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    Ramen Time

    4.2 (287 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Ana A.

    Came here on Saturday night. It is a small space but good enough to put tables together. With winter nights I was craving some good ramen. We ordered ramen, squid, noodles, wings and some fried rice. The chicken wings were so crispy and fresh! The ramen was really good too, portion sizes are good. The noodles were really good too! Overall if you want some ramen and want to hit the craving this is a good spot. The pricing is also good! For sure would come back.

    Tonkotsu ramen
    Curt T.

    Maybe for Scottsdale it's good ramen but coming from San Diego it just didn't hit the mark. I got the spicy miso ramen and it was anything but spicy. I added practically half of the Sriracha bottle and it still wasn't enough. The broth tasted like a watery mess and lacked flavor. The noodles and egg were good but the broth needs a lot of work. The tonkotsu ramen was about the same but I'd say it was slightly better but still wouldn't recommend this place for ramen. Service was good. The service would be a 5 star but the food was less than good.

    Tonkatsu ramen
    Arnold T.

    Visiting from San Diego, I researched to see which places have good ramen and this place came up high on the list. Sad to say I was very disappointed The ramen broth was very water down. The pork cashu is good and the egg was cooked right. Also there's a lack of variety for ramen flavors. I'm used to seeing a few pages of various ramen options that takes me 10 minutes to decide which ramen I would order.

    Tonkotsu Ramen (top), house fried rice, Spring Roll, Spicy Miso Ramen
    Kassandra L.

    Checked this place out on a Tuesday afternoon and it was pretty much empty. We ordered our food and got our order quickly. The ramen itself is a good portion but was just okay. The house fried rice only had 2 pieces of each protein and was a bit on the oily side. The place itself is very clean and didn't feel crammed.

    Sophie K.

    Love ramen here so much! This place is pretty cozy, and there are plenty of parking spots close to the store. They have ramen, udon, boba, and yummy Japanese appetizers. I tried ramen here, forgot what it was- but it was so good. Egg was perfectly boiled, noodle was chewy, and the broth was so so so good. It would've been even more tastier if the broth was hot. Mine was like lukewarm, and I personally like hot broth. Will definitely coming back here again! :)

    Heidi M.

    We stopped in on the way to the airport. We were the only ones in the place. They seem to do a lot of take out. I think that the food was good. Service was great. The Raman didn't seem very hot when it came out but the noodles were hot... broth needed more flavor and temperature needed to be warmer. Pot stickers were ok, burnt a bit. Water, ice cold and filtered! Very nice.

    Hot Jasmine Tea
    Payeng L.

    It was a chilly day so I wanted some hot ramen/soup to warm me up so I decided to stopped in because of the reviews & because this place was fairly close to my work. I'm not sure if it was just because I was the first customer but it was freezing inside the restaurant. I ordered the hot jasmine tea, fried chicken wings and the spicy miso ramen with pork. The tea was good, the chicken wings were piping hot, crispy, cooked to perfection and they were huge! Now onto the ramen. I was surprised that the broth was just warm, was hoping for it to be hotter in temperature. Due to the temperature, the noodles felt kind of chewy and the vegetables stayed raw. Might be good for some people but if I have vegetables in my soup, I'd like it to be somewhat blanched. As far as flavors goes, it was not spicy at all, it was just okay, nothing special. Pricing was fair but service was really slow. I had to ask the waitress for a to-go container for my leftover wings and then also ask for the check, even though there were only 2 other customers in the restaurant.

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    Shirley S.

    Ramen Time is located in a nondescript strip mall in Tempe near Scottsdale. The restaurant was neat and clean. The decor was simplistic. I ordered the Hand Rolled Scallion Pancake. (It was actually folded, not literally rolled.). The center was chewy, but the edges were a bit overdone for my preference. It tasted okay, but it didn't have any discernible scallion flavor. Ironic. It was accompanied by a dipping sauce, which had a "just right" amount of sweetness. I also ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen (without the black wood fungus). The noodles were plentiful, and the broth was okay. Pricing was on par with similar eateries, but be sure to read the notice regarding a "service charge" for credit transactions and a discount for cash. The service was fast, but lacked a smile. The shy, soft-spoken server never asked if everything was okay. Plus, I had to hand her the pancake plate (hint, hint), and the soup bowl was never cleared. Is clearing the table something customers need to request? To her credit she did say "thank you. Have a good one." as I left.

    Spicy Miso Ramen chicken and pork

    Great service! Came in right before closing (oops) but they were inviting regardless. The girl working was so sweet. the Spicy miso soup is so good. Hot & great flavor!

    Leilani G.

    Ramen Time has become my comfort restaurant. I love ordering take-out from them and it always hits the spot. I have tried a bunch of things off of their menu and I have never left disappointed. My partner especially likes their spicy ramen and I would highly recommend ordering their gyoza and crab puff appetizers to snack on with their tasty noodles. I also never leave without a tasty thai tea, my favorite! So thankful to live just a short distance from here because whenever I'm craving ramen this is the first place that comes to mind. I highly recommend trying Ramen Time, once you've had it once you are going to want to keep coming back for more!

    Miso Ramen with extra noodles
    Aly Z.

    My boyfriend and I came here for our first time today from the Desert Botanical Garden (which is not too far away from here). I can't believe how good the food was and how much you get for what you order! The next time we're in Tempe or around Tempe this will definitely be worth coming back to again! Staff were very sweet and kind and the service was great. The inside is intimate, but super cute! They played songs from the movies made by Hayao Miyazaki.

    Miso Ramen
    Jeremy F.

    TASTY!! Light on the wallet and heavy on the food-feels! If you're seeking comfort-ramen this is where you want to be. Fast, friendly dine-in service. Clean environment and tables.

    Tonkotsu Ramen
    Stephanie L.

    I am by no means a ramen aficionado, however, I have tried a few ramen restaurants throughout the Valley and I can say that this ramen is okay, average at best. Bf had the tonkotsu ramen. The broth tasted light, not at all the creamy, thick consistency one expects from tonkotsu broth. I had the spicy miso ramen. While not spicy imo, i would rate it jalapeno/sriracha level spicy. A little disappointing as I was hoping for spicy. Certainly doesn't compare to my favorite spicy ramen in a neighboring complex... Overall very average.

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    Great broth. Ordered miso spicy. Good stuff. But wasn't hot enough. All in all, good ramen.

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    Great ramen, fast service. Good for a quick but fulfilling bite! Don't think the spicy is too hot!

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    Good food! We enjoyed both the ramen and the udon noodles. Portions were very large. Very clean and quick.

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    I came to this restaurant after spending all day at the hospital across the street for my daughter…read moreso I was hungry and emotionally drained. When I walked in, I was promptly directed to where I should go so I could place a takeout order. The genuine courtesy of the staff here was just what I needed after a long day. Lots of great options for sushi but ramen sounded amazing on a chilly winter day. I ordered a couple options and requested for the toppings to be separated so my picky eater could pick out what she didn't like. The food was out promptly and packaged with such care. Once I got it back to my daughter's hospital room, we were able to feast on the best meal we had all day. I will definitely be coming back to this place again and I am grateful for their kindness just when I needed it. Highly recommend!

    I have to be honest here. I only recently started trying Ramen. I don't know why, but I always told…read moremyself that I didn't like it. Anyway, this was only the second time I've ever eaten restaurant Ramen. The first time was so-so. And I was eager to see how much better it could be. So my wife started to do a little research and found that Daruma had really good reviews. So we gave it a shot. I have to say that I was very impressed with my Ramen. It was galaxy's better than the first one I tried. I can't wait to try a different one next time. Aside from the wonderful food. The staff there was really nice. They greeted us right away and quickly got us seated. Our server was also very friendly and attentive. The dining area was pretty clean and inviting too!

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    4.0(169 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    You are greeted with a self-serve kiosk and then you can take your table number with you to seat…read moreyourself. The menu is simple. I'm surprised they don't have more, but there's still a great variety to choose from. The space has ample seating and is very clean. Your order comes out pretty quickly! The servers are nice and the $20 combo deal is well worth in my opinion. You get to choose a bowl of ramen and an appetizer for that price. Fried Gyoza: savory and crunchy with the perfect dip to top it off. Shoyu Ramen: Well done egg and comforting warm broth. Love the ratio of broth to noodles. The pork is perfect in proportion and tender bite. Pork Bun: the cutest bun with a piece of marinated pork inside. Pretty good app! I'm not sure if they make smaller pork buns for the combo because if you order a fried gyoza with the combo, it comes with 4 pieces instead of 6. Either way it was worth it as part of the combo. If you're looking for an affordable comfort ramen spot I definitely recommend Silverlake!

    We made a last minute decision to eat at Silverlake prior to a comedy show and were glad that we…read moreopted for it! With ample seating inside and a self serve kiosk to take orders, the initial experience was quick and easy. The menu offers a wide variety from the obvious ramen, to rolls, rice bowls, and a range of appetizers (baos!) We were happy to see vegetarian options available. This is what we ordered: Impossible Bun: impossible katsu patty, shredded cabbage, hot mustard, and katsu sauce. I enjoyed this way more than I thought I would if I'm being honest! The patty was perfectly fried and there was a nice blend of textures/flavors. Would order again! 10/10 Veggie Ramen: miso base, mixed veggies and greens, corn, tofu, mushroom, avocado, fried broccolini, bean sprouts, and black pepper. The flavor was good. It was an interesting mix of toppings (could have done without the lettuce). Noodles were good. The broth could have been hotter, but we were in a time crunch. Overall, good value with a variety of toppings. 8/10 Service was friendly and accomodating without being overly attentive. Would defintely visit again!

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    4.5(1.9k reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Popped into this place for our last meal before leaving AZ and it did not disappoint! We were the…read morefirst people in. When we walked in it had a very fishy smell, so it kind of made us second guess our choice. But we went for it anyhow. The greeter/server was very pleasant and sat us. It was very clean inside with ample space between seat. We browsed through the menu and started with our usual edamame and pot stickers. The edamame was salted well throughout where a lot of places just put the salt on top only. We ordered a couple varieties of sake which were both good. Out of all of the things we ordered the karange skewer was just a little more oily than were use to, but still good. The spicy salmon roll had really great flavor and the lollipop roll was probably one of the better versions that we have had. The musubi was giant to say the least, it was good, but offered a bit too much rice. Overall the food and service was great and we were very happy that we ended up here!

    On a Sunday evening, after checking out the Desert Botanical Garden, I was looking for some food in…read morethe area. I came across Zu Izakaya and it's great reviews as one of the options. I love Japanese food so my decision was made. I drove over and parked in their complimentary lot. Ambiance (3.5/5): I've been to Japan and there are plenty of izakayas there. Think of them as small bars which often serve solid food. Zu fits that bit. It's a relatively small restaurant, probably seats about 30 people. and it's pretty no frills for a Japanese spot. I was seated at a booth in the corner of the restaurant. They have free WiFi which is always a good touch. Service (3/5): Service was friendly, though a bit inconsistent. My waitress wasn't as attentive as I would have liked. The type of service where you have to flag them down to get what you want and to close out. Drinks (4/5): Zu has a nice menu of Japanese and Korean beverages, including sake, soju, Japanese beer, and more. With that being said, I just had an iced green tea. Food (4/5): I got a nice variety. I went with the Japanese sausage off of the grill menu, the OBI mayo roll off of the sushi menu, and the cheese corn off of the appetizer menu. Let's start with the sausage. It's a small item, two small sausages, but absolutely delicious. The sausage was bursting with flavor and basted in a sweet sauce. Minus the portion size, perfection. The cheese corn also hit the spot, but the execution was off. The corn is served on a hot platter, and unfortunately some of the corn on the edges was badly burnt. The type of situation where they should start over. Which they didn't. Lastly, the OBI mayo roll is essentially a California roll with marinated warm shrimp on top in a mayo sauce. I didn't love the hot and cold combo (shrimp and sushi), but outside of the temperature, it was a delicious roll. All in all, a very food meal. My only gripe with Japanese food is that it can get expensive quick. Given that Zu is in Tempe, I was hoping that prices would be a little cheaper. With that being said, they do have a solid happy hour (and reverse happy hour) with both food and drink specials. Next time I stop by, I'd like to check out some of their Korean options. I focused on the Japanese stuff this time (which makes the majority of the menu). Next time around, the bulgogi is calling my name!

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    Lots of inside seating options

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    Ramen Dozo

    4.3(374 reviews)
    4.2 mi
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    A neat little ramen shop that offers sushi and more!…read more It was pretty busy when I visited, but my partner and I were greeted and seated right away near a half booth by the door. The music set a fun vibe, and the service was nice and attentive. We ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen ($12.50) and sake bombs with House Sake ($3) and Kirin Light ($7.50). I loved that the sake came in a clear tokkuri. The ramen was soo delicious. I added some chili oil to my broth to give it some spice. The spice is one of those that slowly creeps up on you, but doesn't linger too long. The chashu pork was thin and savory. I usually don't enjoy bean sprouts, but here they were subtle and added a pleasant texture to the ramen. I also love that they included the naruto fish cake. I think what makes this place stand out is that at this price point, quality ramen like this is rare to find nowadays. I would consider this place a hidden gem and definitely recommend it if you are near the area. I look forward to eating it again!

    The food was so good! My boyfriend and I loved it. Service was really fast and we got seated right…read moreaway even if there's a lot of people waiting. The ambience was really good and the people serving are really friendly specially the people who cook the food. Master chef gave us this wonderful hot chili oil that if you add to the ramen- makes it more delicious. We will definitely go back and we're looking forward to eating there again! We had tonkatsu, california roll, shumai and we are so full! Food is so cheap too.

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    Open door to the restrooms, seriously! It was stinking.

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    3.9(941 reviews)
    5.9 mi
    $$

    Nishikawa Ramen is a small little ramen shop decorated with anime posters from Naruto, One Piece,…read moreand Dragon Ball. There were also cute little trinkets of My Neighbor Totoro. Upon entering, we were free to seat ourselves and chose a booth by the wall. It was not busy at all and the service was quick and friendly. We started off with a large sake bomb paired with a Kirin Light ($15). We then ordered two Tonkotsu Ramens, one medium spice and one hot spice ($15.99 each). Honestly, the hot spice level did not taste spicy at all, so I would recommend going extra hot if you like spice. They also provide chili powder on the table if you want to add more spice yourself. The ramen broth itself could have used a tad more flavor. I lightly added some soy sauce to the broth which is something I often do to add a little kick. I loved all of the toppings included, from the green onions to the kikurage (wood ear mushroom). My favorite part was the pork chashu, which was really tender and delicious. I also appreciated that the ramen came with a full soft boiled egg rather than half an egg, and the egg was perfectly runny. Before leaving, we ordered their tea special that was buy one get one. We got a matcha milk tea and a cafe latte which I forgot to take a photo of. I felt like the cafe latte could have used a little more sweetness to balance it. Also, I found it neat that Nishikawa offers a rewards program, not something I see often at ramen shops. My true rating would be 4.5 due to some of the criticisms I mentioned above, but overall I still had a good experience. Thank you for serving us. Visited 5/2/26

    This place was good but the service could use some work. I went in during the mid afternoon for an…read moreearly dinner and was seated right away but the waitress didn't give me a menu. I sat there for several minutes and when she came back, she asked if I was ready to order. I asked for a menu and then she tapped this little sign on the table that had a QR code on it. I guess they want you to use your phone to look up the menu but then she brought me a printed menu and a glass of water. I had about a minute to look at the menu before the waitress came back and asked what I wanted. I ordered the small portion of the chicken karaage appetizer and the Nishikawa Black Ramen. Both items came out at about the same time. The chicken was good and there was a lot which somewhat surprised me because I thought they had given me a large portion by mistake. The only downside was that the plate was really small so the chicken kept tumbling onto the table. The ramen was just ok. It came in a really big bowl and there was a lot of broth and toppings but relatively little noodles in comparison. It was more like a bowl of soup. The slice of pork was huge but a little bit chewy when I was expecting it to be tender. The egg wasn't sliced so it was difficult to pick up the entire piece with my chopsticks. The chicken was $7 and the ramen was $18. I would have been ok just getting the chicken, perhaps a large portion for $12. I wouldn't get this particular ramen again. With tax and a tip my total was a little over $31 which isn't the most I've spent at a ramen restaurant, but it wasn't cheap either. I wasn't offered a refill on my drink until after I had paid and was ready to leave. In fact, I only saw the waitress once after my food was brought out, and that was when she brought me the bill. The rest of the time she was somewhere in the kitchen.

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