As soon as I walked in, I knew I loved this place! A giant Naruto poster on fabric greeted my eyes straight ahead, while Full Metal Alchemist was playing silently with subtitles on one tv, and another anime I didn't recognize was playing on the other. The walls were decorated with regular and lenticular posters for a number of different shows. We were greeted warmly and got to select our own table, which had baskets of chopsticks as well as flatware to choose from, along with a roll of paper towels. The menu featured a greater variety than I expected; in addition to nine different bowls of ramen, there was a whole page of mazemen (like ramen but without the broth), several kinds of fried rice, and other selections. I got an appetizer of pork belly bao, which turned out to be two little sandwiches generously stuffed with cabbage, sliced cucumber, mayonnaise and something like hoisin and (of course) pork belly--so good! My partner got pork gyoza and gave me one--super tasty and done exactly as requested. For entrees, he got the Tonkatsu Ramen (#3 on the menu. I tried a bite and loved the flavor; he finished every drop. I had shrimp fried rice, which turned out to be a humongous portion including more and larger shrimp than I expected. I also want to mention that our waiter brought me a fresh glass of soda before I finished the one I was drinking--much appreciated! I never had to sit thirstily waiting for a refill. Highly recommended if you like anime--or ramen--or a good experience! read more

Delicious. Passing by Longview and had to stop and see what all the hype was. The atmosphere was amazing. The vibe the food the service was all great. The food was really good too. I had Ramen and fried rice and both outstanding. A must stop! read more

The Food, The Service and The Ambiance DELIVERED!!! Thank you for a once in a lifetime dining experience.

Fantastic service and damn tasty food! Our waiter helped guide us on flavor profiles since it was our first time here. read more

Ramen Saikou - Brisket ramen with double egg and mushrooms - Ramen Near Me - Longview, Texas

We wanted a quick bite for dinner on a rainy Friday night, and this place did not disappoint. Food: -combo egg rolls 5/5 excellent flavor and bite sized to share -brisket ramen 5/5 we learned from our waiter that they import their brisket from a neighboring town that they cut fresh daily -#7 ramen on the menu (forgot the name) 4/5 flavor was good, and would try again Service was quick and ambiance was cozy. Would definitely come back for a bite read more

One guy, several customers. Food was good but the description of the dishes needs to be clearer. read more

Just came here again on a Saturday. The Ramen is absolutely on point. Shoyu Ramen with extra egg and some Sriracha in the bowl and you got a fantastic combination. Food is reasonably priced and staff very friendly. Best. Ramen. In. Texas. read more

Great little ramen joint. The staff was very friendly, and thankfully the waitress found my CC and handed it to me before I left for home. The place is clean but could use some updating. I had the Tan Tan, which had a good amount of spice. They have a small beer and wine selection. I will definitely be back to try something different. read more

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Great Ramen! I wish they had a few more options as far as the ramen goes but what they do offer is pretty good! Definitely will return when I have that ramen craving! read more

My boyfriend and I love this place. We get it to-go so I can't speak on the service or ambiance but the food is delicious and fresh. I always get the chicken yakisoba (not mystery meat, actual juicy white meat chicken!) and bf gets the shoyu ramen. read more

Good food, great service, fun atmosphere! Also tried the pork gyoza and steamed bao buns. We will definitely be back to try more menu items! read more

Ramen Saikou - Tonkotsu ramen - spicy - Ramen Near Me - Longview, Texas

Overpriced for what it is. Left hungry and felt it was a horrible value. It did taste good but just way too expensive for "adult oodles of noodles" ... read more

Cute Ramen restaurant with . As an anime fan, I really enjoyed it (Demon Slayer ) You are welcomed to seat wherever you want and there is only one server, however she was amazing. She was so friendly and upbeat, made the experience that much better, wish I'd gotten her name. For appetizers me and friend got Pork rolls and Bao Buns. I could've gone for a few hundred more Bao Buns (slight complain was that the buns weren't as soft and fresh) I went with Death Ramen - - This ramen goes all the way to level 10 on spiciness. I thought I could handle level 3 but thankfully the server warned me and I got 2 instead. Be warned that if you get a level that is too spicy, you will not be refunded. Broth was flavorful, had me break a sweat and had my nose runny lol (no complaint there lol) Ramen was tender and they give you a decent amount. Definitely will return and try their variety of ramen, looking at you Naruto Ramen haha. read more

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Great ramen and atmosphere. In town visiting relatives and had the pleasure of trying this place. I gotta admit I'm a bit of a ramen snob and this place measured up to expectations. I didn't love the calamari appetizer as it was tough but the ramen was loved by my entire family. We'll be back. read more

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The best meal I've had in Longview so far! When a ramen spot offers black garlic oil, you know they've mastered the art of umami and depth of flavor. Every bite was rich, flavorful, and satisfying. read more

I have to stop in for Tan Tan Ramen and Gyoza every few weeks. They do an amazing job packaging to-go orders so you can assemble and enjoy it from home. read more

Love the food. Not so much the seating, as it's just individual, hard benches with no backs. Service is good, servers are knowledgeable. We both had ramen bowls, and those halved eggs are absolutely delicious!! I'm asking for an extra egg next visit. read more

My daughter and I have been wanting to try real ramen for a while now and were so excited to find this spot in Longview. We've been several times now and the food is delicious! We've never had anything that wasn't absolutely amazing. The restaurant is cool and inviting. We will definitely be back often! read more

Ramen Saikou - Absolutely delicious! We could have shared one bowl, but we liked being able to try each others. - Ramen Near Me - Longview, Texas

Love love love the noodle bowls. We popped in on a cold windy day because I wanted something warm and filling. I had the brisket bowl and it was awesome. read more

Fabulous little ramen place! Glad we found this gem. It's hard to find true vegan ramen, and when you do, the flavor is usually lacking. Not here! Very flavorful veggie broth, generous portions. Friendly staff. Definitely recommend! read more

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I've driven by Ramen Saikou many times (never a lot of cars there) so I never stopped assuming it wasn't good. Man oh man, I should have stopped sooner. This place is FIRST CLASS!! The food was absolutely exceptional. We tried the pork belly ramen and the brisket ramen---WOW! If you're looking for the best pork eggrolls on earth, this is the place for you!! If you've never been, do yourself a favor and get there as soon as possible! read more

This is our third time to stop in at Ramen Saikou, and I wish we could visit more often! The service is friendly, and the menu is simple but fresh. My shoyu ramen was amazing, and my husband's chicken yakisoba was gone so fast, I didn't even get a bite. My favorite part, though, was the pork gyoza appetizer. Hot and crispy and addictive! I don't own to order that every time. The A Health Dept. rating is also appreciated. Thank you for a great meal. read more

Ramen Saikou - Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Longview, Texas

OK so I really don't like Ramen I have discovered. At least not in the restaurants. Haha. I've tried a few times and always feel like the broth is just too rich for me. But I had to give this place four stars because it was a cool environment and the young server was super attentive and good. read more

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I've been eyeing the is place for longest! A friend of mine had gone previously & spoke highly of it so I finally went. The inside is set up so nice & cozy. The staff was quick to greet us, allowed us to pick our own seating & were to the table in no time to get drink and appetizer orders. I was torn between the Chicken Shoyu & Tan Tan. The waiter informed me the Tan Tan was his favorite so that's what I went with & I'm so glad I did. The ramen was a great portion...so flavorful, savory, creamy & delicious. I'm already planning to go back. read more

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Still coming on a regular basis, love the pork yakisoba ... if you haven't tried it you definitely should.

Small portions and broth is watered down for a pretty high price, won't be eating there again but on the other hand we have fun noodle and it is cheaper and so much more delicious! read more

tl;dr, the best of the East Texas ramen shops (1. Ramen Saikou in Longview; 2. Ichiban Ramen in Tyler; 3. Mikoto in Tyler). I tried chicken (aka tori chintan with shoyu [soy sauce] tare), pork (tonkotsu with shio [salt] tare) and brisket (also tonkotsu with shio tare but brisket instead of char siu meat...it's not a beef-based broth). Chicken - The broth is very flavorful. You can taste a distinct chicken flavor with charred and fresh aromatics. The shoyu tare doesn't overpower the broth and it's very well balanced and you can taste the different components. Wavy noodles were firm (the way I like it) with kikurage (wood ear fungus), bean sprouts, green onions, nori (seaweed sheet) and half a seasoned soft boiled egg. It comes with two slices of sous vide chicken breast. The chicken being cooked sous vide makes it super tender and moist. It absorbs the broth flavor well. Pork - Basically the same comment as above. Very flavorful and balanced because you can taste the different aromatics along with the pork. I typically prefer a stronger/richer pork flavor with thick milky broth. My favorite versions are either the super rich liquified pig kind with heavy garlic and a layer of fat on top (this is the kind I usually get when I'm in Torrance, CA aka lil' Japan, visiting family) or rich with strong katsuoboshi (smoked fish) flavor like the kind that you can get at Wabi House in Dallas. Ramen Saikou's is a less rich variation but I really like it alot because there are more dimensions to the flavor. I couldn't stop drinking the broth, even though I'm normally not a broth drinker since it takes up stomach space that could otherwise be occupied by more food. Their broth is actually better than some of the shops I've had in Torrance, which says a lot since there's no shortage of authentic Japanese food there. The two slices of charsiu had the right amount of torch char, acceptable thickness, and good ratio of meat to fat. The brisket was tender but I definitely prefered the pork. The noodles were the straight kind and were also firm. Instead of driving two hours to Dallas from Tyler, I can just drive an hour to Longview for excellent ramen. Still worth it even though there are two shops within 15 minutes of me. I'll definitely be back more regularly. If you've never had real ramen and you're closer to Longview than Dallas, check this place out. read more

Ramen was perfectly seasoned we ordered tonkatsu and shoyu ramen kids finished everything! Takoyaki was also good along and japanese fried rice was really tasty. Service was prompt place was clean hope to be back again. Eat here read more

I Love This Place I seem to crave it all the time. The last time I got it I waited until I got really hungry because I couldn't eat it all the first time but the next time I had to eat it in two separate meals and my noodles didn't swell up and they had more flavor the next day 10 out of 10 read more

Stopped in the middle of our 9 hour drive from NOLA to OKC with our two kids. Everything we ordered was really good. Goyza and spring rolls to start. Both kids had the chicken broth - one with chicken and the other with pork belly. Adults had the brisket ramen and tan tan. Both were so savory. All three were totally different flavor profiles and so tasty it was hard to choose a favorite. Good service and clean restrooms, worth the trip off the highway. read more

Ramen Saikou - Tan Tan Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Longview, Texas

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After being to this place more than once a month over the last 3ish years, i can definitely say this place is the best ramen ive ever had. I always get the tonkotsu with added spicy and siracha and it never fails to fill me up. The servers there are always so nice even when they are super busy. Finally, they have two tvs showing anime and cartoons and plenty of anime posters that give the place a very nice, casual feel. I don't think ill ever find somewhere better than Ramen Saikou! read more

If you want cold ramen and bad service this is the place to go! When we went to Ramen Saiko there were only 3 other tables, so we thought the food wouldn't take too long. Boyyy were we wrong. The waiter took forever to take our order (15 minutes after we walked in) and the food took 3 times that. Finally when the food arrived the soup was lukewarm at best. The kids meal chicken was burnt, and fries were cold. We took 2 bites quickly paid and left. I feel like the food was ready and sitting on the counter in the kitchen for a while - is it the server's fault or the kitchen's fault? I have no idea, but it was the worst ramen place we've ever been to (coming from a ramen lover) Not going again risking the same results... read more

We went here for a lunch. It was terrific and made even better by having hot ramen on a cold day. The menu is simple and not too many options. Our guest with us today got the Shoyo Ramen and really liked it. I got the Naruto Ramen and "J" got the Tonkotsu Ramen and we both liked ours a lot but he says his could have been spicier. We started off with some egg rolls, pork, and these were some of our favorite ever! The pot stickers we saw on another table looked good. Our waitress told us the Death Ramen was spicy and that to take the challenge you have to eat it in 7 minutes and the chef intentionally makes it hotter for that. It is a neat place. read more

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We've been looking forward to their opening for some time. Finally went to their soft opening and the food was delicious. They truly have an offering for all ramen lovers as well as those picky kids. I've heard the Bao buns are delicious and look forward to trying them soon. The night of the soft opening, standing room only for waiting and out the door, they were sadly out. But we will be back. We tried several of the ramen bowls, all were delicious and fresh. They even have an offering for vegans. The octopus balls were tender and delicious, the edamame was perfect, but the standout were the steamed pork dumplings. Can't wait to bring my college daughter and family from out of town during the holidays. Thank you for bringing some fresh and ethnic foods to our little East Texas world. read more

It was super good! I had the Gyudon beef and rice and it was very flavorful and well prepared. Will definitely try the ramen next time!

Hidden jam in little shopping mall in Longview. Did not expext this high quality of ramen in East Texas. We tried the Shoyu Ramen and Tonkotsu ramen and both were great. Very deep taste of broth. I could tell they know how ramen should taste. Appetizers were great too. Try their takoyaki and fried chicken! read more

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Brisket Ramen WOW! If I could give more stars I would! This is one of my favorite places to eat in town! I've had the brisket ramen and the tonkostu ramen and both were amazing! The broth is deep and flavorful as well as creamy. The noodles are thick and the meat is tender as all get-out! I highly recommend this place if you're looking for some comfort soup! The atmosphere is dark and sometimes cold but the dim lighting and tinted windows makes a very unique atmosphere that feels cozy. The workers are very nice and overall the restaurant is very clean and well kept! It's a lovely hole-in-the-wall establishment that would be a shame to be overlooked. Oh! And be sure to check out the Asian market next door on your way out! read more

Amazing food. Try the octopus balls (takoyaki) and Ramen. I recommend shrimp yakisoba (chow mein). Really good service and limited seating. Try a Japanese soda. read more

A friend and I stopped in to try their ramen. We both got the shoyu ramen with spice. I also ordered combination egg rolls which is pork, shrimp, and cabbage. The egg rolls were smaller than I would have liked but really good. I would order them again. The shoyu ramen was ok. It was little bland and I would have liked it to be more flavorful. I just added some salt and pepper and that helped some. The prices are really good and won't break the bank. I would go/try again. Also, the service was good and my food came out fast. read more

Ramen Saikou - Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Longview, Texas

Really nice having a Ramen Restaurant in Longview. My wife had the shoyu ramen and gyoza, she really enjoyed it. I had the tonkotsu ramen. It was good, but it didn't have that milky lip smacking porkiness I usually associate with Tonkotsu broth that has been simmering for hours, but that might be because they just opened and still working things out. If you were hoping for a cheap bowl ramen that you used to eat in college, this isn't it. The ramen here has greater depth and Saikou pays a lot of attention to the details. $9 or $10 a bowl is pretty average around Dallas so this is right in line. Give it a chance it may surprise you. And if you are wondering why I didn't give them a 5 stars, it's because they are still working out kinks. They were out of bao buns and takoyaki the last time I was there. I'm sure they will get it worked out. Check them out, the ramen reminds me of when I lived in Japan as an army brat. read more

Ramen Saikou - Ramen Near Me - Longview, Texas

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