Ichimi (Coral Gables)

Ichimi is easily one of the best ramen spots in Coral Gables! The food here is incredible—authentic Japanese flavors that taste fresh and perfectly balanced. I believe the owner or main chef is Japanese, which explains the quality and authenticity in every dish. The ambiance is cozy and welcoming, making it a great place to enjoy comfort food. They even serve Japanese beers, which pair perfectly with the ramen. We ordered the Ichimi Ramen with pork and their housemade noodles, and it was absolutely divine. The broth wasn’t overpowering or too salty—just the perfect, delicate flavor that makes you want to savor every bite. The pork belly bao is a must-try—soft, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. People clearly come back for this dish! We also had the chicken katsu with curry on the side, which was cooked beautifully and full of flavor. The service was smooth and friendly, and the overall experience was excellent. I will definitely be back—especially for the ramen and pork belly bao. Highly recommend this gem in Coral Gables! Super affordable too!!!

- Ricky Bustos -

Great ramen, great beer. The spicy ramen I ordered was hot and generously flavored with vegetables and chili oil. A mound of green onions added great depth of flavor that is often missing in ramen. Delicious broth and pork belly. The Japanese IPA I had was fantastic. They have many options to try, and I’m excited to go back and try something else on their menu.

- George Kowalski -

I love ramen and was really looking forward to trying this place. The design is nice, and the atmosphere is pleasant. However, I can’t say this was the best ramen I’ve ever had. It was decent, but I’ve had much better elsewhere.

- Maria G (Maria MG) -

Don’t believe the bad reviews — this place is amazing! The ramen is super flavorful, the bao with ribs just melts in your mouth, and the Japanese beer hits perfectly. Great service and cozy vibes. We’ll definitely be back!

- Vladlen Osadchev -

The food here was really good the ramen was excellent. However, I’m giving three stars because of the atmosphere. It was quite dirty inside. We were sitting at a window table and the windows were dirty, and the decorative bottles near us were covered in dust. The women’s restroom also wasn’t clean. I do want to mention one nice touch the bottled water on the tables, which I really appreciated. So overall: the food is delicious and yes, I would recommend it. But my sincere suggestion to the owner is to pay more attention to cleanliness even the light fixtures were dusty.

- Margaret -

The place is very nice and spacious, with an atmosphere you enjoy as soon as you walk in. The service is not the best, but even though it is not excellent, it is good. The pork belly baos are honestly the best I have ever had. When they arrive at the table they look simple and you might think they do not have much filling, but when you take a bite you find an incredible mix of flavors. The Ichimi Ramen is delicious. We always order it with wonton and extra meat, and it is truly the best ramen we have ever eaten.

- daniel G -