Ramen Restaurants near El Monte, CA

“Definitely come here since im s vegetarian i love the vegetable bowl... beyond great and also the vege springs rolls“

“This was some of the best sushi and yakisobi noodles I've ever had in my life! Everything was SO flavorful. Often times it's those little hole-in-the-wall or strip mall spots that have the BEST food. This place definitely qualifies. Give them a shot. The dragon roll was everything!“

“Very small Ramen restaurant. The Daikokuya Ramen with fried rice is delicious. Edemame was lightly salted and really. I noticed a lot of to go orders, so it is a local favorite.“

“This place never disappoints me , the waitress is really nice and has really good costumer service , the food is also good you guys should definitely try the Naruto ramen and the mango tea ? I come here often because I think it’s the best ramen in California ? definitely recommend this place“

“Foods are good & service needs to improve. Myself & friends are first time to attend this Ramen place, overall we like the food & will go back!!“

“We love the food at this restaurant— it’s unlike a lot of other types of cuisine. It’s become a staple in our house because of the unique flavors and the quality of food. We go for the deluxe with a side of broth and it is amazing every time.

The customer service is also excellent, we recently had a minor issue with our order that we placed over the phone, and the employees were so helpful and kind.“

“The food and service is a 10! we will be back when in town. I'd come from Montana just to eat here it's that good“

“I am only rating the popcorn chicken Ramen! That is the item I've had 4 times. The restaurant is kinda hidden. If you ever go there, they are right in front of the alhambra carwash and its in a brick building.

The chicken is mild. Medium or hot spice level. Soup is super hot and tasty.

It is quite a treat. You should definitely try this item if its your 1st time. If you are mexican and like spicy like me get medium spice and xtra spice on the side in case you like it very spicy! Will definitely keep going.“

“Love their selections of foods not too much not less just right and not complicated. My tummy is full and happy soul 😊“

“Very well run and maitained. The Ramen choices are delicious with lots of options. Try the spicy chicken sandwich too!!“

“ABSOLUTELY the BEST ramen I have ever had!!! The service is amazing, the fried pumpkin... off the hook!!! Spring rolls, yaaasssss!! I had the King Ramen...whoaaaaa! Daaaaammnnn!! You will NOT be disappointed. Thanks to the owners for the great experience.“

“Hidden gem serving yakitori and ramen place in Arcadia!
The service was impeccable. Place wasn't too crowded, likely because we came on Sunday at 3 pm. Believe they also recently opened.
All dishes were well seasoned and balanced. I ordered several yakitori along with grilled herring, squid, and takoyaki. Definitely try the cold okra. It's refreshing and delicious! The grilled squid is so good!
I will definitely be returning to try their ramen. So happy this yummy yakitori/ramen place opened around Arcadia area. Saves me a drive to Tokoyo town.“

“Their Tan Tan Men Ramen are the best! I love how I have the opportunity to customize our ground meat choices (I.e. ground pork or ground chicken). Topped with nori, baby bok choy, bean sprouts, hard-boiled egg, and ground meat, the ramen have the perfect flavor. Their chicken karaage were the best too!“

“Hot take: way better than Silverlake Ramen down the street. Better portions. Better food. They can easily accommodate my kid’s random eating habits and they have options outside of ramen for that one person in the group that just isn’t in the mood. Staff is nice and attentive without hovering. So happy they’re back open again. The remodel is great! No notes from a design point of view.

Vegetarian options: Vegetarian options and modifications.

Dietary restrictions: That same kid is a vegetarian and they have no issues augmenting things for her.

Parking: Parking is shared with the small shopping center. Plenty.

Kid-friendliness: We always have our kid with us when we eat here. It’s usually her idea.

Wheelchair accessibility: There’s a ramp into the sidewalk. The restaurant isn’t cramped. Plenty of room for a few wheelchairs in there simultaneously.“

“Absolutely loved the food! Service is great and for all my children to love the food here says a lot about how delicious this place is. My kids are picky eaters but there was something good for all of them. From my 2 yr old to 13yr old. We will definitely save this location to continue to go again when in the area. I appreciate the chefs skills and friendly staff.

Kid-friendliness: 0 scale spice for babies to enjoy and beef gyoza option which is amazing as well“

“Visiting from Vegas. Was craving some ramen and this lucky gem came up! Ordered the blaze. One word! AHHHHMAZING! medium spice just right. Broth was rich in flavor and pork done just right!! New spot for ramen when I’m in town !!“

“This place is excellent service and it's like a super market and have fresh fish, lobster and any kind of sea food. This place has fresh sushi made there and all kinds of variety. They also have a eatery that's reasonable prices and they also have all meat and they weigh it by the pound and it's fully cooked. All the vegetables and fruit are always fresh. If you love Asian food this is the place to get everything you need. They also have stuff for woman and all the products that they need to take care of themselves. They also have a place for the kids and toys are all Japanese made. They also have a section that has hard liquor and beer of all kinds. I would recommend this place to everyone to go. It's the best experience and the people are very respectful to the customers.“

“My son’s and I favorite place for Ramen.“

“Great food and I was shocked at the affordable prices. I got for for 4 people and it cost only a little above $50, which is insane in this day and era. The Tonkatsu Ramen really was delicious and my family went crazy for the Mushroom Curry.“

“Staff 10/10 they were all so friendly and courteous tonight.

Ambience and decor is also great - small, but intimate setting.

Enjoyed the food - particularly like their perfectly crisp calamari rings and their truffle salmon blue crab tastes fresh and delicious. ??“

“Delicious food! Great friendly service“

“Trying this popular ramen place and it’s yummy! They are crowded so I come early today to skip the wait!

Highlights of the menu:
1. Karaage
2. Spicy tuna rice bowl
3. Deluxe tsukemen - chashu pork, seasoned egg, spicy takana on the side
How to eat: dip noodles in broth - squeeze lime onto the noodles - turn dipping broth into a soup and SLURP!
4. Matcha Tsujita pudding
5. Chocolate Tsujita pudding“

“This is one of our go to Ramen places in San Diego, we love it! Our kids love it for the free ice cream at the end!“

“Great food and service. My one and only complaint is that the light fixture above my table was covered in a thick layer of dust. I was actually afraid dust balls would fall into the food, luckily it didn't happy. Just dust your restaurant and it would have been a 5/5 experience!“

“Great rolls. Big selection.... fresh.“

“The food was very good, reasonably priced and the sushi chefs make the presentations beautiful.
The staff is very nice and friendly. They even give you complimentary green tea ice cream at the end of your meal. We'll be back for sure.
I highly recommend!“

“I have not been in this location. For quite a while. Last time was like 4years ago I think. The place was crowded then. Had to wait to be seated. Ordered the usual lunch special. Bbq pork and corn ramen and a side of fried tofu. The ramen as usual was delicious. The broth was not too salty, just right. However, the fried tofu was not tasty at all. Not as tasty as the one in colima rd branch.Overall it was still great. The waiter was really nice. Was there Dec 20 at 12:46 pm. So whoever was that tall waiter. He was nice. Definitely recommend everyone to tru the place.“

“Good food, portions & service...“

“MoonCat Ramen's food tastes like you just walked into a Japanese home. Authentic, warming, and an amazing value. Their lunch special, only $9.95, provides you with a large bowl of udon/soba/or ramen, chicken karaage, and delicious fried rice. They also have specialty noodles, curry, tako rice, takoyaki, and with happy hour specials for $2.50 beer and $1 sake shots. Definitely stop by!“

“Good restaurant, food and staff... really nice people and worth making a visit.“

“Open late in a town where almost everything closes early. Fantastic broth __ certainly above average. Delicious food 🍜 value priced. 🎯“

“The Daikokuya ramen is soo delicious and very filling.“

“I walked in on a Sunday afternoon and placed a large order. One of the items ordered was the chicken teriyaki bento box. Everything item on the plate was freshly made and delicious. There were 4 pieces of tempura veggies and 4 pieces of California roll. The chicken teriyaki bowls were just as fresh and contained an ample amount of chicken and rice. The owner was kind and gracious and friendly. An additional plus for that. This is a great place to go for sushi. The California rooll and the spicy tuna roll we ordered we delicious. I look forward to my next visit so that I can try the ramen. Hope you all give this place a try. You will not be disappointed.“

“Great ramen, spinach noodle options!“

“Loved this place! Didn't know it was Japanese food until we looked it up. Lol. The tonkatsu curry was excellent! The katsu was fried perfectly and the meat was tender and melted in your mouth! We were looking for a local Japanese place to eat and we finally found one minutes away from us. Can't wait to go back!“

“It was our first visit, and the server kindly explained everything to us. We both customized our ramen based on their recommendations, and it was definitely worth it. The portions were generous, leaving us completely satisfied. The ramen is among the best we've ever had. The chicken karaage was okay, but we probably wouldn’t order it again. We highly recommend the ramen!“

“My experience was wonderful! The interior was nice and clean. The food was magnificent! I ordered the Washington Roll, Edamme, and the Tonkotsu ramen. I highly recommend these! I love how the servers checked on us occasionally, which others don’t. This makes it easier to give them some feedback. Highly recommend!“

“This place is amazing! Great food and service is excellent. Thank you Mikomi“

“Quality seafood and sushi. Everything we had was excellent down to the sake choices!“

“Still great since they moved next to 99 Ranch. Same big slices of sashimi in the classic bento. Same fresh shredded daikon (love it- I eat every shred). Same little side dishes (ocean salad. Salad, ginger, and a little Hi- chew candy). Keep it up guys!“

“Kopan is my go-to place for sushi. I generally go for date night or sometimes by myself because the intimate ambience really lends itself to a quiet night of Japanese dining. The nigiri quality is superb and pairs well with a nice warm bowl of miso soup. The service has been on point, and it's clear that they try to take care of their customers. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to my friends and family.“

“There’s this really talkative guy who seems like the manager of the place. Whenever he’s working, the ramen is amazing. But a few months ago, I came when he wasn’t there, and the ramen was served cold, and the noodles were kind of hard. So, if you want to enjoy good ramen, it’s a good idea to check if the manager is working before ordering.“

“Loved their Hakata ramen. The broth is super tasty. Their seared pork belly is yummy too. Service is good and love that you can customize the ramen which make it very easy with picky eaters. The only thing can do better is their air conditioning is quite weak. It's not easy to eat hot ramen when it is so warm inside.“

“I decided to come here for dinner last night and was this a great decision! I had the QuesaTacos Dorados Special and my husband had the Grill Cheese Birria. It was simply delicious and filling. My daughter tried one of my tacos and ate the whole thing, which is rare unless she loves the taste! She kept saying how delicious it was! We all agree! I wish there were more around California. I had the pleasure of talking to the owner and her father who was having dinner there! It was truly a pleasant and delicious experience! The service was exceptional, extremely content. I highly recommend this place, I’m sure you’ll keep coming back for more!“

“No amount of poorly-written AI reviews can do this awesome place justice, so as always, you're getting a human-written review from a human-experienced event. Yesenia was our server and she was a 10/10 all-around super professional server from the moment we set fot in the establishment. The food itself is unmatched. I have been to their San Gabriel location at least 3 or 4 times and this place is just as good in terms of flavor and quality. The ambiance is great, the server even went as far as lowering the window blinds after some new customers walked in and they sat close to one of the windows. Tsukemen will forever remain as my favorite kind of Ramen (it's basically cold noodles that you dip in a hot and salty broth served in a small bowl on the side). One of the assistant managers offered to help me in how to eat it but I was already familiar with the concept, so I thanked her for her offer and proceeded to eat. The fried chicken is another ball game, it's literally Japanese fried chicken but they also add a touch of some sort of honey-based syrup that makes it 100 times better. My parents had the tonkotsu and it was great too. Truly a remarkable experience in the heart of Old Town Pasadena.“

“I’ve been coming here for over a decade. That’s says a lot. The restaurants has that homemade feeling to it. Foo Foo Tei offers variety of dishes, but they are famous for their ramen. I love the number 17 Ramen and I would order that every time. Their portion portion is gigantic (despite being decently priced), so if you are ordering Ramen be careful not to order too many appetizers unless you are a big eater. Their portion portion restaurant can get real busy, so you should arrive a little before opening time to avoid the wait.“

“The food was delicious and the service excellent“

“The fat waiter had a very nice attitude and was very smart. I personally felt it was more hygienic, but it was not halal. I put the invisible braces on the table while I was eating. I called him since he was off duty. Then the shop owner patiently called me to guide me in which trash can to look for. Finally, I found it. Thank you very much.“

“Service and Atmosphere are great. My date wondered and asked me, "WHY the meat are somewhat ground meat or imitation meat? ONLY the calamari has whole meat (squid)."
I replied "Ask them. How would I know, I don't work here." His observation is right tho.“

“My cousin who is a chef recommended this place. Specifically their Yakitori, which were delicious! The shrimp fried rice was tasty as well, though I would have loved to see a few more shrimps on there ?
Their service was part of the pleasant experience as well. Waiters carefully explaining the menu options and offering recommendations to us who were first time goers.
Will come back to try the Ramen next! ?“