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    Otsuka Ramen

    4.2 (250 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Takoyaki - Octopus Balls
    Mike K.

    Planned to go to another Ramen joint, but it was a 30 minute wait and parking was packed. Went to Otsuka Ramen, which had plenty of parking and no wait. This was about our 4th time at Otsuka. The services was friendly and all food came within a reasonable amount of time. The place is clean and cool vibe. We had 4 different Ramens and the Takoyaki appetizer. All food was good, just not as good as past visits or other places we have been to.

    Simran B.

    We visited otsuka on a Saturday right at opening for a meal before a concert. We ordered their gyoza and takoyaki to start, which were both fantastic. I loved that they had such a great selection of Japanese beers! We also had the chili garlic edamame which were absolutely delicious. For mains, I ordered their classic ramen with corn. It was served super fresh and overall really good! I think the broth wasn't as rich as I would've liked, but it's not a tonkotsu after all. The noodles were delicious and the broth stuck to them nicely. The pork was just okay, but otherwise it was a delicious dish. The service at this place was also spot on. I'd definitely go back if I lived locally.

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    Viki W.

    I've been here a couple of times before, once with great service and once with basically no service. I was right across the street shopping so I figured, let's give it one more shot. I'm really glad I did! My server was delightful, very sweet and welcoming and we had a fun chat about my car. I also noticed the other server having a good chat with her table about school and her future career path. I got a glass of water and when I decided on just soda, I also got a plate of lemons. Love that! Then I ordered the spicy miso tonkatsu and you can customize your spice level. I got hot which was a really good kick but not overwhelming burn your insides out spicy. It was also very easy to customize and leave off the things I don't really like in my ramen. The restaurant is very cute. It's got a lot of windows and it was afternoon so there was lots of natural light. Theres a little open area where you can watch the chefs at work. There's also TVs playing anime shows. Watching Sailor Moon is always good, though the captions were on...in Japanese! Authentic experience, me just enjoying the food and vibing while not understanding. Oops. Really enjoyed my meal. My one thing I'd point out is the prices are different than listed online. Everything has gone up a dollar - but everything has gone up everywhere so I took it in stride. Still very reasonably priced compared to a lot of ramen places!

    Julie H.

    Stopped in for a quick dinner since it was on the way home. Restaurant is small and cozy with some booths and tables. The staff was super friendly. We ordered two different ramen bowls and thought they were just ok. Some of the ingredients were a bit chewy but the ramen noodles were good and the broth was flavorful.

    Otsuka Miso - Hot
    Dj L.

    Tried Otsuka ramen last night. Great experience. Cozy little place in the corner of a strip mall off dale mabry and Lambright. Service was excellent our server was so funny and timely. Decided on the Otsuka miso hot ramen, was delicious. Portions were really good and flavor was great. Everything was to the right temperature and served hot! Ramen came out from the kitchen very fast. I opted for medium spice, but could have done hot. If you are spice adverse I would recommend mild or medium. I added more chili oil to mine! The meats were cooked good. I throughly enjoyed it. Stop by there for some delicious ramen!!

    D.J. M.

    First time customers and we had a great meal! The atmosphere was great. The restaurant was very clean. The food was EXCELLENT!! And the prices were very fair! Michelle was our server and we couldn't be happier. If every server, in every restaurant, was like Michelle, this world would be a happier place. We now have our go to ramen restaurant in Tampa!

    Cynthia M.

    From the moment we walked in the service was amazing the food was delicious we had a small issue and the manager was attentive and made sure he took care of it immediately. We will definitely be coming back for more of this great food and atmosphere.

    This is me and my daughter's favorite ramen spots. We like to frequent this spot on our daddy daughter dates.

    Spring. Rolls.
    Amelia B.

    The place is situated in a nice location. The restaurant comes across as cheap. Spring rolls are already small and they had the audacity to cut them in half. My friend ordered crab ramen and there was a small piece of crab. They give you a bowl full of broth and very little ramen. Bao is one of my favorite foods and this one was the worst that I've had. The food here lacks creativity, and the customer service definitely needs work.

    Black Garlic Lovers
    Jason R.

    Food is amazing, and the updated menu has a ton of delicious options. The service is always top-notch too. If you haven't been here yet, you're definitely missing out!

    Fried shu mai made fresh
    Kim N.

    This used to be our go to place for ramen noodles . After having lunch here I am not sure what to think . Service was quick and friendly . For appetizers we had edamame and Gyoza, these dishes were fresh and delicious. As for ramen , we ordered the wagyu ramen , it was lacking taste and very heavy on all other ingredients besides meat . The Garlic lover was just okay - had 1 thin piece of pork and heavy on hard and chewy bamboo. Aside from the sub par food , it felt like the same temperature outside in the restaurant. Not only was the AC not working properly . The workers had some type of classic rock punk / indie music blasting . We could not hear each other speak and I had a headache so asked if they could turn the music down. It was just not a good combination of heat and eating hot ramen noodles . I'm not sure if this is under new management but too many changes from our past go to ramen restaurant.

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    Awesome, black garlic, ramen best I've had in a long time. Services always on point. Highly recommend.

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    Wouldn't recommend to my worst enemy- this food was awful. It quite literally tasted like smelly water. Please be careful eating here 0/10

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    Their spicy ramen is the real deal. Always fresh broth and just the right amount of kick and flavor.

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    Ramen was excellent and the meal came out quickly. Wish they would open a location in St. Pete!

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