Kio - a nice spot! Super easy going vibe. Great service. Some tasty izekaya selections to meet all and any beer snacking needs one might have. On my visit - tried the soft shell crab sando and the okonomiyaki. The sandwich was super tasty, okonomiyaki was delicious but not my preferred style. Looking forward to coming back and trying more items from the extensive menu.
Joshua Cerniglia
Large portions and good flavor. Note, standard disclaimer for Japanese restaurants: I got the Kio Special Ramen ?️?️, order it extra spicy and it was medium at best. Definitely still enjoyable to eat though. Unusual for me, but the egg was actually really good, like the best egg I've ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alexander Mai
Excellent ramen place BUT I recommend ordering with reduced salt.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Curry Ramen
Ryan Gaunt
Creative, tasty, authentic, cozy and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nivita Shaw
I come here often for the Ramen. And often bring my vegetarian friends and family who really enjoy the vegan broth. Very nice servers and service. Great neighborhood restaurant!
Great service, very attentive wait staff, and clean dining area! The downside: food left a lot to be desired. Tl;dr ramen broth did not have a meaty depth and portions were fairly small considering the price. My partner and I had the pork Kio special ramen and slow cooked pork ramen. The noodles and toppings were great but the broth did not have the comforting and flavorful meaty richness one would expect from a great bowl of ramen. This is not to say that the soup was bland, it was flavor that merely relied on salt and quick bouillon flavorings. If this were on the cheaper end of ramens this would totally be a passable meal. Given the price and portion, however, I expected a better rounded broth. Would recommend making the trip to Japantown for Hinodeya, Marufuku, or to downtown for Ippudo.
Leslie K.
I dont know why people giving low stars but this place does a good job. Someone said the ramen was warm not hit and yes they are right, saw the review and when I ordered i asked for extra hot. I guess they understood as spicy, my ramen came spicy and warm, so i send it back and ask them to make it extra warm. I guess that how you should order. However i tried their California sushi and the kio ramen, it was so good and delicious. Definitely recommended!
Michaela C.
Food was SO good and service was great too. I'm surprised this place isn't rated higher. I had the ahi tuna sandwich, and it definitely exceeded expectations. Will be coming back soon
Alison Wright
This was the best ramen I've ever had. The ratio of all ingredients was perfect, and the lobster was decadent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Edamame, Lobster Ramen
Ignacio López
We got the oxtail ramen, it was delicious! The wait for the food was a bit long, but totally worth it.
I was looking for dip ramen and I saw it on online until I realized it was an old menu. It is a quiet little shop in the neighborhood. I ended up getting black garlic ramen with pork. The overall flavor was pretty good and the service was fast. I am users to handmade day ramen so I was a little disappointed with the premade noodles. The pork is also not fatty enough for me but it is a personal preference. The server didn't say much but he was definitely on the look out with what is going on.
Leo Bu
The only downside was, it took a while to get the food, but it was soooo worth it. One of the best beef curry ramens I've had so far, the beef was so tender and the curry taste was just perfect.Definitely coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Beef Ramen
Sharmaine M.
This review is mostly for their TAKOYAKI $10 for 5 pieces.TAKOYAKI: Crispy outer shell, melt in your mouth filling- bursting with flavor and lowkey sweet taste of a piece of octopus. Idk how they make the OUTER SHELL CRISPY like that but it's bomb!!! Tbh, the first time I tried takoyaki, I never liked it cause I thought gosh! So much mushy, batter and chewy octopus. How is this worth it?! Until.. I tried Kio Ramen's Takoyaki!!! Must try =)For Ramen, I suggest their simple House Ramen will do. Be careful tho cause there are days where their ingredients are not fresh. It gave my tummy a couple swirls to the bathroom lol. Nonetheless, the guy who works as a waiter there is very kind and friendly. We definetly appreciate him and his attentiveness. Ambiance of the place is a hole in the wall with Japanese artistic values. It's pretty cool!:) eats ya'll!
Yang Hu
Sushi rice is not vinegar rice, overcooked fried chicken, funky taste broth, overcooked pork. And this is 100% NOT Japanese cuisine if that’s what you’re after.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Anton Ambrose
My 4th time at this restaurant. I've tried a different ramen bowl each time. All have been delicious.
Kio - a nice spot! Super easy going vibe. Great service. Some tasty izekaya selections to meet all and any beer snacking needs one might have. On my visit - tried the soft shell crab sando and the okonomiyaki. The sandwich was super tasty, okonomiyaki was delicious but not my preferred style. Looking forward to coming back and trying more items from the extensive menu.
Large portions and good flavor. Note, standard disclaimer for Japanese restaurants: I got the Kio Special Ramen ?️?️, order it extra spicy and it was medium at best. Definitely still enjoyable to eat though. Unusual for me, but the egg was actually really good, like the best egg I've ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent ramen place BUT I recommend ordering with reduced salt.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Curry Ramen
Creative, tasty, authentic, cozy and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I come here often for the Ramen. And often bring my vegetarian friends and family who really enjoy the vegan broth. Very nice servers and service. Great neighborhood restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Black Garlic Ramen, Seaweed Salad, Slow Cooked Pork Ramen
Great service, very attentive wait staff, and clean dining area! The downside: food left a lot to be desired. Tl;dr ramen broth did not have a meaty depth and portions were fairly small considering the price. My partner and I had the pork Kio special ramen and slow cooked pork ramen. The noodles and toppings were great but the broth did not have the comforting and flavorful meaty richness one would expect from a great bowl of ramen. This is not to say that the soup was bland, it was flavor that merely relied on salt and quick bouillon flavorings. If this were on the cheaper end of ramens this would totally be a passable meal. Given the price and portion, however, I expected a better rounded broth. Would recommend making the trip to Japantown for Hinodeya, Marufuku, or to downtown for Ippudo.
I dont know why people giving low stars but this place does a good job. Someone said the ramen was warm not hit and yes they are right, saw the review and when I ordered i asked for extra hot. I guess they understood as spicy, my ramen came spicy and warm, so i send it back and ask them to make it extra warm. I guess that how you should order. However i tried their California sushi and the kio ramen, it was so good and delicious. Definitely recommended!
Food was SO good and service was great too. I'm surprised this place isn't rated higher. I had the ahi tuna sandwich, and it definitely exceeded expectations. Will be coming back soon
This was the best ramen I've ever had. The ratio of all ingredients was perfect, and the lobster was decadent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Edamame, Lobster Ramen
We got the oxtail ramen, it was delicious! The wait for the food was a bit long, but totally worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
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I was looking for dip ramen and I saw it on online until I realized it was an old menu. It is a quiet little shop in the neighborhood. I ended up getting black garlic ramen with pork. The overall flavor was pretty good and the service was fast. I am users to handmade day ramen so I was a little disappointed with the premade noodles. The pork is also not fatty enough for me but it is a personal preference. The server didn't say much but he was definitely on the look out with what is going on.
The only downside was, it took a while to get the food, but it was soooo worth it. One of the best beef curry ramens I've had so far, the beef was so tender and the curry taste was just perfect.Definitely coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Beef Ramen
This review is mostly for their TAKOYAKI $10 for 5 pieces.TAKOYAKI: Crispy outer shell, melt in your mouth filling- bursting with flavor and lowkey sweet taste of a piece of octopus. Idk how they make the OUTER SHELL CRISPY like that but it's bomb!!! Tbh, the first time I tried takoyaki, I never liked it cause I thought gosh! So much mushy, batter and chewy octopus. How is this worth it?! Until.. I tried Kio Ramen's Takoyaki!!! Must try =)For Ramen, I suggest their simple House Ramen will do. Be careful tho cause there are days where their ingredients are not fresh. It gave my tummy a couple swirls to the bathroom lol. Nonetheless, the guy who works as a waiter there is very kind and friendly. We definetly appreciate him and his attentiveness. Ambiance of the place is a hole in the wall with Japanese artistic values. It's pretty cool!:) eats ya'll!
Sushi rice is not vinegar rice, overcooked fried chicken, funky taste broth, overcooked pork. And this is 100% NOT Japanese cuisine if that’s what you’re after.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
My 4th time at this restaurant. I've tried a different ramen bowl each time. All have been delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4