We are huge lovers of both ramen and anything that has to do with Naruto the anime series. So when we found out about this place...of course we had to try it!! The food was good! The ramen is priced really well especially considering that so many toppings are included unlike other restaurants that will nickel & dime you to death by the time you add everything you want into your ramen. My vegetarian son wasn't in the mood for ramen so he opted for the Vegetarian Korroqe and the Fried Tofu. He really enjoyed the Korroqe. Word to the wise tho: the Fried Tofu is NOT vegetarian - it has bonito on top (oops)! Now we know for next time! Super friendly staff & the decor is awesome!!! We tried to look around at everything and unfortunately couldn't take pictures without looking too odd to the other diners that might not share our admiration for the anime lol. read more

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Surround yourself with custom artworks and smiling faces while indulging in some delicious ramen and tea. I went a little out of my normal route on lunch to try this spot on a cold, rainy day. I was not disappointed! The hostess was so helpful and kind and allowed me to sit at a table while I waited for my order to-go. The order took about 10 minutes and I was on my way. They do have quite a few tables available for dine in. I'm a novice ramen enthusiast, and so the hostess helped me pick my order. Which I believe was ramen with steak. It was hearty and tasty. Overall, the restaurant provides a chill environment to spend time with friends or family. Don't sleep on this one. read more

Place has really good ramen. Noodles are well cooked and the shabu beef is soft. Service was quick since there was a few people dining in. Overall interior look is cute for Naruto fans since there are plushies and few figurines from the anime. Cute and nice place for fans . read more

Ramen Ichiraku - Shabu Beef Ramen - Ramen Near Me - El Monte, California

Very good Pork Spicy Ramen cant wait to try more food on the menu! Qwertyuiopsidjfjgjrjcjfj

My kids love this place not just for the name or decorations. The ramen is really good and they eat the whole thing, no leftovers. I tried the bun and it was very authentic and good for sharing. FYI I drive 35 miles to get to this place from the San Fernando Valley. read more

Ramen Ichiraku - Ramen Near Me - El Monte, California

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This is such a cozy, neighborhood gem. I wasn't expecting the Naruto theme when I walked in but there is cool artwork hanging on the walls. My friends and I ordered a few appetizers and of course had to try the ramen. What's different about this restaurant is that your ramen order can be served in a bowl or hot pot. Passion fruit green tea- there is a good selection of flavored green teas so it was difficult to choose. I ordered the passion fruit green tea and it was delicious- not too sweet or heavy. Fried tofu- warning to vegans or vegetarians- there are bonito flakes garnished on the dish. Chunky blocks of tofu, nicely fried and still silken/soft. Fried trumpet mushrooms- flavored very well. I liked this more than the fried tofu. The pieces were hearty and could be a meal in itself. Vegetarian korokke- crispy and fried well Vegetarian ramen- my friend ordered it in a bowl and said it was really good. He added hot sauce and a flavored egg to his order. Seafood ramen- I ordered this in a hot pot, without bean sprouts and green onions. Decent cut of salmon and the noodles were al dente. The fire kept the broth warm so it was perfect for a cold night. Fried mochi balls- just like the sesame balls served at dim sum. It's filled with a sweet bean paste. Just wait a few minutes to bite into it so it doesn't burn your tongue. The restaurant is located in a shopping block with ample parking. Customer service was great! read more

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This is such a cute spot and a MUST TRY place if you're a fan of the Naruto series!! I came here at like 11:30 am on a Sunday and was able to get a table immediately. After looking at the menu for about five minutes, I placed my order and was ready to go! Service is quick here and the workers are friendly. You get your food here pretty quickly and it's absolutely delicious. The vegetable ramen, which I what I ordered, was so hearty and tasty. I asked for an egg to be added to my order and it was the perfect way to top an already delicious dish. The main attraction here, aside from the delicious food, is the Naruto-themed restaurant. Everywhere you look, you'll find references of the series from artwork, plushies and even a display of the mangas. It's such a fun theme and a fantastic place to visit if you're a fan. While I was dining, a couple of customers showed up in Akatsuki robes, so that was super fun! Pro tip -- the parking lot here is ROUGH. The spaces are narrow and it's pretty difficult to get in and out of. You're way better off parking on the street since it's quick and hassle-free read more

Ramen Ichiraku - Too: Naruto Chashu Ramen, Bottom: Vegetable Ramen - Ramen Near Me - El Monte, California

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This is one of my favorite spots it has the best food ramen and onigiri around ! Local hidden gem I highly recommend and have never had issues with this spot. Kind people and great place and ambience. read more

I visited on a rainy day to best enjoy a warm bowl of ramen. It's a nice-small ramen restaurant that is themed after the anime Naruto. Their ramen reminded me of fancy 'Cup Noodles' . Their tuna onigiri was my personal favorite food item that I ordered. The rose tea was over sweetened to my liking. read more

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We've been here twice, and both times, I've forgotten to take a pic of the ramen. I did, however, snap a pic of the shrimp fried rice and salad. The salad is more like a slaw and kinda gingery. I mixed it together with the rice and the flavor was fantastic. But back to the ramen... My son wanted to go here because of the Naruto theme. So we travelled about 30 minutes, passing dozens of other ramen shops on our ramen mission. He loved the ramen and now is reluctant to go anywhere else. The first time, they were out of ramen so we got udon. The second time, we had the ramen. They were equally good. I got the fried chicken ramen. My son got the Naruto Ramen (made with pork). He said it had the best flavor and texture of anything he's ever had. Also, you can choose mild, medium, or spicy for the heat level. The egg rolls are a must, as well. Tip: order ahead. The first time, we didn't know better and stood in line, ordered, and waited about 25 min for our order. Placing the order online, it was ready within minutes of our arrival. read more

Ramen Ichiraku - Shrimp fried rice - Ramen Near Me - El Monte, California

Went here for the first time with my brothers. They had both been here before and they love the hot pot ramen from here. (My brother is also a Natuto fan so that's an extra perk for him) My brother ordered the sweet potato fried as an appetizer. And I have to tell you I am absolutely not a fan of sweet potato fries just due to my personal preference - I can't get past the sweetness of them as a fry. But these were so good. I ate a few of them. There of course was that sweetness of the sweet potato but the way they fried them made up for the sweetness I usually can't get past. I ordered the shabu beef ramen in the hot pot with mild spice and it was SO GOOD! I loved all the veggies that are included. The thinly slice beef was perfect, the broth was tasty, and the ramen was delicious. I look forward to coming back here and probably will add extra meats to my ramen just so I can enjoy more of their delicious food. Our service was great. The server was attentive and the food was brought out right away. I really enjoyed how kind and friendly the staff were. Definitely already trying to plan out my next meal here! read more

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Good broth, really enjoyed it. I'm not even a ramen fan, I prefer pho - but I had the Chashu Naruto bowl and it was delicious. Also had their mango tea which was perfect; it offset the spice from the ramen. Very satisfied. read more

Ramen Ichiraku - Ramen Near Me - El Monte, California

I like coming here for lunch. Its right next to my work, and everything they serve is delicious. They also serve you a scoop of ice cream while you pay and wait for your check. I always start myself off with some Takoyaki and even take some to go, and I always get the bowl option for the order. I havent tried the hotpot option yet, but from what i've seen from the others is that its served in a small(er) hot bowl over a flame good for one. The portions looks a little smaller, but I havent tried it yet, so thats next on my list. They are super friendly and polite; they greet you on the way in an on the way out. read more

This was a venture my son wanted to go on. We settled on this location because it was closer. It's located in a strip mall and can be missed if you don't see the sign. The location is small, but quaint with the anime art on the walls. The food was good , but I could of definitely eaten another bowl of ramen to fill me up. The atmosphere was nice as it's also a good ramen place to eat at in general. Would definitely eat here again. They dibhave another location in Montclair. read more

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The Tonkatsu broth was very watery and un flavorful. It tasted more like chicken noodle soup than pork. The ingredients were good and fresh but was disappointed overall. read more

I wouldn't go back. It was not that great and the soup base comes out of a box. There's a lot of better ramen not far from here that's fresh. The fried chicken is previously frozen and taste like it. I think the order I got was sitting around and they re-fried it. It looked awful. I took one bite and sent it back. read more

Ramen Ichiraku - Ramen Soup Base out of a box - Ramen Near Me - El Monte, California

This review is based on the food and service only since Gov. Newsom just ordered all the restaurants to shut down dine in service literally last night. It's kind of a hard place to spot since it's a little hole in the wall located next to a vegetarian place. (Across the street from King Taco). OMG, I'm not a big ramen person but this place is really great. The portion size is big, they certainly are not skimpy on their noodles and the ingredients it comes with. If you do prefer additional toppings besides the basic like green onions, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, corn, and the meat it is an additional cost veggie: 0.99 each & meat: 1.99. What hooked me was the meat & the flavor of the base, it has a good neutral flavor not too spicy or salty. My bf & I ordered the medium spicy beef shabu ramen (not really spicy) and usually at other ramen places they serve thick slices of meat, here it's thin but every bite you take there's meat! We also ordered the gyoza and veggie egg rolls which were good but not as good as the ramen!! The drinks were great as well, I ordered the milk tea & it definitely has a different taste than your usual typical boba milk tea; this one was not as sugary (which I prefer!) My bf ordered the Mango tea and it was a little more sugary than the milk tea. Pardon my photos since we got our food in to-go boxes. read more

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Naruto-themed restaurant so that's kind of cool. The actual ramen is OK, not bad, but not super spectacular. I think the soup base is the same for most of the ramen and they just change the meat. The texture of the noodles is decent, and they pack the ingredients, including the meat. We got the Naruto chashu and the Shabu beef. The chashu was a little dry and not fatty enough for me. The price is reasonable. Typical ramen restaurant feel inside. We didn't have trouble finding parking in the plaza, but I can totally see it filling up when it gets busy. read more

Ramen Ichiraku - Naruto Chashu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - El Monte, California

They have you put your name on a waitlist and they sit people down as soon as they come even though you were already waiting. Terrible. Never coming back again. Waste of 30 minutes. read more

Little hole in the wall Ramen place by son took me to for lunch our first time there I really enjoyed it the calamari was good, I really enjoyed the sesame seed, red bean, fried mochi for dessert...a little high in price,but it was good. Tried all the different Ramen they were pretty good A little high price for I think something that was packaged broth, they all had the same broth base, I just felt their prices were kind of high for what you got. The reason I gave3 stars, is because we came back 4 dinner three days later.. . We ordered the calamari ...it was fried in old oil it tasted old/ Rancid . And when I took a piece of calamari and put it on a white napkin it was bright yellow which also told me the oil was old and for $9... that doesn't fly with me. All in all it wasn't okay place but there are better places that use pressure ingredients I would recommend they step up and do a better job in changing the oil products especially for frying the calamari. read more

Best Ramen I've tasted The Shabu beef is so flavorful it is delicious. my husband has tried all the soups and he likes them all. read more

Came in on a Saturday a little before 1pm & the place was not packed. Seats can accommodate a fairly large group. The ambiance is Naruto themed. The area was clean. We heard they have a restroom available through the back. We ordered their 2 for 1 green teas (Milktea/Strawberry), both we're phenomenally great. They have the option of hot pot or regular ramen. The hot pot we ordered was $0.50 extra. We ordered the Naruto Chashu Ramen & the Friend Chicken Ramen. Parking maybe limited due to the amount of restaurants next to it. Highly recommend, after eating the food and tasting all the flavors. I will be coming back and bringing some friends to this must-try! read more

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I am a picky eater with that said let me begin. It was my first time eating Ramen. I had heard of this place from a friend. I am a huge Naruto fan so obviously I just had to make the drive. The place was located in a quiet sucluted area. A bit creepy. We got there at 7pm so we made it just before the rush. I got the fried chicken ramen mild flavor and my partner got the shabu beef ramen medium flavor. The mild flavor was perfect! Not spicy at all. The flavor medium is great for people who like spicy food. There is a flavor higher than the medium and it's called spicy. But I really feel that one would have burned my butthole, if I would have tried it. So definitely recommend mild or medium. The pork broth was super tasty! Both beef and chicken felt like any other chicken or beef would taste, nothing special. The noodles though!!! Super soft and tender! As a beverage we got the mango green tea! It was so good!! Totally recommend. The offer more than just ramen but let's be real we want to eat what Naruto is having. The menu isn't big so makes it easy to pick what you want to eat Pricing For my partner and I it was about $30, plus tip. Not bad for the amount of noodles you get :) The over all look It was a small location. Restroom was located somewhere by the kitchen. Very clean. On one side of the wall they had naruto and his comrades eating ramen and on the other side of the wall they had plushes and framed drawings. Overall I would give this place a 8.7/10 The theming , cleanliness, taste, art work and uniqueness makes this place worth driving to El Monte to check out! read more

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Out of all people to show me this place.. my mom did! she loves going to one of the vegetarian places next door and saw that there was a ramen place next door. We decided to check it out and its so cute! Its very Naruto themed. So if you know of any Naruto fans. This is the place to be! There is a lot of decorations, fan art, and a large mural dedicated to Naruto. Seeing that its fitting that everything is Naruto themed, i decided to go with the Naruto Ramen. I thought the ramen was good and the noodles were a decent consistency. It's not calling for my name to go back, but if i'm in the area or want to show a friend a neat themed place, I would take them back here again. read more

Ramen Ichiraku - Naruto ramen - Ramen Near Me - El Monte, California

It's a good hole in the wall ramen restaurant. A lot of locals know about it and the prices are good. Would recommend to anyone. Especially if you like Naruto. read more

For starters yes I am a naruto fan but that's not the only reason why I gave it 5 stars. Before coming here I used to eat at a couple of local ramen restaurants in Long Beach. I know what your thinking "Every spot is different" and your absolute right, places make their ramen differently and have their own recipes. But Ramen Ichiraku just has a magnificent taste I have yet to have else where. So I make the occasional drive from Long Beach to El Monte for this ramen. It's safe to say I'm a regular here lol but before I became a regular I've noticed that I've always been given the same hospitality. The employees always check to make sure not only that you are good but the food is up to standard. I don't know about you but I love a good server and I base giving a tip$$ off how well they serve. They are polite, and over all good friendly company to be around. The decorations inside are mostly naruto themed after all it is named after one of naruto favorite restaurant. They also have The manga but I'm not entirely sure if you can grab and read them but I'm sure if you can, you can. Well I hope you guys stop by and give this place a try and I hope you like it as much as I do. read more

Ramen Ichiraku - A mural of the naruto characters Gara, sasuke, naruto, kakashi, and sakura eating. - Ramen Near Me - El Monte, California

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Food was good, staff was amazing. Will come back to try another item and the rest of my party enjoyed the food as well. read more

Ramen Ichiraku - Chicken ramen Was delicious, will come back and try another item. - Ramen Near Me - El Monte, California

Best Ramen in LA County we go here at least once or twice a month friendly staff the pork belly is so delicious. Highly recommend.

This gotta be the thinnest pieces of salmon I've seen. Like is this is a joke? It's over cooked and dried. I gave 2 stars because the ramen is decent. read more

Ramen Ichiraku - Do not get the salmon bento. It does not worth the money. - Ramen Near Me - El Monte, California

This place was soooo good! And the service here was so quick and amazing and everything was delicious if you're a naruto fan this place is for you! I'm so in love with this place. read more

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Delicious!! I was recently introduced to this spot by my daughter and granddaughter. I'm fairly new to the ramen experience but I will continue to come here. read more

This place is POPPIN with weebs comin in left and right. They EVEN give you a rabbit shaped phone stand so you can watch your anime while you eat. Don't worry if you're not a weeb :P we are harmless and tend to keep to ourselves and the ramen is pretty good regardless. I ordered the fried tofu and the Naruto ramen. They were both pretty good! read more

Ramen Ichiraku - Some of their cute naruto decor + a cute girl - Ramen Near Me - El Monte, California

I've never really had Ramen before, but I am officially a fan after coming here. The service was on point the same lady was assisting all four tables with complete ease. She was refilling everyone's water asking if we needed anything. She was on top of all of it even answering the phone and just from hearing other people telling her that they enjoy the meals I know it's not just me saying it. I think it's safe to say everyone in there had a great meal tonight. The restaurant itself is not too big. There is about six or seven tables in there with several chairs to each table and comfy couches to sit on. It's not the biggest restaurant but it's perfect the way it is all of the Naruto decor was pretty cool to see too. I love how they had pictures up and drawings up. It just made it feel more homelike and I appreciate that vibe. I ordered the udon noodles in my Ramen because I prefer the thicker noodles and was not disappointed at all super yummy. Super tasty. Lots of flavor packed into the bowl. Nothing was overpowering as a perfect amount of flavor. Overall, I genuinely enjoyed my time tonight. read more

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the service was one of a kind and the food was real good. The ramen is the best all of my kids loved it.we would come here in the future.Thanks ramen we love you!!! read more

Ramen Ichiraku - Ramen Near Me - El Monte, California

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Honestly, I wasn't impressed at all. Ramen is always one of the dishes that hit 95% and miss 5%, and this one was in that 5%. I had Naruto Chasu Ramen and it was like 2* ramen. The pork was very dry and not flavorful. The broth lacked that depth that you usually expect in other ramen places. I'm no expert on how to cook ramen, but if I'd put it in words, it feels like other good placed simmer their broth for 40-60 hours and this broth was cooked for 30 min. On the positive note, they have those unique hot bowls that I've rarely seen anywhere else. And they give some snacks to nibble in the beginning and a little scoop of ice cream in the and. That's why +1*. But honestly, I'd rather prefer better tasting ramen than all those additional bells and whistles. read more

Ramen Ichiraku - Naruto Chasu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - El Monte, California

The ramen is super good! The woman who attended us was awesome she kept checking on us making sure we were doing fine, if we needed water, etc. Also If you're a Naruto anime fan I recommend you'd stop at this place if you're passing through town or are in the general area Or even if you're going on a trip and this spot is on your way home Would definitely come again! read more

Ramen Ichiraku - Ramen Near Me - El Monte, California

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Not a Ramen fan...however I got to experience some delicious Ramen dishes. Why I went? My kid wanted to go after he found it on TikTok because they have a Naruto theme. My kids are hooked to this particular Japanese Anime. Anyhow prices are reasonable. We were a family of 5 and it cost us about $65 total for the dishes we got. We ordered the Naruto Ramen, Vegetable Ramen, Shrimp Fried Rice. All the dishes were tasty. It is a small place and their restroom is in the back so you pass the kitchen where the workers are making the food. Overall the place is clean. It's a hole in the wall kind of place. It can get really busy at times....so expect to wait because they have limited tables. read more

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I'm giving this place 1.5 stars bc they give you complimentary chips at the beginning and ice cream at the end and because they're really nice but the food was meh at best. they also give you a loyalty card: buy 5 items get $5 off I would round up but the reason why we came here was because we saw it had 4.5 stars which it definitely does not deserve!!! My friend got the naruto chasu ramen and I got the stewed pork ramen FIRST OFF the soup wasn't even hot. others bowls had steam coming off theirs but ours did not. my pork belly barely had any meat on it. it was mostly fat i had to take off as shown in the picture the whole bowl tasted like instant noodle soup the naruto chasu was super dry as well and the noodles were soggy. we thought maybe they gave us an old bowl that was a mistake and just reheated it. the passionfruit tea we got was also really bland. i can see why people come back for the freebies and the buy 5 get $5 off but i wouldn't come back for the food itself. as shown in the pic, this is how we left our bowls. we didnt even want to finish it. HARD PASS read more

Ramen Ichiraku - 90% of the meat in the stewed pork was fat lol - Ramen Near Me - El Monte, California

The food was delicious, excellent service and friendly staff. Been wanting to come here for a while, and I'm so glad I did, nice to have a ramen place within walking distance from home. read more

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If I could I would give you all the stars in the world... the lady that is always there is just wonderful takes orders brings orders to your table I forget to get her name but you get the point everyone knows ramen here is the shit my sister loves it now because I told her to get some. Restaurant is a bit small but it's worth it big time not to mention the decor inside is pretty cool if you are into Naruto duhhh read more

Ramen Ichiraku - Naruto Ichiraku - Ramen Near Me - El Monte, California