The Black Garlic Tonkotsu is freaking epic! I can't express enough how incredible and full of flavor the broth is and the extra garlic they give you! 10/10! read more

The black garlic tonkatsu is the best ramen I have ever had in my LIFE and I've had quite a few bowls from top-rated ramen shops when we travel. If you love garlic and feel like dishes could always use a little more garlic, this one is for you (with an extra side of garlic, naturally!). My husband got the tan tan men with mild spice (he said it was savory, flavorful spicy and not burn-your-mouth-off spicy) and my daughter had the tonkatsu and loved it. My husband is rarely reactive about food ("It's good" is the best I usually get out of him) but he said this was "*really* good!" Wow that's 11/10 stars coming from him! The jammy egg was actually jammy! So often places overcook them but not here. I hope we are back in the area someday because I can't wait for my next bowl from Moto. Do not miss this shop! We ordered takeout on a Thursday around 11:30am and it was ready in less than 10 mins and when I went to pick it up the shop was maybe half full. Parking looked challenging nonetheless. It's metered street parking out front with a tiny, tiny parking lot out back and perhaps you can find some parking in the neighborhood behind the shop. read more

I wanted to love this place because of the reviews and service, but unfortunately it fell flat for me. I would actually give it 3.5, but I bumped it to 4 for service. I ordered the pork bao bun and the spicy tonkatsu which are my go-tos, and unfortunately both items were lacking in flavor for me. The tonkatsu didn't have the unctuous depth I'm used to. And the bao bun, this is the first time I felt like pork belly was too much - the fat from the pork belly washed out all flavor in the bun. I wish there had a been a bright sauce to cut through the fat. This is a very very popular spot, I sat at the window bar since I was alone. It's a small restaurant that was full when I got in, and full when I left (I snapped a pic in between the parties leaving and before the next parties came in), there is a line and they have you wait outside once your name is on the waitlist. Parking is street parking (I think there might have been a small lot but it was full) read more

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The food isn't bad but it wasn't authentic Japanese or even what I expected out of any typical Japanese fusion. I was craving Japanese but didn't really get that. I felt disappointed in the inconsistency in the food. I loved the green bean goma-ae because it had vinegar in it. It is not the traditional preparation. It tasted more like a Chinese or maybe Korean in flavor. The spicy miso ramen was just bad. The portion was huge but who cares if it doesn't taste good? It looked and tasted like Chinese style noodles that my dad would cook at home. The pork was lean pieces of meat, not pork belly or pork cheek. They were just tossed in there and cooked like a stew. I was expecting all the toppings to be laid out on top. Other than the noodles and maybe the egg, it didn't taste like authentic ramen at all. Takoyaki had good batter and a nice crust but two of the balls didn't even have octopus in it!! Also got this glazed pork belly dish, forgot the name. It was a generous portion but the sweet sauce on top was too sweet and again tasted more Chinese in flavors. Soba buckwheat tea was nice and authentic and the lotus kinpira was good and authentic enough, but so many hits and misses at the same time. This restaurant is confused. read more

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Seriously, I cannot wait to have time to drive over the hill for this ramen. Omg! Best ramen I've had State side. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. They have a small parking lot in the back. read more

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Great Ramen. Awesome portions and good beverages. If I lived in the area, I would stop by this place at least once a week.

Service here was great! We came right when they opened for dinner at 4:30pm. It was a good time to come because soon more and more people started to show up. We ordered appetizers from the Happy Hour menu. The tofu dish was lovely, and the grated ginger was a nice touch. The garlic edamame was ok, we didn't really taste much garlic which was odd. My cousin and I both ordered the Vegan Ramen and we were shocked at how big the bowls were. The broth was light and all the veggies were really tasty. We added in some of the chili oil and seasoning which brought more flavor to the dish. We appreciate the fact that the broth wasn't too salty and we could make it our own with the provided additions. read more

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It's raining in LA and what better place to warm the belly than Motor Ramen with a big bowl of spicy Ramen! Moto Ramen is always consistently delicious with very kind and attentive service. Today was no exception. We started with some Yellowtail Jalapeño rolls and Gyoza and today are server explained to try it with the Vinegar and Soy sauce and blend 50/50, and it was delicious! Excellent recommendation! And the Yellowtail was fresh and delicious. The SPICY ramen hit the spot on this chilly day. I love the portion size here too! Moto is a casual spot with a pleasant ambiance, Japanese art adorns the walls. Not too classy to feel precocious, but clean modern vibes. There is metered parking in front (coins, credit cards and a text to pay option on line). read more

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Absolutely amazing and we didn't even order ramen! We had a handful of the appetizers and the Salmon Don and sake. It was so fantastic and the chef even came out and greeted us. Would have never just strolled in here by looking at the outside but we are going to be regulars! read more

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My experience here was decent. I visited this restaurant towards closing on a Sunday night. The service here was really good and my server was super nice. He was even gentle in reminding us that the kitchen was closing by a certain time which I appreciated. I ordered the Black Garlic Tonkatsu hot ramen and it was alright. The broth was tasty, but way too salty for my liking. The toppings were okay, but chashu pork was dry. I would've liked it better if the meat melted in my mouth. The portion was pretty good, it was was warm and it was filling though. The interior was fun in design and relatively clean. For parking, I believe it is just metered street parking. Overall, a mid experience here and I would opt for other ramen options elsewhere. read more

Moto Ramen - Menu - Ramen Near Me - Culver City, California

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The food here is always good. I like the spicy stuff so that is my go to. The service here is very good, they always check up on you and you have to owner running around helping out as well. Having the owner around and working that their own restaurant is a great thing to see in my opinion. The atmosphere here is cozy and a little small but it is what it is with a small location. I love coming here, there's always customers and that means there's good food! read more

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Vibe is neighborhood ish with a mixture of families, singles, couples, kids. Decor is simple with 3 of 4 walks kinda plain and one wall with a mural. Staff is friendly, kind and attentive. Yes, Ramen is the centerpiece -- guess that's why it in the name read more

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The ambiance was real cool. The staff was so cheerful, professional, and attentive. The food was so good Marinated Cucumbers is a must The Spicy Miso is the best the broth is flavorful but light and the spice level is perfect. read more

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Love this place and how consistent their service is (which is 5/5!!!)!!! Here's what I tried so far: Pork bun 4/5 I had higher expectations for the pork belly Chicken karaage bun 5/5 cannot get enough of this one, soooo delicious! Agedashi tofu 5/5 I'm a sucker for agedashi tofu though! Tonkatsu 5/5 the broth is flavorful and I love that the ramen noodles are cooked hard Been there so many times and I already can't wait to go back lol read more

Moto Ramen - Menu as of 11/8/23 - Ramen Near Me - Culver City, California

The last time I ate here was about six months ago, and it remains one heck of a place to enjoy delicious ramen and gyoza, though the gyoza was admittedly on the salty side this time. It came as a pleasant surprise that the restaurant wasn't crowded on Christmas Eve, and we were seated immediately. Best of all, there was even a parking stall available right in front of the entrance. Truly a night to remember for years to come. read more

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Moto Moto Moto This place is solid they are always welcoming, clean, quick service and layers of flavor on point - every.single.time. Karage chix, TanTan Men with extra ground pork, crunchy onions, marinated garlic - garlic edamame with extra sauce, gyoza and sake cocktail - hits like nobody's biz - next time I'll try to remember pics read more

This place is still my local favorite ramen shop! I took my friend who's from out of town and he claimed it was the best Ramen he's ever had. It's always nice to introduce a friend to a restaurant that didn't disappoint and they continued raving about it all weekend. He had the spicy tonkotsu Ramen and I had the Dandan men. For those who love dandan men this place has a very good one. But man, I didn't realize how good their chicken karaage was. I love karaage and it was legit, one of my top 3 in the area...might be just as good as Anzu in sawtelle. Service was excellent as usual. The restaurant is so cute, very japanesy. There's a view parking spots in back of the restaurant and plenty of free street parking in the neighborhood. read more

This is our go-to ramen takeout spot, consistently hits the spot. My only slight issue is that the regular tonkotsu doesn't have quite enough kick, but the spicy version is too hot. Kids ramen is meh, though they love the karaage. Our other go-to is the gyozas, so good! If dining in go for their happy hour but get there early - we arrived at 5:20 as a party of four and weren't seated until 5:57. They didn't seem in any rush to fill empty tables, but were cool about honoring the happy hour since we were ready to order. Service is friendly and quick. read more

The staff was really friendly, but I wasn't impressed with the food. I tried the garlic ramen, which was okay. It was very mild, and I added extra seasoning. I also tried the salmon don. The portion was surprisingly large. It also came with soup, which I also found bland. read more

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The Hiyashi Chuka (cold ramen) is still excellent here. As a matter of fact I think it's better than the Daikokuya version. Today I tried the Cold shoyu chicken ramen and it was a little bland. Will stick to the Hiyashi Chuka here. read more

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I am a self proclaimed Ramen connoisseur. From Japan, to New York to Southern California. Decided to try Moto based on the reviews. This place has about 10-12 tables and is small. We went on a Monday night and had to wait about 45 minutes. We ordered a few appetizers which were the stars of our dinner. First we had cucumbers which were fresh and lightly dressed. Very simple and refreshing. Next was the Chicken Karaage. Perfectly cooked and lightly battered. The battered was well seasoned and the chicken was moist and juicy. The ultimate star was the Pork Belly!!! Thickly sliced, marinated and perfectly cooked. The pork belly was fall apart tender and so good! I would come back just for the Pork Belly!! I had the Tonkatsu Ramen and it was good but not what I consider a top ramen. The flavor was good but it was missing the silkiness that a great Tonkatsu must have. My guests had Tantan Ramen and Black Garlic Tonkatsu Ramen. I tried both and although both were decent, I have had better!! All in all, I would go back just for the Pork Belly and to try the cold Ramen. If you want a good bowl of Ramen give Moto a try! Highly recommend the Pork Belly!! read more

Moto Ramen - Tonkatsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Culver City, California

We came here as a friend recommended this place. I like their wishlist system conveniently on Google maps so we put down our names and got the seat without much waiting. We were greeted by a super friendly staff (didn't catch his name though). He was funny and got things setup super quickly (even recognized my RF hat knowing I'm a Federer fan!). He also made good recommendation for a seasonally available cold noodle ramen which was topped with veggies, egg, ham and chicken, with a side of mustard and soy based sauce at the bottom. Very refreshing on a warm night! My husband got the shio (salt) chicken soup noodle, which I actually prefer more than my cold noodle due to its milder but more unami flavor. I feel the cold noodle was just a bit more saltier than I like, but it all comes down to personal taste as my husband likes mine better lol. Overall super chill place with good ramen options. They also have very good appetizer options such as juicy and hot karaage chicken and garlic topped edamame. Both are good choices! read more

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Amazing miso! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the staff was super friendly. Nice vibe overall I came right at the opening and the service was quick and attentive! read more

Moto Ramen - SPICY MISO - Ramen Near Me - Culver City, California

Service is amazing along with the food must try!! Lunch special was a great deal and super filling.

This is my go to Ramen spot ever since I discovered it. After I discovered the tan tan men ramen, I don't get any other ramen! It's my absolute favorite. We come here at least once a month. We love the fresh marinated garlic they offer. Staff is so kind. Check online to see if the waitlist is open because it can get busy. Other delicious items I've tried so far: chicken karaage, marinated cucumbers, spicy tuna roll, and spicy salmon roll. Just had to write a review on how delicious it was after having it again. read more

Moto Ramen - TAN TAN MEN Chicken Karaage Don - Ramen Near Me - Culver City, California

Extra star for the black garlic and noodle texture, along with the friendly staff...broth otherwise was mediocre. Main chef was in Japan when we visited so perhaps the stock suffered some. Would return during happy hour! read more

Great tonkotsu for the ramen. Nice to see Okinawa specialties there too. The menu is a little unclear but Orion is not on draft (only bottles). read more

I have to say, this is one of the best ramen spots in Culver City. The service was amazing. And the seating was quaint and unpretentious. I'm definitely coming back. My girlfriend turned me on to it. I'm going to have to give it 5 stars all round. read more

We stopped here for early dinner and ordered chicken ramen. It was extremely delicious, loved the side garlic that it came with. Great portion size too for the price. Very prompt and attentive service. They consistency refilled out water for us. The inside was spacious and cute. This spot is definitely worth coming back to read more

Moto Ramen - Chicken ramen - Ramen Near Me - Culver City, California

Moto Ramen is a staple for me on the west side. Aside from Sawtelle, our Asian option are limited without breaking the bank. Moto Ramen offers affordable prices, very sizable portions, and usually wait times aren't too bad. I definitely recommend checking it out, and you can't go wrong with any of the dishes. read more

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Had always heard good things about Moto Ramen and after finally trying it, I can confirm it is all true. From the ambience to the flavors, it could not have been better. The staff were super friendly and attentive, and the food was absolutely flavorful up until the last bite. I truly have never had ramen this good. Moto Ramen servers and cooks, you rock! Absolutely DELICIOUS! Will DEFINITELY be coming back! read more

Moto Ramen - TAN TAN MEN SPICY TONKOTSU - Ramen Near Me - Culver City, California

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Really delicious food. I'm only in the area for a few days so thought I'd try some ramen and sides. Friendly people and it looked like a nice little joint inside though I grabbed my order to go. read more

Moto Ramen - Chicken karaage - Ramen Near Me - Culver City, California

Solid ramen spot. I've been here a couple of times and enjoyed it. Unfortunately, I wouldn't say it's one of my favourites, which is why I haven't returned. read more

Fresh hot food: Huge bowls of ramen. Perfectttt eggs. Crunchy chicken. Attentive, cool, and knowledgeable staff. read more

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The best of the best made with love love the warm ramen noodles all the food on menu is delicious

When I say the ramen bowl was bigger than my head, I mean it ! We ordered the Spicy Tonkotsu and the non spicy. Both were flavorful and comforting, we loved it. The albacore sushi roll was also really good! Everyone was also very polite and attentive. Would absolutely come back again if I'm ever in the area. read more

Moto Ramen - SPICY TONKOTSU and TONKOTSU - Ramen Near Me - Culver City, California

Moto Ramen makes one of the best ramens in Los Angeles. I always order take out and every single time so far I've gotten the Tan Tan Men it's a pork broth based ramen. My favorite thing about this broth it's nice and rich and full of flavor it has a spicy nutty flavor to it! The noodles are perfect thickness they are not to thick or thin just the right. My wife's gets it with mild spice and I got extra spicy and both are great depending on your spice level. The service is always fast and efficient. If you're craving good flavor ramen in LA you have to try Moto Ramen in Culver City. read more

Moto Ramen - Tan Tan Men - Ramen Near Me - Culver City, California

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Yummy cozy Ramen spot right here in the heart of Culver City. Fast service lots of options on the menu. Ice cold Sapporo to wash it down. Tonkatsu w extra pork is my go to order. And Garlic edamame for a quick snack before the main course. read more

I can't find decent ramen at home in Nashville, so when I was able to be in LA for 7 hours I had to stop for ramen! I found this place that was in between my meeting and the airport (to not risk being late) and I'm sure glad I did! I got the garlic edamame to start with and it was the best I've ever had - a little kick but not so much that it hid the rich garlic flavor. I ate it all despite also having a bowl of ramen coming... And the ramen bowl was HUGE!!! Filled with a creamy broth that was heavenly. The chili oil definitely cleared my sinuses (very welcome during allergy season). The ground pork was nicely seasoned and the noodles were the perfect texture. I ate the first half of it without the marinated garlic, then added it in. It added a unique "freshness" for lack of a better word. Knowing I couldn't take any on the flight I filled up until I could t eat anymore! Glad I wore stretchy waisted pants! The ambiance was very bright, and it reminded me of little ramen shops in Japan (but much bigger) with plenty of space and room for lots of customers. The service was impeccable. My water glass was never empty and they were all so friendly. Wish I lived closer (a few thousand miles closer...) just so I could experience that hospitality (and food of course)! Also wish I could try more items on the menu! read more

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Dined in on 6/6/25 and always, 5+ stars for food, service and ambiance. We are regulars at Moto and will continue to be! We love how the staff are personable and really make you feel welcomed and valued. read more

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