Rate-A-Restaurant #342: Kanpai Ramen and Poke Bar (Glendale)

Restaurant: Kanpai Ramen and Poke Bar



Location: 1023 E Colorado St (Glendale)

Type of restaurant: Ramen, Japanese



We stipulated: We didn't want to venture far, and we'd heard about nearby Kanpai, which is bringing much overdue ramen to Glendale.



They stipulated: While ramen is their specialty, Kanpai is jumping into the whole poke craze, and also has an extensive boba and tea menu.



What we ordered: Mike: Spicy tonkatsu tonkotsu ramen with chicken ($9.95); Maria: Tonkatsu tonkotsu ramen with pork belly ($9.50); Kids: Tonkatsu tonkotsu ramen with chicken ($9.50); spicy tuna roll ($6); taro milk tea with boba ($3.50); mango milk tea with boba ($3.50)



High point:  The bowls were big enough for the Blogger Kids to split, and the right amount for us (I ate all of mine, while Maria had some left over).



Low point:  We were in a bit of a rush, but it was hard to get the attention of the server. Also, the Korean music videos were interesting but a bit distracting.

Overall impression: The meat had a slightly fermented taste, which was interesting, although I couldn't decide if I liked it or not. But points for the wide menu, and I can't wait to try the poke bowl.

Will we return: Yes.