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    Bincho

    4.8 (292 reviews)
    ModerateRamen
    Open 12:00 pm - 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Arlene B.

    I was craving some good ramen and luckily was told about this spot. There are not a lot of good ramen places in the valley but this place is literally the best! Located inside a small shopping plaza, the place itself is that not big inside. But we went on a Sunday evening and it wasn't busy so we were seated right away. The menu offered lots of different ramen options, both spicy and not spicy. They also have appetizers and desserts. I got a Thai tea and it was very very good. They brew the tea in house so you could tell it was fresh. And it wasn't overpowering in sweetness. Now onto the ramen 5/5!!! I got the spicy tonkatsu ramen and it was perfection. The broth was rich and creamy yet not oily and the meat was tender and flavorful. The egg was cooked to perfection as well. Can't wait to come back!!

    Yuzu Jidori Chicken with Egg Spicy Tonkotsu w. Egg
    Serinee T.

    I was so excited to check out this place and it exceeded my expectations! Our waitresses were so helpful with their recommendations. Highly recommend their Spicy Tonkatsu with Tamago--this broth is so garlicky and full of richness. The Yuzu Jidori Chicken Ramen with Tamago has a very light broth and is refreshing. We also tried their Yaki Mayo Cha-Siu bowl and instantly fell in love...the generous portion of cha-siu and their addictive sauce all over the rice is perfection. Will be getting more of this next time. Super excited to return especially for their lunch special.

    Bincho Egg Black Tonkotsu Ramen
    Ashlyn R.

    Was so happy to see this place is open late on the weekends! Came in for a bite to eat and really liked the karaage and takoyaki. I ordered the Bincho black with tamago and found it to be a bit salty for my liking. Still pretty good though and the servers were super nice! I'd come back again :)

    Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen. Excellent too
    Dan T.

    Label as no 1 ramen sure is a problem if I'm the owner. but this place do excels in their reputation. Noodle is perfectly cool and their broths either the pork base or chicken base delivered a nice kick. Ambience is better than I used to before oh this place was a curry spot in the past. Service is excellent, great job ladies. I would recommend come a bit late lunch around 2 or early dinner to beats the rush. Many customer come saying that they heard from the news about this spot and they all come to try. Try them, for me ramen is very personal. Great ramen for me maybe not for you. so you won't know till you try. Their ramen broth is not heavy at all but maybe too creamy but they also have the clear option that my son has and that's also perfect.

    Spicy Karaage
    David L.

    After two weeks we are back at Bincho to try a few different dishes. The spicy tonkatsu was rich, flavorful and had a nice kick. I like it better than the black tonkatsu we had last time. The clear tonkatsu while lighter, tasted clean and smooth. The aburi chashu bowl was smoky and charred, which amplified the taste of the chashu. Also enjoyed the spicy karaage. Reminded me of Korean fried chicken. So thankful to have Bincho in the valley. Saves us the dreadful drive on the 405 to Sawtelle.

    Spicy Tonknkotsu  w. Char-siu
    Christine S.

    Tried the Spicy Tonkatsu with egg and the Bincho Creamy Tonkatsu. Both were really rich and flavorful + the char sui was tender. The spicy chicken karaage had good flavor but wish it came with a lemon wedge or sauce. I'd like to try the clear broth next time as the creamy broths were a bit too rich for me! Small place with both tables and bar seating, you sign up on a sheet outside waited about 15 minutes on a Friday night around 6:30. It got really crowded around 7 so expect to wait outside. Small parking lot out front.

    Gyoza and Cha Siu
    Johana H.

    This spot was on the list of top ramen spots in LA and the only spot from the valley so had to try it! Service was so welcoming and inviting from the start. It Was these two girls and they were so cheery and funny. We came on a rainy Saturday around 4:15pm and it was pretty full but we sat at the bar and there was plenty of room there and it was clean. We ordered the gyoza which I was going to get anyways but then one of the girls recommended it so for sure we had to get it. Then we got the Cha Siu which was my first time trying that and that was delicious! I'd order that again. The gyoza was a bigger size than what it usually is and it was so hot. It was nice and filled up with pork. I got the Black Garlic ramen and the broth was delish but I mixed it up more because half of it was full of black garlic. My sister got the Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen and it was packed with flavor with medium spice. Everything was delicious! There is enough parking but a lot of the spots are taken for other businesses so they're mostly by the Goodwill parking.

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    Harrison W.

    At this point of time I can say that this restaurant deserves 5 stars. Employees are actively checking everything was ok. Ambiance was cozy. I ordered spicy tonkotsu ramen and non spicy one. As always spicy one is my favorite. This time I remember to stir it throughly before I eat. It has perfect level of spiciness but if you don't like spicy food, this would be a bit much for you. All that being said, I can say this Ramen restaurant is the best in SFV.

    Bincho  Tonkotsu with Egg
    Jasmine D.

    I've been to Bincho a couple times now and it never disappoints! Definitely deserving of its reputation as one of the top ramen spots in the SFV and even LA! It has gotten more popular now so definitely anticipate a bit of a line especially if you're coming on a weekend. Service is quick, efficient, and friendly. Bincho karaage - love it!! So juicy and flavorful and comes out piping hot and fresh every time! Bincho signature tonkotsu - simply a classic. The broth is so hearty and rich without feeling too heavy. The noodles are the perfect firmness and the portion size is very satisfying Bincho black tonkotsu - was super excited when they added this to their menu! Has such a tasty and savory garlic and umami/mushroom flavor Parking: free parking in a shared lot with the other businesses

    Bincho Egg Black Tonkotsu Ramen
    Danielle H.

    The interior has the same vibes as a ramen shop in Japan. Even the bathroom made me feel transported, the toilet even had a bidet. Shai was incredible! She gave us excellent advice regarding her favorite dishes. I ordered the lunch special with the charshiu bowl and black tamago ramen. The pork is incredible. It's perfectly seasoned and smokey. The ramen broth was top tier. I will decibel be a regular.

    Toto C.

    One of the best ramen places in the valley. First time here but the experience and impression is 5 stars. The Karaage, spicy tonkotsu and tonkotsu ramen were fully loaded and flavorful. The customer service was top notch, clean and relaxed ambiance with a restroom that was well maintained. Parking was convenient as it shares the ample space with the rest of the shop.

    Eugene O.

    The Tonkotsu ramen here is unbelievably good. Every component is perfectly prepared. -The broth is rich, but delicately flavored and silky smooth. -The char siu is fatty and incredibly tender. -The egg is delicious (the egg white is firm and the yolk has a subtle soy flavor) -the noodles have the perfect firmness For a place that's small and very busy, the service is outstanding. The staff is very nice and the food comes out quickly. This place is worth the hype. I've never had ramen this good.

    Maddy M.

    Amaaaazing! Highly recommend the spicy ramen. Not only is the broth so flavorful and rich, but the noodles are cooked to perfection. With the lunch special you can get a side of karaage or gyoza and both are great options. The gyoza is pretty big! Lots of yummy filling inside. The karaage is crispy on the outside and super tender and juicy on the inside. Love the iced matcha green tea too! I also got to try the black tonkotsu and it was delicious. They really know what they are doing here! Super cute unassuming spot definitely worth checking out if you are a ramen fan. They have a veggie option for veg folks!

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    Ask the Community - Bincho

    Do they have the lunch combos on the weekend?

    Do you have or will you have a veggie ramen (for vegetarians and vegans)?

    Yes we do have vegan ramen!

    Do you deliver?

    We have Door Dash now. Thank you

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