How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?

This budget-friendly Japanese restaurant stands out for its high-quality seafood, attentive service, and unique stir-fry ramen techniques rated 4.0/5.

Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?

The restaurant supports numerous diets including keto, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, high-protein, pescatarian, paleo, and low-carb through various ramen and topping options.

What makes this restaurant unique or special?

Ishita Ramen is unique for its bold, wok-seared stir-fry ramen techniques and fresh seafood served in a warm, inviting atmosphere.

What is the price range at this restaurant?

Ishita Ramen is a budget-friendly ($) Japanese restaurant that provides affordable dining options for its local customers.

Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?

Ishita Ramen accommodates mixed dietary needs with high-protein, keto, gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options like Vegetable Ramen and Extra Steamed Chicken.

How can I contact this restaurant?

You can contact Ishita Ramen by visiting their website at https://ishitaramenmn.com for more information.

What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?

Diners frequently praise the high-quality seafood selections, while menu highlights include various stir-fry ramen options, char siu, and crispy chicken ramen.

What is this restaurant's overall rating?

Ishita Ramen has an average rating of 4.0/5, with customers celebrating it as a quality addition to the neighborhood.

What's the best way to experience this restaurant?

Enjoy a budget-friendly meal by trying the signature stir-fry ramen or fresh seafood in the warm, inviting atmosphere with attentive service.

Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?

The inviting, warm atmosphere and polite, attentive service make this well-designed space a quality local spot for special occasions.

Ishita Ramen – Japanese

Steaming bowls and the rhythmic sizzle of the wok define the energetic atmosphere at Ishita Ramen, where the comforting soul of Japanese noodles is reimagined through bold, stir-fried techniques. Diners are treated to a sensory feast of smoky, wok-seared noodles tossed with vibrant vegetables and tender meats, or they can find solace in the deep, savory embrace of traditional broths topped with perfectly crisped chicken and succulent char siu. This inviting space brings together the heat of the flame and the richness of time-honored recipes for a truly nourishing and vibrant dining experience.

712 University Avenue West, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55103 +16513003220 https://ishitaramenmn.com

Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)

Cuisine: Japanese

Price range: $

Dietary options: high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, low-carb, halal, pescatarian, plant-based, low-fat, diabetic, heart-healthy, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, mediterranean, low-sodium, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, clean-eating, gerd, dash-sodium-reduced, volumetrics, raw-food, tlc, detox, alkaline, low-fodmap, aip, renal, carnivore, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, pegan, candida, slow-carb, lectin-free

Currently closed

Hours

Monday - Sunday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

What diners are saying

Celebrated as a quality addition to the neighborhood, guests rave about the fresh seafood and the inviting, warm atmosphere that makes for a perfect local dining spot. Reviewers highlight the polite and attentive service staff who provide a seamless experience, noting that the team checks in regularly to ensure every need is met. Standout dishes include the high-quality seafood selections, which diners praise for their freshness and flavor within the welcoming and well-designed space.

Chicken Stir Fry Ramen - $13.95: Sliced Chicken, Bean Sprouts, Carrots, Peppers, Boiled Ramen, Topped With Rice Seasoning. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Beef Stir Fry Ramen - $14.95: Sliced Beef, Bean Sprouts, Carrots, Peppers, Boiled Ramen, Topped With Rice Seasoning. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Seafood Stir Fry Ramen - $15.95: Muscle, Shrimp, Crab Meat, Fish Cake, Squid, Bean Sprouts, Carrots, Peppers, Boiled Ramen, Topped With Rice Seasoning. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Vegetable Stir Fry Ramen - $12.95: Bean Sprouts, Carrots, Peppers, Boiled Ramen, Topped With Rice Seasoning. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
Shredded Char Siu Stir Fry Ramen - $13.95: Shredded Char Siu, Bean Sprouts, Carrots, Peppers, Boiled Ramen, Topped With Rice Seasoning. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free

Char Siu Ramen - $14.95: Roasted Pork Belly, Fish Cake, Half Cooked Egg, Bamboo Shoot, Black Fungus, Green Onion & Black Garlic Oil In Soy Sauce Base. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Crispy Chicken Ramen - $14.95: Crispy Chicken, Fish Cake, Sliced Cabbage, Black Fungus, Corn, Green Onion, Red Chili Pepper, Spicy Oil In Soy Sauce Base. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Beef Ramen - $14.95: Sliced Beef, Fish Cake, Half Cooked Egg, Bamboo Shoot, Black Fungus, Green Onion, Spicy Sauce & Black Garlic Oil In Soy Sauce Base. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Niku Soba Ramen - $15.95: Hakata-Style Niko Soba Ramen In Tonkotsu Broth, Fish Cake, Topped With Green Onion, Roasted Sesame Seed, Thin Sliced Pork Belly And Onion Simmered In Chef Special Sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Shredded Char Siu Ramen - $13.95: Shredded Char Siu, Fish Cake, Half Cooked Egg, Bamboo Shoot, Bean Sprouts, Corn, Pickle Ginger, Green Onion, Spicy Oil & Spicy Sauce In Soy Sauce Base. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Kimchi Ramen - $14.95: Sliced Beef, Fish Cake, Kimchi, Bamboo Shoot, Green Onion, Red Chili Pepper Spicy Oil & Black Garlic Oil In Spicy Base. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Teriyaki Ton Ramen - $14.95: Teriyaki Pork, Black Fungus, Bean Sprouts, Bamboo Shoot, Corn, Green Onion, Red Chili Pepper, Spicy Sauce & Black Garlic Oil In Miso Base. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Tsukeman - $13.95: Dipping Ramen. House Made Spicy Sauce In Tonkotsu Broth, Bamboo Shoot, Black Fungus, Green Onion, Served Char Siu, Half Cooked Egg, Cold Noodles. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Tan Tan Ramen - $12.95: Cold Noodles In Spicy Broth, Topping With Sliced Cucumbers And Shredded Char Siu. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
Seafood Ramen - $15.95: Shrimp, Muscle, Squid, Crab Meat, Fish Cake, Bean Sprouts, Corn & Black Garlic Oil In Miso Base. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Vegetable Ramen - $12.95: Bamboo Shoot, Black Fungus, Mushroom, Bean Sprouts, Corn, Sliced Cabbage, Pickle Ginger, Green Onion, Black Garlic Oil In Miso Base. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic

Gyoza - $6.5: 6 Pcs. Pan Fried Pork With Veggie Stuffing With House Special Sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Takoyaki - $6.25: Fried Octopus Dumpling, Japanese Mayo Tonkatsu, Topped With Bonito Flakes. Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Fried Chicken Bun - $3.99: 1 Pc. Steamed Bun, Lettuce, Fried Chicken, Japanese Mayo, House Made Sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Short Ribs - $7.25: 4 Pcs. Fried Japanese Style Marinated With Sesame Seeds. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
Chicken Kara-Age - $6.5: Deep Fried Japanese Style Marinated Chicken Thigh With Lemon On The Side. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Char Siu Pork Bun - $3.99: 1 Pc. Steamed Bun, Lettuce, Roasted Pork Belly, Japanese Mayo, House Made Sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Edamame - $5.25: Fresh Soybean With House Blended Sea Salt. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Candida
Crab Jalapeno - $6.25: Deep Fried Jalapeno Cream Cheese, Crab Meat With House Special Sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Salted Cucumber - $6.25: Sliced Out Cucumber With Spicy Sauce Shichimi Togarashi And Sesame Oil. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida
Harumaki - $5.25: 3 Pcs Deep Fried Veggie Stuffing With Sweet Spicy Sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
Sweet Potato Fries - $6.25: Deep Fried Sweet Potato, Waffle Cut. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap
Spicy Chicken Wings - $7.25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins
Tofu Bun - $3.99: 1 Pc. Steamed Bun, Lettuce, Fried Tofu, Japanese Mayo, House Made Sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Calamari - $6.95: Deep Fried Ring Squid With Sweet Spicy Sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Agedashi Tofu - $6.25: Deep Fried Tofu With Japanese Classical Skewer Sauce, Tapped With Bonito Flakes. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Roasted Char Sui - $6.25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free

Fried Rice - $8.95: Fried White Rice, Egg, Green Onion, Corn, Soy Sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Steamed Rice - $1.95: Perfect Steamed Rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Renal, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
Shredded Char Siu Donburi - $12.95: Shredded Char Siu, Half Cooked Egg, Japanese Pickled Radish, Rice Seasoning Nori Over White Rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Char Siu Donburi - $13.95: Hand Sliced Char Siu Pork, Japanese Mayo, Chef Special Sauce, Green Onion, Rice Seasoning Nori Over White Onion Over White Rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Beef Donburi - $13.95: Sliced Beef, Onion Simmered In Chef Special Sauce Over White Rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free

Extra Beef - $3.99: Sliced Beef Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Extra Shredded Char Siu - $2.5: Shredded Char Siu Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Extra Noodle - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic
Extra Fried Chicken - $3.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Extra Egg - $1.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Extra Char Siu - $1.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Extra Crabmeat - $2.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Extra Kimchi - $1.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
Extra Squid - $1.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Extra Black Fungus - $1.25 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
Extra Nori - $1.25: Dried Seaweed Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
Extra Fish Cake - $1.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Extra Cabbage - $1.25 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
Extra Bean Sprouts - $1.25 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Renal, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
Extra Corn - $1.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
Extra Bamboo Shoot - $1.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
Extra Fried Tofu - $1.5: 2 Pcs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Low-Cholesterol
Extra Mussel - $2.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Detox, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Extra Shrimp - $2.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Extra Steamed Chicken - $2.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Extra Broth - $3.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Slow-Carb
Extra Green Onion - $1.25 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free

Coke - $1.99
Sprite - $1.99
Fanta - $1.99
Diet Coke - $1.99

Strawberry Mochi - $4.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol
Mango Mochi - $4.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat
Vanilla Mochi - $4.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat
Green Tea Mochi - $4.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat

Frequently Asked Questions about Ishita Ramen

How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?: This budget-friendly Japanese restaurant stands out for its high-quality seafood, attentive service, and unique stir-fry ramen techniques rated 4.0/5.
Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?: The restaurant supports numerous diets including keto, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, high-protein, pescatarian, paleo, and low-carb through various ramen and topping options.
What makes this restaurant unique or special?: Ishita Ramen is unique for its bold, wok-seared stir-fry ramen techniques and fresh seafood served in a warm, inviting atmosphere.
What is the price range at this restaurant?: Ishita Ramen is a budget-friendly ($) Japanese restaurant that provides affordable dining options for its local customers.
Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?: Ishita Ramen accommodates mixed dietary needs with high-protein, keto, gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options like Vegetable Ramen and Extra Steamed Chicken.
How can I contact this restaurant?: You can contact Ishita Ramen by visiting their website at https://ishitaramenmn.com for more information.
What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?: Diners frequently praise the high-quality seafood selections, while menu highlights include various stir-fry ramen options, char siu, and crispy chicken ramen.
What is this restaurant's overall rating?: Ishita Ramen has an average rating of 4.0/5, with customers celebrating it as a quality addition to the neighborhood.
What's the best way to experience this restaurant?: Enjoy a budget-friendly meal by trying the signature stir-fry ramen or fresh seafood in the warm, inviting atmosphere with attentive service.
Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?: The inviting, warm atmosphere and polite, attentive service make this well-designed space a quality local spot for special occasions.