We decided to try Ramen Naruto to a friend who use to frequent this Japanese ramen shop. It is located in a busy plaza next to a stater brothers supermarket. The shop is traditional Japanese ramen eatery theme with some hint of famous anime from menu to some decors. Waitress is really friendly and speedy. We order naruto66 ramen, it is good medium size with lava egg. Not a lot of noodles, recommend to add small bowl of noodles only for side. Spicy garlic chashu bowl is rice with a layer of thinly sliced chashu pork added with some spicy garlic sauce. It's just okay. A bit too salty and spicy. Naruto buns is Taiwanese guabao with Chashu pork with mayonnaise (Japanese type). It's good. Karaage curry is Japanese fried chicken with spicy Japanese curry. It's really good in my opinion. Price is good if you know how to order with selections from the menus. read more

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Located in the Stater Bros shopping center, I've eaten here once and have done takeout a couple of times. There's plenty of parking but if you must do take out, then you'll appreciate their very convenient packing for to go orders so your noodles don't get soggy. I usually get the Tonkotsu shoyu ramen. Their broth is decently flavorful and I enjoy their al dente thick noodles. It is not my favorite ramen place, but it's a ramen place that is conveniently close to me and can satisfy my craving. There's good seating inside and their service has yet to disappoint me. read more

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Everything about this place deserves absolutely 0 stars. 1. Walked in and the place smelled very strongly of cleaning supplies. Typically I would leave immediately and find a new spot, but my family was tired and not in the mood to find a new place to eat. 2. The music is SO LOUD. Quite literally blasting in our ear. Asked our server to turn it down a bit (since the restaurant was empty at this time) she said no because the kitchen staff gets mad at her for lowering the volume. So we moved to a new table at the front of the restaurant which was better. 3. Ordered our apps and they came out 30 seconds before our main entrees. 4. The ramen itself was awful. Noodles were stiff and old. The broth was weird and also gross. No one loved the food. Very disappointed through and through. read more

Ramen Naruto - R4. Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Azusa, California

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Our new ramen spot! Came here for the first time after hearing so much about it and it did not disappoint! The flavors are so good, the service is fast and the prices are fair. Highly recommend coming here, you will love it. read more

Ramen Naruto - Veggie so good - Ramen Near Me - Azusa, California

Got there right before the rush. We had a great server who had some good recommendations and was very attentive. I needed veggie ramen to get over a cold. Vegetable Miso Ramen hit the spot! Came out nice and hot. Wife got the same but added chicken broth for a change in flavor. We got a side of rice for the kiddos and Naruto buns (my kid ate the bun and left the rest for us). Nice spot, with good service, my wife and kids all felt satisfied. read more

Ramen Naruto - R10.Vegetable Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Azusa, California

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Came here with a larger group (6 people) & they were very accommodating. I ordered the shoyu tonkotsu ramen. I liked how you can customize spice levels! (1-5) I got a level 3, but I didn't find it too spicy & could've gone higher. As for the ramen, it was mediocre. I probably would've rated this place 2 stars if it weren't for the service and friendly waitresses. The ramen didn't come out super hot & the toppings were mushy & kinda cold. Nothing in the ramen tasted fresh. The chashu meat was also so chewy that I didn't even eat it. Basically, the ramen seemed like a bunch of things from cans thrown into the soup (canned corn, bamboo, etc) I would skip this place if you are looking for authentic ramen. read more

Ramen Naruto - Ramen Near Me - Azusa, California

Tonkotsu shoyu ramen broth was flavorful. It had lean meat not the usual chasu pork belly. Takoyaki for it's price was good. Calamari was dry and bit burned. Service was prompt and server was very attentive. We were the only customers around 12N on a week day so it was quiet and a bit warm. read more

Service was super friendly. Tasty broth on the ramen and the katsu curry was delicious. read more

Ramen Naruto - Pork Katsu Curry - Ramen Near Me - Azusa, California

Great find by my friend who has driven by them during her daily commute. We decided to get our food via the drive thru knowing full well there could be a wait. Our intention was to get ramen because it was cold, but we both ended up getting the curry plate. Both with katsu. My food was gone within minutes as soon as we sat down. That curry was wow. It was well worth the wait. The chicken was perfectly crispy and juicy. We both paired our meals with the banana peppers from in n out. I highly recommend you do the same. I'm coming back for your ramen. Shame on me for forgetting to take photos. read more

Hours are not correct. Both Yelp and Google have the wrong hours posted. Obviously the fault of the restaurant. Very disappointing.

Me and the boyfriend tried this place for the first time tonight. Definitely a must try! We've had a lot of Ramen and nothing really tickles our fancy. He's always a good sport but I'm never really satisfied with the exception of tonight. We were really apprehensive in trying a new place but our server Ian really helped and guided us throughout the entire menu. I got the R8 which he explained was the most popular (chicken broth) choice and my boyfriend got the Route 66 (pork broth) both were exceptional. The wavy noodles are my favorite when enjoying Ramen and boy were theirs fantastic! I got a level 3 spice level which was spicy but just right. Definitely coming back! read more

Ramen Naruto - R8 chicken broth - Ramen Near Me - Azusa, California

As a loyal and returning customer...I was surprised when I ordered my usual order today. Unfortunately my soft boiled egg still had some of the shell on it. It was good at first like always but then biting into the hard piece of shell felt awful and I didn't even feel comfortable eating anymore bc of the tiny egg shells. I wish I could get a refund, this ruined my whole meal, had to spit it out and I couldn't even finish my food. Super disappointed. read more

Ramen Naruto - Ramen Near Me - Azusa, California

Great flavors and I would come again to try their other ramens. Came in town for the weekend and felt like ramen for dinner. This place was close to my hotel so decided to give it a try. The place was a good size and already had half the tables filled when we arrived. We were seated quickly and gave the server it orders soon after, which were their signature Naruto66 ramen (level 1 spicy) and Tonkotsu shiro ramen. The only thing I would complain about is the time we had to wait; 20+ mins for two bowls of ramen felt too long. This was true for most of the other tables I noticed. When the noodles came, they looked really good and we dug right in. The wavy noodles were cooked just right and I especially liked the thin noodles in the Tonkotsu shiro ramen that reminds me of those found in Japan. The broth was nice and thick and very tasty. The chashu was cut very thin but came with many slices, and they had a good amount of both lean and fat parts. With black mushrooms, eggs, and scallions they completed a delicious bowl of ramen! read more

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Is this place closed every time I call no answer so I came on a Wednesday at 6pm and doors are locked no one insight

This restaurant uses Naruto as their gimmick for ramen. I must say that it's a mix review of good and bad so it is really worth just a 3 star. The spring rolls were fairly good so it was off to a good start, but the ramen noodle was another story. At first it looks great that they included corn, fungus mushrooms, and large amount of chasu for the bowl, however, the noodle was undercooked, the broth was lukewarm, the bamboo was sour as it came straight out of a can (which probably was). There was also no egg. If I'm paying $13 per small bowl of ramen at least include 1/2 egg please. Service was good, the waiter checked in with me frequently. Without the Naruto gimmick this place is really just sub-par. They should have exploited the interior with more Naruto art of toys but I only saw it one Naruto toy. Overall a bit disappointing for the visit. read more

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We moved to Covina, my childhood neighborhood, from Koreatown recently. Decided to stop here on a whim and was impressed. First off, parking is plentiful. It's so nice to be in the suburbs again and not have to always pay for parking. Upon arrival we were greeted by Ian, who seated us promptly. He was super kind, knowledgeable and helpful. My husband and I were impressed. I'm not sure if he was the owner but with how professional he was, I would think he was. Give that man a raise! As a former server, I understand how to work a room and that is exactly what he did--one server for a whole restaurant. As for the food, we ordered a calamari appetizer and two tonkatsu shiro. It hit the spot! I was happy that it was only $12.95 each, what a steal. The restaurant had a very laid back vibe, and the playlist had some mood fitting tunes. We will definitely be back. Love Naruto anime and now, the restaurant. read more

Ramen Naruto - R1. Tonkotsu Shiro Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Azusa, California

New menu, same deliciousness. The curry was spicier than before, which made it that much more tasty! Seated fast, super friendly servers and greeters. It was a great dinner. The restaurant temperature was perfect, making it easy to eat ramen any day. read more

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I've been coming to Naruto for the past 3, 4 years regularly. Think they've changed chefs in the past year or so (the taste was just a bit 'off' from my last visit), so today I decided to drop in for one more taste. Ordered the tonkotsu miso. Noodle texture was perfect and on point, soup tasted good. Instead of the usual silent anime on tv in the past now we have rock music videos (AC/DC, Ozzy, Guns N' Roses) on blast @ volume level 7. All this I can take... What was totally unacceptable for me was the soup temperature - it was lukewarm warm. I don't know what would be the reason/ justification to let the soup NOT be piping hot, but that's a total letdown from a ramen joint. Chashu pork slice portion was generous, but didn't taste great. It's a shame. Service was good and the server was attentive. read more

Ramen Naruto - Ramen Near Me - Azusa, California

I always get my ramen to go from this spot. Level 5 Naruto 66 with an extra egg. The best ramen in town.

Best ramen in the area. Broth is flavorful, meat is tender. Prices have gone up a bit and now spicy is extra, but worth it for the flavor.

DISAPPOINTED... Our soups were cold!!! We notified our server, and our soups were reheated in the microwave!!! The bowls were piping hot and eggs were rubbery afterwards... How do you charge +$15 for a microwaved soup?!? read more

Ramen Naruto - Ramen Near Me - Azusa, California

Lady at the cash register is so rude... no need to roll your eyes and make fists at the air for something ididnt know for a place i never come to . Get a new job if you hate people food was good but the attitude was the worst. read more

I always loved this place! Super delectable, amazing aromas, the ramen was to die for! I came back today after so many months and what a disappointment. They changed their menu(again), and although the is similar to the last, the food is not the same, AT ALL!! I'm Mexican, I know what frijoles taste like and the Chicken Katsu Curry I ate with the sauce tasted like pure frijoles.....before it has so many aromas and it had pork pieces on the sauce.... Place looks good, but food was not the same. Not even the gyoza. Even that sauce was changed. read more

Ramen Naruto - Chicken Katsu Curry(ate half the chicken) - Ramen Near Me - Azusa, California

Ive been coming here for over a year and the food is amazing! Ive tried other Ramen spots but none compare to this place. this service is fast and the staff are friendly. The egg is the best part!! 10/10 recommend. read more

Ramen Naruto - Naruto66 Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Azusa, California

Parking: Ramen Naruto is conveniently located in a plaza with plenty of parking space. Service: The service at Ramen Naruto was highly disappointing, and as a result, we have given it a one-star review. We stood patiently for 30 minutes, waiting for someone to simply acknowledge our presence. Despite the restaurant being busy, a simple greeting or estimated wait time would have been appreciated. We witnessed a group of people leaving, which left an open table. However, none of the waiters or servers paid any attention to it, which left us confused. We decided to give it an additional 15 minutes, hoping that they would inform us that the table was available and being cleaned, but no such communication was made. Eventually, we made the decision to leave. Food & Atmosphere: The Naruto-themed ambiance of Ramen Naruto was a standout feature. The wall mural and TV screens playing episodes of Naruto created an immersive experience for fans of the show. However, due to the disappointing service and our choice to dine elsewhere, we could not fully enjoy the atmosphere. Unfortunately, we cannot provide feedback on the quality of the food as we did not have the opportunity to try it. Overall Rating: We can only give Ramen Naruto a one-star rating out of five due to the highly disappointing service and lack of professionalism. The lack of attention, along with witnessing the staff's disregard for other customers' needs, left us with a negative impression of the restaurant. We will update this review if we decide to revisit it in the future. Attached are pictures featuring the wall mural and a TV showing Naruto, as well as where we were standing while waiting for service that never came. I have also attached the menu. Date and Time of Visit: June 2023 on a Sunday at 7:30 pm. read more

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I've enjoyed eating here. I don't go often as I am one who doesn't get full eating soups which ramen to my digestive system treats the same as soup. But I love coming here when it rains and its cold outside and I get a nice Naruto66 to warm and fill me up. The portions are great and it does fill me up for a while with all the meat included with the ramen. I've taken family members here to enjoy this with me and they love it as well. Thank you! read more

There was good ambience and service however the chopsticks used for the ramen was difficult to use. Also, beware of added toppings, just for the egg order was almost or about 5 dollars !! read more

This used to be our favorite ramen place years ago when we used to live close by. We were around the area and were excited to eat there again with the whole family. Decoration has been changed and I think it's better but was surprised with the food. It isn't that good anymore. We've been here so many times and still remember how it tasted but something was off. We approached the server and we were informed that it's now under a new owner. They claimed that it's still the same ingredients and way of cooking but all of us especially my kids really tasted the difference. Something was off with their broth as well, I think it's too watered down and not that creamy anymore. Anyway, so sad, this favorite place of ours is out of our list now. Staff were nice but they'll need to check how they prepare and cook their ramen again. read more

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Yummy in my tummy! Came here on our way home from snowboarding in the mountains. We needed something warm and spicy & Ramen Naruto delivered! I believe I ordered a tonkatsu miso, but I may be wrong. Nevertheless, it was delicious. My boyfriend ordered the Naruto ramen with a spice level of 3, and the broth was good too! We would've handled a spice level of 5, but anything past that would've hurt later hehe. Their ramen with a side of beer was a delight. read more

Ramen Naruto - Tomkatsu - Ramen Near Me - Azusa, California

I just placed an order online and received an email confirmation. When i showed up to pick up my order the restaurant was closed. Lights were off and no sign anywhere saying they were closed. It's 12pm on a Friday. I had to call Beyond Menu to ask for a refund. I better get my money back! Guess these guys went out of business. read more

My son and I went to the restaurant at around 5:30pm on a Thursday afternoon to find the restaurant closed without any signs or notification on their front door. There is no operating hours posted anywhere. When I checked on Yelp, it showed the restaurant open until 9 pm. When I read the reviews, I came across a couple of other similar posts about their random closures. I guess they don't take their business seriously, we probably won't be back anytime soon. read more

Our family used to go to Ramen Naruto any time we craved ramen. But recently it changed ownership, and the quality of the food has drastically gone down. Additionally, the prices have gone up so we will not be going here anymore. It's unfortunate. We lost a good place but we have a lot of good memories. The last time we were there, we were served by staff that stayed on with the new ownership and she's very nice. I wish her well. Beware of quality of food. read more

Solid local ramen with some nice touches. Love that they offer, pork, chicken and veggie broth options. Big win since my GF doesn't eat pork. Chicken broth actually had a little more flavor than the pork, in my opinion. Neither of us thought our respective meats had much flavor though. Somewhat of an afterthought, which is a shame. I'm a meat lover and didn't try to finish all mine. I ordered the Naruto 66, heat level 4 of 5, which does come with extra pork as promised and was a pretty large serving. Wasn't that spicy in my opinion and will try the 5 next time. My GF the Tori shoyu with heat level of 2 of 5. Was probably just right for her, but spice level wasn't much different than mine. The chicken Karrage appetizer was a winner. Place is close by and decent enough to try a few more options and will tweak the spice level and broth options. Maybe miso will have more flavor. All in all, a good local ramen spot that will do the job when your craving ramen. read more

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Ordered the Spicy Miso Ramen, Seafood Ramen, and the Karaage. Let's just say the previous management at Ramen Naruto is 1000 times better than the current management. First off, service was lacking. We walked in and the female server didn't even acknowledge us. We had to sit ourselves before she came over. The previous management made sure someone was welcoming even if there was a line. As we were waiting for our food, more people came in and the male in the kitchen had to ring a bell multiple times for the female server to tell the customers where to sit. What a joke. The Spicy Miso Ramen was nasty. I've never had such bad ramen ever. The spice was there, but I didn't taste any miso at all. Where's the miso in the MISO broth?! The pork chasu was super thin and tasted old. The Tokyo Central Market chasu is waaaaaaay better and thicker. The Seafood Ramen was just bad. None do the seafood was fresh. In fact, the broth tasted like canned vegetable broth mixed with a bit of heavy cream to cover up the frozen seafood. What a shame! I really miss the previous management and their delicious ramen! The Karaage was bland and not good at all. Pieces of chicken was waaaaaaay too big and the color was waaaaaaay too pale. Pretty sure they're not using panko. Gave us a teeny bit of the spicy sauce on the side to dip. Should have given us a bowl of the sauce since we had to dip it in the ramen broth just to add some sodium to it. They changed the Naruto feel of the restaurant entirely. Sure, the anime is still on TV, but the wallpaper is not the same anymore. Avoid at all cost! Save yourself some money and go down a couple blocks to Rakuten Ramen instead. That's the best ramen spot in this college town if you don't want to travel past Azusa. read more

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Weird flavored ramen, don't recommend you try that dish. Just didn't taste like traditional ramen

Food is always on point, from the broth, to the noodles, to the toppings, and appetizers. The staff and service are always friendly and they always make sure your cups aren't empty and check up on you when needed. Ambience is very nice. Always got good music playing whether it's EDM, hip hop, piano, and anything in between. It's always a vibe here and I will always come back whenever I crave ramen. Thank you Ramen Naruto read more

I wasn't impressed by this place. My neighbor recommended we go and bring a local business we thought why not. The service was great, portions small and for the price I was impressed at all. There were many better local ramen places to visit. I'll not come back here after they charged $4 for a small handful of Edamame. The quality of the ramen was actually good. It was just small portioned for the price and service wasn't all that. I'm glad we tried it, I won't be back! read more

Ramen Naruto - $4 for small edamame portion - Ramen Near Me - Azusa, California

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This place is going down in many ways and have no customer service no more , the place is very uncomfortable with the temperature in the restaurant and the loud music by one of the associates that seams not to care at all with the attitude he gives to the servers. The owner ( Leo) is not managing correctly by far. read more

First time visit was spot on. Great ramen perfect on a cool evening. Ramen was full of flavor with great amount of chicken vegetables and noodles. Staff was very friendly and helpful. We will be back! read more

The place has clearly gone downhill. The name means nothing and doesn't correlate to the decor. The food is decent enough but I wouldn't rush back before trying other places first. The service is wonderful or else I got super lucky with a guy who was very attentive when I got an incorrect order. read more