This is a solid spot for tonkotsu ramen. -Yamadaya Tonkotsu: This was solid. The broth was very flavorful, had the perfect level of saltiness, and was the strongest part of this bowl of ramen. Noodles were cooked just right. I thought the pork pieces and egg were fine. -Gyoza with Rice: The gyoza skin had a very nice crispiness. read more

Ramen Yamadaya - Ramen Near Me - Torrance, California

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I'm a bit confused why this place was highly recommended by many when it's not that great. The service is really not as friendly as many have mentioned here. Lady didn't seem too happy working there and the place is definitely not kid-friendly. They only had one high chair. She saw us carrying a child when we came in and didn't even ask if we needed a highchair. She didn't even give us a cup of water for the child, nor did she give any utensils like plastic forks, spoons or even a small bowl. I don't know if I'm expecting too much but this is automatically provided at other restaurants I've been to. Got the tsukemen and honestly it's the worst I've had in my life. The chasiu pork is overcooked, yet not overcooked at the same time- if that even makes sense. It wasn't braised enough and the fatty parts weren't even melt in your mouth- it was chewy and extremely difficult to break apart. It also seemed like they just reheated it too much and the edges were curled up. It was also very porky tasting. The noodles weren't exactly cooked properly either- some of the noodles were still undercooked. The egg is really embarrassing to look at. It's a fully cooked egg, not soft-boiled. The dipping sauce was extremely disappointing out of all the tsukemen I've had. It's watery. All the ones I've had are thick broths. They give complimentary green tea ice cream in a small sauce cup but the ice cream is already full of frostbite. It's also super sweet and I can't even tell it's green tea ice cream. Super empty on a weekday- not really understanding why it's highly recommended by others. read more

Not gonna lie, for years I've passed by this place and always wondered what it looked like inside. I kept telling myself, "One day I'm gonna go." Well, I finally did, and I had a great time! The people are super friendly, the service is great, and the atmosphere is really cool, with some awesome stuff to check out on the walls. The food is really good too, and I definitely want to come back and try some of their other dishes. But what really surprised me was the fried chicken. I seriously loved it! The ramen is delicious too, but that fried chicken caught me off guard. I'd honestly say they have some of the best around. Don't believe me? Go try it for yourself and tell me what you think! Sincerely, Pedro from the Chopped Up Krew read more

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The service was honestly the highlight of our experience! 10/10 customer service, everyone was so sweet, welcoming, and attentive. Unfortunately, the food was a bit hit or miss. The ramen and teriyaki bowl were pretty average and didn't really stand out. The spicy edamame was unpleasant and not something I would order again. However, the shrimp tempura was delicious, and the California roll was good! Overall, the service was amazing, but the food could use some improvement. I'd consider coming back for the great hospitality, but I'd hope for a better experience with the food next time. read more

Ramen Yamadaya - Kids ramen , California Roll(8pc), Shrimp Tempura - Ramen Near Me - Torrance, California

pros: friendly service cons: restroom is a little inconvenient a cozy hole in the wall spot i coincidentally came across! we ordered their signature tonkatsu and chicken karaage. there's an option to add extra garlic free of charge which elevated the broth. the broth was packed with umami but was not salty at all. they use the traditional thin noodles. the chicken karaage was fresh, hot and crunchy, we could tell the meat was seasoned before being fried, there were hints of white pepper and garlic, yum! the sauce it came w tasted like a housemade(?) japanese mayo, thick and creamy but not overpowering. upon paying they gave us free housemade(?) matcha ice cream which was such a nice touch to clean the garlic palette! the restroom is accessed by going outside and around back the entire building, kinda sketch but it's better than no restroom! read more

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Authentic ramen, cooked to perfection, served in a mom and pop setting. The indoor dining space is very small, but it's intimate and service was excellent. The broth was flavorful and the ramen came in three different sizes-- thin, thick, and extra thick. I prefer the thick setting. read more

Ramen Yamadaya - Yamadaya tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Torrance, California

Hidden gem alert in North Torrance If you're a Ramen lover and haven't tried Yamadaya Ramen yet, you're missing out. This quaint little spot sits in a small strip mall on 182nd Street & Crenshaw right next to The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. Parking is decent, and the cozy interior gives it that authentic neighborhood ramen shop vibe, although I usually order mine to-go. My wife and I always order the Tonkotsu Ramen. The pork broth is absolutely incredible -- rich, creamy and perfectly balanced with just the right amount of saltiness poured over perfectly cooked noodles. The bowl comes topped with: * Bamboo shoots * Diced green onion * Pork belly * Marinated egg halves * Braised pork * Mushrooms * Dried seaweed If you order takeout, they package the broth separately from the noodles and toppings so the noodles don't get soggy before you get home. The price is reasonable and honestly worth every penny, and the staff is always willing to assist with questions. Pro tip: I add Chef Troy's Crunchy Garlic Chili Oil for an extra level of flavor (purchased at Vons) read more

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Absolutely delicious Ramen! Small, but very cozy spot in Torrance. You get in and then get down to business, slurpin'. We ordered the Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen, Yamadaya Ramen, and the Katsu Curry Bowl. The portions were beyond generous and the Katsu Curry Bowl was exceptionally large - would be great to share. Perfect amount of spice in the Tonkotsu; the broths for both were silky, light, but deep in flavor. Another Yelper gave a shout out to the Shrimp Temura roll and it was delicious. The gyoza was decent. Service was quick and focused, and the waitress was very pleasant. read more

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 read more

Ramen Yamadaya - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Torrance, California

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1. Spicy tonkotsu ramen: thin noodles with medium amount of spice. Pretty good but a bit salty 3. Tsukemen: thick noodles. The soup was very watery so can't really dip the sauce. There was free little containers of ice cream at the end which was nice. Good service but still looking for better tsukemen in the South Bay. read more

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. read more

Ramen Yamadaya - Ramen Near Me - Torrance, California

Haven't been here in so many years, but enjoyed their spicy ramen last weekend. Decor also seems to be updated and has a nice quirky vibe. The free ice-cream at the end was a great treat~ read more

Ramen Yamadaya - Ramen Near Me - Torrance, California

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. read more

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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! read more

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I kinda like this place. The restaurant is tiny and service is basic but the spicy miso ramen, black garlic, tonkotsu ramen are yummy. They have spice level also..The bulgogi bowl is also delicious. The sushi is very basic, not that great but i love how they have us a small scoop of ice cream at the end of our meal. A nice touch. read more

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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. read more

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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!!! read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

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I recently visited Ramen Yamadaya and ordered the tsukemen, which was good. The dipping broth was flavorful, and the noodles had a great chewy texture that paired perfectly with it. The portion was satisfying and felt high quality. read more

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I was coming home late at night and did not want to cook and I searched yelp for late night Ramen and this place came up! Then my eyes lit up because I have walked by this place several times and always wanted to try it so it was meant to be. The food got here earlier than expected and right as I got home. I ordered a few things, I had to try their spam musubi. I got salmon roll on the side because through the food delivery app. it was buy one get one free. Then I got the vegan Ramen because the broths are slightly less rich but still really flavorful. Everything arrived well-made and still intact. The vegetables had actually been arranged beautifully in the bowl and then the broth was in a separate bowl. The spam musubi hit the spot. I am not used to it with egg, but it was a nice touch. I really enjoyed the salmon roll because the ratio of rice to salmon is really good and you get a lot of salmon. I love that they remembered the wasabi, soy sauce and ginger on the side so I could use it where I wanted to. The Ramen soup is packaged really well for transport and none of it spilled and it still stays warm. I don't know why, but I was surprised by how creamy it looked. I was really impressed when I opened up the Ramen bowl because the wide variety and quantity of the different vegetables was amazing - all piled on the noodles. After pouring the soup in, I took a bite of the noodles by themselves, the texture is great and the flavor is just noodles, but when you mix it up and eat the noodles with a bite of the bamboo or the seaweed or anything else it becomes amazingly flavorful! I eat everything and swallowed every bit of the broth and then sat on the couch because my stomach was so full. I can't wait to go back in person and other offerings from their menu! I am super excited that I could walk to it from my house. read more

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 read more

Ramen Yamadaya - Ramen Near Me - Torrance, California

Best seafood soup I've had! Great portion of seafood. It is delicious. Truly recommend. Will buy from here again. read more

As of right now, my review is going to be 1 star because I ordered my 2 baked rolls at 1:08 and was told to give them about 10 minutes and here I am now still waiting for my to-go order at 1:41. I asked for an update 10 minutes ago and she told me that because it's baked, it will take a little while longer when the guy that took my order didn't mention that. Anyway, gave that understanding until she came to me to tell me that they forgot to put on the other order. Seriously?! They offered me to just take the one that's ready and get refunded for the other roll but I said I'll wait since I've already been waiting. They offered me a drink but that doesn't compensate for the wait or the extended time I've been waiting. Majorly disappointed! and still waiting for my order.... read more

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. read more

Ramen Yamadaya - Karaage Chicken - Ramen Near Me - Torrance, California

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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. read more

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

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Salt Bomb. I added so much water to my soup and it was still inedible. Way too salty. I only gave 2 stars because the rolls were decent.

Picked up dinner here a couple of weeks ago for my first try of Ramen Yamadaya. I got the curry ramen and it was just ok. The noodles were fine but the curry is what was only ok. I probably should have gotten Tonkatsu ramen which looked like a better choice. On the other hand the takoyaki were pretty good. Inside it's small with just a handful of tables but it's kept clean. The staff were also friendly and helpful. read more

Ramen Yamadaya - Partial menu - Ramen Near Me - Torrance, California

I am a ramen newbie and I am obsessed with trying different places that serve it. This place is in my Top 5. The broth taste is really important to me. I don't like too oily or too salty. I like a hint of creamy taste. This broth is top notch. I ordered the Tonkatsu bowl. Mushrooms were in the soup and that is all I needed to read. I love mushrooms. Very small restaurant. Seats less than 20 people. I was there at lunchtime and Take Out was popular with customers and delivery drivers coming in and out. The staff was friendly. Service was fast. My hubby stated the gyoza was the best he has had. He also got the garlic noodles and enjoyed them. This location is close to me, so I definitely will be back often. read more

Ramen Yamadaya - Garlic noodles - Ramen Near Me - Torrance, California

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This place is very delicious, I've been trying a lot of place recently but this one feels the most home cooked ever! Very Good definitely coming back And it's CHEAP !!! They really looking out for the community read more

Ramen Yamadaya - It's ramen - Ramen Near Me - Torrance, California

Good small Ramen shop. I'm torn on my rating because the broth was really good initially, but ended up being a bit too salty by the end. I normally love a good salt (shio) broth, but I found this one to be a bit too salty. It might have been the day I went, but it did taste really delicious. If I went back, I would opt for the pork belly instead of the chashu. The chashu was a bit charred on the edges giving it a bit of a bitter taste. My husband said his spicy tonkotsu was really good. I appreciated the ice cream treat at the end because it helped balance the salt on my tongue. read more

Ramen Yamadaya - Green tea ice cream - Ramen Near Me - Torrance, California

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My family and I randomly came here because I saw vegan options on the menu. It's a really small place. We were 9 people including a child and a baby in a stroller. We took one side of the restaurant haha. I was a little disappointed looking at the pricing of vegan ramen and they don't give protein in your bowl so I had to order extra tofu to be somewhat full. "Vegan topping" was $5, which is crazy. tofu was $2, which is doable I guess. They charge $15.50 for vegan ramen which is basically veggie broth, ramen, and a bowl of veggies. It's more expensive than the meat ramen. Veggie Soup is really less. I highly recommend adding tofu or spinach in there for more protein in the vegan ramen. My family liked that the spam musubi with egg and the takoyaki. Food was okay. Portions were small. Restroom was all the way in the back, but instead of going through the kitchen they send you to walk in the back. Parking lot is also very small but there's street parking available. read more

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Overall pretty good, but it didn't stand out to me. Service was amazing though and cute inside. Good portions and decent price. read more

Ramen Yamadaya - Tsukemen - Ramen Near Me - Torrance, California

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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 read more

Ramen Yamadaya - House special ramen - Ramen Near Me - Torrance, California

Great place for quick ramen. The place is small but comfortable, not too crowded nor too busy. Very convenient. Service is okay, could be better. But the ramen itself is good. read more

Delicious, hearty ramen with large portions including generous serving of pork in both the tonkatsu spicy ramen and yamadaya tonkatsu ramen. The eggs were over cooked but otherwise excellent. 5/5 for ramen flavor and portion sizes. Of note, the default is hakata style with classic thinner ramen noodles but you can also opt for thick noodles as well. This info isn't obviously included on the menu but on a poster in the restaurant (photo included). The karage was average, tasty but not standout. The chicken was not dry but also not particular moist or flavorful. Of note, the appetizer size of karage is twice as large as the ramen combo add-on (which includes rice or salad) so is overall a better value. 3/5. Charming, cozy ambiance with friendly service. read more

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Chashu pork was the best I've ever had! So flavorful, perfectly seared, delightfully crisp, and decadently rich. I chose chewy thick ramen noodles for my spicy tonkotsu ramen bowl. I love the consistency of the thicker noodle so I'm glad they have that as an option. It's a generous serving of noodles and pork, so come hungry! I also got an order of the karaage chicken to share as an appetizer and it was outstanding! Huge portion. Great value. Last but not least, they always give a complimentary scoop of green tea ice cream after the meal. How sweet! Love this little ramen place. read more

I've been coming to this place for quite a while, but today's experience was very disappointing. The restaurant was not busy at all--only about six tables. We were seated quickly, along with another party that arrived at the same time. We were given menus, and then the server helped other tables but completely forgot about us. We waited patiently for almost 15 minutes while two staff members were chatting and laughing in the kitchen. During that time, we saw food being served to the same party that arrived when we did, while no one had even come to take our order. I eventually had to go to the counter to ask for help. While they apologized, it was frustrating that if I hadn't spoken up, we would have continued waiting. What made it worse was seeing the staff continue chatting instead of paying attention to the few customers in the restaurant. This was very disappointing, especially since I've been a regular customer. I hope management addresses this because the service today was unacceptable. read more

Ordered $150 of sushi delivery to my hotel room and they sent ZERO napkins, ZERO chopsticks, ZERO forks, ZERO soy sauce. Like what the actual f***!? Came back on here the next to lower my star rating because I got FOOD POISONING. Thanks, Ramen Yamada! read more