Best ramen in Bakersfield no doubt in my mind, all these negative reviews are from people who hate themselves. Tantanmen all the way.

I was surprised by how nice the ambiance was inside the restaurant, considering it is in a strip mall. They have done a great job making it look inviting and stylish inside. My wife and I started with the pork katsu as an appetizer, which was incredibly crispy on the outside while tender and juicy on the inside. Delicious. Afterward I had the classic Tonkotsu ramen. It was pretty good, although the chasu was fattier than I personally prefer. I asked them to add chili oil to make the broth spicier and I enjoyed it that way. My wife ordered the Tantanmen ramen, which she absolutely loved. I tried some of hers and I also really liked the broth, so I will get that next time. Overall it's definitely a nice place to grab dinner and we will return. read more

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I tried this place twice and was disappointed each time. I'm ramen obsessed so I came here because of the good reviews hoping for exceptional ramen. The tonkotsu didn't taste at all like tonkotsu. It oddly tasted like corn... like there was corn juice in it. I had to add a lot of soy sauce, sriracha, and garlic to wash out the weird taste. The pork gyozas were good but the sauce was a little bland... added sriracha. The service was great, nice decor. read more

O Ramen - Spicy tonkotsu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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What do you want to get for dinner? I ask her Let's get ramen she says O....ramen Eh gets the job done. Tantan ramen pretty good but goes in and comes out hurtin. The takoyakis are nothing to tako bout. Service and ambiance are fine. Not many options in bako, itll pass for those not wanting to microwave an egg w/ shin ramen. read more

Probably one of the worst ramens I have ever had - and I had plenty. The broth was too watered down and super bland. This place was packed and the staff was welcoming and friendly. The place was also good with a cozy vibe. However, their ramen was almost inedible for me. I ordered their tonkotsu ramen and it did not taste like it at all. P.S.: Please take this review with a grain of salt as I originally came from LA with a hefty amount of delicious ramen places and this definitely could not compete with even the most mediocre ramen place in LA. The only reason this is not getting a 1-star review is because their staff was really nice. Other than that, I don't think I will be coming back. read more

O Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Bakersfield, California

The ramen was absolutely delicious -- full of flavor and definitely hit the spot. The place was busy, which is always a good sign, but we were able to get seated fairly quickly. The service was okay -- it could have been a little more attentive -- but overall it didn't take away from the experience. I would return and would recommend it! read more

O Ramen - Delicious ramen - Ramen Near Me - Bakersfield, California

This food went crazy! 10/10 in flavor 10/10 in portion 8.5/10 in price (little too expensive imo) Food was presented beautifully and the restaurant is filled with anime portraits and the mural on the back wall is cool! The perfect spot for anime and ramen lovers! I had the Tantanmen (spicy ramen) My kid had the same but mild. We had an order of tempura shrimp and monkey balls with a glass of Sapporo. Look forward to coming back. Only thing I found a tiny bit uncomfortable was the waiters standing about 5 feet away from our table. It was a little slow when we went so it seemed they had to focus a little extra on us since the restaurant is kinda small. Other than that cool spot and can't wait to come back! read more

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My friend and I came on a weekend evening for dinner. It was really crowded when we went, and we had to wait for 20min before being seated. The interior was very comforting and welcoming. Our waitress was very attentive but we did feel a little rushed. We both got tonkatsu ramen, but I got medium spice and my friend got mild. I've had medium spiced ramen before, and I felt that mine was spicier than expected. Overall, we had a good experience and will likely return to try other dishes. read more

O Ramen - Tonkatsu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Bakersfield, California

On the way to work searched up ramen this place came up I am happy with this place.nice and clean great Service and the food was great!

Great service, amazing staff, great location and ambience... but honestly ... I did try the Veggie Raman and the veggie Gyoza... I'm happy I had vegetarian options.. but :/ I ended up rating the Veggie Raman to be a 2/5 unfortunately. It didn't have a lot of flavor but I shall still come back and try other options . I look forward to trying their lunch specials. read more

Stopped by for lunch last week. Quick service. We both ordered Ramen. Excellent taste. Lots of veg in mine, great flavor in both. Noteworthy:They had cold ramen on the menu which I am excited to try! This isn't a super fancy place, there's some clutter around, but the table was clean. read more

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The food is pretty good. The ramen was flavorful and a big serving. The staff is attentive and friendly. The overall experience of the decoration is cute and fun. Felt like I was transported to a new city. read more

O Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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When we're craving ramen, O Ramen is always the go-to. It hasn't disappointed us yet. The atmosphere is great, and the wall decor is really cool. It does usually take a bit to get seated since the space is small, so there's almost always a wait, but if you're not in a rush, it's no big deal. My favorite menu item is the karaage chicken! super crunchy and even better with the spicy mayo. For ramen, we always order the tantamen. The spice really takes it to the next level. We usually swap the pork out for katsu chicken (they bring it on the side), and it's definitely worth it. Overall, another great experience at O Ramen. We'll definitely be back. read more

O Ramen - Karaage Chicken - Ramen Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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So it's been a while since I have been there. I love the decor, all about anime. The wait staff was friendly and attentive, checked on me constantly. It feels like a Ma and pa shop, small dinning room, a few tables, the crowd is young. I started with Seared Ahi appetizer. It was marvelous, especially if you like spicy food, it has a generous amount of hot pepper on top. I ordered Tonkotsu ramen, my measuring stick for a ramen shop. It is a very restrained interpretation, not very salty, not very fatty, the broth is a little on the sweet side, the egg is cooked a fraction too long. Overall a decent place to eat. read more

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I never would have guessed I'd find a new favorite spot in Bakersfield. The town has really grown since the last time I visited. They have a lot of good restaurants now. This is a must stop for me. They have the best karaage I've ever had. Service is prompt and polite. They were very attentive and got the order right. The restaurant is cute (see pics) and there is plenty of seating. The ramen and dumplings are good, but I still crave the karaage. The chicken with the sauce they serve along side of it is delicious. I can't wait to go back! read more

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A great spot for a casual lunch date with friends. The service was friendly, and the food came out quickly. Orders: Karaage: a fried chicken appetizer served with a tangy sauce. It was quite good! I'd order again. Tonkotsu ramen with extra corn topping: delicious broth, rich but not too oily. Added some spicy seasoning for an extra kick. The noodles had a nice bite to them. The pork was delicious. Overall, a solid bowl of ramen! I'd come back to try other things as well. The portion size was great for the price as well! read more

O Ramen - Tonkotsu ramen with extra corn topping - Ramen Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I'm not a big ramen person, but my girls are. First time here, so I opted for the Chicken Teriyaki Soba noodles. They came out looking great. Upon my initial taste, I felt it was very sweet. But as I ate more the sweetness was less overpowering and was quite good. The service was also good. Our service read constantly checking on us and refilling our waters. read more

O Ramen - Chicken Teriyaki Soba. A little sweet but good. - Ramen Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Best ramen I've ever had in Cali!! I've tried SF, San Diego and LA. Really good service, never disappoint with great prices.

Best Ramen place in Bakersfield, honestly better than most places in California. Food and service are amazing, with a modern lo-fi ambiance.

We had the calamari rings and tantanmen ramen and they were both very flavorful. The service was good. I think the only take away is that she didn't give us time in the beginning to look at me any and asked us right away if we knew what we were going to order m. The ambience is cute. I like the way the decorations are set up. The calamari was evenly calamari and breading. The sauce in the side could have been more thicker. It was too watery like for me and my boyfriend. We both had the tantanmen ramen and it was perfectly spicy. We did not have to add more spice. I wish their egg was a little bit more in the soft yolk side. But it was still very good in flavor. We will be back and bring our kids read more

O Ramen - Calamari tempura - Ramen Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Love the Tonkotsu ramen. Their "to go" ramen is a good portion and they package it well

Service and food is always a 10/10! Never disappoints when I'm craving a bowl of ramen, spicy ramen is my favorite!

I love the food; it's always excellent, and the employees are very kind and always make sure my drinks are filled. Also, the wall art is very cool and nice. read more

O Ramen - A bento box - Ramen Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Went back to O Ramen after years since I tried it last and glad to say this experience was better. The portions were huge! We definitely over ordered for a table of three. The only thing I would mention is that the service and questions of how we're doing was a little too much. Our conversation kept getting interrupted and sometimes we would get asked when we were in the middle of taking a bite. Other than that, the food was delicious. read more

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I've taken a few days to calm down before writing this review because I wanted to ensure I was being fair. I'm not doing this out of spite or revenge--I just want O Ramen to take accountability and train their staff so no one else has to go through what I did. I went to O Ramen in Bakersfield on a Tuesday evening with my husband and my service dog, who is an allergen alert dog. When we walked in, the waitress saw my dog and immediately said, "No dogs allowed." I explained that he's a service dog and pointed out his vest. Instead of seating us, she kept asking for documentation to prove he was a service dog. I told her that the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) doesn't require service dog owners to carry any kind of paperwork, and businesses can only ask two questions: 1) Is this a service dog? and 2) What task or service has the dog been trained to perform? I was happy to answer those, but she wouldn't listen. I also explained that asking for medical documentation is a violation of my HIPAA rights, but she still insisted. Two other employees stood there watching but did nothing to help. After 15 frustrating minutes of trying to explain the law and willingness to show her on my phone the regulations of the law, my husband urged us to leave to avoid ruining the rest of our night. As we walked out, the waitress said, "I hope you understand, I don't hate dogs. It's our policy." I told her this wasn't about liking or not liking dogs--it was about her refusing to follow the law and discriminating against me. This whole experience was humiliating and extremely upsetting. I rely on my service dog to stay safe, and it's hard enough to navigate life with a disability without having to constantly justify myself and educate people about the law. Situations like this make me not want to bring my service dog to places and risk my life just so I can be treated fairly. I really hope O Ramen takes this as an opportunity to train their staff about the ADA. I had actually left a positive review for this restaurant back in 2021 after enjoying a meal here and recommending it to my husband. I thought it was a nice place to eat at. However, this recent experience was a complete surprise--one that left me feeling hurt and disappointed. read more

A cute ramen spot in Bakersfield! During a road trip, I stopped in Bakersfield craving something soupy, and I found this charming ramen place with great reviews. Of course, we tried their ramen and grilled pork belly with garlic fried rice! The portions were huge--definitely not something you'd get in NorCal, haha. I also loved how they decorated the place with a Japanese anime One Piece theme--it added such a fun touch to the experience! read more

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We went during lunch and it was busy but the wait went by fast. Great service and delicious food, we ordered bento boxes and gyozas which was more than enough for 2. read more

O Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Food here is amazing !! The service fluctuates depending on who you get to help you.... The younger employees are really nice and helpful but the older employees don't make you feel as welcomed. read more

Food was very good. We usually go for ramen but saw that they had the curry so went with that instead. Glad I did. It was very good. Karaage chicken is always good too. Crispy and the sauce is good. Service was friendly and fast since we showed up when there were not too many people. But the wait can be long sometimes since the spot is popular. The anime ambiance is cool too. read more

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Everything is given in generous portions you'll be going home satisfied my boyfriend showed me this place and now its our go to spot after church the ramen is great and the servers are attentive and nice. The decor is fun and makes it feel like you've found something cool definitely memorable would recommend as a date night spot ;) read more

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The food was sooooo good, I got the teriyaki chicken bowl while my girlfriend got the chicken katsu don WITH garlic fried rice, which was good the fried chicken needed more flavor but it tasted good with the rice. The chicken teriyaki bowl was very season and tasted great while mixed together. The service was great everyone working there was friendly and seemed very happy to be working there. The surroundings around us were very nice though was crowded due to the small area we were in. I do recommend, go. read more

It's been awhile since I've been here. Prolly at least 4 years since the last time I stopped by and it was just as yummy as I remember it. Solid ramen joint if your looking in the area. Stopped by for dinner around 5pm and they weren't to busy when I first got there but after being there about 15 min, they were packed!!! Ordered a ramen bowl and some gyoza and my food was out within 10 min. Ramen noodles were of great quality and the soup itself had great flavor. Very large portion too. The gyoza was so tasteful, a must if your a gyoza fan. Menu is extensive here so you have some good options to choose from. Prices are good considering the portions, quality and flavors you are getting here. Overall, would have to rate my visit a 8 out of 10. O ramen, thank you for hospitality and delicious food. Till next time. read more

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I was driving from Fresno to Los Angeles on vacation, looking for a Japanese restaurant. Yelp came in handy, and I found a good-rated ramen place. I'm glad we stopped by this place. The food was plentiful and delicious, and the service was top-notch. We ordered Takotaki to start, and I had combo ramen with Katsu Don (Pork cutlet rice). They were just good. I recommend it to anyone looking for good Japanese food around Bakersfield, CA. There was anime cartoon art everywhere, I enjoyed seeing them. Very cool, read more

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My favorite ramen spot. I will definitely say that this is my favorite ramen, definitely top 3. Food comes to you relatively quick and you get attended quick too usually. read more

Was a little bit of a wait to be seated, in all fairness, we were there for dinner on Friday. We got the Ramen and rice combos. Ramen was delicious, nice thin noodles, how I like them. Was properly warmed without being too hot. Felt comforting while eating. Good amount of veggies, pork was good. Even the rice was tasty. Very happy we stopped in for dinner. read more

One of my favorite spots. i love the spicy tataumen, So so good. The service is always quick and attentive. I went with a girlfriend after not having been in a while. And my waitress remembered my order. And exactly how I like it prepared read more

definitely my favorite ramen place in bakersfield! the inside mimics a ramen stall in japan. ramen is always flavorful and would definitely recommend the karage chicken and the tantanmen ramen. the service is always great as well. read more

O Ramen - tantanmen, chicken shoyu, tonkatsu - Ramen Near Me - Bakersfield, California

All the servers they have there NOW are awesome ... they got rid of the rude server. Love you guys so glad I can fully enjoy eating here

Love the Tantanmen soup, never disappointed. Gets pretty busy. Tried to call in a order today but there was no answer. I went in and ordered then went next-door for a car wash. My order was ready for pick up in 10 minutes. Everything was fresh read more

I've been to this place many times but never got a chance to make a review. Last night, I ordered a tantanmen with corn. Let me tell you, it was delicious! The broth was so creamy and not too spicy for me. I also ordered the calamari and that was also good. Highly recommend! Staff were friendly and attentive refilling our water. read more

O Ramen - Tantanmen Mild - Ramen Near Me - Bakersfield, California