The best service the best ramen we've ever had and we've done the ramen tour!!! This is the best…read moreplace and the waitress and staff are so kind and working sooooo hard! I don't want anyone else to know about this place because it's sooooo good and our special lunch spot but trust me when I say it's sooooo worth it!

This tiny ramen shop was such a wonderful experience. I tried it for the first time today and was…read moresurprised by how close together every thing was in the dining area. I felt welcomed by the cool tones of the interior design and layout actually. We waited by the door as a party of two. Not too long after we entered were we greeted by the hosted and seated outdoors, as we requested. Even though it is on fourth street which has plenty of street traffic, it was still a quiet, comfortable dining experience. Every thing on the menu looked and sounded amazing but I planned to try the ramen because I've been craving a good bowl of ramen for a while. I landed on the shoyu ramen with tofu. I really enjoyed the taste of the broth. The flavor and seasoning was soul-healing. I don't usually go with plain chicken broth in ramen but I felt confident in my choice. I was literally happy dancing with each bite. The ramen was so good! My partner went with a spicy order of tonkotsu ramen with chicken, garlic, and black oil sauce. I tried parts of it and it was also delicious! I wanted to try the sushi but did not have that big of an appetite for both sushi and ramen so I opted for the salmon poke tacos. They tasted very savory and the salmon was flavored really well. The temperature and consistency was not too overwhelming for the tacos shell. The service was attentive and not too invasive. We took the check to the counter to pay. I am excited for our next trip here. It is dangerously walking distance for us! PS they have a sign that says they are hiring a dishwasher for Saturday and Sunday!

Ramen is hot, but your server is hotter lol…read more Kidding aside Polly is sweet girl. Keep up the good work!

10/10 Our server Mel was so so sweet. My best friend…read morebrought me to this place while i was here visiting her as she really wanted me to try. She was introduced to this by one of her besties & she passed the reccomendation. I am in LOVE! She had me try the Tonkatsu Ramen (spicy sauce & garlic on the side) and crispy rice w/spicy tuna. omg you HAVE to try this! I am not a huge fan of soups or stews but ramen is always a win and this place won me over for sure. So much that I had to try this back home since we found out there is a location close to me in the bay area!

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

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

This ramen changed my life. It ruined every other ramen for me forever. If you are looking for…read moreramen, come here. The service, staff, and atmosphere are all great. The wait time can be long but that is for a reason. You are seated and attended to quickly, and the ramen is prepared just meters away. You can hear the kitchen clatter and smell the love being put into every bowl. And once you taste it there is no going back.

My review here is long overdue. I first discovered Rakkan a couple years ago when I was in Dallas…read morefor work and the taste, flavor, and quality of the ramen I had at my first Rakkan was so good and surprised me so much based on the fact that the broth was plant based, I remember telling myself I need to find if there is one in Socal. Since then, I discovered a Rakkan in Tustin (now sadly closed) but there is this one here in Belmont, Long Beach, where I work! Since I discovered this LB location, I have been here a total of 3 times. I'm usually not a ramen fan so I don't frequent ramen shop too much, so 3x at the same ramen shop is a lot for me. Overall, my experience here at this location has been above average. There were some inconsistency with the service but overall, personally for me, every time I was there we had pretty good service. The broth is still as flavorful but for some reason I think that taste I first had in Coppell, Dallas was the best for me and I haven't been able to get that here at this location. Nonetheless, I like Rakkan because it also offers pretty tasty shrimp option ramen and the convenience of having plant based broth is you can have your choice of protein and still have the same consistency of the broth! I would rather go for plant based broth ramen any time over the original one, for health and clean-eating reasons. Would def recommend you check them out at least once! I also like that they have HH portion so you can really have a taste of their appetizer and don't need to commit to full size!

Had my first Potato-Tornado this evening, yum!…read more Sushi was great as well, filling portions. Stay Awesome

Stood in line for 30 minutes on a Monday at 6:30 PM, only to walk out after finding out it would…read moretake another 20-25 minutes just to get my food. The guy behind me and others who had been there before told me. Let's talk about the complete lack of hospitality. You are forced to place your entire order before you even step foot in the dining room, yet there is zero signage and no staff greeting you at the door to explain how this bizarre, counter-service-meets-sit-down system actually works. You're just left guessing while the line crawls. Once you finally peek inside, the reality of the place sets in: tables and bussing stations were littered with dirty dishes and un-cleared trays, making the whole dining room look and feel filthy. For a spot carrying this much social media hype, it is completely mismanaged from top to bottom. Save your time, skip the line, and go literally anywhere else. Total disappointment and an absolute waste of an evening. Never again.

very tasty food! Will definitely be coming back…read more The service was great and the lady who helped us made us feel very welcomed. Loved the ambiance!

This place has been on my list for a while, so when I was in the area, we finally gave it a try!…read moreThe food did not disappoint, but unfortunately, I'm giving it 3 stars due to the slow and disorganized service we experienced on a Sunday afternoon. We came as a party of 6 after the Long Beach Marathon, and it seemed like they were understaffed. My friend mentioned that she had received better service on a previous visit, so hopefully this was just an off day. Still, there were quite a few things that could have been handled better. They only gave us one set of banchan, which I thought was insufficient for a party of 6, especially since several of the dishes we ordered also came with banchan. We had to ask for water, and we finished our initial sides pretty quickly while waiting for our food. When we asked for refills, we had to follow up twice. One of the female servers came across as unfriendly and made us feel like we were bothering her when we asked for more banchan. She didn't even stop or look at us when she responded, "Give me a minute." The male server was friendlier, but overall, the service remained slow, even when we were trying to get our bill and check out. There were also some order mix-ups. We were served the wrong dishes twice, and my friend specifically requested no onions, but that was overlooked as well. Between the long wait, missed requests, and lack of attentiveness, the experience felt pretty disorganized. FOOD: - Rib Eye Bulgogi: came with rice and banchan. The presentation was pretty cool, with the meat served on a bed of salt that was lit on fire! It helped keep the food warm, although it did make moving the meat around a little tricky. The bulgogi itself was very tender and flavorful, and we really enjoyed it. - Pork Belly Tofu Soup: good, but I wish it had more tofu. Either there wasn't enough, or it had broken down into smaller pieces, because I was hoping for more substantial chunks. - Rose Tteokbokki: creamy and delicious; but it's definitely a dish meant for sharing Overall, we were satisfied with the food, and I thought the portions were fairly priced. Unfortunately, the slow, disorganized, and occasionally unfriendly service took away from the experience and makes me feel a little hesitant to return.

Definitely more of a Thai fusion spot instead of an authentic Thai food spot but so good!…read more For appetizers we got the chicken satay and the pork jerky. The chicken satay was to be expected nothing special but it was good, the pork jerky was phenomenal I've never had it before and really enjoyed it! The mains we got pad see ewe beef and the nutty chicken. Both were delicious and had good flavor! I will say that the spice levels here are pretty mild we got medium spicy but it was more like a between mild and medium spicy so if you like spice definitely ask for it! Portion sizes are pretty good here, the two of us had leftovers to take home! Thai tea presentation is super cute and unique! Flavor wise it's nothing special but presentation wise it's super cute w the popsicle and everything! Service was pretty fast we came in on a Saturday and only had to wait maybe 15 min for a table? We ordered everything at once and it all came really fast (ie: before we were even halfway through the appetizers the main entrees showed up). Waiters were overall pretty nice and did check on us a few times. Nice casual ambiance. Music choice is kind of interesting they were playing kpop when we were there. Overall I could see this being a great place to meetup w friends, maybe a cute place for a date given how cute the Thai tea presentation is. There is a small parking lot which is surprising for this area of Long Beach but take note that on the weekend it might be full! Otherwise there's street parking in the surrounding area.

If you come for one dish, order the eggplant tofu ($16.95). It comes with fried tofu, eggplant,…read morebasil leaves, bell pepper and garlic. The dish itself isn't very saucy, but it's so good. The eggplant is cubed and stir fried which gives it a dense, thick texture. The tofu is perfectly crispy. Whatever sauce used is slightly sweet with tons of umami flavor. It's exceptionally good and it's the kind of dish that doesn't need any sort of meat. Ten. I also very much loved the spicy pad Thai ($16.95). We added the colossal prawns for like $7.00. The pad Thai was phenomenal - al dente noodles with just the right amount of spice, but the prawns were just a great additional to an already good dish. Come to Kin for a solid Thai food experience.

We walked into JINYA for my best friend's birthday, and our server, Hanna, immediately made us feel…read morewelcome. She was friendly, attentive, and incredibly kind throughout our entire visit. She made sure we were well taken care of and accommodated our needs from start to finish. If you come here, definitely ask for Hanna--she's an amazing server and made our night 10 times better! The restaurant has a beautiful open-concept layout with a darker, intimate atmosphere that I really enjoyed. The natural light coming through the windows added a nice contrast to the darker tones throughout the space, creating a cozy yet modern vibe. Gekkeikan Sake -- 9/10 We ordered the Gekkeikan sake served cold to enjoy while we waited for our food. It was smooth, flavorful, and a fun way to start the evening. We also ordered it during happy hour, which made it even more affordable. Definitely a great option if you're looking for a refreshing drink to enjoy with your meal. Crispy Chicken -- 10/10 I ordered the five-piece Crispy Chicken, and it arrived hot, fresh, and steaming. The chicken itself was a 10/10--crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with flavor. What really elevated the dish was the combination of the lettuce wraps and sauce. Wrapping the crispy chicken in the lettuce and adding the sauce created an amazing balance of textures and flavors. I would definitely recommend this as an appetizer. Another bonus: it was available during happy hour, which made it an even better value. I was especially excited to see both the sake and Crispy Chicken on the happy-hour menu, and Hanna was kind enough to point that out when I was ordering. Now, Let's Get Into the Ramen Chicken Yuzu Shio Delight The Chicken Yuzu Shio ramen was really good. The noodles soaked up the flavorful chicken-based broth beautifully, making every bite rich and satisfying. The egg was one of my favorite parts--it had great flavor and was cooked nicely. The chicken also had a delicious grilled flavor that paired really well with the broth and noodles.

Long time no eat! I've missed you JINYA! Finally back for a ramen fill…read more I got the Tonkatsu Red and my friend got the chashu bowl. We shared the spicy tuna tacos which be warned, it has much more than a kick be advised! The house salad was a bit off putting. The dressing was really bitter and gingery with vinegar possibly, there wasn't a balance and was hard to eat. Loved seeing new items on the menu and was super excited to try. I originally wanted to order the Spicy Creamy V Ramen and didn't realize the V stood for vegan, oopsie. I was struggling between that and the Red but I really wanted some meat so I opted for the Red. I most definitely will be back for the spicy creamy it looks to dieeee. Staff always 10/10 super efficient and friendly, can never complain. I went about 3 hours before closing and if I'm being honest I really like it that way where it's a lot more emptier and quiet. Before then it tends to be more lively and loud.

This place is so FIRE!!!! Coming in, you can see how clean and well maintained the whole place is…read more Everyone is happy to greet you. I came at a later time in the evening so there were plenty of seats available. The menu is extensive and there SO many options to choose from so you'll never get bored coming here. Apple was our server today and she is so amazing. She was incredibly friendly and my daughter had fun talking with her. Apple gave us plenty of time to review our options and answered all the questions I had about the menu. She really brightens up the place and makes you feel at home. Our food came in a timely manner and all the items came one by one but with very short arrival times between them so we got to eat together. Apple checked on us a great amount of times to make sure we got what we needed and brought us the little extras we asked for quickly. They even celebrated my birthday even though it was a couple days after. You really feel cared for here. We used to be addicted to the Giraffe Ramen location in Long Beach and would order various times in the week. I'm so glad to see them come up and expand their restaurant to include a dine in area. Pricing is fair and the taste incredible. With a lot of ramen places, its hard to get what you pay for, but HERE, you get a lot more. Pro tip: ask for a container as soon as youre done eating so your ramen doesnt get taken away. I learned the hard way

I had a quick ramen craving after work and found this place on DoorDash and I could pickup so I…read moreordered! I chose the spicy tonkotsu ramen. I went to the pickup location and found out it's a ghost kitchen which I'm totally fine with. Went in and picked up my order. Inside has lockers and a window which I picked up my order from. The lady didn't say anything just looked at my order on my phone and handed it to me. It was packaged nicely and had everything I needed in the bag. It was pretty spicy yet very flavorful. Good portion of noodles which is always the one thing I run out of first with ramens. I'd definitely order again when I have a ramen craving!

Hands down some of the best ramen around! The broth in the Classic (Tonkotsu) is ridiculously rich,…read morecreamy, and packed with flavor. The pork belly was tender and charred to perfection, and the soft-boiled egg was spot on. We also started with the Pork Buns and Chicken Karaage, both of which were delicious. Great vibe, quick service, and consistently amazing food. Will definitely be back!"

This place is really good. I Come here with my kids a they love it. I strongly recommend it.read more