Serving classic bowls of ramen at communal tables & bar seating in a modern space with dim lighting.
Luis Rauda
I don’t know what’s better, the food, the service, or atmosphere…they’re all so great! The food here is therapeutic, not even kidding. You may even experience a few tears of joy so be ready. Make sure you try the Tonkotsu Black Garlic Lovers (get it spicy ️), the Otsuka Bun, and for dessert, get the Mochi (try all of flavors). Thank me later lastly, BIG SHOUT OUT to Jessica for the awesome service, thoughtless, and the recommendations.
… moreCelestina Ambriz
Otsuka is by far my favorite Ramen restaurant, me and my children are regulars. The wait staff are amazing, they are very caring and will do everything to ensure you are taken care of during your dining experience. I came here before I had a major surgery and one of the waitresses noticed how sickly I looked. She showed me great concern and wanted to make sure I was okay. After surgery and healing I came back to my favorite restaurant and she was happy to see me and remembered my surgery. She checked on me to see how I was doing and was happy to see my health improved. Pretty much the wait staff care and they remember their customers. Ramen is amazing by the way.
… moreUra Yakov
My lady and I have been coming here for a good while. We come here ONLY for the ramen. They have other items here so but I can’t comment since I’ve yet to try. Love their ramen noodles. I always add extra chashu and bok choy to my ramen. Their garlic lover ramen has hella garlic. Service is spotty. Sometime we get exceptionally great service, other days we get mediocre service. Perhaps it depends on day and time of day. Atmosphere is pleasant. They could use a good cleaning though. A lot of dust seems to have been collected on their light fixtures. All in all, food is exquisite. With a little positive and constructive criticism, I think and know they can get to a solid 5 star rating.
… moreFLASHFIAA
Jack was an amazing waiter. He was so funny and polite. Also highly recommend #17. Was VERY good ⭐️
… moreEss Cee
This is our weekly date-night spot, and yes, we also bring the kids because we all love it. I almost don’t want to write this review because once more people find out how good it is, the wait is going to get longer. But they deserve the credit.
Hands down, this is the best ramen I’ve ever had. My husband and I always order the black garlic tonkotsu. I get gyoza sauce on the side, we substitute the pork broth for chicken broth, and we swap the pork for extra wagyu since we don’t eat pork, and they accommodate that without any issue. I’ve also ordered the vegetable gyoza, which is excellent.
The sake is great. The ramen is incredible. The portions are generous enough that I always get two meals out of one bowl. My son orders different sushi rolls every time, and every single one has been a hit at the table.
The service is just as good as the food. Both the waiter and waitress we usually get are phenomenal. Friendly, attentive, and consistent. I really need to write their names down because they deserve the recognition.
This place never disappoints. Ever. Five out of five stars, and honestly, I’d give it ten out of five if that were an option.
… moreDaniel Rideau
**Ramen Recommendation**
I recently had the pleasure of dining at a popular ramen restaurant, which I was invited to by a colleague. The experience was delightful, and I would like to express my appreciation to Jack, our server, for his exceptional service.
Jack provided excellent recommendations from the menu, offering an honest assessment of the appetizers and sharing his unique perspective and enthusiasm for the dishes.
The karaage chicken was particularly impressive, and I highly recommend it. The Spicy Tonkutsu garlic ramen was also a standout dish, featuring a flavorful combination of pork, noodles, and a rich broth. This dish is a crowd favorite for good reason, as it is packed with collagen and other beneficial ingredients.
In conclusion, Otsuka Ramen & Bar is an excellent choice for ramen enthusiasts or anyone seeking comforting and satisfying cuisine.
… moreTXTATTOO
This is my third time here, we absolutely love it!! The staff is awesome just like the food!! The waiter suggested a fried sushi…. I was skeptical but it was amazing!! And the garlic ramen rocks!!!
… moreErik Rod
The diverse food options are like the ingredients used in the food. I was skeptical of sushi but after tasting it, I became hooked. The service was good. Price decent. For bigger parties it’s a bit tough as there is a big table in middle but more than likely you’ll end up sharing with other customers. Other than that a perfect 10
… moreCap Bobby
Wow! Wow! It was amazing! We asked the chef what he recommended and gave us the best thing ever! We got appetizers and it was on point! The water was good to! The waiter was super nice! I got spicy and it was perfect. My buddy got hot and damnnnnnnn was to hot for me! Very great experience.
… moreEdgyplum
To me, the best restaurant overall in Pasadena. The food is amazing, the staff is amazing. I come here…often, and try to bring any managers that are around at the time and everyone leaves comfortably full and full of praise for the food. Everyone comes back
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