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    Motto Ramen

    4.2 (661 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    tom kha ramen with crispy pork
    Megan M.

    this place could easily be overlooked in an otherwise busy shopping center. a lot of the restaurants and eateries are closer to the street, while motto ramen is tucked in the back near target. my husband chose this as a dinner spot for a little saturday date and it was very good. we can in around 7:45 and had no problem finding a seat. there was plenty of tables and booths that were slowly filling as our evening progressed. there are a lot of great offerings across their menu that could accommodate so many different types of palettes. there are many preset ramen dishes as well as build your own feature, an extensive sushi menu, a variety of appetizers, rice bowls, noodle bowls, and curry dishes. we shared a deep friend shumai appetizer that came with a bed of shredded cabbage and carrots and a sweet ponzu dipping sauce. these were excellent! very freshly fried, juicy, and flavorful. i was (and am always) craving something soupy and hot, and i was excited to see a tom yum and a tom kha on the preset menu. i ordered the tom kha with udon noodles a side of crispy pork. the pork was exceptionally crispy and crackly. i found it was even more delicious when dipped into the spiced coconut broth of my ramen. it was also really good with the curry sauce in my husbands dish. my husband ordered the pork katsu curry plate. the menu item says "homemade curry sauce with carrot and potato" next to a photo of the dish with those vegetables. the dish arrived without any vegetables and that was disappointing. the rice and curry were very good, the pork was nice and thin, but the panko was a little heavy and again, the vegetables were very missed. for dessert, i encouraged my husband to try the crepe cake (which he fell in love with) and i opted for the yuzu cheesecake. the yuzu cheesecake had a great creamy texture but i couldn't taste the yuzu. even though there were some negative aspects, i would definitely come back here. we're looking forward to trying more of their menu.

    Shrimp lover
    Karmen N.

    Haven't been here in a while. Decided to stop by before going to Hmart. We've always ordered the Ramen here. Saw there were more items added to their menu. I was surprised to see Pad Thai, been craving it. I wasn't sure how it would taste because it's not a Thai restaurant. I thought.. what the heck, lets try it. Surprisingly it was pretty good. Also ordered Katsu Curry, Shrimp Tempura, Shrimp Lover Roll and Thai ice coffee. Everything was good except the Shrimp Lover Roll, tasted a bit mushy and bland. I don't know if it was the roll but something gave me stomach issues after i left :(

    I love Miso . And Thai ice Tea . Good delicious . I will comeback here
    Annie N.

    I love Ramen and Sushi - Thai Tea in here . It's good delicious .I will comeback again! Love love

    Menu!
    Josh L.

    TOM YUM IS HITTING all the time and it is something we came to try for the first time come try it out when possible !

    So good! Dusted

    Amazing food and kids love it! Great price good food.........:..:kiddos want to come back!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    It's not the first time here and not the last. Keep coming back for the Motto Red. The chasu pork is always on point.
    Thang L.

    Back again! Motto red and crunchy roll is on point! Never disappoint with the food, service is nice and quick.

    Shredded Chasu over rice and Squid Legs.
    Tan L.

    Motto Ramen has a bit of everything. Great food, at reasonable prices. We will definitely come back.

    Rib eye Ramen BOMB
    Christi D.

    OK this place is on fire. We just had the BEST Ramen in OC. The broth was full of flavor and my hubby had the crispy pork and said it was one of the best things ever. Keep up the good work Motto! You have two new loyal customers.

    Amazing tonkotsu ramen with flavorful soup. Sushi is delicious too. I've also tried their Thai iced tea and it was pretty good.

    Bento Special

    Beautiful presentation and great deal! Bento special with beef teriyaki. Second time here and I'll keep coming back

    Chanel K.

    Motto ramen is located in the plaza with target. There was plenty of parking. Got seated right away. They serve ramen and sushi. They had a build your own noodle and you can choose from different broths, noodles, and toppings. I did the spicy miso with tsukemen noodles. The broth was delicious but it was waaaay too spicy. I told our server and she gave me a small bowl of regular miso broth. It definitely helped, but still spicy. Next time I will be asking for mild. This time they didn't ask what spicy level. I'm not sure if tsukemen noodles are usually like this, but the noodles were hard. I would have liked them to be a bit softer. I got chicken chashu as my protein. It had a good miso flavor! It was delicious. Got the chicken karage as an appetizer, it was good but there wasn't too much flavor.

    Chicken Katsu Curry!  Crunchy and moist!!
    May T.

    My daughter ordered the chicken katsu curry and it was crunchy on the outside and moist on the inside! My son got sushi and I got the Motto ramen. We all like something different so this place was great if everyone wants different things!

    First bite of sashimi
    Mimi A.

    I hate that I have to give lower stars, but I cannot give this place a 5 review. I'd give it 1 but the manager was nice so I will add 1 extra for kindness. We went for ramen. Red Flag 1) the waitress saw us sit down and gave menus to the party who came in after us Red Flag 2) the waitress asked us if we would like anything to drink and we ordered water. It took her forever to bring it Red Flag 3) The party next to our booth found hair in her soup and we flagged down someone for her, because gross! Red Flag 4) Husband asked her if the sashimi was ahi and she said we only have tuna and salmon. Ahi IS Tuna. Red Flag 5) The waitress pulled a crumpled piece of receipt paper out of her pocket to write our order on Neither of us finished our ramen. I had pork ramen and it had corn in it and what tasted like chicharrones rather than cuts of katsu pork. It was salty and the chicharrone-like things were fatty and turned my stomach. Tonkotsu ramen doesn't typically have corn in it! Husband had chashu pork soup and his soup was extremely sweet. For the first time ever, husband did not finish his food and he did not leave a gratuity, which is unusual for someone raised in Polynesia...they eat and eat. When the manager walked by to ask us if we wanted to-go bowls for our food, we both declined, which is also unusual. He asked husband in private what was wrong, and husband said, "It was too sweet. Not the way I am used to. Maybe it's different back home." Husband's sashimi was the wrong style of cut, or at least what he's used to. Being a person who went to culinary school, husband said it tasted low-grade. They didn't have spicy mustard and they didn't even know what that was. So he just asked for wasabi and ginger. We really wanted to like this place and lost our appetites quickly. I liked my ice water better than my soup.

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    6 months ago

    Food is good, service is wonderful full and its chill place to have a date the soft shell is good too!

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    6 months ago

    Great place, been going here for a while now. Food is great and ambiance is great as well.

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    9 months ago

    The food is always great and the staff is always kind. This is my favorite place to go when I have a bad day and want some comfort food.

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    Great place for yummy lunch!! Especially the sushi! Fresh and delicious. And the owners are great!

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    Ask the Community - Motto Ramen

    Are you guys open for takeout during the Covid crisis? Does the ramen taste the same at home?

    Yes, we are open for takeout. And it will taste the same, make sure heat up the broth and noodle before enjoy the ramen. We also over katsu curry. Really good. We will close… Read more

    Msg in the ramen?

    MSG is in a lot of foods, including Doritos, Chick-Fil-A, and Pizza. The negative association of MSG with Asian (esp Chinese) foods in America has roots in extremely sketchy research based on bad methods, and the continued prevalence of the mythical… Read more

    Which ramens do NOT have beef or pork broth?

    Veggie and chicken

    How much for your ramen?

    Really cheap: about 10 dollars

    Do you guy still closed on Monday?

    No. We are open 7 days a week now, you can check our new hours on the yelp info. Thnk you.

    Any gift cards available?

    As far as I know, no.

    Is this place vegetarian friendly?

    Yes. The vegetarian/vegan broth is available upon request but is not on the menu. :)

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    Gomen

    Gomen

    4.1
    (1.2k reviews)
    5.6 mi
    $$

    Ive been to Gomen twice now specifically for their jajang ramen…read more It not the dish that usually people go for at a ramen spot but it is now the sole reason me and my boyfriend keep coming back. It has so many toppings in it that you can get a noodle refill and be completely fine with the amount of stuff left in your bowl to coat the rest of your noodles. The noodles are perfectly cooked and chewy combined with the savory sauce and the meat and diced veggies in the jajang makes a perfect meal. They usually have some pokemon or old anime on the tv playing. The staff is also super attentive and overall a nice chill spot. Theres booth spots, regular tables, and bar seating as well but they can get busy. We've waited 10-20 mins before at a dinner rush so I would recommend avoiding the usual peak hours.

    I've been going here for over 10 years. I've recommended many people. I noticed a difference in…read morethe flavor since the new ownership. But last night was the worst ever. The Tonkotsu miso ramen. They are clearly being cheap or taking shortcuts because the broth is more watered down than when they first took over the place. They are now adding more MSG because I got a huge migraine by the end of the night. The staff was super friendly as usual tho. I really hope they turn things around or they will continue to lose customers.

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    Cold noodle summer special
    Cold noodle summer special
    TONKOTSU SALT: Pork broth, salt, green onions, bamboo shoots, egg & BBQ pork | $11.95/$7.99 (M-F 11am-2pm)

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    TONKOTSU SALT: Pork broth, salt, green onions, bamboo shoots, egg & BBQ pork | $11.95/$7.99 (M-F 11am-2pm)
    Ramen & Tsukemen TAO

    Ramen & Tsukemen TAO

    4.2
    (912 reviews)
    6.4 mi
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    Tsukemen Tao is consistent every time I come here. I feel like a lot of the times, especially in…read morerecent, I've been disappointed when I dine out. Restaurant quality just hasn't been the same, but that is not the case here. Over the years their team has continued to offer delicious food and a nice casual dining experience. The store is small and cozy, so not great for parties larger than 4, though I'd really just suggest 2. Great for lunch or a low key dinner, it is one of my go-to for ramen spots. I really love their white miso tsukemen, the thick noodles are slightly chilled and served with a wedge of lime which is a nice way to lighten the very rich broth. I've had their red miso before but its deeper flavor is a bit too powerful for my taste, so for those who like something with more umph, that's a great choice as well.

    Gave this place another try as the first time I ordered pick up and was disappointed on the portion…read moresize and price. I came on a Friday before 5pm and it was great, no wait and decent amount of parking. Like a few have mentioned, parking is definitely limited and very tight. I got the chashu white miso and it was full to the brim. Generous portion of ramen and there were about 4 chashu slices for the regular size. According to our waiter, the large is basically more noodles and an extra piece of meat. Unfortunately, you cannot sub noodles and have to order as is. The broth is a bit too heavy and fatty for my liking. Would I come back? Ehh maybe, there's just so many ramen places so I rather find a place with lighter broth that isn't too fatty or

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    Butaton Japanese Ramen - Garden Grove

    Butaton Japanese Ramen - Garden Grove

    4.1
    (849 reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$

    I first discovered Butaton Ramen a couple of years ago, and it's still one of my go-to spots in…read moreGarden Grove -- especially for their lunch special. The lunch combo is such a solid deal. You get a regular-sized bowl of ramen, plus your choice of either a beef rice bowl or chashu rice bowl, and a side salad. For just an additional $6 on top of the ramen you were already going to order, you get the rice bowl and salad -- which honestly makes the whole meal feel complete. We always order the Butaton ramen, and it never steers us wrong. It's consistently satisfying and comforting. Between the two rice bowl options, I definitely prefer the chashu over the beef. The chashu just has more flavor and pairs better with the ramen in my opinion. If you're deciding between the two, I'd go chashu every time. I also love how the meal flows: - The side salad adds that fresh start to the meal. -The rice bowl gives you something hearty and savory. * And then you finish strong with the ramen. We came around 1 PM on a Wednesday and were actually the only customers there. Honestly? It felt like VIP service. Our server was super friendly, accommodating, and very attentive. One thing I personally use to gauge service: if my water glass hits about 30% full, I expect it to be refilled before it's empty. And even though we were the only ones there, he was consistently on top of it. That kind of attention to detail really stands out to me. We also ordered green tea to round out the meal, and everything just felt easy and enjoyable. Overall, I keep coming back for a reason. Great value, comforting food, and attentive service. If you're going for the lunch combo, definitely choose the chashu rice bowl over the beef.

    Found a Hair in my ramen soup. All we got was an apology but…read morewas disregarded the first time we mentioned there was a hair. Would never come back.

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    Butaton Japanese Ramen - Garden Grove
    Butaton Japanese Ramen - Garden Grove
    Butaton Japanese Ramen - Garden Grove

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    KIN Craft Ramen & Izakaya

    KIN Craft Ramen & Izakaya

    4.5
    (2.2k reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    TLDR: Always love Kei Concepts & this place was a great fusion for elevated ramen/udon/sushis…read more Every order of ramen/udon can come with unlimited complimentary ramen noodles. Good atmosphere, good service, great food! Came here on a Thursday 6:30PM and our server Kristin was great and attentive. We ordered appetizers: (1) pork belly skewer + (1) sausage skewer. Kinda steep price for 1 skewer but each were very well cooked and flavored. The drinks were super yummy. We ordered the Guava Calpico & the Lychee Margarita. The lychee was lined with Li Hung Mui which was delish! Guava was refreshing and milky. Food: Chasu Tom Kha Ramen: a little spicy but the broth had amazing flavor, chasu was tender & filling. Original Gyu-Tonkatsu Ramen: We had the option to sub meat for egg, shrimp or tofu with no additional charge. We chose the egg because their eggs are soooo yummy & perfectly gummy. Curry Tonkatsu Ramen: a little spicy but always a good choice. Katsu wasn't crispy but had good flavor and mixed well with the ramen. Beef Belly Udon: so much beef & flavor was so good. Udon was tender & plentiful. Came with tempura flakes on the side.

    My friends & i came here to celebrate a birthday and the vibes, food, & drinks were all fantastic!…read more Our server was very thoughtful and helpful throughout our meal. Unfortunately, the filet mignon yakitori was tough (we couldn't chew through it & had to spit it out ) and overcooked. Our server was quick to offer a replacement and unfortunately the 2nd time was still a bust, which at that point seemed more like an issue with the meat they had rather than the cooking itself, so not much they couldve done. Thankfully, the manager (i believe, he was dressed differently than the servers) was kind enough to take it off our bill. Our server also offered a dessert on the house to make up for our experience! We got the black sesame coconut ice cream with sago and it was sooooo good. Of all the noodle dishes, my favorite was the chashu tom kha ramen. holy moly, the flavors were incredible. And for $17?! In this economy?! Can't be beat. The drinks were all great too! Well balanced, refreshing, and unique twist of flavors. Can't wait to go back!

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    Happy Hour is available Sun-Thu from 9pm to 11pm. Excluding holidays. Dine-in only.
    Happy Hour is available Sun-Thu from 9pm to 11pm. Excluding holidays. Dine-in only.
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    Chashu Tom Kha Ramen
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