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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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

Gu Ramen Taps & Tapas - Ramen Near Me - Long Beach, California

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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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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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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Great place, food was excellent and service was fast, friendly and attentive. Will definitely be going back. 5/5 read more

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I'd give Gu Ramen Taps and Tapas a solid 3 stars. We went on a Thursday night, and while the service was fast, it did feel a bit pushy at times, especially given how relaxed the night was. I ordered the chashu ramen, which was just okay. The broth leaned on the bland side, and it was a little disappointing to see extra charges for add-ons that are usually standard, like an egg. That definitely took away from the overall value. That said, the inside has a nice vibe, and the menu offers a decent variety of food beyond just ramen, which is a plus if you're dining with a group. Overall, it's not bad, but there's room for improvement, especially when it comes to flavor and pricing. read more

The hibachi fried rice was soooo delicious. I recommend this dish to everyone. The cheese wontons were plumply filled and fresh. The service was sooo welcoming and attentive. I would go 3 on the ramen as the broth is kind of plain. The service and fried rice did not disappoint so I must round up to a 4. I would return if I was in the area. read more

My Ramen was very well done ( pork belly, corn and extra egg). The tuna poke, good. The edemame ( garlic/ parmesan?) Boiled, soggy, cold, no flavor? Don't order this! Service... pretty lousy. Seems the one wait staff needs to prep to-go orders and ignore the diners? Mostly great food... no atmosphere nor service? You decide what is most important. read more

This spot was conveniently located in the downtown district and close to the theatre where we were going . Parking was easy as there is a lot next door. Place is cute inside, however during a busy time, i can see it would be busy because the main room doesn't have a ton of seats - but most ramen places are this way. My husband and I ordered the spicy pork dumplings and the gu (house) ramen with chashu. The spicy pork dumplings were very tasty, not very spicy at all, and came with a nice salad - but was extremely oily. The salad underneath was dripping in oil. Taste was good, but as you are eating, the oil goes all over. Enjoyable, but needs much less oil. So much was leftover that we were able to use it as a condiment down for rhe ramen. The Gu Ramen is their house ramen made with pork broth. Very tasty, the broth is very flavorful, not oily, and very delicious. Portion sizes is good. The thing with this ramen place is that each topping is an add on. So while other ramen places offer a bowl already included with some toppings, you have to pay extra for each thing you want on it, so it gets expensive. They also don't make the traditional ramen egg (marinated). Service was decent and pleasant. Our table was sticky on arrival despite the restaurant wasn't. Skimpy on the napkins, which were needed from the oily salad. Overall, while the ramen broth itself was delicious, there was nothing exemplary that would encourage me to choose this place over another ramen spot. read more

Gu Ramen Taps & Tapas - Spicy Dumplings with Salad - Ramen Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Had dinner with a big group of friends (party of 9) last Thursday during the Anime Los Angeles convention. This was our second year eating here. The service was great for a busy night. They did their best to accommodate us, and checked in on us throughout our meal. For this visit I ordered their Chasu Yaki Bowl and La Cheese Wonton. The Chasu Yaki Bowl has Chasu meat drizzled with teriyaki sauce on top of fried rice. The serving of fried rice is quite large. The La Cheese Wontons were all cream cheese on the inside, drizzled with hot & sour sauce, and also provided with a dipping sauce. My friends enjoyed their ramen orders. I'm sure we will be back again next year. read more

Went on a sunday afternoon first ones in there. Looking at the menu my boyfriend and I decided to do the $13 ramen but to ad things like egg and stuff like that is an extra charge but, they did have ramen bowls to choose from if you didnt want to customize your own. Since we went in before the rush we were sat right away and our orders were taken quick. The service was standard until a small rush came and our server got busy. Not his fault though, they should have had more foh help. But all around the food was yummerz and our server was really nice. read more

Gu Ramen Taps & Tapas - Ramen Near Me - Long Beach, California

My hibachi fried rice withe the lollipop chicken was delicious! My friend said his ramen was very good as well. It was clean, the servers were very nice, and our food came out quick. Would definitely come back! read more

Food : 10/10, from the tapas to the ramen, everything was delicious! We ordered a fried calamari and it was really crispy and good! The Thai chili chicken wings are also good! I also ordered the tonkotsu ramen with pork, green onions, and bean sprouts. The meat was tender and soft! The BROTH WAS SOOOOO GOOD! It's really hard for me to find a ramen spot because the broth is either too salty, no flavor, or just really oily. But the broth here at Gu Ramen, is flavorful, not oily, and really tasty! I love their broth here and this just might be my new ramen spot! Service : Came here on a Friday night, got seated right away, and the food came out fast! Waiters and waitresses are extremely nice and attentive. Ambiance: pretty spacious inside. It is street parking or you can park at the parking structure near the restaurant! read more

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**If looking for an authentic ramen place, this may not be the place for you.** Coming here super hungry and seeing all the great reviews, I left super disappointed in almost every aspect - the service, the food, and even having to pay for parking in DTLB. The place was almost empty when we arrived, however we didn't feel very welcomed. The waitresses were not very friendly and didn't really check on us throughout the meal. My fiancé and I both had a gu ramen, mild and spicy, and the chashu bowl. Both ramens were not authentic ramen flavors (maybe it was on us for not knowing this beforehand), yet even then, the Thai flavors didn't seem to really work well with the tonkatsu broth. The chashu was incredibly chewy and rubbery, and we received hard boiled eggs on top rather than the usual runny egg. The chashu bowl was probably the highlight of the meal - the fried rice was great, but... it's just fried rice. The chashu was again very chewy and rubbery and we only got TWO pieces, and for almost $20, we were expecting a little bit more, both quality and quantity wise. For a $60 meal, you can imagine how disappointed we felt afterwards. read more

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I got the gu ramen with mild, pork belly and added egg and corn. It was really good. Perfect for the weather right now! read more

Gu Ramen Taps & Tapas - Gu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Long Beach, California

Great spot a few blocks away from the convention center Nice ambiance Good service Good selection of drinks and food read more

Gu Ramen Taps & Tapas - Spicy Tuna poke bowl - Ramen Near Me - Long Beach, California

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experience was great until the very end. i'm pretty disappointed in the service and our server specifically. we were sat swiftly and prices were good, ramen was ok, noodles were a bit overcooked. at the end, my friend and i split our checks. i tipped, my friend didn't. when our server (a young asian woman) came and picked up our checks, she cornered my friend from leaving and pointed at the check. we were both confused, wondering if he didn't add the total or something. she then said "tip" ?? absolutely absurd. when my friend pointed out that i had tipped for the both of us, she then said that they were "two separate checks" and quite literally did not let him leave until he tipped. she then walked away with an attitude. i understand living is difficult, im not an idiot, which is why i tipped. if she and the staff wanted to sh*t talk us after we left, go ahead. but to corner a customer & force them to tip is absolutely horrendous. i will not be returning, extremely disappointing and disrespectful service. read more

Gu Ramen Taps & Tapas - spicy ramen - Ramen Near Me - Long Beach, California

This place was on our list to try....it was good. We got the Spicy Gu Ramen & it was SPICY, but not a lot of other taste. The La Cheese Wontons were also good but didn't care for the sweet sauce they pour over them and the Crispy Pork Potstickers were very good. The service was awesome & that why I'm giving them 4 stars. Would definitely try again & try something else. read more

Gu Ramen Taps & Tapas - La Cheese Wontons & Crispy Pork Potstickers - Ramen Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Not very good ramen, I would say it's pretty average in full transparency. Ask for your proteins to be placed on the side or they will come out very soggy. Also be very mindful, I ordered a shrimp ramen and added lollipop chicken and did this intentionally to avoid an up charge. The waiter wrote it up the opposite however making the ticket larger. I would have gave him it in a tip but he ruined that... not worth returning. read more

We planned to hang out on the lawn of the Shoreline Aquatic Park by the lighthouse today, so first we parked at the Pike Outlets parking garage on Cedar and 3rd, then walked to Gu Ramen 12 minutes away. Service (5/5): Bee was working alone in front but she greeted us right away and got us started on drinks. She was very attentive and filled our waters just at the right time when the spicy broth of the ramen needed to be cooled off. Ambience (3/5): Clean, plenty of seating, 6 large screens with the sound off at least (playing the Women's Singles US National championship of corn hole), hip hop playing in the background. Clean bathrooms. Everything in shades of grey and brown which isn't pretty but practical. One accent chandelier by the front entrance which seemed out of place but I liked it. Food(4/5): Appetizers : Crispy Tofutons (great sauce!) and spicy edamame (more sweet than spicy but yummy). the Spicy ramen with extra toppings of red ginger, egg, wood ear mushrooms: broth had very subtle flavor so what comes through most is the spiciness (level 2 was perfect). Noodles cooked to perfect degree, toppings all fresh and delicious. read more

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WATCH OUT ! They will purposefully OVER CHARGE you with their blurry receipts. I took my girlfriend for a night out and they clearly took advantage of it. I did not realize how much they charged until I got home. read more

I give 5 the flavors are delicious you can taste the individual flavors I recommend going there the prices are decent the restrooms are clean a plus read more

First timer and food was really good, the broth was flavorful the add ons made the ramen even better. The crispy calamari was on point probably the best calamari I've ever had. Service was great and friendly would definitely recommend this spot if you're craving ramen! read more

The ramen and service here are fantastic! I ordered the medium spicy, pork belly ramen with egg and corn--Whoa! So much flavor! Everything tasted fresh and it was made with attention to flavors. The service was amazing as well. We were greeted as soon as we stepped in and our server was kind and attentive. If you're in Long Beach and want delicious ramen, definitely stop by. read more

Gu Ramen Taps & Tapas - Delicious ramen! Spicy level medium, added corn and egg. - Ramen Near Me - Long Beach, California

One of the best Ramen spots in DTLB! A must try! We came here solely because it was open late, and it has now become a regular for us. First off, their customer service is excellent. It is always pretty quiet, even on a busy night. Secondly, their ramen is absolutely amazing. I always get the lollipop chicken ramen with Udon noddles, and the broth is always on point. Never too salty or greasy. Their prices are also very fair. Two ramen bowls with no additional toppings was less than $30. Parking can be tricky, but there are a couple of parking garages with free 2 hr parking. This place is definitely worth a visit! read more

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We ordered potstickers and the side was RANCH. I'm appalled. Ramen was okay, not the best. read more

This is my go-to ramen spot. I try to go at least once a month. If it wasn't a bit out of my way I would definitely be there every weekend. I normally order their spicy ramen with shrimp tempura spinach, and corn. The broth is delicious with lots of flavor. The spice level always has me sweating but all worth it. read more

Really good ramen joint in Long Beach during one of our random ventures. We arrived right when they open on a Saturday so we were able to snag a parking on the street. Street parking are paid via the kiosk but there are also parking garage close by. We were the first and only party seated. The server wasn't very attentive and the food took a bit longer than what I'm used to. I didn't get the chance to snap a picture of my ramen but I got the regular Tonkotsu ramen and it was yummy! The hubby got the spicy Tonkotsu and he said it's a lot spicier than other ramen joints we've been too. The tapas were on the more expensive end $15 (ish) for 4 poke nachos. That was my least favorite tapa along with the corn cheese. Really love the calamari and spicy wontons! Can't go wrong with salted edamame but $8/9 for steamed edamame. The portions were decently big though A small personal recommendation would be to have a baby changing table in the bathroom. It could definitely help groups eating with young toddlers like myself. read more

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This was my first time eating here. We made reservations for 7. The staff were very polite and sweet. The food was so delicious. Everything we ordered from the menu was good. I definitely will be back. read more

First time here! Very personable staff! Greeted my party with smiles. Being that it was my first time, I asked the waiter to select for me. The portions are small, however if you have a few friend's with you.... Just share! No specialty cocktail selection and the variety of beer was ok! Parking is metered and I believe it's $1.50 for an hour (please pay up or the Top Flight Expired Meter Patrol Folks will give you a ticket!!) fyi after 9 issa free :) Now the food.... Ever so kindly it was lacking flavor. The chili oil wasn't spicy and believe the salad watered The Whole meal down. I'll give them a second chance... customer service 3 stars, bomb music 1 star read more

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Went here for the tapas witch are small appetizers we got the firecracker shrimp , crispy pork potstickers, crispy soft shell crab , garlic cheese corn & Thai spicy hot wings all where very delicious and made quick everyone I've see. Here come for the ramen will try next time read more

Gu Ramen Taps & Tapas - Crispy Soft Shell Crab Garlic Corn Cheese - Ramen Near Me - Long Beach, California

This is the first place I went to when I tried ramen for the first time and it was absolutely delicious! You get to choose what type of spice level, the meat, and any add ons to your bowl. The service is amazing and quick, very well orientated. The environment fits the downtown area of Long Beach and it's a great place to bring your friends. read more

Gu Ramen Taps & Tapas - Gu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Long Beach, California

We live down the street and there's a ton of great restaurants in DTLB but Gu Ramen is our go-to. We love the service and how casual it is inside. We ordered ramen the first time we came here but to be honest, we keep coming back for the appetizers! We literally dream about their calamari, spicy Thai hot wings, La cream cheese wontons and spicy dumplings w/ sesame salad. And they have great beers on tap and are generous with their wine pours. Keep it up, Gu Ramen! read more

Gu Ramen Taps & Tapas - La Cheese Wonton & Spicy Dumplings with Salad - Ramen Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Place is hella expensive and the flavors aren't even there. The ambiance is cool but other than that, you'd have to spend extra money just so your food could taste like anything read more

Had a late dinner with family so we found this place that closes at 9:30 PM. Our meal was served hot and delicious! read more

Gu Ramen Taps & Tapas - Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Long Beach, California

We came in for some comfort Asian food after a week in Avalon. Hubby really needed ramen cause he was still hungover. I am never a fan of ramen but I wasn't really hungry so I agreed to try this place. At least the lychee sake was so yummy for me. For food we had soft shell crab, tonkotsu chashu ramen and shoyu veggie tofu ramen. Hubby liked his pork ramen enough but I didn't care for mine too much. I'v only had two bites of ramen noodles since they didn't have gluten free option. This place was actually not bad and service was very friendly. Give it a try if you are local but it was probably just one time visit for us. read more

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The price here is incredible. Parking is easy, just parked in one of the free 2 hour parking lots. It's so nice that there's delicious food here for such a great price. I really love the hibachi fried rice. I'm definitely coming back for more. If you order a ramen you can add a hibachi fried rice for only $5! The ramen is okay. I got the fried lollipop chicken. It's so cute and crispy. Super yummy, unique, and easy to eat. I'll definitely be coming back! Glad I tried this place out! read more

Gu Ramen Taps & Tapas - Hibachi fried rice - Ramen Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Tucked away in an inconspicuous part of the street, adjacent to a boisterous sports bar, Gu Ramen could have easily escaped your notice, but it would be your loss to walk past this place. I consider it to be one of the hidden gems of Downtown Long Beach. It may not look like much, and the decor is thoughtful but not so eye-catching, what it can offer is what it really counts. Friendly service and really good ramen should tickle anyone's fancy. We only tried one tapas dish--the calamari, which was excellent. Our entire party ordered ramen, and it was satisfying. You get to build your ramen from the bowl up, customizing everything from the type of noodle to the degree of spiciness. It's your ramen, as you like it. There is no need to compromise with any extraneous condiment, every ingredient is tailored to your whim. We are used to custom-tailored suits and dresses, but tailored ramen? Now that's an idea that I can sink my teeth into. read more

Gu Ramen Taps & Tapas - Ramen Near Me - Long Beach, California

I feel the servers are over tipped to the point they do not appreciate it. My bill was $25.95. I handed over $30 expecting my change. I never said keep the change but they took it anyways. I had to ask for my change back. The server responded " I thought i could keep it".I was given back $4 instead of my exact chsnge of $4.05. It goes to show they don't appreciate the value of a dollar either. Seeing how they've attempted to take my money twice. The ramen was subpar. Better ramen may be found at the food court at a super market. I had to pay for every different vegetable or else you'd get just soup, ramen, and a few pieces of meat. It isn't worth the price. read more