Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya (Tacoma Mall)

Loved the deep fried tofu here, that was absolutely amazing. Cocktails were very high quality as well. The rest of the food, ramen, assorted tempura, and gyoza was all very good. Definitely would like to go back to this place. Service was fast and friendly too.

I’ve been a patron of their Northgate location since 2014 before they rebranded from “Kukai” to “Kizuki.” I often go to this location now inside the Tacoma Mall. Their garlic tonkotsu shoyu ramen is still my absolute go-to in the greater Seattle/Tacoma area. The rich umami broth, melt-in-your-mouth pork chashu, perfectly soft-boiled eggs, and chewy noodles are always spot on. I do recommend choosing the lower-sodium broth, since the regular one can be quite salty. Their croquettes, takoyaki, curry, and karaage are also great. I love that they offer several noodle types: thin, wavy, flat, shirataki, and even kale. The wavy noodles are my favorite, with shirataki a close second. This place is almost always packed, but the wait is worth it. Service can occasionally be hit-or-miss, but overall still pleasant. Recommend downloading their app to get points and score on free food or discounts. On your birthday, you’ll get free drinks coupon for you and your dining companions. Overall, Kizuki is a solid ramen spot that never fails to comfort my soul!

I Ordered food online and was suprise and delighted at how well it was packaged and presented. Very pretty, the serving size feels good and worth the money. The meat was so tender and my potato croquette was so crunchy and soft. I cant wait to order again to try more options. My only worry is that there seems to be random noodles that got into the edamame and if someone has gluten issues this would be a problem.

I have often ordered from this location but not as frequently as I have in the last year, since moving out to the base of Mt. Rainier. On my way back home tonight on my hour long drive back to the mountain, I decided to place an online order for pick up for two bowls of ramen and a side of Geso Karaage. I have never received this little in a box before during previous take out orders and am GREATLY disappointed as I live 1 hour through back country roads and will likely not be calling to inform them that it looks like someone ate half my order already and I can’t just swing back to pick up more. Idk if they were busy, idk if they changed their portion size but there is literally 5 pieces of squid in this box, and that was not the case a couple of months ago.

The food came so quick I had the garlic tonkatsu ramen with fish cake and a pork bun. The pork was sooooo soft and flavorful and the sauces that came with it were so good. The ramen was rich and flavorful and really full filling. This place is beautifully decorated and the staff are very welcoming!

We were greeted by our server Eric immediately. They brought out water returned ready to take the order. They were very kind and sociable. The food came out promptly and was delicious. Eric and Makoa were great! It was a nice and peaceful environment.

Absolutely delicious, great service. Very friendly service. Can't wait to have it again

The waitress was so bubbly and nice and was very patient with us. Food was outstanding!

1. Delicious ramen 2. Friendly server's 3. Fast service 4. Delicious Ramen!!!!!! This place is in a convenient location at the entrance of the Tacoma mall with plenty of parking around. Get some shopping done eat the best ramen around, that's a combination for a great day!!

I headed into Kizuki around 4 and wait time was almost to none becuase there was open seating. We got to order after 5 minutes of waiting. After ordering: ~1 minute for drinks (sprite and iced water) ~5 minutes for takoyaki ~15-20 minutes for both bowls of ramen Overall both ramens were good but very salty in my opinion. There is a low sodium option so if you're used to eating average salted food or are sensitive to sodium I'd definitely opt for the lower sodium option! The Takoyaki was decent and tastes like your average one you'd get anywhere. The garlic ramen was alright but the broth was salty of course. It had a fairly delicious taste though and went well with the noodles. The chashu (meat) was a dry and tough. But the dipping sauce to the Tsukemen Tonkotsu was delicious though! The noodles to the Tsukemen were semi thick and were enjoyable to eat. The overall ambiance to the establishment was interesting though. Lovely architecture that was on theme with Japanese esc vibes. The music that was playing when devouring the food was reminiscent of the 80s but if I was an alien invading earth. I don't think the music is constantly like that but it made the experience definitely one I won't forget. The overall meal was $50 before tip. Overall it's an okay ramen place and might be one of the better ones in the area but I probably won't come here often.

This was my first time at the Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya in the Tacoma Mall. I usually go to the location in Southcenter Mall. It was Friday evening, but we didn't have much of a wait until we were seated at a table. The overall experience and quality are consistent between these two locations. This time my sister and I ordered the Onigiri (bonito flavor) to share. I ordered the Garlic Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen, and she ordered the Spicy Miso Ramen.

We had the chicken ramen which was amazing, the ramen noodles and fresh and buttery and the broth was light yet so tasty. Also had the edamame which you can't go wrong there as well as the chicken lollipop. The chicken lollipop was ok maybe needs more glaze but it was ok.

Having lived in Japan for 6 years I've been accustomed to what authentic/good Ramen is and tastes like, sadly it is very hard to find here in the states. After 2 years of searching my Japanese wife was finally tipped off from another Japanese friend about Kizuki Raman. We were so happy to finally taste authentic Japanese ramen here. The restaurant alone is very welcoming, and is designed to look like a large ramen shop. The gyoza were very delicious and tasted just like Japan. The only negative I can think of is the price, a bowl of ramen in Japan cost around $6-8 American, to eat it here you're paying more than double that, plus tip.

I've enjoyed Kizuki since when they only had locations in Bellevue. Love that it's more accessible to me. My go-to is the garlic tonkatsu ramen! The broth is full of umami and I love all the toppings! Love the soft, marinated egg, perfectly cooked. Seriously, I finish the whole bowl every time I go. The servers are quick and attentive. The dining area isn't super large but they have enough sitting. Don't underestimate the quality because it's in the mall!!

You just have to go! We've been wanting to go for over 2 months now and finally got around for a friends birthday dinner. The service was amazing, the food was delicious, the portions are definitely more than enough! It was a Wednesday night, so it was a bit slow, which was perfect for us because we were able to have some amazing conversations. Highly highly recommended!

Me and my boyfriend have been trying ramen all over Washington and we still agree that this is our favorite ramen shop in WA

Just no. The Japanese curry was terrible, I couldn't even eat it. Won't be back, ever.

Custom Dipping noodles w/ Pork belly, Egg And fish cakes. Also did the Octopus balls aka dumplings! Deeeeeelicious! Great temperature and so very flavorful! My first time having Real Ramen so this was a delightful introduction to it! The custom dipping noodles were excellent especially if you are not feeling "soup" and the broth- who knew broth could be so rich in flavors!!!! That pork belly add on and the egg Geck yeah go for it!!!! The octoballs at first questionable because the fish flakes Love but bite into flavor!!!!

Having seen that they can make their vegetable ramen vegan, I stopped in for lunch on a Sunday when it was fairly busy, but there was tons of bar seating. Service was very slow and it took some effort to get noticed. Eventually I put my order in: vegetable ramen ($15), added tofu ($2.50), and upgraded to kale noodles ($1) to make it vegan. My ramen came out in under 10 minutes. I got a generous portion of kale noodles, with various veggie toppings: Chinese greens, kikurage, cherry tomato, bean sprouts, and shaved green onions. The tofu I added turned out to be cold slabs of tofu without anything done to it -- well, that's pretty lame. The broth is of course what makes or breaks a ramen, and it was pretty mediocre: not particularly complex, rich or with flavour depth, just fairly garlicky and one-dimensional. Coming from Vancouver, BC, we are spoiled for amazing ramen options, so it takes a lot to impress me. Compared to vegan ramens I've had in Seattle, this is slightly below average. The broth simply needs some work. It's not a bad dish but it can't compete with more refined vegan ramens out there.

This is your typical chain restaurant environment, but the food is flavorful and well presented. We always order the Garlic Tonkatsu Ramen with Agedashi tofu and vegetable croquette. The service is always spot on as this is a group effort. Not one person busses tables, they all do. The increased efficiency is awesome team work.

I haven't been to a Kizuki since the Bellevue location opened but I remembered liking it. I went back recently and there are some differences. I had the potato croquettes which used to be really good but nowadays, they aren't as crisp and tasty as before. They ran out of the broth for their most popular dish, but I wasn't against the second choice. Service is slow. But I think it's because there's a lot of new people. The restaurant has a nice look to it but there's no privacy in slurping up your chow cause you're sitting elbow to elbow with other diners. Don't get me wrong. I'd still come back. Food is still delicious even though it's not what it used to be.

If you place a takeout order, double check they put your entire order. If i didn't live 20 mins away, Id go back and get it.

Best Asian authentic restaurant. Courteous, bathroom ok, food served hot and prompt! Granddaughter's favorite

I moved out of the area years ago but remembered Kizuki at South Center for having a pretty good ramen. When I saw this at Tacoma Mall, I was hoping it would meet my craving for Japanese ramen. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. The tonkotsu broth was ok but lacked the rich complexity of the ramen shops in Japan. The thin slice of pork was chewy and just so-so. I ordered Goma-ae to go. I threw out the mushy mess when I got home and tasted it (made from frozen or canned spinach?!? Yuck!).

Kizuki still ranks as a favorite of ours for ramen but some things are noticeably different in recent visits. The service tends to be slower and the prices have definitely increased. I used to come here strictly for ramen, the wings, and chicken karaage. I've branched out to trying the pork Chashu Don and the Ten Don. Chashu was good, while the Ten Don lacked flavor even with the sauce. I recommend sticking with the tried and true ramen dishes.

Placed a ToGo order so can't comment on service. Our food was ready at the exact time as promised. Spicy Ramen was good, but not great! Also for a $25 dollar bowl of soup I expected a much bigger serving. My wife and I always share a meal so ordering an extra egg we were able to have 2 bowls of coup for what I'd call the recommend serving/ portion size. If you've ever weighed out a portion of noodles you know this is not much. However broth was extra good! We ordered 3 appetizers, the rice cakes stuffed with tuna & Mayo, the fried octopus balls (yuck), & the fried prawn cutlets. None of it would ever be ordered again. The fried octopus balls had an extremely off putting texture. They were mushy and spongy and overall just strange for a fried dish. For the record my wife and I both never have an issue with texture. These were just too strange. The cutlets were beyond fishy tasting and needed the lemon to cut it. The stuffed rice was lacking any real flavor.

Skip the line at Din Tai Fung and head over to Kizuki!! Love their garlic tonkotsu ramen!

The food was really good and I got the spicy ramen and it was delicious. The food came very quickly and it was good, it wasn't some place that just had instant food in the back.

They messed up my order!!! I did a to go order and they missed my extra order of wings and utensils!!! Come on people. So I'm guessing if you don't tip they take it out of your order. Be aware of this place and the fact they don't answer the phone. I tried to call twice and all you get is a recording. After eating I get med temperature food.

Ordered take-out so I can't comment on the interior decor much. It looked nice and modern. An employee noticed that I was waiting at the front and I quickly received my take-out, which was a small chashu don. For $8.00 it was definitely enough for a lunch (or even a small dinner). It lacked vegetables besides green onions and the chashu was a bit dry. I'm used to having pork belly but I think this is a different cut of meat, since it was very lean. The food was warm when I received it and it looked very presentable, even if the meat wasn't quite there. Ratio of the meat to rice was definitely like 35% meat and 65% rice. I just wish there were some veggies to go with it!

Waitress was nice and the Ramen was ok. The decor was really cute with cat themed lanterns and nice booths for privacy. A bit pricey, but I did get full off it. :)

Kitchen is an absolute perfection as per usual: fast and delicious. BUT what a nightmare the server stuff is. They scream obscurities through the whole restaurant at each other. Our server in particular girl with dark hair and glasses. Omg the rudeness the disrespect. Her comments and "jokes" are at the very least disrespectful and unnecessary. Telling to costumers to straight up tip her more and for what? Forgetting the drinks? The most obnoxious small talk? Messing up the order and not showing up until called over? Making everyone around uncomfortable? Eating out on the floor? Told us to lie and say that we are in military to get the discount. She lucks any sense of common sense and manners, and quite frankly is a disgusting human being.

Okay being honest, we only stopped here because we had a gift card. After all, Kizuki is in the Tacoma Mall-not known for epic cuisine. BUT, the food was amazing! Two of us had pretty different ramen-chicken rich ramen and Hakata tonkotsu shoyu and both were sooooo good! Broth full of umami and the toppings were so yummy. Wood ear mushrooms and pork belly plus I added greens. Third member of our party had Karaage Don which he also reported was good. But honestly, why order chicken salad at a ramen spot. :) Keep in mind how popular this place is and don't go if you are in a hurry. We checked in (they have an auto-register terminal which took me a few minutes to realize) at 5:20 and were seated at 6:20. I think they were slightly understaffed because the servers were running and after ordering, one harried server popped up to inquire if we had ordered the Karaage Don like he knew someone had ordered it but not sure where it should go. Also bring your coat. They keep the doors open and Kizuki is located right by the mall entrance so it was chilly inside and we weren't the only ones with our coats on. Will I come back? Definitely!

I ordered the spicy chicken tan tan.. flavor was good bite salty. Not spicy at all. The soft boil egg was perfect! . Definitely not splash proof meal. Love the service. The waiter was super kind and friendly. The place its self is clean and organized.

We were seated right away and staff is very friendly! Also can't go wrong with their agedashi tofu.

Best Japanese ramen store... good service and amazing food. Just love the place. I come to eat there as much as I can.

This is probably one of the better ramen spots. Parking is hit or miss because it's in the mall. Restrooms were stocked and are gender neutral. It's a casual place, bright and open layout. I've sat in the bar area a few times when I've come alone. I really appreciate the variety the menu has. Today I enjoyed the Hakata Ramen. My bowl was spot on. My boyfriend got the Garlic Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen, and his bowl was built perfectly as well. My boyfriend also got the pork gyozas, he can't resist these. They were cooked well. He always drinks an apple juice and I usually get hot tea. You can say this is a usual spot for us. There was only one server on this day, and he was as attentive as we needed him to be. We'll be back.

Delicious & great value for the price Charlie provided great service for me & my family Utensils provided for my daughter!

Service was very friendly! They checked us in right away and accommodated us on the seats we wanted. I came here with my girlfriend and had a great time. Food was very tasty.

Ramen here is top notch. Prices are really reasonable and my 10 year old was happy with the kids menu. Wait staff was really nice. We will definitely be back.

Yummy garlic tonkotsu ramen, yummy mango iced tea!! Charlie was a great host! Definitely recommend

My first time in, and it was a very positive experience. I had a bowl of delicious tonkatsu ramen, which came out quickly and steaming. Perfect shoyu egg and very rich, flavorful broth. My two lunch partners loved their miso and spicy ramens. Our server Julia did a wonderful job, she was very kind, attentive, and helpful. I will be back to try the Izakaya. Definitely recommend :)

I love the fact that their to go bags are so cute we ordered a lot ! Two bowls of ramen we ordered extra meat and extra egg, two pork buns, and edamame. My edamame was fresh and delicious! The buns , watch out for that wasabi Mayo? There was so much on there It was a little different but good. The ramen had red onions which I'll remember to take out since I'm a whimp on spice ! Ramen was very flavorful and the broth was tasty ! Only issue with my pork pieces was one was all fat while the other was insanely dry . But my husbands looked really good and he enjoyed his bowl . Other than those small issues everything was yummy thank you again !

I liked this ramen place! They had a lot of appetizer selections, I shared the karage. It was tasty. I had the spicy chicken tan tan. I enjoyed it! The broth was thicker than a usual ramen. I'd go back and try some different ramen varieties sometimes.

The wait times on weekend can get a bit longer but I've never had to wait longer than 15 minutes. Food 8/10 The chicken karaage is my go to for appetizer. The chicken itself is a solid 7/10 maybe higher but the sauce is for sure a 8/10 or 9/10 which definitely makes it worth the order. The shoyu ramen as well is a solid 7/10 but the broth will sometimes either be a 6/10 one day or 10/10 on another. Not sure what makes the difference but either way it's always filling and tasty! Drinks 6/10 The drinks can be expensive and smaller so we don't order them often but they're very tasty as well! Atmosphere 8/10 The atmosphere is always calm and easy going surprisingly for being in such a busy location. Definitely one of the few good ramen places in the Tacoma area

Love the vibe and different menu options here. Ive been here a few times now and the awesome server said I'll get a free drink with a review so......... let's goooo

Love. Wish I could choose to get just a paper bag instead of the the red one I have to many

I have been multiple Kizuki locations here in Washington but by far here in Tacoma mall hits the best!!!! My absolute go to whenever I am the mood for some ramen!!!

Definitely a Ramen night here in the PNW, after our Costco run we needed to warm up We frequent here often but it's been awhile...the food is always good but when the service is Awesome, the food tastes even better! Our server was Julia and she was such a sweetheart and very friendly, we shared that we were from Hawaii and she was tooMake sure to order the Karaage Chicken and Fried Calamari(it's listed on menu as another name)

The garlic tonkatsu ramen was thick and delicious. The service was quick and attentive. Highly recommended if you're shopping in Southcenter.

Hands down the best Ramen I have ever had!! Eat here now!! Nothing on the menu is bad!!

Enjoyed this restarant after a cold day in the mountains. We wanted something hot to warm us up and this fit the bill. This restaurant is located in a mall. After a 10 minute wait we were seated. The food tasted great. Only negative was the service. Not sure if they were short staffed, but after taking our order and getting our food we never saw the waiter again. It took so long to flag someone that we ended up asking for a refill on drinks and our check at the same time. Great food, poor service. Still would try this restaurant again. Hopefully service is better second time around.

So this is going to be long. Today is national daughters day. I decided to bring my daughter here to eat ramen because it's her favorite restaurant. We frequent this place and the one at the south center mall. She's so good at ordering her own food. Food is good. Service is terrible. We walk in and it's slightly busy. Still a handful of tables open. I was expecting to have to wait, but was seated right away. Sat there for almost 10 mins, staring around, hoping a server would notice us. When one finally did she took our order off the top of her head (thought this was a bad idea). When my daughter ordered she said no corn and no bamboo. Server proceeds to say there is no corn in that one, okay weird because my daughter orders the exact same thing every time we go there. Sit around for a good 10-15 mins more while watching everyone get there food. Also weird my takoyaki hasn't arrived. But the table next to us who came 15 mins after us, got their potstickers. At least we have water! So then our ramen comes. Woo! What is this?? Seems wrong. So I get up to ask someone and they tell me what it is. Okay so the spicy miso is right. But my daughters regular miso is totally wrong. Must have been a mix up. I tell her no bamboo, because earlier server said it doesn't have corn. I sit there for 5 mins with my bowl of ramen and my daughter asks why I'm not eating. So I tell her I'm waiting to eat with you. She says go ahead and eat. Mind you we prepared to come here a day ago so we left our house hungry to eat ramen. So I'm feeling bad eating in front of her. I eat slowly. Finally her bowl arrives, and what do you know?! There is corn and bamboo in her bowl. So to not make a fuss I scoop as much as I can into my bowl. Next we look around for someone to notice us because my daughter is not a pro at chopsticks. She needs a fork. Finally ask someone for one. With attitude she says it's right there! In the box on the table in the small drawer. Okay, thanks! Did she have to be rude? Am I a magical human being that can see through boxes to know that there are forks in there??? As we finish eating. I still haven't gotten my takoyaki. Cool, we're already done eating and I'm fuming inside. I don't need it anymore just the check. I make sure that she didn't include that into our bill. I honestly wish I could leave a $0-1 top, but I'm not that type of person. I'm seriously considering finding a new ramen place to take my daughter to. So disappointed.

We love coming to this place with my family frequently. If you like ramen that is somewhat close to Japan come here.

Yuck! If you know ramen and like ramen, then you'll know that this is NOT good ramen. The broth was gross and the pork tasted old. The only reason I gave it 2 stars is because the noodles were not over cooked.

The staff is always so friendly and service is very fast. The food is delicious and consistent. The wait is also never that long. This restaurant is one of our weekly regular spots to eat at.

We like the garlic Ramen! Make sure to get here before the dinner rush or you will have a wait

The food here is something I crave on the REGULAR!! A little pricey but so dang worth it! First the karage salad with rice is an amazing app, the chicken is crispy and flavorful with the salad and rice it gives it that needed uff! I always get the spicy chicken tan tan and it tastes like I got it off a street corner in Yichang! So yummy and there's enough to make you bloated with a little reminder of the great food! Usually only go here for food, lot of kids work here so they don't converse more like they take your order, give you food you pay. Very cute decorations for the girlies!