Saku Ramen – Japanese
Steaming bowls of umami-rich broth and springy noodles take center stage at this vibrant sanctuary, where the air is perpetually fragrant with the savory scent of simmering tonkotsu and delicate shio. Whether you’re diving into the fiery depths of a Killer Bowl or savoring the artful ritual of dipping tsukemen, each dish offers a soul-warming journey through bold textures, crisp gyoza, and deep, layered flavors.
3643, Main Street, CA 92501 +19517425849 https://sakuramen.org/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Saku Ramen
Dairy-Free at Saku Ramen
Saku Ramen in Riverside has 29 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Niku Fried Rice, Green Onion Topping and Yellow Noodles. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Saku Ramen
Saku Ramen in Riverside has 14 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Green Onion Topping, Naruto Topping and Woodear Mushroom Topping. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Saku Ramen
Saku Ramen in Riverside has 34 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Niku Fried Rice, Green Onion Topping and Yellow Noodles. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Saku Ramen
Saku Ramen in Riverside has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Protein, Egg Topping and Karaage. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Saku Ramen
Saku Ramen in Riverside has 4 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Woodear Mushroom Topping, Egg Topping and Cilantro Topping. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Saku Ramen
Saku Ramen in Riverside has 6 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Woodear Mushroom Topping, Chicken Protein and Egg Topping. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Saku Ramen
Saku Ramen in Riverside has 5 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Woodear Mushroom Topping, Egg Topping and Cilantro Topping. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Saku Ramen
Saku Ramen in Riverside has 27 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Green Onion Topping, Yellow Noodles and Spinach Noodles. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Saku Ramen
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Protein | 9.7 g | 42.2 g |
| Tonkotsu Ramen | 59.5 g | 34.5 g |
| Kimchi Fried Rice | 31.4 g | 29.2 g |
| Chicken Fried Rice | 64.6 g | 27.6 g |
| Vegan Ramen | 41 g | 21.4 g |
| Yellow Noodles | 35.7 g | 19.2 g |
| Veggie Fried Rice | 61.1 g | 19 g |
| Vegan Noodles | 31.2 g | 19 g |
| Karaage | 0 g | 17 g |
| Vegan Fried Rice | 47.3 g | 16.8 g |
| Tofu Protein | 11.3 g | 13 g |
| White Onion Topping | 44 g | 11 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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Menu
Ramen Bowls
- Vegan Ramen - $14: Vegan broth Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tonkotsu Ramen - $15 Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Niku Ramen - $15 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shio Ramen - $14 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tori Ramen - $15 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dan Ramen - $15: Dry noodle ramen Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dip (Tsukemen) - $17: Rich and savory beef ramen with flavorful sauce, topped with lime Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Killer Bowl - $25 Dietary tags: Halal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queen Bowl - $20 Dietary tags: Halal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Gyoza - $9: Japanese dumplings served with ponzu sauce. Choice of pork or chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame - $6: Japanese soy beans in the pod Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Edamame - $8: Japanese soy beans stir fried with garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Garlic Edamame - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Karaage - $9: Japanese fried chicken served with lime Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice Dishes
- White Rice - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fried Rice - $10: Authentic Japanese fried rice, topped with green onions and pickled ginger Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Fried Rice - $9: Authentic Japanese fried rice with tofu and egg, topped with green onions and pickled ginger Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chashu Fried Rice - $10: Authentic Japanese fried rice with pork, topped with green onions and pickled ginger Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Fried Rice - $8: Authentic Japanese fried rice with tofu, topped with green onions and pickled ginger Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Niku Fried Rice - $10: Authentic Japanese fried rice with niku, topped with green onions and pickled ginger Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kimchi Fried Rice - $11: Authentic Japanese fried rice with chicken and kimchi, topped with green onions Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Add-ons
- Tofu Protein - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Pork Protein - $4 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Japanese Pork Protein - $9 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Chicken Protein - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Yellow Noodles - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Konjac Noodles - $5: Zero calorie noodles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Spinach Noodles - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Vegan Noodles - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Egg Topping - $2.25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Nori Topping - $1.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Naruto Topping - $1.25 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Ginger Topping - $1.25 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Spinach Topping - $1.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Woodear Mushroom Topping - $1.75 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Corn Topping - $1.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Kimchi Topping - $1.75 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Bamboo Shoots Topping - $1.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Bean Sprouts Topping - $1.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Lime Topping - $0.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Cilantro Topping - $0.75 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- White Onion Topping - $0.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Green Onion Topping - $0.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Beverages
- Stubborn Soda - $3.5: Craft Soda made from cane sugar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Diet Coke - $3.5
- Green Tea Unsweetened - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Bottled Water Pure Life - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Apple Juice - $3.5
- Dr. Pepper - $3.5
- Ramune - $5.5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Coke - $3.5
- Green Tea Jasmine - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Sprite - $3.5
Frequently Asked Questions about Saku Ramen
- Is Saku Ramen dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Saku Ramen has 29 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Niku Fried Rice, Green Onion Topping and Yellow Noodles.
- What can I eat at Saku Ramen on a dairy-free diet?
- Niku Fried Rice, Green Onion Topping and Yellow Noodles carry the dairy-free tag, out of 29 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Saku Ramen have vegan options?
- Yes. 27 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Green Onion Topping and Yellow Noodles.
- Is Saku Ramen gluten-free?
- 14 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Saku Ramen?
- Chicken Protein, at roughly 42.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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