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    Ramen Izakaya

    4.4 (724 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:15 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Happy hour specials

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    Spicy, Seafood Rāmen scented with lemon grass. Haku Shika Junmai Ginjo Class Premium Sakè (sah keh)
    Gary I.

    Izakaya 居酒屋 means a gastropub/restaurant that serves all kinds of different Japanese foods that go well with Sakè (sah keh). So just about anything edible, that is Japanese, is fair game from raw to cooked. Rāmen Izakaya presents Japanese food through a Mexican and Southeast Asian filter. So I decided to sample representative food from those two regions. 1) Poblano Popper is mild, green Poblano chile, that is used in Mexican chile relleno, and Japanese spicy tuna filling that is flash broiled by a salamander. Drizzled with spicy mayo dressing and sweet eel sauce. Nice mix of green herbals, fatty, earthy, sweet meatiness. 2) Spicy Seafood Rāmen: Rubid hued, likely chicken broth based Lemongrass Chile Seafood Broth which has a good piquant kick and refreshing citrus aromatics. Wheat based Rāmen noodles are competently al dente. Accompaniments are Spinach, Bean Sprouts, Sweet Corn, Shrimp, Scallops, Calamari & Mussel, and an especially tasty chicken Gyōza. Satisfying without the rich, heavy, fatty TonkOtsu Rāmen style that has hours long cooked pork bones and fat that seems so popular in American Rāmen eateries 1-3a) Haku Shika Junmai Ginjo Class Sakè paired perfectly with the Izakaya foods. Touch earthy, chalky minerality, dulcet, ripe pear, refreshing acidity, scent of rice Kōji. Haku Shika means white deer in Japanese. Overall good Japanese food that may not hit all the traditional flavors and sensibilities due to its fusion approach, but it is an interesting experiment trying to bridge cuisines from two widely diverse continents. 4- stars

    Regine S.

    I ordered from them today Was not satisfied 100% But the broth and ramen noodles were ok

    Spicy Miso with Beef
    Chris Y.

    I had to do the cut California roll for an appetizer and I ate it so fast to disappeared man what a delicious roll. The music in this place is fantastic and they have a lot of seating the nice thing also? They have parking outback. But when it came down to why I was here which was the Ramen soup I had to have the spicy miso with beef now you get your choice of three separate meats, but I had to go for the beef and I would've eaten the table. It's a great place to come and eat. I love the atmosphere. They play great music.

    Kids ramen, only broth and noodles
    Erica J.

    The spicy lemongrass vegan ramen and the lemongrass miso soup appetizer are so unique to this place. I'll come here every time just for this lemongrass miso - absolutely delicious! The service was great! She remembered everything from our lengthy order and didn't mess up any of the special requests. There were about 3 other families in the restaurant for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. The lighting is darker, which creates a nice respite from the sun and heat we were experiencing that day.

    YokiSoba Noodle
    Rowan R.

    I came alone at around noon on a Monday. The place was nice and peaceful, really nicely dimly lit and theres a corner for folks like me who eat alone. I ordered the Miso Lemongrass , Yakisoba Beef Noodles and Mochi Green Tea Ice Cream. The lemongrass miso was so good. It was my first time having that dish and there was so much flavor. Nice appetizer to start. The beef noodles were good. They were also lemony so I wouldnt pair it with the soup next time but they were good on their own. I don't really like ordering noodles because i can just make that at home lol but the portion was good and the flavors were nice so 10/10. The mochi ice cream was amazing. No complaints. The servers were also very attentive and even brought me a reading lamp since i had a book with me and kept my water and siracha topped off.

    String Beans
    Johann C.

    Came in with my daughter for a late weekday dinner. Service was great--friendly and attentive. Surprisingly, the string beans were the star of the night: lightly fried with a salty-sweet-spicy sauce that was addicting. The ramen, though, was underwhelming. My daughter's Chicken Ramen had plenty of chicken but not much flavor. My Spicy Lime Chili Ramen packed heat and lime, but the pork broth was disappointingly bland after the first bite. Good thing I had more of that sauce from the string beans to dip my ramen noodles in! Maybe I ordered wrong. If someone twists my arm to come back, maybe I'll try to OG Ramen.

    Justin K.

    Visited Friday night for jazz to see Jun iida Food was good Waitstaff attentive Lovely place to chill and enjoy Japanese food Highlight was definitely hearing jazz with Jun Iida

    Bday treat
    Ace A.

    Cute hidden gem in the heart of the valley. Great happy hour specials, great service, and great tasting food. This place needs more recognition considering how great is Ramen Izakaya. The inside is very cute and nicely designed. Great place to take someone on a date *wink wink Valentine's Day is coming up. Great job Ramen Izakaya!

    Spicy Miso Ramen with chicken and a Lychee Martini
    Niki P.

    Went with my daughter and ordered the Spicy Miso Ramen, mine with chicken and hers with Beef. The egg didn't come standard so be sure to request it! The broth was delicious, cute spacious restaurant, and good service. I enjoyed dinner with the lychee martini.

    Jazmin B.

    Friendly staff, I think it was the owner but he was very friendly and welcoming! Food was delicious to say the least, definitely recommend this place will be back soon! It looks very clean inside the decoration and ambiance was great! Overall 10/10 !!

    Miso Ramen
    Angie V.

    Amazing ramen! One of the best I've had. Flavorful, great customer service and nice ambiance. Must try!

    Gianna N.

    Staff is friendly and helpful. Food is great Tonkatsu ramen that we oredered is delicious, Karage chicken is just on par, nothing special as well as the seaweed salad . This is our first time and experience is great. Ambiance is more of a fusion of Japanese Mexican. Pictures of Danny Trejo and guys with tattoo. Happy hour on Sundays, 1-2 dollars of appetizer prices. Will be coming back if we are in the area. 4 stars because parking is Valet, just park on the streets.

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    Delicious! Got take out and it was scrumptious. I need to go for dinner. The place looks nice inside.

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    Food poisoning every time I ordered from this place. Definitely will not be ordering from here ever again.

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    Ask the Community - Ramen Izakaya

    Is there a parking lot or do we have to park on the street?

    There is a parking lot in back

    What's the corkage policy?

    Do they allow reservations?

    We take reservations for party of 6 or more.

    Did they go out of business? They have been closed this whole week.

    No. We're here on a Monday.

    What is the health grade for this restaurant?

    A scored 92 on 1/17/2020

    Does your ramen/all food contain peanuts/nut oil?

    No peanuts, no nut oil on any food.

    What time is happy hour?

    Mon-Thu 4-7&9-10 Fri 4-7&9-11 Sat 2-7&9-11… 

    Changed hours when opened?

    Yes, New biz hour started on 6/27/19.

    Are any of the ramen soups gluten free? What's recommended for gluten free diets?

    Our Vegetarian ( it's actually vegan broth) and Spicy Lemongrass are both gluten free broth. Ask for… 

    Does this restaurant deliver?

    Yes, our delivery partners are Grubhub, Postmates and Doordash.

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    REDWHITE - Studio City - No 8 Red Hot Miso

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    lovely food, lots of flavour and well presented. very impressed with this restaurant. a bit pricy…read morebut you get quality ramen.

    My friend was craving ramen and found RedWhite because of its high Yelp ratings, which sounded good…read moreto me. What he apparently did not notice during this research phase was one fairly major detail: the entire restaurant is vegan. Once he realized it, there was a definite moment of hesitation. I was more in the camp of, "Well, you brought us here. We're committed now." Thankfully, his accidental vegan ramen selection turned out to be a very good one. The space is compact and dimly lit, with dark walls, simple wood tables, and a warm glow throughout. It was packed when we went, which gave the room a lively energy, but it still felt cozy rather than chaotic. Once the bowls arrived, any skepticism disappeared pretty quickly. The broth was much richer and more flavorful than either of us expected, with that creamy, savory quality you want from a comforting bowl of ramen. We both finished ours. I had the No. 9 Truffle Salt Ramen and added fried dumplings to mine. The dumplings gave the bowl a nice crispy contrast, and the truffle flavor came through without overpowering everything else. The funniest part is that neither of us walked in specifically looking for vegan ramen. We just wanted a good bowl of ramen, and that's exactly what we got. Parking is available in the shared plaza lot, but keep in mind those spaces are shared with the neighboring businesses. Street parking is another option if the lot is full. My friend may not have realized he was taking us for vegan ramen, but I'm giving him full credit for the accidental discovery.

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    3.5 mi•Encino
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    Hanabishi By Kyushu Ramen - The main seating area of the restaurant. Such a wonderful, dependable place for Japanese food.

    The main seating area of the restaurant. Such a wonderful, dependable place for Japanese food.

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