Beyond devastated Yoshiharu is permanently closed. I've taken so many of my friends and family here…read moreas recommendations, and have not had another ramen that comes remotely close to the flavor and umami level of this place. Literally dozens of other places. I'm so bummed. I don't even know where else to go either. Terrible day for rain..

I am a regular customer coming to this restaurant weekly for more than 3 years…read more I just came here twice for the past 2 1/2 weeks and they were closed during business hours. Are they still in business? Or closed for good? They don't pick up phone calls, by the way.

Although this place is a little hidden, it's definitely worth finding. I didn't realize HiroNori…read morehad multiple locations, but I was invited here for lunch and decided to try the Shoyu Ramen. The broth was rich and flavorful, and it really hit the spot. Everything tasted fresh and well prepared. The service was exceptional, and the staff was friendly and attentive throughout the meal. It's a smaller space, but I visited during lunchtime on a Thursday and it wasn't busy at all, which made for a relaxing experience. Overall, a great little spot and one I would gladly visit again.

This location is pretty hidden so it may alarm you to see the big business building. Just look for…read morethe sign and walk past the medical-looking corridor lol. There isn't a huge amount of space/seating but I was able to be seated immediately for my party of two for Friday dinner. The menu here is pretty limited but they seem to do each item really well. The tonkotsu ramen and salmon poke bowl were so flavorful and with good portions. Be prepared for an auto-gratuity/surcharge of 17%. It seems there was text on the menu about how to bypass it, but they blocked it out in marker so it's not avoidable.

Woke up craving noodles, but more specifically ramen for once. I didn't feel like going all the way…read moreto LA for ramen at my usual spot, so I looked up some places around me and discovered Butaton which I've ridden past multiple times. I ordered the Butaton ramen which had everything I like! Minus the bean sprouts. Pretty good bowl of ramen. The noodles were PERFECTLY al dente. The broth was good, but maybe a tiny bit too salty. You could definitely feel/taste the collagen in the broth which was nice. The pork belly was a bit tough and dry though. Portion wise it's pretty small. At first I was considering doing the lunch special where you can add a beef or chashu bowl for an additional $6, but I thought, "Nah, that's going to be too much food." I guess in the end it worked out. I was the perfect level of full/satisfied. However, if you're starving I would definitely recommend doing the lunch special. It's a nice space to dine at for sure! I enjoyed watching the cars/people flow through the Orange Circle while I was eating. Service was fast/friendly. No complaints there. A little steep on the price versus portion though. This meal was almost $24 after tip for a bowl for ramen. Overall, not bad! I've had much better elsewhere, but out of all the local spots I've tried around me so far, this one is definitely one of the better ones so far.

This place is nestled in the heart of Old Towne Orange. The place is clean and the staff is…read morefriendly. It tends to get crowded during peak hours on weekends so plan accordingly. We got an order of hot sake, spicy miso ramen, and hanuman ramen. Spicy Miso Ramen- You get chashu, soft boiled egg, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, and green onions. The meat is tender, broth has a good amount of spice, and the egg and veggies make it hearty. Butaton Ramen- The chashu practically melts at the mouth. The broth is creamy and savory. You get egg, woodear mushrooms, bean sprouts, and green onions add a variety of textures and flavors. House Sake Warm- At 7$ a bottle, this was a steal! It's smooth and hits the spot on a cold day. Great experience overall!

A Legendary Slurp - Gone But Never Forgotten It is a true…read moretragedy for the Orange County food scene that Hakata Ikkousha in Costa Mesa has closed its doors. This wasn't just a "ramen joint"--it was a masterclass in authentic Fukuoka-style soul food. The Broth: Liquid Gold The standout was always their Signature Tonkotsu broth. You could literally taste the 30+ hours of labor that went into it. It had that distinct "frothy" texture (the bubble of the bone marrow) that you only find in high-end Hakata shops. It was rich, creamy, and carried a deep umami funk without ever being overly greasy. The Hits * Black Tonkotsu: The roasted garlic oil (mayu) added a smoky, dark complexity that ruined all other garlic ramens for me. * God Fire: For those who like to sweat, this offered the perfect balance of heat without sacrificing the integrity of the pork flavor. * The Karaage: Genuinely some of the best fried chicken in the area. Massive, juicy thigh meat with a shattering, thin crust and that addictive spicy mayo on the side. * Customization: I loved that they let you pick your noodle firmness. "Hard" was the only way to go to ensure that perfect snap with every bite. The Atmosphere The Costa Mesa location always had a great energy--functional, clean, and unpretentious. The staff were always efficient, greeting everyone with a loud "Irasshaimase!" that made the experience feel truly authentic. It's heartbreaking to see such a high-caliber spot leave the neighborhood. If you were lucky enough to eat here, you know we lost a heavy hitter. To the team at Ikkousha: thank you for the memories and the best bowls in the city. You'll be sorely missed! Note: For those still craving that specific broth, their Torrance locations are still holding it down--definitely worth the drive to keep the dream alive. Come back to OC! !

I was completely unaware 10/26/25 was the last day this location was open so I feel very blind…read moresighted T-T The only location left is Torrance and I hope it stays open! Favorite ramen spot ever!! The Black Devil Level 2 Spice will be missed.

We have been coming here since it opened - we LOVE it! We…read moreare Korean and we come here about once per week. The food is prepared fresh and they get the flavor profile right. The seafood pancake is a great appetizer (great dipping sauce). The pork and kitchen dumplings are fresh and more flavorful than most places. The soondubu is spot on and the pressurized rice is perfect. The Banchan is fresh and they started seasonal dishes recently (2 kinds of naengmyun) for summer. For dessert drinks, they make fresh shikhae (sweet rice drink) and sujeong-ga (cinnamon drink). Lastly, they are very clean and super professional. -Yohan

Food,service and ambiance is extremely good and professional. The staff is very friendly and the…read morefood is exquisite. I really love Korean food and this is already one of my favorite places to eat

Super nice staff! Food is super flavorful, the spicy tonkotsu is outstanding!! Affordable prices…read moreand super good food!

Attentive staff and really great food!…read more Let me start by saying this has officially become my new local go-to ramen spot. I've tried plenty of hole-in-the-wall ramen places, and while many are good, a bowl can sometimes feel overpriced. This place gets everything right. I ordered the Habanero Ramen, and my fiancée had the Signature Black Pork Ramen--both were excellent. We also noticed they offer a combo deal, which made the value even better. With the quality of the ramen and everything included in the combo, it honestly feels almost too good to be true. Great food, great value, and friendly service. I really hope this hidden gem sticks around for a long time because you'll definitely be seeing us here often!

My hubby and I went to Ohshima specifically for the 13-piece omakase, and let me tell you, it was…read moreperfection! One of the best meals I've had in a long time. We paired the sushi with a delicious nigori sake. FYI the sushi restaurant is in an unassuming strip mall, but after you walk into the restaurant, you feel like you're transported to Japan. Great service too! Can't wait to go back for every birthday going forward...

Second visit, and probably the last…read more Our first visit about a year ago was excellent -- good enough that I was happy to return expecting a repeat. This time we left without much desire to come back, and for me it comes down to one thing: how the food tasted. The amuse bouche was an inauspicious start -- small bits of a cooked protein (chicken?) in a standard Japanese onion vinaigrette. The protein was unidentifiable, I didn't finish it, and I'm not sure how it's supposed to set the table for a sushi dinner. Ohshima's strength is supposed to be nigirizushi: small rice, generous fish, with a carefully chosen condiment and/or tare to enhance each piece. That formula worked on the pieces that got tare -- akami and masu were the standouts of the evening. But on the remaining pieces, the itamae misted the fish with what he described as yuzu after construction. Yuzu has a distinct floral-citrus character that's hard to miss; what came through instead was a watery taste that muted the fish's natural flavor. Toro, which should have been a highlight, suffered the most from this. Water is the enemy of flavor, and whatever was in that spray bottle undermined the whole point of the condiment approach. Three of the thirteen pieces were closely related jacks -- hiramase, kampachi, and shima aji -- which bordered on redundant given how similar they are in flavor profile. The gindara was torched aggressively enough to leave a residual propane taste. At $260 for two before tip (including two large Sapporo), I'd also note that the diner's-choice extra piece offered on our first visit wasn't available this time -- a quiet downgrade, though I understand the economics. The technical execution was competent. Nothing was bad in an obvious way. But the watery flavor issue was consistent and consequential enough to make this a shadow of what it was.

No more ramen in Yorba Linda anymore! I'm shocked and saddened!…read moreMy family been going there since opening, today we went there for dinner and no OPEN sign was on. When I open the door, inside was dark and furniture all stacked inside. Then realized ramen picture posted was not a menu but MOVED sign. Saw other family came after us and left after reading the sign posted on the door. It was best ramen in Yorba Linda while it lasted.

We were craving some ramen on our way to a friend's ice hockey game in Yorba Linda. We had about a…read more10-15 minute wait which wasn't too bad. Inside seating was limited. Service was quick. Our server wasn't very personable but also not rude or terrible. I felt a little rushed even with a small menu. Being that I had never been there before, I wasn't sure what to get so I pretty much just blurted out whatever. What we ordered: 1) Black deluxe chicken paitan with pork - the broth was so tasty, it was absolutely delicious. The pork slices were generous, however, it was DRY. 2) Pork chashu - for my kid. They loved the broth as well and also felt that the pork slices were dry. I wanted to give 4 out of 5 stars, but I am going to hand them a 3. I loved the tasty broth, but the pork was too dry. How could you mess that up as a ramen restaurant? The portions looked a little smaller than what I am used to paying for much less money. That photo of my black deluxe chicken paitan with pork is very deceiving. It looks like a lot, but it definitely wasn't. I usually can't finish my bowl of ramen in one sitting and take the other half home. I barely had any broth in there, and being that the broth was very good, I was disappointed to run out of it before I was even done with the noodles and meat. Would I return? Sure. I liked the food. It's not a place I would go out of my way to eat at, but if I was around the neighborhood and wanted ramen, I would dine there again.