Nikka Ramen

I finally got to try this place and it was worth it. I got the tonkotsu with pork belly. My husband got the ramen burrito. I really enjoyed my dish. The broth is incredibly tasty and rich. I couldn't finish it to be honestly. I did get the thicker noodle which I'm glad I chose; it was more toothsome. My husband enjoyed this burrito, which came with a bowl of broth for dipping. The service was very good and the place was fairly busy. Both of us wished there was a bit more spice or something in our dishes, but we would go here again.

Nikka Ramen is a very inviting location in the heart of Goleta. The tonkatsu broth is quite unlike any other tonkatsu broth I’ve ever tried and they have 3 different versions of it! I got the traditional version with the thick noodles, added chicken, corn and an egg. It was very heart warming, savory and just the thing my stomach needed! Enjoy this gem in a college town where the scenery isn’t the only thing you’ll enjoy!

Casual neighborhood ramen joint in the Calle Real shopping center between KFC and Trader Joe’s. There’s nothing better on a cool pre-autumnal night than slurping the delicious spicy bone broth and chewing the al dente thick craft noodles in a bowl of ramen. Love the meaty succulence of their chashu pork and the bite of all the veggies that top the bowl of noodles. Don’t forget to start with an app such as their spicy tuna on crispy rice. It was MacReeves’ first time trying it and he said it was so good! Service is prompt and polite. Prices are fair. Goleta is lucky to have a go-to spot like Nikka Ramen for authentic and tasty Japanese yum.