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4.7 (121 reviews)
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Lindsey C.

Found this place on Yelp and since it's overcast and cool today Ramen was on the menu. We came in with a group for lunch, there was no one available at the counter, but kiosks for self serve ordering were at the counter. This place doesn't do service, so if you want someone available to take your order or describe menu items, just know that's not the set up here. Since I had never been I didn't know what I wanted, and I got anxiety trying to figure it out on the spot. I grabbed a menu, sat down, determined my order then got back in line. Self ordering at a counter isn't my favorite set up. You can review the menu ahead of time if you also feel rushed to order on the spot with self serve. Once I got past that and sat down, I began taking in the atmosphere. The decor was very loud and everywhere. The decor features odd little Japanese style flags with colorful pictures strung about, case displays of anime figurines, left over Christmas decor consisting of icicle Christmas lights strung about with boughs of artificial pine needles, and massive Christmas bells with anime figurines hot glued to them. There's a lot going on in there! They even have a shelf of Japanese style snacks for sale. The food was really good. I ordered the spicy tonkatsu ramen. My friends ordered the miso ramen. The ramen had a rich broth, tender thin noodles, and a perfect soft boiled seasoned egg. The food was the highlight for sure.

Black garlic Ramen
Jennilee W.

It's 95 degrees outside and apparently my brain says, "You know what sounds good? Hot soup." So when the ramen craving hit, we headed to Umami Ramen, my favorite ramen spot in Northern California. The broth here is rich, bold, and packed with flavor...some might find it intense, but for me it's a total chef's kiss. You can choose thick or thin noodles, and I always go for the thick ones because I love that extra bounce. I ordered the Black Garlic Ramen because garlic is one of my love languages. My husband went for the Spicy Tonkotsu and was sweating bullets by the end of the meal, but he still cleaned his bowl! The chashu pork was a little dry on this visit, but the broth, noodles, and all the toppings still made for a delicious and satisfying meal. Bonus: They're currently offering FREE gyoza with every ramen order! If you're looking for a hearty, flavorful bowl of ramen, check them out. Just don't question my decision to eat hot soup during a heat wave.

Rachel K.

Umami Ramen is my favorite ramen in the Sacramento area, they have their original location in Folsom as well as this Lincoln location. Whenever I'm near either location I make a point to stop by to enjoy a meal or pick up take out to enjoy at home. While a fresh bowl of ramen in the restaurant is always the best experience, their take-out options are packed well and reheat nicely. I'll often warm up ramen the day after I pick it up and it's such a nice treat to have at home. The Lincoln location has plenty of parking and once you're inside you head up to the kiosks to order for dine in or carry out. Definitely take a look through the menu, they have a variety of ramen options, including soupless ramen, rice bowls, and appetizers. They also have a variety of drinks, and I noticed on my recent visit that this Lincoln location has alcoholic options. My favorite order is their spicy tonkatsu ramen- the broth is so rich, there's a perfect amount of spice, and it hits every mark for me. Honestly, I didn't truly appreciate good ramen until I tried Umami Ramen and now this is the standard that I judge all other ramens by. We also typically order their karaage chicken and I pick up and onigiri or two (the tuna is my favorite). Everything on the menu is great though and I'd recommend trying anything that sounds yummy at the moment. There is plenty of seating and I love that the restaurant is decorated with plenty of fun posters, art, and even figurines to look at. They also have a shopping area for Japanese snacks, toys, drinks, desserts and a claw machine. A pro tip is to check out their specials- when I visited they had a $25 special for a small appetizer, ramen, and drink. It was a great deal! They also have the option to adjust your ramen by leaving off certain items or ordering extras- I usually get extra bamboo shoots for $2 (it's a generous portion of them) and their eggs are AMAZING- if you're a fan it's definitely worth ordering an extra. The staff here is also so kind, if you're having trouble deciding they're happy to help and can ring you up if your prefer ordering with them. They also always make sure I have water when I dine in and pack my to-go orders with such care. I highly recommend both of Umami Ramen's locations and hope they open a third closer to me so I can go all the time. For now, I'm happy to travel though!

Black garlic tonkatsu ramen $3.90 today only for 1 year anniversary
Kerensa U.

We came here for their 1 year anniversary and enjoyed their $3.90 anniversary ramen special that is good for today only. My black garlic tonkatsu ramen was delish. I liked the broth and the noodles were the perfect thickness and the veggies were the perfect complement. I even liked the pork, it was super lean and flavorful. Normally, I don't eat pork chashu cause it seems too fatty. The service was good, which is saying something cause every table was full with a line almost to the door. I'd come here again to try their other flavors, it was worth the drive. They have a cute display area showcasing snacks and trinkets for sale next to the line while you wait to order and another display area that shows figurines. Parking is in a shared private parking lot.

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Tom B.

We had a delightful meal here with our good friend and fellow Yelper Elite, Belinda C. who suggested it. The restaurant had a two day event to have Ramen with Wagyu beef from Japan. Who would want to miss that! Plus, the price was reasonable. It's a special Win-Win and great reason to get together. We were offered either a regular or spicy version. I went for the spicy and Belinda and Ed ordered regular. We were given a table and settled in for some great conversation. Belinda surprised us with an order of Pepper Chicken Karaage which had six pieces, plus a sauce and was utterly delicious. The food arrived in a timely mannet and staff is always friendly and cordial. It's family owned and the owner even came over to check on our satisfaction. Thumbs up! The broth looked white and creamy and the Wagyu very evident on top. It looked wonderful. At first bite mine was Super Spicy but upon mixing it the flavor and spiciness level was fine. I enjoyed the consistency of the noodles and the Wagyu. The beef was extraordinarily tender and delicious. The entire meal was great and most enjoyable. They have some wonderful things here including a small store with fun items. We took home two ice cream sandwiches that were very good. Please check this place out. It's quite good!

Eralyn L.

Food is really good. This is always my Ramen spot thank god they have a branch here in Lincoln because before we travel 30mins because their main branch is in Folsom the first time we tried this place I know we'll keep coming back. Today was their 1st anniversary and I'm present again it feels like every milestone of their restaurant we are here lol. Ramen is really good and also their appetizers, service is good to and their staffs are always ver friendly and accomodating. The ambiance here is good as well, japanese vibes. I ordered Spicy Tonkatsu Ramen and its really good you choose the level of spicyness. I ordered chicken karage and it was very tasty with the honey sauce. I also ordered Fried Scallops and it didn't disappoint because scallops are my favorite. They also have soft serve ice cream here and I didn't order today but we tried it when we went to thei Folsom branch and it was also good. If you go to their restroom it's cute because of the decorations inside. This place is a hidden gem that's why we keep coming back.

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Victor V.

In a tale as old as time,my daughter and I faced a common 1st world dilemma that many have encountered-Pho or Ramen? Once we decided Ramen-do we want Japanese-style Ramen or Hawaiian-style Ramen?...Once we decided Japanese-style,the choice was obvious,we headed out to Umami Ramen in their newest location in Lincoln. Umami Ramen location in Folsom with its amazing 4.7 Yelp score is currently ranked #9 overall Ramen Shop in the state of California on Yelp-which is an amazing score-well the Lincoln location has a 4.8 Yelp score-so I knew as I was headed out there I was In for a treat. Parking at this location is plentiful as it shares a lot in a multi tenant lot-so that was no problem. When we arrived it was pretty quiet as we were the only customers,so we walked in and placed our order on their huge kiosks located at the front counter and then grabbed a number then grabbed a table. The decor at this location is phenomenal-it almost like transports you to another place-it's such a fun feeling as your walking in-Japanese anime-style feel to the entire store l-I liked it a lot.I for sure would not call this place a serious restaurant- much more casual restaurant feel-I could see my daughter who is in her young 20s,coming here often with her friends before a night of fun. We both decided to go with R3-Black Garlic Tonkotsu ramen ($17.00) but I went with thick noodles and she went with thin noodles.They brought our order out very fast-under 10 minutes. The ramen at this restaurant-I don't know exactly how to describe it from say a ramen chefs point of view but here is my take-dang it's good,the broth has such a beautiful mouth taste the moment it hits your tongue,so flavorful,so rich-darn near perfect broth with the perfect blend of black garlic flavor.The pork slices were so yummy-perfectly flavored-the soft boiled eggs,maybe that was the only downfall-they were just ok,I feel I might've just gotten an unlucky egg. The noodles I had were so perfect as well-I had the thick noodles and the chew on them was a delight-my daughter went with the thin and she seemed to like em but I don't know,I just prefer the thicker noodles-feels much more hearty if that makes any sense. Another thing I like about ramen shops in general and I felt this to be true here as well-the meals are fast-this isn't a 90+ minute dinner-this is quick-I felt like I was in and out of there so fast-I like it. Overall-this was my 3rd visit to this location since they opened and I can without a doubt say in my opinion this is a top 2 ramen shop in the Sacramento area and I am thrilled they have this location in Lincoln so I no longer have to drive all the way to Folsom to experience their Ramen expertise-well done Umani Ramen. PS-The decor in the bathroom is just wild-they have Pokemon in there on the walls-love it!

Love love love!! Spicy Tongkatsu and original tongkatsu
Milleth S.

This is Lincoln's #1 Ramen restaurant! Excellent service, clean facilities and friendly faces. This all makes for the absolutely the best ramen experience in town. Consistently delicious!

spicy paitan, black garlic tonkatsu, spicy miso ramen
Veda B.

We came here for their anniversary special and ordered the tonkatsu ramen, spicy miso ramen, and the spicy paitan. The medium spice level was just a little too spicy for me but all the ramens were delicious! The spicy miso and tonkatsu especially were amazing, definitely my new favorite ramen place. I can't wait to eat here again!

Ji V.

Our nth time here. We kept on going to this branch when it started. Also from the Folsom branch. We all love the ramen. Not just for winter, its our all season go to. Clean ambiance, cute too! Plenty parking. Today, we had free gyoza for every ramen.

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Ron F.

The food was excellent, tasty and ample. The owner helped to serve and get us whatever we needed. It was not very busy but it was also around 2pm on a Saturday. There are a variety of drinks, snacks available to buy. Two large Japanese glass/plastic balls that had toys inside plastic balls. The room is decorated with many Japanese items and other things

Sly C.

In a nutshell; Good ramen, great decor and anime esthetics, great place to hang out and enjoy ramen. Greeted by anime figures and vibrant Japanese themed decor, the place really does well intriguing your curiosity to stay and try out their food. Theres a nice amount of food items to choose from that just isnt ramen. Their ramen is good but not the best I've had yet still high tier. You can order directly if a person's by the cash register or use one of their kiosks to order and grab a number which makes things a little easier. My food did take a bit long but may just be due to the busy hour and to make sure their food quality stays top tier. Theres plenty of parking all around in case you're wondering. Overall pleasant experience, Will drop by again.

Valerie K.

I had been wanting to try this spot since Umami Ramen held a Yelp event I was unable to attend. They have a good selection of traditional ramen as well as appetizers like chicken karaage and fried oysters. It is on the pricier end as for two ramens and 4 fried oysters was $50, but it hit the spot. My brother and his wife felt the chicken was undercooked, but I think it may have been the cooking style they weren't used to.

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Reviews are largely positive. Diners praise the rich, flavorful broth, tasty appetizers, and friendly, attentive staff. The clean and fun decor also stands out.

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Amazing food!!!! Workers were extremely nice. Will come back again for more. Best ramen ever

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Inside Chicken Karaage with Honey Mustard, Nanban, and Spicy Mayo dipping sauces

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