We were craving some ramen on our way to a friend's ice hockey game in Yorba Linda. We had about a…read more10-15 minute wait which wasn't too bad. Inside seating was limited. Service was quick. Our server wasn't very personable but also not rude or terrible. I felt a little rushed even with a small menu. Being that I had never been there before, I wasn't sure what to get so I pretty much just blurted out whatever. What we ordered: 1) Black deluxe chicken paitan with pork - the broth was so tasty, it was absolutely delicious. The pork slices were generous, however, it was DRY. 2) Pork chashu - for my kid. They loved the broth as well and also felt that the pork slices were dry. I wanted to give 4 out of 5 stars, but I am going to hand them a 3. I loved the tasty broth, but the pork was too dry. How could you mess that up as a ramen restaurant? The portions looked a little smaller than what I am used to paying for much less money. That photo of my black deluxe chicken paitan with pork is very deceiving. It looks like a lot, but it definitely wasn't. I usually can't finish my bowl of ramen in one sitting and take the other half home. I barely had any broth in there, and being that the broth was very good, I was disappointed to run out of it before I was even done with the noodles and meat. Would I return? Sure. I liked the food. It's not a place I would go out of my way to eat at, but if I was around the neighborhood and wanted ramen, I would dine there again.

I came to Ramen Akimoto with my friends for the 50% off deal this President's Day weekend. It was…read moreraining pretty hard and my friends and I waited for about 20 minutes since this deal was for the first 150 orders. I got the spicy miso tsukemen and added chashu and green onions! We also got the kaarage and the portions were HUGE! I definitely recommend grabbing the mayo. I liked how umami the broth of the tsukemen was. However, the temperature of the broth changed very fast! I would love if the noodles were a little hotter so the dipping doesn't change the temperature and if there was a bit more chashu. However, the tsukemen was good with flavor and variety of veggies in the broth. There was a good amount of bean sprouts and bamboo shoots! I definitely recommend this to people who like Japanese food! Tip: Parking is ample and there's a restroom inside the establishment! There's utensils and condiments on the side of the table.

Beyond devastated Yoshiharu is permanently closed. I've taken so many of my friends and family here…read moreas recommendations, and have not had another ramen that comes remotely close to the flavor and umami level of this place. Literally dozens of other places. I'm so bummed. I don't even know where else to go either. Terrible day for rain..

I was HONESTY going to write a 1 star review because the sushi was inedible and BECAUSE of the…read morepoor attitude of the chef . NOTES: Undercooked fish, under cooked rice, slimy sauce and the list goes on. On the other hand the ramen was ALMOST on point. When: I told the server the issue with the sushi she apologized, then I proceeded to tell the "chef" about it and he did not seem to care. Mia the server reassured me that the item would not be charged. After that I had a conversation with Sergio and Rocio about the incident with the "chef", Sergio the manager apologized and expressed his discontentment with the way the "chef" had handled the situation. FINALLY: Because of the COMMENDABLE attitude provided by Sergio, Mia and Rocio I decided to rewrite my review. LASTY: (I have said it before) going out to a restaurnat is all about the experience, sometimes the food is not the best but when GOOD CUSTOMER CARE prevails a consumer can overlook bad food. The ambiance here is tranquil, with vibrant Japanese decor and always great music is playing in the background.

Tight fitted parking and Tokyo Central location but sushi and cooked items plentiful for a small…read morespace. Cute dining area with built in table and seating. The free water dispenser is a great touch, bring your own thermo. Fast, friendly, Japanese check out folks! Love Tokyo Central and Marukai all locations!

If you're looking for that one Japanese snack you saw in some youtube video - they probably have…read moreit! If you want fresh sushi - it's a bit on the expensive side - but they have it! If you're looking for Japanese curry cubes - they have it! If you want rice that is actually grown and harvested in Japan - they have it! If you want any type of sauce used in Japanese cuisine - if you can't find it here, then it's highly unlikely that you'll find it somewhere else. Long story short - this is an actual Japanese grocery store - not just by name, but by products and by smell :). The staff leave a lot to be desired in terms of interaction and customer service, but that seems to be standard with many foreign inspired grocery stores. This may be their original location, because it does seem quite old and dated, but you'll enjoy your time regardless if you're into Japanese things. p.s. after 7pm, fresh sushi is 20% off and it goes quick.

It's been a few years so decided to stop by What's up men to pick up a lunch combo to go. Same…read morespot, same friendly service and same good eats. I opted for the kuro lunch set - which comes with tonkotsu ramen and I chose a fried rice for my side. The ramen was oh so good - it's not too garlicky but rich pork flavor. The noodles are nice and eggy and the cha shu is perfectly tender and that egg.. so yummy! And the fried rice hit the spot. They make my fav fried rice in so cal. All in all.. still a solid spot for ramen.

I love What's Up Men! A group of friends and I came in not too long ago and the service was super…read morefast! My only grievance is the takoyaki is overly sweet. I love takoyaki and get it whenever i see it on a menu, so i was excited to share it with my friends who had never tried it before. When we tried it, however, it literally tasted like an octopus donut hole, and my friends were looking at me funny for even ordering it. I was so disappointed since I was super excited to even see it on the menu as I hadn't had it since being in the bay area for school. Aside from that, the ramen is great and comes out really fast, and the servers are all super on top of it every time i've come in. I honestly would recommend this place to anyone in the Fullerton area, especially students looking for a late night meal.

I called ahead to ask if there was a wait and if they could accommodate a party of 8. They said no…read moreand of course. Pulled up, got sat immediately. Orders were taken quickly and efficiently. The server even came back and double checked with us to make sure he wrote the order right. Food came out in adequate time and it was great. Combo rolls are pretty nice. My friend and I enjoyed the 3rd gen kpop that was playing in the restaurant. whoever is on aux has good taste

Haven't been to Ramen Mura in a minute, but I finally made it back today! My sister and I went…read moreafter class around 7 p.m., and there was no wait. It wasn't too busy when we arrived, either. As a heads-up, this place can fill up pretty quickly, especially for parties larger than three, but there's plenty of seating for parties of two! I always get the combo special, which includes any of their ramen bowls paired with one of the eligible sides or rolls. My go-to is the spicy tonkotsu ramen without bean sprouts or mushrooms. For the combo, I usually get the spicy tuna crispy rice along with my go-to ramen. What I love most about Ramen Mura is the quality of their broth and how they consistently nail the spice level. This is a great spot for spicy ramen if you want a noticeable kick without having the heat completely overpower the flavor. I used to come here pretty frequently last year, at one point even once a week, and one of the biggest reasons was the consistency of both the food and customer service. Unfortunately, today's experience with the service was quite disappointing. I'm not sure if it was just an off day, but it was a pretty bizarre experience. Shortly after we received our food, my sister and I realized we were still hungry and wanted to order an extra serving of noodles each. We were about halfway through our ramen bowls, so we put in the order, hoping the extra noodles would arrive around the time we finished our initial servings. About 10 minutes passed, and we had both finished our ramen, but our extra noodles were nowhere to be found. We started visibly looking around for assistance, and although the staff noticed us looking, no one acknowledged us. They seemed particularly attentive to other tables, which made the situation even more frustrating since we were clearly trying to get someone's attention. What made it even stranger was that when we initially ordered the extra noodles, our server relayed the order to the chef, who then started staring at us. It almost seemed like he was questioning why we wanted more noodles or thought we were ordering too much, but I can't say for sure what he was thinking. We eventually asked another waiter about our order, and he told us the noodles would be out in a few minutes. By that point, my broth was getting cold, so we told him we no longer wanted them. Suddenly, he responded, "Actually, it's coming out right now." Oh, really? Interesting timing. We requested canceling the order, but then felt pressured to taking the extra sides of noodles since "suddenly" it was ready even though our broth was cold at this point. Anyways, the food was tasty as always! Despite today's unusual and frustrating experience, I do want to give credit where it's due. When I visited more frequently, this place genuinely was top-notch in both food and service. The owner has always been incredibly kind and makes an effort to ensure everyone is enjoying their meal, which I really appreciate. I'd still recommend giving Ramen Mura a try, especially for the flavorful broth and well-balanced spicy ramen. While today's service experience was disappointing, it doesn't completely erase the many great experiences I've had here in the past. I've also noticed they get quite a few takeout orders, so that could be worth checking out, too!

Don't let the weird location fool you! This place is incredible and I could not recommend it…read moreenough! To find the place: you enter on the left hand side of the building and inside the doorways! You'll see signs. The food was incredible, the ramen was so savory and delicious and did not feel heavy at all. The flavor was light and filling + you can really taste the chashu pork's tastiness in the broth! The pork buns would just melt int your mouth and is full of flavor, the cold noodle was just perfect! I honestly have no other words rather than you have to try this place! The servers are attentive and nice and since it's a small space, there might not be a lot of tables but you'll get seated.

1 Star - Terrible Service and a Complete Waste of Time!…read more HiroNori has always been one of our favorite ramen spots, which makes this experience that much more disappointing. We arrived at the same time as another party of three, and there were only two of us. We placed our order, and the restaurant wasn't even crowded. Somehow, the party of three received their food, finished their meal, and got their check while we received absolutely nothing. How does that even happen? We were sitting right there, waiting, while an entire party that arrived at the same time as us was served and finished their meal. Not once did anyone seem to notice or address the fact that we were still waiting. I wasted gas driving here and valuable time expecting the same experience we've come to enjoy from one of our favorite restaurants. Instead, we got terrible service and a completely frustrating experience. Good ramen can only go so far when the service is this bad. Very disappointing, and definitely not what I expect from HiroNori.

‍ Halloween sushi in Brea is seriously too cute…read more Even the sushi is dressing up for Halloween this October haha! This time we visited Chubby Sushi & Ramen in Brea, a cozy Japanese spot with warm wood tones that's perfect for a casual meal with friends. They currently have two Halloween specials For takeout, the Halloween Combo is $99 instead of $116, and includes Chubby Sashimi, Chubby Ninja Roll, Brea Roll, Crunch Roll, and California Roll -- perfect for sharing at a Halloween party. For dine-in, if you spend $60 before tax, you can choose either a Halloween Roll or Halloween Appetizer. The Halloween Roll comes with fried pumpkin, spicy crab, salmon, and avocado, topped with sauce for a sweet, savory, and slightly crispy bite The Halloween Appetizer features fried pumpkin topped with black truffle salmon, jalapeño, onion, and seaweed salad -- and the presentation is so festive! We also had the Chubby Sashimi, loaded with salmon, tuna, sweet shrimp, uni, and more Plus Yellowtail with Jalapeño, Fresh Oysters, Chubby Roll, Tempura Combo, and a hot bowl of Ramen. If you're looking for a little Halloween vibe while craving Japanese food this October, this is such a fun one to try

Two of my kids got sick after eating raw fish at this restaurant. I contacted the restaurant…read morebecause I wanted them to take the situation seriously and investigate whether the sauce served with the fish could have been the problem. I was NOT asking for a refund or money. I simply wanted them to look into a potential food safety issue so this might not happen to other customers. Instead, they were dismissive and responded, "Report it or whatever you want. We'll handle it with our insurance." There was no apology, no genuine concern for my kids, and no indication that they cared about investigating what might have happened. I understand that the restaurant may not know the cause immediately, but I expected them to listen and take a possible food safety concern seriously. Their attitude was what disappointed me the most. This was never about money. It was about my kids getting sick and wanting the restaurant to care enough to investigate. Unfortunately, their response left me with very little confidence in how they handle customer safety concerns. I will not eat here again.

This is a very nice place to go to here in Koreatown area. I love that this place this place is…read morefull of young people.

We got 3 regular slurpin' ramens with fatty pork and two eggs. It's 101 outside so we were seated…read moreright away. The staff are attentive and friendly. The restaurant is clean and there is plenty of seating. The restaurant is located in a plaza with a bunch of other restaurants and stores so there is a large parking lot. Definitely would come back if I'm in the area!

Omg!!! so good I like eel now (°u°)​ 」 My friends took me…read morehere and for the price, it is worth it!

5 stars, sashimi fresh, good variety, staff friendly, best beers…read moreworth the price. I will come back for sure

Family friendly, seated promptly, food matches the pictures!! Very polite staff and vibrant…read moresetting!​

Had a great experience at Kaiba Japanese Ramen, Sushi & Grill! The food was fresh, flavorful, and…read morecame out quickly. The ramen was delicious, and the sushi had great portions and tasted really fresh. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere was nice and relaxed. Definitely a spot I'd come back to and recommend to anyone who likes ramen or sushi!