Rokai Ramen-Ya

Ramen restaurant · Cuauhtémoc

Rokai Ramen-Ya

Ramen restaurant · Cuauhtémoc

Río Ebro 89, Cuauhtémoc, 06500 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

Highlights

At Rokai Ramen-Ya, indulge in exquisite homemade ramen and sushi, where deep flavors and attentive service elevate your dining experience.

Río Ebro 89, Cuauhtémoc, 06500 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico Get directions

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@afar

"Fans of real-deal sushi-bar Nipponese are united in huzzahs for Rokai, a sliver of a restaurant in a low-key, high-end section of the Cuauhtémoc quarter, north of the Reforma. Japanese-born chefs Hiroshi Kawahito and Daisuke Maeda change up the menu daily, depending on what’s available at markets (they make great use of some of the best fish that comes in from Baja California); regulars like to nosh omakase -style for a multiple-course tasting at the chef’s discretion. Quality sakes add a rosy glow to the precision with which every creation comes over the bar in this spare but fashionable setting. Reservations are recommended."

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@goop

"The best seats in the house at this authentic Japanese spot are at the bar, and the only way to go is omakase, letting chefs Hiroshi and Daisuke do their thing. It's not a stretch to say that in a city where the Spicy Tuna roll is still considered the real thing, Rokai is a revelation. Needless to say, there's no mayo in sight here. The chefs hit the markets each morning for the freshest fish that's flown in daily, and then make incredible sushi, sashimi, ramen and dumplings until they run out. Get there early or you'll miss the day's best dishes."

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@bonappetit

"This is just one of eight in the line-up ofEdo-Kobayashi restaurants, the group that infused Mexico City with Japanese culinary vibes, so much so that its cluster of restaurants in Cuauhtémoc often gets dubbed Little Tokyo. Rokai was the first, and it retains much of its original, electric charm, with a tiny sushi bar and just a few tables. The plateware is delicate, the sake list is ambitious, and the pristine seafood from Mexican waters and abroad are served in simple, classic Japanese izakaya preparations. There is nowhere else to get this quality of seafood, this affordably. Make a reservation or swing by on an off-hour.Río Ebro 87, Cuauhtémoc." - ByScarlett Lindeman

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Georges Walker

Google

Nice atmosphere, like a Japanese bar. Food is great because they handle an authentic Japanese taste, try the yakimeshi with shrimps, you will love it. They have a Mexican-Japanese beer, try it, it’s named Haiku, like the Japanese poetry.

T K

Google

Best ramen in Mexico City I had. We had won ton and Vietnamese soups, both were very tasty and delivered on the promised flavour, which was deep and with just the perfect amount of saltiness. The noodles are home made and it adds to the deliciousness. Bear in mind that Mexico City is 2200m above sea level and at this altitude it’s very difficult to achieve that depth of flavour ramen stock is famous for, as water boils at 95’C. Yet somehow they manage it. We had a lovely time, drinks were nice, for dessert we had kakigori - a shaved ice dessert - refreshing and cleansing after the soup. Friendly and attentive staff The only negative was that they don’t have a baby changing area, but I guess family meals are not their target.

w mulia

Google

The TanTan Ramen we ordered was good. The noodle felt homemade, the Kakuni was good, however the egg was off. It was cold and had no taste at all. Another downside is that it took about half an hour to serve the ramen, even though the place was not packed and it was a Tuesday evening.

Darren Hui

Google

The flavor and attention to detail was on par to Japan. They have great bouncy noodles, the soup has great deep flavor, they use tare unlike other ramen places in the are. The meat was great on both the to katsu ramen as well as the dandan mapo. The meat was tender and the far was soft, in tact still and full of flavor. We also ordered the karaage and you can taste the ginger they marinaded it in! That was inpressive. The price was a bit high but worth it.

Nicolas LEE

Google

If you're looking for real Japanese Ramen, this is the right place to be in, not Mexican styled Ramen, or Chinese / Korean styled Ramen. Seafood is very fresh, tempuras are neat and not greasy. Beware a lot of customers, so booking in advance required. 10/04/2022: tried the omakase set, advised by restaurant, upon receiving the bill i was surprised by the $1,800 price tag, considering the set was composed of one small entry dish, a fish filet, 9 nigiris, a miso soup, and a macha tiramisu. For the limited variety of fishes served, price was way too high! I would personally not recommend any of these menu, only a la carte.

Kevin Shim

Google

Came for the ramen, stayed for the sushi. This place is two places in one. Rokai Ramen-Ya is the ramen place and Rokai is the sushi place. You can order from both. I did not expect much from this restaurant. Initially, I thought it was on the pricier side for CDMX after looking at the menu. However, the sushi quality justifies the cost. I ordered saba mackeral, chutoro, and toro nigiris. Also, I had the spicy tuna maki and the kaisen maki. Everything was delicious. Rice was well-cooked and seasoned. Fish was fresh. Toro melted in mouth. Definitely worth checking out. I’m getting the omakase next time.

Antonio Borja

Google

The flavors were complex yet simple at the same time. It felt homemade and elegant. Ramen at its best!

Norika

Google

They have really really good Japanese omakase here. The appetizer was bit added Mexican essence, but the sushi were like genuine Japanese taste(at least, in my - Japanese- point of view). Service, quality, cleanliness(especially in the bathroom!!) and the foods, all the stuff were worth to pay it.