This ramen changed my life. It ruined every other ramen for me forever. If you are looking for ramen, come here. The service, staff, and atmosphere are all great. The wait time can be long but that is for a reason. You are seated and attended to quickly, and the ramen is prepared just meters away. You can hear the kitchen clatter and smell the love being put into every bowl. And once you taste it there is no going back. read more

My review here is long overdue. I first discovered Rakkan a couple years ago when I was in Dallas for work and the taste, flavor, and quality of the ramen I had at my first Rakkan was so good and surprised me so much based on the fact that the broth was plant based, I remember telling myself I need to find if there is one in Socal. Since then, I discovered a Rakkan in Tustin (now sadly closed) but there is this one here in Belmont, Long Beach, where I work! Since I discovered this LB location, I have been here a total of 3 times. I'm usually not a ramen fan so I don't frequent ramen shop too much, so 3x at the same ramen shop is a lot for me. Overall, my experience here at this location has been above average. There were some inconsistency with the service but overall, personally for me, every time I was there we had pretty good service. The broth is still as flavorful but for some reason I think that taste I first had in Coppell, Dallas was the best for me and I haven't been able to get that here at this location. Nonetheless, I like Rakkan because it also offers pretty tasty shrimp option ramen and the convenience of having plant based broth is you can have your choice of protein and still have the same consistency of the broth! I would rather go for plant based broth ramen any time over the original one, for health and clean-eating reasons. Would def recommend you check them out at least once! I also like that they have HH portion so you can really have a taste of their appetizer and don't need to commit to full size! read more

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Let's talk about the food: Ramen noodles- the noodles were not fresh and could have been better if they were using the authentic version. Sushi- they needed work! They were bland and has no seasoning Gyoza- hard and overcooked Service: 1. Not wiling to hear customer out 2. Waited a long time for ordering Asked to clean oily seats but choose to say customer is wrong that it's wet surface... as a chef or person who enjoys cleaning I think we can all tell what watered seats vs an oily cover seat looks like. 3. Took a long time to have us pay our bills Ambiance - looks beautiful and clean. Not a bad place honestly just would not go back read more

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Rakkan Ramen has been on my list for a while to try and I have always past by it on 2nd Street. Its been here for a while and open late so it's been a staple here in Belmont Shore. While their broths are plant based, don't let that fool you because it's pretty darn good and you can barely tell. I got their classic garnet and it satisfied by ramen craving. I also ordered the furikake fries which were thinly sliced with furikake (my favorite seasoning on rice.) A unique menu item and loved that too. Where it all went wrong was with the service, the waitress here saw me and didn't sit me along with slowly taking my order and never coming to me. It's almost like you have to tell her or ask her something rather than her helping you ou first. It was honestly one of the most frustrating service experiences I've had in Long Beach in terms of waiting and I had to go to another waitress for help. I don't usually like giving reviews so I'm sorry Rakkan. read more

Great spot! We were looking for somewhere open late that wasn't crowded or rowdy, and this ended up being the perfect find. It's a nice escape from the busy streets and loud bars, with a relaxed atmosphere that's perfect for winding down. The ramen and sushi were both delicious, and we really appreciated how seriously they took seafood allergies. The staff was knowledgeable, accommodating, and made us feel comfortable dining there. We'd definitely come back! read more

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I went on a late night and the store was busy. After being seated, the staff immediately took my table's order. My table and I got their signature ramen bowls! They were fantastic! Poke bowls are also available on their menu. Free parking is available in the area. The restroom was clean. I'll be back! read more

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My first time to Rakkan Ramen and it was Rakkan! We went for DineLA restaurant week menu and it was an incredible deal! The spicy cucumbers were good but they are cut pretty thick, wish they were cut slimmer but they were tasty! The hand rolls were really good. I had the spicy salmon and the scallop which were tasty. The ramen came out and by that time I was already getting full so I ate as much as I could. The spicy was definitely a low medium I'd say so if you want a little kick but not the super spicy, get the regular spicy level and it should work out. The coffee dessert was interesting. We all got it instead of half getting the coffee dessert and the other half getting the mochi haha. I'm sure the dessert is loved by a lot of folks but we just didn't care for it. The service was good and friendly. Inside dining area was relaxing and comfortable vibe. read more

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Rakkan orginated in Tokyo, so I was eager to try. I called Rakkan on Tuesday, 12/30/25 to confirm they were open on New Year's Day and checked their website, which also stated normal operating hours. Both were incorrect. I checked Google on the 1st and it said they opened at 3, which was indeed correct when I arrived at the restaurant. The Quartz Spicy Ramen egg was cold, but the broth and lean chicken helped redeem previous issues. I ordered Chashu on the side for more protein and it was the right choice. The bowl is made with a vegetable broth, so it was way lighter than Tonkotsu. I think the star of the show was the small Karaage that came with a "buffalo sauce". That combination was extremely delicious! Lastly, Valeriia did a great job as hostess and waitress! read more

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RAKKAN Ramen absolutely knocked it out of the park. Went on a rainy night with my family and it was perfect timing. The place felt cozy the second we walked in. Steam rising from the pots, broths boiling, warmth moving through the whole restaurant while it poured outside. It just hit. Now the ramen. Damn. Some of the best broth I have ever had. Deep, rich, and insanely flavorful. Shrimpy and garlicky in the best way, with layers that make you stop after the first sip because you know this is the real deal. You can tell real care goes into it. Service was quick and easy, but the food is the real star. Comforting, bold, and straight up delicious. This is the kind of spot you crave on a cold or rainy night, or honestly any night when you want something that hits. We will definitely be back. read more

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rakkan is a great place to get hot soup at belmont shore ! they remodeled the inside awhile back and there are booths now !! plus, the staff is always attentive and polite. we had the opportunity to try this seasonal's ramen, which they rotate every couple months. this time is was the creamy truffle ramen, but the truffle flavor was very subtle. the broth was also hot and rich. other than that, everything else was delicious. the avocado tofu bowl is a must too. it tastes fresh and healthy. one of my favs here. definitely come to rakkan and try their seasonal ramen !! read more

RAKKAN Ramen - Long Beach - avocado tofu bowl and creamy truffle ramen - Ramen Near Me - Long Beach, California

Came here to do the dine LA. It was $35 person and it comes with a 4 course meal & drinks! You get an appetizer, 2 hand rolls, ramen, & dessert! For the appetizer we got the edamame and spicy cucumber. Both excellent. The hand rolls I got a spicy salmon avocado, salad, green, and California hand roll. The spicy avocado was a 7/10, salad was a 6/10, green was a 6/10, California was a 8/10. I feel the there was more rice than the toppings it was suppose to have. Still overall pretty good! As for the ramen I got the quartz mild and honestly I can say I've had way better ramen. I'd rate their ramen a 6/10. I've came here before, maybe 3 years ago and their ramen was pretty good! But as of last night it was ehhhh. Desserts were both a 10/10. Tokyo drift that came with coffee jelly & coconut milk, and the matcha mochi ice cream! Service- they were fast with the food! Friendly as welll. Ambiance, lots of seating inside. read more

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It's a restaurant from Japan. Loved seeing high ball on the menu! Had to order it. So refreshing! The broth here is plant based so it doesn't taste as rich as traditional pork based broth, BUT it will appeal to people who are vegan and can't usually have ramen. I got the spicy quartz while my other table mates got the pearl. The spicy quartz still has a similar texture to tonkotsu broth. Not that spicy either! The pearl is similar to shio and shoyu ramen. Also delicious! It's a lot of noodles for the price. Sometimes ramen shops don't give you very much. We also shared gyoza. Nice and crunchy! It's a good place for groups. They even show sports. I really like the vibe here. read more

Whitney was incredible! She was very friendly and helpful. The food is very fresh and delicious. We will definitely be recommending to friends and coming back!! read more

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Found this place as one of the few open restaurants at 10:38pm. We were seated promptly upon arriving and helped out by a waitress working solo. We ordered the vegan bun as well as two bowls of ramen, one was made vegetarian and the other was shrimp and chicken (blanking on the name). Both were phenomenal, super filling, and flavorful. My only issue is that the broth wasn't piling hot, so it cooled down and thickened up pretty quickly for mine (shrimp and chicken ramen). I will definitely be back here if I'm in the area and it's late! read more

It was very busy, but the wait time wasn't too bad. The service is fast, kind, and professional. I ordered the Furikake fries and takoyaki as an appetizer. I've had better fries; they were low-key mid. I really enjoyed the takoyaki. The creamy quartz ramen was sooo delicious! Hands down, one of the best ramen broths I've ever had. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Very disappointed to be writing this review because the first time I visited it was an AMAZING experience. The food itself was amazing no complaints. We got the Garnet and Quartz extra spicy. We also got the Karaage chicken appetizer that was to dieeee for!! Unfortunately though, my Garnet was missing the pork that comes in the ramen and I didn't notice until I was already home.. Very unfortunate and careless. Besides that our server was nice don't get me wrong but not attentive at all. She took our order and was very nice but after that it's like she forgot about us and would pass by us multiple times like she wasn't our server at all. We tried to get her attention multiple times but it didn't work out. We had asked her for waters for the table and they never came until we had to ask a guy behind the counter. We didn't get our waters until the end of our meal. It was so hard to get any help. We also asked for garlic for the ramen multiple times and never got it until we were already finished with our food. So disappointing.. Overall it just seemed like we were being ignored and not helped at all. I really enjoy the ramen here all the food is amazing and I would recommend to others if the service would improve. The service is a huge part of the experience not just the food. Maybe 2 servers should be working on a busy Sunday and not just 1... read more

RAKKAN Ramen - Long Beach - Second visit on a Sunday: 2/10 Experience GARNET clearly missing pork in bowl - Ramen Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Food was great! Happening place. In the middle of Belmont Shore. Great veggie noodles! read more

I was too hungry I forgot to take a pic of the food lol! Service was amazing and made the experience better! Went on 6/3/25, a Tuesday, and it was a bit busy. However we got sat almost right away:) The portions were a bit small compared to what I'm used to at my go to ramen spot but the flavor makes up for it! I love ramen so any ramen spot I go to gets a thumbs up from me! read more

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Vegan Ramen now at a new (to us) location! The ramen is super savory and amazing for what we were looking for -- a restaurant that is yummy and good with veggies. We asked for an outdoor seating, and while the bar next door was a bit loud, it was great eating and enjoying the ramen while watching the bar hoppers with our dogs. Definitely will be coming around again when we are in the area! read more

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This was the second chance I gave this place but after today realized I don't want to come back. The good parts were the octopus balls. I had those the first time I came and they were delicious the furikake fries were good. Just needed a tiny bit of salt and it would've made them pop a little more. The ramen however...... ouch. The noodles are amazing! Very delicious and love the size and texture. The meat was like forgettable. Like didn't take like anything sadly. Now the broth. That was the most disappointing thing. I honestly thought something was wrong. Literally tasted like water. I remember coming here last time but I could only remember the octopus balls so I gave it a second chance and wow did I immediately remember why I don't come here. Honestly the broth was such a turnoff. The corn side had more flavor than the broth. The service also pissed me off. First like several tables were sat and ordered and our server didn't come to our table. Second we order waters and a beer. Then ordered the fries and the ramen. Tell me why the waters came last. Like I had to ask for them again. Next we got our ramen and it came with a regular tablespoon. Which I didn't want to make a huge deal out of, but honestly that spoon is only given upon request so to get it out right is weird, especially at a ramen restaurant. I noticed every table around us automatically got the renge. I had to ask for the renge. On top of that I had to ask a random server cause our visited our table once to deliver the water and that it's. We had to ask for our check and for a box and for the renge. Quite ridiculous enough for me to complain about it in a review. Literally go somewhere else it's not worth the 70$ when it tastes like water. read more

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Service Riley (spelling) was outstanding!!! Riley was engaging and attentive, calm even through a Busy late night dinner rush. Ambience was nice and chill -- sitting in a booth I had definitely forgot how full the space was. ALSO, each employee worked together as a team, seamlessly. Food came out quickly and fresh - apps & entrees all nice and hot - just what we were hoping for after a long, rainy day at Disneyland. Check this place out for sure next time you're looking for a late dinner!!! Thank you guys again!!! read more

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i hadn't been here in a while but i'm happy to report that their quality remains almost as good as when they first opened i got the spicy garnet vegan - which i thought it came with tofu bc the picture is misleading. i got tofu on the side to add and it was only a dollar to do so. the broth was so good! i also got sushi combo so i got salmon nigiri. salmon was very pale pink - which was odd bc i'm so used to seeing bright orange in salmon. the fish tasted fresh but the rice was all wrong im also realizing that it's not such a great deal to get this bc the nigiri is like 4.50 (as the ramen is 18) - the combo is 22.50.. so it's a regular/competitive price for nigiri at other places. would recommend getting sushi somewhere else. they were playing some awful top 40 trash music which was whatever and ruined my vibe. service was slow but everyone was very nice. read more

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Came for dinner last night and it was so good we came back for lunch the next day. Santi served us both days and took great car of us. Great food fast service and fair prices. There are so many delicious items. Bao buns are the best I have ever had. Ramen is delicious and the Goya and Sushi very good. Topped. It all off with green tea matcha mochi. Great pallet cleanser. You can't go wrong coming here! read more

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We came for a late lunch and even though it wasn't busy, the service was a bit slow but still very nice. I actually had the Dine LA deal for lunch and the deal was super solid! You get edamame, hand roll, ramen, dessert plus drink for only $35! Overall a solid deal and everything was flavorful. My only dings were that I wished the roll had crispier seaweed since it got chewy and the tokyo drip was more on the bitter end with the coffee. But everything else was great! read more

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I would say this is above average ramen. I think the broth is seasoned well and the noodles are prepared nicely but the chicken topping is super weird. It's SUPER chewy, almost hard and difficult to bite/break off. I almost thought it was uncooked by its texture but it was indeed cooked. I took one bite of one piece and couldn't eat the rest of the chicken slides. Aside from the chicken being weird, I would say the ramen itself was pretty good. Service was prompt and simple. They are quick to remove your dish when you're done and refill your water when it's empty without asking. Parking can be difficult due to the location but it's not terribly difficult to find street parking especially on a weekday. read more

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3.5 rounded to 4 stars. As a former vegetarian, I can appreciate when there are ramen options. As a current meat eater, I would give Ruby 3 stars. It just didn't hit it for me. It was ok but not great for the price. I was hungry two hours later. my husband had Quartz and it was ok too. Not what hit the spot for us as hoped on a windy day. the vegan bun was good but not $6 good. i was surprised our server mentioned shu mai as a type of bun. its dim sum. She came to check on us once after I got my ramen and my husband was still waiting on his. She asked how the food was. He had no food. read more

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Solid ramen place. Came on a Monday afternoon and it wasn't busy. Broth was great! Really rich in flavor and the inside was quiet with a ton of tables and had a clean feel to it. With they had other vegetables besides broccolini in it though. read more

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First and foremost the service is great! They are prompt and polite. However, when it comes to the food particularly the ramen, it's good but lacking some flavor. Both the broth and the spice were not something I'd say stand out. As far as toppings go, a better selection would be appreciated, I found the sides I ordered have a lack of excitement when they arrived. read more

LA location is better. This one is unreliable in terms of the open hours. Example they closed on labor day for service during the afternoon but website indicated it's open. Additionally they won't pickup phone to confirm if restaurant is open. You will know for sure only when you reach location read more

ordered online an hour before my set pickuo time, drove all the way there from freaking cypress just for them to close at 10 despite it saying online they close at midnight!!! then being told my order was cancelled thru the closed door - only for them to send me the cancellation email AFTER I ALREADY GOT THERE f u guys i was so hungry and excited for my ramen that i shed real tears in my car after #itisthatdeep read more

Had the Asian Spicy Ramen for the first time last night and it was truly amazing! So much depth and spice! I've tried most all of their Ramen's (which are all good) but this one takes the cake! Perfection! Please make this permanent on the menu!Delicious! read more

Food and Service was excellent and location is lovely. Would go again. Give it a go read more

Tastes just like the ramen in Japan This place has become one of my fav date night spots. read more

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One of the best ramen bowls I've had. Tried the spicy quartz without egg since I'm not a fan of egg. Broth and noodles were both flavorful I also tried a chicken bao, that was good but ramen was better and I'll pass on the bao next time. Parking is tough in the area so I parked at the bank next door and ran over. Worth a try read more

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My all time favorite Ramen spot! All of the ingredients just feel so tasteful and organic. Quartz is my go to. Everyone is really friendly and attentive. I have never waited more than 25 min, even on a busy Saturday night. read more

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The restaurant is a little bit of a squeeze, but a very relaxing environment to get lost in conversation. Marly was a fantastic server, she got a head start on our drinks while we were still deciding which ramen to get. She was quick on her feet, and kept the water refills flowing. The food was delicious and came out at a good pace. By the time we finished the appetizers the ramen was on the way. Marly cleared all the plates and was helpful the entire time. Thank you! read more

My friends and I came here on a Saturday afternoon around 2/2:30. The place didn't look super crowded, it looked like there were two servers on hand. Both servers were quite nice, but it seemed like they were likely understaffed. Our main issue was that it took 45 minutes for our food to come out. There was no communication as to what was taking so long or when our food would come out, we were just left to sit by ourselves for 30 minutes before someone came out to seat and serve another guest. The person who came in after us actually got their food first and our apps came out after few minutes after. It took almost 10 minutes for our ramen to be brought out after getting our apps. The food itself was fine, quite average. My ramen broth did seem very bonito forward which wasn't my favorite, but overall a decent bowl. I don't want to rag on the staff because it seems like there wasn't enough people on shift, but it would have been nice to at least be given some communication as to what was taking so long with our food. There were only 4 of us at our table, and maybe 2 or 3 other parties when we walked into the restaurant, so it was disappointing to be left alone for so long without any explanations. read more

Love love love this place and they open until 12am that's a win for me for those late night days! I love ramen and this spot is one of the best ramen spots I've tried in Long Beach Area. I've tried a couple of their ramens and so far they all hit home. Gets me feel warm inside lol. Service is great, customer services is on point. If you looking for a good ramen spot with the vibez come check rhem read more

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We were seated very quickly and they got our food ready quickly. The ramen was good but the pork buns were our favorites! read more

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