A pretty good local ramen place with very kind staff! It's not where you'd go for authentic Japanese ramen but it does a great job still. I got the vegetable miso ramen with spice level 2. It wasn't too spicy but I could also do without it because it was more of a numbing rather than flavorful spice. The regular noodles are a little thin but they're plentiful! There was a part that was kind of clumped together in my soup though. The broth was more just savory and salty but nothing really stood out as miso or anything different. I appreciate that they have a fair amount of bok choy and bean sprouts. And the tofu was really good too! It was covered in tempura so was almost agedashi-like but they only did give 2 pieces. Our waiter, Hector, was helpful, kind and continually attentive so shoutout to him! Prices are reasonable for ramen too. Glad I got to try! read more

Great Tiger Ramen - Vegetable Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Long Beach, California

Cute interior for a ramen shop. Beautiful wood accents and neon signs bring the vibe to life. Service was great. The food is better than average. Ramen competition in LB is stiff. Cucumber salad was the only fresh/light vegetable option on the menu. Decent but nothing to write home about. Ramen had solid flavor. I like that you can pick your spice level. The pork was fatty and delicious. I wish they put less noodles. I did order the thick ones which cost a bit more but the ratio was WAYY off. My bowl was 75% noodles which didn't leave room for much soup and the fillings were lost in the mix. I had enough left overs for a full second serving - so great to share! read more

Great Tiger Ramen - Cucumber Salad, half eaten. - Ramen Near Me - Long Beach, California

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The wait staff is awesome! Super friendly, fast, attentive without being intrusive. Just always there when you need them. I had the tonkotsu ramen at spice level 3. It was just right. Noodles were nice and firm but chewy. Chasu was cooked perfectly. Broth has plenty of umami flavor. Free salted edamame appetizer while you wait. So happy they are now in the neighborhood! read more

Great Tiger Ramen - Tonkotsu Ramen (spice level 3) - Ramen Near Me - Long Beach, California

Sesame Chicken 7/10 - not too seasoned - comes with a taste dip - Pairs great with ramen Pork Boa Bun 8/10 - good fluffy bun - Great quality and quantity of meat Yakitori Shrimp Skewer 6/10 - small seasoned shrimp with a lot of meat - Pretty good but not worth it Red Tiger Ramen 9/10 - Level 4 spicy is really hot! They use buldak sauce mixed with spices, be warned! - Great flavor - Skinny noodles so not your traditional ramen noodles - Great toppings The ramen here is pretty solid. I've been here two times and have not been disappointed. Their ramens are full of flavor and a variety of toppings. They are big bowls so the ramen can feed two. Their appetizers are pretty good as well, my favorite was the bun. You can definitely skip on the shrimp bc the price isn't worth it for one shrimp but still good. The customer service is great. Their workers are very attentive. I really love spicy food but this ramen was one of the most spiciest items I've ever eaten. The waiter noticed my suffering and offered me free broth to put my noodles in. Even with that the noodles were still spicy but very delicious. They also provide complimentary edamame when you sit down. This location is very laid back making it a great spot to catch up with friends or a casual date. The inside decoration is very cute as well. read more

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I think the tricky thing about trying out so many Ramen places is that I just automatically rank them and if you don't fall high on my long opinion list, I can't give you that deng extra star. But honestly, please don't let that stop you from trying this place because it's solid and depending on your own personal preference you might like it more than me. Support Long Beach business, for sure. I had the chicken and it was good, fairly ok. The service is standard--friendly and helpful. The ambience is casual, pleasant. Parking can be tight, but at least they have it. read more

Great Tiger Ramen - Put it on your "to try" Ramen list. - Ramen Near Me - Long Beach, California

Great Tiger consistently has a deal on Groupon where you can get a dining coupon at a discounted price. Combine that with their lunch specials and large portions and you are in for a real bang-for-your-buck meal. They start you off with some edamame, which is great with the hot sauce they put on the table. We got a pork bao bun to share to start, which was pillowy and flavorful. Chicken fried rice, Karaage, Tonkotsu Ramen, and Black Tiger Ramen are all solid. You'll see many of the reviews talk about the fried rice, which has great texture, lots of smoky chicken, and a great charred dark soy flavor. read more

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Came on a Wednesday around 11:30am they had just open. Place plenty of booth, tables, and bar seating. Inside themed. Service quick and friendly. I got the lunch combo one tonkotsu ramen and a side of rice with braised pork belly. Ramen was creamy noodles not too thick. The rice bowl was great. Both came out hot. They offer different spice levels. For price to portions and taste worth it. read more

Great Tiger Ramen - Tonkotsu Ramen & pro Braised Pork Belly Rice Bowl - Ramen Near Me - Long Beach, California

I had a chance to try Great Tiger Ramen because I saw they were offering a Groupon that allowed us to try this place at almost half off. I got the Black Tiger Ramen with thick noodles and my partner got the Miso Tonkatsu ramen. Portions were hearty, and service was good and expedient, but the price point is a little high for ramen. I believe the Black Tiger ramen is at a $22ish price point, and I had to pay extra $3-4 to get the thick noodles. That's an expensive bowl of ramen! The only extra thing in there that I would say I don't see in other ramen bowls is the addition of the ground meat. Everything else was pretty standard, half of a soft boiled egg, bamboo, wood ear mushrooms, chashu, sprouts, and green onion. I feel like if a bowl like this (including an option for thick or thin noodles) were about the $18 price range, that seems a bit more reasonable. Otherwise, the soups were good, albeit super rich. (Note: if you take these home, you'll see a pretty significant hefty layer of fat form on the top of the broth after refrigeration). Due to the price point, I likely won't return, but not a bad place to visit if you're craving ramen. read more

Great Tiger Ramen - Black Tiger Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Long Beach, California

The broth is just not rich enough. The Spicy Tonkatsu ramen just lacked the milky richness I've had at other places. The egg seemed old. Service was good. read more

Great Tiger Ramen - Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Long Beach, California

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quick summary Price- good meaning not too high with 15 dollars range portion - hungry college kid appetite soup/garnish/- excellent though slightly low on green onion soup - not brothy but normal however well done with black oil and garlic Sevice - impeccable and great/friendly Seat - very comfortable All of the above is 5/5 Now moving to technical parts, Presentation could be worked on, meats clumped together and creating a view of slightly greasy. 4 pts Noodle- 4 It was served yawa men (soft), ideally if its ramen either normal or slight hard katamen (8 -10 seconds) Would definitely come back, bring appetite, everything here is huge portion. read more

Great Tiger Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I love that Long Beach has, over the years, accumulated a considerably large amount of delicious ramen shops. Great Tiger is another great addition and, arguably, contender for top ramen in the city. I felt like some kind of noodle soup on a rainy day and hadn't tried Great Tiger yet, so came here on a bit of a whim and it did NOT disappoint!! The menu is huge, there's so many soups, styles, and side dishes so there's a bit of something for everyone. Came here on a Friday for lunch and there was no wait. Starting off with the inside and the ambience, it definitely has that ramen shop feel on the inside. It even had videos of Japanese cooking on the TVs playing. Super nostalgic and super authentic feeling with all the decor inside. There's a lot of really yummy appetizers to choose from; I went for a fried chicken bao bun which had freshly fried karaage on top and a lot of slaw on the bottom that created a nice contrast between the two textures. They also give you some edamame on the house which was super nice! Warm and just tender enough. We each got a different ramen, personally I got the red tiger which was recommended by who I think was the owner of the shop. Delicious, super umami, creamy, and just enough spice to make my nose run and lips numb up a little. The ground pork and other toppings on here really shined, and the noodles were just the perfect chewy texture even though they were thin. Would definitely recommend for you to try this or the regular great tiger if you don't like spice for your first time here. I also tried a bit of the soup of my parents' choices--both the chicken and tonkotsu, and they were just as good. You can also upgrade to thick noodles if preferred. The menu includes mazeman which I think can be hard to find--usually I have to drive to LA, Torrance or the OC for that, so will have to come back to try it for sure! The staff was super friendly and food/service was fast. DEFINITELY will have to be back to try all the other ramens here. Give it a try! read more

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My wife and I had a nice lunch at Great Tiger. The dual lunch combo is a great deal for $33. One appetizer and two bowls of ramen. My pork miso ramen was very good. The noodles were cooked perfectly and broth tasted good. I've typically had tonkatsu ramen, so this was slightly different but quite tasty. Server was quick and friendly. I'd definitely come back! read more

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I'm craving Ramen, but too lazy to drive to Torrance, or Gardena area. This place is on my list for a while now and I'm so glad I did. The food definitely exceeded my expectations. The Bao's are moist and flavorful. The Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen definitely the spot. The broth is full flavor. The service is attentive. Clean and inviting inside., Go out and show support to this neighborhood restaurant. read more

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Small place, but has plenty of seating. We were greeted right away. Service was good. I ordered the spicy tonkotsu ramen. This bowl was a 10/10. Perfect amount of spice. All the toppings were delicious and went well with the broth. The noodles were perfectly cooked. Definitely will be coming back to try the Pork broth ramen. I also ordered the sesame chicken, 10/10. The dipping sauce was great. read more

Great Tiger Ramen - Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen 10/10. - Ramen Near Me - Long Beach, California

I believe I found this spot on Instagram Reels, and no regrets! I got their Black Tiger Ramen and swapped the chashu and ground pork for tofu (the broth is still pork). It was SO good! The spice got me for a second, lol. I also ordered two of their fried chicken bao buns, which were super delicious. The meal came with complementary edamame. The atmosphere was really cute, and I thought the layout was nice. There's a small bar section with Japanese art and posters where you can see the chef, which adds a sense of transparency. My two female servers were very kind, and my main server kept checking in and offering raspberry tea refills. I went alone, and when I used the restroom, I left my canteen on the table. Unfortunately, the busser thought I had left and threw away my ramen, which I had only eaten about 15% bc I prioritized the bao buns . I was sort of embarrassed & confused since there was still a lot left. Luckily, they were all super helpful and gave me the option to get a new ramen to-go. Overall, I'd definitely come again - it was worth the hour & a half trip! read more

Great Tiger Ramen - Black Tiger Ramen Karaage Chicken Bao Bun (2) - Ramen Near Me - Long Beach, California

Good food good service Really strongly recommend We really enjoyed it and great location read more

Soul Reviving Ramen The red tiger ramen was the best ramen I've had in a long time. level 2 spicy had a comfortable kick, I was able to add toppings I liked from the menu. The hot sauce on the table was fire, I would buy that by the bottle. After a rough week, this ramen was the comfort food I needed. The black tiger ramen was just as tasty! We added extra eggs and they were perfect. (Service was fantastic!) We will be back! Thank you! read more

Great Tiger Ramen - Red tiger ramen (added corn) - Ramen Near Me - Long Beach, California

Food 4/5: Ordered the cha shu ramen and black tiger ramen. The cha shu is super tender and flavorful and the broth was tasty too. Spice levels are a little more intense than we were used to and our level 2 spice came looking super red. I had asked for spice on the side so I could adjust to my preferences, but they accidentally put it in the bowl (hence, the 4/5 rating), but to their credit they did bring me some extra broth so I could dilute the spice level down. Service 5/5: We had no wait to be seated and the food came out quickly. Our waters were filled multiple times during the meal and everyone we talked with was super friendly and helpful! Price $$: Pretty standard pricing for the ramen itself, but extra toppings can add up pretty quickly. Solid ramen spot; we will definitely be back! :) read more

I'm giving five stars to the service, the fried rice, and the delicious crunchy sesame chicken. I was not very thrilled about the Ramen because I've had way better Ramen myself that is perfect to my preferences. I was hoping that I would get the same kind of Ramen however, it did not come the way I expected it to. My girlfriend also had Ramen, but the spicier tokatsu, and experienced a higher than medium spiciness to it. I myself gave it a try and it was a very quick kick to it. I was hoping they would have a build your own Ramen because I feel that I could've perhaps matched the kind of Ramen that I am used to. I will definitely come back to try more of their signature dishes. They set the bar high with their chicken dishes. read more

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Everyone should try this place!!! Please support this place, LBC!! It's at a busy intersection, in this area where a bunch of great little casual restaurants are. The server was so nice and friendly. Very attentive, and he gave good suggestions, They have a promo right now for $3 Sapporo beer and a free appetizer of edamame. The edamame was great with the right amount of salt. I ordered the pork bao bun. When I tell you this is the best bao I've ever had!!!!! Oh my goodness!! The bun itself is so fluffy, it's like biting into a cloud. The pork was expertly seasoned and the other toppings and sauces were sublime. 10/10, I would give it an 11/10 I also got the red tiger ramen. It's a great spice level if you like heat but not too too much heat, they can adjust the spice level for you as well if you wish. The mushrooms and bamboo were great. The egg was cooked perfectly. The broth was flavorful - it could have a littleeee deeper flavor in my opinion, but overall, it was a great bowl of ramen. 9/10 Everything on the menu looks great. I can't wait to come back and try more appetizers and the fried rice!! read more

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Great service and solid ramen. Red Tiger was perfect amount of heat to handle and noodles were perfect. Super friendly staff and good vibez! read more

Great Tiger Ramen - Red Tiger Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Long Beach, California

Great ramen and service. If you get the spice go easy or get it on the side. It's very hot. The pork belly melted in my mouth. I will be back. read more

Great Tiger Ramen - Spicy tiger ramen - Ramen Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Lil local spot close to home. Has a cool vibe and lil music playing. Very helpful and friendly with menu items and recommendations. Tiger Ramen is a must try and to me a hidden gem . I will be back read more

Delicious! Great food! Great service! Nice atmosphere. They graciously subbed miso broth and tofu in the Black Tiger Ramen to make it vegetarian. It was so good. I got level 1 spice and it was perfect...just enough to taste but not overpower flavor. Will definitely be back! Only wish there were more vegetarian options on the menu! read more

Bruh Food is bomb! Be careful when ordering "spicy" cuz bible spicy. Nothing crazy but not your typical joint that says spicy and it is maybe mild or medium. Service is excellent however if you want drink refills or napkins or whatever you'll need to flag someone down. Ambiance is simple ... kinda looks like a sushi bar? If you go... try their fried chicken dumplings!! sooo delicious!! Belly fries were yummy too. Definitely coming back. Enjoy read more

I rate this place a 10 out of 10! The food was so good and the server Ernesto was so nice and patient with us being that it was our first time! I can't wait to come back. We tried a little bit of everything and had no complaints. The portion sizes are very accommodating! Thanks Great Tiger for taken Ramen to another level. NGee read more

Great Tiger Ramen - Sesame Chicken, Red Tiger Ramen, Shio Chicken Ramen, and Combination fried rice - Ramen Near Me - Long Beach, California

I wanted to visit Great Tiger Ramen after stumbling across an ad from their Instagram. Part of the restaurant is decorated like a traditional ramen shop in Japan, and I knew I had to visit! This review is a couple months past due (I visited in January), but they deserve commendation for their great food and service. Ernesto took care of me and my boyfriend, he is so personable and kind! We both ordered the spicy tonkotsu ramen - as a spice lover with an improving tolerance, it perfectly satisfied me. The tonkotsu broth was rich and creamy, perfectly balancing the spiciness. I would love to visit again and enjoy the ambiance once more. read more

Great Tiger Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Long Beach, California

My first time visiting Great Tiger Ramen and came with some friends. I saw some videos of them and decided to come to check it out. The ramen here was a little better than average, however it came with barely any soup and very soggy noodles. I'm not one to normally be picky with noodles at all, but it was just mediocre here. We had decent service and it was a cute shop but the food could unfortunately use some tweaking. read more

Great Tiger Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Long Beach, California

Honestly, the service outshined the food. The staff was nice, attentive and definitely EARNED their tip. But based on good service, is not enough for me to try them again. If you follow me, you know I'm a foodie/chef/food creator....who believes enthusiastic cooking will bring out the best in your tasty food and create excellent meals. This bowl of ramen was not at all close to excellent. Even the Premium Ramen bowls that touted their special names - Red Tiger & Black Tiger - had so much promise but very little flavor that delivered. I can tell there was a lot of stuff brought to the broth but it just didn't hit it for me. Even the Black Garlic (premium bowl) had very little flavor and no taste of garlic. The top of the soup was layered with grease. Another no no for me. The chili oil + grease sat on the top without bringing extra flavor. Even though I wasn't a fan and won't return, I can make a tasty bowl of ramen (loaded with bone broth and endless jammy eggs) for myself. I understand that others who don't have a passion for cooking will appreciate this place. So you make your own judgement call. For me, I'm gonna stick to my own aromatic ramen bowl. read more

What a wonderful experience my husband and I had at Great Tiger Ramen. We arrived on a busy night but were seated promptly. We had a seat at the bar where we watched the cooks / chefs making the ramen. Everyone gets complimentary edamame (delicious)! We ordered for appetizers, the veggie croquette. Tasty. I ordered the Shoyu Chicken Ramen (Green Onion, Spinach, Woodear Mushroom Braised Chicken, Egg) and it was amazing. Probably one of the best broths I've had! Everything was fresh and flavorful. My husband ordered the Vegetable Miso Ramen and also enjoyed it tremendously. Overall - a wonderful experience and recently recommended it to a friend who was in LB visiting! read more

Got the spicy ramen - really good. Coming from the Bay Area, I'm blessed with ramen options that are superb. Visiting Long Beach and found this place and took a chance. And lo and behold, this ramen was on par with all the delicious others I've devoured. This is a must go place if you are in the area or staying near by the airport. So good. Can't wait to go back. Pros Solid soup Good portions (not too big:not too small) Good amount of toppings Pleasant wait staff, eager to help Hot sake was smooth Cons Little salty on the soup Little salty on the Ede mame Average price is $16-20 bucks a bowel. Overall, go and eat a bowel or two. read more

Great Tiger Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Long Beach, California

Ramen was a cozy surprise for a small corner restaurant. Service was also great. Thank you. read more

Great Tiger Ramen - Chicken fried rice - Ramen Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Great food and great ambience it's like you're stepping into an authentic ramen place. The food was delicious and they give good portions here. They have a daily lunch special from 11am-3pm which is a pretty good deal. We got two speciality ramens and a starter for less than $40. Good service the server was attentive with checking in with us and refilling our soda without even asking. They even give you free edamame which is just a cherry on top! read more

Great Tiger Ramen - Black Tiger Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Great service, yummy food, large portions. My friend and I had the full combination fried rice which could almost feed two people. The spicy sesame chicken was also generous for being a starter. The music was a little too loud in the restaurant and the food came out a little slower but it was very freshly cooked which made up for the wait. read more

Great Tiger Ramen - Spicy Sesame Chicken - Ramen Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Service was amazing! Food was delicious!!! I got the black tiger Ramen space level one and my boyfriend got the red tiger ramen spice level 3 (similar to habanero spice level). We also had an order of 2 bao buns and 1/2 beef fried rice. Everything was so yummy. Definitely coming back. 10/10 read more

Great Tiger Ramen - Black Tiger Ramen Black Tiger Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Long Beach, California

New ramen spot in town, everything was super yummy. Portion sizes were HUGE! Did not expect the fried rice to be a mountain, it was so good and had to take the rest home for lunch the next day. Black tiger ramen & spicy sesame chicken were both yummy. Restaurant staff were very friendly and I can't wait to come back! read more

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Been here twice! This place does not disappoint. I've finished the whole bowl both time and I don't get that full gross feeling. The broth has perfect balance of savory and richness. No food coma after! The service also runs fast, the servers are quick to fill up your water and the location is a good area with lots of parking. read more

Great Tiger Ramen - Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Long Beach, California

Food is always good. Service is always faster and efficient. Ambiance is typical of a ramen place read more

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Wow! Fantastic Ramen. I had their Red Tiger Ramen. Spicy and delicious with great service. read more

Great Tiger Ramen - Red Tiger Ramen! Excellent! Spicy! - Ramen Near Me - Long Beach, California

Decent vegetarian miso ramen! Maybe one of the better or best ones I've had. The mild spice was yum. Very flavorful broth which makes you think if it's actually vegetarian, but they did a good job with the broth. The noodles were really good with nice texture. Nice lightly crispy tofu on the outside and nicely soft on the inside, mushrooms and cooked corn with the spinach added a nice combination. Really enjoyed this veggie ramen! Definitely will be back. Tried their fried chicken appetizer--good but not the best. Friendly service, staff came by often to check on us. Nice decor inside. Located in plaza with parking, next to car wash. Give it a try! read more