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    HiroNori Craft Ramen

    4.3 (341 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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    Jessica G.

    This was my first time visiting HiroNori Ramen. This restaurant is located in the corner of a building and has plenty of parking. It's a small, cute and quaint ramen spot. I like the atmosphere. When we arrived, we were greeted right away and got a table for 2. We ordered two appetizers - the Cucumber Crab Salad and the Pork Buns. The salad was refreshing especially since it was a hot day when we went. I wished there a bit more crab to the dish, but otherwise I quite liked the yuzu dressing. The Pork Buns are made with marinated pork belly and served on a pillowy soft steamed bun. Super delicious item! I love how flavorful the pork belly was. For our mains, we had 3 different items - their Tonkotsu Ramen, Salmon Rice Bowl and Spicy Cold Dipping Noodles. The Tonkotsu Ramen is deemed as their signature item, because HiroNori spends 24 hours simmering the broth for the Tonkotsu and you can tell by the rich umami flavor every time you have it. We got thick noodles and it absorbed the broth very well. I love all the ingredients in this dish. The Salmon Rice Bowl has marinated salmon, quinoa, kale, avocado and rice. I love that the rice is warmed and it mixes well with all the fresh ingredients. The Spicy Cold Dipping Noodles is one of their newer items which uses a bonito flake dash broth chili oil. It was my first time trying a cold version of dipping noodles. It has a strong chili oil flavor and I would recommend only dipping half your noodles. It does not have the same umami flavor as the other tsukemen bowls that I have had. The pork chashu was pretty good though! For our beverages, we tried the Yuzunade (yuzu, mint and cucumber) and Pina Colada. Both refreshing drinks for those hot summer days. Overall a pretty good first visit to HiroNori. I heard really good reviews on the vegetarian dish and other appetizers, so I definitely plan on visiting again in the near future!

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    Hanh N.

    my absolute favorite sushi spot. Always so clean! First and foremost it doesn't have a grubby hot climate - you walk into a clean oasis. The food hits every time. Everything is flavorful. I dream about their tuna crispy rice appetizer. Staff are kind and efficient. They deserve the gold star for going above and beyond in every category

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    Megan O.

    Oh my gosh HiroNori is SO DELICIOUS! I came here this past week for a Yelp event and just had to come back with friends for more! Food- Excellent! The ramen is amaaaazing. The pork is the best I have tastes. The tonkatsu broth is delicious. The egg is cooked perfectly! We also ordered the spicy tuna on the crispy rice which was soooo good. I got the ramen rice bowl and it was so delicious. The only thing I would change is the egg. It was super undercooked where clear and milky egg white was sliding all over the place. Other than that, everything was delicious. Drinks- So good! We got the yuzu pina colada and milky sake. Both were sooooo good. Service- 100/10 amazing! The servers were so kind, helpful, and attentive. They were great at recommendations and answering any questions we had. They also brought food very quickly and cleared unused plates quickly! Restaurant- Loooove! The inside is spacious, clean, and decorated nicely. They have bathrooms for guests and there's plenty of parking!

    Tonkotsu ramen with thick noodles, spicy and garlic paste on the side
    Jenning Y.

    Been to the Tustin location a few times, it's always been consistent. This time I had their signature tonkotsu ramen. Thick noodles is their default, but you can change it to thin if that's more your style. Free garlic and spicy sauce on the side is a must. If you love Zankou Chicken's garlic sauce, then Hironori's version is going to be a hit! The tonkotsu broth is more in the middle of the spectrum when it comes to richness / fatiness. It has the right amount of tare without being overly salty. We appreciated that they disclosed to us about the 17% service charge, which could be removed if you wish to tip on your own.

    Plastic removed from my mouth, because it was in the vegetables in my TONKOTSU RAMEN.
    Winston S.

    I got here about 20 minutes early, as I was meeting Nancy for dinner. It was freezing inside. I don't know why they make it so cold, but it's not comfortable. The lady who sat me, didn't seem friendly. The way she three the menus down was like she was tired of working here. It took 10 minutes for the other server to notice me and bring water. They use to-go cups for the hot tea?! The hiring criteria must be low. Notice the plastic that I found in my ramen.

    Noodles are good, broth is ok.
    Angie L.

    Service = 0 stars. Vibes were off. The minute we walked in we were met with a disapproving look and we were NOT even greeted. It is too bad because we have wanted to try this place for a long time. The Wednesday evening hosting and wait staff were extremely unprofessional and loud. 2 employees kept cackling broooo and complaining about personal things the whole time which made our eating experience uncomfortable and unsavory. There was also a 3rd person who you couldn't tell if he was an employee or a friend bc all he did was eat and drink the whole time. The mission of servers should focus on the customer experience, not their own personal social agendas. To top it off no one ever asked us if we needed anything not even once. They acted like all the customers dining didn't exist. We weren't the only table who looked like we were upset at the lack of service. The food came out fine, and the noodles were good but the broth was lackluster and the lack of service made everything taste below par. Also please make sure the staff is trained properly or given more than one pair of gloves because they used the same pair to take out the trash and continue to serve other people. If you aren't happy working here, level up broooo. They need a professional manager on site to ensure standards are met or else customers just won't be coming back. There's 20 other ramen places that will welcome everyone who walks in. Felt like we were imposing on them. Then we were charged the automatic 17% for this unpalatable experience. I write this with the hope that the owners consider changing their tipping approach too, because it clearly doesn't incentivize the staff to do better.

    EEL TEMPURA BUNS
    Yoshi B.

    HiroNori Craft Ramen's Tustin location continues to deliver the rich and indulgent ramen goodness in a super cute, cozy little space. In a small plaza on Newport Avenue, HiroNori has settled into another home nicely. The Tonktatsu broth has all the deep, meaty flavors of pork with the thicker noodles that are chewy and satisfying. The standard toppings of thick slabs of juicy pork and a delicious egg with seaweed are perfectly cooked. And there are plenty of toppings like bamboo shoots, greens, and their famous black garlic are available too for an extra charge (except the delicious house spicy sauce). Their sides are also drool-worthy, with hits like their spicy tuna crunch, their donburi style bowls (your choice of protein + rice), and the soft, delicate buns. The buns here include the pork belly as well as the eel tempura. The eel tempura is so crispy and covered in a delicious sweet soy sauce that really gives a nice contrast compared to the warm, steamed bun. Service is a bit relaxed so you may need to make a little effort to get staff attention, but they are very friendly. Overall, this HiroNori location will give you all the goodness of the original without as much for a wait. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the mood to treat yourself with some ramen.

    Clean all gender restroom to the back left of the restaurant.
    Jaymes M.

    I literally just attended an event here and had to come back cause we loved the food so much. HiroNori Craft Ramen, is in a small strip mall in Tustin off of Newport where honestly...you can find a lot of great small business to dine at. HiroNori being one of them. Parking is limited in the front lot, while additional parking can be found adjacent to the restaurant immediately behind another building. I was happy to see that you can add yourself to their Yelp waitlist accessible inside the restaurant. There was a little area to wait inside and outside their establishment. I enjoyed the aesthetics of the space. To me, it felt like an outdoor night market, with simple concrete that was also used as a bench if you had the tables against the wall. Up above looked like either linen or burlap cloth that draped off the ceiling with some paper lantern lights. Modern chairs and hooks for purses under the tables. The menu is simple and not overly complicated. The wait staff was great. They were prompt, nice, patient and very attentive. What we ordered; 1) Tonkatsu Ramen - 5/5 stars. The broth was so tasty and really hit the spot. It came with chashu pork, green onions, bean sprouts, egg, spinach and seaweed. 2) Shoyu Ramen - 5/5 stars. I typically find that this broth isn't as flavorful, however, the shoyu ramen at HiroNori Craft Ramen, is well seasoned and the flavor was better than I expected and had in comparison to other places who offer this same meal. The shoyu came with chashu pork, green onions, spinach, kaiware sprouts, bamboo and an egg. 3) Spicy Cold Dipping Noodle - 5/5 stars. I recently ordered this at an event and loved it so much that I had to order another one to go when I came back. I didn't take photos of this one during my return because I did not want this review getting taken down and getting mistaken for the food I received at the event. This meal was very generous at least for me. It was served with chashu pork, spinach, sprouts, bamboo, and egg. The dipping sauce was in a separate bowl with ice to keep it cold, was made with a dashi broth and chili oil. Due to my excitement at the event, I did not notice until my second time, that this broth has a very slight numbing pepper...or at least it tasted like it. For me, it was mild. I do have a high spice tolerance so it was easy for me to miss. I noticed it mostly by the scent. 4) Salmon Poke Bowl (large) - I did not get to try this one. I can't speak to the flavor but I did taste the salad that you can eat with or separately from the poke bowl itself. The dressing was delicious! The large size gets you two scoops and you can see that under the avocado in my photo. The rice was super generous which might have been a bit much, but better to have enough than not. FYI, there is a 17% automatic gratuity or surcharge to your tab BUT you don't have to add tip. The price on your check is the price you pay. Not bad, just fyi. Overall, I was very happy with my experience at this restaurant. Great food made for a very pleasant dinner. Thank you.

    CRISPY RICE WITH SPICY TUNA
    Caitlin V.

    Whenever it's overcast or a gloomy day, I always crave ramen/soup-based noodles. Today was that such day. HiroNori is down the street from where I live, so it's my go-to ramen spot. Parking is limited here though. I was lucky enough to find a spot right in front of the restaurant. As I was coming in, someone was pulling out. I walked in and was greeted immediately. The service was amazing. The place was quiet and not too busy. I came in the early evening. I liked the minimalist decor. The young man who helped me was very nice. I ordered two Tonkotsu Ramen and two Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna. The broth from the ramen is so rich and flavorful. And I love how generous they are with their spicy tuna. If you're in the Tustin area, check this place out.

    SHOYU RAMEN
    Michael B.

    This was my first time eating here, but I got to say that this may just be my current favorite ramen shop in the OC. After waiting for a table for 30+ minutes, we were mad hungry and ordered nearly everything off the menu. Pork Buns - delicious! Could use more veggies but the marinated pork belly is divine. Crispy Chicken - fantastic snack appetizer. Sushi, fish bowls - in general, I found their sushi/sashimi offerings to be just average. But you're probably not coming here for sushi anyway. Ok, and on to the star of the show - the ramens. I got the Shoyu; my partner got the Tonkotsu. Both were knockouts. The broth was comforting and soothing, great assortment of vegetables, satisfying noodles, and the pork chashu was cooked and seared to perfection. Neither option was too oily or greasy. You can simply tell they put a lot of effort into crafting a peak ramen bowl. I would say the only downside was the wait, and that's probably because the venue is rather small for how popular this establishment is. But it is well worth the wait!

    Piña colada and Crispy Chicken appetizer are great!!

    Very cute! Love the vibe! Menú isn't very large which shows how good their food is. Absolutely recommend.

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    I read online that you could add yourself to the list ahead of time, which saved us a lot of…read morewaiting time. I read others have waited long periods of time just to get seated. The restaurant is small and intimate, and the decor is amazing! During our visit, my boyfriend and I ordered: - white corn tempura with truffle salt - yellowtail sashimi - Okinawa margarita - mountain yam mentai cheese - beef sukiyaki bowl - takoyaki - shikwasa juice - Maccha tiramisu I read many people raving about the white corn tempura, but we felt that it was just alright. The yellowtail sashimi was delicious, and I loved that they included yuzu kosho sauce. It's been a favorite of mine since I tried it in Kyoto. The Okinawa margarita was pretty strong, but it was good. We really liked the mountain yam mentai cheese as it was full of flavor. The beef sukiyaki was good, but we wished there was more beef. I think the dish also needed a little more flavor. The drjnks: The Okinawa margarita was pretty strong, but it was good. I really liked the shikwasa juice as it reminded me of calamansi juice, which is one of my favorite drinks! I'd definitely go back to try other items from the menu.

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    One of my fav spots for yummmmmmmmm ramen in SoCal; First tried it in DTLA and was so impressed…read morethat I had to def get the ramen again when I went to Tustin last weekend !! The fact that they do all vegan broth - means that they put lot of effort in their broth to taste good and hence beats all the other vegetarian ramen I've tried hands down !! Ambience is pretty chic along with stellar service. Love the vegetarian Bao also. Best thing is I could always stop by 3CAT right across from Rakkan Ramen !!

    Would come here for the spicy vegan ramen, but because of the price it wouldn't be a constant thing…read more =========== Price is high, 2 ramens and a drink is $50 with tip. Amber 2/5 Pork had a nice char and wasn't sliced overly thin. Def tastes like fish with a salty, but not overly so broth.. noodles sucked up the soup which made it less palatable compared to the vegan creamy broth. Would I get it again? No cuz it didn't tickle my fancy. There's other soy sauce based ramen I enjoy. Spicy veggie one 4/5 Lighter than other creamy vegan broths, but still flavorful. This had lots of garlic in it which i appreciate. The noodles fare better with this soup and reminded me of the instant noodle ramen texture, seemed more eggy somehow. Tofu in it keeps you full. Service Fine, the spot was pretty dead on a Sunday afternoon as there was maybe 2 patrons in the restaurant. Bathroom was clean.

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