As someone who has experienced ramen in Japan:…read more Pretty good ramen joint. I'd say it's alright in terms of quality and authenticity. Definitely better than the plethora of other Asian noodle places in the area that serve ramen more as an afterthought. Pretty good portion sizes as well. The lady who served me was also very friendly. The place is pretty small and can feel a bit cramped compared to other restaurants, though I'm not gonna dock points for that (I guess it's also somewhat authentic in a sense!). The only issue I have is that for roughly the same price, you can get higher quality ramen from other places in the area, like Ramen Nagi.

My visit to Ramen Ichiraku was unexpected. I was in the mood for ramen but didn't want to veer too…read morefar from my route home. I'm grateful for the accidental find. I'll definitely be back soon. This was a solo trip so I only got 2 items - squid calamari and beef ramen. Both were fantastic! The place was empty at 6:45 on a Wednesday which made me nervous on quality, but the food was great, so I think they just need help getting the word out (which helped motivate my review) I really hope they stay in business. The woman who took my order was friendly and the kitchen was quick! I had low expectations for the squid knowing it likely wouldn't travel well for take out, but when I got home both the flavor and texture were great. The ramen was also really good. The broth was creamy and noodles had the right cook. I liked the unique flavor flashes that made the soup exciting but not overpowering - hints of ginger and a sichuan-like spice. I had a good experience, I'll try dine-in next time.

EXCELLENT RAMEN WITH JAPANESE FLARE…read more I've visited more than a few Daikokuya locations, and I have to admit that this location is my favorite. The Ramen has never let me down. The service is great. The inside decor is reminiscent to what I have encountered when visiting Japan and is basically how many divey ramen restaurants in Japan look like. Moreover, they serve Orion beer here. Whenever I am in the area and am craving some ramen, this my go-to Daikokuya for ramen.

Overall I think this is an okay ramen spot. I tried their regular ramen and it was ok. The broth…read morewas flavorful, the bean sprouts and bamboo shoots added a nice crunchy texture that contrasted well with the softer textures of the meat and noodles. The noodles for me were just slightly too overcooked for my taste, but it wasn't a big deal. The tea egg was good with a just above jammy interior texture. The chashu was great though. It was very tender with no strange pork smell to it. It tasted fresh. I got the ramen with small rice bowl and salad combo. The rice bowl was alright as well. I got the pork cutlet and egg. I wanted the pork cutlet to be crispy, but the breading on the outside was soggy. The overall flavor was fine though. It had a braised, sweet soy sauce type of flavor to it. The salad was made of shredded cabbage and carrots with a creamy dressing on top that reminds me a lot of thousand island dressing. The slight bitterness from the raw cabbage paired well with the sweeter flavors of the dressing and the carrots. Service was okay.

AH-MA-ZING!! Brought one of our best friends from Hawaii to have lunch on a Tuesday afternoon. We…read moregot seated right away which was great bc we were all getting hangry. For appetizers we ordered the Takoyaki, chicken karage and our main dishes Deluxe Tsukemen x3. The Break down: Atmosphere: 4/5 They greet you as you walk in, which I sets the vibe. You're welcomed into a cozy apace that has some decorative elements even to the music choice. Reminds me of our trip to japan, which I MISS SO MUCH! The Food Takoyaki: $8.95. 4/5 Stars. - Comes in 5pcs with sauce and bonito flakes. I liked how the outside was a bit crunchy and inside was fluffy! Karage: $8.95. 5/5 Stars - Comes in 5pcs. The sauce was tangy sweet kind of like teriyaki sauce. It was crispy but still so juicy and soft. HANDS DOWN GET THIS! Loved it so much I could have a whole bowl Tsukemen: $22.45. 5/5Stars - If you aren't familiar with this, the broth is separate from the noodles. Its a different way of experiencing noodles. The broth is thick, creamy and flavor profile is on point. Inside of the broth there is mushrooms and pcs of pork. The noodles are cooked perfectly and also comes with pcs of nori, soft boiled jammy eggs and 4 pcs of thick chashu. Portion size lets just say they are generous and we all can EAT ^^, Kakigori (MATCHA) $8/$14. 5/5 Stars - Definite MUST! Its made with Japanese shaved ice, a very creamy soft cream matcha sauce and matcha powder! I cant tell you how good this dessert is. The wife is obsessed and one if the main reasons why we found this spot in the first place. Please try! Service: - Super friendly staff! They are quick to get our order and serve our meal. I asked for more limes for my noodles 2x and both times they were quick. Made us feel very welcomed and checked in on us on a regular, which also reminded us of the service Japan showed us once upon a time. Overall: We love this place and we keep coming back with new people to share this type of noodle experience. Check them out im sure you will enjoy it. Lets just say we drove an hour to eat this. You def will not be disappointed :)

I had a weekend dinner at Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle with our group of four back in March 2025. The…read moreother two ordered tsukemen ($26.50 for the spicy deluxe and $23.50 for the spicy chasu) and found it very salty because they chose to consume it not by dipping the noodles in the bowl of broth, but rather by pouring all the broth from the bowl into the noodles, trying to recreate a normal bowl of ramen. I can't speak for them, but I will say, if you order the tsukemen and find that you want more dipping broth, that will be an extra charge. Order a regular bowl of ramen if you do not plan to dip the brothless noodles into the broth for each bite. BF and I both tried the spicy tuna bowl ($7.95), chashu bowl ($8.95), and tonkotsu ramen ($15.95). The bowls are a little smaller than the ramen bowls and are a great option if you want a light meal without feeling super full. The tonkotsu ramen had a slightly rich broth that was flavorful and a decent portion of noodles. We opted not to order the ramen with the egg since we were also trying the rice bowls. The three items were more than enough for the two of us and a good variety of food. Parking here is horrible at the street level, so head downstairs for the two levels of underground parking.

Ramen lovers--or even if you're not-- you need to know…read moreShin-Sen-Gumi. A well-known Japanese ramen spot in SoCal, and we visited their Rosemead location. What we love is how customizable everything is-- you can choose your noodle firmness (soft to firm), soup oil level (light to rich), and soup base (mild to strong). Then add your favorite toppings. Not every ramen shop offers this level of customization! Another highlight is their lunch special starting at $18.45, available daily from 11 AM to 3 PM. You can pair your ramen with sides like gyoza, tacos, musubi, or a rice bowl. Don't forget they have desserts such as Icecream and made in japan cheesecake IG: socalhkfoodies

- my childhood hakata-style ramen spot. i've been coming here since i was a kid and i still find it…read moredelish everytime. yeah, prices have gone up (where hasn't increased their prices though), but it's honestly still one of the cheaper ramen options around especially during lunch. they've got lunch combos where you get an appetizer with your ramen, and i always save mine for later like a little reward for finishing the bowl - the fried rice here deserves its own fan club. it's so good i'll come just for that. buttery, savory, and those mustard greens on the side? yummy - love how you can tweak everything to your liking , soup richness, oil level, noodle firmness. i always go thick and heavy on all of it because why not. it's used to always been super consistent, but i think now the soup isn't as heavy/lighter - food comes out fast and hot, and always attentive with service

Ramen Yukinoya has been around for a long time and we used to come here often for ramen and even…read morebring friends here. Then we started trying new ones opened in the area and now often go to one at the mall for good ramen and conscience. I was craving for Okinawa soba so decided to come here without driving to South Bay. It's Friday around 1:30pm and the shop is relatively busy that only a couple of tables are available. We sat down and started looking at the menu - now a digital one with a tablet on every table. You can browse the menu on the tablet and put your order in on it. We ordered Okinawa soba and miso ramen. For $15 each, it seems like a decent price. We like the broths here. It's rich and deep without a layer of fat on top like most of the ramen shops. The noodles are firm with a nice bite to it. I especially like the Okinawa soba because it uses thicker noodles. The meat is tender and has a sweet flavor to it. If I had to nitpick, they don't have the Okinawa chili vinegar to go with the soba. It's a small shop. The walls are sprayed painted to look like a Japanese night time izakaya vibe. We will definitely come back more often.

My husband and I have been coming here for a little over eight years. Even after recently moving an…read morehour and a half away, we would still make the drive from time to time because it's always been hard to find good ramen. Unfortunately, today made us realize the drive is no longer worth it. As we walked in, the owner (I assume) was so focused on his phone that he didn't greet us or acknowledge us at all. We had to approach him and ask where to sit because he didn't even look up. It felt unwelcoming and very different from how this place used to be. On top of that, the food just wasn't the same the flavor was lacking, and the overall experience didn't feel like the restaurant we've supported for years. It's disappointing to say, but this place has lost our business. Great customer service and consistent quality matter, and sadly both were missing today.

The establishment wasn't spacious by any means, but the staff made it welcoming and cozy…read more Only a few patrons on a Sunday night, the vibes were chill and unhurried. There were many combo deals--get a main entree + a side dish / appetizer. I got the spicy roasted garlic ramen and takoyaki that came on the side. My ramen came out quick. Both surpassed my expectations and were exactly what I was looking for to cure my headache.

Came here with some girlfriends as it's kind of halfway point for all of us. It's in a small strip…read morecenter with lot parking. There was plenty of space but I noticed people parked horribly here and all over the line. I parked further away just to avoid this. This spot is pretty small, maybe like 10 tables and booths. We got seated right away tho on a Friday evening. They have some good combos that combine ramen with appetizers or sushi. The ramen prices are pretty in line with most other spots. Food is decent, not the best but not the worst. Prob wouldn't go out of my way to come here but nothing to complain about either. While the waiter was very friendly he needs a little coaching on being aggressive with checking up on us. He prob came by the table every 5 minutes asking how everything was when there was clearly no need to and it was very disruptive for us as we were clearly trying to catch up with each other.

This place hits the spot as we were returning from Nor Cal…read more Clean place with friendly staff. Our food came out quick. Our ramens were flavorful and good portioned. The black garlic oil was just right, not overpowering.

Really enjoyed my ramen! They give PLENTY of toppings! My only issue was that I wish it was more…read morehot. It came out a bit lukewarm. They were really fast with the food and we were one of the first ones there after they opened at 5pm. The restaurant was also really clean and welcoming! I'll definitely be back!

This yakitori spot has a warm, intimate atmosphere and feels very well put together…read more The charcoal-grilled skewers were cooked with care -- clean flavors, nicely balanced seasoning, and great texture. You can really taste the quality and attention to detail. It's a comfortable place to enjoy good food and drinks at your own pace. I'd definitely come back.

It's really unfortunate, but I regret coming here. Was really excited about their yakitori as there…read moreseems to be some raving reviews. However, I got their platter and it came out warm/cold. It was obviously they grilled it previously and then just heat it up a little before serving. I expect my food to taste fresh, or at-least come out hot. I should have noticed when the platter came out some quickly. It did have a nice taste overall otherwise, and still ate it. I am regretful though. Otherwise, their main ramen tasted very good. The chasu meat was very good and the Ramen came out hot. The oyster that was off the menu was amazing. Place is really cute and very Japanese. Honestly, I won't be coming back. I can't help, but feel like I was fed leftover skewers. The host was so nice, but unfortunately something was wrong with the cook. I should have not eaten the platter and hope I don't get sick. Update: I am pretty sure this gave me stomach issues, but instead of the skewers, maybe the oyster.

i enjoyed this place very much and we were attended to very quickly. it is very cute with good…read moreservice and food.

Had to make a second visit to Kai Ramen! This place never disappoints. My family were so surprised…read morewith how tasty the Ramen was! We also were very surprised with the garlic potato wedges! This would definitely be part of the clean plate club! I will be coming to visit Kai Ramen again. Highly recommend the Tonkotsu Ramen, Gyoza, and potato wedges.

Came here on a Thursday night after gym. Easy parking. No wait. Small store. My fiancé and I…read moreordered only one bowl and shared it between us. For him he thinks that was a good enough portion because it tasted a bit too creamy for him. For me it wasn't enough! It was soooo deliciousssss. Dry noodles here for the win! Worth the $18! Service was okay, we didn't needed too much this time around but they have enough people that you can wave down. And they have the whole water for yourself to refill. Would definitely come back. Already craving for another as I am writing this review.

Didn't want to cook dinner so decided to order some takeout from Menya to eat at home. It was my…read morefirst time ordering takeout from here but I dined in before and enjoyed their ramen noodles. I placed my order through their website and ordered the original Nagoya Mazesoba non-spicy with poached egg (15.29). I selected the earliest pick up time and then headed to the restaurant a few minutes before. However, to my surprise, the staff told me that my order wasn't ready yet and would need another 10 to 15 minutes. This is already after the 15 minutes of the promised due time when I placed my order, so I had no choice but to wait outside the store. This made my experience annoying because now I waited a total 25 minutes for my food. They should not have put an asap ordering with a due time if their kitchen wouldn't be able to meet the time. It seemed to me that their kitchen forgot to cook my order until I arrived at the store and they noticed the order, because my order was ready 10 minutes after I arrived and waited outside. The only good thing is the staff was nice enough to bring out my food instead of letting me go inside to get it after the time they told me passed. This is why I had to drop a star in my review. As for the noodles, it is similar to my memory of how it tasted. The sauce is very flavorful and a bit greasy as you get to the last couple bites. But the portion is still a bit small and also the noodle texture seemed not as chewy and soft. It might be because it is takeout or the kitchen was in a rush to cook it. But overall it was just alright and not as good as I remembered. If I do come again, I will dine in to see if the noodles taste any better. Because of this, I definitely would just recommend dining in. Dining in also gets the free bowl of rice.