Tomizo Ramen was so good. The server was nice and welcoming. Tried the Taco Tuesday curry chasu tacos (2 for $5). Cheesy with a nice kick and rich flavor. Got the miso ramen with mild spice, comforting and satisfying with a perfect soft-boiled egg. Also tried the special Tomizo ramen (only 5 serves a day). Strong garlic, rich broth, and thick noodles. The gyoza was good too, especially in the tartar sauce. read more

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The last time I came was sometime last year. I used to love the food here. Things to note that have changed. The spice levels are now serious lol, they pour less broth, and the fried rice changed. They skimped out on the meat in the fried rice and the flavor and texture has changed. Different physical menus to, not that it matters all that much. I give it a 2 now only because I am comparing this place to what it used to be... read more

Second time here with the same friend. We came a few years ago. Food was decent. Broth felt saltier than I remember. Price has increased admittedly along with the rest of the restaurants in the area. I remember this was a good value and had a flavorful profile. This time, the egg roll appetizer was mid, friend ordered the dipping noodles -- broth looked more oil than soup base. I had the signature miso ramen with extra chashu and some additional veggies. Quick turnaround on tables. Steady influx of people while we were dining there. read more

We came through on a Tuesday. It was very empty only a few people throughout. I got the spicy miso ramen level 1 (was just mild) the charsiu was very tender. The karaage with the curry sauce was awesome! I would love to try to make that myself one day. The special ramen which they serve only 5 per day was very veggie heavy. Personally I wouldn't have gotten it again. But it is very filling so to each their own. The restaurant was small maybe around 25-30 people seating. The service was very good. The waitress was attentive and checked in a lot. I do think we got overcharged since before a certain time it's a free side if you order 2 ramens. But I guess it'll just take a little more time to come back read more

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They're open late! Thank goodness for late night joints. A long day at work equals trying to find dinner with a hope and a smile! We've ordered delivery in the past. This was our first dine-in experience. We weren't the only ones eating a late dinner! We ordered to share: Chicken nanban. They serve it with a tartar sauce of sorts. The flavor is ok but they are a bit heavy handed. Gyoza. Also ok. Also served with the tartar sauce. Also a bit heavy-handed. Next time I will request the Tatar sauce on the side. Spicy miso ramen. We enjoyed it. It was a rainy night and the broth was warm and flavorful. Enjoy! read more

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Tomizo Ramen is a great ramen spot and easily one of the better options in the area. The broth was rich, well balanced, and clearly simmered with care, not overly salty or heavy. Noodles had a good bite and held up well through the bowl, and the toppings were fresh and well portioned. Service was friendly and efficient, and the space felt comfortable and relaxed without trying too hard. Everything came out hot and quickly, which is exactly what you want with ramen. If you are craving a solid bowl done right, this place delivers. Easy five stars for quality and consistency. read more

This place is small You write your name on a list and as people leave they come out check the list and call for you to come in to eat. When we showed up it was full so we waited maybe 20minutes. Service once inside was fast they don't have too big of a menu. Ramen was delicious we added corn aand an egg to the spicy one. Shrimp tempura was perfect The shu mai was interesting, had maybe some rice inside and was sweet which was new to me. I normally love a shrimp shumai. karaage was good pieces were big and not fully coated in the crumbs. Also not picture fried rice it was good. Would definitely come back for the ramen read more

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After trying so many different ramen places in the southbay,Tomizo has easily became my favorite. I love the ambiance in there, it's quick, good service, & great food. read more

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This was my first time stopping by and luckily I got there early for dinner to try their limited Tomizo Ramen for $15! It's a garlic shoyu tonkotsu base topped with bean sprouts, cabbage, onions and LOTS of garlic which I loved! It's served with a thick flat noodle, and you can add more toppings like a ramen egg if you like. The broth was SO flavorful and it definitely hit the spot on a cold night. The combination of a shoyu and tonkotsu broth makes it umami rich and delicious. Every bite was packed with flavor and a strong taste of garlic which I loved. I wasn't the biggest fan of the noodles since it reminded more of a pasta noodle, but they were still thick and had a great texture. The other ramens on their menu either have a miso or shoyu base, so I'll check it out next time. Definitely recommend stopping by to try this ramen. read more

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The place was cute and clean. They have friendly & welcoming servers. The food are just okay but the egg was so perfectly good! read more

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As a self proclaimed ramen snob, this place is average. I doordashed some miso ramen and added corn and egg. The chashu is really good but the broth and noodles tasted a little off. Not super flavorful. I live less than 5 minutes away, but my order had cooled down significantly by the time I got it, which was disappointing. Even the inside of the egg was still cold after microwaving it a bit. Likely will stick to my old faithful for ramen in the area. read more

I have eaten here several times and enjoy their ramen. The spicy miso and miso broth, which is their signature ramen broth, are good. Their tonkatsu soup is okay. In general, their soup is on the lighter side, but still has enough bold flavors to make the overall dish tasty. read more

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This place doesn't disappoint Food it's good. The Ramen it's 10/10 love it! Tonight got the Oolong tea and The Spicy Miso Ramen. Service was fast and friendly. Ego was my server and he was so attentive. Definitely will be coming back! And the fact that they closed at 1am read more

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Food (5/5): Want ramen but don't live in Little Tokyo? Tomizo ramen is perfect for you. I have only had their Tomizo ramen which they only serve 5 bowls a day. It's super garlicky and a tad bitter from their cabbage. The soup is such a comforting and earthy flavor. The portion size is also gargantuan considering I'm a big eater. I love tsukemen and unfortunately my favorite place in Gardena closed and I'm super excited to try it! Service (5/5): Their food is quick and they are very attentive. I have only been when it hasn't been super busy. Ambiance (5/5): Great for a quick solo bite, to go with a friend, or casual date! Any party bigger than 4 will have issues fitting unless the 5th person is an infant. Price (5/5): Debit & credit card only, FYI! Reasonable prices for great ramen! read more

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Came here for a late Thursday dinner around 9pm and was a little surprised there was a 15-20 minute wait. The seating is pretty limited, so plan ahead if you're coming during peak times. As a tsukemen lover, I had to try their Dipping Ramen. It was solid, but my heart still belongs to other local ramen spots. The broth here was rich and the noodles were deliciously chewy, but it just didn't quite hit the craving for me. My boyfriend ordered the Tomizo Ramen, which is limited to 3 bowls a day. The menu notes it has "a lot of garlic," but that was an understatement. We're talkin' spoonfuls. It overwhelmed the entire dish and made it tough to enjoy. Those who are garlic-obsessed could possibly enjoy it, but it was too much for us. Have to give them bonus points for the Dodger-themed decor. It added a fun, laid-back vibe that made the space feel social and casual. read more

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We wanted to try a different place rather than our usual ramen joint, so due to the reviews, this was the place that night. The ramen is solid, nicely prepared and good flavor. read more

First time trying Tomizo and glad we got there early to get a seat because it's not a big restaurant. We ordered their shrimp shumai, chicken karaage and two ramens. The ramens had a unique flavor. I think the broth had a fisher, more seafoody bonito flavor? It was good and their Noodles were really good. Everything was pretty decent. read more

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Came here late night on a Friday and it truly is a hole-in-the-wall gem! My sister and I signed up for the waitlist and waited approximately 20-30 minutes to be seated since it's very small inside with limited seating. However, once we got inside, the service was very quick. We got our ramen within 5-10 minutes and it was so delicious! I ordered the scallop miso butter ramen and wow. It was amazingly fragrant and creamy and salty in the best way possible. The corn adds a nice sweetness to balance out all the flavors. The ramen is perfectly chewy and the broth is like a warm hug on a late night. I loved that they gave me a good amount of scallops too and for the price, it was such a deal! Will definitely be returning to try their other ramens as well. read more

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Delicious Ramen with great service! My friend and I went in and both got the Spicy Miso Ramen. I got a level 4 spicy. It wasn't that spicy, but my tolerance is really high. I will get level 5 next time. We got appetizers, definitely recommend the shrimp shumai! Very good! The restaurant is very small. We were the first ones there when it opened, so we got sat right away. However, by the time we left, there were 5 people waiting outside. The restaurant looks like it seats about 20-25 people. Realistically, 7 parties of 2-3 people from the way the tables are set up, and 10 of those seats are at the bar. Cute date spot, or a friend hangout for small groups. I don't think it would be as convenient if it was a big group unless you are the first ones there to sit a party if 10. They did get a lot of people coming in for take out! I think takeout would be a great plan if waiting is not an option. Our server was very friendly! read more

Came here around 7:30pm on a weekday night. Tomizo has great reviews and was nearby so decided to eat here. I ordered the Tomizo ramen, which is limited to 5 bowls a night. Two were available but my friend didn't want Tomizo ramen because they can't separate the bean sprouts. The Tomizo ramen is in-my-opinion, mostly veggies and two small meats. If you love veggies, this ramen is great. There's probably same amount of veggies as the noodles. I couldn't finish the ramen but I also should have gotten a different ramen. I enjoy vegetables but wouldn't want to eat veggie ramen. Service is great. Interior is a bit small. I also ordered chashu rice bowl which they forgot to serve me (and they didn't charge me for it). i'm glad because the noodles and veggies were filling. read more

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Food was alright. Service was horrible not once did the servers check on our table. Just my experience. Noodles are also fettuccine. read more

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Really love this spot and their ramen! Also appreciate that on Fridays and Saturdays they are open decently late which is perfect if you get out of a late concert or fly in kind of late and are looking for a dinner spot. I came here with my mom and husband after our concert at the Kia forum on a Saturday night and this place really hit the spot. We jumped on their waitlist and were seated not too long afterwards. I had their spicy miso ramen and it was delicious! I always appreciate that the broth is flavorful without feeling like it's too heavy. Noodles are chewy and delicious! Ambiance is casual and they have both bar seating and tables. read more

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This is one of the later night options in the South Bay to eat at that stays open. The food was good, but I sort of feel with the pricing the portions could be a bit larger (more noodles) to make this an alluring destination dining restaurant option to crave on both impulse or planning. Noodles are relatively inexpensive, so I don't think it's an unreasonable business plan to attract more customers (unless the goal is to get bigger orders of more food, as the Chicken Karaage is good!). It's tasty and good, but I think if you just order a bowl of ramen and it's a main meal (lunch or dinner) you might want something else to add to your order to get satisfied or full. read more

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This used to be my favorite ramen spot until they changed things around. Their spicy miso has never failed me until last time I went. I used to always see the same serves and they never used to take tips. I want to go back but Ik it's not the same. read more

Good quality ramen that stays open late is definitely a good option for those that have late night munchies. My wife and I stopped by after watching a movie and we opted for the #3 Spicy Miso and the #4 miso butter corn scallop ramen. Both dishes had bold rich broth, but the miso butter broth was richer of the two. Both dishes came with perfectly cooked al dente noodles that perfectly picked up the broth with each bite. The #4 is definitely the better of the two choices because with just a few extra dollars your getting a bunch of extra ingredients and overall is a better ramen dish with richer and bolder flavors. The extra scallops raises the ramen in to a whole new level of excess. I will definitely be back to try the mazemen and tsukemen. FYI NO CASH!! Credit Card ONLY... read more

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Not a good experience. Parking lot is chaotic. Management is atrocious. Felt so bad for the lone server who had to do everything from hosting, clean and bus tables, take orders, answer phones, organize to-go orders, pour drinks, and serve the food. And did all this with two managers constantly peak out the kitchen to supervise, but not help. What could have been an hour dining experience was easily two and a half hours because of poor management. I Hope that kid reads this so he can know that it's not his fault. Just terrible management and there are far better jobs that he'll be well equipped for. And the food sucked. read more

This place isn't what it used to be :( They had the best fried rice and it tastes completely different now, as well as the spicy miso. The prices also went up. I wouldn't mind the prices if the food was great. Sad I wont be coming here again.. read more

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I've been on a ramen binge and spent the past year looking for the best ramen spots and though I still have not managed to find the tip top of the ramen game, I highly recommend Tomizo Ramen. Friend & I were craving ramen, went to one, sat and ordered then my friend pointed out their B rating. We don't mess around with that stuff so we skedaddled and prayed there was another ramen spot nearby... We searched and thankfully found another ramen spot right around the corner and that's how we landed at Tomizo Ramen! First off, for a Saturday night, it was pretty dead and I blame the location. Although it's just around the corner from a mini outdoor food court, the parking here was super scarce, 5 spaces max - although street parking is available but who wants to parallel park on a busy street on a Saturday night? Anyway... Went inside - zero wait - and the interior is super cute and cozy, but also very small so I would not recommend large groups, however, it is perfect for a date night / intimate hangout. Ordered some - in my opinion, very cheap - ramen. $12 I believe, I have not seen anything under $15-20 range and the portion was about the same as any other spot. The ramen was pretty simple, we did not add any additional toppings so there wasn't a mess in our bowls but simplicity is best. The broth was delicious. Ramen was so good my "let's catch up on our day" hangout was spent in complete silence apart from the noodles slurping. Wish I lived a little closer as I'd be a regular here. For the price and quality - quality was among the top of ramen I've tried, it was awesome - I'd say it's completely worth trying and revisiting! Looking forward to the next time and hope to bring along more friends, thank you for having us! read more

My friend and I ate here for dinner on a not-so-typical Tuesday night. We were immediately seated and chose the bar area as we arrived at 7:30pm. The restaurant's ambiance is certainly cozy and modern. I ordered a non-spicy Miso Ramen while my friend opted for Miso Butter Ramen with corn and chili oil. Our orders were ready within 10 minutes and the lady behind the bar was very accommodating. She was kind enough to take a few pictures for us. The ramen bowls were truly appetizing and instagram worthy. The ramen noodles were freshly cooked, the vegetables were crisp while the pork slices were absolutely tender. At first, I thought I needed more broth, but it definitely had a perfect umami taste and realized the portions were just right. It legitimately tasted like the ramen I had in Japan a few years ago. On another note, I truly dig their decorations and dedication to Shohei Ohtani, our legendary Dodger! Thanks to my friend and wonderful experience here, Tomizo Ramen will now be my go-to restaurant for authentic ramen in the South Bay! read more

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Great ramen place to go at late night, their miso ramen is lit sweet on regular tonkatsu soup, the spicy miso does has the kick of spicy with just number 2 selection. The chashu bowl is ok but $15 per bowl and it's not really large bowl compared to to others . read more

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Really cozy restaurant. The service was amazing and attentive. The garlic edamame was amazing ! Loved the Spicy Miso Ramen ! They even have a kids menu with a free side for just $5.00, can't beat that. The handmade gyoza was the highlight ! The prices are very reasonable and the food was fresh and delicious. Definitely recommend this place for hearty Japanese meal on the go. read more

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My very first impression was that parking is very limited! The restaurant is also very small. Bar seating and a couple of tables. Feels a little tight inside. The servers were great! They were so nice about explaining the menu. I ordered the limited tomizo bowl because I couldn't help that it was exclusive. The bowl definitely lived up to the description that it is huge!! It really can feed two people! The broth is very savory and strong garlic flavor. The noodles are thick noodles. It was a bit overwhelming for me! Though it tasted very good, I think next time I will try a different bowl. I like the classic toppings with corn, seaweed, bamboo, egg, etc. This bowl had a lot of baggage and onion. I thought the takoyaki was delicious! It came out very hot! I think next time I will try a different ramen! Tomizo was savory and flavorful, but I thought the cabbage took over the bowl. read more

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I used to really like this place. For a while it was my go-to ramen spot whenever I was in Torrance, and I've probably been here eight or more times in the past year. Unfortunately, my last two visits have been enough to take it off my list. Both the ramen and the service have gone downhill. The ramen I usually order just hasn't been the same. It used to have a richer, more flavorful broth, but lately it tastes flat and watered down compared to what I remember. Service was the bigger issue though. On our last visit the restaurant was practically empty, maybe four people at the bar, and when we asked for a table we were told no because it was "only for parties of three or more." That never used to be a problem, but fine, we sat where they wanted. Except then we watched a solo diner sit at a table after us, finish, and leave, followed by another couple who also got a table without question. We brought it up to the waitress, and she brushed us off and walked away. She also forgot our water twice after we asked. And I know they didn't reserve, because we were by the door and they were obviously walk ins. It's frustrating because I used to like this place, but after that experience and the dip in quality, I don't see myself coming back. Time to look for a new ramen spot in Torrance. read more

I'll give a 3 stars ..it's not a bad thing..it's the consistency as well as the readiness plus the accommodations..food wise, i can't complain..the ramen itself is good..kids usually get's the chicken karaage and it's "okay"..place is neat(somewhat)..service is "okay"(somewhat)..staff is courteous and that's a plus..it's just the consistency of service as well the readiness of the place when it comes to unforeseen things like "internet connection and mode of payment method interruptions" also having that big glass window makes it looks nice but when people outside are waiting and like 2 or 3 tables are open inside and no staff is calling people in it makes people think if the restaurant wants to server or not..it is the food, yes..but what makes people comes back and recommends the place is usually the experience brought by good service..i hope to give another star when i come back next time.. read more

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Yesterday I went alone I have been coming to this place for almost 2 years and what happened to me yesterday has never happened to me, I arrived at the same time as a couple, they were seated and I was seated 10 minutes later a guy arrived, the couple had already been served and I was waiting for the menu, the two girls and the guy just looked at me and did not help me until a guy went and looked at the guy who arrived 10 minutes after me, they helped him and not me. I had to tell the girl that I had arrived first before him and besides the girl was rude and brought me my ramen cold I will never come to this place again I do not recommend it. read more

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The food is deelish! It is my go-to Ramen spot in Gardena. I love that I can add a variety of items to make my ramen signature to me.

To be fair, I've only had one dish here and I was looking for a late night eat that was close by and this came up on a search with good reviews. Glad I came here. Parking lot: Private if small shared lot. I can see this place becoming packed at peak times that street parking should a consideration also. This place is in a strip mall smack dab in the middle of two other businesses. Food: I got their biggest bowl of ramen: Tomizo ramen that is A LOT of food in one sittting despite the bowl being small in size. It's not. The broth was rich, flavorful, meaty and savory if a bit on the salty side for me. However, the ramen and toppings were top notch. Get a bib because the splashing from the ramen is no joke either. Summary: I'll have to come back again on another night to try other things because what other diners ordered also looked delicious despite me being full from my own bowl. Limited menu and a large selection of toppings, but I like that. Do one thing and do it well. I'd come back again. Happy eating!!! read more

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The food was brought out quickly and the ramen was served in a decent sized bowl. I went at night and really liked the intimate dining experience. My favorites were the deep fried gyozas and spicy miso ramen. read more

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Very good ramen restaurant. The place itself is a bit small so if it's full, then you'll be waiting for bit. The staff were very nice. read more

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One of my favorite ramen spots in Southern California, Tomizo Ramen, serves authentic Hokkaido-style ramen, and you can taste the authenticity in the broth. It's a small hole-in-the-wall restaurant with mostly bar seating and is open late. The owner, Tom, is a massive fan of Ohtani and the Dodgers, so if you are a Dodger fan, you will love the decor of this place. All staff here are helpful and polite, including Stephen, Chihiro, and Koji. I have tried the Miso Ramen, which was great, and the broth was very flavorful, but the star of the show for me was the Miso Butter Corn Scallop Ramen. It was salty, and you could taste the butter a lot! I've never had ramen like this before. The Chicken Kaarage is also great, very crispy, and they have different mayos for your liking. I have also tried their gyoza, which is soft, and they also handmake it. read more