Mikoto Ramen Bar — Restaurant in Corpus Christi

My first experience with this restaurant was not completely pleasant. I was there a total of 1-1/2 hours. There was only 2 members of staff waiting on customers. So getting service was slow. But the food was great. I would definitely recommend eating at this restaurant.

I felt very insecure when it came time to pay my bill. I noticed one customer making complaints to the staff about how they were processing his credit card.

I gave my debit card to pay my bill and saw the waitress write down my card number, expiration date and CVN number without asking my permission. I asked her why she was writing it down. She said their credit card terminal was not working and she was going to call in the payment later to their card processing service. I asked her what she was going to do with my debit card information afterwards. She said she would throw it in the trash. I told her that was not a responsible way to dispose of customers card information and I wanted my card information back. She said couldn't give it back because she was not going to process the payment until later.

I am a small business owner and I use a credit/debit card terminal. There are two ways to process cards when the terminal is not working. You can swipe the card and process the transaction in offline mode which prints a receipt with an approval code that guarantees the merchant will receive payment. This records the card information in encrypted form for security. Once the terminal comes back online the payment will be processed with the bank.

The other way of processing a card is to call the processing service and read them the card information and get an approval code that guarantees the payment will be processed for the merchant. There is no need to write down customers card information.

Writing down card information to process later does not guarantee that the restaurant will receive payment. A customer could call their bank and cancel the card because they lost it or they fear the account will be used fraudulently and the restaurant will not be able to charge the account.

I will be watching the statement on my card to make sure there are no unauthorized charges. And if there are I will update my review.

I would not have felt the need to post this review if the owner or manager had properly trained the staff in sensitive data handling practices when the card terminal is not working. This review is intended to bring attention to the issue. A customer who complains to the staff about having their card information recorded and then thrown in the trash where it could be found and used for fraud will be considered a difficult customer who likes to complain and nothing will be done by managment to train the staff and the issue will...

Very disappointed with the service. Our party of 5 visited on a Tuesday evening when the restaurant was not busy. There were only 2 other tables with customers seated. We waited 20 min without service before finally flagging down the waitress to place our orders. She actually tried to get out of taking our order by stating that she was too busy at the moment, and seemed rather bothered that we were trying to order our food. We were confused since the restaurant was practically empty, but after stating that we had already been waiting for some time, she reluctantly agreed to put in the order. 3 people at our table received their ramen bowls very quickly, but after 45 minutes the remaining 2 people at our table had still not received their food (they ordered the fried tofu plate). By that time, the rest of our party had finished eating ( Their ramen bowls were quite disappointing as well. The pork was rubbery and bland and the food lacked flavor or seasoning) so I asked our waitress to remove the other 2 orders from our ticket since we never received them. She agreed to do so without argument, which I appreciate, but we were still very disappointed with the overall experience. The waitress seemed very inexperienced and could probably use a bit more training. I understand that sometimes people just might be having a bad day, but her inattention to the patrons caused significant delays which could have been avoided. The food left much to be desired as well. The only exception would be the edamame and bubble tea which were quite good. If you order anything other than the ramen, be prepared for a lengthy wait, if you even receive your...

Almost nothing competes with a hot bowl of ramen when you’re craving a little warmth and flavor on the South Side of Corpus Christi. And Mikoto Ramen Bar delivers—no question about it.

From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with the rich, savory aroma of simmering broths and sizzling appetizers. Their miso and tonkotsu ramen are local standouts, with perfectly cooked noodles, tender cuts of meat, and broths that taste like they’ve been bubbling for hours. The pork gyoza is crisped just right, and the agedashi tofu is one of the best meatless bites in town. It’s clear the kitchen puts thought and pride into the food they serve.

But as much as I enjoy the menu, I can’t help but feel a little boxed in every time I go. Mikoto is tucked into a small strip center space, and it feels small—cozy, sure—but a bit too tight when the place is busy. There’s an undeniable charm in the way it’s decorated, and they’ve done a great job making it feel warm and comfortable inside. Still, the limited seating and tight layout don’t leave much room to breathe, especially during peak hours. It’s not a dealbreaker, but it’s something to keep in mind if you’re hoping for a more open, relaxed dining experience.

That said, I keep going back. Because at the end of the day, it’s the food that counts—and Mikoto gets that part absolutely right. Whether you’re a ramen lover or just someone hunting for a flavorful, comforting meal in Corpus Christi, this little shop is worth a visit. Just don’t be surprised if you’re elbow-to-elbow with...