100% recommend It's a small, family owned, restaurant. Food is amazing an the service is great also! Try the cold noodles! So yummy read more

Ramen Nippon - Sesame cold noodles - Ramen Near Me - Reseda, California

What a great find in Califonia! We found this spot by accident after driving to the wrong location for a wine tour near Malibu. Since we couldn't make it to the right place in time, we said, how about some ramen? So I looked up for spots and this one popped up. It didn't take long to convince ourselves to give it a try. The restaurant is small and in a small plaza in Reseda, CA. At first we were skeptical because we were not familiar with the area well but it turned out to be a great meal. We were welcomed by a friendly guy who was also the server. He managed the entire room seamlessly. We ordered the miso and spicy miso ramen--both were delicious and came in generous portions. The gyozas and fried rice were also tasty and rounded out the meal perfectly. I loved that this place felt authentic. Definitely worth a stop or a detour. read more

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The ramen is decent, but nothing special imo compared to several solid options nearby. I was hungry after and had second dinner at a place nearby, but my wife had enough with one bowl. The edamame was undersalted, and the dumplings were below average. Service was fine although a bit stretched thin running around (he apologized later) and the ambience included a strange woman next to us with a loud phone (she said she is a regular) and a screaming child running around unattended. read more

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I am way overdue for an update of this spot... this is a phenomenal ramen restaurant, and one of the things I miss most about Reseda. Their shoyu and chashu ramen always hit the spot when it is a bit chilly out, and on a warm day their cold noodle dishes are equally tasty! The gyoza is also exceptional here, this is the best ramen restaurant in this part of the valley for sure! This is a very cozy spot, and also understandably very popular, so be prepared during standard lunch and dinner hours there may be a bit of a wait, but it is SO worth it. They serve beer, sake, and wine, and also soft drinks and hot and cold tea. read more

One of my favorite spots growing up in LA, and I still make the long drive to come here when I'm craving ramen. They do Tokyo style ramen which is lighter and has a different flavor profile than most ramen shops, it's addicting! Also the best gyoza in LA imo. Ambiance is serene, there's usually jazz music playing, and the staff take really good care of you. read more

The spicy miso ramen here is honestly my favorite soup ever. I've never had something better than this and I've been coming here for years just for the miso. Great place to come with family and the nicest service on the area. read more

I've been coming to Ramen Nippon with my parents since I was little! I recently went and ordered the curry side with the pork ramen and it was so delicious! It's just how I remember it. The wait was alright, maybe 25 minutes, but it's worth it. The service is fast once you're seated. The spot is small and cozy. Parking can be difficult so come early enough to get a spot or park on the steers nearby and walk. read more

My husband told me about Ramen Nippon many times , and I got the chance to visit finally. It is a cute small place with very kind ladies as servers. They work very fast and they are very sweet as well. The ramen was delicious, the level of the spice was very good and I could've made it to a spicier dish. I love ramen very much and it is my go for during cold weather . I am sure I will be visiting Ramen Nippon many times, and try different delicious ramens . read more

Ramen Nippon - Spicy Miso Ramen* - Ramen Near Me - Reseda, California

Comforting food in a warm and cozy family friendly atmosphere with very attentive and friendly staff! They have delicious appetizers including the tofu salad (in a sesame dressing), yasai itame (stir-fried nappa cabbage with been sprouts, and leeks), and gyoza which are great for sharing. Their yakimeshi (fried rice) is aromatic. They have a wide variety of ramen bowls and pan-fried (with no soup). We've tried the chashu ramen (with shoyu broth), miso chashu ramen (with soybean paste broth), nira moyashi ramen (with shoyu broth), shio ramen (with salty chicken broth), and spicy miso ramen. They are flavorful, broth is clean and toppings are fresh. You can also make your ramen a combo with options of adding a small fried rice, a small curry rice, gyoza, or both a small fried rice and gyoza! They also offer a wide selection of beer, wine, sake, and non-alcoholic drinks at reasonable prices. They are located in a small plaza, northeast of Reseda Blvd. and Bassett St. read more

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No fuss simple spot in Reseda! I have been coming back to this spot for over a decade now! It's been a neighborhood treasure and their ramen is always super solid. Their non ramen food aren't as high quality but it's been a nice little addition to the food scene in the Mid Valley area. The spot is clean, located in a cute little corner store. The service has been fast! read more

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Great food, clean and delicious. Staff very friendly. I have to say the spicy miso ramen is my fav.

Nippon Rāmen may be the first Rāmenya in the San Fernando Valley having been established over 35 years ago. Much of the Rāmen here adheres to old school tradition of Shōyu/soy sauce & Shio/ salt based soup broth. The heavy pork bone & fat based Tonkotsu Rāmen, which now seems more prevalent in the U.S. in the last 20 years is not as common in Japan where Assari/less rich, more refreshing style is more popular. I ordered a huge bowl of Gomoku Rāmen which is Shōyu based. Sautéed Nappa cabbage, smooth yet crunchy Kikuragè/cloud ear mushroom, fibrous bamboo shoots, thin ham, bit of chopped pork, squid, shrimp sprinkled with Shōyu and thickened with a bit of corn starch. The mixture is then poured on top of the Rāmen noodles tending toward al dente initially. Chopped green onions & half of a 3/4 boiled egg where the egg yolk is custardy are the final garnishes. Touch of sesame finishing oil to add a nutty, toasty, faint sweet tone. Red powdered Paprika & ground, smoky, white pepper shakers available to pep up the Rāmen broth. The Shōyu broth made from chicken bones & Katsuo Bushi/dried bonito flakes & rest of the ingredients are basically fine, but wish Nippon Rāmen used a richer, more concentrated broth for more pronounced Umami. Next tIme, I will opt for the Chāshū roast pork supplement.  This Gomoku Rāmen harking back to the reign era name of the Shōwa Emperor over 35 years ago is nostalgic & homey. Interior has tables & counter seating for single diners. Service here is fast, efficient, perfunctory. You are in & out with a minimum of fuss. 4- stars. read more

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This used to be our "go to" ramen place 15+years ago when the Ramen place isn't that populate yet. They only accept cash that time and menu was limited. Today I crave for a traditional Japanese ramen style that's not creamy and went back to this place. It's the same inside, very neat and clean and the servers where really nice and attentive. They now accept cash or card and has a lot of varieties to choose from their menu. But of course the prices went up compare to the last time we were here. We all enjoyed the traditional ramen, the gyoza and fried rice. Definite worth coming back read more

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My partner ordered the miso ramen and I ordered the shoyu ramen. Pretty solid food all around; meat and noodles were good. Broth could be better. The low rating is due to the service; we waited a probably a good 30 mins after we finished the dessert to get our check. I would likely go to maru ramen from now on since it has better service and great food. Was really try to find good ramen closer by :/ read more

4.5 stars. One is this best traditional style, Ramen in the Valley. They create their signature soup with made with chicken and bonito broth mixed that brings out great flavorful taste . In their menu, they offer 3 different broth Shoyu (soy sauce), Shio (salt), and Miso . They also make their ramen noodles and gyoza from scratch every day. You know this is good when the restaurant gets busy right when it opens. There's noting fancy about Ramen Nippon bowl of ramen. It's just simple, delicious broth with perfectly cooked ramen noodles with good chewyness and simple toppings. My favorite bowls so far are: Chashu Ramen and Spicy Niramoyashi Ramen ( Highly recommend adding Chashu), but the whole menu does look good. You have plenty of different styles ramen to choose from. Their portions are huge. Service was great and they have a private lot and street parking as well. Overall, what a great hidden gem in Reseda. read more

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Yasu is the best !! I love ramen nippon. always quality and a great vibe. so busy too and yasu is always on top of it. thank u ramen nippon

I've been coming here for 20 year, back when it was one of the very few ramen places in the valley (maybe the only one). It is still very good (and seems authentic to me - been to Japan twice). read more

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Had it for the first time last week it was amazing! I don't eat pork so the lady working there helping me out. I got a Tofu creamy ramen that was so good I came back and described what I had last time. The guy looked at me like I was crazy he said no I can't do that and said I should pick from menu and charge extra for tofu because what I ordered last time is impossible and walked away, I was embarrassed by the way he spoke to me. I just left. read more

We have been going to place for over 10 years. They are fast and very delicious. The tofu salad is refreshing and very good. The dumplings are good. The shoyu and the spicy shoyu are the popular ones for our whole family. During the summer and the cold noodle hits the spot. Please try. The parking can be tricky since it's a small lot. read more

Amazing as always. I used to go here when I was younger, and haven't been back in a while. I saw a review saying that that the food wasn't that good anymore because management/the owners changed, so that scared me. But whoever said that was lying because when I went it was just as amazing as I remember. The environment was amazing as well, it's quiet and staff are always nice read more

Food came out really fast and was the best ramen I have had in the valley! Service was amazing and really looked out for our experience.

Ramen is so full of flavor and delicious. The spicy ramen are so yummy not too spicy. The portions are huge and you will definitely be full after one bowl. My kids love coming here and tasting something new every time. The rice was so good and packed with flavor. The service is fast and very good. The restaurant is very quiet because everyone is enjoying there big bowl of happiness. read more

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The best around and not even close. Must try. So many different options and broths on ramen, fantastic authentic fried rice, and great gyoza (potstickers) read more

Ramen Nippon is very cozy & very welcoming. Everytime I crave ramen this is my go to spot. It's a bit far from me but everything is worth it and the staff is very kind and respectful. Definitely check this spot out if you ever in the area and want some good quality ramen. Very big portions too! read more

Ramen Nippon - Spicy Miso Ramen* Curry Rice - Ramen Near Me - Reseda, California

One of the valleys last "Real" Japanese ramen spots left. If you're looking for authentic Ramen this is the place to eat at! Homemade Gyoza, curry and chashu separates this restaurant' form the others. I've of the reviews said go to Maru over nippon? That's a joke. That's like saying Taco Bell is authentic Mexican! Nippon FTW! read more

Bad location, server was not inviting or friendly. The food was terrible I order the Nippon for my girlfriend and chashui for myself. Hers was mediocre mine was not edible. Broth was disgusting. The pork tasted like roast beef the egg was overcooked. Never going back read more

With restaurants increasing all the prices everywhere, service to me is everything. I definitely notice favoritism to regulars at restaurants and this restaurant will possibly make you feel like a second class citizen if they don't know you. When I walked in, I was ignored and the moment a regular walked in, she was immediately greeted and seated and I had to tell them that I was there first. Once at the table, I noticed that the regulars got menus, drinks, and faster service. I was left on my device looking at the menu on their website. As someone who eats out very often, favoritism does not go unnoticed and really annoys the heck me. At that point, I should have walked out of the restaurant when I noticed this from the beginning, but I really wanted ramen. My ramen was a little on the warm side as if it was sitting for a while in the kitchen. My food was dropped off and that was it. No water refill and no return trip to check on me. The regulars got really fast and friendly service. For $39 for a bowl of ramen, gyoza, including tip, I will not be returning again as Ramen Nippon has a lot of competition these days in LA -- It's no longer 1989. They can go ahead and keep their regulars happy as I won't be one of them. This is too bad because their miso ramen would be even more delicious if it was served hot. Their egg is no longer overcooked and has improved. Their redesigned menu is better organized since my last visit, but unfortunately at the prices they are charging now and lackluster service, I will not be returning and will continue to visit the modern spots that are constantly opening around town like Michelin-rated Tonchin. read more

Ramen Nippon - Miso ramen - Ramen Near Me - Reseda, California

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I'll keep this short and sweet. This is flat out some of the best ramen I've ever had in my life. The waitress let us know they've been there for 35 years and they proudly make their own broth everyday. Absolutely incredible flavor and nothing needed to be added to it. The ingredients are fresh, the portions are huge, and the service was excellent. This little gem hidden in a strip mall in Reseda is exactly why I love hunting for food in LA. We ordered the Spicy Chashu Ramen and Gyoza. I will be back over and over and over again. read more

Ramen Nippon - Spicy Shoyu Ramen: this is top five Ramen I've ever had. Didn't have to add or augment it at all. It was perfect - Ramen Near Me - Reseda, California

I first tried this place in 1998, at the time Hiyashi was $7.95. Now it's $16. Time flies. I hope this place lasts forever. I'm grateful for the time I've had with this restaurant. Best Hiyashi in southern California. read more

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Nippon Ramen specializes in a "light broth" ramen or Tokyo style assari ramen (not "asari": clam). The Assari style broth is typically lighter then the "Tonkotsu" pork bone broth. Very few spots in Los Angeles specialize in Assari style ramen due to the highly popular pork bone broth craze. Here at Nippon Ramen the delicious soup profile is made up of roasted chicken, kombu, vegetables, dashi, and some type of seafood... How do I know? I asked the friendly owner, lol. Am sure she left out their secret ingredients, I just wanted to know if there was pork in it. The ramen broth here is a great option for NON-PORK preference. However, they DO have pork as options for toppings. My mistake in the past on reviewing Nippon Ramen was comparing it to those porky "Tonkotsu" ramen spots. Here, they specialize in lighter broth ramen : completely different from Tonkotsu broth base. This restaurant has been here for over 25 yrs and has a strong following. read more

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Always good food good service warm friendly and efficient. Been going here a long time and now they have Gluten Free noodles as well. Good hearty simple soothing comfort. I love it. Ambiance is simple & straight forward. . ... Thank you read more

Fix your Saturday hours! It says 4:30 on Yelp but the sign on the door says 6pm. Waste of quarters in the parking meter. Lame.

This has become a regular place to have good ramen in the valley for me. I grew up eating ramen, and so I am very picky when it comes to ramen. The service is amazing. I can tell that this place has been around for a long time and I adore the women who have served me while dining here. They are attentive and kind. The restaurant itself has a vintage feel, almost retro. It is always clean and tidy. I've never had trouble parking here and it's always a quick meal. I get their shoyu ramen with chashu pork. The flavor of the broth is OG. This is exactly what I want when I order a shoyu ramen. The chashu is tender and falls apart. I have never had a completely fatty piece of chashu pork in my ramen here. If youre looking for an OG ramen spot in the valley, you won't be disappointed in your experience here. read more

Ramen Nippon - Shoyu Ramen and Gyoza - Ramen Near Me - Reseda, California

Every time this place is 10/10. We've had different kinds of ramen, curry, gyoza, and fried rice and everything is incredible. There isn't a ton of seating so sometimes there's a bit of a wait, but it's always worth it! This is our go to ramen spot and I'll never stray! read more

Ramen Nippon - Ramen Near Me - Reseda, California

This place is the Nippon!!!!!!! I loved this ramen place and it's the best ramen place I've had in the area so far People here are more friendly than your grandma during the holidays and they even have a picture version of the menu for those of us who literally have no imagination There broth is so yumma your tumma will be a happa Alll I can say is try this place out Welcome boyos read more

I still come here years later :') One of my go-to ramen spots in the valley. I practically grew up eating their ramen. My favs are still the Tan Tan and curry rice. They have added some new things to their menu in the time since my last review. I tried the mabo ramen but it tastes like their other ramen except with tofu. I think I will just stick with the Tan Tan or curry. Service is kind and attentive. Still a good ramen spot I recommend to people! read more

Tucked away in a small strip mall in Reseda - another new favorite!! I had the Ja Ja Men: "It's like a homemade bolognese, but Japanese-style meat sauce on warm ramen noodles (without soup). Thinly sliced pork and seasoned, juicy ground pork meat are both cooked in a dark miso sauce on boiled ramen noodles with sliced fresh cucumber, boiled baby bokchoy, and chopped scallions." And substituted (preference at times) with the gluten-free noodles: "The gluten-free noodle looks just the same as regular ramen noodle but is made with potato starch, rice flour, konnyaku powder instead of wheat flour." Friend had the Miso Ramen with pork, and a side of Curry with Rice. We shared the Chinese Broccoli in oyster sauce. Can't wait to try more dishes! Friendly service! And quick service! read more

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This is my favorite ramen spot in the valley! I've been coming here for over 20 years now, and their food & service is always consistently excellent. The restaurant is always clean with good lighting and plenty of seating. Their menu offers a wide variety of authentic Japanese cuisine, including many options for ramen. Some of my favorites are the miso ramen with extra chashu pork (it's so good), the curry rice, and gyoza. Parking can be a bit of a challenge if the strip mall it's located in is busy. Also, it is usually pretty busy, so expect to wait around 10-20 minutes - it's worth it! If you're wanting ramen, definitely try Ramen Nippon! read more

I've been a Ramen Nippon customer for maybe more than half my life now! In a time when authentic Japanese ramen was scarce (hard to imagine these days!), they were an oasis in the San Fernando Valley. These days people are more familiar with rich and decadent tonkotsu variations, but Ramen Nippon's mainstay I feel has always been simpler shio and shoyu broths. I've tried just about most things on the menu and have enjoyed their food throughout these many years; even though they may not be the best ramen I've ever had (e.g. if they could softboil their egg that would be great!), this place serves a good meal and has a soft spot in my heart (and stomach!) as the very first establishment that launched me on my ramen fandom. read more

My favorite ramen spot in the valley! My go to is always the spicy miso extra spicy and extra ginger on the side. My family and I have been coming here for years. Service is always great. The ladies here are super attentive and there's hardly ever any long waits (unless of course they are super busy) because it's a relatively small area. My go to drink is their iced green tea. They automatically sweeten it so just an fyi. read more