Bokujō Ramen

First time visiting after hearing about this online. Really loved the atmosphere and decor. Service was okay, but not really helpful for a person trying restaurant quality Ramen for the first time. The menu could have been better at describing the the dishes and what to expect. Perhaps some photos. Had the Buffalo Ramen entree and it was delicious, the Ramen definitely had a great texture and was plentiful. The Buffalo meat was sliced thin and held together in the bowl. My girlfriend tried the Pork Belly Ramen entree and she liked it, but it was very heavy on garlic flavor for my taste. The hard boiled egg was slightly cool on the inside on both of our dishes but didn't detract overall. Our main waitress was very utilitarian in service and did not seen very friendly or eager to educate new diners. Another waitress was more helpful when our primary waitress wasn't around. We also had the Black Hills Mushroom appetizer and it was okay, but not possessing any wow I'd definitely order that again factor. Could have used a bit of butter to enhance the flavor. Really enjoyed the Japanese videos of Ultraman that played during the visit and the liberal presence of Godzilla throughout the the restaurant 🐲

Lived in Rapid for a few months for work and everyone recommended this place. I loved their bison ramen and found it unique, although after a while the broth became bitter with all the arugula. I was able to visit the associated Bokujo Bodega next door while here. There is a lot of potential for this to be a nice, small spot with Japanese imports. However, I found that most of the products were US-based rather than directly from Japan, I am not sure how this effects the tax rate. I bought a bunch of goodies to snack on at home!

Best ramen we’ve ever had, hands down. You also need to try the bison bun. The restaurant is so uniquely decorated, which makes the whole experience that much better! I don’t think a single item on the menu would disappoint. It is clear that chef Justin Warner and his wife have devoted a lot of time to their craft. Also, stop by the bodega next door after you’ve eaten, if you want a treat or even some broth to-go.

We arrived right before they closed (we didn't do our research), however we were immediately sat and our server was very attentive and professional. What a cool place! The ramen is VERY good. We ordered extra noodles for our youngest and they came out in only a few minutes. We're definitely coming back.

We stopped here by chance on a family vacation as my sister wanted ramen. A google search and the great reviews led us to eat lunch here. The food was fantastic! But little did we know its Justin Warner’s restaurant (from Food Network). All I can say is that it was the best choice we could have made. Great service, great food and then we got to meet Justin (who was at his newly opened Bodega next door!). Justin was so kind and gracious, what a great guy!! Whether you’re a local or here on vacation, highly recommend stopping by

Food was good. Mushroom miso, bison, spicy cucumbers. Hot tea was decent. Really loud inside. Not good for sitting and enjoying a meal with someone. Hard to hear.

Worth the long wait! Had the Veggie Shoyu ramen; good texture and umami flavor. Amazing atmosphere. Check it out if you’re in Rapid City, definitely worth it!