This has been a long standing restaurant, it's now a hole in the wall. There are several tables and the service is rather quick. We came here for lunch and there were lots of options to choose from. I got the Shrimp wonton and the flavor excited my tastebuds and filled my stomach. They don't really have much to make your dish spicy though. I would love to go back to try more flavors. Stay tuned read more

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About two weeks ago, I came here at night with my friend after not visiting for a while. We ordered the grilled mackerel with miso and fried gyoza. The mackerel tasted unusually sour, and the filling in the gyoza seemed off. When we asked to speak with the chef, we happened to see a male staff member walking into the women's restroom with a female staff member. We ended up waiting about 10 minutes, and when someone finally came to talk to us, it was the same man who had just gone into the restroom with the female staff member. To our surprise, he was the chef. Between the condition of the food and that situation, it made us seriously question their hygiene standards. Unfortunately, I don't feel comfortable eating food prepared here anymore. read more

Foofoo Tei is a staple in Hacienda Heights with great Japanese food. I've been here probably hundreds of times, at this point, and I always have a desire to come back. For starters, this place is delicious for hot ramen and it is how it got a name for itself! I started off ordering the Nanchatte Ramen (#17) which is a creamy soup based with charshu and veggies. I now have explored further and have ordered almost every ramen dish here from the curry ramen to the tan tan men. I recently tried the Mabo Tofu Ramen (crazy,... yes). I got to say this was delicious. Savory, hot, and almost a perfect reflection of mabo tofu in ramen form. The thing that gets me about this place is the noodles. I don't know why I love them so much maybe its the texture and the thickness, but they're perfect for me. When I go I always get the broiled squid, which I personally love. A perfectly cooked squid with a light flavored sauce. A nice appetizer if you love seafood. For the a la carte item, I would highly recommend the curry omelet rice. This comes with a nice pork cutlet katsu, 2 -3 egg omelet, and curry all over hot white rice. Absolute staple. It's filling and will still have you wanting more. With this dish you will also get a house salad and miso soup. Parking can be tough on busy nights, and please note that this restaurant is closed for certain lunch hours. There are always to go options if you don't want to wait. If you're in the area, definitely check this place out. read more

Foo Foo Tei - Broiled Squid - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

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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! read more

Foo Foo Tei - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

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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! read more

Foo Foo Tei - Broiled Squid - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

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This place was one of our favorite restaurants until they changed owners last year. We used to have to fight the long wait time, now they're half empty on a Saturday night. Portion went down, taste/quality also down while the price went up quite a bit. We won't be coming back... so sad. read more

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. read more

Foo Foo Tei - Nanchatte ramen - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

Foo Foo Tei - takoyaki - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Foo Foo Tei - Atka mackerel - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

#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! read more

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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. read more

Foo Foo Tei - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

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A hole in wall ramen shop that sells a variety of food including noodles, curry, fried rice, and lots of appetizers. The menu is huge! Shio ramen 3.5/5 - this is the salt-based ramen. the noodles were cooked well. It was light in flavor. A few slices of pork. Shoyu ramen - 4/5 - this is a soy sauce-based ramen. The noodles were delicious! The texture were soft and chewy. Personal preference, but I enjoy shoyu a bit more. Service was great! The ladies were very attentive and helpful! There is a small parking lot. read more

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The restaurant wasn't open on Wednesday May 6 at 11:30 am but the sign on the door says they open at 11:30 am. I went to talk to a worker and he said the restaurant won't be open until 5:30 pm. Put the corret business hours if you value your customers!!! read more

I did not even know they reopened again until the rents mentioned it. Same location as I remembered from...gosh, was it over 10 yrs ago? Sheesh, time flies. Unlike before, there was no huge line out the door. We came closer to closing, 1ish. The same menu was on the side of the wall. We were greeted and seated right away. I ordered what I used to order before, #17 Nachatte Tonkatsu Ramen to split so I could order some apps too. Tempura mixed, and gyoza. They don't pan fry the dumplings like before, where it comes out like a flying saucer. They are individually pan fried like normal but still very tasty and with a lightly crispy bottom. The ramen was just how I remembered. Piping hot, which is rare in a ramen place when ordering tonkatsu based soup. Noods were al dente, just how I like it, and very slurpable. Pork slice was tender and flavorful. A bit too fatty for DD. The soup wasn't too heavy that we both did a great job down the soup. Tempura was crunchy and vegetables were tender. Excellent fry and not oily at all. I am glad they are back in business. Can't wait to come back with Hubs next time. read more

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We went here last night for the first time in about 2 years. I'm not sure what happened here. This place used to be so good with a waitlist everyday. Gyoza used to be bomb, waitstaff spoke Japanese, food was delicious. We arrived at 7 thinking we definitely had to wait for a table for seven people, but we walked right in and the place was pretty much empty. We were there until close to 9 PM and still pretty much empty (and zero pick up orders either). The food was about a 2 on a scale of 1 to 10 and the gyoza is not even close to what it used to be. We won't be back and we'll stick with Tamaya for good authentic ramen. read more

I've been wanting to try Foo Foo Tei for a while but never was in the area/was free during their off hours. They are located in a bit of a residential street with a few other businesses (the other popular sushi place some blocks down is Akasaka Sushi), so eating here for me becomes an intentional drive here. The food itself was great and gave me home-cooked dish vibes. The seafood ramen was packed with fresh veggies and a few shrimps and clams and the ramen itself was very flavorful. The squid was very fresh and not rubbery tasting at all, it was a great pick. #31, which was a fried ramen with gravy + veggies was an interesting dish, and reminded me of chinese fried chow mein. I wouldn't recommend the mini tuna bowl ($13) even if it's a dollar off with an order of ramen - there was 3 slices of tuna and it tasted like previously frozen water. I was probably better off ordering the mini chicken or tempura bowl. Overall Foo Foo Tei was a great try in my opinion, and would like to come back to try the other items in their 100+ menu read more

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Foo Foo Tei is a hidden gem! I love coming here for lunch. It's a small hole-in-the-wall spot with a welcoming, homey atmosphere that makes the experience even better. The staff is friendly and makes you feel right at home. The space is small, with about 15 tables inside, so it fills up fast. If you want to avoid a long wait, get there right at opening or just before, there's always a line, and for good reason. I ordered the Kimchi Ramen with Pork Chashu, and it was absolutely delicious! The flavor was perfect. My co-workers ordered the Seafood Ramen and Chicken Katsu Curry, and both were also excellent. The katsu was perfectly crispy, and the curry was rich and full of flavor. A solid spot for a cozy meal with great ramen and Japanese comfort food. read more

Foo Foo Tei - Seafood Ramen - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

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It seems to have changed a lot since the ownership changed. This place used to be very popular and had long lines on weekends, but now it's almost empty whenever I stop by. It's really disappointing to see what it's become. There are plenty of other places with better food and a cleaner environment, so l don't see myself coming back. read more

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

Foo foo tei all the way Just like Japan Food authentic - they the man! This place is good And part of the neighborhood The vibe is right Gonna have a good meal tonight Ten ten men is great And the tonkotsu is heaven And agadsshi tofu is a good small plate If could I'd give it an 11 ! Try this place out For a good Japanese meal It's the real deal. read more

Weve been here a million times but I think its a new owner. And they dropped the ball big time . My father in laws birthday he's Japanese 6 of us all speak Japanese except me. We ordered everything came out quick except the birthday boys dinner. Asked them several times. We all finished eating and his meal still wasn't there. We canceled order and it came out 5 minutes later. I said, how can he eat webe already eaten. Didn't even off on the house. Not the same as old owners. We are done there and will let everyone know read more

Foo Foo Tei has always been one of my comfort restaurants and I'm glad to see it hasn't changed too much after all these years. I went on a Friday for lunch and there wasn't a line so I was glad we were able to be seated right away. Usually the lines get long on weekends so I highly recommend going on weekdays if possible. Every time I come here, I always get the Ten-Shin ramen and Fried liver. The ten-shin ramen is packed with flavor and if you like thick broth, this one's for you. The fried liver is also a classic and paired with the sauce that's on the side is also a hit. This time I also tried the squid which I thought was very flavorful and well cooked! Foo Foo Tei is almost hidden and it's not part of a busy street so it's nice to know there's plenty of parking space outside of the internal parking. The inside feels like you're in someone's kitchen enjoying a nice meal. It's pretty small, but it definitely gives a more intimate vibe. read more

Foo Foo Tei - Broiled Squid - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

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I dream about the nanchatte cream ramen (#17 on their menu). That's how good it is! It's as if everything warm and comfy had been rolled up into a dish. Make sure to check their hours before going because they're closed during certain hours. They have a small lot for parking, and street parking is easy to find. read more

Have been coming here for over a decade and quality never disappoints. We put our name down for 2 at 7PM on a Friday and waited 35 minutes. They have an extensive menu and quick service. This time, I ordered the pork cutlet omelet rice and takoyaki. Takoyaki was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the soft smooth m texture of the eggs was delicious with the crunchy crust of the pork cutlet and the well cooked rice. Ratio of curry was great too, and portion size was large. The food is authentic with a distinctly home-cooked taste. There's a small parking lot for the restaurant, or street parking. read more

Foo Foo Tei - Omelet Rice w/ Pork Cutlet - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

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Service was ok, but this place is FILTHY. Stay away. Food is actually really bad. NEW OWNER absolutely disgusting place. We were the first people In and I saw food / stains and trash on the floor. Health department needs to come and close them up. The food is gross. Over priced, please eat Jack in the box or McDonald's. Trust me. read more

Foo Foo Tei - Vegetables Stick Kakiage Ramen Miso Ramen Shio Ramen Asari Ramen Umani Ramen - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

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Tried this place on a whim. It is kinda lowkey since the restaurant is small and the interior is very intimate. Don't judge by appearance tho bc the food tells a much different story. I got the #17 since it looked like the most popular ramen. There was a wait but it wasn't that long. Tbh, the presentation didn't look very appetizing with way too much broth and it did kinda have a smell, but again don't judge by appearance. Which I'm glad I didn't!! The broth was very rich and creamy. Maybe too rich and creamy? I had a hard time slurping my bowl but I came on an empty stomach so it was filling. The noodles were good ramen noodles as expected. The char siu was soooo good. Thick, fatty pieces of melt in your mouth rolled pork. They include two pieces and they were thick enough that it felt like four. They also include a slice of narutomaki (spiral fishcake) and half of a boiled egg. The egg was not soft boiled with the yolk not being runny, but I honestly don't mind since all of this came for $15. Very good value and good taste, even if it was a little too salty I'm sure they could adjust the taste if you ask. I think this place is good for the ramen, and I would go back for the #17. read more

Foo Foo Tei - #17 - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

Wow what happen to them ... did they change owners ?? I went there to get my authentic Japanese food ended up totally different food and vibe. I always come here for the chicken egg and rice and fried fish. The chicken egg rice used to be juicy nicely sliced with melted egg on top, turns out I got burnt diced chicken with scrambled eggs on top. The fried fish had no salt or flavor of any kind and was cooked bbq style not the way it's normally cooked. And I can tell the vibe was different inside the restaurant when the normal Japanese red pepper condiment was replaced with a Mexican brand red pepper. And kinda thought something was off when there was no waiting during dinner time read more

Disappointing to say the quality of this restaurant has gone down. From the food to the appearance of the business as well. Yet, the prices have gone up. The door for the woman's restroom is broken and has been that way for some time already. read more

I visited for the first time last week & ordered the pork miso ramen. There was a long black hair in my bowl. It was pretty disappointing & left a bad first impression :/ I won't be returning. read more

oh my god i am literally in heaven. i dont know if im biased but i literally DREAM of eating here at least once a week. literally everything i have gotten here has been so good and so authentic. their prices are fair and the portions are HUGE. would recommend trying the broiled squid, unagi bowl, or maybe ramen to share since the portion size is pretty big! my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE to get is the omelette rice plus pork cutlet WHICH IS ONLY 14 DOLLARS IT IS SO SO GOOD! read more

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Reasonable price and variety of food choices It gets very busy so be there early as possible. read more

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A banger. The absolute best ramen in LA. This hole in the wall is an old house converted into a restaurant. The older ladies serving ramen and the most epic sides are always sweet and friendly. Highly suggest the fried oysters, number 17 ramen if you love tonkatsu, and the beef tomato ramen. Wanted to gate keep this place but just can't read more

Foo Foo Tei - Beef & Tomato Ramen - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

I stopped by on a weekday lunch last week. There were flies flying around inside the restaurant, and some kept landing on the rim of my ramen bowl while I was eating. I had to keep waving them away during my meal, which was obviously disgusting. Will not be returning. read more

Traditional Ramen House I had paused for six years, today friend wanted to celebrate BDay here. We arrived at 11:30am, had expected to see a wait line like my last visit, but it was clear. The ambiance didn't change much, except less patrons. The AC was working but getting warm around 12:30pm. From the menu I ordered #27 Cold Noodle plate, it was colorfully presented, very appetizing in the summer. With a touch of mustard it was delicious! Friend had #9 Umani Ramen with Shoyu soup base in gravy. When the courteous server brought in the ramen, we could smell the aroma, very tempting. I ttried the broth, it was tasty! Next time I will order this! The serving portions were pretty large in big bowls. We both had leftovers for another meal. My next visit will be for #9. read more

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