Shimuja

4.6

31 Reviews

$30 and under

Ramen

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2 people

Mar 27, 2025

March 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Charming
Healthy

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.

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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
Website
http://www.shimujaflorida.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
4921 SW 148th Avenue, Davie, FL 33330
Neighbourhood
Southwest Ranches
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Vegan, Wine

EdamameUS$9.00
Steamed Soy Beans
Shishito PeppersUS$10.00
House SaladUS$9.00
Lettuce, Carrots, Onions, Cherry Tomato
Karaage ChickenUS$12.00
Japanese Fried Chicken
Cucumber PickleUS$10.00
Arajio, Sesame Oil, Chili
Crispy Shrimp MayoUS$12.00
Fried Shrimp, Spicy Mayo, Lettuce
TakoyakiUS$12.00
Octopus, Bonito Flakes, Mayo, Okonomiyaki Sauce
HarumakiUS$10.00
Mixed Veggies Spring Roll, Sweet Chili Sauce
Shimuja Buns
Served with Lettuce, Shimuja BBQ Sauce, Kewpie Mayo (Chashu Pork / Karaage Chicken / Fried Tofu)
Japanese Onigiri
Nori & Taken (Smoked Salmon / Tuna Mayo / Plain)
Dumplings
Scallions, Dumpling Sauce (Pork Gyoza / Shrimp Shumai / Vegetable Gyoza)

Ramen

Add Habanero Spicy Miso +2

Kagoshima Special (Pork Tonkotsu Broth)US$23.00
Smoked Pork Belly, Mixed Vegetables, Scallions, Naruto, Whole Soft Egg, Nori, Fried Burdock, Thick Wavy Noodles
Satsuma Tonkotsu (Pork Tonkotsu Broth)US$18.00
Smoked Pork Belly, Bean Sprouts, Scallions, Kikurage Mushroom, Half Soft Egg, Thick Wavy Noodles
Mazesoba (Pork Tonkotsu Broth) (Soupless)US$20.00
5oz Pork Broth, Smoked Pork Belly, Burdock, Naruto, Scallions, Menma, Whole Soft Egg, Nori, Garlic Chips, Thick Wavy Noodles
Tokyo Shoyu (Fish Broth)US$19.00
Pork Belly, Men,a. Scallion, Naruto, Half Soft Egg, Thick Wavy Noodles
Chicken Paitan (Chicken Broth)US$20.00
Chicken Yuzu Chicken Meatball, Cilantro, Scallions, Half Soft Egg, thin Straight Noodles
Key Lime (Veggie Broth)US$19.00
Chicken. Key Lime, Lettuce, Red Onion, Scallions, Half Boiled Egg, Thin Straight Noodles
Champon (Veggie Broth)US$20.00
Bean Sprouts, Carrots, Cabbage, Scallions, Fried Tofu, Thin Straight Noodles
Sansai Veggie (Veggie Broth)US$20.00
Wild Japanese Mountain Vegetables, Fried Tofu, Bean Sprouts, Scallion, Half Boiled egg, Thin Straight Noodles
Nikusoba (Veggie Broth)US$19.00
Pork Shoulder, Red Onion, Scallion, Half Boiled Egg, Thin Straight Noodles

Rice

Japanese Curry
Served with White Rice, Pickle Eggplant (Pork Katsu / Chicken Karaage / Kansai Vegetables)
Donburi
Serve over Rice, Topped with Lettuce, Kewpie Mayo (Pork Katsu / Chicken Karaage / Chashu / Buta Meshi)
Yakimeshi
Fried Rice, Scramble Egg, Corn, Diced Carrot, Scallions, Pickle Ginger (Plain / Tofu / Chicken / Pork / Shrimp)

What 31 people are saying

Shimuja reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.2Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Fort Lauderdale
Healthy
Fort Lauderdale West
Best Food
Fort Lauderdale West
Healthy

Review summary

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Shimuja offers a "phenomenal experience" with "the best ramen in the U.S." praised for its "authentic and flavorful" dishes. The restaurant boasts a "warm and welcoming" atmosphere, "excellent service," and a "perfectly balanced broth." While service can be slow, the "amazing food" and "intimate ambiance" make it a must-visit.

31 Reviews

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Keisha VIP
Fort Lauderdale18 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was an amazing experience! Reserve this restaurant because my mom wanted Ramen. Some of the previous reviews made about service had me a little apprehensive, however they all stated that the food was amazing. They did not disappoint the service was personable and the food was delicious. The cucumber salad is still on my mind…I will be returning for sure.
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Tais
Washington DC13 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food! Japonese style is my favorite, really good, nice and friendly staff too
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German
Fort Lauderdale1 review
5.0
Dined on March 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It offers an exceptional experience. The ramen is authentic and full of flavor, with a perfectly balanced broth and perfectly cooked noodles. Excellent service and an incredible atmosphere. Definitely a must-visit for ramen lovers.
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Raul VIP
Miami21 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food, service and ambiance were good, however, we felt they were rushing us to make space for others waiting for tables.
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Christopher VIP
Fort Lauderdale33 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing ramen, staff, other food, and vibes. This is a must try
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Christopher
Fort Lauderdale1 review
4.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Had a great experience. Great food and prices. Service was slow (maybe since it was on a weekend?)
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Kristine
Cologne1 review
5.0
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was really good, especially the ramen was really authentic.
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Michelle
Unspecified1 review
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I’d say the quality of food was excellent, but when it comes to service Shimuja just did not have enough servers to keep up with the customers. They absolutely need more staff.
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Karen
West Palm Beach3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The Satsuma Tonkotsu Ramen (with added spice and added egg) was delicious! Reminded us of our favorite place in Bellevue, WA. We’ve been searching for a great ramen place and have driven hours for our search. It’s pricey, but the quality of flavor, and time put into making the broth is worth the drive.
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Karen
Fort Lauderdale1 review
2.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Food was really good. Service not as expected. After we got seated, we waited more than 15 minutes for a server to come to our table. We actually had to ask one of the servers as all of them just kept passing by and just looking at us but no one even cared to ask if we’ve been helped or something
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FAQs

Shimuja is rated 4.6 stars by 31 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 3 times today

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

Website
http://www.shimujaflorida.com/
Phone number
(754) 200-8941

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Appetizers

EdamameUS$9.00

Shishito PeppersUS$10.00

House SaladUS$9.00

Karaage ChickenUS$12.00

Cucumber PickleUS$10.00

Crispy Shrimp MayoUS$12.00

TakoyakiUS$12.00

HarumakiUS$10.00

Shimuja Buns

Japanese Onigiri

Dumplings

Ramen

Kagoshima Special (Pork Tonkotsu Broth)US$23.00

Satsuma Tonkotsu (Pork Tonkotsu Broth)US$18.00

Mazesoba (Pork Tonkotsu Broth) (Soupless)US$20.00

Tokyo Shoyu (Fish Broth)US$19.00

Chicken Paitan (Chicken Broth)US$20.00

Key Lime (Veggie Broth)US$19.00

Champon (Veggie Broth)US$20.00

Sansai Veggie (Veggie Broth)US$20.00

Nikusoba (Veggie Broth)US$19.00

Rice

Japanese Curry

Donburi

Yakimeshi

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