SHOJIN RAMEN & SUSHI

I just had the best sushi of my life. The pork bao buns were a 10/10 and he even gave me a free Ramune. This man deserves all of the credit, will be returning regularly!

Visited 4 months ago

This is Carlos:

I 110% recommend this place both to dine-in and take out. Professional demeanor at service makes it easy to ask for dish recommendations. They have consistently provided my family and I the best Ramen we have had in Florida thus far. Give this place a go and you will be extremely happy with the consistency of delicious food you will receive. I have been coming back here ever since I discovered this place. Both owner and partner are great people, charismatic, and eager to continue to grow. Thank you for having the best Ramen and sushi! 5 stars!!

Visited 2 months ago

Great little place to eat! The food was delicious!!
Got a lot of food for a very good price.
The owner was very polite and attentive to us.
Give it a try! :)

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi was delicious, you can taste the freshness. Also had garlic pork ramen, it’s a different taste, very flavorful. I would get again. Super friendly staff. Food came out quick. It literally is a whole in the wall place, would have never noticed it. GPS directions aren’t the greatest. Personally I had to go down 41 like if i was going to the mall and do a u turn.

Visited 3 months ago

This was an amazing place to eat, the food was delicious. The guy serving us was so very sweet, and very silly in the best way possible.The environment felt like you where in a little shop, being run by a sweet man who is just following his dream. I recommend the Tonkotsu ramen it was amazing. The place isn't extreme, but it's the fact that he's trying his hardest that matters most!! Please come try this place so you can experience it too!!! 🫶🫶

Visited 8 months ago

My partner and I make sure to always stop here and visit this restaurant. Owner is very friendly and above all generous with his restaurant. Makes the best recommendations and knows his food. I usually make substitutions for my dishes but I forgo my own preferences for his recommendations. Never has let me down. I highly recommend his curry buns and Shojin ramen

Visited a year ago

Favorite ramen place, place is super nice and clean. Owner and workers are VERY generous and kind. Food comes out pretty quick and it's SO delicious! It's all very authentic and fresh, chili oil is MY FAVORITE to add. I HIGHLY recommend their ramen, hope to try their sushi soon!

Visited 5 months ago

I'm not even done eating yet and I'm posting. This will absolutely be my go to ramen spot. My girl is vegan and I'm gluten free and we just had these big old bowls of ramen. The miso kimchi broth is everything and the rice noodles are perfect. Well done!! I'm so happy this is by my house!

Visited a year ago

This is Carlos:

I 110% recommend this place both to dine-in and take out. Professional demeanor at service makes it easy to ask for dish recommendations. They have consistently provided my family and I the best Ramen we have had in Florida thus far. Give this place a go and you will be extremely happy with the consistency of delicious food you will receive. I have been coming back here ever since I discovered this place. Both owner and partner are great people, charismatic, and eager to continue to grow. Thank you for having the best Ramen and sushi! 5 stars!!

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi was delicious, you can taste the freshness. Also had garlic pork ramen, it’s a different taste, very flavorful. I would get again. Super friendly staff. Food came out quick. It literally is a whole in the wall place, would have never noticed it. GPS directions aren’t the greatest. Personally I had to go down 41 like if i was going to the mall and do a u turn.

Visited 3 months ago

An absolutely incredible place, you can genuinely see how much passion and heart the owner puts into each of his dishes.

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Visited 3 months ago

A no frills place with top notch service, and fresh delicious food that is comforting. The server was so very gracious and explained the food and flavor profiles so well. If you’re looking for fresh, quality grade sushi or a warm bowl of ramen, this is your place!

Visited 3 months ago

Cant believe I havent heard of this place best sushi ever got the salmon tempura yum and the hibachi. amazing prices, delicious, not skimpy. Even though I had mishap that caused me to be late they were beyond kind and understanding & gave me 2 cold water bottles instead of one . definitely coming back

Visited 3 months ago

Literally the best ramen I have ever had. Can’t rave enough about how good the food is - and the service! Love these guys 💕

Visited 3 months ago

Having lived in Japan, I can very comfortably say that this place delivers the most authentic experience. There is a huge emphasis on the quality of ingredients. Shojin by far has the most authentic flavor that truly stands apart from many of the ramen places in the area. The sushi is very fresh and properly proportioned. Couldn't recommend this place enough!

Visited 3 months ago

OMG !!!!!!! Best ramen and omakase in town !! You got to try it .

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Visited 4 months ago

I stopped in to get lunch while the owner was still setting up. He took care of me and quickly made some sushi that was excellent and fair priced. I will definitely go back.

Visited 4 months ago

The BEST place for a delicious late night meal and the service was so informative, friendly, and helpful! It’s small and hidden, but you can just tell the quality and love the owner puts into his food from the first bite. I’m so impressed by the enthusiasm and knowledge the woman who served us had bc she hyped up the food and did NOT let us down. I’ll be returning again for sure because I haven’t had ramen this tasty and flavorful down here in AGES. Please don’t let the outside fool you, try it out! It’s gonna be your new favorite restaurant <3

Visited 4 months ago

I just had the best sushi of my life. The pork bao buns were a 10/10 and he even gave me a free Ramune. This man deserves all of the credit, will be returning regularly!

Visited 4 months ago

Authentic ramen at a hole in the wall, locally owned spot. We dined in and got the tonkastu. They have delivery thru Uber eats though, give it a try!

Visited 4 months ago

Favorite ramen place, place is super nice and clean. Owner and workers are VERY generous and kind. Food comes out pretty quick and it's SO delicious! It's all very authentic and fresh, chili oil is MY FAVORITE to add. I HIGHLY recommend their ramen, hope to try their sushi soon!

Visited 5 months ago

Place may look kind of dingy but the owner is a very passionate man who cares about his food.

Highly recommend. We got ramen, both the szechuan tonkotsu ramen and the garlic. Pork was tender and flavor up and the broth was rich and well done.

The egg was a full uncut hard boiled egg so not a marinated egg so that wasn't the best. We got extra vegetables which we felt was what it needed. I'd like some bamboo shoots and maybe some more green onion personally but it was still good. Ramen noodles were the thicker kind. There are different styles of ramen noodles and you don't see the thicker ones too often. At least at the shops I've been too.

We also got the pork steam buns. The cost was a good deal for these and while they aren't stuffed to the brim with pork I liked that. It was a good balance and the dough was nice and not overcooked or under looked.

Finally we also had some sushi and the seared tuna mango roll was great and they served with some sushi sauce which was a thick soy sauce based sause on the side for dipping.

They do an omakase that we want to try out as well.

Definitely great hole in the wall that could use some extra attention from locals. Look past the book cover on this one.

Visited 5 months ago

Came here yesterday for the first time with my husband and the food was great! Very authentic and delicious. I would definitely recommend. Best local ramen spot in SWFL ☺️

Visited 5 months ago

Great ramen! Pretty american-asian experience, was really nice staff and delicious food!

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Unique sushi experience you cant get anywhere else. Benjol runs the whole show on his own and he shows his passion in every roll he makes. The sushi is one of the freshest and best sushis ive ever tried. Highly reccomend to anyone and everyone!

Visited 5 months ago

Best Restaurant in Cape Coral. Service is fantastic, Sushi is fresh with great ingredients, Chicken Goyzen Ramen is the Bomb, and the chef is a beast. Come here whenever you’re near and come back again!

Visited 6 months ago

Best sushi in all of SWFL! Amazing prices and excellent staff. He always treats us so well!!! Works too hard needs to give himself a break too haha

Visited 6 months ago

Me and my husband stopped in for dinner and we were blown away. We each got a different type of Ramen and they were both delicious and exactly what we were expecting from traditional ramen. The staff were incredibly sweet and welcoming. You can tell the owner really loves what he does. We will definitely be coming back.

Visited 6 months ago

Great little place to eat! The food was delicious!!
Got a lot of food for a very good price.
The owner was very polite and attentive to us.
Give it a try! :)

Visited 6 months ago

The food is devine.
You need to eat here. You won't be sorry.

Visited 6 months ago

Without a doubt the best bowl of ramen I ever had and one of the best things I've eaten. Definitely worth any wait you may come across, definitely something anyone should check out if they have taste buds. You just kinda feel at home.

Visited 6 months ago

Stopped by for some late night vegan ramen and they did not disappoint. Lovely staff and awesome food!

Visited 6 months ago

Food and service was amazing! Best ramen I've had. I didnt get her name but the waitress who was from Cuba was delightful !! Definitely will be coming back.

Visited 6 months ago

Not only is the owner the sweetest thing, the coconut boba was FIRE!! We had the bao, steamed buns, cilantro yellowtail sushi and 4 different ramen bowls. Everything was fresh and delicious. No complaints at all. I agree with another review, a little music would compliment the experience, but the conversation with friends and the owner worked out perfect. Definitely a passionate, knowledgeable, man.

Visited 6 months ago

Visited 6 months ago

Wonderful place to go. Food and service was great. Its a small restraint, definitely like a mom and pop shop. I believe it was the owner was very friendly, and made sure everything was just right.

Visited 6 months ago

What a great experience, from the owner (super sweet and loves what he does) to the amazing food.

Visited 7 months ago

Amazing food, very nice staff. Only suggestion to management would be to play some music in the background. It was a bit quiet. Otherwise I loved the experience.

Visited 7 months ago

I don't even like Ramen but my daughter does so I stopped and ordered to go for her. If was good price and the man making was nice and knew what he was talking about. After my daughter was finished I ate her leftovers, and it was amazing.

Visited 7 months ago

Visited 7 months ago

Great customer service and the food looks amazing. Yani and Ben not only helped me order a great meal but they were also very attentive to making sure I got something I would love. Highly recommend

Visited 7 months ago

I’ve never written a review before, but I figured out how to just so I could rave about this place. Hands down best sushi I’ve ever had. It’s fresh and authentic and you have the ability to customize your roll. The service was also so unreal, the guy working took the time to explain the menu to me without making me feel stupid for asking. Not to be dramatic, but I will probably never eat at another sushi/ramen/hibachi place ever again.

Visited 7 months ago

Shojin ramen is a gem in Fort Myers. The food was fresh, top quality ingredients. They make sure you are ordering what you actually want. For customers not familiar with ramen or this type of cuisine, they have photos and even printed definitions/taste profiles of the different broths and pastes. Total find! Would recommend to anyone.

Visited 7 months ago

best ramen in ft Myers

Visited 7 months ago

ICONIC i love you ❤️❤️ my two friends and i had amazing boba tea, we tried all 4 flavors and they were all so good, but we collectively decided the taro was our favorite. we also had great conversations with our host and she was awesome sauce :) we will be revisiting on our next trip to florida!!

Visited 8 months ago

Honestly the best ramen I’ve ever had and the woman working in there to serve us was very kind and informative. Going to be back very soon for sure

Visited 8 months ago

This was an amazing place to eat, the food was delicious. The guy serving us was so very sweet, and very silly in the best way possible.The environment felt like you where in a little shop, being run by a sweet man who is just following his dream. I recommend the Tonkotsu ramen it was amazing. The place isn't extreme, but it's the fact that he's trying his hardest that matters most!! Please come try this place so you can experience it too!!! 🫶🫶

Visited 8 months ago

I cannot even comment on the food. We didn't want to risk our lives like that. They desperately need a health inspection.

Visited 8 months ago

Delicious and the owner is very knowledgeable.

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Just give it a try.... Just taste the food... I know it's different but just try it. It's very good. Good service from the owner as well

Visited 9 months ago

Had their vegan/vegetarian ramen and it was soooo delicious, my boyfriend had their chicken and loved it. Such a nice man who cooks everything and dedicated customer who helps him get by!

Visited 9 months ago

Authentic Tonkatsu Ramen, best flavor I’ve had in years. Food is fresh and made to order!

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Visited 9 months ago

Hidden gem. Great food, great service.

Visited 9 months ago

Delicious vegan ramen! The owner was super helpful and nice.

Visited 10 months ago

Best Ramen in town! The owner is super nice and friendly. Pork Ramen with garlic and chili sauce.

Visited 10 months ago

Best ramen I have ever had. I would show a picture but the ramen didn’t stand a chance against my stomach!

Visited 10 months ago

the most delicious meal that has ever graced my mouth. this restaurant is my roman empire. such a homey atmosphere. the owner is so friendly and kind in recommending menus. he made sure to let us know that we are welcome to take our time and that it's a home here. he even gave us a complimentary tiramisu cake !!! it's my birthday too so that was extra sweet ! we got steamed bao buns with tofu and egg and just gotta say no other food could be as delicious as that. it was the fluffiest, most cloud-like thing in your mouth. it felt like walking on air but delicious air. i felt like god for a moment. i got the miso kirichian ramen and it was so so delicious. the vegetable broth is amazing, the texture is really light and the broth like saturated the tofu so it made for a delicious bite. the vegetables had a nice crunch and fit perfect with every spoon. I cannot express how many times I would recommend this place to everyone i know, this is going to become my new favorite restaurant. if you want food to be a reason you love life, go here !!!!

Visited 10 months ago

Everything I had was amazing. We will be back 5 stars!!

Visited 10 months ago

Best sushi, best ramen, best boba

Visited 10 months ago

Amazing food on all aspects. The ramen is amazing, sushi rolls are amazing quality, and the Boba tea is the best and most authentic boba I’ve ever had. The owner is so sweet and loves sharing the details that go into his cooking

Visited 10 months ago

Food was great! The owner is also the chef/server so it can be a bit of wait, but it’s worth the hard work.

Visited 10 months ago

The owner is really chill and explains everything you need to know about the menu. Food is always good and the wait is not too long.

Visited 10 months ago

First time here with my boyfriend. We had Uno noodles , miso vegetable soup. Benjun did a fantastic job and treated us like family. Very hospitable with us. Knowledgeable about each dish and patient with me explaining each dish. Recommend highly!

Visited 10 months ago

The food it’s always so good!! It’s our preferred place to eat and the service it’s great! He always make sure the order get home safe and secure ,thank you for that and for make soo good food,my bf and me we are so happy to always get the ramen and sushi!

Visited 10 months ago

So so sooooo good!!! Just finished my ramen and it was amazing!!!! This is definitely a hidden gem

Visited a year ago

The owner was great! He made us feel welcome and got our food out in no time. The ramen was excellent and priced well. This is now my spot for ramen and hopefully you'll like it enough to be yours too.

Visited a year ago

You have to give this place a try. Owner explained and showed us how he makes his pork tonkotsu ramen. He pours so much time and heart into a batch. The best in the area and you cannot beat the quality for the price.

Support his small business. Owner is a gem.

Visited a year ago

My partner and I make sure to always stop here and visit this restaurant. Owner is very friendly and above all generous with his restaurant. Makes the best recommendations and knows his food. I usually make substitutions for my dishes but I forgo my own preferences for his recommendations. Never has let me down. I highly recommend his curry buns and Shojin ramen

Visited a year ago

Love this place….every time I’m in town I make sure to stop by and support this business. The food is delicious , but the owner and his passion is what keeps me coming back…… try their new curry bao buns. My favotire

Visited a year ago

The food is absolutely phenomenal, and the owner/chef/host/waiter (all the same guy) is kind and outgoing. We make it a point to go every time we're in town!

Visited a year ago

The owner explained the menu and offered recommendations, took our orders, and cooked our meals fresh. Absolutely loved this sweet man and we will come back for sure

Visited a year ago

Don’t sleep on this place, absolutely one of the best lunches I’ve ever had and the food to price ratio is unbelievable. The flavor is impeccable. Thank you very much for explaining the menu and helping me understand the different options you guys serve!

Visited a year ago

I'm not even done eating yet and I'm posting. This will absolutely be my go to ramen spot. My girl is vegan and I'm gluten free and we just had these big old bowls of ramen. The miso kimchi broth is everything and the rice noodles are perfect. Well done!! I'm so happy this is by my house!

Visited a year ago

The best ramen I’ve had in SWFL! The bao buns are heavenly!! And the gentleman that runs it is great, he’s always polite and gives us little extras. Sometimes an additional bao bun, sometimes an extra broth.

Visited a year ago

I loved the special shojin Ramen... truly delicious 😋.... it's my first time visiting the restaurant... a lot of attention... the building is being remodeled... the place is very small... so I saw its owner is the one who cooks and the one who serves!! If you appreciate something good you will really see that the wait will be very rewarding!

Visited a year ago

This is the best ramen I’ve ever had in my life. The service is great and the food is amazing. I’ve ate here many times and it’s always good. I would’ve taken a picture of my food but I eat it before that thought hits my head. I highly recommend the char siu bao

Visited a year ago

Delicious sushi and even better ramen! The guy at the front was very kind.

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Great place. Been coming here for months quality and quantity is definitely worth the dollar.

Visited a year ago

Wow just wow! Door dashed late night last minute and it did not disappoint! In fact it was the best sushi we’ve had in a long time! The rolls are HUGE & delicious!

Visited a year ago

Very Good

Visited a year ago

So happy we found this place! Ramen was amazing; we had Tonkatsu, garlic lovers tonkatsu and kimchi ramen. All three were super fresh, authentic, and very flavorful. We also ordered gyoza and a yellowtail/mango roll, which were both delicious! We we will be back - hidden gem!

Visited a year ago

Best veggie soup and edamame

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Visited a year ago

Cant believe i havent been here when its been so close. I am very critical of food when i eat out and was pleasantly surprised to say that it was outstanding. Everything was perfect, from the textures to the flavors. If you are on the fence about ordering here, do it and thank me later

Visited a year ago

The place looks a little sketchy especially at night but that’s usually the best places to find good food and this place is GOOD food!

Visited a year ago

this place is amazing, a hidden gem. great ramen and sushi. the owner is so sweet

Visited a year ago

Really good!!! My first time here with my husband and was amazing! The server was so nice and the food delicious. The pork bao was ufffff

Visited a year ago

It's definitely a hidden gem 💎 Food was so good! Service was equally good. Will be back. If you are in the area and want this type of food, it's a must try! Don't be put off by the exterior...there is work being done on the outside of building/strip mall.

Visited a year ago

The best ramen in SWFL hands down. Service matched the quality.

Visited a year ago

A hidden gem for sure . could use some music but the food is 100 percent hand made and to die for . the egg rolls were presented in such a nice way rather than just some rolls in a bag, instead they were cut up and on a plate and then 2 sauces were drizzled neatly on them. the price is 100% worth it. my only “complaints” which are more just comfort suggestions would just be presentation of the restaurant it’s self, music to combat the silence and filter the leaves out of the boba . Other than that it’s very much hand made with great love and care. Amazing experience for a small hidden place.

Visited a year ago

Amazing food, and the guy working there is super kind and generous, giving us a free appetizer. Definitely recommend :D

Visited a year ago

I would say closest to authentic Ramen in Southwest Florida five stars!

Visited a year ago

The Ramen is the best I've had in town out of about 4 other places

Visited a year ago

Never have I ever had food so delicious. We couldn’t stop eating.

Visited a year ago

The food here is amazing. I can't recommend it enough!

Visited a year ago

Typical small unassuming "hole in the wall" restaurant. However. The food was excellent and service was very fast. Will visit again very soon!

Visited a year ago

I used to live in Japan, and I know my ramen and gyoza! This is amazing, authentic food, with flare. The owner really knows what he’s doing in the kitchen and takes his cuisine seriously. Great service. Highly recommended. Wish I’d found it sooner! 😋

Visited a year ago

Great shop for yummy ramen. Owner knows his customers and is amazing with each order. The food has been consistently good. We've ordered to go and eaten inside and the experience was positive. Love this place!

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Ramen was exquisite! Our server was an asian guy that was very helpful and attentive. My husband and I we both ordered ramen and it was one of the best ramen I've had in SWFL

Visited a year ago

Best tasting ramen in Ft. Myers.

Visited a year ago

The ramen soup was delicious, with a feeling of homemade food. The service was great as well! We will be back for sure!

Visited a year ago

Amazing ramen soup. Me and my friends loves the food at this place. The services was amazing and the owner took the time to explain us different dishes.

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You want some authentic food, it's here. Dude was really cool and food was great.

Visited 2 years ago

Absolutely the best soup, let alone ramen, I've ever had ever. I got the kimchi miso, and my husband got the miso ramen. They make their own kimchi which is sweet and sour with a very nice flavor, same with the miso which is creamy. Fresh ingredients in a hardy broth, perfect for the rainy day, but I'd be happy to have it any time. The mango boba was pretty good too! We got there pretty early, so only the cook was there, but he was super friendly and was happy to chat with us. The only possible complaint (a SMALL one) is that the place is very small, but honestly with food this good, who cares?

Visited 2 years ago

Great sushi and Ramen! I go every week.

Visited 2 years ago

Food is good, and the owner is a genuine good person who takes pride in what he cooks!

Visited 2 years ago

Amazing ramen

Visited 2 years ago

Have eaten here twice this week everything has been really good !
Have 5 different sushi rolls
Kani salad and ramen soup with beef

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First time I've ever tried REAL Ramen or Pho and I was not disappointed at all. The owner was extremely nice as well. Definitely gonna be going to this place from now own when I want Asian food.

Visited 2 years ago

Delicious, flavorful meal. Recommend the beef steam bun, ramen and truffle abalone sushi. You will find a surprise dumpling in your ramen 😁

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Food was great and the owner was very attentive and provided great service. The place is modest but definetly worth the trip :)

Visited 2 years ago

By far some of the best ramen I’ve taste! Great flavor, great customer service. I appreciated the small details like getting a bottle of water with my meal. I will definitely be coming back!

Visited 2 years ago

This is most definitely the best sushi spot I have found. Benjin, the owner, makes his food with the most love which You can taste this in every bite. His service is very personable and attentive. I highly recommend.

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Just came here with my husband, we're just two fat people who love trying food. This place is a true gem, unique recipes all the things I tried are great. The owner is also super nice, I hope this business thrives for many years. There isn't a lot of staff here, the owner does handle everything, be patient :)

Visited 2 years ago

This place serves the best ramen in town no doubt, the owner is polite and gives recommendations without even asking. Sushi was really great! I had the sashimi yellowtail very thick slices very tasty can’t beat the price as well the only con is the wait the owner works by himself and takes orders from Uber as well as customers so it can be a while definitely worth the wait I’ll be back every week if I can

Visited 2 years ago

Awesome hole in the wall place. The owner needs all the praise especially since he is all by himself!

Visited 2 years ago

Food was outstanding not a bad dish. We ordered a little of everything

Visited 2 years ago

Best sushi ever. Ginza should close down with this restaurant around!

Visited 2 years ago

First time coming here with expectations of a great vacation and it certainly fulfilled them. EVERYTHING was fantastic, we ordered as 4 people a LOT of different foods and they were all really good no exceptions. Far different tastes than other types of food I’ve had and it definitely makes it a wonderful experience.

Visited 2 years ago

Overall: A nice, small, comfy bowl that's a little more expensive than what I'm used to seeing.

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I've heard about this place from a coworker who gave it a pretty good recommendation. Having had ramen in both Austin, TX and Japan, I had to temper my expectations a bit before checking it out.

I got an order of gyoza and their house special. Granted if I wanted to do a base comparison, a basic tonkotsu would have been better but I was curious and it was expensive for a basic bowl.

The gyoza came out looking and smelling pretty good. They're no Japanese style gyoza which are usually flatter and crispier. These are more Chinese style with a much nicer crisp around the edges and fairly plump than the usual. It came with some mayo and Lao Gan Ma which went well with it. The green onions were a nice touch.

The ramen later came and immediately noticed a few things. The pork seem to be the kind you would see in a stir fry, the egg seemed lightly fried after being boiled, a small assortment of vegetables were on the side, and the broth seemed to be in low tide. It's like a mixture of pho, Chinese stir fry, and ramen. Not a typical bowl but wouldn't be unusual in the more experimental parts of Tokyo that use chocolate, milk, or bugs in their ramen. And even straight up mapo tofu with a very thick sauce. The pork was very well done and juicy. The noodles were a familiar kind which I suspect is the same kind most ramen shops use.

The things that threw me off were the egg, veggies, and broth. The egg is hardboiled, a little over cooked even. This was a bit disappointing. Usually ramen eggs are soft boiled at least. I'm not sure if this is caution on the part of the owner with food safety, regular customers not liking soft boiled eggs, or something else. Hopefully the owner will consider adding the option of a soft boiled ramen egg especially since the menu already strangely has options for noodles that isn't used in ramen.

The veggies were a little strange here. By the time I got to the bottom, mixing the veggies and broth made it feel like I was eating a fusion of pho and ramen. Not that you'd find corn in pho, but it still felt that way.

The broth was the biggest mystery. It was nice and creamy. Comforting even. Literally nothing wrong with it except there wasn't enough of it. In most shops, the broth would fill the bowl near to the top. In the one I ordered, it barely filled the bottom. Maybe it's different with the other bowls, but it was a lot less than what I usually see unless it was tsukemen which is more concentrated and meant to be dipped in. I wonder if it's because there's usually a lot of broth wasted after someone finishes a bowl. I can understand that since most people don't finish off the broth. As a broth lover and one who believes the broth is the essence of a bowl, I can only be left wondering and wanting a little more.

Overall, it's nice and comforting with some very obvious fusion of Japanese and Chinese noodle bowl styles at least for their house special. Maybe the other bowls are more traditional. Very worthy of respect for the area it's in. Just a tad expensive for what you get, but what's not in Fort Myers?

Visited 2 years ago

What FANTASTIC food. I'll be regularly coming here again. I was a little disappointed as my order wasn't ready when I got to the restaurant (I think it's because I ordered online). I got home though and ate every last bite of this delicious food. I got the Shojin Special Ramen (with rice noodles and beef) and the pork egg rolls.

Visited 2 years ago

We randomly chose this place and did not regret it! The owner is friendly and carefully prepared food to your liking. The food was excellent!! I am from out of town but would definitely eat here again!

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Best ramen I have had since DC

Visited 2 years ago

Best ramen in Ft. Myers/ Cape! My husband and I regularly order Shojin from UberEATS. It's one of our favorites! For my birthday the owner accommodated us in the restaurant. He is so passionate about the food and excited to host us. I love the Shojin special ramen and my husband loves the kimchi ramen. The buns are absolutely fantastic too. Highly recommend!!

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Best Customer Service ! The food was authentic and Delicious!! Must try. I will be back. The Ramen is good but my favorite was the buns. Super yummy.

Visited 2 years ago

Very good overall. Excellent rolls.

Visited 2 years ago

I got so lucky to stumble onto this gem. Was looking for something open late—they open late on the weekend to support nearby business. Great food, amazing variety of Asian flavors. Chef was kind and friendly. Vegetarian options and maybe vegan too. Check it out!

Visited 2 years ago

Very delicious & authentic, and the owner is very friendly. We totally enjoyed.

Visited 2 years ago

Food was so delicious. Ordered the Pho and beef steamed buns. Totally worth your money!

Visited 2 years ago

Authentic Ramen!
For the fraction of the cost of some Japanese Ramen noodle shops ($100 or more??? Really)
Highly recommend 👌

Visited 2 years ago

What a find! The Ramen, sushi, and buns were amazing. We got lucky finding it only because my mother n law brought us some ramen to try. We decided to stop in and try more and were so glad we did. The owner/cook really knows his stuff and makes incredible dishes. Don’t let the area turn you away from this….sometimes the best places are the ones hidden off the path. Diamond in the rock for sure.

Visited 2 years ago

This place was incredible ! We went on Christmas Eve… we were so happy it was open. We received fantastic & friendly service.
The outside does look like it maybe got some damage from the hurricane, but don’t let that deter you from going in!
We will definitely be back.

Visited 2 years ago

Don’t let the building fool you… I ordered takeout and everything was delicious. Even in takeout boxes, the food was presented beautifully and tasted so good. I’ll for sure be back.

Visited 2 years ago

The owner is super friendly and the Shojin Special ramen was outstanding. Make sure to grab the steamed buns as well.

Visited 2 years ago

This place is fantastic! My fiancé is vegan and we placed an Uber eats order with vegan instructions and I’m assuming the head chef/owner of the place went out of his way to explain and prove her order was 100% vegan! He even sent us texts with the ingredients he used in her Miso Kimchi ramen and her edamame! Honestly great place with great service 10/10 will order here again!

Visited 2 years ago

Visited 2 years ago

I understand this is primarily a ramen place but I was expecting better Sushi than the 2/5 I got here. Taste is not there compared to the majority of sushi dedicated places. At least one step behind all of the sushi places in Cape. Portion sizes were small. Generic cheap soy sauce packets included.

I would not ever get sushi from this place again. Will try their Ramen next time I order from here.

Visited 2 years ago

This business has changed ownership and they kept the review. So have 1 star.

This is for the prior owner only
*****
Best baguette in town. Sandwiches are fresh and flavorful.

Visited 2 years ago

The ramen was delicious. I Got pork with egg noodles. The broth was rich and creamy, full of flavor. We also had the steamed buns and they were great. The service was very friendly.
Over all it was a great experience.

Visited 2 years ago

Just had the special ramen noodle and it was delicious!!! The owner is very friendly. My family and I had a great time!

Visited 3 years ago

I’m well travelled, have crossed multiple states, and this is the best pho I’ve had in years! I don’t often make reviews but this place highly merits it. The owner was super nice and helpful sharing his new menu ideas and innovations. This little hole in the wall restaurant is fantastic and we will definitely be coming back for more! Thankyou!!!

Visited 3 years ago

I wish I could give it 6 stars. Went on a whim at lunch and ordered the Pho Noodle lunch special with beef. It was outstanding. Do yourself a favor and try this place. I can’t wait to make my way through the menu.

Visited 3 years ago

Chef is very talented and friendly, wonderful small spot to enjoy a chefs selection.

Visited 3 years ago

Visited 3 years ago

Place had some of the best sushi. Hand made by one guy, who is the owner.

Visited 3 years ago

The owner personally called to check on our delivery. Very impressed with the service and the Ramen. Highly recommend and glad that Fort Myers finally has amazing Ramen available.

Visited 3 years ago

We ordered for delivery for this first time from this place. We both got Miso Ramen 🍜 with egg noodles one with chicken and one with pork and it was AMAZING! We also ordered the pork buns and they were just as amazing! We can’t wait to have it again and try more!

Visited 3 years ago

talk about an amazing hole in the wall, hands down one of my absolute favorite places to go now and the owner is such a humble down to earth good guy there's not many like him I definitely recommend. p. s. order the ramen with extra mushrooms they're amazing. I honestly can't get enough just went here with whole family

Visited 3 years ago

Excellent service. Food is very good and fresh! The Uni special right now is to die for $10 for 2 bluefin tuna with uni). Beef ramen is on point with the thick chewy noodles and rich broth. Pork barn mi is a great light lunch loaded with flavor. And they have BOBA!

Visited 3 years ago

Visited 3 years ago

The owner of the ramen shop is really good at what he does and he should have more recognition. His food is amazingggggggg.

Visited 3 years ago

Great food in a centrally located spot. Friendly owner

Visited 3 years ago

Friendly service and tasty ramen! You can even customize your noodle option. We also got the pork bao which was delicious.
Atmosphere is your typical hole-in-the-wall. Only problem was that it was hot as the Florida summer inside the restaurant. There were several fans running without much effect. Skip the boba tea as the boba inside had a very unpleasant taste and dried out texture.

Visited 3 years ago

Visited 3 years ago

Delicious ramen, excellent service!

Visited 3 years ago

Very tasty food! My favorite is the banh mi sandwiches and ramen. Always a friendly atmosphere.

Visited 3 years ago

Very good! We had beef pho and crab sushi, good and fresh made to order

Visited 3 years ago

It was OK, server was pleasant, food was good, when I asked for bill after the girl walked away I noticed a baby cockroach on the floor which ruined the whole experience. To be honest now I'm not sure I'll be going back again. Sorry just being honest.

Visited 3 years ago

This used to be a Vietnamese pho restaurant. Now they serve fantastic home made Ramen. The site front itself is really small and unassuming with a back alley Ramen shop feel of the market streets in Japan. If you are looking for authentic takes all day to prepare tonkotsu Ramen broth and a very friendly owner that comes out to see how you're enjoying your meal this is the place.

Visited 3 years ago

Wasn't a horrible sandwich. Veggies are only sliced not pickled. Pork had some type of sauce on it which tasted a lot like cloves. Never had a bahn mi with corn and peas in it before. 🤷‍♂️

Visited 3 years ago

We actually had the pleasure of sitting inside to eat and they were very short staffed that day and not only was the service amazing but the food was too, it’s run by very kind and honest people and i’ll be sure to return :)

Visited 3 years ago

Excellent food!

Visited 3 years ago

Good is very delicious!

Visited 3 years ago

The owner/ manager, was very accommodating. Very authentic and willing to explain the food. Taste was good sushi fresh definitely will go back and get the pork belly!

Visited 3 years ago

I had the Beef pho rice noodle bowl. It was really good. The Goyza dumplings were fantastic too. Next time I will try the ramen.

Visited 3 years ago

A pleasant experience and calming atmosphere! Food is delicious and highly recommend the bao buns! You can taste the passion in even the miso soup! Everything is so comforting please don’t pass this gem up!!

Visited 3 years ago

Had a ramen craving and was recommended this place by Google. I was a little sketched out where it was located but the inside was cozy and nice. The woman who greeted us was nice, the almond Boba tea was good and tasty. The ramen was amazing. I got the rice noodle with pork and it tasted awesome. There was so much of it that I had to take the rest home.

Will have to come back, the ramen is too good not to.

Visited 3 years ago

The food was quite good, the ramen is even better than I could’ve imagined. Perhaps even more impressive than the food was the kindness and friendliness of the owner. It was busy in the restaurant and He gave us a free appetizer completely unprompted and it was very nice of him to do.

Visited 3 years ago

Food tasted very good and staff was nice but the restaurant was very clearly short staffed. I can't fault them for that so 5 stars

Visited 3 years ago

The ramen is delicious. Great flavors.

Visited 3 years ago

To be fair, back when the place was "Saigon Sandwich," it was a five-star place. Now they've renamed to Shojin Ramen, kept the old menu (yes, you can still get the fantastic banh-mi sandwiches and pho, thank whatever deity you favor), and added (you guessed it) Ramen.

Now, I'm no expert on ramen, since before visiting on 03/2/2022, I'd never had ramen that didn't come in a packet. With no basis for comparison, I enjoyed it very much. But, at $14 for the pork ramen w/ Udon, I would have preferred to get the Pho. A 12-oz can of soda is 150% more expensive, at $2.50. For Pepsi. Ouch.

The staff is friendly and courteous, they put up drapes to keep out the Florida glare, all good stuff. I really hope they'll be around long enough to realize their namesake product is about $3-5 too expensive. Until they do, I'll get the pork special banh-mi sandwich and a bowl of pho for about the same price as a bowl of ramen and a Diet Pepsi, and be stuffed and happy.

Visited 3 years ago

A hidden gem! I have been looking for a good ramen spot for 3 years and Shojin fit the bill! So yummy! The broth was just right, the pork seasoned and fragrant, and the fried egg was not greasy or super runny. We also ordered pork bao buns. They were just as good as the ones that I used to eat in California. Highly, highly recommend!

Visited 3 years ago

If I can give more stars I would! The restaurant is faintly new, but the atmosphere is very welcoming. The food was really good and we didn’t really have to wait too long for our food. We’ve tried the sushi rolls (we recommend the shojin classic rolls!), bao buns (these were a grabber in our table it’s really delicious aka a must try!) as well of course the ramen. The ramen broth was very tasty! Legit have no complaints about it. Truly happy there is finally a ramen place in Fort Myers. I got egg noodles for my ramen and wasn’t disappointed. Not only is the restaurant really good, but the owner is very kind.

He’s very welcoming and is so excited to explain the dishes to you and the fusion between different asian cultural food in one at his restaurant.

Overall, this place is a must try and worth the drive. You won’t be disappointed. Plus, if you love spiciness make sure to try his homemade chili oil, legit the best chili oil I’ve ever tried.

Visited 3 years ago

Really great food! Everything tasted fresh and had a lot of flavor. Friendly atmosphere!

Visited 3 years ago

Visited 3 years ago

My friends and I tried this restaurant on a whim and were very pleasantly surprised. We ordered ramen and sushi. Everything was delicious and fresh and the ramen broth was amazing. The owner was really kind. We'll definitely eat here again.

Visited 3 years ago

We loved our sushi and Ramen! The service was excellent, I highly recommend this place!

Visited 3 years ago

Great traditional Vietnamese food, like pho and bahn mi. Love to have lunch there when I'm in the neighborhood 😋

Visited 3 years ago

Benjill makes excellent sushi and is very kind; I will be back for ramen and banh mi too

Visited 3 years ago

change of ownership brought change of prices and most importantly recipes. disgusting sandwiches. disgusting bread. before the change crusty bread, crunchy pickled carrots, now stale bread and BOILED carrots and fried onions? blehhhhh. and another thing. it is a minor thing, but unpleasant. i left a tip and i remember exactly how much that was in total. check my bank and it's a buck more. i am not a fool. i hope the previous owners get their things straight and reopen. their food was delicious. i have 2 restaurants under a mile from my home who serve vietnamese food, i chose saigon sandwiches every time. not a good experience with new owners. for shame.

Visited 3 years ago

When I went to college in the area, I had an addiction to this place. The pho would make my eyes roll to the back of my head and see stars it was so doggone good. This is the spot right here and I highly recommend.

Visited 3 years ago

Used to go here before the new owners. Do not order pho thinking you're going to get traditional pho, the broth isnt good. The meat (beef in this case) was tougher than john cena and the sparse veggies were just that, sparse. And the Bahn mi was terrible also. The owner however was very nice!

Visited 3 years ago

Great ramen and staff. Came out very quick and you can taste the freshness of each individual bite (or slurp). Haven’t seen ramen in fort myers for a long time. The owner came out and spoke to me, Benji is a nice man and you could tell by speaking to him that he has a true love for cooking. Can’t wait to return!

Visited 3 years ago

My Ramen and Sushi loving mind is blown! The owner who is also the chef and an AMAZING one at that! We went for the Ramen and tried a few other dishes including a few different rolls, a stir fry and some tuna nigiri. Chef Benjill explained what was served and in some cases the process of how it was made. Clearly a high quality chef!

Shojin Ramen Sushi has only been open for a couple of months but is definitely a hidden gem in the world of Southwest Florida restaurants! I’m so glad we found it and will definitely return soon.

Visited 3 years ago

Authentic and tasty Asian fusion cuisine here. I went in for lunch and see the store is under new ownership. The menu features a variety of Asian foods, such as ramen, dim sum, stir fry, and sushi. I was impressed with dinner if there sushi offerings, such as monk fish liver, which I'll have too try on a future visit. For this visit I ordered the ramen and a white tuna (escolar) roll with kimchi and daikon (white giant radish). The ramen was outstanding! You get a choice of noodles (egg, rice, or udon) and choice of protein (pork, chicken, beef, or tofu). I recommend the traditional egg noodles...and I also got the beef. The ingredients were fresh and tasty. It even included the traditional soft cooked egg (fried in this case). The broth was right and there whole dish was put together just right! The sushi roll was a combination I've never had before, and the flavor combination was perfect! The owner brought out accompaniments, including kimchee, wasabi, hot sesame oil, Sriracha, and of course, soy sauce. The atmosphere is casual.... Order at the counter and they bring the food to you. It's small and clean, I counted 22 chairs. This gem is a must try for anyone who enjoys exploring Asian fusion cuisine. I know I will be back!!

Visited 3 years ago

Very good the owner was very nice and explanatory. Food was fresh and hot; will be returning.

Visited 3 years ago

The food was fantastic and was freshly made. I would highly recommend as the owner was very nice and helpful, and he even offered to make another bowl of Ramen after he accidentally used the wrong noodle. On top of that since we didn't want the extra bowl to take home he gave us free bubble tea. The bubble tea was also very good. I will be coming back.

Visited 3 years ago

Visited 3 years ago

Sad to see these guys will be going out of business on 10/23. Their food was amazing!

Visited 3 years ago