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It was our first time here. It was pretty slow for an early Sunday night dinner around 6. Nobody was there, but by the time we started eating, the place got packed. It's a small, quaint, unassuming place, but their kitchen cranks out rich flavors. We all got different things so we could try out what they have to offer. I was the only one brave enough to try the (bulgogi) mazemen, and it did not disappoint. I followed the instructions on the table & I liked it w/ the vinegar! Another person at our table got the donkatsu w/ rice; it was gobbled up pretty quick so I imagine it was delicious. The other 2 were in the mood for tonkatsu ramen - 1 got spicy, the other, plain. It looked like there was a lot of green onions for my taste, but they didn't complain. Another hit was the karagge chicken and gyoza - both came w/ tasty sauces! It's a great restaurant in an area filled with other great spots, so we'll be back!
My wife and I visited this ramen/mazemen spot for lunch when we were in the La Habra area. The server was incredibly cordial, professional, and polite. We were seated right away, had our orders taken promptly, and waited a short amount of time for our food to arrive. We ordered the original mazemen and tonkotsu ramen. Both dishes were excellent and had a deep rich umami taste. We were left incredibly satisfied and happy with both the food and positive dining experience. Bonus points, their restrooms are incredibly clean and well-maintained! I sincerely hope more people find out about this place and make it go viral!
Ordered Chashu Mazemen (this is a brothless dish) and Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen. The ramen was a little lighter on the protein side but I didn't mind it because it was so flavorful and it didn't feel heavy. If that's a priority then you can order/pay for additional protein. I tried a little bit of the chassis mazemen and it was also very good! Staff was friendly and I would go again.
I'm not a huge ramen person, but I have to say their Tonkotsu Ramen is pretty delicious. I wanted to try their dry mazemen bowls, but it was a cold night and I really wanted something soupy. They only have two kinds of soups on the menu: regular and spicy Tonkotsu. I like that they use skinny noodles and the broth was not thick and heavy. Spice level was perfect. The bowl was lacking protein with only two pieces of chasu, so I had to order an extra side of minced pork which was pretty good as well. Overall will come back.
Came here for lunch on a Sunday and we got seated right away which was great. But you definitely need to come on the right time because the seating is limited so the wait might take some time. I ordered the tonkotsu ramen, which was okay. Personally, the broth was quite salty for my liking but the noodles were chewy and cooked very well. The mazemen was also delicious, my friend enjoyed it. Our server was sweet and kind. We can tell she was the only one working the floor and she did her best to attend to all the tables. Overall, would probably come again and try a different mazemen.
Always consistently delicious and flavorful. Can't eat it everyday but always satisfies my noodle cravings.
We came here last month as we were in the neighborhood. We had some fried oysters, cha shu mazemen and Bulgogi mazemen. The fried oysters I feel were just a frozen product that were fried and served with a tartar sauce. Nothing remarkable. But the mazemen bowls were quite delicious in flavor and the noodles had just the right chewiness to it. The service was also very attentive at this quaint little restaurant. Will be back!
We were craving mazemen but didn't want to drive across town, so we decided to try Mazera in La Habra. It's a cozy spot with around ten tables and plenty of parking, which makes it an easy choice for a casual dinner. Service was prompt and friendly -- we were seated right away, given water and menus, and the waitress offered helpful recommendations. I went with the Chashu Mazemen, while the rest of my group ordered the Kimchi Mazemen. Both dishes were flavorful, rich, and surprisingly filling even before the staff brought out rice to mix with the remaining sauce. The noodles had great texture, the chashu was tender, and the flavors came together nicely without being heavy. The space itself is simple and relaxed -- nothing fancy, but clean and comfortable for a quiet dinner. Food: 4/5 - Balanced, flavorful, and satisfying. Ambiance: 4/5 - Comfortable and well-lit. Service: 4/5 - Friendly and attentive. Overall, Mazera is a solid neighborhood spot for mazemen -- convenient, consistent, and worth returning to when the noodle craving hits.
A quaint mazemen store with limited seating in a small strip mall with limited parking. Our party was seated immediately around 1pm on a Saturday. Waitress was patient and attentive. After reading the reviews, most of us opted for the mazemen. The portions were surprisingly large, and overall the dish felt rich, but somehow the flavor was a little lacking to me. The chashu was also on the dry side, and I ended up not eating it. There was a child in our group that insisted on the traditional ramen. When he wasn't eating it, we all tried it and found that it was strangely sweet, definitely not the flavor we would expect from simmering pork bones. The side dishes were the star of the show for me, personally. Karaage was fried to perfection, cripsy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The potato croquettes were the same, and surprisingly light. If I do come back, it would just be for these.
Great service. I was expecting a line after this place was rated #6 in the nation for their ramen. I had the chashu Mazeman ramen. This is not a soupy noodle dish but more like a pasty with a ton of flavor. It reminded Umemura and Luscious Dumplings dry noodle dishes. It was like Dan Dan noodles. Very flavorful with a chewy dense noodle and unique. I can see why it ranked but I'm a traditionalist so next time, I'm trying their tonkotsu ramen.
Love trying something new, so when my friend told me about Mazemen, and didn't know what it was, I had to try it. The person helping us was super helpful explaining everything to us like what mazemen and how to pronounce it cause I forsure butchered it. I had ordered the FRIED OYSTERS, which I think is a good starters, was a good balance of umami. Then I had gotten the ORIGINAL MAZEMEN w/ an extra poached egg. But man was it good. It was ramen in a hardy stew but with the egg yolk into it, delicious. On the table there are instructions to but vinegar for a whole new flavor I didn't think it was tru but it was, whole new different flavor I think it made it better. Fairly priced.
The food is really good rather great, The noodles is chewy in a good way, and fresh tasting. The servings will really make you full. We ordered the dry ramen , we ordered 2 no. 2, 2 - no. 1 and 1- no 3. The first 2 are pork and the no. 3 is a bulgogi. The service is really good too, you know it's authentic when you see who cooks and serves the food. He knows the menu well. I always ask them( restaurants that i visit for the first time) for their personal favorite and he was able to tell us everything on the menu and of course his personal favorite. Tasting the food I don't think you will go wrong with any of them. We also ordered mochi Ice cream- it come in 2 pieces for $5- matcha and strawberry. The restaurant very quaint and clean, few sittings but we came right on time. Not very busy at the time. I highly recommend, i see why they have high rating from other yelpers.
The ramen and noodle dishes here seem really special. They're chewy, flavorful, and the seasoning is so good. Everything tastes amazing.
2 months ago
It was our first time here. It was pretty slow for an early Sunday night dinner around 6. Nobody was there, but by the time we started eating, the place got packed. It's a small, quaint, unassuming place, but their kitchen cranks out rich flavors. We all got different things so we could try out what they have to offer. I was the only one brave enough to try the (bulgogi) mazemen, and it did not disappoint. I followed the instructions on the table & I liked it w/ the vinegar! Another person at our table got the donkatsu w/ rice; it was gobbled up pretty quick so I imagine it was delicious. The other 2 were in the mood for tonkatsu ramen - 1 got spicy, the other, plain. It looked like there was a lot of green onions for my taste, but they didn't complain. Another hit was the karagge chicken and gyoza - both came w/ tasty sauces! It's a great restaurant in an area filled with other great spots, so we'll be back! read more
My wife and I visited this ramen/mazemen spot for lunch when we were in the La Habra area. The server was incredibly cordial, professional, and polite. We were seated right away, had our orders taken promptly, and waited a short amount of time for our food to arrive. We ordered the original mazemen and tonkotsu ramen. Both dishes were excellent and had a deep rich umami taste. We were left incredibly satisfied and happy with both the food and positive dining experience. Bonus points, their restrooms are incredibly clean and well-maintained! I sincerely hope more people find out about this place and make it go viral! read more
5 months ago
Ordered Chashu Mazemen (this is a brothless dish) and Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen. The ramen was a little lighter on the protein side but I didn't mind it because it was so flavorful and it didn't feel heavy. If that's a priority then you can order/pay for additional protein. I tried a little bit of the chassis mazemen and it was also very good! Staff was friendly and I would go again. read more
11 months ago
I'm not a huge ramen person, but I have to say their Tonkotsu Ramen is pretty delicious. I wanted to try their dry mazemen bowls, but it was a cold night and I really wanted something soupy. They only have two kinds of soups on the menu: regular and spicy Tonkotsu. I like that they use skinny noodles and the broth was not thick and heavy. Spice level was perfect. The bowl was lacking protein with only two pieces of chasu, so I had to order an extra side of minced pork which was pretty good as well. Overall will come back. read more
Came here for lunch on a Sunday and we got seated right away which was great. But you definitely need to come on the right time because the seating is limited so the wait might take some time. I ordered the tonkotsu ramen, which was okay. Personally, the broth was quite salty for my liking but the noodles were chewy and cooked very well. The mazemen was also delicious, my friend enjoyed it. Our server was sweet and kind. We can tell she was the only one working the floor and she did her best to attend to all the tables. Overall, would probably come again and try a different mazemen. read more
3 months ago
Always consistently delicious and flavorful. Can't eat it everyday but always satisfies my noodle cravings. read more
3 months ago
We came here last month as we were in the neighborhood. We had some fried oysters, cha shu mazemen and Bulgogi mazemen. The fried oysters I feel were just a frozen product that were fried and served with a tartar sauce. Nothing remarkable. But the mazemen bowls were quite delicious in flavor and the noodles had just the right chewiness to it. The service was also very attentive at this quaint little restaurant. Will be back! read more
We were craving mazemen but didn't want to drive across town, so we decided to try Mazera in La Habra. It's a cozy spot with around ten tables and plenty of parking, which makes it an easy choice for a casual dinner. Service was prompt and friendly -- we were seated right away, given water and menus, and the waitress offered helpful recommendations. I went with the Chashu Mazemen, while the rest of my group ordered the Kimchi Mazemen. Both dishes were flavorful, rich, and surprisingly filling even before the staff brought out rice to mix with the remaining sauce. The noodles had great texture, the chashu was tender, and the flavors came together nicely without being heavy. The space itself is simple and relaxed -- nothing fancy, but clean and comfortable for a quiet dinner. Food: 4/5 - Balanced, flavorful, and satisfying. Ambiance: 4/5 - Comfortable and well-lit. Service: 4/5 - Friendly and attentive. Overall, Mazera is a solid neighborhood spot for mazemen -- convenient, consistent, and worth returning to when the noodle craving hits. read more
A quaint mazemen store with limited seating in a small strip mall with limited parking. Our party was seated immediately around 1pm on a Saturday. Waitress was patient and attentive. After reading the reviews, most of us opted for the mazemen. The portions were surprisingly large, and overall the dish felt rich, but somehow the flavor was a little lacking to me. The chashu was also on the dry side, and I ended up not eating it. There was a child in our group that insisted on the traditional ramen. When he wasn't eating it, we all tried it and found that it was strangely sweet, definitely not the flavor we would expect from simmering pork bones. The side dishes were the star of the show for me, personally. Karaage was fried to perfection, cripsy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The potato croquettes were the same, and surprisingly light. If I do come back, it would just be for these. read more
Great service. I was expecting a line after this place was rated #6 in the nation for their ramen. I had the chashu Mazeman ramen. This is not a soupy noodle dish but more like a pasty with a ton of flavor. It reminded Umemura and Luscious Dumplings dry noodle dishes. It was like Dan Dan noodles. Very flavorful with a chewy dense noodle and unique. I can see why it ranked but I'm a traditionalist so next time, I'm trying their tonkotsu ramen. read more
Love trying something new, so when my friend told me about Mazemen, and didn't know what it was, I had to try it. The person helping us was super helpful explaining everything to us like what mazemen and how to pronounce it cause I forsure butchered it. I had ordered the FRIED OYSTERS, which I think is a good starters, was a good balance of umami. Then I had gotten the ORIGINAL MAZEMEN w/ an extra poached egg. But man was it good. It was ramen in a hardy stew but with the egg yolk into it, delicious. On the table there are instructions to but vinegar for a whole new flavor I didn't think it was tru but it was, whole new different flavor I think it made it better. Fairly priced. read more
The food is really good rather great, The noodles is chewy in a good way, and fresh tasting. The servings will really make you full. We ordered the dry ramen , we ordered 2 no. 2, 2 - no. 1 and 1- no 3. The first 2 are pork and the no. 3 is a bulgogi. The service is really good too, you know it's authentic when you see who cooks and serves the food. He knows the menu well. I always ask them( restaurants that i visit for the first time) for their personal favorite and he was able to tell us everything on the menu and of course his personal favorite. Tasting the food I don't think you will go wrong with any of them. We also ordered mochi Ice cream- it come in 2 pieces for $5- matcha and strawberry. The restaurant very quaint and clean, few sittings but we came right on time. Not very busy at the time. I highly recommend, i see why they have high rating from other yelpers. read more
5 months ago
The ramen and noodle dishes here seem really special. They're chewy, flavorful, and the seasoning is so good. Everything tastes amazing. read more
11 months ago
I've now come back to this place a few times and have always enjoyed the mazemen! I always order the original mazemen and I love that it's not spicy, but still has a good amount of flavor. I introduced my friends to this restaurant as well and they also enjoyed it too! The service is always quick and attentive. I've also never had to wait for seating. read more
this is a new, small korean japanese mazemen shop in la habra. it has very casual vibes and the staff were friendly and attentive. its in a small strip filled with other restaurants and shops, so parking can fill up a bit but there usually will be a few spots open at any given time. Chashu Mazemen this restaurant definitely has more korean influence and i could taste it in each dish. the noodles in this mazemen were really chewy, similar to jjajangmyun noodles, and the sauce was fairly neutral and could've had some more flavor. overall it was enjoyable! Gyoza this gyoza was nicely crispy and hot and juicy inside. this also had more korean flavors and was a bit more sweet than savory to me. read more
I know I should've taken the piciture BEFORE I eat it but man it's so good I have to come up with something! The noodles were so chewy and QQ I couldn't stop eating even after I was full! Staff was friendly. Restaurant is a bit small but had enough space during lunch time and there were 7 of us in my party. Parking lot is small but we found space. Highly recommended trying everything. Gyoza meat was juicy too. read more
8 months ago
The Michelin star is well DESERVED. The ramen bowl Mazera serves is incredible. The broth does not feel heavy nor does it taste greasy/oily like we've tried at other ramen bars. I enjoyed the donkatsu rice bowl, which was flavorful and perfect portion size for 1 person. For some bites before our dinner, we ordered gyoza (a classic side) and their viral veggie croquette that we paired with the donkatsu sauce. Service was excellent and we especially loved how clean and well kept the restaurant was. We look forward to coming back for seconds! read more
1 year ago
Love that there is a dry noodle place with no wait (we came on a Saturday at 7pm) for a part of 4 and were seated immediately. My fiance ordered the original dry ramen and I ordered the tofu dry ramen. The noodles themselves were nice, thick, and chewey and flavors were delicious! The tofu one had a little spice to it (I believe they use gochujang sauce?). Portions were generous as well (couldn't finish my dish). The chicken karage appetizer also was very juicy. read more
Really tasty, great concept, good service, and clean inside! Would definitely come back again! - They have Mochi ice cream dessert in strawberry and matcha flavors Got the: - Chasu Mazeman: 10/10, my favorite. It's charred nicely and just pairs so well with the toppings - kimchi Mazeman: 10/10, not too fermented - bulgogi Mazeman: 8.5/10, delicious but not sure it goes as well as the kimchi or the Chasu How to eat: 1. Mix the toppings with the noodles (like a bibimbap) 2. mix in some vinegar to enhance the taste after a couple bites 3. After finishing the noodles, Lap up the delicious leftover sauce by asking for some rice to create your own rice bowl Parking: adequate. shared lot with the other businesses in the strip lot If I'm honest, they got us hooked and we will now be regulars, lol read more
This is just what you want in a hidden gem restaurant. Your server is also the cashier and in charge of quality control. The food is unique. This is the first time I tried mazumen, the menu is easy to understand. There's even a picture of each dish in case you're confused. At the table are six easy steps showing how to enjoy your dish. After 10 minutes or so our bowls came out and they looked perfect. We mixed them up as instructed and ate them. When we were getting near the bottom of our bowls, two half cup servings of perfect white rice appeared on our table. These are meant to absorb the excess juice so that you can finish every last delicious drop. This would be a good place to introduce people to Korean food because I can't imagine even picky eaters disliking these dishes. read more
1 month ago
Nice, quaint restaurant located on a strip mall. Parking clan be a pain during peak hours. Quick and friendly service where you get to see your food being cooked. I think I made the mistake of ordering the traditional ramen. I didn't hate it. I didn't love it. It's okay. The noodles were perfectly tender and the broth was rich. The broth wasn't salty, which is my preference. I think I was spoiled when I visited Japan and expected the same caliber. I will come back and order the broth less ramen next time, which is what the restaurant is known for. read more
Having had Menya Hanabi -- Mazera is like a light cousin with some Korean twist. That being said, I love Menya Hanabi's more, but I like the proximity of this location :p Clean restaurant with kind service. Original mazesoba (4/5) - lighter and less complex in taste (maybe menya hanabi uses some curry powder?) you get a scoop of rice at the end :) read more
4 months ago
8 months ago
Food was delish! I ordered the spicy tonkatsu ramen and it hit the spot. I was really craving ramen, and this place did not disappoint. I've tried many spots in the area, but this one is by far my favorite. I'll definitely be coming back to try their specialty next time. Service was fast and very friendly, which made the experience even better. read more
This place serves several variations of mazemen (brothless ramen) but I think Original Mazemen is the way to go. It comes with spicy minced pork, poached egg, green onions, chives, seaweed, garlic, and fish powder. Flavor isn't quite as strong as places like MoguMogu, but I also don't get as much of an MSG attack either. I tried the Bulgogi Mazemen and Tonkotsu Ramen as well, but they weren't as good as the Original. The Tonkotsu Ramen tasted weird so I never ordered it again on my repeat visits. Service was friendly but the staff can do a better job in explaining how to eat mazemen for first time customers. There's an instruction on the table but would be nice if they can give verbal instruction and offer some rice at the end, instead of having to ask for it. read more
3 months ago
The service was amazing. Our server was so kind and patient, the place was small but super cozy. The food was delicious we got the spicy Tonkotsu ramen 10/10 recommend if you like spicy. The Gyozas were delicious as well 10/10, Kimchi was also really great 10/10. Our first experience there was a 10/10. Definitely will be back! read more
9 months ago
9 months ago
For my first experience trying Mazemen, it was one I'll never forget! Amazing flavors and atmosphere! read more
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Loved getting to support fellow Koreans. Food was absolutely flavorful and the service was very kind. They were playing some relaxing music, which added to the experience. Def a good place for a date or have lunch with a friend read more
I came across this place since I was craving some mazesoba late at night! Everything was pretty delicious, and the servers were very helpful and knowledgeable with recommendations. I also love how cozy it was inside this restaurant and would definitely be back. read more
1 year ago
Must try!!! Taste of Korean food with ramen. I'll be back fersure. Small place but the ambience is lovely. read more
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1456 S Harbor Blvd
La Habra, CA 90631
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