I'm a huge fan of Wadaya and have been since it was Mogu Mogu back in the day. This was the first place I tried Mazemen, and I highly recommend the Tokyo if you like spicy and the Kyoto if you don't. The noodles are flavored so well and are very rich, so I'd also recommend adding the vinegar they provide if you want to cut that umami flavor a bit. Such good mazemen though! Parking can be found on the street in the neighborhood. Otherwise, you can park at the garage next to the Marshalls and get parking validated. It's a bit of a walk that way though! read more

Wadaya - Tokyo Mazemen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Lovely weeknight treat at Wadaya. I love ramen! This was a meal to soothe my Tuesday night angst on a too cold for April Southern California day. (Usually I go for tacos but one should spice it up) The price point doesn't leave me a pauper. The service pleasant and fast. My meal? Delicious! read more

Wadaya - The deluxe mazeman is what's for dinner! - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food: Tokyo Kyoto Spicy wonton Verdict: Service in our experience was a little lacking. It took awhile for us to place our order. A couple of tables that came after us were being serviced before us. The servers circled our table a couple of times, I finally had to flag someone down to order. Now on to the food. They might have overcooked the wontons. The skin and the filling separated when it was served. The sauce was good but I would skip it. The noodles had a nice chew to them. The Kyoto is their non spicy mazemen that comes with cubed chasiu. The Tokyo has a nice kick of spice and the vinager really adds flavor. They give you a little scoop of rice at the end to mix it with the sauce that's left in the bowl. I would stick to just getting the Tokyo if I came back to Wadaya. read more

Was visiting UCLA and saw this was nearby. I always love a good mazemen, I think they rebranded from MoguMogu? The menu and taste is pretty much the same as I remember. I was feeling hungry so I got the deluxe, which comes with an extra boiled egg and chashu, wish there was a little bit more going on for the price but it still tasted amazing! I came with my vegetarian friend and he got the vegan mazemen, which looked really good for a vegan dish. Noodles weren't overcooked, flavor wasn't too salty or bland, and I love the amount of chives and green onion they give you. I always love when mazemen places give you a little rice at the end to scoop up all the remaining sauce, sometimes I enjoy it even more than the noodles lol. If you're in the area, would definitely recommend Wadaya! read more

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I had no idea what a mazemen was so when this place popped up on social media I was scrolling on, my curiosity got the best of me! Dragged Bestie with me (we were due for a catch up anyway) and found ourselves here on a random Sunday opening hour. We arrived a few minutes early which was a good thing because we scored one of two of their reserved private spots. It's a small and simple place but well decorated. On one wall are instructions how to properly eat mazemen. That came in pretty handy for me, being a first timer and all! I took time to screen through their menu before coming through and knew I was going to end up with the Kyoto, but deciding on the apps were a little bit challenging. I eyed practically all of them, but practicality got the best of us and ended up with three. IKAGESO: Deep fried squid legs made to order! Battered crispy on the outside and great chew on the inside. Seasoning was perfect, didn't even need the dip. It did add to the taste, ditto adding a splash of lemon juice. Yum! CHICKEN KARAAGE: I've had my share of this from tons of other places. What makes it unique here is the sauce that topped it. There's a bit of a kick to it, but just to add flavor, not for heat. Each bite was crispy on the outside but tender and juicy on the inside. The mayo dip also helped elevate its overall flavor. Yum also! BAO BUNS: One was supposed to be spicy, and the other not so. We asked our server if we can have both not spicy and it was not a problem at all. The buns were so soft and fluffy and held the pork bellies so well. Add with whatever flavor concoction they made to pull all the elements together, and WOW. We almost ordered a second batch! KYOTO MAZEMEN: This bowl was put together so nicely, and it was a delight to look at! I stared at it for a minute since it was so nicely put together. So I followed the instructions down to the tee: took a picture first then took my time to mix it all together. Everything came together so well, and the poached egg added richness to the overall flavor. Noodles were a perfect above-al dente. There was an explosion of flavors with each bite! Halfway through, I added the umami vinegar (as instructed) and true to their word, added even more flavor. Once I was down to my last few bites, they gave a small portion of white rice to mix even more and bring some subtlety at the end. That's not a bad thing AT ALL. Total verdict: awesome first mazemen run! Bestie had a bowl of wonton soup. I got a taste of that and that was good as well. All washed down by yuzu lemonade which was well-blended cool and refreshing. FOOD: 5. SERVICE: 4. Friendly staff and service with a smile! VALUE: 4. PARKING: Private lot, 2 spots allotted for them. Street parking also available. OVERALL: 4.25. Totally worth the drive. Will keep them in mind should I be in the area again. Might go for a regular ramen then. read more

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Really delicious Ramen noodles here! The noodles were so flavorful and fullfilling. All the ingredients blended together so well. Staff working here is very freindly and answers any questions. The Matcha drink was also very good. read more

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Tuesday lunch 12 noon uncrowded. Instant acknowledgement upon entering. A bottle of water was set on the table. By 12:30 pm the tables were filled. They quickly accommodated a party of 6. The food was delivered in a timely manner. Ordered edamame & Vegan Tokyo Mazeman. This was a first time having this latter novelty dish. The assortment of vegetables were visually appealing & intriguing. It came with a side of chili oil which I am a fan of. Initially I thought I put a bit too much chili oil on top. Uh oh, oil slick noodles? Next time I would apply it sparingly. By the time I mixed it all up & ate it, only a small amount of food remained. Just enough towards the bottom. Magically with impeccable timing a bowl filled with a rice ball was brought to the table. Added that inside the bowl. Mixed it up & oh what a very pleasant deconstructed flavor bomb ending. read more

Wadaya - Vegan Tokyo Mazemen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is the first time I've been here since they renamed the spot and it tastes just as good as when I had it. I ordered the Deluxe Bowl, Chicken Karaage, and Bao Buns and everything was pretty flavorful. Of course, my favorite was the Deluxe Bowl as it was tasty and filling. Service was pretty fast and efficient. Overall, great spot and would go back! read more

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I'm so glad I found out about this location in LA! The good is delicious as always and always hits! read more

Wadaya - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I was in the area so stopped by for their mazemen. It was delicious and tasty and the portions were very big. I struggled to finish the noodle and had to get the rice to go. Price is a little on the high side but makes sense for the quality of food. If you haven't had this style of ramen before, this is a great place to try! read more

Wadaya - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Off the beaten path treasure! Food: - my goto is the Tokyo! Strong umami flavors throughout and QQ noodle consistency, poached egg adds another note of flavor - Don't forget to ask for the rice at the end to soak up all the juices! read more

Wadaya - Tokyo Mazemen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

For those who know me, I have always been a fan of noodles. And ramen. And also mazemen, though mazemen has been a more difficult find for me. I did like the mazemen (in fact, it was my fave thing on the menu) at the now-closed Ninja Ramen in Houston, and wasn't sure where else to go get it. Well, as luck would have it, there is a great place by Sawtelle in the LA area! I was scrolling through Instagram and came across some well-edited videos that were done skillfully enough to really whet my appetite. So I bought into the hype and drove on over there. Parking - street parking. Should be plentiful enough though, the walk isn't bad at all, no matter what. This place definitely has a good rep. I did choose to go on a Friday evening for my introductory meal there, so naturally, the place was packed and completely full, with a sheet outside to sign your name to wait for a table to free up. The Sawtelle location is a bit small, but they make the most of their space to fit as many people as possible, and you can tell the service is experienced in turning the tables over quickly but also politely - as in, they don't force people out, they're just super efficient with it. My first time there, on a busy Friday night, perhaps I waited about 20 minutes? There was just one couple in front of me. Not too bad, in my opinion. So of course I ordered the deluxe mazemen here. I wanted to get the full experience! From their menu, the deluxe has sliced pork charsiu, spicy minced pork, poached egg AND a soft boiled egg, scallions, chives, minced garlic, seaweed, seaweed flakes, and a fish umami. Upon receiving, the server during both times I've dined there has asked if I'm familiar with how to make the magic happen with the mazemen (basically, mix mix mix), but also they have this homemade vinegar at each table that they recommend to add into it. I like this recommendation! And just in case, for reference at the Sawtelle location, they have the instructions drawn up in a fun way on one of the walls inside. It's quite cute. And I did take the recommendations to heart and mixed mixed mixed! Flavor-wise, the fresh sour notes of the vinegar blend well with the sauce for the noodles combined with the seaweed and seaweed flakes. Definitely enough sauce. In fact, Wadaya knows there will be excess sauce by the time the noodles are devoured, so towards the end of the meal, the server will stop by with a small ramekin of rice for you to dump into the remaining sauce, mix around to soak it up, and finish your meal off. And yes this is also part of the instructions on the wall so you aren't surprised by the sudden rice being given. Great way to finish off the meal! I've also tried the spicy homemade pork & shrimp wontons here - also tasty! The freshness is obvious. I'll have to try the soup version at some point, especially in this relatively colder weather during the winter. In essence, I bought into the social media hype and Wadaya did not disappoint. I obviously will be back. This hit on all the notes! read more

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i loved mogumogu, so i am happy to report that wadaya is just as great!! i haven't been able to find mazemen in LA outside of this place, so i always take people here to try it :) i love the vegan tokyo mazemen, it has my favorite toppings (brussel sprouts, kale, avocado) with ground soy meat. i was worried it wouldn't have the same effect without an egg, but it was still delicious! the noodles are thick and filling, and i love finishing off with some saucy rice. metered parking is available on the street, as its a bit further from the other spots in sawtelle. read more

Wadaya - Vegan Tokyo Mazemen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Our friend had been recommending this place for a while, so we finally got to try it during a day trip to LA. Definitely wish we had come here sooner because it was delicious. I'm not a big spicy fan, so I tried their Kyoto Mazemen. First time trying a brothless ramen, and I loved it (and maybe even more than regular ramen!). Loved the sauce coating the noodles, and especially enjoyed how they give you rice at the end to finish every last bite of the bowl. We were able to walk in and get a table without issue. Service was efficient. Highly recommend. read more

I always drive by Wadaya when I go into the office and after a few months I finally decided to try! I'm so glad I did. My husband and I grabbed lunch and we loved it! We both tried the deluxe mazemen, and shared the karage, and spicy wontons. The karage was super crispy and had a really good sweet sauce on it. The spicy wontons were also super delicious, though I wish they were a bit spicier. The mazemen was definitely the star of the show. It's best described as a "pasta" and you mix all of the ingredients to maximize the flavor. The poached egg on top brings all of the ingredients together similar to a carbonara. It's very unique and tasty. Definitely will be going back to eat my way through the menu! read more

Wadaya - Chicken Karaage - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I think the best way to summarize WADAYA is via other similar restaurants in California: Mogu Mogu's rebrand is Menya Hanabi's saltier brother and Kajiken's more casual cousin. While WADAYA is also known for their soup ramens, what makes it worth the trek to Sawtelle is their mazemen (otherwise known as mazesoba or aburasoba elsewhere, but it's all the same in the end). For this kind of noodle, the actual chew of the noodle was appropriate. However, the dish was a little too saucy ratio-wise and quite salty. I wish there was more meat to balance out the sauce or simply less of it. The small cup of rice (emphasis on small) they give at the end helped finish it off, and the vinegar they recommend you add in the middle of the meal helps add some acidity to round out the heaviness. I'd probably say this is the best mazemen in LA proper! read more

Wadaya - Saitama Chicken Mazemen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Ordered delivery from this place for dinner. First, I tried the California Tonkotsu Ramen -- it was good but pretty average. The broth was creamy, umami, and really tasty, the noodles tasted homemade, the components were fresh, and the meat was delicate and tender. Overall, though, it didn't fully stand out. Then I tried the Spicy Miso Ramen... and wow. That was amazing. I've never had ramen this perfectly balanced and interesting. The broth was an umami bomb -- super creamy with a fantastic, very slight sour kick at the end that completed the dish perfectly. The noodles tasted homemade, the toppings were fresh, and the meat was incredibly succulent, which tied everything together beautifully. read more

Wadaya - California Tonkotsu (Without broth) - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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MY FAVORITE RAMEN PLACE!!! I remember when it was still Mogu Mogu. I was never a huge fan of Japanese ramen, but this was the first place I tried Mazemen, and it was delicious. The staff are always very helpful, patient, and pleasant. Hard to grab a spot in the evenings when it gets busy, for good reason. One of my go-to places. read more

Just ok! The ingredient quality was good, the noodles were cooked nicely to al dente, and I was happy with the portion. However, I thought the dish lacked flavor. We all had to use quite a bit of vinegar to add flavor to the mazemen. It tasted like fish powder but lacked saltiness, sweetness, and the dimension you find from mazemen in Japan. Restaurant is small and only seats about 10 parties but wasn't busy at all on a Sunday for lunch. For a restaurant that specializes in mazemen, I was expecting better. read more

Honestly some of the best and sauciest noodles I've had to date! They were thick, perfectly soft, and paired deliciously with the toppings and chashu. I tried the popular Deluxe Mazemen and I'd highly recommend! So flavorful and slurpy. I really appreciated the little bowl of rice that the staff brings out when you're nearing the end of the dish to soak up the rest of the sauce. No deliciousness wasted! I arrived with a party of 4 on a Friday evening and we had to wait around 30 min to be seated. It's a small restaurant with limited seating so I definitely recommend coming a bit earlier to get on the waitlist. read more

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Wadaya First time trying this place, and it was so good! Our waiter was super friendly and took the time to explain the dish and how to eat it, which made the experience even better. We got lucky and didn't have to wait for a table. I ordered the Deluxe Mazemen ($19) slice pork chashu, spicy minced pork, poached egg, scallions, chives, minced garlic, fish umami, seaweed flakes, seaweed, and a soft-boiled egg. The noodles were cooked perfectly, and all the toppings complemented each other so well. What really surprised me was how filling it was, even though the portion looked small at first. The best part? After finishing the noodles, they bring out rice for you to mix with the remaining sauce, the perfect finish to an amazing meal. Found a favorite in Sawtelle read more

Wadaya - Deluxe Mazemen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Absolutely fantastic. I discovered this (Sawtelle location) recently and had to come back and try it again with friends. Location is clean and well-appointed, with nice natural light. Street parking in the area was relatively limited but I was able to get a free spot around the corner! Service was great; they were really friendly and accommodating, with a lot of knowledge of the menu and history of the dishes. Our food came out very quickly and felt like it was individually prepared with care! We got Bao buns, Shishito, Moyashi, and split the Saitama Mazemen and the California Tonkotsu (spicy); everything was PHENOMINAL. Seriously, so good. Even when I was super full I just had to keep eating because it was so delicious. Prices are consistent with contemporaries, so for this high quality it really felt like a great value! Absolutely recommend! read more

One of the more unique and tasty noodle places I've ever been to. I got the deluxe mazemen. I can't adequately describe the food because it's so good, but a flavor blast of umami is the best way I can describe it. It's a good adventure too because towards the end of the meal, you get a bowl of rice to mix in with the remaining broth. The broth wonderfully compliments the rice and brings out more tasty flavors and textures. read more

Wadaya - Deluxe Mazemen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

One of my favorite spots in Sawtelle! I'm obsessed with noodles and the mazemen (ramen without broth) here is simply so so flavorful, umami, and the noodles so chewy! The Tokyo mazemen is my favorite - it has a perfect balance of flavor and textures. You can add some of heir house vinegar which adds another layer to the dish. With the mazemen dishes they provide a small amount of rice near the end of the meal you can mix with the remaining sauce after you're done with the noodles. Highly recommend their chicken karaage, it's so crispy, tender, and juicy at the same time! The restaurant itself is small and cozy and seating is a bit tight. Service is quick and efficient. Parking: a small lot with 2-3 spots but street and neighborhood parking is readily available. read more

Wadaya - Tokyo Mazemen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I'm fighting every urge to make a "Wadaya know" pun because I adore mazemen and am over the moon to find a restaurant that specializes in it. My fiance and I stopped by for dinner on a Friday night and fully expected a long wait. Sure enough, there was a line out the door even on a rainy evening, but it didn't take longer than about 5-10 minutes for us to get seated as a table of two. Mostly street parking only outside; apparently there's a small three-car lot but it fills up quickly. On the inside, the shop was bustling with customers, but felt cozy rather than cramped. Only two waiters were working the floor but it was like they had eyes out the back of their head with how attentive they were. Two large TV screens on the wall happened to be playing two of my favorite animes (Haikyuu and Hunter x Hunter), so I might be a bit biased in enjoying the ambiance, but we did have a great experience. Food was amazing. - Kyoto Mazemen (5/5): Wanted the non-spicy option but added a side of sliced pork chashu. This was honestly so amazing. The noodles have the perfect thickness and chew that make ramen noodles so delicious, and the flavors and textures from the sauce and toppings were so rich, savory, and complex. - Curry Mazemen (5/5): Took a few bites from my fiance's order and thought it had the perfect amount of curry flavor. Is labeled as spicy on the menu- I normally can't tolerate a whole lot of spice but I didn't think this was that spicy. - Shishito Peppers Appetizer (2/5): We were shocked at the amount of heat to this. It was labeled as spicy on the menu, but shishito peppers normally don't have much heat at all, so the spice level we experienced was an unpleasant surprise. I can only dream Wadaya expands outside of California, but until then, I'll be looking forward to my next trip back. - Ambiance: 5/5 - Food: 4.5/5 - Service: 5/5 read more

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DELICIOUS!!! I swear when i took my first bite of the mazemen, i felt like i was taken back to japan. the umami, the perfect bounciness of the noodles. also the takoyaki was delicious. the only con for the mazemen is that i felt like at the end, it started to become too oily/saucy for me, but everything was still very yum. i would definitely come back! read more

Wadaya - takoyaki and karaage - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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First time trying mazemen and can understand what the hype is about! We came on a Sunday around 2pm and the wait was not bad. The noodles were perfectly chewy and not too heavy or oily. I really appreciate the vegan options that they have here and like that there are still plenty of toppings on the veggie dishes. They give you a small bowl of rice to mix into the remaining sauce which is super cool. The soy meat is a flavorful touch! We parked on the street nearby and had a short walk to the restaurant. The servers were kind and explained how to eat the dishes. read more

Wadaya - vegan mazemen (bottom) & duluxe mazemen (top) - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I can't think of any one thing to keep this from being 5 stars even though I don't usually give 5 stars unless I felt some level of excitement for the food and the establishment, which I did not. The food was good (the mazemen noodles were perfectly chewy and the flavorings were just right), the service was excellent, the price was very fair, and they had a parking lot, all things that matter to me, personally. I was dining here with my bestie so we were engrossed in our conversation. Perhaps too busy to feel any "excitement"? So, in fairness, there's nothing I can say about this place that warrants a star reduction. So, there you have it. read more

Wadaya - Deluxe mazemen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I had to try the Deluxe Mazemen and it was really good. The noodles had great texture and the sauce was rich and flavorful without being too heavy. The waiter was super nice and recommended adding a little of their house vinegar halfway through for a different taste, and it really did make it better. After finishing the noodles, they bring out a small bowl of rice so you can mix it with the leftover sauce, which was such a nice touch and so satisfying. Parking can be a bit limited since there are only three spots in the lot, but there is plenty of street parking right in front. The meters end at six in the evening, so it is basically free parking for dinner. I also love that it is only about a ten minute walk to the main Sawtelle area, perfect if you want to grab dessert or boba after. Overall a really good spot with great service and thoughtful details that make the meal feel complete. read more

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

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Read this as a 4.5 rating. Came here with my bf to explore their Grand Reopening specials. You really don't have to twist my arm too hard to try ramen for under $10. This is a tiny little ramen spot that was packed when we went, probably other foodies trying to get in on the $7.99 ramen deal. I ordered the Kyoto Mazemen, and my bf ordered the California Tonkatsu. The chunks of pork in mine were SUPER tender and flavorful! I had never tried mazemen before but the best way I can describe it is inverted ramen. The brothy sauce sits on bottom while a nest of noodles rests on top. Delicious when you mix it all together. Even more delicious when you add some of the vinegar on the table. The one thing that was meh to me was the use of kale. I'm not a fan of raw kale, no matter how massaged it is. The addition of kale made these feel more like Japanese fusion dishes instead of authentic Japanese. Komo and the other waiters have such great energy, and their infectious smiles and kind hearts make your ramen feel even warmer. I want one of the employee shirts because the design is so cute. Oh and don't forget to get a tiny scoop of complimentary rice when you're done eating so you can soak up the extra broth/liquid. Yum! read more

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What a great place to come to if you're craving noodles! Wow so good and flavorful. The sweet Asian lady that was serving us was the kindest making sure we were happy and giving us advice on what to order. I took her advice and ordered what she recommended. Clean and cute place. We parked on the street. Will go back again it was so good! Absolutely delicious. read more

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Definitely add vinegar to your mazeman! Game changer! Added some acidity to the heavy meal... but honestly, this wasn't my favorite dry ramen experience. I've had better. The Deluxe Mazemen was soooo flavorful, but very salty... I feel like the sauce was quite oily and coated the noodles very well though. Each noodle was thick and aldente, which was appreciated! Chashu was also great quality. It was a decent mazemen! They also give rice to soak up the remaining sauce. Yum! The service was pretty quick and the staff were very kind to accomodate for our group of 8 people. Every order came out timely. read more

Wadaya - Deluxe Mazemen + Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Really good mazemen spot! We arrived 5 min before opening and there was already a line. The restaurant was full 15 min after opening so arrive early! It's a small restaurant with only a few tables. The noddles were so good though. So much umami and surprisingly very filling. Definitely recommend!! read more

Wadaya - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great spot for saucy thick chewy noodles. The flavor mixes so well when you have a bit of everything in the combo bowl. It's garlicy, herby, and meaty but not too heavy if you add in the vinegar which helps balance it out. They have a lot of appetizers like the squid legs which is always a favorite. The combo comes with two types of eggs. Service here is fast and friendly and the tables fill up fast! I came right at opening and got a table but a line formed immediately. Come early to get a seat in this cozy restaurant! read more

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TLDR: The wait is worth it. Get the Deluxe Mazemen for the THREE-LUX experience. Feels like eating three similar dishes for the price of one! - - - - - - After the rebranding of Mogu Mogu to WADAYA, I've been meaning to come, except... the reopening wait times were nearly 90 minutes! Being a smaller location, this wasn't as surprise, so I came back on a weekday evening, and the wait was only ~ 15 minutes. Parking? Fairly easy on the streets - same block, too! For starters, I had their takoyaki. Though it was fairly filled with kewpie and contained a small amount of octopus - as expected, I once again fell victim to the ASHAHASHAH of the "Oh, I should've waited for this to cool down a bit..." Awkwardness and embarrassment aside, there was the perfect amount of seasoning and onion flakes - yum! For the main entree, I had their signature deluxe mazemen. The staff were hospitable and checked in to see if it was my first time... it was! They walked me through the entire process, and I enjoyed: 1 - Mixed all ingredients and enjoyed the flavors and textures of each all in one bite. (Ruining the organization was difficult, but it tasted good.) Of course, being a rule-breaker, I added quite a bit of ground sesame seeds, enjoying the nutty texture and blend of savory and sweet tastes - ooh mommy, umami! Tip: You can even make your own hand roll if you use the seaweed right! :) 2 - Halfway through I added in vinegar and remixed it. At this point, it was almost like eating a new dish with an acidic / sour taste, though not too tangy. 3 - Towards the end, the staff brought out a small scoop of rice to roll into the remainder of the sauce and ingredients, cleaning off the bowl. A whole new carb but with less ingredients yet somehow the same good taste. The best part? Eating the deluxe mazemen felt like getting three entrees for the price of one, perfect for any indecisive or adventurous person. (Yes, that's me.) While it was a bit cramped inside, there is little need to walk around after being seated. There were also two anime shows playing on their TVs in the background, which contributed lightly to the liveliness inside, though it was on the quieter end that conversations were more than possible. read more

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Came here in the late evening and was seated fairly quick. I ordered the Saitama and friend ordered the Kyoto. It says both of ours had a mild spice sign on the menu but we didn't taste any spice at all. I must say, we both agreed that it may have too much garlic for our liking which we'll try to remember to ask for easy garlic next time. Otherwise, service was quick and we were quite full by the end of dinner. Price might be a bit pricey for the quantity but we don't eat dry ramen very often. Will come again next time when we're craving it. read more

Wadaya - Saitama Mazeman (front) & Kyoto Mazemen (back) - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

What a great place for their famous Mazemen!! Came here with some friends, we were a party of 4, and after a quick wait, were seated. The restaurant itself is a bit small, but very clean and well maintained. Menus are QR code, and the waiter efficiently took our orders! We each tried different Mazumen, including the curry, the tokyo, kyoto, curry, and saituya (I apologize if I misspelled it!). Each was phenomenal and everyone was extremely satisfied. Pro tip: at the end of the meal, save a little of the broth and request for a small cup of rice - this was 10/10 excellent as the rice soaked up the broth perfectly. read more

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The crew and I were lucky enough to grab the last 4 table spot before they started having people wait outside on their waitlist. I am not a big soup fan but I was presently surprised to see they served soupless noodles! The Tokyo maragame was bomb and I loved the concept of mixing it as you eat and then half way through adding the vinegar and remix for a "remix" of the taste! My friends who got the spicy ramen thought it was good, although the spice was not in the room in that bowl with us that day. The appetizers we did get (mogu chicken, shishito and edamame) were good! Although, the shishito peppers did have the kick, especially in the longer stem ones. I wish I had a warning about that on the menu. My mouth was on fire for a good 10 min! Also not pictured is the karaage bowl my partner ordered is that same appetizer on a bed of rice but we were not complaining about that because it was gooooooddddd. I deducted a star because of the service. Not really good at greeting, explaining things and often times, I had to ask quickly because even though they'd pass by, they never looked so I had to really catch their attention before they zoomed past us. Also, at one point they served a yuzu instead of ume glass soda but instead of saying something, a male waiter came and snatched the wrong bottle and just put the other one down without saying a word. It was weird but we were able to piece together what had happened based on our order. Oh and as I was almost done with my Tokyo bowl, he just came over and left a side dish of rice which all of us which we were confused about. I didn't know if that was something forgotten with my Tokyo bowl or intentionally placed. Food is amazing, place is intimate with cool art, and the vending maching concept was cool, but communication and impersonabity of the staff could use some work! read more

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Wadaya is a small restaurant off of one of the side streets of Sawtelle. It serves Mazemen, a dry ramen that comes with a lot of toppings and a super flavorful sauce. I ordered the Tokyo Mazemen but subbed the noodles for rice instead. The Tokyo was super flavorful and I loved that it came with so much ground pork and that perfectly cooked egg. There's also little vinegar bottles on the tables so you can add some into your bowl. If you order the noodles, the staff will come with a small bowl of rice near the end of your meal so you can use the rice to soak up the last bits of your remaining sauce. read more

Wadaya - Tokyo Mazemen (with rice instead of noodles) - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

There's always a line here and was hesitant to try it because of that. We went on a Wednesday around 7pm and there were only groups people ahead of us on the sign-in sheet outside. After seeing how small the inside space was, I finally understood why there was a line. We didn't wait very long only about 15 minutes. You scan the qr code for the menu and they have a lot of vegan options. We got the vegan ramen and vegan mazemen. We threw in a non-vegan LA style takoyaki. They have their signature vinegar on the tables. Every seat was filled but staff is fast and the food comes out quickly. Even though it's quick the quality and taste were on point. Everything was fresh and made to order. So many flavor twists and you wouldn't miss any of the flavor even with the vegan options. I will definitely some back again on a weekday when the line is quicker. Parking- Tiny lot to the left of it or meters in front and on side streets Seating: only inside and very limited. We did see a group of 7 that they accommodate for by moving tables. Dietary options: vegan options that are delicious! Prices: very reasonable for the quality averaging around $15 per dish. Staff: very fast and friendly service. read more

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