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
Vanessa Chi
Such a unique dish that is a signature at Afuri - yuzu broth ramen. It’s so different than any other ramen, and the yuzu is so good!
I also tried the hamachi don today, the fish is fresh, chili garlic was so tasty and added great flavor to the don.
Super recommend this place for a fun vibey ramen joint.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
劉函數
Pomelo flavored ramen
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Ed Nomura
Actually didn't have high expectations so was pleasantly surprised how good the yuzu shio ramen was. They managed to make it so tasty without making it salty and the fragrant yuzu is quite memorable. Poke taco was much better than most other places.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melissa Mok
This restaurant is great and in a prime location. What I will note is that it's a bit hard to find--it's behind the Erewhon by the Studio side.
Their service is great: attentive, quick, kind, and informative. The food is amazing and definitely worth trying.
If you go on a Saturday, the Steps are crowded with a live band so there is just a lot of noise and activity, and that noise does bleed in a bit. Perhaps it was the July 4th activities, but it was a bit overwhelming outside of the restaurant so parking was much more difficult to access and find around the restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
TT V
Pretty solid for ordering takeout. The chicken broth was delicious before adding the yuzu, I thought it slightly overpowered the other flavors but still good overall. My biggest complaint is they only give you half an egg. for 20+ dollars there could at least be a whole egg.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jake
- Solid ramen, well priced, solid taste. - Seafood Chirashi bowl was lacking for its price. $30 for two pieces of salmon and two pieces of yellowtail pieces and rice and some other insignificant toppings. - Egg Mazemen had an overwhelming spiciness from the wasabi, and I love wasabi. - Needs more servers, service was slow
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 2
Victoria
Overpriced and some of the worst ramen in LA, drinks are ok
Service felt rushed, as if they were trying to turn the table (but it wasn’t even packed)
something’s not right about the broth. Too many sesame seeds, overly oily, and no umami. Noodles aren’t springy enough
This is my second time giving this place a shot. I’ve been to their Culver City location too.
House made noodles! Say less! This Ramen restaurant really stands out for its use of Yuzu and those noodles in my opinion. The Yuzu works so well in the broth and everything is cooked to perfection. I went with a friend and his baby son, the service was exceptional and they are very kid friendly. Plenty of space, a paid parking area but you can also find free street parking.
Ayu yukie
Must try their Yuzu Shio Ramen, very refreshing yet so delicious and just so well balanced. Their Karaage bowl also in my opinion one of the best. Perfectly cooked, juicy on the inside, crispy and delicious. Great service and the restaurant is very spacious and has such a cool vibe.
Crystal
I love a good, spicy, satisfying ramen — and this place delivers. I’ve been twice and always order the Yuzu Ratan ($19.50) and Tori Karaage ($13). Both are consistently well-seasoned, flavorful, and beautifully plated. The yuzu adds a refreshing twist to the broth, and honestly, it’s so good I end up drinking the whole bowl. Great hangover cure!
The atmosphere is casual with friendly service, an open kitchen, and convenient public parking nearby.
Also, their Kyo-Tansan soda water is super fizzy — it lives up to the “extra carbonated” label, even bubbling up through the straw. My friend loved it, and the free refills were a nice bonus!
Marilyn Mendez
We walked from Little Tokyo to this restaurant on a Saturday night. There was no wait and we were seated right away. We ordered some drinks, crispy bok choy, the softshell crab tempura, and two ramen.
The ramen is different, the broth feels lighter. I almost finished my entire bowl, and didn't feel awfully heavy and fully afterwards.
Will comeback.
Chris Modrzejewski
Afuri has great food and service. Big fan of the high balls and the machine they use
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
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
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
Such a unique dish that is a signature at Afuri - yuzu broth ramen. It’s so different than any other ramen, and the yuzu is so good!
I also tried the hamachi don today, the fish is fresh, chili garlic was so tasty and added great flavor to the don.
Super recommend this place for a fun vibey ramen joint.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pomelo flavored ramen
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Actually didn't have high expectations so was pleasantly surprised how good the yuzu shio ramen was. They managed to make it so tasty without making it salty and the fragrant yuzu is quite memorable. Poke taco was much better than most other places.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This restaurant is great and in a prime location. What I will note is that it's a bit hard to find--it's behind the Erewhon by the Studio side.
Their service is great: attentive, quick, kind, and informative. The food is amazing and definitely worth trying.
If you go on a Saturday, the Steps are crowded with a live band so there is just a lot of noise and activity, and that noise does bleed in a bit. Perhaps it was the July 4th activities, but it was a bit overwhelming outside of the restaurant so parking was much more difficult to access and find around the restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pretty solid for ordering takeout. The chicken broth was delicious before adding the yuzu, I thought it slightly overpowered the other flavors but still good overall. My biggest complaint is they only give you half an egg. for 20+ dollars there could at least be a whole egg.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
- Solid ramen, well priced, solid taste.
- Seafood Chirashi bowl was lacking for its price. $30 for two pieces of salmon and two pieces of yellowtail pieces and rice and some other insignificant toppings.
- Egg Mazemen had an overwhelming spiciness from the wasabi, and I love wasabi.
- Needs more servers, service was slow
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 2
Overpriced and some of the worst ramen in LA, drinks are ok
Service felt rushed, as if they were trying to turn the table (but it wasn’t even packed)
something’s not right about the broth. Too many sesame seeds, overly oily, and no umami. Noodles aren’t springy enough
This is my second time giving this place a shot. I’ve been to their Culver City location too.
Restaurantji Recommends
House made noodles! Say less! This Ramen restaurant really stands out for its use of Yuzu and those noodles in my opinion. The Yuzu works so well in the broth and everything is cooked to perfection. I went with a friend and his baby son, the service was exceptional and they are very kid friendly. Plenty of space, a paid parking area but you can also find free street parking.
Must try their Yuzu Shio Ramen, very refreshing yet so delicious and just so well balanced. Their Karaage bowl also in my opinion one of the best. Perfectly cooked, juicy on the inside, crispy and delicious. Great service and the restaurant is very spacious and has such a cool vibe.
I love a good, spicy, satisfying ramen — and this place delivers. I’ve been twice and always order the Yuzu Ratan ($19.50) and Tori Karaage ($13). Both are consistently well-seasoned, flavorful, and beautifully plated. The yuzu adds a refreshing twist to the broth, and honestly, it’s so good I end up drinking the whole bowl. Great hangover cure!
The atmosphere is casual with friendly service, an open kitchen, and convenient public parking nearby.
Also, their Kyo-Tansan soda water is super fizzy — it lives up to the “extra carbonated” label, even bubbling up through the straw. My friend loved it, and the free refills were a nice bonus!
We walked from Little Tokyo to this restaurant on a Saturday night. There was no wait and we were seated right away. We ordered some drinks, crispy bok choy, the softshell crab tempura, and two ramen.
The ramen is different, the broth feels lighter. I almost finished my entire bowl, and didn't feel awfully heavy and fully afterwards.
Will comeback.
Afuri has great food and service. Big fan of the high balls and the machine they use
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