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    Mama Ramen

    3.8 (160 reviews)
    ModerateRamen
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Jacob R.

    My friend Ryan was dying to show me and my dad this place so we decided to check it out. It was kinda hard to see from the street and would have been easy to miss. When we walked in there was anime posters and anime on the tv if that's your thing. I didn't love the vibe but they made up for it in flavor. They give you a paper menu that you fill out and turn in which I like. I got the create your own ramen bowl with chicken broth, green onions, bamboo shoots, mild spicy, chicken protein, sesame seeds and wavy ramen noodles. The flavor of the broth was so good, I kept drinking the broth and enjoying every bite of the noodles. I did not like the chicken, as it seemed to be dried out even tho it was soaked in broth. We also ordered the Karaage which came with three pieces and was really delicious. It also had an orange sauce that was really sweet and sticky. The people working seemed bored but it was really slow until we were leaving. The price was $20 a person for each getting a bowl and the one appetizer to share between the three of us. They did have to go bowls to take leftovers home.

    Ramen with rice noodles, but all the rice noodles ate the broth...
    Wil O.

    Really good ramen overall, not cheap, but quite tasty and fun little place to eat. Also, able to work around gluten sensitivity really well. HOWEVER, buyer beware if you order the ramen with rice noodles. So many rice noodles were put in the ramen that by the time it came to the table all the broth was gone. Just a gross mass of soggy noodles... Either ask for the noodles to be served separate or ask them to halve the noodle portion. Honestly I've give 5 stars had the rice noodle ramen not been inedible (the regular wavy noodle ramen is great).

    Tempura Shrimp(4) Egg Rolls (2) Takoyaki Octopus Balls(4) Crab Rangoon (4)
    Stevie M.

    Cute little place downtown Kansas City. The parking was hard to find. You either park on street or pay by the hour. They have a wide variety of menu. Even an exclusive drink menu. Ramen was so good I even got some food to go. You order by marking on paper menu with marker. They bring your drinks and food to you. Place was a little warm inside but it was nice and friendly staff and food was so good.

    Light Buble Passion Fruit Tea
    Carlton B.

    Great Ramen and quick service at Mama Ramen! I had Pork Dumplings and the Pork Tonkatsu Ramen Hot with a Light Bubble Passion Fruit Boba Tea. Very good and fairly priced! Check them out if you have a ramen craving.

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    Jeremy D.

    Mama Ramen is one of the better ramen houses I've been to within the greater Kansas City area. It's on the older downtown side of the city and parking is on the street. The place does get busy but they're fast with bringing out the food. The entrance is misleading because of the Boba signs. There's a non-alcoholic bar area to sit at along with 8 sit down tables. There's a checklist for the ramen with many options, be warned that the extras could easily add up. The broth is tasteful, the meat is tender, the noodles and vegetables aren't overcooked. I've been here in the past 6 months and it tasted better (4 stars) but lately it's been 3 stars, so I'm unsure what happened. The Ramen at Mama is good for Kansas City and mid-west but nowhere close to the acceptable levels of West Coast, NYC, or Texas.

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    Ciera B.

    came here for the ramen and i like the fact that it's all customizable. you get 3 free toppings, a protein, and you get to pick the spice level. i ordered the wavy noodles with miso, bean sprouts, chicken, ginger, all at a mild spice level. i've heard great things about this place but my meal was just okay. the broth was good but the toppings didn't seem fresh and the taste of the meat was off (almost a sour taste). not a lot of seating but they serve the food super fast so you're in and out pretty fast. maybe we went on a bad day but i probably won't be back

    Ramen with miso broth and rice noodles
    Danielle M.

    I picked up ramen to go. The ordering process was great, but I was surprised by the fee (only $1.25, but most places where I get To Go orders don't charge anything). The miso soup was pretty good, and it came with an epic amount of noodles. I got tofu as my protein and it was delicious. But the broth was not very flavourful, and the addition options are pretty minimal, especially for vegetables: no carrots or edamame, no crispy garlic. I'd try again, but it's not in my top 10...

    Love eating here, has the best ramen I've ever had. Great date spot, and service is always on point.

    Super nice lady working the register, fast and delicious ramen. Ive never had a bad experience here. Great spot for a date night.

    Top: Miso ramen // Bottom: Tonkotsu ramen
    Stephanie N.

    There was excellent service - servers took our orders timely and food came out rather quickly. Overall vibes of the restaurant were nice! Some of the ramen toppings were cold and made the broth itself lukewarm. Still, the broth was creamy and well seasoned!

    Extra egg, pork belly, rice noodles, bone broth, scallions, rice cakes, medium heat (chili flakes oil)
    Kayla H.

    No wait, very clean, attentive service. Food was great! We did medium heat and not sure if they didnt think we could handle the heat as white folk or if their scale is that gradual.

    Create Your Own Ramen Bowl-pork belly, Tonkotsu broth, wavy noodles, bamboo, bean sprouts, corn, and extra broth.
    Colleen L.

    I was craving some ramen on a cold, rainy night and decided to grab some takeout from Mama Ramen. The food was ready on time and was packaged perfectly to avoid spillage. We started with crab Rangoon, eggs rolls, and Takoyaki Octopus Balls. The egg rolls were pretty average but good. My favorite was the crab Rangoon. They were pretty basic but sometimes that's perfect. I also went out on a limb and tried the takoyaki aka octopus balls. To be fair, this was a first and I wasn't sure what to expect. But those are definitely not for me. They may be really good but due to the texture, I couldn't make it past one bite. I also did the Create Your Own Ramen Bowl with pork belly, Tonkotsu broth, wavy noodles, bamboo, bean sprouts, corn, and extra broth. Definitely get extra broth! The pork belly was pretty lean but I prefer that to the fattier cuts. There was a good amount of noodles and the broth was delicious. The rest of the toppings were a little lacking. I feel like they were a little stingy on that. Also it said it came with an egg but mine came with half an egg and my partner, who got the same thing, ended up with no egg. So consistency may be an issue here. Overall it was really good and the prices were good for what you get. I'll definitely be back.

    Create Your Own Ramen Bowl, Miso, Pork belly
    Thu P.

    Mama Ramen is a unique and authentic ramen spot. You build your own ramen bowls and fill it out on a piece of paper. You also order your drinks on the piece of paper and the staff collects the paper once you're done. I think this is a great way to take your time with your decision and craft your perfect bowl. I got the miso, with yellow noodles, pork belly, seaweed, corn, cilantro, and it comes with a boiled egg! The broth was rich and flavorful, it was a bit spicy since I ordered the medium spice level. They had cute Japanese decorations and a nice ambiance with the music. You pay at the front and it was an easy transaction!

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    Alisha L.

    So happy to have finally tried Mama Ramen! The staff was friendly and provided quick service, it's a cute little space, and the ramen was delicious. I love spice, and went with the medium spice level out of caution and found it flavorful but not too spicy.

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    Such good ramen! I always get the tonkatsu. Always fresh and quick. Casual dining and friendly service.

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    Fun way to customize your ramen; large portions. Would have liked a few 'suggested' combinations.

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    This was hands down the worst ramen I've ever eaten. The noodles smelt and tasted like burning plastic. I will never be returning.

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