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    Mazera

    4.7 (304 reviews)
    ModerateRamen, Korean, Noodles
    Closed Closed
    Updated 2 months ago

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    How to eat mazemen instructions
    Aaron J.

    My wife and I visited this ramen/mazemen spot for lunch when we were in the La Habra area. The server was incredibly cordial, professional, and polite. We were seated right away, had our orders taken promptly, and waited a short amount of time for our food to arrive. We ordered the original mazemen and tonkotsu ramen. Both dishes were excellent and had a deep rich umami taste. We were left incredibly satisfied and happy with both the food and positive dining experience. Bonus points, their restrooms are incredibly clean and well-maintained! I sincerely hope more people find out about this place and make it go viral!

    Karagge w/ a mayo/lemon glaze. Gyoza w/ a yummy sweet-soy dipping sauce
    Kris G.

    It was our first time here. It was pretty slow for an early Sunday night dinner around 6. Nobody was there, but by the time we started eating, the place got packed. It's a small, quaint, unassuming place, but their kitchen cranks out rich flavors. We all got different things so we could try out what they have to offer. I was the only one brave enough to try the (bulgogi) mazemen, and it did not disappoint. I followed the instructions on the table & I liked it w/ the vinegar! Another person at our table got the donkatsu w/ rice; it was gobbled up pretty quick so I imagine it was delicious. The other 2 were in the mood for tonkatsu ramen - 1 got spicy, the other, plain. It looked like there was a lot of green onions for my taste, but they didn't complain. Another hit was the karagge chicken and gyoza - both came w/ tasty sauces! It's a great restaurant in an area filled with other great spots, so we'll be back!

    Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen
    Natalie G.

    Ordered Chashu Mazemen (this is a brothless dish) and Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen. The ramen was a little lighter on the protein side but I didn't mind it because it was so flavorful and it didn't feel heavy. If that's a priority then you can order/pay for additional protein. I tried a little bit of the chassis mazemen and it was also very good! Staff was friendly and I would go again.

    #2
    Stan S.

    Always consistently delicious and flavorful. Can't eat it everyday but always satisfies my noodle cravings.

    Tonkotsu (Pretty good!) | IG @moniquedao
    Monique D.

    I'm not a huge ramen person, but I have to say their Tonkotsu Ramen is pretty delicious. I wanted to try their dry mazemen bowls, but it was a cold night and I really wanted something soupy. They only have two kinds of soups on the menu: regular and spicy Tonkotsu. I like that they use skinny noodles and the broth was not thick and heavy. Spice level was perfect. The bowl was lacking protein with only two pieces of chasu, so I had to order an extra side of minced pork which was pretty good as well. Overall will come back.

    Catherine V.

    We came here last month as we were in the neighborhood. We had some fried oysters, cha shu mazemen and Bulgogi mazemen. The fried oysters I feel were just a frozen product that were fried and served with a tartar sauce. Nothing remarkable. But the mazemen bowls were quite delicious in flavor and the noodles had just the right chewiness to it. The service was also very attentive at this quaint little restaurant. Will be back!

    Tonkotsu Ramen
    April V.

    Came here for lunch on a Sunday and we got seated right away which was great. But you definitely need to come on the right time because the seating is limited so the wait might take some time. I ordered the tonkotsu ramen, which was okay. Personally, the broth was quite salty for my liking but the noodles were chewy and cooked very well. The mazemen was also delicious, my friend enjoyed it. Our server was sweet and kind. We can tell she was the only one working the floor and she did her best to attend to all the tables. Overall, would probably come again and try a different mazemen.

    Nick S.

    We were craving mazemen but didn't want to drive across town, so we decided to try Mazera in La Habra. It's a cozy spot with around ten tables and plenty of parking, which makes it an easy choice for a casual dinner. Service was prompt and friendly -- we were seated right away, given water and menus, and the waitress offered helpful recommendations. I went with the Chashu Mazemen, while the rest of my group ordered the Kimchi Mazemen. Both dishes were flavorful, rich, and surprisingly filling even before the staff brought out rice to mix with the remaining sauce. The noodles had great texture, the chashu was tender, and the flavors came together nicely without being heavy. The space itself is simple and relaxed -- nothing fancy, but clean and comfortable for a quiet dinner. Food: 4/5 - Balanced, flavorful, and satisfying. Ambiance: 4/5 - Comfortable and well-lit. Service: 4/5 - Friendly and attentive. Overall, Mazera is a solid neighborhood spot for mazemen -- convenient, consistent, and worth returning to when the noodle craving hits.

    Original mazemen
    Ariel D.

    A quaint mazemen store with limited seating in a small strip mall with limited parking. Our party was seated immediately around 1pm on a Saturday. Waitress was patient and attentive. After reading the reviews, most of us opted for the mazemen. The portions were surprisingly large, and overall the dish felt rich, but somehow the flavor was a little lacking to me. The chashu was also on the dry side, and I ended up not eating it. There was a child in our group that insisted on the traditional ramen. When he wasn't eating it, we all tried it and found that it was strangely sweet, definitely not the flavor we would expect from simmering pork bones. The side dishes were the star of the show for me, personally. Karaage was fried to perfection, cripsy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The potato croquettes were the same, and surprisingly light. If I do come back, it would just be for these.

    Original
    Shirley J.

    The ramen and noodle dishes here seem really special. They're chewy, flavorful, and the seasoning is so good. Everything tastes amazing.

    Wesley W.

    Great service. I was expecting a line after this place was rated #6 in the nation for their ramen. I had the chashu Mazeman ramen. This is not a soupy noodle dish but more like a pasty with a ton of flavor. It reminded Umemura and Luscious Dumplings dry noodle dishes. It was like Dan Dan noodles. Very flavorful with a chewy dense noodle and unique. I can see why it ranked but I'm a traditionalist so next time, I'm trying their tonkotsu ramen.

    Original Mazemen
    Damian S.

    Love trying something new, so when my friend told me about Mazemen, and didn't know what it was, I had to try it. The person helping us was super helpful explaining everything to us like what mazemen and how to pronounce it cause I forsure butchered it. I had ordered the FRIED OYSTERS, which I think is a good starters, was a good balance of umami. Then I had gotten the ORIGINAL MAZEMEN w/ an extra poached egg. But man was it good. It was ramen in a hardy stew but with the egg yolk into it, delicious. On the table there are instructions to but vinegar for a whole new flavor I didn't think it was tru but it was, whole new different flavor I think it made it better. Fairly priced.

    NO 1 - no pork belly on the side
    Myra V.

    The food is really good rather great, The noodles is chewy in a good way, and fresh tasting. The servings will really make you full. We ordered the dry ramen , we ordered 2 no. 2, 2 - no. 1 and 1- no 3. The first 2 are pork and the no. 3 is a bulgogi. The service is really good too, you know it's authentic when you see who cooks and serves the food. He knows the menu well. I always ask them( restaurants that i visit for the first time) for their personal favorite and he was able to tell us everything on the menu and of course his personal favorite. Tasting the food I don't think you will go wrong with any of them. We also ordered mochi Ice cream- it come in 2 pieces for $5- matcha and strawberry. The restaurant very quaint and clean, few sittings but we came right on time. Not very busy at the time. I highly recommend, i see why they have high rating from other yelpers.

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    Any veggie broth Ramen?

    No, they just have tonkotsu and spicy tonkotsu broth (pork)

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    I had driven by this place countless times and never thought to stop. Honestly, I assumed ramen was…read morejust ramen and didn't expect anything special. After wondering how they've stayed in business for so long, I finally decided to give it a try and I'm so glad I did. The food completely exceeded my expectations. I ordered the Blaze ramen and the spicy tuna appetizer, and everything was absolutely delicious. It was a 10/10 experience, and I keep thinking about it days later. Safe to say I'm officially a huge fan and will definitely be back.

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