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Ugh really wanted to like this place. Came here on a busy Saturday night and got seated promptly - service is efficient. Inside the restaurant is not huge, but the menu is. The giant pieces of fried meat on top of a bowl of noodles sounds good right? I ordered the King Ramen in this anticipation. Unfortunately the soup was bland, the ingredients didn't really work with each other. Meaning kimchi was on for the sake of being on, didn't really add to the flavor. Overall...meh.
Party of 3 for dinner on a road trip. Stopped in right after 6. We were welcomed warmly. Order at the counter was easy and the young lady was nice. Food was yummy. The Tonkatsu is authentic Japanese and I am so glad someone finally gets it right with this cut in ramen. Facilities are clean. Would go back if in the area.
Eugene 5 stars! Service is great and food is amazing! You order at the front counter and choose your own seat after. They bring the food out to you and utensils are already on the table. Easy set up and lots of options on the menu from ramen, rice plates, drinks, and appetizers. We got the jajameyoung (black bean noodles), spicy katsu ramen, chicken karaage appetizer, red bean smoothie, and Thai tea. Jajameyoung sauce was very comforting. Savory, umami, and had a good amount of pork. Ramen is also homemade which makes it all the better. The katsu was the star though! Crispy and juicy, 100% would recommend getting something katsu if you are here! The red bean smoothie tasted like a red bean milkshake, which I loved, but it was very icy. Thai tea was okay.
A decent place to get Korean and Japanese style food. It was a cold night and we stopped by to get some Japanese Ramen. There were a bunch of choices, but we ordered the kimchi Ramen and the King Ramen. All were pretty good, but I had better since I live in an area that has tons of Ramen places. If you are looking for good Ramen for the Eugene area, I do recommend this place. Service is excellence and the chefs care on presentation. Ramen came out really hot, which is very important.
Looks like a quaint family run ramen shop in downtown Eugene. Pretty large menu board with good variety of ramen choices (plus other Japanese items but no black garlic ramen). Tall ceilings, modern decor, sort of an open kitchen & friendly attentive service. Value-wise, a pretty good deal for ramen when compared to other noodle places. Ramen bowls ranged from $11 to $15 for a large amount of food. We ordered the King ramen (a bowl that included chicken karaage & cha shu pork) in a miso broth. Flavors were OK but the chicken & pork were meh and a bit too much bean sprouts. We also had the pork katsu ramen in shio broth. The pork cutlet was crispy and large, though again, a little too many bean sprouts. For the money, definitely worth a revisit when in downtown Eugene.
Looking for ramen in Eugene, OR? I'll shoyu the way... ...to Tokyo Tonkatsu! I was recommended this spot by a friend and finally checked it out last weekend. It's a small mom and pop ramen shop, and they had a handful of ramen and other dishes to choose from. I was pleasantly surprised to find a few Korean dishes on the menu -- tteokbokki, bulgogi, and jajangmeon. I tried their "King Ramen" with shoyu broth. I was impressed by the massive bowl of delicious broth, fresh noodles, and variety of toppings. I highly recommend if you want a little bit of everything because the King was just that! The prices were on par for a bowl of ramen ($14-16), and honestly you get your bang for your buck -- these bowls are loaded.The restaurant is relatively small in and of itself so keep that mind if you have a larger group. You order at the register first, then it's first-come first-serve seating. The service was attentive and kind, despite arriving sorta close to closing time. FYI the restaurant is located in downtown Eugene so it's mostly street parking. I'll defs be returning and I hope to see ya there!
This spot is a good place if you're in need of some traditional ramen. I've been here a few times and the food has always been consistent. You get the option to choose your broth and spicy levels making the ramen pretty customizable. There is other stuff on the menu but I would stick to the ramen, we tried the rice cakes one time and they were fine but not as good as the soup and noodle dishes. The staff is always really nice and the owners always come out to check in on your dinning experience. The restaurant offers a decent amount of seating and is pretty clean.
Overall rating: 3.75 stars Food: 3.5 stars Service & Ambiance: 4.0 Cleanliness: 4.0 I was feeling in a Japanese comfort food mood for dinner and this was walking distance from where I was staying, plus the reviews were very positive, so I decided to check it out. Casual dining, no table service, other than your food brought to your table. Huge signage on the wall near the cashier or you can look at the menus on the counter. Place your order, pay, get a number and take a seat. I ordered the katsu-don (tonkatsu donburi)...I was really looking forward to a hot bowl of rice, breaded cutlet with scrambled eggs & onions cooked easy over the top, comfort food. My rice bowl was served quickly, but I was shocked to see how it was served---basically high and dry over 'slightly wet' rice, barely any egg and onion. Seems like some broth was a the bottom of the rice bowl. Usually the scrambled onions & eggs are served over the bowl of rice and then the cutlet placed on top. You should be able to taste the sweetness of the mirin & soy sauce, but not in this case. I guess it was my mistake to order a rice bowl, as most everyone is raving about their ramen on Yelp! and most of the patrons I saw, ordered ramen. I'll definitely give them another try, but I'll stick with ordering ramen.
It's such an interesting setup! Order at the counter, grab a seat, and they bring you amazing ramen. Is it sit-down or fast food? The open kitchen is LOUD during meat-chopping time, but plenty of seating! My King Ramen and hubby's Spicy Katsu Ramen were both delicious --full of flavor and meat! Wish they had garlic ramen though. Perfectly soft-boiled eggs (just slightly overcooked). #Ramen #Restaurant #Food #Dinner #KingRamen #SpicyKatsuRamen #Foodie #OpenKitchen #Egg
The parking is a royal pain, but the taro bubble tea is very good, and I loved the tonkotsu ramen - the mix of pork, ginger, bamboo shoots, egg, ramen noodles, and lemongrass makes for a good tasting ramen. Service is very good, but not a lot of ambiance, and it's a bit small, so it can get crowded quickly. But it's a great place that has a mix of ramen, bubble tea, bulgogi (I saw someone order bulgogi), gyoza (again, I saw someone order it), katsu, karaage....it's a great mix.
So, prices are tempting here. But I'd stay away from their char siu pork, as it tasted more like deli meat, and you got one thin slice in the entire soup... HOWEVER, the pork katsu in the miso ramen broth was on point. The potstickers were okay, I wish it came with more than 4 in one order. It was a bit slow even though there were a lot of folks in the kitchen, but thankfully we weren't in a huge rush. Overall, it's alright ramen, and we'll probably be back when we need to scratch that itch.
2 months ago
Great little spot for some Japanese food in downtown Eugene. We ordered some Chicken Katsu Donburi, Pork Katsu spare, and the Bulgogi plate. All the food was good. The staff were very friendly, helpful, and attentive. The restaurant had plenty of seating inside, no outdoor seating. For some good Japanese food, come check this place out. Happy Nom Nom. read more
5 months ago
I came with high expectations because of all the raving reviews. When I walked in, I had no idea how this restaurant worked. Walked in, stood there, looked around and wasn't sure if we take a seat, wait to be seated or order first. Turned out, it was the latter. Got the butter/corn miso ramen and the chicken karaage curry. They both came out looking amazing. The broth for the ramen was not boiling hot. In fact the pat of butter did not melt. It took a few minutes of me mixing it around to finally make it melt. The corn was not heated up either. It was room temperature. Overall, the corn and butter ramen taste wise was okay. The chashu needed to be marinated and cooked longer for it to be melt in your mouth. Mine was tough. The only thing that saved my dish was the noodles. They used the thicker wavy noodles, which I enjoyed. The chicken karaage curry came out steaming hot. Quite a contrast to the ramen temperature. The karaage was cooked crisp but needed a wee bit of seasoning. The curry itself had a good taste and it reminded us of a local mom and pop place in Kauai. read more
Ugh really wanted to like this place. Came here on a busy Saturday night and got seated promptly - service is efficient. Inside the restaurant is not huge, but the menu is. The giant pieces of fried meat on top of a bowl of noodles sounds good right? I ordered the King Ramen in this anticipation. Unfortunately the soup was bland, the ingredients didn't really work with each other. Meaning kimchi was on for the sake of being on, didn't really add to the flavor. Overall...meh. read more
1 year ago
Party of 3 for dinner on a road trip. Stopped in right after 6. We were welcomed warmly. Order at the counter was easy and the young lady was nice. Food was yummy. The Tonkatsu is authentic Japanese and I am so glad someone finally gets it right with this cut in ramen. Facilities are clean. Would go back if in the area. read more
3 months ago
2 years ago
Eugene 5 stars! Service is great and food is amazing! You order at the front counter and choose your own seat after. They bring the food out to you and utensils are already on the table. Easy set up and lots of options on the menu from ramen, rice plates, drinks, and appetizers. We got the jajameyoung (black bean noodles), spicy katsu ramen, chicken karaage appetizer, red bean smoothie, and Thai tea. Jajameyoung sauce was very comforting. Savory, umami, and had a good amount of pork. Ramen is also homemade which makes it all the better. The katsu was the star though! Crispy and juicy, 100% would recommend getting something katsu if you are here! The red bean smoothie tasted like a red bean milkshake, which I loved, but it was very icy. Thai tea was okay. read more
A decent place to get Korean and Japanese style food. It was a cold night and we stopped by to get some Japanese Ramen. There were a bunch of choices, but we ordered the kimchi Ramen and the King Ramen. All were pretty good, but I had better since I live in an area that has tons of Ramen places. If you are looking for good Ramen for the Eugene area, I do recommend this place. Service is excellence and the chefs care on presentation. Ramen came out really hot, which is very important. read more
Looks like a quaint family run ramen shop in downtown Eugene. Pretty large menu board with good variety of ramen choices (plus other Japanese items but no black garlic ramen). Tall ceilings, modern decor, sort of an open kitchen & friendly attentive service. Value-wise, a pretty good deal for ramen when compared to other noodle places. Ramen bowls ranged from $11 to $15 for a large amount of food. We ordered the King ramen (a bowl that included chicken karaage & cha shu pork) in a miso broth. Flavors were OK but the chicken & pork were meh and a bit too much bean sprouts. We also had the pork katsu ramen in shio broth. The pork cutlet was crispy and large, though again, a little too many bean sprouts. For the money, definitely worth a revisit when in downtown Eugene. read more
Looking for ramen in Eugene, OR? I'll shoyu the way... ...to Tokyo Tonkatsu! I was recommended this spot by a friend and finally checked it out last weekend. It's a small mom and pop ramen shop, and they had a handful of ramen and other dishes to choose from. I was pleasantly surprised to find a few Korean dishes on the menu -- tteokbokki, bulgogi, and jajangmeon. I tried their "King Ramen" with shoyu broth. I was impressed by the massive bowl of delicious broth, fresh noodles, and variety of toppings. I highly recommend if you want a little bit of everything because the King was just that! The prices were on par for a bowl of ramen ($14-16), and honestly you get your bang for your buck -- these bowls are loaded.The restaurant is relatively small in and of itself so keep that mind if you have a larger group. You order at the register first, then it's first-come first-serve seating. The service was attentive and kind, despite arriving sorta close to closing time. FYI the restaurant is located in downtown Eugene so it's mostly street parking. I'll defs be returning and I hope to see ya there! read more
5 months ago
Amazing food. Very relaxing. Only note is that I wish I had a bigger spoon to get more food in it! read more
This spot is a good place if you're in need of some traditional ramen. I've been here a few times and the food has always been consistent. You get the option to choose your broth and spicy levels making the ramen pretty customizable. There is other stuff on the menu but I would stick to the ramen, we tried the rice cakes one time and they were fine but not as good as the soup and noodle dishes. The staff is always really nice and the owners always come out to check in on your dinning experience. The restaurant offers a decent amount of seating and is pretty clean. read more
Overall rating: 3.75 stars Food: 3.5 stars Service & Ambiance: 4.0 Cleanliness: 4.0 I was feeling in a Japanese comfort food mood for dinner and this was walking distance from where I was staying, plus the reviews were very positive, so I decided to check it out. Casual dining, no table service, other than your food brought to your table. Huge signage on the wall near the cashier or you can look at the menus on the counter. Place your order, pay, get a number and take a seat. I ordered the katsu-don (tonkatsu donburi)...I was really looking forward to a hot bowl of rice, breaded cutlet with scrambled eggs & onions cooked easy over the top, comfort food. My rice bowl was served quickly, but I was shocked to see how it was served---basically high and dry over 'slightly wet' rice, barely any egg and onion. Seems like some broth was a the bottom of the rice bowl. Usually the scrambled onions & eggs are served over the bowl of rice and then the cutlet placed on top. You should be able to taste the sweetness of the mirin & soy sauce, but not in this case. I guess it was my mistake to order a rice bowl, as most everyone is raving about their ramen on Yelp! and most of the patrons I saw, ordered ramen. I'll definitely give them another try, but I'll stick with ordering ramen. read more
It's such an interesting setup! Order at the counter, grab a seat, and they bring you amazing ramen. Is it sit-down or fast food? The open kitchen is LOUD during meat-chopping time, but plenty of seating! My King Ramen and hubby's Spicy Katsu Ramen were both delicious --full of flavor and meat! Wish they had garlic ramen though. Perfectly soft-boiled eggs (just slightly overcooked). #Ramen #Restaurant #Food #Dinner #KingRamen #SpicyKatsuRamen #Foodie #OpenKitchen #Egg read more
2 years ago
The parking is a royal pain, but the taro bubble tea is very good, and I loved the tonkotsu ramen - the mix of pork, ginger, bamboo shoots, egg, ramen noodles, and lemongrass makes for a good tasting ramen. Service is very good, but not a lot of ambiance, and it's a bit small, so it can get crowded quickly. But it's a great place that has a mix of ramen, bubble tea, bulgogi (I saw someone order bulgogi), gyoza (again, I saw someone order it), katsu, karaage....it's a great mix. read more
5 months ago
So, prices are tempting here. But I'd stay away from their char siu pork, as it tasted more like deli meat, and you got one thin slice in the entire soup... HOWEVER, the pork katsu in the miso ramen broth was on point. The potstickers were okay, I wish it came with more than 4 in one order. It was a bit slow even though there were a lot of folks in the kitchen, but thankfully we weren't in a huge rush. Overall, it's alright ramen, and we'll probably be back when we need to scratch that itch. read more
2 years ago
1 year ago
We've been sleeping on this ramen spot for too long! We tried the tonkotsu and spicy katsu ramen this time and they were great. The chicken in particular was fried perfectly - a great crisp on the outside and soft and juicy on the inside. We can't wait to go back and try more on the menu! read more
1 year ago
Every so often I crave an egg in my ramen. I need a ramen with things in the broth that make me happy. Tokyo Tonkatsu fills this need. It isn't much to look at on the inside. It's better than a lunch counter, but just doesn't rock the needle for ambience. You walk in, order at the register from either the printed menu or the large picture menu on the wall. You pay and find a table. The wait isn't all that long. I have tried about 6 of the items. Everything is hot and wonderful when delivered to your table. My usual is the King Ramen, but it's difficult to hold a kitchen sink with chopsticks (kidding)! Metered street parking, reasonable prices. read more
1 year ago
I just recently moved to Eugene and decided to try this place out! They have a menu board with pictures of the food, which makes ordering very easy and visual. Once I walked in the restaurant, the owner, who was in the kitchen, warmly welcomed me with a smile! I ordered the spicy katsu ramen, and the panko breading on the katsu was super crunchy and crispy! read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
This is by far the best ramen I have ever had. They can make so many things vegetarian which is perfect for me. My bf ordered the spicy shoyu with tofu and I can't even tell you how amazing the tofu was. It was breaded and the best tofu I have ever had. The ramen I ordered was so good and had sesame seeds in it which added a really nice flavor. The ube bubble tea was also really good. The staff was super friendly too. It's a nice place to stop by for lunch after the farmers market! read more
I've always been a huge fan of Tokyo Tonkatsu. Nice sized ramen bowls, excellent Japanese curry, pleasant ambiance. It's a simple shop conveniently located in downtown Eugene and I'm typically able to find street parking fairly easily. Sometimes front of house service is a hit or miss, but today the front of house service really stood out. Very pleasant person with glasses working the register and enjoyable and joyful banter that could be overheard from the back of the house. Always a good experience but this time felt especially warm and homey. I've had ramen all over the place, including multiple locations in Eugene and Tokyo Tonkatsu always knocks it out of the ball park. If you like soft boiled eggs, make sure to add TWO to your ramen because you'll regret only getting one, I promise! read more
1 year ago
I loved Tokyo Tonkatsu. I think it may be my new favorite ramen spot in Eugene. It was definitely very busy when we stopped in, and a but chaotic, but overall a great experience. I loved my Tonkatsu ramen, the broth was so creamy and rich I just wanted to drink it straight. I also appreciated that their ramen already came with an egg/ or you can add one. Some places in town don't have that option and it breaks my egg-loving heart. Anyways, I loved their food and I can't wait to go back. read more
3 years ago
2 years ago
Kimchi Don. Delicious and spicy hot, Had to use one hand for the spoon and one for the towel . Definitely coming back. read more
If you have a big appetite, stick with the King Ramen. Tokyo Tonkatsu is consistently delicious. The broth is smooth and flavorful and their ramen has all of the topping options you could ask for. The employees are always cheerful and happy to be there. The prices are fair and it's never too busy in there- I notice they do a lot of takeout orders. Their sides are tasty as well! read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Absolutly fantastic!! Service was amazing and everyone was so kind. I ordered the spicy chicken katsu ramen. The katsu pork was the crispiest flakiest melt in your mouth texture. It was the best I've ever had. Absolutly incredible will be coming back read more
The food is good but this time I wasn't impressed at all, to be honest I was kind of disappointed in this place. I got the chicken katsu and my girlfriend got the kimchi bowl. My food was fried to death and my girlfriends food wasn't hot but look warm. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
OH MY GOSH. I don't know where to begin. Amazing! Cozy! Delicious! Kind employees! This IS THE SPOT for authentic ramen. I love ramen but this place took my breath away! Tonkotsu Ramen was so smooth and warming. The broth flavor is everything and more on a cold day! My partner ordered the Spicy Katsu Ramen- it was tasty. Good flavor, chicken was crispy, broth on point. I loved the katsu, but I think my Tonkatsu was better! The Tonkotsu felt like a loving, warm hug. Hight my recommend this place. I got the lavender bubble tea- 10/10! Also- family owned and operated! Support local!!!! read more
4 years ago
Googled a ramen spot in the area of Eugene cause it was just what we were craving, was heading down from Portland and we came across this place and decided to give it a shot! Was empty when we came in which in some cases isn't a good sign, staff immediately greeted us and were extremely welcoming. I ordered the spicy pork Ramen because I'm a big fan of Korean bbq. I was blown away by how amazing the flavor was? The spicy pork was so tasty, broth was on point, noodles were a little soft for my taste but it was okay! If we ever return to the area, I will definitely have to come back here to satisfy my craving for good Ramen! read more
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