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    Ramen Melrose

    4.1 (468 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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    Brennan B.

    Good meal, good service, good price. And here are some more words to get to the 85 character minimum.

    Yahaira N.

    They boil the broth for 10 hours! It was super flavorful! They have so many options on their menu. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this place! It was packed the entire time and thankfully they close until 3:00am! The service was amazing! I truly cant tell u what was my favorite dish! All of them were so good! I love how much garlic the broth had! The chashu pork melted in my mouth! The sushi was nice and fresh! I truly enjoyed all of it

    Anna M.

    Top notch sushi and ramen on Melrose. Service is fast and friendly. Prices are ok. Good spot for a dinner. Big plus they open late!

    Dumpling, Shumai (8)*, Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice (4)*
    Cris I.

    Ramen Melrose gets an easy 5 stars for me. Is this best kept secret in LA cuz I never heard of this place. I got invited to celebrate the birthday of my friend's mom. Our party of four ordered several items. We started with appetizers that included fried gyoza, steamed shumai and crispy tuna. Then we moved on to rolls which included yellowtail truffle, best friends and dragon fire. Then we ordered a sashimi bento box and finally, a bowl of ramen for each one of us. Gosh, everything was so fresh and delicious. From the fish to vegetables and every ingredient used. Service was friendly and attentive. The chef himself came out of the kitchen to check how we're doing with our meals. The ambiance may look very simple but don't judge cuz food is way better than gourmet restaurants in a fraction of a cost. We're looking forward to coming back very soon to try other items on the menu. Menu itself is very extensive so there's still a lot to try. I also would like to mention that they have a happy hour every day from 11am to 8pm.

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    Brian C.

    We were looking for a place to eat but everything around our motel in Hollywood was closed we were walking and found this establishment. A hole in the wall mom and pop Ramen place. Interesting menu a lot to choose from honestly never been to a Ramen place like this. We chose the Bento boxes I chose Teriyaki chicken and my wife chose beef. Nice speed a selection of tempra shrimp California rolls salad ans rice. And some green stuff my wife told me was hot. And I tasted it holy... yeah it's hot. My wife box was the same except she had beef. Truthful damn great I enjoyed everything in the box. Truly worth walking in. Chicken well cooked as well as the beef, shrimp also very good. Wait staff is so friendly and helpful. Place is small but very clean. Stays open late for the night people. Lil grunge and alternative music flowing in the air. Nice Lil mom and pop. Price to product = 8 Customer service 8 Plating = 8 Cleanliness = 8 Menu = 7 Atmosphere = 8

    Vegan Croquette Buns* were delicious! Love the potato filling
    Elnara S.

    Came in with my head hangin' low from a long day and knew I could find great quality grub past 10PM in Hollywood here. Their prices are a couple bucks lower when dining at the restaurant vs ordering take out, understandingly so -- I'd been ordering their take out for so long I felt like I was re-discovering the prices. They've also got a happy hour running from 11:30 AM to 8 PM where 50% is taken off apps + 50% off beers from 5-8pm The lighting in the restaurant is brighter and colder than your usual dinner spot, so it does give more of a cafeteria vibe than intimate date night. I had some spicy edemame which was FREAKING AMAZING, I actually used the remaining sauce to add on top of my creamy vegan ramen and my partner loved it. Their ramen broths are off the HOOK. I'm only familiar with their vegan options but damn, both never disappoint (add egg to yours!!). Additionally got the best friend roll, which tasted great. However the spicy mayo was sweeter rather than spicy, the taste of mayo in my mouth was overpowering other ingredients. Itta was our server and was absolutely lovely! Thanks for having us.

    Desire N.

    RAMEN MELROSE (@ramenmelrose) -- Thrillist listed as "best Asian restaurants in LA." They serve Authentic Japanese Ramen. For around twenty dollars you will feel satisfied and full. Good selection of food. Clean restaurant. Friendly service. This is one of the few places in this area that stays open late all year long. They have an amazing happy hour with great deals on beer and appetizers. Promo:‼Happy hour from 11:30am to 8pm. Enjoy 50 percent off appetizers. Enjoy all beers for $1.50 from 11:30am to 5pm. Enjoy 60 percent off all beers 5 to 8pm. What I got: -old fashioned pork ramen -pork belly buns -yellowtail with serrano chili pepper -sashimi bento box -spicy tuna crispy rice -the 007 with spicy tuna and avocado

    Chicken Katsu Curry Bowl*
    Carolina O.

    Everything was tasty and I loved the garlic pork broth in the Garlic Lover Ramen. The service was excellent as well and a really great perk as well is they are open late if u are craving a really late night bite. Cute place and could be a small wait .The parking area is a little small but there is also metered parking around.

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    Liza Jane J.

    Ramen Melrose is one of those gems that I wished I discovered sooner. Great late night hours, just watch out for any shady stuff going down in the strip mall parking lot (you know how strip malls can be). Walking in felt like we were transported from this corner in Hollywood to a delicious Japanese adventure. The restaurant is roomy with great seating and ample space. We came her for a family celebration and it did not disappoint.  Definitely Mama approved! Everything from the flavor of the sushi rolls to the great service was well executed and high quality. As for our order we had Appeitizers: Gyoza Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice Shumai Mains: Yellowtail with serrano chili pepper on a bed of greens and seaweed salad Sashimi Bento Box - Incredible Value with Rice, Salad, California Roll, generous Sashimi Sushi Rolls: Fire Dragon Roll, Yellowtail Truffle Roll, Best Friends Roll Ramen: Old Fashioned Pork Ramen and TNT Ramen. My favorite part of family outings is that we get to share and try everyhting. My favorites were the sushi rolls, sashimi bento box and Old Fashioned Ramen! If I was on a solo date, I would definitely go for the bento box! I will absolutely be back for the food, ambience and service.  Shout out to Yuki for all his delicious suggestions and Chef for making such excellent food We will definitely be back.  Super Oishi!!!!

    Pork Garlic Lovers Ramen  Beef Curry Bowl
    Jennifer N.

    Great for late nights eatery after a concert or event in the area because they close late. 2/3 AM. They are small with less than 10 tables so there might be a wait. Ramen is decent but for $17, such a small portion with half of an egg. We also opted for something different and went with the curry beef bowl. Not only was it underwhelming, It was $17 for a few slices of old "Yoshinoya" style thin meat and a whole lot of salad. The meal may look big in pictures due to the flat plate and the misleading Ramen bowl that starts really small and at the top that illusioned to be big, But the size are pretty small. If you have a big appetite, these main entrees are probably just snack, appetizer lol. Service was good. Buy no one came back to refill our water.

    Miso Pork Ramen*

    The service was great. The wait time was short. The servers and everyone kept it rotating. I will say that the portions are a little small but that's just a preference. :)

    the tsukemen, volcano roll
    Shelby D.

    loved this spot! inside has a nice vibe and very spacious. the service was great. we shared the tsukemen (dipping ramen) and the volcano roll. the roll was delicious, i loved the combination of spicy tuna and salmon. the stand out dish was the tsukemen! the noodles were so chewy and bouncy and the broth it comes with was perfectly savory with tender pork pieces inside. the hot sauce it comes with makes the dish, i would get extra next time!

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    Solid ramen that won't knock your socks off but isn't half bad either. However, I'm sure you can find better not too far off!

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    Good services and ambiance. Have different choices of ramen and other foods good costumer services and they close late

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    Our favorite spot for ramen! Rich soup taste, big portions and reasonable price! Highly recommend!

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    Does the creamy vegan broth contain tomato? I don't love tomato. Please advise. Thank you.

    Hi Susan, Our creamy vegan broth does not contain tomato. The flavor comes from cabbage, onion, garlic, and other vegetable extracts — no tomato ingredients are used in the… Read more

    I ordered the vegan bento box and my salad came with a dressing on top that looked like mayo. Does this sauce have dairy or is it a vegan sauce?

    Yes. We use vegan mayo for vegan bento box. Also , vegan croquette use vegan mayo too.

    Is the lunch combo an all day thing? I'm not seeing a time frame on the menu despite it saying "lunch"?

    No, it is not all day thing.

    What's up with the name change again? Same owners? Same menu?

    Hi. Thank you so much comment. We are same owner.… Read more

    Did this place change ownership? Their signs now say Ramen Kai.

    Yeah, they are same people, but they decided to combine with Ramen Kai which is also their restaurant that has more places open. The menu might be different than Ramen Koo.

    Do you have vegetarian options?

    Hi! Yes we have a few- we offer two vegan ramens, avocado roll, cucumber roll, three salads, veggie gyoza, potato croquette, shishito peppers, edamame with salt or garlic soy sauce, french fries, and we can also modify our Katsu Curry bowl by… Read more

    Is this open on Thanksgiving?

    Yes. We are open Thanksgiving with normal hours which are from 11:30am to 10pm.

    It says online they have gluten free noodles but I just called and asked if they had gluten free ramen and the woman on the phone said they don't. She didn't ask anyone else so maybe she's wrong.…

    As of about november 2019, they have 2 gluten free noodle options: rice and kelp. However, their… Read more

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