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This ramen is fantastic!! I had the Charshu Ramen and it was a great choice. The broth is perfectly flavored and the pork just melts in your mouth. The service was quick and the staff was pleasant! It's a pretty small restaurant, so if you go with a group it may be hard to find seating, but if it's nice outside the outside seating is lovely! The prices are so affordable - I'd come here all the time if I lived any closer. One thing to note - the hours are pretty limited, so going on a weekday for lunch or early dinner is the best move and you won't regret it.
Love hole in the walls like this!! While it's quaint, it's clean and smelled great! The service was prompt and friendly. The food, though was EXCELLENT! I was super impressed with the value of the food for the price. I also appreciated the variety on the menu. Loved this little place, and would definitely go back. I loved the chicken katsu curry, the chicken was excellent. But, the only picture we snapped was the Tantán ramen.
The food was amazing as usual. Everytime i come it's so delicious and quick. The worker at the front desk is super nice and great service. Vibes are great in there.
First time having ramen, I usually get Pho but my friend and I decided to try this spot. We are from the Bay Area and been out here since Friday, celebrating my birthday. This hit the spot, especially after nights of drinking lol. 20/10 definitely recommend. Literally sitting here eating and writing this review. Definitely gotta return, the next time I return to Arizona.
My favorite ramen in the Phoenix area! Service is fast, food is fresh, and the price is right. My favorite is the special tantanmen ramen. So spicy and flavorful and yummy!!!
moldy chopsticks, salty broth, very skimped portions i miss the old owner mark, was disappointed at the poor quality and customer service
So I walked halfway and then took a Lyft. 25 min walk from Mill Ave or 4 min Uber/lyft. Well worth the walk and the ride share request. I was actually impressed with the availability of vegetables and non pork items and meats available to order. As someone who doesn't eat pork, I appreciated the chicken curry, chicken katsu, vegetable ramen, and the Champon ramen that included a lot of veggies, chicken and shrimp. This was the first time I saw bok choy and carrots and broccoli in a ramen but since I love veggies, my stomach was happy with the variety. It originally came with the soy sauce/salt shoyu broth? I forget the name but I asked if they could do a miso instead and they made my Champon (chicken, shrimp, egg, + veggies ) ramen with a miso broth and it was amazing! Super delicious. There are only a few seats inside, a nice size bathroom, Mexican beers, Arizona ice tea, and some Japanese beers to purchase or water with your meal. You can sit countertop where you can see the kitchen cook, sit at the window, or small tables inside. The service was good, the cashier asks the cook/chef if they're able to get an okay with any changes and then you patiently wait for your food. There's soy sauce, Japanese seasoning, and hot sauce at the table. They also have rice bowls and other items for purchase too. I had a very good lunch and will return! Very filling and very delicious. They didn't skim me on the noodles or the veggies and I appreciate that and the broth was delicious.
Yummy ramen at an affordable price! Small and casual restaurant with limited parking near ASU. Kind service. Ordered the Yatai Ramen and it was pretty good. Not super amazing but for $11 it's hard to beat! Tonkatsu broth was good and not too heavy like I've had at other places. Husband got the combo which comes with ramen and an additional entree for $15. Good value and you'll def be full.
Amazing amazing amazing! This is a small business that looks to be at the end of an apartment building maybe. I saw the reviews on Yelp and saw that they were really good so we decided to try it. When we were there, an older gentleman was the only one working the counter and cooking so it took a while but we didn't mind. He was working hard and we just knew the food was going to be great and IT WAS. So worth the wait. It is a good price and tons of food. We all ended up getting one of the combos and 1 teriyaki chicken bowl. I got the chicken curry combo that came with a ramen bowl and a rice bowl. The curry was so good with both dishes. I literally had two meals. So good and worth the price. Everyone should try this hidden gem. Please be patient when you get there. It may take a while.
Cute little Japanese diner near ASU. My wife and I have been her a couple times and it's feels like a real neighborhood spot in Japan. We like to grab the yatai ramen combo and I've tried to katsu and curry as well as the okonomiyaki. A tasty no frills affair! Great value as well. Staff is friendly and there's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating! read more
12 days ago
I absolutely love this hidden gem. I fell in love with Ramen because of this place. Their broth is unmatched to anywhere else I've tried. Their gyozas are perfect. They are always friendly and the owner is very welcoming, he is usually the one making the ramens. read more
Noticed this place while visiting a store near by. This is one of those place you would not know exist unless you know it's here. Small cute Japanese food restaurant with good menu. Very friendly staff and small sitting plus some outside sitting. Ordered Yatai ramen extra spicy. For the price I wish portion was little bigger, left not full and wanting more . The broth was pretty good and surprisingly extra spicy was spicy without being drenched in chili. Ramen itself was pretty good, but I was on the edge of like it not like it. It was Al dente but also had the texture of just came out from boiling and semi sticky/soggy if that makes sense... Pork was pretty good, not the melt in your mouth ones from other places. This place was really 3 and half but again, since there is no half and it deserved 4 rather than 3... Over all vibe was good, staff was friendly. If I'm in the area I would definitely come back and try some other dishes. read more
3 months ago
This ramen is fantastic!! I had the Charshu Ramen and it was a great choice. The broth is perfectly flavored and the pork just melts in your mouth. The service was quick and the staff was pleasant! It's a pretty small restaurant, so if you go with a group it may be hard to find seating, but if it's nice outside the outside seating is lovely! The prices are so affordable - I'd come here all the time if I lived any closer. One thing to note - the hours are pretty limited, so going on a weekday for lunch or early dinner is the best move and you won't regret it. read more
9 months ago
2 months ago
Love hole in the walls like this!! While it's quaint, it's clean and smelled great! The service was prompt and friendly. The food, though was EXCELLENT! I was super impressed with the value of the food for the price. I also appreciated the variety on the menu. Loved this little place, and would definitely go back. I loved the chicken katsu curry, the chicken was excellent. But, the only picture we snapped was the Tantán ramen. read more
8 months ago
The food was amazing as usual. Everytime i come it's so delicious and quick. The worker at the front desk is super nice and great service. Vibes are great in there. read more
10 months ago
First time having ramen, I usually get Pho but my friend and I decided to try this spot. We are from the Bay Area and been out here since Friday, celebrating my birthday. This hit the spot, especially after nights of drinking lol. 20/10 definitely recommend. Literally sitting here eating and writing this review. Definitely gotta return, the next time I return to Arizona. read more
4 months ago
11 months ago
My favorite ramen in the Phoenix area! Service is fast, food is fresh, and the price is right. My favorite is the special tantanmen ramen. So spicy and flavorful and yummy!!! read more
10 months ago
moldy chopsticks, salty broth, very skimped portions i miss the old owner mark, was disappointed at the poor quality and customer service read more
3 years ago
So I walked halfway and then took a Lyft. 25 min walk from Mill Ave or 4 min Uber/lyft. Well worth the walk and the ride share request. I was actually impressed with the availability of vegetables and non pork items and meats available to order. As someone who doesn't eat pork, I appreciated the chicken curry, chicken katsu, vegetable ramen, and the Champon ramen that included a lot of veggies, chicken and shrimp. This was the first time I saw bok choy and carrots and broccoli in a ramen but since I love veggies, my stomach was happy with the variety. It originally came with the soy sauce/salt shoyu broth? I forget the name but I asked if they could do a miso instead and they made my Champon (chicken, shrimp, egg, + veggies ) ramen with a miso broth and it was amazing! Super delicious. There are only a few seats inside, a nice size bathroom, Mexican beers, Arizona ice tea, and some Japanese beers to purchase or water with your meal. You can sit countertop where you can see the kitchen cook, sit at the window, or small tables inside. The service was good, the cashier asks the cook/chef if they're able to get an okay with any changes and then you patiently wait for your food. There's soy sauce, Japanese seasoning, and hot sauce at the table. They also have rice bowls and other items for purchase too. I had a very good lunch and will return! Very filling and very delicious. They didn't skim me on the noodles or the veggies and I appreciate that and the broth was delicious. read more
Yummy ramen at an affordable price! Small and casual restaurant with limited parking near ASU. Kind service. Ordered the Yatai Ramen and it was pretty good. Not super amazing but for $11 it's hard to beat! Tonkatsu broth was good and not too heavy like I've had at other places. Husband got the combo which comes with ramen and an additional entree for $15. Good value and you'll def be full. read more
7 months ago
Best ramen I've had in a while. Broth was light and flavorful and not too fatty. Their katsu bowl was also great read more
11 months ago
3 years ago
Amazing amazing amazing! This is a small business that looks to be at the end of an apartment building maybe. I saw the reviews on Yelp and saw that they were really good so we decided to try it. When we were there, an older gentleman was the only one working the counter and cooking so it took a while but we didn't mind. He was working hard and we just knew the food was going to be great and IT WAS. So worth the wait. It is a good price and tons of food. We all ended up getting one of the combos and 1 teriyaki chicken bowl. I got the chicken curry combo that came with a ramen bowl and a rice bowl. The curry was so good with both dishes. I literally had two meals. So good and worth the price. Everyone should try this hidden gem. Please be patient when you get there. It may take a while. read more
I've been wanting to visit Yatai for some time now and glad that I finally did. The food was great and the prices and fabulous for the quality and value. I initially was going to opt for the teriyaki, then switched my mind to ramen to only change it to the katsu curry rice. It was a great decision! The katsu was fried perfectly and was tasty. The curry was also good and sat on a bed of rice so all the flavor soaked up nicely. I was perfectly satisfied at the end of the meal without feeling overly full or stuffed. The establishment is on the smaller side. There's nothing wrong with it but just something to be aware of. Also, they are only opened on the weekdays. I'm looking forward to trying the ramen next time! read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
I really liked the small interior because it really felt more authentic, it had small touches like prints that were tacked into the walls. You order first (I choose the medium spicy miso and gyoza) then find a seat. They have a few tables outside. The broth was delightful! The pickled radish added a zing to the slightly spicy broth. Next time I will have to try their spicy level. The gyoza was delicious and per the menu it says he makes them daily!! The location was a little tucked away so please drive slowly because it comes up quick lol read more
9 months ago
2 years ago
A small ramen shop with a very nice owner. The service is good but can be slow at times. The price is pretty cheap at $10 for ramen and $14 for a combo of ramen + rice bowl. For the ramen, you can choose not spicy, medium, or spicy. The spicy is not very spicy for anyone that enjoys spicy food. The ramen only has one slice of thin meat in it and has very little in the ramen itself other than the noodles. The egg seems like an attempt at the soy marinated egg but was not great. The broth is okay but too salty and not enough richness or umami in the flavor. The noodles are also okay but I wish it had more springiness. The rice bowls have too much rice. The tonkatsu isn't crispy enough because of the egg and needs more flavor. Both the tonkotsu and teriyaki was too dry. The tonkotsu is still better than the teriyaki however. Overall an okay place for cheap food if you want to be full but the quality is not high enough for me to come back. read more
1 year ago
A cool hole in the wall with cheap food, but that's where the positives end. Food was mediocre and nothing to write home about. Definitely not worth going out of your way for. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
The ramen was goood ! I definitely recommend to try this place out! The broth was very good and the spice level was perfect read more
6 years ago
During COVID-19: Yatai Ramen is a small Japanese homestyle comfort food restaurant located in Tempe by ASU. The shop can be easily missed as it's located in a residential neighborhood. I would pass it by whenever I was in the area but saw it at the corner of my eye while driving. When I craved for some oyakodon, Door Dash directed my search to Yatai. I wasn't going for ramen but some Japanese rice bowl dishes. Excited that I was supporting this small mom and pop in Tempe, I happily ordered for pickup for an order of oyakodon and their special ramen. The private parking is located behind the restaurant. In front are several outdoor seating and dine in seems to be available at this time with masks inside. The owner was super nice and handed us our order to-go. Food is simple yet amazing. The oyakodon is well prepared with pickled ginger garnished on top. The hubby ordered ramen and commented on the perfectly soft boiled egg. It was like an episode of Food Wars (the anime). The restaurant itself is adorned with pictures of anime characters on the wall. I can imagine Yatai Ramen is an otaku's go-to with the interior decor and selection of food from katsu to ramen to donburi. I would return for more! Accepts cash and card. Take out, delivery, dine in, and patio seating available. Itadakimasu! read more
6 years ago
Located near the University, authentic Japanese Ramen and several other dishes. This is a hole in the wall restaurant, with only one person working. The chef must be a master, creating such a rich pork broth for their feature item: Yatai Ramen! Served with several thin slices of char siu pork belly, bean sprouts, green onions, red ginger, and a perfectly cooked boiled egg. You can order it spicy or mild. I also ordered the gyoza, which was perfectly pan fried! read more
3 years ago
2 years ago
This small shop in tempe has a 2 small tables and bar seating inside, and 3 tables outside (only 32 seats total). An older shop but the food and service are great. The owner Mr. Kondo cooks everything himself and it is delicious. The Yatai Ramen is a must, the fried rice so good and the gyoza is fantastic1. We love it and come all the time. read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
My girlfriend and I enjoyed our first experience at Yatai Ramen. We were impressed with: Ambiance: small and quaint restaurant with table and bar seating. Feels like a hole-in-the-wall restaurant. Service: we were greeted by an older gentleman, who happened to be the only employee in the restaurant. He was friendly and kind to us, other customers, and on the phone to those placing take out orders. We received our food within 10-15 minutes of ordering, which we felt was impressive with the amount of multitasking he had to perform for others (eg phone call, taking orders, cooking multiple dishes, etc). The view to the kitchen was open and transparent, and we could tell how hard he worked. Food: the presentations of the ramen and especially the curry and katsu Don were impressive. There were many colorful components with the ginger, egg, daikon, etc. Better than the looks was the taste. The broth for the ramen was perfect: not too light or heavy, not too salty or sweet, but still savory and flavorful. The curry had the softest potatoes that contrasted well with the crispy katsu on top. The pork katsu don was soft and tasty with the egg mixed into the pork. We loved our experience at Yatai Ramen and will definitely return. read more
2 years ago
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1101 W University Dr
Tempe, AZ 85281
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Are they open for dine in?
Hello, we are open for dine-in now M-Fri 11:30-6. We have some outdoor seating available and bar seating inside.. We are also available for delivery!
Are there gluten/dairy free options?
gluten free rice noodle Tokyo ramen available
Are there vegan or vegetarian options available?
They have a vegan miso broth (just ask) and can make a vegetarian curry bowl.
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