# Kai Ramen > Kai Ramen — Ramen restaurants in Arcadia, CA. ## Key facts - **URL**: https://frankiapp.com/business/kai-ramen-37739 - **Type**: Restaurants - **Cuisine**: Ramen - **Location**: Arcadia, CA - **Address**: 1130 S Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007, US - **Phone**: 16268219802 - **Website**: https://www.kairamen.com - **Coordinates**: 34.126785, -118.054466 - **Claimed**: unclaimed - **Vibes**: Casual ## About Kai Ramen is a casual ramen restaurant on S Baldwin Ave in Arcadia, CA, known for its award-winning bowls and a menu that goes well beyond noodles. Guests rave about the rich tonkotsu broth, the deeply flavored black ramen with chili oil, and a tsukemen option that keeps diners coming back. The fresh dumplings and fried chicken curry plate are standout crowd-pleasers alongside the core ramen lineup. The space suits a wide range of occasions, from quick solo lunches to family dinners and group hangouts. Kai Ramen is open daily until late, with Friday and Saturday hours extending to 11 PM. ## Hours - Monday: 12pm - 10:30pm - Tuesday: 12pm - 10:30pm - Wednesday: 12pm - 10:30pm - Thursday: 12pm - 10:30pm - Friday: 12pm - 11pm - Saturday: 12pm - 11pm - Sunday: 12pm - 10:30pm ## Highlights - **Award-winning ramen** — Kai Ramen's bowls have earned recognition, with rich broths that keep diners returning. - **Fresh-made dumplings** — Reviewers praise the dumplings for tasting freshly made, not frozen like most spots. - **Beyond ramen menu** — Curry plates, takoyaki, and fried calamari round out a menu full of variety. - **Open late nightly** — Doors stay open until 10:30 PM on weekdays and 11 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. ## FAQ ### Where is Kai Ramen located? Kai Ramen is located at 1130 S Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007, inside a shopping center with plenty of on-site parking. ### What are Kai Ramen's hours? Kai Ramen is open Monday through Thursday and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 10:30 PM. On Fridays and Saturdays, the kitchen stays open until 11:00 PM. ### What kind of food does Kai Ramen serve? Kai Ramen specializes in award-winning ramen bowls, including tonkotsu, spicy tonkotsu, black ramen with chili oil, and tsukemen dipping ramen. The menu also features curry plates, fresh dumplings, takoyaki, fried calamari, soft shell crab, and drinks like boba and Thai iced tea. If you want to browse the full menu before your visit, head to kairamen.com. ### What is Franki? Franki is a restaurant discovery app that helps you find great places to eat through real video reviews from actual diners. You can browse reviews, photos, and videos of Kai Ramen on Franki, and earn cash back when you dine there. Download Franki on the App Store or Google Play to start exploring. ### What do customers love most about Kai Ramen? Diners consistently highlight the rich, tasty broth in the tonkotsu and black ramen bowls. The fresh dumplings are a recurring favorite, with reviewers noting they taste far better than the frozen dumplings found at most spots. The fried chicken curry plate and the tsukemen dipping ramen also get strong praise from regulars. ### Is Kai Ramen good for families and groups? Kai Ramen works well for family meals, with high chairs available for young children. The restaurant suits a range of group sizes and occasions, from quick weekday lunches to casual group dinners and date nights. ### Is Kai Ramen a Naruto-themed restaurant? Yes, Kai Ramen has a Naruto theme and celebrated its 10th anniversary with a special $10 ramen offer. The fun atmosphere adds to its appeal as a casual and distinctive dining destination in Arcadia. ### How can I contact Kai Ramen? You can reach Kai Ramen by phone at (626) 821-9802 or explore their menu and offerings at kairamen.com. ## Reviews ### dangit.all — 4.2/5 · Feb 17, 2023 Great ramen options! They just give too little broth. Food comes out quick and they have high chairs. #kidfriendly #ramen ### yaymeegoround — 5.0/5 · Mar 19, 2024 tasty award winning ramen! And they have curry! ### ontastyspots — 4.3/5 · May 26, 2024 The ramen here is nice but the best thing was the dumplings! They’re so fresh and doesn’t feel like frozen dumplings like most restaurants! ### user_978576069 — 5.0/5 · Jan 12, 2025 Favorite spot for a quick lunch. Love grabbing a fried chicken curry plate or a bowl of the yellow ramen! Highly recommend if you’re in the area. ### dinaz — 5.0/5 · Apr 26, 2025 So good ### the_kat — 5.0/5 · Sep 9, 2025 I was craving me some good bowl of ramen without driving out to J-town, and I had remembered the great experience here, so I had to come back for their black ramen. very tasty with black chili oil and I got the combo with chashu bowl and drink. I think it's very worth it!! I nearly finished everything alone!! Perfect taste and flavor, noodles al dented and the chasu cooked perfectly!! Service was great. too!! Highly recommended!! ### eatingood — 4.3/5 · Jun 18, 2025 Decided to come here for lunch on a weekday. This spot is located In a nice shopping center with plenty of parking and an on site security guard in the area. It was not too busy with plenty of tables available. We were seated right away. The interior of the restaurant was nice and clean with neat artwork. Overall, this is a really solid ramen place. I would come back here and try something else on the menu. ### risa — 5.0/5 · Jan 10, 2025 Our family LOVES ramen so we were very excited to try Kai Ramen. We got the spicy and regular tonkotsu ramen and some delicious appetizers, fried calamari and soft shell crab! 🦀 The boba and Thai Ice Tea was also very yummy! We all approved!! ### eatingood — 4.3/5 · Feb 24, 2025 Food is very tasty. Straight to the point. Since this is a review of the food im giving 5 stars for the food. We used the promo we saw on facebook and they will honor the buy 1 get 1 free if you leave them 5 star review. So we did! Place is very small. You can't choose where to sit. ### tracyad — 5.0/5 · Jan 11, 2026 tsukemen ramen was really good. first time ordering it and I will be ordering it again next time