Ramen Restaurants near Van Nuys, CA

“The service was excellent. The meal was delicious. The restaurant was clean and well-maintained. I visited here three times: alone and with friends and coworkers. I ordered extra spicy Blaze ramen with pork and extra bamboo shoots. I wholeheartedly recommend this place.“

“Good foodstuffs at a reasonable price $$ 🥰“

“My local ramen spot in Valley Glen, Los Angeles, California on the border of Van Nuys and neighboring North Hollwood. Ramen Izakaya is great from take out or dine with a plethora of beverage options as well as eats. Available through doordashz grubhub and ubereats this small chain biz has an incredible creamy vegan ramen, spicy lemon grass ramen, veggie spring rolls, tofu nuggets, shishito peppers, edamame, rice bowls, salads, soups and lots of traditional Japanese and ramen dishes that will please your taste buds times two. They have some decent outdoor seating, but incredibly indoor and a huge parking lot in back. The service is always good and usually very personable. A unique Japanese cuisine eatery with some LA Valley flavor and modern plant-based flare.“

“I went to the Tonchin location in New York late last year, so I came into the Los Angeles location excited and with high expectations. The food was good overall. My wife did not quite understand the hype around it, but I personally thought it was solid, even though it did not stand out as much as the New York location.

Where the difference between the two locations stood out the most was in customer service. We had to wait nearly twenty minutes just to receive the check, and throughout the meal the server rarely came by to check on us. Because of this, the overall experience at the Los Angeles location fell short of what I experienced in New York.

I do recommend the regular tonkotsu ramen and the buns“

“Hadasa (sorry if I spelled it wrong) made our first impression wonderful she was patient during the rush and went over the menu with us
We will definitely come back if there’s service like that ! We loved the Birria ramen! Thank you“

“Visiting from out of town, and happened to have dinner here. I liked that the place was easy to find, and had lots of parking. The service was top notch! Very attentive, quick, and friendly! Hubby had the lime and chili ramen and really enjoyed it. It was very flavorful. I had the yakisoba noodles with pork. The pork was lovely and well cooked. Very tender! But, for me, the sauce on the noodles was really heavy on vinegar. I was expecting/wanting a more savory/umami flavor. They were way too sour for my taste. I’m certain that there would have been a lot of other menu items I would have enjoyed! I wish I’d tried their miso ramen instead of the yakisoba.“

“Had to come here to share how incredible the staff is at this Jinya Ramen. Every single person went the extra mile, goes to show how little details in service can add so much to the experience. I walked in starving at 9pm and was clearly a little short with the servers. Despite that, they were gracious and warm - give them all a raise!

My only criticism is perhaps lowering the volume on the music front (or even switching genres to something more easy listening) as this is a hindrance in the otherwise lovely atmosphere with the fire pit.

Excited to go back and be treated wonderfully by the staff as I enjoy another delicious meal at Jinya Burbank.“

“Easily the best vegan ramen I’ve ever had. It has a really rich, savory broth, which is a nice change of pace since vegan broth is usually a watered down afterthought at most places. It comes fully loaded with mushrooms and hashbrowns (??!?) but you can add additional veggies or an egg if youre feeling it. Very simple menu but they execution is 1000/10!“

“I fear that sometimes, we all give high ratings to vegan restaurants, despite their being less than great, just to be encouraging for the team. This place, however, is legit amazing. Flavorful, fresh, and a wonderful, genuine bowl of noodles. If you’re on the fence, wondering about the authenticity of all of the glowing Redwhite Boneless reviews, I would just give it a try.“

“I arrived last minute, feeling unwell and not in the best condition. Surprisingly, they didn’t turn anyone away who wanted a plate. It was genuinely the first time in a while that I felt truly cared for and ensured that everyone, regardless of their circumstances, was taken care of. To the hardworking cooks and chefs, and the dedicated servers, I want to express my deepest gratitude. All I wanted was a bowl of soup, but you went above and beyond to ensure that everyone had a plate before they left, even as you were closing up shop. A special thank you to Almira and Jackie for their exceptional service.

I’m not one to leave reviews, but the family outside you served was happy, the full house inside was happy, and this girl with just a bowl of soup is happy. I genuinely believe that they deserve a raise. It’s time to have a conversation about it. Please make it happen. Thank you to the big bosses and owners for recognizing the hard work and dedication of your team. They truly deserve it.“

“I don’t really know what I was expecting, but I was just expecting something unique because of the phone, but the phone was really just foam and I didn’t really add much but the Raman refills came with a pesto sauce and there was a garlic miso sauce which was also good, but yeah thank you“

“This is the best ramen shop I've ever eaten at, the environment is lovely, the food is amazing, and it's the only ramen shop I will eat at now. I've been going for about a year and consistently the food is always amazing, I've never had a bad meal or bad service, it's always exceptional.“

“Best ramen in LA. Hip atmosphere. Great service. Friendly workers. Highly recommend it.“

“Delicious food, fun atmosphere and very affordable! Always a great time!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Food, service, and atmosphere were EXCELLENT!! Did not dissapoint. Came from the Palm Srpings area to drop off our nephew back at CSUN, and stopped in for lunch before hitting the road. Saddie was an amazing server!! We'll definitely be back next time! P.s. we reccomend the brussel sprouts!!“

“Honestly, I would give more stars if I could. The ambiance and restaurant itself was very elegant but cozy. Every dish we tried was incredible, we started with appetizers the crispy rice with tuna was cooked to perfection as well as the cucumber and avocado salad, which was delicious and flavorful.
Some of my FAVORITES included the yellowtail and jalepenos which i would highlyyy recommend. The Jessica Roll was absolutely to die for and melted in your mouth. We had a few other rolls including the lemon roll and fantasy roll while also grabbing the salmon and yellowtail belly.
Everything was super fresh and flavorful. I would highly recommend stopping by here whether it be with friends to catch up or your significant other for a date.“

“Ramen melrose is truly an amazing spot. The best ramen noodles in Los Angeles by far. We also tried gyoza and sushi as well and it’s excellent. My wife and I have been going to ramen melrose for years and it’s always been one of our favorite spots to go to. 5 stars always!“

“Been wanting to try this place for a couple years now. Glad we finally did. Excellent food, much better than any Jinya Ramen. We had a bunch of appetizers. Indeed, their Takoyaki was amazing, Howard Yang! 😍 We had 2 seasonal specials, the Spicy Crispy Shrimp Roll and the cold Tan Tan ramen. Both were fantastic, albeit a bit too spicy for me. Service is super friendly. We will definitely be back. Want to try a bunch of other things, including the hot ramens.“

“Server was excellent, friendly and very attentive. Food was light, clean and fresh. Had the Miso Chashu Ramen + gyoza dumpling combo. Lots of lean soft meat. Broth was light with lots of green onion. Gyoza was crispy and light. Restaurant was very clean and had a calm atmosphere.“

“Oishi food and amazing service 🤗“

“We were 5 ppl ,ordered like 8 dishes all were amazingly great my first time to Gokaku Rama. Was so worth it after all day in universal su Dr ios,3 min drive to Gokaku place ..I did not want to end my meal .this is the best restaurant“

“My kids were raving about this place and they finally invited me to try this location. So naturally, I ordered their best items on the menu. We ordered the chicken pieces as an appetizer and we all chose a bowl of ramen. I ordered the beef broth truffle soup with an extra side of pork belly. The appetizer and the special sauce was delicious and the Ramen was amazing. As a big fan of Phó, this place was really good. Next time we come in, I will order the chicken broth. The only reason it didn't get a 5 star review was because of what management said to us as we dined. One of the people in our party did not have soup, they had a sandwich from the restaurant next door. Management came to our table and said that they didn't allow outside food to be eaten in their restaurant. With multiple restaurants located in this shopping center and No signs posted anywhere, I think this policy should be re-evaluated. Between the 3 of us eating Ramen, the bill was almost $84 with a tip. I think for the location being so close to other choices of food and the price, my family should be able to enjoy dinner together. I hope they change this policy in the near future.“

“One of the very few spots that have high standards for the food. It's good eats and good vibes. I recommend trying some of the appetizers because they make them fresh and with good quality despite being the 'side'. Especially the Takoyaki, they did not have to make em that good.“

“We loved the authentic noodles and warm hospitality. Our lovely server also recommended me to drink the Tenth degree ginjo instead of regular sake, which I liked a lot.“

“Ramen were super good and excellent customer service.“

“深みのある濃厚鶏白湯ラーメン🍜 つけ麺やカレーも美味しいです 😋😋😋😋“

“Salmon Ikura dish is amazing! So much flavor!“

“Ramen were super good and excellent customer service.“

“The people who work here are very nice ! Professional! And very polite on giving you privacy when needed for conversations.
The Mira Miso Ramen is delicious, especially when you add some chilly paste on it . The place is nicely Dimmed and seating is comfortable 👌“

“great food. Good service. decent prices“

“I love eating here! The service is always so awesome. I love that it's tucked away, and every time I've brought someone to eat here they don't expect that the restaurant is here. As for the food, it's DELICIOUS! My son is picky, and even he couldn't deny how good the food is. The ramen is amazing, it's so good and the portions are hearty. I usually end up getting a ramen combo with a chashu bowl. Now, I get to eat there AND have delicious leftovers. My family have tried other ramen places around and we keep coming back to Futaba because it's number one in our eyes. The flavor is always on point. Definitely recommend.“

“Really good food fresh and the ramen is soooooo yummy“

“This is our go-to sushi restaurant. The food never disappoints. The service is very friendly.“

“I finally made it to Chibiscus and had an excellent meal. It is a small shop with a few tables and has some cute decor. And it has parking!!!  There is street parking as well if the lot is full. It is not a huge book of a menu. But the choices are well done, and everyone should be able to find something they want here. I started with the veggie potstickers and a spicy tuna hand roll. And then had the chicken curry dish as my entrée. Do not order too much at first, save some room for dessert. Oh my gosh! The desserts look amazing, and folks drive from all over for the brick toasts here. My food arrived after just a bit. The potstickers were good. Good flavor and not overcooked, along with a nice dipping sauce. The spicy tuna handroll was huge! What a deal! Maybe 6-7 bites to eat it all. The curry came out and was a good amount of food, just like everything else that had already been served. A large scoop of rice, some pickled ginger and a big bowl of Curried chicken came out. It was really hot, and I needed to let it cool a bit before digging in. It had a nice flavor, like a brown sauce with curry added maybe(?). Potatoes, carrots, and plenty of chicken, it was a good amount of food. I probably should have taken some food home but ended up just eating everything there. Next time, dessert!“

“Traditional Japanese izekaya. Daily specials. A definite must try.“

“Love this place treat you like family“

“I never leave reviews, but as someone who loves sushi and has eaten at most of the restaurants and hole in the walls in the valley — this place is hands down at the top. The atmosphere isn’t fancy, more casual, but the happy hour deal and the quality of the food is solid. The staff couldn’t be nicer and more lovely. Highly recommend giving it a shot for a casual date night or if you’re craving some solo sushi time :)“

“They accommodated all ten of us. It was a spontaneous reunion for us.“

“They have great lunch specials for both ramen and sushi! Plus validated parking, which is rare in Hollywood, on the Eastown property!“

“The menu is unique and named creatively, which I found charming. The food was well-made, and made in ample time. The service was amazing and the cashier walked me through the process, being very nice the whole time. The roll I ordered and the tea were delicious, and I'd love to come by again soon.“

“great service, wonderful staff and food was amazing“

“I finally tried Silverlake Ramen at the Porter Ranch Vineyards, and I enjoyed every moment of it. I’ve heard about Silverlake Ramen for years, so I was excited when they opened one so close to my house. I don’t remember the exact name of my order, but it was a chicken-based broth and I chose tofu as my protein (you can pick chicken, pork, or tofu). Seriously—YUM. The noodles were cooked to perfection, the toppings were just the right amount, and I completely got lost in that broth.

Everything was fairly priced, delicious, and the service was attentive and genuinely upbeat. I’m absolutely going back. We also tried a couple of appetizers—the gyoza and the crispy rice with spicy tuna—and both were great!“

“Stopped in after sightseeing most of the day. We walked so not sure on parking in that area. We were seated immediately. There was only one server so service was slow but he was by himself. We ordered miso soup, salad, Ramen bowl and kino sushi. All was very good. Ramen bowls are large portions. Also got the Ramen spicy (extra $1). The taste is good but it is very spicy. The kino sushi was good, the sauce was good. One down was the seaweed wrap inside was not chewable. You would chew it and it wouldn't break down. I had to pull it out with each bite. The decor was nice, well lit. They have outdoor seating. The have a sushi bar that you can not at. Prices were average. Asked to separate the check, 3 people in our party. Said it would be $1 extra per person to split the check.“

“Really great sushi restaurant… we eat sushi a lot and this is high quality, yet reasonably priced. Very cosy inside, service was excellent & particular favourites were the Seared Salmon, Spicy Tuna (no.2) and the Lauren Roll. Highly recommend!“

“Excellent Sushi and service! The garlic edamame was delicious! Service was fast and friendly and they have PARKING!!“

“I have passed this place many times on my way home and wanted to try it. Last night I finally ordered through UberEats for the first time, and let me tell you, I was VERY impressed by how everything was packaged with care to prevent broth for my ramen spilling and from my sushi being crushed. I ordered the Spicy Seafood ramen bowl which was delicious! And I got a California roll because of its reasonable price and being a classic. Everything was very good and well kept to ensure a positive first experience. The portions are perfect for if you're very hungry and want to indluge or if you just need a little pick-me-up and want to have leftovers for later. I will definitely be giving Kita my business regularly. 😋“

“The food is amazing but the attitude and lack of honesty of the woman working behind the counter is concerning. They are frequently out of items that go in their premade bowls and rather than be upfront and honest about this, she substitutes for other ingredients or just leaves them out without notifying customers. This brings up both food allergy concerns as well as pricing issues for things like protein. And then she presents attitude towards those who inquire about these problems and often has to be talked to repeatedly to correct issues. This has been one of our favorite places to come but more recently the customer service leaves a lot to be desired.“

“Small simple Japanese Ramen and Poke! Very tasty! My husband really enjoyed #3 Ramen with black garlic oil and I had the Citurs Salmon Poke. Also very tasty. Reminded me of the small Ramen stops in Japan. A place to grab a quick tasty lunch. Seating is little stools with counters.“

“Best sushi in the city! You feel like you’re in Tokyo.“