Ishita Ramen

4.5 ( 827 reviews )
Checking... 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
712 University Ave W #103, St Paul, MN 55104, United States
+1 651-300-3220
Ishita Ramen has quickly gained a reputation as a must-visit Japanese restaurant located in St. Paul, MN. Diners rave about its diverse menu, which includes mouthwatering appetizers and expertly crafted ramen. Signature starters like the Chicken KaraAge, known for its juicy, well-seasoned chicken, and the delightful Crab Jalapeno poppers have garnered rave reviews for their flavor and presentation. The ramen itself stands out, with many praising its perfectly seasoned broth and springy noodles, creating a comforting and satisfying meal. While some patrons have noted a strong charbroiled smell within the restaurant, this does not detract from the overall enjoyable dining experience. Customer service is frequently lauded, with attentive staff ensuring that guests feel welcomed throughout their meal. Visitors such as Cyron Stratos and Bridget Hennessey have made it clear that Ishita Ramen is worth the trip, recommending the lively atmosphere and cozy decor. Affordable prices and happy hour offers further enhance the experience. Overall, Ishita Ramen combines quality ingredients, exceptional flavors, and warm hospitality, making it a standout choice for ramen lovers and a hidden gem within the community.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has no-contact delivery
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Quiet
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
    • Popular with university students
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Ishita Ramen

Cyron stratos
May 29,2025
Always a great experience every time I come here, worth my 2hr drive to go eat. The service is always great, the appetizers were phenomenal as always the chicken Kara age was juicy and well seasoned that sauce was not needed if you didn't want to use it but is great if you did. I usually end up placing a separate order to take home with me.
C C
May 27,2025
The food was really good! The Crab Jalapeno is a good starter for an appetizer, can't really get enough of them in my opinion. Pork buns come out fresh and steamy :) Ramen was good, I haven't tried any other ramen places so I'm not sure how to compare and contrast between flavor differences. Our waitresses are always attentive when we dine here.
Samuel Sonday
May 26,2025
Great ramen, didn’t try anything else on the menu, place wasn’t very busy, so service was on point, only had to glance up and someone was right there. Got an extra ramen to go. Highly recommend for anyone that likes ramen.
P. Yang
May 8,2025
Very delicious food all around. Nice and courteous staff. Short wait for food. Nice updated decor. I do warn tho, the restaurant has a strong "charbroiled cooking" smell. Aside from that, I will definitely be back for more!
Bridget Hennessey
Apr 29,2025
Absolutely amazing! What more can I say? Oh wait. This place serves up the most delicious ramen I've ever had (perfectly seasoned broth, springy noodles, and tender meat) and its appetizer selection is superb. Ishita deserves more than a 4.4 rating, seriously. Do yourself a favor and come here! Oct 2023: what can I say? Place still slaps and we have visited 2 or 3 times since we last reviewed. Niku Soba ramen will always be a fan favorite of mine and the Happy Hour prices can't be beat! Try the sesame oil togarashi cucumber app - so addictive! Or the crab jalapeno poppers! Yum. Only small gripes I had last encounter was a waitress constantly on our tail asking if we were ready for our check and the interior ambience was slightly smokey.
God Bread
Feb 23,2025
Oi oi oi, ramen... BAKA! The service... AMAZUING! DATTEBAYO! Food came in 10 minutes, with 6 people ordering! The broth... OUT OF THIS ANIME WORLD! only cost 5 for appetizers and 10-20 for a DELICIOUS 5 STARS MAIN DISH! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Kimberly Amaya
Feb 20,2025
I promise it is the best ramen I have ever eaten in my life. Wonderful, great service, I went to visit Minnesota and it was the best thing I ate there.I ate the beef one and its flavor is incredible, the noodles are just right, the broth tastes too perfect, everything is excellent, you need to try it!!!
Miku Fan USA
Feb 20,2025
First time we visited this establishment. We will be back! Ramen was plentiful and delicious, and the atmosphere in the the place was great! Having visited Japan five times now, I will say the tonkatsu Niku Soba I ate was outstanding. A bit sweeter tonkatsu broth than I am used to, but very flavorful! Ramen soba was perfectly cooked. It went so well with the Sapporo biru, LOL. Prices were good. Service was outstanding.

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