Umemura
$ • Japanese, Ramen, Vegetarian
Hours:
1724 W Redondo Beach Blvd, Gardena
(310) 217-0970
About Umemura
Customers' Favorites
Umemura Reviews
Ratings
Menu
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 - 8PM 11:30AM - 2PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:30AM - 2PM 5:30 - 8PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 - 8PM 11:30AM - 2PM |
| Friday | 5:30 - 9PM 11:30AM - 2PM |
| Saturday | 11:30AM - 2PM 5 - 9PM |
| Sunday | 11:30AM - 2PM 5 - 9PM |
Umemura is a Japanese restaurant that serves authentic Chinese cuisine, offering a taste of Japan on the West Coast. Known for their umani ramen, tanmen, and yakisoba with bean paste, the recipes have remained consistent over the years. Dishes like Fried Rice with chashu, corn, and imitation crab, and Mabo Ramen with Mabo Tofu receive high ratings. A must-try is the Umani Yakisoba, ensuring a delicious and consistent experience. Customers love the flavorful ramen and the large, light, and fluffy shrimp fried rice. The gyoza, with its nicely flavored meat filling and crispy skin, is a favorite to share. The restaurant also offers a small half-sized Fried Rice portion, perfect as a side dish, often enjoyed with the oyster glaze from the yakisoba. New dishes like Hoi-ko-lo Rice, with crispy pork and well-cooked vegetables, have been well received, though some feel it could use a bit more flavor. The cozy, homey atmosphere, friendly staff, fast service, and reasonable prices make Umemura a long-standing favorite in Gardena. Parking is usually easy to find in the lot behind the restaurant. Despite being smaller and sometimes requiring a short wait on busy weekends, the overall experience remains highly recommended for anyone interested in Japanese comfort food. Recent visitors note that while the food is delicious, portion sizes seem to have decreased compared to previous years, which they still look forward to enjoying once a year.