Ramen Nagi is the real deal. Authentic, flavorful, and consistent every time. Plus, it's toddler friendly which is a huge win. Pro tip: go on weekdays right when dinner starts. Barely any lines, no stress. My go-to is the OG King with normal tare, normal oil, heavy garlic, chashu, green onions, and spice level 3. Perfection. My toddler lives for the chashu rice bowl and demolishes the bean sprouts they put on the table. Yes, the bean sprouts, even with all that black pepper. My husband's chaotic neutral. He picks whatever sounds good but always adds a kae dama and usually orders karaage if I don't stop him. Service is always quick, kind, and super efficient. We're regulars for a reason. Love this place. read more

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Service - 8/10: When my group arrived there wasn't a huge line outside, we waited for about 10 minutes. I have been to ramen nagi before in the Bay Area, but the rest of my group had not. The hostess was nice but she rushed through the menu and ordering process a bit where she had to make corrections to our choices and didn't really explain why. Our food came out relatively quick but they had forgotten some of our items but it was no big deal bc once we notified the servers they made sure to correct it! Ambiance 7/10: the space is quite nice, I liked their decor but it is a little small. I was apart of a group of five and we got seated at a table for 10 so another party of 4 was right next to me. It wasn't terrible but I felt that the table was a bit small as I was rubbing elbows with the party next to me and we would both accidentally push each others things on the table. I liked their view to see into the kitchen a bit and I liked the uniforms of the workers Food - 9/10: I got the veggie broth and it was good! The flavor of the soup was rich but not overwhelming, but I feel like a lot of my broth got soaked up from the potato or the started from the ramen and the broth felt thicker then usual ramen broths. But aside from that the flavor was bold and delicious. I added an egg to the ramen, but I honestly didn't feel it had any flavor to it. The potato coquette was good, it comes with two and I gave one to my partner and he loved it! Overall, despite some minor inconveniences, it was a great meal and my party enjoyed it very much. read more

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Food: 5/5 We ordered the spicy, black, and original ramen. I love that you're able to customize your bowl of ramen: from the type of noodle, salt level and oil and protein. Love the thin noodle, the broth was also rich and flavorful. Service was great, and ambiance was nice and clean. read more

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Ramen Nagi is an excellent restaurant option at The Shops at Santa Anita. I've been here a couple times, and the ramen dishes are always good. However, I'd say my most favorite dish at Ramen Nagi is the kaarage chicken appetizer. It's meaty, super tasty, and just so good. On the weekend there can be a wait, but they are quite efficient with moving the crowd and turning the dining tables over. Definitely check this place out if you're craving ramen. read more

Ramen Nagi - Veggie King with egg added - Ramen Near Me - Arcadia, California

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This is my go to spot for authentic ramen. The original location is actually situated in Shinjuku ward, Tokyo. The broth is rich and flavorful with a slight smokiness. I've been to Japan several times and I can tell you that it felt like I was transported to Tokyo being here. The decor was spot on and the overall ambience was very captivating. This place competes with ramen restaurants in Los Angeles and Torrance. The service was quick and attentive and checking out is also very Japanese style where you pay at the cash register. Put this place on your radar. It won't disappoint! read more

Ramen Nagi - Original king ramen with egg. - Ramen Near Me - Arcadia, California

Ramen Nagi has to be one of the best Ramen spots in the area. I went here on a Wednesday night at 5 PM and the wait was around 15 minutes long. We were given our menus to place our order before being seated (a very effective strategy to ensure that everybody gets their food in a timely manner). I got the red king ramen - with a Spice level 10. I have a high tolerance for Spice and the 10 was still a little mild in my opinion. However, the flavor was on point. The noodles were cooked to perfection. I also ordered the chicken karage which was also amazing. The seating reminds me of eating in Japan at a local Ramen spot. Though the restaurant is quite small, the vibes are very wholesome and warm. The service was also exceptional and quick! Will be back soon! read more

Came on a Tuesday for dinner expecting a crowd but the wait was not bad at all. I had their Veggie King bowl with the recommended levels, less spicy, and thin firm noodles. It comes with two crispy potatoes, spinach, and two slices of mushroom. The broth was a bit thick and salty. But overall really good. I really enjoyed the spinach, noodles, and broth flavor. They also had a tin of sesame bean sprouts you could add to your ramen, which I also highly recommend. Reasonable prices as well. It was $16 for the ramen. I also like that they had water pitchers and a bunch of condiments so you can serve yourself. The wait staff were also very attentive though and checked on us often. They've worked hard to create an efficient system. Our server gave us our check as soon as all our items came out, but assured us we could take our time. I enjoyed my experience and will definitely be coming back. read more

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I usually never eat ramen outside. I usually just make Korean ramen at home. I've tried some of the famous spots all over LA and this spot is definitely worth it. Broth was amazing. Rich and flavorful. The karage was juicy and crispy. read more

Ramen Nagi - Ramen Near Me - Arcadia, California

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The ramen was delicious. They had you pick your food on a pape menur. You can either customize your order or do the chef's recommendation(which you don't mark anything). Service was great. Food came out in a good amount of time and didn't have to wait to wait too long. The restaurants decoration was perfect for the theme. read more

Ramen Nagi - Red king with pork belly. Just the right amount of spice and the broth was delicious. - Ramen Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Still one of my favorite ramen spot in town. Even though there is always a line, but they are very efficient. From the point you seat down, your server will be with you in minutes, then once they took your order sheet, your ramen will be ready in a matter of minutes as well. Very efficient. People tends to eat and go as well, just as how it should be back in Japan My go to ramen place all the time around town. Food always stay the same and never disappoints. So don't get scare if you see a line outside, it moves pretty fast. There are a lot of ramen place in SGV, none gives me a sense of efficiency and consistency like Ramen Nagi. read more

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Solid place for ramen! They have 5 options to choose from and it always hits the spot. Additionally, you can choose how much salt, oil, and garlic you prefer in your soup base as well as what kind of meat / vegetable you want. Just this week, they have a limited option called Curry King which I didn't get but they said if you like Thai curry and spice, then it's worth a try. As for me, I ordered the Original King with extra thin firm noodles and a side of chicken karage. This place always satisfies my ramen craving because of the flavorful soup base, firm noodles and the juicy chashu pork. Also the chicken karage is crispy, hot and is definitely something you should try. Depending on the time of the day, there might be super long lines since it's inside the Santa Anita mall. However, the lines do move fast. Staff are very attentive and friendly. read more

Ramen Nagi - Chicken karage - Ramen Near Me - Arcadia, California

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We lucked out and got seated after a 10 minute wait. There was a long line shortly after we got seated. Food came out almost immediately, our orders were taken from a paper menu and service was very personable, briefed us on what they have on their menu. We sat down and food and ramen came out almost immediately. We eat fast, so, we got stuffed quickly. Ramen was spicy considering us saying no to any heat/spice. But, this information was given when we ordered our shared ramen. Karage was a tad oily, because it was served fresh off the deep frying plan. Gyoza is way too small compared to the usual size we are used to. Their style and preference. Ramen broth was rich and all of the ingredients were well proportioned. I understand why people line up here at the Arcadia mall. It's a good and refreshing ramen place. Yes, will definitely come back on a weekday with no lines. read more

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Ramen Nagi has been one our go to spots to get ramen, and we it's where we recommend for friends visiting. I love that you can choose your specific preferences. The differences are slight adjustments but can definitely tell. The green ramen is so unique, as a fusion almost with Italian as a basil base with Parmesan and bacon. I loved it. Seasonal specials when they're available are also great like the Garlic one that came with a whole half bulb of garlic! Lastly, you can't go wrong with the original. The table side bean sprouts mixed with pepper is also very good. If you're extra hungry their karaage is juicy too! read more

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Ramen was good. Cute inside and the staff are nice. All the toppings are extra price so the ramen just comes with the pork and green onions or cabbage. You can adjust levels of almost anything in it which is nice. read more

Ramen Nagi - pork tonkatsu - Ramen Near Me - Arcadia, California

This is one of my favorite spots for ramen. Their broth is absolutely scrumptuous, flavor-packed, well seasoned, rich and hearty! Each bowl of ramen is good enough to fill you well. We usually get an order of their chicken kaarage as well. We always get their original with the works- pork chasu and firm noodles. We also get their green king as well as their black king ramen which are equally good! Service is great. Staff is attentive and are always willing to help. It is loud but a fun place to eat. Salivating as I am writing this actually and craving for another bowl! read more

Ramen Nagi - Black king - Ramen Near Me - Arcadia, California

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This place is my monthly pilgrimage! I come here monthly, by far, I would say this is the best overall ramen in the Arcadia/Pasadena area barnone. The service is always fast and everytime the ramen is consistent. The seating inside is nice, a more elevated ramen place for sure. And occasionally they will do a few days to week long special ramen that is a must check out. Give this place a try, you can't go wrong. Red king is my go to! read more

I've been hitting the right spots lately. Wow! I'm so glad that I tried Ramen Nagi. There was a long line to get in, but it moved at a decent pace. While in line we were invited to fill out a form, with our order. The ambience is fine. It's clean, and there are lots of awesome toppings (sesame seed grinder, fish powder, black pepper, etc.) on the tables. They have tissue boxes on the tables instead of paper napkins. I like it, because if you order spicy, you may need them. You might have to share a table with another patron depending on the seating availability. The food was EXCELLENT. They cooked the egg perfectly for the ramen; still a little runny inside. I got the pork belly instead of the lean pork. Yum. The broth is amazing. You can customize it to how salty you would like it to be. You can even choose how thick you want your noodles, and how well done you would like them to be cooked. The service was professional and quite friendly. I will absolutely be back. read more

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The hype is not real. I've had them in DC and it was much better, even post covid. I think the price point is acceptable, but the quality could be better. Just because it is located in a mall does not mean that the ramen should taste like mall food. For a better choice, I recommend ramen yukinoya not far away. Much better taste and quality. Service is of high quality, as expected of all Japanese restaurants. read more

Ramen Nagi - Ramen Near Me - Arcadia, California

My friends came here for lunch and it did not disappoint! The line was long but it went by quickly! I ordered the Spicy king with an egg, green onions, and extra mushrooms. I made the spice level a 10, the spiciest it could be. I also had my noodles thin and extra firm. The inside was very spacious and evenly spaced. The waiter was quick and very helpful. This was SOOO good. It definitely filled me up. The soup base did get very salty at the end but the bean sprouts placed on the table helped balance it out. I will definitely come back again!! read more

Ramen Nagi - Ramen Near Me - Arcadia, California

Coming back from a 2 weeks trip to Japan, I had high hopes for Ramen Nagi. It's a popular ramen restaurant and there's actually a location in Shinjuku! It's located at the Santa Anita Mall so I wasn't surprised to see a long line waiting to get into the restaurant. While waiting, a server will welcome each party waiting and go over the menu with them. Then they'll give you a paper menu to fill out your customized ramen. I thought this was super helpful because it left no questions unanswered! The server collects the filled out menus while we're still in line so our ramens would be ready when we're seated. Their strategic planning helps lessen the time customers have to wait. Amazing! Although the line looked long, it took us 20 minutes to be seated. The restaurant itself is a little crammed, there's many seating areas for the space that the restaurant is placed in. After being seated, we were given walks for the table and the ramen took about 5 minutes to be served. I chose a spicy level 6, truthfully I could've gone up to a level 10, the ramen wasn't as spicy as I would've thought. I'd rate my ramen a 9/10, one stars knocked off because the ramen was warm, I expected it to be pipping hot! Not a huge deal, just my preference. They get a 10/10 for the accuracy of what I chose on the menu and what I was given. Extra wood ear mushroom, love the portion too it was definitely extra!! The soft egg cooked perfect and still very jammy. The gyoza's are 7/10. They were okay. The green onion was very flavor forward. Texture was mildly fried. Really could've done without the gyoza. The sauce was also a sweet thick sauce. Not the best, ponzu would've been better. Overall Ramn Nagi was great, broth flavor was rich, umami, and full of flavor. The complementary condiments added another element of flavor. All the servers were attentive, helpful, and super kind, one of them even complimented me on my purse haha. Amazing experience and would come again! read more

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I have heard the noise and hype of this place. All good feedbacks so I came a couple of weeks ago and had a good experience here. Highly recommended! The place is located inside Arcadia mall next to the south west entrance. Extremely easy to find this place especially its near the entrance and parking lot. We were greeted by a host before entering the store and she introduced the me u to us. Her information is clear and easy to understand but however she never introduced and tell us anything about the "black king" squid ink ramen which that was one of the options caught my attention. My fiancée and I ordered the original king along with the Gyoza. The Gyoza size is perfect, not too big and one bite size. The ramen noodles are good and you can adjust the thickness, noodle type and all others on the paper they give you when you order them. Their soup is delicious and rich and i was able to finished the whole bowl including the soup. Love this place! read more

Ramen Nagi - Ramen Near Me - Arcadia, California

Best ramen hands down!! Usually there is a wait but it moves fairly quickly. I love that you fill out the menu before getting seated which speeds up the process on getting the food. You are able to customize how much garlic salt, oil so it is adjusted to how you like your ramen. I love that you can also choose the firmness of your noodles. Another great thing is that if you prefer extra noodles, they do not give you the extra noodles until you ask for them so it's fresh. The portion size is big but i usually order an extra noodle for my 2 younger children to share an order plus 1 extra noodle. Aside from the ramen, the appetizers are also good. We usually prefer the chicken karage. read more

Honestly, this is my favorite Japanese (soup) ramen place outside of Japan! The soup is very flavorful and the noodle texture has the perfect amount of chew. I especially like the customization aspect of it all, personally I like making the soup lighter in salt and very garlicky. There aren't too many options on the menu (4 or 5 items?), but I really don't mind because they perfect the flavor for them all. The store is located inside the mall, and can have a long line at times, but I found that the line moves pretty fast. I'd definitely put this on the list for must tries in the area. read more

Ramen Nagi - orginal king w cabbage - Ramen Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Great Ramen spot at an affordable price! The ramen had great flavor and the pork belly was melt in your mouth goodness. The original king ramen broth good depth of flavor and next time I will get the spicy! The Chasu was good and had a soft texture. Staff here are friendly and if you never been here they will explain the type of different ramens they have. . The inside is nice and cozy and plenty of tables. The fried chicken was okay but kinda of dry, wish I got the goyza instead, will do so next time. There can be a line so get here by the time they open. read more

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I consider myself a loyal citizen of Ramen Nagi. It is one of my all-time favorite ramen havens, and my usual order, the Red King with pork belly and firm noodles, is basically a warm hug in a bowl. The broth always hits, the noodles always slap, and the pork belly is so beautifully marinated it deserves its own round of applause. This visit, however, I spotted something new and mysterious on the menu - the Green King. Basil. Cheese. Broth. I was intrigued and slightly afraid. Basil and cheese in ramen? That is unhinged behavior. But our server, Fabricio - brave, persuasive, and clearly a man of vision - encouraged me to live a little. So I did. And wow. WOW. It was incredible. A delightful plot twist. Somehow wild and comforting at the same time, like biting into a bowl of pesto pasta that decided to reinvent itself as ramen. Rich, fragrant, and surprisingly elegant. Absolutely exquisite. With the coronation of the Green King, it can truly stand tall with the likes of the Red King and the Black King. read more

So, I stopped in at Ramen Nagi at the request of my son, who thought he had found the proverbial pot of gold at the end of the Asian culinary rainbow! At first glance, it was nice they sat us right away and handed out a menu while waiting in line. Once seated, it was very similar to any other ramen place I have visited, and that's not a bad thing! I happen to love ramen and consider myself a bit of a connoisseur. But not to burst my son's bubble, I made sure he knew this is great food! And it was! I just can't say it was better than any others because ramen is, again, one of my favorite foods to eat. It was quite convenient, however, to be able to take a quick break from shopping to enjoy some ramen! So, a 4.8 on the 5 scale for me. Make sure you stop in while shopping at the Santa Anita mall! read more

Ramen Nagi - Ramen with all the extras and chicken karage! - Ramen Near Me - Arcadia, California

One of the best ramen spots I've had in a while. Ramen Nagi has been on my list for a while for ramen spots in the 626 and I'm glad I tried it. They had a big line with 20-25 people in front of me, so I asked one of the workers and they said it would take like 30-40 min so it wasn't too bad. The ambiance when you walk in feels like a whole experience in Japan. While you're in line they hand you a sheet to fill out what order you would want and then you hand it to them when you walk in so you get your order within 5-10 min. The food had a customizable menu with 4-5 different types of ramen and how you would want the noodles thickness. I got the spicy king with gyoza and Karage chicken. The gyoza was a nice snack by itself. They give you sauce with it but it's perfect by itself. The Karage chicken was very juicy with a side of mayo. The ramen was a nice mix of flavors and depth. It had spice and a variety of textures. I reccomend adding an egg to get extra flavor. Overall, good place but there is a small wait. read more

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Finally got to try this spot out, I've seen long lines during the weekend and that deterred me. No line on a Thursday night at 5:40pm. This spot is almost full service. They hand you the ramen form to fill out when you're waiting in line outside of restaurant. The bill does come pretty early even when you're barely a quarter done with your meal, don't feel rushed you can take your time. You bring the bill up front to pay, they don't come by your table to grab it from you. Our host Michael was extremely knowledgeable of the menu. One thing you have to order when you come here is the Karaage Chicken. Batter is crunchy yet light. Chicken is extremely juicy, tender and flavorful. Best Karaage Chicken I've ever had! Their Chashu texture was not my favorite. It's pretty chewy but flavorful. I would prefer it to be charred and melt in my mouth. If I do come back, I might give their Kakuni (pork belly) a try instead. Original King - with level 2 spicy. Was creamy, rich almost umami, lots of depth. Red King -with level 2 spicy. Beware, their spicy is actually spicy. Not just a kick, which I love. Broth is quite thick from the ball of miso infused minced pork. I personally prefer the Original King. read more

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One the best ramen I've had outside of Japan!! I'm from Hawaii and the ramen scene is pretty great, mind you we only have 4-5 noteworthy ramen restaurants, but this place has it all. From the moment you walk in you feel like your transported back to a small Japanese restaurant in Japan. The crew welcomes you with a loud "irrashai mase!" As you make your way to your seat. The menu is simply and extensive at the same time, they specialize in Tonkotsu ramen, and rich pork broth ramen. I opted for the red king ramen, a Tonkotsu style with a dollop of red miso on top and it did not disappoint. The broth was rich and flavorful and the little kick from the red miso and chillies were a perfect match, you could also order your noodles soft medium or a little firmer, and ramen professionals know that the firmer the better. The egg was cooked the perfection, the roast pork was fall apart tender and all the other accoutrements accompanied it perfectly. We also tried the chicken karaage, which was dare I say one of the best I've ever had, The chicken was marinated perfectly and the fry was nice and crisp and they doused it with a very mellow teri-like sauce, It was great. I will definitely be back if I'm in the Arcadia area once again, And if you're in the area give them a try!! read more

Ramen Nagi - Red king Miso Tonkotsu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Arcadia, California

They never disappoint me. This time when we went, they have a limited-edition soft-shell crab ramen, which we ordered it was delicious! The fried chicken was also crispy, flavorful, and not dry at all. The service was very friendly. Make sure to go early because there's usually a line. read more

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Went on a Saturday afternoon and the line wasn't too bad. There was like 8 parties in front of me and it took us around 20 minutes to be sat down. I love how you can customize the order on the sheet and your food is prepared quickly right after you sit down. I got the original king bowl ramen with thick noodles. There is a spice level for everyone and you customize the broth to your liking. The chicken karage is one of the tastier item on the menu, I wouldn't mind if they made a chicken karage restaurant only. The noodles were firm and wasn't overly or underly cooked. The meats were sliced thinly and didn't overpower the broth and noodles. I know the line could become hectic but it is worth the wait! read more

Ramen Nagi - Chicken Karage - Ramen Near Me - Arcadia, California

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The #1 problem I had with this place is they have no waiting list and you're forced to stand in line to eat. It took over an hour to finally get seated when the host by the front door said it should only be 15 minutes from where we were standing. The #2 problem is there's no time limit for the people eating so there were people just chit chatting at the table done with their food which holds up the line outside. I forgot that I had tried this place at another location near San Diego, and even though the ramen is good, it wasn't anything special. I also didn't wait an hour at the San Diego location. The ramen is also pricier than it should be and most of the normal items that come in a ramen, you had to add-on with an up charge. Their drinks are also expensive/overpriced for cans (no refills on soft drinks). After saying all this, I most likely won't be coming back. read more

Went here afternoon and young lady handed out limited special menu that comes with soft shell crab. I personally love soft shell crab so why not. I got to choose level of spiciness and type of noodles. It was delightfully delicious. One bowl was very fulfilling but I was too hungry so I ordered some karaage chicken. It was very tasty. It was glazed with some sweet and salty sauce but not overpowering chicken flavor. Service was good and fast. I will be visiting here again whenever I'm in the area. read more

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Date of visit: 1/23/2025 I didn't have enough time to try it when I was in Tokyo last year. I ordered Tonkotsu with firm thick noodle, green onion and lean pork loin with spicy level 1 and a side of tamago. Call me crazy but I don't quite like Ramen Nagi. The broth is just way too oily to my liking. Don't get me wrong, I love creamy broth, but this is to me not creamy, but oily. Besides the overly oily broth, I also don't quite like the broth taste. I struggled to finish my bowl T.T The karaage with the sweet drizzle on top, however, I really like. Too bad, they were all dark meat except 1 piece. I wish they have option to have it with dark or white. Gyozas are bite size and they're not bad. It comes with sauce on the side that's not your typical gyoza sauce. It's thick and sweet, instead of the regular thin savory soy saucy sauce. Too bad I forgot to take a pic of the sauce. About the ramen itself, maybe I ordered wrong? Maybe I should order higher spicy level instead of just 1? Should I give it benefit of the doubt and come back and try other ramen on the menu? I truly don't know... read more

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It was my first time here and safe to say, I'm definitely coming back! I got the Green King broth which is broth infused with basil, olive oil, tonkotsu broth, garnished with grated parmesan cheese and richly marbled chasiu. (9/10) I tried a little of the Black King broth, too which is blackened garlic, calamari ink, chasiu, minced pork, black sesame, and Nagi spices. It was pretty sweet and there was a little kick of spice which i thought was pepper. (7.5/10) The hosts and workers had a fun welcoming energy, which made the experience so much better! There are lots of tables inside which is good but just a heads up, there's a LONG line around dinner time. Tip: Look at these photos to have a better idea of what you want to order to save time! read more

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Ramen Nagi has always been a must-visit whenever in Palo Alto and I'm so happy they've been expanding their locations since! The service, food, and ambiance is consistent with their og US location. Really delicious ramen, easy ordering, and friendly, helpful service as always. This time around, I decided to try the Veggie King. The mushroom broth was richer than I imagined a vegan broth to be but it had a great savory depth to it. I also enjoyed the hash browns that were included and the duality of texture as half of it was soaked with broth and the other half was still crispy and golden. read more

Ramen Nagi - Veggie King + Egg add on - Ramen Near Me - Arcadia, California

Ramen Nagi is the only ramen place I'd crave at this point. I've always said that ramen isn't my first choice when looking to choose a spot to eat, but my mind has definitely changed. This ramen spot just does everything authentically and to the point. You can tell that they don't take any shortcuts and there are no gimmicks - just pure authentic cooking and flavor. Their tonkotsu broth is rich and creamy from hours of brewing, and I really enjoyed it with the extra garlic that I ordered in my Original King bowl. My bf's Red King was a whole different flavor profile; tangy, spicy, and still rich and savory in the best way. I cannot forget to mention how tender and packed with umami their pork belly is, it was literally melt in your mouth deliciousness. Being that I'm not usually a ramen person, I'd struggle to finish my bowls, but I had no problem here and even had room to enjoy their crispy and juicy bites of karaage chicken! They serve an egg mayo with their karaage and it had egg bites in it that made every bite super savory and satisfying. I've never wanted to come back to a ramen place so badly, and cannot wait to try the Black King next time. If it's your first time dining here, do not be intimidated by the ordering sheet that seems to be like a little test you're taking before being seated lol The staff here are all super helpful and amazing at explaining the different levels of flavor and what to expect in detail to try and help you find the best balance for your bowl of ramen! Listen to their recommendations for the special drinks and apps of the day, you won't be disappointed :) read more

Ramen Nagi - Karaage chicken is served with a delicious, tangy egg mayo. It has egg bits in it, making it even better! - Ramen Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Closest ramen we've had to ramen in japan since we've been back! Service is 110/10 and Kyle specifically was so helpful! Will be back. read more

Ramen Nagi - original and spicy - Ramen Near Me - Arcadia, California

What I ordered: - Original king with thin noodles - Red king with thin noodles - Karaage chicken I have been looking for a good ramen shop that specializes in tonkotsu. I heard great things about Ramen Nagi so I decided to give them a try, and I thoroughly impressed. I slightly liked the original king more than the red king, but that's just preference. The pork bone broth had a strong, creamy pork flavor. The thick noodles had the perfect chew. The thin slices of chasu pork were soft and moist with the right amount of fat. It's up there with Ichiran as the best tonkotsu ramen I have tried so far. The red king was saltier than the original king, with more meaty flavor due to the ground beef, it had a subtle kick of spice as well. The thin noodles had the perfect texture, not too soft or hard. The thin slices of chasu pork were soft and moist with the right amount of fat. Karaage chicken had a slight crunch and not too much batter. It wasn't immensely juicy but the chicken was moist. The exterior had a nice sweet, soy coating to it that I didn't expect. The mayo-like sauce it comes with wasn't really necessary to me but it's a nice addition. I would def order this again as well! read more

Ramen Nagi - Ramen Near Me - Arcadia, California

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I've found a new favorite ramen spot! I went here on a Sunday about 25 mins before opening. My group was the first in line but it quickly filled up. They give you menus to fill out while waiting for the doors to open. I got the green king with chashu, an egg and pork belly on the side. The pork belly was really good. The ramen itself was delicious... basil, olive oil, parmesan and bacon. Why not? All things I love. And I love when I can customize the type of noodle, firmness, etc. This was perfect with extra firm and small noodles. My husband got the black king and really enjoyed it as well. We definitely want to go back and try the original king. My friend got the red king. I had a taste of both and they were also good, but I'm glad I went with the green king. The free side of bean sprouts was yummy and peppery. The gyoza and karaage were nice accompaniments. Great service as well - I would highly recommend! I just wish they had alcohol. read more