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    Ramen Nippon

    3.8 (1k reviews)
    ModerateRamen
    Closed 11:45 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Jake A.

    The ramen is decent, but nothing special imo compared to several solid options nearby. I was hungry after and had second dinner at a place nearby, but my wife had enough with one bowl. The edamame was undersalted, and the dumplings were below average. Service was fine although a bit stretched thin running around (he apologized later) and the ambience included a strange woman next to us with a loud phone (she said she is a regular) and a screaming child running around unattended.

    Spicy Miso Ramen*
    Arev M.

    My husband told me about Ramen Nippon many times , and I got the chance to visit finally. It is a cute small place with very kind ladies as servers. They work very fast and they are very sweet as well. The ramen was delicious, the level of the spice was very good and I could've made it to a spicier dish. I love ramen very much and it is my go for during cold weather . I am sure I will be visiting Ramen Nippon many times, and try different delicious ramens .

    Chashu Ramen
    Yondon J.

    No fuss simple spot in Reseda! I have been coming back to this spot for over a decade now! It's been a neighborhood treasure and their ramen is always super solid. Their non ramen food aren't as high quality but it's been a nice little addition to the food scene in the Mid Valley area. The spot is clean, located in a cute little corner store. The service has been fast!

    7/28/24: inside atound 2pm on a Sunday
    Anna L.

    This used to be our "go to" ramen place 15+years ago when the Ramen place isn't that populate yet. They only accept cash that time and menu was limited. Today I crave for a traditional Japanese ramen style that's not creamy and went back to this place. It's the same inside, very neat and clean and the servers where really nice and attentive. They now accept cash or card and has a lot of varieties to choose from their menu. But of course the prices went up compare to the last time we were here. We all enjoyed the traditional ramen, the gyoza and fried rice. Definite worth coming back

    Yasai Itame
    Thu-Ha T.

    Comforting food in a warm and cozy family friendly atmosphere with very attentive and friendly staff! They have delicious appetizers including the tofu salad (in a sesame dressing), yasai itame (stir-fried nappa cabbage with been sprouts, and leeks), and gyoza which are great for sharing. Their yakimeshi (fried rice) is aromatic. They have a wide variety of ramen bowls and pan-fried (with no soup). We've tried the chashu ramen (with shoyu broth), miso chashu ramen (with soybean paste broth), nira moyashi ramen (with shoyu broth), shio ramen (with salty chicken broth), and spicy miso ramen. They are flavorful, broth is clean and toppings are fresh. You can also make your ramen a combo with options of adding a small fried rice, a small curry rice, gyoza, or both a small fried rice and gyoza! They also offer a wide selection of beer, wine, sake, and non-alcoholic drinks at reasonable prices. They are located in a small plaza, northeast of Reseda Blvd. and Bassett St.

    Humongus Gomoku Rāmen at Nippon Rāmen
    Gary I.

    Nippon Rāmen may be the first Rāmenya in the San Fernando Valley having been established over 35 years ago. Much of the Rāmen here adheres to old school tradition of Shōyu/soy sauce & Shio/ salt based soup broth. The heavy pork bone & fat based Tonkotsu Rāmen, which now seems more prevalent in the U.S. in the last 20 years is not as common in Japan where Assari/less rich, more refreshing style is more popular. I ordered a huge bowl of Gomoku Rāmen which is Shōyu based. Sautéed Nappa cabbage, smooth yet crunchy Kikuragè/cloud ear mushroom, fibrous bamboo shoots, thin ham, bit of chopped pork, squid, shrimp sprinkled with Shōyu and thickened with a bit of corn starch. The mixture is then poured on top of the Rāmen noodles tending toward al dente initially. Chopped green onions & half of a 3/4 boiled egg where the egg yolk is custardy are the final garnishes. Touch of sesame finishing oil to add a nutty, toasty, faint sweet tone. Red powdered Paprika & ground, smoky, white pepper shakers available to pep up the Rāmen broth. The Shōyu broth made from chicken bones & Katsuo Bushi/dried bonito flakes & rest of the ingredients are basically fine, but wish Nippon Rāmen used a richer, more concentrated broth for more pronounced Umami. Next tIme, I will opt for the Chāshū roast pork supplement.  This Gomoku Rāmen harking back to the reign era name of the Shōwa Emperor over 35 years ago is nostalgic & homey. Interior has tables & counter seating for single diners. Service here is fast, efficient, perfunctory. You are in & out with a minimum of fuss. 4- stars.

    Paul P.

    I've been coming here for 20 year, back when it was one of the very few ramen places in the valley (maybe the only one). It is still very good (and seems authentic to me - been to Japan twice).

    Sutamina Hiyashi Ramen ( Cold Ramen)
    Kevin P.

    4.5 stars. One is this best traditional style, Ramen in the Valley. They create their signature soup with made with chicken and bonito broth mixed that brings out great flavorful taste . In their menu, they offer 3 different broth Shoyu (soy sauce), Shio (salt), and Miso . They also make their ramen noodles and gyoza from scratch every day. You know this is good when the restaurant gets busy right when it opens. There's noting fancy about Ramen Nippon bowl of ramen. It's just simple, delicious broth with perfectly cooked ramen noodles with good chewyness and simple toppings. My favorite bowls so far are: Chashu Ramen and Spicy Niramoyashi Ramen ( Highly recommend adding Chashu), but the whole menu does look good. You have plenty of different styles ramen to choose from. Their portions are huge. Service was great and they have a private lot and street parking as well. Overall, what a great hidden gem in Reseda.

    Spicy Miso Ramen* Curry Rice
    Lucas L.

    Ramen Nippon is very cozy & very welcoming. Everytime I crave ramen this is my go to spot. It's a bit far from me but everything is worth it and the staff is very kind and respectful. Definitely check this spot out if you ever in the area and want some good quality ramen. Very big portions too!

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    Great food, clean and delicious. Staff very friendly. I have to say the spicy miso ramen is my fav.

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    Yasu is the best !! I love ramen nippon. always quality and a great vibe. so busy too and yasu is always on top of it. thank u ramen nippon

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    Food came out really fast and was the best ramen I have had in the valley! Service was amazing and really looked out for our experience.

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    Fix your Saturday hours! It says 4:30 on Yelp but the sign on the door says 6pm. Waste of quarters in the parking meter. Lame.

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    Service sucks and food was awful. Wouldn't recommend and wouldn't return. Took one bite and hated it. Just paid and left.

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    Bincho - Bincho Black Tonkotsu Ramen. Mine and also excellent

    Bincho

    4.8(292 reviews)
    1.8 miTarzana
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    Bincho absolutely nailed it again. I had the spicy tonkotsu tamago bowl and it was incredible. The…read moreflavors blend so perfectly into the rich pork broth, with just the right amount of spice. The soup is so good you honestly can't stop drinking it. This place really makes me feel like I'm back in Japan every time I come here. We've been a few times now, and somehow it just keeps getting better and better every visit. I honestly don't know how they do it, but everything about this place is amazing. The service is amazing to you always feel looked after the whole time you're there. The place itself is super cute and has such a nice vibe. It's the perfect little spot for a date night or even just to chill, have a drink, and enjoy some seriously good ramen. Easily one of my favorite spots and 100% worth it every time.

    Oh my goodness, Bincho creates the most flavorful bowl of ramen in the SFV, hands down!…read more I came by for take out today close to the opening at 5PM, and they were already lit with customers! Despite even that, I was helped immediately and was heading out with my order for 2 bowls in about 15 minutes. I was also offered a glass of ice water while I waited, which was very kind. Every aspect from the dark walls and wooden bar, down to the music and bathroom is well thought out. You can tell they truly value their space and the customers that support the restaurant. Don't get me started on the food ~ We tried the Bincho Egg Black Tonkatsu Ramen. The broth was silky and creamy, not oily or heavy at all. The black garlic added a very interesting earthy and almost scorched taste to it. The egg was sweet, and I've never had a sweet ramen egg before but it went well with the rest of the umami flavors in the dish. The green onions and wood ear mushrooms had a fresh crunch to them and there was enough to get a good amount in every bite. The charsiu was tender + savory sweet, kinda tasted like cheese to me but that's also a positive lol! The noodles were slightly chewy and the portion was just right for the amount of broth you get. I have nothing bad to say about this ramen, it's truly one of those spots where your heart desires seconds or even thirds lowkey. I'll be back again to try a different option on the menu. That spicy karaage looked pretty fire so I may need to come back to try that too... Thank you Bincho! Y'all killed the ramen game.

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    Maru Ramen - Northridge - Karaage Chicken

    Maru Ramen - Northridge

    4.7(1.4k reviews)
    2.7 miNorthridge
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    Had a wonderfully simple and tasty lunch here on a Sunday. The food quality is A+. The server was…read morecheerful and attentive. We arrived a few minutes after they opened for the day and the service was fast. The store had plenty of parking. The store was clean and quiet. We ordered their bestseller Kuromayu ramen, seaweed salad, and shrimp shumai. Quite honestly, the ramen was waaay better than Silverlake Ramen. It was much tastier! The meat was so tender and it was well-seasoned. The seaweed salad was OK. And the shumai were four large pieces with generous portions of shrimp. What a great find on Reseda Boulevard. Location is very close to CSUN and right next to JPM Chase. Will come back here for sure!

    I was pretty disappointed with my experience here. The ramen itself lacked depth and flavor--it…read moredidn't have that rich, comforting quality you expect, and honestly felt like it was missing the care and attention that makes a bowl memorable. I don't eat pork, but I'm okay with pork broth, so I asked if I could substitute the pork chashu for chicken. What I received instead was popcorn chicken, which was unexpected and not at all what I had in mind. There was no communication that this would be the substitute, which made it even more frustrating. On top of that, I was still charged for it without any clarification beforehand. Transparency goes a long way, especially when making substitutions. Overall, between the lackluster flavor and the confusing substitution, it just didn't feel like a thoughtful or well-executed experience.

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    Futaba Japanese Restaurant - We have patio seating and indoor seating!!!

    Futaba Japanese Restaurant

    4.1(816 reviews)
    2.8 miNorthridge
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    Futaba Ramen has easily become my go-to spot whenever I'm craving a good bowl of ramen. The…read morerestaurant has a really cozy vibe that makes it a great place to sit down and relax while enjoying a meal. My personal favorite is the Spicy Miso Ramen. it's consistently flavorful with just the right amount of spice. The appetizers are just as impressive too. The Chicken Karaage is crispy and juicy, the edamame is always a solid choice, and the seaweed-flavored fries are surprisingly addictive. One thing I tried recently was the side of Gyudon as part of the ramen combo. It was delicious! On top of the food, the service is always great. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and makes the whole experience even better. Definitely a spot I keep coming back to.

    TLDR; cozy ambiance, generous portions, delicious food, great service, reasonable prices, free…read moreparking. A+. Came in with a very hungry toddler and husband and left with unzipped pants and tons of leftovers. The complimentary bean sprouts at the beginning were the perfect first bite to start off the night. Then we tried the tonkotsu ramen, the chicken katsu curry over rice, the karaage chicken, and the mixed tempura. Everything fried to perfection, broth rich without being too fatty, curry seasoned right, and tempura veggies crisp and ripe - iykyk. The decor is great. Felt like I was in a little shop somewhere in Ramen Street. Kiddo loved all the maneki neko statues. We lucked out and got the booth - win! And they had kid-friendly training chopsticks, which was such a nice touch! Mom approved. The service is SUPER friendly without being overbearing, and everything is quick and efficient. So happy we stumbled across this place while walking at CSUN - we'll definitely be back!

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    Kai Ramen - Sherman Oaks - Pork belly bao!

    Kai Ramen - Sherman Oaks

    4.3(1.3k reviews)
    5.2 miSherman Oaks
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    When you come in, you are greeted right away. They are usually busy and can fill up seats very…read morequick, so make sure to add your name to the list or come at an off time like early or late. The inside is very small and tight. The food is very good. Their ramen is one of my favorites. The karaage is great too! And when you add your karaage to the ramen, awesome! Get extra noodles if you can eat, cause it's worth it! I have come here many times, and I will keep coming and recommending others to try this place, cause it's so good! So come!

    I visited Kai Ramen for the first time in years and had a pretty good experience. It's been hard to…read morefind a ramen shop that serves a flavorful broth and doesn't skimp out on the pork Chasu. It was refreshing to not be disappointed by our ramen, so my mom and I went back less than a week later. Any issues we experienced our first visit were either repeated or amplified during our second visit. Both times I noticed that the ramen isn't served hot. At best, it's served warm, so despite being a quick eater, the last bites of my bowls were "enjoyed" cold. Also, the restaurant is very busy with to go orders, so the overwhelmed staff has to juggle dine in as well as delivery drivers and their priority is the to go orders. They have a sign up/wait list, but they don't follow it. Customers who stand at the door, in the staff's view, will be seated before others who signed up before, but are off to the side. Lastly, is the issue of cleanliness. Our first visit the restaurant didn't feel very clean, but by the second, I was sure they weren't cleaning throughly. We ordered fresh garlic and the garlic masher they gave still had old garlic inside. On top of that, they don't wipe tables between customers because they're so busy. Strictly rating the food, Kai Ramen deserves a solid 4 stars, but as a whole, I think 3 stars is generous. Unfortunately, another visit wouldn't change anything because the problem is caused by management understaffing and overworking employees.

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    Silverlake Ramen - Shrimp Tempura Roll

    Silverlake Ramen

    3.7(566 reviews)
    6.0 miChatsworth
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    We came here for lunch as a group of eight. Since the restaurant is on the smaller side, we were…read moretold it would take about 30 minutes for them to assemble a table large enough for our group. We left my brother‑in‑law's number and walked over to Nordstrom Rack to browse while we waited, especially since it was raining that day. We eventually received a text that our table was ready, but when we returned, we were asked to wait an additional 10 minutes because the guest occupying part of the table had paid but hadn't left yet. The staff eventually asked him to move to another table so they could combine the space for our group, and once that was sorted out, we were finally seated. Ordering was straightforward. I chose the extra‑spicy ramen combo with a pork bun. Unfortunately, we were informed that their fryer was broken, so none of the fried items were available, which was disappointing. Still, the food arrived in a reasonable amount of time, and the ramen absolutely delivered. The broth was rich and flavorful, the noodles were perfectly cooked, and all the toppings tasted fresh. My sister‑in‑law had recommended this place, and she was right, the ramen really is excellent. The only downside to our visit was an interaction with one of the servers. When we asked for extra napkins after my son accidentally spilled his water, she smirked at us in a way that felt dismissive and unprofessional. Her attitude left a negative impression, and I wish we had been assisted by someone else. Overall, the quality of the ramen saved the experience. If the service had matched the food, this would have been an easy five‑star visit. As it stands, the ramen is good enough that we might return, but if not for that, this would likely have been our last visit.

    Ordered takeout last Monday. Was really looking forward to the ramen. Ordered the combo but instead…read moreof the usual offerings of appetizers, only two were available - pork sandwich and edamame. The fryer was down so no kaarage chicken or gyoza. The person taking the order was pleasant and polite. I passed on the combo. Ordered my favorite, Blaze Ramen with chicken. My husband ordered Shoyu on Fire Ramen with chicken. The Blaze lacked the usual rich flavor of the pork broth and wasn't as creamy as usual. It tasted rather ordinary, not like the culinary treat I was accustomed to. My husband's side order of extra broth congealed overnight. The jelly like broth wasn't appealing. It was surprising given it was a chicken-based stock.

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    Crispy Chicken Karaage

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