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Ramen Dozo

4.3 (374 reviews)
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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Taylor W.

Such a good hole in the wall ramen spot! Came around 6 on a Friday night and was able to be seated immediately, although it got a little busy within the next 30 mins. My husband went with a shrimp ramen and I got a chicken yakisoba, and we shared gyoza. Really good portion sizes and super affordable prices. We will be back!

Carla T.

Last night I came here with my aunt, my mom, and my sister, and we all loved it. Do not let the outside fool you; it may look a little sketchy or off, but once inside it is a cozy vibe. I ordered the miso ramen with chicken and pork. The broth was rich, comforting, and flavorful, the noodles perfect, portions generous, service was great, and prices surprisingly affordable. We left full, happy, and already planning our next visit; left with warm smiles and satisfied appetites.

Abhishek S.

Rame Dozo, you had me at ramen... but then you lost me at oily fried calamari. Service was on point and servers were super friendly, but the ambiance took a hit when I got wafted the essence of toilet aroma when you left the restroom door open. I would not recommend seating at in that corner. Maybe just fix the door, guys? Salmon bento box was a letdown - tiny shrimp Sumai, and flavorless fish. Meso soup and salad were good. My seafood lover wife was disappointed with the bento box. Ramen was decent, but I've had bigger portions. Asahi beer was great but you could keep bigger glasses to pour it in. Overall, 3/5 stars - will revisit for the ramen, but hope they sort out the rest.

Spicy Miso Ramen
Krista P.

I was craving ramen something fierce! My usual place was closed and so I decided to check this place out across the street. It was fantastic. They sat me right away and brought me water and a menu. I ordered quickly and the food was brought out not even 10 minutes later and was excellent. I would love to come back again and try more items on the menu. I loved the spicy miso ramen and the shrimp shumai is always a fan favorite.

tonkatsu ramen
Haley D.

Just had a bowl of tonkatsu ramen here and had a great experience :) !! The broth was flavorful and yummy. I had an iced tea as well and the Chef shared that he just got a white peach syrup for the teas and was wondering if I would like to try it. I went to hand him my drink but he said he would bring out another one with the syrup on him! The syrup was yummy :) As I am writing this here right now, he JUST OFFERED ME ICE CREAM!! The waiting staff was very attentive and kind on top of it all! Very nice place, give it a try!

Gyoza
Diego P.

Hidden Gem in Tempe - Ramen Dozu Chen at Ramen Dozu was incredibly nice and welcoming from the moment we walked in. You can really tell they care about their guests--Chen checked on us throughout the meal to make sure everything was perfect. The food? Not only is it affordable, but the portions are huge--you definitely get your money's worth. And despite the low prices, the quality of the food is top-tier. Every bite tasted fresh and full of flavor. This spot has been around for 9 years, and it's clear why. It's a true hidden gem in Tempe. Do not sleep on this place if you're craving quality ramen and great service.

Mindi D.

Great service, very tasty ramen too! We tried the tonkatsu and it was very flavorful Our friends had a few sushi rolls and tempura that also looked delish

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Aron J.

Overall a good restaurant. Walked in and no wait for a table. Service was really good. I got the spicy tuna roll and tonkotsu ramen. Really enjoyed the spicy tuna roll would recommend. The ramen was good as well only thing was the broth is a little too salty but other than that no complaints.

Cute little place 10 tables 4 for 2 people 6 for 4 people and 8 bar seats. Super friendly staff.  Lots of parking
Agnes K.

4 stars because I get to go orders so I don't know how they are for sit down. They have about 8 tables inside and they were full. Their broths are flavorful and staff explains all options if you're new to their establishment. Huge portions lots of noodles I do wish there was more protein in the order. It seems like a lot of places have increased the amount of empty carbs in meals to offset the more expensive proteins.

Shoyu ramen with pork
Kandyce K.

We were craving some saimin on a cold, rainy day and stumbled upon this place after many great reviews! I'm so glad we stopped here. I'm pretty sensitive to salty foods and I was impressed by the shoyu ramen and how nice the flavor was. Not too salty and I'm glad I chose the pork! The additions they include were great...I just wish we could've gotten more fish cake!! I love squid and the geso karaage was actually really good! I will be getting both of these again. We were greeted immediately when we walked in and got to pick our table. We came in around 6 pm on a Monday night and there was more than enough seating options. Our server asked if we had been in before and was happy to provide more info if we had questions. They got busy with dine-in customers as we were eating and they were also getting a lot of phone calls for to-go orders. The private parking lot is very spacious and there are no problems with parking. I definitely want to come back and try other things on the menu. Donburi, sushi, other flavors of ramen, etc.

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Cute little spot with delicious food and great service. I typically order the Ramen and a sushi roll or an app. They have alcohol too :)

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Ramen is amazing. Customer service is excellent. They always greet you with a smile. Have never had a bad experience here.

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5:00-6:30pm daily. They are closed Tuesdays.

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