GONZO!

I ate at Gonzo on a Saturday around 5:45 PM. The restaurant wasn't busy - you order food first and then grab a table. We tried the tonkotsu ramen, chicken karaage, and takoyaki. The tonkotsu ramen was very good - the chashu portion was very generous compared to other ramen places. The chashu pieces were big and thick. The chicken karaage was very fresh and crispy. I thought the takoyaki was a let down - it has very little octopus and the filling was reminiscent of mashed potatoes. By the time we were done eating, the line was very long and it was clear the servers wanted us to leave our table. Overall, I thought the tonkotsu ramen was good, but I wouldn't redommend the takoyaki.

Gonzo Ramen is hands down our number one ramen spot. It’s my absolute favorite. I always order the tonkotsu (specifically the black version), and it is SO good! Rich, flavorful, perfectly balanced. It’s one of those bowls you think about later because it’s that good. The karaage is also amazing, crispy, juicy, and a must-order every time. They have a great selection of drinks and imported Japanese beers, which makes it even more fun. We’ve been several times, and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. We even went for my daughter’s birthday, and they gave her free tokens to use in the toy vending machines in the Gonzo store next door. Such a thoughtful touch! Great food, great vibe, consistently great service. We’ll keep coming back🤩

Great ramen place, staff is amazing and the decor is fantastic. We had the black ramen and it was really good. My only complaint is that the broth is not served super hot, so the ramen goes cold rather quickly and then you have black garlic oil greasy feeling on your lips. Overall, a great ramen place. The tonkotsu broth is rich and creamy, perfectly paired with several toppings. Recommend adding some chili oil if you'd like a kick to the black option as it doesn't have any spice to it at all.

Great food, great atmosphere. The black garlic ramen was good, but I don’t eat enough ramen to know what separated it from other good ramen. However, the takoyaki was delicious, and the pork katsu with the teriyaki sauce was also so good! The side of spicy had good flavor but was not very spicy, so if you have a tolerance for heat, perhaps go for the super spicy.

This place rocks and they deserve it! Bar decor is fresh out of little Tokyo and the food is awesome. Its best to stand in line and order everything while someone else finds a table. Grabs drinks at the bar and party. Its is the village and in a touristy area but i think they are worth it. Black tongues is bomb! Chicken garage was cooked perfectly.