I've been meaning to stop here for a good while, but usually when I'm in this part of town I'm in a rush, but given it's a Sunday evening and I'm procrastinating on finishing up a home project it seemed the perfect time to stop in with my son and enjoy a meal. It's a small place with a handful of seating, very clean with a wonderful ramen house ambiance. I'm sure the atmosphere is different when it's packed, but it was nice and quiet when we got there which made for good conversation and a great experience. I decided on the Shasho Ramen, and my son chose the Katsu Don plate. There's a 1-20 scale for the spice level, I chose 20 as I'm dead inside. Spice is subjective, so don't blame me if your experience is different, but I didn't find it all that particularly spicy - what I did find though was some wonderfully flavored broth with a perfect blend of spice and notes from the vegetables and other spices. The noodles were cooked proper, and everything was warm and fresh! My son said his katsu was perfectly cooked as well, nice and crunchy and not overly fried. The service was on point, they were on top of things and we were never left wanting. Honestly I'm really happy to have finally made the time to stop in; I will certainly be returning, and I hope to see you there! :) read more

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Items ordered: Chashu ramen + corn Garlic Bomb Ramen Chicken fried rice The establishment was very cute and clean, there are tables for groups or a counter for solo/couples. Our server was really nice and attentive as well. This was my first time trying a salt based broth and it was pretty good. The extra large ramen noodles has a really good chewy texture to it. The fried rice was so good and the chicken was like really tender. read more

Ichitaru Ramen - Chashu Ramen + corn - Ramen Near Me - Cypress, California

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Ichitaru Ramen is a solid spot for a casual ramen meal. The soup base was really good with rich, flavorful, and comforting. The noodles were a little mushy for my taste, but the overall flavors of the dishes made up for it. The restaurant itself is very clean and well maintained, which makes for a comfortable dining experience. The staff is helpful, attentive, and friendly, always willing to answer questions or offer recommendations. Overall, Ichitaru Ramen is a good choice if you are craving a warm, satisfying bowl of ramen. With slightly firmer noodles, it could easily be a five-star experience, but it is still definitely worth a visit. read more

Ichitaru Ramen - Chashu Ramen and Okonomiyaki - Ramen Near Me - Cypress, California

We got beef teriyaki bento box. The beef was super extra chewy! It was impossible to eat! Usually beef teriyaki comes in thinly sliced form, but the beef here were cubes and they were so chewy! Don't recommend it. The ramen was a bit salty. read more

Ichitaru Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Cypress, California

Came here for lunch on a weekday. The restaurant has solo stall seating like Ichiran Ramen in Japan and also regular table seating for groups. I ordered the niboshi ramen which is a ramen made from fish flavor broth. The broth is rich and flavorful. I suggest adding vinegar as needed if the broth is too rich for your palette. The noodles were cooked perfectly and add good chew. The one area of improvement I would recommend would the meat. The meat in my order was really dry and tough. It was so tough and dry I wouldn't consider it chasu pork. The meat is more like a thick cut of jerky than chasu pork. The service was friendly and quick, so no complaints there. read more

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I've completely lost my appetite. Find a new ramen spot! My daughter gets the fried chicken ramen everytime we come and this is our fav Spot. when she got the chicken, the fried is all white looks uncooked and the chef does not seem accommodating. He just asked if my kid wanted pork instead. I'm vegan so I get the veggie ramen and now I'm worried something is wrong with my food and my appetite is lost. I'm so disappointed. I made a yelp just to make this review. They said they changed everything around. And seems like they are changing everything to cheaper ingredients and lessening the quality. Hearing other customers they ask about their food and all they respond is "we've changed everything" read more

The portions are generous and the overall flavor is good. The chicken in my bento box was a bit on the dry side, but the rest of the meal was satisfying. The restaurant itself is small yet functional. There was only one server working, and she handled everything as attentively as she could. read more

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Found this restaurant yesterday while running some errands and decided to check it out since it was raining and I could go for some warm soup. Turned out to be a great choice. The inside of the restaurant is a bit smaller but it's very cozy and the inside is super cute. The bar seating has dividers which you can pull out to give yourself privacy or close if you would like to sit with a friend. All the staff were very kind and attentive. We were greeted as we walked in and the man working cleared a table for us as soon as he could since it was full and a party had just left. He was super friendly and took care of us pretty quickly. Halfway through a women took over for him, she was super nice as well. Great staff all around. The food was delicious, I ordered the garlic bomb ramen and added an egg. This ramen in particular came with one piece of pork but it was a pretty decent size. The flavor was great, just the right amount of garlic to where it didn't completely overpower the broth. My friend ordered the chashu ramen which he said he enjoyed. This was the perfect meal for a rainy day to warm me up. I recommend checking this place out if you want to experience a friendly and cozy meal. read more

Ichitaru Ramen - Garlic Bomb Ramen and Chashu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Cypress, California

Chashu pork in ramen was tender. If you're sensitive to spice (medium is supposedly 5, their range is between 1-20), choose level 1 and just add chili oil. The dividers at the bar look like they're trying to be like Ichiran in Japan. There are no individual menus, only a shared tablet to order on. We chose level 3 spice, but it tasted like 7 read more

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Enjoyed some rainy day ramen here with my son! Ordered the original edamame and Chashu ramen. Overall both were good but the edamame was steamed too long (presumably) leading to it being too soft, but it was well salted and served hot. The ramen wasn't topped with greens like the photo represented but the meat and broth were delicious! The shop was clean and calm during our visit and service was good. read more

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This promotion is definitely worth the price, the quality of the gyoza and ramen set is excellent read more

Ichitaru Ramen - Gyoza - Ramen Near Me - Cypress, California

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We had dinner here and the food was fabulous! I had a Sapporo because why not, the pork buns and the Garlic Bomb Ramen. The pork bun, where to start, my mouth immediately got a burst of flavors, the chunks of pork paired with the sauces was just absolutely delicious. Talk about their ramen not just any ramen, the garlic bomb. To be honest it was my first time here but I was sold when I saw this on their menu. I ordered it with extra pork meat and a boiled egg and I was so glad I did. The only reason of 4 star was due to sitting arrangements. I had hoped for a table but it was busy and small so we sat facing the kitchen area and was a bit uncomfortable to chat sideways. read more

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I visited Ichitaru Ramen on a sleepy Friday afternoon. One of those odd time of the day where it's too early for dinner but too late for lunch hours and many Asian restaurants shutters for lunch breaks. The restaurant is located in a strip mall where the laundromat is nearby. Parking was ample, spacious, and free. Too bad the same couldn't be said about the inside of the restaurant. There were only two tables occupied upon entering but I wish I had walked out there and then. The only seats available for table for two had crumbs and wet looking grease stains everywhere on the table itself and the seats. It was also right next to the entrance and the table next to us with extremely noisy couple. The other tables on the opposite side of the restaurant was entirely occupied by two tantrum throwing shrieking toddlers and the parents who were too busy eating and did nothing to reprimand. The service was polite but slow. The only server in the restaurant was too busy on her phone and wasn't paying attention 90% of the time. The ordering process itself took good 10 minutes of waiting while I got to listen to the motor mouth man sitting right next to me. The woman at the table couldn't bother blowing her nose for whatever reasons so she snorted her nasal drips every other bite. It was both disgusting and unpleasant just to sit there. The man also finished eating well before her so he kept mansplaining away about what makes a ramen shop "authentic" and all the other "impressive REAL Chinese restaurants I have gone in Santa Barbara" " do you even know where Santa Barbara is?" Ugh. Once the food arrived, I realized every napkins we had at our table already had red oil stains or soy sauce stains on it. The plates and bowls were also scuffed up and made of cheap reusable plastic. I'm not a huge anti-plastic everything. However, scratched up or chipped plastics do leech into food and also harbor all sorts of nasty bacteria. Given how poorly cleaned this restaurant was, I doubt the kitchen cleans them thoroughly. The water cups had stains on it and was already at the table upon getting seated. Never know who sneezed at the table or misted everything with their spit as they're eating and talking. The food itself was interesting. My spicy miso ramen broth was rather watery. The chashu toppings were not anything I have ever eaten before. It was thinly cut but very fatty and tough to chew it. It tasted very meaty but otherwise had no flavors. The dumplings were ok. I actually ended up walking out the restaurant before I finished my food. I got completely overwhelmed by the noise pollution coming from both ends of the restaurant. The shrieking toddlers running around across the conjoined wooden seats and the man next to me loudly stirring the empty water cup with ice while talking nonstop nonsense. And the music that was clearly not loud enough to drown out all those noises. It got too much. My dining companion had to get up and go tell the server to give us the check and takeaway boxes. Nobody was able to leave and we were essentially all waiting for her to put her phone down and check us all out. It took another 15 minutes for my dining companion to return to our vehicle. I cannot describe to you what a relief it was as soon as I exited the restaurant. It was so peaceful and quiet. Almost like I just returned from another world altogether. Maybe I just visited on the wrong day or something. The food wasn't horrible and the service was slow but still polite. But due to the way how the interior is set up, the lack of cleanliness and slow service, I doubt I will ever return again. read more

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Another great find that made me feel like I was in Japan. Upon entering and seeing the individual seating with a curtained window to serve you directly. Besides that experience, e are always in the hunt for good ramen. In comparison to other ramen restaurants, the immediate noticeable thing was how thic pieces of Chassu Pork you get. Other than their Chassu Ramen, the other ramen dishes that include Chassu pork, you get two slices of chassu that is thicker than most restaurants. The bowls were also filled to the brim of the bowl with a lot of filling. We went for lunch and there was no wait at all and the service was fast and accurate. The food we ordered were all delicious. The pricing is higher compared to others, but for what you get, it is well worth it and understandable. Coming back for sure to try the other ramen flavors. read more

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Interesting ramen shop that reminds me of the ones in Tokyo. Chashu ramen was decent. I liked that the portion was just right for me, but for others, it might not me enough. My friend's fried chicken was too dry. Garlic edamame was tasty. Service was okay. Food came out fast and our server was polite. But don't expect anyone to ask if you want water, the check, or anything. It's very much a self order place. If I was in the area again, I would consider returning to try the garlic bomb chashu ramen. read more

Food was amazing!! This was my second time coming here and let me tell you it hit the spot again, for sure going to come back here. I've brought a couple of my friends and family here. Different level of spice you say? Try from 1-20 they even have a challenge for you go check them out! read more

Ichitaru Ramen - Fried chicken karage - Ramen Near Me - Cypress, California

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Amazing food ! Excellent service and comfortable atmosphere! This is my second time here and it definitely did not disappoint. They have a good selection of spice for your ramen ranging from 1-20 so if you love spice definitely come here! read more

Ichitaru Ramen - Garlic Bomb Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Cypress, California

Small little ramen place that I finally gave a chance to try. Big mistake lol. The service wasn't the best. Quick to get our orders but didn't provide us with any chopsticks or utensils. As well as didn't check up on us at all if we needed anything. Had to get up to ask for our check. We ordered 3 different types of ramen and they all came out super salty! Left hungry because I couldn't even finish half of the ramen. The spicy edamame came out hot and good. It had a kick to it but was the best part of the meal sadly. Definitely not coming back unfortunately. read more

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My husband and I used to love this place. There have been hiccups in the past and some inconsistency, but we kept coming back because flavor-wise, when it's good, it's our favorite around here. That said, there have been several times when the food was too oily. They also always charge for extra onion and bamboo shoots, yet there is barely enough to justify the $1.50 price. If that amount is considered "extra," it's not worth the five pieces you get. These issues were brought up before and were usually addressed with an apology or store credit. Unfortunately, our most recent order will be our last. I can't overlook or justify finding a foreign object in my food, and my husband also got sick that night. We didn't bother contacting them this time since they typically only offer store credit, which we won't need because we won't be returning. It's a shame, because when it's good, it really is so good read more

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My family and I are local and use to eat here as a go to spot for ramen and chicken. We were excited to enjoy our food, but the ramen was overflowed with onions, not the usual shacho ramen. It's barely edible that it's onions with ramen, see picture. It tasted like onion broth. It's disappointing as we loved this place. The chicken, they changed the recipe too. It wasn't crispy as before. Until next time Ichitaru. read more

Ichitaru Ramen - Shacho Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Cypress, California

Haven't been in a few years Restaurant layout the same but the individual booth sat at had tape film residue on the entire table giving it a odd sticky non clean appearance Menu offerings has certainly changed with decrease variety of ramen to chose from. Service was standard polite efficient Prices did increase but portion appear to decrease Garlic bomb wasn't as strong in garlic flavor Niboshi hearty but lacked flavor It was a spot for a quick fix but did t stand out like it did years ago and in comparison to other ramen spots Probably won't return anytime soon read more

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Me and my family are REGULARS here and they don't miss every time I'm there. Their ramen is delicious and their chicken karage as well. Even tho sometimes my ramen can be basic but that's just the way I like it. Service 10/10 food 10/10 The place is such a vibe sometimes full but when it's not it's peaceful and quiet. read more

Ichitaru Ramen - Yes my ramen is basic but spicy miso level 6 is good for me - Ramen Near Me - Cypress, California

It's a non-trad ramen as a few have noted. The local clientele - my guess - are youthful, modern stylish, hip-hop rhythmic based on that challenge 'wall of flame'. I hadn't noticed it when we walked in. Ramen shops have always adjusted to local taste for success. Not being judgmental but acknowledging my own trad preference to ramen. I made the mistake of ordering mild spicy for my Chashu ramen bowl. The broth was red - tasty spicy but the broth was masked. Portion of the chashu - 5 large pieces - was soft, large slices and filling. I was originally hoping for tonkatsu but it is not an offering on their menu. And menu is extensive- many offerings Portion sizes seem large Take out service seems reliable It's a good little neighborhood ramen spot. Flavored for the young and restless. I m old retired and trad ramen spots are better suited for me read more

Ichitaru Ramen - Katsu Ramen , Chashu Ramen - spicy - Ramen Near Me - Cypress, California

Ichitaru Ramen never disappoints! The ramen was absolutely delicious rich, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Customer service was outstanding as usual; the staff here is always welcoming and attentive, which makes every visit a pleasure. I love everything about this authentic ramen spot, from the warm ambiance to the attention to detail in each dish. For this visit, we ordered two appetizers and two ramen bowls, along with a couple of sodas. The total came out to around $70, which felt reasonable given the quality and portions. Parking was a breeze, which is always a plus. My only wish? That they stayed open a little later I'd love to be able to swing by for a late-night bowl! Can't wait to explore more of their menu on my next visit. read more

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Been here a few times this year. Always a pleasant experience with very helpful staff. This last time we went as a family and the owner came out after our meal to greet us and ask us about our meal. He also spoke to us about their rewards program. We all thought it was very cool that he came to our table. Great experience! Great food!! Very large portions that none of us could finish. Didn't seem to expensive for us (even though our daughter treated us for this lovely meal). Will definitely come back and refer family and friends to come experience this spot. 10/10 read more

Service is good. Food is good. Id go again as 2nd or 3rd option. What i dont like is their noodle texture though. Feels like egg noodle with barely any eggs in the batter. read more

Hidden gem located in a little strip mall. This place had excellent service our server I believe his name was Sam displayed excellent customer service very knowledgeable and gave really good recommendations. The ramen was good we got a spice level 12 and it was very manageable to eat with a good kick at the end. The takoyaki was very creamy and the pieces of squid inside were also very good. I like the fried rice the only thing is that it was a bit bland until our server suggested adding chili paste and that really took it to different level so good. The place was a decent size although it did have a weird smell I think it was the durian. They were also playing all the bops and it was an overall enjoyable experience. Would come back! Food: 4.8/5 Service: 10/5 Ambiance: 4.8/5 Music: 10/10 read more

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Really good ramen, AND AMAZING SERVICE!! Angelica was on it, very attentive and friendly. Such a sweet woman, thank you Angelica We will def be back soon! read more

This place is so good!!! Their Garlic Bomb ramen was so tasty. I love broth and tasty one. It was mild cause I can't do very spicy food, but it was the perfect level. I should have added egg and other toppings tbh but next time. Also had the avocado bomb balls. Ohhh I knew they'd be tasty. I ate everything up. Service was well and attentive, and I had the passion fruit iced tea. I will be coming back here :) thank you!! read more

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This is one of my favorite ramen spots. Such a variety and they just recently introduced fried chicken. Owner is super nice. Their staff are so accommodating to with my kids. I don't have a specific favorite but just wanted to say, you won't be disappointed if you come here. read more

I'm not one to usually write a review, but I am writing this partially as a warning Last night, my boyfriend and I ate here, we had a bento box and the katsudon. After eating a few bites of my tempura shrimp my stomach began hurting, i can only assume either the fry batter or the oil was effecting both of us, my boyfriend being effected much worse than me. The next morning he woke up with very aggressive food poisoning. Nausea, vomiting and a fever for several hours starting at 7am the next day. It is currently 8pm, and i decided to write this review as we wait for him to be seen and tested here at the hospital In any other situation, i would have enjoyed our experience. the food was good, and the person waiting on us was kind. I don't know what went wrong, have it be lack of hygienic practices when handling food, issues with preparation, etc..... but this kind of reaction from dining there once is inexcusable. i hope they look into what could have happened, or else they could continue to make people really sick read more

First time trying this place and I was disappointed. I ordered the chashu shoyu ramen and it came with 5 pieces of pork. The pork was thick and dry to the point it was hard to bite and chew. The broth tasted good but they don't put enough. You'll finish the broth very quickly. I gave two stars because at least the service was fast and the restaurant itself was clean and they have a good size menu. read more

Ichitaru Ramen - Chashu Ramen. - Ramen Near Me - Cypress, California

Oh my gosh, another hidden gem discovered by yelp! Hole in the wall gem that definitely didn't disappoint and so happy we decided to try here. Craving ramen and picked this spot. Wanted to be cute and sit at the single spots just like they do in Japan but they also had tables for parties of more than one. Garlic Bomb Ramen was exactly that, Bomb! Love that you can pick Shoyu, Miso, or Spicy Miso base. Opted for Miso and it was just how I like it. So funny, keep in mind they have 20 levels of spice. The worker said it starts to get painful around level 5 haha! Also loved the pork buns! Soft bun, soft meat, tasty sauce and refreshing greens. Will definitely come back :) read more

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This place is fire! I had the Ichitaru ramen (non-spicy) and the presentation was wonderful, the flavors melded perfectly and it was way too much for me to finish. It had miso broth, bean sprouts, ramen that looked like Top Ramen but was sooo tasty, green onions, a thin pork "slab", and some other stuff I just don't remember (I'm sorry you'll have to look at the menu). My two boys, who are adults, loved it too. One of them got the fried chicken ramen-spicy, at a 10 out of 20 on the spicy scale and he had trouble eating it, it was so spicy so be careful if you order it spicy. I also had the sparkling saki, which was awesome. The atmosphere was so-so but the food is delicious so it makes up for it. I highly recommend. read more

First time trying Ichitaru Ramen and it did not disappoint! I ordered the wonton ramen which was delicious! Funny, because I'm just usually meh about wontons and this first try could have tanked quickly. The wontons were pillowy goodness and the shoyu base had that warm hug feeling of yumminess. I ordered a side of seaweed salad and received a very generous portion. I really should have taken a picture of my delicious meal... next time for sure. The service was professional and friendly; a warm smile and great recommendations for what to try next time are always appreciated! I ordered my ramen for takeout, but the location was clean and tidy so a gold star on that front. The parking is generous (the side and rear are available as well) and disabled parking is directly in front so access is a breeze. I admit I'm looking forward to my next order of from Ichitaru Ramen. read more

So been coming here for years especially before moving out to the Coachella valley. So was looking forward to trying it again, was always one of my favorite ramen places when I lived in OC. Unfortunately once we walked in, it smelled funky. Almost like if you were next to the restroom. So took a bit to get use to. It was really busy and I noticed still they only have one server for all the tables. But she was on it for everyone. So great service from her despite them having her be the only one with a packed restaurant. The ramen is still good but wasn't feeling the chatsu this time. We both still ate most of it. Of course they have a wide selection of ramen and tried almost all of them but have my favorites. So anyone new can look forward to having options. I feel as though the majority of the people eating in there have gone there before, because most people are patient and were quick to order. Still giving it a 4 because the majority of the time between my first review and now we're positive experiences. It was probably busy because not everything was opened on New Year's Day and it was very busy. Like I said props to the waitress, think her name was Sam, for keeping up. Just hope next time it doesn't smell and it's not crazy busy. But will still keep going back. read more

Ichitaru Ramen - It's been a while since I've been here - Ramen Near Me - Cypress, California

The food was clean and delicious. Everything tasted fresh and well-balanced. I had the pork cutlet and today's special -- both were excellent! The pork cutlet was crispy and juicy, and the special dish was flavorful and satisfying. read more

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Service was great, our server was helpful, pleasant and quick too. Food was tasty. Small dining area, and clean. read more

Ichitaru Ramen - . It's very tasty. Large portion Chashu Don - Ramen Near Me - Cypress, California

Was invited to this ramen restaurant by my special person and I must say food was very flavorful there Ramen plates are 10out of 10 side dishes also 10 out of 10 I do recomend this Place if you are a Ramen Lover read more

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The interior had a slightly dim, relaxed atmosphere, and the ramen was delicious. The serving speed was fast, the portions were generous, and the overall satisfaction was high. read more