Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai - Torrance

4338 Pacific Coast Hwy, Torrance
(310) 302-1900

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I was pleasantly surprised a Ramen Ban Nai opened in Torrence.
This is a popular chain in Japan serving light broth ramen intended as a breakfast food.

The ramen is quite reasonable at $14.

Wonton ramen- was a special. I tried that. $17.50 for regular. The style of wonton was more like the one with small amount of meat and large wrapper. It tasted good.
The Ban Nai ramen I was was as I remembered it in Japan. Although it...
The broth here is well balanced, not overly salty like Josui Ramen or The Ramen Joint. You can actually enjoy the flavor without feeling overwhelmed.

The noodles are firm and cooked just right, which sets them apart from the other two places where the noodles were noticeably overcooked.
I was excited to try this place since there aren’t many shoyu based ramen options in LA. The menu offers a good variety including miso, tonkotsu, tsukemen, and plenty of sides. The atmosphere was family friendly with many parents and kids dining together. I ordered the standard Kitakata Ramen with chashu, green onions, and bamboo shoots. The soy sauce broth was flavorful and the portion size was generous. However, the noodles were much too soft for my taste, which was a bit...

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