This is the type of restaurant you will find in metro downtown area- not overly friendly, a little bit of grime, great food and quickness to get you in and out. Order from the paper menus, build your own bowls and enjoy. If you don't like the outcome it's your own damn fault. read more

Mama Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Loved my ramen bowl! The service was speedy! I did not get a chance to try the teas, I will be trying one. The next time I go! read more

Mama Ramen - Create Your Own Ramen Bowl - Ramen Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

A cute, quaint spot in the Crossroads Art District! The service was fast and the ordering process was smooth, but we did have to bring our orders to the counter while other guests got their orders taken at their table. Although the food was tasty and flavorful, we felt like the staff didn't check on us like they did the other patrons. Maybe it was an off day, but it was a bit discouraging. read more

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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. read more

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I like Mama Ramen because I like that they have boba and other fun drinks you can order. The ordering process is nice too as you have a piece of paper and basically hand build your ramen. The wavy noodles are delicious but the broth isn't as flavorful as I would hope. It is still a great spot for ramen and perfect for customizing bowls. read more

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). read more

Mama Ramen - Ramen with rice noodles, but all the rice noodles ate the broth... - Ramen Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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. read more

Mama Ramen - Tempura Shrimp(4) Egg Rolls (2) Takoyaki Octopus Balls(4) Crab Rangoon (4) - Ramen Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

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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... read more

Mama Ramen - Ramen with miso broth and rice noodles - Ramen Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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

Mama Ramen - Love eating here, has the best ramen I've ever had. Great date spot, and service is always on point. - Ramen Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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! read more

Mama Ramen - Top: Miso ramen // Bottom: Tonkotsu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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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. read more

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I really wanted to like this little hole-in-the-wall. From the beginning the staff weren't very welcoming. Didn't really communicate with me much. The cool part though is their menu is basically a checklist. Super easy to order. What went wrong.... 1. I asked if the hot option was ridiculously hot and the waitress says, "yes very hot." So I opted for medium. When the soup showed up it was extremely mild. I had to put siracha in it to spice it up. I would have normally used jalapeños but it was an up charge and the soup was already a little high for my liking for a basic ramen soup. 2. I ordered the pork belly which is my absolute favorite (normally). When it came it was 1.5 slivers of overcooked and dry pork. Not very palatable at all. 3. The ramen itself was actually nice but the broth was far from authentic in flavor. It tasted like salted broth with milk. 4. I ordered shrimp shumai. It was blatantly previously frozen and it was more like microwaved then steamed. I frequent the area for work and my go-to is ramen. This is the only location within walking distance of my hotel but I probably won't try it again. read more

The lady that took our order was so rude and not nice . I will not be going back again the food was good but the service was horrible and terrible. You don't treat people like that. They're coming to spend money at your business. She was rude as hell. I don't even wanna give them any stars, but I have to give at least one. read more

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. read more

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Service was really rushed and it was pretty unpleasant. The front of house staff even held a menu back because they simply didn't want to serve some dishes. After asking for their tea and ramen menus, they acted very distasteful towards us. Our food and drinks came out really quickly in comparison to how badly they were trying to sway us away from ordering. The seating area was pretty small and a bit crowded, so it was also a bit loud considering. read more

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! read more

Mama Ramen - Create Your Own Ramen Bowl, Miso, Pork belly - Ramen Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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. read more

Mama Ramen - Beef ramen - Ramen Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

This place is delicious and has a very authentic feel to it. I love the variety they offer and the system of filling out a card to order your food. The service was also really fast, we waited barely a few minutes. The "hot" level spicy for the ramen was perfect and had a good kick. 5/5! read more

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Chicken miso wavy ramen- Every time I come here I just know it's going to hit the spot. I love choosing my own ramen bowl, including the meats and broth. Crab rangoons and fried rice (not pictured) were also very good. read more

Mama Ramen - Create Your Own Ramen Bowl - Ramen Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

By far one of the best ramen places in kc from the food to the service and the ambiance. This place can get packed and busy but they have a great system so you won't wait long I promise. read more

I went here with a friend specifically for the takoyaki. I would say it was just above mid. A little high on the batter and low on the octopus. The ramen we ordered was pretty decent. I got the bone broth and chicken ramen. 8 out of ten. read more

Mama Ramen - Takoyaki - Ramen Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Limited seating, but there was plenty of space open on a Thursday night. We were warmly welcomed upon entering and handed paper menu slips. You get to check mark what you want to order which is fun. Their milk tea menu had lots of options and looked delicious. The Create Your Own Bowl was the option I went with, which was pretty but tasted just okay. The portion size could be better--- I think there should definitely be more broth. The bowl was hot, but somehow the noodles were not. Pork Belly was good, but not as fatty as I would like. Overall, an okay experience, but I think they have other menu options that look more promising! read more

Mama Ramen - Ramen Bowl - Wavy Noodles, Tonkatsu Broth, Pork Belly. Lo Mein, Scallion Pancakes. - Ramen Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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

Stopped by Mama Ramen with our foodies club. I wasn't sure which door to enter through when I got there - if you are confused, it is the one on the right. :) I've never had ramen before, so I didn't know what I was doing/ ordering. Food was decent, service was fine. I think I'd try ramen elsewhere before going back read more

Mama Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

I came here for lunch on Thursday. There were a good amount of people. Simple and nice decor inside. It's fast casual concept and you can create your own ramen. I had spicy miso ramen with Chicken charshu. The broth was ok and noodles were good. I'll try tonkotsu next time. read more

Mama Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Solid ramen joint downtown with vegan options. I stopped in on a Sunday for an early dinner. You get a form to fill out how to make your own custom ramen. They have a vegetable broth, which, when combined with rice noodles, tofu, and omitting the egg, is vegan. You also then choose 3 toppings (+$1 for more), and then select a spiciness level -- I did the max level, which was definitely spicy. The total was $14.50 plus tax. The ramen came out in about 5 minutes. The portion was generous, coming with plenty of well-cooked thin rice noodles, tofu, the toppings I selected, and a shit ton of chili paste. Everything was tasty, but the broth wasn't all that complex. Good, not amazing ramen. Recommended to get your ramen fix in KC. read more

Mama Ramen - Vegetable ramen, with rice noodles, tofu, bamboo shoots, corn, bean sprouts and seaweed (egg omitted) at max spiciness level (vegan) - Ramen Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

mama ramen has really yummy ramen They also have really good service, like asking us once in a while how we are doing. It also is very cool inside which is great considering how hot it is in Kansas City I would recommend the tonkitsu ramen with pork belly, fish cake or miso soup . The workers here also have these menus where you can customize your own drink and ramen.The atmosphere here is also really nice. Since the Mama Ramen is located in Kansas City, Missour, you guys will know how hot it is, in here, it is nice and cool. Overall this place is great Ill come again(ps I'm not an ai review) read more

First Impression Pretty hidden away restaurant and easy to walk right past. Not the biggest place, but quaint with ample seating if there isn't a dinner rush. Quickly was sat and given a ordering card. Sometimes can be a bit overwhelming to pick all the ingredients in your Ramen but was well worth it. Food Nice, hearty ramen. I got the pork broth with pork belly and several other ingredients (can't remember them all haha). It'd be hard to go wrong though so don't sweat it too much! I got medium spice which is just perfect. Not too spicy at all, but still has the zest. The wavy noodles were perfectly cooked. Not too soft and not too rigid. Broth had a punchy flavor and allowed the add on ingredients to stand out. Pork belly was above average and cooked well. I wish the egg yoke was a bit less dry as well, but with the broth it wasn't a big problem. I usually add sriracha or other spices to my ramen, but this one was so nicely balanced I felt it would've been a mistake to add anything else. I seriously could not stop slurping! The dumplings were solid too, nothing special, but a nice side dish. Final Verdict I've been looking for a go to ramen suggestion in KC and now I have it. I loved Ramen Bowls in Lawrence, and Mama Ramen brings back that love. Will definitely be going back! 5 stars. read more

Mama Ramen - Pork Dumplings(4) - Ramen Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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I really enjoyed Mama Ramen. I love that you can create your own ramen bowl (I've not been to many ramen places so this might be normal) and the spice was perfect! It had just enough spice to be hot but keep me coming back for more. I would definitely go back! The staff was really nice and the food came out pretty quick. I was meeting some friends for dinner and they gave us plenty of time to talk without rushing us out even though they started to get busy. My friends got their drinks and said they were pretty good too. The inside is small but the environment was great. If you like ramen, give them a try. read more

Mama Ramen - Create Your Own Ramen Bowl: rice noodle, miso broth, chicken, beans. Sprout, scallion, and bamboo shoots. Medium spice level - Ramen Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Eating in and carrying out are both great options. I recommend build your own ramen. Chicken broth / mild is incredible. Service is great. read more

Mama Ramen - Build Create Your Own Ramen Bowl Chicken / chicken broth - Ramen Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Good idea but poor execution. Took a bit for the food to come out which is understandable but I got mine practically when everyone else at my table was done and I don't think the portions made it worth the price. We also had very little service and when checking out the staff wasn't very friendly either. I would not recommend. read more

Great food, they have the slips that you fill out like back in nipon-des. I got brown sugar milk tea and it was extremely sweet, maybe consider going lower on the sugar level if you get boba. The spice levels are fairly low for what you select. If you like your food super spicy don't be afraid to order higher on spice levels. read more

I really enjoy the option to build your own ramen bowl, and/or tea drink. You can customise the ramen broth, spice level, protein, noodle type, and toppings - to create your perfect bowl. The restaurant itself is quite small on the inside, but finding a seat has never been an issue. Service is fast, and the food is filling! read more

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

This is my first time trying this place out with some friends. Pretty impress with the food, just not the services. It was a perfect night cap on a cold day. We just played tennis and we were craving for some warm soup and what's better than a bowl of Ramen. Saw this place was close by and got some good reviews. Our ramen you get a choice of 3 toppings, wish it wasn't and unlimited and you get to create your own Ramen. I like it a little spicy and the noodles to be a bit al dente. It was good to go with a group of friends so you can order different dish and sample theirs. Perfect snacks was the karage while we wait. The services could use some help though. Besides that, would come back when they aren't too busy. read more

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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.

Quick service, clean. Get to choose where you sit where you are greeted with two pieces of paper and a marker to select what you'd like. Food was in huge portions w/ a decent variety of items to choose from and the strawberry green tea & mango milk tea boba drinks were delicious. read more