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    Mazera

    4.7 (294 reviews)
    ModerateRamen, Korean, Noodles
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Hipster
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen
    Natalie G.

    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.

    Original
    Shirley J.

    The ramen and noodle dishes here seem really special. They're chewy, flavorful, and the seasoning is so good. Everything tastes amazing.

    Tonkotsu (Pretty good!) | IG @moniquedao
    Monique D.

    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.

    Nick S.

    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.

    Original mazemen
    Ariel D.

    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.

    Wesley W.

    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.

    Ron P.

    Had to try this place with all the rave reviews. The mazemen was real good! Quick service, good eats.

    NO 1 - no pork belly on the side
    Myra V.

    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.

    Original mazemen
    Priscilla V.

    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.

    Chashu Mazemen
    Emma P.

    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.

    What's left of my bulgogi mazemen
    Karen H.

    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.

    Tonkotsu Ramen
    April V.

    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.

    Spicy tonkatsu ramen
    Yaya O.

    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.

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    Really friendly service, food was quick to come out, and everything is really clean and aesthetically pleasing.

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    Such a great experience at Mazera, the food was amazing! Our first time trying Mazemen. We would def come back!

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    Service is amazing and so is the food. Been back several times. Cozy small place but sometimes thats what you're looking for.

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    Any veggie broth Ramen?

    No, they just have tonkotsu and spicy tonkotsu broth (pork)

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    My husband and I have been to this restaurant a handful of times, and we stopped by recently…read more We started off by ordering our drinks; I ordered Iced Green Tea while my husband had a Sapporo Beer. Both of our drinks tasted great and were refreshing. The Iced Green Tea also had free refills, which was nice. Next we ordered some appetizers; the Spicy Garlic Edamame (our usual) and the King Crab Bites (to try something new). The Spicy Garlic Edamame was tasty as usual and had a nice kick. My husband wasn't a fan of the King Crab Bites because he thought they could've used more flavor and the texture was off. Lastly, we ordered our entrees; I tried something new and ordered the Pork Curry Katsu while my husband had the Pork Cutlet Ramen (mild spice level). The Pork Curry Katsu was delicious, complex, and full of flavor. The pork katsu was crispy and cooked to perfection, which complemented the curry and rice. My husband enjoyed his Pork Cutlet Ramen as well. His only issue was that it could've used a bit more salt. It is pricey here, but they do give generous entree portions. We were very full and had some leftovers to take home for later. We had a few different servers, and they were all polite and helpful. Our food was brought out quickly, which was also great. The only issue is that the service was a bit spotty and we weren't checked on very often to see if we needed anything (for example, I didn't get any refills). It wasn't too busy either, so I'm not sure why this was the case. The interior was clean and had a casual, slightly lively atmosphere. They have blend of modern and traditional Japanese decor, which gives off a comfy/modern dining experience. There's a decent amount of seating, and you have the option of sitting at the bar or a table. Both options put you in close proximity to other diners, but it's not necessarily a bad thing. They also had different mix of music genres playing in the background. Overall we had a decent experience and plan on stopping by again soon!

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