Tatsu Ramen Pasadena Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the Menu at Tatsu Ramen Pasadena
Nestled in Pasadena, Tatsu Ramen offers a unique ramen experience that blends tradition with contemporary flavors. Their menu is a delight for ramen lovers, featuring a range of gluten-free options that maintain authentic taste while accommodating various dietary preferences.
- Naked Ramen: A vegan-friendly option with curly noodles, Tatsu Egg, and a sweet Kuromitsu glaze.
- Bold Ramen: Indulge in a rich Tonkotsu broth infused with an intricate mix of eleven ingredients, embodying depth and flavor.
- New Additions: Refresh yourself with the Lychee Oolong Sparkling Tea or the zesty Pickled Cucumbers for a burst of flavor.
- Comforting Sides: Enjoy crispy Chicken Gyoza or Juicy Pork Buns, expertly crafted for the perfect bite.
The combination of outstanding service and flavorful dishes makes Tatsu Ramen a must-visit spot for anyone craving exceptional ramen.
New Menu Items
NEW: Lychee Oolong Sparkling Tea
NEW: Pickled Cucumber
Tickle your taste buds with our zesty Pickled Cucumbers! Crisp, cool cucumbers are marinated in a tangy blend of chili and garlic, delivering a refreshing crunch with a spicy kick.
NEW: Liquid Death Mountain Water
Liquid Death Mountain Water comes from a deep underground mountain source protected by a few hundred feet of stone and contains naturally occurring minerals (aka electrolytes) that aren’t just good for your body, they will murder your thirst. Instantly.
NEW: Liquid Death Sparkling Water
Liquid Death Sparkling Water doesn’t just look like a beer, it is actually carbonated like a beer. Slightly less carbonation means less carbonic acid is formed, which means it's less bitter and more thirst murderous than many other sparkling waters.
NEW: Liquid Death Severed Lime
These ruthless tallboys of flavored sparkling water are armed with agave nectar and merciless flavor to refresh your body and murder your thirst.
NEW: Liquid Death Dead Billionaire
These psychotic cans of half iced tea, half lemonade are dead set on using natural agave and B vitamins to savagely murder your thirst and turn its insides into balloon animals to book gigs at children’s birthday parties.
NEW: Liquid Death Slaughter Berry
These psychotic cans of raspberry iced tea are dead set on using natural agave and B-vitamins to savagely murder your thirst and turn its insides into balloon animals to book gigs at children’s birthday parties.
Bold Ramen
Slow-cooked Tonkotsu (pork) broth, finished with a perfect blend of 11 bold ingredients. Thin noodles served with Tatsu Egg, scallions and fried onions. Contains Shellfish, Dairy, Soy, Sesame & Wheat *Consuming raw or uncooked meats, fish, shellfish, and egg products may increase the risk of food borne illness.
Cheeky Ramen
Ultra rich and creamy chicken broth slow-cooked with whole ingredients. Curly noodles topped with Tatsu Egg, flash fried onions, scallions and yuzu kosho paste. Contains Shellfish, Soy & Wheat. *Consuming raw or uncooked meats, fish, shellfish, and egg products may increase the risk of food borne illness.
Hippie Ramen
Vegan broth for the flower child in all of us. Curly noodles topped with spinach, and finished with house-made scallion oil, fragrant sweet onion and a hint of ginger. Try with cheese topping like they do in Japan! Contains Soy & Wheat (Dairy Free Option Available upon Request)
Old Skool Ramen
A true classic; inspired during our trip to Kyushu. Slow-cooked Tonkotsu (pork) broth, finished with smooth Hakata Tonkotsu dashi. Thin noodles topped with kikurage mushrooms, scallions and sesame. Contains Shellfish, Soy, Sesame & Wheat.
Naked Ramen
Zero broth, all flavor! Vegan-friendly curly noodles topped with Tatsu Egg, scallions, crunchy Panko breadcrumbs, and drizzled with a sweet Kuromitsu glaze. Squeeze the lime before you eat! Vegetarian & Vegan options available. Contains Soy, Sesame, & Wheat. *Consuming raw or uncooked meats, fish, shellfish, and egg products may increase the risk of food borne illness.
Red Ramen
Slow-cooked Tonkotsu (pork) broth, spiked with our secret umami RED sauce. Thin noodles topped with ground beef, sesame and scallions. Contains Shellfish, Soy, Sesame & Wheat.
Soul Ramen
Slow-cooked Tonkotsu (pork) broth, finished with black garlic oil and Gochujang miso paste. Thin noodles topped with ground beef, kikurage mushrooms, sesame and scallions. Contains Shellfish, Soy, Sesame & Wheat.
Birria Ramen
Our take of fusion where Mexican meets Japanese. Slow cooked tender beef marinated over night in our in-house adobo paired with our classic thick ramen noodles. Contains Wheat.
Ramen
Sides
NEW: Pickled Cucumber
Tickle your taste buds with our zesty Pickled Cucumbers! Crisp, cool cucumbers are marinated in a tangy blend of chili and garlic, delivering a refreshing crunch with a spicy kick.
Chicken Gyoza
Deep fried gyoza filled with ground chicken, cabbage, and onions. Contains Egg, Milk, Soy, Sesame & Wheat.
Garlic Edamame
The name says it all. Contains Soy
Spicy Edamame
Edamame with our signature Tatsu Chili Paste. Contains Soy
Fried Rice
Sauteed with egg, pork, chicken and topped with scallions, ginger and sesame. Contains Shellfish, Egg, Soy, Sesame & Wheat. Unfortunately, we cannot make this without egg!
Veggie Fried Rice
Vegetarian-friendly fried rice, comes with scrambled egg and tofu, topped with green onion, ginger and sesame. Contains Egg, Soy, Sesame & Wheat. Unfortunately, we cannot make this without egg!
Red Rice
Ground beef simmered in sweet and savory sauce served over Koshihikari rice bed, topped with sweet corn and green onions. Contains Soy & Wheat.
Pork Chashu Rice
Tender pork belly chashu bits served over Koshihikari rice bed topped with scallions and sesame. Contains Soy, Sesame & Wheat.
Chicken Rice
Tender chicken bits served over Koshihikari rice bed topped with scallions and sesame. Contains Soy, Sesame & Wheat.
Juicy Pork Bun
Steamed bun filled with juicy pork belly bits on lettuce topped with mayo, sesame seeds and scallions. Contains Soy, Sesame & Wheat.
Chicken Bun
Steamed bun filled with juicy chicken bits on lettuce topped with mayo, sesame seeds and scallions. Contains Soy, Sesame & Wheat.
White Rice
Koshihikari short-grained white rice, affectionately called 'Little Buddhas'.
Tatsu Egg
Tan on the outside, ooey gooey goodness on the inside. Contains Soy & Wheat.
Pork
Slices of melt-in-your-mouth pork belly. Contains Soy & Wheat.
Chicken
Slices of tender marinated chicken breast. Contains Soy & Wheat
Organic Tofu
Slices of marinated, organic, non-GMO tofu. Contains Soy & Wheat
Red Ground Beef
Ground beef simmered in our secret umami RED sauce. Contains Soy & Wheat.
Birria Beef
Slow cooked tender beef marinated over night in our in-house adobo. Contains Wheat.
Tonkotsu Noodles
Thin, straight Hakata style noodles made with our signature, carefully developed recipe. Contains Egg & Wheat.
Gluten Free Noodles
The best GF ramen noodles you’ll ever taste. We tried 40 different kinds of GF noodles before deciding on the best one. Our GF noodles and GF broths are lab-tested and certified gluten-free.
Tonkotsu Broth
Made from whole pork bones and whole vegetables. Bone broth is very high in protein, collagen, and amino acids among many other nutrients. It can help reduce inflammation and support healthy skin, hair, nails, and joints. Contains Shellfish, Soy & Wheat.
Cheeky Broth
Ultra rich and creamy chicken bone broth that is high in collagen (reduces inflammation and makes you look forever young), made with whole ingredients. Contains Shellfish, Soy & Wheat.
Hippie Broth
Vegan broth for the flower child in all of us. Contains Soy & Wheat.
Spinach
It's what makes Popeye strong.
Green Onions
Cabbage
Woodear Mushrooms
Pickled Ginger
Fried Onions
Corn
Cheese
Bamboo Shoots
Contains Soy & Wheat.
Condiments
Extra Add-ons
Drinks
NEW: Lychee Oolong Sparkling Tea
NEW: Liquid Death Mountain Water
Liquid Death Mountain Water comes from a deep underground mountain source protected by a few hundred feet of stone and contains naturally occurring minerals (aka electrolytes) that aren’t just good for your body, they will murder your thirst. Instantly.
NEW: Liquid Death Sparkling Water
Liquid Death Sparkling Water doesn’t just look like a beer, it is actually carbonated like a beer. Slightly less carbonation means less carbonic acid is formed, which means it's less bitter and more thirst murderous than many other sparkling waters.
NEW: Liquid Death Severed Lime
These ruthless tallboys of flavored sparkling water are armed with agave nectar and merciless flavor to refresh your body and murder your thirst.
NEW: Liquid Death Dead Billionaire
These psychotic cans of half iced tea, half lemonade are dead set on using natural agave and B vitamins to savagely murder your thirst and turn its insides into balloon animals to book gigs at children’s birthday parties.
NEW: Liquid Death Slaughter Berry
These psychotic cans of raspberry iced tea are dead set on using natural agave and B-vitamins to savagely murder your thirst and turn its insides into balloon animals to book gigs at children’s birthday parties.
Mexican Coke (500ml)
Yuzu & White Peach Soda
Sparkling Yuzu soda with a hint of white peach for a sweet & bright flavor
White Strawberry Matcha Soda
Moshi Sparkling Uji Matcha Drink White Strawberry is made with white strawberries which are sweeter and softer than your average ichigo (strawberry) and is popular in Japan. It's sweetness balances out the bitter and grassy notes of Uji matcha sourced straight from Japan.
Ice Green Tea
Cold, and refreshing unsweetened green tea brewed in Japan.
Coke
No silly, the classic all American drink.
Diet Coke
I'll have a ramen, fried rice, pork bun...and a Diet Coke!
Sprite
The American version of Ramune.