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    Korean Kimchi Hot Pot
    April S.

    The taste of the food was quite basic. The side of rice was hard. The meat didn't have much flavor which is quite surprising being that this is a kimchi hot pot. The overall dish wasn't fulfilling. Although I would not come back for the food, I do give my review as a 3 because the service was friendly.

    Creamy Veggie Ramen
    Charlene S.

    Not bad, not great. Caveat: vegetarian review. Creamy vegetarian ramen: broth is ok. Light and not really flavored, but edible, you know? Just not super really enjoyable. It's the only option- the hot pot is all mean based broth. Parking is easy, seats are pleasant (lots of booths), and service was good.

    Tonkotsu Ramen
    Flora A.

    Came here with my sister for dinner. Parking can be a little tough -- the lot is small with skinny spots, but if you're patient a spot will eventually open up. I ordered the Thai hot pot while my sister got the tonkatsu ramen. The hot pot broth could've been stronger in flavor, but it was still really filling and loaded with plenty of items like pork, shrimp, fish balls, crab, and more. My sister enjoyed her ramen. The restaurant itself is casual and cozy, with a relaxed vibe that makes it an easy spot for a weeknight dinner. Service was nice and attentive, which added to the overall experience.

    Tonkatsu Raman
    Paul C.

    The food here is good. Especially for the price. We had a group of about 14 and I wouldn't recommend it for large parties like that. The dining area is more like a fast food place than a restaurant but they are able to put tables together to accommodate if necessary. They are attentive with taking orders and refining your drinks. And the wait for your food isn't long even when busy. Overall if you don't mind the smaller dining area with a fast food vibe (like booth and small table) then this is an excellent spot. For 6 of us was just over $100 which with today's prices isn't bad at all!

    Melissa C.

    Red flame is good when I'm craving an individual serving of hot pot. There are other dishes on the menu as well, if you're not up for soup. Service was okay. They should probably look in to using something other than paper cups for water, because it was getting soggy towards the end of our meal. Clean restaurant, fair prices, the parking is limited as it's located in a small plaza.

    House Special Hot Pot
    Michael U.

    Tried the house special hot pot and it really hit the spot. The broth was flavorful, rich, and perfect for the chilly weather. Loved how there was a variety of veggies, meat, and fish balls. Portion was generous as well. Service was quick and efficient.

    Thai Hot Pot
    Omar R.

    Great alternative to Boiling Point and much more affordable too. $15.99 vs. $25 per soup. You can also order additional sides like sliced beef for $5 and the side is bigger than Boiling Point's side. There are plenty of seats. The only catch is that the parking gets packed fast and they don't have a fancy numbering system but the service is fast and again, plenty of seats. The restaurant is very modern and clean. So far, I had the House style and the Thai style soups. I had spice level 4 and I was able to manage it. Lots of broth refills and water refills without having to ask. I wouldn't say they are better than Boiling Point because their flavors are definitely different. However, they are a mor affordable alternative that won't disappoint.

    Menu
    Ves S.

    Stopped by for lunch on a weekend. There is a parking lot but it is pretty small and crowded so some cars double parked. We ended up parking on the street. Inside there were many 4-person booths along the walls and in the center were 8-person booths that could be reconfigured for parties of 4. We liked that you have a choice of different Asian dishes to try. We got curry hot pot, prime rib shabu shabu, and a Lomo soltado garlic noodles. There was also sizzling steak, rice dishes, and pho too. The hot pot bowls were all pre configured so you just pick your heat level and it comes to you ready to eat on a mini heat stand. The curry was light and pared well with rice. The shabu shabu is the same as hot pot except you cook yourself! You select the soup, the noodle, and the protein. The prime rib was tasty though not sure how "prime" it was though as the fat didn't seem that well marbled. I also wanted to try Lomo soltado, which was available in garlic noodles form. It was tasty but could have used more French fries. Service was great. They brought extra sauces and topped up our waters and other table condiments.

    This guy was rude.

    I had a very disappointing experience during my visit. When I brought up that there was a hair in my food, the employee I spoke with was rude and placed the blame on me rather than addressing the issue professionally. He refused to provide his name and also did not want the owner to be informed, which was concerning. I hope the owner can review the security footage from 12/13/25 between 9:00-9:42 PM, which will show that the hot pot was still boiling and that I had not started eating until about 10 minutes after it was served. All of the food was still in the pot when I noticed the hair. For food safety and hygiene, I strongly recommend that kitchen staff wear hairnets while preparing food. This situation could have been handled much better with professionalism and accountability.

    Korean Kimchi Hot Pot
    Hayden V.

    I've been here for a couple years WHY IS IT CLOSED. THIS PLACE HAS SUCH GOOD PRICING AND SUCH GOOD PEOPLE WORKING THERE. The people want more from this establishment, it has more life to give and it has a committed customer base. Bring back red flame :(

    Japanese Miso Hot Pot
    Christopher W.

    Newly revamped menu with shabu shabu, ramen, and lomo soltado fries in addition to hotpot. Known for their stone hot plate with high grade steak filet, great with either noodles or fries. Spaghetti is good with either meat sauce or chicken katsu.

    Ribeye Steak
    Ben D.

    A great place for brunch. I got a ribeye steak, and it was delicious. Service was attentive and cleaned store.

    Hot pot and sizzling steaks
    Ann V.

    A great alternative to boiling point! Typically the wait isn't as long. Plus they have other food options aside from the hot pot, such as the steaks on sizzling plates.

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    Ask the Community - Red Flame

    What type of stock (composition) is used for the hot pots?

    Can you substitute items on the hot pot?

    There are many options to choose from, so we never tried too substitute anything because we can always choose the option we wanted, or take out an ingredient that my wife is allergic to.

    Since they serve big portions, is it ok to share an order, or need to have 1 order per person?

    Depends on your cravings but if you order the steak or hotpot options those are filling enough to potentially share. If you get just the noodles that's more individual portions that should be for only 1 person. Just my opinion and my family's… Read more

    Can you order hotpot for one person for dine in?

    Yes !

    Do they not answer the phone for reservation????? I tried calling a few times and no answer. :( disappointing.

    You have to reserve on Yelp - if it's unavailable, they've stopped taking reservations.

    Will you accept a reservation of 10-12 people?

    I think so but I would just call to make sure

    Is social distancing enforced?

    No. They pack everyone all at once in the building like sardines.

    Are they closed permanently? I've noticed that they have not been open since roughly July 2020.

    No they are open for dine ins. During covid they had take out only.

    Is the restaurant offering take out during pandemic?

    It's open just for takeout

    Do they offer a veggie broth or chicken broth option?

    Not sure but you can request it.

    Do they have a Sunday happy hour?

    No they don't have a happy hour

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    Nick was our server, and he was fantastic--friendly, attentive, and helped us navigate the menu…read moresince it was our first time at Umaya. We absolutely loved it! I ordered the Spicy Miso Ramen with extra veggies, and it was incredible. My friend had the Umaya Ramen and said it was the best ramen he's ever had. My son ordered the Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen and gave it a 10/10. We also shared the Pork Belly Oshi, and wow--it was amazing. Honestly, y'all are missing out if you haven't tried Umaya Ramen. I'm surprised there isn't a line out the door! Another huge plus: they're open late until 1 a.m. and the music creates a great vibe. We'll definitely be back!

    My boyfriend and I ended up here after one of those nights where your plans don't go as planned. We…read morespent the day shopping, went back to his house for a quick nap before dinner, and accidentally woke up at 10 PM. Since most places were closed, I searched Apple Maps and found Umaya Ramen, about 20 minutes from Long Beach and open until 1 AM. The restaurant was packed when we arrived, but we were seated right away. The menu looked great, and I was excited to see Shirley Temples on the drink menu. We ordered the Pork Belly Oshi and the Rock Shrimp Tempura to start. The Pork Belly Oshi was good, though I wish the rice had been crispier. The Rock Shrimp Tempura was delicious--the creamy spicy sauce was so good. I ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen (no mushrooms because my boyfriend is allergic) and added the small Chashu Rice Bowl for $5. The broth was amazing--rich and creamy without being too heavy. The rice bowl was good too, though I wish the mayo on top had a little spice. Adding chili oil and sriracha fixed that. My boyfriend got the Chicken Shoyu Ramen, and after stealing a sip of his broth, I can confirm it was delicious too. The service was excellent. The host was super friendly and gave manager/owner vibes, our server was great, and other staff members checked on us throughout the meal. Our bill was around $70 for two people, including appetizers, drinks, ramen, and the extra rice bowl. We even had leftovers to bring home, so I thought it was a great value. Overall, a really solid late-night spot with great service and food. We'd definitely come back.

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    4.2
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    Best quiet place to get exceptional quality ramen. The place itself is small so big parties would…read morenot be suitable for the space. However, it's perfect for date night or a hangout with friends or family. I would say you could bring a larger party but it would take up multiple tables. The waitress we had was nice and helpful. I could see there being an issue with longer waits if you come during a busy time or they may be short-staffed as only one waitress was around at the time. It took some time to get our orders out but was not a dealbreaker. Food is exceptional quality. The spicy green curry ramen is so delicious. Tastes like you're actually eating curry in ramen form! The shoyu is my husband's go-to. He loves it here and especially loved my garlic chips on top of my ramen. Adding the chili is a must for spice lovers!

    Quiet ramen place near the Artesia 99 ranch…read more Went for a quick lunch - plenty of parking at the plaza (though don't park right next to the 99 ranch - it does get pretty crazy). Went inside and was immediately seated. They have a lunch special where you get either a free drink or miso soup with your meal. I ended up ordering the black garlic tonkatsu ramen and added an egg, with a miso soup. The miso soup came fairly quickly, but was pretty salty - think I had to drink about half my water glass after it. The ramen came a little bit afterwards - the broth was ok, it didn't feel rich enough with pork flavor and also was a little salty. The noodles were just ok also. I think the best part was the egg and chashu. The egg was well made and tasty, while the chashu is a bit more on the meaty side vs fatty side (which I prefer). They do only give you two pieces though. The price overall wasn't bad for ramen but I think the saltiness was a bit too much for my taste. They do have other things like curry that look pretty good, perhaps that would be the order if I end up here again.

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    Came here a few times with the Family and they Loved it , Especially my Grandkids…read more They give you so much for such a very reasonable price and the Customer Service is Amazing !!! Great Service and Delicious Food We Definitely coming back

    Came in around 7pm on Saturday. No wait and it was pretty crowded…read more We ordered the tampopo ramen, salmon skin roll, scallop roll, and Sam roll. 4/5 Sam roll was our favorite since it was the only half off roll without spicy tuna and imitation crab filling. 3/5 The salmon skin one wasn't crispy and it was a bit tough to eat 3/5 Baked Scallop roll was your least favorite. They had a way too much sauce on top of it. If I had known, I would've asked for less. The baby scallops themselves were actually pretty good though. But we actually ended up leaving three pieces of the California rolls because it was just meh 3/5 the tampopo Ramen wasn't anything amazing. Definitely wouldn't come here for Ramen again. But given that it was $13 for the Ramen, it's actually not that back compared to the other places in Cerritos at $18 which specializes in Ramen. The food came out quite quickly, but the waiters never asked once how everything was because I probably would've returned the baked scallop roll. This your standard Japanese sushi spot if you want to hit the cravings. But nothing worth checking out if you're traveling or visiting.

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    Ramen & Tsukemen TAO

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    My brother and I tried tsukemen for the first time in Japan by accident about a year ago,…read more and have been seeking out a place to try in OC since we enjoyed it so much. I've had this place bookmarked for so long and am glad we got to finally try it! We came around 6:30pm on a weekend and surprisingly only waited about 10 minutes. It's a pretty small shop but very cozy, and there's also some seating outside. It looked like there were a lot of parties waiting as we left so we definitely came at a good time. We both got the chashu miso spicy tsukemen. I never usually finish ramen because it gets monotonous, but I slurped up every single noodle in this dish. The noodles were perfectly chewy and amazing when dipped into the rich, savory broth. I liked that there were the seaweed, garlic, and chili powder toppings at our table so we could customize the taste of our broth. They were very generous with the thick cuts if chashu, which were also perfectly seasoned. I honestly still think about this meal and hope I'm able to come back soon!

    This was the last place I ate at before leaving socal…read more My sister found this place through social media and thought it looked good do we tried it. We ate here on a Sunday afternoon, and did have to wait about 20 minutes for tables to open up. Our group of 7 got split into two. Inside the shop is very cozy and has about 5 tables with a "bar" area for seating. I got the chashu red miso ramen, which was pretty good. The broth was very thick, and I enjoyed it. But it did taste overly salted to me. It was still good, but I would have water on the side when eating. All the toppings and meat were good as well. Customer service was good. They got our order while we were waiting for our table outside and the wait was not long once we sat down. Parking is tight in this little lot since it is shared with about 5 other shops. Not sure I'll be back, but if I do, I'll get something with lighter broth.

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    This is a 4.5 for me, but the customer service from Mel and Cassandra bumped it to at 5…read more I was supposed to try HiroNori for a Yelp Elite event, but unfortunately my plane landed later than expected yesterday, so I missed out. But I had heard so many great things about HiroNori that I wanted to try it anyways. My brother especially kept hyping them up, and he LOVES ramen. And I'm glad I decided to try them out! While HiroNori is a SoCal chain, it still feels like a mom and pop restaurant. The crispy rice with tuna was EXCELLENT! Everything you want from crispy rice and spicy tuna. The tonkatsu was delicious! Great depth of flavor. They bring you garlic and spicy paste on the side. I had to add A LOT of spicy paste to get it up to the level I wanted, but while at other restaurants I've lost the broth flavor when adding too much spice, the spicy paste just enhanced the tonkatsu broth. And the pork in the tonkatsu - truly next level. This is probably the best pork I've ever had in a ramen dish. The noodles were also fantastic with the perfect amount of bite. I loved my jammy egg as well. The restaurant itself is smaller, with fun lighting. There is a parking lot which is great. They do not have tipping, instead they have a service charge of a little over 17%. Definitely worth it!

    Love, love, love this ramen spot! The broth here is so flavorful and not salty. My usual is the…read moreshoyu ramen because I love how fresh it tastes. I'm a sukiyaki broth lover, so it's somewhat similar to that taste profile. I like how they also provide garlic and house spicy sauce as it just makes the ramen even better and seals the deal. The crispy rice with spicy tuna is perfection-- you get the bottom bed of crisp with fresh avocados, spicy tuna, and a kick of jalapeño. They also provide watermelon infused water, which was perfect for a warm day out. Although this restaurant is quite small, service was fast and very accommodating. I have been here several times and service plus quality of the food never changes! Seats here don't have any back support but it adds to the modern aesthetic and vibe of the restaurant. I've been eyeing the cucumber crab salad, so I look forward to coming back and trying it next time.

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    Ichitaru Ramen

    4.1
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    I've been meaning to stop here for a good while, but usually when I'm in this part of town I'm in a…read morerush, but given it's a Sunday evening and I'm procrastinating on finishing up a home project it seemed the perfect time to stop in with my son and enjoy a meal. It's a small place with a handful of seating, very clean with a wonderful ramen house ambiance. I'm sure the atmosphere is different when it's packed, but it was nice and quiet when we got there which made for good conversation and a great experience. I decided on the Shasho Ramen, and my son chose the Katsu Don plate. There's a 1-20 scale for the spice level, I chose 20 as I'm dead inside. Spice is subjective, so don't blame me if your experience is different, but I didn't find it all that particularly spicy - what I did find though was some wonderfully flavored broth with a perfect blend of spice and notes from the vegetables and other spices. The noodles were cooked proper, and everything was warm and fresh! My son said his katsu was perfectly cooked as well, nice and crunchy and not overly fried. The service was on point, they were on top of things and we were never left wanting. Honestly I'm really happy to have finally made the time to stop in; I will certainly be returning, and I hope to see you there! :)

    The service amazing, the Ramen was so good ( choose level 5 for my spicy )…read more Next time I go I will choose a higher spice level They also had good kimchi

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    4.2
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    I ended up here on a somewhat rainy night as I was staying across the street in a hotel. It was in…read morean all Asian mall called the Source. Perfect night for Ramen. The charge for the Ramen that I ordered was very reasonable in regards to what the normal price is at most Ramen places. It came very quickly after ordering. I totally enjoyed it. Highly recommended.

    Overall, I cannot recommend as a patron of many years, dating back to before The Source plaza was…read morefinalized. We would drive here every other year for their delicious fried tofu appetizer and other fresh and hot items. It was a wonderful experience and a great intro to Japanese cuisine. However, the quality and control have gone down as another reviewer has mentioned. Will be our last time. 1. Food was a bit salty for both ramens bowls. They ran out of the lobster tail and the ribs bowls, which is fine on Valentine's Day. However, they also ran out of basic ingredients. Where are the 2 egg slices, and where are the other fresh garnishes (mushroom or bean sprouts). One of the saddest looking and basic ramen bowls that I've ever experienced, one level above instant ramen (just the pork and excess noodles). Speaking of pork slices, they need to be less firm and softer. They also ran out of wooden spoons. How? We ate with take-out chopsticks with no available plastic spoons. Who is running this branch? 2. Service was standard. 3. Ambiance has nicely decorated theme. However, restaurant and seating area is small and crosse crossed and lacks privacy. You can hear the next table conversation. Would not care so much if the food were excellent. Not worth the tag.

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