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Spicy Miso Ramen at Maru Ramen was delicious. The broth, noodles, and toppings were tasty. White miso base with minced pork, egg, green onion, sea weed, bean sprouts, and chashu.
Had a wonderfully simple and tasty lunch here on a Sunday. The food quality is A+. The server was cheerful and attentive. We arrived a few minutes after they opened for the day and the service was fast. The store had plenty of parking. The store was clean and quiet. We ordered their bestseller Kuromayu ramen, seaweed salad, and shrimp shumai. Quite honestly, the ramen was waaay better than Silverlake Ramen. It was much tastier! The meat was so tender and it was well-seasoned. The seaweed salad was OK. And the shumai were four large pieces with generous portions of shrimp. What a great find on Reseda Boulevard. Location is very close to CSUN and right next to JPM Chase. Will come back here for sure!
Came by at around 2:30pm, so it was not busy at all. I ordered the tsukemen again because I was craving it. The broth was very flavorful and the serving was a good size. This is my second time here and it was just as good as the first time. The service was nice and attentive. Would definitely want to try the other ramen they offer.
Was craving a bowl of ramen and decided to try Maru in Northridge. I ordered Kuromayu ramen and a lemonade. It was delicious and exactly what I needed in that moment. The broth and all the ingredients were fresh. Service was exceptional and the ambiance was great, I came in after the lunch rush but before several customers walked in so I enjoyed a nice, quiet lunch.
Quick service, friendly staff, and frequented by many students. The pricing is good and portions are okay. Personally, I ordered more noodles because of my hunger level. There's parking and plenty of high tops and tables. The only downside is that there's only a women's bathroom and the men were recommended to go next door to wing stop.
Food: 3/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 3/5 The parking here is very tight, not ideal for standard size cars. When I walked into the restaurant, I immediately noticed the ventilation was poor. The entire place smelled heavily of fried food. The interior decor is dark, giving off a cozy vibe, which I liked. I got seated and ordered their signature Kuromayu ramen, Tsukemen ramen, and chicken karaage. The wait for the food felt a bit long, and I imagine it would be worse when the restaurant gets busier. Service was good though, attentive and friendly. I don't have much experience with Tsukemen ramen, so I won't comment too much on that one. As for the Kuromayu ramen, something was off, it was missing that authentic ramen flavor. The chashu was on the sweeter side, which was unexpected and not my preference. If you like spice, you can ask for spicy paste, which helped a little but didn't fully make up for the lack of depth in the broth. The karaage was also a letdown. It was cut into tiny pieces and fried, more like popcorn chicken than traditional karaage. Not what I was hoping for. By the time I left, my clothes and hair smelled like fried food. That's something I'd expect from a budget Korean BBQ spot, not a ramen shop. Honestly, I don't understand why this place has such high ratings. I won't be coming back.
I really enjoyed eating here, from the ambiance to the service to the meal. It's intimate without that date night feel - so you can totally bring the family if you're not a huge group. My kid loves ramen and fried chicken so this was a big hit, and everything was tasty and the portion was generous as well. Price was reasonable and on par with other ramen joints in the area. And bonus points for the free parking lot and being able to score a spot literally right next to the door - such a win. Definitely putting a return trip on the agenda!
It's not a particularly large place, so during the busy times, the wait, I'm sure can be long. But from what I tasted of their Vegetable Ramen I would say that it would be worth it. We went close to opening on a weekday so we didn't have a wait at all. The Vegetable Ramen broth is just the right amount of salty, with nice thin chewy noodles and packed with toppings: bamboo shoots, mushroom, beans sprouts and a block of tofu. I would definitely eat at this location again and I would definitely order the same bowl of ramen. They have their small parking in the rear. Service was kind and helpful.
Very choice ramen spot that's great for lunch. I imagine it's more busy later in the day. I got chicken karaaage and spicy miso. Both were great. The chicken was nice and crispy and came with a really tasty sauce. Ramen was very good too. Thinner noodles than I'm used to but very good. Parking is around the back and limited. Good amount of space inside the restaurant. Service was great too.
2 stars because I did not like the the ramen. I really wanted ramen and I saw that the reviews here were good. However, I did not like my Kuromayo ramen. I substituted the pork for chicken and the chicken was not good at all !! It did not taste like chicken to me at all. I paid 2$ extra for it but it's not worth it. Maybe it's better the way it is originally made, but the soup itself was not all that great. The service was decent the server took the chicken off of the tab. Though she could have took the entire soup off because it was left pretty much untouched after like 3-4 bites. But it's ok that's still was a nice gesture. I just know not to try ramen here again. I also did not like the ambiance it's too dark and the sitting is different and set up is not really suitable for the type of restaurant. However, I am happy I finally tried though. Side note: You can park in back in the lot!
Favorite hidden gem in the valley! Their chashu is seasoned so good and their ramen is perfection! Everyone is also super nice and welcoming! Parking is in the back!
Outstanding service! AJ was our server this evening & he truly was the best! Ordered the Veggie Ramen soup and gyoza appetizer. Both were very good. The gyoza was a bit too greasy but were tasty. They have a parking lot in the back that is shared with other restaurants. The restaurant has a Chill vibe and super casual.
We came in to have some Ramen. I found them on Yelp. Everything was delicious. Customer service was amazing. Everyone was so nice and they kept checking on us. We brought our one year old and asked for a side of broth and they were so sweet. I loved everything I tried. Everything was very flavorful.
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5 months ago
I've been wanting to come back to Maru Ramen ever since I saw it made #11 on the Top 100 Ramen Spots in the US for 2025: https://www.yelp.com/article/top-100-ramen-spots-2025 For appetizers, my dad and I ordered the garlic edamame, gyōza, and karaage chicken. The Garlic edamame was actually surprising because there was an unexpected hint of sweetness that accompanied the garlic. The Gyōza was as good as you can expect from perfectly fine gyoza. There was a nice balance of crispness, savoriness, and deliciousness. The soy is just right, too. Not too salty. The Chicken Karaage was perhaps the only stumble since I felt that it was a little too much breading and not much of a flavor with the chicken. The lemon and that sauce were a must and did a lot of the heavy lifting to make the karaage not just taste "ordinary. The good news is the Kuromayu Ramen was simply stellar. I wouldn't be surprised if this ramen played a big part in why Maru Ramen ranked so high on Yelp's list since it was a revelation. The menu said it's pork bone broth, but it was so unique in taste, brightness, and clarity. It was not Tonkotsu-style, rather more like Shio or chicken clear broth, but not quite. It really lies in this wonderful hard-to-point place in the world of broth. The Chashu pork cuts were delicious, the noodle were slurping good, and egg was yummy. The harmony between each ingredients was masterful, and I made sure I completely emptied the whole bowl. I was not going to leave any morsel around! All in all, this was a really no ice experience. The location is small, but we were lucky to have made it before the Friday Night Dinner Crowd took over. All in all I love this place. I'd definitely be back! read more
1 month ago
Spicy Miso Ramen at Maru Ramen was delicious. The broth, noodles, and toppings were tasty. White miso base with minced pork, egg, green onion, sea weed, bean sprouts, and chashu. read more
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6 months ago
Had a wonderfully simple and tasty lunch here on a Sunday. The food quality is A+. The server was cheerful and attentive. We arrived a few minutes after they opened for the day and the service was fast. The store had plenty of parking. The store was clean and quiet. We ordered their bestseller Kuromayu ramen, seaweed salad, and shrimp shumai. Quite honestly, the ramen was waaay better than Silverlake Ramen. It was much tastier! The meat was so tender and it was well-seasoned. The seaweed salad was OK. And the shumai were four large pieces with generous portions of shrimp. What a great find on Reseda Boulevard. Location is very close to CSUN and right next to JPM Chase. Will come back here for sure! read more
6 days ago
5 months ago
Came by at around 2:30pm, so it was not busy at all. I ordered the tsukemen again because I was craving it. The broth was very flavorful and the serving was a good size. This is my second time here and it was just as good as the first time. The service was nice and attentive. Would definitely want to try the other ramen they offer. read more
1 year ago
Was craving a bowl of ramen and decided to try Maru in Northridge. I ordered Kuromayu ramen and a lemonade. It was delicious and exactly what I needed in that moment. The broth and all the ingredients were fresh. Service was exceptional and the ambiance was great, I came in after the lunch rush but before several customers walked in so I enjoyed a nice, quiet lunch. read more
Quick service, friendly staff, and frequented by many students. The pricing is good and portions are okay. Personally, I ordered more noodles because of my hunger level. There's parking and plenty of high tops and tables. The only downside is that there's only a women's bathroom and the men were recommended to go next door to wing stop. read more
1 month ago
1 year ago
Food: 3/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 3/5 The parking here is very tight, not ideal for standard size cars. When I walked into the restaurant, I immediately noticed the ventilation was poor. The entire place smelled heavily of fried food. The interior decor is dark, giving off a cozy vibe, which I liked. I got seated and ordered their signature Kuromayu ramen, Tsukemen ramen, and chicken karaage. The wait for the food felt a bit long, and I imagine it would be worse when the restaurant gets busier. Service was good though, attentive and friendly. I don't have much experience with Tsukemen ramen, so I won't comment too much on that one. As for the Kuromayu ramen, something was off, it was missing that authentic ramen flavor. The chashu was on the sweeter side, which was unexpected and not my preference. If you like spice, you can ask for spicy paste, which helped a little but didn't fully make up for the lack of depth in the broth. The karaage was also a letdown. It was cut into tiny pieces and fried, more like popcorn chicken than traditional karaage. Not what I was hoping for. By the time I left, my clothes and hair smelled like fried food. That's something I'd expect from a budget Korean BBQ spot, not a ramen shop. Honestly, I don't understand why this place has such high ratings. I won't be coming back. read more
I really enjoyed eating here, from the ambiance to the service to the meal. It's intimate without that date night feel - so you can totally bring the family if you're not a huge group. My kid loves ramen and fried chicken so this was a big hit, and everything was tasty and the portion was generous as well. Price was reasonable and on par with other ramen joints in the area. And bonus points for the free parking lot and being able to score a spot literally right next to the door - such a win. Definitely putting a return trip on the agenda! read more
It's not a particularly large place, so during the busy times, the wait, I'm sure can be long. But from what I tasted of their Vegetable Ramen I would say that it would be worth it. We went close to opening on a weekday so we didn't have a wait at all. The Vegetable Ramen broth is just the right amount of salty, with nice thin chewy noodles and packed with toppings: bamboo shoots, mushroom, beans sprouts and a block of tofu. I would definitely eat at this location again and I would definitely order the same bowl of ramen. They have their small parking in the rear. Service was kind and helpful. read more
Very choice ramen spot that's great for lunch. I imagine it's more busy later in the day. I got chicken karaaage and spicy miso. Both were great. The chicken was nice and crispy and came with a really tasty sauce. Ramen was very good too. Thinner noodles than I'm used to but very good. Parking is around the back and limited. Good amount of space inside the restaurant. Service was great too. read more
1 year ago
2 stars because I did not like the the ramen. I really wanted ramen and I saw that the reviews here were good. However, I did not like my Kuromayo ramen. I substituted the pork for chicken and the chicken was not good at all !! It did not taste like chicken to me at all. I paid 2$ extra for it but it's not worth it. Maybe it's better the way it is originally made, but the soup itself was not all that great. The service was decent the server took the chicken off of the tab. Though she could have took the entire soup off because it was left pretty much untouched after like 3-4 bites. But it's ok that's still was a nice gesture. I just know not to try ramen here again. I also did not like the ambiance it's too dark and the sitting is different and set up is not really suitable for the type of restaurant. However, I am happy I finally tried though. Side note: You can park in back in the lot! read more
4 months ago
Favorite hidden gem in the valley! Their chashu is seasoned so good and their ramen is perfection! Everyone is also super nice and welcoming! Parking is in the back! read more
Outstanding service! AJ was our server this evening & he truly was the best! Ordered the Veggie Ramen soup and gyoza appetizer. Both were very good. The gyoza was a bit too greasy but were tasty. They have a parking lot in the back that is shared with other restaurants. The restaurant has a Chill vibe and super casual. read more
4 months ago
We came in to have some Ramen. I found them on Yelp. Everything was delicious. Customer service was amazing. Everyone was so nice and they kept checking on us. We brought our one year old and asked for a side of broth and they were so sweet. I loved everything I tried. Everything was very flavorful. read more
1 month ago
8 months ago
I love their piping hot kuromayu ramen, so tasty and flavorfuI but kinda too oily for me so I'm going back to my favorite veggie ramen so it doesn't clog my arteries lol. Service was quick and fast. Perfect for cold days. Small hole in the wall with free parking at the back. My only complaint is that I smelled like ramen after eating there read more
4 months ago
Great portions, the service was quick and friendly. The restaurant has a great vibe with music and decor. My daughter and I shared the Ramen and got appetizers to taste the menu. The shrimp pops were good! read more
Really friendly service and yummy ramen to boot! Seating is a bit limited with only a few real tables and a long high top table for seating a larger group. Our server was helpful with recommendations and everything came out delicious. The gyoza was nice and crispy and the shumai was packed with the shrimp. I had the spicy miso ramen and it was the perfect amount to make my nose run, just a bit. Maru is a good spot for the colder weather. If I'm in the San Fernando Valley and craving ramen specifically, I'd make another visit here. read more
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11 months ago
Tried this place during the rainy weekend and it was delicious. We ordered the spicy miso ramen and it was amazing. The both is so thick and hearty. The location is so nice and cozy. The service was good just wished our waitress offered the spicy paste from the beginning not when we were about to finished our food. Will definitely go back. read more
11 months ago
Maru ramen has been my go to lately. I always order the Kuromayu ramen & add chili paste to it. It always hits the spot along with some gyozas. My boyfriend ordered the soporo bowl which he also enjoyed. Overall super solid spot read more
5 months ago
Came on a Sunday afternoon and had quick and friendly service. We had no wait. A good sized lot in the back to park. We enjoyed the edamame starter and added chili oil. The ramen was delicious the broth was creamy and we liked how its very customizable. We added extra pork and of course more chili oil on the side. read more
2 years ago
Satisfying ramen spot. We came on a Saturday night and it was busy but didn't have to wait too long. They have a good amount of tables inside. Kuromayu Ramen - creamy and garlic flavor. We added spicy paste and it was a nice addition. Karaage Bowl - super good and tasty. They add a lot of spicy mayo to the rice so if you don't like spicy mayo beware. I'd come back here if I lived closer to the area. They have a parking lot out back. read more
5 months ago
1 year ago
Maru isn't just a ramen spot--it's basically the holy grail of noodles in the valley. Walk in and you're immediately hit with that cozy, soul-hugging vibe that makes you feel like you're about to star in your own anime food montage. The bowls come out steaming like little cauldrons of happiness, loaded with broth so rich it should be paying taxes. The noodles? Perfectly chewy, like they trained in a dojo before landing in your bowl. And the staff? They treat you like family, but the good kind of family--the one that remembers your birthday and actually shares their fries. If you haven't been to Maru, you're doing life wrong. Seriously, treat yourself--come slurp, laugh, and let your taste buds do a victory dance. Every spoonful feels like a plot twist in the best kind of food adventure, the kind where the hero is you and your sidekick is a perfectly soft-boiled egg. By the time you leave, you'll be plotting your return like it's the next big Marvel movie. Trust me, one trip to Maru and you'll be bragging to all your friends, "Yeah, I know a place," like you just unlocked a secret level in life. Anyway can't wait to come back. My daughter is recovering from leukemia and Maru brings her a lot of joy. read more
3 months ago
Really liked the food and the ambiance of the place. We were seated quickly and our server helped us navigate the menu! The Karage chicken was really good and I really liked the sauce it came with. read more
1 year ago
This ramen was really yummy. The edamame had the perfect amount of salt and it was generous portion. The broth is incredibly creamy. The pork surprised us by being slightly sweet and it was a great additional flavor to the ramen. We can't wait to come back! PS $16.45 for ramen nowadays is perfect. read more
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9035 Reseda Blvd
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What kind of container material is used for takeout and delivery of soup? (plastic, styrofoam, paper... )
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Hello! Are you open this Sunday (Easter Sunday)?
Hello Sophie! Yes we are open 4:30 - 9:30
Do they have rice noodle options for us gluten free people?
No they don't have any gluten free options...
Do they only offer pork broth for the Ramen or are there other options?
They have pork broth and vegetable broth
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