Ja Ramen has finished moving into the former Stackd spot at 54 W. Congress St., which is found between Street Taco & Beer Co. and Perche’ No Italian Bistro.
One thing’s for sure and it’s that they’re ramen, curry bowls, and scrumptious dumplings are on the menu. What’s also enticing is that downtown eaters have another new spot to visit for lunch or dinner.
Those who have visited the midtown location are also aware of its assortment of Japanese appetizers, mochi ice cream, taiyaki, soju, beer, and wine. Expect the same menu inside the 2,600-square-foot space downtown.
With the original location found on Campbell Avenue, Ja Ramen is referring to the downtown location as its third Tucson restaurant. There’s a second location coming to the food court inside the Tucson Mall but it has yet to open — the spot on Congress won the race as far as debuts go.
Keep an eye out for that mall option and in the meantime order up something tasty at the other two locations. The downtown spot is open from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily (subject to change).
In other news, the local franchisee is riding a bit of momentum. Currently, they’ve got a few other restaurants in the works but they’ll be found outside of Arizona. University Park, Florida, Port Charlotte, Florida, and Vancouver, Washington will soon have a Ja Ramen to call their own.
Ja Ramen is located at 54 W. Congress St. and 2643 N. Campbell Ave. For more information and to keep up on the latest, visit thejaramen.com.
Article written by:
Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.
