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    What's Up Men

    4.2 (2.7k reviews)
    ModerateRamen, Noodles, Soup
    Closed 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    California roll (lunch combo size)
    Joanne C.

    Totally impressed with this place! I came here for a late lunch on a weekday and there was no wait (around 1pm). The restaurant is pretty small inside and I almost got lost finding the storefront! I got the chuka soba (chicken broth) with a lunch special size california roll (4pc). The ramen tasted really authentic. I tried the other broths that were also ordered, and they all were unique and very solid. My fave that I tried was the chicken paitan, so I'll remember to get that next time! Service was great! Very attentive. And the food came out so fast and piping hot. Really good place to get ramen!

    AKA - Pork Broth
    Annie L.

    Came here on a Sat at 12:30pm and was able to sit down right away. It was busy, but thankfully there wasn't a waitlist. Service, by Angel, was very fast. Took order immediately and offered water. Food came out quick within 5 mins and finished meal within 20 mins. AKA which is Pork Broth Tonkatsu is good, and hot, but spicy. Noodles are bit thinner, and comes with 2 pieces of pork which was nicely cooked and 1/2 an egg.

    Chuka Soba Shoyu
    Kevin He Zhong Q.

    I've been coming to this spot ever since I discovered they have an amazing Chuka Soba. For ramen, I think Chuka Soba is one of those noodle dishes that you can eat everyday, whereas Tonkotsu or Miso might be too heavy for every day consumption. Their Chuka Soba here has the perfect balance of umami, saltiness, and toppings. The toppings include bamboo, spinach, half egg, Naruto, two slices of chashu and seaweed. My favorite is the flavor oil that is so fragrant in such a clean soup base, it gives a huge amount of flavor. I usually come for lunch and order their combination with comes with a side and ramen. Service is very quick and friendly, the waitstaff checks up on you without having to waive them down. Very close to CSU Fullerton so a lot of college students dine here.

    Kuro
    Ysabelle A.

    Super yummy ramen! Staff is also really sweet. We got the kuro ramen which is a tonkotsu soy sauce based broth and it was very appetizing and satisfied our cravings for sure! Would totally recommend this place if you're in the CSUF area!

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    Anthony F.

    In short, great hole in the wall spot for authentic ramen. IiRC, I tried to take my +1 here years ago but the place was so busy w we couldn't even get our names in. Tonight, the place was packed but we were able to get a table for 3 in short order. We were hungry, so we ordered a few things off the appetizer menu and a large hot saki to share. The teriyaki chicken was a perfect meal for my "little." It was tender and not too sweet. We also ordered a spicy tuna and a California roll. They were great additions to our bowls of ramen to fill us up. I ordered the tonkatsu and it was delicious. The broth was rich and the pork was tender. My +1 ordered the Aha ramen which she also enjoyed. For everything we ordered, the price was reasonable. Our servers were just attentive enough, and we enjoyed our experience. Highly recommended.

    Shiro Ramen with Kimchi and Karage or fried chicken
    Tintin B.

    5 stars all the way!! What's up Men still has all the right ingredients and great service here in beautiful Fullerton next to the university. I got their Amazing Shiro Ramen broth which is smooth and delicate flavor with house garden salad. The Kimchi fried rice was fire today so beautiful and delicious made fresh to order never frozen. Same for their famous spicy tuna rolls. Finally they got homemade fresh Japanese kimchi that is delicious. With the hot weather today this is just the right way to enjoy your afternoon lunch today. Thank goodness for the sunshine and warmth oh Heavenly Father.

    Tanmen
    Tiffany T.

    By far my favorite ramen spot. Finding a spot with a good veggie ramen is hard. Although the tanmen has chicken broth, it's nice to have a non-pork option with veggies. An egg was a nice add on and less expensive than most ramen places. Place is small but they get you in and out quickly. Staff are friendly. I highly recommend what's up men.

    Kuro
    Kathleen T.

    The servers are super nice and food came out super fast! Right by Cal State Fullerton and they open pretty late! Will definitely come back!

    Spicy aka + remains of our gyoza
    Taylor J.

    Nothing wrong with a little late night Ramen! As a Ramen snob, I was pleasantly surprised by my first visit to What's up Men. Walked in at around 10:30pm (I love a late night dinner) and were immediately sat. The ambiance is super casual with tons of young people enjoying themselves. One thing about me, I am super duper picky about my ramen. I really only enjoy a handful of places and I was pleasantly surprised with my meal at Whats up men! I opted for the spicy miso and gyoza. Both were great! My favorite part were the sauces on the side. I love dressing up my ramen and it made my bowl even that much more delicious. And of course, we finished it off with an ice cold pitcher of beer. Great to round out the meal. Loved my late night meal at Whats up men! I'm sure ill be back to slurp up an 11pm bowl again very soon.

    Aka Ramen!
    James N.

    Always consistent! We come here all the time and service is always friendly. Come and enjoy a solid bow of ramen and tasty sides!

    Kara miso ramen!! Always my go to place for a late night japanese ramen!
    Sungwoo L.

    The food is great! I love their hours! Always my go to late night snack/meal place! The vibe is good! The employees are all so friendly!

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    Jessica W.

    Service is SO FAST here. Like I ordered and my California roll was out before I could even unlock my phone. And then my ramen and chicken teriyaki bowl lunch special was out before I even added wasabi to my soy sauce. The California roll was good. It tasted a lot just like mayo but maybe that was from how creamy and perfect the avocado was so it was a textural thing. I got the cha ramen with an extra egg. That's non-spicy miso. Good flavor on the broth. It could have been deeper but honestly, this was good for me. I'm a little sick and don't like when the broth is too thick and sticky. It drank down smooth and comforting. Veggies were good and the chashu was tender. the eggs were perfectly jammy and marinated. the dish comes with a half egg, and i ordered an additional egg. and then i ordered another full egg for my leftovers. :9 And I really enjoyed the chicken teriyaki. Good flavor. Not chewy. Not too saucy. A delightful lunch and I can see why this place is so popular with the csuf crowd. Decent mix of table and bar seating inside and a chill playlist. Service was also attentive and nice.

    Alyssa C.

    We decided to stop by again after Disneyland and it definitely hit the spot as expected. We came on Saturday night and there was no wait thankfully. We got the spicy miso and kara goma and both were very flavorful and creamy! Not too spicy! It's a little bit small inside but definitely recommend if you're in the area and looking for a late night ramen spot!

    Chuka Soba and the chicken teri don

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    Place was fast and food was great!!! Love this ramen! The fried rice is also amazing!

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    Is there any gluten free options?

    No gluten free ramen options

    Do you guys take reservations?

    No reservations

    Is the red ramen the same as the spicy miso?

    No two different taste

    Do they take reservations?

    Hi, thank you for your question. We don’t take any reservations, first come first serve. Thank you… Read more

    Is there a gluten free broth?

    No they dont add but gluten on pork born Plus alot of msg So try to eat little soup

    Hi, do you guys sell gift card? I like to bring a group of new friends to here, but I don't have time, so I think giving a gift card may be a good idea to bring them to here.

    Thank you for dining with us, and yes we do sell gift card at the restaurant. Please ask servers for purchasing gift card. We can do any price on gift card, but we can’t give change for the gift card. So, please use full amount of gift card at once.… Read more

    Are there any vegetarian options here?

    The Tanmen has veggies and no meat but the broth is chicken based. They don't have vegetarian friendly broth.

    What happened to the old pork that was used in the ramens before? Bring it back please!

    There's only so much meat on a pig. You have to keep killing new pigs to get more pork...

    I usually order the Kuro or Tsukemen, but I'm slightly interested in the chicken broth. Is it much lighter? If I'm a pork broth fan, would I️ like the chicken broth?

    Hi, thank you for messaging us through yelp. You are right, pork broth has thicker, creamy, deep taste of pork bone. On the other side, chicken broth has righter test but… Read more

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    Huntington Ramen & Sushi

    Huntington Ramen & Sushi

    4.5(1.2k reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    My husband and I had no idea where to eat but we wanted to try something with a good rating on…read moreYelp. I saw that Huntington Ramen & Sushi had great ratings so we stopped by. At first I thought it didn't look appealing from the outside but when we walked in we were greeted by Thong which we later found out he was the General Manager. This place is super cute inside and the food was delicious. We loved how the setting was intimate and it even had a curtain for more privacy which made us feel like we were excluded from others and felt like we were completely alone on a date, which was extremely nice! Thong was friendly and gave excellent recommendations on food. We also had Elyse serve us with a smile and such a spectacular personality. Before we left with our full belly's, I made sure to let Thong know that we would be back and how much we enjoyed the super friendly service. I highly recommend both the Ramen & Sushi

    I had the Crazy Diamond Sushi Roll and the Spicy Egg Rolls. The Crazy came with spicy tuna, which I…read moredidn't want, and they subbed more crispy chicken for me. Both the dishes were so good! And after we ate, the server brought a small portion of Matcha nice cream sur la maison! I have been here a few times but never wrote a review before. The food is always the same high quality. Sorry the photos are not the entire dish. I was so hungry I forgot to take a picture.

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    Tokyo Eats - Unlimited Premium Katsu and Ramen

    Tokyo Eats - Unlimited Premium Katsu and Ramen

    4.6(977 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$
    All you can eat
    Kitchen open late

    I placed an online order for the (potato) croquette curry and it was ~$17. This is a little pricey…read morebut Japanese curry can be and I actually felt they gave enough curry to be used for another meal. Parking's a little tough in this area. When I got inside, I still waited ~10 minutes for the order but the host/waitress at the front was kind. The meal came with rice, pickled red ginger, 2 potato croquettes and curry sauce on the side. The panko coating on the croquettes was so tasty! It was savory and a perfect coating to the fluffy potato. The croquettes are a good size too. They gave a fair amount of rice, it was cooked well and great with the delicious curry sauce on top. The curry sauce was standard and a bit on the thinner side, but still really tasty. I appreciated the pickled ginger as some freshness and balance to cut through the starchiness of the rest of the meal.

    Pretty good spot. For being an AYCE the portions were huge. One weird thing is if you order the all…read moreyou can eat, they don't allow you to order any sides that don't come with it even if you pay for it. I ordered all you can eat ramen, and wanted to try the gyoza which is a side note offered on either of the ayce choices and I was told that I couldn't purchase that side. Every business has their policies, but this one was a bit odd. Otherwise, pretty good food for a good price.

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    Tokyo Eats - Unlimited Premium Katsu and Ramen
    Tokyo Eats - Unlimited Premium Katsu and Ramen
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    Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai - Buena Park - Small Cubed Chashu Bowl

    Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai - Buena Park

    4.3(1.6k reviews)
    6.5 mi
    $$

    Katakana Ramen is a great spot in Buena Park, CA for soothing and delicious Japanese ramen! The…read moreramen is rich, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The broth has great depth, the noodles are perfectly cooked, and the portions are satisfying. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, making it a place you actually want to come back to. Afraid to dine alone? Don't be! I've gone there by myself many times, and even though you're sharing the space with others, the food and overall vibe make it feel comforting like you're in your own little world, just enjoying a really good bowl of ramen. LISA truly stands out--she's incredibly approachable and welcoming. Whenever I can't decide or don't remember what to order, she always makes the best recommendations, and they never miss. You can also tell she treats everyone, including her colleagues, with genuine respect, which says a lot about the kind of environment here. What matters most is that she genuinely listens and really takes your feedback about the food seriously! When you visit Kitakata Ramen, ask for Lisa!!! Great food, great service, and great people. Highly recommend!!!

    We came with a group of three, and while waiting for the third person to arrive, the two of us…read moreasked if we could sit down and order first. At first, they refused to seat us because our full party hadn't arrived yet. The restaurant wasn't busy at all, and there were several empty four-person tables available. I also noticed other tables with only two people sitting at four-person tables. I explained that we were ready to order food for our friend in advance as well, and eventually we were allowed to sit and place our order. The whole situation felt unnecessarily inflexible, especially since the restaurant wasn't crowded. The server who initially refused us also came across as unfriendly and visibly annoyed. The ramen was good, but the karaage chicken came out overly greasy, and the dumplings seemed undercooked. I've visited multiple times before, but unfortunately this was my worst experience here.

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    Small Aburi Chashu Bowl

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