I've been here several times and always recommend this place to anyone looking for delicious ramen. This spot is unlike any other ramen I've had before, their broth is so flavorful, packed with layers of umami goodness!! This place is consistent in both its quality of food and service. #1 RAMEN SPOT in Sacramento/ Elk Grove! My order is always the same: akamaru ramen with creamy chicken bone broth, no egg, no pork, extra corn. I've also tried their bulgogi fries which they smother with tasty bulgoigu, creamy sauce, green onions, and a perfectly fried egg. Absolutely divine. Their shrimp tempura is good also! They have a bunch of different items on their menu, including lots of vegetarian options. They always serve water in silver cups and their chopsticks are heavy and good quality, a really nice detail that I never forget. The seating is really good too, I've sat in every corner of this restaurant before. They have a really cool seating area around a cute tree! The servers are always super attentive to your needs and check up on you constantly.

Delicious, decently portioned and priced ramen served in slow cooked broth (20 hours!) with vegetarian options available. Maru Ramen Bar was quite an interesting find and while it's located in a dense little mall surrounded by a variety of Asian establishments for the savory and sweet, it certainly stands out as a solid ramen joint. Parking can be competitive during peak times but it wasn't too bad compared to some spots in the Bay Area. Thanks to Yelp and a few recommendations from friends and family, we decided to grab dinner here and we were quite satisfied with our experience. As you walk in, your eyes will gravitate to the square dining bar decorated by what seems to be faux flowers and vegetation. The well lit dining space is refreshing and the giant "RAMEN" sign certainly gets you in the mood for some noodles! They have a few small tables to accommodate small to medium sized parties so larger parties may need to plan ahead to either split or come early to snag neighboring tables. Their menu is quite straightforward when it comes to their offerings. They have a few specialty ramens which can all be made spicy (you may need to request it unless you order the akamaru - we only learned about this after ordering), vegetarian ramen (with vegetable broth), chicken wings, sides, and garlic noodles. Also apparently, you can request vegetable broth for any of the ramen (even if the ramen itself is not made vegetarian) - this was not clearly communicated to us so there was a slight mixup in the order. Fortunately, the staff was pretty understanding and was able to correct the order. We ordered the tonkotsu black and maru and they were both delicious. The broth was rich and flavorful - not too thick or runny, just right! The chashu (pork belly) was so succulent and tasty - my eyes wanted more but I know my belly couldn't have handled another slice of that thick juiciness. Their ramen eggs are cooked to perfection but they aren't sliced like other ramen shops I've been to (i.e., it's the whole egg you bite into). I also appreciated all the toppings that came with it as standard; it was quite a filling bowl of noodles! The price point is what it is nowadays - a bit higher than I'd like to pay but it was still a pretty decent value relative to other spots. The staff were generally pretty good in resolving issues but I think the communications could have been a bit more proactive and clearer at the beginning service. Overall, Maru Ramen Bar satisfies the ramen and soup craving on those chilly days and nights while also being conveniently located among other snack and dessert places to complete your outing. There are a few ramen options in downtown and in the outskirts but you need not look any further for Maru Ramen has got the goods!

So I will say I have waited to post this review because I enjoy consistency. We have been to Maru ramen bar now five times. The fifth time was this past Wednesday for our first New years Day dinner out. No joke every single time we have gone the consistency of the flavors, the texture of the noodles, and the quality of service has always been superb. Even at it's busiest times, you will always have someone greeting you that lets you know what are your options on where to sit and they always greet you with a smile as you enter the restaurant. I really enjoy this restaurant not only because of the amazing food which I'll talk about in a little bit, it is also the Ambiance that's there. Don't get me wrong we are not talking about super elaborate decorations it's just simple items within the restaurant like the tree in the middle that has bar seating around it, the signs and banners that are above the cash register slash cooking area that because they are simple doesn't take away from what is really meant to have your focus on which is the food. So speaking of the food like I said I love love a flavorful Ramen broth and again we've been here five times and we've tried different ramens and each one has such a wonderful umami flavor. And I really enjoyed that you can customize it a little bit more with the different options you can add on for an additional cost of course. Seriously though you do not have to add anything else flavor-wise because again these broths hold up so well on their own. Also we get the wonton dumplings every single time we go because they are perfection. The chili oil that they have them in is the perfect amount of spicy with a little bit of that oil. We usually take a few bites of our ramen and then have the dumpling because we like the two flavors combined So again if you want to try out a wonderful consistent Ramen place please check out Maru Ramen Bar.

Great service and great food. If you like good food, you won't be disappointed! Try the Keema Curry, you will thank me.

Food: Ordered Toroniku (Pork Cheek) Ramen. Broth was butter forward in its flavor (unexpected.. was so-so on that). Noodles were nice. Pork cheek quality was quite good and a delight. Bowl was a bit more conical than other ramen bowls I've had. The bowl also looks nothing like its website bowl. I still ate it. Bulgogi fries were nice. Fries were nicely fried. Bulgogi and egg was also a delight to mix in was good. Service: Friendly staff. Service was quick. Waters to the table. Food turned around quickly. Staff didn't do a food check while we were eating. Ambiance: Clean. Bright. Decor is ok. Gives that live, laugh, love vibe for me.

Maru Ramen Bar is located in a shopping center on Elk Grove Blvd (near Emerald Oak Drive). They have a nice looking dining area and large communal table. Service is quick and staff are friendly. The ramen noodles and broth are on par with some of the best ramen places in the greater Sacramento area. Their Spicy Ramen bowl with tonkotsu broth is fantastic! On a recent visit, we also tried the Ribe Eye Garlic Noodles - which comes with a fried egg and cheese. It was interesting but a bit too rich for our taste.

Food 4.5 stars Service 3.75 Ambience 4 Price 3.5 stars I have been coming to Maru more and more lately, especially because they have spinach noodles which convinces me in times of weakness that succumbing to my carb temptations are pretty acceptable. Whether that succumbing has been good or bad on my waistline is still to be determined. One thing is for sure is I've had ramen a few different places now and I still think this place has the most richest pork tonkatsu broth so far in the area. Located near other decent meal spots like Crest Cafe, MooMoo and Thai Chili, I love how there's a variety of stuff to eat nearby. But when I can convince myself to splurge on all that rich noodley carby goodness, Maru it is. I super love the seafood ramen. It has the 2 scallops and 2 shrimps (which thankfully turns out tender), a soft boiled egg with a slightly gooey center, the option of spinach noodles, a special oil, bamboo shoots and the option of chicken or pork tonkatsu broth. For me, I love adding the crunchy fried burdock root for about $1.50, another egg if I'm super splurging that cost a whopping $3 per egg, and sometimes I'll add the dark rich garlic oil for $1. The seafood ramen itself is around $20, so by the end, my ramen can cost up to $25 if I'm splurging. Luckily for me this is about 2 meals because I can't usually finish it and it turns out to be an extra meal at home. I've had the chicken broth with the seafood bowl too which is pretty good. However I prefer the darker robust taste of the pork tonkatsu broth. Hubby likes the Maru ramen bowl which a little spicy, has the fatty pork meat and other multicolored goodies that sticks out of it. I've had the chicken wings, both times a dry rub, I think it's a salt & pepper, and it's not too impressive. I'd definitely skip this one. It's hard to mess up wings, so not sure what they aren't doing, but after 2x I don't order these any more. The ling lings come in a yummy sauce that's like a dark sweet soy sauce and a little green onion and it's so sultry and little spicy but sooo delicious. I have to force myself to not order these. I've had the fries that come with all the goodies on top. It is super delicious but it'll also kill my mid life waistline so I don't ever order that. But I may grab a fry when others order it. This place's specialty is really the ramen, maybe that's why they taste so good. They have a wide selection of ramen, even a vegetarian one, and the option for a whole bunch of various toppings ranging from $1-$3 or $4. The only reason for not a 5 star review is I think it can get pretty pricey for add on toppings. The fried burdock root for over a $1 is reasonable but a single egg for $3 is price gouging. I can a dozen eggs at Costco for $3, just saying. Also, they don't give a lot of broth and can be a little kuriput when I ask for more. Their hours start at 5pm on some days, others at 11am. Their service is okay, nothing spectacular but no rudeness either. Tables can seat 2-6 at its max. There's a tree in the middle with chairs around it, that is like a bar area sort of. There's a table that has barstools as well. I love the yummy gelatinous leftovers. It warms up well. I typically eat it at home with seasoned nori. It's a decent place to satiate a warm bowl of ramen craving in EG for sure.

I had heard that Maru had more than one vegan option, so of course my ramen cravings brought me all the way to Elk Grove. Hey, I'll always travel for good ramen. And let me tell you, that Vegan Tantanmen did not disappoint! The creamy broth wasn't too rich and was filled with noodles, scallions, grilled eggplant, mushrooms and corn. The fried burdoch and chili oil drops rounded out this terrific bowl of ramen. Yeah, it's on the pricey side for ramen but the ingredients and abundance of this bowl was well worth it. Service was prompt and friendly. I'd heard this place gets super busy on weekend afternoons, so we luckily made a point to come early and beat the lunch rush. I would for sure come back for that delicious vegan ramen.