Afuri ramen + dumpling LA

688 Mateo St, Los Angeles
(213) 221-7206

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凨Andy

The yuzu shio ramen is refreshing and flavorful, with chewy noodles and tender chashu. Clean space, fast service. Definitely coming back next time I’m in LA!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Allison Q

hello. i had the yuzu tsukemen and it was perfectly sour and good. note the plant cuttings near the restroom and the potted schefflera near the kitchen. music was loud for my retired ears.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Yuzu Tsuyu Tsukemen

Anna Ng

We came here 3 years ago and now we are back! Their menu has changed quite a bit and I love the new items on their (new to us 🙃).
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This is what we ordered:

⭐️Yuzu Shio Edamame $8 - loved this appetizer so much! It was my first time eating it with yuzu shio flavor and it made the edamame taste really refreshing! Also love the black pepper and garlic chips on top :)

⭐️Tsukune $18 - This is their pork meatball with shishito. I wasn’t a huge fan of this, it tasted like a meat filling from a dumpling and then fried it.

⭐️Spicy Pork Tacos $11 - This was pretty good! Love the crispy gyoza shell. Went so well with the pork, lime, cucumber, onions and the other toppings it came with. Perfect little bite~

⭐️Kara Tsuyu $21 - Yummy ramen with their kakuni pork! It comes with a side of spicy dipping sauce which my fiance enjoyed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Ann Lai

Great spot for a date night! Super cute atmosphere and the waiters were really nice! Ramen was really yummy!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Sweet Boy

Food is so so. Price is high.. Servers are nice

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 3

Yile Gu

We ordered ramen and don the food is very delicious. Victor served us and the service is excellent. Very authentic taste.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

jaKeita Days

Victor’s service was amazing

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Minhquan Nguyen

Good food, a tad pricey maybe, but not so much to keep me from coming back.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Pedram Gol

Hands down the best ramen place in LA. I'm not even a big fan of ramen in general, but this place hits different. The food is delicious, the service is fast and friendly, and the prices are very reasonable.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Felicia Quintero

Esther was great! Thank you so much for the yummy food and great service. This is the best ramen spot everrrrrrr

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sylk Eats

The chicken karrage was delicious! Great sauces

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Manoj Chappidi

Went here on Saturday night. Food is just good. Price to dish taste is high. I had better ramen. Service is amazing and I like the communal tables.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

Sammi Zhang

An Asian man making the food wasn’t wearing gloves, and he touched other things before continuing to handle the food with his hands.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5

Minney Park

My favorite ramen spot in LA for 2026! :) If the chashu were just a little more tender, I’d have absolutely nothing to complain about. :) Truly love this place!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Natalie Tran

On our second visit, I learned more about AFURI. I didn’t realize they were known for yuzu ramen, and trying it for the first time was a surprise — the citrus adds a brightness I’d never had in ramen before.

This time, the kiosks were gone, replaced with a physical menu stacked with new offerings. We went for the Yuzu Shoyu Ramen, Buta Gyoza, Crispy Bok Choy, and a Yuzu Limeade.

The ramen broth was refreshing, though I prefer a squishier style of noodle. The gyoza had good flavor but lacked that crispy layer. The bok choy sounded fun since I’d never seen it before, but the crunch didn’t add much. The limeade was the perfect cooldown, and I spotted a solid lineup of bar drinks I’d come back for.

Overall, AFURI shines for what makes it different: yuzu ramen and refreshing drinks. The sides are hit or miss, but if you want ramen with a twist, this spot is worth it.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

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