TEN Ramen

The food was delicious freshly made right in front of you by the cooks. We had the spicy Maze-men, Vegetarian ramen and Edemame. The vegetarian ramen was nice & hot & well season for my taste. My daughter had the Spicy Maze-men it's a bit too spicy for her she said the meat had a good taste and it was not hard (she just lost 2 teeth, 2 days ago that had her consern of eating meat). The unique experience of eating standing can be surpassed as the food was good and I shared the meals with he daughters. The atmosphere is cozy.

Was told to check this spot out while I was in town and I'm always down for good ramen, and good ramen was had. I haven't tried brothless ramen many times before but I had the Spicy Maze-Men and I'm a fan now. The egg compensated for the lack of broth and the seasoning from the diced pork stuck to the noodles and made for a flavorful ramen experience. TEN/10 ramen. Also tried the Buffalo Yakitori, it was enjoyable but I didn't care too much about the buffalo part. No seating inside btw, but you can find a spot somewhere outside no problem.

This place okay, I heard great reviews had to try it, been going to different ramen places and this one was one of the ones that was on the list. It's in front of the market place. Let me tell you it took us 10min to find it. It's literally in front of the market sign. Next to a juice store I think. It's really small inside, first come first serve to get a space to set your plates on the board. It is pretty expensive, you have to order on a tablet or your phone. I recommend the lobster ramen, don't know if it did have lobster or it was shrimp but it was a little piece. I recommend you try it it's okay worth it just to try it. Feels like you are in Japan because of the space and the kitchen you can see them fix up your plates.

So here at Ten Ramen, you guys it was my first time eating Ramen at a restaurant!! The service was great, the cooks were very knowledgeable of the menu and suggested things for me to eat! The food was really good, I definitely enjoyed it! The downfall was the atmosphere, it was very cold outside and there’s just bar top sitting in a very small space so each time the door open you about froze to death! I would just suggest more space but other than that, the atmosphere would be good!!

We love this place! It is called Ten ramen because the ramen you will get is 10/10! My husband and I have moved away and we compare every ramen we eat to Ten ramen. No one else compares. Recently in Dallas for a layover and our first stop was here. Trust me it’s the real deal, wish they would open a store in Charleston, SC!!

Good restaurant but don't have place to sit, you can take your dishes out and find a table or just eat at your car.

This was an exceptional experience! We came down to Dallas for the eclipse and my wife mentioned this Ramen place that she had visited. She said it was really good and we thought it would be a great experience for our grandson. The place is really eclectic. You stand at the bar and you have the opportunity to interact with the people that are cooking your food, which is really awesome. The food was amazing. Authentic Ramen and a great atmosphere, you can't beat it. This place is amazing. The staff was great. My grandson ordered a Ramen and asked for it to be spicy. Apparently it's not the chef's first rodeo because he gave him the heat on the side, which was the best move of the day. If you like Ramen and good conversation, this is the place for you.

Food was great. Didn’t realize there was no where to sit. Also no restrooms from what I could see. So fyi-

It was so fucting good ! I got the shoya I think She got the brisket curry ! Omg it was crazyyyyyy Thick sauce just dancing with noodles in every bite it was sure bless The beers were good up in there too with the ramen and the standing room it was a vibe I want weekly Must try - run don't walk

Popped into Ten Ramen the other day and I'm rounding up my rating to 4 stars for a solid 3.75. First of all, there were plenty of parking, so that was nice, but we were confused where the restaurant was since the sign was so small. Anyway, we walked in and we used the self ordering machine similar to many ramen restaurants in Asian countries. Like some places in Japan, there were no seating so you eat standing up, so I liked that! I had the Tonkotsu ramen with an extra side of meat. The broth was good and flavorful. The consistency of the noodles were just right. The pork was small, but had a nice smoky flavor to it. I thought it could have been bigger and more tender. Getting extra meat for $5 wasn't worth it though since the slice of pork that you get is small. I thought the ginger in the ramen was odd and kind of dumb. They did have one thing that was bomb though. Put the chili oil into your ramen. It's next level. Service was quick, which we liked. I think if we were to go next time, I'd probably try the rice bowls because those look delish. Overall, the bowl was good. Just add the chili oil!

I've frequented this establishment so many times. Why was the new employee so dismissive and rude? I grabbed a few chop sticks and he proceeded to degrade me after I've been to this establishment and spent so much money for years. He degraded me publicly. I feel so humiliated walking to an establishment I've invested hundreds of dollars in. And he says he is one of the owners. Is he? Are the owners really aligned to an abrasive and rude individual who degrades Hispanic women? Do better!!!

Ten ramen is one of my favorite spots for ramen! It's a great atmosphere and the food is always a 10/10! If you haven't had it before I would definitely recommend stopping by for a delicious bowl of ramen. Also be sure to follow them on instagram because they have weekly menu items! (The time I went the weekly item was Chilpachole De Jaiba

Ten Ramen is a unique dining experience as they do not offer any chairs. It is a very tiny establishment that will fit about 10 people & food is served at the bar where there are no chairs so you eat standing up at the bar, so please keep that in mind when visiting. Based on the meal that I ordered, the Tonkatsu Ramen I was underwhelmed as it didn't have as much flavor as I would've hoped and that you typically get with Original Tonkatsu. However my bf ordered the "lobster" ramen which he confirmed was actually crab but said it was delicious and very flavorful. You also order at a tablet so there is minimum interaction with the cooks, no greeting upon entering however, when requesting certain items like boxes, seasonings, questions etc there also wasn't the best service. Ultimately my bf did enjoy his so I would give it one more shot and order something else although the menu options are limited. But this time I know what to expect so hoping for a better second experience! :)

Ten Ramen is a very solid choice in the Dallas area for ramen eating experience that is closes to that in Japan. It is a very small place that is hole in the wall, and there are no seatings as you are to stand while slurping the ramen. This is typical of some ramen joints in Japan, especially near train stations. It is a quaint and intimate space and you see the open kitchen right in front of you as they carefully craft your ramen. I feel that it is very peaceful if you go when they are not busy as it's quiet and nobody bothers you with talking. I have only tried their tonkotsu ramen which is solid with flavorful broth and carefully charred chashu. There is a small bucket with raw garlic and garlic press that you can grab to add them to your ramen, and I highly recommend to enhance the flavor of your broth. Although the broth itself is flavorful, it is not too rich and fatty which some people may prefer. The eggs that you can order with your ramen are soft poached instead of soft boiled and marinated, which is a little unique for a ramen joint but still very good. They also have chili powder and white pepper upon asking. My favorite memories I have of Ten Ramen is coming here on a rainy cold day and sharing a bowl with my boyfriend while we stand in a small corner space, and watching the quiet yet busy kitchen working their magic with each bowl.

This place is unassuming. You walk in, order on a screen, and there isn't a place to sit down. Maybe you are wondering if the ramen is good. DO NOT WALK OUT. Their ramen is POPPIN' in the best way. Not only will it be what you expect, but even exceed that. And if you really want a place to sit there are tables outside and the outdoor seating is private. They also have another bar to stand and eat your ramen outside. So if you want to be careful because you are immunocompromised this place is a wonderful choice to get your ramen. But if you do stay inside, it also gives a wonderful feel because you stand side-by-side amongst whatever ramen lover walks through the door. And the feeling of satisfaction and love emanates. It's not just a bowl of ramen here. It's a whole experience.

Amazing ramen! No place to sit down just grab your food and eat at the counter while standing - very authentic.

So I've been coming here for five years or so. I used to live in Sylvan 30 which is the apartment complex near this place. The last two times I've gone I've had two bad experiences. I'm not sure if I'll give this place another chance. First bad experience: me and my husband usually get the mazeman ramen. He gets it spicy. I get it not spicy. We order to go and he picks it up and notices it's not labeled. This is not the first time they haven't labeled it and the last time it was not labeled, we made a guess and my husband added a bunch of chili to his and we guessed wrong so both ramens were spicy and i couldn't eat it. This time, it was still not labelled and my husband asked for it to be labelled and it was labelled super passive aggressively. I don't understand why this place finds it hard to labeled the food. The second bad experience was worse. They had the gyudon special which I ordered. We waited around the counter and the cook had never made it before. The female who was not the cook brought our a piece of paper and read it to him. This was all done in front of me and it was really unsettling because I knew this dish was going to be bad because it was made by someone unexperienced. The gyudon was cooked under too high heat and was extremely tough and unpleasant to eat. This is an upper management problem where the cooks were not trained to make this dish and gyudon is a dish my husband makes at home and the way the heat is applied to the meat is pretty specific.

Ordered to-go, only to come home and realize the bowls were 1/3 full. There is no phone to follow up and speak with someone about it either. Super disappointing and frustrating.

Best customer service and the most delicious food ever specially this guy named Mark is the coolest and chilliest person you will always have a good time eating here and talking to this guy

This place is more than ramen. This place is a whole experience. Get In where you fit in and eat quick because you will be standing the entire time. Standing to wait to order, standing while waiting on your order, and standing while eating. So small yet cozy. It's almost like everyone temporarily becomes a family with the same objective,,, fill your belly and be respectful of others. Now let's get into the gritty. Service is pretty much non existent. You order and you wait for your order and you eat. I don't think I said a single word to any of the workers the whole time I was there. I also didn't notice any toppings or seasonings. While I was waiting on my order I feel the tension as counter space for eating was filling up more and more. Luckily a group having lunch left just in time because I was worried I was going to have to have a few words with the guy who kind of budged his way into the spot I was waiting next too. His order was no were near done. I was new and I feel like securing a spot asap is probably the right thing to do so you don't have to figure it out when your order is ready. Would I come here for a fancy date, no. I would only come here for quick ramen and the experience. Their flavors are good but nothing that will blow you away and can't order else where. Overall I enjoyed my self, would come back, and recommend this spot in a heart beat. Enjoy.

Tei An has the best ramen in Dallas by far. So good that they opened Ten to specifically serve it. I could eat this every day. The space is small, and seats turn over quickly. Hidden gem!

Ples and Mark were phenomenal, there customer service from greeting me at the door to placing my food in front of me! Whew the best ramen I haven't had which was the Shoyo ! Delicious! Flavorful!

Amazing food! I had the Tonkotsu Ramen and added a poached egg and the dish was phenomenal. There was a nice touch of ginger in the ramen that added a note of complexity to the dish that really separates this bowl from any other restaurant. Dont forget to add some of the complementary chili oil, I forgot to add some half way through and regret it! Be advised that there is only standing room and no chairs, but this adds to the experience of eating at Ten Ramen. You order from one of 2 kiosks and see the cooks (only two guys, props to them) hard at work to ensure great food! The ambiance truly gives authentic Japanese Ramen shop. Overall it's a great place to eat by yourself or with friend/ on a date. It truly is a great experience to eat at Ten Ramen.

Great broth, fresh noidles, eveb a vegan option now! This apoears on thevlist of "best ramen in Dallas" for good reason! L~

Pretty odd scenario. I've ate here once, the ramen was mediocre but I'm more frustrated about a recent experience. When googling Ten Ramen, you are lead to the website to add items to your cart. You'd think that it would be associated with the location the link is listed on? WRONG. The fine print clarifies that the online order link leads to a restaurant in California?! After ordering food and rushing to make it to their location late at night only to find out our order was never placed with the Dallas location as we originally believed. This experience was extremely bizarre but also extremely inconvenient. The employee didn't seem to care and we were out $40. I've now learned that the restaurant is aware of the website issue, yet there seems to be no remorse or care that the google page is not accurate. Telling us that "this happens a lot". Now we're getting the run around on how to get our money back. Beware of the website issues before placing an order.

This is by far one of my favorite ramen spots in dallas. I went yesterday during winter storm Elliot. My friend and I ordered the Spicy Lobster Miso. PSA: You need to order when you walk in from the screens. The place is pretty small--standing room only. It's nice to stand side by side and slurp your ramen. It's also really cool to watch the cooks right in front of you make your food.

First- I love the Ambiance of the place- a true standing restaurant, it's perfect for Ramen- 10 minutes to eat (20 if you go with a chatty Kevin) have a quick beer an off you go. The Ramen- it is Texas so a couple stars added for their effort. The noodles and veg were good and fresh- the broth- the back bone of any good Ramen- it was tepid, no fear of burning one's mouth and definitely eliminated having to slurp the noodles. The flavor of the broth- I ordered a veg ramen on this trip- was it the most interesting no, but it was fine. Overall we are in a "good restaurant" desert- basing whether I would be back on the fact beggars can't be choosers- for Texas this is about as good as you can get.

I used to love TEN ramen, but when the old owners left that's when I fell out of love. Prices skyrocketed for no reason -- they didn't add anything to the spicy Maze-Men to elevate it or give a larger portion size. The new owners also started to charge a to-go fee for cheap containers that are max $.30 each. The ramen quality has also taken a huge hit, all of the ramen was completely stuck together and I couldn't even stir the seasoning on some portions because it was way too stuck together. I also really miss the old staff and their customer service. I always ask for no onions in my ramen and years ago when they accidentally put onions in my portion, they apologized and wrote that they gave me an extra portion of meat. This time around, the new staff didn't even apologize when they made the same mistake.

Best ramen in all of Dallas. So happy their dining room is now back open. Seriously the most flavorful, comforting ramen. If you aren't getting your ramen here you are missing out.

I really wanted to like this ramen spot but I got the tonkatsu ramen and it was lacking flavor. The pork was gray but the broth was lacking. The staff was also rude. Also note that there is no seating at this establishment.

One of my all time favorite cuisines is that of Asian cultures; but ramen is my all around favorite feel good meal. Especially when it's cold outside. Now, I am not one to travel to a restaurant that doesn't do reservations but our friends had decided on the place after a Dallas101 event we went to; knowing my love of ramen. We were not disappointed. The second smallest restaurant I've ever been in. You order via screen and wait for your order to come over the counter from the kitchen. Then you stand at the counter to slurp its goodness. This is more authentic to the ramen game as well. If you have trouble standing or frankly don't want to, then this is not the place for you. They do takeout orders though! The food was incredible, the broth I had to finish up out of my bowl. I've had a lot of ramens and this broth ranked #2 for me ever. You'll want to check it out! Friendly staff, cool vibe, yummy quick eats. Do it. Do it now.

Parking is easy but the place is a little hard to find so if you're looking for it, it's right across from the marketplace! Pretty much contactless service, you order and pay at the machines. Pick up your food at the counter and then eat standing at the bar inside or outside. There are some tables and chairs across the parking lot if you want to sit. We went right when they opened so there was no wait but it became busy pretty quickly after. I ordered the Tonkotsu. Right off the bat, the broth was lukewarm at best. The flavor lacked depth so I had to add togarashi and sesame oil. Positives include the noodles and crispy topping. The chashu looked beautiful with a nice char but it was very tough with too much stringy fat. Also for the price, it's unfortunate it doesn't even come with an egg. Based on other reviews, it sounds like this place used to be better.

So yummy. Small. Standing room only, but delicious ramen. Really cool to see the chefs make it right in front of you. I had Shoyu Ramen & boyfriend had Chashu-Don & we both enjoyed our meals. Will return!

The poor imitation of ramen here was disgusting! After a wonderful trip to NYC and trying amazing ramen for the first time I was obsessed and searched for the best place to eat it in Dallas once arriving back home. To my supreme dismay the disastrous choice to patronize this establishment cost me days of food ptsd. It's smelled, looked and tasted SO WEIRD! they didn't use gloves when preparing and tossing toppings into the soup bowls and when I tried to call the restaurant back to discuss my dissatisfaction with their product I got no answer, to the tune of 21 calls. When driving all day way from Mansfield AGAIN in the same night to catch them before closing I wasn't even given an apology only a stone faced casual "oh ok" and "we don't have a phone" yet a number is clearly listed on Yelp and google. I requested a refund to my card. It was the worst food I've had in a very long time.

This place used to be amazing but the new staff is horribly slow! Waited an hour and a half and it was not that packed. Then you wait that long and the food is cold.... The food portions went down and the price went up. The taste is alright idk if they changed the recipes or if because of the staff but this is not the place it used to be. If management reads this please figure this out and bring back Lee and Luke so the glorious flavors can be enjoyed once more!

Quaint stand up ramen spot. The broth is made well with plenty of toppings available. Quick service but they ran out of cups for water. 7/10 for ramen spots in Dallas

All I can think about is the broth that was created for the Ramen here. It's been a couple days since we went to visit it for the first time, and it was so dang delicious. Fantastic flavor, the noodles were cooked just right, and it was a unique experience. I will mention that if you've had a long day and just need to put your feet up, maybe take it to go. The only dining you'll find here at the Dallas location is stand up bars. Outside of my own kitchen, I don't think I've ever stood for an entire meal before. I didn't mind it at all, but it's just something to keep in mind for those wanting more of a sit down experience. Price point was decent, a little more expensive than I'm used to paying for Ramen, but certainly well worth it. Will be returning here or perhaps to the sister location in The Colony.

We came here on a Monday night  for dinner  and there was already a line before they even opened. This is always a good sign. Pros: -I've tried the Tonkotsu and the Spicy Lobster Miso and both were delicious. The noodles were fresh and the broth was on point. I would say picking Tonkotsu is the safe and satisfying choice. You won't regret it. The Spicy Lobster Miso is good as well, but I found it to be a little to oily. Its something that will leave you feeling sluggish afterwards if you know what I mean. -The vibe of this shop is very unique. I would describe it as a mix of japan, hipster, anime, vintage feels. I totally dig it. Cons -Space! This restaurant is meant to be a "stand and eat" type of ramen shop but I still wished it was a little bit bigger. There is about room for 10 people in the actual inside area if you squish together. Claustrophobic people beware. -Location.. Because the shop is small it might be a little difficult to find at first,  but this is only a minor complaint. The recommendation: This is one of the tastiest ramen places in Dallas! If you're craving ramen, and you don't mind small spaces.. you will be satisfied coming here! Just be sure to come a little early to avoid/prepare for the line.

Best Ramen I've had in Dallas, plus they have my favorite beer. Win Win! Fast service and friendly staff.

Best ramen in Dallas in my opinion. It's small inside but cool vibes. I love the quality of the food.

Hell to the no no no ! For a 25$ bowl of ramen, I expect it to have at least a decent of chicken meat, what was that "extra chicken" button for ? They cut short your food ! And rip you off your pocket! They might as well bring a gun and hold us at gun point ! Overall I have learned a hard lesson, I spent that 25 dollar for noodle and sea-same oil which I can actually make it at home for 2$.

Used to come here a lot, seems to have gone quite downhill post-pandemic. Not sure if it's because the regular crew left or what. Broth was watered down (which makes sense, because I watched an employee forget to turn off the water and almost overflow a boiling pot...) and the pork was tough and overcooked. Watched an employee quietly stop another employee from re-ringing a customer that had selected takeout instead of dine-in. "They already paid so it's fine." Apparently they charge more for takeout and the junior employee wanted to fix that for them, "not today!" says the annoyed senior. Probably won't be coming back.

If you read my reviews you know I'm cost conscious. This place wasn't cheap I paid $18 for a bowl of ramen which is out of the ordinary for me but IT WAS SOOO WORTH IT honestly!!! I went inside and there was no seating. You walk in and the chefs are directly in front of you and to the left there are 2 systems to place your orders off of. Touch screen, and simple. The flavor here is incredible. I'm more of a pho kinda girl but I think this place made me like ramen a little more! I got the spicy mazemen which doesn't come with broth but you can request it on the side. One thing I didn't like was that if you order takeout there's a 15% upcharge. Although there isn't seating there, there's seating outside to the right in front of Whisk Cafe so that's where I ate my food. 10/10 I'll be back again

Trash service & they never answer the phone. Over going to this place. Too many better alternatives in Carrollton or in Dallas off royal/walnut.

What a great ramen joint! But beware, there is no seating! The ramen is delicious. We had the vegetarian and tonkotsu ramen. The broths were rich with a great depth of flavor. Both included a nice balance of noodles and vegetables that added to savory flavor. The chashu was flame grilled to add a nice char and smokiness. The major downfall is that there is no seating. We visited with a small group so weren't planning on getting take-out. There are two bar tops for eating (one inside and one out), but on the busy night that we visited, both were packed.

I genuinely believe this is a hidden gem in Dallas that provides a genuine ramen experience. Many people have said that this shop is difficult to find, so a little advice is that it's just across from Cox Farms Market, or it'll be right next to Juiceland. Anyway, compared to other ramen restaurants in the Dallas region, this place offers some of the greatest tonkostu ramen. I will admit, however, that the rest of their ramen is great, but not the best. Nonetheless, their tonkotsu is the finest, creamiest, most flavorful ramen I've ever had. To summarize the experience, their restaurant is extremely small, and they only serve stand-up dine-in, which is the closest thing you'll get to an authentic ramen experience. You'll be standing either right in front of where they prepare your ramen, or right outside where they have a small area for you to stand and eat. Furthermore, their menu is incredibly limited, which I believe contributes to the success of this establishment because they've honed down to a very limited menu and mastered certain dishes, which I can attest to. Overall, if you want to feel like you're in a Japanese ramen shop, this is the closest you'll get, and I strongly encourage everyone to come here and try their ramen; while my favorite is their tontoktsu ramen, the rest of their ramen is just as nice, and I'm sure this will become some people's favorite ramen shop.

I hadn't been back in a few years but was craving ramen, so naturally, this was the first place I thought of! We walked in and ordered electronically, and our ramen was ready in ~10 minutes. There is limited seating at the ramen bar, but turnover is pretty quick, in typical ramen bar fashion! I love the ambiance of this place because it really reminds me of the small ramen bars in Japan where people just stop by for drinks and ramen after work. We each got the tonkotsu ramen, and I added a poached egg to mine. They give you some chili powder and oil to add more spicy, so I added a bit to mine. The ramen portions are quite generous; one will fill you up! I also got a matcha latte, although I ended up drinking water with my ramen because the latte was a little too sweet. There is also a cute lil vending machine with some Japanese snacks and drinks outside of TEN ramen! Overall, I'd say this is one of the best ramen places in Dallas. Service is quite efficient and friendly. I will say I was disappointed when they just dropped the poached egg into my ramen afterwards - so the inside of the egg was still a little cold, even after having left it in the soup for several minutes. And the ramen noodle is a little softer and thicker than I would prefer. I'm comparing to Ippudo and Marufuku ramen, but unfortunately they don't have locations here in Dallas (although Marufuku does have a place in Frisco). Anyways, great ambiance and delicious ramen can be found here!

One of the places we always visit when coming to Dallas. Their ramen bowls are consistently delicious and the broths are amazingly flavorful. The portions are huge, so come hungry!

Simply the best. I've tried many of the ramen places in the DFW area. This is the most delicious ramen you will ever eat, slurp, sweat, all the things that make ramen amazing. Come here and get you some. Little hidden green like Mike's chicken

It's just the best. Made when you order, fresh, never disappointed. Rivals all other ramen. Order the spicy mazeman and never look back

INCREDIBLE ramen. one of my favorite places and it's right next to my apartments. tonkotsu is incredible and my favorite is maybe the lobster miso. my wife gets the spicy maza-men which is one with no soup but very good. seating very limited inside but when weather is good outside it's a great spot to eat at. hunter would probably love it.

I absolutely love it here. The owner is so cool and the food is just unexplainably awesome. I also really enjoy the vibe it brings, great music playing and overall it's just a vibe lol

Yoooooo. This place is it! Cool spot tucked away under the stairs but a bomb spot. Food was good. Vibe was good. This was during the pandemic so you couldn't stay inside and eat but even if you could it's standing only and won't fit many people but still a cool Place. The food was dank af tho.

Came here with my friend on a Wednesday night and I absolutely love the small ramen stand vibe. We were able to order on the tablets in the corner of the restaurant and got our food fairly quickly. The broth was so tasty and we ate our entire bowls. My stomach was so full but my tongue wanted more!

This place is not a good ramen shop. It's too small, they have poor ramen choices, and there is no where to sit. And Quite frankly the ramen there does not taste authentic at all in my opinion. My ramen was supposed to be spicy And I don't know what that place considers to be spicy but I basically wasted my money on some BS noodle soup. It was a complete waste of money. If you want actually good and authentic ramen, Don't waste time here, go to HANABI, a real ramen shop where the food It taste way better and cost WAY less.

Best ramen ever. Small footprint and you stand up eating indoor and outdoor. Fresh ramen and super healthy. Love the style. Will come back here again.

Although small, the place is so well balanced with aesthetic and functionality that it never feels uncomfortable and there's always a spot opening up for you to take even with a modest group. The food comes out well made and all the accruements within reach. The staff is there to answer any questions or to fix anything on the spot before or after ordering. Be aware that some of the dishes are rice or soupless options.

The soup here is OK. Its not the best ramen in town, but its certainly the most expensive. The soup comes with a very small piece of pork. Extra tiny pieces of pork are $4 a pop. There are almost no vegetables in the soup. Extras cost $2 a piece. To go orders have a 15% fee tacked on - supposedly "to cover the cost of the container the food comes in". When they told me that, I was like, wow, what a bunch of dishonest people. The to go container costs 25 cents, not $7.00. The restaurant has no seats in it. You can eat standing up. If you like to sit down while you eat, you can pay an extra 15% to take the food to go. There are seats right outside the restaurant, but the privilege of eating in those seats also costs an extra 15%. One of the employees told me that they have no seats because they are "just like the ramen places in Tokyo". Uh, what? I spent time in Tokyo, and went to a ton of ramen shops there. I never once encountered one that had no seats (nor did I encounter any that charged you an extra 15% if you happened to want to sit while you ate). I am not sure where they encountered that story, but, rest assured, its a fabrication. Probably just a ploy to charge you an extra 15%. Please check out JINYA Ramen and Ichiro Sapporo Ramen. Both taste better and don't charge a 15% to go fee.