The best food and the best service! This is our third time coming here and nothing ever misses. The lunch is always a great vibe! This last time was with a big party of 8 and it was all handled seamlessly and everyone loved their meals, so thought it was time to give them a shoutout! Of the 3 times we've had the same server (Adrian) and they are truly such a special server happy to be there and be helpful! We couldn't remember if we like the shiro or shouyo more and they were helping us trying to figure it out, was super sweet and funny!! Thank you again!!!
Miguel R.
The food at this place is UNREAL! Not only heaven for the taste buds, but it's made from scratch with such quality ingredients that will sit in your tum tum like a frog on a friggin magical lily pad. Also our server Adrienne is a GEM of a human. So sweet, helpful, and charismatic. They were attentive to our needs, even before we knew had them!
Caroline P.
Great restaurant and amazing server!!! We loved Adrian. So attentive, so helpful, so kind. 10/10
Emily B.
This is almost the only ramen I ever want now! The yuzu shio ramen is filling but doesn't make me feel like I need a nap after finishing it. The ambience and service are pretty chill as well!
Hai L.
The shoyu ramen was fantastic. Recommend adding in the minced pork. Service was great. Kat the bartender took great care of me.
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Diana C.
For those cold rainy days when you're hungry, the answer will ALWAYS be ramen and cravings were satisfied at Afuri's first location in the Arts District in DTLA. With their second location that just opened earlier this year at The Culver Steps in Culver City, Afuri has been making quite the impression in the LA Ramen scene and is here to STAY. This is a great central LA location to meet friends from all over the city, and the restaurant itself is large enough to accommodate large parties (reservations a must still). There are windows where you can see staff making the noodles and the interior reminds me of what it would be like dining in Japan We had the: Softshell Crab Bun (soft shell crab, spicy mayo, cucumber, kimchi), Tori Karaage (Japanese fried chicken, yuzu kosho egg salad, shishito, lemon), Winged Buta Gyoza (pan fried pork dumplings, leeks, scallion, soy vinaigrette sauce), Ninniku Soyu Ramen (shoyu tare, tonkotsu broth, chashu, green onion, kikurage mushroom, egg, garlic chips, chili paste, black garlic oil, chili oil, thin noodle), and my FAVORITE Ma-La Mazemen (pork crumble, spicy miso tare, sansho oil, pickled maitake, hazelnut ra-yu, chili sesame, cilantro, yellow onion, chili threads, lemon, THICC noodle).
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Afuri ramen! I had yuzu ramen and it was tasty! Also I tried yuzu beer for the first time. It was unique and actually so good! Enjoyed drawing about Afuri on a paper towel while I was waiting for yum ramen!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Hannah C.
Afuri has some of the most unique ramen flavors I've ever tried! The store is located in the Arts District, and its general vibe perfectly matches its location. The outside is covered with a stunning mural. I visited on a Friday at 5:30pm and was immediately seated. The interior was just as jaw dropping as the exterior. I loved the open seating, warm lighting, and general thoughtfulness in design. The waiter was quick and efficient to get my party's orders. My table shared the winged buta gyoza as an appetizer. The gyoza was good but nothing special. I wish the outside had been crispier, but the dipping sauce was zesty and fresh. I ordered a bowl of yuzu shio ramen for myself, which was phenomenal. The broth was so refreshing and had a strong yuzu flavor, perfect for yuzu lovers. The noodles were thin and chewy, and the toppings enhanced the meal. The meal was so delicious, and the ambiance was warm and inviting. There was also a pop up art show when I stopped by - so unique and fun! I ended up purchasing some prints from the art show. I am looking forward to trying more of Afuri's dishes. The store atmosphere and dishes are so memorable!
Michelle G.
The food is delicious, the staff is marvelous. This place encaptures the essence of hospitality with charisma and charm. I have dined here at the bar and ordered takeout. Extra yum to the spicy ramen with mushrooms & the gyoza. Many thanks to Patrick, Steven the manager & Mars.
Large space and open so you can see where the magic and wizardry happen. I've had the yuzu ramen at the original location in hirajuku and while I can't exactly remember if this is as good as Japan the yuzu ramen is bomb af. The dumplings were also pretty good as well. I wasn't sure about the tofu donuts but these little bastards were so light and airy that I'm hella sure now. They serve their own beer and cocktails are legit as well. Service was also prompt and attentive. Definitely coming back whenever I'm in LA which hopefully isn't soon cuz traffic is hella lames
Justin C.
Food is great, service is great, prices are reasonable, ambiance is chill with great music playing. Great for a date night or group hangout. The crispy dumplings were my favorite, I'd really like to try several other things on the menu too. Their Yuzu lager is also
Anh N.
tldr: You really can't go wrong at Afuri. Bright, spacious, and lively, this is a great place to hang with your friends for drinks and noodles. Just above fast casual and just below full service, it's very easy to eat here. Food Yuzu-Tzuyu Tsukemen - Get it. Light yuzu flavor complimenting the dipping broth, this is comfort at its best. Yuzu Ratan - Well-balanced umami is the best way to describe this dish. Has a mild kick over normal ramen and yuzu is light, as with most Afuri's bowls. Soft Shell Crab Bun - A bit pricey but certainly tasty. The spicy mayo is some what overpowering. I'd personally raise the cucumber ratio to add a fresh crisp but that's a preference. Would I Return? Rating I've been to Afuri many times and always enjoyed it. After a night of drinking or a catch-up lunch with friends, the venue suits everything.
Cassidy Newsome
Fine choice of whiskey and beer. Ramen is ok however couldn’t get a side of extra pork broth… I dont know why? Ruined the ramen for me.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
Anika U.
amazing spot, one of my go to favorites for weekday lunches! this time I went i literally had THE best server ever, adrian--they exuded so much warmth and care with their service, checking in to make sure I had what I needed before I even anticipated needing something, that it made my day and makes me want to go back more often for not just the delicious food but the amazing experience and friendly face :) I had a bit of a wait for one dish and adrian surprised me with a complementary yuzu limeade and gyoza after chatting with his boss about it. totally made my day! you'll be lucky if you get adrian as your server~
The best food and the best service! This is our third time coming here and nothing ever misses. The lunch is always a great vibe! This last time was with a big party of 8 and it was all handled seamlessly and everyone loved their meals, so thought it was time to give them a shoutout! Of the 3 times we've had the same server (Adrian) and they are truly such a special server happy to be there and be helpful! We couldn't remember if we like the shiro or shouyo more and they were helping us trying to figure it out, was super sweet and funny!! Thank you again!!!
The food at this place is UNREAL! Not only heaven for the taste buds, but it's made from scratch with such quality ingredients that will sit in your tum tum like a frog on a friggin magical lily pad. Also our server Adrienne is a GEM of a human. So sweet, helpful, and charismatic. They were attentive to our needs, even before we knew had them!
Great restaurant and amazing server!!! We loved Adrian. So attentive, so helpful, so kind. 10/10
This is almost the only ramen I ever want now! The yuzu shio ramen is filling but doesn't make me feel like I need a nap after finishing it. The ambience and service are pretty chill as well!
The shoyu ramen was fantastic. Recommend adding in the minced pork. Service was great. Kat the bartender took great care of me.
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For those cold rainy days when you're hungry, the answer will ALWAYS be ramen and cravings were satisfied at Afuri's first location in the Arts District in DTLA. With their second location that just opened earlier this year at The Culver Steps in Culver City, Afuri has been making quite the impression in the LA Ramen scene and is here to STAY. This is a great central LA location to meet friends from all over the city, and the restaurant itself is large enough to accommodate large parties (reservations a must still). There are windows where you can see staff making the noodles and the interior reminds me of what it would be like dining in Japan We had the: Softshell Crab Bun (soft shell crab, spicy mayo, cucumber, kimchi), Tori Karaage (Japanese fried chicken, yuzu kosho egg salad, shishito, lemon), Winged Buta Gyoza (pan fried pork dumplings, leeks, scallion, soy vinaigrette sauce), Ninniku Soyu Ramen (shoyu tare, tonkotsu broth, chashu, green onion, kikurage mushroom, egg, garlic chips, chili paste, black garlic oil, chili oil, thin noodle), and my FAVORITE Ma-La Mazemen (pork crumble, spicy miso tare, sansho oil, pickled maitake, hazelnut ra-yu, chili sesame, cilantro, yellow onion, chili threads, lemon, THICC noodle).
Afuri ramen! I had yuzu ramen and it was tasty! Also I tried yuzu beer for the first time. It was unique and actually so good! Enjoyed drawing about Afuri on a paper towel while I was waiting for yum ramen!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Afuri has some of the most unique ramen flavors I've ever tried! The store is located in the Arts District, and its general vibe perfectly matches its location. The outside is covered with a stunning mural. I visited on a Friday at 5:30pm and was immediately seated. The interior was just as jaw dropping as the exterior. I loved the open seating, warm lighting, and general thoughtfulness in design. The waiter was quick and efficient to get my party's orders. My table shared the winged buta gyoza as an appetizer. The gyoza was good but nothing special. I wish the outside had been crispier, but the dipping sauce was zesty and fresh. I ordered a bowl of yuzu shio ramen for myself, which was phenomenal. The broth was so refreshing and had a strong yuzu flavor, perfect for yuzu lovers. The noodles were thin and chewy, and the toppings enhanced the meal. The meal was so delicious, and the ambiance was warm and inviting. There was also a pop up art show when I stopped by - so unique and fun! I ended up purchasing some prints from the art show. I am looking forward to trying more of Afuri's dishes. The store atmosphere and dishes are so memorable!
The food is delicious, the staff is marvelous. This place encaptures the essence of hospitality with charisma and charm. I have dined here at the bar and ordered takeout. Extra yum to the spicy ramen with mushrooms & the gyoza. Many thanks to Patrick, Steven the manager & Mars.
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Large space and open so you can see where the magic and wizardry happen. I've had the yuzu ramen at the original location in hirajuku and while I can't exactly remember if this is as good as Japan the yuzu ramen is bomb af. The dumplings were also pretty good as well. I wasn't sure about the tofu donuts but these little bastards were so light and airy that I'm hella sure now. They serve their own beer and cocktails are legit as well. Service was also prompt and attentive. Definitely coming back whenever I'm in LA which hopefully isn't soon cuz traffic is hella lames
Food is great, service is great, prices are reasonable, ambiance is chill with great music playing. Great for a date night or group hangout. The crispy dumplings were my favorite, I'd really like to try several other things on the menu too. Their Yuzu lager is also
tldr: You really can't go wrong at Afuri. Bright, spacious, and lively, this is a great place to hang with your friends for drinks and noodles. Just above fast casual and just below full service, it's very easy to eat here. Food Yuzu-Tzuyu Tsukemen - Get it. Light yuzu flavor complimenting the dipping broth, this is comfort at its best. Yuzu Ratan - Well-balanced umami is the best way to describe this dish. Has a mild kick over normal ramen and yuzu is light, as with most Afuri's bowls. Soft Shell Crab Bun - A bit pricey but certainly tasty. The spicy mayo is some what overpowering. I'd personally raise the cucumber ratio to add a fresh crisp but that's a preference. Would I Return? Rating I've been to Afuri many times and always enjoyed it. After a night of drinking or a catch-up lunch with friends, the venue suits everything.
Fine choice of whiskey and beer. Ramen is ok however couldn’t get a side of extra pork broth… I dont know why? Ruined the ramen for me.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
amazing spot, one of my go to favorites for weekday lunches! this time I went i literally had THE best server ever, adrian--they exuded so much warmth and care with their service, checking in to make sure I had what I needed before I even anticipated needing something, that it made my day and makes me want to go back more often for not just the delicious food but the amazing experience and friendly face :) I had a bit of a wait for one dish and adrian surprised me with a complementary yuzu limeade and gyoza after chatting with his boss about it. totally made my day! you'll be lucky if you get adrian as your server~