's a small, casual shop that does fill up quickly. The bathroom is located around the side of the building. Give this hole in the wall ramen shop a try! read more

I love their eel rice bowl! Very flavorful and plenty (I can no longer eat as much as I used to. I am almost 40 if that helps, lol). I came here to eat with my coworkers, and they all got ramen. From what I saw, there were a lot of noodles and toppings for their bowl of ramen! I'm giving this place 4 stars because of their parking. It can easily be missed if you're not paying attention carefully. Also, it's a small parking lot! Only 5 or 6 cars can fit in the back. You can find street parking, but it's quite the walk if you have someone with a disability. The staff was friendly and the service was good. We got there when it opened so we were able to get a table fast. They do not take reservations, so it is a first come, first serve kind of restaurant. They don't really have air conditioning so it got pretty warm in there. They had an oscillating fan that provided some sort of air flow. If they did have air-conditioning, we could not feel it. We came in July if that can help paint the picture better, and it was sunny and hot. They are not open on Sundays. read more

Came back to Kosuke and I'm so glad I did! I tried their croquette, and wow ... it was SO good. Super crispy on the outside and potato was good. Definitely recommend trying the croquette if you come here and getting the ramen.. Can't wait to come back again!! Service was quick and seating is limited. read more

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Service and portions are generous but their broth falls short of other ramen places. It's a smaller hole in the wall restaurant so I can see the wait getting long during peak hours. The ramen allows option of getting pork or popcorn chicken as your protein which I love. I always opt for the popcorn chicken on the side so it's like having two full meals! They don't skimp out on the protein or noodles so you'll be pleasantly surprised by the portions!!!! My coworkers got their curry popcorn chicken which looked good. read more

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This little hole in the wall ramen shop was pretty good. It hit the spot on a cold night. Popcorn chicken was a bit dry though, they should add some type of dipping sauce. read more

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An excellent experience. Staff is attentive and not overstretched. Food is excellent with no over seasoning via msg or salt. Prices are good and portions are very good. I was especially pleased to see that they use glass tumblers, ceramic bowls, and takeout containers for their famous popcorn chicken is a wax paper bag. Seating is good and friendly though limited. I went at 6pm and they were able to wear five adults and two kids with no problem on a Saturday. I would 100% go back and prefer this place over all other ramen place in MPK or Alhambra, and I've been to about all of them. read more