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    Tampopo Restaurant

    4.1 (443 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Ramen
    Open 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    TAMPOPO RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Top left :  fire salmon roll Top right:  angry tuna  Bottom : spicy salmon tempura
    Lang B.

    My favorite ramen / sushi spot to go to. Every one is always so welcoming and nice each time we visit. This place's ramen is my favorite, very flavorful. I usually have them make it spicy and it has a nice little kick to it. There is a wide selection of sushi rolls to pick from and love that they have specials on them. No matter what we order , we always enjoy our food. Forgot to take a picture of my ramen last time we went .

    Rose Roll
    Jacob C.

    They have 50% off some rolls on the menu, which is a good deal. However, I felt like most of the rolls on that menu had the same or similar ingredients, so there was little variety. The rolls were fat, but didn't have much flavor and the fish was bland. The service was just okay.

    Chicken  Ramen

    The food was AWESOME (Thanks Chef) filling, delicious, cooked with love . The ambiance was awesome we were the 1st to arrive so we felt as if we'd gotten extra great customer service from Johnathan "Johnny" & Jacob they were awesome, patient and knowledgeable. The cook was great!!! Today, I went to the Cerritos location Gardena is great as well...

    Gyoza.

    I went there to dine in and the lunch specials were really good. A lot of rolls were 50% off and they a combo meal options as well. So I ordered Tampopo Ramen set with Gyoza and the Fire Salmon Roll. The ramen was excellent the broth was flavorful, the noodles were perfect, the sprouts were a nice touch, and the meat was cooked properly. The roll was also good with the salmon being good but not overwhelmingly spicy. This place is solid for lunch and I would come again.

    Heart attack roll
    Alex A.

    If you're looking for a Japanese restaurant with various options, try this place. They a menu for rolls that is always 50% off. They have good selection of appetizers. Servers are great and attentive. The restaurant is pretty small but we got seated right away at all times when we visit.

    Vegetable Ramen
    Akiya G.

    Amazing experience! I accidentally ordered a non-vegan ramen, and TJ handled it with so much kindness and patience. He checked in throughout the whole meal, and the service felt genuinely thoughtful. The veggie ramen and sushi were really good, and the entire staff was friendly and attentive. I'll be back for sure -- shoutout to TJ and the whole crew!

    lunch specials
    Lauren T.

    My parents and I love Tampopo and their lovely and affordable lunch menu. The portions are huge. The food is delicious. The service is always friendly. The ambiance is a little stale inside but nothing uncomfortable. Never had a problem finding parking.

    Ramen bowl. Yum!
    RoseEllen S.

    Once upon a time, another Yelp-worthy find! We stopped here for some delicious ramen and sushi rolls. We had the chicken ramen, spicy ramen, and a crunch roll. The ramen was hardy and delicious - they do not skimp on the noodles. The sushi roll was great! The end.

    Josh M.

    Parking is a pain in the butt at this location so expect to wait sometime due to all the other small shops in this plaza. Once you get inside it's worth the wait. We were greeted by a young women (forgot to catch her name) but we told her it was our first time and she broke down the menu and explained what was popular. I ordered a chicken ramen & side of shrimp tempura. My friend ordered salmon bento box. Everything came out hot and fresh & was excellent except I found a hair in my soup BUT I pointed it out to the waiter and he apologized instantly took it away and brought me out a fresh brand new one. (This is a real review with real experiences.) no questions asked and even discounted the bowl which was not needed. Accidents happen and I was thankful for that. Regardless everything went well except the parking again is a pain in the butt. This place is definitely a little hidden gem in the wall and I like the inside of it. Well decorated with banners and you can see the sushi being made. Thank you Tampopo for the excellent service. Accidents happen but they definitely made up for it.

    Kake udon
    Christopher W.

    Located in a busy strip mall, this gem of a Japanese restaurant is worth the trip. They always make you feel welcome, and have a great selection of sushi rolls, ramen, bento, sashimi, and udon. Plenty of side dish options such as tempura, edamame, California roll, and sushi. You can choose from multiple entrees such as salmon, mackerel, chicken teriyaki, and my favorite the sesame chicken.

    Esther JC S.

    First time I came was 6 years ago! (Pic with me in glasses) Wow! The same cute guy brought me back on a date a few months ago. And today, was super cold so I craved ramen again and he brought me back here. Awwww! I like this place! Keep forgetting to get sushi though but it's our new thing to get the lunch special with dumplings + a soft boiled egg + a Japanese beer ("Sapporo")...everything was delicious! Great service! Wasn't crowded but my date said it gets crowded usually. In the middle of eating, people started pouring in. lol! That's when you know the food is good! Will be back again! Next time, I'll try the sushi again! Hope y'all had a good Christmas!

    Half off sushi menu 8/11/24

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    Will always give this place nothing less than 5 stars! It's one of the best sushi spots I've been too.

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    The broth in the signature ramen is good and not too creamy. The rolls taste fresh and the cutlets are cooked to perfection

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    The food tastes great. The staff is super friendly. The restaurant had a cozy feel to it. Love it!

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    Good place for sushi/sashimi and noodles..Quick service and nice staff. Will go there again.

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    Ask the Community - Tampopo Restaurant

    Can you eat inside? Or is it only takeout and delivery?

    Yep! Dining area inside is a bit small but indoor seating is available

    Is this restaurant named after the movie?

    Are they still offering the happy our menu/50% of menu? if so what hours?

    Just wanted to know if you have brown rice?

    You mean "them" not sure.

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    I just stopped into silver lake ramen in Cerritos. I've been hesitant to try ramen place until I…read moreactually had a craving for ramen, well today is the day! The place has a cool vibe to it hard to explain it in words but felt relaxed as I came in. I ordered some Gyoza on the side and the main meal was the Shoyu Ramen dish with pork as a protein, bamboo shoots, seaweed, spinach, green onion, seasoned egg and pork. I also had a regular Coke to wash it down! Looks really good huh? Ok gyoza is really tasty, a bit of spiciness to it but you can put lemon juice on it makes it good. Ramen is really good also I like it! Check this place out, very tasty food!

    Been on the hunt for a ramen spot that serves truffle ramen similar to Momofuku in Vegas and…read morealthough it's not quite the same, they do have a Garlic Truffle Ramen here which is good enough to satisfy the craving. Not a lot of places have truffle ramen on the menu so I'll take it. The truffle flavor comes from truffle oil so the taste is pretty subtle. The broth is more garlic forward, it's rich and creamy. They have a bunch of options for toppings to enhance the ramen and it's served in a deep bowl so you're getting a good amount. The space is on the smaller side so you'll usually have to put your name down and wait a bit before getting seated. It's not the most authentic Japanese ramen but it's worth checking out.

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    We came on a Tuesday. There was no wait at all. Checking in was a breeze. The place is pretty…read moresmall. Seats do not have back support in case that is something you're looking forward to It took about 3 minutes for the appetizers to come out and then 9 minutes after that for the ramen. The water is fused with a fruit. This time it was watermelon mint. We tried the tonkatusu and shoys. Both tasted great. The shoya had a meatier tasting broth whereas the other was thicker and a bit creamier. We also tried the pork buns. They were soft and suppose. The meat was tender. The buns would have been less moist since it made it a tad bit soggy. But nonetheless it was still very good. The crispy rice with spicy tuna was shocking. It was so good. I hate tuna but this was very good. It wasn't fishy at all and had such a great umami taste to it all I would totally recommend this place to someone who wants a simple ramen menu that is priced around $20 per entree. The wait can get about an hour or more on the weekend but if you come during the week try to get there before 7pm. The only down side is they add a service charge to your bill. On their menu it's scratched out that you can take it off the bill. I think this is their way of tipping their servers but considering it's 17% is pretty hefty if you have a large bill. From a bill of about $35 it was a $5 service fee charge.

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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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