Samurai Papa

The first time I went to samurai papa I had just come back from 3 months in Japan. A friend had recommended this place so I popped in for lunch. Felt like I was in Kyoto the second I stepped in. Music was good, food was excellent and the portions were big. Service was well above average. The kraage and fried tofu are really great starter choices. I've had a few of their broths and they're all very good. Can't go wrong at this great little Ramen shop.

i ordered their cold ramen (abura ramen) which comes with chashu and a soy based dipping sauce. the only other time i’ve had cold ramen was in japan so my standard for comparison is high. the dish was made to perfection as the noodles had the absolute best texture (elastic and bouncy). the soy based soup/sauce is densely packed with flavor but not overbearing. it is savory but nuanced (quality soy) with hints of tangy/tartness which really opens the appetite and works perfectly with the dish. the dish also has chashu and garlic which worked perfectly with everything else. i highly recommend trying this place out if you happen to be in the area!

I went for a dinner dine-in experience at a restaurant. The dining area was cozy, and there was also an outdoor dining space in the backyard. For my meal, I ordered shoyu (soy) base with chicken broth ramen, decorated with chicken slices and other toppings. The soup had a good balance and was served with chewy noodles. However, the chicken meat was a bit tough and hard to chew, rather than being tender. Despite that, it was still a good bowl of ramen. I also tried the Pork Gyoza, which had a nice crispy texture and fresh fillings inside. I didn't detect any unpleasant pork scent or flavor; the flavor was very refined. The staff from Japan were very friendly and welcoming!

It's a pretty small place but there is outdoor seating. It's really cute and a nice vibe. I had the veggie gyozas and they were really tasty, and the sauce they served on the side good as well. I had the gyu Don rice bowl which is made with beef. The beef was really tender and had a sweetness to it that tasted amazing. I would definitely return. They also offer Ramen, Soba, Vegan and Bento food items. The staff was very nice.

The tonbara shio ramen was very flavorful! Its the closest menu item to my control group for assessing ramen. I ate all of my broth 😋 Very generous with noodles, I usually finish noodles easily but I ended up having to pack some with me to go. Friendly staff, really happy to have this spot in the neighborhood.