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Ika San Ramen

Restaurant Ramen restaurant

🫤 Summary: apparently all the money has been invested in making the place look pretty, with little left over to actually make the food taste good. The food appears to be what the menu calls it in name only. It goes to show that you can name a dish anything you want, and it barely requires a passing se... People often mention good, ramen, chicken, great, find, broth, Ramen, delicious, taste,


Address

1114 Jones St C, Omaha, NE 68102, United States

Website

ikaramen.com

Contact

+1 402-916-4363

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (800 reviews)

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  • 2/5 Amando L. 1 year ago on Google
    Summary: apparently all the money has been invested in making the place look pretty, with little left over to actually make the food taste good. The food appears to be what the menu calls it in name only. It goes to show that you can name a dish anything you want, and it barely requires a passing semblance to it. While the visual aesthetic of the restaurant was interesting, and the staff attentive, it was hard to hear them say anything over the loud pounding music. As a matter of fact, when I walked in, I couldn't even hear the host come up behind me and ask if I'd like to be seated. The rice in the "oyakudonburi" was undercooked and crunchy, in the entirety of it was covered in a spicy mayo that made it oily and unpleasant. The flavor was all muddled up, and it was a bit of a chore to eat (I say "eat", but I mean consume for the sake of sustenance, not pleasure). The "yakitori" consisted of small, flaccid pieces of chicken with no flavor of their own. A sweet American style teriyaki sauce was drizzled all over it and the water logged pieces of green onion it rested on. One has to wonder how many days ago those onions were prepared. These kinds of skewers are supposed to be grilled, however there was no texture or char marks to indicate that the meat had been cooked that way. I'm sure there's a segment of the population that will find this place enjoyable, but I cannot in good conscience recommend this to anybody I know. The staff seemed kind enough though, so I can't say that it was all together a terrible experience.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Melinda B. 1 year ago on Google • 746 reviews
    My boyfriend brought me here because of my insatiable desire to eat ramen whenever we're visiting a new place together. The ramen here was good, but pretty average. They were both beautiful plated, however. The cocktails on the other hand were tasty but lacked design. The restaurant itself is beautifully designed. Dark, kind of sexy but hip. Kind of got lost trying to find the place. The person being trained served us at the bar. I like eating at the bar. Servers/bartenders were very attentive. We were also the only ones in there around 5:30pm on a Tuesday. I guess we were there during Happy Hour so prices were pretty decent. Portion sizes are generous. Might try the other locations when we're back in Omaha.

  • 5/5 Andrew R. 11 months ago on Google • 424 reviews
    Great place, we went on a Monday so not crowded. I got the udon soup, very good! We also got a couple apps both very good. It’s not very noticeable but in an ally kinda. Very cool. I’d come check it out for sure!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 A C. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place. Good food. The ambience is more towards the younger generation. It's slightly loud but lively. The food was surely good. I'm not someone who enjoys peanut flavor but the hot nods /noodles under the shareables was really good. A bit spicy but the good kind. The spice hits you but doesn't linger. We Loved it
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ruben A. 2 months ago on Google • 72 reviews New
    The food was good. The spicy miso is really spice and I enjoyed it. The only issue was that the men’s restroom was dirty, the toilet specifically. I talked with the server about it. If I come back to Omaha, I will come back again to eat here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Jack J. 2 months ago on Google • 39 reviews New
    Kimchi tempura: 1/5 In fact not a tempura at all as there was no tempura coating. It is simply kimchi fried in oil. The frying was very uneven. Some pieces crispy, others wet and soggy. The dish was very salty and very greasy. Tonkotsu ramen: 3/5 The broth was bland. The chashu was dry and chewy. Too much red ginger it covers up other taste. Fuego ramen: 1/5 The chicken was dry. There was no avocado. The broth was extremely spicy, can only taste the spiciness. Not sure why the noodle is a different kind from that in the tonkotsu ramen. The flavor reminds me very much of a certain Korean spicy chicken instant noodle brand. I also did not appreciate the suggested tipping amount which started at 20% then 25% and 30%. Overall I was disappointed and i hope they can improve in the future.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stefanie W. 1 year ago on Google
    The kids requested Ramen for lunch and Google maps brought us here. No complaints to that! We all enjoyed our meals and the atmosphere brought us to Japan. We had a soft shell crab roll for an appetizer. There wasn't enough, we all wanted more. The kids enjoyed the crunches on top. I had the Mary Jane. The cilantro wasn't overwhelming. The grilled chicken was tasty and plentiful. The vegetables and noodles were delicious. Kiddos had the Fuego and the Miso. Neither complained and enjoyed there ramen.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeff S. 1 year ago on Google
    I'm so glad I stopped here for dinner. The ramen was delicious! The staff was friendly, the service efficient, and the food was very reasonably priced. I'll be back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Platyben 2. 9 months ago on Google
    Good ramen, good service. I had the fuego ramen which tasted great with the noodles, but was a bit like drinking hot sauce when I got to the broth. They have the anime channel up on the TV which is fun. The music is a tad loud.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tommy G. 9 months ago on Google
    Ika San has become a favorite of mine. I recently moved to Omaha and this place is a gold mine for incredible Asian Cuisine. I love that it's located down an alley. It has that Batman hideaway feel to it. You'll ❤️ the intimacy of being out of the mainstream while lavishing in the opulence of its secret eclectic menu
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Tuyet H. 9 months ago on Google
    I'm not sure what the hype was, but food and service were not so great. We didn't finish our food much. Waitress came back 2x. To ask what we ordered because she didn't write it down. Then we got something we didn't order and something we ordered didn't come till later. Basically, apps came after the main meal. We weren't given napkins to use, so my husband had to go find some. Google Map brought us to the other side of the building for some reason. The entry is actually in the alley. The name on the outside is a different name from the current restaurant.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yareli U. 2 months ago on Google • 130 reviews New
    The ramen was delicious, the server super polite and we had a great time with friends

  • 5/5 Robert N. 6 months ago on Google • 112 reviews
    Stopped in for a late lunch. The place was a bit hard to find the entrance. It is actually located in the alley between the buildings. Service was great and the ramen was fantastic! Highly recommend this place!

  • 3/5 jerry M. 6 months ago on Google • 92 reviews
    I like the vibe, I have high hopes... Appetizers. Takitori unique taste, not bad but not my style... a hint of spice. Gyoza, excellent taste, cooked perfect, served room temp... Crab Rangoon roll, delicious, think fried riceroll with crabrangoon filling.. I would eat this again.. Entree Plain Jane add beef.. Well, it loves up to its name, so very sad. Subdued flavors, actually, where's the flavor.. The steak, the chicken, no seasoning.. the broth is supposed to sing with Ramen, this broth is crying, sobbing.. and so am I... I'm OK with the large chunks of chicken, but twice now and I'm only 1/3 into my bowl I've spit gristle... Chicken is a touch over done.. This place has good reviews, so I'm hoping it's just an off night.. The good...... gyoza and Rangoon were delicious, the portion to price is excellent... waitstaff is good...

  • 4/5 Erick von B. 8 months ago on Google • 53 reviews
    I was wanting to try a good Ramen and this place has it. Completely recommendable for good Ramen, I had Spicy Miso, my wife a Miso, and my kid's Ramen with fried chicken. The only two reasons I am not giving 5 stars to this place are the fried chicken wasn’t good and the men's restroom needs some cleaning.

  • 4/5 Shands P. 1 month ago on Google • 17 reviews New
    I ordered the tonkotsu ramen, but it was difficult to eat because it had too much pickled ginger for my taste and really overpowered all the ramen. I usually get a little more chashu when I get tonkotsu, but it was tender and good. The service was excellent and our waiter kept making sure we were taken care of.

  • 4/5 Kaden S. 1 year ago on Google
    Pretty good ramen. The fried chicken skins were not good, I will not be ordering those again, but everything else was super delicious. Entering through the alley can be a bit creepy, but inside is super cool.

  • 1/5 Madeline 1 year ago on Google
    For context: I’ve been vegan for 5 years, I go out to eat frequently. I’ve eaten at each location numerous times throughout the years and have felt that they’re each going downhill as far as quality of both staffing and food. I have never been served meat in a dish that was supposed to be 100% vegan. Yet somehow meat ended up in my ramen. The server didn’t check on us for over 30 minutes after receiving our food. I understand mistakes happen, but the kitchen clearly needs some serious retraining and adjustments made if a mistake like that is not only able to occur but also make its way to a customers table without being double checked by the kitchen and/or the server.

  • 5/5 Dakota V. 8 months ago on Google
    My HUSBAND and I love Ika San!! This might be my favorite location even though we get confused every time we try to find it. The other locations often smell like burnt oil Ok so we just got married on Saturday and we can in at 9:15pm (kitchen closed at 9;30) all dressed up, just starving. We always share the same meal and the servers here are great about asking if we’d like an extra bowl or spoon. Both the waitress and manager came at different times to fill our waters or bring us something even though they were trying to close the kitchen and serve other people in the dining area. While the Brussel sprouts looked and tasted a bit different this time, our food came out fast and was still tasty. We ended up finishing the brussel sprouts and miso before asking to get the edamame boxed (it hadn’t even come out of the kitchen yet). As we asked about the check, the waitress said that it was on the house. And the manager stood behind her just smiling. We were so surprised and just beyond grateful. Thank you for making our day more special!! ❤️

  • 5/5 C R. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious ramen restaurant! They have a special of the Birria Ramen-Rito right now that is mouth-wateringly good! We also tried the Shoyu ramen that has an excellent deeply flavored broth!

  • 3/5 Anastasiya K. 11 months ago on Google
    Vegetarian ramen was served cold without notice (we were told it is intended this way however menu does not mention it), the broth tasted terrible; bao buns were delicious, server did a fine job. To-go order did not include any utensils whatsoever so could not be eaten as planned. Tried the 'crispy shiiitake' side, they tasted of char, and nothing else. Overall very disappointing experience food-wise, wish we'd gone elsewhere.

  • 5/5 Dan “Wandering Giant” K. 1 year ago on Google
    I never had “salmon sausage” but it was great! We had two ramen dishes, great quality and fair prices.

  • 5/5 Vince W. 1 year ago on Google
    The food is absolutely amazing! The Ramen they made is very tasty and creative. The Fuego ramen is what I ordered. Also, it’s an adventure trying to find the restaurant though lol…they are in a little lane, and it’s not easy to find.

  • 4/5 Amina M. 1 year ago on Google
    Service have definitely improved within a few weeks. Last time i went, it was terrible. This time, so much better! Food was great as well. I recommend the Ramen here.

  • 4/5 Maria Del Mar M. 6 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    This place is a hidden gem. If you don't know where to look you will miss it but it is worth finding. I had the seafood ramen and it was very good. My favorite part of the dish were the shrimp Dumplings. The tofu was a little cold but not a deal breaker. I will be going back and look forward to trying more things.


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    • ✓️ Beer
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    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
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  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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