Zabon Ramen & Rolls

Not sure what happened to the spicy miso ramen 🍜 here but last year the broth was flavored perfectly. Full bodied, not too salty, perfect umami and nicely spicy. Yesterday was bland, it just tasted like oily broth. That's it. It was a let down. Not worth the hassle of coming here anymore.

The food is expensive as hellllll, with the tax and tip it was nearly $20! The food bangs tho, but I do wish they would give you the other half of the egg too. Beautiful location to eat and hang out, and it's fun to watch the chefs through the window prepare your food.

After walking around the Anaheim Packing House twice, I settled on Zabon, an unassuming ramen shop, tucked between a hand roll bar and an Indian stand on the second floor. The menu was simple and easy to read and I debated between the three types of ramen; settling on the Zabon ramen which I’ve assumed is their house ramen. I also added a flavored egg to my ramen and got their karaage as a side since it’s one of my favorite dishes. The server taking my order ignored all eye contact and was curt when I lingered a moment too long to choose my dishes. After handing me my buzzer, she immediately vanished before I could ask any question. It took about 15 minutes or so before my buzzer went off and I went to receive my meal. The same server briefly acknowledged my existence that time and let me know that there was some utensils available on the counter. If you got the karaage and love spice, I would recommend grabbing the spicy mayo. Taking my first bite and sip of the ramen with its broth, I was severely disappointed by the lack of flavor and lackluster. The soup had little to zero salt and was very underwhelming and the chashu was overcooked and very chewy. The only item I liked in the ramen was the flavored egg that I added, it was perfectly poached and actually flavorful. The karaage was also not too shabby, it’s difficult to mess up fried chicken. With the lemon and spicy mayo, I enjoyed the chicken at least. Overall, this place was unfortunately forgettable, I don’t recommend eating here unless you enjoy flavorless ramen.

Located in the Anaheim Packing House (top-level). We love this spot, particularly for their hand roll bar which has the ability to run independently from Zabon Ramen. Their rolls are available individually, hand or cut. The rolls are simple and delicious. They can get pricy ($6-$8 per roll) which is no surprise for good sushi. Service is always quick and everything tastes fresh. Seating can become competitive in the Packing House, but they have an outdoor area and are immediately across from general high-top seating along the banister. The Packing House also offers general seating in and around the main building, not to mention at the adjacent Farmer’s Park. I recommend this place to all sushi fans!

I had the most amazing hand roll sushi experience at Zabon! The quality and freshness of the fish was outstanding, and the rice was perfectly seasoned. The presentation was beautiful and the flavors were out of this world! Highly recommend the salmon, yellow tail and tuna hand rolls. 🍣😍 #handrollsushi #bestsushiever #sushilover

We tried a variety of hand rolls. They make it to order. They are a little on the small side (see picture) but tasty. The lemon pork was crispy and delicious especially with a squeeze of fresh lemon on top.

I love ramens and rolls and found a super good spot. Follow me! Highlights of the menu: 1. Kara age bowl set with fried chicken 2. Cabbage with corn and sauce 3. Karaage dipping sauce 4. Crunchy roll with salmon This is a super convenient spot for ramen and sushi rolls. Located in Anaheim Packing District, it’s so easy to grab my favorite food and go around for round 2, round 3. Very yummy food with cute view of green plants in the Anaheim Packing District. The crunchy roll is so good with super fresh fish. The cabbage and corn salad is also really fresh! Yummyy.

Extremely disappointing! The sushi was pre packed and not at all fresh plus the service was terrible. It was confusing where I was getting everything from and when I asked for help the server was snarky. Would not recommend the hand roll, the ingredients were soggy and stale.

I tried the karaage from Zabon Ramen and Rolls and it was delicious! It was very hot and made fresh. It took about 10 minutes to come out. While the flavor is similar to a lot of other karaage dishes, they add something extra- soy sauce, maybe? The small portion sizes offered by Zabon for the sushi rolls and the karaage is perfect for the food hall. I shared the karaage, and still had plenty of room to try the other options at Anaheim Packing District!

Located on the second floor of Anaheim Packing House, this place offers Japanese style food like ramen, rice bowls, and sushi with cut rolls and hand rolls. There's a self ordering tablet at the front counter. The food came out quickly but it was a little confusing since our food came separately at 2 different stations. We got the 5 Roll Omakase Set with miso soup and Crunchy Roll. The hand rolls were big and filling, but the fish didn't taste as fresh as I would've preferred. The Crunchy Roll was pretty good with the shrimp. There's not as much seating by this area, there's bar seating, but this is mostly a place to pick up food and find seating. Cute place for a date or a small group of friends.

So fresh!! The Avocado roll was on point. One of the freshest hand- rolled avocado rolls I've had! And the service was fast. I mean, I ordered it and bam it was ready. The presentation was there too, so it wasn't like it was rolled all sloppy. It was perfectly done. Price was reasonable.

The crunchy roll & shrimp tempura hand roll were disappointing, unfortunately. Somehow the shrimp had zero flavor... I didn't finish it which is a first for me. Ramen & rice bowls were pretty decent. The Anaheim Packing District is fun environment especially when there's a dj, but I would recommend skipping this place as there are a lot of other food options on both floors.

First time visitor In the anaheim packing house located upstairs Street parking or lots primarily Rolls ramen speciality rolls appetizers available Person taking the order was friendly and nice and provided recommendations Once the order was made a buzzer is given Not knowing what to expect Quality of ramen was tasty: warm and soothing broth, plenty of filling and quality of pork shrimp tempura, and the seasoned egg Eating anywhere in the parking house to people watch listen to live music watch sports have a drink with various food choices For something to hit the spot probably recommend Easy to share with others, solo, date night, or group exploring

This was ok: Miso Ramen Chashu Rice Bowl I didn't like: Kaarage Rice Bowl The miso ramen soup base is solid #goodeats but the noodles and cabbage has a overall sour note to it. Sadly disappointed by the karaage since it isn't crispy and its pretty plain flavor wise. The bowls are fairly deep so the portions sizes look smaller than it actually is. Service is fairly quick in terms of getting the food out, there's a self serve bar for sauces. The Anaheim packing house is a fun place to sit and people watch while you eat but there's not a ton of seats available inside, there is plenty of outside patio seating.

I ordered the Omakase 5-Roll Set, and it was a great decision! For $35, you get five different handrolls plus miso soup. Here's a quick rundown of what I got: - Bluefin Tuna: Super fresh and tender. Melt-in-your-mouth kind of good. - Seared Bay Scallop: One of my favorites! The sear gave it a nice smoky flavor that paired perfectly with the sweetness of the scallop. - Blue Crab: Light, fresh, and delicious. A nice break from the heavier rolls. - Yellowtail: Simple but solid. Fresh fish, clean taste. - Eel Avocado: This was a perfect combo of savory and creamy. Loved the smoky eel with the smooth avocado. - The miso soup that comes with it is a nice touch, warm and comforting.

The food was good but the serving size for the price was the reason I docked a star. I know a place in Fullerton that's $2 cheaper and double the serving size (or at least looks like it). I would dock .5 of a star if I could because they charge extra for egg & anytime I've had ramen the egg is included. I appreciate that they have the sauces off to the side for access + little containers of ginger (I absolutely love fresh ginger) You can ask for sriracha if needed! 2 bowls of ramen + 1 egg , a crunchy roll & pickled ginger came out to around $60 ‍ crazy

Came all the way from San Diego to get some of this ramen again. Broth is SO yummy and the order was ready quickly. Recommend!

This is ok... $35 for 5 rolls isn't terrible but you get what you pay for. Also I think they put the roll together while the rice is hot so everything becomes this warm-soggy texture. Whyyyy Visited the Anaheim Packing District again for the first time in 7 years (!!!) with some friends for dinner. Everything was somehow exactly how I remembered and unfamiliar all at once LOL. Settled on Zabon Ramen & Rolls for a light meal. - 5-ROLL SET: Serving this in 3 separate flimsy plates is... Unideal. Very precarious trip back to our table :') I ate this right away, as recommended, and found that the seaweed was still soggy and fillings were a bit mushy. Their fish quality is comparable to grocery store sushi. My expectations were already tempered from being at a tourist destination-- was fully expecting to pay mainly for the stylish environment and convenience.

Great ramen option inside the Anaheim Packing District. I had the Spicy Miso Ramen and it was delicious. The broth was flavorful and actually spicy. The kimchi was great as well. Their Spam Musubi is a must have. It's served with spicy mayo & eel sauce on top and the flavor is absolutely amazing! Service is fast the food comes out very hot. There isn't very much seating since they don't have their own designated seating area. Prices are decent. Definitely will be returning!

I wanted something light but not too heavy. Glad I ordered the Vegan Miso Ramen cause it hit the spot. Noodles & broth was delicious. Located on the 2nd floor at Anaheim Packing House. Easy to order & wait time was fairly quick.

Went to Anaheim Packing District for lunch and chose to eat at Zabon. It's on the main floor of APD. You could see the chef assemble the hand rolls! The hand rolls were well packed. The ingredients were okay quality but that's what I expected from a food hall sushi place.

After walking around twice at the Anaheim Packing House, I settled on Zabon, a modest ramen spot nestled between a hand roll bar and an Indian stand on the second floor. The menu was straightforward, and I deliberated between the three types of ramen before choosing the Zabon ramen, assuming it was their signature dish. I also added a flavored egg to the ramen and added karaage as a side, as it's one of my favorites. The server taking my order avoided eye contact and was abrupt when I took a moment to decide on my dishes. She handed me my buzzer and disappeared before I could ask any questions. After about 15 minutes, my buzzer went off, and I went to collect my meal. The server briefly acknowledged me this time, informing me about the utensils on the counter. If you order the karaage and enjoy spice, I recommend trying the spicy mayo. Upon my first bite and sip of the ramen broth, I was disappointed by its lack of flavor and depth. The soup was severely lacking in salt and was overall underwhelming, and the chashu was overcooked and chewy. The only highlight was the flavored egg, perfectly poached and flavorful. The karaage was decent, as it's hard to go wrong with fried chicken. With the lemon and spicy mayo, I found the chicken enjoyable. Overall, this experience was forgettable, and I wouldn't recommend it unless you like bland ramen.

First time trying this place and I thought the food was fresh and light. A tad pricey as the 3 hand rolls came out to about $20 and the miso soup was about $3 .. and this is more of a gran and go place not a sit down restaurant but I was not disappointed with the taste. I also did feel full from my meal which I was happy about. My seaweed did not get soggy as previous reviewers mentioned. My friends ordered some different hand rolls and rolls and equally enjoyed their meals. Staff was helpful and straight to the point. We ordered through a kiosk and it was pretty streamlined.

A great food choice within the Anaheim Packing House. Needed a little snack post-work and this was the perfect solution. This clean store front is one of the first things you'll probably see when walking into the Packing House. After ordering your rolls of choice from the ordering console, the chef makes them right in front of you. Everything tasted fresh and yummy. I ordered the blue crab, the salmon and avocado, and the spicy tuna. Highly recommend getting the ponzu and the spicy sauce on the side. They perfectly compliment the flavor of the rolls. Free parking if you can get lucky in the APH lot. They offer valet for $8. Otherwise, look for street parking.

Decently packed hand roll with a spicy tuna, good amount of rice, and a fresh roll. Lots of seating, upstairs in the Anaheim packing district. Quick service and easy to order at the kiosk or Nextdoor at the ramen bar.

Got the Atlantic hand roll trio . Not bad and straight to the point. I like how it's served so the seaweed paper doesn't get soggy . California roll and spicy tuna were good too. Price point didn't hurt my wallet so that's a plus!

Appreciate hand cut rolls, but a bit pricey for the amount. But very fresh and quality ingredients. Order at the kiosk. Lots of sauces, etc on the service area.

I come here for their amazing hand rolls. Recently I saw it was a weekend only thing? Aww that's too bad. But yeah most of the time the hand roll is left open, I've never seen that but I'm like it's ok get in my belly. Staff are always friendly and get you what you want in no time. Great environment at The Packing House, this place fits in

Was just trying their hand rolls to see how fresh they are, they didn't disappoint it fresh! Definitely try their hand roll when coming to Packing District.

Not bad, quick ramen. There wasn't a line at all on a busy Saturday and the ramen was ready in a few minutes. At like $15 the Zabon was alright. It tasted fine and wasn't anything special but if you're craving ramen it'll do the job. It kinda fits right in with the vibe of the packing house as it's a quick cafeteria style ramen. Food: 6/10 Service: 5/10 Atmosphere: 5/10 Value: 6/10

This place is located in the Anaheim Packing District, and we finally gave it a shot. Glad we did. First, we tried the blue crab hand roll. That was a 5/5. Once you order, the worker makes your hand roll right in front of you. So good we looked at the menu to pick one more roll to try. The worker who made the first hand roll spoke with us about the different hand rolls, and offered to make one for us as complimentary. It was such a kind gesture. The pork belly hand roll was a 5/5 also. Great customer service and delicious food. We will be back to try more. Too bad I didn't get any pics. The food was gone before the phone came out lol.

Zabon is located in the Anaheim Packing House, I lucked up here charging my car at the Anaheim Promenade it's within walking distance. I tried their cold Ramen bowl which is quite delicious, they have an outdoor patio where you can cool off on a hit day eating their delicious Ramen. The staff was very friendly and recommended I try this dish, I appreciate her referral because it is DELICIOUS. They play great motown music on the outdoor patio. This is a great place to visit while on your EV charge, I would definitely recommend this place, you won't be disappointed!

This stall is inside on the upper level of the Anaheim Packing House. I got the 3 hand roll special that includes hamachi, salmon and avocado, and spicy tuna. The hand rolls were just ok. Rice was a bit too sticky and not abundantly tasty. Of the 3, the spicy tuna was provably the best but it's not saying a whole lot. They don't do substitutions of any ingredients. Decent fast service.

The hand roll bar is a very cool touch, we got the seasonal Lobster rolls and they were AMAZING! We also got 2 rolls to share, spicy tuna and the crunchy roll and those were also great, the spicy tuna was so creamy. One of our favorites was the soft blue crab appetizer and we had to save it for the end because it was soooo good. Edamame was also perfectly salty. The price was definitely not cheap but it tasted like it. Everything tasted of great quality so if you've got a little budget for a date night I would recommend this place. I wish we could've gotten a bit more but we had already racked up 60$ worth of food so we weren't full by the end of our visit but I would still come again! Oh also our service was fine because it was just on a "order screen" but the girl who gave us the food was very sweet. I think there was seating in the back but we didnt notice until after we'd ordered.

Had my heart set on ordering Karaage, however the food stall didn't open until 11:30 am, the packing district itself opens at 11:00 am so I had to wait for another 30 mins. When I got to the cashier, sad to hear that I had to wait an additional 20-30 mins for them to open up their hand roll station. At that point, I just said forget it. Being impatient I ordered two beers (one for me and the hubby) and an order of karaage. Let me tell you....the karaage was some of the best I had, it was lightly battered and perfectly marinated. Even though I was pretty bummed about not getting the hand rolls, I'd go back to get the karaage. I just don't get why it opened later....? Hmm hopefully it was just a fluke! P.S. make sure to grab the spicy sauce for dipping!!!

I've always had a hard time finding vegetarian/vegan ramen in OC so I was so happy to see they serve vegan miso ramen here. It was very nice. You get a good amount of noodles and the vegan miso broth is just right on saltiness. This is actually my second time coming here (and in the same month!) so you know I actually liked it. The first time I came, I also got the edamame, and I definitely recommend getting that, too. Had to fight my family from stealing all of it! The service was quick and the ambiance casual. I think this is my new go-to spot for ramen in OC.

First time to the Anaheim Packing District and overall happy with my experience there! Zabon was the first thing I saw and it stuck with me even after seeing every other restaurant! Got the Zabon Ramen and a side of karaage!! Definitely recommend getting the Zabon ramen, the pork is super flavorful, easy to chew and blends well with the broth. The broth itself was a bit too oily for me but definitely not enough to make me dislike it! Overall, a good ramen!! Had the karaage as a side dish and tbh I was a little disappointed. It was really tender and crisp, the only thing was that it was too oily....like straight out of the pan and onto the plate. It was so oily that I could barely taste the flavor.....I've looked at other reviews for it and it's all been very positive and that this is one of the most popular dishes, so maybe my experience with it was just random. Overall, a good experience and still would come again

It's a great place for sushi and Ramen and fried chicken. The place itself in the packing district is small, but the service is great. The staff is always friendly and I love coming here. Definitely worth every penny.

Got the Zabon Ramen ($15) and it was a delicious treat on a cold windy weekend. The broth was luscious - full of pork flavor. There were three large slices of pork that are charred on the side, which provided a smokey taste. The noodles were fragile to the bite and coated in the delicious broth. Overall, a great meal and service was fast because the bowl was ready within 5 mins.

Want overpriced, subpar hand rolls? Look no further! The amount of money Zabon charges versus the amount of food you get is ridiculous. If you doubt me, go check out the prices for yourself. Save your money.

I love ramens and rolls and found a super good spot. Follow me! Highlights of the menu: 1. Kara age bowl set with fried chicken 2. Cabbage with corn and sauce 3. Karaage dipping sauce 4. Crunchy roll with salmon This is a super convenient spot for ramen and sushi rolls. Located in Anaheim Packing District, it's so easy to grab my favorite food and go around for round 2, round 3. Very yummy food with cute view of green plants in the Anaheim Packing District. The crunchy roll is so good with super fresh fish. The cabbage and corn salad is also really fresh! Yummyy.

Loooove this place, I went back for seconds, and wanted to drive back an hour an a different day. Price is higher than expected but the quality was really good. The sauces were also super cold and the fish station was clean and hygienic. Such good handrolls. You HAVE to get the 3 piece handroll combo bc it saves you money & you'll come crawling back for more like me. | IG: Smackinfood

Anaheim packing district is a great spot to stop by for a multitude of food options. Great spot for families, a date, catching up with friends, etc. I got the miso ramen, overall flavor of the ramen was as expected (non spicy) but totally hit the spot with the chillier than normal weather. I do feel it could have used some extra seaweed on top and/or an egg for extra texture and flavor. The overall order to food being ready took less than 25 min.

Came to Anaheim Packing District last Friday and stopped by Zabon for some hand rolls. You can either order in sets of 3, or alternatively order them separately. I ordered a Salmon Avocado and a Blue Crab roll, along with an order of karaage. Once you place the order, you then walk over to the sushi counter and watch the chefs make the rolls fresh, right in front of you. Generous portions of seafood considering the price in my opinion. The karaage was slightly disappointing, but now I know next time to just go for the rolls.

On its grand opening day, I stumbled upon Zabon Ramen at one of my favorite food courts: Anaheim Packing House. Their grand opening special was any ramen bowl for $11.99! I ordered the spicy miso ramen which had 3 slices of chashu, bits of corn, pinches of cabbage, some bean sprouts, and sprinkles of freshly minced green onions and dried onion. To my surprise, the pork-based miso broth was cooked to almost perfection as I could taste the abundant flavor of natural ingredients. I could tell that the broth was not artificially made but with adequate time and care using those ingredients. The pork was very soft and flavorful. The noodles were not too hard nor too soft; these noodles had one of the best textures of ramen noodles I've ever had. The salmon sushi roll tasted like any other sushi roll you could get at a local supermarket. Parts of the salmon were brown in color and were not fresh. The rice did not stick nor stay together, so I experienced a messy time trying to enjoy the roll. Overall, Zabon Ramen is a great place to have lunch or dinner- it will probably satisfy your Japanese food cravings. I recommend ordering ramen, of course, but I don't recommend ordering the sushi rolls.

One of my favorite places at the Anaheim packing district. Quick service and the hand rolls were delicious.

I wasn't feeling well and all I wanted was some ramen. I don't deal well with gluten. I checked to see if they had gluten free noodles. Nope. Then I asked the counter person if I could get rice in the broth instead of noodles. She laughed and said, "We don't do that here. Why don't you just go to the pho place. ". So, I went to the pho place. I had the pho. It was good but it wasn't ramen. I was looking for the depth of the ramen broth. Too bad the condescending counter person didn't get it. Why can't you put rice in the ramen broth??

I've been obsessed with hand rolls so I was happy to see a new spot right in Anaheim Packing District! First, you pay at the Zabon counter then you wait in line at the hand roll station. From there, you give them your receipt and they make it for you. ATLANTIC SET (Spicy Tuna, Salmon Avocado, Blue Crab) -$18.50 for 3 pieces -when you fold the nori down, it makes a perfect hand roll shape! -pretty good portion! the fish quality is okay, but I'm happy to have another hand roll spot to go to

Last night in Anaheim and it was recommended to go to the Anaheim Packing District and try some of the food and what a great recommendation it was! Out of all the spots I saw Zabon Ramen stood out! I ordered the miso ramen with pork chashu and double flavored egg and it was YUMMMMMMMY!! The broth hit the spot and I loved the egg! Definitely recommend this spot!

I truly wanted to like Zabon given the high bar APH has for its restaurants. But the truth is after trying their namesake ramen and a seasonal cold variation, their food just lacks the umami I was expecting. Even the mouth feel of the broth seem diluted. Given the prices, I at first thought everything was up-charged due to being in the packing house, but if you actually look at prices of their other location they seem comparable. Hope they improve their recipes soon, and wishing them the best of luck.

Zabon is part of the Packing House. So many choices in this facility but ramen was my choice. The ramen was tasty and just the right size. Nothing over the top with it but it was good and satisfied my taste. Now...the Kara Age!!! This was one of the best I have had. The chicken was tender and the breading was perfect. I could have eaten a full size bowl of this. I dipped in the spicy mayo a couple of time but honest delicious on its own.

Terrible!! Both me and my husband got cut rolls from here and it tasted like gas station sushi. Warm and stretchy rice it was weird. So bummed. Eating out is expensive these days so you expect the food to be good. Unfortunately won't be ordering food from here again.

Ordered their Zabon ramen ($14.95) and California roll with tuna ($12.95). Ramen was so salty (MSG?) and overpriced for the size and serving portion. Sushi tasted like it came out of a supermarket freezer. Rice was hard and "tuna" was not fresh at all. Cashier was friendly and he explained that their hand roll restaurant is in the works but there's no way we're returning to this spot. This experience is a turn-off and does not in any way make us excited for their new hand roll place at the Packing District. There's a lot more choices in this food hall that's tastier and more reasonably priced. So disappointing.

A newcomer to the Anaheim Packing House, I was excited to see a new ramen joint so close to my place. I grabbed a Spicy Miso ramen to-go and was very impressed! The takeout bag was well packaged and organized, everything was still hot and sealed up when I got home. The spicy broth was delicious, a nice amount of heat abet a tad salty but not a deal breaker for me. The chashu was tender and very flavorful. The noddle portion was surprisingly sufficient, I typically find myself disappointed with noodle portions but I think the amount here was satisfactory. I added an egg and it was perfectly cooked, yolk was just that right amount of gooey. Bean sprouts and shredded cabbage don't really do much for me, I would prefer more noodles instead but it didn't take away from the bowl at all. Only suggestion would be to either use larger pieces of chashu or add more to the portion. While the chashu was excellent, I was disappointed with the three small pieces. Looking forward to returning!

Ordered the Atlantic hand roll set and chashu pork bowl here and it was amazing. Service was great and the food was even better. I'll come back here every time I'm craving Japanese food. A1!!

Overall I'd say this place was pretty good. I thought the ramen was just alright, not bad. I like that there is onion in the ramen. Also, the chashu was tender. But my wife and I agreed that overall it lacked a lot of flavor in general. The spicy one wasn't that spicy or have much spicy flavor to it. It kind of just tasted plain. Again, not bad ramen, just plain. The other big problem is the price due to the location. Every venue in the Anaheim Packing House is way too expensive because it's an expensive place to set up shop. We went for their grand opening, so the ramen was only $12, but that is without additional toppings. We like having the boiled egg in our ramen and that is an extra $2. The ramen is normally $15/$16 already and comes with minimal toppings. Each extra topping is another buck or two and that will add up quickly if you like lots of toppings and flavor on your ramen like I do. Overall the meal was just fine, but probably not someplace we'd be eager to try again, especially for the price, which is the biggest downside. If you're comfortable with the price, I'd say give it a shot and see what you think.

The cashier Jennifer is amazing and I love the California Rolls with Eel sauce. Let's be real it's wonderful experience.