The service was pretty straightforward, just go in order, wait for my order to be called out and got my Ramen and water. I chose to build up my own. Got a Vegan Broth, Tofu, Spinach Noodles and some veggies for toppings. It was later at night so no one was there which is exactly what I wanted. There was some light music, but nothing too crazy if I remember correctly. I love how the place is decorated and I might want to see what they have at the bar next time around. Not the best Ramen, but it's not horrible either. Would definitely go back if im in the area and the food lab ramen place is closed read more

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We tried this ramen place for the first time after a friend recommended it. We ordered the special ramen with chicken broth, the Tori broth chicken ramen, chicken fried rice, and gyoza with a drowning sauce that had a strong vinegar or sour taste. We brought our kids with us, and they're pretty picky eaters. They didn't enjoy the food, but we actually did. It was nice to try something new and different. The service was quick, there was one employee who took our order when we arrived, and the food came out fast. Everything was served in ready-to-go containers, which was convenient in case you wanted to take leftovers home. The restaurant has limited seating, so it's more of a small, casual spot. Our total came out to about $130 for 4 bowls, 1 fried rice and 1 appetizer. Overall, it was a good experience for trying something new read more

Saku Ramen - Tori Broth Ramen with Tofu - Ramen Near Me - Riverside, California

My first time eating Ramen I can't honestly say it was an experience for sure. I'm in the middle with it but I need it a second time to give a formal review , I will be back read more

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Nice place, beautiful restaurant. Ramen was good but lacked some flavor. Would like more seating . Service was good nothing special seemed a little self serve type of dining experience. read more

Saku Ramen - Ramen , Small Niku Fried Ricerice - Ramen Near Me - Riverside, California

This may be the bottom three Ramen shops I've ever visited. I ordered the Tonkotsu ramen (pronounced ton-koh-tsu). The noodles tasted like they were frozen, not fresh, and they were overcooked. There was not very much depth in the broth and it was very much watered down with very little tare to season the broth. The egg was actually great and the chashu was about average. I did not really expect much from a 24 hour spot however I was very hopeful. read more

Saku Ramen - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Riverside, California

It's great that they're always open, sort of odd that it's not more common for there to be late night spots in a college town, but I guess UC Riverside isn't too much of a party college or late night studying college? Maybe that will change. The food was good! A bit expensive for sure, but 2026 is like that. I wish they had a loyalty program or a check in offer for people who review on Yelp and Google reviews. I liked their vegan ramen but I felt it was confusing to order vegan. The vegan fried rice was delicious but very very expensive for what you get if you get a full. I wish they had an obviously vegan complete ramen bowl! Service wasn't full service and they do ask you to tip before you eat and they're card only, so no tip jar to leave cash in after service..I don't like being asked to tip before service because how do I know if it will be good beforehand you know? Overall would definitely come back, but not amazed by this place. I thought the interior was well decorated but a bit cramped. read more

We've seen this place a couple of times because it's one of the few places that are open late. Unfortunately, we don't think we'll be coming back. The food was not worth the price as the ramen was average at best. The only thing that stood out to me was the taste of the pork chashu, but even that was dry. The service was mediocre as it's more of a take out place. Servers only take your order but everything is your job like getting water and cleaning up your own bowls. The worst part of this experience was definitely the bathroom. It had the worst smell like a mixture of bleach and urine. I wouldn't recommend this place and I'd suggest cup noodle if you're craving ramen at midnight. read more

Saku Ramen - tonkatsu w yellow noodle, pork chashu, bean sprouts, and spinach - Ramen Near Me - Riverside, California

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DISGUSTING!!!! $29 for a bowl of Ramen is absurd. How they justify the price blows my mind. Not to mention you order at a register, and they have the audacity to say the screen is going to ask you a question. Ahhhh why would I tip you for taking my order?? Top Ramen at Stater Bro's is gourmet compared to this. Honestly I almost asked for a refund that's how bad it was, had it been $10 I wouldn't be writing this review, but the price I just paid for this is robbery. 1 star because yelp doesn't allow 0. read more

Very nice spot. It's great for any late night cravings and looking to grab a quick soup. Staff is friendly. Can get busy at times but service is quick. read more

Came here after a show and it really hit the spot. Food, service and location are great. I also love that the take out is self service. When you're finished you can easily grab everything yourself. They have dining inside and outside and the cutest patio area! It's also in such a beautiful part of downtown riverside, so there's lots of other shops and fun things to check out after you're finished! read more

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Extremely mid ramen to say the least .. was not worth paying $70 for .. and $13 for 5 wings ?? Probably my fault for even saying yes to that . But if it's going to be that expensive , I would hope to be impressed .. in terms of service and atmosphere , the only area that seems to stay cool is the entrance where there's a fan blowing but anywhere past that you should expect to be sweating while you eat . Service and all the cute art on the walls were probably the only highlight of this place . ‍ read more

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We came at about 2:30am, this place was so busy, lots of drunk people. We ordered 2 tonkatsu with pork egg bean sprouts and corn & a can of soda. It came out to $45 It didn't take forever but people were complaining. read more

Saku Ramen - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Riverside, California

Decided to come here for lunch after the Farmers Market! It was a great choice! So much flavor! Although the chili sauce will take everything up a notch! The atmosphere is very creative! You order at the front when you walk in and then go find your seat! I believe this is one of the few 24 hour food locations! read more

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Late-Night Spot With Cool Vibes, but Food Could Be Fresher Saku Ramen is definitely a cool hangout spot in downtown Riverside. The aesthetic is trendy, the atmosphere is chill, and one of the biggest perks is that they're open 24 hours -- perfect for late-night snacks, walking around downtown with friends, or grabbing something after a night out. I went on Halloween, and they were super busy, so I understand the rush. Because of that, it took about 30 minutes to place my order. The staff was still very friendly despite the crowd, and even the security guard was really chill and talked with us while we waited, which made the time pass faster. I will say the food wasn't as fresh as I hoped for that night, but given how packed it was, I'm willing to give them another try. The vibe, the convenience, and the 24-hour service make it a spot I'd come back to. Overall, great atmosphere, friendly staff, and a fun place to end your night -- I just hope the food is fresher read more

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Spicy ramen was amazing!!! Not to spicy Hot honey wings are a must have too Friendly staff read more

We were staying at the Mission Inn and decided to go over and try the Ramen from this place. I have heard a lot of good things and that it stays open late and we wanted to try it. We went there was a short line maybe about 15 minutes before we got to the front to go ahead and place our order we did an order to stay there. We found a seat in the inside Received our food pretty quickly. Everything was really good. I just wish my noodles were a little softer. that was my only complaint other than that we loved it and would definitely recommend this place and be back. read more

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Great place for a late nite . We were anticipating a sushi place and ended up here which was great!!

Food , great Time, fast Service, non existent (pay before you sit) Price, 2 bowls 2 beers $50+ Ambiance, cool read more

Delicious ramen , it really hits the spot Wish there was more better seating inside though cause the only seating that i actually like is the ones in the far back and there are only 2 tables that are not booths , the booths are nice but its not short people friendly so i usually drag a chair over to rest my feet on lol but overall delicious ramen i love it and its pretty fast too read more

Saku Ramen - Chicken Karaage - Ramen Near Me - Riverside, California

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My husband and I ended up with food poisoning after eating here last night. Stay clear of here.

Late night ramen spot that is 24/7. Open seating as its first come first serve. All ramen is served in a to-go style fashion. Tonkatsu ramen is good and their broth is savory included with the all the right toppings. Fried karrage is yummy. read more

Saku Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Riverside, California

Everything was so nice and relaxing. The service was A1 , the food was GREAT i finished my bowl ! This was my first time eating ramen and was great. One thing id like to say tho , its not about the food its about the seating . The metal chairs hurt makes my butt numb atleast some cushion will help . read more

This was the worst ramen experience I've ever had. The prices are high for extremely poor quality. The ramen itself lacked depth and authentic flavor, and the fried rice was greasy like Chinese fried rice, which is not how Japanese chāhan should be. The restaurant felt dirty overall, including the bathroom, which made the experience even worse. Serving hot food in plastic containers is unacceptable. Many of the positive reviews seem to come from people who likely haven't had authentic Japanese ramen before. If you've had real ramen, this place will be very disappointing. Nothing about this resembles real Japanese ramen, and it is absolutely not worth the money. read more

Me and my friends went here for lunch on new years day after attending a NYE event. Aside from it being open on a holiday, the cold breeze and a tiring day called for a ramen day! We all crafted our own ramen and I always go for any pork bone broth that's why I went for the tonkatsu base. However, the soup was not warm enough and the soup is too thick. Not the best for me. After going through the reviews here I don't know if it was just us but yeah they flip the screen for a tip but you have to pick up your order and clean your table and bring back your trays. I don't mind though since it's a holiday, gotta pay extra for the people who worked and cook for us! The review is mainly based on the this dish. The ambiance was fine since and we had good seating. read more

Saku Ramen - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Riverside, California

The food was good... but when we went to the self serve drink area in the back it smelled like cat pee.. not even just a slight smell like it was super bad. Thankfully they had their front door open so we were able to get fresh air in the front, personally would not recommend going here just because that smell got rid of my appetite immediately. read more

This place has real potential. I've come here 3 times in the past 5 years that I moved here. The tables are always sticky. It's always hot inside. And always a fly inside the restaurant. Food is good but stepping inside really kills the mood. Step up your game in cleanliness! read more

Great grub for late at night. I don't taste anything wrong with this place. Some say it's not authentic Japanese- that not the point. It's good and delicious especially at late night. read more

After watching a late movie, we decided to stop by and grab some late night ramen. We got 3 Tonkatsu Ramens 1 with pork and 2 with chicken. The ramen was very tasty and the portions were just right. The drink options were a bit different they had a draft soda fountain drink machine which I didn't like. The price wasn't bad at all for the ramen. Overall this place is great and inside decoration is awesome but the outside seating is so relaxing at night time. The reason for the 4 star review is that they don't control the traffic of people who are placing the orders from the people trying to walk in the grab their food. I had a drunk girl bump into me while trying to squeeze past their group of friends. read more

Saku Ramen - Saku Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Riverside, California

I hit up this 24/7 ramen spot at 6 a.m. before my drive back to Los Angeles--because nothing says "road trip fuel/hangover cure" like a hot bowl of noodles at the crack of dawn. The ordering process is simple: you place your order at the register, give them your phone number (they text you when the food is ready), and then grab a seat. Seating options are either a high stool or a very low table. I went with the low table, and I'm still not sure if it was designed for humans or hobbits. It was very low--like, "am I squatting or dining?" kind of low. Be prepared to bend over your bowl like you're praying to the ramen gods, unless you want spicy broth all over your shirt. I ordered the Vegan Ramen, and the waiter asked if I wanted vegan noodles or egg noodles (appreciate the options). I went with the egg noodles and maxed out the spice level, because why not? While waiting, I grabbed some powdered chili and chili oil to make sure my taste buds got the full wake-up call. Then the food came out... in a disposable plastic bowl, with plastic utensils. I instantly wondered how many microplastics I'd be ingesting before 7 a.m.--was this BPA-free? Presentation was kind of meh, but honestly, the broth and noodles were decent. Not life-changing, but it hit the spot. Bottom line: if you're craving ramen at weird hours and don't mind slurping noodles to the soundtrack of Mexican music, this quirky little spot might be just the place for you read more

Saku Ramen - Spicy Vegan ramen with tofu. - Ramen Near Me - Riverside, California

I'd say food is a little pricey but it's good and the employees have always been extraordinarily nice. Been here approximately 5x. Brought a friend here and she didn't like the zero calorie noodle (no taste but what do you expect for no calories lol). They gladly remade it. Bar is very limited with a few beers and saki based drinks but it's ok. The saki drinks I think are VERY overpriced for what they are. Beer was average. It's open 24/7 which is great. It's always good for late night people watching especially when the bars get out on the weekends. If you want to see "fashion dont's" this is the place! read more

The food was super fresh was worth the wait. The customer service was great and the cashier was cute. The ambiance and music was on point. A little pricey but definitely worth it. read more

Saku Ramen - Step 1- Niku Broth Signature- The Porky - Ramen Near Me - Riverside, California

I ordered a CHICKEN FRIED RICE and pork chashu ramen. The fried rice was mixed with crab good thing we were not allergic. The restaurant was dirty as well. The taste of them ramen was plain no flavor. Definitely will not be back. read more

Food: was good. Noodles were nice and thick the broth was flavorful and had a great kick to it. Ambiance: I love the ambiance .it was certainly different . Service: was subpar Affordability: I thought it was a little steep but nowadays it's pricey anywhere you go. read more

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Fire Ramen spot, 24/7 too can't beat it. Especially after a midnight shift . Would recommend the chicken as protein choice for your soup as it's good in calories and high in protein, very good taste. read more

I love ramen and always down to try new spots, so I was excited for my first 24/7 ramen experience. Arrived around 1am and went with the King's Ramen on the cashier's recommendation, assuming it was a classic bowl. But when I was charged $28, I was shocked. Still, I paid, expecting something amazing. Unfortunately, the broth lacked flavor, and the ramen didn't even include a protein like chicken or pork. The only reason I'm not giving this place one star is that I should've checked the menu more closely--but honestly, no matter what I picked, it still would've been overpriced and underwhelming. read more

Saku Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Riverside, California

THIS PLACE IS THE TRUTH!!! I'm not a huge ramen fan but this Shio Ramen with the premium Japanese Pork was by far some of the best food I've had in awhile! I opted to sit outside and enjoy the views of the Mission Inn strip, however the ambience of the restaurant itself is so cute and intimate, not to mention the service but fast and stellar! I would absolutely recommend checking them out! read more

Saku Ramen - Shio Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Riverside, California

What a find! Ramen in the morning! The vibe is right. The staff is very helpful and the food was just right. read more

Saku Ramen - Saku Special. Full spices. Wake up food - Ramen Near Me - Riverside, California

Nice ambient atmosphere. Decent food. Quick service. It does the job if one is looking for a quick tasty bite.

My wife likes this place for their pork ramen. I get the fried rice with pork. Their prices are expensive but the food is good. I had placed a pick up online and when I got there based on their estimated time, I was told it wasn't ready. I waited 20 more mins when I went up to the person on expo and my order was just sitting there on the rack. Pretty disappointed in how they handle the to-go's or online orders. read more

Saku Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Riverside, California

Great place to grab some late night ramen! They're open 24/7 and usually everything closes early in the inland empire. They have a great selection of drinks and ramen. They have chicken, pork, and even fried rice for the vegetarians. Good place to grab some ramen and service is very fast if it's not in a rush. Ambiance was big and seating everywhere. You can stay and eat the ramen or go home to eat at your own convenience. read more

Saku Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Riverside, California