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The Ramen Joint

4.3 (2.3k reviews)
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Closed • 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
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Luke L.

The Ramen Joint is a small ramen spot located in Westchester and has been around since 2016. [Parking]: Easy free parking with a large shared parking lot behind the building. [Ambience]: This is one of those casual spots where customers can just sign in via the Yelp check-in list (no wait on a weekday night), walk up to the open kitchen counter, and enjoy a nice bowl of ramen. There's also an outdoor patio area. [Menu]: Very simple double-sided laminated menu. Yelp's top recommended item is Shoyu Tonkotsu. They also offer appetizers like Crispy Shrimp Spring Rolls and Chicken Karaage. Happy Hour (every day from 2-5 PM & 8 PM to close, except holidays) = all ramen $15 + all appetizers 50% off. *** Shoyu Tonkotsu Ramen (Pork Chashu, Soft-Boiled Egg, Wood Ear Mushroom, Green Onion, Bamboo Shoot, Wild Perilla Seed - $16.90): Excellent s-tier broth - not too salty or greasy and tasted just right. However, the chashu pork lacked melt-in-your-mouth texture and the noodles were firmer than I would prefer. *** A solid ramen spot for anyone who wants a quick ramen fix right after landing at LAX (located just 2 miles away).

Chicken ramen
Lyubov L.

Great service, delicious ramen and good atmosphere. Definitely a place to comeback to

Marko C.

Took a few out of town guests here for dinner. The soy sauce tonkotsu ramen was sufficient. The spicy ramen was good. The tofu was okay. The gyoza was as good. We were taken back & shocked when the female staff member said quite loudly to the manager, "It is F-ing slow tonight!" Kinda ruined the moment for trying to have a relaxing meal.

Shoyu Tonkotsu Ramen
Mara S.

DELICIOUS!! The service was great, they were super nice and helpful. Amazing happy hour with half of apps and $15 ramen. Outside was really nice and a great place to hangout. Highly recommend!

Spicy tonkotsu ramen with chicken kaarage
Diana J.

Close to LAX airport, free parking lot nearby and ramen is decent enough to hit the spot. Broth isn't as rich and umami as I'd prefer. The noodles are the thin hakata ones (similar to ichiran). Good amount of toppings, half an egg but the pork was too tough/chewy.

Fried dumpling
Sandee M.

The ramen was good but not exceptional. The bao buns were delicious with the fresh veggies added. Service was very good. Overall though, I felt like the place needed some cleaning up. I went to the restroom and although it was clean, there was just too much junk/stuff in there. And something should be done about all of the supplies in the hallway. The space itself is industrial style with unfinished concrete floors and metal chairs which are fine. It just seemed unnecessarily cluttered to me and I didn't have a comfortable feeling.

The shoyu Ramen without the noodles with side of rice
Seandean A.

We are staying close to the airport and the Ramen Joint was open and close by. Its on the smaller side but we were seated immediately (there was just 2 of us) and our server was very attentive. I got a hot tea, my boyfriend got an alcohol free Asahi beer, we are both alcohol free drinkers so that was a fun option to see. We ordered the cucumber salad to snack on first, and both got the Shoyu Tonkotsu Ramen. My boyfriend is also gluten-free at the moment for health reasons so, although they don't have noodles alternatives, they did give him the Ramen without noodles and then brought a side of rice for him. The Ramen was SO GOOD! The service was fast and friendly, the food was great and met all my expectations. Id for sure come back again.

Vivian K.

Ordered the Shoyu Tonkotsu ramen and the broth was pretty good, but wasn't a huge fan of the toppings. The servers were nice, but the ramen overall was pretty mid.

Chicken Bao Bun (1)
Rob S.

Very close to LAX. Dropped someone off at the airport around dinner time, and happily found this legit hole in the wall ramen place. There's nothing fancy here. A busy kitchen and a bunch of tables in a fairly small room. Parking was easy, maybe we just got lucky. Service was prompt. The food comes out quick. I'm not a ramen expert, but I've eaten my fair share. The ramen here is good to very good. Flavor was on point. My only gripe is that there wasn't quite enough broth in the bowl. I would definitely come back here.

Braised Chicken Rice Bowl (large)
Joy B.

Cute little place on a cute mid-century modern vibe street. Ample free parking in the lot in the back, but you have to walk around to the front to enter. Parking also available on the street in front. Tables are mostly for small parties--we had 5 people and we had to sit either outside or at the bar. We chose outside which was nice but it was a bit chilly out. Servers were very attentive especially with keeping our waters filled. We ordered a variety of dishes, different ramens and rice bowls. I got the large braised chicken bowl, which was a great portion size. We also ordered some seaweed salad. Everyone raved about their food, the only thing that got a mixed review was the bao bun, which my husband said was a bit stiff. Pricing is reasonable. We enjoyed our dinner after picking up our daughter at LAX, only a 7 minute drive away.

Shoyu Tonkotsu Ramen
Donna A.

Dined in at Ramen Joint in Westchester last night (12/7/25) and had a really great experience! From the moment we sat down, everything moved smoothly and the food came out hot and fresh. We truly enjoyed every dish we ordered. We had tonkatsu ramen, shoyu chicken ramen, pork belly buns, karaage and side of fries. We enjoyed all the dishes but what really stood out was the noodle texture--perfectly cooked, al dente, not soggy at all, just the way good ramen should be. The broth was flavorful and comforting, and the toppings were generous and well-seasoned. Each bowl was satisfying from first bite to last sip. You can tell they pay attention to quality and consistency. The atmosphere was clean and welcoming, making it a nice spot to dine in and enjoy a warm meal. Service was friendly and attentive without being intrusive, which we always appreciate. Overall, a solid ramen spot in Westchester that we'll definitely be coming back to when we're craving a good bowl of ramen. Highly recommended!

Shio (Salt) Chicken Ramen
Ko K.

After a night of celebration - woke up in the morning feeling like the E.T. in ICU. To cure this symptom I found the Ramen Joint. Venue: small/ hole in the wall vibe. This type of place always makes legit food. Food: We ordered shio and spicy tonkatsu ramen. Both broth were packed with deep flavor but not overly rich. Perfect salt, umami savory flavor. I was pretty impressed. Service: awesome and warm welcoming service. I think either the owner or the one who made ramen came to check up on us too. Price: reasonable

Pork bun wasn't my kind of vibe
Mary B.

Ok been a couple times in the past month and haven't been here in years! The Tonkatsu Pork broth is delish, I got it without the pork. And a second time I got it with two eggs to add protein. The crispy shrimp rolls are crunchy and go well with the ramen. Not the healthiest but that's not why you get these lol! The pork and chicken buns were good but I probably won't get them again. Service was great as it was very slow on a Tuesday night around 8pm. Ambience was chill. It's definitely a cozy worn in spot now vs the swanky brand new vibes from 9 years ago! Can't believe e it's been open nearly 10yrs. My other ramen go to is Kanpai the sushi spot around the corner. Their noodles are larger than the ones here so I like to come here for the smaller noodles, their broth and things like the chicken kaarage and shrimp rolls. Brought two sets of friend here this month and they both loved it.

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I would like to say thanks to Geordie for the service he provided to us. First time food was delicious

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Came JUST for spring rolls, waited over 20 mins. Ended up not craving them by the time I got them. Won't be back :/

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Do they have delivery or pick up.?

When I went I picked up but I'm not 100% sure if they deliver as well.

Do they have heaters for outdoor seating?

Yes, they do!

Do you still have outdoor seating? Where is parking, is there ample parking? Thank you.

Yes, Yes, & Yes! Beside parking on the street in the front there is a good size parking lot at the back.

Do they still have outdoor seating?

Yes, as of today they still have outdoor seating.

What is in the fried dumplings (i.e. vegetarian, pork, chicken)?

Pork

What is the parking situation here?

There's a large parking lot at the end of the strip where target and office max is. If your lucky, you might get street parking at the restaurant.

Are they closed? The phone is never answered (during business hours).

They are open now ! ! ! I go there often.

Is the broth for the shoyu chicken ramen pork or chicken broth?

Chicken 🐔

Including noodles, are there gluten free options?

They have rice bowls that are gluten free. In terms of the noodles I don't recall if they had gluten free noodles.

Is the vegetable ramen pure vegetarian, even the broth?

Yes it is, I asked:) and if you want to make it vegan you can ask for no buttered corn.

Does the food have MSG?

Possibly, but so do tomatoes. It's a naturally occurring compound and there has never been a proven case of MSG sensitivity. So I wouldn't worry about it.

I wish they put their hours on the front page of the website i had to look on here only to find out I drove all the way here and they are closed 330 in the afternoon ...…

Hmmm... maybe you should write a review so they would know about your issue. It may also have to do with whether or not they have claimed their listing. If they haven't they can't change anything. Or maybe they don't really have consistent hours.… 

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