Bonnie S.

Safe Asian Flavors for South Bay Bubble . The Ayan menu pulls from all Asian Cuisines like Ramen, Garlic Noodles, Tom Yum Soup, Momo Dumpings, Variety of Grilled Proteins with Asian Vegetables and much more. The flavors of Ayan are specifically for a certain type of customer who lives in the Coastal South Bay because I have worked for these types. They want variety but not crazy or bold flavors because they are worried about their sodium intake. Dishes here are plated well. They look for more individual plated serving instead of family style because they are not used to it. These Asian flavors are not authentic but more transformed to align with customers who need toned down flavors. I may not prefer this spot but it's thriving based to its specific niche and it's gets crowded after 6pm. Definitely make reservations and feel safe when you walk in. If you don't identify with anything I just said, you may want to find a different spot. South Bay Bubble Cities include Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Coastal El Segundo, Anyone on the Peninsula such as Palos Verdes Estate, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estate.

Jenn G.

With the weather getting colder in the South Bay, I've been craving ramen more than ever. I'm always on the hunt for a great ramen spot, and that's how I discovered Ayan. Ayan offers an impressive variety of ramen, including some unique options that immediately caught my eye. For instance, they serve Genghis Khan Ramen, a Mongol-style ramen with wheat noodles; Cheese Ramen with Chicken, featuring a mix of espuma parmesan, cheddar, and mozzarella cheeses; and Mongolia Dark Ramen, made with beef tripe. I decided to try their Cheese Ramen with Chicken, priced at $16. Beyond ramen, Ayan boasts a diverse menu blending various cuisines. They offer Mongolian dumplings, Tom Yum soups, pho, poke bowls, pasta, bao burgers, and even steaks--a true fusion haven! My friend and I shared the Mongolian Khuushuur (2 for $7), a deep-fried Mongolian dumpling, while my friend also ordered the Carbonara Noodles (lunch portion, $12). The Cheese Ramen with Chicken did not disappoint. The broth was rich, creamy, and flavorful, perfectly complemented by tender chicken breast and generous portions of mushrooms, green onions, and sprouts. I especially appreciated the whole flavored soft egg they included--it was such a delightful touch. For $16, this ramen was a fantastic deal, offering large portions and incredible taste. The Mongolian Khuushuur was another standout. These deep-fried dumplings reminded me of empanadas and can be ordered with either beef or vegetables (we opted for beef). The dumplings were perfectly crisp, served hot, and paired with a ranch dipping sauce and a vegetable papaya side--both of which added lovely contrasting flavors. I also sampled my friend's Carbonara Noodles, which seemed to use the same noodles as my ramen. The dish was equally creamy and delicious--an excellent choice for pasta lovers. Last but not least, we ended the meal with the delightful Buuz Mochi with Mango. Filled with Philadelphia cream cheese, Thai mango, and passion fruit, this dessert was absolutely drool-worthy! Beyond the delicious food, the service at Ayan was exceptional. The staff were friendly and attentive, and I loved the convenient buzzer system at each table, making it easy and efficient to request assistance. It's rare for me to give a new restaurant five stars, but Ayan absolutely earned it. The service was fantastic, the food was outstanding, and I came for ramen but discovered so much more. I can't wait to return!

Lily C.

"Asian fusion" in the south bay? Well, honestly, that usually isn't... For Asians. But I was excited because there aren't many Mongolian places in Los Angeles, and especially Torrance after Nadima's closed. Except... This menu doesn't really have much Mongolian on it. It's ironically looking closer to the Taiwanese invented "Mongolian BBQ" than Mongolian for the noodles. I was looking forward to thick, chewy handmade or hand pulled noodles and there was none of that. The various dumplings (fried, steamed , handpie shaped) were tasty although none of them burst with liquid. We also didn't get the sauce or side of veggies I see in pictures for takeout. The fries were underdone, maybe because we went during an off hour. I was excited to see no caffeine drink options and got a honey chamomile milk tea, only to be completely baffled by the bright pink drink with whipped cream. It did taste of tea and was tasty, I think they just subbed strawberry syrup for honey and didn't tell us. The baked eggplant ended up being our favorite dish and felt strangely closer to Mongolian food with the mayo. The veggie filling was my favorite of the dumplings. I didn't expect to ever say vegetable dishes were my favorite at a place with Mongolian food but here we are! I did still feel a little overloaded with carbs, which is usually more where I am after Mongolian food. For more Mongolian food, trek out to Arag in Ktown.

Brenda N.

Delicious Asian Fusion with a variety of amazing options! The restaurant had plenty of parking and The restaurant was clean with a relaxing environment. I ordered the Tom Yum and beef Mongolian Noodles and everything was so yummy! The staff were attentive and friendly!

Shauna N.

The menu was very interesting. I got the sea bass with Thai sauce. I liked mine . The fish was a bit salty but overall it was very good. I liked the cheese. My families food was pretty bland or too salty.

Airi G.

I can't and won't forget the braised pork ribs from Ayan because they all fell off the bone with no effort. The sauce was semi-sweet and the meat was so tender, making the combo irresistible. Fries as a side was a bit peculiar but it worked since the saltiness balanced the sweetness. The other must-order dish is the Mongolian buuza dumplings with 33 folds. It's stuffed to the brim and incredibly juicy. The garlic beans as a side dish were just alright and the noodles with minced kurobuta pork and beef with chili oil was not my personal favorite. I expected it to be similar to the Chinese version but it was tomato-forward which threw me off. It wasn't bad, especially since the noodles were very chewy, but it reminded me more of a bolognese. Overall, the atmosphere is spacious and clean and it's nice that they have buttons at the table that'll help you call the waiter over.

Travis P.

First off, the service here is very attentive and quick. If anything they have a button which would call a server over to you shortly. I assume this is a newer spot and there wasn't that many customers here on a Saturday. What I can say is that the food is good, its Asian fusion so they have selection from Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese, you name it. I won't say they specialize anything but if you're with a group of friend, everyone should be able to find something that they like. Here are my thoughts on what I had. Watermelon with Cheese - They just randomly gave this for everyone and surprisingly it was delicious. Refreshing appetizer. (5/5) Matcha Coffee & Smoothie - Both were delicious drinks and you wouldn't go wrong with any. For $5ish each I felt it was reasonable. (5/5) Spicy Ramen - So it's not the best ramen I've had but I really much enjoyed it. It's not that spicy IMO but the flavors were on point. Winner was definitely the marinated tea egg because they know how to make it right (yolky and strong soy flavor). (4/5) Pork Chop Fried Rice - Their batter on the pork chop is perfect. Crispy and flavorful, I could just eat the pork chop itself. The fried rice was nothing too special. It was a basic egg fried rice, but it didn't have that much flavor. Overall rice was okay, pork chop was fire. (4/5) Matcha Ais Bao - So interesting but flavor packed. Its ice cream put into a bread. I enjoyed this and would recommend but make sure to get it at the end because the ice cream melts fast (5/5) Buzza Mochi with mango and passion fruit - This is a fun dish and I was surprised that it was made with mochi. It kind of taste like a dumpling filled with cake insides. Interesting but overall delicious. (4.5/5) Personally I would come here knowing that they don't specialize in anything but have a large selection that everyone can enjoy. The food is overall good and would recommend coming here if you're around Redondo Beach. Service is top notch so you'll be taken care of. Overall everything I got was around $68 so I thought it was pretty decent for 2 drinks, 2 entrées, and 2 desserts. Parking - Huge lot so super easy to find.

Cassandra Y.

The Service: Manager Daniel leads a good team. The service is friendly and efficient. We felt very welcomed when they greeted us with big smiles. The restaurant is spacious and well maintained. They have large tables for big groups as well. The Food: Always excited to try out different Asian restaurants in our neighborhood. My favorite dish is definitely their salmon. The plating is so beautiful. Love the colors and the flavors! The chef definitely put in effort to create these dishes. All the dishes are made to order and steaming hot when they served. Good portion to share as well. There are so many different varieties of food to choose from on their menu. This time we only tried several stirred fried dishes. Next time we will definitely try out other items on the menu. The Parking: Plaza parking lot. Lots of parking spots. (free)

Maya D.

Delicious new spot in North Redondo Beach. For those who are familiar with the area, it's honestly a bit tough to shake the Denny's vibe. Although, they did their best to make it look nice inside. There's a really wide range of foods from noodles to burgers on the pictured menu, so I really didn't know what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised at how delicious the food was. This was the best ramen that I've had in Redondo. The service was friendly but seemed a little inexperienced. Could have used a little more context when we asked about what was in a specific dish. But overall, we had a nice family dinner and will be back!

Danny F.

I wish the best for new restaurants, especially if they're trying to be affordable. That doesn't change with this review. Ayan took the building that was a Denny's in lot next to a gas station with a car wash, Hertz, Rite Aid, and smaller shops. They kept the shape of the sign so you can tell they re-purposed as much as possible... Probably to save on cost. The interior was redecorated with bamboo wood floors, tables, and other things in an attempt at a contemporary effortless design. Remove that and you can tell it used to be a diner. There's plenty of parking as no one goes to this shopping plaza. Most of the cars are Hertz rentals. Each table has a ringer just like most Korean restaurants. Plus a box with utensils. No condiments whatsoever, which you have to ask for or they bring it out if they think it fits what you ordered. I ordered the spicy ramen (pictured). It is a bit spicy. I wasn't asked what's spice level so I don't think it can change. They did give me a bottle of Sriracha. The description said rolled pork. I wasn't expecting mini hamburger patties. The patties tasted good but it was very odd with ramen. The egg was tasty too, but again the flavoring didn't match the dish. The mushrooms tasted like Chinese mushrooms but weren't. So that threw me off again. The bok choy was ok as well as the corn, sprouts, and green onions. The broth was definitely not a ramen broth. It was missing something. Everything but the mushrooms were okay ... by itself. Together, oddly, it wasn't as great which is really weird. Also, who puts Sriracha on ramen? Should be a chili oil. The place is marketed as "Asian cuisine". It should be "Asian fusion" as that's really what it is. Asians don't have burgers and fries. They're mixing things from different cultures, which isn't a bad thing but it doesn't feel or taste like they figured out the right combinations and mixes yet. They need more work finding the right mix. Staff was nice. Payment was via Toast. I scanned the QR code and paid with my digital wallet online. Not sure how they know people paid before they leave but to me it's convenient. Strange the menu and ordering isn't digital too. But seems like the pattern... Everything is half effort... The decor... The table setting... The menu... The food... And the ordering and payment system. I am curious about the burgers as they use bao for buns but based on reviews I've seen, it most likely will align with this review.

Tam N.

This review is mainly about the staff- they're all so friendly! We came in around 5PM, and dinner rush didn't start yet. But all the staff were so welcoming and kind. The chefs (you can see them them through the windows), as well. The food- the ramen is my favorite. It's a really big portion. I also love the spicy level. Noodles and broth are also delicious. Parking- there's plenty! Prices- very fair.

Nina W.

3 stars for the food but minus 1 star for the service Let's start with the pros: the place is really clean, aesthetically pleasing and has a lot of parking Menu: It's a bit confusing. It's Asian fusion ... but not specific Asian. There's pho, ramen, Mongolian, Chinese .. and even salad... it's pretty random. The choices were kind of confusing and to be honest, nothing exciting stood out. I got the Mongolian noodles (minced pork and beef) with chili oil and my husband got the pork chop fried rice. The Mongolian noodles were interesting. IlIt smelled like ragu with Asian flavors but had a dry texture and tasted nothing like I was expecting. The noodles reminded me of chow mein. I couldn't taste anything "chili oil" related. It was ok. My husband got the pork chop fried rice and it was decent. The fried rice was light and it wasn't greasy. He enjoyed it. Service was slow and a bit frantic. Wrong item was delivered to our table and it took forever to get our check.

S W.

The food is really good and affordable! I recommend the Tom Yum soup! Definitely enough to share. The Korean chicken wings are delicious to me, but were a little spicy for others in my party. My friend really enjoyed her pork dish. We both REALLY liked the Mongolian Buuz dumplings - Remember to suck out the liquid first, or it will get everywhere! The service, could use some help... Or maybe just more servers who know what they're doing. I'm sure these kids will learn!