Yay! Ajisen is BACK! (: My wife and I are so happy our favorite ramen restaurant is back! Today was our return to Ajisen Ramen here in Rowland Heights and boy were WE SO HAPPY to be back :) We got there right at opening and were greeted with a smile. Our server was so kind, the food was so fresh and hot, and the vibe here was just like we remembered! We recommend the spicy beef ramen it's something We always get and never leave disappointed ! My wife and I love this dish! She also loves the gyoza :) Thanks Ajisen ! Till next time! read more

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I remember coming here when there would always be a line out the door, but it seems like the quality has gone down a bit over time. The ramen was good, but nothing special. The Roast Black Garlic Oil ramen surprisingly lacked garlic flavor. We also ordered the fried calamari, and it didn't seem very fresh. It tasted like it had been re-fried from an earlier batch and was tough to chew. On the positive side, the service was quick and easy, and the bathroom was clean. read more

Ajisen Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

My husband introduced me to Ajisen Ramen, a place he used to frequent back in his teenage years--so there was definitely some nostalgia involved. We arrived about 30 minutes before closing, and they genuinely welcomed us in, which we really appreciated. Since we already knew what we wanted, we placed our order right away. My husband ordered the Lady A Pork Katsu Don, which came with a miso soup (a bit on the salty side). The pork katsu itself was excellent--crispy on the outside and incredibly tender inside, with nicely layered slices of pork. The rice portion was very generous, though we wished the same generosity applied to the pork, as the rice slightly outweighed it. I had the Roast Black Garlic Ramen. While the pork slices were generous and the portion size was satisfying, the broth didn't quite stand out for me--especially after trying many ramen spots elsewhere. It was decent, just not particularly memorable. The dining area was very simple--perhaps a little too simple--since there were no condiments like togarashi available on the table. That said, the service was swift and pleasant. Despite it being close to closing time, the staff never rushed us and kindly encouraged us to take our time and enjoy our meal, which made the experience much nicer overall. read more

Ajisen Ramen - Pork Katsu Don - Ramen Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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It's been a while since we've been to Ajisen Ramen! It brought back so many memories of dining at their Temple City and San Gabriel locations. (They still have the Temple City location besides Rowland Heights). I often forget about this spot because it's tucked away on the second floor of the strip mall at Fullerton and Colima, but I'm so happy they've reopened. It felt so nostalgic. My husband and I arrived before 7 p.m. on a weekday, and it was fairly quiet. The ambiance was comfortable, and the menu is extensive, offering everything from Japanese pasta and rice bowls to sushi and appetizers. We ordered the Premium Pork Ramen ($16.95) and the Tontoro Ramen ($18.25). Both tasted great, though we felt the portions could have been a bit larger. We saw many people come in while we were eating. Overall, the service was excellent, and we're just happy to have Ajisen Ramen back. read more

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I haven't been to Ajisen in a while, and wanted ramen on a cold night. The food here is pretty solid, with plenty of ramen options, sushi rolls, and appetizers. I ended up ordering the corn & pork ramen, along with some gyoza. The portions are a bit on the smaller side so I wasn't too full after eating. Service was friendly and fast. The restaurant itself is clean, but only seats a few tables as it is kind of small inside. read more

Ajisen Ramen - Gyoza - Ramen Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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Excellent food and service is exceptional. Love the fact they have vegetarian options. Definitely a gem read more

Came here on a Friday night after work and the food and service were amazing. Waitstaff was very friendly and kept making sure everything was good with the meal and always kept track of refills in a be try timely manner. The ramen was definitely great and imo this place is top tier when it comes to Japanese cuisine. They have a selection of teas as well and boba. I had the green apple tea and it was very flavorful without being overly sweet. The music was also top tier. No idea who had aux that day but they should keep it haha read more

Ajisen Ramen - New York Steak - Ramen Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Finally had a chance to come eat here again after many years. I was excited to come back and hoping to order the enoki beef appetizer but sadly it's no longer on the menu. I ordered the Spicy Beef Ramen which was my original go-to dish. Unfortunately it tasted different and not nearly as spicy as they used to make it. It didn't quite hit the same nostalgic notes. Used to love this place! I'm open to try another dish next time. Maybe I'll find a new favorite. read more

Ajisen Ramen - Spicy Beef Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

We went on a rainy day and had their Ramen. Service was very fast and friendly. They didn't have any of their traditional sauces like ponzu, spicy mayo basically any dipping sauce for the katsu which I found odd. Ramen was good but it could have used more flavor. Everything was clean inside. read more

Went for ramen after they reopened and I was very happy that they didn't change the menu other than reorganizing the dining room. I am disappointed that they blocked of the kitchen because I was always looking forward to seeing them cooking up my favorite meal. But other than that the food was great and I will definitely go back again. read more

Haven't been to an Ajisen in ages, came during late lunch. Food was mediocre, not sure why I loved Ajisens so much before. Maybe I just did order the right dishes. They do have a large selection great for parties that are indecisive and love varieties. Parking at this location sucks, hard to find parking during dinner rushes and hard to get out when it's busy. Tan-Tan Men- was alright, I'm not sure what I was expecting. Very thick peanut butter broth. There wasn't much to it either. Small ladle of ground pork was topped and maybe 1 or 2 wood ear fungus julienned with a handful of chopped green onions. Dragon Roll- wasn't too bad. Nicely rolled and eel that topped it wasn't too sweet. Corn w/ BBQ Pork Ramen- standard, pork wasn't as tender as we'd like it to be but wasn't tough. Broth wasn't bad. read more

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The food is delicious the ramen is fresh n the fried chicken is so good I order 2 sides of it each time I go read more

Ajisen Ramen - QR code Menu - Ramen Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Ajisen Ramen is a classic, and this was my first time at this location. The service was quick and my food came very quickly, exactly as I ordered it. I've always enjoyed their pork rib ramen, and it was exactly as I remembered it, the pork ribs were tender and soft. They also have lunch special prices which I thought were a great deal. read more

Ajisen Ramen - Pork rib ramen - Ramen Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

I feel like this is one of the older ramen joints that has it's own unique taste that feels a bit like home. Sadly the Irvine location closed and that was the nearest one but I'm glad they still have one of their OG locations, Rowland Heights! FOOD The entrees we ordered were the Volcano Ramen(for me), the Salmon Salad(for my girlfriend) and Fried Tofu. They're all incredibly delicious and I can't complain. Still tastes exactly the same from 10 years ago! I want to add that I normally would get the Spicy Beef Ramen which is one of their crowd-favorites but I always get pulled to the spicy side for the Volcano Ramen. I can't get enough of that Volcano sauce, it's a definite signature for Ajisen! For their appetizers, honestly they're all good but the Fried Tofu. There's just something about it that we can't get enough of. The sauce is amazing, the way they semi-fry it? just perfect! Highly recommend getting the Fried Tofu or even their Gyoza for appetizers! OVERALL Never would've thought I'd be writing a review for Ajisen considering I use to work at the Irvine location many many years ago but I couldn't help myself and visit an old memory of mine. The only reason I'm giving the 4 star is cause I think they forgot our Fried Tofu and we had to re-ask for the order so it arrived half way through our meal and I wasn't able to get the photos I wanted but it still tastes AMAZING. I'd also like to add that the ambiance of this location is completely different from Irvine's. Less stressful it seems but I should warn you that the location is not the best as it's very very high traffic near the intersection. So keep that in mind! Thanks again for the bowl of deliciousness Ajisen, we'll be visiting again soon! read more

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So many ramen choices! I went with the classic Shoyu Ramen. The broth was perfect and the pork was tender. My friends ordered different ramens but I can't remember what they got. But everyone thought their ramen was delicious! read more

Food was good. My husband said his ramen tasted a bit burnt? But nice staff and quick to bring food out (it was busy at the time)

Upon entry, we were sat down. We requested water and a Coke. Then returned and said they had no Coke. So I started drinking the water. Little did I know I was drinking dirty water. I'm not sure if it's filtered or if the cups were dirty. The ramen is good, but the water is dangerous. Grosssssssss vomit read more

Great service they welcome you and get you ready to enjoy the deliciousness. Let me tell you this I like ajisen, but I love love their spicy beef ramen. That is my go MF2 rt there all day. They of great karage as well. I know I didn't spell that right. When you're indulging don't forget that calico read more

Ajisen Ramen has been one of the most anticipated ramen spots to try on my hitlist for awhile. And with a location right in the heart of Rowland Heights, I was curious whether Ajisen's take on a bowl of ramen was similar to other places I've tried in the area. With this excitement in mind, I ended up dropping by on a Sunday night around 8:30PM right before the restaurant's closing time. Initially, I chose to grab a bowl at Ajisen quite late because many reviews here on Yelp have talked about the monstrous parking situation and long wait times for a table. But upon entering the restaurant, there were little to no people inside! This expedited the process in all of the best ways as I was able to get my bowl in 10 minutes from the moment I sat down. Though the staff were attentive and fast with service, the mobile ordering system took longer due to the large selection of items, lack of pictures, and confusing payment input system. Choosing quickly to eat and leave before the restaurant closed, I settled on a Premium Pork Ramen which was $16.95 at the time of this review. Upon receiving the bowl, I was happy to see that it was quite large and filled very close to the top. But despite this, the dish did lack a tad when looking at quantity. Inside the bowl, the thinly sliced premium pork made up about 20% of the dish, the noodles made up about 40%, and the broth took up the remaining 40%. In fact, there were so many noodles to the point where I subconsciously was rationing the pork throughout the meal. After consuming the bowl, I left the restaurant feeling only filled, not full. Looking at the price, 17 dollars leans on the more pricey side for a bowl of ramen in the Rowland Heights area. And looking at the amount of food given compared to the price tag, I'd argue price to portion was just okay. The quality of the food was definitely there in all aspects of the bowl despite the lack of portion. For one, the noodles were thick and had a perfect amount of chew to them. They tasted of a subtle egg flavor which helped establish a savory baseline for the dish. The broth achieved a similar savory and umami flavor by combining the pork-based stock, a subtle miso powder, and what tasted like black garlic oil. And for last, the thinly sliced pork both added a creamy fatty flavor and a smokey charred flavor to the bowl. Combined together with the broth, everything tasted elevated and lighter on the mouth in result. The flavor was very impressive; definitely one of the best bowls of ramen I've had in the Greater LA area! Ajisen definitely serves up a hearty bowl of ramen. And with that, I would for sure be happy to return and try more of their different specialty items. But for this experience at the Rowland Heights location, I'd argue the Premium Pork Ramen deserves a solid 4 stars out of 5. Though there was nothing wrong with the taste of the food, the lack of pork in this particular bowl made it harder to justify from a price to portion standpoint. On the other hand though, Ajisen offers many different bowls of ramen, most giving just as much quantity if not more at a lower price point of 14-5 dollars. In all, Ajisen Ramen lives up to its historic origins and will definitely be earning a spot among ramen spots I frequent. Great flavors, Ajisen! read more

Ajisen Ramen - Premium Pork Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Glad Ajisen is back! Still consistent food, and friendly service. It's a small place so not great for parties larger than four. And you have to find your go to ramen from their rather large menu. They have several different variations on traditional ramen which I personally love. The premium pork and seafood ramens are family favorites. Long live Ajisen. read more

Fast service, good food as always. Been coming here for years! Sometimes I get this one female server who is very unattentive and dismissive. Otherwise when I get other servers it's much better read more

My friend and I were able to come in about an hour before their closing time and ordered a miso ramen and a tonkotsu ramen. We had ok service as we were told to scam the QR code, but I didn't have my phone with me so I couldn't. The service was pretty average wait time and was able to get our orders in within 10 minutes or so. The interior was kind of empty but nothing too big or small. The miso ramen was watery and I added a lot of garlic to my broth and it made the flavor suitable to my taste. I think the noodles were old and soggy and the meat was ok tasting but overall I think I wouldn't come back again. The price for these two was around $33 read more

Ajisen Ramen - Number 33 and number 39 - Ramen Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Haven't been here for long time. Trying to call for to go. The phone was not working. It sounds like was hung up after 2 rings. Tried for 20 mins. Gave up and ordered slurp in. Disappointed. read more

We love love this place before... we dine here once a week. When we found out they reopen again we went back immediately. The place have a set of customer that day and Sadly we encountered a Very rude waiter... murmuring words while assisting us to our table. We walked out of this establishment!Never going back again! read more

The food here is amazing, especially their fried chicken ramen and rice. The regular ramen broth with rice is just perfect.

I love this place ! Seafood ramen is my favorite! The beef ramen also hits the spot! The Staff is always so friendly and willing to give suggestions. Parking is easy to get in and out of, and the location is just off the freeway! The noise level is casual, so feel free to slurp up ! read more

Ajisen Ramen - Seafood ramen - Ramen Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Our go to ramen whenever we can drive 20miles one way! The broth is not too foreign for our tongues. They said it tastes too commercialized but whatever! Our comfort food. There are enough tables too during the summer:) read more

Ajisen Ramen - Fried Chicken Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

I had an extremely pleasant experience visiting Ajisen Ramen. The servers hospitality was welcoming and their spicy delicious broth was addicting. I truly recommend visiting. read more

The ramen and soup base are good. It's really going to depend on The meat and the fried meat sides that you choose that will make it or break it for your meal. My recent visit was to try something I've not had before. The fried steak wasn't my favorite this time around. Not sure if the panko was not seasoned enough but the steak was pretty tender. I'd rather stick to bbq pork or chicken ramen and nothing that's katsu. Spam musubi was ok. I've had better. I think it was the rice which was not sticky and compacted enough? Place to go for a ramen in a pinch. read more

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I tried their corn with bbq pork ramen and it was good. The corn wasn't good, but the pork and broth were tasty. Their service was good and the restaurant was clean and empty. I would go back and try other ramen broths. read more

Ajisen Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Man! This place was a very nice surprise for a small ramen place. Their ramen really pacts a punch! I had the ABC special and that rib was so tender, and for the first time i literally picked up my bowl and drank my broth lol. The pork had excellent flavor , noodles were great, overall great bowl of ramen. Service was excellent, they always checked on us and refills always came. Would recommend you try this place if ever in the area. I wish i had taken a picture but it was so good and a looked great. read more

This is my go to comfort restaurant! I absolutely love this spot with variety of ramen to choose from! I pick this spot when I'm sick, when I'm sad, or showing other people good ramen! The service is good and the ambiance of this spot is very calming, if you want a simple spot to study while grubbing would be ideal here! read more

Ajisen Ramen - Black Garlic Ramen (top), fried tofu (middle), and Ajisen Ramen (last) - Ramen Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

My favorite and go to ramen spot. Love the ramen and the boba! The service is so fast and nice! I read more

Ajisen Ramen - Love this place the ramen is amazing! And the boba is sooo good - Ramen Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Went this Saturday afternoon to this restaurant, one of our fav restaurants. Matthew was unbelievable friendly but professionally took care of us. The food is superb as usual, quality was always consistent. I wish that I can give 5 Stars... We missed the Beef Enoki and Eel Friedrice. These 2 were your specialties that noone else has it... read more

Felt like getting ramen for a Saturday lunch. We came late and once we sat, many people came in. The workers were very attentive even if busy. My husband ordered their Ajisen Beat Combo Ramen. I though it would be the best but it was only ok even after I tried it. Broth was good though and it had different porks like pork slices, bbq pork and premium pork but the meat didn't have much flavor to it. Where was the bbq pork and what is premium pork? The Ramen noodles were smaller than what I am used to. I ordered their Tan-Tan men but it was ok. Not really spicy like it's supposed to be. Their was even small pieces of liver in it too. As a pinay, the broth almost tastes like our peanut butter dish (Kare-Kare)! After awhile, the soup was a little too much to finish. I think it's not enough meat. Good customer service. Friendly workers. Prices are decent and not expensive compared to places I have been too. Nice place. Place, was easy to find but parking here is premium in this plaza. I tried to like it but not my fave. [19th R] read more

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We have been going here for years now with my family, but today's action by some wannabe manager name Kelvin prompted me to write this review. We arrived for dinner but were seated near the restroom...it stunk! We requested to move to the front table...even its by the front door. However, Kelvin ( I don't know if he was PMSing) said it was for a larger party of 8. There is no way a party of 8 was going to fit in there. We were a party of four! So Kelvin gets to lose on a dinner tab for four but thinks he has a potential to earn on a larger FUTURE! Poor business decision!!!! Needed for managment training BIG TIME! Those of you who frequented the place know that. Anyways...personally I liked (past tense!) the ramen...but over priced. I have always let the poor service slide...but no more! Kelvin is a poor excuse for a manager. I tried to report him to corporate but they don't have a contact on their website. If you don't like poor treatment and service....DO NOT GO HERE! Otherwise you'll get a thumb in your ramen! Update...manager is no longer here. Also the food quality is slipping. read more

It's alright. Service is fast. The beef is good. Broth is good but nothing special. Also ordered sushi. It was the coldest sushi I've ever eaten i could have sworn it had an ice cube inside of the roll. Loved this place years ago but since then have tried many other places and this one is just "eh". read more

Ajisen Ramen - Spicy beef. 7/10 - Ramen Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Ramen restaurant in Rowland heights called Ajisen is ok. The building is located on the 2nd floor and upon entering it's pretty nice. Out of all the building I've explore this one is one of the few unique places. There are different ramen bowls on the wall the mural of the sumos are cool. Now for the menu as soon as I used my phone holy cow there's at least 18 pages the menu was so huge so picking something is quite challenging. But I'll try to make it short on my rating. Environment is a 10/10 unique and nice inside Food 7.5/10 there ok gyoza love the charr flavor but needs more filling inside ramen its good lots of pork with an egg takoyaki its frozen Price is 6/10 ramen was a good price 15.99 for a big bowl and tons of protein, gyoza is 8.95 flavor wise great but feels lack lusting cause of the filling, takoyaki seriously I'm paying 9 dollars for 5 and frozen balls read more

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It's been a while since I've been back. My husband likes to come here because of variety in the menu but food is only average. Like I said, lots of choices for ramen but broth isn't that good. The chashu (they call it BBQ pork) is soft and pieces are large but lacking some flavor. Fried tofu that came with my lunch special is basically agedashi tofu. It came hot and fresh. Not bad. Gyoza was okay too, along with the fried chicken. But both didn't come with any type of sauce at all. There wasn't even soy sauce on the table. And I would pass on the dragon roll. Much smaller compared to pics I saw 3 years ago and it's not that good. Surprisingly, the baby octopus was pretty good. It's probably not for everyone because of the marinade/sauce. I can't explain its flavor but maybe they used red miso paste? read more

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Awww I'm sad to give this place a 2 star. The ramen was good. The sushi was 2/10 for me and the people I came with weren't a fan. Everyone enjoyed the ramen as well as myself. The service was average. The establishment was clean. The music was good. However after we ate half the people I came with got upset stomachs. This is why I'm giving them a 2 star which I'm very sad about. We all got something different but this was our lunch/ dinner aside from everyone eating something earlier in the day. Everyone is different so maybe you won't get an upset tummy. I again did enjoy the ramen but was disappointed with the sushi and the ice cream. The ice cream looked looked different from the picture. But it did get busy after we arrived. So don't knock it til you try it. Just my personal experience unfortunately. read more

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