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About

  • 4.6 ( 50 reviews)
Day of the Week Opening Hours
Monday 11:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 11:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 11:00 - 20:00
Thursday 11:00 - 20:00
Friday 11:00 - 20:00
Saturday 11:00 - 20:00
Sunday Closed

Cuisines

  • 🍣 Japanese
  • 🍜 Asian
  • 🍣 Sushi

Dining Options

  • 💺 Seating
  • 🥡 Takeout
  • 🍱 Lunch
  • 🍽️ Dinner

Recommended Reviews

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4.6
50 reviews
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Timothy Sullivan
2018-11-22 on google

Tonkatsu, Shoyu, and the Miso ramen were really good. They also have a good portion size for the price. Will definitely be back.

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Oliver Amnuayphol
2018-10-18 on google

The tonkatsu ramen is pretty good, especially if you add veggies; a good amount of food for the price, and it comes out piping hot, bonus. A star knocked off for their leak-prone “to-go soup container”.

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Rogue75983
2018-10-07 on google

Sooooo good! Absolutely delicious food, a bit crowded seating but worth waiting for a table. Service was quick and everyone was friendly. Just picked someplace random to eat, going through town on a trip. This place did not disappoint. Definitely going to stop in next time we're there!

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Claudia Colantonio
2018-10-03 on google

My husband and I tried this restaurant for dinner this evening. We both tried the pork ramen and it was very authentic. The restaurant is very small and there is very limited seating. The staff is very hard working and friendly. We would definitely recommend this restaurant.

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Michael Duenes
2018-09-26 on google

Very good quality food with lots of flavor. Seating is limited making lunch rush a bit crowded. They only have ramen on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The rest of the menu is good too though, so don't hesitate to swing by early in the week.

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Rachit Mohindra
2018-09-20 on google

Great Japanese food. The ramen is great when you can get it. Fast service.

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Matt Frugé
2018-09-09 on google

When you go to a tiny, hole-in-the-wall restaurant such as this, you must accept that you will either have an excellent or horrible dining experience.... This place was the latter. I went during the workday lunch rush but the fast and friendly staff still got my meal to me as quickly as possible. I highly recommend going on Thursday or Friday as this is when they serve their delicious and authentic Japanese ramen. I had the Miso soup ramen and while it cost a little more than I expected, the generous portions and fresh ingredients certainly made up for it. Simply a great place and one of Tucson's many hidden culinary gems.

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Lucas Clinkingbeard
2018-08-10 on google

Great ramen, but only Thursday to Saturday. Not too expensive either.

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Sonny Tjia
2018-07-21 on google

The best ramen in town.

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Rosa Canizales
2018-07-19 on google

I love it! It is always so fresh and delicious! You know how sometimes you just crave something so savory that'll satisfy your palate??! Well I recommend this dish 1000%.

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Briana Dawson
2018-06-06 on google

Best Asian food in Tucson. Very fresh and filling meal. Doesn't get any better.

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terence pearce
2018-05-17 on google

Ikkyu is my favorite spot in town for two things: ramen and spicy tuna don. They absolutely blow everyone else out of the water on those! Their ramen is phenomenal; it's only served Thursday through Saturday because they spend all week making the broth.

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Casey Lynn
2018-05-08 on google

Great staff. Place was mobbed during lunch time but they were so quick and the food is amazing! Will definitely be back again.

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Zebulan Thomas
2018-04-19 on google

Food was just ok. No egg in the ramen, sukiyaki wasn't great. Only thing good about Ikkyu was the price.

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theflintabletc
2018-04-08 on google

Felt there was something missing flavor wise, so the experience was alright.

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Anthony Pierson
2018-03-27 on google

This place has great food, although I've only tried the CURRY CHICKEN.. comes with amazing white rice and potatoes. The Curry sauce is savory and much better than than the India style curry.

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amanda graham
2018-03-23 on google

Love this place the ikkyu rolls spicey tuna don valcano style and the chicken curry are all on point! Great people working behind the counter that are fast and super friendly!

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Julian Gonzalez
2018-03-23 on google

Big portions of delicious ramen.

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Lunar Thief
2018-02-04 on google

As always great food. If you have a chance come for the ramen. It's well worth it. The food is always top quality.

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Justin Wilson
2018-02-02 on google

1st visit - excellent food, fast friendly service. Will definitely return for ramen.

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Abdullah Matalgah
2017-11-16 on google

Food was very tasty. I tried multiple dishes and they were all nice and delicious.

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Crystal Jackson
2017-10-13 on google

Quick service The volcano bowl with spicy tuna was amazing! They do not skimp on the portions. Very good, would reccomend and would go again.

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Rohit Niphadkar
2017-10-12 on google

This is absolutely nothing like Japanese food.. very disappointed. Tonkotsu Ramen wasn’t great at all.. broth didn’t have any flavor in fact bamboo shoot took over entire flavor. It wasn’t spicy as well. Sriracha and spicy chill powder on the table came to rescue.Also ordered Ninja roll which supposed to have spicy tuna.. but again it was stuffed with chunks and ground fish which didn’t taste like fish and no taste. On top size is too big if you have to cut the sushi then it’s not sushi. Sushi rice was cooked to porridge consistency.

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Justin Montgomery
2017-09-12 on google

Greatest tonkatsu I've ever eaten. I can't get enough. Crew is friendly and it's just well run. The man who makes the bone broth deserves saint good. It's the most wonderful thing I've ever eaten...

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Nurse Garnet
2017-09-03 on google

Tasty Japanese bowls and sushi. A local Tucson classic definitely worth trying. I will definitely be going back to try the ramen soon (available Thursday- Saturday post the sign). The Yakiniku beef was very tasty. The curry was also quite yummy.

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V. Barraza
2017-08-21 on google

I love this place. The food is excellent. Hero is an excellent chef/cook. I love their teriyaki chicken don and potato salad. Been a loyal customer for 20+ years. Thank you Hero for your delicious cuisine.

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Yesenia Weining
2017-08-16 on google

Really good sushi, it does need a bit of maintenance but overall good.

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Alex Roberts
2017-08-07 on google

Absolutely the best Ramen and Japanese food I've had and some of the best food I've ever had. I will be coming here often just to enjoy their great prices and even better food. Would totally recommend to the best people!

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Shane M
2017-07-12 on google

Literally love this place. I try and come here every time I come down to northwest hospital for work from Phoenix. Doesn’t get any better!

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William Robillard
2017-07-01 on google

My first time there. The food was hot and delicious. Lunch time was busy and every seat was taken. Feels like an off the beaten path spot that is small with fantastic food. Definitely going back. Highly recommend.

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Sarah Strachan
2017-05-05 on google

Love this place. Food is always quick and delicious

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Longuseless U
2017-05-04 on google

Amazing food! We had the miso, yakisoba, and tuna. Everything was fresh and tasty. I definitely recommend checking it out.

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Le Li
2017-05-03 on google

Great food, it's kinda pricy but the serving can make up for it. The menu is easy to understand if your needing to see what's in the dish. Staff always fast paced, friendly and understand their menu. Always busy so you may have to wait. Great place to call in orders and pick up food.

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Ace Sohrten
2017-03-13 on google

This place is wonderful. Been coming here since 2014 and I gotta admit I think I like them better now then I used to. Definitely make it here either Thursday, Friday, or Saturday for their ramen. It is a blessing upon us

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Tobe Johnson
2017-01-17 on google

Not a good experience. My wife and I went here to try it out for the first time. She ordered Ramen and I got the beef bowl and an order of Inari. She liked her Ramen bowl however I didnt like it at all. Flavor was off and broth felt weak. She gave me the pork from it and after one bite I discarded it. I LOVE TO EAT and almost never discard food... This was extremely bland and dry. Fairly disappointing. My beef bowl turned out to have a long hair wrapped around a big portion of the meat. They dont wear hair nets there unfortunately. I took the bowl up and they took it back immediately and made a replacement bowl shortly after. The meat in the replacement bowl was tough and didn't have much flavor either. If it weren't for the soy sauce I put in it I wouldn't had eaten it. The only good thing in my opinion was the Inari. Iced tea was OK too. They were busy the whole time so they must be doing something right. Not might cup of tea though. Maybe I picked the worst option.

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Thomas Family
2016-10-27 on google

Best place for Ramen in AZ! The service is great and the workers are friendly. Highly, highly recommend!

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Dalton Brush
2016-10-20 on google

This place isn't upscale or anything but the food is delicious. I've tried their Japanese curry which was amazing! I thought it was better than any Indian curry I've tried in Tucson. I also tried the ramen. It was delicious. I highly recommend this place.

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Sofia Burgess
2016-10-06 on google

Best ramen in town, wish they had it all week !!!

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JustDrivinAZ
2016-09-20 on google

Great little place! Nothing fancy. They are all about the food. Pictured is their spicy tuna sushi, "volcano style". Totally delicious. All for about $15 with drink. Good portions.

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Adam S.
2016-08-20 on google

A hidden gem for authentic Japanese food! Came for the spicy ramen (only served Thurs, Fri & Sat) but kept coming back because everything is good. A Tucson local spot that you must try, particularly if you love authentic ramen!

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Nana
2016-07-23 on google

I ordered a tonkotsu ramen , the food was just so so . The vibe inside like a fast food shop. And there was quite hot ......luckily it was just spring ...

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Amanda Maus
2016-05-15 on google

Pretty good overall. Food is prepared FAST! Yakisoba was oddly sweet but noodles were a good texture. The tuna and rice, volcano style is yummy but I'd order double volcano style next time to have enough sauce.

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Chuck Stapleton
2016-04-27 on google

Just ok Ramen, not really flavorful. And the seating situation leaves something to be desired. However, they are very fast with the food.

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George Lin
2016-04-12 on google

Cheap eats! This is because there is no table service. You order at the counter and you clean up yourself. Sushi was delicious but the ramen was on the salty side.

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Rachael Richards
2016-04-10 on google

We went on their Ramen day and tried 2 kinds of Ramen. One of them had chorizo! It was really good! They were very busy. The place was clean. Nice little shop.

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Braeden Harris
2016-03-08 on google

Phenomenal ramen, but only served Thursdays-Saturdays!

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Phyllis Dean
2016-03-02 on google

Delicious! I also greatly appreciate their adherence to masks, distancing, and great technique to battle the spread of the Covid-19 virus. Recommending to all my friends!

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Bucking Fackward
2016-02-15 on google

Great ramen make tummy feel good. Best ramem i've ever had

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Eva Martinez
2016-02-09 on google

Great spicy sushi rolls! Try their Ninja Roll loaded w/tuna 😋 delish!

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Joker Bravo
2016-02-03 on google

Ramen is legit and delicious. Ramen is only served Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Spicy tuna don volcano style is great too.

Questions & Answers

Yes, but only Thursday, Friday and Saturday. They are closed Sunday.

I didn't see that on the menu.
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