it's worth the money so many flavors burst in your mouth. The servers are really friendly. and this place also has a bar. overall, I highly recommend this spot for everyone. I love the vibe here. read more

Gu Ramen - The strawberry lemonade is so delicious highly recommend - Ramen Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Wonderful service and good! Ramen was delicious as were the poke tacos. Will definitely eat here again.

Discovered this cute lil spot in downtown LB Cali, so delish. Ramen yum, strawberry lemonade yummier, and stawberr sherbet desert ice cream/Yuzu flavored sherbet to finish the touch. Very affordabl, fast, friendly, cozy spot. Fits All groups! read more

I had no idea that this spot was in Long Beach! Parking was side street parking or in a parking garage (both have to pay for). We parked side street and it was $1 per hour which i loved! We walked in and the interior was so pretty and made me immediately want to take pictures. There was a variety of seating areas, booths for 2, Taller seating booths, tables for big parties, and bar area! We were served by Nam and he was amazing!! So attentive and the sweetest ever. My friend and I both got build your own Ramen bowls where you pick your broth, spice level, and toppings which was so delicious! We also got salted edamame, corn cheese (it was soooo cheesy!), and Nam had given us dumplings with salad on the house :(!! We were so appreciative of their amazing service and their hospitality. There wasn't a big crowd of people so it wasn't noisy at all! They also had TV's with different sports games playing. We will definitely be coming back for more and to try all their other amazing dishes. Thank you Gu Ramen read more

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My husband and I came here for dinner, and everything was going well until it was time to pay. Our server, PUN-PUN, seemed unhappy with the tip I left She asked "what's wrong and pointed at the pay machine and asked why so little tip" which made the end of our dinner uncomfortable. Tipping is optional, and I still chose to leave one based on the service we received. During our meal, she brought our food but never checked back to ask if we needed anything or if everything was okay. I understand servers appreciate tips, but customers should not be made to feel uncomfortable or judged because the amount they chose to leave wasn't considered enough. As we were leaving, I was visibly upset by the interaction. While my husband and I were walking out, Pun-Pun yelled across the restaurant at us and told us to "never come back." I found this extremely unprofessional and completely unnecessary. Regardless of how she felt about the amount of the tip, yelling at customers across the restaurant as they are leaving is unacceptable and turned what had otherwise been a fine dinner into a very negative experience. read more

1 STAR -- Extremely disappointing experience I've never felt the need to leave a review like this, but our experience here was completely unacceptable. We've been coming to this restaurant for the past 4 years, which makes this experience even more disappointing. Our server, Punpun/wikanda. She used two separate names on two different receipts, that's all ready sketchy. made what should have been a simple meal into an extremely uncomfortable and disrespectful experience. We were essentially pressured to leave a tip, and after we had finished eating, we were actually told not to come back. I have never been treated that way at a restaurant before. Tipping is supposed to be a customer's choice based on the service they receive--not something a customer should feel pressured or demanded into doing. After being loyal customers for four years, the way we were treated was incredibly disrespectful and left us feeling completely unwelcome. If a restaurant doesn't appreciate its customers, there are plenty of other places that do. I will not be returning, and based on this experience, I can no longer recommend this restaurant to friends, family, or anyone else. Very disappointing, especially considering we came in simply expecting to enjoy a meal and be treated with basic courtesy. After looking at the reviews we see others are experiencing. This is so unfortunate after all the money and years we've spent coming here . Me and my wife and family. read more

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Very nice place! We went on a Monday evening and it was pretty quiet but service was quick! We were greeted right away and sat at an available table. Once we made our picks, our order came out quick. Basically it's a build your own ramen place ;). The mild ramen was very tasty. Broth was flavorful and the crispy tofu was good; I was also able to add an egg. The portions were also fair for the price. read more

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Boring stuff: metered street parking or parking garage down the street. Ambience: casual bar--there are TVs for sports Good stuff: Staff is super nice and accommodating. Food is solid. Firecracker was my least favorite though. Could use some work on that particular dish. La cheese wonton and soft shell crab were my absolute favorites. Huge selection for drinks both alch/zero-proof Happy hour Monday-Thursday: 5pm-6:30pm Friday: 4pm-6:30pm read more

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I haven't eaten inside here since before Covid. It's been forever! Back with my son & his buddy. It's nice and air conditioned, we got to pick our table and service was great! Food was yummy! My son got the spicy tuna rice bowl. Pretty good. Parent-taxed a little. My son's friend got the premium ramen Ichi w/ menma (bamboo shoot) & a "Naruto" (fish cake). The kids called it a "Naruto"... y'all can tell me if they're lying or not. SMH. Anyway, I got the premium Ni ramen on the menu and added menma & soy garlic & spicy. Got so full so fast! Couldn't finish it... Leftovers, baby! When I was little, after finishing ramen, we used to add rice to the soup. So perfect! I'm gonna steal my Sons leftover rice and eat it for dinner with the ramen broth! Thanks guys! Must try, y'all! Parking free for 2 hrs at the structure on 3rd & Pine. read more

Gu Ramen - Spicy tuna rice bowl, Premium Ichi ramen, Premium Ni ramen with bamboo & soy garlic! - Ramen Near Me - Long Beach, California

Tasty food and build your own bowls! The soup was perfect! I really liked the vibe! The shrimp were huge and my favorite part! Its a good soot to chill with friends have some drinks and good appetizers to share. read more

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Location is ideal and the staff is friendly. Got ramen which was great, ambiance was also great

Service was great, super quick! Food was delish, staff is nice and friendly (: vibes gives Japanese bistro.

I stopped by here for some ramen. This has been the best ramen i have had in a long time. I truly enjoyed it. I did feel like my tempura was bit soggy from the broth but overall it was still good the cheese on the ramen delicious. It was so filling it was so perfect. I totally recommend it there were some sauces on the side that we ordered from the menu i owe you guys the name but they were soooo gooood read more

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Food was delicious , loved the interior and everything was very clean. Fast service! Would come back.

Really liked that you can build your own ramen here! I went with udon noodles for mine and we also tried a bunch of appetizers. The lollipop chicken, cheese wontons, corn cheese, and fried rice were all really good. We also got a Thai tea and strawberry lemonade. Love that they have so many options beyond just ramen. Great spot to come with friends and share a bunch of dishes! read more

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Came alone for dinner and really enjoyed the Gu Ramen. My server was very attentive and the food arrived fast. I will say, portion sizes are big so it may be best to come with others and share. Great lighting and atmosphere. Will return :) read more

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The atmosphere was cool, not divey, but divey adjacent. Walkable form our hotel, and several others. The service was fast, and the ramen was delicious. It will be a spot we visit next time in Long Beach. read more

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The staff was amazing and very attentive. Got my order in a timely manner and the food was delicious i got spicy ramen with tofu rice bowl and i enjoyed it. Don't miss out!!! read more

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First time trying this ramen spot, and I'm glad I did! The ramen was delicious, the portions were satisfying, and the prices were affordable. Definitely a great place to enjoy a good bowl of ramen without spending too much. Great food, good value, and a nice experience overall. Will definitely come back! read more

New Ramen stop for me and my husband! Best Tonkatsu I have ever tried! The Spicy edamame hit the spot! We also got a sushi roll called 805, so delicious!! read more

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Hate it when decent food is ruined by discourteous service. Gu Ramen is one of the first restaurants my wife and I went to, after we moved to Long Beach 4 years ago. It's within walking distance, so was a bit surprised that I hadn't visited in over 3 years. My long cruise had gotten me a craving for good ramen, so decided to walk over for an early lunch. I got there about 10 minutes after it opened at 11, and was the first customer. There were two ladies working the front, and one of them greeted me immediately. I put up an index finger with a smile to show it would just be me, and was seated near the back close to the kitchen. I got a menu immediately and was asked what I wanted to drink. I told her water which came quickly. That's when it started turned janky. The server was having a rather loud conversation with the other server in a language I didn't understand. She finally came back after the other lady walked away (to work I'm assuming), to take my order. I stated what I wanted, and without any response, she just went away...wasn't sure if she got it right (but she had). About 10 minutes later, the fried rice dish came. She just put it in front of me without a word, ignored my 'thank you', and walked off. The ramen came a bit later, and same action. She did fill my empty water glass once without me asking, so I guess she was paying attention. Note I was still the only customer. The same attitude with the bill providing and credit card swiping; by this time I stopped trying to interact too. This is the time when I WANT to either just ask "What's your problem?" or more passive aggressively "Did I offend you in some way?" Decided it wasn't worth it, paid my bill, still giving a small(er) tip, and was on my way. Did notice that she was talking normally to a new customer as he was being seated. As for the food, both dishes were decent to great: the fried rice ($7.99 as addon to ramen) was great...very generous portion, cooked over very high heat to produce a delicious veggie fried rice. The tonkotsu ramen ($13.99) with added corn ($1.99) and narutomaki ($2.99) was decent (OK). Plenty of ramen noodle (so didn't need to order extra) topped with a two thick slices of well-prepared Chashu. The broth was OK too, but did give me stomach problems later (still haven't figured out what ingredient(s) cause this...but have decided that ramen and pho are worth it for me). read more

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Great service and food!!! Came for a quick date night and it did not disappoint! Hope to come again soon. The waitresses Pun Pun and Fai are so sweet and got to our orders in a great timely manner! Hope to see them again soon! read more

Gu Ramen - Soo soo sooo good, very flavorful and I love the Lollipop chicken and mini sausages!!! Great quality and I would definitely come again! - Ramen Near Me - Long Beach, California

Fire, good food, great vibes ! pun-pun & fai are awesome ! Totally recommend the spot read more

honestly, coming here tonight was the best decision i have made because Kimberly and palm was absolutely divine with their customer service! LET ME NOT GET started ON THE FOOD!!! the flavor of the broth is so tasty! thank you for hosting us! it really felt like we're vip guests!!! read more

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Unfortunately, our experience with the service at Ramen Taps and Tapas was very disappointing. Punpun was our server, and after we paid, she demanded a higher tip because she was dissatisfied with the amount we left. We believe tipping should be voluntary and based on the customer's experience, not something a server pressures guests to increase. The food was okay, but this interaction significantly affected our overall experience. I hope management takes this feedback seriously. read more

Food was so tasty and satisfactory, definitely worth the price. The waitresses are so sweet, personable, and friendly. They happily helped with ordering decisions when we didn't know what to get. Loved Kimberly and Palm's personality! The atmosphere and ambiance of the establishment felt comforting and welcoming with the nice lighting and decorations. read more

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Amazing cute little spot in Long Beach! Visiting from Vegas-- we wanted some ramen and this place did not disappoint! We both got the Gu Ramen with chasu pork (mild for me, spicy for him). The broth was excellent and very filling! Lots of searing, great service,.. 10/10 recommend! :) read more

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We went on a friday evening but we were seated right away. Our servers were accommodating and polite. We ordered the Tonkotsu ramen with shrimp tempura, Thai spicy hot wing and the Spicy tuna poke rice bowl. The spicy wing was the best choice among the 3. The flavor is very well balanced and it's not too spicy. You can taste the tanginess of the Thai chili sauce with a hint of sweetness. The Tonkotsu ramen has a mild flavor for me compared to other ramen I have tasted, but still pretty decent. The spicy tuna poke bowl has a medium spiciness for me but overall everything was good. The parking will be either street parking or in the paid parking structure beside it. read more

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My daughter and myself had Ramen and spicy ramen with lollipop Chicken was delicious. The service was excellent. The Ambiance was nice. We really enjoyed the food and recommend Gu Ramen Taps & Tapas read more

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The food has always been great here! We've been coming here since before Covid!! The ramen and fried rice are our staples!!! Nathan gives the best service here!!! read more

Ramen was sooo good, really hit the spot definitely recommend! The tofutons were SOOO good!!! Please get them, the spicy chili on the side was amazing. read more

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Excellent portions and service! The ramen is rich and creamy with such tender chashu! Great location and ambience.

This is seriously my FAVORITE ramen spot. I love the fact that I live so close to it. I dine in or order take out often. I always order the Shoyu Ramen either mild or spicy, and the flavor of the soup is so mouthwatering, the generous noodles are quality, and the eggs are so delicious. I have also ordered their chicken wings, shrimp, edamame, corn cheese, wontons, etc.... Everything is so delicious. I can't help myself. Also, all the staff are wonderful. read more

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Always come here for the good vibes. Ramen is a must here to get. Ambience is friendly and welcoming. Pun Pun and Fai are very attentive to detail and at providing excellent customer service. read more

Ive been coming here for years. Brought a few sneaky links here and there and sometimes i even see them here now by themselves! I be putting people on this good good. The music is always a vibe. Its nice and cool in here with the AC And as i said, been coming here for years so you already know what im about to say about the food.... BOMB. SO GOOD! read more

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It was good just some confusion with the toppings with the waiter but they're friendly and they explained thoroughly. The chashu is definitely worth trying you can tell it's well marinated and 100% flavorful. I loved the spicy option I chose. And the music is pretty good too read more

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Nathan is amazing!!! Very attentive and friendly!! I'm a local and will be back! Thank you for your great service and support! read more

Gu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Long Beach, California

Ramen is really really good. A lot of selections to customize your own. Service is phenomenal. They are always on top of things, any questions or concerns are answered promptly. read more

Tonkatsu broth was good! Perfect spice level, not too spicy but still gives a kick. So many apps to choose from too!

Hit the spot today since it was raining Notes: -Spicy is a good spice. -Chasu and spicy ground pork are both good. -Always get the egg and the corn read more

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