This was my first time trying ramen. I was very happy they had a vegan option. It was really savory. I got it with rice noodles. Miso that was really creamy. We also had the shishito peppers (delicious) and spicy edamame (could have done without). They had a veggie roll and avocado roll for sushi as vegan options but didn’t try them. Outdoor seating with heaters. Very good vegan option. Their drink menu was limited otherwise would have given a 5 star.

This is my first visit to Craft Ramen. I was not disappointed! We had the eel roll, the Philadelphia roll as appetizers. They were both very good, the eel roll sauce was slightly different than the regular sweet sauce. They added a light mustard sriracha sauce spread next to the Philadelphia roll and it was not quite as flavorful as I had hoped. Overall they were very good appetizers. I then shared the black garlic ramen with pork belly. It was very good, very rich, although I found the pork belly to not be as tender as I thought it would be. The noodles are perfectly cooked and the presentation is beautiful. Overall, this is a very good restaurant for ramen! The fact that they also offer sushi makes the variety even better. The location is Central downtown and the atmosphere is very mellow can't wait to go back!

Everyone in our party had some sort of Ramen bowl, and they lived them! My mom and I had California Roll. OMG, the California rolls were awesome and tasty. I was so hungry, I forgot to take a picture of my food. Sorry. The staff were amazing and thorough. I have an allergy to soy and they were about to accommodate me. This place is awesome! Plus it came highly recommended by friends in the Santa Barbara area.

I’ve had my fair share of ramen (let’s just say I eat it with chopsticks to give you an idea of my expertise) and this is my new favorite spot. The spicy ramen was perfectly spicy. Like it would definitely hurt if you had chapped lips, but it’s the level of spicy that just kind of tingles your lips for 20 minutes after you’re done eating. The broth did not taste overly salty, and the pork belly was. so. good! I’m sad to say we were just passing through town, but if I ever find myself back in SB, I’ll come here immediately! As a side note, the waitstaff was attentive, friendly, and informative about the dishes making this overall a 10 out of 5 experience. Reasonable pricing for their downtown location. Thanks, guys!

Sooo Good… a must try when in Santa Barbara / State st. Staff was super friendly !!! This place gets busy but is quick to get your food out. Fresh and delicious!!! Love the outdoor dining.

My girlfriend has been telling amazing things about this place and she took me there this week to try, and it was LITERALLY beyond amazing! The server was super friendly and kind, and the Ramen was perfectly cooked still chewing and the broth was magnificent flavorful!!! We also order a rice bowl with pork shoulder and it was Unbelievably delicious! HIGHLY recommend!

Chashu bowl and ramen are great and served with enough portion. A good choice when visiting around Santa Barbara.

This place seems to be quite popular, we always saw a lot of people when we passed by. Husband took the spicy ramen, it tasted good, the pork was delicious, the portion was big and filling. I had a bowl of tuna, the tuna was very salty, the feeling that they salted the fish because it was not fresh. In general, the bowl was somehow empty, I wanted to add something. I don’t recommend it. When I ordered the boba I thought it would be bigger. Perhaps they should take only ramen here from the name of the cafe

We were visiting on a cruise from Vancouver and had the amazing black garlic ramen! We have had many bowls of ramen from ramen shops all over Vancouver and we’re happy to say that Santa Barbara craft ramen didn’t disappoint! Rich flavour and chewy noodles. Servers were friendly and I wish this place was much easier for us tourists to get to haha!

Absolutely delicious ramen, not your average ramen shop. Very decent portions for the price without compromising the taste. Comes with Hi-Chew snacks afterwards. Service is centrally outside with nice heaters that keep the atmosphere warm and comfortable.

everything was great! we ordered a little bit of everything — a large pork chashu bowl, a california roll, a salmon + avocado roll, an original tonkotsu ramen, and the matcha boba. we even ordered an extra egg because they were so amazing! the service and atmosphere were great as well. it was very kid-friendly and the wait staff were all extremely kind :)

Honestly, I'm not usually a noodle, ramen, or udon person, but this place is a real gem. The soup, the texture of the noodles, and the blend with the meat—it's absolutely delicious! I never thought I'd give a noodle place a high rating, but here we are. If you're not typically a fan of noodles, this spot might just change your mind.

Nice ramen and sushi restaurant. Service was excellent! Ramen was good. I thought the sushi was really good and presented very well. The SB craft red/spicy ramen could be spicier for my palete, I needed to add more chili paste. Flavor of the spicy broth was otherwise good. I did like at ambience, it was plenty busy when we visited at about 8pm on a Thursday. Finally the Japanese beer that accompanied the food was very reasonably priced and served nice and cold!

Great food, came to the table really fast. Service was pretty slow though; my friends and I would’ve waited 30 minutes for the check if I didn’t say anything. The waiter also forgot a couple things from our order but it’s okay because they were just drinks.

Ordered the chicken & veggie Ramen. Apps were the fried salmon & the vegan Karaag. Pretty decent portions and flavors! I was not blown away by the flavors but would return to try other items on the menu. It can be pretty loud here even during lunch hours. The r&b/pop music playing outdoors and the different genre music playing in the restaurants kitchen are so close together it clashed & was really difficult to hear the person in front of me. Hopefully they can turn the kitchen music down or arrange the seating away from the kitchen. Again- not food related but not somewhere I would hang around too long for. Possibly will take to go next time.

Spicy ramen with pork shoulder was phenomenal. Broth is rich and noodles are cooked perfectly - still chewy. Also got a Craft Roll (soft shell crab roll with guacamole) that was OK. The service could have been better but the ramen is def worth it.

The ramen is solid. Make sure to get the pork belly though, especially if you enjoy fat. If you don't enjoy fat, you don't really know how to fully appreciate Asian food so this review probably isn't for you. The way the pork belly is crispy and ever so slightly charred is amazing. It almost melts in your mouth. The pork belly turned this into an easy 5 star review.

Came with a group of friends who are big ramen critics and they loved it! Spicy pork ramen was super flavorful. Outside patio is beautiful at night, great location on State. Sake isn’t my fav, but lots of options for those who like!

Delicious ramen place on State street. The Spicy red ramen was fantastic and the Takoyaki was really good. Fast and friendly service too.

Impressed to find how delicious SBCR’s offerings are. From the red (spicy) ramen to the black (black garlic) ramen, to the sushi and drinks, everything was perfect. Broth is legit, noodles are done just right and accompaniments are all delicious. Sushi is clean and you taste all the ingredients (yellowtail roll & eel roll). Very warm and customer service-focused staff & inviting space. We cleaned our plates and will be back.

This place has outdoor dining and a super long wait, but we were rewarded with great ramen. The black and original were both excellent.

This place has amazing ramen! The broth is savory but not too salty, the noodles are chewy and the meat is tender. I'd definitely recommend the spicy ramen, it's my favorite thing to get.

Got the veggie Ramen and the black ramen. Both are delicious and different. The black has a really rich broth, the veggie is a nice miso. Very nice that they're able to swap out the tofu for egg, friendly service and fast delivery of the food. The atmosphere is excellent, we came at night and they had heaters all around, did not feel cold at all it's like every person has her own heater!