KABUTO Jr HIBACHI HOUSE

Look, just go there! Don’t think about, don’t question it, just go, order and revel in your tastebuds enjoying a symphony of delicious flavors! No joke, we’ve had ramen all over RVA, ramen in different states and countries. So far, this place has the BEST ramen, PERIOD! It is so good! Authentic flavors. The broth is mind boggling delicious. It soothes your soul. The owner is awesome and the wait staff are always kind and welcoming. Kabuto Jr has NEVER disappointed! If you want the best, most authentic Ramen in RVA, this is your destination! Awesome atmosphere, great decor and easy to have conversations with others. Just go, now and enjoy it!! Maybe we’ll see you there!

Despite the many warnings of low staff on signs inside the restaurant, my ramen came to me steaming hot within 10 minutes in the middle of the lunch rush. The portions were good, with no frilly add ons for this bowl of tonkotsu shoyu ramen. The noodles were fresh, bamboo shoots chewy, and the pork falling apart and delicious. I emptied my whole bowl. The staff were very friendly and appreciative of compliments.

My wife and I had a great experience at this restaurant while visiting the Richmond area. We tried a few different items and everything from the food to the service was amazing! Really happy to see smaller authentic places like this succeeding

Food was top tier, this is by far the best vegetarian ramen I've had in this city. The ginger salad dressing is made in house and you can tell, it's amazing. The service was so much more friendly than typical, and I will absolutely be coming back here as a regular.

Good service and atmosphere, but food needs a bit of improvement. As I walked in, our party was warmly welcomed by the waitress, who was very attentive and friendly. The environment was inviting, and the menu offered a solid variety of ramen and hibachi dishes. Pros: The hibachi is definitely a standout. I ordered the dinner portion of the garlic beef hibachi, and the flavors were well balanced. The rice and vegetables mellowed out the boldness of the garlic beef. It also came with a fresh salad and a comforting bowl of soup. The yumyum sauce deserves a special mention: its creamy, sweet-savory profile really brought the dish together. Cons: The ramen, however, was a bit too salty for my taste. While some might enjoy the bold flavor, I think it could benefit from pairing with extra white rice or steamed vegetables to balance things out. That said, the noodles had a satisfying chew, and the variety of toppings you can choose to add some nice texture and contrast. Definitely the highlight of the bowl once you finish slurping through it. If you’re in downtown and craving hibachi, this place is worth a stop.

Very high quality ramen cooked by Japanese chef. This is the ramen. Can’t eat fake ramen after this. Pork cha-shu is excellent. The quality is as high as ramen in Japan. We are lucky to have this restaurant here.