One of the best ramen I've tasted in the US! Their base broth is rich and flavorful. Worth going downtown for.

I visited Yatagarasu in the mood for some spicy Ramen, and I was pleasantly surprised by my choice, the Volcano Spicy Ramen. My server, Emily, even admitted that it's her favorite, although some people might be intimidated by its description. I opted for a half, which I found to be the perfect. It wasn't overkill and would have been difficult to enjoy if I had ordered a full. Emily was incredibly friendly and attentive throughout my meal. Thank you, Emily! Corolla Parking read more

Yatagarasu - Go - Ramen Near Me - Lafayette, Indiana

Suppose you are being chased by a vampire in Lafayette and need something to stop it- fast. Well, Yatagarasu is the place for you! The rich garlic ramen, their signature dish, would both send that vampire running for the hills while making you happy and full. Let's not sleep on their other options, though- their chicken rich ramen is laden with flavorful broth and the best chashu chicken around- perfect for those who don't want to smell like garlic for the next hour! In all the bowls, though, the meat is well-torched, the eggs perfectly gooey, and the noodles bouncy. As a nice side, choose the karaage- the batter is so crispy and airy that it could be used to make fish and chips! A filling, comforting, and positively vampire-proof spot. read more

Yatagarasu - 2 rich garlic tonkotsu ramen, 1 tonkotsu paitan ramen, and 1 chicken rich ramen - Ramen Near Me - Lafayette, Indiana

The atmosphere of this please felt like you're walking in Japanese restaurant in Japan. The food was delicious as well ! One of the best ramen in Indiana! read more

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My daughter loves their food... That's for sure. Varied menu and the food is good. Good location too.

Great place! The service was excellent, server was very nice. The food was great too. Not much else to say. I found the plaque with anime girls with large breasts by the kitchen pretty amusing, although I could see how some people would definitely not. Otherwise, the vibes were very nice. However, overall great place! read more

Yatagarasu - Ramen Near Me - Lafayette, Indiana

Overall a great experience and ambiance in the DT of Lafayette. The food in itself was pretty good, though if you're used to ramen from the city might not hit the spot. Got the rich Garlic Tonkotsu... feel like it just didn't quite live up to the name. Needed a little more spice. read more

This had some good bloodbath sauce. it also had some delicious cataclysm waves. and the best part was how the gd cubes were so nice when serving my side of stereo madness with robtop sauce and it only cost me 55$ read more

Loved my experience here! We were seated very quickly and food came out quickly as well. The bowls of ramen are huge so we def had leftovers. I can't remember the full name of what I got but it was the first item in the ramen section of the menu and had the word "garlic" in the title. Very good. Also prices aren't bad either. For 2 entrees and 1 app, it was under $45. I'd love to come back next time I'm in the area to see what else is on the menu. read more

I really enjoy the vibe of this place. As someone who prefer no meat in their ramen and flavour of it in the soup, I prefer the no meet one in this place. The chicken based ramen bowls also sometimes have sea food smell so I prefer ordering no-meat ramen bowl with veggie stew. read more

Yatagarasu - Veggie Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Lafayette, Indiana

Wow, what a cool spot in Lafayette for ramen! It is located in the heart of downtown Lafayette. It is on the smaller side, and most of the tables are two or four tops. If you're coming in with a larger group, prepared for a wait! Since I was on a work trip and solo, I was quickly seated. I was pretty disappointed in the service as it was slow. Once my waiter came around, he was really great- but he was the only waiter in the entire restaurant so just realistically couldn't get to everyone - which wasn't his fault at all! I ordered the crispy Brussels and the garlic ramen. The Brussels were tasty and had the perfect amount of crunch. The ramen was so delicious. Broth was rich and tasty, the pork and egg were cooked perfectly. I was also a bit disappointed that I didn't get a spoon at first for my ramen, and had to wait for awhile until I was able to get one. They also have sake, wine & beer options- no cocktails! The food was really good and I think they were just short staffed during my visit so I would go back if I was in Lafayette! read more

Yatagarasu - Crispy Brussels Sprouts - Ramen Near Me - Lafayette, Indiana

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Liked this place and had the potential to love it. Had the Tonkotsu miso spicy, garlic Tonkotsu and the lite soy ramen. Also had the sashimi and gyoza. Ramen was delicious. Gyoza was burnt but still good (turned the plate to make it more appealing for the photo) sashimi fresh but not nicely cut. Had some severely butchered pieces hidden under some nice. Value good. Asked about a simple Green hot tea and all they had was fruit infused green tea. Not my cup of tea (pi). Overall good meal. Service good. read more

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Yatagarasu is a great spot if you are craving ramen or any other Japanese style foods. I really enjoyed their light shoyu ramen, the broth was indeed light but the pork offered a good amount of flavor. Their takoyaki is a must have. They have really cool vibe with the flags and pictures around. The servers there are also very friendly and will give great recommendations. read more

Yatagarasu - light shoyu ramen (no scallions) - A bowl of ramen featuring pork, bamboo shoots, narutomaki, and mushrooms, served on a wooden table with a glass of water nearby. - Ramen Near Me - Lafayette, Indiana

There was a waitress who doubled her tip at the register after I looked away. This happened on November 8th around 9pm. Food was good but just keep an eye out for this nonsense. read more

Great ramen and edamame! Good good service and great atmosphere We love walking in downtown Lafayette!

The pork potstickers were amazing! My daughter had the ramen and loved it too! I would definitely eat here again.

Yatagarasu was one of the restaurants that I had the opportunity to visit with my friends during my weeklong stay at Purdue University. I ordered a Tonkotsu Ramen with Chashu since I was craving a dish with noodles and paired it with a sampler of various sake drinks. The ramen was delicious and reminded me of the tastes from ramen shops that I've tried in California, and the soup was so enjoyable that I ended up drinking it all as well. My friends also ordered ramen and sushi, and each had enjoyed their meals. After we had finished our meals, I realized that I never got my sake and had to reorder it, so I had to down three glasses as my friends waited for me... The electricity in the block also ran out, and we could only pay with cash and could not obtain paper receipts. It is a small inconvenience but important to know nonetheless. Overall, Yatagarasu was an enjoyable place to visit, and I would definitely come back. read more

Yatagarasu - Sampler - Ramen Near Me - Lafayette, Indiana

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This was hands-down the best ramen I've ever had. The flavor of the broth was deep and rich and not salty. The ingredients were fresh and delicious and generous in quantity. I had the rich garlic tonkotsu ramen which I highly recommend. read more

My partner and I came here for lunch on a Monday, where they seemed to be understaffed with only two waiters. We were sat down almost immediately, but then we waited. And waited. I tried to be understanding but a waitress took someone else's order even though they arrived after us. She eventually dropped off two waters without talking to us and left. Finally, she took our order. We both got the lunch special (a drink, an appetizer, and ramen for $17-$19). You can only get certain appetizers with this deal, but I still think it's well worth it since the special is the original price of whichever ramen you're getting. I got Pork Gyoza and Tonkotsu Miso Ramen, my partner got Takoyaki and Rich Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen. The food itself was amazing. I liked the gyoza and I absolutely loved the ramen. The broth was flavorful but not oily, there was loads of toppings, and I ended up not being able to finish the entire bowl. My partner and I have never had Takoyaki before, but we both enjoyed it as well. Such flavorful and moist bites, definitely a good choice. Overall, I did enjoy the food, just not the experience. I think the seating is rather terrible if it's just two of you with small stools for seats and small tables. Then again, our waitress left us waiting for a while without at least letting us know she's busy and will come back. Regardless, I think this is still worth the stop on a cold and rainy day! read more

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This ramen joint has an amazing atmosphere and incredible ramen - truly! I love the broth and everything is fresh. But our service was very much lacking. We waited just a few minutes to be seated, but then waited over 30 mins for anyone to even acknowledge we were there. They didn't take our order or even provide us with water/drinks. We were sat right by the kitchen window and were constantly bumped into by the wait staff running back and forth, which was a bit concerning considering the boiling hot ramen they were running with. When we did eventually have our order taken, we waited another 45 minutes to get it...the couple that sat next to us that had a different server was seated after us and was finished eating and had left by the time we were served. They were busy, but this let me know that it was a service issue. read more

Yatagarasu - Ramen Near Me - Lafayette, Indiana

Food is always great here. Would really recommend the edamame here. Service is pretty good, the servers always seem extraordinary busy, even after the main dinner rush. The tables are pretty small, considering the entire establishment is on the smaller side. As a regular sized guy, I feel slightly cramped there. Ramen itself is amazing. Decent portion sizes. Gyozas taste perfect. read more

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My family had thought they closed but only the West Lafayette location did. The Lafayette location is alive and well and cooking up delicious Ramen and takoyaki. Very nice ambience. Fast service. Delicious soup! Love it! read more

The atmosphere was nice, but there is only one server. The slow service speed seems unavoidable. The food is great, but if you want to try the rich flavor instead of challenging yourself trying the spicy things(It's not spicy tho lol), go for paitan. This was my first time visiting here, and I tried gyu don and spicy miso for the second visit. Gyu don is not quite there but spicy miso was great. Tako wasabi is not fishy and it's good! read more

Yatagarasu - Tako Wasabi, Volcano Spicy Ramen, Paitan Spicy Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Lafayette, Indiana

Our server Riley was AMAZING. so funny personable and friendly. The food was delish comparable to ramen I had in San Francisco which was amazing. I got the garlic pork ramen and my friend got the veggie ramen and we really loved our meals. The inside atmosphere was casual and relaxed. A comfortable spot. Def will come back read more

My fav ramen place in town but my most recent order had burnt gyoza and we were pretty disappointed. read more

Yatagarasu - Burnt gyoza smh so disappointed. - Ramen Near Me - Lafayette, Indiana

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The food was really flavorful and filling. The service was fast and the food came out pretty quickly. The ambiance was cute, but a more comfy chair would be nice. Check it out! read more

Yatagarasu - Ramen Near Me - Lafayette, Indiana

My son has peanut allergies and their miso ramen had peanuts but wasn't indicated in the menu. Our server wasn't even sympathetic. He said next time we should tell them if we have food allergies. Peanut/nut allergy is very common and could be deadly. All places should have at the very least indicate in their menu if they have peanuts/nuts in their food. read more

The atmosphere gives a very Japanese Ramen house vibe. Everything was very tasty. My husband even tried the raw octopus and liked it. We were lucky enough to catch an early dinner on a Wednesday evening and we were seated and served very promptly with the restaurant almost to ourselves. Server gave great recommendations for first timers and was very kind. We stopped in because we were in the area but this authentic Ramen now gives us a reason to visit again. read more

Yatagarasu - Chicken Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Lafayette, Indiana

Visiting from Baltimore, Maryland where Ramen is a staple for us, I absolutely loved this location. We walked in, were immediately seated, and handed clean cleaning cloths for our hands and ordered some drinks. Following drinks, food was ordered, and was absolutely delicious. I truthfully don't remember what I ordered but it was fantastic and a large thank you for being authentic and bringing me back to Baltimore. Super clean, real, authentic, and eager to please staff. We had a very positive experience and if I'm back visiting, I definitely will be back for more! read more

Yatagarasu - Ramen Near Me - Lafayette, Indiana

This location is in Lafayette, just a little ways from the location near campus. Each table is separated by cute dividers, adding privacy and COVID safety. The takoyaki came out warm enough that you don't burn your tongue on the first bite but will quickly get cold if you wait too long to finish. Broth was flavorful, and you get the whole egg in your ramen! We got extra noodles to share, and it seemed like the amount of extra noodles was more than what is given in the ramen bowl. Be warned, the noodles are pretty al dente, making the firmness more pasta-like. read more

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Loved everything hasn't stopped eating ramen since . A friend took me here while I was visiting Lafayette read more

Yatagarasu - Ramen Near Me - Lafayette, Indiana

Ramen was good, just a lil overpriced as there wasn't much there except a thin slice of beef, an egg m, and a few veggies. read more

Yatagarasu - Ramen Near Me - Lafayette, Indiana

I cannot get enough of this restaurant. From the outside, it's an unassuming hole-in-the-wall kind of place on the corner of Main and 6th downtown, but hold your judgment and be prepared to be wowed. They've opened during the past year when between-table barriers became standard. So I don't know if they were planning originally to make the section dividers that they've ended up with or if they were a response to Covid, but either way, they're tasteful and artsy. In fact, the entire place has an artistic flair that combines original Japanese culture with a modern Japanese pop approach to style. From the low stools (which are great and much more comfy than they look), to the artwork on the walls, to even the decor and design of the bathrooms, someone has put a lot of thought into the overall vibe and it shows. A fantastic atmosphere. Now for the best part...the food. My top recommendations are: 1. I canNOT get enough of they're spicy miso ramen. If you're not a fan of heat, just get the regular miso ramen. It has all of the flavor without the kick. The meat is my favorite part, but the eggs are a close second. I have no idea how they pack this much taste into one bowl. It's unreal. 2. The gyoza. It's like a chicken-pork pot sticker. VERY delicious and a fantastic appetizer! 3. The mochi ice cream. It's like ice cream with a soft chewy outside. Hard to describe, easy to eat. I've had the strawberry, and it's worth it. Overall, a very solid lunch or dinner location. It's informal enough to meet here for a lunch with a friend but would be just as well suited to a Friday night date spot! read more

Yatagarasu - Strawberry mochi - Ramen Near Me - Lafayette, Indiana

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Very Good Ramen!! Also had the Fried Calamari those were delicious too. Will definitely come in again. read more

Yatagarasu - Ramen Near Me - Lafayette, Indiana

This place is located downtown Lafayette, and its honestly one of the cutest ones. Due to its popularity, your party might have to wait a bit to be seated, but the staff is super friendly and the turn over time at the table is swift. We got the sake flight, a rich garlic and veggie ramen. Delicious! check them out read more

Yatagarasu - sake flights and rich garlic ramen & veggie - Ramen Near Me - Lafayette, Indiana

The atmosphere was really cool to be in. The seating I wasn't much of a fan of, too compact for my tastes, my biggest complaint is probably the food, the ramen itself was kinda bland and it might be because I didn't like what I ordered but it ended up making me and my friend mildly sick when we got home later that night, she threw hers up and it was still undigested and I've had cramps and many visits to the bathroom. The karaage and takoyaki were pretty good at least. The servers were alright nothing much to note there, I'm only giving 2 stars for the atmosphere really. read more

Yatagarasu - Tonkotsu miso ramen and chicken miso ramen - Ramen Near Me - Lafayette, Indiana

Always love this place. I've never been disappointed here and love bringing people that are visiting from out of town. This is the perfect place to bring ramen first timers! read more

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Tonkatsu ramen was great. So tasty and not too heavy and rich. The noodle were perfect and not mushy. Pork belly had a nice sweet and slightly tangy flavor. The price was reasonable and the waiter was efficient. Nice atmosphere. We went in the afternoon and can see it getting crowded on weekend nights. read more

Awesome food, ambiance and service. Just the right amount of salt. We will definitely come back.

Delicious!! Spicy pitan tonkatsu was 2 thumbs up!! Garlic also a must-try! Would definitely return anytime. Pricing very reasonable for serving size. read more