Ramen Restaurants near Culver City, CA

“Definitely worth visiting. The signature ramen is so creamy, mochi noodles are great texture & wagyu mixed nigiri so so worth the price. Wagyu was so buttery & smoky. Uni & ikura are so sweet. So happy now that tummy is full. Will definitely be back to check out other dishes.“

“Good and delicious food…happy hour is great!“

“The best ramen in Culver City! I first had Ippudo in New York over a decade ago went it was arguable the top ramen spot in the entire city. Since then I’ve had it in Tokyo and now am so glad to have here in Culver. The Akamaru Modern is still as excellent and balanced a bowl as it’s always been.“

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“It was our first time trying Ramen and the cashier was awesome enough to help us choose. We chose the spicy ramen and it was not disappointing! It was just enough spice to make it flavorful. And it was enough to fill the tummies of two ladies and then some. I was kinda bummed that there isn't much of a varieties when it comes to ordering. Only about 4 to 5 options.“

“We are vegan and went with the Spicy Miso Ramen, it didn't disappoint. One suggestion, if you want the extra spice kick, ask for their chili oil, it really amped up the ramen overall.
Our kid enjoyed the mushroom bao too.

For parking, you can get lucky by finding a street parking behind the restaurant.“

“Very delicious! My daughter fell in love with Katsu Sando ❤“

“m/ Really good spicy awesome noodles 🍜“

“I had an incredible meal here recently. The ramen was absolutely fantastic and hit the spot perfectly.

I was especially impressed by the bowl topped with fresh cilantro and a bright lime wedge. The broth had such a deep, rich flavor that kept me coming back for more. Everything was served in beautiful, unique bowls that made the experience feel special.

I cannot wait to come back for another round. It is easily one of my favorite spots on Ventura Boulevard.“

“Our server, Mike, is excellent! very attentive, gave good recommendations and friendly !“

“One of the most consistent bowls of Ramen around prices, haven’t gone up by much. I always recommend the black squid ink (8/10) Ramen with pork belly (much better than the original flavor w/char sui, which i’d rate as 7.3/10), thick noodles, extra egg, 10/10 spice level (lvl 3 spice level is child’s play). Honestly better than most Ramen I’ve had in Japan. The chicken karage is top tier as well—highly recommend. Prices have gone up a few dollars over the years but still cheap place to eat out relative to other places! Can get noodle refill which is amazing.
Line can be long (at every location, for good reason) so I recommend coming after 8:15pm tbh“

“The thick pork bone and fish soup has a deep umami flavor and a slightly smoky taste which is unique. A very good experience.“

“Couldn’t be more happy about my experience today. The staff were very kind and helpful and the food was beyond fulfilling. Nothing cheers me up more than ramen and Kai took it that much higher. Something about the tonkotsu in addition to the charsiu pork absolutely reigned based on my memory of LA selections. I don’t think I’ll ever get this close to thins location any time soon but I’m glad it left a valuable place in my ramen filled heart. ❤“

“The ramen here is some of the most impressive in all of LA. They bring you what looks like a culinary masterpiece, yet it is all vegan. The vibes are perfect with soft lighting and good music. The staff is very friendly and accommodating while also being highly skilled, as this is not the easiest to create.“

“Always consistent and always on point with great service keep up the good work and thank you & arigato :)“

“Ambiance: a bright, clean, nicely adorned establishment, with a striking painting as a feature wall...the wait and serving staff definitely contributed to the overall ambiance... Service: as with the many other reviewers, our experience was very similar with respect to the service, as our server was knowledgeable, friendly, competent, helpful, and attentive...did I say friendly...definitely one of the elements we will take away from the evening... Food: on the recommendation of our server, who was very helpful, knowledgable, friendly, and attentive, we ordered the Takoyaki and our server's favourite Spicy Garlic Pork Shoyu Ramen x 2. The latter was described as a "spicy soy sauce tonkatsu broth with garlic is served with two slices of chashu pork, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, egg, fried onions, seaweed, green onions, and buttered corn". I absolutely love ramen, and, to me, what defines any bowl is the soup base, described by a very learned chef as "an intensely porky, opaque pale broth with a sticky-lipped intensity, with the rich, buttery texture of light cream; the best sports tiny nubbins of fat swimming around on their surface, a slick of mayu (black garlic oil) or chile-sesame paste, a handful of thin-sliced green onions, a soft-yolked soy-sauce tinged egg, and a few slices of meltingly tender chashu pork belly". The broth definitely reflected the events described, and the many hours spent in preparation, with a rich texture and flavour, complemented, but not over-powered by either the chili nor the garlic. It was a wonderful recommendation that we would order again! All in all, the evening that left us very satisfied in terms of having our hunger sated, and taste buds quite happy... the true test is whether we return, and, should we find ourselves back in the city, we would most definitely make a return trip to try other dishes!!“

“I came here by myself around 4pm so it was between lunch and dinner rush. There was just another patron so the restaurant was quiet. I ordered the Green Gyoza and the House Ramen.

Both dishes were delicious. The gyoza had edamame and tofu inside. The sauce was sweet and spicy which complemented the gyoza well. The ramen broth was made from bonito flakes, kombu seaweed, scallops, and pork oil so it was very flavorful and light. It's possible to finish the whole soup if one wasn't full. It didn't have that heavy, oily feeling that one does with pork based ramen. They had red pepper powder and fried garlic pieces at the table to add more flavor to your soup.

This restaurant is Vegan friendly and will definitely come back to try their vegan ramen.

Service was great due to the restaurant being practically empty so I cannot speak about their busy hours.“

“Came for a quick dinner bite. Food was tasty and service was efficient. Easy dine out option for kids. Curry ramen is unique, and actually goes well with the karaage. Egg yolk in ramen wasn't runny. Karaage sando was tasty and a good value.“

“Great price, great food, great atmosphere. Came here late with my friends, and Stella was an extremely accommodating and warm hostess. Even without getting extra toppings, it’s plenty of food. Extra noodles is great value to stretch your bowl if you’re really hungry.“

“When I'm looking for a bite before a show, I'm looking for a few specific metrics:

A place I can sit down and have a conversation with someone.
Something quick so I can get in and out.
Food that fills but does not bloats.

Torisoba Tonsho fulfilled all three of those metrics with flying
colors! The katsu was light and delicious, the ambiance was comfortable, and importantly the waitstaff were attentive and very understanding of the pre-show time crunch!“

“Best ramen in LA. Hip atmosphere. Great service. Friendly workers. Highly recommend it.“

“So friendly! So great! So yummy! The Spicy Cold Tofu special is amazing! �����“

“Sooooooo good! My daughter loves Ramen and this is the tastiest we’ve tasted so far! The sliced chicken was seasoned properly and the broth was so good! Noodles were cooked to perfection! Definitely a repeat situation!!!“

“We were 5 ppl ,ordered like 8 dishes all were amazingly great my first time to Gokaku Rama. Was so worth it after all day in universal su Dr ios,3 min drive to Gokaku place ..I did not want to end my meal .this is the best restaurant“

“My friend and I came to DTLA Ramen late Monday afternoon in order to wait out the traffic and have an early dinner, and lucky for us, we got in on the last hour of Happy Hour (weekdays 3pm-6pm), so we got $2 off our Ramen and $1 off our salted Edamame.

The Edamame was pretty good, although not too out of the ordinary even with the salt.

Our Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen, however, was savory, albeit not that spicy even though my friend got the Spicy (she rated it 4/10 in spiciness) ) and I got the Extra Spicy (6/10 in spiciness). So if you love it even hotter, don't be afraid to ask for even more heat.

The Chashu pork slices were nicely thick and charred, soaking up the broth while maintaining just enough crispiness. Both the broth and the noodle were also thick and delicious, giving you plenty of flavor with every slurp.

If there was something I felt lacking, it would be to have a bit more flair to the taste, since everything is a little one note and not a lot of depth and texture in the flavor. But that's OK, it was tasty as it was so we still ended up satisfied!“

“Salmon Ikura dish is amazing! So much flavor!“

“Very quick & friendly service at the Sunset location. All I got was a regular-size chicken karaage bowl and it was perfect. Tipped a little extra“

“Very good and genuine broths. Second best ramen in Alhambra. Kosuke on Main is my favorite.“

“The ramen was great! Portions were good, broth was nice, noodles were cooked well. Toppings, however, are limited to only 3. I got the curry ramen which was different but unique. Also got garlic edamame...for the price it was a small portion but tasted great.

The service was fast. You order through tablets outside or inside. Reminiscent of Japan.

There's bar seating and a couple booths inside with additional seating outside. The space is very cozy and welcoming. Downside is parking. Its only street parking or if youre lucky the lot across the street.“

“I stumbled across this restaurant in El Segundo while I was on a business trip. this place is awesome! I got the black garlic hanasaku Ramen bowl, goyza, and a strawberry tea. the employees were so friendly and the food was fast, fresh, and delicious! I wish this was available in my local area, it would be a huge hit.“

“I don’t understand why this restaurant doesn’t have 5 stars!!! I mean, the food was very good, the ambience was beautiful and specially the customer service!! I don’t know the name of the guy and sorry about that I didn’t ask it, but I think you’ll know who we are. The girl in a purple dress and the guy with green sueter. We asked for ramen and poke bowl and they comes with very very delicious appetizers and boba drinks !! Like what ??? Really really amazing!! And honestly I’m soooo strict with customer service and this guy was really amazing!! Give him an increase in his salary!!
Thanks again for everything. I’ll definitely come back again.“

“great food. Good service. decent prices“

“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!“

“They have great lunch specials for both ramen and sushi! Plus validated parking, which is rare in Hollywood, on the Eastown property!“

“深みのある濃厚鶏白湯ラーメン🍜 つけ麺やカレーも美味しいです 😋😋😋😋“

“We loved the authentic noodles and warm hospitality. Our lovely server also recommended me to drink the Tenth degree ginjo instead of regular sake, which I liked a lot.“

“Been wanting to try this place for a couple years now. Glad we finally did. Excellent food, much better than any Jinya Ramen. We had a bunch of appetizers. Indeed, their Takoyaki was amazing, Howard Yang! 😍 We had 2 seasonal specials, the Spicy Crispy Shrimp Roll and the cold Tan Tan ramen. Both were fantastic, albeit a bit too spicy for me. Service is super friendly. We will definitely be back. Want to try a bunch of other things, including the hot ramens.“

“love it nice clean, food is great I will eating there again“

“Ramen were super good and excellent customer service.“

“It's one of my favorite go-to spots for ramen in Santa Monica. I usually chose the Shoyu on Fire. During menu selection you can select up to three levels of heat. I chose medium which is the second level of heat. Even then my eyes still watered a bit. For the price you get a big bowl of ramen well worth the value“

“I recently visited Kopan Sushi & Ramen and had a great experience. It’s one of those places that feels comfortable from the moment you walk in. The atmosphere is relaxed, the staff is welcoming, and the menu offers plenty of options whether you’re in the mood for sushi, ramen, or something in between.

I decided to try both sushi and ramen, which may not have been the most disciplined decision, but it was definitely the right one. The sushi was fresh and well-prepared, while the ramen arrived hot, flavorful, and packed with ingredients. Every bite felt satisfying, especially after a long day.

What stood out most was the consistency. Nothing felt rushed or carelessly prepared. The presentation was great, the portions were generous, and the service was attentive without being intrusive.

Kopan Sushi & Ramen is the kind of place that makes you start planning your next visit before you’ve even finished your meal. If you’re looking for quality Japanese food in a comfortable setting, I would absolutely recommend giving it a try.“

“Ramen is so good I cried.“

“The food was pretty good. We got the vegan ramen and dumplings, and while they were both tasty and filling, I think the ramen was just a little bland. It needed more salt or something. The waitress was very nice, but hard to get a hold of. There's also included gratuity if that rubs you wrong. Overall, it's worth a visit.“

“Peter is the best ! The omakase is excellent“

“Very good food and great customer service“

“Whenever we feel lazy driving to Little Tokyo for some authentic tasting ramen, R101 in Glendale has been our go to. We first discovered this restaurant through online ordering during the start of the Covid pandemic. Every time we ordered here since then, the food and service have always been consistent. I highly recommend this place to get your ramen fix. No other ramen place in Glendale can taste as good as this!“

“What unbelievable wonderful flours this is really a fantastic place to eat only recommended super friendly with a great vibe I strongly suggest getting the tongue Katsu miso bowl and it was so delicious and we really enjoyed everything we had especially the teriyaki chicken and your family will love and enjoy this absolutely fantastic Ramen place to eat highly recommend recommended and don't worry about the parking there's plenty of parking in case people decide to both double park in front of the place there's still an apple way to get here do not worry highly recommended go see Abel for a smile“

“Ramen were super good and excellent customer service.“

“Excellent ramen with a unique chicken-based broth! The Japanese BBQ chicken ramen was rich, smoky, and incredibly flavorful, with perfectly chewy noodles. The charcoal-grilled chicken was tender and delicious. The cozy ambiance makes you feel like you’ve stepped into a little ramen shop in Japan. Definitely one of the best ramen spots I’ve tried!“

“My dinner at Kanpai Sushi in Santa Monica was nothing short of extraordinary. Chef Yoshi is a true master sushi chef. While he may not be new to the craft, his skill, precision, and deep understanding of traditional sushi brought me back to a time when sushi was simply done right.

In fact, Chef Yoshi could probably serve me a shoelace, and it would be the best thing I’ve ever eaten.

Everything was exceptionally fresh. The wasabi had a vibrant freshness that elevated every bite, and the ginger practically melted in my mouth. I sampled as much toro as I could possibly eat, along with an incredible selection of fish that showcased Chef Yoshi’s mastery and attention to detail.

The Kumamoto oysters were so delicious they made me want to kiss my fingers and thank the heavens. The uni was phenomenal and remains one of my favorite bites of the evening. However, the biggest surprise was the seared salmon belly. It was my first time trying salmon prepared that way, and it absolutely blew my mind.

Instead of ending the meal with dessert, I finished with a hand roll that combined fresh tuna and crispy shrimp tempura, topped with eel sauce. The contrast of cool, fresh tuna and warm, crunchy shrimp tempura created an unforgettable bite and was a complete game changer.

I’ve been eating sushi since I was 18 years old, and now well into my 50s, I can confidently say this is the best sushi restaurant I have ever experienced. Beyond the incredible food, the staff was attentive, professional, and genuinely respectful throughout the entire evening.

I have officially found my favorite sushi spot.

Thank you, Chef Yoshi. I’ll be back very soon.

— Linda“