Wazakuraken Ramen — Restaurant in Rancho Cucamonga

Received the worst service ever this evening at about 7:40 pm. I called in an order for miso ramen and went to pick up at the counter. A girl walked in right after me and the lady working the front counter addressed her before me even though I was standing in front of the counter. The girl tried to correct her and said that I was there before her but the lady insisted on asking her if she was picking up. The lady then told the other customer that came in right after me that her order was not ready and it would be a few more minutes. She then went back to making boba drinks for a table and didn’t address me at all. She proceeded to finish making the drinks, took them to the table that she was serving and then welcomed and addressed another couple that walked in after me all while I was standing at the counter without ever addressing me. I could see that my order that I had called in was bagged and ready sitting on the pick up table, but my conscience would not allow me to just grab it and leave knowing that it hadn’t been paid for even though I was being treated rudely. I waited for her to finally address me AFTER SHE HAD ACKNOWLEDGED TWO OTHER PARTIES THAT CAME IN AFTER ME before I pointed at my order sitting on the table and said that I just wanted to pay for it. She took my card swiped it and set it and the receipt on the counter for me without another word. I have never been treated that way before at a restaurant/takeout place ever. If this is how Black customers are treated at this establishment, then maybe it doesn’t need our business. The next time I’m craving ramen on a cold day, I’ll try and google another place where hopefully I’ll be...

In the asian culture, rice is king. No dish is complete without a bowl of rice on the side. Sometimes eaten three times a day, rice is versatile as a dish or a side, savory or sweet. As beloved as rice is, though, there is another common food item - the noodle. Noodles are also versatile as well. Though, often stir fried, noodles are also found in soups. Many asian cultures have noodle soups. From China, we have Wanton soup. From Vietnam, Pho'. Even the Philippines has a noodle soup dish called Mami. Japan, in particular, has Udon and Soba, but my favorite noodle soup from the land of the rising sun is Ramen! Originating in China, Ramen has blossomed in Japan becoming quite distinctive in certain regions. My favorite Ramen is Tonkatsu which features a rich, silky smooth, and complex pork broth. In addition to the ramen noodle, many different veggies and proteins are added artfully to the dish. In Japan, food should taste good and, most importantly, look good. Every bowl of Ramen is a work of art and a wonderful blend of smells, textures, and flavors. If you want to try excellent Ramen, visit Wazakuraken Ramen located on the corner of Baseline and Archibald in Rancho Cucamonga. The food is excellent. The service is fast. And the staff...

With the cold weather coming in this is perfect ramen weather. Last night we decided to try a ramen spot closer to home and ended up at Wazakuraken Ramen, tucked in a little plaza not too far from us.

When we got there it was already pretty full and this was about an hour before they closed, so that was a good sign. The place has a cozy feel to it, nothing fancy, just a chill spot to enjoy a good meal. They’ve got a good selection of bowls and their specials were priced really well.

Even with how busy it was, customer service was great. The older lady working there was friendly and made sure we were taken care of.

We both got their special combo with tonkotsu ramen and karaage and man it was good. They give you a lot too. Usually when places throw in a side, it’s a small portion, but we were surprised with how much they gave. The broth had a lot of flavor, noodles had that nice bite, and the pork… ooo yeah, that was the star. The karaage was juicy and seasoned just right.

Honestly I don’t have any complaints. Food was great, service was solid, and portions were generous. Definitely coming back here when I’m craving ramen and don’t feel like driving far. This spot hit the...