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    Ramen Nagi

    4.4 (873 reviews)
    ModerateRamen
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    chicken karage
    Brittney S.

    Ramen Nagi definitely lived up to the hype. I ordered the Original King, and the broth was some of the best I've had in the U.S.--it honestly reminded me of being back in Japan. It had a rich, deep flavor without being overly heavy. We also tried the Black King, which was still very good, but I personally preferred the Original King. We ordered the karaage as well, and while it was tasty, it wasn't quite what I expected. I was hoping for a crispier coating, but it was more like well-seasoned KFC-style fried chicken. Unfortunately, they had already sold out of the gyoza by the time we ordered, so I'll definitely have to come back to try those. One surprise was the kakuni pork. I'm usually not a big pork fan, but this was one of the best pieces of pork I've ever had. It was incredibly tender, flavorful, and perfectly marinated. Between the amazing ramen, the quality of the toppings, and the overall experience, I'll definitely be coming back.

    Green King
    Brendan G.

    Always passed this and saw a long line, so had to see what the hype is about. Super straightforward menu; you order in line and honestly the food comes out super quick!Got the Green King with thick noodles and honestly the best ramen I've ever had. I usually never finish my own bowl of ramen but the Green King is chefs kiss! The space is very intimate and you're usually seated quite close to other parties but it's not bad. Staff is quite nice as well!

    Sandra C.

    I've been wanting to try out this new Century City mall addition for awhile, but every time I walked by, there just happened to be a huge line and I would tell myself... next time. Well, after a few months, next time finally arrived and I was craving some ramen! I had looked up some photos of the ramen specials at this spot, so I had done my research and came prepared to order the squid ink ramen. When my husband and I arrived, we saw there was a bit of a line forming. We were very close to skipping the wait and go to the food court instead, but decided that we would wait in line for 5 minutes to see how fast it would move, and then decide then. Well...after 5 minutes, we had moved halfway through the line and were given a piece of paper to write our order in. A host had come out to tell us a little bit about their specials and what to order, which was very helpful. My husband got the Red King and I got the squid ink one (Black King). We also ordered the chicken karaage. Shortly after we filled out the piece of paper, we were plucked out of the line and sat at a nice little cozy table for two. Perfect! I ordered Diet Coke too, and they really came out with a cup of three ice cubes for the soda lol. But it was fine, it did the job. Now for the verdict on the ramens? They were pretty good! Very creamy, rich, full flavors. The noodles (we both ordered the thick noodles) were nicely firm, not soggy. But what's nice about this place is you get to pick the consistency and customize the ramen to your liking. OH, and they offer you adult bibs too!! I was worried that I was going to get the black squid ink soup splashed on me, but the server came to the rescue. As for the chicken karaage...meh. I would skip it next time. Overall though, we both left so full, and I will likely come back to this spot again.

    Entrance
    Rosanne B.

    Really delicious ramen. They have a very efficient system as they are always busy. Jump in the line outside and a staff member comes by to explain the menu and have each member of your party fill out a sheet with your selections. The ramen is completely customizable. When a table is available you are ushered inside to your table. I ordered the vegetarian ramen, with an added egg. Spice level 3 was great for me but is quite spicy. They have delicious seasoned sprouts you can munch on while you wait for your ramen (or you can add to your ramen). Staff are friendly and responsive if you need anything during your meal.

    Condiments
    Michelle T.

    This place was delicious! The menu is simple- only about 5 ramen varieties, but you get to customize your order to get it exactly as you want it. There are lunch and dinner services as Ramen Nagi is closed midday. I queued up right at the start of their dinner service and didn't have to wait. I filled out the menu card and was seated very quickly. The service throughout the meal was attentive and friendly. There is water already at the table along with a carafe if you get thirsty. There were also condiments at the table for further customizing the ramen. I didn't try any of these. I ordered the Original King with the chef's recommendations all the way down except I subbed cabbage for green onion. This was an excellent dish! The tonkatsu broth was very richly flavored and the noodles were perfect. The chasu pork was hearty and the cabbage had just the right amount of crunch. Overall, this was a very satisfying dish. Ramen Nagi was great value. All in with tip and a sprite, it was a very reasonably priced meal that was about $24. It's also flooded with natural light, so it's a lovely atmosphere on a sunny day. For all around taste and value, Ramen Nagi is hard to beat!

    Limited crab king
    Wendy W.

    Love the seasonal specials as well as regular items. This location also has an off menu special of Lamb King. My go to orders on regular menu is the black king and the green king. Gyozas are porky tiny and delicious. Karaage is just ok.

    Lauren F.

    They don't take reservations! You have to walk up and/or stand in the line to get in. The ramen is that good. They have a handful of basic types of ramen that you can choose from and then customize. They give you a paper and a marker to make your selections and someone explains all of this to you very clearly. There is water on the table and you can also order soda and other drinks to go with your ramen. I tried the black garlic ramen and it was flavorful. My only concern was the appearance of my mouth. I thought it would turn black but it was fine. I just had the normal bits that got stuck in my teeth. Worth it. The gyoza was also good. The staff was helpful and friendly. They give you the bill and you pay on your way out at the register.

    veggie king
    Tena D.

    i love everything about ramen nagi. from the customizable ramen options, to the dining experience, it truly feels like a taste of tokyo. the vegetarian ramen has such a luscious broth, i really appreciate that it isn't watery and has depth to its flavor. you can never go wrong with spinach and mushrooms, but it even comes with hash browns, and i thank whoever came up with that idea! while the line outside seems long, it helps to expedite your dining experience! you are served quickly, so don't worry about waiting twice. i will definitely be back!

    Storefront. Line starts on the left
    Clara C.

    This Ramen Nagi location is on the top floor of the Westfield Century City mall. People come here just for tonkotsu ramen. It's that good. They also have a special ramen at each location called "limited king". I think they might have had beef here before! Service is great. There is usually a line outside, and a waiter will come up to you to explain the menu. This is really helpful, especially if it's your first time. The order sheet is nice because you can customize the ramen to your liking. I personally like light salt and thin noodles. Those peppery bean sprouts side dishes on each table are so good. Pro tip: you can ask the server for more if it runs out! Parking at the mall is not free. Be prepared to wait a bit.

    Black king with chasu
    Jasmine D.

    Was craving ramen after seeing a movie at AMC so headed over to Ramen Nagi. Even late on a Sunday night before closing, there was still a short line, but it moved fast. The staff members will provide a sheet of paper and marker to record your order while you're waiting. I love how customizable their ramen is - you're able to adjust salt, oil, garlic levels, noodle texture, spiciness, type of meat, etc. Ambiance is bright and casual. I got the black king (squid ink) with the chef's recommended selections and it was delicious and flavorful! It has such a rich peppery and umami flavor and the noodles were cooked to perfection. Ramen Nagi has always been solid and never disappointed. Service is quick and friendly and you pay at the counter before leaving.

    Inside
    Rheina C.

    Came here on a Friday night and there was a little line going. The restaurant is a little on the smaller side so that's why I assume the wait. Thankfully the wait went by quickly. As we were in line, they go over the menu and let you know how to order with the sheet of paper they give you. I love how customizable it is, but I'm not a fan of the extra charge for adding an egg. Despite that, the ramen was honestly too good and it was still just around $20 so it's not crazily priced like some other places in LA. The staff were efficient and smily, food was delicious, and ambiance was great. Definitely would come back even if there is a little wait.

    Original King Ramen with Chashu
    Gen G.

    Love the concept. While we were on queue outside the restaurant, we were handed a pen and a checklist of ingredients that needs to be completed beforehand. A bit of a pressure if you're new to the system and slow :) You get to choose how much salt you want, oil, garlic, thin meat or thick, types of vegetables, type of pork. You can also tick-off any extras you want. Hip and fun stuff for ramen lovers and experts who know exactly what they want; challenging for people like me who don't want to overthink how a good ramen should be done. My two other friends think so, too. I had an Original King Ramen with Chashu (porkloin) and I enjoyed it very much. Ambiance was very oriental which was nice. If you want fast service and know exactly how you want your ramen, this place is for you.

    View of the restaurant from the outside line
    Glenn A.

    I have been a regular at Ramen Nagi since they opened a few years ago, and it remains one of my favorite Ramen spots. This location can be busy at times and there is almost always a line where you can wait 20-40 minutes during peak hours but they make it easier by providing you an order sheet to customize your ramen while you wait. Once you're seated, the service is extremely fast with your order coming out in a matter of minutes. The atmosphere is vibrant and loud, making for a fun, high-energy dining experience making it worth the wait.

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    Ask the Community - Ramen Nagi

    They have free ramen on your birth month in the Philippines. Do they offer birthday bowls in the USA?

    Yes they do! :)

    Best day during the week for dinner without a long wait?

    I went on a Wednesday and if you get to the store close to opening, there should not be a long line, and if there is it moves quickly.

    Is there any ramen without pork broth? Thanks

    there is a veggie and a lamb broth

    Do you validate parking?

    Don't think so. Westfield

    Is the lamb king always on the menu at this location?

    Yes, when they explained the menu to us they didn't mention that it was temporary.

    Do they take tables of one?

    yes

    How to make reservations?

    No reservations. Just show up. Stand in line. They hand you a personal menu and a marker to choose your kind of ramen, thickness or noodles, topping etc. then wait until something opens up. It moves pretty fast.

    Does it have a chicken topping or is it just the pork option?

    Just pork! But you can get chicken karaage as an appetizer.

    Do you need to make a reservation, and does it accept cash?

    They accept walk-ins. We didn't have a reservation. We paid by plastic, so not sure if they accept… 

    Are the ramen noodles made with egg in their ingredients? (I have an egg allergy.)

    Thin noodles use egg.

    I must be crazy but i can't find karaage on any of the menus?? what's their price for karaage?

    Hi, The chicken is a special. They don't always have it unless that has changed. I can't remember the price but if it is on the menu I highly recommend you order it. Soooo GOOD!

    How many can they seat in one party?

    the tables are 2 tops so they can put as many together as needed. your whole party must be there before being seated

    Is the Booster needed? Also, does kids have to be vaccinated? Thank you.

    They currently don't check for vaccination proof

    Are there any custom broth options like chicken broth?

    Yes there is a veggie broth option. If you look at the photos of the menu, where it says Broth, all the way to the right is a veggie broth option.

    Do you need to be vaccinated?

    Yes

    Are you guys dog friendly?

    No as they don't have outdoor seating.

    Is the vegetarian ramen vegan?

    There is a vegan option but it is a hidden customization, where you would select the Red King but work with one of their staff members to make it completely meatless with no broth (so it is a mazeman style ramen, which is really good...it is spicy… 

    Is your vegetarian ramen also vegan?

    How is parking here?

    The mall has free parking for one hour wihtout validation. The restaurant does not offer validation. Validation is available at Gelson's, Bloomingdale's, and AMC I think if you shop there.… 

    Do yo have to go?

    You cannot order to-go, it's dine-in only.

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    10.5 mi
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    This is a review only of their happy hour specifically, not of their ramen, which I have not tried…read moreand can't speak to the quality of. I actually became aware of the existence of this restaurant *because* they had a happy hour sign out in front, advertising, among other things, $4 salmon poke "tacos" (which was definitely actually a tostada, but still), and $3 nigori sake to go with it, which sounded pretty bomb - when I passed by the sign on my way to an event at Death & Co nearby, I took note of it but wasn't interested in food. However, when I left that event, an event I thought was going to provide a lot more food than it actually did, I absolutely *was* interested in food, and remembered that the sign advertised not only a traditional happy hour (open until 6 weekdays, 2:30-5:30 Saturday/Sunday), but also the same prices during a reverse happy hour (8 to close weekdays, 9 to close on the weekend). Given it was, at that moment, just after 8 on a Wednesday, I knew exactly where I was going to get the second half of my dinner from. Funny enough, I will say, the salmon poke that drew me in, was just... good. Don't get me wrong, if I were offered them for free, I'd eat at *least* a dozen. They were quite tasty - also like 2 bites worth of food (so eating a dozen of them would not be remotely difficult to do.) Salmon poke is wonderful, but if I wanted poke, I'd go find a poke place - even $4 felt a bit pricey for the size (they're $6 when it isn't happy hour), so I'm glad I decided to also try their karaage. Their karaage is BOMB - some of the best I've had, honestly. $7 for a 4-piece order of their karaage, by contrast, feels like a very reasonable price, and $5 (during happy hour) an absolute steal. Great karaage, great sauce, super fulfilling. The happy hour on karaage would be enough of a draw by itself - but separate from that, so would the $3 happy hour on sake, including both a regular house cold sake and a nigori. As you can see from the picture, they also intentionally overpour their sake, which is not only a very pretty presentation, but also an impressive amount of sake for $3 (heck, for DTLA, a pretty impressive amount of sake even at their normal $5 price). They also have $6 happy hour shochu/sake/juice cocktails that looked pretty good, though I didn't try one. Service was great, too - sometimes you can tell a restaurant is less excited to serve someone who clearly just came in for a drink and a snack, but that was not my experience here. Verdict is, I definitely want to come back and try their ramen sometime, but I would definitely make sure to do it either before or after their prime dinner hour, to take advantage of happy hour pricing. (And I would definitely get more of that karaage as a side. I will probably also make a point to do so as a snack, subsequent to any future events I go to in the area that end around 8 on a weekday, as well, for as long as that happy hour remains such a draw, price-wise.)

    Food (3/5): Pretty ok ramen! You come to Tsujita Artisan Noodle in Arts District for the Tsukemen…read more Their tsukemen is creamy with deep umami flavor. Their noodles have a bounciness and chewiness that hold the broth you dip your noodles in. I do wish the broth was hotter because the noodles are traditionally served cold. I've come here for their Naruto collaboration and to try their traditional ramen where their noodles come with the broth and it tastes significantly different than their tsukemen which I didn't have a liking to. It was missing some oomph that not only differentiates this ramen from others I've tasted before but also gets people to keep coming. Service (5/5): Quick service! Every time I've been there hasn't been a wait. Price (4/5): To compensate for taste I do think the price needs to be lowered a bit. The tsukemen to me was definitely worth it. Ambiance (4/5): Cute little modern shop. It won't fit many big parties but it is perfect for duos.

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    Ramen Nagi - ramen - Updated August 2026

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