Kiwami Ramen

4.4
266 reviews

About

Ramen Restaurant

Location

Kiwami Ramen
1700 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY
40205, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.4
266 reviews
5 stars
196
4 stars
31
3 stars
13
2 stars
10
1 star
16

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Many customers praised the ramen and other dishes for their authentic flavors and quality, though some noted inconsistencies in taste and portion sizes.

Service Experience

While several reviews highlighted friendly and attentive service, others reported issues with slow or inattentive staff, leading to mixed experiences.

Atmosphere

The restaurant's ambiance was generally described as clean and inviting, though some found it noisy or experienced issues with cleanliness.

Value for Money

Customers expressed mixed feelings about pricing, with some feeling the food was worth the cost while others found portions small relative to the price.
  • SW
    Shakeara Ware
    2 days ago
    1.0
    I purchased the Kiwami ramen, which is one of the more expensive options on the menu. It only came with a very basic broth, chashu pork, and chives. I will say the cashier was lovely—she was honest and warned me that the broth was basic and suggested substituting it. When I tried to do that, the cooks told me it would be an additional $3. At that point, I had already added corn, two eggs, and ghost pepper sauce, bringing the total to about $29. Spending over $30 on ramen felt unreasonable, so I declined the substitution. Unfortunately, the cashier was right. The broth was very unfavorable and dissatisfying. When I got home, I added my own seasonings (Slap Ya Mama and garlic butter), and that’s what finally made it taste good. The ghost pepper sauce was extremely spicy, just as she explained—you only need a small amount—and it was actually delicious. Overall, the experience felt like a money grab, and it seems like you’re paying more for the location than the food. The amount of pork shown in the photos did not match what I received. I knew this was supposed to be a “meat lovers” ramen and expected to pay more, but for the price and the extremely basic ingredients, it wasn’t worth it. For one of the most expensive ramen options, the lack of substance is disappointing. There are far too many great ramen places in Louisville to choose this one. For the price I paid, I could have gotten a more authentic, fully loaded ramen elsewhere, added extra pork, and still paid less—or at least enjoyed it more.
  • AX
    Anita X
    Dec 29, 2025
    4.0
    Food is pretty good for what you pay. Have been here a few times and probably won’t come back unless I definitely have to. For some reasons I had to wait (sometimes several minutes) at the door before someone came and to be seated everytime. I mean, what’s the purpose of eating ramen at the bar? Because it’s fast and I’m in a rush! If I have to spend at least an hour for a meal, why don’t I go to a proper restaurant?
  • SG
    Samuel Gordon
    Dec 26, 2025
    5.0
    It was nice and clean and quiet. The food was delicious. Definitely would recommend 👌
  • VB
    Vidhyesh Balasubramaniam
    Dec 15, 2025
    3.0
    Thought I’d add the dish vs the picture in the menu. Didn’t look the same. Ordered the Signature pork broth ramen., Wasn’t spicy and seemed like shrinkflation. Food was ok, better ramen out there.
  • JJ
    Jeff
    Dec 14, 2025
    5.0
    First time here and we’re pleased with the experience. Service was friendly and food was delicious. We enjoy good ramen and we’re glad to have discovered this restaurant, will definitely return next time we’re in the area.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kiwami Ramen

What type of cuisine does Kiwami Ramen specialize in?

Kiwami Ramen specializes in ramen, a Japanese noodle soup dish.

Where is Kiwami Ramen located?

Kiwami Ramen is located at 1700 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40205, USA.