This is my go-to ramen/sushi spot. Usually when people want ramen, I prefer coming here because…read morethere are so many more delicious options. As someone who prefers sushi, this is my kinda joint spot. The dragon balls are worth getting everytime, as well as the salmon lovers roll. The salmon is fresh and high quality considering the price. The bill is never crazy which makes this a spot I'll keep coming back to. Servers are always super attentive and sweet. Clean establishment as well. It can get busy in here sometimes though, so get here early.

We love ramen mura for its quick and easy accessible ramen. This past visit the menu has been…read moreupdated and some of our favorite rolls have disappeared and new ones are listed. Our favorites are the tonkotsu and the spicy tonkotsu ramen with the Yellowtail Star and Mura roll-- which has now changed to the Ex-girlfriend. The kids love the crunch roll which is an easy crowd pleaser. The take out service is always ready when they say and is a quick in and out. The restaurant is always pretty full when we pop by-which is always a good sign.

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 am a regular customer coming to this restaurant weekly for more than 3 years…read more I just came here twice for the past 2 1/2 weeks and they were closed during business hours. Are they still in business? Or closed for good? They don't pick up phone calls, by the way.

OVERALL : I'm a big fan of HiroNori and have dined at their…read moreother locations several times, but this was my first time at the Orange location. It's def more hidden since it's in a business buiding, but there was still a full house when we visited on a Thurs evening for dinner. We waited around 20 mins to be seated. The ordering process was quick, service was friendly, and the food came out quick. Loved both their ramen and apps! PARKING : This location is a bit unique; it's in a courtyard area of a business building! The parking lot out front was pretty empty when we came around 7pm on a Thursday. We followed signs to get into the courtyard with the storefront. FOOD/DRINKS : Tonkotsu Ramen - Pork Chashu, spinach, green onion, seaweed, bean sprout, half egg -- creamy and flavorful broth, love the toppings and the chashu is some of the most tender I've had! Upgraded to Combo to include a small salad + salmon poke rice bowl - Salad dressing was nice and acidic, helped to have some veg between all the decadent bites! Salmon poke was okay, but I like Spicy Tuna more for sure. Quite a bit of rice in the bowl compared to fish. Spicy Cold Dipping Noodle - Bonito dashi broth w/ chili oil, cold noodles with pork chashu, bamboo, kaiware sprouts, bean sprouts, egg, spinach -- Super refreshing and cold! Loved the vinegar-y refreshing dipping broth. Not spicy to me, but had good chili flavor. Crispy Rice w/ Spicy Tuna - spicy tuna, avocado, crispy rice, eel sauce -- rice was soft yet crispy, not too oily. generous amount of spicy tuna. Matcha Latte w/ Azuki Boba - i like to get this when i dine here -- it's not a strong fancy coffeeshop "double matcha" by any means, but it's not trying to be one. It's a nice creamy matcha drink with red bean flavor thrughout and boba at the bottom. I like it as a sweet treat after all the savory foods!

This location is pretty hidden so it may alarm you to see the big business building. Just look for…read morethe sign and walk past the medical-looking corridor lol. There isn't a huge amount of space/seating but I was able to be seated immediately for my party of two for Friday dinner. The menu here is pretty limited but they seem to do each item really well. The tonkotsu ramen and salmon poke bowl were so flavorful and with good portions. Be prepared for an auto-gratuity/surcharge of 17%. It seems there was text on the menu about how to bypass it, but they blocked it out in marker so it's not avoidable.

This place is nestled in the heart of Old Towne Orange. The place is clean and the staff is…read morefriendly. It tends to get crowded during peak hours on weekends so plan accordingly. We got an order of hot sake, spicy miso ramen, and hanuman ramen. Spicy Miso Ramen- You get chashu, soft boiled egg, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, and green onions. The meat is tender, broth has a good amount of spice, and the egg and veggies make it hearty. Butaton Ramen- The chashu practically melts at the mouth. The broth is creamy and savory. You get egg, woodear mushrooms, bean sprouts, and green onions add a variety of textures and flavors. House Sake Warm- At 7$ a bottle, this was a steal! It's smooth and hits the spot on a cold day. Great experience overall!

Woke up craving noodles, but more specifically ramen for once. I didn't feel like going all the way…read moreto LA for ramen at my usual spot, so I looked up some places around me and discovered Butaton which I've ridden past multiple times. I ordered the Butaton ramen which had everything I like! Minus the bean sprouts. Pretty good bowl of ramen. The noodles were PERFECTLY al dente. The broth was good, but maybe a tiny bit too salty. You could definitely feel/taste the collagen in the broth which was nice. The pork belly was a bit tough and dry though. Portion wise it's pretty small. At first I was considering doing the lunch special where you can add a beef or chashu bowl for an additional $6, but I thought, "Nah, that's going to be too much food." I guess in the end it worked out. I was the perfect level of full/satisfied. However, if you're starving I would definitely recommend doing the lunch special. It's a nice space to dine at for sure! I enjoyed watching the cars/people flow through the Orange Circle while I was eating. Service was fast/friendly. No complaints there. A little steep on the price versus portion though. This meal was almost $24 after tip for a bowl for ramen. Overall, not bad! I've had much better elsewhere, but out of all the local spots I've tried around me so far, this one is definitely one of the better ones so far.

A Legendary Slurp - Gone But Never Forgotten It is a true…read moretragedy for the Orange County food scene that Hakata Ikkousha in Costa Mesa has closed its doors. This wasn't just a "ramen joint"--it was a masterclass in authentic Fukuoka-style soul food. The Broth: Liquid Gold The standout was always their Signature Tonkotsu broth. You could literally taste the 30+ hours of labor that went into it. It had that distinct "frothy" texture (the bubble of the bone marrow) that you only find in high-end Hakata shops. It was rich, creamy, and carried a deep umami funk without ever being overly greasy. The Hits * Black Tonkotsu: The roasted garlic oil (mayu) added a smoky, dark complexity that ruined all other garlic ramens for me. * God Fire: For those who like to sweat, this offered the perfect balance of heat without sacrificing the integrity of the pork flavor. * The Karaage: Genuinely some of the best fried chicken in the area. Massive, juicy thigh meat with a shattering, thin crust and that addictive spicy mayo on the side. * Customization: I loved that they let you pick your noodle firmness. "Hard" was the only way to go to ensure that perfect snap with every bite. The Atmosphere The Costa Mesa location always had a great energy--functional, clean, and unpretentious. The staff were always efficient, greeting everyone with a loud "Irasshaimase!" that made the experience feel truly authentic. It's heartbreaking to see such a high-caliber spot leave the neighborhood. If you were lucky enough to eat here, you know we lost a heavy hitter. To the team at Ikkousha: thank you for the memories and the best bowls in the city. You'll be sorely missed! Note: For those still craving that specific broth, their Torrance locations are still holding it down--definitely worth the drive to keep the dream alive. Come back to OC! !

I'm heartbroken to find out that my favorite ramen spot has closed down. I wish I had known so I…read morecould have gone back one last time. The Black Devil and God Fire were my favorites. Both had such a rich, deep flavor. I haven't had a broth as good. The chicken karaage was also slept on. It came with just salt and mayo, and it was simple, juicy, and crispy. One day, I'll go to the Torrance location and try Hakata again. Until then...

Been here several times and I've been trying something different each time and each pick has been…read moregreat. Decent portions overall and they rotate their banchan dishes every couple weeks so I got to try an array of stuff I haven't had already. Dolsot bibimbap is solid and I really like to go liberal on the gochujang sauce. Sundubu with mandu is great comfort food and great presentation. Naengmyeon was my choice for my most recent visit since it was a warm day. Noodles were delightfully chewy and were a great option to cool off. All the meat options are good but my favorite has been the spicy pork. Great balance of sweet and spicy. Service is pretty on point and attentive. Showed up right when you need them. The restaurant itself does better with its space than its previous iteration as a ramen spot. Brightly lit and looks great during the day. Have yet to show up for the night though as well as show up when it's not super busy.

my combo set of bulgogi and tofu stew were excellent. Also…read morethe side dishes were one of the best as some Korean restaurants have subpar side dishes. Service was really good, very nice and attentive staff. I will come again for sure.

Ramen Mura is one of those places that is consistent on quality. So it was no surprise it was…read morebusy-- even with take out orders. Through it all Alondra was fabulous. She was able to handle the flow and was so pleasant, even when a customer was incredibly rude to her. Give her so many kuddos for keeping her chill. The Kontatsu broth was the icy and delicious and the noodles were just the right texture. We got the add on sushi and while the coconut crunch roll was not a favorite the ex girlfriend roll and yellowtail star always hit the spot.

My party of 6 (2 adults, 3-13yo and 1-10yo) rrived around 150pm on a Saturday and the restaurant…read morewas full with 2 party on waitlist ahead of us. It's a pretty small restaurant with about 12-14 tables with a small bar seating fitting about 8 people. We waited about 15 mins and was seated in the inside. While waiting, there were chairs and a table outside with a couple menus for us to look at ahead so we were ready to order by the time we were seated. Menus and a carafe of iced water was brought out immediately. We asked to order right away as my boys and their friends were hungry and we were in between hockey games for a tournament. There's good lunch deal to add house rolls for $4.95 more or a specialty roll for $7.95 to any ramen We ordered the following; 1. Tonkotsu ramen w/ house salmon roll: I tasted the broth for this. Its a light creamy and flavorful broth. Not salty. 2. Spicy Tonkotsu x 2 w/ house salmon rolls: I tasted the broth for this and it's spicier than the usual spicy tonkatsu I eat in San Jose. Perfect for my spicy preference. One of the 13yo drank the entire bowl of broth and the other 2 almost finished their broth. 3. Habanero Miso w/ Angry Tail: This was hubby's. The broth is very good but it's too spicy for me to enjoy it. 4. Black Ramen: This bowl was for me. I really like this broth flavor alot but wish it was spicy like the spicy tonkatusu. Overall, all the broths were very rich and well flavored, not salty. The noodles were cooked just right, firm.with a nice crunch when you bite into it. The amount of bean sprouts and wood ear mushrooms was just right. The half soft boil egg was perfect but the 3 slices of char xiu pork could taste better. It was bland and was not soft enough as it did not easily break when you bite into it. As for the sushi rolls, It was pretty decent for the price you are paying to add to your ramen order. The service was good as there was only 2 staff running the floor. They were quick to assist us with more water and napkins. We will definitely return in the future if we are in town and craving ramen/sushi combo.

Amazing all-around spot! I am SO excited I finally got to try this place and it completely exceeded…read moremy expectations. I made a reservation for the bar (we wanted to do Omakase), and when we arrived at 5:30pm, there was a huge line out the door! Highly recommend a reservation if you do come here. We got seated and our chef's name was Steve. Huge shoutout to Steve, he was incredible, so kind, and provided a wonderful service and experience. We did the 10 piece omakase option and everything was amazing! We also got the Mushroom Miso Soup, Uni Pasta & Pork Belly dish (highly recommend all of these). One more note I wanted to add - from start to finish, the service here was truly wonderful. From our sushi chef, to all of the servers walking around - our waters were always refilled, dirty plates were taken and clean ones were given. Small things that make the entire experience amazing and keep you wanting to come back. Love this spot & can't wait to come again!

I haven't been here in a few years and decided to go back. The quality is still good as before. The…read morecuts of fish were thick. Came at 6 and it was empty, but it started to fill up as the hour passed on. Still would recommend reservations especially if you're wanting to sit at the bar. 12 piece Omakase (top) - Good mix of different fishes. The sea bream and uni were the highlights. Tuna otoro & toro (middle left to right) - Best pieces. Super soft and melts in your mouth especially the otoro. Scallop, yellowtail, salmon (bottom left to right) - The plum topping on the scallop was kinda strange. Scallop was good otherwise and so was the yellowtail. I preferred the cherry salmon over the Scottish salmon. The Scottish had a firmer texture.

No more ramen in Yorba Linda anymore! I'm shocked and saddened!…read moreMy family been going there since opening, today we went there for dinner and no OPEN sign was on. When I open the door, inside was dark and furniture all stacked inside. Then realized ramen picture posted was not a menu but MOVED sign. Saw other family came after us and left after reading the sign posted on the door. It was best ramen in Yorba Linda while it lasted.

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.

This is a great ramen spot. Wasn't too busy when we got there around 1:30 pm…read more We came for lunch (no lunch specials just an all day menu) and ordered the tonkotsu spicy black ramen, some spicy tuna rolls, and an order of takoyaki. All very fresh! Ramen was rich and flavorful. Not too salty not bland, but just right. The pork chasu was tender and fresh. I liked the plentiful topping and the seasoned egg a lot. Takoyaki had a crunch and was soft in the center, just right. Spicy tuna wasn't least bit fishy and was also very fresh. You do need to ask for wasabi and ginger as it did not come with it. The service from our waiter was kind and consistent. We had a great expectant we will definitely be back to enjoy this place again!

I used to go to this restaurant all the time and loved the food. It has been over 5 years since I…read morelast went so maybe ownership changed but the name stayed. The ramen looked decent, vegetables, toppings were okay. But the Chashu was really tough and too fatty. The Karage (fried chicken) looked and tasted like what you would get with fish and chips. I've never had Karage like this before. The table was sticky. The child booster was also sticky. Just felt like things haven't been cleaned in a while. The only redeeming quality were the nice and friendly employees. Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be coming back. There's a lot of other ramen restaurants in OC that are way better for the price.