The food is really good with large portions. Prices are decent too. Easy to order from electronic menu board. Seating area is clean and ambience is nice. I wish they served sautéed vegetables or added vegetables to their dishes. Other than that, it's a good family restaurant. read more

I've been coming to this location for years and have often dined in around 1:45 PM without any issues. Today, I arrived at approximately 1:47 PM, before the posted 2:00 PM break time. As I was about to place my order at the kiosk, an employee informed me that only takeout orders were being accepted and that dine-in was no longer available. I was told this was due to a policy change from management. What I don't understand is that there was no notice posted anywhere about a dine-in cutoff time. Maybe this is normal for this restaurant, but it is not what most customers would expect. When a restaurant posts a break time of 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, most people assume that orders are accepted until 2:00 PM and that the break time begins at 2:00 PM. That has been my experience at most other restaurants. If dine-in service actually stops at 1:45 PM, then that information should be clearly posted at the entrance, on the kiosk, and online. Otherwise, customers may arrive before the posted break time and still be turned away for dine-in service. In my opinion, if customers need to finish their meals before 2:00 PM, then the restaurant should either post a dine-in cutoff time or list an earlier break time. Other restaurants with a 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM break time typically allow customers to enter and order before 2:00 PM. This appears to be an exception. I made a special trip to eat here and was disappointed by the lack of communication. Going forward, customers should know that a posted break time of 2:00 PM here may effectively mean you need to arrive early enough to finish your meal before 2:00 PM, not simply arrive before 2:00 PM. Because of this experience, I will think twice before returning during lunch hours. read more

This is an interesting restaurant as it's walk-up to order food. I'm seeing a lot more restaurants are using this type of system and definitely save on wait staff. It's more commonly seen in food court but as a restaurant, it's a first for me. The food is pretty good and it's limited to ramen but it has udon as well. My daughter and I thought the portion was quite good. If we ever are in the neighborhood again, this will be a great option. read more

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My family and I wanted to have Ramen for dinner. So we came to Hiro Ramen and Udon. The shop was pretty and had plenty seating. It was a self service and seated. You did all ordering from a Kiosk. When your food ready you pick up and brought to your table. Everything was a self services included clean after your self and packing left over too. I ordered a Tonkatsu Curry Udon and the food came out pretty fast. The Tonkatsu was crispy and fresh. The portion sizes were very large, I had to take home half my meal. read more

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Been coming to this spot for my curry fix for years. Their portion is big and comes with cabbage salad and fukujinzuke. It's a self-serve, order at the counter-type restaurant. Once your food is ready, just grab and take a seat. They have toppings such as yellow radish and tempura flakes at the counter. Everything you need (to-go boxes, water, and utensils) are also at the counter. Parking is plentiful and shared with the coffee shop next door. The decor is super cute and transports you to Japan. read more

HIRO Ramen & Udon - Chicken-katsu Curry Rice, R3. Hiro Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Buena Park, California

Hiro Ramen & Udon is a solid option for all kinds of Japanese food. I tried the Deluxe Tendon ($18). The portion size, batter, seasoning, and crunch was good. There was plenty of rice underneath. I wish there was more sauce. I assume I could've asked for more sauce but I didn't this time. The Deluxe Tendon came with a soup and I was able to get my own portion of pickled radish. There's a side bar area with some additional toppings and seasonings for the different dishes you can order here. There's also a good amount of seating and service was quick. read more

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Keypoints: - Fairly Priced ~$20/person - Quick - Self Service I ordered a spicy miso ramen and gyoza The spicy ramen overall was good, nothing amazing about it but worth the price. The quantity of the bowl was great for the price, plenty of noodles. The broth was okay, I wouldn't go out of my way for it, but is a great option if it is local to you. The gyoza was very good, I always order gyoza whenever I eat out and it's on the menu. This one is fairly priced and tastes great, good crunch, good temperature, and good sauce. I would recommend to add this to your order. Overall this is a good place to grab a bowl, you get your food quickly, it is self order and self serve. If you're looking for something with minimal interaction, then this would be a good spot. The place is clean and a good selection of food, I would recommend to come here. read more

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A personal favorite while in BP! HIRO shares a parking lot with other sit-down restaurants so it can be pretty busy. Absolutely love the interior and there's fun details in every inch of the place. You order on a kiosk and pick up your food at the counter. Their menu is quite large and they also carry fun snacks/drinks like ramune for you to purchase. We ordered the Tonkatsu Curry, Niku Udon, and Chicken Ramen. I love the portion sizes and the flavor is always top notch! The Niku Udon has bouncy noodles and slightly sweet savory meat, which is the perfect bite when paired with the crunchy tempura pieces they offer. The Tonkatsu Curry was good, but not out of the ordinary. My friend enjoyed the shredded cabbage salad that came with it. Chicken Ramen was standard, my friend would have preferred her chicken a little more cooked. Overall, love this place and will keep coming back! read more

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Stopped by this place on the way home and was instantly greeted when I walked in. The space has a really nice "Japan" feel to it with the decor and layout. Ordering is super easy -- just walk up and place your order on the big screen. There was a short wait, but the staff apologized when our order was ready, which was appreciated. No problem at all. The food itself was solid -- I'd give it an 8/10. You can grab your tray, add your own condiments on the side, and then pick your seat. Simple setup, great system, and tasty ramen. Definitely will be back! read more

HIRO Ramen & Udon - R1. Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Buena Park, California

Food: 10/10 this place was soo good. Didn't even get a picture because we were so hungry but the menu images are very accurate. Portion size is great and their spicy foods have the perfect little kick. Their foods are very authentic as well. Nothing was too salty and the noodles were a perfect chewy texture. They also have tsuke men which is my favorite but so hard to find anywhere. Service was great although there's little interaction with people. You order from the kiosk and they call your name when the foods ready. For an order of 6 meals we waited maybe 10 minutes so everything was cooked very quickly. Interior is spacious and clean. There's lots of seating and you just bring your finished trays to the designated areas. All the tables were stocked with utensils and napkins and I love how they have the pick up area set up. They have to go containers and condiments out so you can just help yourself. I'm surprised this place isn't busier but will def be back. read more

This place is a hidden gem! The inside is such a vibe and transports you to Japan. You order at the kiosk and they'll call your name when your order is ready. I got the regular spicy miso ramen, fried gyozas and a Calpico (you just grab your drink from the fridge when you order). The broth was sooo delicious and presentation was a 10/10 honestly. Perfect, lowkey spot for ramen on a rainy, cold day. I'd def come back and try other stuff! read more

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Great place and food! The parking can get a little packed from the coffee shop next door, but I typically find parking after browsing through the lot. Service is via kiosk then you pick up your meals at the "pick up" station. There's also a self serve daikon and tempura flakes! For the chicken katsu curry rice, I was definitely satisfied. The food was very filling, enough to make a mini lunch! The katsu was crispy, but certain parts of the katsu tasted more like batter with poor chicken ratio (the edge pieces where the chicken gets tenderized too thin) The side salad was a nice refreshing touch to the meal! There's lots of seating inside with cute decor! read more

HIRO Ramen & Udon - C4. Chicken-katsu Curry Rice - Ramen Near Me - Buena Park, California

We come here fairly regularly (though more often when the weather is cold). The kids love ramen and the atmosphere. They have other stuff like udon, curry, takoyaki too and some cute Japanese snacks/candy/little trinkets if you feel inclined. So far everything we've ordered has been pretty good, no complaints. It's more of a self service: you order, find a table, get your utensils, bowls, cup, water etc and wait until your food is ready and pick it up. Everything is available including to go containers for soup so there isn't a need to ask for assistance. It's never been busy to seating is not an issue. When you're done eating, you put it all on your tray and then take it to the racks around the corner in the back (near the bathroom). It's kind of different and fun. As a bonus, the coffee next door is connected to this restaurant so I like to order a coffee while waiting. :D read more

HIRO Ramen & Udon - Hiro ramen and a view of the restaurant interior which includes lights and Japanese decor. - Ramen Near Me - Buena Park, California

I got the tempura udon (without the naruto topping) and honestly, it hit the spot. The tempura was crisp, the udon had a mild flavor, and I ended up finishing the whole bowl. It was hot outside so I was kind of sweating by the end, but it was worth it. This spot is great for a solo meal -- you order at a self-serve kiosk, grab a number, and wait for your food. Water and condiments are off to the side, easy to grab. The parking lot looked pretty packed for a weekday, but I ended up getting a spot right in front, so no complaints there. Definitely planning to come back. read more

HIRO Ramen & Udon - Tempura Udon (w/o Naruto (Fish Cake) Topping) - Ramen Near Me - Buena Park, California

Got the nikutama sauce udon here. Plenty of space and parking here. The quality of the meat was in my opinion not the greatest, it was a little too chewy. The wanted to try this because I always get this at marugame udon and thought it was alright. Service is nice and the vibes are good. read more

HIRO Ramen & Udon - U4. Nikutama Sauce Udon - Ramen Near Me - Buena Park, California

Decided to stop by for the mazemen that was advertised on the big banner in front of the shop...and it was okay. Got dinner to go from here and service was friendly and quick. Menu selection here is very extensive, it's hard to choose what to get! They've got a toppings bar which is always nice! I ordered the Spicy Mazemen and it was good but I've definitely had better elsewhere! I know it's not their specialty but it was decent enough. It was a pretty small portion, very flavorful and spicy. The noodles were just skinny ramen noodles, not thick chewy ones like normal mazemen. They have rice to go which I appreciated! 3/5 Overall, I'd definitely come back to try something different because a lot of their items sound delicious! I just didn't order the right thing this time around. read more

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Wanted something warm when it was cold and cloudy and this place definitely was the spot. Came in on a Tuesday afternoon just before they closed and they had a good crowd inside. The interior has a nice aesthetic and you order on a kiosk and pick up your food right beside it. I ordered the niku curry udon and potato croquettes. The order took about 10 mins and it tasted absolutely amazing. I really enjoyed the hot fresh udon and the crispy croquettes. I would recommend this place and definitely will come back. read more

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Would I come back? Yes! OVERALL: ‣ Perfect for solo dates ‣ "Japan" vibes You order through a machine OR can order at their register, but with the machine, it's super convenient and there's also a self-serve station where you can get your own sides, water, and utensils. You also put your own tray away. Here's What I Got: [R] Tempura Udon ‣ [8/10] ‣ Solid udon dish ‣ Good tempura assortment [R] Tonkatsu Ramen: ‣ [9/10] ‣ SO FILLING with the amount of toppings ‣ Good flavor ATMOSPHERE: ‣ Good for parties small to medium sized parties ‣ All chair seating ‣ Cozy PARKING: ‣ FREE parking STAFF: ‣ Super nice, minimal interaction IG & TikTok: @keilanieats read more

I am so happy about I found my favorite Japanese ramen restaurant at Korea Town Buena Park. I've already been here numerous times for last 5 months. Interior of the restaurant is outstanding, because it is very clean, spacious, and it has traditional Japanese vibe. Everything in here is self serve which means you have to order your food through the kiosk, and pick it up when it is ready. I always order large size tonkotsu ramen with mini niku-rice bowl(Japanese style beef rice bowl). I am very impressed about this restaurant provides generous amount of toppings on the ramen such as mushrooms, boiled eggs, chasu, green onions, and fish cakes. The restaurant also provides ramen's spicy paste on the side, so you can make your ramen spicy by adjusting the spicy level by your own. You can also get side dishes for free such as yellow radish, and red ginger right next to the pick-up counter. Many Japanese ramen places usually charge those for extra, but this place doesn't. Toppings on the ramen were fresh and delicious, especially chasu pieces were so soft, and smooth. The broth was thick and tasty. Noodles inside of the ramen were thin, so it was easy for me to swallow. Mini niku-rice bowl also had good amount of marinate beef on top of the rice, and it was delicious. Pricing on the menu is affordable. Staffs at the restaurant are nice and kind, so I always get warm welcome feeling whenever I eat here. read more

HIRO Ramen & Udon - Large size tonkotsu ramen with mini Niku rice bowl. Delicious and Beautiful - Ramen Near Me - Buena Park, California

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Stopped by Hiro Ramen in Buena Park for a warm bowl of ramen goodness. It certainly does the job during a chilly day. Several different ramen bases to choose from shoyu, tonkotsu, miso, and spicy options are also available. If you're in the area and looking to enjoy a nice hot bowl of ramen, be sure to pop in!!! read more

HIRO Ramen & Udon - Spicy Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Buena Park, California

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My friends were visiting for the weekend, and they really wanted to get ramen. They found this place and said they'd been before and that it was pretty good, so I had some hopes. This place is a pretty decent-sized shop. It has plenty of seats, and I didn't see it quite fill up while I was there. This place is pretty much self-served. You order at a Kiosk and seat yourself. Once your food is ready, you just go pick it up at the front. Once you finish, you simply clean up and drop off the trays at the racks in the back. If you do have any leftovers, they do provide containers in the front where you can just pick them up yourself, so there isn't really a need to ask anyone for assistance. There is a lot of different food options, and it isn't limited to just ramen. There was udon, lots of appetizers, curry, cutlets, and just a bunch of options. I got the Tonkatsu, and it was delicious. It really hit the spot after a day out. The ramen had a nice chew to it, and I really like the broth as it was pretty flavorful. There was a general amount of toppings added, which was nice as I've seen some places skimp on that. I'd also like to note that the egg was a nice soft-boiled egg, was a jammy center! We also got two appetizers, a pork kushi katsu and a fish cake. I would say I like the fish cake one more than the pork one. The fish cake was as I'd expect it to be, it had a soft and kind of soft bit to it after the initial crunch. The fish cakes weren't too fishy tasting and had that nice chew to ti. The pork one was just not as yummy. I thought it had a weird taste to it. It kind of tasted a bit gamey and had a little metallic aftertaste to it, which I didn't quite like. Overall, I'd definitely come back as my experience was pretty good! The food is decent, the prices were fair, and they had quite a large menu of other items that I also wanted to try out. read more

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Food was amazing! You order on the kiosk and they'll call your name when your food is ready. They have sides like ginger, yellow radish, tempura flakes, etc including to go containers/boxes and bags for you to pack without having to ask them for some, which I loved!! The only thing which I think is a downside is the parking. There's so many good food places in the plaza that parking can be crazy with no spots, so just be mindful when going! read more

HIRO Ramen & Udon - R8. Spicy Miso Tsukemen - Ramen Near Me - Buena Park, California

The ambient is really nice as you walk in , there is lots of space and you have the kios where you can order yourself I've always driven past here from my work place so it was time to give it a try and .... From all the Ramen places I've been too this was by far not my favorite ramen , I felt as if something was missing in the broth , the noodles where nice and delicious but the chicken was not so flavorful I'd give it a 6/10 over all On the other hand I reallly loved the tempura and the katsu chicken super yummy ! read more

HIRO Ramen & Udon - R6. Chicken Ramen F1. Tonkatsu Fry - Ramen Near Me - Buena Park, California

Ramen has good flavor, egg is consistent with what Japan serves. Appetizers were good, no complaint. Music was way too loud, service is self serve via kiosk. read more

HIRO Ramen & Udon - Ramen Near Me - Buena Park, California

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An introvert's heaven -- order at the kiosk and pick up at the counter when your number is called. Seat yourself and bus your tray when you're finished. Super cute decor, it definitely gives Japanese street market stall vibes. Surprisingly good for a fast-casual cafeteria style place. My katsu was perfectly fried, and the various fillings were all tasty and well seasoned. The potato croquette was like deep fried mashed potatoes -- crispy, creamy, fluffy. I was also pleasantly surprised by the baby octopus katsu which was not at all rubbery. The curry flavor was intense and the consistency was on the thicker side, which is what I prefer. My partner's ramen was also solid, broth was rich and deep. Egg was perfectly jammy too. Gyoza and takoyaki appetizers were also good. read more

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Such a beautiful space with Japanese interior aesthetic!! Went here on a work lunch and they had self ordering, decently sized portions and prices! read more

HIRO Ramen & Udon - R1. Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Buena Park, California

I got the Katsu Udon Curry with the pork cutlet. It was super crispy and cooked just right, but the curry itself was a little on the bland side. Still good, just could've used a bit more flavor or spice to make it pop. My wife ordered the Beef Udon and loved it. The broth was flavorful, and the beef was tender and delicious. The restaurant is clean, the service is fast, and the atmosphere is chill. It's great for a casual lunch or dinner spot. We'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. Worth checking out if you're in the mood for udon or ramen! read more

I ordered the spicy pork ramen and it was solid flavorful broth, good portion, and overall satisfying. Definitely something I'd come back for. The only downside for me was the self-serve setup. Everything from grabbing your own items to even tossing your trash felt a little too hands on for a dine-in experience. It kind of takes away from the whole "going out to eat" vibe. Overall, good food and worth a visit, just be prepared for a more casual, self-serve experience read more

HIRO Ramen & Udon - Ramen Near Me - Buena Park, California

I've been missing Japanese food ever since I got back from Japan a few weeks ago so dragged my husband to try it here for dinner on a Monday night. You order from a kiosk, so it's self-service, which I thought was nice but would def be better to add a second one but that's okay. The place is really cute with some authentic Japanese decoration and Japanese snacks to purchase. Our food came out quickly, my husband got the ramen and yakitori and I got the tempura udon with mini tendon bowl. I love how they have different condiments to spice up your order and self-serve water to the right of where you get your order. We really enjoyed our food! The tendon bowl was delicious, would def get a regular size bowl next time we come back. We can't wait to try more items in the menu! Definitely recommend this place for pretty authentic Japanese food!!! read more

This is our go to Ramen and Udon spot. Clean and comfortable space that has easy to order from kiosk and always delicious meals.

HIRO Ramen & Udon is my favorite spot for some bomb.com yummy udon. Omg... I wish this place was closer to me, but unfortunately it's not. So whenever I'm in SoCal, I have to come here at least once or twice. I love the U2 Niku Beef Udon. It's perfectly flavorful, delicious, and just food for your soul...and belly. :D It's perfect. I have not tried their ramen, but I'm pretty sure they're good too. I'm just really hooked on the udon. What can I saw.. I'm committed to it. Hehe.. It's really easy to order through the touchscreen, and the service is pretty quick and friendly. I love the self-serve additional things that they have such as the pickled radishes and crunchies. The place is decorated beautifully with the Japanese touches. The bathroom is clean. They have chill music playing. I just simply love this place. I can't wait to come back again the next time I'm in the area. :D read more

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Pretty solid ramen place! Good atmosphere and customer service! Will be coming back again!

Food is good. Self service is great. Value is excellent. Ambience is very family oriented. The owner is very nice. I always ask for extra dressing with my salad. read more

The self-service was cool, the food is so yummy and it's nice not to talk to someone haha. Eat in solitude~

Unexpectedly good ramen and udon dishes tonight. It's almost a self service spot: you place your orders on a screen kiosk, pick the size and add your toppings or side dishes. Got myself the Ramen R1 which come with noodles, spring onion, three slices of tender roast pork, and boiled egg done just perfectly with a still soft runny yolk. Also got a Nikutama Sauce Udon which had Served sweet flavored beef, ontama egg , fish cake slices and broth, added a small side of beef with rice Niku bowl - just the right portion for a child's meal or if you need more food! A great value : Ten-Zaru Udon that is cold udon, plus side of shrimp tempura, fish cake tempura, vegetable kakiage, nori plus dipping sauce. Added a small side bento tempura , which came with three tempura shrimp, fish cake and squash over rice. Service was reasonably short. You can add more toppings from the counter such as tempura bits, pickled ginger and spicy paste. Next door has a coffee shop attached (same owner). Both businesses were packed tonight. You have to clean up the table and put away your own dishes. Background music was playing and not bothersome. Clean in general. Lots of traffic with plentiful parking. read more

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If you're looking for good Japanese food in the Buena Park/Fullerton/La Mirada area, this is hands down the best spot! It's rare to find a Japanese operated Japanese restaurant, many are Korean owned (nothing wrong with that) but you can defiantly taste the difference. Food: Amazing! Savory and delicious, I got the HIRO ramen with a curry bowl add on. Very filling! Portions are great! My wife got the Spicy Tonkatsu Tsukemen and I honestly liked it better than my ramen! They have a variety of items so you can get non-soup related dishes! Ordering: They do not have any servers, it is all kiosk operated! It's actually very convenient and easy to order. The pick-up window has a staff that can assist and also calls your number for food. What I love about this place is that everything you need is right next to the pick-up window. Condiments, spices/seasonings, sauces, utensils, and to-go boxes/bowls. Seating: Very spacious and great for big groups! This is my new go to spot after church with friends! Interior: They also have a little gift shop with all kinds of stuff! Great for kids to look around and the interior design is gorgeous with Japanese decor and kimonos for a great experience! You won't be disappointed! read more

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Food was delicious. Ramen was so tasty. Definitely coming back here to fix my ramen craving. Yum! read more

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Really enjoyed this place! Nothing overly fancy about it, just good old fashioned bowls of ramen. It's not the best I've ever had but it absolutely hit the ramen craving just right! I was in the area and glad I stopped in. Would absolutely rec a meal here any time if you're in the area and craving ramen :) read more

HIRO Ramen & Udon - Pretty darn good bowl of ramen! - Ramen Near Me - Buena Park, California

Super cute decorations and ambiance. You feel like you're eating at food stalls on the streets of Japan. The ramen broth is flavorful and comes out piping hot, but all the ingredients were cold. We tried the katsu curry, curry ramen, beef rib ramen, and tsukamen. At $17 an entree, it was pretty pricy for what you get. Everything is self ordering and self serve. read more

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It's a rainy Christmas Eve and the kids and I were craving udon. Have been passing this restaurant for a while and decided to try it. So glad we did. Food, service and ambiance were all 5 out of 5. You ordered at a kiosk for food and drinks. We got our food in about 7 minutes, great timing if you have antsy littles like I do. It was large portions, more than enough for us to all share, as a single mom, being able to having sharing portions is key. Helps me to order less, save money but still be able to feed everyone. We cannot wait to come back here to try more dishes. The food was very flavorful. read more

HIRO Ramen & Udon - Ramen Near Me - Buena Park, California

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