Silverlake Ramen

I tried the Tonkotsu Ramen at Silverlake Ramen on 3rd Street, and it was really good.
The broth was rich, creamy, and full of flavor. The pork was tender, and the egg was perfectly cooked. Everything tasted fresh and well-balanced.

The portion size was bigger than I expected, so I was pleasantly surprised. It was definitely filling.

Great spot for ramen in Santa Monica — I would come back again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Stopped by Silverlake Ramen and overall had a great experience.

The service was a bit slow, especially during peak time, but the food made up for it. The truffled ramen was rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced—not overpowering, just creamy and comforting. You can really taste the quality of the broth and toppings.

The bao buns were also excellent: soft, fluffy, and packed with flavor. They made a great starter and paired nicely with the ramen.

Even with the wait, the food was worth it. If you’re not in a rush and want a solid bowl of ramen near the pier, this is a great spot.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

Great shoyu, great edamame, very tasty

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Whenever I’m not feeling well, I always order their ramen—my go-to comfort food. My favorites include the spicy ramen called Blaze, but I’m currently trying their truffle ramen. I appreciate that they staple the bag to ensure it stays sealed. The best part is that their prices are more affordable than other ramen spots nearby. My ramen always arrives fresh and warm, and I don’t need to add any extras since it already includes all my favorite ingredients.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great service but all of the food was just okay. Tried the Baos and their signature ramen.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

Customer service is awful. The restaurant was empty when I walked in. I placed my order via a kiosk for an in-person order. There were a few people coming in after me and they were either online orders or takeout orders but they prepared their orders first and kept me wait. So it took about 30 minutes to have my ramen and I even tipped. Besides ramen tasted salty and the portion size was small. Overall I don’t recommend this restaurant especially if you dine in and don’t tip because there is no service + 30 min wait.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 1

Spicy shoyu Ramen is good, but the music was annoying

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: The Blaze Ramen

Delicious ramen at a reasonable price. Great portions. Good flavors. We tried a few different options and the classic was our favorite. It was the first time for the kids having ramen and they were hooked.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

I hope the food here is good, because the service is atrocious. Good luck if you are a delivery driver (Uber Eats, DoorDash) because no one in this place acknowledges your existence. Not even a hello.

Service: 1

The ramen here was overall okay. It was good, but I’ve had better ramen in other neighborhoods and even in different states. The flavors were decent and the portions were fair, but nothing really stood out as memorable.
That said, for the price, it’s not a bad option, and I would probably come back if I were in the area and craving ramen. It’s a solid spot, just nothing particularly special in my opinion.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

I had garlic truffle ramen, curry rice bowl with chicken karaage, and pork bun, everything tastes good, especially their pork belly inside the ramen, delicious!
Only the order system touch screen is not quite responsive.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

The food was great! We had veggie ramen and several starters, and a beer 😄
Loved the place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Perfect find in cold weather. This place was consistent with the original. The broth was spot on. We all got three different flavors, all good. Service was quick and friendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Blaze Spicy Tonkotsu, The Blaze Ramen

Decent food and you will like it. I definitely recommend this restaurant.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

You order off a kiosk screen from a set menu of ramen options and there are a ton of add ons that can get pricey fast. Service was great even with the electronic ordering start. Ramen can be described as Americanized, but it was still tasty for a lunch date. Portions are generous, so you will likely take some home.