Stopped by last minute after a shopping spree, and I'm so glad I joined the online waitlist through…read moreYelp on the way there! There was a bit of a wait, but the system was super convenient. You can see how many parties are ahead of you, and it'll notify you through the app or text when your table is ready. Definitely makes waiting a lot more manageable! The ordering process also reminded me of Japan, which I loved. You're given a sheet where you circle your preferences for everything from spice level and toppings to appetizers, making it easy to customize your meal exactly how you like it. The food came out just as I'd hoped! Unfortunately, I was so hungry that I dug in before I could get any pictures, but trust me, it was worth it. One tip: I personally like ordering my noodles a little firmer so they reach the perfect texture once the hot broth is added and brought to the table. If you prefer your noodles with a bit more bite, I'd definitely recommend trying that! Overall, a great experience from the convenient waitlist system to the customizable ordering process and delicious food. Definitely worth checking out!

This place was amazing and worth the very short wait. None of us had been there before and ordering…read morewas easy. They split the check which was great because it was four friends and not a family at dinner. Now for the food, the ramen was amazing I had a spicy tonkatsu and extra cha siu. The noodles were a little firmer than I've had before but they were awesome. They have three standard additional item choices to match your grade of hungry. They have soda beer and other stuff to drink. Everyone in my party loved the food and one of us works at harbor hospital so he'll be back before we will.

We were back in LA to help our son move into his new apartment for his final year of college and I…read morecouldn't stop thinking about Ban Nai from the moment we arrived in LA! We stayed in K-Town this time so it was a bit of a drive but I didn't care! We went there for lunch buuuut!!! When we arrived, the restaurant looked very dark inside. One of the workers was outside cleaning the windows so we approached her and found out that the power was out. She said they had no idea when it would be back on. I was like, "Noooooo!!!" I had waited an entire year to have their ramen again! We stayed in Torrance for a while, hoping the power would come back but it didn't look like it would be restored in time for lunch so we decided to try again for dinner instead. We stayed in Torrance a little longer because we really didn't want to drive all the way back to K-Town and then drive down again. We went back right when they opened for dinner, hoping the power was back... and it WAS!!! I had originally planned to get the Chashu Ramen but since our lunch had been delayed, I knew I wouldn't be able to finish it. So I ordered the same one I had last year, the Kitakata Ramen. The broth tasted just as good as I remembered! Unfortunately, though, the chashu was a little tough this time. I remembered it being that melt-in-your-mouth kind of tender so I was a little disappointed. (Maybe it was because of the power outage? ) But everything else was excellent! We'll be back in LA for our son's graduation in May next year so hopefully we'll get another chance to visit Ban Nai. And hopefully with no power outage!

There are a number of very good Ramen restaurants in the South bay and this is one of them. The…read morenoodles and broth here are excellent and the service was fast and friendly. I enjoyed the texture of the noodles which can vary from restaurant to restaurant. It is in a shopping plaza near H mart which is great for picking up Korean groceries.

The ramen broth is great. I added some chili oil since I prefer my broth a little spicy. The staff…read moreis nice and polite. They greet you with the traditional Japanes greeting, which it's the mood for the dining experience.

10/10 -- We'll Definitely Be Back!…read more I recently tried Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen for the first time with a group of six leaders from my job. One of our coworkers has been coming here for 20 years, so we knew we were in good hands! The menu is EXTENSIVE and can be a little overwhelming for a first-timer, but our waitstaff was amazing--patient, friendly, and happy to help us navigate all the options. And trust me... we ordered! We tried several lunch combos, appetizers, and sides. I had the veggie ramen, and our table also enjoyed the fried green beans, veggie spring rolls, fried rice, and plenty of other goodies. Everything was fresh, hot, and delicious. What I loved most was the comfortable, no-frills atmosphere. This place has clearly been doing what they do for a long time, and it almost feels like you're eating in Grandma's kitchen--good food, welcoming service, and no need for anything fancy. And PLEASE don't leave without trying the plum wine! We ordered a bottle for the table, and it was delicious. 10/10 for the food, service, and overall experience. Ramen lovers, put this one on your list! We'll definitely be back.

Sooooo good! The chicken was amazing! Also enjoyed the broth and yuzu pina colada. The yuzu…read morecheesecake was great but I wish it was a little softer. The whipped cream that came with the cheesecake tasted like it had yuzu in it as well so it was really good. We ate at the bar top like area. It was cool cause it has the dividers so you can fold if you are with someone or eat separate. The kitchen and table had a window that they lifted so they can take your order and serve you was cool too. I forgot to take a picture of the cheesecake

Cold spicy noodles- moderate spice and plain but refreshing (4/5)…read moreCrispy rice & pork belly buns- delicious and would get again (5/5) Service was just okay sitting outdoors. Wish they didn't have an automatic 17% surcharge to the bill.

10/10 Our server Mel was so so sweet. My best friend…read morebrought me to this place while i was here visiting her as she really wanted me to try. She was introduced to this by one of her besties & she passed the reccomendation. I am in LOVE! She had me try the Tonkatsu Ramen (spicy sauce & garlic on the side) and crispy rice w/spicy tuna. omg you HAVE to try this! I am not a huge fan of soups or stews but ramen is always a win and this place won me over for sure. So much that I had to try this back home since we found out there is a location close to me in the bay area!

Went to this place for dinner, 5pmsh. Heard so many good things about this place. Greeted and…read moreseated to our table. Room temperature was a bit warm, ac was not kicking in. It was 90 degrees outside, hoping that inside would be in the 70s which was not the case. Made our stay uncomfortable. Regardless, ordered 2 Ramen bowls, pork and chicken flavor. Also ordered a pork bun. Watermelon cucumber flavor water was served as complimentary. Was refreshing! 15 mins later we received our soups and pork bun. All tasted very good! No complaints toward the quality of food being served. I asked our waitress if this restaurant still had a Michellin star rating? Her response, I dont know and I think so. I asked her to check with her manager, she came back 5 minutes later and stated her Manager does not know the answer as well. I find that quite odd Hmmmm .. Overall the food quality is great. The negative things on my visit are. 1. It was warm inside the restaurant which made it uncomfortable. 2. Only one small restroom 3. Prices are a tad on the expensive side. $19 to $20 a bowl. 4. I believe management was not being honest regarding my question about being a Michellin Star rated restaurant. How are you in management and dont know the status of your own restaurant? Honesty is the best policy. Good thing, food was good and everyone was friendly. Overall, i would come back because the food is good and the place does not get crowded.

Love this place! Their garlic bomb level 2 and chicken karage is always delicious. Service is great…read moreand they are very attentive. The ambiance is casual and comfy. Great place for lunch or dinner. Best Ramen in the South Bay Area.

Was delicious food, service was quick and friendly , nice quiet environment soft music…read more Would recommend my friends to eat there A

pros: friendly service cons: restroom is a little…read moreinconvenient a cozy hole in the wall spot i coincidentally came across! we ordered their signature tonkatsu and chicken karaage. there's an option to add extra garlic free of charge which elevated the broth. the broth was packed with umami but was not salty at all. they use the traditional thin noodles. the chicken karaage was fresh, hot and crunchy, we could tell the meat was seasoned before being fried, there were hints of white pepper and garlic, yum! the sauce it came w tasted like a housemade(?) japanese mayo, thick and creamy but not overpowering. upon paying they gave us free housemade(?) matcha ice cream which was such a nice touch to clean the garlic palette! the restroom is accessed by going outside and around back the entire building, kinda sketch but it's better than no restroom!

Absolutely delicious Ramen! Small, but very cozy spot in Torrance. You get in and then get down to…read morebusiness, slurpin'. We ordered the Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen, Yamadaya Ramen, and the Katsu Curry Bowl. The portions were beyond generous and the Katsu Curry Bowl was exceptionally large - would be great to share. Perfect amount of spice in the Tonkotsu; the broths for both were silky, light, but deep in flavor. Another Yelper gave a shout out to the Shrimp Temura roll and it was delicious. The gyoza was decent. Service was quick and focused, and the waitress was very pleasant.

So sad this place is closing down! The food here is excellent and a family fave. It's located in a…read morestrip mall so there's a decent amount of parking. We each normally order #1 combo which is the BBQ/Charcoal chicken noodle and chicken with rice. This place makes their chicken in a unique way that we've only seen in Japan. It has a beautiful smoky, charred taste paired with the unctuous broth, it's so good! The rice with chicken features a sweeter sauce that balances the char of the chicken well too! We also got the karaage chicken which was incredibly crispy! Some of the best I've ever had. The service here is always great. The guy here is always very kind and attentive. Inside is cute too and reminds me of an izakaya. They have some booths tucked away, bar seating and tables in the middle! I believe their last day open is July 26, so go while you can!!

Initially visit the location on Sawtelle with a friend and randomly decided to stop by when we…read morepassed the store front in Torrance. We enjoyed the ramen here. The ramen broth is one of the richest chicken broth you can get. The noodles were well cooked and the addition of the grilled chicken really added an additional smoky flavor to the ramen. Get it on the ramen or on the side. It's definitely what makes this place special. My daughters absolutely loved the chicken kareage. It was crunch, moist and tender. The grilled chicken with char is the highlight of the menu. You have to get that either as part of a dish or in the side because it is tender, juicy, flavorful and the grilled char flavor is amazing.

The ramen was delicious and felt like a real Japanese ramen experience!!! Hokkaido Ramen is located…read moreinside Mitsuwy Marketplace in Torrance, surrounded by Japanese shops, which makes the whole experience even better. The broth was rich and flavorful, the noodles had a nice texture, and the pork was tender. My ramen was ready surprisingly fast - in about 3 minutes!! There are plenty of tables in the food court where you can sit and enjoy your ramen. It's a great place to take a break, have a warm and satisfying meal, and then continue shopping around the mall and Mitsuwy! Really enjoyed this place. Delicious ramen, fast service, and a nice Japanese atmosphere!!!

Plastic wrap was inside my ramen !!!!!!!!! I complain to…read morecadet who made new one .. Taste is OK but kitchen was dirty and please more clean !!

My friend wanted to show me a great Japanese spot after we saw the Dodgers win, which was my first…read moreDodgers game as well, by the way. Eboshi is the perfect place for some late-night eats and has some classically great Japanese bar food. We got a variety of dishes, including one of their strawberry/cranberry beers, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Furthermore, we got everything that you would want from a nice day out or a nice night out: pork, alongside a vegetable dish, alongside a great takoyaki dish, and what I'd highly recommend is their fried rice and gyoza. Service was excellent, and they tool care of us every which way :)

I've been coming to Eboshi for decades and never been ignored after being seated like today…read more I was with someone and we were both hungry for that Eboshi Ramen... Others were seated after us and got waters and attention...I always thought if seated at the counter you faster and not zero attention. It's a shame, but something has changed there. Looked them right in the eyes and zero recognition, clearly they decided we were no longer the regulars they wanted.