Terrible Experience — Overcharged Without Permission I had an awful experience at this sushi restaurant. After finishing my meal and paying my bill, I later discovered they charged my card again without my authorization. This is completely unacceptable and unethical. The food was average at best, but what really shocked me was being billed more than the amount on my receipt after I left. When I tried to contact them, they were unhelpful and dismissive. I strongly recommend avoiding this place until they learn how to treat customers with honesty and respect.
Service: 1
Kylie Yuzon
Honestly, I would give more stars if I could. The ambiance and restaurant itself was very elegant but cozy. Every dish we tried was incredible, we started with appetizers the crispy rice with tuna was cooked to perfection as well as the cucumber and avocado salad, which was delicious and flavorful. Some of my FAVORITES included the yellowtail and jalepenos which i would highlyyy recommend. The Jessica Roll was absolutely to die for and melted in your mouth. We had a few other rolls including the lemon roll and fantasy roll while also grabbing the salmon and yellowtail belly. Everything was super fresh and flavorful. I would highly recommend stopping by here whether it be with friends to catch up or your significant other for a date.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Jillian Razook
Had the most incredible dinner at Kopan Ramen Encino! This became my favorite sushi and Japanese food in the valley. All the rolls were fresh and the sushi was super high quality. I also loved the rib eye hot pot, fried octopus and all the sushi rolls (Mango, Devils kiss roll, geisha roll, EVERYTHING!) ☺️❤️ the service was also amazing shout out to Charlie and the entire staff who took care of us and really put so much effort into creating a wonderful dining atmosphere. I can’t wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Betthany
The interior is beautifully decorated with traditional japanese wooden architecture and decor. The dim lighting adds nicely to the ambiance, and isolated booths make for a perfect date night. Many restaurants are loud and too close to other tables so I loved this feature!
Service was friendly and attentive- our server took away finished plates and trash quickly.
Food: We got the unagi sushi (recommend!), uni sushi, spicy tuna crispy rice to start. The rice had a crunchy exterior which I loved, as it often is a hit or miss at other places with soggy rice. The coco loco yellowtail citrus was very refreshing and the coconut/basil spicy infusion helped cut through the brightness so well. The yellowtail was also very tender. Other favorites include baked salmon (soo buttery and melty), snowcone roll, blue crab roll (soft and sweet crab with twang from the cheese), and fatty tuna sushi.
The spider roll was a miss (i like more crunch/leg) but everything else was amazing and well worth the price!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi, Yellowtail Jalapeno, Roll
M “DarkXanadu”
Its great food...just very pricy for a bowl of ramen
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jason Chao
Review: Great vibe, especially for dates and conversation.
Ginza sushi plate was sooooo good. Great size fish slices and really fun selection.
Ramens bowls were more than enough for kids. Donburi bowls for grandparents were perfect portion sizes.
Everything is really fresh and flavorful.
Story Time: I went to Kopan ramen in the 2010s, when it first opened in Burbank. I had a lot of good memories there with a mentor. He always ordered extra toppings and told me to do so too and then he would pay for my meals. I really saw him as a father figure.
The last time I talked to him was when he was joining a political cult in 2016. He said anyone who voted for the other side couldn’t be a true follower of his god.
In 2023 I came out as queer and got excommunicated from my own religious community where I had dedicated 18 years of my life. Almost all of the people from that community just cut me off.
Except for one. She worked in Encino and invited me to Kopan Ramen. She told me that no matter what she was still my friend and that she wanted me to be happy.
Moral of the story. Ramen heals. Share a bowl.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sascha Andres
Food was really good and service was kind. The atmosphere is nice but nothing that stands out! I would say a cozy place, you feel like you get privacy with your party w is nice.
Wow! Incredible food and great service, even on a very busy Friday night. We tried everything from Ramen to apps and sushi rolls, and every single thing was amazing. Super nice staff, very clean, and relaxing atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Oleg Molodetskiy
Two times I asked about my order! Everything inside? All good ? - yes yes sir Pick up order , bring to my house, no wasabi, no soy sauce. THANKS!
Service: 1
Ruzanna Ardjian
I had a disappointing and alarming experience at this restaurant with my husband. I ordered a margarita cocktail, ramen, and an appetizer. However, within 20 minutes of eating, I became extremely ill. This was a shocking and unpleasant experience for me. We ended up leaving the restaurant shortly after. I would caution others to be careful before dining here, as the food seemed to cause a severe reaction. Perhaps others have had better luck, but I wouldn't risk it again.I was sick all night
Bear
Kopan Sushi & Ramen in Encino is a true hidden gem! Everything we ordered was absolutely top-notch. The uni and toro were incredibly fresh — melt-in-your-mouth quality that’s hard to find. You can really taste the care and quality in every bite.
We also tried the Dynamite Baked Roll, which was rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced — definitely a must-try. The Salmon Snow Crab Roll was another standout: super fresh with just the right texture and flavor combination.
Friendly service, great ambiance, and seriously amazing food. We’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend for anyone craving high-quality sushi and ramen in the Valley!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
bros gear
One of the best Izakaya in the valley. They have highball now, which is prefect for the summer. Booth seats are good for dating. The fish is fresh with quality. The server came to us multiple times and ask if we need anything, which is nice.
Food was okay…
I have tried better ramens…
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Terrible Experience — Overcharged Without Permission
I had an awful experience at this sushi restaurant. After finishing my meal and paying my bill, I later discovered they charged my card again without my authorization. This is completely unacceptable and unethical. The food was average at best, but what really shocked me was being billed more than the amount on my receipt after I left. When I tried to contact them, they were unhelpful and dismissive. I strongly recommend avoiding this place until they learn how to treat customers with honesty and respect.
Service: 1
Honestly, I would give more stars if I could. The ambiance and restaurant itself was very elegant but cozy. Every dish we tried was incredible, we started with appetizers the crispy rice with tuna was cooked to perfection as well as the cucumber and avocado salad, which was delicious and flavorful.
Some of my FAVORITES included the yellowtail and jalepenos which i would highlyyy recommend. The Jessica Roll was absolutely to die for and melted in your mouth. We had a few other rolls including the lemon roll and fantasy roll while also grabbing the salmon and yellowtail belly.
Everything was super fresh and flavorful. I would highly recommend stopping by here whether it be with friends to catch up or your significant other for a date.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Had the most incredible dinner at Kopan Ramen Encino! This became my favorite sushi and Japanese food in the valley. All the rolls were fresh and the sushi was super high quality. I also loved the rib eye hot pot, fried octopus and all the sushi rolls (Mango, Devils kiss roll, geisha roll, EVERYTHING!) ☺️❤️ the service was also amazing shout out to Charlie and the entire staff who took care of us and really put so much effort into creating a wonderful dining atmosphere. I can’t wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The interior is beautifully decorated with traditional japanese wooden architecture and decor. The dim lighting adds nicely to the ambiance, and isolated booths make for a perfect date night. Many restaurants are loud and too close to other tables so I loved this feature!
Service was friendly and attentive- our server took away finished plates and trash quickly.
Food: We got the unagi sushi (recommend!), uni sushi, spicy tuna crispy rice to start. The rice had a crunchy exterior which I loved, as it often is a hit or miss at other places with soggy rice.
The coco loco yellowtail citrus was very refreshing and the coconut/basil spicy infusion helped cut through the brightness so well. The yellowtail was also very tender.
Other favorites include baked salmon (soo buttery and melty), snowcone roll, blue crab roll (soft and sweet crab with twang from the cheese), and fatty tuna sushi.
The spider roll was a miss (i like more crunch/leg) but everything else was amazing and well worth the price!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi, Yellowtail Jalapeno, Roll
Its great food...just very pricy for a bowl of ramen
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Review:
Great vibe, especially for dates and conversation.
Ginza sushi plate was sooooo good. Great size fish slices and really fun selection.
Ramens bowls were more than enough for kids. Donburi bowls for grandparents were perfect portion sizes.
Everything is really fresh and flavorful.
Story Time:
I went to Kopan ramen in the 2010s, when it first opened in Burbank. I had a lot of good memories there with a mentor. He always ordered extra toppings and told me to do so too and then he would pay for my meals. I really saw him as a father figure.
The last time I talked to him was when he was joining a political cult in 2016. He said anyone who voted for the other side couldn’t be a true follower of his god.
In 2023 I came out as queer and got excommunicated from my own religious community where I had dedicated 18 years of my life. Almost all of the people from that community just cut me off.
Except for one. She worked in Encino and invited me to Kopan Ramen. She told me that no matter what she was still my friend and that she wanted me to be happy.
Moral of the story. Ramen heals. Share a bowl.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was really good and service was kind. The atmosphere is nice but nothing that stands out! I would say a cozy place, you feel like you get privacy with your party w is nice.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
love sushi there and ramen 🍜
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not good at all
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Kuro Mayu Ramen
Restaurantji Recommends
Wow! Incredible food and great service, even on a very busy Friday night. We tried everything from Ramen to apps and sushi rolls, and every single thing was amazing. Super nice staff, very clean, and relaxing atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Two times I asked about my order!
Everything inside? All good ?
- yes yes sir
Pick up order , bring to my house, no wasabi, no soy sauce.
THANKS!
Service: 1
I had a disappointing and alarming experience at this restaurant with my husband. I ordered a margarita cocktail, ramen, and an appetizer. However, within 20 minutes of eating, I became extremely ill. This was a shocking and unpleasant experience for me. We ended up leaving the restaurant shortly after. I would caution others to be careful before dining here, as the food seemed to cause a severe reaction.
Perhaps others have had better luck, but I wouldn't risk it again.I was sick all night
Kopan Sushi & Ramen in Encino is a true hidden gem! Everything we ordered was absolutely top-notch. The uni and toro were incredibly fresh — melt-in-your-mouth quality that’s hard to find. You can really taste the care and quality in every bite.
We also tried the Dynamite Baked Roll, which was rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced — definitely a must-try. The Salmon Snow Crab Roll was another standout: super fresh with just the right texture and flavor combination.
Friendly service, great ambiance, and seriously amazing food. We’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend for anyone craving high-quality sushi and ramen in the Valley!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best Izakaya in the valley. They have highball now, which is prefect for the summer. Booth seats are good for dating. The fish is fresh with quality. The server came to us multiple times and ask if we need anything, which is nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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