Ramen Shack - San Juan Capistrano

Loved the old place in long island city, so was quite sad to see keizo moving business about the pandemic. but here weeded, and this meets all the same markings. shoyu was incredibly tasteful and light, spicy tonkotsu was hearty and had a good bite. noodle texture was perfect as the shimamoto away. 100% recommend it would travel a Michelin rating if I could.

As a long-term rammenfresser in japan, I only believed that U.S. wheels could be good, like anyone I had in tokio after I had visited ramen shack nyc. Since then I enjoyed the work of keizo mentees in dc and austin, but this is the first time that I could visit ramen shack in his new excavations in sjc. this bowl is still brilliant. the broth is still light, but with chicken fat (and taste) with a hauch of sweet characteristic for Tokyo styles shoyu. keizo’s version had a bit of seafood taste from the dashi, although it is not overwhelming. the two thick slices of the Bratpork bell chashu were finished with an Iwatani bag were delicious and quite generous in view of this price point. the noodles were keizo's own, tasty with a bit of a stench, although they could have been slightly less cooked. toppings were good as usual, from big ajitama to menma to shimamoto signature chopped spinat. I will admit the first that I have limited knowledge about the Southern Californian Ramen scene, but ramen shack is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in exploring beyond the borders, what is found in American Rammen shops.

I were on our way home from Dana Point and I wanted to visit Ramen shack. The location was easy to find and street parking was available. We ordered the signature shoyu, chicken karrage and edamame. They ran out of thin noodle so thick it is. The shoyu is really nice. Its tasty and light. The chasu that came with the ramen was some of the best that i ever had. Its tender to the bite, nice ratio of fat and meat. But its not falling apart. The chicken karrage is juicy but not crispy. Overall, a nice ramen experience. I do think its a bit overpriced. But for a ramen legendary shop like this, i think its worth it.

We've been waiting for this place to open up and finally glad we were able to dine in on a quiet weekday. We ordered the Sunset Shoyu and the BGO Tonkotsu Ramen. The combination of the chicken and dashi broth with remnants of chili oil was so tasty and savory. The sweet bamboo shoots was a unique addition that I've never had in any ramen before, but loved it none the less. Pork was obviously the best. Fatty and tender with every bite. Spice level was on the low side. The BGO was nice and garlic-y as the menu describes it. The wood ear mushrooms was also a first for us. A bit chewy in the beginning, but adds a nice variety to the dish. Good amount of scallions and Pork chaschu as with all their other dishes. Highly recommend this place of excellent ramen!

Lived for a few years in Japan, Sano-shi (Tochigi-ken) to be exact, which is known for its shoyu ramen. I would consider myself a ramen fan, having eaten many bowls in Japan and here in So Cal. This place is legit, but the price/service would probably keep me from coming back. The ramen was as expected, but $20 for a bowl of ramen is quite unreasonable, especially if you come here with a family. I ordered the ajitama (soft boiled egg) for an extra $2 but it didn't come out with my bowl, so I had to get the worker's attention at the front to explain I ordered the egg but never got it. The kitchen worker also mixed up my noodles (wanted thick in my bowl and thin for kaedama). Not the biggest issue, but given the entire experience, I can't justify returning.