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Kagoshima Special Ramen - Shimuja, Davie, FL

Shimuja

4.8
4.8
17 Reviews
$30 and under
Ramen

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
Chef/Owner Keiichi Maemura chose the name Shimuja in respect to Shimazu Nariakira, for his Philosophy, Intelligence, and being wise. His focus is to give people out of Japan an opportunity to eat Tonkotsu Ramen made with soy sauce, which is the taste of home in Kagoshima.
Kagoshima Special is a Ramen created by Chef/ Owner Kei-san himself. Extra chashu and a whole egg float at the base of this large bowl of ramen, and in the center there is a generous portion of mixed steamed vegetables. Topping the entire bowl off is a large pinch of our fried burdock root, a labor of love that adds a textural contrast and an earthy flavor to the soup. The burdock is piled in a way that is representative of the volcano on Kagoshima which is still active to this day.
Shimuja is known for its cozy atmosphere, selected by SunSentinel Travel & Life as one of the 18th best dishes in all of South Florida.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Ramen, Japanese, Regional Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (754) 200-8941
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 17 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on all time ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

17 Reviews
  1. Jay

    Jacksonville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Best ramen I’ve had in US. Even better than some of the popular shops in Japan that I’ve tried.

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  2. Irina78

    Miami

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The service needs to improve a little, servers were not friendly and the attitude was “I’m doing you a favor type”… not all, but out of the maybe 4 we interacted with 3 had that attitude… now for the food, wow, one of the best ramens I’ve had… will definitely be going back, just hope the service improves

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was slow but was worth it. Food was delicious!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I can’t say enough about this place. From the moment you walk in Roxanna greets people with her beautiful smile. She tends to people right away. The service is excellent. Food is out of this world. The best pork buns ever!!!! I personally love the mazezoba ramen. It’s soupless ramen. So delicious. Everything on that menu, you can’t go wrong. I love this place.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    West Palm Beach

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I will definitely recommend this place, if you’re looking for good and authentic noodles. Both my husband and myself were very satisfied on both visits with the service and prices as well.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Shimuja was an amazing experience. The food was delicious and the service was good. The only thing was that even with a reservation, I still had to wait for a table.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    One of the best ramen bowls I’ve had. Hands down. The broth was flavorful and the spice level was great but I like spicy food

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  8. NelsonC

    West Palm Beach

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best Ramen 🍜 in Florida. Better than Ivan Ramen in NYC.

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  9. Yumm

    Fort Lauderdale

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love Ramen and am always looking for THE most authentic Ramen wherever I live or travel. This is the real deal. Service is great and food came out fast. Highly recommend!

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  10. ShawnT

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was outstanding and our server was amazing. She went through the menu with us making recommendations. We thoroughly enjoyed the ramen and will definitely be returning customers.

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FAQs

Shimuja is rated 4.8 stars by 17 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Shimuja

4921 SW 148th Avenue, Davie, FL 33330

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Southwest Ranches
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Ramen, Japanese, Regional Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Vegan, Wine
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