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GU Ramen Taps & Tapas

4.1 (596 reviews)
ModerateRamen, Noodles, Bars
Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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WOW! WOW! So we were strolling to downtown and decided to try the GU Ramen restaurant. Super cool inside with nice our seating. And HOLY SMOKES best pork belly sliders I've ever had. Wife got the pork belly ramen and again some of the best ramen ever...the flavors were amazing. Our waiter, Brandon was fantastic, super helpful, so friendly and made the experience even better. Can't wait to try everything on the menu...yummolicious and our dog in backpack couldn't have agreed more...one of the best restaurants on our foodcation.

Spicy edamame  ugh I couldn't get enough!! Ramen so amazing
Nicole E.

Service was absolutely amazing, food was even better. Small little ramen place is the type of places my husband and I love. All the workers so sweet.

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Samuel H.

Chill beach restaurant ambiance! Food came out SO quickly (5mins or so) and the waitress always immediately came by to refill our water cups. The food was very salty though, hence all the water refills. I recommend their calamari, so tender and with the right amount of batter. If you're looking for a nice lunch by the coast after a beach/hiking activity, this is the place to be! :)

Early dinner on 07/13/25.
Maria R.

Good ramen. Friendly staff. Perfect location by the beach. Would definitely go back and recommend to others.

Taylor B.

Quick service, great food, and good vibes!! Gu Ramen has everything you need and more! I cannot wait to come here again, the servers were so funny and kind, they answered all our questions and helped my friend pick the perfect bowl when he was indecisive. I can't wait to return soon!! (Please pardon the terrible photos, we were having too much fun!!)

Penny J.

Chill spot good service and the ramen and udon always hits. The mild tofu udon is so good and lowkey 2 meals. The fried rice is also pretty good. The price is good too. This on a rainy day hits. The spicy level is spicy tho watch out

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Joyce J.

We were happy to find a ramen place after hiking... wanted the soup. Thankful that we could choose the level of spiciness. Also, the server asked if we had any allergies or sensitivities. Good job! The tonkotsu broth did not disappoint. Yum! We were happy with how plentiful the noodles were. Could've been cooked a tad longer. The chashu was good. So good that we would've probably enjoyed another piece and a few more toppings. If we had more time, we would've tried the tapas. The menu looked great. The restaurant gets busy during dinner. There were about six booths, a big table and a bunch of spots at the bar. We only had to wait a few minutes after writing our names on the waitlist before we got seated.

A cute little sing near front door of the restaurant

Food was awesome n the servers were nice. It's never busy when I go with my daughter and husband . Love how it's a of food where I can share with my family . Plus we never wait long for our food

food was yummy, service was fast, the restaurant was pretty small but very cute for a quiet dinner!

Taylor M.

Some of the best ramen I've ever had! The staff are so kind and welcoming, the food was amazing and came out so fast, and the prices are hard to beat! Love the sports bar but also cozy atmosphere. Absolutely loved my experience here and would come all the time if I were local!

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Ordered take out while staying in Laguna beach for the month and this spot was great! The ramen was filled with flavor.

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This is seriously the best ramen I've ever had. It's so delicious!!!! Never disappoints

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Ask the Community - GU Ramen Taps & Tapas

Is the shoyu umami broth found in the tofu ramen & udon made from pork or beef base?

The shoyu broth found in the tofu ramen and udon is a mushroom base. 100% Vegan

Are the noodles gluten free?

Unfortunately, no. There are a couple gluten free appetizers.

Does this ramen contain dairy?

Yes the ramen noodles do contain dairy but they have a vegan option with different noodles

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