This is a 4.5 for me, but the customer service from Mel and Cassandra bumped it to at 5…read more I was supposed to try HiroNori for a Yelp Elite event, but unfortunately my plane landed later than expected yesterday, so I missed out. But I had heard so many great things about HiroNori that I wanted to try it anyways. My brother especially kept hyping them up, and he LOVES ramen. And I'm glad I decided to try them out! While HiroNori is a SoCal chain, it still feels like a mom and pop restaurant. The crispy rice with tuna was EXCELLENT! Everything you want from crispy rice and spicy tuna. The tonkatsu was delicious! Great depth of flavor. They bring you garlic and spicy paste on the side. I had to add A LOT of spicy paste to get it up to the level I wanted, but while at other restaurants I've lost the broth flavor when adding too much spice, the spicy paste just enhanced the tonkatsu broth. And the pork in the tonkatsu - truly next level. This is probably the best pork I've ever had in a ramen dish. The noodles were also fantastic with the perfect amount of bite. I loved my jammy egg as well. The restaurant itself is smaller, with fun lighting. There is a parking lot which is great. They do not have tipping, instead they have a service charge of a little over 17%. Definitely worth it!

Love, love, love this ramen spot! The broth here is so flavorful and not salty. My usual is the…read moreshoyu ramen because I love how fresh it tastes. I'm a sukiyaki broth lover, so it's somewhat similar to that taste profile. I like how they also provide garlic and house spicy sauce as it just makes the ramen even better and seals the deal. The crispy rice with spicy tuna is perfection-- you get the bottom bed of crisp with fresh avocados, spicy tuna, and a kick of jalapeño. They also provide watermelon infused water, which was perfect for a warm day out. Although this restaurant is quite small, service was fast and very accommodating. I have been here several times and service plus quality of the food never changes! Seats here don't have any back support but it adds to the modern aesthetic and vibe of the restaurant. I've been eyeing the cucumber crab salad, so I look forward to coming back and trying it next time.

At GURamen, this spot is a modern take on ramen that leans more creative and customizable than…read moretraditional. The vibe is clean, trendy, and a bit upscale compared to your typical ramen shop, but still casual enough for a quick meal. The highlight here is definitely the build-your-own ramen concept. You get to choose your broth, noodle type, spice level, and toppings, which makes it easy to dial in exactly what you're craving. The broths are rich and flavorful--especially the tonkotsu-style base, which is creamy without feeling too heavy or greasy. The noodles have a nice chew, and they don't get soggy quickly, which is a big plus if you're someone who takes your time with your bowl. Chashu is tender and well-seasoned, and the soft-boiled egg is consistently done right with that jammy center. What stands out most is the consistency + customization combo. It's not trying to be the most traditional ramen in OC, but it's very dependable and lets you build something that fits your taste every time. The spicy options also actually bring heat, not just flavor. Service is quick and efficient, and the place is usually busy but turns tables fast. Overall, Guramen is a strong go-to in Irvine if you want ramen that's customizable, flavorful, and reliable--more modern ramen bar than old-school ramen shop, but it does that style well.

The food has always been great here! We've been coming here since before Covid!!…read moreThe ramen and fried rice are our staples!!! Nathan gives the best service here!!!

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

This was the second chance I gave this place but after today realized I don't want to come back…read more 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.

Great little spot for both sushi and ramen. The sushi was fresh, the ramen broth had a lot of…read moreflavor, and the portions were solid for the price. Service was friendly and the food came out quickly. Definitely a nice casual place to grab dinner if you're craving Japanese comfort food.

Hello and this is my first time visiting and ordering food to go here. I am impressed with the…read moreprofessional and great service from the trainee, Kim and the staff here. I was also impressed that they also gave a military discount to customers who served. I appreciate the service and the hospitality here and will not need to go to Gardena for great and delicious Ramen, service, and atmosphere. Parking is a bit difficult to find, but I managed to park in the neighborhood near the restaurant. Thank you for reading my review and I proactively promote this eatery when possible. Enjoy!

Always have passed this resturaunt, loved my time here, while dining a young gentleman named joshy…read morehelped me out by clearing my dishes off my table, most koreon bbq places let them accumulate but joshy made sure to help me out, appreciate you! until the next time will def come back and that young man needs a raise!

We had my daughters graduation dinner here last night with a party of 10 all from out of town…read more Service and food was fantastic! Thank you Sura and our waiters!

This place was such a pleasant surprise. From the outside, it looks pretty unassuming, but once you…read morestep inside, it's actually incredibly cute and has a warm, inviting atmosphere. One of the highlights is their Thai tea, which is served with a popsicle and seems to be one of their most popular items for good reason. It's fun, unique, and absolutely delicious. I also tried the salmon curry, which was something new for me, and I ended up loving it. The flavors were rich, balanced, and unlike anything I've ordered before. Another unexpected favorite was the wings. I'm usually not a big wings person, but these were surprisingly good--crispy, flavorful, and definitely worth ordering. Overall, the food, drinks, and atmosphere exceeded my expectations. It's a spot I would absolutely come back to and one that I would definitely recommend to others.

After a festival by LBC city hall we stopped in to have a quick dinner. LBC is happening in the…read moreevenings and weekends but most restaurants close pretty early. Kin was one of the only restaurants open until 10 PM. We were seated right away, and somehow the five of us sat in a private room. It was kind of late for me to eat anything really heavy so I just have my usual salad and it was the beef tenderloin salad. They serve it up with a lot of beef and less veggies. The beef itself was a little chewy and in large pieces. I prefer the meat to be cut a little smaller and would like more lettuce and cucumber. I got a little taste of the spicy fried rice, which was really good. Some of us ordered Thai tea and didn't expect what we received, which was the tea with a Thai tea popsicle. What a treat! The Thai tea itself was pretty standard, but that popsicle was like the icing on a cake. The places, modern and clean. Staff is helpful and nice. Parking is their own lot but can be difficult to get a spot on a busy day or night.

Our server Dennis was amazing very attentive, helpful, and made a fantastic dragon fruit fizz. Food…read morecame out quick and it was so delicious, I couldn't even finish it and I always clear a plate, and shout out Jeremiah for the crepe recommendation!

Amazing food and vegan option was delicious I appreciate that they care for vegans and have several…read moreoptions! Our server Simvan was great attentive and great recommendations! Great experience for the first time here

I had a quick ramen craving after work and found this place on DoorDash and I could pickup so I…read moreordered! I chose the spicy tonkotsu ramen. I went to the pickup location and found out it's a ghost kitchen which I'm totally fine with. Went in and picked up my order. Inside has lockers and a window which I picked up my order from. The lady didn't say anything just looked at my order on my phone and handed it to me. It was packaged nicely and had everything I needed in the bag. It was pretty spicy yet very flavorful. Good portion of noodles which is always the one thing I run out of first with ramens. I'd definitely order again when I have a ramen craving!

Late night ramen that's actually good! We ordered pickup on the way home from a long drive and it…read morewas so great to get home and have yummy fresh food. Both the vegetarian ramen and the tonkatsu ramen were amazing! My boyfriend ordered the chicken karage and said it was overcooked but still decent. Would definitely order again!