Giving 5 stars because still a solid ramen spot but I was a bit disappointed when compared to the Palo Alto Ramen Nagi. The Palo Alto was unreal and better than many spots in Japan itself. Everything from the bean sprouts to the ramen and meat was perfectly flavored and made. This LA one is good but not quite as good. The ramen broth was too salty, some the meat was a bit chewy, and the flavor wasn't at that wow level. The service was great with friendly people and the food came out fast. I got the duck king and pork belly ramen plus karaage and gyoza for apps. The ramen was good but as mentioned too salty and missing that wow factor from Palo Alto. Ambiance is nice and felt authentic with nice decor and seats. Felt like a legit Japanese spot. read more

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The food was decent, but it's not comparable to what you get at a more authentic Japanese ramen place in Sawtelle. The chicken karage was a bit dry and not crispy enough, and the ramen texture was not up to par with my expectation. The broth was rich and umami though. With so many ways to customize my bowl of ramen, I expected better. read more

Ramen Nagi - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Excellent place to grab dinner before a movie at AMC. You line up outside and order by filling out a sheet. Surprisingly the line moves quickly! I've been a few times during the week and can usually beat the line by arriving by 6. I got the veggie ramen and it's creamy! I sub the mushrooms for tree mushrooms and also love the hash browns that come with it. I've also have the Spicy King which was also good. My friend enjoyed the karaage & her original king. I'll be back sooner rather than later. read more

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Ramen Nagi definitely lived up to the hype. I ordered the Original King, and the broth was some of the best I've had in the U.S.--it honestly reminded me of being back in Japan. It had a rich, deep flavor without being overly heavy. We also tried the Black King, which was still very good, but I personally preferred the Original King. We ordered the karaage as well, and while it was tasty, it wasn't quite what I expected. I was hoping for a crispier coating, but it was more like well-seasoned KFC-style fried chicken. Unfortunately, they had already sold out of the gyoza by the time we ordered, so I'll definitely have to come back to try those. One surprise was the kakuni pork. I'm usually not a big pork fan, but this was one of the best pieces of pork I've ever had. It was incredibly tender, flavorful, and perfectly marinated. Between the amazing ramen, the quality of the toppings, and the overall experience, I'll definitely be coming back. read more

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Always passed this and saw a long line, so had to see what the hype is about. Super straightforward menu; you order in line and honestly the food comes out super quick!Got the Green King with thick noodles and honestly the best ramen I've ever had. I usually never finish my own bowl of ramen but the Green King is chefs kiss! The space is very intimate and you're usually seated quite close to other parties but it's not bad. Staff is quite nice as well! read more

Ramen Nagi - Green King - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I've been wanting to try out this new Century City mall addition for awhile, but every time I walked by, there just happened to be a huge line and I would tell myself... next time. Well, after a few months, next time finally arrived and I was craving some ramen! I had looked up some photos of the ramen specials at this spot, so I had done my research and came prepared to order the squid ink ramen. When my husband and I arrived, we saw there was a bit of a line forming. We were very close to skipping the wait and go to the food court instead, but decided that we would wait in line for 5 minutes to see how fast it would move, and then decide then. Well...after 5 minutes, we had moved halfway through the line and were given a piece of paper to write our order in. A host had come out to tell us a little bit about their specials and what to order, which was very helpful. My husband got the Red King and I got the squid ink one (Black King). We also ordered the chicken karaage. Shortly after we filled out the piece of paper, we were plucked out of the line and sat at a nice little cozy table for two. Perfect! I ordered Diet Coke too, and they really came out with a cup of three ice cubes for the soda lol. But it was fine, it did the job. Now for the verdict on the ramens? They were pretty good! Very creamy, rich, full flavors. The noodles (we both ordered the thick noodles) were nicely firm, not soggy. But what's nice about this place is you get to pick the consistency and customize the ramen to your liking. OH, and they offer you adult bibs too!! I was worried that I was going to get the black squid ink soup splashed on me, but the server came to the rescue. As for the chicken karaage...meh. I would skip it next time. Overall though, we both left so full, and I will likely come back to this spot again. read more

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This place was delicious! The menu is simple- only about 5 ramen varieties, but you get to customize your order to get it exactly as you want it. There are lunch and dinner services as Ramen Nagi is closed midday. I queued up right at the start of their dinner service and didn't have to wait. I filled out the menu card and was seated very quickly. The service throughout the meal was attentive and friendly. There is water already at the table along with a carafe if you get thirsty. There were also condiments at the table for further customizing the ramen. I didn't try any of these. I ordered the Original King with the chef's recommendations all the way down except I subbed cabbage for green onion. This was an excellent dish! The tonkatsu broth was very richly flavored and the noodles were perfect. The chasu pork was hearty and the cabbage had just the right amount of crunch. Overall, this was a very satisfying dish. Ramen Nagi was great value. All in with tip and a sprite, it was a very reasonably priced meal that was about $24. It's also flooded with natural light, so it's a lovely atmosphere on a sunny day. For all around taste and value, Ramen Nagi is hard to beat! read more

Ramen Nagi - Condiments - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Love the seasonal specials as well as regular items. This location also has an off menu special of Lamb King. My go to orders on regular menu is the black king and the green king. Gyozas are porky tiny and delicious. Karaage is just ok. read more

Ramen Nagi - Limited crab king - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The queue took a while about 45 minutes. I don't know if I'd wait in line again but the food was really crispy. The food comes out nice and hot. The karage is so good. Get this. The only gripe is that the tables are so close to each other. The food came out pretty quickly and the ramen is very tasty. read more

Really delicious ramen. They have a very efficient system as they are always busy. Jump in the line outside and a staff member comes by to explain the menu and have each member of your party fill out a sheet with your selections. The ramen is completely customizable. When a table is available you are ushered inside to your table. I ordered the vegetarian ramen, with an added egg. Spice level 3 was great for me but is quite spicy. They have delicious seasoned sprouts you can munch on while you wait for your ramen (or you can add to your ramen). Staff are friendly and responsive if you need anything during your meal. read more

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They don't take reservations! You have to walk up and/or stand in the line to get in. The ramen is that good. They have a handful of basic types of ramen that you can choose from and then customize. They give you a paper and a marker to make your selections and someone explains all of this to you very clearly. There is water on the table and you can also order soda and other drinks to go with your ramen. I tried the black garlic ramen and it was flavorful. My only concern was the appearance of my mouth. I thought it would turn black but it was fine. I just had the normal bits that got stuck in my teeth. Worth it. The gyoza was also good. The staff was helpful and friendly. They give you the bill and you pay on your way out at the register. read more

Ramen Nagi - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I ordered the spicy ramen, but it wasn't as spicy as I expected. As I kept eating, it became a little greasy, so I didn't enjoy it as much. What disappointed me the most was the service. While they were preparing our table, a staff member apologized and asked if they could give our table to another group because they wanted to sit there. We agreed, but it still didn't feel right. We had arrived before many other customers, yet they were already seated and eating while we had to wait. Later, I noticed that the table they gave away was being used by what looked like a manager and two other people who seemed to be tasting several dishes. Personally, I believe paying customers should always come first. That experience left a bad impression on us, and overall the service was just average. read more

i love everything about ramen nagi. from the customizable ramen options, to the dining experience, it truly feels like a taste of tokyo. the vegetarian ramen has such a luscious broth, i really appreciate that it isn't watery and has depth to its flavor. you can never go wrong with spinach and mushrooms, but it even comes with hash browns, and i thank whoever came up with that idea! while the line outside seems long, it helps to expedite your dining experience! you are served quickly, so don't worry about waiting twice. i will definitely be back! read more

Ramen Nagi - veggie king - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This Ramen Nagi location is on the top floor of the Westfield Century City mall. People come here just for tonkotsu ramen. It's that good. They also have a special ramen at each location called "limited king". I think they might have had beef here before! Service is great. There is usually a line outside, and a waiter will come up to you to explain the menu. This is really helpful, especially if it's your first time. The order sheet is nice because you can customize the ramen to your liking. I personally like light salt and thin noodles. Those peppery bean sprouts side dishes on each table are so good. Pro tip: you can ask the server for more if it runs out! Parking at the mall is not free. Be prepared to wait a bit. read more

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I was expecting this place to be really good, but it ended up just being mall food quality. I had the original king, but the broth was really unremarkable. Most other ramen places, chain or local, have broth that satisfy me more than this. It's not even above average. Service was prompt and friendly. Restaurant was half full on a Friday at 1:30. Cup of stale water was already sitting there as part of the table setting. The water tasted better once I finished that cup and filled my next cup from the pitcher. read more

Was craving ramen after seeing a movie at AMC so headed over to Ramen Nagi. Even late on a Sunday night before closing, there was still a short line, but it moved fast. The staff members will provide a sheet of paper and marker to record your order while you're waiting. I love how customizable their ramen is - you're able to adjust salt, oil, garlic levels, noodle texture, spiciness, type of meat, etc. Ambiance is bright and casual. I got the black king (squid ink) with the chef's recommended selections and it was delicious and flavorful! It has such a rich peppery and umami flavor and the noodles were cooked to perfection. Ramen Nagi has always been solid and never disappointed. Service is quick and friendly and you pay at the counter before leaving. read more

Ramen Nagi - Black king with chasu - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Came here on a Friday night and there was a little line going. The restaurant is a little on the smaller side so that's why I assume the wait. Thankfully the wait went by quickly. As we were in line, they go over the menu and let you know how to order with the sheet of paper they give you. I love how customizable it is, but I'm not a fan of the extra charge for adding an egg. Despite that, the ramen was honestly too good and it was still just around $20 so it's not crazily priced like some other places in LA. The staff were efficient and smily, food was delicious, and ambiance was great. Definitely would come back even if there is a little wait. read more

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Had a really good experience at Ramen Nagi! The ramen was flavorful, portions were great, and everything tasted fresh. The service was also friendly and attentive. Definitely a solid spot for ramen, and I'll definitely be coming back again! read more

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I have been a regular at Ramen Nagi since they opened a few years ago, and it remains one of my favorite Ramen spots. This location can be busy at times and there is almost always a line where you can wait 20-40 minutes during peak hours but they make it easier by providing you an order sheet to customize your ramen while you wait. Once you're seated, the service is extremely fast with your order coming out in a matter of minutes. The atmosphere is vibrant and loud, making for a fun, high-energy dining experience making it worth the wait. read more

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Love the concept. While we were on queue outside the restaurant, we were handed a pen and a checklist of ingredients that needs to be completed beforehand. A bit of a pressure if you're new to the system and slow :) You get to choose how much salt you want, oil, garlic, thin meat or thick, types of vegetables, type of pork. You can also tick-off any extras you want. Hip and fun stuff for ramen lovers and experts who know exactly what they want; challenging for people like me who don't want to overthink how a good ramen should be done. My two other friends think so, too. I had an Original King Ramen with Chashu (porkloin) and I enjoyed it very much. Ambiance was very oriental which was nice. If you want fast service and know exactly how you want your ramen, this place is for you. read more

Ramen Nagi - Original King Ramen with Chashu - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

As always, Ramen Nagi hits the spot when you want a solid bowl of well-crafted ramen customizable to your tastes, and some of the most addicting dumplings on the west side. My go to of original is made double as delicious when I add on two tamago, and some gyoza on the side. And I'm always left craving more of their bean sprout appetizer, which I still want to snag the recipe of to make at home. You know it's a solid win when the restaurant is packed despite LA's biggest rain storm of the year. Thank you Ramen Nagi, for being the pick your own ramen of all time. read more

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Having enjoyed our experience at the South Coast Plaza location, we decided to try a location much closer to where we live...Century City. Here's what we ordered... Original King Tonkotsu ramen w/egg for extra money: Fantastic Chashu Rice: Excellent Karaage: Pretty good The ramen broth was as good as the SCP location. Service was friendly and efficient. Positive vibe in the restaurant as everyone is enjoying their ramen. We waited in line for about 10 minutes at peak lunch time during the weekend, so it wasn't bad. My only gripe with Ramen Nagi is they charge for extra ingredients like an egg for $2.25. Be prepared to pay for parking and it's not cheap. I paid $17 for about 3.5 hours. read more

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This restaurant chain is from the Bay, which has crazy lines for this restaurant. Overall, it's alright. If you're at Century city mall and have a craving for ramen, it's worth a try. Ramen: - Lots of customizations available, from the firmness of the noodle, type of vegetable, meat, etc - Original king good flavor, thin noodles are similar to hakata ramen noodles - Black king doesn't add much more flavor to the ramen Ambiance / Service: - The line may be long, but it is efficient. The staff give you a menu and order card in line so by the time you are seated the food comes right out read more

Ramen Nagi - Original King - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

25 minute wait quoted for line, actual wait less than 15 minutes on a Saturday at noon. Personal water pitcher on table, big plus. Soft drinks in a can so no refills if you are a big soda drinker. Ramen came fast, portion size was good, flavor was excellent. Price was reasonable for Century City, with tax and tip lunch for 2 was $60.00. Staff very friendly and attentive, food came fast and hot. read more

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We got the vegan non-broth ramen that came with a Mazesoba sauce (a little tangy but very creamy). Interestingly, it came with beetroot powder and chia seeds - two condiments I have never had on ramen. The minced garlic added a nice kick to it. I got the thicker noodles with level 2 on the Nagi spice (still not too spicy). We also got the fried vegan dumplings which were okay. A little too mushy and chewy but not bad. Quick service and lovely ambience. read more

Still the best ramen I've had. Red king is king baby! Thick spicy broth. Great noodles. Great toppings. What else can you ask for? Seated within 20 minutes. I've been to the one in Arcadia mall. They're solid! read more

Ramen Nagi - Red king - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It was perfect ramen weather. While getting some shopping done at Westfield Century City. I decided to stop by for some ramen. We lined up with only a few people ahead of us. As we waited we were given papers and markers to order our ramen. It is custom made so you can tailor it to exactly how you like it. I like how you can even customize your salt level. Once we completed filling out the paper, we have it to the worker. Luckily there was only a little wait. And that was because we wanted our own table instead of sharing a big table with others. We finally got seated in the restaurant. The place is medium sized. And the food came out fast. I would say it only took 15 minutes. The bowls are big and the ramen got me stuffed as well as the fried chicken. I was definitely satisfied with this place and would come back. read more

Ramen Nagi - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The line can be intimidating but it moves fast! This is fast casual dining but delicious! Price point is great for quality. I ordered the original king with pork belly! I will admit the piece of pork belly was so small. :/ You are able to customize / modify your bowl. I opted for light oil. Salt level normal. I noticed my bowl had quite a bit of GREEN ONIONS. I like green onions but sheeesshh lol. For next time I will either have the pork belly but add chasu or just stick with the chasu. I would also order a side of extra noodles! Since I was a party of one，I was seated at the counter. They have additional toppings at the table (sesame seeds, pickled bean sprouts). The broth was PIPING hot (not spicy but literally fresh off the stove). I ate slowly and let it cool down. I see they have other locations and curious to check out the other locations. Too bad they don't do phone orders / takeout. 10/10 read more

Ramen Nagi - Original king with pork belly! - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Ramen is amazing very delicious Great service always nice and helpful Clean environment and nice place to chill and relax read more

Came here because my son loves this place, so wanted to try....he did not disappoint. There was a line, but it moves fairly quickly. We went to the century city location. Nice, clean and modern feel. They took our orders and soon as we were seated, and food comes out fairly quickly. Son ordered the regular king ramen with eggs. I ordered the black king ramen. Full of flavor and my noodles were done perfectly firm like I like. The chicken karaage was very flavorful. Crunchy, juicy and comes with an egg/mayo sauce that was full of umami. Wish they had closer locations, I would be coming here all the time. Yum! read more

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I got the Red King ramen when visiting my sister in LA. So good. The flavor !!! Ufff! This is her fave ramen place and I can see why! Service was great . We got our order pretty quickly but the wait/ line can get up to an hour . Go early and you'll be fine. Cool and chill ambiance. Can't wait to be back. read more

Ramen Nagi - Sister dinner date :) - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Ramen Nagi is my favorite ramen spot and there is always a line at the Santa Clara location (even before opening), but we came at opening and there was no line. Squid ink king (4/5): I order squid in dishes at many places and I can never taste the flavor. The ramen was great and the broth was very comforting, but still couldn't taste the black ink. Overall still love Ramen Nagi read more

Ramen Nagi - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Needed a quick pick up and so a friend who lives nearby suggested we have lunch at Ramen Nagi! There was a short wait but honestly, it was less than 5 minutes and gave us more time to decide what to order! We ordered three different ramen bowls. Two spicy (one with thin and the other thick noodles) and the other was a normal brother with chef's choice. The ramen tasted really good but it is pricey and wished it came with more vegetables. You could add more vegetables but it was additional charge. I could definitely see this place being packed if it's raining outside! read more

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Parking: century city mall parking lot. they do not validate parking Service: table service Ambiance: busy, modern Food: customizable ramen bowls. be on the lookout for their seasonal specials. this week was the garlic king that comes with deep fried garlic read more

Ramen Nagi - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Pretty solid ramen! I loved the texture of the thick noodles. They're really chewy. The broths were very flavorful and rich! Service was good and quick. You order and get your food within 10 minutes! There is usually a line out the door but goes by quick. read more

Ramen Nagi - Red - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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My friends and I visited on a Saturday, they get really long lines on weekends! Not too much seating inside. It's a small menu with about 4-5 options, and there are many customizations you can make. I got the original king, the ramen was flavorful and came in a big bowl. It was good, but not sure if I'd wait in a big line for it again. read more

Ramen Nagi - original king and red kings - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Four of the six ramen options are pork based, then there's a vegetarian and a fusion version. I've had 2 of the pork based ramens so far, plus the karage chicken appetizer. I really like the thin noodles, and you can even pick the firmness. The thick noodles are great too, but if you go firm on them, you'll probably regret it like I did. I recommend the thin noodles. The chicken appetizer is not on the checklist they give you, so you'll have to complete a checklist, then order the appetizer directly with the waiter. I really enjoyed the juiciness and umami flavor of the chicken. I will order them again. The service is intentionally loud and hilarious when you enter. They announce you arrival in Japanese and that's gets thing started right. Keep in mind that this place gets really busy to a point where they have a line staging area where you'll have to wait until there's room. read more

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this is my third time coming here & staff is always friendly. I got the spicy ramen, if you like spicy this is 5/10 spicy so definitely tolerable. read more

Ramen Nagi - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place is a shop located on the second floor of the Westfield Century City mall. The exterior is decorated in Japanese style banners and the interior is bright with counter seating overlooking the kitchen where you can witness the employees making your ramen. Water and condiments are set up at the table and you merely fill out a form to get your style of ramen, which is taken upon being seated. The employees were nice, but there wasn't much to interact with them. I ordered the black king with all recommended settings except for spice, which I ticked up a level. The broth is deep and savory, with an onyx simmer from the squid ink they use. The thin noodles are tender and perfectly cooked, having a nice bite and irresistible slurpiness. The pork chashu was more akin to slices of beef in a gyudon, or a roasted beef don. The texture was lacking on those but the flavor was on point. The dish had a mild heat for level 2, an aid for the warmth of the broth. The ramen forms a cohesive whole, with the complexity of the black broth and the springiness of the thin noodles. This place is definitely delicious and at the forefront of ramen in LA, clashing with its competitors in Sawtelle and little Tokyo. read more

Ramen Nagi - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Wait i really enjoyed the arcadia location, but this time it didnt hit that hard. DONT GET ME WRONG it was still really good though. I ordered the basil ramen as I was having a little pasta craving and it was a pleasant surprise. The cheese on the ramen was a little interesting but it added a nice taste tk the ramen. I also very much enjoyed the basil-y taste. It honestly did taste very similar to pasta. I regret nkt getting the thicker ramen noodles though. The thin noodles weren't hitting as hard:(( Service was top notch tho! Will be back here again :) read more

Ramen Nagi - Basil and original! - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California