Ramen Maruya

I have had many good experiences here and the food, service and atmosphere are generally really good. Unfortunately today my experience was less than acceptable. The charsu ramen was not the same as normal. The meat was large and tough instead of strips of pork belly normally included. When I asked the waiter he said it was just done for my bowl as the others I saw had been done the normal way. The noodles have changed as some of our soups had overly done noodles and some under done ones as well. Be aware that parties of 6 or more have automatic gratuity of 18%.

Katsudon and a side of kimchi hit the spot! the Katsu was juicy juicy and tender. The Kimchi was just right for me liking. Not too sour or raw, fermented to perfection. My server was nice and attentive. Atmosphere was mellow and the music volume just right. The playlist was chill, and not like some other spots where you feel like you’re at a rave. There’s a parking garage next to the restaurant or street parking.

I've been here more than a handful of times in the past decade. Their ramen and mini donburi is a great deal and a solid meal, especially to share if not looking to overeat. The last time I visited I had an eel hand roll, basic tonkatsu ramen, and chashu mini don. The basic tonkatsu ramen isn't worth it for what it is and can be quite disappointing to be honest. I personally don't feel like shelling out over $25 for an upgraded version of the pork ramen. Service is great but nothing exceptional. All in all, I'd recommend this place, but with a grain of salt ... and on this note, I must complain that everything I usually order is super high sodium so much that I usually have a headache and don't feel too well after eating, be but that's usually the case with unagi sauce and donburi sauce and any ramen.