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“From the Beef plate to Udon to sushi rolls everything is amazing. I found this gem just walking around and it has become one my favorite spots where I visit weekly. All the food is so fresh and the flavor is amazing and portions are generous. A must go while in LA.“
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“yummmmm so good. highly recommend“
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“Truly professional yet very friendly service. Well-trained young servers and chefs all knew their precise roles, and performed flawlessly but without hurry. Almost seemed choreographed! Delicious lighter broth and lovely taste. Sinfully tasty pork and beware addictive fried chicken. If you’re dieting, bring a hearty portion of self-restraint!“
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“Good and delicious food…happy hour is great!“
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“Easily the best vegan ramen I’ve ever had. It has a really rich, savory broth, which is a nice change of pace since vegan broth is usually a watered down afterthought at most places. It comes fully loaded with mushrooms and hashbrowns (??!?) but you can add additional veggies or an egg if youre feeling it. Very simple menu but they execution is 1000/10!“
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“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!!“
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“Great first experience here. The Spicy Miso Ramen was delicious and would definitely reccomend. The staff was very attentive and friendly. It’s a small local shop, so expect a potential wait at busy times, but the ample parking makes it easy to visit. Looking forward to coming back for the Josui Ramen.“
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“Reason for visiting:
Date/time of visit: Thursday Afternoon lunch, ~12:30 PM
Parking: I parked in the paid parking garage at the Culver steps; paid $2 after dobe with lunch so assume good for ~2 hours. My coworker found street parking 1-2 blocks away if you want to try to find street parking but $2 is reasonable
Party size: 4
Environment/ambience: smallish place with few tables and some outdoor seating. No TVs inside; not too loud inside. Pets allowed but prob outdoor only. Clean restrooms. Lots of things to see and visit around too; downtown Culver City has things within walking distance and outdoor grass areas to hang out around
Service: was great; came around often. Friendly too.
Food: had the W Chashu Ramen with egg; they do not serve alcohol here.
Cost: ~$140 with tip; $2 parking.
Would I go back (yes/no): 80/20; parking can be a hassle but food was great“
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“The thick pork bone and fish soup has a deep umami flavor and a slightly smoky taste which is unique. A very good experience.“
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“Incredible Spicy Inferno Ramen and karaage. Flavours were powerful and the spicy mayo sauce of the karaage was a wonderful pairing. Topped off with a Yuzu Mojito which was soothing and refreshing for the palette.
Also the staff (Stella and Min) made us feel welcome right from the start.“
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“Always consistent and always on point with great service keep up the good work and thank you & arigato :)“
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“We love this place. They have many different choices of ramen. The servings are Huge !! I would recommend this place to Everyone.“
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“So friendly! So great! So yummy! The Spicy Cold Tofu special is amazing! �����“
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“m/ Really good spicy awesome noodles 🍜“
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“Very good and genuine broths. Second best ramen in Alhambra. Kosuke on Main is my favorite.“
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“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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“I have had many many bowls of ramen in Los Angeles, this may be the best one ever. For once the bamboo shoots floating the bowl are actually worth eating! Usually I wonder why are they there? These were delicious. Even more so regarding the slices of pork. They are often like rubber doggy chew toys. These on the other hand were tender, flavorful and truly wonderful. Of course the most important part is the noodles and these were perfectly cooked al dente. This was a bowl of pure satisfaction. I also tried my friends scallops bowl and my wife's crispy chicken and both made me sorry I didn't order them, too. Finally, my big issue with asian restaurants in general is quality of dessert. Here is a beautiful slice of Yuzu cheesecake, presented with wonderful dollops of cream and sauce. Should have order one for each of us instead of sharing! This is the place. I can't wait to try everything on the menu.“
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“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!!!“
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“When we want a fast-casual ramen option we come to Kotsu. They have several vegan ramen options, vegan gyoza (not quite as fried as I’d prefer but decent), garlic or regular edamame, and friendly service. A fair amount of seating and free parking in the garage or on the street.“
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“Really good food and fast service“
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“There are several options for ramen in our neighborhood, much to our delight. The one we always go back to is here at HiroNori. The tonkotsu ramen dish combo is sublime. The pork buns are delicious too. But what really helps this place stand apart are the little things: ice cold water with infused fruits and herbs (different everyday), the friendly and caring staff, and intimate space that offers different dining experiences (bar seating facing the kitchen, tables thrown together for a larger party, bar seating facing the window). We are regulars because the quality bar is consistently high, and the food is chef's kiss.“
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“Warning, this place is addicting. :) That’s all i can say. God Fire for the win.“
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“Very good food and great customer service“
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“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.“
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“I recently tried Kyoto Paitan Ramen last week and Curry Ramen this week at this spot. The Kyoto Paitan Ramen was good, but I was really impressed by the Curry Ramen. It wasn’t very spicy, but it was packed with flavor. I prefer thicker noodles, so I’d love to see that option next time. Overall, a great experience!“
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“A little bit okay. Broth wasn't as tasty as other places, but it was okay, not too bad....“
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“Note: This review is part of a Yelp elite experience.
Shoutout to Sarah and the yelp intern for organizing a fabulous event. The westside elites were a wonderful bunch, and its immensely gratifying when everyone shares the love of food.
Wadaya is one of the top places to eat and you can see why. It was my first time experiencing the mazemen, which I had ignorantly ignored for the brothy ramen. However the manager mentioned that there was a dearth of good mazemen places, and the chef from Japan decided to fill that niche. Lucky for us, this is a great option for the noodle lovers amongst us (who isn't?).
I was one of only 2 elites to opt for the vegan experience that included Vegan Tokyo Mazemen, Shishito peppers appetizer and a Yuzu-forward Lemonade.
As with any good ramen, you need to mix in all the ingredients to coat the mazemen noodles with the sauce and all the accouterments. The vinegar table-side was a great addition to add in the umami, as if the brothless noodle experience needed any more umami. The yuzu lemonade was full of yuzu, light on the sugar (compared to so many other lemonades that are more sugarades) and had plenty of lemon (acid) to cut through the richness of the noodleicious dish. I liked the ratio of veggies to the noodles, although when I order takeout (which the manager said is a great idea since the dish holds well) I'd love a more veggies please option.
Tip: This dish is garlic forward, so if you love garlic, you'll be in heaven. Just carry some mints :)
Service was impeccable. The only feedback for the crew would be to jazz up the shisito peppers as they lacked a little flavor, but this may be because of the sequencing of dishes, when your flavor buds are saturated with the mazemen. However adding the vinegar gave it the right pep and it was a great complement to the main dish.
Thank you to the yelp team for shining a light on a neighborhood gem that many of us passed by but had not noticed. Wadaya know, it's now a solid addition to all of our radars. Cheesy pun unintended, or was it?
Tip: Plenty of 2 hour free parking in the neighborhood, since the lot is small and has only 3 spots for Wadaya.“
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“Good ramen with several options that are not found in many places. Good taste and prices, friendly servers, sometimes parking can be limited, opened until late on Fridays. Reminds me of some of the ramen shops when I was living in Japan. A must try if you’re in LA South Bay area.“
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“Decided to try out this local spot on a whim and i'm really glad I did. I pulled up 15 minutes until closing and the waitress still took my order to go. Dine in was no longer available which was understandable. She was very witty and funny, excellent service and I enjoyed the unexpected laughter. Food was ready super quick and she even met me at the door to pick it up. The food was incredible, very rich flavor and made with love. I ordered the #4 which was recommended by her. I am looking forward to dining in next time, really nice spot. Go check it out.“
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“I loved the vegan broth options! Glad we could find a place that has more vegan friendly broth and toppings! Our server Jeraldine was awesome and she took care of our complicated order due to our food allergies! We will be back again!“
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“I tried the Tonkotsu Ramen at Silverlake Ramen on 3rd Street, and it was really good.
The broth was rich, creamy, and full of flavor. The pork was tender, and the egg was perfectly cooked. Everything tasted fresh and well-balanced.
The portion size was bigger than I expected, so I was pleasantly surprised. It was definitely filling.
Great spot for ramen in Santa Monica — I would come back again.“
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“Best Ramen in Town 😁 Really Friendly staff kind and courteous“
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“this place is amazing. it is a family owned business. be patient and it is worth the wait. the owner is so kind. GET THE CROQUETTE. it’s amazing. just give it a chance and you will not regret it ❤️❤️❤️ our new favorite ramen place“
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“great food affordable and very clean area.with great customer service.“
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“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 😋😋😋😋“
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“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.“