My favorite ramen restaurant EVER. I take everyone I know here. Rudy is the freaking best - always receive the best service from him and look forward to my meal when he's serving my mom and I. All the other staff are great too! BEST TONKATSU read more

Stopped by last minute after a shopping spree, and I'm so glad I joined the online waitlist through Yelp on the way there! There was a bit of a wait, but the system was super convenient. You can see how many parties are ahead of you, and it'll notify you through the app or text when your table is ready. Definitely makes waiting a lot more manageable! The ordering process also reminded me of Japan, which I loved. You're given a sheet where you circle your preferences for everything from spice level and toppings to appetizers, making it easy to customize your meal exactly how you like it. The food came out just as I'd hoped! Unfortunately, I was so hungry that I dug in before I could get any pictures, but trust me, it was worth it. One tip: I personally like ordering my noodles a little firmer so they reach the perfect texture once the hot broth is added and brought to the table. If you prefer your noodles with a bit more bite, I'd definitely recommend trying that! Overall, a great experience from the convenient waitlist system to the customizable ordering process and delicious food. Definitely worth checking out! read more

This place was amazing and worth the very short wait. None of us had been there before and ordering was easy. They split the check which was great because it was four friends and not a family at dinner. Now for the food, the ramen was amazing I had a spicy tonkatsu and extra cha siu. The noodles were a little firmer than I've had before but they were awesome. They have three standard additional item choices to match your grade of hungry. They have soda beer and other stuff to drink. Everyone in my party loved the food and one of us works at harbor hospital so he'll be back before we will. read more

Some of the best ramen I've had all year ! We ordered the God fire( level 3) and the tonkotsu ramen and both were packed with flavor ! I'm a spice lover so level 3 had just the right amount of heat without ruining your night. The space itself has a cozy atmosphere but I recommend reserving a spot of the waitlist instead of walking in. The waiters were friendly and pretty quick. The main reason I will be coming back is the price point! Worth. Every. Penny. read more

Hakata Ikkousha Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Torrance, California

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One of my favorite ramen spots outside of Little Tokyo that never disappoints! It's a small, simple spot, but it always hits whenever I'm craving ramen. They only have a couple of locations in SoCal, so there's usually a wait, but it's definitely worth it. The staff are wonderful. My go to is the Tonkotsu since that's what they're known for, and it was delicious. This time I decided to try the Black Devil Ramen, which combines their black garlic oil tonkotsu broth with their spicy tonkotsu broth. I'm really glad I switched it up because the black garlic gave the broth a much deeper, richer flavor, and the little bit of spice balanced everything out perfectly. I love spicy ramen, but not when it's so spicy that you can't taste anything else. Also added the Everything Topping and extra green onions because I'm feeling hungry. The extra veggies make it even better and definitely satisfied my hunger. Definitely one of my favorite ramen spots outside of Little Tokyo. If you're ever in the Torrance area and craving ramen, this spot is worth checking out! read more

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Came for a quick Friday night dinner. Was seated almost immediately and food came out quickly. The curry was flavorful, and the pickles provided on the side were a great touch that added a crunch and an acidic flavor that complemented the curry. The Katsu was also fried nicely and overall well done, but not the best I've ever had. I will say, the rice to curry ratio was lacking. I ended up with a lot of rice and no curry, and I had to ration my curry so I didn't end up with just white rice in my bowl. The Ramen noodles were firm and not overcooked, which I really enjoyed. The broth had a good kick to it, but overall was on the light side. Overall, it was a solid bowl of Ramen, but also not very unique in my opinion. I think this is a great option if you want something quick and if you live around the area, but I wouldn't drive out of the way to come back. read more

Hakata Ikkousha Ramen - Small Katey Katsu Curry Don Small God Fire Ramen Fried squid - Ramen Near Me - Torrance, California

My favorite ramen spot in Torrance! The Tonkotsu, Black Tonkotsu, God Fire and black devil are all great choices! I love how you can choose how you'd like your taste in broth "light" or "regular" You can also choose the hardness of your noodles "soft, normal, hard or very hard" You can also choose if you'd like green onions or not. Not to mention but the service is always usually great! Alyssa is always very sweet and welcoming every time! She makes all of us feel happy to return This place is usually crowded and pretty loud so have some patience if there is a wait! I love coming here read more

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Came here to meet up with a friend, and it was great company to go alongside great ramen. At the table, there are paper sheets to choose the type of ramen, spice levels, richness, and noodle texture, among other things. The server came over to simply collect out sheets. I was intrigued by the Black Devil Ramen, and was feeling adventurous. I only got Spice Level 2 with a lighter broth, and it was rich and packed a punch! Can't imagine what a normal, or even heavy, broth would taste like. I enjoyed both broths individually, and then mixed together. To be honest, I think I enjoyed the separate broths more, but the contrast of colors make for great pictures. I wasn't sure if the offer for extra noodles were extra or not, but we ended up opting out as we were pretty full already. I was a little disappointed that the base ramen only came with the tonkatsu, green onion, and bamboo. I don't recall there being any other toppings. For $16-17, this is definitely on the pricier side! The waiters served us well and constantly checked in to see if we needed anything. There was a steady stream of customers on this Sunday afternoon, and I can see why! read more

Hakata Ikkousha Ramen - Tonkotsu Ramen, Black Devil Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Torrance, California

Have always wanted to taste the tonkotsu ramen at this chain in another part of the world and finally gotten to it in Torrance. Mentai Ramen (tonkotsu with mentaiko paste) was well-balanced, albeit with a lighter tonkotsu soup base. The single slice of Chashu was paper-thin, unsubstantial and disappointing. The other ingredients (green onion, wood ear mushroom) were okay. Black Devil (a mix of God Fire and Black Tonkotsu) packed a punch, had deep tonkotsu richness, plenty spiciness and was a good eat. The noodles (thin Hakata style) were perfectly cooked according to our preferences. Complimentary fresh garlic and pickled ginger are available. Both broths were super oily. Spicy kara-age was anything but spicy, covered with some kind of more sweet than spicy sauce (wish we had ordered the original). Hakata style gyoza came with delicate skin, pork filling with dreamy texture but needed much much more crispness. Excellent service. Water on the table. read more

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Pretty amazing hakata ramen....especially the black garlic. I would definitely come back if I was in the area. I love a place that lets you customize your ramen pretty well and here you definitely can. Your noodle firmness, toppings and add ons, seasonings, etc. Black Garlic: Get! The regular tonkotsu is good too but this one is where the flavor is at. Just an amazingly flavorful broth combined with very firm noodles to give it that extra bite and mmmmm this just makes my day. Food: 9/10 Atmosphere: 7/10 Service: 8/10 Value: 7/10 read more

Hakata Ikkousha Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Torrance, California

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One of the best ramen places in Southern California. Great ramen bowls and side dishes. Food is excellent, service is great, ambience fantastic. It is the ONLY Hakata Ikkousha Ramen location in North America. read more

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Not the best bowl of ramen I have ever had but definitely the spiciest. My friend was raving about this place for an entire week leading up to a dinner we would have here. The food was actually quite good. We both had a bowl of the Black Devil ramen at a spice level of 4. I was worried that this would be too much but it was actually a very manageable level of spice. The type of spice where I can still enjoy my food and not have to worry about eating it through hiccups or anything like that. I also had a side of the spicy katsu cutlet, which I also enjoyed very much. They brought me one big piece of chicken katsu and some scissors to cut it up, which I thought was neat. But every bite I had was wonderful, as it was clearly fried to perfection. The service was also on point and our server even let us try some of their devil sauce ( I do not remember if this was what it was called but it sure was spicy). A few drops of this in my bowl of ramen and I began to sweat profusely. She said barely anyone ever orders it and I can totally see why haha. She was also super nice to us and overall provided some excellent service, I did not quite catch her name. The interior of this place also feels quite small, but it is well ventilated. Just be mindful if you get up and walk around because there are people eating to your left and right. read more

It had been quite a while since our last visit to Hakata Ikkousha Ramen, and I'm happy to say it was just as good as I remembered. I first discovered them at their Little Tokyo location years ago, though I believe that location has since closed. We stopped by on a recent Wednesday night around 8:45 p.m., and there was still a 10-15 minute wait. This place is clearly still very popular. I ordered the regular tonkotsu ramen and added steamed vegetables because I love the extra crunch and texture they bring to the bowl. The broth was rich, flavorful, and served piping hot, while the noodles had that slightly chewy texture I enjoy. My husband got a cabbage salad and the curry karaage chicken plate. The portion was generous, and the chicken was juicy, tender, and packed with flavor. He was especially happy to have enough leftovers for another meal the next day. We had a comforting, satisfying meal we were craving. Even though the kitchen's last call is 30 minutes before closing, our server never made us feel rushed and allowed us to enjoy our meal at a relaxed pace. read more

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Been a while since I last came but something has changed the last two times I've been here. Something was off in their tonkatsu broth. The broth lacked flavor and stickiness you find in long cooked bone broth. My guess is that the cook is watering down the broth too much. Also the karaage was no longer crunchy. And the portion is no longer generous for the price read more

Hakata Ikkousha Ramen - Sorry just started to chomp down on the best ramen in South Bay - Ramen Near Me - Torrance, California

The best of the best ramens i have ever tried! I have tried other places but I gotta say I will continue driving all the way to Torrance because unfortunately they have closed down the one in little Tokyo. God fire is the way to go. read more

It had been years since our last visit, and with this chilly weather, I was really craving a good bowl of ramen and this place absolutely hit the spot. We were the first ones in, and the staff made us feel so welcomed right away. One small moment that really stood out: they noticed the napkins at our table were a bit small, and without us even asking, one of the waiters came over with larger ones. It may seem like a little thing, but to me that kind of attentiveness and anticipation of a guest's needs speaks volumes. As for the food so, so good. I ordered the miso tonkotsu, my husband got the mentai tonkotsu, and we shared the chicken karaage... and OMG, the karaage was so incredibly delicious. Crispy, flavorful, just perfect. Everything about our experience felt warm and welcoming. We'll definitely be back read more

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I think this is a place that I will keep coming back. I wish they will open one in the Bay Area. Excellent ramen, good price and friendly staff. read more

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One of my absolute favorite ramen bowls. Seriously; the tonkotsu is so creamy and tasty. The service is fast and efficient, and the food is so good! I used to frequent shin sen gumi regularly but the lines are always outrageous there. Hakata Ikkousha doesn't have lines, at least the times I've been and the ramen is just as good as sin sen gumi. My family and I love to frequent here because we know what to expect. I will say on my latest visit, the ambiance was not it. Why? Well, because while everything else was on par, the music selection was highly inappropriate for a restaurant. Tupac's unedited Hit 'em Up was playing loud as we sat and ate, i had my kids with me. Look, I'm by no means a snowflake and hyper-sensitive to profanity-laced music, but this was completely unexpected at a family-friendly restaurant. I still plan to eat here in the future, but I just wasn't feeling the vibes during the last visit. read more

Hakata Ikkousha Ramen - Black Devil Ramen Level 3 - Ramen Near Me - Torrance, California

My husband and I found our new ramen spot! The food was great and the portions were just right -- filling without feeling too heavy. My husband ordered the Spicy Miso with extra bamboo shoots and an egg, plus they had $5 draft Sapporo, which was a nice bonus. I had the Black Devil (a mix of black ramen and spicy ramen) at heat level 1, and it was honestly perfect -- flavorful with just enough kick without being overpowering. They were pretty busy for a Tuesday night, but we still got seated within about 30 minutes, which wasn't bad at all. My only complaint would be the service -- the staff weren't very attentive during the meal and seemed to check in more once it was time to pay the bill. Overall though, the food definitely makes this a spot we'll be coming back to! read more

Hakata Ikkousha Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Torrance, California

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Was in the area at an event and we needed dinner after, couldn't really decide on anything so we ended up coming here for a bowl of ramen. There was a line, so we got in the wait list ahead of time, outright waited around 20 minutes before we were seated. The place was busy on a Saturday night, expected with most places though, but service was fast. We ordered a couple bowls of ramen and katsu curry. The God fire ramen has a tonkotsu broth with thin noodles and pork chashu. You have to pay separate for an egg, unfortunately, but got an egg as well. The broth was decent, I made it a level 3/4 spice, but it still wasn't very spicy. Could have got the level four easily. The regular tonkotsu ramen was similar, a little less spice added to that one per her choice, but really, the ramen didn't stand out necessarily. As for the pork chashu, the chicken was cooked well, nice crispiness on the outside, and the curry sauce was ok. But, again, it didn't stand out in any particular way. Overall, a known ramen spot that was voted best ramen in LA about a decade ago (per documentation on their walls inside), but in a city that has so many ramen options, it really didn't leave a mark on us. It is decent, and if you happen to be in the area and really want ramen, head over, but, if not, you can look elsewhere. read more

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I really like the ramen here. Never had a bad bowl or any item I didn't like. My favorite is the Tonkatsu regular ramen with everything and extra green onion. I order the spicy karaage and some gyoza, every time!! I come on cold rainy days especially. My wife gets the spicy miso. We slurp it down. You can order extra noodles if you'd like if you still have broth but I never have. Inside is small and gets busy early. Service is always great, friendly. read more

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Second time here and I'm happy to say it was just as good as the first. The ramen was flavorful, the staff was friendly, and the overall vibe was great. Solid food, solid service, and a comfortable atmosphere. I'll definitely be back again soon! read more

Hakata Ikkousha Ramen - Tonkotsu Regular Ramen with Flavored Egg - Ramen Near Me - Torrance, California

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Went here for my lunch break! Had to come and give them a review cus man, that ramen HIT. I love food and of course ramen, very picky, and this just, WOW! This mf hit yo I had the Black Devil Ramen. Ooooohh man lol Best of both worlds! You can choose your spice level, so don't be alarmed!! I liked how the server described it and the generosity of saying they can just put it on the side for you. I went with level one, which is why I'm so happy about this serving. It literally did its job, I had the perfect kick and the right amount of spice. I still asked for spicy miso paste on the side (just cause I really love spice but really shouldn't). I honestly sprinkled some maybe once or twice, the soup was great as is. It came right away too, by the way! I think the temperature of the soup also had a lot to do with it. I was doing work stuff, but I couldn't keep my hands off the spoon. Place is somewhat small, but did its thing. Joining the waiting list and being upfront with them as soon as you arrive and check in does the job. I sat on the bar/wall since i was on a time quench. They also have an easy way to order to go, they have the slips you pick and choose what you want like sushi places do, everything was pretty convenient. Only con i thought of (after the fact) was that they didn't have much selection on toppings. But I clearly overlooked that and the Ramen just did it's thing! Definitely ask for the veggies! I will be going back, enjoy! read more

Hakata Ikkousha Ramen - Black Devil Ramen (half God Fire, half black) - Ramen Near Me - Torrance, California

Rating: 4 1/2 Stars Background On Chef: The New Ramen Pioneer, Kousuke Yoshimura, keeps searching for the original tastes. He created 7 different tastes of noodle shops in Japan and overseas. He keeps running with his motto: "To bring happiness to all the people". He constantly pursues the most desirable taste and makes every effort to spread "Hakata Ramen" culture to the world. Kousuke Yoshimura was born in June 1976 in Fukuoka city. His father was a sushi-chef and his mother ran a Japanese-style bar. Naturally he got interested in cooking in childhood. Aside from his regular work, he had built up his experience in a gyoza restaurant for two years. He came back to his mother's bar and he devoted himself to cooking. Though those experiences, he completed his original tonkotsu ramen by himself and opened "Hakata Ikkousha" in Daimyo, Fukuoka. The shop was named "Ikkousha" with the hope that whoever comes here can find "one" or more "happiness" at the precious "place". He also opened "Hakata Gensuke", which was the very first Tsukemen,dipping ramen,shop in April 2008- Hakata. The concept of the shop is totally different from that of "Ikkousha". Hakata Ikkousha Ramen Motto: "To bring happiness to all the people". Promotions: Check out their yelp page or their website for monthly specials. This month is Tsukemen. Law of the land 1) They do not accept reservations. 2) First come, first serve policy. However, parties may be sat out of order to best accommodate all party sizes. 3) Please join the waitlist on the ipad in-person or join the waitlist online through the yelp App or yelp website. 4) All parties have to be present in order to be seated/checked in 5) If there is no response within 5 min. of being notified, your name will be removed from the waitlist. 6) We reserve the right to refuse service. Location/Parking: Located in a plaza with a decent amount of parking spots. Wait Time: Really depends on the time you go. They encourage everyone to use the Yelp Waitlist Kiosk. We waited about 10-15 minutes. Ambiance/Decor: Neat ambiance with pretty cool decor through the small shop. Service: Service was great. The staffers were friendly and attentive. Food came out at a decent time. Food Of Choice: 1) Large Karaage: Pricing was a bit pricey ($14 - $15), but you get about 4-5 big pieces. It would be great if they could put the pricing on the order form. I did like the crunch and how moist the chicken was. It was very nice that they provided scissors to cut them to smaller pieces. 2) Fried Squid Leg: Mmmmm. Very good. 3) Mentai Tonkotsu: Loved it! The tonkotsu soup base was so delightful to drink. Had plenty of garlic, but if you want more... ask for more! They don't provide an actual garlic and a presser, but they do give you minced garlic in a container to put in to your bowl. Has a little spicy kick. Noods were to my liking and the chasu was tender. Hakata Ikkousha Ramen For Thought: Would love to patronize the shop again. read more

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When they have the 50% off special deal, it's a no brainer destination dining trek Torrance if you're in the South Bay Beach Cities. The broth is very tasty. I am spice adverse so ordered the spicy sauce on the side and it came "normal" not a hint of heat, the way I like it. Because it's ramen inherently it's real fast to prepare and serve. The service is fast and friendly here read more

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Last location in socal i believe Check in with yelp Super fast service and same taste as all the other locations pricier now if you want the basic toppings like egg read more

Hakata Ikkousha Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Torrance, California

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This is definitely one of the better ramen spots in the South Bay! A major plus is that the pricing hasn't sky-rocketed compared to competing restaurants in the city. My personal favorite bowls of ramen are Original Tonkotsu and the Shoyu. The Tonoktsu is silky smooth, rich, and soothing. The Shoyu here is the closest I can get to what I've tasted overseas during my childhood. Other places tend to butcher their Shoyu Ramen with too much salt. But either way you can't go wrong with ordering either. As per usual with any place, watch out for any toppings you add. Your bill tends to stack up quickly the more you add. Karaage is okay here, but unfortunately I've had better at other places. The gyoza here is small and delicate, also each one has a slight char which complements the filling very well. I love that you have the option of getting 5-10-20-30 pieces, but if you get the large quantity - it's wonderful for sharing. Overall, super solid choice for ramen in the local area. Customer service is friendly, efficient, and professional. Even for the times I've had to add myself to the waitlist, I never find myself waiting outside for more than 15 mins. The flavors here are worth the wait regardless of the time spent by kiosk/outside. I need to come back to try the spicier ramen flavors. read more

Rich, flavorful broth with perfectly chewy noodles this place nails authentic ramen. The spicy tonkotsu was bold without overpowering, and the chashu melted in my mouth. Service was quick and attentive, keeping things flowing even during the rush. Cozy ambiance makes it a great spot to warm up and enjoy comfort food done right. read more

Hakata Ikkousha Ramen - Mentai Tonkotsu Ramen Katsu Curry Don Small - Ramen Near Me - Torrance, California

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Our go to ramen shop in Torrance, with fast service an efficient setup, I was so excited to eat my Tonkatsu Ramen I forgot to take a photo. I've said it before the kaarage is the best in the South Bay! I could eat that alone but of course that would be wrong! I order the ramen Normal Broth with noodles cooked Hard. Needless to say there wasn't anything left in my bowl, love the savory broth. read more

Hakata Ikkousha Ramen - Ka Ikkousha Original Karaage Large - Ramen Near Me - Torrance, California

I was very disappointed with our experience here. We would see lines outside the door all the time so we thought their food was going to be good but maybe we hyped it up too much in our heads. Inside the restaurant is relatively small so we understood why there would be lines out the door. We ordered their fried dumplings, cubed chashu rice bowl, half and half spicy and garlic ramen with extra toppings and a regular tonkatsu ramen. The temperature of Both ramens came out less than lukewarm. No steam whatsoever. Do not order the half and half. I do not know what I was tasting. It was such a weird taste and it was not a good taste at all. All the foods were not warm so we did not enjoy it at all. Maybe we got them on an off day. read more

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One star for the people working there. We walked and it was a super hot summer day (97°outside and humid) and they had no AC. Sorry but I had to walk out. Wish I could have tried the food but it was a no go. read more

TL;DR - they have limited time tsukemen for August and it is OUTSTANDING! Hakata Ikkousha Ramen is now my go-to place for tsukemen. They have tsukemen for the month of August!!! Hurry before it is gone! They're currently doing monthly themed dishes and this is the one for August. I was really surprised to see this option so I got it and was really happy with my decision! My normal go-to place for tsukemen is in Sawtelle, Los Angeles but I no longer need to go there, at least for August. Their tsukemen was outstanding. I don't know what they did to make their dipping sauce but it wasn't too salty or fatty like it normally is. The flavor was nice but not overpowering. The most unique element of the dipping broth was the unexpected smokiness that you could taste. I absolutely loved it. Enough to ask to waitress if it was going to stay on their menu after August. Apparently the staff likes it too and they're considering it. Please please PLEASE keep it on the menu! I would come back just for this. I even finished ALL of the dipping sauce despite having no more noodles (normally it's not recommended to drink it because it is too salty and fatty lol) The service was fast and professional as usual. They were very helpful with explaining everything. There weren't many people when we went so there were no issues with seating and it was quiet enough to hold a conversation. read more

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We just came back from Japan and were missing ramen. It is very comparable to the ramen we had, the broth was very creamy and fatty. The workers were very nice and the price was very fair. It's located in a plaza with other restaurants. The store is small, we didn't have to wait for seating on a weekday night. I live in OC, it's nice that they also have a location in Costa Mesa. ig: @cravingswithcat read more

Hakata Ikkousha Ramen - Miso Tonkotsu, Tonkotsu, & Fried Squid (ig: @cravingswithcat) - Ramen Near Me - Torrance, California

A quick search led us to this Ramen spot. We were able to join the wait list, so thought it was convenient. Wait time on a Thursday night around 8pm was 30 mins. We arrived early to open tables, us being 1st on the list, but still waited for a table. Orders are written on a separate sheet per person, taken by a server, with food delivered shortly thereafter. I ordered the 1st Ramen option which is very plain. I am use to flavorful broth, but this was far from that. Goid news though, it was not salty. The smaller portions vs competition was not a match for the price point. With a flyer on the wall for Japanese pudding, I gave it a try. Picture vs actual size were way off. It was tiny! 3-4 bites for $7. It was good...reminded me if flan, just not worth the price. Other than ordering and food delivery, not much service. read more

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This is my favorite ramen spot in the entire city. That's the review. I can customize literally anything that goes in my Ramen, from the firmness of the noodles to the toppings to the spicy level. Lines can be long at peak times so be ready to wait a little bit. read more

I was so so hungry and craving ramen so we stopped by this place. First off, the staff is very kind and friendly. We ordered the black devil ramen and the tonkotsu ramen and both were delicious. The broths weren't overwhelming and they weren't bland either. Just the perfect flavor. We also got the gyoza which was yummy too. Will definitely come back if we're in the area. Parking is great as it is inside a plaza. Definitely try this spot out. read more

Tried this spot for the first time and, unfortunately, it didn't quite meet our expectations. Our waitress opted to memorize the order for our family of three--which I'm generally not a fan of since something always seems to get missed. Sure enough, she completely forgot our fried rice. On the plus side, the ramen came out quickly--within 5 minutes--and the service was fast overall. The restaurant has a decent vibe, typical of most ramen spots. As for the food: - My wife ordered the Shoyu ramen but wasn't a fan. - My son tried the Spicy Miso and really enjoyed it. - I went with the traditional Tonkotsu ramen, which I'd rate a 6.5/10. To be fair, our ramen standards are pretty high after living in Japan, so we're a bit picky. Surprisingly, the chicken karaage was really good--large pieces, flavorful, and they even provide scissors to cut it down to size. The gyoza, however, was disappointing. The menu shows them as pan-seared (the traditional style), but they came out deep-fried. While the filling was juicy and tasty, it wasn't the preparation we expected or preferred. Overall, it wasn't a terrible experience, but with so many great ramen options in LA, we probably wouldn't return. read more

Hakata Ikkousha Ramen - Karaage Large - Ramen Near Me - Torrance, California

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Ramen is always good. Flavors of soup base is always on point. I love that we can adjust many aspects of soup intensity and noodle firmness. Service varies depending on the day and how busy they are. They are a little slower since they kindest leave you alone for the most part. read more

Haven't been here in a while, no waitlist needed this time. Cute restaurant with good use of space with bar tables for single eaters on the side and tables in the middle. Service was quick and friendly. We ordered the tonkatsu with everything topping, tonkatsu ramen and katsu curry. The bowl seemed small for the amount of toppings they put with the "everything topping". Broth was flavorful and they cooked my noodles just how I like them (hard and firm). Katsu curry was also pretty good except the chicken pieces were kind of fatty. read more

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Stop by the restaurant for a quick lunch around 11:30AM and the place was already full. I was lucky to take the last table. The ambience is of modern Japanese ramen place with seating for 40+ people. Since it was packed, there was some waiting for menu and water. Besides the menu, the staff also handed me a separate order sheet where I entered my order and chose options such as noodle hardness, broth strength and toppings. I ordered Tonkotsu with Small Mentai Don Lunch Combo: the tonkotsu ramen's broth was flavorful and thick but not oily. I could taste the collagen but it was not too overpowering. The chashu was tender and not fatty. The egg was not peeled nicely but inside was runny. The side order of Mentaiko Don was salty and slightly fishy as expected, but not too spicy and quite flavorful, and it went well with seasoned rice, green onions and dried seaweed flakes. Overall, a very nice ramen place for a quick lunch or dinner. Just couldn't give it a 5 star review due to health rating. read more

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