First of all didn't want to come here at all after reading Yelp, but sister in law wanted to and was reluctant to want to go out and chose this place, that was deathly empty at dinner time on a Sunday. Service was the only component I can't rip, and wasted 120 on a meal for the only reason I didn't want to go volcanic and make a scene in front of the kids. I'm not kidding when I say the ramen tasted like URINE. Took one bite and said forget it. Tempura cod appetizer was appetite destroying, chicken farage was horrible. There were more employees working than customers. How does this place manage to stay open? Close already, you're going to sicken people. Hostess was missing teeth, cooks looke...
I deducted a star mainly because the portion sizes were quite stingy. The amount of meat served was very small, and the toppings were not particularly filling. Four bamboo shoots don't really make for a substantial meal. The ramen is presented in large bowls, which only emphasizes the meager servings. I chose a hearty combination of toppings (pork, tofu, broccoli), but my partner opted for corn, which amounted to just a tiny piece from a quarter of an ear. To make matters worse, everything was served lukewarm. On a positive note, the broth had great flavor, and the noodles were cooked perfectly al dente. With some improvement, this place could easily earn stronger reviews.
Where do we begin.....the shrimp croquettes were not cooked. Frozen and RAW in the inside. Shrimp was not cooked at all. Next the ramen ...broth was okay but literally the worst instant ramen is better than this. (Yikes) The soft boiled egg.....it 's like jelly yolk? Wasn 't a fan and the flavor wasn 't palatable. Everything felt undercooked. Avoid this spot at all costs if you 're looking for a real ramen spot. Drive up to Tacoma to Zen ramen for a better experience. Overall unsatisfied. Staff was great but truly the food wasn 't good at all.
Eating ramen at Inaka downtown. WORST ramen ever. Don't go there if you have high blood pressure. Everything is super salty and they ask you to mix a broth and a sauce?!!! So tonkatsu is pork. Shoyu is shoyu. Why mix them. Noodles undercooked. My pork katsu was a huge chunk of over fried Mystery meat. Doesn't even make sense. Wished it was still Kizuki. Probably why I'm the only Japanese person in the restaurant. Do t waste your money. Drive up to Tacoma or jazz up some instant ramen. My Japanese mother was actually offended by their food.
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Their menu changed and their ramen isn't as good as it used to be. Also who on earth serves ramen with corn on the cob? It makes no sense. They changed from being about quality of taste to being concerned about being hip and trendy. They are also not kid friendly providing no options for kids other than to just order sides of individual items. I'm not an old bitty but I feel like one after going in here now because I hate all the new changes.
This was the worst ramen I've ever experienced. It was even disappointing compared to what I can whip up at home using cheap instant noodles and soy sauce. The broth, which is essential for good ramen, was thin and lacked flavor. The noodles were overly thick and mushy. Overall, it was a major letdown.
The new menu is fantastic! The broth is delicious and smooth, the chef very attentive to customers, and the build your own ramen was fun to order. Love this place!
One of my very favorite places in Olympia. Pick what you want to go into your delicious ramen. Would be better if they took reservations for large parties though.
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Soup was excessively salty! Very uninspired. It was supposed to have broccolini but all but one was just a stalk. Tasted like something from a package.
I have never experienced such rudeness. I recommend avoiding this place altogether. It's a shame.
