Don't let the small, tucked-away location fool you--this spot is serving some seriously delicious food. The standout was the Spicy Shrimp Wontons, which featured delicate, silky, the shrimp filling was perfectly seasoned, and the spicy chili sauce had just the right balance of heat, umami, and a subtle hint of sweetness, making each bite addictive. They were so good that I immediately ordered another serving to go. Honestly, I preferred these over Din Tai Fung's. The OG Ramen was deeply comforting and satisfying, with a rich, flavorful broth and perfectly cooked noodles that held up well from start to finish. We also tried the takoyaki, which had a lightly crisp exterior, a soft, creamy center, and plenty of savory flavor, finished with classic toppings like bonito flakes, mayonnaise, and takoyaki sauce, tying all flavors together. The service was warm and attentive, making the entire experience. If you're looking for a hidden gem that offers high-quality food and complex flavors that will keep you returning, this place is definitely worth exploring. read more

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I will be completely honest in what I say, and while I can't immediately say I wanted to rate this place 5 stars, I'll talk about why I did in a moment. Seated in a rather interesting part of North Hollywood, the summer heat did not deter us from eating here, as the smell immediately brought my worries elsewhere. A vast majority of the food here was fantastic, and the only reason I was going to opt for 4 stars was the takoyaki had quite a tiny portion in the actual dough ball- despite the actual breading so soft and fluffy, it was like the most delightfully extravagant packaging for something that was a bit of a let down. Though, much to the credit of our waiter she understood and offered to swap it out for another appetizer, which probably deserves the vast majority of the praise here. The vegetarian dumplings we ordered were legitmately some of the best dumplings I've had period. From the vegan mayo to the best gentle heat I've ever had the experience I've eating. Just hot enough for a brief moment with delightful heat throughout. The chicken skewers we had and the calamari were solid and with a perfectly paired Thai Iced Tea, I only hope to visit again and drown in dumplings. Cheers! read more

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What a gem! My wife found this place on Yelp and the other reviewers were right - ignore the outside. It's located in a bit of a run down shopping center but when you enter, you soon realize you've arrived someplace special. The inside is authentic and inviting. The food was delicious. All of it. The ramen, the meat on a stick (forgot the name), the appetizers...The waitress was nice and responsive. Would recommend this place if you're in the mood for some good ramen. read more

Got the chicken ramen. Didn't hit for me. Chicken was steamed and super salty and the bean sprouts were already cooked. For $20/bowl it should be better ramen with more than 3 little pieces of spinach and a tablespoon of corn and bean sprouts There is a shared parking lot with a grocery store. Pretty packed but was able to find a spot. I just did pick up. Minimum interaction but they were friendly. Wouldn't eat the ramen again but maybe other things are better. read more

Oops It was the wrong location I only give them four stars because It was almost perfect and delicious But the chicken did not taste super fresh They were very fast and delivering my food via Uber eats What was the first time I tried that place I may not order again from them read more

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Lots of parking available. It was a full house when we arrived. Service was great. Took a while to get our food but understandable because of how busy it is. Food still came out at a reasonable time. We ordered the Izakaya Combo to share. I loved the dipping sauces they included. Everything tasted great. I got the spicy miso ramen and enjoyed the flavors. It wasn't really spicy at all. I wouldn't mind coming back if I was in the area. read more

Ramen Izakaya - Ramen Near Me - North Hollywood, California

Came here on a friday night, no wait and plenty of parking in the lot. The inside is small (not good for larger parties) and decor is on theme but not impressive. What we ordered: - Chicken yakitori (3/5) - We ordered 4pc which was not a bad deal for $12! The chicken pieces were large and juicy. My main issue was with the thick sweet sauce they slathered on the chicken. The sauce was too sweet and overpowering. - Spicy Miso Ramen (2/5) - toppings were underwhelming with just corn, spinach, beansprouts and chashu. Noodles were cooked decently well and still had good chew. The disappointing part was the broth. The spicy miso lacked depth and honestly didn't taste like much. - Miso Ramen (3/5) same deal with the toppings and noodles. The broth was a little better here as it was more creamy but still lacked any flavor. We gave this place a try but aren't likely to return. There weren't many other dishes on the menu I felt the need to try :( read more

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I've driven by Ramen Izakaya probably a couple dozen times and never gave it much thought. Just a little hole-in-the-wall ramen spot tucked next to a laundromat and discount store in a small plaza. But a craving for soup led me to search for the best ramen nearby, and lo and behold, this unassuming place I'd ignored was right at the top of the list. So, off we went. We ordered the cucumber salad, OG ramen (with beef), chili lime ramen (with pork), crispy rice with tuna, veggie rolls, and every single thing was delicious. The portions were generous and everything hit the spot. The gal who greeted and served us was an absolute doll, super friendly and charming. I honestly felt like I'd stepped into a cozy anime scene. Sure, the interior won't win any awards for decor or first impressions, but if you care more about flavor than aesthetics, you're in for a treat. I'm so happy I live near this gem. I'm sad I didn't try it sooner, but I'll be making up for lost time by working my way down the menu. read more

Ramen Izakaya - Ramen Near Me - North Hollywood, California

I do love this hole in the wall that has been consistently good for a really, really long time - I've been coming here on and off for over 20 years. Lately, a bowl of warm ramen has been hitting the spot, especially on chilly nights! I love their spicy lime ramen. Miso base is also good. The place is small with only a few tables inside, but cozy with a few tvs playing. Service is always kind, quick and efficient. Shares a lot with a lot of businesses so parking is easy and available. I always leave full and satisfied. read more

Food- delicious cucumber salad and ramen Service was efficient and friendly. This location is kinda tiny and cozy, so there is not far for the anyone to have to go. Surprisingly the michelada was delicious! Overall solid experience. read more

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Ordered the Chicken Ramen. Chicken was horrible!!! Hard and dried out!!! It tasted like it had been left out for a day or two.

Don't let the outside of this restaurant fool you. This place is an absolute gem, and served not only the best ramen but the best food I've had in recent memory. My husband and I ordered the veg gyoza (vegan friendly) and spring rolls, then he had pork ramen and I had tofu yakisoba. The gyoza was my favourite dish, but it was all lovely. On top of that, the service was stellar. We both enjoyed the complimentary mochi the waiter brought out at the end. Fab experience. read more

This a Thai take on ramen. I wasn't a fan of the style combination The seating is uncomfortable for just 1 person. read more

This is for sure a hole in the wall place. I treated my cousin for her birthday alongside my family. I unfortunately didn't get pictures of all the dishes we got but we were all very happy & FULL! We got the spicy tuna & avocado on crispy rice appetizers 5/5 - delicious! Edamame 5/5 I got the Spicy Lime Chili - 5/5 oh my gosh so good and flavorful! Constant explosion in my mouth, good taste not too spicy either! read more

Ramen Izakaya - Seafood Ramen - Ramen Near Me - North Hollywood, California

Price gouging your customers for $.11 is ridiculous. I will never order from here ever again. There is absolutely no reason why I should have to pay seven cents for chopsticks or $.11 for utensils. The restaurant should eat that cost it. It's absolutely ridiculous. These restaurants are getting so greedy. One bowl of Ramen is already almost $25. read more

Ramen Izakaya - Ridiculou - Ramen Near Me - North Hollywood, California

It's nice to have a place like this in the neighborhood. It's right next to a Vallarta Market... and the night we went it was busy. We had to wait a few minutes for a table for two but once we sat down we were able to order and the food was out in a timely manner. read more

Great experience at Ramin Izakaya Noho! The Ramen and appetizers were really good, and the service was excellent. Happy hour has a solid selection with great prices. The place is small, but cozy and was mostly full when we visited. Parking was easy, and the staff was very professional and attentive. The manager was especially kind and even gave us a holiday gift on the way out, which was such a nice touch. Definitely recommend and would come back again! read more

A hidden ramen gem in NoHo! Don't let the front door or tiny dining area fool you into thinking this place is a sketchy business. The service was welcoming, attentive, and quick , granted there were only us and two other tables of guests. Now the real magic was the food! This was our order: The spicy shrimp wontons (perfect amount of heat, oh so delicious!) Chili Lime Ramen with pork cha-shu (highly recommend!) Chicken karaage (yum!) Chicken curry (every bite GONE!) Stir fried green beans (delish) At the end of our gastomeal, they brought us complimentary strawberry crème puffs & strawberry candy. Usually, I post pics. But we inhaled our food so quick and were enjoying our casual, relaxed dinner so much I forgot to snap a few. Gotta come back when we're in the neighborhood again. Trust all the great reviews! read more

Ordered for take out and the service was great. I forgot to order an item so I called and they were helpful and even had all my order ready at the same time. I didn't have the ramen but I was told it was very good but the seasoned egg was the favorite. The chicken bowl was ok, it was a little dry and could have used an extra sauce to put on top. My favorite was the both types of crispy rice, the avocado one was really smooth and whatever was on top made it even better. The rice was super crispy and soft inside. I'll have to eat at the restaurant next I want something from here. read more

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The spicy lemongrass ramen is soooo good! And the staff is super sweet and kind especially Tanya The vibe is nice especially when the jazz band comes and play! read more

Thanks to NoHo Yelp Elite Friend Eric H's stellar review of Ramen Izakaya in NoHo, I bookmarked this cozy, friendly, and tasty ramen houise last year and happened to be in the area during our December 2024 stay in Los Angeles. We trusted Eric's review because he's posted 35 other ramen house reviews and this location stood out for its convenient location (during our drive), service, friendliness, food flavors and variety and value. The map directions were clear, and we drove no more than 10 minutes to the strip mall on Oxnard Street and Cleon Avenue, which has a Vallarta Supermarket as its anchor tenant. We managed to find a parking space almost in front of the restaurant. Still, we approached the restaurant's entrance slowly because the windows were dark and mirror-tinted, and the business didn't seem to be open, even though an "OPEN" sign was posted. We gingerly opened the door to find a cozy, warm, and neighborhood ramen shop which sort of reminded us of cafes in Hawai'i and near Shinjuku City, Japan and immediately heard female and male voices calling out "Irasshaimase" to welcome us as their first customers of mid-morning. A sweet and soft-spoken Asian woman pointed to the empty seating and we chose to sit in a corner away from the windows since we could feel the outdoor air chill but facing the open kitchen where numerous stock pots were simmering their broths. The aroma of the broths, comfortable warmer indoor temperature, and the sweet friendliness from the female worker felt like a culinary hug. The female worker graciously brought us tiny servings of edamame while we perused the menu. After several minutes, we were ready to order and chose a couple of appetizers and two bowls of their OG and a bowl of Miso ramen. Heck... we were hungry and chilled so the only food that we shared among us were the appetizers! FOOD: -Chicken Wings: 6 pieces of lightly battered and deep fried golden brown chicken were served with a yuzu citrus pepper dip. The fried chicken wings were big, tender, juicy and flavorful and my husband and brother-in-law didn't even try the yuzu citrus pepper dip until eating their second piece of chicken. Both brothers said they could make a meal of eating just the fried chicken wings but held back because they agreed to share. $11 -Kurobuta Sausage: 5 pieces of Berkshire pork sausages were scored and grilled. The succulent pork sausages had snappy casings and coarse ground fillings which I believe are referred to as "arabiki." The sausages looked like potato twisters and hit our porkaholic cravings. $9.50 -OG Ramen: My husband and brother-in-law ordered the OG ramen served in creamy pork tonkotsu broth. The ramen was garnished with four slices of melt-in-your-mouth tender pork chasu, corn, bean sprouts, and spinach. The ramen had a nice toothsome bounce and medium (futsu) texture. The serving was quite large and served piping hot. Although, because we had appetizers, we ate slowly and the noodles didn't even get soggy. $17.75 -Miso Ramen: My ramen broth preference leaned towards the red miso addition to the OG tonkotsu pork broth. My serving portion was the same size as the OG Ramen but, I managed to slurp down all of the deliciousness in my bowl. $17.75 After finishing our ramen, the female worker offered us complimentary profiteroles (choice of strawberry, vanilla custard, or matcha fillings) to complete our dine-in. We selected the vanilla custard and marveled at the airy profiteroles. They were a lovely surprise and a tasty ending to our meals. We agree this Ramen Izakaya was a GREAT FIND in the NoHo neighborhood and would happily return again. read more

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This place is great! I really enjoyed their spicy seafood ramen and their crispy squid. The soup is very flavorful and has a very strong lemongrass taste, which I love. The squid is super crispy and savory. The service was friendly and so fast. The server offered suggestions and checked on us regularly. It's a small spot, but does feel crowded. They also have a large parking lot, shared with the supermarket next door. read more

Ramen Izakaya - Spicy Seafood - Ramen Near Me - North Hollywood, California

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Honestly, I'm annoyed that I didn't know about this spot sooner! If you love Japanese food, this is the spot to check out! It's located in a small shopping mall with plenty of parking. We went on a weekday evening, and were seated immediately. It's a small space so not sure ideal for a huge group. The waiter was super friendly and service was quick. We ordered a ton of food: yakitori, spicy edamame, veggie spring rolls, popcorn shrimp, and a thai tea. The popcorn shrimp was *chefs kiss* soooo good! Their Ramen looked soo good, I definitely want to come back to try it. They currently have a summer menu with deals on various items. If you live in the valley, and haven't checked this spot out yet....put it on your list of restaurants to check out! read more

Ramen Izakaya - Summer menu - Ramen Near Me - North Hollywood, California

First off - the veggie gyozas are DELICIOUSSSSSSS! tbh we were supposed to go to the one on victory but the directions led me this way and it was a blessing in disguise bc they're the same owners!!! lol they have 2 locations : one on victory and the other on Oxnard. We ordered the spicy miso with egg and green onion & I ordered the beef bowl. Service is 10/10!! Def would recommend this spot read more

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Stopped by here for lunch on a Tuesday. The waitress was so friendly and welcoming. It's a small place but lovely and clean. We had calamari appetizer which was great and ordered the OG and Chile Lime ramen which were both delicious. I ordered extra noodles and they were extremely generous with the portions. We were even treated to some free strawberry cream filled puff pastries for dessert. Prices are reasonable for the food portions and tasty ramen broths. Will return for sure. read more

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The staff here are wonderful--friendly, attentive, and very quick with service. Unfortunately, the food didn't quite live up to the hospitality. The ramen broth was quite oily and lacked that deep, savory bone-broth flavor I was expecting. Additionally, the restaurant has a very strong lingering smell of cooking oil that stayed on my clothes for hours after I left in. read more

I ordered 4 ramens to go. Ramen was good but I was disappointed with the service. Upon arrival, I asked the waitress if she can provide me with chopsticks and spoons for my ramen. She said it was an additional charge. I have ordered to go from so many ramen spots and this is the first ramen restaurant that charges for spoons and chopsticks for your ramen. I mean how else would I eat it? read more

I was on the way to Burbank airport and needed to fill up on something Asian before the flight. I stumbled on this place on Yelp and Google Maps and I have to thank my luck Star. The ramen was delicious, noodles were not limp or too soft, the char siu was from select meat not too fatty. The egg was extra cost but cooked perfectly and full of flavor. I had the spicy miso and my daughter added med spicy to the OG Tonkatsu broth. The broths were so well done and just the right amount of spicyness. Don't be deter by the outside appearance and that's its next door to a laundry mat. Service was great and the ramen authentic! Great job!! read more

Ever since I went to Japan, I have STRUGGLED to find a ramen place here at home. The ramen just doesn't compare. However, after a year long search, I have finally found my spot... I usually get the pork tonkatsu spicy and omg.....it's so good. They also have a lime one that I want to try and will report back. Everyone that works here is very nice and I love how cozy it is in there. The parking lot can be a little crazy on the weekends because of the grocery store, but it's worth it! read more

My husband and I got the Ramen chicken and spicy miso. It gave both of us a stomach ache. Way too salty and the meat looked like it was made 12 hours prior. read more

I first discovered this ramen spot when I was sick in August and craving ramen. I'm a pescatarian so some ramen places don't have much for me. This place has the most amazing seafood ramen I have ever seen. I ordered in and was overjoyed, there was so much going on, clams, muscles and shrimp, plus a gyoza, and the most flavorful broth (with lemongrass?). I always add a flavored egg. Then I tried to repeat and they were closed, so I tried another local spot, and the seafood ramen was so boring in comparison. Another spot I tried didn't even have seafood ramen. Then I decided to go find out in person what this restaurant with the best ramen I've ever had was like. And I was even more pleased! It has been a great place to take a friend for a chill but satisfying meal, it feels authentic but not over hyped. I don't like too much loud music or really noisy places you can barely hear someone sitting across from you, and thankfully Izakaya is pretty quiet for a busy, small spot. The service has been prompt and pleasant. One time they even helped move the screen by the door to fit us in. Great place! read more

This was a nice find! Not too far from where I was staying in NOHO! Enjoyed shishito peppers, spicy edamame, miso ramen, and hot tea and hot Saki! Great service and great food in a quaint setting! read more

Ramen Izakaya - Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - North Hollywood, California

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A great find! Ramen Izakaya is a tiny little spot in NoHo, but big with tasty ramen fare. I ordered Spicy Miso Ramen, the most popular dish. The broth is very good, with a nice layer of heat to it. Of course, I can always use more spice to my ramen, so I added a bit of chili paste. The flavored Egg (Additional) was cooked perfectly. I also had the Shrimp Wontons which were very good. They were similar to Spicy Pork or Shrimp Wontons you would find in a Chinese restaurant. The cucumber salad is light and refreshing. The service here was excellent and the server was friendly and helpful, even giving us a complimentary desert. Ramen Izakaya is definitely worth a visit. I'm looking forward to my next meal there. read more

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Server was rude. No sense of urgency and no consideration having us wait outside in the rain. Was told 20 mins and the table has been empty for 10 mins. read more

Great service. Who knew this was a local chain? The closer one to me is on Victory but I found this one after two old friends wanted to go to get ramen and were about to go to a place in Burbank. You know, the Whitest place in the Valley. So I suggested going off the beaten path whilst staying around the Valley. I go the seafood ramen with lemon grass broth. Typically not a sour flavor guy. But it was great. A nice place to hang with friends. Also got the spicy edamame and green beans. Yeah, it was all tasty read more

I had the chicken ramen and my friend had mixed the two vegan broths. We both loved our choices. One of the best broths in town! Great service too. read more

Came here from word of mouth. It's located in a little plaza next to a supermarket and a ton of other smaller restaurants. Interior is intimate, friendly staff, reasonable prices. I say you get what you pay for essentially. I ordered the OG ramen for about $21. Broth was yummy, but I didn't enjoy the noodle too much. I felt that it was too thick and hard. Not the worse ramen spot, it might be just that particular night but would maybe give it another go next time. read more

I ordered this via Uber, honestly expecting it to be mediocre--but I was so wrong. I absolutely loved it! The ramen, the broth, the sides--everything was a delight. My only regret is not going to the restaurant to enjoy it fresh. Now I have the perfect reason to visit next time I'm craving ramen! . read more

Friendly service, great number of ramen options, delicious broths. Highly recommend getting the lemongrass miso as an appetizer. And adding the beef to your ramen choice. read more

Now we've heard that the food in LA is some of the best in the country and I agree wholeheartedly including this ramen spot that was a hit for everyone in our party! Don't sleep on this tucked away deliciousness, you might just miss out on a real treat! Happy Eating, LA! read more

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