Gotta come to Gardena for youth sports? Then you gotta get ramen at Shinsengumi Hakata Ramen!…read more If you come before the rush, it is fast service, great food, and happy stomachs. A good amount of table seating, awesome staff, and you can practice your Japanese too

I'm going to acknowledge right off the bat that I'm no ramen expert. I've only been to a handful of…read moreramen restaurants and my favorite ramen joint of all time is in Tucson, AZ. With that disclaimer out of the way, here's my humble opinion of the ramen at Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen. It's okay. When I came here yesterday afternoon, I ordered the Hakata Ramen which is basically a tonkotsu style ramen. Every aspect of it is customizable including the broth, noodles, and toppings. I just went with the default options, which i believe they recommend for first timers. On the side, I got a flavored egg, and pork belly. The broth was solid. It was flavorful, and fatty. The noodles were the right firmness as well. However, the chashu pork and pork belly were pretty mediocre. I know this sounds harsh but hear me out. Even after bathing them in the broth, they were dry and not tender. I didn't enjoy the flavored egg either. It was overly boiled and barely marinated. Despite the shortcomings noted above, I'm still giving this place four stars because the service is fantastic. The staff is very nice and provide incredibly fast service. My drink came out in like one minute. The refill came out even faster. They also offer free refills of the noodles.

Tomizo Ramen was so good. The server was nice and welcoming…read more Tried the Taco Tuesday curry chasu tacos (2 for $5). Cheesy with a nice kick and rich flavor. Got the miso ramen with mild spice, comforting and satisfying with a perfect soft-boiled egg. Also tried the special Tomizo ramen (only 5 serves a day). Strong garlic, rich broth, and thick noodles. The gyoza was good too, especially in the tartar sauce.

The last time I came was sometime last year. I used to love the food here…read more Things to note that have changed. The spice levels are now serious lol, they pour less broth, and the fried rice changed. They skimped out on the meat in the fried rice and the flavor and texture has changed. Different physical menus to, not that it matters all that much. I give it a 2 now only because I am comparing this place to what it used to be...

My favorite local ramen. Has a nice authentic feel and atmosphere. Very casual, drop in type of…read moreplace. I love that they have a little bar to sit at too. Service is really polite, attentive. Nice to hear Japanese being spoken. Had the Tonkotsu Miso. A good portion and mix of broth, noodles, and pork. Good aroma and rich sauce. Plenty of parking in the lot. Get some ice cream next door when you're done!

Decided to stop by here for lunch since it's close to my work. I've been on a search for the…read moreclosest thing to actual Tokyo style shoyu ramen and I'm glad I finally found one! This place is located in a strip mall so there's plenty of parking. I ordered the extra chashu yatai ramen, which is a shoyu base ramen usually with chicken or fish broth. The chicken flavor was very prominent and the tare was very aromatic. The pieces of chashu was thinly sliced, and I wish there was more slices since it was extra chashu. The wavy thin noodles paired really well with the broth and it reminded me of the bowl I had in Japan. I was extra hungry so I also ordered a fried chicken combo with fried rice and salad. Chicken karaage was seasoned and fried perfectly. The sauce on the salad paired really well with the cabbage. Fried rice was a little soggy but wasn't expecting much. Service was pretty quick and efficient. The staff were all Japanese which added additional authenticity to this ramen shop. Everyone was very friendly. The place seemed like its been around for a while but it was very clean and felt homey.

Awesome Ramen! Great flavor, hot and tasty. The restaurant has great ambiance as well. We'll worth…read morethe price which wasn't bad at all.

I'm in love! Excellent ramen. I left educated this is what ramen should taste like! The photos just…read moredon't do my order justice. It's so delicious and balanced: just perfect. I was a little skeptical about the egg because it wasn't halved, but it tastes even better when you open it and get to that creamy center. You definitely should make it into a combo. There's no decor or vibe. I saw a random bedroom bench in the women's restroom amongst other "off" choices. But if that's what it takes to deliver now, my top ramen, whatever! Lots of families and couples they're here to GRUB! The only downside was the wait. I strolled in there thinking it would be easy to snatch a spot as a guest of 1...nope! I waited like 23 minutes for a table on a Sunday at 1:30 pm.

It was so good best ramen I've ever had if you enjoy ramen this is the place the tonkotsu is…read moreamazing especially with the god fire sauce the the go to drink with your ramen is calpico an amazing drink it's a non carbonated drink and it's yogurt flavor an amazing staff and food also it's an amazing place to go on a cold rainy day with family or friends

So this has to be the very best ramen place I've ever been too, and I always make a point to eat…read morehere whenever I head through LA. It's-that- good. And it's a hole-in-the-wall in a little shopping center that is easily missed. It's also very small, and only open for lunch and dinner hours so it might be hard to get a spot. Everything on the menu is great, but my favorite has to be the God-Fire ramen and the Black Garlic flavors. And just my luck, they actually combine the two into what is called the BLACK DEVIL and it's absolutely delicious. The texture of the noodles, thickness of the broth, perfect. They also let you choose how the noodles and broth are prepared if you want a lighter flavor. Everything is fresh, especially the sides and add-ins that you can get. One of my favorite things to do is when I am finished with my bowl, I pour the broth over some fried rice and take it home. It's awesome and I recommend you try it! This place most definitely gets my luchador seal of approval! What are you waiting for?! Go eat here NOW!!

I've never had yakisoba that blew my mind until I tried Umemura's. A little hole in the wall…read morerestaurant with friendly, quick service and homey food. There is a tiny parking lot in the back. Umani yakisoba: 5/5! So yummy and love the mustard that it comes with. The flavors are so addicting, and I love how the bottom is crispy so that there's different textures when you eat. The meat is so flavorful as well, and it's packed with veggies. 0 complaints, just pure enjoyment and comfort in a plate!

Soooo comforting and homey. Have heard about this place and thought it'd be perfect to have on a…read morewindy cold night. It's kind of easy to miss since it's a quick turn tucked next to a CVS. There's plenty of parking in the back. We walked in and were seated right away. It looked like there was only 1 waitress working when we came in. We got: - Umani Ramen (5/5): big bowl of hearty piping hot ramen. Unlike any ramen flavor I've had, it's flavored with oyster sauce and has a bunch of vegetables. Think it's inspired by Chinese flavors. I enjoyed that it didn't feel as heavy as the typical cream ramen - gyoza (5/5) skin was nice and thin, really flavorful filling. - 1/2! Fried rice (5/5): homey and has that slightly charred taste with imitation crab. Overall so satisfying and friendly service. Felt like I was in Japan again with the jazz music and waitress speaking in Japanese. We'll be back to try the other dishes!

I had a small issue with my takeout order at first, which was a bit frustrating, but the manager…read morehandled it really well. He fixed everything quickly and even offered me a drink for the inconvenience, which honestly made me and my wife super happy. That kind of service really turned things around for me and showed they care about their customers. I decided to give the place another shot after that and I'm glad I did. The shop is pretty small so I never got around to trying it before, but the food is really good and the service came through in the end. Definitely worth checking out and I'd come back again.

One of the best ramens I've ever had!…read more I was sat quickly at one of the window seats and ordered the delicious Tonkotsu ramen with a tea that I can't remember name of (it was very good). I was served quickly by Analyn and she checked up on me periodically whilst I enjoyed the food and ambiance. Definitely would recommend!

It doesn't look like it but the sushi here is actually pretty good the only downside was when I…read moreordered my food for pick up and asked for condiments they charged me extra even tho I purchased more than $50 worth of food and still asked for extra charge on condiments I thought that was crazy considered most sushi spots I've been too never charged me extra for it but like I said the sushi overall is good. I'm not sure about the staff but food I agree is good

Hidden gem alert in North Torrance If you're a Ramen lover…read moreand haven't tried Yamadaya Ramen yet, you're missing out. This quaint little spot sits in a small strip mall on 182nd Street & Crenshaw right next to The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. Parking is decent, and the cozy interior gives it that authentic neighborhood ramen shop vibe, although I usually order mine to-go. My wife and I always order the Tonkotsu Ramen. The pork broth is absolutely incredible -- rich, creamy and perfectly balanced with just the right amount of saltiness poured over perfectly cooked noodles. The bowl comes topped with: * Bamboo shoots * Diced green onion * Pork belly * Marinated egg halves * Braised pork * Mushrooms * Dried seaweed If you order takeout, they package the broth separately from the noodles and toppings so the noodles don't get soggy before you get home. The price is reasonable and honestly worth every penny, and the staff is always willing to assist with questions. Pro tip: I add Chef Troy's Crunchy Garlic Chili Oil for an extra level of flavor (purchased at Vons)

The hearts are super tender! Order:…read moreHearts Liver Special shiro (special pork intestines, really good if you like intestines!) Shishamo (on the special menu) Ika yaki (think of like a deconstructed takoyaki without the carbs) Chicken meatball Chicken thigh Gizzard was also very good Duck Cartilage Chicken oyster Beef tongue (only alright compared to other spots) Pork belly with shiso Tail Everything was super tender! Would come again! Heart, gizzard and special shiro we ordered more of! Food was so good that I didn't take any pictures haha

the line sucks . i am not sure i'd wait more than 20 minutes for this but im honestly just…read moreimpatient, so if you are here on a weekend or something you will need to get in line or be ready way before. if you go at lunch on some random tuesday it'll probably be ok, and i've done that. the food is excellent. the interior of the place isn't anything noteable but not dirty or anything but don't expect a fancy restaurant. that said, once you are seated and ordering its great yakitori

Back again. I remembered they have a great BENTO BOX, so that's what I ordered again and…read morerecommended the same for my friend. We had a great time here on a Saturday afternoon. The food was as great as I remember and although the restaurant had plenty of people, we didn't feel rushed. Everything was delicious from the sashimi, tempura, fish, nishime and chicken karaage. The bento box also comes with potato salad, udon and gohan. When I'm in Gardena, this is my choice for Bento Box... You literally get a little of everything!

Food: good solid Japanese fair with emphasis on udon. The broth was clear and delicious. Edamame…read morewas bland. No salt. The udon noodles had a nice chew but not too much. The tempura was good , not excellent. The shrimp was the best. Ambiance: old school but charming Service: it was a small mom and pop place. The one waitress was very pleasant. I liked it a lot. It's a casual place to get solid Japanese food. Nothing fancy. But solid. Prices are reasonable. 2 for dinner. With edamame and tempura sides plus 20% tip was $74 . So please try them. Bon appetit