Ramen Nagi at South Coast Plaza serves up some of the best ramen in the area--rich, flavorful broth, perfectly chewy noodles, and customizable options to suit any taste. The quality is consistently top-tier. It can get pretty busy, especially during peak hours, but the staff keeps things moving efficiently. Service is excellent--friendly, fast, and attentive even when the place is packed. Definitely worth the wait if you're a ramen fan looking for bold flavor and great execution. read more

Ramen Nagi - Black King - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I too have been on the search for a new local ramen fav since Ikkousha sadly went downhill and is now gone. The Original King tasted OK but for me it was lacking a more complex flavor to the broth. I tried a little of my husband's Red King bowl though and thought it was more jam packed with flavor! I would come back and have that instead. The karaage was crispy but the sauce felt overly sweet? Depends on personal preference but I think if possible I'd order the karaage with sauce on the side instead. Small restaurant but they move quick! read more

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We ordered the Original King and Black King ramen. Checked normal for almost every option, and chose kakuni (pork belly) for both. We added tamago to each bowl and got one extra chashu pork on the side. Service was fine. You order while waiting in line and pay at the cashier counter. We were seated at the large communal table, sharing space with three other groups. The Original King was smooth, rich but not overly heavy. I can see why it is one of their most popular items. The Black King came loaded with minced pork (I think?) in the broth, and it was an absolute flavor bomb. I slurped up nearly every drop. That said, it definitely sat in my stomach the rest of the night. VERY filling. The pork belly was good; slightly dry on the outside but still tender. We chose spice level 1 for the Black King. I didn't find it spicy at all, but my partner (who is very sensitive to spice) thought it was pretty hot. Going non-spicy on the Original King let the broth's complexity really shine through. The egg was cooked perfectly, and the chashu pork (three slices) was surprisingly enjoyable--more like a cold cut or ham in texture, which made it interesting. We came on a rainy Tuesday night around 7:30 p.m. and only waited about 15 minutes to get seated. I thought that was not bad at all. read more

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Ramen was on point--tastes just like the bowls I've had in Tokyo. The karaage could be better, but everything else hit the spot. Service was quick and friendly, and ordering was super easy. Love the small, focused menu. read more

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This is definitely the go-to place for delicious ramen. The noodles were delicate and the pork slices were tender. The broth for both the Original and Squid Ink ramen was rich, good and balanced. Service was fast and excellent. Luckily there was no line when we got here early on lunch time. The restaurant has a friendly vibe with a communal table. There's an outdoor seating as well to enjoy ramen. We'll surely come back and come with a big appetite! read more

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The best ramen I've found in Southern California so far. I was able to try their limited-time wagyu ramen (it's basically the regular ramen with a few extra slices of premium beef). I've tried a lot of ramen places, but this one completely outshines even the expensive, fancy spots and absolutely blows every other place in this price range out of the water. Highly recommend the Black King and the chicken karaage. They're both incredible! Expect a wait if you go doing the weekend but is well worth it. I wish they got some kind of reservation or check in system. You have to wait in line here. read more

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I went on a Thursday night and there was about a 20 minute wait. The seating is unconventional because if you're in an odd-numbered group, one person may end up sitting across from a stranger. You fill out your order sheet before being seated, which is very efficient. Service was welcoming as four different servers offered us bibs, and explained the sauces. The broth was incredibly rich and flavorful, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I wish there were a few more topping options. The karaage was crunchy on the outside, and moist on the inside. I will definitely be back. read more

Wow what a gem! I came here as I am in town for work! The ramen was delicious! I opted for the spicy ramen and 10/10. Service was absolutely exceptional. I was here close to closing time as I drove down from nor cal and the staff treated me great. I was constantly asked if I needed anything and was constantly checked on! Soooo appreciated as good service is sometimes hard to find. It is also dog friendly!!!! I brought my pup with me and they generously offered her a water bowl. They also turned on the outside heater which was a plus! I loved the inside decoration and the outfits of the staff, it definitely felt more like I was in a homey restaurant instead of a restaurant inside a mall. I will 100% be back and will recommend this spot! read more

Ramen Nagi - Spicy ramen - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The Chicken Karaage here is so good. The way they fry it is incredibly unique. A must try. The noodle broth is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend coming and trying this place out. read more

Ramen Nagi - Original - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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One of the best and well though out restaurants I have ever been to. Amazing food AND service. I came on a Saturday night around 7PM and the line was pretty long, snaking around, but it surprisingly went by extremely fast. What normally would be an hour to two hour wait was done in about 30 min. They are super efficient with their seating and serving, making everything go by smoothly. They give you a paper to fill out your order in line and double check your order/explain the menu to you. - Red King (lvl 10): 9.6/10. SO GOOD. My new favorite ramen spot. I love how they let you customize every aspect of your ramen from oil, salt, meat cut, and more to your liking. This was so unique and such an amazing idea. The ramen was absolutely delicious. Note: I got lvl 10 spicy, which made my soup pretty thick because of the amount of spicy paste. - chicken karage: 9.7/10. Not your typical karage but nonetheless, DELICIOUS. It comes with a side of egg mayo for the dipping sauce which was very unique and the karage is actually soy garlic flavored. The chicken was huge, crunchy, and juicy. I also love that it comes with a slice of lemon to cut and contrast the fattiness. - black king: 9.6/10. Deliciousss. I love how this ramen broth has a more seafood flavor that is pretty prominent. It's a good change/variety when you don't want typical pork ramen broth. So insanely good! Will be back in the near future! read more

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We have a new favorite ramen place in the OC! This place was 10/10. We just came back from Japan so we were missing the food and this hit the spot. The worker in the front was so nice and knowledgeable. He was walked us through how to order and told us he was from Japan when we were sharing about our recent trip. He checked in on us mid meal which was really nice and he gave us more recommendations on places to check out for real authentic Japanese food. Now the star of the show- the ramen! Soooo good. So flavorful and delicious. It really tasted like the ramen we had just had in Japan. TikTok recommended the gyoza and chicken but we wanted to enjoy the ramen but will definitely be coming back to try them out. We really loved it and plan to be back. We went on a Sunday around lunch and it was not packed, got seated right away. read more

Ramen Nagi - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Ramen Nagi deserves the hype. The only thing I have to say is RK all the way (extra spice please). And the peppery bean sprout side is bomb, don't skip. There is ample parking adjacent to the restaurant. Service is quick and no frills - this is a fast restaurant chain at the end of the day. With that in mind, it is definitely the best ramen in OC (for flavor alone) undeniably. read more

Ramen Nagi - RK - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Been a fan of Ramen Nagi since they opened in Century City and have missed them since moving to OC. I was thrilled to see that they opened in Costa Mesa and have a line indoors, as opposed to waiting in the sun outside in Century City. I came for lunch on Saturday and was surprised to see that the line wasn't too long. The line was very well-managed, and they handed out ordering sheets to complete while you were waiting. We were seated in less than 10 minutes (shocking). Service was extremely efficient and our food came out very quickly. The ramen was just as good as I remembered. The Black King is my favorite, and I always order it with pork belly and cabbage. The pork belly was so tender and flavorful! My husband ordered his fave, Red King, which at spice level one is fairly spicy (I am a spice wimp). If you're worried about splashing your clothes, they do offer bibs. Plenty of free parking in the lot (another plus over their Century City location)! I'll be back for sure! read more

Ramen Nagi - Red King - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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There's finally a location open in OC and I'm so excited that they are in South Coast Plaza! I've been to Ramen Nagi previously at their other locations in Arcadia and Century and I was instantly hooked the first time I had one of their bowls. I came by for dinner the other day and I ordered the limited time OC Shrimp King and it was delicious. The broth was rich, creamy, and full of shrimp flavor and there were plenty of prawns on top of the thin noodles which held onto the broth well. The kale added a good texture to the bowl overall and the added egg provided another level of creaminess and the chashu slice on the bottom was a surprise but it was tender and not dry. There is plenty of seating available inside and an outside patio with several tables so seating for large groups is possible. They have all their other regular bowls available and I'm a big fan of the Red King and the Green King. Service was quick and friendly. They have a staff member explaining the menu to people in line who had not been to their other locations before and the atmosphere overall was lively as the staff were bussing tables and checking in on everyone. This is a fantastic ramen spot and if you are a fan of ramen, you have to come here! You can finally enjoy Ramen Nagi without having to go to Century City or Arcadia! read more

Ramen Nagi - Storefront Signage - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Was able to get seated immediately on a Monday night! We got the original and one with black garlic. The customization on the menu is nice - we opted for light oil and light salt. Got chashu and green onions. They also have a tray of different spices for you like grinded sesame seeds, umami fish powder, bean sprouts and some vinegar. We liked the soup and ramen as is! I got the normal thin noodles and they were the perfect consistency. It's not too salty and not too heavy. It came out to around $37 for two people. Located on the other side of South Coast plaza - near the Crate & Barrel. read more

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We were craving some comfort food and we noticed that Costa Mesa has a new ramen shop and we were interested in trying. To our surprise, this ramen shop is located in South Coast Plaza - at the location across the street, not the main one. We parked nearby the shop and it was a quick entry way into the store. The shop has a line outside of it - but don't be intimidated it moves pretty quickly. Employees are walking around and explaining the menu to folks. We were familiar with the paper menu used to place your order so we didn't have too many questions. Since it was our first visit we decided to order the Original King (regular tonkotsu) and the Spicy King (spicy tonkotsu). We also ordered the gyoza and karaage appetizers. We saw rather awkwardly on a long communal table. We would have much preferred a solo table to ourselves but it was fine. The ramen came out relatively quickly. The Original King was a 5/5 - it tasted exactly how I imagine ramen should be tasting in Japan. I ordered it with the Kakuni and the Thick Noodles. Personally, I really enjoyed the noodles especially for slurping the broth together. I wasn't a big fan of the Kakuni which was their braised pork belly. It was deep in soy sauce flavor but too reminiscent of thit kho for me to enjoy (iykyk). The Spicy King was really good too - it has more of present Chinese influence on the dish. The Chashu was much better of a protein accompaniment so I definitely recommend the Chashu over the Kakuni. The two items I would recommend skipping are the appetizers. The Gyoza was really cute and bite sized, with a lovely topping - but was rather weak in flavor. I like the apple ginger jam they served with the gyoza but ultimately would have preferred a classic soy sauce side. The kaarage was nice and crunchy - but the sauce on bottom was too reminiscent of Korean Fried Chicken which I didn't feel like went with the Ramen. The eggy mayo sauce also didn't accompany the kaarage well. read more

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There was a short queue for a Sunday night dinner but was seated quickly after having the menu explained at the line making ordering efficient. As a solo diner, I was seated at the very end of the bar. Service was quick. I ordered the original ramen with light salt, normal oil, chasuhu, heavy garlic, spicy level 4, thin normal firmness noodles with egg and a appetizer of karaage. Ramen was perfect and exactly as I ordered. Karagge was perfectly crispy but a tad oily and dry. Service was subpar. Being tucked in the corner, I was forgotten, not checked up on and had to flag servers down to get a to-go container and check. Service left a bad taste especially when there were so many servers walking around. read more

Ramen Nagi - Karaage - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This is probably the best ramen I've ever had, and I'm pretty picky with my ramen. We came here on a Wednesday night and although the line wasn't too long, the fact that there was a line at all on a random weeknight says a lot! I can only imagine how busy it can get over the weekend. We were greeted in line by an employee who explained the menu to us and handed us each an order sheet. There are 5 kinds of ramen and you can customize the salt, oil, spice, veggies, meat, and noodles. I opted for the original king with original salt and oil, no spice, cabbage, chashu, and thin original noodles. I also added on a marinated egg. When I received my bowl, I noticed they had given me pork belly instead of chashu. I didn't think it was a big deal but asked just to make sure I didn't accidentally circle the wrong meat, but they ended up offering to either give me a side of chashu or remake my ramen! I told them the side would be perfectly fine, and since my boyfriend had gotten the chashu, they also gave us an extra side of pork belly so that "it's fair and he can try it too." We were so surprised, as I had just been in the middle of offering him half of my pork belly! The food itself was just as good as the service. The noodles had the perfect texture and the broth was flavorful and rich without being too filling. The chashu was on the thinner side and wasn't filling either; I usually struggle with finishing chashu because of the thickness and saltiness but this one was actually quite easy to eat and it left me wanting more. The cabbage also added a good crunch to it and the egg was perfectly cooked. We also ordered the karaage, and although it wasn't the star of the meal, it was good and crispy. This is definitely up there on my list of favorite restaurants now and if you're considering trying it, GO GO GO!!! You won't regret it! read more

Ramen Nagi - karaage - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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This is very good place for noodle and quick meals while you are shopping . They do have seasonal special crab noodles which not on menu. Must order it to try . I love to go back again ! read more

New favorite ramen place! I tried their Veggie ramen and it was incredible - super unique, came with hashbrowns which seems like it wouldn't pair with ramen, but it worked perfectly! The soup was tasty, and the mild spice level was the perfect amount of spice for me. read more

I heard about their recent opening and we decided to visit (April 5, 2025) since my girlfriend and I are keen to trying new places out and that we LOVE ramen so we decided to try it out and see what the hype is about! We visited about 10mins after they opened up which is around 11am I believe so it was a perfect time and no crazy lines but it was starting to build up! (Note: maybe come through when it's not prime time if you don't enjoy waiting in line!) FOOD Karaage Chicken The chicken was hot and delicious! Honestly can't really complain about it, it's pretty much made to perfection and not to mention they're pretty big pieces too! Red King Ramen Amazing blend of garlic and chili oil. I think there's 3 different levels and I chose 2 just to be safe but I highly recommend this if you're a spicy miso fan! In terms of spiciness maybe do a level 1 just to be safe but I can say this, I'll be ordering this the next time I visit and choose the max level cause I couldn't stop eating this bowl of deliciousness! OVERALL I'm a ramen guy but I'm also picky. It's safe to say that I'm putting this in my top 10 of favorite ramen joints in Orange County. It was the right amount of everything, leaving me full and satisfied. Unique and authentic taste. It's actually nice that they have indoor and outdoor seating while having your traditional bar seating, shared table and standalone tables. A bit of a hybrid feel, catering to different audiences. Actually curious if they leave the outdoor seatings open to rainy days and that would bring a nice feel. Hot bowl of ramen in a rainy weather. I'm just ranting at this point lol what are you waiting for? Go get your bowl of ramen! Thanks again Ramen Nagi for having us, we'll be visiting again real soon! read more

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1. The Karaage was nicely fried with lots of meat! Both ramens were made perfectly to our specifications, and I love the cuts of the chashus! 2. The spot has a fun casual ambiance! It also has high ceilings! 3. There are both indoor and outdoor seatings! Seatings can be either at a counter or a table! 4. The staff were friendly and timely with our order! The Karaage came first, and then our ramens came out at the same time! 5. Free Garage Parking is available! Note: There is a restroom available for customers! The server will also bring the bill to your table, and you pay at the front! Photo: Red King Ramen, Black King Ramen, and Karaage read more

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Came on a Sunday noon time which happened to be a good move bcos I came on a Saturday once n the line was too long. This time , not many in line, waited for 10 min max. This place specializes in tonkotsu broth, which is rich, creamy, and flavorful. The service was good. The place was clean. Since this was my first time I got the Original King. The ramen tasted very similar to Hakata Ikkousha ramen. I kept everything as is despite the options you could change to ur liking. The chashu was tender n nice size too. They even gave a bib. It was cute n all but it wasn't too useful bcos once u put it on, the bib didn't even cover the most important area, the clavicle portion of ur shirt. One thing I wished it could provide In future was more appetizer options. They only had 2: gyoza or karage. read more

Ramen Nagi - Way too big bib - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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There's very few ramen places I like in OC so I'm glad that Ramen Nagi has finally made it's way down. I've tried the one in Culver City before and thought it was too salty so I made the appropriate changes this time, and it was a lot better than before. We arrived around 5:40 PM on a weekend and was sat in 25 minutes. What I ordered: 1) Original King ($15.50) with light salt, light oil, heavy garlic, kakuni (pork belly), green onions, level 4 spicy, thin noodles with normal firmness. Added an extra tamago ($2.25) Although I went light salt and oil, I still thought the broth was still very rich and flavorful. Maybe I can even exclude the oil completely next time. Regardless, it was pretty delicious. The thin noodles were not too soggy and the egg was perfectly cooked and had a gooey orange yellow center. Even with a spice level of 4 it was only mildly spicy. The kakuni was also very tender and fatty. I liked pairing some bites with the black peppered bean sprouts that were on the table to change up the taste and texture. 2) Gyoza The gyoza itself were really small and reminded me of the pan-fried ones you get from Bibigo. The highlight, however, is the perfectly crispy dumpling skirt that is golden brown and extremely crispy. Love the texture and the crunch so overall it is a pretty good appetizer. read more

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We arrived around 7 pm on a Friday, didn't need to wait in line for too long! The Black King was a delightful dish, perfect for those who enjoy savory, rich, and nutty flavors. Butao King is rec'ed for first-timers! And yeees, I highly rec' it! Don't forget to add lv 3 spicy mwahahaha I'm just kidding, please don't add spice if you don't like spicy food. Red King is said to be slightly sweeter from the red paste they use---also great for those who really likes spicy food. The Goyza was great! I can't wait to come back to try their karaage~~ read more

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I was at South Coast Plaza purchasing a Christmas gift when I decided to have dinner at the mall. Seeing this ramen shop, I decided to give it a shot. The line was pretty short. And the server was very kind and clear in explaining how the menu worked. They handed out a sheet of paper in which I could choose the type of broth, the intensity of the flavors, and the toppings. And all I had to do was circle my choices. Inside the restaurant was rather quaint. It had the similar ambiance of other ramen restaurants I've been to. Their menu was rather simple. But it was specialized and very good. They did have a couple of side items which I chose not to get this time, like Gyoza's. The flavor of the broth was very good. It was subtle and highlighted the flavor of the pork. The charsiu. Was rather thin but tender and had very good flavor. I chose the thicker noodles because I liked a little bit more bite to my noodles. And the ground meet in the center was a wonderful thing to bring everything together. Overall, I really enjoyed my meal here and will come back to try some of the different broths that they had such as the. Italian fusion or the squid ink. read more

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Came on a Monday around 2pm and got seated immediately +1. Ramen was fire ngl. It was my first time and they explained the whole process very efficiently and gave good recommendations. Personally I had the original king, level 1 spice bc I wanted to taste the broth, heavy on garlic just in case a vampire attacks me. It's located on the outside near lululemon so it had good lighting. Had decent amount of seating. read more

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Saw this pop up on ig and had to go try! Super excited for a new ramen spot and it was definitely yummerz! No doubt there is going to be a line! We waited about 25-30 minutes on Saturday morning, we sat outside, and our food came within 10 minutes I like how you can customize everything. My broth was light, flavorful, and perfect spice level. It didn't make me feel ugh after. Next time, I'll have to try the thicker noodles!! read more

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I was so happy to see this location after trying it inside century city mall. Unfortunately, it's not the same. The pork and broth quality was lacking. Everyone is nice but unfortunately the food was not as good as the other location. read more

My siblings are huge fans of this place. They've been to the other locations so they were so excited when they found out it they were opening at a location closer to home. It just opened so we expected a huge wait, but there was surprisingly no wait. It was a Wednesday night, but still! They welcomed us in and we ordered in line, so it made the process really quick. The ramen itself was AMAZING! Sooo creamy and flavorful. I was surprised how good it was, because I'm usually not a ramen person. I also love how you can customize everything to your liking. It was perfect. The pork belly was sooo good too. It was like a chunk of meat. The chashu was also good, but I preferred the pork belly and I loved how flavorful it was. Can't wait to come back! read more

Ramen Nagi - Tonkatsu - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I came here on a Saturday afternoon (2pm) with a group of 4 and there was no wait at all! You order in line on a piece of paper they give you and once your entire party is here then they'll seat you. I got the Red King with egg add on and thick noodles. I opted to get spice level 4 but I found that it wasn't spicy for me at all so next time I'll try their level 10 to compare. The broth itself was very rich and perfectly seasoned, especially with the minced meat, and the noodles were perfectly chewy and well cooked overall. They also have a side of seasoned bean sprouts on the table and that added a nice crunch to the meal. We also ordered a side of the karaage and it was the perfect appetizer to eat while waiting for the ramen and during the meal as well. It comes dipped in a slightly sweet sauce and includes a side of a mayo based sauce and some shredded cabbage and didn't taste heavy at all. Overall the service was amazing, food tasted great and considering we didn't have to wait at all this was a great first experience! read more

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I'll only rate the red king because that was I ordered and I got to say, the customization is pretty nice. You get to choose what Ramen base you like and choose how much salty/spicy/garlic you want. You get 2 meat/vegetable option and also how soft or firm your noodle will be. I honestly enjoy the flavor of this Ramen but imo, I prefer other Ramen chashu over this one. Wish they included an egg for free but you have to pay for it. Solid 4/5 read more

Ramen Nagi - Red and Black King with extra chashu - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

If I could give this place 3.5 stars, I would, because it wasn't good ramen but it wasn't bad. We waited in line right before they opened and was able to get seated pretty quickly. They give you a piece of paper and you circle what you'd like to order while in line. I tried the red king and my fiance tried the original king ramen. When I first got the food, I thought the broth would be piping hot since they barely opened, but it was lukewarm which was super disappointing. The flavor of the broth wasn't as flavorful as I would've liked either. We also paid extra for egg and thought it'd be a sweet soy flavor egg, but it tasted like a regular boiled egg. I did enjoy the chewiness of the ramen noodle though! We also ordered the Karaage chicken, which reminds me of a Korean sweet soy fried chicken. It was delicious! However, overall, i think the ramen is very average and I don't think I'd be back. read more

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I've been here twice and already looking forward to the next visit. Located on the Crate and Barrel side of the mall across from Nektar Juice Bar. If you park on the street level, you're right there! I love that you get to customize your bowl to your preference so there shouldn't be any complaints from anyone. If there's a line, don't worry, it usually moves quick. I highly recommend getting the Karaage Chicken, it's one of the best I've had! The restaurant is clean and the seating is spacious. You have the option to sit outside or inside. Can't go wrong with either option. The service staff are very friendly and attentive. Ramen Nagi has become my kids' new favorite ramen spot now. read more

Ramen Nagi - Perfection - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

such a unique ramen experience! Don't be intimidated by the line, it goes fairly quick and you fill out your order before sitting down!! - original king 5/5 - very flavorful broth. Went with chef rec's. Not too heavy. Tender meat and soft noodles! Can't go wrong with this option -red king 4/5 - packs a lot in one plate. Pork belly was so tender and flavorful. Also got chefs recs which included light everything. on a spicy scale I would say it's like 7/10. Not super spicy but if you have 0 spice tolerance it might be a bit too much. (Btw they give u a bib bc it may splash you and dirty ur clothes) - karaage 5/5 - super flavorful and juicy! Omgee def rec. it's so good. I wish they gave more sauce but pieces were huge. Nice portions. yes king! the inside looks very modern and the service was amazing. They walk you through every step in the ordering process and always check up to see if everything is good. they have an outside patio where we sat, but unfortunately the heater wasn't working so it was a tad cold. Overall would highly rec to try this spot. Would def comeback and try other menu options read more

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Ramen Nagi lunch in Costa Mesa is a game-changer. Newly opened ramen in OC is a dream come true. What does Nagi mean in Japanese ramen? Nagi is one of the most recognizable names on the Tokyo ramen scene and is universally celebrated in the ramen world. 凪, or Nagi, means, "a calmness before the waves," and our Ramen Master Chef Satoshi Ikuta has dedicated himself to bringing a new wave of ramen to the world through every delicious and memorable bowl. My experience was truly uplifting - 1) the long line moved swiftly, a testament to the staff's efficiency. 2) The staff were eager to help waiting customers, exuding a friendly and welcoming vibe. 3) We were selecting our preferred noodles, saltiness, and additional toppings before sitting down. 4) Our ramen arrived quickly 5) The normal noodles were pretty thin size 6) The broth was rich and savory, with just the right balance of saltiness. 7) The chasu was thinly sliced and incredibly tasty. read more

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The noddle is ok, suggest to order normal . Otherwise too soft. But service is need to improved, they not kids friendly. Waiting time around 10-15 mins. Do not seat on outside. read more

Ramen Nagi - Black garlic - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This place was way better than I expected. I usually hate going into the mall to eat -- parking, crowds, all of it -- so I was skeptical. Plus, OC already has so many ramen spots. But now? This might be one of my favorites. We came right when they opened and got seated immediately, but the line outside looked like a Disneyland ride. Apparently, it gets packed -- for good reason. The setup is clean and simple, service was fast and super attentive. The ramen itself? So flavorful, fresh, and decently priced. You can tell the quality is there -- even the salad and sides were solid. Honestly forgot how good this place was -- need to go back soon. Big fan. read more

One of the best vegetarian ramen I have had. Loved the addition of the crispy fried potato. Spinach and mushrooms in a very rich veggie broth. The spicy one had a good kick to it. Service was quick and attentive. read more

Ramen Nagi - Vegetable ramen - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Pleasantly surprised! Came on a Monday night at 6pm and there was barely a wait (maybe 10 mins or so?) The broth is flavorful, food comes out quickly, and is tasty!! The interior is cute too! The menu is easy and straightforward. You choose what richness/flavors/noodles you want and hand the server the paper. We got chicken karaage, original king, and the red king. The chicken karaage was different than the traditional ones ive had, crunchier and thicker breading. Minus one star because all of the food was relatively salty. Not unbearable, but definitely noticeable. The gentleman helping the lines did mention to us that richer broth would make it saltier, so thats on us (even with normal salt levels). However, the chicken karaage was salty too read more

Ramen Nagi - Red king with thick noodles - Ramen Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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