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    Foo Foo Tei

    4.0 (2.5k reviews)
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Tanty V.

    We stumbled upon this spot for ramen and were pleasantly surprised! The portions are great. They give you plenty of broth, and the ramen itself is really tasty. We shared the ramen and some takoyaki (which were decent), and it was more than enough for the two of us. It's definitely tucked away in the middle of nowhere, so you really have to be looking for it to find it, but it's worth the trip if you're craving a good bowl!

    Broiled Squid
    Jonathan T.

    Foo Foo Tei is one of the few mom and pop hole-in-the-walls left around SGV. Sitting inside makes me feel like I'm in asia. They have a cozy no-frills interior with mostly 4-person seats. 7:30pm on a Saturday was packed wit people but the wait isnt too long. The staff was busy, but attentive. One thing that surprised me was they had so many different dishes (mainly ramen or curry); I need to go back to try the other flavors. I got the crab omelet which was tasty and brought out the crab flavor. The broiled squid was a good appetizer too!

    Nanchatte ramen
    Elizabeth L.

    I love this place! It's a must for me. It does get pretty crowded during the weekends but it's well-worth the wait! The parking lot is small since the dining area is small but it's honestly so worth it. I love the creamy ramen as it's super unique and the broth is rich. My dad one time ordered an extra large and it felt like it was double the ramen I ordered. Overall, this such a great ramen spot! I definitely would recommend the creamy ramen as I don't think I've seen anywhere else serve that.

    Shrimp Wonton Men
    Vanessa C.

    The place is in an industrial area. So it looks suspicious but it's a local favorite. The broth is delicious and I really enjoyed it. Service was terrific and friendly. As this is a locals spot, there could be a wait according to the regulars we talked to.

    Miso Ramen
    Seno C.

    Come early. There is always line in front of the door. Place is well lit, clean. The host is friendly and efficient. There are lots of varieties of Ramen and appetizers. The noodles is just right, the broth needs a bit mire umami in my opinion. But overall are great.

    Harris P.

    I came here once like 10 years ago. The waiter said the owner changed. Guess that's why many things changed. More pricy, less food. My pork chops curry is $18 and only 4 pieces. Food still good!

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    John T.

    Background On Visit: Felt a bit hungers after moving furniture around. So we decide to replenish our reserves at FFT. Visitation Rights: Probably patronize the shop 2-3 times in the past. The last time was about 2 weeks ago. Credit Cards: They're accepted. Restrooms: They're available. The only complaint I had was that the light turn off while I was using the restroom. I ended up having to use my flashlight on my phone. I told a staffer about it and she said it was on a timer and that there was no way to turn it back on until it decides to. Thought that was a little weird when she said that. Ambiance/Decor: A hole in a wall type of restaurant with. It could use some updated furnishings. Service: Thought service was relatively okay. Staffers were a friendly and at times attentive. Took a while for them to come to take our order, but that's alright. Ramen came out at a decent time. Appetizer Of Choice: They didn't offer kaarage on the menu, so we decided to get the Takoyaki instead. Thought it was tasty and the mayo and takoyaki sauce enhanced the eating experience. Ramen Of Choice: Didn't remember what type of ramen I had over 10 years ago, but I do remember the last ramen bowl I had. I tried the Nanchatte Tonkotsu ramen. Thought the broth was okay. The broth was semi tasty, but after slurping more broth it... It just tasted salty. Wished that had a option to reduce the oil/salt level like other places. Foo Foo Tei For Thought: Might be patronizing this shop again, but not frequently.

    Karla B.

    Came here to eat some food, and overall, the experience was just okay. The service was fine, nothing terrible, but nothing great either. I ordered the Chicken Katsu with curry, which came with a small salad and miso soup. The portion was decent, but the flavor was pretty average. The curry sauce was a bit too mild for my taste, and the chicken could've been crispier. I remember liking this place a lot more before, so I had higher expectations this time. Unfortunately, it didn't live up to that. The food wasn't bad, but it didn't have that same freshness or flavor I remembered from my first visit. The atmosphere was fine and the restaurant was clean.

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    Tony Y.

    Restaurant is under new ownership, but let me be the first to tell you, the quality has not changed. The gf and I started off with this bean sprout stir fry and it was sooooo tasty for something so simple. And the ramen, just as good as I remembered. This time we tried the menudo ramen, and it was a great blend of japanese and mexican. Collagen-y and organ-y, I can guarantee this can cure any hangover. With the seasons changing, be prepared to wait if youre coming during the middle of dinner time. Options are endless here, so you're bound to find something you like.

    Spicy Miso Ramen
    David M.

    A very low key mom and pop ramen and curry spot off the beaten path in a commercial area. I know this is a popular local place and finally got to try the ramen. Ordered #17, the Nan Chatte as this is the most popular ramen so tried it. The soup is creamy with a hint of sweetness so that's new for me. Lots of cha shu and half a soft boiled egg inside along with ginger pieces. Also got the miso ramen and asked for spicy. They do add $1.50 to any ramen if you ask for spicy but many can be made spicy. The fried calamari was good and hope to try the curry next time.

    Atka mackerel
    Eric L.

    I usually come for ramen, but today they said none of the ramen dishes are available. I settled on the Hamburg Curry Rice. The dish arrived looking like a stew. The piece of meat in the center was soft and did not hold its shape. I sent it back before taking a pic. The other dish I ordered was the atka mackerel. It was the worst version of this I've had. The meat had overly firm texture and did not have good flavor.

    Caes F.

    #17 Broth is good. Think creamy ramen. The flavors were solid. It's no wonder why this place is well known in the area. Meat was too fatty for me. Noodles were too thin for my preference. I appreciate the temperature of the Ramen. Thanks Angel!

    Nu Nandar A.

    One of my favorite restaurants. Prices were very reasonable, and all the dishes came with miso soup with clams and a side salad. The portions were generous, I couldn't even finish everything. Every dish really hit the spot. I ordered the chicken katsu curry, which came with a ton of curry. Even though chicken katsu wasn't listed on the menu, they were able to make it when I asked, which I really appreciated. Service was great. We also ordered the takoyaki, which was super flavorful, along with the broiled squid. Would definitely come back again.

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    23 days ago

    Awesome service, food, and amazing place! Definitely coming here again, the Hamburg steak curry rice was so good!

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    Ask the Community - Foo Foo Tei

    When will they be open again?

    They are open Wed-Sun from 11:30am-1pm, and 5:30pm-8pm (last call at 8:30pm). They are closed Monday and Tuesday.

    What are the vegan options?

    This place is listed today as having outdoor seating. Is it still available? If it is, is it covered or heated? How many people can sit there? / April 8, 2023

    There's no outside seating. I am actually here right now second in line waiting for the doors to open at 5:30!

    What days are they closing for Christmas and New Year's? Based on my and others' experience, they are too busy to answer phone calls. I'm aware that they usually post updated hours outside the restaurant. Have they posted any for this year?

    They have many different set hours, they open for lunch then close and reopen at 5:30 for dinner, so as far as holiday hours it would be best to call them and ask what are there hours are for your specific day and time

    Are they still open? I called multiple times with no response?

    Yes, the restaurant is still in operation. Keep in mind that although they have two different closing times, they actually end their waiting list earlier than their business hours, depending on how busy they are that day. For example, today I saw… Read more

    Is the Nanchatte #17 soup pork based? I've had it before but I've just read Nanchatte translates to "just kidding" and there's different answers as to what base it is.

    Yeah, it's a creamy pork base. One of the most popular option!

    Does the ramen noodle itself have any eggs in them? My daughter has an egg allergy and I would like to know beforehand.

    Depends on the type of ramen you get. You can always just ask for them to not put any in the ramen.

    Are they closed on Tuesdays too?

    They are closed Monday and Tuesday and when they are open the hours are shorter LUNCH 1130AM TO 1PM AND DINNER 530PM TO 8PM

    Whats the phone number? i tried to call and was told to enter a remote access pin.?

    The phone number is the one listed on their Yelp page, but they don't answer and rarely take phone orders anymore. When I went they said it's too busy to take phone orders

    Are they open for dine in eating?

    Yes they are

    Do they have gluten free (noodle)option for ramen?

    No. This is traditional ramen.

    Do they still open Sunday? Yelp shows it is temporary closed and called them like few times but no answer.

    Currently open Sundays.

    Is Foo Foo Tei still closed? I wasn't able to call?

    I just called today and they are open!

    Does anybody know what happened ? It was closed yesterday

    Hi. Since curfew on Sunday last week, we decided to close for a while. We are repairing the parking lot while we close only the daytime. We will open as soon as we have enough chickens. Please hold and bare with us.… Read more

    I have liked everything I've ordered but is there a low sodium option? Tying to cut down on my sodium so is there any ramen with a low sodium option?

    Unfortunately, most ramen is not low sodium friendly. I would suggest to look into their vegetarian or mushroom base broth. Or ask them if the clear noodle soup is lower in sodium content. Because most ramen broth is made from pork it's hard to get… Read more

    What kind of dressing do they use for their salad?

    It's a home made tasting fine grated carrot and daikon radish dressing in a sweet & tart rice wine vinegar.

    Are they open?

    Yes

    What is the spiciest I can get?

    They don't have levels of spicy there, but I usually ask for it extra spicy and it's fairly spicy. If that's not enough for you they do have the chili powder and chili oil on the table or you can ask for more of the chili paste 😊

    Do they have a vegetarian broth for their veggie ramen?

    They have a vegetarian/mushroom broth, you will have to request it when you order

    Is this place still open? I just went and it was dark and no one there or any cars

    Yes they're still open they just have selective business hours

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