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    Ramen Gaijin

    4.1 (1.1k reviews)
    ModerateRamen, Noodles, Izakaya
    Open 12:00 pm - 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Dogs allowed

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    Hours
    Teri K.

    Walking with friends from the Barlow to downtown Sebastopol, we ran across a sign in front of Ramen Gaijin that said Happy Hour 2:30 - 4:30. I didn't know they offered happy hour! You can sit in the bar area or outside for happy hour, so we elected to sit outside. They turned on a heater for us that kept us toasty warm. Our server was Ryan and he was outgoing and friendly and checked on us regularly. We decided to try: - Karaage (fried chicken pieces) - Happy buns - Shoyu ramen Our server knew that we were sharing the noodles so he brought out extra bowls and spoons without having to ask. Noodles are made in-house and they try to get locally sourced ingredients for their menu items based on the season. Everything was delicious. Happy buns were pork chasu, butter lettuce, pickled red onion all enclosed in a warm, super soft bun. The karaage was tasty and hot and it came with a side of greens. The shoyu noodles were made with rye noodles and the texture was outstanding. We all enjoyed our afternoon snack. We all wished that they offered smaller bowls of ramen during happy hour so we could have tried other flavors. My personal favorite here is the spicy tan tan ramen.

    Spicy Spicy Tan Tan Ramen
    Kimberly W.

    Absolutely delicious had the gem salad chicken thighs spicy ramen tangerine sorbet and chocolate mochi cake Wow wow wow Service was stellar Cozy atmosphere Highly recommend

    Shoyu Ramen
    Maya D.

    This was my first time at Ramen Gaijin! We had a reservation for 8:00 pm on a Friday and were seated immediately. My only complaint was that our table/seating area was extremely cramped, and we had to basically share a bench with a large party next to us. We ordered two different donburi dishes as well as a shoyu ramen. The ramen was very flavorful and the perfect portion size. I would recommend the mushroom donburi bow over the poke bowl, as the poke bowl didn't have that much actual poke in it. The atmosphere inside was great and I loved the unique paintings and decorations on the walls. They also have a nice outdoor seating area for use during warmer weather.

    Vegan Ramen
    Noreen M.

    I have been coming to Ramen Gajin for years now, and will continue to keep coming back. Service is always kind and attentive, and the food is amazingly flavorful! I went recently and see that they changed up their menu. I'm vegetarian so I tend to get the vegan ramen on menu, that previously included the fried tofu. They recently switched it up and removed the fried tofu from the ramen which is a bummer, but I hope they bring it back! My boyfriend got the Spicy TanTan Men and he loves it! He had nothing but great things to say. He loved the flavor of it, and how spicy it is. Their pickled appetizer (not pictured here) is also different from what I've had before, and I love it! If you loved pickled things, this is for you!

    Gallery kitchen

    Delicious food all around! Had spicy ramen, assorted veggie tempura, and bbq prawn. Fast and attentive service. Casual and pleasant ambience. It was fun seeing their crew preparing and cooking at their gallery kitchen. Will revisit again for sure!

    Chicken Karaage
    Rachel B.

    We decided to stop here while exploring downtown Sebastopol. I have celiac and typically it's hard to find gluten free options at ramen restaurants, however, that was not the case here as they had many celiac safe options, including the fried chicken Kaarage. The waiter was also very knowledgeable about allergies and informed me that it would be fried in a non-gluten fryer which was amazing. We also ordered a garlic potato skewer which had a wonderful sauce on it. The menu was clearly labeled with GF which was great. They have a seating area by the bar for happy hour as well as a dining area on the other side of the restaurant. For drinks, I got the mango cider and my partner got the Negroni. Everything was delicious and we will definitely be back!

    Daikon No Sunomono
    Lisa W.

    I've never been disappointed by a meal from this restaurant. They truly have the best vegetarian ramen I've ever tasted. Although I adore their cocktails I opted for a Golden State Cider which complimented my meal nicely. The ramen is packed with so much flavor and delicious goodies- I especially love the crispy tofu wedges. The ambience is chill with moderate noise. Service was adequate. I love the murals on display.

    Shiitake Miso Ramen
    Susan B.

    Friends suggested this place for lunch. We got here right when they were opened so there was no wait. Ambiance is nice. Hostess was really friendly and welcoming. After we were seated, our server came by with a big warm smile. Their menu consists of ramen, donburi, appetizers, desserts, drinks, etc. I decided on Shitake Miso Ramen because I love mushroom flavored base. Broth was flavorful. It was a bit salty. A solid bowl of ramen overall. I don't know the name of our server but he was awesome. Very attentive and friendly. Price wise, it was on the higher side. I will come back again if i'm in the area.

    Shoyu (Left)  Spicy Tantan (Right)
    Joseph D.

    First time visiting Ramen Gaijin my gf and I came in on a busy Thursday night. We did not have a reservation but luckily were able to find some seating at the bar. We ordered the shoyu ramen and the spicy tantan ramen. Both were excellent, but the portion sizes were abit small to our liking. I shall be back to try some of the appetizers next time to go along with the ramen.

    Spicy Tan Tan Ramen
    Angel T.

    At $23, it's on the pricey side of ramen but I love the spicy TanTanmen so much that I've traveled over an hour just to come back. I'd consider the spice level a good mild/medium (and am someone who handles spice quite well). You can sub the ramen for gluten free noodles (additional $2), which are thin rice noodles. I really appreciate their GF noodle option! If you have celiac, they can also make this dish completely Gluten Free. What's unique about Ramen Gaijin (besides its funny name) is the veggies they use to top the ramen which are always fresh and delicious: charred cabbage, wooded mushroom, scallions. It comes with a hearty chunk of pork belly and ground pork, plus a 6 min egg. I love sitting in the outdoor dining area on nice days. It helps to make a reservation online through Google ahead of time. Service is always solid.

    Viki N.

    I'm not from the area and unintentionally came during their happy hour wanting to try some of their ramen. Not sure if it was just happy hour or it's always like this, but the host just told us to sit wherever we like from the bar to the tables, and we were pretty much just left alone for a long time afterwards (10 minutes at least). We weren't provided any water, so we were honestly just confused whether we were supposed to serve ourselves water, and how we were supposed to order. Eventually, someone came and left us a bottle of water and took our orders. I got the shoyu ramen ($23). The overall presentation looked great and you can immediately tell all the ingredients were well made. The noodles were house made, the half egg was nice and runny, and the pork belly was perfectly cooked and shaped with a crispy texture. My only complaint about the taste was that the pork belly was a bit too salty. Overall though, I do think the ramen is overpriced for what you're getting. There's no fancy ingredients involved, and this just fits the description of a well made basic bowl of ramen. Then, when we wanted to pay and leave, it also took more time than we wished to flag someone down for it.

    Spicy tantanmen and lemon shio ramen
    Bonnie N.

    I've been wanting to try Ramen Gaijin and now that I finally have, I have mixed feelings. It's definitely fusion ramen, and while I enjoy fusion foods and went in knowing this was fusion, this wasn't it for me. I had the spicy tantanmen and fiance had the meyer lemon shio. Both were just ok. There were charred vegetables in mine and I thought the flavor was interesting - a bit bitter but with a kick because of the broth. The pork belly was just ok - it was one big piece while I like mine sliced thin and usually there are multiple pieces of it. Also the fact they give the woodear mushroom whole instead of chopped was interesting. It's quite expensive for a bowel of ramen - $23 before tax. We went on a Friday night and fortunately were able to get a reservation for 2 at 7:30. Service took forever as they were quite packed. The space is modern yet rustic with an open kitchen with bar seating where you can watch the chefs work. Not sure I would come back but I'm glad I got to try it.

    Vegetarian tonkotsu
    Chauntel B.

    Always a great spot lunch or dinner. I love how well the servers know the menu and all the ingredients. I keep coming back for the seasonal menu great service and delicious food. The restaurant itself is such a chill vibe and so friendly with our kids

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    Do they take reservations?

    They do, give them a call. It's a very large restaurant. They even have an upstairs which they are not using.… Read more

    How spicey is the spicey tan tan ramen? Thank you all for the great answers!

    "It's Spicy enough to demand respect but not spicy enough to beat you up." - my boyfriend haha

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    What a find! Stumbled into this place while hungry visiting the area. It was great! You order with…read moretrays down an assembly line and pay at the end. Miso soup and sides are given to you first. Main dishes come out after. Great service! We had a baby as well and even he loved the udon and veggie tempura. I personally had the unagi donburi and it hit the spot. Would definitely recommend their udon dishes however. Great mixes and so flavorful. 10/10!

    Stumbled upon this place while in the area early morning. It's located in a plaza with other food…read morespots and businesses. I was pleasantly surprised with how cute it was. There's a sign to show you how to order where you grab a tray and choose your options while you go down the line. I came in for an earlier ramen lunch and ended up wanting to get all their appetizers. There's a variety of apps but I wasn't too hungry so I ordered mini sesame balls for the table ( 3 for $1!!!) and octopus ball/sesame balls to go. At the end, I also got the homemade sauce just to try bc it was packed in a glass mason jar and relatively affordable. For food, I got tonkotsu ramen and the broth was good. I think it was missing the condiments and some umami flavoring. I'm not sure. It was 3.5 imo. The sesame balls were good and so was the octopus ball. The salmon looked plentiful and came with lots of sides but I'm not sure how it tasted bc I didn't order. All the dishes were cleared out though so I'd say it was a successful lunch trip. They have a long fish display in the front and plenty of seating too! Reminds me to go back to Japan soooon.

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