Kotora Ramen
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Display Allramen(62) mazemen(34) cozy(12) recommend(11) decor(9) unagi(8) egg(8) porc(8) noodles(7) quick(7) tonkotsu(7) bowl(6)The ramen is very good! I got the mini rice bowl! & the portion is not small at all! They have a lots of engaging games! Love it
Wanted to take a picture of my bowl but it somehow disappeared before I could take it 🫢 also we won a free ice cream! With a cute little horse
We recently visited Kotora Ramen, & unfortunately, our experience was disappointing from the moment we arrived.
The restaurant is extremely small, & considering the prices, we expected a much better dining experience. There was no staff member at the entrance to explain where to sit, so we had to figure it out ourselves. The dining area is cramped, with only a few tables packed closely together. Two of the tables are tiny & unstable, barely large enough for two bowls, & they wobble so much that it feels like your food could spill at any moment.
The seating arrangement also wasn't managed well. While we were squeezed as a group of four around a tiny table, a couple occupied a table for four. We had to keep some of our belongings on our laps because there simply wasn't enough room.
The food was another disappointment. We ordered the mazemen, & it tasted far from authentic. The flavors were very average, & for the price, we expected much better quality. We also weren't offered basic condiments like chili oil or vinegar. There was only one container available for everyone in the restaurant, so customers had to pass it around between tables.
Service also seemed disorganized. A couple sitting near us received one person's meal, but the second person's order still hadn't arrived even 30 minutes later. That's not the kind of experience you expect when dining together.
We were a group of four, & our bill came to about $120. Considering the quality of the food, the cramped dining space, & the overall experience, we didn't feel it was good value. Compared to other Japanese restaurants serving mazemen & ramen, this place is overpriced.
Overall, I wouldn't recommend Kotora Ramen. There are many other places that offer better food, better service, & a much more enjoyable dining experience for the same price or even less.
A place I love going to for a good bowl of ramen with my little daughter. Their broth is flavorful & rich, the staff is always friendly, & the place is absolutely adorable. I highly recommend it 🙂.
Stumbled across this place randomly. We are so glad we did. It was so good. Amazing quality. Quick service. Best part: our toddler ate it all & was happy with her cat bowl & high chair. A happy full family.
a very intimate & cozy restaurant to have some really delicious & affordable noodles! the bowls are surprisingly well-priced & are in big portions. for a regular tonkotsu ramen, it's around $16.99. the decor & the atmosphere is great for pictures as well.
there are not many seatings however, so plan your visit carefully, it's been a very popular spot lately!
I tried the tonkatsu ramen. The highlights: rich, creamy broth with deep flavor, generous portion, & perfectly chewy noodles that held up well. The chashu was tender & tasty, adding a nice balance to the dish. On the downside, the broth was a bit too salty for my liking, & I wish the egg had a more jammy center. Overall, a satisfying bowl in a cozy setting-definitely worth trying if you're a fan of hearty ramen!