First off ... Holy fuck !!! I been wanting to try this place for a while now cus they always looked so busy, But we weren't ready for this kinda of depth in flavor AND Hospitality!! (Shout out to Jacky !!) rare when you find a place with that kind of combination definitely coming back weekly. read more

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I visited Kai Ramen for the first time in years and had a pretty good experience. It's been hard to find a ramen shop that serves a flavorful broth and doesn't skimp out on the pork Chasu. It was refreshing to not be disappointed by our ramen, so my mom and I went back less than a week later. Any issues we experienced our first visit were either repeated or amplified during our second visit. Both times I noticed that the ramen isn't served hot. At best, it's served warm, so despite being a quick eater, the last bites of my bowls were "enjoyed" cold. Also, the restaurant is very busy with to go orders, so the overwhelmed staff has to juggle dine in as well as delivery drivers and their priority is the to go orders. They have a sign up/wait list, but they don't follow it. Customers who stand at the door, in the staff's view, will be seated before others who signed up before, but are off to the side. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lastly, is the issue of cleanliness. Our first visit the restaurant didn't feel very clean, but by the second, I was sure they weren't cleaning throughly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We ordered fresh garlic and the garlic masher they gave still had old garlic inside. On top of that, they don't wipe tables between customers because they're so busy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Strictly rating the food, Kai Ramen deserves a solid 4 stars, but as a whole, I think 3 stars is generous. Unfortunately, another visit wouldn't change anything because the problem is caused by management understaffing and overworking employees. read more

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Really enjoyed this place. They're always pretty busy but the staff is on top of it and if you're patient you usually get seated pretty quickly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is rather small inside so keep that in mind.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food is pretty good, not the most authentic experience but the quality is good and you get good portions for the price. Service has always been great. Overall a solid ramen spot! I'm read more

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This place is so good it feels sinful to eat here. Highly recommend the black ramen! Great portion size, everything you want from a hole-in-the-wall vibe. read more

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When you come in, you are greeted right away. They are usually busy and can fill up seats very quick, so make sure to add your name to the list or come at an off time like early or late. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside is very small and tight.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food is very good. Their ramen is one of my favorites. The karaage is great too! And when you add your karaage to the ramen, awesome! Get extra noodles if you can eat, cause it's worth it! I have come here many times, and I will keep coming and recommending others to try this place, cause it's so good! So come! read more

This outlet local ramen spot. It's small but great food and the servers are always friendly and attentive. read more

Kai Ramen - Sherman Oaks - This is a great spot. Service is always great. Food is amazing. Prices are reasonable. - Ramen Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

This is a relatively quick spot to pop in and enjoy a wonderful bowl of hot or cold ramen with thick or thin noodles - yum. Expect to wait a bit during peak dining hours, though. It's not a large spot and the parking is shared with numerous other businesses. There's a good selection of appetizers like calamari, shrimp tempura, croquettes, and the like. All ideal for sharing, and at a reasonable price. I see a fair amount of takeout orders whenever I'm here to dine in, so that's a good option for people who would prefer to dine at home. [[HIGHLIGHT]]My one critique, and the reason for four stars, is because of the bathroom ... it is disgusting. I get that this place is a bit worn around the edges and evidently doesn't get enough of a scrubbing on a regular basis, but I cannot forgive how the bathroom looks and smells every time I'm here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I just visited again this week and, despite the bathroom door being closed, I could smell the gross odor from where I was sitting at the bar!!!! I could not believe it. Yes, the smell is that distinct that I could definitely tell what it was.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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I got the black ramen, which reminded me fondly of this black garlic ramen I got in Tokyo back in 2016. When I ordered, I was pleasantly surprised that I could make it spicy as I was torn between the red ramen and black ramen. My mom is vegan and got their creamy vegan tonkotsu ramen. She LOVED it. My 3 and 6 year old nephews inhaled their kids chicken ramen, which they got with nothing but noodles (no meat or anything) because they're the most spoiled picky eaters. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Our service was phenomenal and the music was like every great song from every genre from the last 50 years.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This has been my go to ramen spot for over a decade, but unfortunately the staff was extremely condescending tonight. Stopped by 4 minutes past their last call (totally understandable it just wasn't posted online so I didn't know) and the employee who explained this treated us with such a condescending tone. Feeling really disappointed since staff had always been so kind in prior visits. It's not just what you say, it's also how you say it that makes an impact. read more

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The black ramen is one of the best ramen I've ever had! Perfectly rich broth and tender pork. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is small but worth the wait![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Waitstaff very friendly and service is great. Sometimes the plaza parking is full on weekends we just go on the street. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Kai Ramen is a cozy little spot with some solid bowls of ramen.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The broth had good flavor, and everything felt fresh and well put together. The staff was super friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. I wouldn't necessarily drive across town just to eat here, but if you're in the Sherman Oaks area and craving ramen, it definitely hits the spot. read more

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came in on 05/10/2025 around 5pm. Food: Tried their Tsukemen for the first time. It was served with two tender slices of pork and marinated egg. The broth was thick and salty, pairs so well with the jumbo ramen noodles. They have a new Fried Calamari appetizer on the menu, it comes with I believe a sriracha mayo dip. The batter was well seasoned and the calamari itself is not rubbery. The batter got burned a bit, but I do not mind at all. Service: It was perfect. The staff were attentive. Atmosphere: [[HIGHLIGHT]]The dining space was clean. Gives off a typical Ramen Restaurant vibe. It has counter seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall the food tasted great. 10/10 would recommend to a friend. I don't go to Tsujita anymore for Tsukemen. Kai Ramen all the way. read more

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I haven't eaten pork in about a decade and Kai Ramen is the ONLY place that brings the same flavor in a chicken version. Their Buttercorn Chicken Ramen is my holy grail, I've ordered it multiple times over the years via delivery- comparing it to other more "popular" spots versions (both in the valley and not) that absolutely do NOT begin to compare to the depth of flavor Kai has been able to replicate and achieve. If I'm sick or it's a cold day this is my go-to and will continue to be for as long as they're open. read more

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Awesome ramen spot that we stumbled on while staying in the area. They had table tops and sushi bar seating as well. We had a decent sized group and we didn't want to wait so we all just sat at the sushi bar. The ramen and the apps were delicious. The staff was nice as well. Definitely a spot im coming back when im in the area again. read more

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Kai, Ramen excellent Ramen! Excellent service! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Excellent ambience![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The broth is delicious! The noodles are delicious! The meat and veggies you choose is delicious! It's just so comforting the food so satisfying with excellent pricing! Amazing Chef with amazing staff just care about your food experience and are there to help you pick the best Ramen for you! Whether it's inviting your friends colleagues or your whole family I highly recommend you go and try Kai Ramen Sherman Oaks even if it's far away it's worth the distance! read more

Great tasty white mild ramen. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We ate outside since we came during dinner time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a pretty small and busy place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You need to have patience but it's worth the wait. Everything was delicious. I didn't leave anything in the bowl. I will visit this spot again when I'm in the area. read more

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Delicious, tasty white ramen! I appreciate the whole egg. Wonderful, purposeful service by Merci, Felipe, & Matt. They all deserve a pay raise ;) [[HIGHLIGHT]]I ate outside and it was relaxing, & I felt freer.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I notice it was packed inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Thank you so much. God bless! read more

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A great local ramen spot, get an appetizer while you're here (I prefer the steamed buns). Also don't skip the summer ramen, chilled noodle dishes are fantastic and I look forward them wherever I go and these do not disappoint. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a special place for my family.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We love coming for the food. The menu is simple but every thing is delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a small spot so not ideal for large parties.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service is always good and the waiters always stop and talk to us. read more

Always a good choice! Love the mild spice butter corn ramen! The ingredients and flavors are perfect! read more

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Kai ramen has a good selection of soup choices. They had pork, chicken and vegetarian soup bases. I got the miso tonkotsu and recommend their calamari. The staff was really nice, and the food didn't take too long. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was nice too.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Be very careful when ordering if you're vegetarian or vegan. The menu is deceiving. Tokyo Negi Ramen was completely flavorless. read more

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We were in Hollywood and decided to take a drive out the city and try something out the area. Very happy I stopped here. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Place is small not to much seating. This place looks like it will get packed at night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Order the peppers, gyoza, edamame, and 2 ramens. I must say if it wasn't to far from me this would be my go to spot. Flavoring, price, customer service was top notch. If in the area will definitely catch me here. read more

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Walked in on a Saturday at 7pm. We didn't wait at all and sat at the bar. Service was fast and efficient. Ramen was good no complaints! Only thing is I wish they had more toppings included like other places. Price point was ok. Edamame was cooked perfectly my favorite part of the meal! Fried rice was also very tasty, I'd pass on the salad though. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Over all cute place for a date would return.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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I don't know how this place slipped through my research. Ever since bring back from Japan we are constantly on the hunt for authentic and delicious ramen, my friend recommended this place to us and I don't know how I didn't see this before. It has amazing reviews and a block away from my husband's office. Even though it was 100 degrees yesterday, we were craving ramen and really intrigued to try this place. So far this is in the top two ramen in LA for us, we really want to come back and try other types of ramen they provide but we really enjoyed it! Let me not forget to mention our server Sophie! She was so kind and helpful, she checked on us multiple times, she answered all our questions (we had a lot for being first timers here), and she did everything with a smile. Service was amazing, they were so so nice! This place has an authentic Japanese 'hole in the wall' feel to it, super easy to pop in and have some delicious ramen. They have a fantastic selection of ramen and sides. I highly recommend getting a combo with the gyoza and salad. Their gyoza is delicious and they do a black sesame salad dressing which I loved and haven't seen anywhere else before. Also do yourself a favor and order the spicy tuna crispy rice, I had one before I ate my ramen and one right after, it was perfect. The chicken ramen was light and the best I've had in LA, I added sprouts on the side. My husband got the white ramen, it was delicious, I really liked the broth, it was just a little garlic heavy for me but he is a garlic lover so it was perfect for him. I would love to try the classic and miso based one next time. read more

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Best ramen find in LA! A little hole in the wall but amazing ramen bowls. We found this while visiting LA and will be dreaming about for a long time! read more

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Yum! Yum! Yum! The BEST ramen in the valley!!!! Parking is horrendous but worth it. Just be a little patient. read more

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I had a nice dinner at Kai Ramen Sherman Oaks. Jackie was so friendly and sweet :) Really nice people and great customer service. I recommend Curry Bowl!! read more

Funny to say we've had Kai maybe 30 times now and still have never eaten in. BEST spicy chicken Ramen around, and the chicken fried rice is honestly our favorite fried rice dish ever. Most importantly, the kids love Kai. Fried rice, edamame, and kids Ramen all day read more

Im in town on business and a friend recommended this place. Its in a strip mall and parking can be difficult but well worth it!!! Its small but man can they make ramen. I had the Ramen Combo, goyza and house salad. The salad was excellent the dressing was rich and a had a great balance of sweet and acid (bottle this stuff and sell it) was a great way to start the meal, it was topped with fried shallots. The Goyza, was fried, myself included prefer mine fried on one side, but they were excellent. The star was the Ramen, i ordered an extra egg and this was spicy and it did not disappointed. The broth was rich and had lots of flavor. It came with ground beef, corn, green onions, egg and noodles. The noodles were excellent they had a nice chew to them, just how i love them, the corn was fresh (not canned) and had a great corn taste to them the green onions added a nice contrast to the meal. I love seasoned eggs i always get an extra egg and these did disappoint. Service was friendly from the time i walked in, when I arrived i was the only customer, but service continued to be friendly as more and more people arrived. Its a small place not very well decorated but who cares the food here is first rate ill be back when im back in town!!! read more

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Had an amazing time. I took my usual, black ramen, and my dad tried the Red Miso Ramen. I loved them both, but never tried a Miso Ramen before and oh my God, did it hit the spot! Will definitely order it for myself next time. read more

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What a pleasant space to bring a date to! My lady and I ordered ramen which is very tasty! Come try this delicious spot it is very good and the service is excellent! read more

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We had a wonderful experience at Kai Ramen. Staff were friendly and attentive, making our experience here excellent. The food was amazing. We ordered the Volcano Ramen and it was scrumptious. The broth was perfect! We will definitely be back! read more

Amazing experience! The service was great, food was super delicious. I'll definitely be back.

Stumbled across this place looking for some food along Ventura Blvd. this seems to be a small hole in the wall ramen spot, and from my experience most hole in the wall places are the hidden gems. The customer service was absolutely amazing, the two servers were divine and seemed very enthusiastic with the people they were serving. I was recommended the white ramen, she described it to be very delicious. The white ramen was loaded with lots of flavor, and i got it a spice level medium. I've had my fair share of ramen, and I think this spot is definitely above average and competes with its neighboring places in the city. Overall, great experience and would highly recommend. read more

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I just wanted to continue to shower accolades on this place after my recent mediocre experience at another highly rated ramen house. I had to cleanse my disappointment with a delicious bowl of Tonkotsu from Kai. I will continue my search for new ramen, but Kai remains at the top of my list. read more

Kai Ramen - Sherman Oaks - Look how good that looks! Keep in mind, this was a pickup order--it was STILL perfect! - Ramen Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

My gf saw this place and was excited to try it. For context I like Silverlake ramen and she likes Izakaya, so we have tried all different ramen of different flavors. That being said, this ramen was HORRIBLE. The broth itself is bland and has no taste and even the noodles were thin and crappy. Also, her bowl felt like if they just threw everything but the kitchen sink in it-- it has no cohesiveness. If this is your first time trying ramen, please DO NOT come here. It's going to make you hate all ramen. The pork bun was good but idk what these people are eating when they got here. I was legitimately shocked that it has so many good reviews. Also the canned coke tasted like a metal that had been left open outside. *Update* As of a few moments ago, I know may have diarrhea soon cuz my stomach is bubbling! I'm so disappointed, I'm actually sad read more

Vegan ramen! Simple and fresh and it's delicious. Delivery comes perfectly packed too. :)

One of the best ramen places in Los Angeles! Always delicious always hits the spot. The classic spicy ramen a perfect summer lunch read more

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The best ramen in the valley!!! Ask for thin firm noodles And their tuna crispy is super bomb too Don't get to go or Postmates Eat in person read more