Ramen Shack - San Juan Capistrano

Loved the old place in long island city, so was quite sad to see keizo moving business about the pandemic. but here weeded, and this meets all the same markings. shoyu was incredibly tasteful and light, spicy tonkotsu was hearty and had a good bite. noodle texture was perfect as the shimamoto away. 100% recommend it would travel a Michelin rating if I could.

As a long-term rammenfresser in japan, I only believed that U.S. wheels could be good, like anyone I had in tokio after I had visited ramen shack nyc. Since then I enjoyed the work of keizo mentees in dc and austin, but this is the first time that I could visit ramen shack in his new excavations in sjc. this bowl is still brilliant. the broth is still light, but with chicken fat (and taste) with a hauch of sweet characteristic for Tokyo styles shoyu. keizo’s version had a bit of seafood taste from the dashi, although it is not overwhelming. the two thick slices of the Bratpork bell chashu were finished with an Iwatani bag were delicious and quite generous in view of this price point. the noodles were keizo's own, tasty with a bit of a stench, although they could have been slightly less cooked. toppings were good as usual, from big ajitama to menma to shimamoto signature chopped spinat. I will admit the first that I have limited knowledge about the Southern Californian Ramen scene, but ramen shack is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in exploring beyond the borders, what is found in American Rammen shops.

Don’t be fooled by the front; there's a cozy dining area with tables behind the wall. I ordered the Sunset Red Tonkotsu, while my wife opted for the signature Shoyu. Both dishes were beautifully presented, featuring ample toppings and a rich, creamy red broth for the Sunset. And the taste? Wow, it was fantastic! A definite five stars from me. We savored every bite and left our bowls completely empty. It truly hit the spot, and I left feeling happy and excited. Thank you, Ramen Shack!

One of the best ramen spots in Orange County! It surpasses Kitakata, Hironori, Ikkousha, and Kashiwa by a long shot. You can really appreciate the delicate, nuanced flavors that Keizo brings to his broth. I found the triple-threat ramen to be exceptionally refined; it has a delightful taste, yet it's not overpowering. The atmosphere is a bit unconventional, but it’s definitely worth a visit in San Juan Capistrano. Check out Keizo Shimamoto on YouTube to see why we’re so fortunate to have Ramen Shack!

I were on our way home from Dana Point and I wanted to visit Ramen shack. The location was easy to find and street parking was available. We ordered the signature shoyu, chicken karrage and edamame. They ran out of thin noodle so thick it is. The shoyu is really nice. Its tasty and light. The chasu that came with the ramen was some of the best that i ever had. Its tender to the bite, nice ratio of fat and meat. But its not falling apart. The chicken karrage is juicy but not crispy. Overall, a nice ramen experience. I do think its a bit overpriced. But for a ramen legendary shop like this, i think its worth it.