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    J San Ramen

    4.3 (179 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Menu as of 04-18-25
    Julie Y.

    Wanted some ramen and curry so we stopped in. It was nice to have a simple and concise menu that still offered a good variety. Husband got the Tonkotsu Spicy Miso and I got the Tonkotsu Miso + Level 2 spicy, and we shared the larger curry bowl (my ramen had a spicier kick whereas my husband's had a warmer overall heat to it). Everything was super tasty and I particularly enjoyed the slight noodle chew from the perfectly cooked noodles. Service was quick and attentive. Appreciated there wasn't too much small talk and we got straight to the food. Smaller spot so it may get busy quickly. Worth the wait. For sure we will be back.

    Jennifer B.

    The food was absolutely amazing! I devoured every bite, and it left me craving more. The service was quick and efficient. Though the store is on the smaller side. The ambiance reminds me of ramen shops in Japan. It's definitely a spot worth trying if you get the chance!

    Tonkotsu Miso Ramen
    Melanie N.

    Came here on a whim to eat ramen late night and we were pleas surprised w the quality and flavor! My party of four opted to get the ramen combo, which came with an appetizer for $5 extra. We got one of each appetizer and they were all delicious! The favorite was the Squid Karagge and everything was pretty crispy. The tonkatsu miso ramen had pretty solid and bold flavor and we appreciated that it came with half an egg, although a full egg would be nice as well. I loved the corn topping and felt the bowl came together nicely. Service was quick for it just being one guy working. Major props to getting our food out at a good time but still being delicious. Ambiance is clean, I've seen this ramen place driving by but never actually stopped to dine here. So glad to have done so though and we will definitely be coming back!

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    Gogo A.

    Stopped by this spot for Japan. Clean, bright fast service atmosphere. Efficient (if quick and quiet) service. Tonkotsu ramen was tasty.

    Black tonkotsu ramen and okonomiyaki
    Kelly S.

    Good service and food in this small Japanese restaurant. Ordered the tonkotsu black ramen and okonomi yaki.

    Tonkotsu Miso Ramen
    Janel G.

    Nothing beats ramen for cold weather eats. I'm also excited to find another ramen spot w curry katsu! I wasn't hungry enough for both. But I'll definitely be back to give the curry a try. It's a small spot but conveniently located near a boba place. I need a milk tea w my spicy ramen. They were kind enough to put the spice on the side so I could spice it to my liking. My friend added spinach on the side and also got the shrimp tempura. The tempura was funny looking to me cuz it was all squared off on the edges so I'm not sure how/why they do that. But I wish they had tempura dipping sauce w it instead of what looked like maybe a spicy mayo. I took home my leftovers in separate containers for broth and noodles and enjoyed my leftovers the next day. It was just as yummy if not more so because the spice settled into the ramen. I recommend this unassuming ramen spot for after a day of shopping at all the nearby retailers - target, Costco, Tilly's, and so much more.

    Tonkotsu Miso Ramen.
    Anna B.

    The ramen I got was good until the broth (a major component of eating ramen) started tasting overly salty, like MSG level salty. Also, the AC was blasting in the evening and it was still wintertime when I ate here, yes this is a late review lol. It was overly freezing inside to comfortably enjoy my ramen bowl. Don't know if I'd recommend J San Ramen, as there are many other ramen spots deserving of going to instead.

    Vivian N.

    I've ordered from them on Grubhub before but this was the first time that I've been in person. I orders the tonkotsu black ramen. The ramen was good with a nice sized portion of noodles and the broth wasn't super heavy but the flavor still packed a punch. My favorite part was the char siu on top because the edges were a little bit crispy and it went perfectly with the flavor of the broth and noodles. The only major thing that I wish was that I got both halves of the soft boiled egg because it was cooked perfectly and had a nice soft centered. The shop is on the smaller size with around 10 booths give or take. The staff was friendly and got everything out in a timely manner, so I think I'll come back here when I have a ramen craving.

    Sad curry
    Theresa Huong D.

    Full disclosure - we didn't get the ramen but were interested in the rice bowls. The way I would describe the food is...lacking. The flavors were good overall but presentation was sad. Typically, other places would at least give some pickled radish, cucumber, or garnish. The rice karage bowl was literally just rice and chicken. The curry was literally rice and a cutlet with curry. Would it be so costly to just add like an onion garnish or cilantro? Idk it just felt lacking and for that price, I wouldn't come back. For context, we came on a Friday night and it was completely empty the whole time we were there. We're all about small biz usually but I think maybe if presentation and quality improved a bit, there would be more interest. It is a very sad truth!

    takoyaki
    Catherine N.

    The food was super delicious! I ordered takoyaki, ika karage, chicken karage, and the spicy miso tonkotsu ramen. The sides can come as a combo with the ramen as well for a cheaper price! The staff was super nice and quick with the food! We ordered and only waited about 10 minutes for our food. The average price per person here was around $20 give or take. The seating area was nice, clean and super spacious for a ramen place. I would definitely comeback here again.

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    Great vibes clean place great speedy service sushi is big and bomb!! Would come again!!

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    This spot is a go to for Fullerton locals and Fullerton students. They are open late for when…read moreyou're craving something warm, homie, and quick. Sometimes they can have a long wait, but that proves that they are great at their craft. Not only do they serve ramen, but they also offer rice bowls if you aren't in the mood for something soupy. They are a small shop, but I am always impressed with how quick the food comes out no matter how busy or how slow the restaurant may be. This is a great place for the winter or if you are out late with friends and you want to eat some good food!

    This is a staple for CSUF students as I've heard and when my friends went there, this place was…read morerecommended and hyped by them. Ages ago, during Titan-con, the anime/nerd convention run by the college, my friends and I decided to grab some ramen here. I could barely fit in the car since I couldn't take the Oda Nobunaga hat off of my head without taking off the wig, so that was a very hilarious memory. We came slightly before the weekend lunch rush so we didn't have to wait, but I can see this place getting super busy and fisted. There's bar counter seating (which we got) that surrounds the entire kitchen area and a decent amount of tables, but knowing people's love for ramen, and how a lot of the OC is a hellscape, it can get quite fisted. Service was friendly and welcoming, being in such a busy area and near a college, I'm sure staff have seen and experienced much more and polite people in cosplay weren't too much of a shock. I got their Aka Ramen which is made from kara (spicy) miso. Comes with 2 pieces of chashu and a seasoned soft boiled egg. I'm not a fan of beansprouts, so I made sure to donate this to a friend. Nice rich miso broth, and like many Japanese restaurant places (that don't have the ability to super build and customize), it has a slight heat, but not super spicy in the slightest. Noodles are thin style and had a nice texture to it that went well with the broth. Overall, not bad.

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