Hi I LOVE your supamu!! After having been recommended by my friend Fernando who has spent 300+ dollars on supamu J just had to try: did NOT disappoint!
Anthony R.
Good stuff! Manager who took my order was pretty cool! Asked me where I was from. Very friendly!
Johnny V.
This place is alright-- nothing too special, but it gets the job done. Went here post-gym and ordered a ramen bowl. You need to go pick it up from the counter once it's ready. Employee was nice, had a good experience. Though, there were some interesting characters sitting and yelling in the back of the store, but I suppose that isn't too necessarily the establishment's fault. In terms of the food, it was okay. I did feel that the broth felt somewhat lackluster in terms of flavor as I was nearing the end, and the noodles were not the softest. But, for a simple place in the USC Village that is convenient to hit up after the gym, it works. Not too sure that I would come back here (especially since it is in close proximity to Dulce), but until next time!
Michele Kramer
The worst customer service in the whole village … consistently. So sad they could be making more money if they got their act
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Josh Swanson
Hours are wrong on both their web site and here. Wasted my time going to a place that's already closed when they couldn't be bothered to keep basic info updated.
Alejandra G.
i went to usc to study in peace and came back to a personal favorite spot. this is my third time trying this ramen spot and it's pretty good! the usc plaza is always a great place to be. service was great and super fast. the inside has about three tables but there's so many seats outside. there's couches to sit in also! i ordered the spicy miso mild and i wish i would've gotten the level above mild because it wasn't so spicy. the noodles were great and so was the chicken. i would personally prefer it without corn but it added a nice flavor. very good ramen here.
Stephanie M.
I think i've found my new favorite ramen!!! Amazing service by the young lady at the register and quality of the ramen was outstanding. Kitchen got my order out quickly. I recommend trying the spam musubi as a side my favorites are the big breakfast and the classic.
Nelinda B.
The perfect ramen spot for rainy weather! Had lunch here with a colleague during the lunch rush and we're lucky enough to grab a table inside. I had the Tonkotsu with chasiu pork belly and it was so good. The chasiu was perfectly seared but still soft and the ramen noodles were cooked to perfection. The broth was not too heavy and had so much flavor. Overall a great meal. Quick tip: try to come after 12:30 pm when it's not too crowded else you'll be waiting in a long line. But they make the orders pretty quick so it's not a long wait for food.
mia
sorry for the long review!edit/update: it's been a couple of months since my initial review, and i have some new thoughts to share (naturally). in particular, the staff as a whole here are amazing. i think i've become somewhat of a regular. they sometimes give my dog extra chicken and wave at me even when i'm not eating there (like when they recognize me in the village). i think the staff are a highlight of ramen kenjo, for sure.the owner (again, i assume he's the owner) has also been kinder in my more recent interactions with him. i will say, though, that i recently saw a friend there and she mentioned (without me bringing it up) that she also feels intimidated by the owner because of how aggressive he can be, even telling me a specific story where she felt he insulted her.still, we mostly just joke about it now, if anything. we agreed that he seems like an angry asian dad -- which in some ways is actually quite endearing, but we both have one already! we don't need another.old review:i think the food is serviceable, really, especially as it's the only ramen in the village. the ramen is alright -- nothing to write home about but certainly not awful, either. i actually enjoy the popcorn chicken.i think the owner (? not sure if he is, but he's usually the cashier when i go in or pass by) is kind of unpleasant. being east asian myself, don't get me wrong, i love to support asian-owned businesses, and to cut him some slack, i still eat here in spite of how i feel about the way he operates.anyway, like i said, the food is between okay and good. i would recommend going here, i think.
It was a nice try!!! I really wish I liked this place more because the location is so good, but I would say that they need to work on the authenticity. The shoyu ramen was not bad, the noodles were cooked well and the meat was tasty. But with such a small portion and mediocre soup base, $16 is not really worth it for me. I also tried the spicy miso ramen and boy that needs work...the flavor and sauce were just done really really wrong haha because the soup tasted like water! Overall, there's room for improvement and I see lots of potential in this place!
Hello,This place used to be good! Now it's okay! Bummer! I usually go for the Ninja sushi Burrito. It was so delish all the ingredients came together and created a very savory flavor in my mouth. I took a bite of my burrito today, and didn't get the same satisfaction as before because it was missing a key ingredient! Avocado!!! No avocado anymore!!! My sushi burrito did look different, it was less of an "Art." If you will. The poster inside the restaurant for Ninja Burrito needs to be updated since there is no avocado on it anymore. Unless, they "forgot" to add it, but how? if it's a key ingredient, and they only offer three sushi burritos. Anyways, it' was not good today, I felt ripped off, which added to my disappointment. I might not visit again since, I was very disappointed today.
Kim C.
Located in USC village, I was looking for a quick snack during a swim meet break. Found this ramen place that had spam musubi sandwiches. Ordered two because wasn't sure how big they would be. Hard to tell in picture but it's about 3x5 and thick. It's a small eatery with some indoor outdoor seating. Made to order so there was a short 5-10 min wait for the food. I thought it was delicious. Rice is seasoned, spam was fried, and egg was seasoned like tamago. I would definitely try other ones next time I'm in the area.
Laura Klaudio
not too bad-
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Liz B.
Great ramen place in the middle of USC Village. I am happy they had a vegan option but the pieces of tofu were big and I wish they were smaller. There is seating inside but the tables are very small and only meant for 1 or 2 people each. Service was quick but it can get very busy and there's not a lot of space to wait for your food.
blair
i think the food is serviceable, really, especially as it's the only ramen in the village. the ramen is alright -- nothing to write home about but certainly not awful, either. i actually enjoy the popcorn chicken.i think the owner (? not sure if he is, but he's usually the cashier when i go in or pass by) is kind of unpleasant. being east asian myself, don't get me wrong, i love to support asian-owned businesses, and to cut him some slack, i still eat here in spite of how i feel about the way he operates.i just think he's a bit overly aggressive towards customers. i've been yelled at to leave because they were closing in 10 minutes, even though there were others in line behind me and he had explicitly told them that they were fine. he did not apologize.anyway, like i said, the food is between okay and good. i'd go again.
Hi I LOVE your supamu!! After having been recommended by my friend Fernando who has spent 300+ dollars on supamu J just had to try: did NOT disappoint!
Good stuff! Manager who took my order was pretty cool! Asked me where I was from. Very friendly!
This place is alright-- nothing too special, but it gets the job done. Went here post-gym and ordered a ramen bowl. You need to go pick it up from the counter once it's ready. Employee was nice, had a good experience. Though, there were some interesting characters sitting and yelling in the back of the store, but I suppose that isn't too necessarily the establishment's fault. In terms of the food, it was okay. I did feel that the broth felt somewhat lackluster in terms of flavor as I was nearing the end, and the noodles were not the softest. But, for a simple place in the USC Village that is convenient to hit up after the gym, it works. Not too sure that I would come back here (especially since it is in close proximity to Dulce), but until next time!
The worst customer service in the whole village … consistently. So sad they could be making more money if they got their act
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Hours are wrong on both their web site and here. Wasted my time going to a place that's already closed when they couldn't be bothered to keep basic info updated.
i went to usc to study in peace and came back to a personal favorite spot. this is my third time trying this ramen spot and it's pretty good! the usc plaza is always a great place to be. service was great and super fast. the inside has about three tables but there's so many seats outside. there's couches to sit in also! i ordered the spicy miso mild and i wish i would've gotten the level above mild because it wasn't so spicy. the noodles were great and so was the chicken. i would personally prefer it without corn but it added a nice flavor. very good ramen here.
I think i've found my new favorite ramen!!! Amazing service by the young lady at the register and quality of the ramen was outstanding. Kitchen got my order out quickly. I recommend trying the spam musubi as a side my favorites are the big breakfast and the classic.
The perfect ramen spot for rainy weather! Had lunch here with a colleague during the lunch rush and we're lucky enough to grab a table inside. I had the Tonkotsu with chasiu pork belly and it was so good. The chasiu was perfectly seared but still soft and the ramen noodles were cooked to perfection. The broth was not too heavy and had so much flavor. Overall a great meal. Quick tip: try to come after 12:30 pm when it's not too crowded else you'll be waiting in a long line. But they make the orders pretty quick so it's not a long wait for food.
sorry for the long review!edit/update: it's been a couple of months since my initial review, and i have some new thoughts to share (naturally). in particular, the staff as a whole here are amazing. i think i've become somewhat of a regular. they sometimes give my dog extra chicken and wave at me even when i'm not eating there (like when they recognize me in the village). i think the staff are a highlight of ramen kenjo, for sure.the owner (again, i assume he's the owner) has also been kinder in my more recent interactions with him. i will say, though, that i recently saw a friend there and she mentioned (without me bringing it up) that she also feels intimidated by the owner because of how aggressive he can be, even telling me a specific story where she felt he insulted her.still, we mostly just joke about it now, if anything. we agreed that he seems like an angry asian dad -- which in some ways is actually quite endearing, but we both have one already! we don't need another.old review:i think the food is serviceable, really, especially as it's the only ramen in the village. the ramen is alright -- nothing to write home about but certainly not awful, either. i actually enjoy the popcorn chicken.i think the owner (? not sure if he is, but he's usually the cashier when i go in or pass by) is kind of unpleasant. being east asian myself, don't get me wrong, i love to support asian-owned businesses, and to cut him some slack, i still eat here in spite of how i feel about the way he operates.anyway, like i said, the food is between okay and good. i would recommend going here, i think.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Pork Tonkotsu Ramen, Popcorn Chicken
It was a nice try!!! I really wish I liked this place more because the location is so good, but I would say that they need to work on the authenticity. The shoyu ramen was not bad, the noodles were cooked well and the meat was tasty. But with such a small portion and mediocre soup base, $16 is not really worth it for me. I also tried the spicy miso ramen and boy that needs work...the flavor and sauce were just done really really wrong haha because the soup tasted like water! Overall, there's room for improvement and I see lots of potential in this place!
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Hello,This place used to be good! Now it's okay! Bummer! I usually go for the Ninja sushi Burrito. It was so delish all the ingredients came together and created a very savory flavor in my mouth. I took a bite of my burrito today, and didn't get the same satisfaction as before because it was missing a key ingredient! Avocado!!! No avocado anymore!!! My sushi burrito did look different, it was less of an "Art." If you will. The poster inside the restaurant for Ninja Burrito needs to be updated since there is no avocado on it anymore. Unless, they "forgot" to add it, but how? if it's a key ingredient, and they only offer three sushi burritos. Anyways, it' was not good today, I felt ripped off, which added to my disappointment. I might not visit again since, I was very disappointed today.
Located in USC village, I was looking for a quick snack during a swim meet break. Found this ramen place that had spam musubi sandwiches. Ordered two because wasn't sure how big they would be. Hard to tell in picture but it's about 3x5 and thick. It's a small eatery with some indoor outdoor seating. Made to order so there was a short 5-10 min wait for the food. I thought it was delicious. Rice is seasoned, spam was fried, and egg was seasoned like tamago. I would definitely try other ones next time I'm in the area.
not too bad-
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Great ramen place in the middle of USC Village. I am happy they had a vegan option but the pieces of tofu were big and I wish they were smaller. There is seating inside but the tables are very small and only meant for 1 or 2 people each. Service was quick but it can get very busy and there's not a lot of space to wait for your food.
i think the food is serviceable, really, especially as it's the only ramen in the village. the ramen is alright -- nothing to write home about but certainly not awful, either. i actually enjoy the popcorn chicken.i think the owner (? not sure if he is, but he's usually the cashier when i go in or pass by) is kind of unpleasant. being east asian myself, don't get me wrong, i love to support asian-owned businesses, and to cut him some slack, i still eat here in spite of how i feel about the way he operates.i just think he's a bit overly aggressive towards customers. i've been yelled at to leave because they were closing in 10 minutes, even though there were others in line behind me and he had explicitly told them that they were fine. he did not apologize.anyway, like i said, the food is between okay and good. i'd go again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Pork Tonkotsu Ramen, Popcorn Chicken