The broth and the pork are amazing. The spice is a perfect match with a rich broth. The only downside is the quality of the noodles. If they had better noodles, it would be an easy 5 star. The atmosphere is decently quiet. Most of the talking was between the employees but it was a nice aura. Overall great, but could be even better.
Vegan Restaurant
Kotsu Ramen & Gyoza Montclair
· $$$$ · montclair · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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The broth and the pork are amazing. The spice is a perfect match with a rich broth. The only downside is the quality of the noodles. If they had better noodles, it would be an easy 5 star. The atmosphere is decently quiet. Most of the talking was between the employees but it was a nice aura. Overall great, but could be even better.
I cannot say this enough... if you are looking for a ramen spot...LOOK NO FURTHER...I was completely floored by the amount of flavor in my order tonight. My wife and I came in to find out that they were under new ownership. And they are AMAZING. I ordered the kotsu curry up ramen deluxe and my the Hai five gyoza. My wife ordered the kickin Og with chicken karage.the chicken was soft and delicious. But HOLY CRAP the kotsu curry up was amazing. I knew this even before digging in fully. Theres was so much flavor and just the right amount of spice. I wish I would have taken pictures before I tore up the pretty presentation. I feel like I know how Gordon Ramsey feels when he eats something absolutely delicious. I wanna give this place 100/10. This place is moving to my number one ramen spot hands down!.
I cannot say this enough... if you are looking for a ramen spot...LOOK NO FURTHER...I was completely floored by the amount of flavor in my order tonight. My wife and I came in to find out that they were under new ownership. And they are AMAZING. I ordered the kotsu curry up ramen deluxe and my the Hai five gyoza. My wife ordered the kickin Og with chicken karage.the chicken was soft and delicious. But HOLY CRAP the kotsu curry up was amazing. I knew this even before digging in fully. Theres was so much flavor and just the right amount of spice. I wish I would have taken pictures before I tore up the pretty presentation. I feel like I know how Gordon Ramsey feels when he eats something absolutely delicious. I wanna give this place 100/10. This place is moving to my number one ramen spot hands down!.
The audacity to charge $17/18 for a bowl of ramen is small and skimpy. Then on top of that you make customers feel stupid on the way out. How do I order in person to go, stand in the doorway for 25 mins then the cashier tells me my order is ready and then ask me my name.... Like I'm going to steal food that I paid for? I've been standing there the whole time. Even if it's policy to be safe you could still see I'm that same dam person. $32 on the smallest amount of food I've gotten from any ramen place. Everyone do yourself a favor and head to Menkoi Ya in Claremont. Better food and prices and they can trust customers.