Ramen places are popping up all over town, many are good, but they can sometimes feel like cookie-cutter copies of themselves. Ramen House Tenjin doesn't have that feel. Delivering outstanding service and a multitude of different ramen options, Ramen House Tenjin is the perfect ramen place to serve the folks who live in the Pocket area of Sacramento.
Food -
Ramen House Tenjin provides its patrons with a menu full of ramen. It can be daunting to figure out what to eat, but their first page provides the most common versions - so if you're in doubt, try one of those. As usual, my wife got the white tonkotsu ramen, while I got the red. The white tonkotsu ramen isn't spicy at all, but had a nice smooth and savory flavor. The broth had a good flavor, not the most complex that there is, but one that has a good taste to it.
The red tonkotsu ramen is the spicy variation. I enjoyed the taste of this ramen, but it could have used just a little more spiciness to it. As it came, the heat was there, but only just. I found that the spicy taste of this ramen was quite different than other tonkotsu ramen that I have had at other places. Not that it was better or worse tasting than other restaurants... just a bit different. Overall I did enjoy the ramen and would get it again given the chance.
Aside from these standard ramen types, Tenjin also offers tan tan men (a spicy bowl topped with flavored ground pork), kimchi ramen, challenge ramen (a very hot dish), and more.
As always, I chose to order the chicken karaage as an appetizer. The karaage was well fried and came with a slice of lemon. The karaage was the traditional type and didn't have much grease or oily taste to it at all. The flavor was good and the lemon added a nice citrus element. This appetizer is on par with what I would expect of this dish.
If you're wanting some rice, Tenjin has that base covered. Pork, chicken, and beef bowls are all on the menu. You can also opt for cold noodles, stir fried noodles, or udon soup. I told you the menu was big!
Service/Atmosphere -
I found the service at Tenjin to be superb. Every single staff member was welcoming and friendly. I was honestly very surprised as sometimes at these ramen places the service can be iffy. Even with our kid here, they were awesome. In fact, they were very good to him and made sure he had a high chair and bowls for his food. My wife was blown away by the service and couldn't stop raving about it as we recapped our time there.
As for the atmosphere, Tenjin is well furnished with a simple, yet classy decor. There isn't anything extremely hip or modern here, just a solid, clean eating environment.
Price -
The prices at Tenjin are similar to other ramen restaurants. Ramen bowls are around the ten dollar mark. You can choose to add extra toppings, noodles, or soup for an extra fee. All in all, I'd say the prices at Tenjin are moderate and compare well to other restaurants of its ilk - definitely not an overpriced place to eat.
Special Tips and Recommendations -
Some restaurants close on a weekday to get their break. Ramen House Tenjin does so on Tuesdays, so make sure you don't come on that day! If you do you'll be disappointed!
Bottom Line -
Ramen House Tenjin is a very solid choice for ramen, not just in the Pocket area, but of all Sacramento. The service is really great and the food options will leave anyone who comes happy after their visit!
Letter Grade
A-
New restaurant in the Pocket area of Sacramento.
They gave the kid this really cute bowl to use.
The standard pork ramen - non-spicy.
Beef over rice.
Chicken Karaage.
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