If your boyfriend loves you, he will take you here. 10+ years living in Irvine and I never knew about this gem AFTER moving far away. We got so many drinks, so many appetizers, two full plates of ramen (he also got extra noodles and protein on his ramen). Under $100. The service was beyond incredible. The server greeted us right away and we ordered everything in one go. She was very knowledgeable of the entire menu, but the crazy part was she didn't write a single thing down. Yet everything came out exactly how we wanted, modifications and all (his extra noodles and protein). She's great. The food was super delicious I need the recipe for that creamy broccolini sauce. Even when we heated it up later at home it was just as good. Thank you guys!! read more

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First time at this location and it was amazing! Prompt food to table, delicious!! Great service with hot tea and water drink refills! Ayce was super friendly! Thank you for a super early dinner with my son! read more

Good not great I remembered really liking the truffle ramen from the Silverlake/LA location so I tried it here, but it was sub par. Didn't leave a review then but I decided to come back and give it another chance. this time I got the spicy Tonkotsu with chicken. With the combo deal I think it's a pretty decent price. I got the karaage combo and the karaage was crispy, juicy, and pretty good. The chicken in the ramen was tasty too, not dry. Just a little disappointed with the soft noodles as I like my noodles on the harder side. If you want good chicken ramen, go to Marufuku instead. Also a strange thing is their alcohol menu says lemon chu-hi but it was actually grapefruit chu-hi that came with a piece lemon in the glass lol I don't mind it as I like both, but just a heads up for ppl that don't like grapefruit flavor... The rewards app is a little weird as when you check in, it starts a timer for the server to come and input your code... why the timer??? I didn't know this so I checked in during the middle of my meal instead of at the end and had to wave down a server to ask what to do lol I guess it's not that big of a deal but just thought it's a weird feature. read more

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This is my go to place when I want a quick bite of Asian food and I love the rice bowls that they have. My absolute favourite is the pork rice bowl. I've tried several of their rice bowls, the curry rice bowl, their new chicken rice bowl, but my absolute favourite is still the pork one The staff here is always nice and the decor is very reminiscent of those tiny little Japanese bistro. One tip is to always put yourself on the waitlist or go on Yelp and put yourself in the waitlist cause the wait is usually about half an hour to 45 minutes to get a table. read more

Silverlake Ramen - Large Fire Roasted Chicken Bowl - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

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I got the Spicy Veggie Ramen and I really liked the broth and toppings. The noodles were a bit thin for my liking, I typically enjoy a thicker and softer ramen noodle, but overall this place was pretty solid! The spice level was also a bit much for me and I got medium spice, but it was so flavorful! Staff were kind and there's plenty of tables inside, I just opted for takeout. read more

Im craving this right now it was so gooooood. We got the pork bun-Shoyu ramen combo, as well as the popcorn chicken-miso ramen combo. I love the eggy texture of the broth, the noodles have a distinct tenderness to them. I'm sure this is what makes Silverlake such a memorable noodle spot. Servers were sweet, they were closing in 30 min but they let us order, and food was fast! The place is lovely because it transports you away to a corner in Japan full of led lights, cushioned seats, and wooden boards to create the wooden vibes. Loved it! read more

Silverlake Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

Ordered takeout from here and felt like it was "okay" overall. I got the Shoyu on Fire, and everything came warm and fresh, but the flavors just weren't what I was hoping for. The broth was a bit too oily and the chicken was way too chewy, making for a lackluster experience. I did enjoy the spice, though I had ordered a medium and it definitely felt much hotter than that. I was expecting more flavor in the broth, but it was mainly just heat and the herbs carrying the flavor profile (it felt like a really spicy chicken broth). The noodles were fine, though a bit chewy. I'm not sure I'd order takeout again, but may consider stopping by if I'm in the area and craving ramen. There's so many ramen options to consider in OC, and I'm not so sure this place can keep up with the other offerings. read more

We came to this location on New Year's Night. It was packed so my boyfriend and I put our names on the waitlist. We met up with three of our friends as well so the wait was a little longer. Once we were seated, the service was fast! Most of us ordered ramen and my boyfriend ordered a chicken and rice bowl. The ramen took longer because they had a lot of online ordered to take care of. It was no worry to us because we had a great time catching up. Once our food came out, it was great! We all devoured our ramen. It has been over a year since I've been here and I'm so glad we came back in the new year. This place gets a 11/10 for their amazing food and service. It's also decorated very cute in here and is always a vibe! Thanks for the amazing ramen! read more

Silverlake Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

Delicious broth. I was really amazed at how flavorful the broth was. Probably one of the best tasting broths I've come across. Additionally the restaurant is clean, not too loud and the service was good. read more

Silverlake Ramen - Classic Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

Their Pork Bowl was an extremely satisfying meal. Actually, I got two meals out of the large bowl, which made it an even better value. I thoroughly enjoyed that bowl of flavorful pork chunks, steamed white rice, pickled red onions, chopped green onions, sesame seeds, and a jammy egg. The girl at the front who took my to-go order was super sweet and accommodating. She offered me some water after I had ordered (it was a scorching hot afternoon) and even brought my order outside to me when she saw me coming to pick it up. They weren't busy at all, with no one dining in, but I still appreciated the effort and kindness. Parking is free in the lot directly surrounding the building, but there is also lots of parking throughout the Crossroads plaza. I've had ramen at another Silverlake Ramen, but it honestly didn't give me the same level of comfort that this Pork Bowl gave me here. If I'm ever craving a simple, protein-laden rice bowl, I'll know what to get. Shout-out to my good friend who recommended it to me! read more

Silverlake Ramen - Pork Bowl = delicious, would definitely get again! - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

This ramen spot is my favorite in all of Irvine. I'm so glad they opened a location in Crossroads. I took my roommate here for her first time and she LOVED it. She's not a huge fan of spicy things but a Medium Spice Blaze was just right for her. As for me, I'm loyal to the Combo deal with Creamy Broccolini and Shoyu on Fire. I love the flavor in both of these items. The only thing I have to say is the staff rushes you and it is kind of hard to enjoy your meal. I completely understand & appreciate a quick service restaurant. However, having someone ask if I'm ready to order the moment I sit down and putting the check on the table before I've even gotten halfway through my bowl is awkward and unnecessary. read more

Silverlake Ramen - Blaze & Shoyu on Fire - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

I absolutely loved Silverlake Ramen! The ramen was delicious, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The portions were generous, and everything tasted fresh and satisfying. The atmosphere was casual and welcoming, and the service was friendly and attentive. Definitely a great spot for ramen, and I'll be coming back again! Highly recommend! read more

Silverlake Ramen - Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

Thank you for having vegetarian options on your menu. I really appreciate the veggie ramen in miso broth but why the extra high price? Appreciate that you can choose tofu as the protein in most of the other ramens. Also love that you have an impossible bao. A little too much mustard and would have liked some picked onion or radish, maybe cilantro or some sort of green on it. Great service and very clean store read more

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Been to this Silverlake Ramen location a few times now. The service has always been friendly and prompt. I love their shoyu pork ramen with chili paste and it never disappoints. I usually order an extra side of noodles and I share that with my husband sometimes. Ambiance not trendy like the one at Irvine Spectrum but just a solid place if you want to eat good and want something quick. read more

Silverlake Ramen - Shoyu pork ramen with chili paste - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

Silver lake is a hit or miss for me personally. I do think that they are consistent on their food, the one I get is the tonkotsu ramen, but I think that I've had better ramen in OC. The ambiance is quiet and the service is ok. I think this is a good spot for when you need something fast and yum. I wouldn't come out of my way to eat here. read more

Silverlake Ramen - tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

The service at this location was great when we stopped in for lunch, friendly and super fast. The noodles had a good texture, the broth was seasoned well, the bun was soft and the pork was fine. We happened to get a great parking spot in front of the door, but I'm sure it gets very crowded in the parking lot. read more

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Extremely horrible. Our waiter was some Asian man with glasses, and we felt a horrible vibe right when we entered. Thursday, around 8:30 PM, he didn't even greet us or smiled. We stood there for about five minutes before he even helped us . He was very unenthusiastic about his work. Brought us bowls with no spoon. We asked for extra crispy pork and it didn't even come out crispy. He was on his cell phone the whole time, looked like he was miserable and hated his job. Highly recommend talking to your employee about this because it was the worst experience I've ever had in Silver Lake Ramen. read more

Silverlake Ramen is as awful as my friends warned me, but unfortunately I had to try it for myself. I paid the price for my experimentation. This location of Silverlake Ramen is near Tastea and Urban Plates in Irvine. I came after work and the restaurant was pretty empty. The waitress put me at a small table that was by their order window and their staff was really close to bumping into me the whole time. Super annoying. And the waitress went to rearrange the condiments at the table next to me with her butt in my face for the longest time. No common sense at all. She could have stood at any other angle and it would have been less odd. Anyways, I ordered the Classic Tonkotsu ($16.50) and opted for the pork. It comes with creamy pork stock, bean sprouts, spinach, green onions, seaweed, black garlic oil and a seasoned egg. I opted out of the bean sprouts and added corn ($1.75). When it came out the amount of green onions was ridiculous, I had to scoop some out. It was probably thee worst bowl of ramen I ever had. One tiny piece of pork. I only ate half of the noodles and decided to give up on the rest. I literally ate cup noodle that night and it tasted better. I always like to try things for myself before I judge a place and now I can truly agree with my friends that this place sucks. Both the food and the service. read more

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So good to not have to go to the Spectrum for Silverlake! I really like their broth with the black garlic but finding parking and waiting during peak times at the Spectrum has always made me shy away to other places where the broth doesn't pack a punch like this place. I've been to this location a handful of times now since it's close to home. Service is quick and friendly and the broth is consistently thick and delicious. However I do wish there was less fat on the meat as a couple pieces was essentially 95% fat and 5% meat. read more

This is my second time ordering from here and the second time they've messed up my order. I order ramen with modifications and they didn't do it and didn't add the additional ingredient. I paid extra for more toppings, but nope didn't add. So I'm out money for food I didn't get. Really disappointing. And it took 10 min longer than it said it would. Last time I ever go here. read more

Silverlake Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

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This is my go to ramen place in Irvine so far. It's close by and the variety of flavor has something for everyone. Waiting times can be long, especially on a Friday. Parking isn't too bad, you can wait in your car if there's a bit of line. The dining area is small and busy. However anytime I've gone to Silverlake Ramen, the service was always friendly. I normally go for the black garlic truffle ramen. The noodles tend to be thicker than most ramen places, the broth is a bit creamier, and overall, it's a different ramen experience but it's a tasty and comforting one. read more

Silverlake Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

Big fan of Silverlake Ramen for years but this location is not it. Drove 30 mins to get to this location that closes at 10pm. Got there at 9:20 only to be told they closed the kitchen already and did "last call." Not even an offer for to-go. I've worked in the restaurant industry and this is unacceptable and bad business practice. Do better Silverlake Ramen! Was much better before they became a franchise. read more

Silverlake Ramen - Warning - They are not open daily until 10pm - False advertising. - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

My friend and I come here on a regular because we like the food . To be honestly service is mid but today we had Ignacio as our server. He went above and beyond to make sure we had everything that we requested before our food even got to the table . Amazing experience. read more

Decided to try this place randomly for lunch on a weekday and it was just okay. I got the shoyu ramen with pork and it wasn't bad but it wasn't great either. The ramen just didn't taste very authentic to me. Again, it's a decent bowl of noodles but I would not come again as there are many other better and more authentic tasting japanese ramen shops around. They also did not have shimichi (japanese spice pepper powder) which was disappointing. They only had a red pepper paste for extra charge but all other ramen stores would also have shimichi available for those who just want a little bit of extra flavor. Store was clean and service was very good. read more

Silverlake Ramen - Shoyu ramen (after a couple bites) - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

One of the better ramen spots I have tried! The atmosphere was very nice and it feels like a cool spot to be. The ramen itself was so tasty, there was a richness in the broth that had me going back for more. I would love to visit again and try more of their menu read more

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Pretty much happy with this Ramen place. Two choices of broth one creamier than the other. Nice chunk of chashu thick and flavorful. Pretty much enjoyed everything including the pork bun and gyoza. Noodles are on the firmer side. Even spicy medium had good heat and flavor. They also served with a nice big nori(seaweed). Service was great and overall had a chill vibe. Definitely coming back again. read more

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Yay! Another SL Ramen in Irvine!! SL always has very good ramen + sides and great service. Always attentive and accommodating. Can't go wrong with Garlic Truffle Ramen. My favorite. Good Calif cut rolls. Broccolini and chicken karage are always great add-ons. The location is small. It's Irvine. I'm sure it cost a ton of money to rent restaurants based in Irvine so no fault for that. Just keep in mind if you have a large group be a little late but no big deal. Enjoy your favorite ramen at this welcome addition to the many SL Ramen locations I've tried. read more

Came here tonight for Blaze Ramen and Karaage. Glad we did! The ambiance is unassuming with clean tables and simple decor. The Ramen was flavorful, and not too spicy. The char siu was perfectly seasoned and soft. It melts in your mouth. The karaage is well done. They drain the excess oil, leaving it crispy outside and juicy inside. The aoli served with it was a perfect compliment. The service was good, and they showed up to offer refills and inquire if we wanted anything else. Overall, great experience. Will come again. read more

Silverlake Ramen - Karaage (fried chicken). Very well done! Just right. - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

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Food is consistently good. We got the Blaze & Classic ramen. Broth is very creamy and flavorful (not salty). The pork is not too fatty. Recommend getting the combo so you can get a side. We got the karaage & creamy broccolini. Surprisingly really enjoyed the broccolini. It has a nice sweet but savory flavor. Ambiance is nice. Some of the lighting is a bit blinding at night, but you can always ask to be moved. The service is good, but sometimes feels a bit understaffed. Would definitely recommend coming here! read more

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My family and I visited on Mother's Day and had a great experience! The chicken karaage was so great,and so was the garlic truffle ramen :-) the restaurant itself has a nice and open atmosphere, too. It felt easy going but refined. Lastly, our service was top notch. We were regularly checked on, even when a busy wave hit. I also wanted to thank server Naomi for all her help! My brother is in a wheelchair, and when she saw my family and I heading to the door with him she went out of her way to hold the front door for us, and immediately help with seating arrangements. Much appreciated. Would definitely dine here again! ^^ read more

Silverlake Ramen - Chicken Karaage Bowl - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

Likes: + Decent ramen. Nothing special though. + I like that for to-go orders, the seaweed is kept dry in a paper-thin packet. + Polite, helpful staff. . People may get confused whether they're ordering from this location (Irvine Crossroads) or the Irvine Spectrum one. . Good quantity of meat but not fatty. I guess that's to be expected of chicken. Non-likes: - Large but very crowded parking lot. - Extra $2 on UberEats. I had: Classic (Chicken) = $19.56 read more

This location is a great alternative to when you want Silverlake Ramen but don't want to deal with the long wait at the Spectrum. Their new spot in Crossroads was so chill on an early Saturday evening that we had at least four different people ask us how our food was. Food seems more or less the same as the one at the Spectrum. My go to is the Shoyu Ramen because the chicken broth isn't as heavy as the ones with pork. I usually go with pork but opted for chicken on this visit. I knocked off a star because my Shoyu Ramen was missing the egg, which is my favorite. I thought maybe it was due to the egg shortage or something and that they should have knocked off a buck or two, but afterwards my dining companions both confirmed they had eggs in their ramen. If I had only thought to mention it to one of the many servers that came to check on us. Oops. read more

Silverlake Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

My wife and I have been going to Silverlake ramen before it branched out and franchised and the quality has always been consistent. Even in Vegas where we lived for 3 years then back to SoCal. We were in the area and thought to try this Silverlake and saw u can just order ramen from the table. Pretty cool! We got our usual classics with cha shu and a side of chili paste. Both bowls were delicious as expected. We then ordered a cha shu bao bun so our daughter could eat something. She's only a year and a half and usually likes bread. She took a bite and spat it out. My wife and I took a bite and were unfortunately disgusted because it tasted like.. chemicals or plastic? Not too sure but it wasn't great. Got that voided but I saw the owner or store manager go to the back and asked the employees what happened. To our surprise, she came over and redid the bao and explained she tried it herself and fixed it. I gave the 4 stars because of this level of service. Silverlake does it right in food and service. When it's bad, they do good by you. We miss the going to the one in Silverlake and Vegas and we used to go to the one at LBX too. All great service and honestly the food is always good. Just this one slip but we appreciated how quickly it was resolved. Thank you!!! read more

Silverlake is one of our go-tos and we've been to other locations but it's the first at this one. We happened to be in town nearby so ended up going here to this location. Service was really great and they were helpful with food allergies (I had to check that my usual order of Garlic Truffle Ramen hadn't changed recipe wise since it had been a while since we visited). We got a big order of the chicken karaage and my kid loved it so much that she didn't want to share lol. The ambiance was great--family friendly, super chill. Food is great too ofc. read more

I have been to their location at the Irvine Spectrum and I loved it so decided to meet with a friend in the new location in the Crossroads to try it out since it is a lot closer to me. Arrived early dinner on a Saturday and the place was empty with one other table occupied. We were greeted right away and they let us choose where to sit which I loved. Picked a table by the wall with a little privacy. We ordered the Combo Classic with fried gyoza and the Garlic truffle. Both broths were very flavorful and clean and noodles were chewy. We opted for pork for our protein and it was melt in your mouth tender and flavorful as well. The garlic truffle had kale which I think was also sauteed with some seasoning because it was also soft and flavorful. Egg was done just right for my liking. Servers were very attentive and checked on us frequently. I put in a separate order of a classic combo and pork bun to go and it was ready right away. Overall, we had a great experience and will be coming back for sure. read more

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Very weird experience. I go to SilverLake Ramen quite literally once a week at minimum because they're the best ramen hands down & I'm obsessed with it!! My usual locations are the ones in Bella Terra & La Habra & I have never ever had an issue literally ever, until we tried this new location today. Our server was a man with glasses & there were several issues. read more

Hands-down, the Best Ramen I've ever had in my life. Always friendly staff excellent vegan choices. I will definitely be going back. Ambience has nothing special but it's nothing to complain about either. Love that they also serve Coke products. read more

Silverlake Ramen - Inside of Restaurant - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

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A colleague of mine and I recently tried Silverlake Ramen, located at The Crossroads, for lunch. We arrived earlier so the place wasn't crowded at all. Very clean and contemporary place. Open kitchen in the back. Customer service was excellent since it wasn't busy yet. The waitress periodically will come check on us. We tried: *Shoyu ramen (3/5): Includes chicken stock with shoyu, bamboo, a soft egg, a choice of protein (chicken/pork/tofu), and seaweed. I went with tofu to have a light lunch. While the ramen was delicious, the broth was mediocre, and they didn't give a lot of tofu and bamboo. Slightly disappointed. *Spicy tuna bowl (3/5): Includes spicy tuna, mixed greens, fried onions, onion dressing, avocado, and rice. It's a small bowl for $10.63. I personally wish it was a medium sized bowl. Hopefully we will be back to try other ramen and dishes and see if these will impress our taste buds. :) read more

Cool hip spot with delicious Ramen in the neighborhood. I think prices are comparable to other Ramen spots like Hiro Nori. I honestly don't know which spot I like better- may be a tie. Portions were large and service was attentive- I highly recommend. read more

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I just got back from Japan, my cravings for ramen continues. Only thing is Japan does not have donkatsu ramen, it's normally soy sauce based or tsukamen so donkatsu broth is an American thing so I love the deep flavors here. Came here on Easter Sunday and they were open at 11am. Food came out hot and the extra chashu is only $2.50 the combo is where it's at! read more

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