Otsuka Ramen is already one of my go-to spots when I'm craving something warm and comforting. The vibe is cozy and laid-back; perfect for a quick bite solo or hanging with friends. I built my own bowl today with chicken broth and added beef, green onions, fish cakes, bean sprouts, and corn. It seriously looked like a rainbow and tasted just as good. I ended on a sweet note with the black sesame mochi dessert :) Service was friendly and quick for lunchtime and the portions were solid for the price. If you're into good ramen, this place is definitely worth checking out! read more

Otsuka Ramen - Created my own noodles - Ramen Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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I've been to Otsuka Ramen a handful of times just because it was near the area. There are plenty of Ramen places in the area and this is probably one of the first ones I went to. The Ramen is okay, but it just doesn't hit like before. The restaurant was a laid back vide with Japanese inspired themes and music in the background. Our server points us to our table and hands us menus to start. We always start out with an edamame appetizer and then go ahead and order the ramen. My partner got the spicy tonkatsu and I had wanted to do the "make your own ramen" option. I really wanted wagyu but didn't like the toppings it came with. So I just made my own, though it was very costly to add more toppings, so I just chose 2. Overall, the experience was okay. It's not the worse ramen place I've been to but I'll probably only swing my when it's out of convenience read more

Otsuka Ramen - Spicy Tonkotsu and Edamame - Ramen Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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We were in the mood for soup on this rainy day in Tampa and came upon this Ramen spot on Yelp. We decided to try it out. When you walk in, there are booths around the border of the restaurant, a long table that can seat 14-16 people, and some bar seating as well. We were greeted upon entry by a male employee. We asked to do take out which was a smooth transaction. He told us that it would take about 10 minutes so we sat on several chairs near the entrance while we waited which wasn't too long at all. We ordered their Spicy Miso Tonaktsu Ramen with Bok Choy 2x (Mild). We were not disappointed what so ever. We were a bit skeptical at first especially because we had never been there but was willing to try it out. We ended being very happy with our choice especially since it was a rainy night. The broth was savory and delicious. They gave a great amount of broth that we had enough leftovers for the night afterwards as well. The noodles had a great consistency and everything all in all was delicious. We are definitely returning when we are in town when we are craving some ramen. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Otsuka Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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! read more

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Ramen noodles where just OK - felt thaw where not home made, just from dry. Ingredients where delicious and fres, good broth. Apps where excellent. Mediocre appearance and atmosphere. Great service. read more

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

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. read more

Otsuka Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Came here for a date night! The inside is pretty cute with lots of seating. The servers were super nice. As soon as we walked in they greeted us and seemed cheerful. our server made tons of recommendations. I ended up going with a simple tonkotsu ramen with dumplings as an appetizer. The dumplings were soo flavorful I would definitely come back for those. But the ramen itself left something to be desired. Didn't really love the broth and the pork that it came with wasn't super flavorful. Not sure if it was my favorite but I'd be willing to come back to try other things on the menu! read more

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!! read more

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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

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! read more

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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. read more

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

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

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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. read more

Otsuka Ramen - Spring. Rolls. - Ramen Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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I first tried this Tampa Bay ramen spot over three years ago when there was way less ramen options in the area. Since then, they have only improved in taste, atmosphere, and hospitality. The shop is super cozy, mostly booths, with some of my favorite Youtubers on the TVs (including Rambalac). Not many people know that Kyoto and Otsuka ramen, both on Dale Mabry, have the same owner. Once you try both, it's easy to notice, even though the menu is slightly different. Since most people in Florida are ramen critics, that's all I'll say about that. Japan has many different types of ramen, depending on region and seasonal ingredients. Definitely recommend trying as many different kinds as possible before forming a strong opinion. They also have a Valrico, FL location now. read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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Fantastic Ramen! I didn't not expect it to be so well made. The broth alone takes the cake. The hot sake was extremely smooth and tasteful. Atmosphere is inviting, and service and punctual and timely. Definitely my new ramen place. A Tampa must visit spot. read more

Otsuka Ramen serves rich, flavorful broth and perfectly cooked noodles. The meat is tender, the egg spot-on, and service is fast and friendly. Simple, cozy, and consistently good. read more

Really enjoyed Otsuka Ramen! It's definitely tucked away an unassuming, but once you're inside it's a real treat. Met an former colleague for a good catch-up lunch. We shared the gyoza, he got the Tonkotsu black garlic ramen and I got the pork chashu rice bowl with the sauces on the side. My only complaint was it seemed to be a small amount of pork. We both finished our meals happily. Next time, I would definitely try the ramen (which is clearly what they're known for)! read more

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Nice decor inside and variety of seating. None of the staff looked happy and it was a bit awkward looking at them. Since it wasn't busy at the time we were there, they all just stood around the front, so you can't help but look. We ordered fried oysters and takoyaki as appetizers. I got the Ultimate Tonkotsu White. It's okay, the noodles weren't bouncy and the soup was bland. My husband said the same of his ramen bowl. I can't say that I would recommend this restaurant. If you have time to go to another ramen restaurant, that would be my recommendation. read more

Otsuka Ramen - Ultimate Tonkotsu White (bland soup & underwhelming noodle texture) - Ramen Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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We stopped here for lunch on a Saturday afternoon - it wasn't super busy, there were a handful of other customers there at the same time as us. The restaurant wasn't noisy or distracting, it was surprisingly quiet and quaint on the inside. I ordered the Tonkotsu Black-Garlic Lover Ramen - it was so yummy (I didn't get a before picture because we were so excited to eat, we just dug right in and I forgot) I ordered the create your own ramen for my daughter, we just did the chicken broth and ramen noodles, she's a picky eater and doesn't like anything else lol - but she ate almost all of it and said it was tasty! My daughter ordered the strawberry Japanese soda, she always loves those little sodas with the marbles. We also ordered hot sake - but our server didn't bring it out, towards the end we just asked for it to be removed from our ticket, and he did remove it, but then he brought out hot sake for us anyway on the house and apologized for forgetting it - that was really wonderful customer service, in my opinion. I will be back here for more ramen! It's in a plaza that I really don't pay much attention to as I drive by, so I'm glad I was introduced to this little spot or I might've continued to just drive past it unknowingly! read more

Otsuka Ramen - Otsuka drinks, strawberry Japanese Soda - Ramen Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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I've visited this place multiple times, and it never disappoints. They offer a diverse selection of ramen, including a veggie broth option for those who prefer non-pork choices. The fries are a must-try--crispy and flavorful. I always enjoy coming here and highly recommend it, 10/10. read more

Otsuka Ramen - Spicy Miso Tonkotsu, Ebi Tonkotsu & Otsukas Fries - Ramen Near Me - Tampa, Florida

This place was great. The staff were friendly, and the atmosphere was calm. The food came out in a good time which was nice. All of the food was packed with flavor and the presentation was eye pleasing. If you're looking for a good place to eat ramen I recommend this place to everyone. They even have vegetarian friendly options. read more

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We visited on a week day during lunch time. It wasn't busy but the food took awhile to come out. The ramen broth was yummy and I would recommend getting the black garlic oil on top. My vegetarian ramen was loaded with veggies and I didn't think it was lacking. Also the bowls were very large which made the meal very filling. They were playing almost club-like music while we were eating which was interesting to say the least and playing videos of people making bubble tea on their tvs while their menu didn't offer bubble teas. The ambiance was subpar but food was tasty. read more

Otsuka Ramen - Vegetable Ramen with black garlic oil - Ramen Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Came here for lunch on Sunday. It was pretty empty. Service was nice. I had vegetarian ramen and was pretty good but not amazing. My husband had spicy with pork which was pretty good. I would not say that food was anything special, I definitely had better ramen in the past. Location is good with lots of parking and spacious restaurant. It is a very low key place. I also had oogong tea which was unique and refreshing. Price was decent as well, overall a decent place for a lunch. read more

Otsuka Ramen - Pork spicy ramen - Ramen Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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

I loved the Ramen, my son was asking me for ramen and I found the right place. The service and the attention were amazing, the ambiance is great. I highly recommend this place, definitely I'm coming back read more

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This place is a little tucked away as my gps put me on the other side of the parking lot. We eventually found it and we were immediately seated. The staff was friendly and smiling during our service. We had gyoza and chicken wing appetizers. The gyoza seemed to be vegetable with a nice blend of spices in the filling. The chicken wings were flavorful and nicely crisp. I enjoyed my ramen and the balance to the broth. We would like to visit again when in the area. read more

Otsuka Ramen - Ebi Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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I always order from here on Ubereats, but I can't wait to dine in person. The food is always delicious. The bao buns are PHENOMENAL. Hands down my favorite ramen in the area. **UPDATE** Finally had a chance to dine in and it was amazing. They played K-Pop music, service was fast, and the food was delicious. Couldn't have asked for more! I ordered the black garlic lover ramen (made it spicy and added a side of chili oil), gyoza, otsuka buns, and a strawberry ramune. Hands down delicious and WILL be back. read more

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What a gem of a find! Husband and I came here for an impromptu lunch and loved it from top to bottom. Cute interior in an unassuming plaza off Dale Mabry. Very, very clean! Well decorated and comfortable. Open kitchen which is always a positive as you can see the conditions and this place is pristine. Prompt, friendly service. Outstanding food! We ordered the breaded chicken wings to start and they came out piping hot and crispy. The breading had curry in it and they were packed with flavor. I honestly burned my mouth a little because I just couldn't wait for them to cool down to keep eating, they were that good. I ordered the spicy miso ramen and let me tell ya, be prepared for SPICE. Though the menu only denotes one pepper (of the three possible pepper levels in their key), this broth is not for the faint of heart. Bold and substantive, the broth is full of richness and hard to stop eating. It is delightfully viscous and clings well to the noodles and the perfectly cooked pork and egg. But again- it is HOT. I offered a sip to my husband and he had a runny nose after just one taste (as did I!). The noodles were cooked correctly and the slurping texture was ideal. The plum rice wine was chilled to the exact right temperature and so sweet and smooth. I wanted more than one bottle but it was a working lunch ;) My husband got the standard tonkotsu ramen and enjoyed it every bit as much as I enjoyed mine. Not too salty and not bland at all. A well balanced ramen. We will definitely be back! read more

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The location when you walk in is very nice and clean. My host was also my server and she was very nice and attentive. I really wanted to like this place but the food was just not that good. The takoyaki and fried oysters were a little oily, but not bad. The Ramen was disappointing though. Looking through the bowl I don't think I got every ingredient that I asked for and I've never been served half cut not cooked mushrooms in my Ramen before. The broth itself was super salty as well. If I ever come back, I'll definitely try Ramen they already have preset on their menu. read more

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Otsuka is my go to spot with my boyfriend whenever we're in Tampa, the service is always fast and the food is always great. Every time we walk in we are immediately greeted, granted it is slow most days but they always look attentive and happy when someone walks in. The actual restaurant is very cute! They have TVs that are usually playing some sort of fun anime, they play nice music, sometimes it's loud sometimes it's lower but that's all up to personal preference. Everytime we go the food tastes the same... which is the point. I love the consistency of perfection. I got the chicken ramen and my boyfriend got the spicy miso tonkotsu ramen and both with extra noodles. The portions were huge, and left us full but always wanting more next time. We will be back time and time again. read more

Otsuka Ramen - Booth seating - Ramen Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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The first thing you need to know is that this restaurant is in a large strip mall tucked away on a corner. We came on Mother's Day for Ramen. We started off with fried calamari, fried oysters, and chicken wings. We really enjoyed the appetizers. Our favorites if we had to choose were the fried calamari and fried oysters. For Ramen, we choose the black garlic lover and two create your own Ramen. The kids enjoyed their create your own Ramen options. However, the black garlic lover seemed like it was missing something. The kids also chose chocolate and strawberry mochi, and they were delicious. The service was great, and they were able to seat us right away. This restaurant is family friendly but also would be great for a date night. read more

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First visit was slurping good! Ramen noodles are becoming very popular in my area. Although one closed down nearest to my home. So I drove a little farther South and found this place located in a large center that has been pretty much empty over decades. This find is like finding a pearl in an oyster shell! I started with an appetizer that had their signature sauce. Yum! Tender little bun with simple yet yummy ingredients. If I didn't have to share then I would have eaten both buns. Once the main ramen dish arrived, the presentation was very nice. The both wasn't too hot to enjoy it. Noodles were thin enough too. The fungi was tasty and not scary at all. The both was good and not too salty. The Waygu was very thinly sliced and easy to eat with chopsticks. I truly enjoyed my first visit here, and I plan on coming back and try other appetizers and ramen bowls. Even though I didn't try their desserts, I know they have yummy mochi of different flavors. I buy mochi at my local Sprout's, so if you haven't had one before, this is the place to try one. Only negative I have that isn't related to the food is the music it too LOUD and choices of music has explicit language. So that makes it not a family friendly environment to have a meal. Also it's too loud to have a conversation with others at the table. Next time I may speak up and at least ask to lower the music volume. read more

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I went here to take something to go. One of the chicken broth Ramen bowls. The ramen was good but not worth the price. The flavor was okay but the quality of the ingredients was kind of cheap (excluding the meat) I ordered the Ramen bowl and the shrimp tempura and it was $20 which is pretty ridiculous to me considering that I only got three pieces of shrimp(and the shrimp was flavorless, you need the sauce) One thing I will say I liked about it was that the ambience was nice. The bowls that you use when you dine in are very cute they have a ramen bar setup as well as booths/tables. They also get points for playing anime and subbed no less! This is the second ramen place I've tried in Tampa and they don't hit the mark. Ichicoro at least had better ingredients and the noodles didn't taste like the ramen I get for home. read more

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This was our first time at a legit Ramen joint, and we definitely were not disappointed. The Otsuka Buns were absolutely delicious! The Ramen bowls were large, yummy, and more than fair for the price. We will definitely be back to try other variations! read more