I haven't been here in ages. So it was quite nice and nostalgic when I came here a few days ago. The place hasn't changed a bit, the casual hole-in-a-wall vibe like I remember. I remember it being great when I came here over 8 years ago. But for some reason, I wasn't terribly impressed this time. I had the Crab Omelet over Rice with Gravy, and was a bit disappointed to find it was imitation crab, and the taste was just OK. It could just be the dish I ordered... as my friend had a curry rice dish and it was delish! Other than the food, the service as very good. Even though it was on a Friday night, we didn't have to wait for long before being seated. I'll definite come back if I am in town the next time, and most definitely try something else. read more

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

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The best Ramen ever! Fresh noodles. Flavors of the broth will blow you away. Amazing!

This place is a local institution with long waits - but for good reason! Don't let the simple interior fool you, you'll have a great time here. We ordered: 5. Deep Fried Eggplant 12. Fried Chicken Wings 15. Broiled Squid 30. Curry Ramen Everything was amazing! Of the things we tried, I'd honestly pass on the squid next time because it was a bit chewy (but the squid flavour was good and it's such a classic to try if you come). The deep fried eggplant was great - it was like agedashi tofu flavours and texture, but we felt better because it's a "vegetable." The chicken wings came with a better portion size than we were expecting, and they were super crunchy! The curry ramen was great on all aspects - broth, noodles, cha shu, etc. Not much more to say than that, they're a noodle house for a reason. We were expecting the service to be so-so since it's a mom and pop place, but it was actually great! They checked in on us to order, to bring us drinks, and also to clear our plates as we finished. I'll definitely be back to try some other dishes. The omelette rice and curry rices looked great, with large portion sizes too! As many others have mentioned, come early or be prepared for a wait. read more

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Excellent as always. the #17 item on the menu is the best ramen you can get in southern california.

My review is long over due. It had been a few years since I had last been and was craving the ramen and chicken wings so made a trip. Everything was just as I remembered... including the long wait. No reservations - first come first serve only. But the food is worth it. Things tried: Torikara ramen: this ramen with shio (salt) broth is my fav! It's the perfect combo of yummy ramen with chicken and a hint of garlic. The noodles are always cooked to perfection and that chicken... always hits the spot. Agedashi tofu: you can never go wrong with this. Tofu nice and crispy on the outside and pairs well with the sauce. Takoyaki: it was just ok. I think I could have passed on this - plus I was super full from everything else. This is a no frills place with good eats. The menu has quite the spread, so if you're contemplating, just ask the staff they will give you some tips. And parking is limited, but there is street parking, which is what I usually end up doing. All in all this place gets 2 thumbs up! read more

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Still a favorite! Going to be sad when they go...which will happen in the future since they'll son doesn't want to take over the business. Never had a bad meal here, and the staff is always attentive and friendly. Note that they are now closed Mondays and Tuesdays. read more

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Another visit to the ramen place on a rainy day. Long queue as usual. Waited about 40 minutes then we get a table and eat till past their closed time of @2pm lunch hour. Beside Nanchatte, white creamy ramen, the favorite and must order menu; we order Ten-Shin Ramen (Crab Omelete with Gravy), with Mini Fried Rice. 2 Omelette Rice with Pork Cutlet. One with Tomato sauce, more fruity flavor; one with rich Curry Sauce. All of them are delicious. As side dish, we order Deep Fried Stuffed Tofu with Tempura Sauce. This one just okay. read more

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We were craving ramen noodle, then we found   Noodle House Foo Foo Tei on Yelp. It had such an amazing review from multiple customers. We arrived around 7PM, the line was long. We read on the door that they can stop checking in customers if they have many. Honestly, I was afraid that it could happen to us but the good news was; we were seated by 7:30 which was okay for us. I didn't mind at all to wait for half an hour. We ordered the following: -Broiled squid -Sliced barbecue pork - Deep fried soft shell crab - Miso base seafood ramen - Omelet rice with pork cutlet and curry. The food was Delicious and savory. My goodness!!! This is one of my BEST restaurants for this year! All the dishes deserved 10/10. Also, the quantity of the dishes were huge. Shout out for the two nice ladies who were working so hard to check the waiting list, seating the customers, clean the tables, taking orders and serving you as fast as they could! They were energetic and very friendly. I cannot wait to go back and I don't mind to wait because it is worth the time. read more

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By far, the best ramen place in SoCal. It's a little mama and papa shop. The dining area is small, but don't let that fool you. It's worth it. Any time I'm feeling under the weather or have an random ramen craving, I always go here. There is such a wide selection of ramen, rice dishes, and appetizers. I have yet to try just half their menu. You can request the noodle to be firm or extra firm. You can order an extra side of noodle too. The Nanchatte Chanpon ramen is my favorite. It just hit the spot. The broth is perfectly seasoned and extremely hot right out of the kitchen. Service is always pleasant. The aunties are very tentative and friendly. read more

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

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Foo Foo Tei is *the* place to go to if you're looking for a delicious bowl of ramen, minus the bells and whistles of the viral ramen spots you see on social media. They're quite understaffed, so expect slower service. Recommend coming right when they open to ensure a shorter wait. There's always a line before opening! read more

This joint always hits the spot. Luckily, we didn't have to deal with the crowd. Came in about 1 hour before closing time. Ordered the usual #17. Gizzards were okay, a little to oily for me but then I wanted to try something different. The dumplings were delish as it tasted homemade and not store bought. Down side, no more free refills on ice tea. read more

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My husband love this ramen palace. It is always need to wait for a long line. But the service is good, all the server are very polite. -I forgot to take the picture for squid. It is must try dishes here. I feels like very table have this dish. (5/5) -Green tea calpico surprised me. It looks very simple like green tea and calpico Slushie but taste good. (5/5) -Eel bowl looks like a small portion but it is good for me. Eel is not too fat (4.5/5) -Hot sour ramen, my husband like it but the ramen is very small amount (3.5/5) read more

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Ive come here for years now ! I mostly live in Oregon but every-time i visit this place is a must Stop! I haven't had a better ramen shop since. Which does make it a busy but small spot! But trust me its worth the wait. Besides ramen they have so many other options for food ! Deep fried squid or boiled. Both great with a splash of lemon. The karage chicken is amazing as well. My go to used to be the Nanchatte ramen with chili oil and sriracha but now its my kids favorite. The Mabo ramen is now my favorite as i love the mix of tofu with noodles and ground meat! So many good options and i still haven't gotten to try them all. Never get bored of this place. Must stop by and try read more

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It used to be so packed here but it's definietly slowed down but man is this place so good:!!

Best kept secret place for Japanese food in Hacienda Heights. Big selection of noodles dishes and food selection. Reasonable prices. Been there and never been disappointed. read more

Amazing ramen at this place at prices that are very affordable! Definitely one of my favorite place to eat and I'll keep coming back. Also, the workers here are out of this world and really amplify the great environment here! The parking lot is pretty small and there's always a crowd, so be sure to get their early! Space is limited but it is definitely worth the wait. Noted that it's closed Monday and Tuesday. read more

I personally like ramen with a q curly texture this one just straight ramen noodle to me so not a great noodle in my opinion soup base is pretty much the same white is good but other ones like drum stick ramen miso soup my wife ordered use this soup as base also but is is darker with miso flavor I guess. Overall I think their side orders r more appealing but their hours are not all day and don't expect good service from an old Japanese waitress there very rude so my wife is very unhappy with this dinner place choice. read more

Foo Foo Tei - White soup with extra vegetable large portion - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

I love Japanese food, especially yoshoku and fusion style Japanese food. I came to Foo Foo Tei last month at 5:32 PM, and the restaurant was already full with a 45 minute wait. This place was incredibly popular, so I made it a point to come back to try it. I came today a half hour before opening, at 11 AM. There was already a line forming, but fortunately I was able to be one of the first groups to enter the restaurant. My wife and I decided what to order right away so we would not have to wait. She ordered the hot and sour ramen, and I ordered the omurice. We got a salad and a miso soup prior to the meal, not sure which item went with which entree. The salad came with cantaloupe which was amazing. The dressing was definitely home made and tasted sweeter than I was used to from store bought dressings. The miso soup had some clams in it which made it even richer. The hot and sour ramen was something else. It was definitely 中華 in style, with the hot and sour broth having more of a sweet taste as akin to Japanese cuisine. The fish cake and egg made it a distinctly Japanese dish, but it was still a perfect fusion of Japanese and Chinese flavors. The omurice was spectacular. It was served on white rice, but the egg was super creamy and the meat sauce was delicious. The pickles were tasty on their own also. I saw they also had a unique drink, the green tea calpico, which we shared. Calpico and matcha are an absolutely delightful combination. Of all the restaurants I tried for the first time in 2022, this one is by far the best. I will come back next month for sure. read more

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A place of comfort for me. I've been here more times than I can count over the years and I essentially have only ordered two things on the menu: their Nanchatte Tonkotsu Ramen and some derivative of curry. Their Nanchatte Tonkotsu Ramen is a creamy garlic concoction that lives up to its name of 'just kidding' for not containing pork in a pork broth (although could honestly be a lie with how similar it tastes to one). The thing I like about this in particular is it's very light. Tonkotsu ramen these days are generally very fatty, often visible pieces floating in your broth at my preferred ramen shops east of LA in Ramen Nagi or Tatsunoya. And while I like them a lot, I couldn't stomach the idea of eating them too closely together compared to Foo Foo Tei's. The noodles leave a bit to be desired and the toppings aren't anything special, but it's comfort and it feels wrong to be critical of something so homey. The wait here is the one pain point that limits me from coming here more often. They have very specific timeframes on when they're open and while I can't fault a place for picking times to suit their needs, it really does give me a second thought before coming here read more

Very good Tempura, yummy egg curry rice, very tasty fried chicken. But the ramen was ok, nothing outstanding, and my kid was looking for Narutomaki as it didn't come with it. We asked for it, and the server replied like it was there and made us liar with a very mean stone cold face. I'm still giving 4 stars for Tempura and Egg curry rice. But I may not go there again. read more

當你悟透自己時，心胸就寬大了，不再斤斤計較，不再自尋煩惱，看懂了人心難測，也明白了敷衍偽裝，受得起大起大落，放得下大喜大悲，再苦也能微笑，再難也能唱歌，在吃貨團，就再胖還是能再吃~ 風風亭，一家開幾十年的老店，住東區的人應該都知道， 11點半開門，10點半就開始有人在等了，年輕時常常來這家吃飯， Togo , 他們的拉麵， 丼飯， 前菜， 啥都好吃, 就是每次要等到天荒地老， 這家我最喜歡的是天津飯， 是蛋蓋在飯上面， 淋上有螃蟹味的醬汁， 蛋裡面有些蟹肉，上再放點 massago ， 這充滿大海味道的蛋飯～歐依係內, 他們的烤章魚， 有朋友知道我要來吃這家，叫我一定要點，現在萬物都漲， 他們一碗， 麵啊，飯呀， 還是都10 來塊錢多一點點，真的算很便宜，味道，食材大小都沒變， 難怪門庭若市， 秀歌大碗，物超所值，你多久沒來這老店嚐嚐了？ -- at Foo Foo Tei. read more

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Beware!! Worst restaurants service !!! I hope the business owner/ management will see this and follow up with me. I ordered 17 take out orders over the phone. When we arrived to pick up the food, the staff there ( the elderly Japanese female) demented me to pay 18% tips. I ask her nicely why there will be tips required for take out order and this was not mentioned up front in the call. She said it is too much work for her for such a big order ( exactly her own wording) . I asked her that if your are open door for business that why would complain having a customer who bring you a big order which make you money? However that lady was so rude and refuse to communicate me. She threatened me that she will wrote down my name and phone number and will not take our phone order from now on. This is a perfect example of how this tips system getting out of control in California. Increased frequency of requests, higher suggested percentages, feeling pressured, lack of transparency and inflationary pressures. I pretty sure I am not the one and only customer experiencing that. Let us all stand up and do not silently tolerate this kind of unfair treatment . read more

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

Tasty food! lots of selection for ramen from the menu. Rice dishes and appetizers too. The natto with taro was surprisingly good! The chicken and egg bowl comes with miso soup and salad/ fruit. All good portions! Friendly service. Always a line so can try get in line before opening. We came at 12:30p and have 6 parties in front of us. Since it was towards end of lunch time, the line does move fast. Private lot parking or street parking available. read more

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The food is okay. However, they are a bit dishonest. We ordered 3 ramens and a beer. The beer never came, so after we left I immediately called them to let them know. They didn't pick up even once. So I drove back to let them know. The owner, said it's their policy if you didn't check the bill and pay then that's it. Look, I'm not trying to cheat a beer. It's dishonest we ordered a beer and pay for it but never received. It's fine if you don't want to give me my $5~ back, then give me back what I paid for. To be very honest, the server didn't even let me see the bill and swiped my card. Fine, but you charged us for something we didn't receive. He said I didn't call them LOL. I called them 6 times and no one picked up. Look at the screenshot below. Then I told him I said I can show you he goes "oh we are too busy, so we cannot answer" so you need to keep calling. So I was like "Do I keep calling till you answer?" How many excuses can you have? 6 times and not a single time anyone answered the phone. I think it's hilarious. Look, I understand servers are busy and sometimes they forget. So I call and come back and notifying you guys very politely. They were rude and refused to give us what we paid for. He made it as if I drove all the way back here to cheat you $5 beer. I wouldn't dine here again, because customer opinion doesn't matter but only the money sign $$$ Quite disgusting attitude you guys had! read more

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

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Always expect a long wait whenever you go, but it's worth it! The food always hits the spot. I've had their seafood ramen which is one of my favorite, their tofu ramen is good too. Their spicy fried rice is also super unique. Service is great! read more

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

Got the order wrong and asked us to prove it while dining in. WTF. Embarrassing for my family.

Located at the edge of a commercial district in Hacienda Heights, this gem serves homestyle Japanese fare from Katsu curry to udon. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, and expect a little bit of a wait, even on weeknights! There's a small, packed seating area, but the turnover is quite fast with the experienced servers running the show. The Sautéed Vegetables were surprisingly good and stole the show; it was savory and charred to perfection. The parking lot can get full but there's plenty of seating. Can't wait to return here again soon! read more

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This place was like a hole in a wall but let me tell you, the food was great for the price we pay. Their ramens tasted very homey. This is now our go to place when craving a warm soup and simple meal. read more

a great spot for affordable quality japanese food! Their ramen bowls are HUGE!! And a shoutout to the tofu which was so smooth and refreshing. The staff is very nice, and I highly recommend this spot! read more

Foo Foo Tei - Cold Cut Tofu Squid Tempura Miso Ramen Ramen - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

Very good place for Ramen and Udon noodles. I like the fact the soup noodles is served steaming hot. I dislike lukewarm soup. Service is very good. This place gets crowded during lunch hours and on weekends. May wait 15-20 minutes for a table, but worth the wait. No reservations. Sign in when you arrive read more

Foo Foo Tei - Vegetable Ramen in a Miso Broth - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

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Overall the food is good and cheap but service can be quite slow. I've been here many years ago but recently was back twice. Overall it's kind of like a lunch joint, where you can go for a well priced "simple" meal. But it's not so quick because the staff constantly are busy and you have to wait a while before you are attended to. It looks somewhat like a mom and pop establishment. The food is decent and cheap. Recently I've tried: natto with taro (actually mountain yam)- just as you would expect, ground mountain yam with natto, just add soy sauce. miso eggplant- I thought this would be the grilled kind at first but it's stir fried. The flavor is decent but some of the skin was hard to consume. taro chips with salsa- they were very light and thin and kind of interesting to eat with a fresh salsa. crab omurice with crab gravy- imitation crab omelet with a lot of rice and a decently flavored gravy topped with a heap of masago. It was good enough where I could finish all the gravy and egg. But white rice is quite a lot. I wouldn't mind coming back some more since it's close by and relatively cheap. Although I don't really like ramen which is an entire page of their menu, there are enough offerings where I would want to try other things. read more

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

Came in when the restaurant was a little over half full, was seated and given water, and then promptly ignored for half an hour. The two waitresses serving our corner of the room routinely eyed our table, but never came back. We never got menues, despite the fact the one of waitresses set up the table directly next to us WITH menus.... how could we not feel ignored? I gave up, we just ended up leaving. Supported this place a lot thru takeout over the pandemic, but never again. If the last time you came here was a year or two ago and you had a great experience, just keep the happy memory and don't come back. read more

I've been coming to this restaurant many times since high school and now for over 10 years. I've always known that this place is busy and has a long wait time if I come late. But this time the experience was very, very bad. First of all, it seems that the business hours have been changed? It's now open from 11:30 to 13:00 (1.5hrs) for the morning. We arrived at 12:15, signed in, and patiently waited to be called. Since it was a little windy today, we decided to sit in the car with the windows open next to the entrance. After waiting about 20 minutes, an old lady came out and called my name, and I immediately got out of the car, but when I was getting out of the car, I heard her call my name twice really fast and then immediately call another customer's name. When I ran to the door and told her I was here, she told me in a very angry tone that she called my name twice and I didn't answer, so she gave the seat to someone else. I said I ran over immediately, definitely less than 10 seconds, and then she insisted that because she called my name 2 times and I didn't respond, she gave the seat to someone else. Then I asked her if I am the next one to be seated, she said I need to start over in line again with an attitude. I really don't understand why I have to line up all over again just because she called my name really fast for 2 times. Is it reasonable for her to give the seat to the next customer in a matter of seconds and then ask me to line up from the bottom? How am I supposed to get in a new line with 20 minutes left to the closing time? It felt like the old lady just wanted to get the customer out so they could get off on time. Today really changes my impression that I've had about this place over the years. Left me with a really bad taste in my mouth! read more

I found out about Foo Foo Tei a few years ago and I always enjoyed the service. The servers were always super kind and friendly. The older woman is such a sweetheart. It was a rainy day and my friends and I decided to come by for ramen and curry. Anyways, as we were leaving, I forgot my takeout box. I was already in my car at that point, when I noticed her coming outside shouting and waving her arm. She then came out in the rain to give it back to me. Honestly, you don't find that type of service in many places. The food is always great and definitely unique. I normally order the nachatte tonkotsu ramen or the pork cutlet omelette curry and both are great! Both are tasty and unique. It's a gem since there aren't that many places that sell Japanese curry these days, especially since Curry House shut down. The restaurant itself is a little outdated since it's still an old mom and pop shop. The location is different than what you would expect. It's also tough getting a table since the waits can be long, but I think it's worth it. read more

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

Amazing food and quick service. Amazing workers. Order the shin shin ramen and the flavor was spot on and amazing. Great flavor and wonderful portion size for how much you pay. read more

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

Food and price are pretty great! There's a lot of options on the menu and it's all pretty yummy. However the biggest downside to this place is the service. Waiters are nice, but because it's so busy and they're short staffed, wait times are very long/slow read more

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

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Soup is perfectly taste. Sea brass grill yummy. Curry very tasty. Eggs cook to perfectly soft. read more

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

Not bad but bot great had the pork and veg ramen. Noodle portion is on the small side and I don't eat alot. Wait is ridiculous, took ober an hour to get my to go order and i got there 5 mins after they opened on a Saturday. Girls wokri6there are nice though but someone needs to whip that food prep and delivery time under control. I will not be returning unless i have 2 hours to kill waiting for my order. read more

This is my first time here, definitely in an odd location but I didn't mind it. I had number 17 and It did need a little bit more of vegetables, but overall the taste was great. The service was average, the older lady might need another employee to help her out. The location might need a bit more of cleaning. read more

I have not been here in a great while, the food has the same authenticity. The staff was so helpful I was very grateful for all the attention. Thank you so much for all the good food and excellent service. read more