Had been wanting to try Afuri for some time and finally got to try this location. We've had the one in downtown LA and unfortunately they don't do the frozen beer here! Hopefully they do in the future! Our ramen was rich and delicious, but it seemed that there were some inconsistencies with different people's at the table even though we ordered the same thing. Not a huge issue. All of the apps were delicious as well. Service was super nice! read more

They seated me outside and then just left me sitting there a long time. I even went to the bathroom, came back out, sat down, and still didn't have anyone come take my order. I got up and left. It wasn't busy inside either. Unacceptable. *** I'm editing my review because the restaurant's comment did not acknowledge the extended amount of time I waited BEFORE I left to use the restroom. What's the minute counter from the time I was seated until I left to use that restroom? An unacceptable amount of time. I'm sure you have footage of that as well, which you conveniently omitted. You're really going to try to make this about my dog to explain your lack of prompt customer service? Disgusting. read more

It's just alright. Expensive and nothing special. We were excited to eat there but not even remotely close to our experience in Japan.

I've been waiting for a very long time for this place to open and I was able to finally try it tonight. I was pleasantly surprised on how good the ramen and the dumplings were. I tried the Yuzu Ratan which was very flavorful but not spicy. I could taste the lemon which paired nicely with the fat from the broth. For the dumplings we tried the Spicy crispy gyoza which were also very good. Not spicy but still great flavor. The ambiance inside is very cool and inviting. This could be a nice place for lunch or even a cute place for a dinner date. The cocktails are a bit expensive but super tasty! The hostess and servers were nice and attentive which I think its very important. I'll def come back and try the other plates. read more

Loved the outdoor patio (I think it was dog-friendly). It was such a nice vibe, having appetizers, drinks, and people/dog watching. The soft shell crab bun, chashu don, and calpico shochu was amazing. Next time I plan on tasting a flight of sake and trying the dumplings. read more

Afuri - Softshell crab bun - Ramen Near Me - Culver City, California

I went at 12 PM on a weekday and it was pretty lively inside. The bar looked fantastic and I liked the overall vibe of the restaurant. I appreciated that the stuff explained the menu thoroughly. It was my first time at an Afuri location and it seems that their selling points are the fresh ingredients from Japan and the yuzu-chicken broth. I got the Yuzu Ratan ($17.50) because I wanted to try the yuzu-chicken broth but was craving spicy. Overall, the food was pretty bland and disappointing. For a spicy ramen, it was not spicy nor seasoned well. Maybe that's just how yuzu-chicken broth generally is. If you want a light soup with light flavor maybe this works for you. Sadly, there wasn't anything on the table to supplement the flavor. The ramen came with inedible parts of bamboo shoots - they were so tough that you thought you were eating some uncooked lemongrass. The portion of the ramen is a little small in comparison to other ramen places but maybe it's just the perception that the bowl gives off. Another point I want to mention is the chopsticks. The chopsticks are uncomfortable because they are long, plastic chopsticks that are hard to use - the tips are almost equal in thickness to the handles so you're not only confused but also frustrated that the chopsticks are too stubby to eat ramen with. There are two communal tables that seat 8, several 4 seaters along the wall and rest were kind of single lined, bar seating. The environment is great for bar seats and the 4 seaters but the communal table seemed like a bad place to eat at. When we went, there were two people at each end and a group in the middle. The group in the middle was so loud that it was hard for people at the end to have a conversation. Also, there is a large fig plant between the communal tables that the servers kept pushing to cross over the other side. The placement of that plant should be reconsidered since it made the customer sitting at the end visibly uncomfortable to keep being brushed by the servers. This opened super recently so maybe after some time some of the kinks will be worked out! read more

Afuri - yuzu ratan - Ramen Near Me - Culver City, California

Having tried a ton ramen in LA and Japan, this bowl of yuzu ramen was underwhelming. The broth was pretty delicious, but everything else was lacking. Also tried the tonkotsu ramen which was nothing special. Felt like the portion was pretty small for a $20 bowl relative to other places. Ambience is definitely better than the food. read more

We loved the chicken karage and tempura shrimp sushi. We appreciated Will's prompt and friendly service!! My sis and our kiddos will be back for the good food and fun vibes! They have an old school Street Fighter II arcade game inside this location. Big bonus for the kids and kids at heart! read more

This was solid and pretty good service . Drinks were a nice pairing with the ramen and appetizers.

This place does not live up to the other locations. The location in DTLA is delicious, so when I saw this location open up closer to where I live I was very excited.... Until I tried it The DTLA location allows for modifications, like having the yuzu on the side. The broth is also not quite as good as the DTLa location. The service is good but the ambiance is a little pretentious here too. read more

Our server Carlos was really nice, friendly, and helpful. The ambiance is really nice and dark so if you have a hard time seeing in the dark, be prepared to embarrass yourself with turning your phone light on. Food is good and kills the ramen craving. read more

Great night at Afuri hanging on the patio. Solid ramen and excellent apps. We loved the spicy karaage and the cucumber salad but there were a lot more we wanted to try. Victoria was very friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back! read more

Excellent food! We enjoyed the spicy pork tacos, crispy bok choy and shrimp tempura roll for lunch today. Exceptional food, atmosphere and very friendly service. Thank you Victoria! read more

So if you like yuzu this is your spot if not heed this warning and stay away. My gf and I ordered the yuzu shiyo ramen it came with yuzu I thought maybe a little which btw I have never had anything yuzu in my ramen you can sprinkle a little lemon on top but even that is weird and my gf poured it in hers and I added like a little and every single bite was nothing but pure yuzu citrus it really threw off the entire bowl of ramen and the noodles were very soft basted like normal ramen noodles nothing special the pork was very very small this overall bowl is really tiny in the store probably. I also added garlic chips which was really fine pieces of garlic I ordered DoorDash so I know what you thinking shouldn't have ordered to go but it was rainy had no other choice they should seperate the sides so you can add them yourself instead of having them together and we ordered pork gyoza and it had like flour on top it wasn't very crispy again I want to order it in store next time Lanie gave me a refund which I didn't ask for I just want to provide feedback since I love ramen and lived in Japan. Overall a very bland ramen spot and has like fusion which shouldn't exist when you are eating ramen read more

Tried their Tonkotsu Shio (white pork broth ramen with pork and egg). This was by far and away the best Ramen I have ever had! Broth was silky and delicious and the perfect serving size. The egg was set with the yolk still creamy. Great combo of flavors with added chives and pickled ginger. Our waitress said it was her favorite dish. Now it's my favorite and I look forward to going back and having it again! So! Very! Delicious! The restaurant is beautifully designed. Nice comfy booths down one side, communal tables for large groups in the middle and a long bar. They have a lovely outdoor patio and all the servers were friendly and helpful. Great new spot I highly recommend! read more

very good ramen and tsukemen(?) type dishes, i wouldnt say the drinks and apps are super mind blowing -- esp the gyoza, but the vibes are immaculate and the yuzu element is refreshing different than your typical ramen joint, so that's dope. since theyre new, grace them with patience! theyre definitely going to become a culver city staple. :)) read more

Afuri - Yuzu Ratan - Ramen Near Me - Culver City, California

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Rhea was so awesome and so fast! LOVE LOVE LOVE WILL 100% come back again. I got Tonkotsu Tantamen it was 10/10 read more

Best edamame ever. Excellent food. Spicy and tasty. Great service and friendly staff. read more

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Beautiful ambient. Delicious food. One of my favorite dishes and the reason I come back to this place is the spicy Kaarage Don. Rice and fried chicken can never go wrong. Recommend to come here for a nice dinner. Shoutout destiny for her amazing service. read more

Destiny and Gino are the best! The service was top tier and the drinks were also! The ube colada was so creamy and my friend got the Kiko which was oolong honey goodness. Great to go with friends and the vibes are immaculate ! Not pictured but I got takoyaki and that was bomb as well. read more

Afuri - Ube Colada and Kiko - Ramen Near Me - Culver City, California

The service was good. The ambiance was honestly really nice. But the food, nah. It was honestly some of the most mediocre ramen I've had. The salmon and poke tacos were by far better and I would rate them a 7. The zuya ramen and shio ramen were both sub par. Both a 5. read more

We used to love this place when it first opened and used to do family dinner nights there with friends. They had the most delicious eggplant rice bowl and great veggie dumplings, as well as their hazelnut ramen. My one issue with them was they never had tofu as a protein for their ramen side options. Now, they still don't have tofu as an option. And they got rid of their eggplant rice bowl and veggie dumplings. Won't be going back with our family until they bring back some more vegetarian options. read more

Delicious! Cute little spot in a nice location and friendly, quick service! I'll definitely be back soon.

Amazing service and great food, thanks for the cheesecake!! Dipping noodles are adventurous but worth it

I live in downtown Culver City, just a few minutes' walk from this restaurant. Tonight, our group of four adults and three kids decided to have dinner here. When we arrived, the inside was starting to get crowded, while the outdoor patio had only one person seated. The hostess informed us that the wait for indoor seating was 30-40 minutes, but the patio had no wait. It was a very cold evening, but since there were heaters on the patio and no wait, we decided to sit outside. However, we ended up waiting over 15 minutes, during which people who arrived after us were being seated--both inside and on the patio--while we were left standing outside. I approached the hostess to ask about our table, and she told me we had to wait for a large group with a reservation. If they didn't show up in five minutes, we could have their table. This was new information we hadn't been told earlier. When I asked why she hadn't mentioned this before, her response was dismissive: "If you want to leave, then go." Her attitude was unprofessional and careless, which was especially frustrating as we were trying to get the kids fed and back home for bedtime. Despite the poor communication and treatment, we decided to wait a little longer. Five minutes turned into much more, with no updates from the hostess, and the large group still hadn't shown up. At one point, I noticed the hostess talking to another employee about us, so I went up again to ask to speak with the manager. It turned out the person she was speaking with was the manager. After explaining the situation, the manager assured us it would be addressed, but we still waited. Eventually, we were seated, but there was no apology or acknowledgment of the poor service, even as we left. The outdoor patio remained more than half empty the entire time we were there, from when we were seated to when we left. This experience was extremely disappointing, especially as a local family hoping to support a nearby business. The service here seems to cater more to large corporate groups than to local families. Based on this experience, I won't be returning, and I'll be letting my neighbors know to avoid this place as well. read more

Happy Belly happy kid ! Yummy . Went there for dinner. The food is great, great service. Will come back to try the sushi place! read more

Afuri - My son enjoying his Ramen.. - Ramen Near Me - Culver City, California

This food was TO DIE FOR. Carlos was our server and he was the best!! He was so helpful and so sweet. I will definitely be coming back here.

It was my first time eating here ! It was delicious the food had great flavor and a great taste. I definitely recommend this restaurant! I will definitely will go back. read more

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The Ramen + Gyoza + Drinks = Perfect Combination! Destinys service was amazing! Definitely going back again! read more

Afuri - Ramen Near Me - Culver City, California

Great food. Service is not good... yet. Please assign tables with each waiter. Helping each other out confuses each other. You don't know if the customer is waiting for more food or needs another drink. Portion is small but guess that comes with the location. We will try again another day! read more

Yuzu Shoyu and the Yuzu Shio were both very a very light and warm broth. Very well balanced and not overwhelming Yuzu flavor. Noodles were thing and fresh. Service was quick and nice as well. read more

Delicious lunch combo. Handrolls were substantial and the rice bowls were delicious! Highly recommend!

Blessed to hit up the Soft Opening after their Friends and Family opening. This is my favorite ramen spot I've been to. The Yuzu Ratan is unbelievable. The light but flavorful Chicken broth base pairs beautifully with the citrus notes from the Yuzu complimented with right amount of heat. The pork has a hint of sweetness to balance the savoriness and super tender with perfect sear. The yuzu donuts were like beignets but the Yuzu custard had that acidic pop to balance the sweetness. But honestly the best part was the people. Maya hooked us up with front row seats to the open kitchen and Harmony had all the right recommendations and made it feel like visiting family for lunch. Carissa hooked up the chili oil and made this one of the most pleasurable lunches I've ever had. Much Love!!! read more

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Delicious Delicious Delicious Welcoming environment, friendly staff, yummy cocktails Highly recommend the margarita, bok choy appetizer Buta gyoza and Tori karaage read more

Came here on a Thursday night. Ordered the buta gyoza, hotate carpaccio, yuzu shio and yuzu tsukemen and they were all tasty. I usually don't like tsukemen but the pork was flavorful and the broth was not too salty. The noodles were bouncy and had a nice chew to them. The yuzu shio was very light and the pork was tender. We also ordered two drinks which were the strawberry shishito margarita and the ube colada. The strawberry shishito was spicy and the ube colada tasted like a dessert. Carlos was our server and he was very attentive and timely with our orders. Overall I would recommend this place and try the other dishes. read more

Loved the yuzu tsukemen, very flavorful and the noodles were bouncy. Our server Carlos was great!

Great spot for ramen!!! They even have an option for Gluten Free tofu noodles. Our waitress Rhea was amazing! They also do trivia on Wednesday evenings that was so much fun!! They also have an option to make a reservation on Yelp. Would definitely recommend!! read more

Afuri - yuzu shio (gfo) with GF noodles - Ramen Near Me - Culver City, California

Ramen is authentic, comes out really fast and the quality of food is a top notch! great service from Ethan was a cherry on top:) thank you for the great time:) read more

First time at Afuri on a Friday night. Excellent food, nice ambiance! The broth in the Ramen was one of the best I ever had. Lainie was a very attentive and nice waitress: thank you! We live in the neighborhood and will certainly be back. One only little thing which could make the experience more enjoyable: could you add cushions on chairs? All the seats are pretty hard whether it's wood or plastic. read more

Great food! Food was out quickly and tasted really fresh! Soft shell bun was a highlight of the meal. Shoutout to Rhea for great service!! read more

Afuri - Soft Shell Crab Bun - Ramen Near Me - Culver City, California