Food and service were great! Kinda gross restaurant though, they really need to clean in there. It was pretty filthy.

Prologue: My fiancee picked up a Chinese newspaper as she usually does when we're leaving Lee Lee Supermarket, saw an advertisement for this restaurant, and decided she wanted to give it a try for our weekly Saturday evening dinner date. The Plot: I am most certainly a fan of Poke made with any kind of fish, including tuna of course, so we decided to start by sharing a Poke Tuna Salad. I also read a Yelp review that recommended the Hot Rock, so wanted to try that as well. Our salad and starter were followed by a bowl of Shoyu Ramen with Pork and a bowl of Miso Ramen with Chicken. The Scene: My fiancee, despite being unfamiliar with Poke, absolutely loved this salad, as did I. As we know, Poke itself is a marinated and seasoned fish salad that consists mostly of fish and is immensely popular in Hawaii. However, this version was a little different and was more like a spring mix salad with vinaigrette dressing topped with tuna sashimi. Never the less, the taste was fresh and yummy and we quickly consumed every bite. The Hot Rock consisted of Shiitake mushrooms topped with a mix of minced crab and spicy tuna and then deep fried. My fiancee was impressed with this rather unique creation and truly enjoyed them, which surprised me a little because she usually stays away from fried foods. Both bowls of Ramen were filled nearly to the top with noodles and very nicely presented. Lots of noodles was, indeed, a welcome sight because we've been disappointed in the past when ordering Ramen at restaurants that try to fill you up with more broth instead. I would also have to agree completely with another Yelper who mention that the noodles at this restaurant are served 'al dente'. The consistency of the noodles was spot on for me, not at all mushy and not too chewy, which resulted in a meal that was easier to eat and more satisfying. The slice of pork in my bowl was very tender, juicy, and flavorful and I wished I had eaten the boiled egg a little sooner because it had become a little soggy by the time slurped it up. The Rest of the Story: My fiancee and I agreed that both the Shoyu Ramen and the Miso Ramen relied too much on soy sauce and fermented bean paste, respectively, for flavor. I happily finished my bowl of Shoyu Ramen because the noodles were very good. However, the only taste remaining on my palette by the end was the strong flavor of soy sauce. It is true they have Pork Bone Broth on the menu as as well. However, we felt that the Shoyu and Miso broth could have been developed a bit more. My fiancee also mentioned that her bowl had very little chicken. The service was prompt and courteous and the prices were reasonable. Epilogue: The quality and quantity of the noodles as well and the salad easily deserved 3 stars. We decided to not award a 4th start as a result of not having fallen in love with the Ramen as we had hoped. Photo Design: by Billie Z. read more

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Small but cozy spot- not much seating available, but it wasn't too packed when we came here for dinner. We ordered the pork katsu, which was decent but a little too dry, and the tonkotsu ramen, which I would recommend. The broth was very flavorful and chasu tasted delicious, but contained quite a bit of fat. The noodles were enjoyable. I would rate this ramen to be better than Tampopo's ramen (Tempe), but not as good as Nishikawa's ramen (Chandler). read more

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Food was decent not great. Our server was way over the top and made us feel uncomfortable

My friend took me to this really nice, chill "hole-in-the-wall" ramen place. This is my first time ever trying ramen, so it is really hard to compare this to other places. But I definitely enjoyed. I ordered the Tonkastu ramen with pork and for an additional $4.50 I ordered the pan-fried gyoza (5 pcs). My friend ordered the same ramen and for an additional $4.50 she ordered the California roll (8pcs). The Tonkastu ramen is the most popular dish they have. The broth was very tasty and not too salty. The pork was very tender. The pan-friend gyoza gave the potstickers a nice crunch to it. 5 stars because the employees were so friendly and our waitress was very helpful with any questions I had. read more

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This is college dorm room ramen. Didn't finish anything we bought. Two stars because the service was great despite being understaffed.

Cheap great food! And amazing service. Highly recommend. Nice vibe and they were super willing to change the menu up if needed read more

Ramen Dozo - Tonkatsu ramen and Japanese sausage - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

After several errands, it was time to eat. This appeared as a new place to try, so we did. This is located on a strip mall on the McClintock side. The area is dark. Once we arrived and walked in, it was a nice medium size restaurant with a few tables of diners. We were immediately greeted by our server. She provided answers to any of our questions. We had Hot Rock (Shitake mushroom, crab & tuna), salmon skin, takoyaki (octopus pancake ball) appetizers. I ordered the Tonkatsu ramen with a very rich & flavorful pork bone broth spicy. Very good food & Awesome Service (Briana B)!!! I will be back, no questions asked for the food, but just the service is enough to come back. read more

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I'm from California and this place was by far some of the best ramen I've ever had. The spicy tuna roll, karage, and ramen were top tier. The service was great also!! What a gem this place is! This goes on the list for when I go back to AZ. Inside was quaint and not crazy loud. Very nice place. read more

Great food!!! The owner and staff were exceptional!!! The noodle and the soup were rich and tasty. Would come back again soon. read more

Ramen Dozo - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

We love the ability to pop into a little spot, grab a quick meal and continue the evening. This places far exceeded our expectations. It was reasonably priced and they have a happy hour menu. ;) we were waiting for a cool little restaurant to open up in this location. The server was a delight, she was entertaining and enthusiastic and kept the experience at its peek. We opted to try the menu. It's money well spent- Chicken cooked absolutely perfect with a side of BBQ sauce. Ramen......- A m a z I n g . . . We have been to a few other local spots. And this one takes the bag. We will come back again for another happy hour. The whole team there was in a good mood and the atmosphere was perfectly balanced with lighting and music levels. read more

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Got here around 5:30 and this place was starting to get pack the only room I saw was at the bar for 4 people. I snagged that up real quick so we had a place to eat. They were so sweet to allow us to move to the table when it was ready. The green Iced Teas were very good but they're don't offer refills. Have the regular Ramen and it was pretty good. The gyoza was okay as well. The service was good but a little bit slow but then again they were very slammed. read more

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Best ramen in the Tempe area! No one comes even close. All their ramen is amazingly delicious and they have the best spicy edemame. read more

Ramen Dozo - Shio Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Service was top notch!! The food was excellent!!!! We had 2 different types of Ramen, and the beef Yakisoba. The flavors were outstanding!! Definitely a family favorite!!! read more

Ramen Dozo - Shio Ramen with Chicken - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I crave their miso ramen all of the time, a great spot to have! Glad I found it. I no longer live close by but it is still worth the drive. The staff have always been kind and the food never disappoints. read more

While the pictures look good, don't be fooled. I got the tonkotsu ramen. The broth is so bland, I don't know what other people like about it. My chashu was tough and rubbery, it didn't fall apart easily. My egg had the right texture, but not the right flavor, it was off, too sweet and too salty at the same time. The noodles are too few. My girlfriend also ordered a miso Ramen that was too watery. My experience was the way my ramen tasted, disappointing read more

Ramen Dozo - Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

At 13 cents per package, ramen could theoretically sustain you for 365 straight days at a cost of only $142.35 at three meals a day. Two packages of ramen exceeds your daily allotment for sodium though so don't do it, okay? Ah, Ramen Dozo. What can be said about this place? Firstly, the portion size is more than generous and the ramen is cooked to an absolute perfect al dente. The tonkotsu broth, where there are some fat drippings visually there but not felt by the stickiness on the lips, by appearance looks almost legit. The flavor of the broth is pretty delicate and had a nice hint of garlic but doesn't offer much of that porky taste that is in a good tonkotsu. The egg was medium boiled but also had great flavor. With the broth being light on flavor and lacking the gelatinous feel, it needed that rich egg yolk of a perfectly soft boiled egg. I do love how the cha shu is insanely melt-in-your-mouth. The overall bowl was decent but I wouldn't say it's my favorite bowl of ramen. The spicy miso was pretty average as well. If you're thinking about doing a combination with the Poke Tuna Don, I suggest passing. It was served much too warm and the marinade was overpowering. Overall, service is great and the place is clean. Seating is also much better here than their sister store Izakaya Dozo. I would rank this place a 3.5 stars but the perfect cook on the ramen and the flavorful cha shu and egg helps bump them up to a 4. I would love to try their Happy Hour items! read more

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Great ramen!! I have been here a few times now and every time the food did not disappoint! Really recommend the tonkatsu ramen if you're feeling hungry for tasty noodles. read more

Whoa! This place is really good. It tasted just like the ramen I tried in Japan really. Thick and deep taste soup! Recommend you to try Tonkotsu! read more

I work right down the street, so I tend to come here for lunch quite a bit. The thing that I love about this place is that the menu is pretty simple and it keeps traditional Japanese dishes. I usually alternate between a bento or their ramen combo. Their tonkotsu ramen combo is usually how I go. As for the side dish that comes with the combo, I usually stick with the gyoza. As for the bento box I usually get a protein with teriyaki and a sushi roll. While the teriyaki is decent, I'll admit that I have had better beef teriyaki elsewhere. As for appetizers, I usually get either the takoyaki or chicken karaage. The karaage is a little bit expensive and there aren't as many pieces as one would like, however the karaage itself is very crisp and comes with a nice mustard mayonaise dipping sauce. Overall this place is a nice place to come to for lunch. Parking is more than plentiful, and the staff is very friendly. Overall if you would like good ramen, this place is probably one of the better locations in the Valley. read more

In a nutshell: great for Japanese comfort food. Been coming to Ramen Dozo for some time now and it has been excellent every time. My husband and I stumbled upon this place on our way back from California and decided to give it a try. I think we came in on their opening weekend. First off, they have my favorite base: shio. It has been hard to find outside of Cali and I was surprised to see it in the menu. Then I tasted it and I was in heaven. It was and continues to be delicious. There is the right amount of salt. Their ramen is the curly kind so another plus. Portions are generous. They also have shoyu, miso, and tonkotsu. All of them are good but my favorite will always be shio. Their sushi, while limited, is always fresh and hits the spot. Love their yellow tail. Their chef and overall service is always great. They are polite and attentive. It is a great place to come on your own and with family. read more

Ramen Dozo - Yum! - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

This is hands down the best tonkotsu ramen I've experienced in my entire life, hence the empty bowl! Without exaggeration, a sense of euphoria overcame me as I neared the end of my meal. The overall experience I had here from the music to the wait staff and the chefs dedication to this art form in the chef world is definitely worth the visit! Next time I come back I am definitely bringing my camera to take some photos of this place and the food! read more

First time customers!!! Our waiter Tay was amazing. He went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. Will definitely come back!!

Excellent ramen! Great portions, great flavor! Like most, don't judge a book by its cover. Go in. Enjoy the food.

Pretty decent place. I sat at the bar and had a chance to talk with the owner for a bit and he's a really cool guy. I ordered the tonkatsu ramen and he hooked it up with some chili sauce! The pork was well marinaded and had a wonderful flavor. The broth lacked a little depth but that chili oil definitely helped it! The egg was amazing as well and done just right! Definitely have this place on my list as a regular stop. read more

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Love this place, I have been here twice and I gotta say the ramen is on point! You also get a decent portion size as well! Customer service doesnt really matter to much to me but, for those of you that care about customer service; the staff very are friendly and attentive as well. On with the food.... I've had the tonkatsu ramen twice and it was just as good as the first time indicating consistency. The broth was flavorful, not salty at all, in fact it has a perfect balance, it's salty enough to have flavor, but not so salty that you can't sip all the broth. Everyone has their preference on noodles, however these noodles thin, and medium soft, not hard but not soft. The meat was ridiculously soft!! It was so good! If your reading this, don't think just go! Now! It's a must try! read more

Ramen Dozo - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

It's just alright. Planned to try tampopo ramen but they were closed for summer vacation so tried ramen dozo instead. We got shoyu ramen with chashu, tonkotsu chashu and takoyaki. The broths were on the heavier and saltier side. Certainly better than instant noodles but nothing memorable. Maybe my standard for ramen is too high since I've tried so many good ramens in SF and LA lol. Servers were friendly. Weird music choice lol they were playing some kind of reggaeton stuff. Wouldn't go back here. read more

Nice ambiance and BRAND New in the Tempe District! It is a HOT and NEW place to stop by. It just opened up last week Monday and the place is on fleek, meaning it's a nice modern ramen hang out. When we first pulled up into the parking place, the parking lot is kinda empty and dark, you can't really see inside the restaurant so I was hesitate if it was open even with the "OPEN" neon sign is brightly on. But, I'm glad we stayed, parked, and pulled the door open. This new restaurant has a clean, modern look to the place and customer service is very welcoming. Service of food menu is just right with the exception of the sushi, which is always nice to have in a Ramen place besides feeling like you need a wheel barrel to wheel you out after eating so much. It is a nice family/friendly atmosphere with delicious food. We had their Tonkatsu Pork Ramen - it was very tasty, the broth was really yummy as if it was marinated for at least 24 hrs before serving. Our sushi selection was great I want to say for the sushi we had the Las Vegas Roll and we were blessed to have tried their Hot Rock appetizer, it was delicious, especially for someone who doesn't like Shiitake mushrooms, hahahaha! It was amazing. However, I do want to go back and try their Poke Tuna Don, from the pictures it almost seems like how we would make our Poke bowls back in Honolulu, big ole cube size and fresh. Plus, a few other items I saw such as Hamachi, chicken katsu, their sake selection, and etc. It seems like this will be a nice new spot to relax after a long weekend or even for a stop over for dinner during the week. I read more

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Great ramen and great atmosphere! We came here on a rainy day and the mood was so right to eat ramen. It was definitely a busy night. We had to wait about 15 mins before getting seated. They have quite allot on their menu for a ramen restaurant. It's a plus because they also serve sushi. Sushi us very basic, nothing special. The ramen however were very savory and the broth was so rich in flavor. Can't ever go wrong with tonkastu and it was very good here. I'll definitely come back here! read more

Ramen Dozo - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Ive gotten takeout one time and it was incredible. I got the shoyo ramen with veggies, and it was packed with other toppings and very tasty. I wish they were open more, as they are closed every time other time i've craved it, which has been at least four times since I first got it. So that's a bummer. Also, Yelp is saying this location has closed, but there's nothing on the site that says that and no reviews claiming it, so I'm hoping that's a mistake that is soon fixed so they can get the business they deserve. read more

By far, the best Ramen in AZ! Since moving here from Hawaii a a year and a half ago, I've been on an ongoing quest for good, authentic ramen. I suppose I took it for granted in Hawaii, because it is everywhere there. I've been to many ramen restaurants in AZ in e last year and a half, and all came up short on some way, until Ramen Dozo. The broth is great, you can tell there is a lot that has gone into making it, and it's not oversaturated with unnecessary weird toppings. The Charsiu is also good, which is a good indicator of a good ramen shop. This has now become my go-to ramen shop. Oh, not to mention, you can also get some decent sushi and other great appetizers. Definitely will be back! read more

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Spicy Miso Ramen doesn't get much better than this. Every aspect of it from the broth to the pork to the egg was amazing. Will definitely be back soon. read more

Do NOT order for this place on Grubhub. You will wait two hours (an hour after the scheduled time) and then they will decide to cancel it. So beyond frustrating. If you adr willing to go into the restaurant, wait there, and eat it's pretty good. We still waited about an hour every time we've gone in to eat. read more

One of the best Japanese restaurants in the valley. The food is amazing and the service is outstanding! Our waiter Tay is funny, accommodating and friendly! We'll come back next week. Husband speaking here. In response to ridiculous reviews about behavior; no one who works here is offensive. They're all extremely kind and happy people working here and i love them. Anyone too sensitive about humor needs to get a life or ignore the happy people. Thank you Tay and family at the Dozo -- or should i say, "Doumo arigatou gozaimasu!" read more

My boyfriend is always looking for good ramen and this place delivered! We'll definitely be keeping it on our list of ramen restaurants, even though we live in Scottsdale. Also, hands down, the BEST gyoza we have ever had! It tasted handmade, which I've literally never experienced before. Everywhere else is just varying degrees of unfrozen-ness. The gyoza here had a good pan-fried crunch on the bottom, which perfectly complemented the chewy, heartiness of the rest of the dumpling. SO SO GOOD! I would go back and just eat this all night, for reals. Unfortunately, they were out of rice so we couldn't try the sushi or bento boxes. Next time! read more

This was directly from their FB page! I'll be updating my review once I get my hands on some delicious ramen! read more

Ramen Dozo - Just wanted to provide an update for any of my ramen lovers! This was just posted on their FB page about an hour ago:) - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

One of the best places I have been in a while. I love the relaxed vibrations that this environment brings to the table. The staff are quick, efficient, and charismatic. Sake bombs are $8.50 for about 4 portions, which is an added bonus. My friend and I stayed at the bar for an hour chit-chating and one of the cooks gave us free Mochi while we conversed - it was such a nice gesture. I really fell in love with this place. Will be back next weekend :D! read more

Ramen Dozo - Shoyu Tofu Ramen :) - Ramen Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Came over for Ramen and enjoyed their no.1 seller of Tonkatsu Ramen. They have a happy hour menu on weekdays. Casual seating and great for 2-4 people. read more

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Amazing. That's all. Typing more because apparently that was t enough. Sushi, great. Ramen, best in az. Thank you!!!

Holy! I think I found my favorite ramen place. Recovering from a bad experience at another ramen place down the street, I figured I'd try one more ramen place this weekend and to my delight, I loved it. The waitress was so nice and respectful of me and my guest's space and time. Super attentive. The food was amazing. I can tell how much attention was put into this because even when I ordered the Spicy Edamame (which is flavored with chili, soy sauce, etc), I was drooling. The tonkotsu ramen was amazing and so good - I order more meat and then took it to go so I could eat it more (i'm sipping on it as I speak). I cant recommend this place enough. I want to apply to work here just so I can get free and/or discounted food. read more