The call
The documented visit included chicken karaage and tonkotsu ramen (extra spice). This record does not turn that order into a recommendation.
What to order
- Chicken karaage
- Tonkotsu ramen (extra spice)
Best for
- Karaage and beers with friends
Japanese · Ramen
RakiRaki Ramen & Tsukemen
A Convoy-area ramen spot Roger rated a solid but unextraordinary 3 stars after finally trying it a year after opening, saying the chicken karaage and hangout vibe were the real draw over the ramen itself.
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Roger’s tips on RakiRaki Ramen & Tsukemen
Chicken karaage is a must have. The ramen is....just mediocre...
Posted
On Roger’s lists: SD's Ramen Joints!.
Source-backed notes
Visit history
Checked in 5 times on Yelp and Swarm, most recently Jul 31, 2022. See the check-in log
2015-05-07day precision · source explicit
“If there's one thing I'd order here, the chicken karaage is it.”
Roger finally tried it more than a year after it opened, having avoided it over mixed word of mouth. He rated the ramen better than expected but mediocre overall (noodles undercooked, broth just okay) after ordering tonkotsu with extra spice and spicy miso, and said the chicken karaage and nice ambiance were the real reason to come back.
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- From the order notes
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- From the order notes
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- Go for
- Chinese pantry staples · A weekend grocery run (safest hours)
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