KURO-OBI by IPPUDO

Loved the Ippudo in Fukuoka, Japan. This offshoot Kuro-Obi (black belt) of Ippudo is not even close. We had the TanTan ramen $26.30 w/ toppings (corn $2.20, bamboo $3.50, scallion $2.50 w/cabbage and bean sprouts $3.30) and the Kuro -Obi ramen $16.80. The noodles here are thicker. Bowls are smaller and made of paper. The broth is 1/2 way acceptable for a Japanese chain.

Impressed. First time I took the kids for ramen and really not a lot of ethnic experience for them. They devoured the tonkatsu and pork. We had soo much fun. Service was really good despite a lot of orders. The guys working tonight did a great job managing through a steady stream of orders, cooking and doing register at the same time. He was patient with me while I tried to figure out what my kids might like, and then he suggested the perfect meal. I got some good looking one by picture alone and man it did not disappoint !

The Tonkotsu ramen is perfect for winter — rich broth, great flavor, and I finished the whole bowl easily. Taste is definitely on point! Only complaint: the paper bowl. For the price, it really doesn't match the quality of the food. A proper deep ramen bowl would make a big difference. Hope they upgrade soon!

Authentic Ramen noodles they serve here! 🤤🇯🇵 I love ramen ever since and this is one of the best Ramen I have around the area and SFO. The pork should be cut thinner tho but overall its an amazing meal 🥘

On a whim, I tried the veg spicy ramen (I believe tantan) and it was amazing!! The broth has a nice thickness and spice with some amazing toppings. For tofu protein, I saw a couple of long slices! With a beer, it was amazing! I also checked with them that their broth is fully Vegeterian friendly. No meat broth or fat is used.