Tamashii Ramen - Ya

Eden (I doubt I spelled that right, sorry!) provided beyond excellent service. I let him know that I am gluten and dairy free due to health issues and he saved me from a miserable experience not once, but 2 times!! I felt 100% confident that my food was safe to eat, and it was!! Thanks to him!! Not only was he 100% attentive to my restrictions, but he made sure we always had what we needed! Thank you so much for an excellent dining experience good sir!!

Before my partner was diagnosed with celiac disease, Tamashii Ramen was one of our favorite restaurants to eat at. After their diagnosis, we tried eating gluten-free at Tamashii Ramen House in Oklahoma City a couple of times. However, we usually thought that Tamashii Ramen - Ya in Edmond was a bit better foodwise after a certain point. Despite early impressions, we are not sure how likely we are to return to this location or other Tamashii Ramen restaurants in the future. Yesterday, we arrived around 14:15. It was a little busier than the other times we went, but this was most likely because nearby schools were out and potentially other reasons. We were still able to find a parking spot near the entrance (which was lucky), and there were still a good amount of seats available inside. When going on the weekdays somewhat after peak lunch time, the wait times seem to be little to none—which is great! For us, the price was good for two people at around $32 (prior to tip). We were quickly seated and provided menus. There is a physical Gluten Free and Vegan Menu upon request. However, this time we just decided to look online. When my partner pulled up the website from the QR code, they were unable to locate the Gluten Free Menu. I had to show them the website I pulled up (which seemed to be the general website for Tamashii). Since I did not scan the QR code myself, I do not know if it was actually available online for Edmond or not. However, I trust their word. If it is not online currently, I hope it is added eventually. I felt that the server, Lesly, was great! Tamashii Ramen - Ya is informed on dietary restrictions, and it was easy to communicate these needs and order comfortably. I liked that Lesly asked if we would like the chicken in the fried rice. In addition to that, I felt that they (and another employee) checked on our table an adequate amount of times to make sure everything was good and to refill our waters. The food did not take too long to be served especially for this kind of dietary restriction. At most, it took around 15 minutes which is pretty reasonable in general. For the Gluten-Free Garlic Fried Rice and Gluten-Free Grilled Chicken I got, I felt that it tasted similarly to other times I have been here. I do not have a gluten allergy, so I can eat the regular rice and chicken. However, I do it so I can share some and enjoy it with my partner. Personally, I felt that this is pretty identical to the original version. This time, it was not as particularly well-flavored, but it was still mostly enjoyable. My partner got the Gluten-Free Spicy Ramen and Gluten-Free Grilled Chicken along with additional toppings (listed with the second image). Shortly upon eating, I noticed their significant decline in mood, but they still attempted to eat most of the ramen that they could despite it. However, it was clear that something was not entirely satisfactory with their meal. When I was able to hear about it later, the noodles apparently had an unfavorable texture. According to my partner, that was the most noticeable thing. In addition to that, the chicken was not cooked as well as usual. I found this similar to my own chicken, which was great on one of our first visits to the Edmond location, but it has not been recreated since. Overall, the ramen was unappetizing because of these factors creating an odd mesh of an eating experience. As someone with a celiac partner, I want them to be able to enjoy a dining experience as well as I can as someone without a gluten-allergy. Although eating at home is possible (and usually ensures the most safety), dining out is such a major part of most people’s social lives and enjoyment. It was really sad to see and hear about such disappointments—especially since they told me that they kept hoping that it would be better by the next time. Despite these hopes, it unfortunately did not meet these expectations. Because of this, I cannot really think about suggesting or bringing up this restaurant again as a gluten-free option for a while.

Very awesome and caters to those with vegan/vegetarian and gluten free!