I recently moved to the area while furniture hunting and happened to come across this hidden gem. I'd never tried food like this before, but everything was absolutely delicious. The curry had amazing flavor, and the whole experience was great from start to finish. You order at the counter and grab your own seat, which was a bit different than what I'm used to. I also tried bubble tea for the first time. I was a little skeptical at first, but it ended up being so good that I went back for a second one. The staff was incredibly friendly and took the time to walk me through the menu and explain the items I ordered. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to! read more

Okasan Ramen - Curry Gyudon - Asian Fusion Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

Food was delicious. Came out super quick and everyone was nice. Definitely coming back. Honestly may have found a new place to study read more

Okasan Ramen - Asian Fusion Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

This was a cute restaurant open late. The kids are usually picky eaters but the ramen noodles and fried rice were both tasty. The chicken cutlet was also well flavored. It's a self serve for silverware. The food came out extremely quick which was a nice surprise. We bought boba tea for a drink but would have appreciated a place to self serve water and also wanted spoons for the kids. Otherwise would definitely come back for the food which was all reasonably priced and flavorful read more

Okasan Ramen - Gyoza and chicken cutlet - Asian Fusion Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

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Getting there - It's tucked in an open plaza area. Plenty of parking spots. You order first, pay, then sit down. Food - made to order and tasty. Ordered the tonkotsu ramen and sides/appetizer (fried chicken and the fried sweet potato). The seasoned egg in the ramen was SO bomb - I wish I ordered more! Also they have a lot of different teas and boba. I got the regular milk tea with boba, which was good. Service - Cashier was friendly and patient with us. There isn't a waiter, so you are free to sit wherever you'd like. Ambiance - Open, bright and chill. Good for college students or if you're in the area. Overall, this is a decent ramen spot for the MidWest. Coming from Cali, I used to get ramen all the time from Sawtelle/Little Tokyo in LA so I miss ramen. While it's not too authentic, the ramen and boba here will hit the spot. PROS: lots of boba, close to Notre Dame campus, accept Google/Apple Pay CONS: wished they had more ramen options (Shoyu, Tsukemen, Kitakata), read more

Okasan Ramen - Tonkotsu ramen - Asian Fusion Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

I decided to try this small restaurant. I had the chicken tantan ramen which was delicious! The service was friendly. The place reminds me of small restaurants in the Far East. Clean, neat, lots of decorations made this a great place for lunch. read more

small place with decent pricing. the food was really mid but i'm giving points for overall comfort feeling read more

Okasan Ramen - Chashudon - Asian Fusion Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

We are new to the area and ordered Okasan for takeout. We each ordered the spicy miso ramen, and it was incredibly spicy. Both my husband and I like spice, but it was almost too spicy to enjoy. Our noses were running and eyes watering. The noodles were also soggy. The egg was delicious and flavorful, I'm glad I ordered an extra one. I did like the corn in the ramen. We also got a side salad that wasn't anything special, just a basic salad. It was prepared and ready quickly. I would rate this a 2.5-3 out of 5. I'm not sure the ambiance or vibes of the restaurant, since we got takeout, but I probably won't be back unless I'm really craving ramen and need something to do the trick. read more

Okasan Ramen - Spicy Miso Ramen - Asian Fusion Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

Ate it so fast I forgot to take a picture--if that tells you anything! I ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen with added Ajitama and Chashu, and it was absolutely fire. The broth was rich and flavorful, and the pork was perfectly tender. The gyoza were crispy little pockets of joy, and I grabbed a side of rice with garlic soy sauce to keep the flavor party going. Also had a black milk tea with bubbles and it was exactly what I needed to round it all out. Everything was delicious, filling, and clearly made with care. Will 100% be ordering again--next time I'll try to take a pic before inhaling it. read more

I had the ramen here yesterday. The broth was rich but a bit greasy. Noodles were okay, but the pork was chewy. The egg was overcooked again. Service was fast, but the place was crowded. Not sure if I'll return. read more

Okasan Ramen - Asian Fusion Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

The ramen was alright, but nothing to write home about. The broth was flavorful but too salty. Noodles were cooked perfectly. The toppings were fresh but lacked variety. Overall, it was a decent meal. read more

Okasan Ramen - Asian Fusion Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

First time customers and went there Aug 18. Ordered the spicy miso ramen and the tonkostu ramen. The tonkotsu was good with a good portion of veges and pork. Same good portions on the spicy miso but as others have mentioned, much too spicy, a 5/5 or 8/10 on heat level. You'll love it if you like it spicy but think they should ask. Rating it a 3 for two reasons. First, food as described above. Second, was after eating, found that both bathrooms needed a good cleaning and organizing - if we found out before ordering. we probably would have walked out. Probably rate it a 3.5 on food alone bc the spicy miso was overpowering. They have potential. Friendly and fast service. read more

I am thrilled to see Okasan Ramen finally opened up. There are a few sushi places around town, but ramen is totally lacking its presence in the area. This place is very bright and open. I love their own cartoon art surrounded the space. Other than ramen, there are other option like udon and curry rice. In additional, they also added in a few Taiwanese snacks and of course bubble tea. My favorite would be the Tonkotsu Ramen and the Chicken Cutlet. The broth for the ramen looks thin, but the flavor is there. The Chicken Cutlet is huge. The breading is super crispy and as you bite into it, the chicken is super moist and juicy. I would say this is a must have. read more

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I have been waiting for this place to open for well over a year, since before COVID and everything so I was so excited to finally try it. I only got tonkatsu ramen and gyoza. The gyoza seemed more like the kind that come out of a bag from Fruit Mountain although I don't want to assume. The younger girl working was really sweet from what interaction I had with her. It's not really a sit down place; you order at a counter and you seat yourself. They have bubble tea but I wasn't too impressed. I'd love to see more flavors for those. The ramen itself was good but not great, if that makes sense. I'll absolutely be back to try other items, though. I'm just happy we have this place in South Bend now. read more

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Noodles (more Chinese than Japanese style) were cooked too long and so, was soggy. Broth on the spicy chicken tan tan was less umami flavor from hours-long cooked pork/chicken bone broth... and more like seasoned (especially sweet) that was less depth in flavor. The slices of chicken were decent portion and tender. Order at counter and place the number at table to be served type of deal. They just dropped off at our table and members of our group gad to figure out which ramen type went to whom. So, 1.5 points removed for soggy noodles, over sweetened broth and lack of basic service of getting the correct order to the respective customer. Always reserve 0.5 point to those rare experiences. read more

Great little gem tucked away in a strip mall pretty close to ND campus. Ramen was good. Service was fast and friendly. I had Spicy Miso ramen and it was spicier than expected but great. My son had the Chicken Tantan ramen, and loved it (I also did) Give it a try if you like authentic ramen. We didn't sample any of the other options (chicken cutlet, wings or Boba) but they all looked good on other folks' tables. read more

We went to Okasan this weekend. They did a nice job of remodeling the old asian grocery store space. I had the Yaki soba w chicken. Honest truth. They served me regular ramen noodles as soba, but it was great. Fried noodles, vegetables and chicken with a Teriyaki style sauce...it was delicious and well prepared We had the spring roll appetizer... possibly the best fried springrolls ive ever had My wife had the tonkatsu ramen....it was mediocre. The broth was weak and haf no depth, and the ham on the top was dry and leathery. I would return for the fake yaki soba....the ramen is a 4/10 at best. read more

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Great food, a little bit of a small space but it's nice. Great prices too. I consistently get the takoyaki and it never disappoints. The mango milk is also great. read more

Was very good and service was very fast. Place was very clean and bright. Fun decor. My daughter liked the boba.

I'm from Hawaii - we have a LOT of Ramen establishments. I was craving Ramen and found this restaurant. It hit the spot!

With Okasan translating to someone else's mother it set the bar high for what to expect. Im happy to share that it met the expectation that I had set for them. The only drawback that I had with Okasan was the limited options of spicy food available and add ons. Food will be listed below with rating and at the bottom will full in-depth review. * Pork Chashu Bun - 4/5 * Chicken Katsu Bun - 4/5 * Tonkotsu Ramen - 4/5 The Pork Chashu had a very soft and tender bun while the pork was crispy and all cooked. It had the flavor of almost Carnitas it was paired with some lettuce and small sauce. Chicken Katsu was like eating a Japanese Chicken Sandwich it was also paired with lettuce and some mayo. The Tonkotsu Ramen was the highlight of the meal two pieces of pork an egg with a piece of seaweed for decoration. The presentation was well done and made the meal look inviting. Those that like some spice they don't have a Spicy Ramen but can sell you some chili paste. Overall I was very pleased with what Okasan had to offer. The only things that I wish it had is a Spicy Ramen with larger potion available. Would definitely be back and is a contender in the area if you are in the mood for some Ramen. read more

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Food tasted disgusting. Edamame was warm and cold at the same time. I got the vegan miso soup and the bamboo tasted like poop. My fiance got the Korean fried chicken and said it was old, rubbery, and half cooked. Would not recommend this place AT ALL. read more

Okasan Ramen - Tame - Asian Fusion Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

Food was amazing. Very quiet place. Milk teas and boba are really refreshing. Tonkotsu is very good creamy broth great portion. read more

Okasan Ramen - Peach milk tea - Asian Fusion Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

We needed some comfort food close to Notre Dame campus and stumbled upon this boba tea and ramen shop. We all got the traditional ramen and felt satisfied. Small modern spot in a strip mall. Quick and friendly service. read more

South Bend desperately needed a good ramen place and Okasan does not disappoint. The interior is clean and open. You order at the counter and they bring the food to your table. The Spicy Miso Ramen is incredible and I highly recommend it. The generous portion is flavorful and filled with toppings. This plus the fruit tea I ordered made a great dinner for a reasonable price. read more

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i stumbled upon this place searching "ramen near me" one day and when i tell u it did not disappoint. it's a cute and small place the girl in the front informed us very well on the menu, i ended up getting the spicy miso one and cut the spice in half. we had a yaki soba to start off with as well and it's equally amazing. great food, great service, will definitely be coming back! read more

Okasan Ramen - Spicy Miso Ramen - Asian Fusion Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

Absolutely fantastic!!!!!!! Our party of four ordered all the available ramen with extra noodles($3 upcharge). Every bowl had a unique flavor profile and was VERY satisfying We will definitely be back soon to try out the full menu. They are currently still in soft open phase. Grand opening in June 1st. Atmosphere is casual but inviting. Open view of the kitchen. We also had their flavored boba tea! So delicious!! Definitely don't skip this place if you love ramen. If you have a bigger appetite, order extra noodles read more

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I get the impression where I dined was their new location. (I'm not from around here, but I did chat with a lady who did seem like the owner.) The new locale is very clean and welcoming, although the music was pretty dang loud considering there were so few people dining there at the time. We were served lightning quick, and the service was B/B-. The pork gyoza were delicious. Wish I'd have double ordered. The ramen was well-prepared with fresh ingredients, but was slightly bland. The other items we ordered were hot and fresh, but could've had a little more flavor to them. No one will confuse this place with one in NY, SF or CHI; but it was among the better meals I had in my 3 days in the region. You have to give props to anyone trying to offer fare beyond what's served at overwhelming number of "Irish" pub burger halls. In short: More than *** but less than ****. But worth checking out. read more

Ramen and boba were both good but overpriced. 2 ramens and 1 boba were almost $50. There's also no seasoning for the ramen except sriracha. Would have loved a chili oil. read more

Okasan Ramen - Ton katsu ramen - Asian Fusion Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

Just wasn't impressed. Don't get me wrong they are very nice people and the place is very clean. Service was good also The Ramon dish we had was just ok. We were expecting a little bit more flavor I guess. I know this place gets great reviews and my wife and I typically love this kind of food but this just wasn't our thing. read more

This ramen shop sits in a small plaza a few blocks from the university. It gives the impression of being new from its sparkling clean, almost antiseptic interior and very plain decor. The staff were courteous in taking orders and serving the food; they also displayed some hesitancy, perhaps due to being new. I found Okasan's chicken katsudon tasty but lacking the subtle flavors found elsewhere. The portions for both the katsudon and ramen were also a bit on the small side -- the restaurant seems adequate for lunches, but it's hard to see this place satisfying for dinner. read more

Great service. I was looking for a good soup and a friend of mine suggested this place to try. I went once and was not too impress. Maybe it was not just the soup I expected. Not sure if they are still open as some reviews says "they are closed". read more

Okasan Ramen - Asian Fusion Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

I have tried many different ramen places over the past year, and I'd say this one deserves 4/5 stars (which isn't bad!) They have a vegetarian option which is always important to me, and service was fast for how busy they were. It is not absolutely incredible ramen, hence the 4/5 stars but I would come here again and it satisfies one's ramen craving. read more

Okasan Ramen - Vegetarian ramen with added egg -- seasoned egg is vegetarian, too - Asian Fusion Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

My kids love coming here for Ramen. You get a large serving and we always take leftovers home. They also have a good variety of milk teas.

Every college town needs a good ramen spot, and this seems to be the one for Notre Dame. The tantan broth is great.

Man this place should not be so slow as it was when we first showed up to eat tonight. We got 2 Tonkotsu Ramen bowls and a Green Bubble Milk Tea, along with the Lemon Strawberry and Lemon Orange Grapefruit Teas. First of all the reviews saying the food was not enough? No idea where you got that idea from but as a really heavy eater myself, the normal serving was more than enough to fill me. The teas were made from mostly fresh fruit save for the grapefruit which was fine because grapefruit raw is tart as hell and overall can make the tea ruined. Oranges, lemon, strawberries all prepped fresh, watched the incredibly nice cashier make it and prep everything himself. Boba tea was made fresh, boba was warm and comforting. The staff were amazing! We will definitely be visiting again in the future. read more

The food is absolutely amazing - everything we tasted melted in other mouths. like the variety of drinks, we were there with family so had to try different ones and everything was great. The service is amazing, nice and friendly stuff. The atmosphere is cozy and pleasant. Highly recommend! read more

I dined at this restaurant yesterday evening and was disappointed. For starters the portion was very small, bowl seemed to be half full; normally ramen places you are stuffed if you finish the portion. The broth was bland, had more sweet notes then savory, and was lacking seasoning. The topping were pretty sparse, it only had two thin slices of pork. Also there was barely any broth, it was mainly just noodles once I stirred the dish. I would love for this to be a great ramen place because it's the only one in the area, please take this review to heart and make some changes to your product. read more

Visiting from California and came across this spot. The chicken Yakisoba was delicious, full of flavor and a solid portion size. The Tonkotsu ramen was also full of flavor and perfect for a cold day. Service is fast and there is a good selection of menu items. I couldn't recommend this place more! read more

We were excited to try the place but when we told the hostess we only needed two sets of chopsticks with our takeout order, she responded "That's a lot of items". I was so shocked I didn't even know what to say. The food was average AND over-priced so to be honest I wish I would've ordered less anyway. Or went somewhere else. Cre-Asian and Ho-Ping have really warm and friendly staff! read more

The food was delicious, I had the Chicken Shoyu Ramen and some boba milk tea. I also tried the "Plum Honey Potatoes". All of it was good and the service was pretty quick. The setting was nice, it felt very new and fun! read more