Excellent ramen! Tonkatsu broth has a deep rich flavor. I get it with the thin noodles instead of thick and it's perfect. Meat is tender and the egg has great flavor. I usually get a side of the karaage chicken and salad. Chicken is nice and crunchy. Love that salad dressing. Husband gets the gyoza side with his ramen and loves it. read more

Jidaiya Ramen Dining - Ramen Near Me - Gardena, California

Very traditional and very authentic ramen shop. My wife and I had miso and tonkatsu ramen. The broths were very flavorful and full of unami. It was the first time coming here. This place is located in the same plaza as a very well known and popular yakitori house *Shin-Sen Gumi Yakitori. There is Kings Hawaiin-The Local Place is across the street too. Anyone, who knows anything about Japanese restaurants in Torrance knows these places. I would love recommendations, as well. Enjoy the search for delicious food. read more

If you are old enough to remember what the South Bay was like in the 80's, you probably know a few noodle places in Gardena along Western that have come and gone over the years. Jidaiya definitely has that old-school vibe and pulls in the old-school clientele, along with the younger generation looking for their Foodie fix, and even as a general purpose noodle house it holds its own against all the other Asian fast-food places, but with a more intimate and cozy ambience. My only caution is that there is a tacit assumption that you already know your way around Ramen. If for any reason you find that a particular combination of broth and noodle is not pleasing to you, treat it as an opportunity to learn something new about what Ramen is, because everyone who works here knows their craft inside out and all the way through. ありがとうございました read more

i Oder 3times of spicy miso Ramen to take out, they so good I love ramen from here ，the girl service me is very good,very cute and nice person read more

Ate there in the past but I called at 9pm as they were closing. Great food and great service always

A ramen show offers a variety of soups! Nowadays it feels like you can come a cross a ramen shop every corner but it is still rare to see a ramen shop offers multiple soup types, shoyu, shio, miso, tonkotsu and more. That is one of the unique selling point of this place. No to mention they have awesome old Japanese decor. I think they stated before ever-famous Daikokuya did. They have a yakitori bar on western and must consume many chickens, so they have a lot of chicken bone to take the broth out of it. read more

Jidaiya Ramen Dining - Regular Tonkotsu miso ramen - Ramen Near Me - Gardena, California

Decided to try a new ramen place in town and my boyfriend and I decided to come here after getting ice cream at Kansha. We came around 4pm so it was pretty empty and we were seated immediately. I got the Tokyo-Yatai (shoyu ramen) and my boyfriend got the spicy miso ramen. The shoyu ramen ($8.95) comes with thin wavey noodles, bamboo shoots, chashu, green onions, and an egg in a chicken-based broth. The noodles were very similar to like Shin instant ramen packs. The shoyu flavor was very prominent but the soup was really salty. I usually have a spoonful of soup with each bite of noodles, but I couldn't do that here because it was just too salty. The spicy miso ramen ($12.95) comes with thick noodles, chashu, bamboo shoots, green onions, bean sprouts, and snow peas. The broth was decently spicy and had enough miso flavor. I liked the noodles in this ramen better since they were thicker, but my boyfriend said the noodles didn't hold onto the broth very well. Overall, I wasn't very satisfied with my ramen here and I don't think I'd come back considering there are so many other ramen places nearby. read more

Jidaiya Ramen Dining - Spicy miso (top) and shoyu ramen (bottom) - Ramen Near Me - Gardena, California

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We came for lunch and were seated immediately at the bar. We were luckily, because parties behind us continued to wait as we got the last table. Very small ramen shop! There was only one man working on taking orders and serving customers, so service was slow. The ramen was good for the price, but it wasn't extraordinary. read more

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This place is absolutely delicious! I always order the banbanji with sweet chili sauce (cold noodle). It is so refreshing on a hot day! I typically get it as a combo. Such a good deal and enough for two meals! The service is always great, they're always so attentive. I have always come before rush hour, so I never had to wait. Its a small restaurant, so it can definitely get crowded. It's located in a small plaza, but plenty of parking. When the weather gets warmer, I will try to ramen! read more

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Awesome service and the food was just perfect! Very beautiful restaurant, quiet and calm.

Delicious place. I havent been to ramen places often but this place was great. Came on a saturday at noon and was seated right away. Service was super quick and food was delicious. Had one of the pork ramens. The portion was big and I was super full afterwards. We also had the UFO gyoza which was good but a little oily. Parking was easy since the place is located in a lot. The place is small so when we left about 45 min later, the place was getting full. read more

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I was really excited about trying this place because of the reviews. I got the tonkotsu Ramen. It was so Salty. I asked for lemons to try and eat it. I couldn't. Super salty and not very much flavor. read more

They were very attentive and nice. The Ramen was tasty but the friend chicken/salad/fried rice add on was out of this world.

Going to five stars because it's my favorite. I've had better noodles and better chashu but...this is the broth of the Gods. Richer and porkier than the rest by a smidgeon, but it's enough to keep me coming back. For those of you who believe there are other types of Ramen besides Tonkotsu (I really don't) they have quite a variety, which they list as Tokyo Style, Yokohama Style, etc. Basically Chicken Broth, Seafood Broth and dipping noodle styles. So this is going to the top of my list for the Westside, over Hakata Shen Sen Gumi, Yamadaya and Palms Ramen Yumeya. Not a knock on any of them. Try them all. read more

Jidaiya Ramen Dining - Ramen Near Me - Gardena, California

I've chewed a plastic thing from ordering ramen of 1st pot and I notified to tall lady server right away. She took the thing back in her hand with nothing mention about this issue and brought same menu with the spoon like one in picture. I asked to exchange new one but she ignored my word at that time then she put one on table like what rolling something. I really disappointed of service here and it got really bad experience of this restaurant. read more

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I ordered the ramen and it was very delicious and a must try for a busy day. It's not too salty but the meat so tender that you will ask for another . It's that good. read more

Good solid ramen joint in the ramen capital of Los Angeles. Got there on a Sunday night and the cross was pretty mellow...easy enough to get a spot pretty quickly Ordered the spicy miso ramen w a #2 combination that came w gyoza, rice and shredded cabbage (typical Japanese side dishes). Portions we're good, not overly salty and the ramen was barely legal to be labeled "spicy". Two things to nite when coming here: * $10 minimum on the credit card * No booze Super friendly staff in a pretty small strip mall of Gardena! read more

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The ramen here was good! The karaage was ok. I got spicy miso ramen and the bf got spicy butter miso. Both tasted the same, so save a dollar and just get the regular spicy miso. In the ramen there is a good portion of bean sprouts. Maybe more than one would like but lucky for me I like bean sprouts. The spiciness is not as spicy as other ramen places but they do sell the "red bomb" for $1 if you want to spice it up even more! The noodles remind me of instant-noodle noodles but better! The broth was really good and I enjoyed and it the portion of The ramen itself is quite large so you will for sure get full!! The karaage was ok I wouldn't say it's my favorite. I recommend the spicy miso ramen tho!! read more

Jidaiya Ramen Dining - Spicy Miso and Spicy Butter Miso tastes the same! - Ramen Near Me - Gardena, California

Incredibly delicious, authentic and friendly fast service. Just a fantastic experience all around. Both husband and kids loved it equally! And I could indulge my love of spicy ramen as well. The combo is a nice option for add ons for picky children. read more

Best ramen place around the area. I drive 1 hour from OC once a month to eat here. Both Tonkotsu and Tsukemen are my favorites. Other ramen places in US has less flavor, but here, you can get the rich flavor ramen from Japan. read more

When we come to Torrance during the weekend around lunch time, this is our go to ramen place. They have a variety of ramen types and all are good. The feel is a small, non-fancy Japanese restaurant with mostly tables for 2 or 4, but can be moved around for bigger groups. There is also a small bar area for quicker seating. If you walk up and there are people waiting, just put your name on the list and wait outside. They will call you when they are ready for you. Go in, and they will quickly whisk you out and tell you what I just said. I know, first hand. There is always plenty of parking for lunch on Sundays, but I don't know about other times. The servers are pretty friendly, and the food is served quickly. Their first language is Japanese. They are very efficient for a high turnover for this busy, but never rushed, place. We brought my Japanese parents here and they liked it! read more

Excellent casual atmosphere, staff are friendly and quick. The menu is interesting with great variety in ramen and donburi. We got the spicy shio-tonkotsu, tsukemen, mountain yam and cod roe bowl, karaage chicken, and ufo gyoza. Everything tasted great, spicy tonkotsu still had a great flavor and tsukemen was great. read more

Service is quick and parking is easy making this a great workday lunch spot. I had the Spicy Miso Ramen and it was just what I expected: great heat, nice balance of chicken/pork broth, and thick ramen noodles. The bowls are large so I was more then full after finishing the bowl. Since they really only serve ramen there plenty of options to choose from with the usual base options: Tonkosu, Miso, Shyou, Yatai. Prices range from roughly $9-$12 depending on the broth and protein choice. You can also make a combo with a side but I would reserve that for either sharing with a friend or extreme hunger. If your eyes are bigger then your stomach (which mine frequently are) they do have to go containers. read more

Jidaiya Ramen Dining - Spicy Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Gardena, California

Food: We ordered so much food and yes we ate it all because it was very tasty. One of those times where you are full but it's so good you want to keep eating. The Takoyaki, curry, tonkotsu ramen, and chashu dipping noodles were all fantastic. You will not be disappointed. We want to go back to try other items. Service: 10/10 the servers were amazing and very helpful. Ambiance: very cute and very nostalgic decorations. Anyone with japanese parents in their 60s will get it. Overall, food is tasty, service is great, and it's a cute place to dine in read more

This is the place when I craving ramen. There is many choices for ramen flavors but I always get simple nostalgic one called 東京屋台$8.95 Tokyo Yatai. I can tell they use good quality water for broth and I appreciate the reasonable price. Ramen average price in the US is around $13-15 this is crazy. I never paid that much for ramen when I was in Japan. Ramen shouldn't be that expensive. Oh and i can't get enough their salad dressing and Gyoza! Must try! read more

Jidaiya Ramen Dining - Tokyo Yatai - Ramen Near Me - Gardena, California

I visited Jidaiya with a few friends based on a couple of recommendations. The dipping ramen was tasty, as was the takoyaki. We were seated immediately on a Friday at 7 PM. The waitress was attentive. Food came out in a decent amount of time. I loved that we could bring in our own beer and sake (after showing the receipt of purchase). The waitress was kind enough to provide red cups for us to drink with. I'll definitely be back. read more

I dropped by here after seeing my brother from another mother, Steve S's review. Jidaiya is in Gardena on Western, in the same plaza as Shin-Sen-Gumi Yakitori, and across the street from Kings Hawaiian, The Local Place. My co-worker and I ordered the same thing Steve did: Jidaiya Chasu Men ($8.95 - Extra chashu, Egg, Bamboo, 3 pcs of Seaweed & Spinach), and a couple of sides at $2.50 each (curry rice - no pic; gyoza w/ rice & salad). First of all, the side was just OK. You received three gyoza that had average taste. However, I only wanted the gyoza, so I am not sure why you need to have the rice and salad too. I didn't see gyoza a la carte: 3 Stars. Secondarily, the ramen was also just OK. There wasn't much noodles, the chasu didn't have rich flavor, and I was still hungry afterwards. Plus, the broth smelled kinda mediciney. The chasu is much more flavorful at SSG, Gomen (Stanton) and Kitakata (Costa Mesa). I prefer ramen shops like SSG where you can add won tons, et al. I don't mind paying a little extra for what I want so I am satisfied. In this case I was not satisfied after the meal: 3 Stars. The ambiance is traditional Japanese. There are some seats up front for singles and a few tables inside. It was cozy, but not crowded: 3 Stars. Regarding the service, it was OK. My co-worker's curry and ramen came before my courses. In the case of his curry, it arrived well before my gyoza. Nonetheless, the staff was not rude: 3 Stars. Sorry Steve, but I would rather go to SSG vs coming here (I will not return). I guess this is payback for Project West - LOL! More seriously, I didn't like the lack of options, the noodles & chasu were average, and I was still hungry after spending $15 inc tip. read more

Jidaiya Ramen Dining - Jidaiya Chasu-Men ($8.95) - Ramen Near Me - Gardena, California

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Best local south bay go-to for tsukemen. Their other noodles are fantastic too! Very cute old school Japanese decor

The decor is so cute! It reminded me of old school Japan...love it! Spicy Miso Chashu ($10.95): it was visually appealing and picture perfect :) The broth was flavorful and thick, not salty unlike other places. The chashu was melt in your mouth tender and the noodles were thick (my fave!). Tip: request for firm noodles for a lil chew. The bowl of ramen also had corn, green onions, bamboo shoots and bean sprouts. They don't skimp on the ingredients. My bowl had 5 pieces of chashu :) Soboro Don($6/regular): Delicious! Jidaiya takes the cake...Sorry SSG! I found a new fave :) Tako Wasabi ($3): aka raw octopus w/ wasabi. This is a must order for me at ramen joints. Their version is good but not great. The pieces are bigger but it lacked a strong wasabi flavor. My fave is at Umenoya. I'll be back! read more

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There's a lot of things to like about Ramen Jidaiya. I'll start off with the first thing I noticed about this restaurant and what I instantly liked. It was a little cute Japanese Hello Kitty banner they have hanging up. As every one knows I love all things Hello Kitty and I could not help but smile when I saw this. This also triggered me to take a look around and saw they had several cute decor. Among the noticeable decor are a red antique phone and various Ramune drinks. The other thing I liked was their menu has a variety of various different kinds of ramen. They have ramen with chashu, fish, crab and chicken. They have Shoyu, Tonkotsu, TanTan Men, Tsukemen and Spicy Miso. I was a fan of their prices with ramen starting at $6.95 and appetizers for $4.50. I liked that you could make a ramen combo by adding only $2.50. Along with the ramen, you get either deep fried chicken, gyoza dumpling and white rice/fried rice and salad or a mini curry bowl! I ended up getting the Jidaiya ramen with a gyoza dumpling combo. My friend got the same except with deep fried chicken. I liked the fried rice and gyoza. I actually ended up like the crispy gyoza more than the deep fried chicken. The chicken had a bit of a lemon flavor. I'm not sure if it's because it was right next to salad and maybe the side salad sauce got mixed with the chicken. The side salad had a bit of a salty dressing. The gyoza was nice though because it even had another crispy wrapper on the outside! Double crispiness with the outside wrapper and the main gyoza wrapping! I also liked that the fried rice had little meat ingredients. As for the ramen itself I liked that they included some spinach. This was something new and welcoming! There was chashu, egg, bamboo, seaweed and spinach. The spinach and egg were good touches, Initially I was a fan of the broth until I noticed it was a bit fatty. The fat from the chashu basically melted into the broth. I'm sticking to chicken or vegetable next time. Overall Ramen Jidaiya is a cute place with good prices and a variety of offerings. It's just the fatty broth in the ramen made me a bit sad. read more

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I want ramen in my tummy!! After the Citizen watch warehouse sale (and after standing in line for about an hour outside and fighting with other shoppers to look at watches), I wanted something soupy and comfort food. I also wanted to go somewhere low key with no lines and Jidaiya Ramen fit my requirements. On a Friday night, I rolled into the little plaza that housed this ramen place. There is plenty of parking to go around. I walked in and all the tables were full, but they offered us the bar area. This was perfect for me since there was no one around the bar area. I got seated right away and our waitress took our food order and drink order immediately. I settled on gyoza to share and tsukemen (dipping noodles) for my main dish. The gyoza came out first and it was pretty good. Nothing too spectacular, but it didn't taste bad. I also thought it was interesting that the gyoza had the outside parts of the gyoza still around. (It's a little hard to explain, but I took a picture of it). I took that to mean that the gyoza was made fresh and not store bought. The tsukemen came out next. For those who are not familiar with this, they provide you the noodles and broth separately. So, you dip the noodles in the broth. The broth is typically a little more thicker and fattier than regular ramen. I have been on a mission to find good tsukemen since Tsujita in Sawtelle has been disappointing me greatly. Sadly, this was not the next great dish. I thought that the noodles were a little overcooked and the broth just did not taste very good. It was a flavorless and it seemed like the spices did not go well together. For what I wanted on a Friday night, Jidaiya delivered. It never got too crazy on a Friday night and I was able to eat something warm. However, I am not sure if this ramen place is going to be a go-to place for me when I crave good ramen. read more

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Super flavorful and good size portions. Will definitely be going back. Service was good a little slow but went during lunch rush so I was fine with the speed read more

Sometimes we don't realize that there are regional differences between foods. Jidaiya Ramen's menu breaks down their Ramen selection by the various regions of Japan. I decided to go with a selection from the Neo-Tokyo section - Kai Shio Ramen. It is a rich mixture of shell fish, abalone, conch, and scallop etc., a couple types of seaweed, vegetables, and fish roe. The chicken clam broth was fresh and tasty and the ramen was cooked just right. The place is a hit! The inside of the restaurant is decorated like a street scene from a village in Japan. The service was reserved by friendly and they open till 11:00 pm. Next time? Lunch and Gyoza. read more

Jidaiya Ramen Dining - Ramen Near Me - Gardena, California

I thought I'd write another review because since my first one, I've taken a liking to ramen, trying other places and frequenting Jidaiya sinve I like it the best. For me, what stands out the most is option for thick noodles. I don't know many places that offer it, or many people who prefer it lol. The other is the "spicy bomb" that you can order for $1 and add to anything. I know I can get the Spicy Miso Tonkatsu, but I prefer just the regular Tonkatsu Ramen (no miso broth) and I just make it spicy. The ramen comes with two pieces of Char Siu, soft boiled egg, spinach, and nori, but you can also add other stuff if you want. They also have a combo option for like $3 more, and I usually get the gyoza and fried rice, two of my fave things in LIFE. But they have other rice bowls and sides too. The prices here are very reasonable and parking is plenty. It's a small place and a couple times I've waited but not longer than 10min. I should probably go back soon and take a new pic ;] After comparing to other places, minus one star ONLY because I've been to ONE place that I thought the pork and broth were more flavorful, but Jidaiya is still my go-to. read more

Jidaiya Ramen Dining - First time getting Spicy Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Gardena, California

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The ramen is good as is the chicken katsu curry. There's a combo plate option. The soup is a bit salty but thick and good delicious broth. I think the front of the menu disclaimed a $10 min for credit card charges ('tho I think technically it's against most merchant bankers payment processing agreements to impose any minimums or fees to customers) and $6.95 as the minimum order per person, but not sure if that's enforced or not. This is a nice place located across the street from King's Hawaiian Local Place and right off of the 405 (Western Ave exit). The service is friendly, maybe a bit over worked or under staffed, so at times might seem slower, but it's courteous. The decor is nice, from the inside it feels like you're on the outside looking in. Parking is easy as there's a nice sized parking lot shared by other businesses. read more

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They have a lot of kinds of ramen here. I ordered the spicy miso ramen, which was "pretty good." Default toppings included seaweed, chashu, and bamboo shoots for $12 and change. The only complaint I have is that the portions are rather small. The interior decor is really dark and filled with Japanese retro artifacts. It's interesting, I guess. It gives off an old-school hole-in-the-wall vibe. When we first arrived, there was only one other table. The place quickly filled up, but never had a line. That's not necessarily a bad thing, and I'll keep that in mind the next time I want ramen (which is often), and in a hurry (also often). One thing to note is that Google Maps will navigate you to some random alley in the neighborhood, so double-check the route before driving. read more

Always love to eat ramen, especially during the cold winter. My landlord (who is a older Japanese man) recommends me this place and he says this place serves one of the good ramen in the area. So I thought I should give it a try. The restaurant is located in a plaza where parking is easy to find. Went inside and it's a small restaurant, but the Japanese style decoration was impressed. I really like the ramen that I ordered(spicy miso ramen), the flavor of the broth is strong (but not that spicy) and texture of ramen is good! And the portion of the ramen was huge!! I didn't think I was able to finish. And the food come out very fast. Service is also good, and everyone is very excited to greet you once you walk in the restaurant! They offer many kinds of ramen, I would definitely come back and try other kinds of ramen next time! read more

Jidaiya Ramen Dining - Ramen Near Me - Gardena, California

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This restaurant is in a unassuming small strip mall and surrounded by houses (residential area). The ramen portions were pretty big and the broth was amazing. I had the chicken/clam ramen and my husband had the spicy ramen (special). We also had the delicious raw octopus and takoyaki. The food came out fast, it was hot and delicious and service was quick, efficient and super kind. We loved it! read more

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I tried out Jidaiya for the first time after hearing many mixed reviews about this little ramen shop. It's located on Western in a little plaza that has Sushi Island and Shinengumi Yakitori. My friend got some type of deal/coupon where you pay a certain amount for basically a $30 gift certificate. When we arrived this place was surprisingly crowded. It's a smaller sized place, but all the tables were filled. We were seated quickly and ordered our ramen. The cost for 2 ramens and 2 ramen combo sets came out to around $45. Not too bad for a solid lunch. --Food-- Tonkotsu ramen: I actually enjoyed the broth compared to other ramen shops. It was so flavorful and fatty. They also give like 5-6 pieces of meat which is pretty generous since other ramen spots like Shinsengumi only give 2 pieces. They also put nori, spinach, and bamboo shoots in the ramen. They also give you crushed garlic and a pickled garlic on the side if you want to add that into your ramen. Gyoza: The gyoza here was pretty good. My friend made a sauce of just vinegar and crushed garlic and it was pretty good. Overall, I enjoyed eating at Jidaiya and will be back again soon. It wasn't my most favorite ramen shop, but it was pretty solid. Much better than a lot of other ramen shops. read more

Jidaiya Ramen Dining - Tonkotsu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Gardena, California

Probably more of a 3.5. Came here after seeing it on the top 10 ramen places in LA and hearing they had a ramen burger. *RAMEN BURGER IS ONLY SERVED AFTER 2PM* I went for lunch, ergo..no ramen burger :( PARKING: It's in the parking lot right next to the King's Hawaiian local place restaurant and it's surrounded by other random stores and restaurants. ATMOSPHERE: Reminded me of Daikokuya with all of the old japanese posters and pictures, lots of signs and random flyers on the walls. Not too big inside, several tables that line the inside as well as the bar. FOOD: We got the tonkotsu ramen. It comes with the thick noodles but some of the ramen bowls come with thin noodles, it's indicated on the menu. It comes with one piece of meat, half a soft-boiled egg, some spinach, bamboo shoots, and seaweed. The noodles were thick and curly, I was quite excited but upon biting into them they failed. One yelper described them as being like spaghetti noodles and I totally agree. There was something about them, I think they were over cooked so they were not as chewy as I would have liked. They were too firm and didn't have any bounce to them. The broth was more of a chicken type broth and very one dimensional, not very fatty or intense, and not much pork flavor. They have a side station which allows you to crush or add garlic and it definitely helped, but still didn't add that much. Pork wasn't bad, pretty fatty. Egg was a good consistency but had a weird alcohol/vodka taste to it..not sure if it was just me. Overall, not bad, but just not the top tier ramen. Noodles were disappointing and the soup needed to be more intense / have more pork flavor. read more

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