This is phenomenal ramen! Got the tonkotsu and added tofu, garlic, and spicy. 10/10. Broth was thick and flavorful. Thick noodles. Loved it. Will be back!! Small seating inside but a lot outside. Service was good. read more

HiroNori Craft Ramen - TONKOTSU RAMEN - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

Hiro Nori is just top tier Ramen. Service is always great , food is consistent, and it's quick and fast. That black garlic oil is a must-add to the Ramen. The Crispy Rice Tuna app is to die for. read more

We were feeling pretty lazy so we ordered in but HiroNori did not disappoint! I love their chashu rice bowl! The egg is perfect to mix around with the rice as well as the chashu! Their complimentary spicy sauce is also such a a highlight when it came to adding more flavors into the bowl. My partner ordered their shoyu ramen with added tofu and she mentioned how delicious the broth was. I got to try some of the broth with chashu and I was blown away by the flavor! read more

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Probably my favorite ramen spot in OC. They don't have a menu that will overwhelm you either. My faves are the Tonkatsu if I'm feeling soupy or I'll get the cold spicy dipping noodles. The portions are generous. I always have leftovers. I love the side of garlic paste you can request for on the side. It adds so much flavor to the noodles. Be sure to put yourself on the waitlist before heading over. There's almost always a wait if you don't. read more

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Rating: 7.5/10 Solid ramen spot in Irvine. Interior is a bit small so you may have to wait in line. Tonkotsu ramen was tasty - noodles cooked al dente, broth is rich and flavorful without being too heavy. Adding garlic and chili oil takes it up a notch so make sure to ask for it in the side (it's free). Spicy tuna crispy rice was a good starter. Nice texture from the crispy rice and solid flavor, but nothing particularly standout. read more

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Hironori is such an Irvine staple, this has been a long time favorite since my college days. I'm so glad they have this second location in Irvine with way better parking. It is definitely more cramped so be aware that you might have to wait if you want to sit indoors. Otherwise, there's plentiful of outdoor seating. Go to here is the tonkotsu pork ramen with extra garlic and their house made hot sauce on the side! The broth is so rich and savory from the pork flavors. I just wish the noodle texture was thicker and springier, it felt overcooked and a bit mushy. Love the extra garlic they let you order though read more

HiroNori Craft Ramen - TONKOTSU RAMEN - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

Delicious and nutritious New Year's meal for the day. Umami flavored broth with rich black garlic oil and freshly minced garlic for the soup and mayonnaise dip. So yummy with the tiny bites of fresh fried chicken and staff here are fast but not too friendly. Very busy location on Tuesday afternoon lunch time crunch. Get your Ramen noodles fix today at the Hiro Craft Ramen store. read more

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Came here for a quick snack. They load up their crispy rice with SOOOO much spicy tuna it was hard to fit everything into one bite! The karage was also super juicy and it was a giant potion as well! Their customer service was also top notched! Everyone was so friendly and made me feel super welcomed. I definitely recommend this spot for lunch or dinner! read more

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HiroNori is a great ramen place. I prefer their spicy cold dipping noodle over their traditional tonkotsu ramen. I found that the coldness of the broth helped contrast the thicker noodles. I also love their crispy rice tuna appetizer and happily ate that! HiroNori often has a wait but the service is great and the noodles are well known and live up to the hype! read more

The noodles at HiroNori have good texture and chew when paired with the tonkotsu broth. I usually add the extra garlic and hot sauce to make it even tastier. This time we also ordered the cold dipping noodles. The sauce felt more like a Chinese inspired mala flavor which is a bit different from the Japanese cooking. I enjoyed it as it was a warm day we visited. The karage was crispy and juicy, which was gone in seconds at our table. The store has limited seating and so many people order it as take out and eat outside in the common area provided by the shopping plaza. There is also a 11% service charge that is including you dine in the store, but it also makes it as no tipping required. read more

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Not as good as i remembered. The soy meat was a little soggier and less flavorful than I recall. Thankfully they come with the spicy sauce and garlic sauce as free additions so you can add and mix as you please to get the flavor you want. Broccolini still nice and crisp, broth is light but creamy. Service is pretty quick and beats waiting FOREVER at the other Irvine location. In fact the outdoor seating is plentiful and actually nicer than inside where they are blasting frigid cold AC. read more

HiroNori Craft Ramen - VEGAN RAMEN - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

Compared to their first location in Irvine, this location is much easier to find parking and there are plenty of outdoors seating provided by the strip mall. The inside of the restaurant is very small and only had very limited amount of tables so it's not a place to come as a big group. We ordered the Tonkotsu ramen which had ample amount of chasu and veggies. The broth was robust and flavorful. We also tried the spicy cold dipping noodles which reminds me of Chinese mala dipping sauce and was very refreshing on a hot day. The karage was also perfectly cooked, the chicken was juicy and tender. Instead of a tip they instilled a 11% service charge. This place is a good place to get a quick casual bite. read more

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HiroNori is one of my go-to ramen spots - so good every single time! Just a heads up: there's limited seating and no reservations, so expect a long waitlist. You have to put your name down and wait it out, but honestly, it's 100% worth it. The location is convenient, and parking in the area is manageable, which helps when you know you might be waiting a bit to get seated. One thing I really love is that they have a vegan ramen broth option, which a lot of places don't offer - and it's actually really good! I usually add a side of garlic (trust me) and sometimes even throw in a boiled egg to customize it. The food is consistently amazing, and the overall vibe is cozy and casual - perfect for a sit down meal when you're craving something comforting. I usually prefer dining in for the full experience, but I have also done takeout, and it still hits the spot. read more

While the ramen is delicious there a few things that keep me from returning to this location. Restaurant is tiny with very limited indoor seating. I didn't appreciate that immediately after arriving, the hostess quoted us a 25 minute wait and when I pointed to the dirty vacant table, she seemed annoyed, but gave it to us. Prices have went up and in addition, they charge an 11% service fee. So now a bowl of ramen will cost you about $20. Yikes. read more

HiroNori Craft Ramen - TONKOTSU RAMEN - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

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Love the dipping ramen and rice bowls from here. Very good amount of food and reasonably priced. Their spicy tuna bowl is so delicious! Don't forget to pick up their complimentary garlic paste and spicy chili paste! We love visiting this location after a visit to the Irvine Spectrum. Very convenient! read more

HiroNori Craft Ramen - CHICKEN RICE BOWL (S) - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

A cozy ramen spot that delivers solid bowls and a simple, no-fuss dining experience. The atmosphere is casual with both indoor and outdoor seating, and the ordering process is quick--you pay up front and they bring the food out to you. Food (4/5): I got the tonkotsu ramen--it was flavorful and satisfying, about on par with other ramen places. Garlic and hot sauce are available upon request to add some extra flavor. Nothing particularly unique, but definitely a good bowl if you're craving ramen. read more

HiroNori Craft Ramen - TONKOTSU RAMEN - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

Came on a Friday night, and they were somewhat busy with a little bit of a line to order. They have very limited indoor seating, but plenty of outdoor seating. Just expect yourself to eat outside, and they will deliver your food and clean up your trays if you eat outside as well. Good thing SoCal weather is always pretty good. It was very kind of them to notify us that they have an included a 11% fee, which to me basically feels like they already included the tip? Anyways, we did a to go order so it felt like a tip. Tonkatsu (6.5/10), $21 after tax and built-in tip - it comes with two slices of Chashu, half an egg, and one piece of seaweed. Chashu is super flavorful and soft as usual, just wish that they gave a couple more pieces. Half the egg was OK, nothing special - the profit itself is super rich, creamy, and pretty good overall for Southern California Ramen. Definitely holds up against other Ramen shops. - they have a side option for complementary garlic and hot sauce. Garlic kind of just melts in the broth, and wasn't overpowering. Hot sauce is actually pretty spicy, so be careful in how much you add to your soup Overall: pretty solid Ramen shop with nice outdoor seating. $21 for Ramen is pretty standard nowadays, but just wish they gave maybe an extra slice of meat, and an entire egg rather than just half an egg. read more

HiroNori Craft Ramen - Tonkatsu (6.5/10), $21 after tax and built-in tip - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

The food is always really good. My go-to spot for tonkatsu ramen especially on a colder day. A must try place.

Heard about this place after watching YouTuber, Rockstar Eater, and had to try it out! THE FOOD. - Tonkotsu Ramen. THE BROTH! Boiled for 24 hours, the result is an incredibly rich, savory, perfect broth. Pork belly was irresistibly tender and fatty. Noodles were a bit denser but cooked to a soft, chewy texture. Marinated egg maintained its soft, jammy yolk and complimented the rich broth. Bean sprouts added a crunchy contrast. It's the ultimate, deeply comforting, warm embrace in soup form. This may very well be the best tonkotsu I've ever had. - Pork Buns. Pillowy soft buns and fatty pork belly with pickled onions and hoisin sauce. Add a bit of mild chili for enhanced flavor! - Cucumber Crab Salad. Refreshing cucumber slices with furikake seasoning and topped with slivers of crab meat. It was good, but I was hoping for it to be marinated in vinegar. THE DRUNK DRINKS. - Iced Tea. Bold black tea, slightly dry finish. Add a little sugar to balance out the bitterness. THE VIBE. While the interior space is small, there is plenty of outdoor seating and the staff will bring the food to your table. The staff was noticeably gearing up for the day; filling small cups of chili, setting up huge stacks of to go bags, all burners up and running with huge pots of broth, etc. And while we got there as soon as they opened, we knew their day was about to get very hectic. After our meal, we got why. THE PARKING. Free parking available. THE RETURN. Yes, we are hooked and plan to return very soon. read more

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Pork rice bowl 4/5 Tonkatsu 5/5 I personally wasn't a fan of the lemon taste in the pork bowl; however, the ramen was amazing! The service was pretty good overall with remembering to refill waters. It seemed overall more casual of a place to get lunch, overall would go again! read more

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I ordered to go (pickup) today - got the Tonkotsu ramen (uncooked thin noodles), crispy chicken, and salmon bowl combo. The ramen and chicken were good so they get 2 stars but the bad review is because of the salmon bowl combo. The portion of the salmon poke is SUPER tiny. The salmon poke came in a tiny container that barely fits 1 egg. It barely covered 1/4 of the rice. And the single thin slice of avocado is insulting to top of off. This is $8.20, which costs even more than the other bowls? Come on HiroNori, you can do better than this. read more

HiroNori Craft Ramen - Super tiny portion. Not worth $8.20 (additional $1 compared to the pork bowl that is a decent portion)- SALMON POKÉ COMBO - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

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Got the vegan ramen and shoyu ramen which were both delightful. The vegan ramen was thick and creamy which made me wonder how they did that without adding milk or meat...maybe a milk substitute? All I know is that it was super creamy. I thought a shoyu (soy sauce) based broth might have been a better choice even though it was already good - there is always room for improvement. Service was nice, quick, and attentive. Came here with a table for three around 11am on a Saturday and was able to sit right away. Ambiance is quick in and out table service. If you want authentic decent ramen, this is the spot. read more

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A Perfect Bowl Every Single Time HiroNori Craft Ramen in Irvine delivers excellence every single visit. I've eaten there three times and picked up to go three times, and the quality has been flawless every time. Whether I ate it fresh outside the restaurant or brought it home, the flavor, temperature, and consistency have always been perfect. The broth stands out immediately. It isn't too salty, which is a problem with a lot of ramen spots. HiroNori gets the balance right, giving you a broth that is rich, clean, and full of character without overwhelming your palate. The portions are hearty, the noodles are always cooked just right, and the egg is consistently prepared perfectly with that ideal soft center. My recommendation is simple and undefeated: order the shoyu ramen with chicken broth and chicken instead of pork, add jalapeño, and make sure you get the crispy rice with spicy tuna. That combination is incredible. The ramen has a unique flavor that sets it apart from everywhere else, and the crispy rice with spicy tuna is one of the most satisfying pairings you can get with it. This is, without question, the best ramen I have ever eaten. read more

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Is this the best ramen in Irvine? Yes. I used to go to the Michelson location but this one is my new default. For one, the parking situation is better. I was afraid the expansion would result in an inferior ramen but they have maintained the same level of deliciousness and customer service as their original location. The karaage chicken here is fantastic. Both my kids love it, even my daughter who won't eat chicken nuggets. I have also ordered it to go, but imo it's best fresh. The ramen, however, is great both in store and for pickup. We always request the noodles uncooked and do it ourselves at home. Add the black garlic to your ramen - you won't be disappointed. The tonkatsu is perfect. Creamy, rich, thick, and chock full of umami. I'm so happy they have expanded here. I no longer need to drive to LA to get my ramen fix. Note: the inside is very small. However, there is ample covered, outdoor seating and they will bring your food out to you. read more

HiroNori Craft Ramen - To-go ramen (self-assembled). Egg is delicious, could eat ten more of those alone. - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

My go to Ramen place and I love the Shoyu broth with extra chashu and bean sprouts. Love the noodle texture as it has the right amount of chew and soaks up the soup base well. The chashu can be hit or miss depending on the cut (I prefer more meat to fat ratio) but overall tasty. I always order extra toppings so the final bill can be more than your average ramen bowl. There's a small eating area inside and more places to sit outside. It can get packed during peak lunch/dinner hours but I normally do takeout to avoid the rush. Staff is usually busy but they're friendly and attentive. Definitely a top ramen joint in the OC and swing by if you're ever craving a delicious bowl of ramen! read more

Very crowded but the food and served were outstanding. Expect to wait but well worth it.

This place is my #1 for Orange County, high scores for both richness and overall authenticity. I love seeing bamboo add in options. Richness of pork slices was on point. We also had the pork bao which was excellent. Service was swift, restaurant was small and clean with mostly outdoor seating. read more

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I want to start off by saying that I absolutely love the ramen at Hironori in Irvine on Michelson. I consider it the best tonkotsu ramen in Orange County, and I've tried just about all of them. What I don't like about the Michelson location is the lack of parking during peak hours, so you can imagine how thrilled I was when I discovered this location on Sand Canyon! I had been to this shopping center before, thanks to See's Candies, so I knew there was ample parking available. Hubby & I went for dinner and upon arrival, we realized just how small the interior is. There are only 2-3 tables inside, and a few outside. This location seems to do a lot of take-out orders, though. We were lucky to snag a table, and the food came out fast. The staff were friendly and the prices were reasonable, however they do tack on a 10% optional service charge. They ask your permission before they charge you , and you can certainly say no if you want to. Hubby & I both ordered the tonkotsu ramen with black garlic oil, and he ordered extra noods. It came out piping hot, and the broth was just as delicious as their other location. The char siu was also perfectly cooked, and the rest of the ingredients (ramen egg, bean sprouts, etc) were tasty. We left with happy, full bellies, and didn't think twice about it until several hours later when we both had unpleasantries coming out the other end. Since that was the only meal that we both ate the same thing of that day, we knew the food poisoning must've come from the ramen that we both ate.. Hubby called the restaurant and spoke with the Asst. Manager, who refunded one of the meals for us. I'm sure this doesn't happen often, but it was bad enough for us to reconsider returning there in the near future. As I mentioned, we love Hironori ramen in general, and would definitely go to their other locations. read more

HiroNori Craft Ramen - Tonkotsu ramen with black garlic oil - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

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Hiro Nori always hits the spot! I enjoy dining outdoors when I'm at this location. My favorite is always the tonkatsu ramen and I usually get the combo with the salmon poke bowl. Service is friendly and great! read more

Great ramen spot. Loved my tonkatsu ramen and subbing the chicken instead. The noodles were delicious and plentiful. Plus tip added in the price which makes it nice as well. read more

A good spot for ramen that is on par with the other locations of the chain. There is a decent amount of parking and they have both indoor and outdoor seating available at this location. The service was fairly quick since there weren't too many other people dining while we were there. The crispy rice is always the perfect way to start the meet. Thy are fairly generous with the amount of spicy tuna that they give. It's a little messy, but it has a perfect balance of flavors. The different ramens that they have are flavorful and on par with the rest of the restaurants in the chain. You are also able to ask for hot sauce and minced garlic on the side. My personal favorite is the Cold Spicy Dipping Noodle. The spice level is mild and it's a very refreshing dish. The noodles are on the thicker side and they have a good chew to them. They use good quality ingredients and this dish was enough for two meals for me. The vegan ramen has a very flavorful broth and it has a very generous amount of vegetables. The shoyu ramen has a lighter broth and has very good flavor. The tonkotsu ramen is their most popular dish and has a thicker broth. The flavors are good and it makes for a very satisfying meal. read more

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We went to HoriNori yesterday for dinner. It was so good! It was my first time having ramen. Wow! I ordered the Vegan Ramen with thick noodles. Yummy! It is very small, but there is plenty of seating outside. We did join the waitlist on our way there and we only waited for about 5 minutes. Service was good. Food was super delicious. We will definitely be coming back soon! read more

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I am by no means a ramen connoisseur, so this was def a step up from instant ramen haha. The service was quick and ordering was easy. I got the shoyu ramen which was good, but I actually like the broth from the Tonkatsu ramen more, since it's more creamy. Portions are decent, and prices are a little steep. Overall I enjoyed the food but wouldn't pay for this meal regularly. read more

HiroNori Craft Ramen - SHOYU RAMEN - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

Came with family on a Sunday afternoon and we all opted for the vegan ramen, since some of us were vegetarian. *Vegan Ramen: 5/5 - super creamy, milky, but pretty mild in flavor -- however, I added some white pepper and the house spicy sauce which made the meal even better. the best part wasn't even the broth itself, but the roasted broccolini on top! Service: 5/5 - quick and accommodating -- wanted to sit inside since it was so cold; let them know that we wouldn't mind waiting for the table inside to be cleaned up and they were able to clean it up quickly even though they were extremely busy for the lunch rush Overall, an establishment that I would come back to read more

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We stumbled across this little gem when another restaurant in the same strip mall was too crowded, and we have no regrets! It was a very foggy and chilly day (marine layer), so outside seating was not an option for us. There were only a few tables that seat a maximum of 12 people total. We were there on a Monday at 11:30, and waited about 15 minutes. This is the only downside. Service was fast and efficient. Onto the food...I had Tonkatsu ramen and it was amazing! The pork belly was melt in your mouth tender and the broth was rich and full of umami flavor. The noodles are supposed to be hand crafted. My friend ordered a rice bowl with raw fish. She enjoyed it, and there were two large scoops of fish...but the rice to fish ratio was way off...there was enough rice to serve 3 people. The guess it's better to give more than less, but it was wasted because it was just too much. I really liked this place and would go regularly if I lived nearby, but sadly, I don't. read more

We love this place so much! The ramen is always great. First time trying the chicken and rice bowl and it was really flavorful! Definitely will keep that in rotation! Service is always good and we like the outdoor seating. read more

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Decided to stop and try this Ramen place that I found on yelp and it was so delicious. I'm so glad that this is what I decided to get . It was a little pricey, but worth it, and the service was good as well . We did have to sit outside, but that's OK. There was very minimal room on the inside. read more

HiroNori Craft Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

Heard many great things about this place so decided to check it out. Located in a plaza with many other food shops right next door, but noticed that 80% of the people were eating this ramen! There is plenty of seating outside where this ramen place as well as other vendors will bring out the food to you if you choose outside seating. We chose to sit outside because it was a beautiful weather and wanted the fresh air. My bf and I both ordered the shoyu ramen and I added the garlic and house spicy sauce to mine which were free! Service was pretty good, they brought out the food at an efficient time and did check on us throughout the meal even though we were seated outside. The ramen was incredibly flavorful and I could see why it is popular. I would rate it a 7.5/10 as I have had better but it is still a good ramen spot to checkout. Total came to $38 for two bowls bc they automatically add a 10% gratuity fee. Great place and location! Check it out if you are in the mood for ramen! read more

HiroNori Craft Ramen - Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

Consistent Ramen, this is our office's go to spot for Ramen. Though this specific location gets really crowded and busy during lunch hour it's good for take out! The location is small with maybe 4/5 small tables inside but there is outdoor communal seating outside as well. read more

We love this place and order takeout often. It is our favorite place for vegan ramen. Unfortunately the last time we ate here there was a metal object in my ramen. It looked like a staple, which I almost swallowed. We contacted the restaurant to let them know and no one responded. So, a big ole' bummer to know they don't even care enough to reply. Updating my review because right after I posted this the manager contacted us and was very apologetic and eager to address the issue. read more

HiroNori Craft Ramen - Metal that I found in my ramen. - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California