Tried this ramen spot and it definitely hit the spot. I got the spicy miso ramen, and it was really good--nice rich broth with a solid kick to it. They even gave extra spice on the side, which was awesome because I could adjust the heat exactly how I wanted. The noodles had a good texture, and everything just came together really well. It felt like a super comforting bowl without being too heavy. Overall, really solid ramen and I'd come back for sure, especially if I'm craving something spicy. read more

This is a small ramen storefront in a big shopping center on Harbor. Although I've been there several times for lunch, I've never had to wait for a table, even though there are only a handful of tables in the restaurant. There are many ramen options, plus traditional add-ons, as well as a number of side dishes. I've enjoyed both the tonkatsu miso ramen and the tonkatsu black ramen -- both had flavorful, rich broth, tender pork, and fresh vegetables. The takoyaki were tasty nuggets of octopus -- but the fried baby octopus were even better. If you're going for octopus, go for it! Service was quick and efficient and there were a lot of fellow patrons clearly on their lunch break, too. read more

J San Ramen - Tonkotsu Black - Ramen Near Me - Fullerton, California

The food wasn't the best especially at the price they are selling it at. I got the miso ramen, chicken ramen, and sushi spicy tuna the chicken ramen only had 2 pieces of chicken and the only redeemable thing in both ramen is the broth, the meat in the miso one was inconsistent one piece would be hard and tough another would be almost per fat. The sushi wasn't bad till the last three pieces were the tuna tasted old not fresh. Then the menu aren't updated and we're charged the extra but the person took the responsibility for that and I thank him for it but not the worst experience but very unenjoyable. read more

We randomly decided to try this and doordashed this to the Disney hotel because everyone was craving Asian food after a few days of Disney food. Everything was delicious. We ordered spicy miso ramen, black ramen, and the Japanese curry and rice with tonkatsu. The meat in the ramen was so good - well seasoned and perfectly salted. We added extra meat and glad we did. The kids loved their curry as well. We would definitely order from here again. read more

This is a hidden little ramen spot in a shopping center in Fullerton. It's tiny but the food is decent. The service was quick. I got the chicken ramen and it was super filling. I'd say it was average as far as ramen goes. While it was decent, my chicken was a tad bit dry. read more

J San Ramen - Chicken Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fullerton, California

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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. read more

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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! read more

J San Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fullerton, California

This was my second time trying out a ramen spot, my first try was a very bad experience, didn't even eat half of it, so thought I just didn't have the taste buds for it. We came in during our lunch hour, we were attended right away, clean area, enough tables for plenty. I asked for whatever was their most ordered item since I have no idea what to get. After a reasonable time. Our food was brought, it looked great just like the pictures. The taste was amazing! Really really good! I'm so glad I gave this dish a second try at a different place. I will be coming back for more! read more

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

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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! read more

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

J San Ramen - Black tonkotsu ramen and okonomiyaki - Ramen Near Me - Fullerton, California

Good ramen and ok service. It was my second visit here and they did not disappoint. Small and comfortable sitting area. Will definitely eat here again. read more

This place is really good. Like really really good. I haven't no clue why the place was so busy on a Thursday evening, I feel like it should be packed. The space is warmly decorated with nice booth seating throughout. Staff was polite and prompt, food came out quickly and with water. The chicken was so so so so good. The broth was nice and clean with some nice noodles. This was my second time visiting and the last time I came I told myself I needed to make a return trip asap and forgot. I'm writing this review to remind myself to come back the next time I'm in the area. read more

On a rainy cold night, we wanted some hot soup. We drove by this many times and tonight we decided to try it. Wow we were not disappointed. Great Ramen selection. Nice and hot, very favorable and a good portion. It went well with Hot Sake. Need to try some other ramens there before I give it 5 stars. Definitely a place we will return again. read more

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. read more

J San Ramen - Tonkotsu Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fullerton, California

This is our favorite place for ramen but they have so much good food on the menu. My family and I come here regularly and have yet to have something we didn't like. The service is friendly and attentive and even though this place is small it is comfortable and inviting. read more

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. read more

J San Ramen - Tonkotsu Miso Ramen. - Ramen Near Me - Fullerton, California

I absolutely love the ramen here. The service is always quick and the people who work here are kind. The ambience is very calming and the prices are fair for what you get! read more

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! read more

J San Ramen - Sad curry - Ramen Near Me - Fullerton, California

my go-to favorite ramen shop. they do an incredible job on every level. their ramen broth is so delicious and rich, the chasu is always tender and tasty, and i love their ramen eggs. the cold ramen is a stand out for me, because the flavor is incredible and so unique. the takoyaki and cucumber sunomono are also favorites. if you eat in, service is quick, the space is so lovely and warm, and if you take-out, their packaging is such high quality, i've never had a single issue with bringing it home. i cannot say enough great things about this little shop. it's amazing, and a perfect spot for a meal with a loved one. i've brought dates, my father, my sister, and everyone has loved it. read more

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. read more

J San Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fullerton, California

People just don't understand Mr. Silent Server I happen to appreciate him very much. As someone who dislikes pointless fake energy small talk I love that I can just get straight to the point of why I am at a ramen shop... to eat ramen. That being said I order my drink asahi on draft some fried calamari and a spicy miso ramen. My order comes in less than 10 minutes, swift a work of art. The drink is perfectly cold and frothy the ramen is perfectly salty and bold with flavor just the right amount of spice that you mix in yourself the appetizers are piping hot and crispy with a delicious dipping sauce. The ambience is cozy with wooden booths and large windows, a safe place in a bustling world with a full tummy and warm heart. Be sure to visit next time you're around and just enjoy the food and peace. read more

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. read more

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The food here was amazing. They really accommodated to my allergy. Everyone else's food was also amazing according to them. The service was super quick and the restaurant ambiance was very welcoming and relaxing. read more

J San Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fullerton, California

Came here on a Saturday around 2 pm for lunch and the place was completely empty. The server was polite but didn't seem too enthused to be there or to see us. We ordered the Tonkotsu black ramen and the tonkotsu miso ramen, along with fried baby octopus. The octopus was tender and crunchy but overly greasy. The portion size was small for the price. The ramens were also just okay. I would say everything was just mediocre. There are better ramen places nearby. read more

Came on a Tuesday night. Just one guy working. Not very welcoming. Didn't make you feel that he's happy to have you visit his place. Not even a smile. Ordered the black garlic tonkatsu. It was served quickly. It was good but a little on the salty side. Sometimes ho-hum service can wreck a meal. read more

Five stars!!!! Super yummy if you like authentic good quality ramen noodles are fresh and the employees are super nice and attentive, one of my favorite places to get ramen read more

J San Ramen - Spicy miso tonkatsu with kikurage and bamboo shoot - Ramen Near Me - Fullerton, California

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

I ordered the chicken soup ($15) in the picture it had good size pieces of chicken and an egg. The soup had a good taste but only 3 small chucks of chicken and no egg. I asked the employee if it was suppose to come with an egg and he replied with "no it's too expensive for egg right now". Don't think I'll be coming back as the prices are too high for what they serve. read more

Small mom and pop shop in Fullerton. My pork katsu curry was good and filling. Simple menu of the basics here, so nothing fancy. Wish the curry could have had the option to be spicier, but if you want something to fill your stomach and you're not in the mood to cook, this is your spot. Service was quick and efficient. Shared large lot with plenty of parking. Busy street (Harbor Blvd) in front, so be careful leaving the lot. Prices are reasonable and not overly expensive. Happy eating!!! read more

J San Ramen - Pork Katsu Curry Dish - Ramen Near Me - Fullerton, California

The chicken Ramen was really good. I recommend this place. We were looking for a robin place on our way back from Disneyland and we found this place. It was a hole in the wall, but it's good. read more

Went on a friday around 4ish pm and it was empty ... idk why everything was delicious, i had a spicy ramen, beef bowl and takoyaki! Definitely coming back! And the service was excellent even tho it was just 1 guy doing it all! read more

J San Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fullerton, California

Broth was amazing. quantity was quite less for the price but totally worth it. Will definitely visit again read more

J San Ramen - Vegetable ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fullerton, California

Tonkotsu Miso Ramen. The soup was flavorful, the noodles were perfect. I am not a big fan of corn, so they accommodated! I was surprised for the cha shu, it was fall apart tender. The service was friendly and attentive. To my picture, it was a good quick stop for ramen. read more

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I always passed this place but never tried it & so glad I did! small restaurant but good choices. ordered ramen = good! only comes in one size. I think it's kind of small for the price compared to everywhere else beef rice bowl = delicious fried ika = lightly battered was really good read more

J San Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fullerton, California

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Made a quick search for a short lunch in the shopping district of Fullerton. Ordered the Tonkatsu Spicy Miso Ramen and a small bowl of Chashu on rice. The ramen broth was quite tasty and flavorful. The chashu slices in my bowl were on the dry side, perhaps from being pre sliced earlier. Nonetheless, I will return to try more of the other menu selections. The restaurant and kitchen was very clean and organized. Seating is at booths for 4, or small tables for 2. You would need to arrange the furniture for a large party. The service was quick! Kudos to the young man working solo there! read more

Was in Anaheim for a tradeshow, and came here 2/3 nights. Phenomenal ramen, friendly staff, served quickly. If you love good authentic ramen, this is the spot! So stoked I found this place :) read more

J San Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Fullerton, California

Since it's FINALLY cooling down for fall, I decided ramen was on the menu. I ordered for delivery- so my review is based on that. The ramen was delivered packaged from the soup base which makes all the difference. I poured the base over and let it set for a minute while I did a few other things. Once I came back it was perfect. It was also still warm. I did add an extra egg, and it was worth it. The Okonomiyaki is a thick pancake, a bit eggy for my tastes, but still had good flavor. It was not as crispy as I would prefer, but considering this was delivered form a different city, I am okay with that. Overall, I would visit this place in person and have it delivered in the future which is not something I do often (reorder delivery). Do yourself a favor and check this place out! read more

J San Ramen - Okonomiyaki delivered - Ramen Near Me - Fullerton, California

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Outstanding ramen. I ordered the Tonkotsu black ramen. So good, not overly creamy and noodles were perfectly cooked. The kikurage absorbs the fine flavor of the broth. Looking forward to visiting again. Normally I would try another ramen but this one was so good, I'll order again but with some sides next time. Service was prompt and friendly. Clean, modern, small restaurant. read more

I live an hour away but anytime I'm in the area I make it a point to come here! Since living in Japan I've been on the hunt for good Raman and their Tonkatsu Miso ramen is my absolute favorite! I also love their curry although it's a little spicy (by my taste). I love supporting this restaurant and recommend it to everyone! read more