Kaiba (La Verne) exceeded all expectations! I ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen & 3 Gyoza ($15.99 - Lunch…read moreSpecial). It's spectacular! The noodles are firm, springy, and fresh. Its broth is rich, creamy, and savory. Every bite felt like heaven. (Important Note: Currently, there's a Yelp Check-In Promotion! Free Ice Cream, Soda, or Hot Tea for one in-person Check-In.) I arrived at Kaiba (La Verne) on Saturday (around 1:45PM). Parking is easy. The lot is spacious & big. Service felt professional, accommodating, and welcoming. My server (Jayden) worked hard. Jayden maintained a bright cheery demeanor; Jayden was very attentive & quickly assisted me; and Jayden always worked non-stop in the background. My food arrived around 6 minutes and 15 seconds. Very fast!! As mentioned, I found happiness in my meal. This Tonkotsu Ramen felt memorable and special. Its egg is silky, falling apart effortlessly as it hits the tongue. Its chasu is charred, tender, and thick. The broth is creamy and rich. And most importantly, the noodles are bountiful and springy. I felt all my stress seep away with each euphoric bite. In addition, the Gyoza tasted fresh and crisp. Its filling came juicy, and I reveled how each bite left a light crunch. And the Green Tea Ice Cream (Complimentary with Yelp Check-In Promotion) tasted chill, smooth, and refreshing. All in all, the value and quality of this meal felt unmatched. Concerning ambiance, Kaiba (La Verne) felt a little sporadic. It's clean, spacious, and well-ventilated. However, its appearance is a little ugly since folded plastic bags and boxes are sprawled outside in plain view. Still, I appreciated the food photos on the wall. Kaiba (La Verne) also has utility. I appreciated the flat screen TV; it plays the football game. Also, I observed a high-chair for kids, so this location is family friendly. The location also felt spacious with its high ceiling. Overall, I had a lovely, magical experience at Kaiba (La Verne). I am very excited that the hype is genuine. I left full and happy. If you love ramen, this is an easy recommendation. 5 out of 5. "GO!!!!"

Ate here on a whim on a Sunday evening and food was tasty! Spicy Miso Ramen hit the spot and the…read morechashu pork on top tasted great. The Spicy Garlic Albacore roll was good too and the rolls were quite large! Not sure if this is the roll size normally or maybe we just got lucky haha. Service was quick, our servers were very kind, and the place was clean. Pretty solid spot.

My fav place In the world, Brandon, Angel, Eve, and Sally are the Goats! The best Ramen I've ever…read morehad thanks to you all

Super good experience today! We got seated right away and the staff were very attentive and…read morehelpful! We shared a fried gyoza appetizer. Perfectly fried but the sauce was a bit too sweet. One of us tried the strawberry yuzuade (which apparently had a strange after taste). We all ordered the chashu spicy miso ramen--two of us ordered level 3 spiciness (honestly level 2 which is the default spicy level would have been spicy enough!) Delicious!!

First time eating here and I was really impressed. Food was good- we ordered ramen and a roll both…read morewere really good! Service was quick and staff were nice. Definitely will be back

I have come here numerous times, particularly because of the paintings inside and the vibe is so…read morechill. I love it , specially in the winter or for dinner., the seafood ramen always hits the spot! Service is amazing, they prompt you to scan the QR code but they are always available to help you on their end and bring you your food so promptly. parking is very ample and so easy to get in and out of., it is conveniently located right off the freeway across from the mall. So if you are ever hungry from shopping and need a good ramen or sushi rolls, this is the place to go.

I have driven past Kazama Sushi at Village Plaza in Claremont on many occasions. I would say to…read moremyself, I'm going to eat there one fine day. Well, that fine day has arrived. I was on a solo date with moi. Love to dine with self always! Staff was very welcoming upon entry. Service was top-notch throughout the evening. I went all out on my dining experience. I couldn't resist, but to order the best sushi rolls, sushi + ramen bowls, and iced green tea. Let's just say I was hungry LOL. Everything was amazing! Seaweed salad was the best I've ever had. Between the two sushi rolls, I enjoyed the Carribean Roll more. I think it was the sweet onion that put it over the top. TASTY! Chirashi Bowl had fresh fishes in good cuts. YUM! Ramen Bowl had savory broth and tender chashu pork with all my favorite toppings. DELISH! Refreshing Iced Green Tea was in a large glass. YAY! I dined liked a queen. I would do it again. Of course, I had to pack the leftovers to-go plus order some to-go for my daughters. Overall dining experience was wonderful. Definitely would come back again. If you haven't tried Kazama Sushi, add it to your list to try. Dine-In: *Seaweed Salad - marinated seaweed with sesame oil & seed *Carribean Roll - In: spicy crab meat, avocado, cucumber/ Out: salmon, lemon, sweet onion, cilantro with sweet sauce and cilantro sauce *Old Town Roll - In: crab stick, shrimp tempura, avocado/ Out: seared salmon belly, sprouts, garlic ponzu, tobiko *Chirashi Bowl - Chef's select fishes over sushi rice *Miso Ramen Bowl - Japanese ramen noodle soup with chashu pork, egg, corn, ginger, green onion & seaweed *Iced Green Tea To-Go: *Chirashi Bowl *Miso Ramen Bowl Btw, free parking can be found at the nearby parking garage or on the streets. You may enter this restaurant from the front entrance or the back doors. Besides inside seating, limited outside seating is available near the back entrance.

Fast service, wasn't busy an hour before closing. Lots of staff available to support a rush. I…read moreordered the Tropical Salmon Roll & Eel roll. Went in with an empty stomach, ordered a water which i only took a sip of. Pros: -Sushi size is bigger than most places -They were very generous w/ the ginger & wasabi -They provided a lolipop w/ your check Cons: -I wish the Eel was crisper I feel like a 7/10 full. I paid $32.36 (before tip) Pretty satisfied with my meal. Still exploring sushi spots to see if rolls are worth the price so no opinion as of right now, However I have been to cheaper spots (just as good) in the SD area.

Stopped by Kotsu since it was one of the restaurants that happened to be open for lunch on…read moreThanksgiving. Order at the counter before sitting down. There is still some table service. Our cashier brought the ramens and utensils to our table. No water though and I didn't ask for any. There is a soda machine in the back and some beers on tap. I got the Tonyu and my brother got the o.g. The menu set up seemed to be a base of pork, chicken, or vegan and other options are extra "flairs" of the base like sesame, curry, matcha, etc. The tofu slices were really good. The pork wasn't chashu, but a thick piece of pork belly. Noodles were different between the vegan and pork option. The soup got realllyyyyyy salty for me toward the end. Overall - not the most authentic ramen but also decent enough to fill cravings. Not a lot of noodles, but for $14? Not bad at all and I would come back out of convenience of location.

First off, I am not opposing tipping. I believe tipping should be added when the service provided…read moreis great. However, they make you tip before. The girl who's there, a little big with glasses, is terrible and has an attitude like she doesn't want to be working. The boy, honestly the tall guy, I wish the tip went to him. They make it seem like a restaurant when it's not--you order, pay, and sit down with no one helping you. And if you want water, you should have asked before. Got the shoyu ramen with gyoza. The gyoza was great, pretty good. The ramen was the most bland ramen I have ever tasted. Honestly, down the street there's a pho spot--try that instead, it's better.

Came here to try a new ramen spot! It was a little crowded…read morewhen entering since you have to order as soon as you enter the doors lol so wish that was a little different, cause we were jammed pack, there was a family of 5 ahead of us & then people came behind us & so they were waiting with the door open! After you order then you can pick a seat, get your soda & wait for your order to be delivered by the guy who took the order in front. I can appreciate it didn't take to long to get everything! The apps we ordered came out first which were the pork gyozas & the spicy flame garlic edamame! Both delicious. I could eat that edamame on the daily, they didn't hold back on drenching the edamame with their special sauce which I absolutely loveeeeee since I'm a sauce girly lol so the more the better! Still dreaming of them (: Our ramens came out shortly after & they looked soooo delicious & spicy haha we both opted to get the pork flame! I love that they charred the pork! Flavorrrr! Everything was spot on! I do wish they just gave a full egg instead of half only. If ya want a full egg it's extra $$ Could have been a bit more runny as well (to my liking) But totally would come back. Good little spot on a nice cold night (:

Today my son and I wanted to have something different on a cold rainy day…read more We stopped in at Kotsu Ramen. The Look: Very Clean,opened space lots seating , from Booths to tables. Service: Great! Smiles and attentive. Portions: Large Bowl for what we ordered. Price: Affordable . Our Order: 2 Bowls Tori Curry Up Ramen ,Chicken Presentation : Absolutely beautiful and savory aroma! Appetizing to the eye. Served in large Black Soup Bowls ! Yes, slurping is permitted! Taste: Medium spicy ,depending on Your taste . What more can I say, other than. YOU CAN TASTE THE LOVE! I regret I didn't take a picture of my oh so filling and aromatic tasty bowl of LOVE Kotsu Ramen is the place to be. Oh ! And the music track ! Wow loved it ! Buddy Love Momma Lucy And Son Omar

Food was delicious and full of flavor, especially the ramen broth it lwas rich and satisfying. The…read moreservice was friendly and attentive, and everything came out quickly. The restaurant was also very clean and had a nice, comfortable atmosphere. Definitely coming back!

My number one thing is hospitality when I go to a food establishment. We were not disappointed…read more Justin greeted us when we first walked in. He answered our questioned regarding the different types of Ramen bowls. It was very delicious and flavorful. We left satisfied. We will most definitely be returning to experience the other types of dishes on the menu. Our compliments to the Chef. Thanks again Justin.

We stumbled upon this place just by walking around and we are so glad we did. First, we were…read moregreeted by the cutest, chunky dog who was sitting outside. We were seated quickly and taken back by how vibrant the interior was. We decided to order multiple plates and share so we ordered Dumpling Soup, Grilled Swai, Chicken Katsu Curry, and Garlic Noodles. Everything was so delicious but the Garlic Noodles were the star of the show for me. They weren't dry or oily, it was the perfect texture. They even brought us chili oil. We ended up getting Milky Buns for dessert which tasted like warm beignets. The prices also weren't bad at all for the amounts that we got. We also utilized the lunch special and happy hour so our portions were a bit smaller. Amazing service with friendly staff. Love this place and can't wait to be back.

6pm, Friday, September 19, 2025…read more It was hopping in downtown Claremont. My date had a certain place in mind though... House of Pong Asian Fusion. It was my first visit here but it won't be my last. I had already did my browsing of what's on the menu. I joined in on the crispy tofu for the appetizer and the crispy salmon skin salad. When we walked in it was busy. The Dodger game was on at the bar. There were maybe three open tables at most. We were seated at their small table against the wall. A cozy table for two. We were greeted by our friendly server, she brought the menus and ask us about drinks to start. I've water all around, haha. She came back with our water. Ooh, tasted like cucumber water... Refreshing. While my lady was deciding, I ordered: crispy tofu appetizer (presented in a small dish, about 10-12 pieces of hot, crispy cubes of golden tofu with a dipping sauce) and the salmon skin salad for my entree. The salad was an ample sized serving to share between the two of us. The salmon skin was julienned and were crispy little clumps like miniature fishy hash browns. Very crispy and tasty salad that included sliced tomatoes, cucumber, and scallions on mixed greens. My date ordered the charshu ramen. We shared our plates. The ramen was very tasty. The noodles had a good chew, not over cooked. Mmm, that was delicious. The robotic server was kitchy and cute. Maybe it does assist them with delivering plates to the table but the human server was observed transferring them from the bot to the table. For our table, we had our food delivered in stages not at the same time. The crispy tofu arrived first, then the ramen, and several minutes later came the salmon skin salad. Not a deal breaker but noticed. Food was good. Service was okay, could be better.

Tonight was my first time coming to this restaurant! The service was wonderful! We had a party of 7…read moreand the waitress truly did a great job of giving us excellent service! I ordered the spicy miso and a crunchy roll, both were delicious! The spicy miso is on the spicy side, but for me it was perfect! Overall we all had the best experience and will be visiting again. It was such a cute place and we really loved the lowkey vibes and decor of the restaurant.

Finally tried this ramen spot and it's definitely going in our rotation…read more The place is clean, bright, has a few indoor tables, good for small groups. We were seated right away. Menu is small but I prefer it that way. We opted for a Tonkatsu Ramen, a Spicy Miso Ramen, and a roll (sorry, I can't remember the name of the roll). Tonkatsu Ramen: classic ramen. Delicious. Broth was flavorful. Noodles were cooked perfectly. Spicy Miso Ramen: definitely not too spicy. Broth was good. Noodles were good. Toppings were plentiful. I really liked the way the egg was cooked. Really enjoyed this ramen but I think next time I'll get the non spicy version to really taste the broth. Roll: This was a really delicious roll. It had shrimp, benito flakes, maybe an eel sauce(?). It was a great roll. A good sized roll, perfect for sharing. Overall, this was a great spot for ramen. Left satisfied and full. Service could be friendlier but definitely not a deal breaker. Definitely worth checking out.

Some friends and I decided to come here for lunch, and since it was a weekday, we were seated and…read moreserved pretty quickly! Always a plus I ordered the Pad Thai from the Lunch Special. I'm usually not the biggest fan of side salads, but I actually enjoyed this one, and the dressing was surprisingly good! As for the Pad Thai itself, the plate was Huge!! lol I tried to get through as much as I could, but eventually I had to tap out and take the remaining half to go. Overall, I really enjoyed the flavor and would definitely order it again! I also tried a bite of the Pad Kee Mao that one of my friends ordered, and honestly, if I come back again, I think I might get that for myself next time. To end it all, we ordered the SweetSticky Rice Mango. I absolutely loved how warm and chewy the rice was, so sweet and delicious!! It's always such a delight when it's in season!

We had the best first experience here, and we will be back! We came for a pre Mother's Day dinner…read moreand I'm glad we did. We ordered the yellow curry, Pad Thai, Chicken Satay, and fried rice. Everything was delicious!! My daughter ate all 4 chicken skewers (she never does), so that says a lot! As we were leaving, they gave me a bouquet of flowers for Mother's Day. What a sweet gesture!! Not only did we leave with a full tummy but some pretty flowers as well. Thank you so much!