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    Ramen Yamadaya

    4.0 (1.8k reviews)
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    Open 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Tonkotsu Ramen
    Kelly T.

    Food was pretty good! I got the tonkotsu ramen and a golden Cali roll, which was a deep fried California roll. The ramen was good, the broth was actually delicious! The golden cali was like a 5/10, I was expecting it to more crispy but it didn't have a crunch to it. Service was good! Came here during my lunch break and I was able to get my food quickly. Ambiance : parking is small as well as the inside

    Shirly C.

    Late night ramen joint in Torrance. I've probably driven by the place a thousand times but had no idea it even existed. Located in a strip mall, theres reasonable parking right outside. Lots of ramen choices but we decided to share a yamadaya tonkotsu and upgraded to the jumbo size since we both weren't super hungry. Still plenty of food. Soup was a bit salty but still decent. Pork was very tasty. The one thing that bothered me a bit was the fact that we were still halfway eating when the girl suddenly came out with our check and two cups of ice creams. Lady....we're literally halfway done! And they were not near closing time. By the time I got to my ice cream it was half melted...Really weird. Their bathroom is in the back. So you'll need to walk around the building-likely due to safety reasons.

    Front
    Beto R.

    While waiting at the traffic light on 182nd street, the tiny ramen place with upside down sign in a small plaza caught my eye and we decided to make a U-turn and try the restaurant. Just a warning: check the restaurant's location first, if you miss the plaza entrance, you will need to take a big loop to get back to the parking lot (personal experience). Inside is quite cozy with mom-pop meshiya feel and seating for 20 guests max. Since it was early in the day, we got seated right away and the courteous waitress brought the menu and water pronto. After browsing through the extensive menu, we ordered the Special Ramen Combos with Yamadaya tonkotsu ramens, along with one side order of fried rice and another one of gyoza and rice. Yamadaya Tonkotsu Ramen: The portion was on the sensible side. The tonkotsu based broth was nicely creamy and savory. The thin style noodles had soft texture. The chashu slices were fried and crispy. The egg was fully boiled instead of runny. Fried Rice: The fried rice was slightly mushy and seasoning was on the light side. The sweetness from excess corns also kind of overpowered the overall taste of the dish. Gyozas: The wraps were slightly crunchy as if they were deep fried. The fillings were mildly seasoned which went well with the savory sesame shoyu dressing. The complementary vanilla ice cream was a nice way to round off the lunch. Overall, it was a pleasant meal but with room for improvement. We are going to try the restaurant again in the near future, just in case we caught them today on an off day.

    Kelly C.

    This place is pretty good with decent prices. The Tsukamen is not as good as Tsujita. It has a exremely fishy taste. The tonkotsu had very little broth. The noodles and broth were good. They give you free green tea ice cream for dessert. Decent place with very reasonable prices. HAPPY TONKOTSUINV!

    Stacy S.

    A friend recommend this place to my bf and I since my bf loves ramen. Super solid ramen joint with flavors that take me back to Japan. Creamy and rich broth, spiciness level was perfect for level 3. This was a good amount of spice to complement the flavor of the pork broth. It didn't burn, but had me sniffling. Shared a Hot Night tempura roll, also solid! Side of kimchi which was surprisingly good for a ramen/sushi shop. Side of edamame to share, it's was okay. But also, toppings are extra extra. $2 for corn? Mushroom? Spinach? Dried seaweed? 1.50 for level 3 spicy, for pepper? Really? Little scoop of complimentary ice cream at the end of the meal.

    Karaage Chicken and Avocado Fries
    Michael S.

    We dined inside for a late Monday lunch. Parking was super simple and while the restaurant was small, there was only one party inside. Service was slow, but friendly. Our ramen came out two at a time (not a big deal) and the appetizers came out with the meal. Between the five of us, we had the Tonkatsu, Vegan, and Chicken ramen. All were incredible -- some of the best ramen we've eaten!!! The broth was amazing and the noodles had a perfect amount of chew. The karaage was typical, but good. The avocado fries were huge and delicious, like something you'd eat at the county fair. At the end our meal we were given little vanilla ice creams -- an unexpected treat! Lastly, the restaurant has a bathroom, but you can't access it from the dining area (you'd have to walk through the kitchen) -- walk around the strip mall to the back and it has signs. Lastly, I noticed that Yelp reviews were all over the place, including many recent 1-star reviews -- there must be a lot of haters out there! Our experience was excellent!!!

    Chicken Teriyaki Bowl
    Adriana S.

    Very small place! But happy that there were seats available for party of 4. So much to choose from! All was so yummy, bellies were full! Glad to have come try; more food options to try the next time.

    Fried Avocado
    Alice C.

    The place is kind of small but the service is good because I got free small bite ice-cream after meal.

    Maruko X.

    Ambiance: it's a tiny ramen restaurant located conveniently off the freeway, limited parking spots in the shared plaza Service: friendly but forgetful, they placed the wrong order for our table, but served the same item we returned to kitchen to the next group of guest seated afterwards Food: they cook ramen dishes here, and grab sushi items from the Jackpot sushi right next to the plaza, identical menu items and prices, I happened to dine in at both places so it's easy to figure it out TONKOTSU SPICY RAMEN - *** Rich pork broth with salt base soup, toppings of Bamboo Shoot, Green Onion, Marinated egg, Braised Pork, Sesame Seed, tasty pork and chewy noodles, but insanely salty broth SPICY CHICKEN WINGS - *** 4pcs Deep Fried Chicken Wing with Korean Spicy Sauce, crispy outside but flavorless inside Yamadaya Tonkotsu - *** Signature ramen, rich pork broth with salt base soup, with toppings including bamboo shoot, green onion, pork belly, marinated egg, braised pork, kikurage mushroom, dried seaweed, sesame seed, average KARAAGE CHICKEN - **** Deep Fried Marinated Chicken with Mayo, recommend Chashu Bowl - *** Chashu pieces topped with scallions. Served with homemade sweet sauce and mayo, average Price: moderate portions and acceptable quality, expect $25~$30 per person

    Bun!
    Trevor T.

    Left a review 7 years ago and came back to revisit one of my favorite ramen spots and was...kinda disappointed. B rating hanging on the door. Ouch! The broth is still the best I have ever had. The other stuff...not so much. Would highly recommend asking for THIcK noodles instead of the Angel string noodles provided. You can make your bowl jumbo size for an extra $7 which my brother from the Big Brothers Big Sisters program opted for(if you can't donate money to make our community a better place then donate your time because it will make you feel better while helping someone else). He also ordered a bun too. I remember when I could just eat non stop...sigh...I can't even finish a ramen bowl by myself.

    Sharion M.

    Very good Ramen I wish the place was bigger so I could take family and friends but the food was great I loved everything I ate can't wait to come back

    House special ramen
    Edward T.

    This place is really good a hole in the wall they have a sign in sheet in front so you know it gets busy but prices are fair and the ramen is really good

    Karaage Chicken
    Lauretta N.

    The restaurant has changed from when they first opened. I wondered why people weren't waiting in line anymore. They no longer have bento boxes but have added sushi rolls. I ordered karaage which was mediocre. The pieces were chewy bits and not chunks of chicken. My husband ordered curry and he was happy. There was one other person in the restaurant and I understood why. Food was okay but there's so many other ramen places nearby with much better food.

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    Waste of money! Ordered tonkotsu spicy ramen and it was flavorless. Go somewhere else if you want something more than noodle water

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    Ask the Community - Ramen Yamadaya

    Do their food contains nuts?

    Is this the same ownership/management as the Yamadaya in costa mesa?

    Is it cash only?

    They accept cards

    Do they use MSG in their broth? Are MSG-free options available?

    Did you know msg doesn't affect the body at all, it's in chips dip and almost everything you buy off the shelf

    Can one bring in a bottle of sake or wine?

    I believe not

    Just stopped by 5/30/18 and place was closed for renovation. Didn't bother reading the sign to see when the renovation would be over. When does renovation end?

    It's open now.

    Do they have gluten free noodles?

    No they don't.

    Vegetarian broth available?

    Vegan ramen is on the menu! It's really good. I get it every time.

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