I do recommend. Great service by a friendly guy. My order was well presented in a Take Out format & ready in 30 minutes. The Bao Buns were fluffy & chewy enough to be fabulous. Very fresh & excellent quality cucumber, lettuce & cilantro. Unfortunately there was something sweet in them that I did not enjoy - I prefer savory - sweet belongs in the dessert course. I'm disappointed that there was no mention of "sweet" in "Chicken Karaage" description. Reading mention of their Wasabi Sour Cream I had asked for a side thinking I'd add it to my Buns. Very disappointed. It was sweet & not the least bit hot - if they used real Wasabi it was only enough to add mild accent color - not flavor. The Bao Buns were so well assembled that I would still recommend them. It was my fault that I didn't Google "Curry Katsu: While it bears the curry moniker, katsu is far removed from its Indian and Thai counterparts. It's got a sweeter, fruitier flavour thanks to a base of caramelised onion, garlic and carrot. Then, it's spiced with mild curry powder and soy sauce, and sweetened with some sugar or honey." Again - well cooked & presented but way too sweet for me. Now the 2nd entree: "Spicy Yaki Ramen" w/ chicken was really great. Flavorful, spicy, well cooked & savory! I also liked that it wasn't a soup. Enjoyed enough that I will return & make better...
Read moreAbsolutely blown away by Raizel Ramen in the AV this place has instantly become one of my new favorite ramen spots! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was warm, clean, and welcoming, with a cozy vibe that made me feel right at home.
Our server Irving was outstanding. He handled everything with, friendliness, and professionalism that he singlehandedly made the entire experience exceptional. It’s rare to see someone work with such ease while still making you feel genuinely cared for.
I brought a very picky eater with me, and even he loved it which says A LOT. As for me, I’m a huge fan of spicy food, but most places never quite get it right. Raizel Ramen absolutely nailed it. The spice was bold, flavorful, and clearly crafted with love. Every bite had depth, richness, and that perfect kick that left me speechless truly blew me out of the water.
This place is a gem in the AV, and I honestly cannot wait to come back. If you haven’t been to Raizel Ramen, do yourself a favor and go. You'll leave full, satisfied, and already planning...
Read moreI hate doing this, specially to one of my favorite spots in town if not my favorite. Food is always great. Today I ordered they told me 35-40min. I showed up 45 minutes later knowing they might be busy. Got there and they told me it would be another 20 minutes because they got really busy after I called. That upset me a bit more because I placed my order before they got busy but I'm the one that has to wait. I'd rather they tell me that they're short staffed and I would've been ok. But now I'm sitting outside waiting an additional 20 min (as I type). To top it off I'm waiting a several minutes to pay and after I pay he tells me I have to wait another 20 minutes. I think the right thing to do would've been to give me the option to pay and wait or just let me walk if I don't want to wait. I will remove this post if they reach out. Oh 22 minutes passed now my food is ready gotta...
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