Had a good experience at Silverlake in Porter Ranch. The atmosphere was nice, and the food was enjoyable overall. As a vegetarian, I did find the options somewhat limited, but the Veggie Ramen and Impossible Bun were both really good and worth trying. I'd definitely like to see more vegetarian choices added to the menu, but the dishes I had were tasty and satisfying. Overall, a nice spot and I'd come back again! Kyle and Kayla were very helpful- read more

I'm going to cut straight to the chase. This place is pretty damn incredible. And here are three reasons why. #1 The value was insane. They offer a lunch special for just $15 that comes with a starter (you can choose between edamame or salad), mini ramen, and a rice bowl (can be topped with chicken karage, fire roasted chicken, spicy tuna, pork, or curry). I went with the edamame, classic ramen, and rice bowl topped with chicken karage. When the food came out, I was shocked at the portions. Their "mini ramen" was practically a normal-sized serving and the rice bowl was served with a generous portion of chicken karage. I couldn't finish everything. More on that later. #2 The food was shockingly delicious. The ramen pork broth was creamy and silky smooth. The pork belly was wonderfully seared and crispy on the outside and tender and fatty on the inside. Loved the texture of it. The chicken karage was crispy on the outside and flavorful. The spicy mayo sauce drizzled on top took it to another level. The edamame also deserves a shout out. It came out hot, just the way I like it. #3 The service was top notch. Our server was very nice and helpful. We knew this dude was something special when he asked how much salt I wanted on the edamame. I've ordered edamame countless times from restaurants all over Southern CA. No one has ever asked me that. It's a small detail, but it speaks volumes about the service. The food came out super fast. Considering it was pretty busy, that was impressive to me. Multiple employees proactively asked me if I wanted a to-go box since you know, there was so much food that I couldn't finish it all. I'm still trying to figure out how they can offer great food, generous portions, and fantastic service for only 15 bucks, but hey, I'm not complaining. Highly recommend checking this place out. Chances are high that you won't be disappointed. read more

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The food was great. The service was great and professional. The ambiance is cool. I would definitely recommend to my friends and family read more

One of my favorite ramens of all time- I love the tonkotsu or what they now call "the classic ramen". I also love the spicy tuna on crispy rice, the karaage, and the creamy broccolini- such great flavors! Whenever I visit the area I make it a point to stop in here for some delicious food- great for dine-in or takeout. Small interior but great service- love this place! read more

Silverlake Ramen - Crispy Rice w Spicy Tuna - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I came here recently with my brother, sister-in-law, and baby niece. It's small and limited seating inside, but there was enough room for us with a baby thankfully. We came around 5:30pm and were seated right away! The customer service was great. They were very kind and quick with service. The food is delicious. My sister-in-law ordered the garlic truffle ramen. My brother and I ordered the classic ramen. We also had plenty of appetizers. We got the gyoza, crispy rice, chicken karaage bites. If you get the ramen combos, you can get an appetizer to come with it. This location is classic and it felt good to be back! read more

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If you're looking for a very good ramen . This is your place ! Been going here for a long time and it's the best , every single time. Flavor is amazing the serving size is HUGE. Also very good, fast service. read more

Silverlake Ramen - Spicy chicken Ramen . - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Had Silverlake Ramen out in Chino Hills and was pretty subpar. When I heard this was the original location, I had to visit to check it out. My wife and I visited on a busy Saturday evening and it was as you would expect. It was super busy, about a 20-30 minute wait even after getting on the Yelp waitlist via our phones early. Parking - Valet, currently $7.00 but we decided to park a bit further away and walked over. Free parking on streets but some are metered parking. So parking here is pretty limited and a bit hectic. We each got our own bowls of ramen, classic & shoyu respectively. We also ordered a side of Chicken Karaage to share, very crispy and well made. Highly recommend as an appetizer. It's a bit spicy with the sauce dip though. Firstly, the ramen bowls were presented quickly, service was quick as well and staff was friendly, very nice atmosphere despite how busy it was. Each bowl itself is huge but thats mostly for presentation. I absolutely love the quality of noodles/ramen here. Each bite was creamy and savory, not too salty as well which is always a plus for ramen shops. I'm very impressed with the portions as well and yes it can be deceiving because of how big the bowl is but the portion size is pretty decent. Love each and every bite. Overall, very impressed with the original Silverlake Ramen in Silverlake. Parking can be a bit of a hassle but it's all worth it when it comes to the quality of this ramen shop. read more

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What makes this particular spot special is that it is the original Silverlake Ramen. I can confirm that it is actually better than another Silverlake Ramen location that I've visited. It has a homey and casual atmosphere, making it a staple in the neighborhood. I like that they have a Yelp waitlist so that I was able to get on the waitlist before arriving at the restaurant. The restaurant was pretty busy, but my wait wasn't bad at all. Once I got seated, service was pretty quick. My meal was served within 15 minutes. Started off with the crispy chicken karaage, which came with a side of spicy aioli sauce. The chicken itself was already so flavorful and juicy that the sauce was not even needed. It was also very crispy and was the perfect appetizer. My partner had the Classic Ramen, while I had the Shoyu Ramen. I really appreciate that both our bowls were served at the same time. The classic ramen had a delicious creamy pork stock with just the right amount of black garlic oil. I would highly recommend this ramen. As for the shoyu ramen, it had a clear chicken stock and bamboo shoots. This ramen was decent, but nothing to be amazed at. The biggest downside of this spot is the parking situation. There is a small parking lot with paid valet parking. Other than that, there is some street parking, but even finding a parking spot on the street can be difficult. It is best to visit during off hours. read more

Silverlake Ramen - Classic Ramen (top) and Shoyu Ramen (bottom) - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The food is delicious and does not disappoint. We love the edamame (spicy is also good), the gyozas and most importantly the garlic truffle ramen!!! My teenage daughter enjoys the Shoyu ramen and my son who is vegan the impossible pork bun. This is a great place to eat outside or indoors to beat the heat! Staff are always attentive and friendly. I'm glad they now have a reward program! read more

Silverlake Ramen - Garlic Truffle Ramen stars - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Honestly, this place is completely overrated. The service is terrible, the wait time is way too long, and there is no parking. The food isn't even that good. You can see piles of pickup bags just sitting there getting cold because no one is handing them out. It seems like people only come here because it's cheap, but there are far better ramen spots in the area without all these headaches. Not worth the wait. read more

To be honest, not sure I get the hype for silverlake. We got the truffle & garlic ramen. The broth was definitely good, rich and creamy with fragrant truffle and garlic scent. However, that's about where it ends. The noodles lacked chew and I wasn't a big fan of the kale. I can see why the dish would be appealing for others, but unfortunately it's just not for me. Service is good and servers are attentive. It might be a decent ramen option in the area but I think there's plenty of other better ramen spots around! read more

Man they have the most delicious and comforting food. I love their tofu spicy ramen with veggies. It's a great lunch and always packed so warm. read more

Silverlake Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The ramen was really good. My first time trying and I was not disappointed. However, my issue is the valet. He did not understand English and was extremely rude to me and my party today. Mind you I understand spanish and can understand what he said under his breath. Please educate the valet staff especially the one that worked today evening. read more

Our experience at Silverlake Ramen could be summarized as "absolute yum!" The spicy veggie ramen was delicious, topped with a generous portion of fresh, tasty vegetables and tofu, and there were so many noodles that I couldn't even finish it. The miso broth was tasty and the egg (an add-on) was cooked to perfection, creamy and just... wow! I still dream of that ramen bowl a few days later... My husband had the impossible bao and a side of spicy kimchi. He loved the kimchi so much in fact that he ordered a second serving (he's never done that before.) I don't really love kimchi but I had to taste it, and even I have to admit that it was good. The service was excellent and expedient. This was probably one of the top 3 best ramens I've had in my life. The food at Silverlake knocked my socks off. I will make a point of stopping by again next time I'm in LA! It's totally worth it. read more

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This spot is NOT a dog friendly welcoming establishment so you've been warned. Not dog friendly for being such a dog heavy populated community is kinda a stretch... I brought my dog for a TOGO ORDER, held her and sat while waiting for my Togo order. They sent/shooed me outside to wait for my order. Another person was waiting/seated outside and the waitress went out to ask "are you dining in?" She said yes, waiting for a buddy. The waiter then told her to "come wait inside" after she told me "she'd bring my Togo order out" and basically showed me out the door. It gives off rude, non-welcoming decorum and just unnecessary excessiveness (my dog didn't touch her precious floors the whole time). I def need to do better and just say no I won't support this spot any more. read more

I've been eating at Silverlake Ramen for about 10 years now, and to this day it's still in my top 3 ramen spots. Inside has a casual vibe, and you can tell the restaurant is proud of it's LA roots. Service has always been amazing every time I've eaten here. Parking can be challenging, but the lot outside has valet if you can't find street parking. Their tonkotsu ramen has a rich, flavorful broth, and their pork chashu always comes to my mind first when I think of tender, melt-in-your-mouth chashu. Their sides are all so good too! I frequently get their karaage and spicy chicken bun (definitely SPICY!!) I'm devastated that they removed tsukemen from the menu just a month ago because it was my absolute favorite, and I haven't found a single place that does tsukemen better besides in Tokyo. read more

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My favorite location for this restaurant chain! Food is always yummmm, staff is always friendly amd the ambiance is always chill read more

Silverlake Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The chicken karaage bowl!? Unreal. Crispy, golden, perfectly seasoned & still juicy inside (which is where most places miss, but not here). Every bite had that satisfying crunch without being greasy or heavy. Don't forget extra aioli! The rice was fluffy, the portions were generous, and everything in the bowl just worked. Nothing felt random--like this was actually put together with intention, not just tossed in a container. Also, shoutout to the balance of crispy chicken + warm rice + fresh toppings = elite comfort food situation. Service was quick, everything came out hot, and the whole experience was smooth from start to finish. Honestly, this is one of those meals you keep thinking about after. Already planning my next trip back. read more

We were on vacation and this restaurant was close by. We walk there it's in a little alley with a ton of restaurants. We sat in the patio section that had heating lamps and there was a lot of privacy. We ordered crispy chicken, gyoza, and ramen. Everything seemed very fresh and the service was fast. The ramen was very good, the gyoza's were crispy, and the chicken was very crispy. This was a great date night idea. read more

Silverlake Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I ordered the shoyu chicken ramen and chicken KaraAge combo. The food itself and dine in service itself is great. The only downside is the "highway robbery" like parking - they don't have parking spot for customers rather there is "valet only" parking that charges 6-7 dollars per visit. When I asked the restaurant, they say "we don't have/own the parking". This is like they make the dish but don't provide utensils - yet some other business try to sell you the utensils otherwise you have no way to eat there. LoL read more

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We went for a joke and this is one of my friends favorite spots. Well now it's one of mine too. This is some of the best ramen I've had since coming back from Japan. I got the spicy chicken and it hit the spot! I will be coming back after another successful hike to treat myself! read more

Silverlake Ramen - Chicken Karaage Bowl - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My friends & I met up at the original Silverlake Ramen location for lunch. With just a dozen tables, the restaurant was smaller than I expected. Getting a combo was the way to go; I had planned on ordering an appetizer & ramen, this way saved a couple bucks at around $22 for both. The Spicy Chicken Bun contained flavorful chicken karaage but was over-sauced in teriyaki. Shoyu Ramen has a light broth & I enjoyed the generous portions of green onion & tender bamboo shoots, however the noodles were a touch overcooked. A decent bowl, but with the abundance of ramen shops to try in LA, I wouldn't rush back to this particular chain. Servers made great recommendations for our group & were definitely knowledgeable about every dish on the menu. They never made us feel rushed & were on hand for anything we needed. Great hospitality. read more

Silverlake Ramen - Shoyu (with chicken) - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Amazing people super fast service nice place . Food is amazing taste super good well done

I've admired this cuisine since my first experience with Ramen. I never knew that noodles could be so filling and full of soul. So when I decided I needed a quick bite before my day ended, to my surprise, my experience at Silver Lake Ramen was no different. I visited SLR after a friend picked me up from an impromptu flight change. Amongst other things, I said "I love ramen" so she recommended SLR which was a shimmy down the hill. I arrived on Friday, October 6th (2023), around 10:30pm. The entire strip was busy, full of folks frolicking, on dates and whatnot. I stepped in for a bit and had to register for a table. After about 15 minutes, I was seated at a small table meant for two near the entrance. I had somewhere to be so I only ordered the Classic Ramen with Chicken. The wait wasn't long but it was entertaining as people were cheery throughout the space. The meal came quick but I was impressed by the robust but soothing flavor given the simplicity of the order. Everything from the broth to the noodles was excellent. I was impressed with the quick service and efficiency of the restaurant. Overall, after having little to no expectations for this quick Ramen meal, I was delighted to have came. All elements of a solid establishment came together; cheery atmosphere, solid food and efficient service. If you're in the Silver Lake area, this would be the place to go! read more

Silverlake Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Always heard about this place and finally got to try. Wanted to have some ramen with a friend so it was a nice place to go to. I ordered the tonkotsu ramen and I enjoyed it. The broth flavor was delicious and the portion was good. I also had the fried gyoza and enjoyed those too. The ambience was nice, we went around 3 so it wasn't too busy and the music they played was enjoyable not too loud . The food was great and it's the location is in a Lilly's place with ice cream or paletas next door. read more

Solid ramen spot. Server was super sweet and attentive. Everything was amazing. If you're not sure what ramen to order, I would really recommend the classic. The creamy pork broth never misses. read more

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The ramen was very good. The broth was flavorful without being too heavy, the noodles had the perfect texture, and everything tasted fresh. I'd order again. read more

We love this place so much. The workers are super sweet. They are also dog friendly. They literally gave my dog free chicken. The service is amazing. It's clean if I can give 10 out of 10 I would we come here all the time for lunch and we will be continuing to come here. read more

With all the hype of this place, I expected better ramen, but I do think this is a little average. Texture of the noodles could have been better, soup was not as creamy as I thought it would be. I think it's good to note that this wasn't too heavy though. I would definitely not wait in a huge line for it. read more

Silverlake Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Wow..... so obsessed I tried silverlake ramen for the first time and omg it's so yummy. I am pretty particular with my ramen but tbh I'm super impressed. This will definitely be my go to spot, and to top it off there was no wait on a Sunday evening plus the service and staff are great. Also the prices on the menu are beautiful !! read more

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The service was friendly, polite, and quick. The ambiance was perfect--chill and cozy. The food tasted fresh and rich. The employees served just the right thing even under pressure. All in all, 5 stars! read more

1:43 on a Thursday afternoon I was so glad to find parking on the street. Sometimes that is the biggest struggle in coming here. You don't really want to pay the very small Plaza valet people. But anyway, we found Street parking. We got lucky. We were able to quickly sit down and order our food. We hadn't been here in a while, but the menu has not changed tremendously. The food is still consistently good. My little one had a. soboro bowl, ground chicken with scrambled egg and usually comes with red ginger, sesame seeds and green onions, but she wanted none of that. One thing that is different, and I don't know how long ago they changed this about their menu, but they used to do a small size of the same bowl that you could get with an accompanying bowl of Ramen. Apparently they don't do this anymore. Now, if you order a combo, you select your ramen and broth... and then you get to select your other additional item off of their list of appetizers that are available. Not feeling too hungry on this warm summer afternoon, I ordered a California roll. It was delicious. The rice was not hard or over flavored. And also, if you have any in the sesame seeds. Perfect snack. We took home a big bum, extra pickled onions and the jalapeños being able to feed a family of three this way with actually very affordable. The portion sizes are still just enough for us. This is one of our favorite spots to come to in the area, especially after a long day of appointments at the Neighbor Children's Hospital of Los Angeles. But as I mentioned before, sometimes parking can be a little bit of a difficult difficulty. Typically, it was not a freezer, but it was not too warm in here either. The restaurant is very comfortable. It is very clean, I have never been here and it not be clean or being cleaned immediately after a party leaves. the staff are very friendly. I really appreciate how well the staff listens to the Ingredients that I ask to be left out of food, bc we are allergic. read more

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This place is decent! They're missing a kids menu, which is a problem for families. They only provide large, adult size bowls for kids. They also don't have their own parking, so it's an extra nine dollars to eat here. However, they do have their own bathroom for customers that's clean and well kept aside from graffiti scratched on it by customers. The location is very small, about nine tables inside the entire restaurant? But the cool thing is that the chefs are right behind the tables so you can see them cooking which is fun. The service is good and attentive. The restaurants rewards program is subpar, offers one free canned drink with sign up, but I found their canned drinks are very limited. I would like to see options that aren't just sugary soda for those not interested in the sugar. There's also VERY limited vegetarian and vegan options, you basically get one single vegan / vegetarian option per bowl and plate on their menu. Nothing pescatarian friendly whatsoever. The food itself is good, overpriced in my opinion, but that's common in Los Angeles given the price to run a business here is expensive too so I understand that. I'd say this is a good place to go if you're one person or two, not for families, or anyone who's pescatarian. If you're vegetarian or vegan, you can get one or two things to eat here. It'll still be yummy. Overall, has its flaws, still decent! read more

This is a legit ramen place in Silverlake. It's reasonably priced, but parking can be a bit of a challenge in their lot. There is a long wait during lunch hours, but quick service. It's one of my favorite go-to ramen places close to home. They have a combination of bowls and a pretty good deal. Tasty ramen! read more

Silverlake Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Now this is what I like my ramen to be, great flavor and just the right amount of spice to get your nose running. The place is on the smaller side, so reservations are a must, there is out door seating but depending on the weather you may just want to wait to sit inside. If you're in the area and in the mood for some Ramen, check them out. read more

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The food quality is always good at silver lake ramen, price definitely went up, service is mostly quick unless it's busy hours, ambiance is fast but bright read more

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Finally, I get to try Silverlake Ramen in Silverlake. I live in Long Beach, and I have been to the store in Long Beach Exchange for the past few years. It got my family through our ramen craving during the pandemic, but I have been curious whether the ramen at the actual flagship store is better. I got my answer when my son had a weekend soccer tournament near Silverlake, and we enjoyed our ramen in the store. The ramen was definitely better than the Long Beach store--the broth was richer and creamier, the pork belly was thicker and more flavorful, but the noodle was about the same. Even the chicken karaage was crispier and more tender. This store was also busier, and it took a while before the server visited our table. Three different waiting staff took turn filling our water, and it was frequent because my son was emptying the cup over and over again after his soccer game. The interior was a bit cramped, but the parking lot was completely packed by valet parking. We parked on the street and walked over. The Long Beach store was good, but I am glad that I had a chance to try the original store. read more

Silverlake Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Rainy days call for Ramen These 3 guys were bustin their arses in the front of the house. Great team work. Food is good I highly recommend the pork bun & garlic truffle ramen! SO good read more

It was around 6:30PM on a Thursday and we were able to be immediately seated. This is what I ordered: CLASSIC RAMEN ($16.50) - I went for the Classic Ramen (which has DAIRY - traditional tonkotsu ramen usually does not have milk). The broth flavor was pretty good, but nothing to write home about. It came with bean sprouts, one piece of seaweed, green onions, one egg, and black garlic oil. For protein, I chose to have pork cutlets (they were very thick and tender). CHICKEN KARAAGE BOWL ($8.75) - The fried chicken was good, but it had a lot of sauce on it for my taste (teriyaki and spicy aioli). GREEN TEA ($2.50) - It is a small portion cup. You can ask one of the employees for hot water to stretch that teabag's life. For my personal taste, I was not a huge fan of the restaurant's atmosphere. It is a small restaurant and you can feel it. Near the bathroom there are a lot of boxes piled up like a storage unit. The glass wall facing the street has graffiti on it, and if you are near the street side, there are a lot of cars and people passing through. If there had been a line to get in to eat, I would not have been happy waiting so long for just decent ramen. However, since I was seated immediately, the food was not bad, and the restaurant is in a convenient part of Silver Lake, I rated it a higher experience. read more

Silverlake Ramen - Chicken Karaage Bowl ($8.75)-Japanese style fried chicken, teriyaki sauce, spicy aioli, green onion and red ginger over rice. - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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First thing on landing in LA which is quite cold compared to the crib (Miami), I wanted some nice and warm ramen. Silverlake didn't disappoint. They have a nice check-in reservation system that goes smoothly. The spicy tonkatsu (and regular) was so damn good. Creamy broth. The literal most perfect pork I have ever had in ramen. Getting it with the combo which comes with a side is a nice add-on. Def recommend read more

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