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    HiroNori Craft Ramen

    4.3 (1.1k reviews)
    ModerateRamen, Vegan, Noodles
    Open 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    VEGAN RAMEN (added chicken)
    Natalia O.

    Was craving a warm bowl of ramen with this cold front, so I stopped by Hiro. Friday night, 7pm, no wait (yay!!). I opted for their veggie ramen and added chicken because I wanted to get a big bowl with veggies. It was good ramen. Not great. It was actually lukewarm and not very hot, and the broth was missing flavor. I will say it was a sizable portion. Service was fast.

    SPICY TUNA RICE BOWL (S)
    Jessica T.

    The store was clean. The service was excellent. There was a great variety of food options to choose from. They even offer vegan ramen choices. I ordered the small spicy tuna bowl, and it was surprisingly filling. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful!

    Phuong T.

    Small ramen spot in Pasadena. We got the tonkatsu ramen. Noodles and chashu were great. I like a spicy tonkatsu and added the chili oil which actually just tastes like sesame oil doesn't really add any heat if that's what you're looking for.

    TONKOTSU RAMEN with black garlic oil
    Lila S.

    So far this has been the best ramen I've had in LA. SO good. The pork was perfectly tender, the seasoned egg was so good (always my favorite part), the broth was the perfect consistency and was perfectly savory. Honestly everything about it was wonderful I'm so glad I came here!

    TONKOTSU RAMEN
    Olivia T.

    The Ramen is one of my favorites. The broth is absolutely delicious and worth it. Just so good Always worth the drive, but the parking is super hard to find sometimes you gotta park a block away The service is amazing very attentive I love how it's very minimal vibes

    SHOYU RAMEN with corn
    Kristine L.

    I've been here a long time ago and finally made a return visit. For parking I usually park in the S Lake lot and walk over. We got seated right away but there was an employee working at the larger 4 person booth and tried to sit the 3 of us at a table with only stool seating which did not look comfortable. Not sure why an employee would take up such valuable real estate and we asked if 2 tables could be pushed together at the booth so that at least some of our party could have that seating. I ordered the shoyu ramen to try something different since I historically always got the tonkotsu one and we shared a bowl of edamame. I added corn but was not happy to see that was an additional $2.30 which is pricey so a small bowl of it. I was not really digging the broth, it tasted almost a little sour and tangy which I didn't like. I did like they had fruit infused water and do service charge as opposed to tip. I think I would come back to retry the tonkotsu cuz I remember enjoying that better. But given I've had really good ramen elsewhere in this area it's why I haven't been back in awhile and this last trip didn't give me the itch to come back.

    Nevin A.

    HiroNori is famous for its ramen. It was one of the hot days and we were near by the place, so we went there. We ordered light dishes, but not Ramen. When we arrived there was no one sitting at the front desk. We entered our name on the screen and were waiting to be seated. No one came! Then a group of young men came after us. They were waiting,then they went in and chose their table. We followed them. It took a while until we had a waiter at our table to take our order. We got the following; -Cucumber Crab salad 4/5 -Eel tempura bun 5/5 Steamed bun, tempura eel, pickled onions, and cucumbers. The eel bun was flavorful. -Vegan gyoza 3/5 It was crispy but oily. -Large pork rice bowl 5/5 pork chashu slices, rice, spinach, green onion, with poached egg. The amount was generous. It was the highlight of the meal. -Small salmon poke bowl 3/5 Salmon, quinoa, rice & kale. The amount of rice was huge but the bowl had lack of flavor. The service was slow. We didn't see any waiter at our table to fill our cups with water or ask us if we need anything. We had leftover, and I was looking for a waiter to ask for a box. They were busy chatting in the kitchen. The Gratuity service was 17% and it was hiddenly included. Stopping here was a mistake and I don't think I will repeat it.

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    Karla B.

    Came here with my partner for a dinner date and we had such a great experience! It was a quiet evening and we were seated right away. This was my second visit and my partner's first, so I was really excited to come back and order the Shoyu Ramen again. The broth is rich, flavorful, and delicious--I could honestly just drink it on its own. I'm not the biggest fan of the meat in that specific ramen, but the broth more than makes up for it. My partner ordered the Chicken Ramen and the Tonkotsu Ramen. He really enjoyed both, especially the meat in his ramen compared to mine. The crispy chicken stood out--it was extra crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and super fresh. I love it with the sauce, while my partner preferred it without--either way, it was amazing! Service was wonderful. Our server was friendly, attentive, and very accommodating. They serve fruit-infused water (watermelon, mint, and lemon), but since I'm not a fan of watermelon or mint in water, I asked for plain tap water. Without hesitation, the server brought it right away, which I really appreciated. Overall, I highly recommend this spot! The food is flavorful, the service is great, and the location is perfect--it's in a walkable area with lots of shops nearby, making it an ideal date night spot.

    Derek W.

    Not sure what happened to my original review but recently went back for lunch on a Friday. This was only the second time I've dined here. The restaurant was fairly full as it was lunch time. A friend and I both opted for the shoyu ramen which came out fairly quickly. Flavor of the broth was good and the char siu was tender and flavorful. Only complaint was with the noodles which was a bit overcooked in my opinion. Honestly just a personal preference as I like my noodles a bit firmer. The egg was well seasoned and cooked perfectly. Service was good and appreciated the waitress pointing out the fact they include a "health" fee on the bill. Patrons can opt out if they don't agree with the extra charge. I didn't keep the bill but thought I saw 17.5%?

    TONKOTSU RAMEN
    Melisa A.

    The first time I had HiroNori was a few years ago when I worked a block away. I was blown away by how rich and flavorful the broth was and it had soon become a favorite ramen spot. Fast forward to 2025, I stopped by for a late lunch and ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen. Years later, it still hits the spot. I still found the broth to be super rich and comforting, the pork chashu tender and perfectly fatty with all the flavors working wonderfully. Service was very friendly and attentive and the restaurant had a much more quiet vibe since it was after normal lunch time. It's great to see that the quality hasn't changed over the years. I still highly recommend.

    Alizen R.

    Yet another Hironori location has popped up and I couldn't be more excited for it! I think this is the sixth location I've visited and this place has a beautiful exterior. The quality of the ramen is still just as spectacular and I love that they actually separated the salad dressing for the to go combo bowl I ordered as others do not do that. The only thing I wish this location had was the branded Hironori to go bowls, but that wasn't a major issue. Garlic portion was pretty decent and so was the broth. I also felt that the chicken bowl portion was quite generous! Overall, I will always recommend my favorite ramen shop in CA. :) (20/50--2025)

    Somijah R.

    Such a cute place to have a quick lunch. The service was quick, food served hot, and staff was so friendly. Tonkotsu Ramen 10/10 and their minced garlic! Is so good, had to take some to go and to cook with lol

    TONKOTSU RAMEN
    Tiffani C.

    Ramen was spot on. The chewy thick texture of the noodles and the nice deep flavored broth were chef's kiss. Wish the ramen came standard with more toppings but I did get the free garlic topping. The water is fruit flavored. A solid place for lunch. Service was also good as they checked on us often.

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    Ask the Community - HiroNori Craft Ramen

    Do they have shirataki option?

    No shirataki noodles.

    Gluten free ramen available?

    Sorry no gluten-free ramen at HiroNori

    Is there outdoor seating?

    As of last week, not at the one in Pasadena. Get there early if you want to eat inside. They have limited seating so you'll have to wait outside if they're at capacity.

    Do they have outdoor dining?

    No I don't believe so

    Did they close down? I've been trying to order delivery, drove past by to go eat, tried calling them but nothing... I saw the lights were off and empty at 7 pm on Friday night today?

    Their website says they are temporarily closed until 3/3/2020.

    What are hours?

    Call them, or check their website. Some nights they're open until 9 p.m. and others, until 10 p.m.

    Is there gluten-free noodles option available?

    Hi Nikki, as of right now, we don’t have a gluten free noodle option.

    Are the noodles gluten free?

    Hi R.A. As of right now we don’t have gluten free noodles.

    Does the shoyu broth have pork? Any plans for chicken broth/chicken chashu?

    Yes our Shoyu is 95% Chicken Broth with a little bit of our pork to add some extra flavor. Currently we are working on a variety of new items and a Chicken broth is one we are thinking of as well. Please let us know if you have any other questions!… Read more

    Where's the best place to park?

    There is a public parking behind Panda Express on the corner of Lake and Cordova for 90 min free parking. Any street parking is free after 6pm and Sunday is free all day.

    Are they open today? (memorial day)

    Hi ,Yes we are open today

    Do they validate parking yet? Last time I was there staff sent me next door to get a validation and TMobile refused.

    Hi Monica, Unfortunately we will not be getting validated Parking for this location. The city of… Read more

    Will you be serving the spicy cold dipping noodle in this location like the one in Long Beach?

    Yes we will start serving from this Friday ! Thank you for waiting !!

    Japanese Owned and operated?? Might be Japanese owned but not operated.…

    Yes!

    Do you have happy hour? Do you have a patio? If so, dog friendly?

    Hello, We do not have alcohol yet and we will not have a happy hour when we do get it. We also unfortunately don't have a patio. We also only allow ADA service animals and no… Read more

    What's the prospects of offering alcohol? I love a good Japanese beer or sake with my ramen.

    Hi Derek! Great question! We are working on getting our Beer and Wine License but probably not for… Read more

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    Osawa is 100% worth the hype, and if you haven't heard of it, let me hype it up for you…read more The place is small so be prepared to wait if you're trying to go on a Thursday-Saturday, or show up when they open for lunch or dinner. Ambiance is super cute, love the little flags over the sushi/shabu bar and the art on the walls adds to the Japanese restaurant feel. The aroma when you walk in is mouthwatering (I was really hungry) but it doesn't smell fishy like some sushi places can. Staff is unbelievably great, super friendly and helpful if you have any questions about the menu or want recommendations. Don't be afraid to ask what the MP is on omakase, they totally work with what you're looking to spend or based on how many pieces of sushi you want to eat. Now for the real reason to visit Osawa: the food is absolutely amazing!!! Fresh, tasty, perfectly portioned. From the shishito peppers appetizer to the sushi, sashimi, hand rolls, and shabu; I cannot recommend this place enough! They have plenty of sake options to pair with your meal as well as beer or specialty cocktails if that's your preference. They offer to explain your order when it arrives which is great for those newer to sushi or just trying something different. Seriously, some of those fish practically melt in your mouth. I personally haven't ordered any rolls yet but they absolutely look delicious. If you're looking for a good sushi date spot, this. is. it. It's also good for a small group, maybe up to five or so before you feel cramped. Shabu is seated at the bar and their meats and veggie are delicious and fresh, enhanced by the tasty broth. It's even good on a summer day because they have solid air conditioning. Cannot say enough good things about Osawa. Go try it for yourself. :)

    I had been a longtime customer here for about seven years, but I stopped going after getting food…read morepoisoning from fish here in March 2025. After more than a year away, I decided to give Osawa another try on May 8, 2026. Unfortunately, the experience confirmed why I had stopped coming. Around 9:02 p.m., my waiter came by to ask for last orders. I ordered chicken karaage. This is a simple dish that usually comes out in about 4 to 5 minutes. For whatever reason, the order did not arrive until around 9:26 p.m. -- almost 25 minutes later. It seemed obvious that the order had been forgotten. When the karaage finally arrived, it looked hastily sauced. Several parts of the chicken were unsauced, which is not how the dish was normally served in the past. Given the delay and the apparent mishandling, I did not touch the dish. A Japanese male manager wearing glasses then came over. He recognized me, and I explained that I had not been back for more than a year because of the food poisoning incident from fish in 2025. Instead of responding seriously, the manager smiled and giggled slightly, then launched into an irrelevant conversation about his connections in the Japanese food industry in Old Town Pasadena. When he asked why I had not touched the chicken, I explained the almost 30-minute delay and the problems with the dish. Rather than comping the item or offering a real apology, the manager asked whether I still wanted to eat it or would prefer to cancel it. He then ended the conversation by suggesting that I come in during weekday lunch for the $18 lunch specials. That response was bizarre and tone deaf. I did not return after a food poisoning incident to hear a sales pitch about lunch specials. I returned as a longtime customer giving Osawa another chance. Osawa's way of doing business has changed a lot. I've seen better customer service at Erewhon.

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