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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This was my first time visiting, and unfortunately, I left pretty disappointed. I mentioned that I had never been there before and received only a very brief introduction to the menu. No one explained that the restaurant was self seating, which would have been helpful for a first time customer. The restaurant itself was extremely hot and humid, making it uncomfortable to sit and enjoy a meal. When my bowl arrived, the noodles were undercooked and the broth was much spicier than I expected. Overall, I just didn't enjoy the food or the experience. For the price, I expected much better quality, service, and atmosphere. It felt overpriced for what I received, and unfortunately, I would not recommend this place. In my experience, it simply wasn't worth the money or the time. read more

Saku Ramen - Chicken broth with fresh green onion, grilled chicken, and yellow noodles, and added red ginger and corn. - Ramen Near Me - Riverside, California

New Chef ? Come in and order the same thing every time . Shio ramen just right with yellow noodles and chicken , chicken fried rice Ramen was too spicy to enjoy , rice was too hard half cooked half raw . read more

Saku Ramen - Shio ramen just right - Ramen Near Me - Riverside, California

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I don't usually write reviews, but I work in the food industry and felt compelled to share this experience. My girlfriend and I come here fairly often because it's a convenient place to eat after work, and we've generally enjoyed it. Unfortunately, our last three visits have been disappointing due to missing items we paid for and poor customer service. Today, my girlfriend, her little sister, and I ordered three ramen bowls. My girlfriend is vegetarian and cannot eat meat because it makes her sick. She ordered the vegan ramen with extra noodles and requested that the toppings be served on the side, as I usually eat them. The second bowl was a Shio ramen with grilled chicken, and my bowl came out correctly. While waiting for our food, I watched the cook remove the chicken from the Shio ramen and place it into a separate bowl while wearing gloves. When our order was called, my girlfriend's vegan ramen still had the toppings on it despite our request to have them on the side. We politely pointed this out to the employee at the pickup counter and asked if it could be corrected. The employee responded with noticeable attitude, which was frustrating considering we were simply asking for the order to be prepared as requested. The bowl was handed back to the cook, who then removed the toppings by hand while still wearing the same gloves that had been used to handle the chicken. This raised concerns for us about cross-contact, especially given that my girlfriend avoids meat and can become sick from it. Because of that, my girlfriend only took a couple of bites before deciding not to finish her meal. Shortly afterward, she began feeling unwell. While I cannot say for certain what caused it, the situation was concerning and left us disappointed. We have enjoyed eating here in the past, which makes this review difficult to write. However, after multiple visits involving missing items, incorrect orders, poor customer service, and now concerns about food handling, I felt it was important to share our experience. read more

The service was a bit confusing. But the server was very nice the menu was a bit over priced for the quantity of food. Also the toppings were extra per toppings so everything adds up. The broth wasn't as brothy as I thought it would be. I would say this place is over hyped. But for a 24 hr place it's pretty decent. The inside is colorful and well decorated. But I came for food not an art gallery. I would come here again if I'm in the area when it's late night again. read more

Saku Ramen - Tonkontsu Broth ramen - Ramen Near Me - Riverside, California

Decent ramen in downtown Riverside. The price is more than what I was expecting. I did go here on a Monday for lunch, and it was very quiet.

Let me start off with this, I always eat here with my older sister and we always get the best food ever from here. It's like amazing but we went here a couple days ago. It was the worst it was packed and we went around like 11 through 12 they barely added any broth into the ramen. and they're telling us to pay extra for broth when there was barely added, and when I tasted my soup, it was very bland no flavor at all the only thing in my Ramen that was tasteable was the tofu and egg overall will not be eating here again, sadly, because of their poorly service. read more

The inside smells like dirty mop water. The ramen is horribly overpriced. The "just right" spice level is extremely spicy. To the point it burns your mouth. $50 bucks for 2 bowls of basic ramen is wild. Never again. read more

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

I usually have a great experience here, and I'd honestly rate this place 10/10. The hosts are always friendly, and it's an easy place to bring my family. But my experience yesterday around 6:30 p.m. was completely different because of one employee. When I went to pay, I tried using cash. Instead of simply telling me they don't accept cash, she made this dramatic face, pointed at the "No Cash" sign, and said it in such a rude, condescending tone. I was like, "Okay," and paid with my card. From that point on, her attitude was just awful. Every time she spoke it was like she couldn't be bothered to do her job. She had a nasty attitude the entire interaction. Then when my name was called, I walked over to pick up my food like I always do. Every other time I've come here, I've grabbed my utensils, napkins, bags, or an extra plastic bowl myself without any issue. This time, as I reached for some napkins, she literally yelled, "No, no, no! I'll grab it for you! What are you touching? What do you need?" I told her I was just grabbing napkins, and then she said, "I don't know why the cooks plated it like this. I'll just bring it to you." I was honestly so confused. Why was she so rude? There isn't any sign saying customers can't grab utensils or napkins from the pickup area, and I've never been treated like that before. I live nearby and come here often, so this really stood out. The food was still great, but that employee's attitude completely ruined what is normally a great experience. I hope management addresses it because everyone else I've interacted with here has always been friendly and professional. Besides the sloppy host. read more

Saku Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Riverside, California

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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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

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

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

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This and kaz are the exact same thing. I go here for convenience factor which is if I really want Asian food + there's no other places opened late in riv + I'm already here in dtr. It is mid but does hit when you're super hungry. Only diff is I go here more now since I never rlly find myself in GT anyway read more

Tried the vegan ramen, the tofu and broth were very flavorful. The pricing seemed higher than the quality given, however it was convenient & tasted good so it's perfect for a quick meal on a busy day when you have the funds. Service was okay, the person in the front could have been more helpful, but they were overall polite. read more

The front customer service is terrible have a bad attitude! But the food is good not gonna lie

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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Do not come here. This restaurant is so bad. The food order was incorrect and the cost for 2 bowls of rice and a bowl of noodles came out to $68. The waiter was super unfriendly and had an unfriendly glare. The rice was crunchy and low-quality. The noodles had a fishy taste when I ordered the chasu, and the quality overall was not worth the $68. I am very disappointed with the food I ordered. Not only was the food mostly microwaved nothing had flavor. The rice was hard and the noodles were so plain I couldn't have another bite. This restaurant has disappointed me and I am not coming back. The music is an interesting choice but it is a good restaurant for those who like ramen with no flavor. read more

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

0 stars. DO NOT COME HERE. this ramen is absolutely trash. Overly salty and zero flavor. Please go anywhere else

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

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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Service and food quality has gone extremely down. This use to be my favorite place. My party was not pleased with their meals at all. Also, we hadn't noticed until we were done with our non-enjoyable meal, that they have a grade B on the window. If we had seen that beforehand, we would not have dined there. 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

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

Saku Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Riverside, California

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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

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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Broth taste like water the noddles were over cooked super soggy. Not coming back not worth the price. They need to improve more on the broth very disappointing. Last time I ever come back and spend money on a place that's mid. read more

The food tasted very good. The prices are a bit over the top for what you get! I personally would only come back maybe once a year and the only reason for that is the excessive pricing. read more

Came here for a date night and got food poisoning. Do not eat here they leave their meat sitting out. Ordered a bowl of chashu ramen and the pork was super hard and did not taste right. My boyfriend went up to ask if I could have a new piece of meat and the girl at the front was very rude and seemed annoyed he asked. They gave me a new piece of meat but after a few bites of the bad meat I did not feel good. Went home and an hour later threw up multiple times. Stomach hurt all night and into the next morning 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

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

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

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

You have to order in the front, get up to get your food, & throw all your stuff away, yet they ask for a tip. Bunch of young adults working that don't say anything to you. They forgot something in my ramen so I went up there to tell them and they went to the kitchen to get it for me I thanked them and not a single reply. Inside is decorated really cool and has a chill vibe. Ramen was good but protein portion is small. I like that it's open 24 hours but wish their employees were nice 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

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

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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