Ramen Ichiban - El Paso

This was my first visit to the restaurant. The waitress greeted me warmly, and I was promptly given the menus at my table. I started with a California Roll as an appetizer, and I was pleasantly surprised by how well the soy and the roll complemented each other—so smooth and savory! For my main dish, I ordered the Tonkotsu ramen. The pork bone broth was wonderfully balanced, and the ramen was packed with vegetables. The noodles were very thin and tasted absolutely delightful. My only critique of the broth is that I would prefer it to be a bit less creamy. Overall, though, this is definitely a solid 5 out of 5. I will be coming back more often. Thank you, and I look forward to seeing you soon!

This restaurant is truly beautiful and picturesque. I was quite surprised to find that it was empty when I visited on Friday. The staff were friendly and welcoming. I ordered the spicy beef noodles, which were delicious, and I loved that they used Udon noodles. However, I found the spice level to be milder than I expected—not as hot as Kaedama or Noodles and Dumplings. It might be a good idea for them to offer chili oil with more heat to match what I'm used to. I also tried their gyoza, which was good, but I wish it had been served immediately after steaming, like I'm accustomed to. I'm really grateful to have a ramen shop in the heart of downtown, and I plan to visit more often. For anyone who enjoys authentic Japanese cuisine, they also have tasty dorayaki and UCC coffee in cans. Plus, they even serve Ramune!

If you’ve visited us before and left disappointed, I encourage you to give us another chance. Ask for Rey, and I will do my best to provide you with a much-improved experience. I am learning new techniques to enhance my presentation and make the most of the ingredients available to create stunning dishes. I work hard every day to ensure that every customer leaves satisfied. For those of you who haven’t dined with us yet, this is a great place to start if you are new to ramen. The bowls are simple but packed with flavor, making it a delightful experience for first-timers. I’m constantly experimenting with new variations on our menu to keep things exciting, and I always ensure that each bowl is a visual treat. Every dish is tasted by me before being served, ensuring that the flavor is just right. While not everyone has the same preferences, I guarantee that you won’t be served something that I wouldn’t personally enjoy. We ask for a chance to win you over with a fresh experience! We look forward to welcoming you, and don’t forget to ask for Rey.

I wasn't impressed. That was my first experience that I ate ramen noodles in a restaurant. It wasn't great, not tasteful. It tasted like noodle soup, with vegetables; nothing special. I ordered the first option in the menu. I didn't write any rams. However, I will definitely try to improve on my ramen experience and visit other places in other cities.

I hope to see greater improvements. Ichiban 一番 means, “#1” in Japanese. • I was disappointed that the shop uses compostable plates- but do they really compost them? Plus they are not recyclable, after getting dirty/used. • They use cheap plastic cups... • I hope they use actual cups and small bowls soon. This disappoints me. The service is good, they get a lot of phone calls.