Just an update. Still, as good as it gets in the valley. Great service as usual and now they accept credit cards which is convenient. read more

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Amazing ramen, best in the area. The broth is super flavorful. The place is super authentic.The gyoza (not pictured) is extremely soft and flavorful. The ambiance & service always feels like home. Fast and friendly. This is my 3rd time coming & i'm a keeper Ramen Nippon. read more

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I'm sad to write this review. So apparently rhis place was sold to a new owner and I can tell through the quality of the food. The broth was flavorless and not spicy at all. They charge like $2 and up for little extras. For a small bowl of ramen with minimal toppings it was like $18. I had ground pork in mine and they gave me the saddest amount. Probably just a tablespoon. Very stingy with their portions. I should have just got up and left. Here's the cherry on top...30 minutes after eating I had to run to the restroom at least 4 times. Low quality and expensive bowls aren't worth it. Customer service was good but the place was practically empty. read more

Ramen Nippon is one of our local favorites! The staff here is wonderfully friendly, welcoming and very courteous. The great thing is, it's been Iike this for many years! The food here is outstanding. Excellent quality food and portions with affordable prices. We can't get enough of whichever broth we select here! Tonight we had the Edamame, Chashu Ramen and Curry Rice. There was so much food, we had to take a doggie bag home. The edamame came out perfectly steamed and lightly salted. The Chashu Ramen has a Shoyu-based broth. It was light and flavorful. The meat was tender and paired well with the scallions, egg and bamboo shoots. The Curry Rice has a flavor you can't shake. The curry alone has a delicious, spiced flavor to it that I can't describe. The rice has a southern comfort feel to it due to the grain used much like a rich, sticky rice texture. This is definitely one of our favorite spots and we will be back. The only downfall would be parking since it is located caddy-cornered in a tiny shopping center with a few parking spaces. You will have to find street parking. Other than that, we can't wait until our next visit! read more

Ramen Nippon - Chashu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Reseda, California

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When I first discovered this charming, off-the-beaten-path ramen shop in the mid 90s, it was serving primarily the local (mostly elderly) Japanese community. To say that this little shop is 'authentic' is an understatement. The entire experience is uniquely Japanese - knowing the language was a plus (in the early days the staff knew little English) and the form of payment, was 'cash only' as is customary in Japan. These days however, they have extended their transactions to include card payments. Unfortunately, I don't know if Apple/Samsung/GooglePay is an option. And fear not, most of the staff is fluent in English. Now let's get to the good stuff. Their noodles are always perfect, with the right amount of bounce and bite, with a 'mouth feel' that many Japanese natives are used to. In this world of 'hype' they continue to keep things simple, without a lot of flash. This isn't Ippudo or Ichiran. But it is one of the best bowls of Ramen you will have in the valley, perhaps 'the' best. Shoyu or Shio? Soy sauce or salt? I prefer a simple clear broth, so I always order the 'spicy' shio ramen. The flavors are cleaner and every ingredient shines through. If this is your first Ramen experience, I highly recommend the Shio variety. Skip the heat if you like a mild experience. With the weather turning more crisp by the day, a hot bowl of ramen is the perfect thing to hit the spot. Treat yourself at the end of 2022. Itadakimasu! read more

Servers here can be rude as well. Old server isn't nice and evil. They brought out the burnt dumplings and the size of them had gotten smaller. read more

Some of the worst ramen I've ever had. First off, yelp pricing is wrong. Dishes are about twice as much as listed on yelp. Noodles were overcooked and were mushy. Ramen to go was not separated into two different containers (one for broth, one for noodles and toppings). If there ever was a point where the noodles were properly cooked, I would have never known because noodles and broth were all thrown into one container, and noodles sitting in broth tend to get soft and mushy. The lady working there was nice though. read more

Ramen Nippon - Ramen Near Me - Reseda, California

Probably the best Japanese ramen I've had in recent memory. It was delicious and well put together for a reasonable price. Very easy parking and friendly staff. read more

Parking lot is small, restroom inside, small sit down area with 12 tables, clean interior, fast, friendly service, good prices for the amount of food & CASH ONLY with an atm on-site for an extra $2.25. I went with a group of 3 on Superbowl Sunday during the game, so there was no wait. I had the spicy miso ramen (8/10 perfect amount of spice, decent amount of meat), my fiancee had the healthy ramen (he wasn't a fan. He said it didn't have much flavor & not enough meat), and our friend had the spicy shoyu ramen (he liked it). We had gyoza (your typical gyoza so it was good) & aspara-mushrooms (really good). It all amounted to $54 not including tip & ATM fee. I would go there again for sure. read more

Ramen Nippon - Left: healthy ramen right: spicy miso ramen top left corner: half eaten apsara-mushroom - Ramen Near Me - Reseda, California

My first ramen spot... prices have gone up since I started coming here, back in the day. But so has everything else. Lol I do recommend it, though. read more

The most authentic ramen place I've ever been in LA. Nothing special but authentic flavor broth with slice tender chashu (If you don't like fatty chashu,this is it.) Definitely coming back. Will recommend friends and family. read more

Ramen Nippon - Chashu Ramen (basically a shoyu ramen with extra pork. - Ramen Near Me - Reseda, California

They are still fantastic 13 years after my yelp review of this place. They now take credit cards too. Amazing food. The beginning Ramon with the strips of roasted pork is my ongoing go to order. read more

Very mediocre ramen. I got the spicy miso ramen. The broth wasn't spicy. It was very salty and oily. I really liked the texture of the noodles and the taste. The curry rice wasn't too bad. This place is cash only. The parking lot is very small. read more

Ramen Nippon - Spicy miso ramen and curry rice for me. Chasu ramen with gyoza for my babe - Ramen Near Me - Reseda, California

We have been coming here for years. This is a hidden gem in the San Fernando Valley. Best ramen in the valley. It's a small place so be ready to wait. Specially on the weekends. The only issue was that they only accepted cash but they recently started to accept credit cards. Highly recommend this place. read more

Best Ramon spot in the Valley!!!!! Super authentic!!! I come here once a week. Thank you read more

I loved this place especially Ramen. The service is great. But it is a new owner now. The owner raised a price tremendously. I had to pay $30 to eat Ramen set. It is too expensive. They will lose the customers eventually. I felt very greedy. read more

Called to complain about our food we ordered a miso ramen with chicken and the picture below is what they gave us with our food asked for a manager and they claimed they didn't have one read more

Ramen Nippon - Chicken serving for Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Reseda, California

I was in reseda and was craving Ramen on a cold and rainy day. I searched up "ramen" and Ramen Nippon was close by. I stopped by at 11:45 as they opened and was greeted was smiles. The menu was straightforward and the waitress answered all questions easily. Tried the spicy miso ramen and it was very tasty. Thank you! read more

Perfect for a rainy day. Every type of ramen you could ask for! I've been coming here for 10 years and love the authentic food and service! 100% real Japanese! Loved the fried rice and gyoza too!! read more

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

I'm not going to lie. I don't want to review this place. I want to keep it a secret. It's that good. So I won't tell you how delicious the gyozas are. Or how fresh and homemade tasting the ramen is. Or how despite its location and simple, clean decor the place isn't restaurant-style food but a warm and welcome homecoming for my heart and soul. My tastebuds have told me not to write anymore. It's that good. Nothing I could say would prove that. You just got to make the trek yourself. And if you do...the Spicy Miso or the Spicy Shoyu are a safe bet to understand what I'm not talking about. read more

Flavor was spot on! Brings back memories of Japan, and the modern day ramen shops in the Kanagawa region. Gyoza was tasty too. 冷やし中華 was not as I expected but all in all I could make this a frequent visit. Authentic and very Japanese! うまい‼ read more

Best place to get ramen in reseda honestly no other place around here is as good, hospitality is what to expect in a genuine ramen spot, the layout and seating is just as fine ! read more

This place is great. Fast and friendly service. I ordered a beer and hot sake and they gave me a little snacks snack for that. No place does that. I really love that it's chicken based ramen since I do not eat pork. Actual ramen noodles are perfectly cooked and the spicy shoyu ramen is the perfect amount of spice. read more

Ramen Nippon - Spicy shoyu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Reseda, California

Its good when some things never change. The menu and food stay consistemt if not better or even stronger on some days. The soup broth can be a bit intense sometimes. But you can't go wrong with a combo meal at Ramen Nippon. A quick story. My last visit over the summer, ordered a combo with curry rice. The server came prompt with the starters but just as the curry bowl got close to reaching the edge of the table it tipped over and out of the server's hand spilling hot curry down the side of my leg. The server was quickly cleaning off the outer leg as I assured her I was not mad and just wanted some fresh hot towels. I was glad it was easy to clean and not on the back of my ass which would have looked funnier or all over me and my company for the day. I was really happy I wore jeans on that hot day. The gods were smiling on me and still got to eat good nor did I crap my pants or looked like I did. read more

It's uncommon to find a Japanese-owned Japanese restaurant in the Valley (...or anywhere around here, really) these days, so Ramen Nippon was a nice find. This place serves ramen the way it *should* be--without all of the over-the-top fusion ingredients other places include. FOOD: Gomoku Ramen with Combination B: It comes with chopped pork, ham, squid, shrimp, bamboo shoots, 1/2 a boiled egg, Napa cabbage, mushrooms, and green onions in a savory gravy. The texture of the noodles was on point, but the toppings were cabbage heavy; there was hardly any pork and seafood. The side of gyoza was stuffed generously and fried well to a nice crust, though. x2 Miso Chashu Ramen with Combination B and C: The only difference between this and the regular Miso Ramen is there are "more pieces of chashu." The chashu is tender but thinly sliced, while the miso base is not as rich as other places. Each bowl comes with baby bok choy, 1/2 a boiled egg, bamboo shoots, and green onion. Comments for the gyoza were similar, while the chahan was good. Unfortunately, the broth for both bowls of ramen were way too salty for my family's liking. Service was indifferent. Like someone else mentioned, although growing up in Japan doesn't necessarily make me an expert, I've had my fair share of bowls to know what I ate here is not for me or on par with what I'm used to. read more

Ramen Nippon - Gomoku Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Reseda, California

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This is my second visit (I came here years and years ago) The service is spot on-Everyone is super nice and very hospitable. I will say that my ramen was unbelievably salty, we ate in but if I was at home I would have probably put some water in the broth. I would not order the same kind of ramen I ordered this time. The portions are very very generous and the ingredients are fresh...you could certainly share if you wanted to. Everything is very clean inside (we did see them sanitize with cleaners after each party had left) , but if you are still more comfortable in social distanced tables due to COVID you probably are not going to want to eat in-the tables are right up next to each other without partitions etc... I would come here again but maybe order something else. *also the parking lot is a nightmare-very tight and very very few spots. read more

The best! I've been going there with my family for the last 20 years. They're consistently great!

I decided to give this place a shot due to its proximity, but unfortunately, it turned out to be the most disappointing ramen experience I've had. In a city with numerous excellent ramen options, I recommend sticking to the tried-and-true spots. It was quite disappointing, especially since I had hoped for, at the very least, a decent meal. read more

Came in one evening and was greeted by the kind Japanese waiters. I love when ramen spots have Japanese staff as it makes the restaurant feel more authentic, and you know the foods gon' be good. I ordered Chashu Ramen with a small curry rice. The Chashu Ramen was great, it had a light and flavorful broth with noodles that tasted even better. There was a hefty amount of chashu and it actually tasted better than it looked, nice fatty flavor I'm used to. The curry didn't wow me but it was good nonetheless. Also it may sound silly but their water tasted very fresh and satiating. The service was awesome, I had conversation with my waiter, food came out in a reasonable amount of time while the shop was busy, and I got consistent refills. The parking lot situation is grim, a small lot is available but I've found that there's usually an open spot or two when I visited. read more

Ramen Nippon - Chashu Ramen & Small curry side. おいしかった - Ramen Near Me - Reseda, California

Found in a strip mall, this place has been open since the late 1980's. I've been going here since shortly after they opened, and they are my go-to spot for literally decades. They serve mainly three types of ramen bases here - Shoyu, Miso, and Shio (chicken broth). I've tried nearly everything on the ramen menu. Some good items are (no particular order): 1. Chashu Ramen - it comes in shoyu or spicy miso flavor. 2. TanTan men - for something a bit different, this ramen is what I usually order. Very rich in flavor. 3. Negi Ramen - where green onions are front and center. It's way better than you think. 4. Niramoyashi ramen - if you want something with more vegetables, this is it. Bean sprouts. Comes in regular and spicy. Pay attention to the combinations: You can get fried rice, gyoza, or a small curry rice as a side dish for a few bucks more. You cannot go wrong with the gyoza. Some non-ramen dishes that I can recommend: Gyoza Rice - if you like their gyoza, this is it. Very popular with us. Chinese Broccoli w/oyster sauce - good as a meal or as an appetizer. Tofu Salad - if you want something light. The sesame dressing is what makes it. The original owner retired around mid-2022, we happened to drop in on her last weekend there. I'm happy to say that the new ownership has maintained the existing menu and nothing has changed in regards to the taste or quality of the food. For the old timers, COVID brought about some changes as to how they run things, the big one is they now take credit cards - they were cash only for the longest time. read more

What a great place for ramen. Went here for the first time and got exactly what I wanted. The food was fast and it was delicious. The people running it were nice and very accommodating. The actual location is easy to find. I highly suggest trying this place out for Japanese ramen. read more

This is our favorite Ramen place. I'd say more later, but my husband is hounding me to eat first!!! Yum! read more

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

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Small nice authentic Japanese ramen place Ramen tastes right This restaurant remind me my childhood read more

Needed something to eat after my roommate was freaking banging on her wall, probably hanging something up. Anyways I looked this place on yelp and decided to go try it! I got the Spicy Miso Ramen. Miso happy! read more

Ramen Nippon - Spicy miso ramen - Ramen Near Me - Reseda, California

I come to Ramen Nippon whenever I'm in town and often would come here even if I'm not in town.

Roman Nippon has been my go to spot in the valley for many years. The classic style Ramen which originates from the central region of Japan is definitely one of my favorites. The servings are big for the price and contain more meat and toppings then other Ramen spot. The interior is clean and straight to the point when it comes to eating a bowl of Ramen. The gyosa Both steam and panfried are delicious and fresh. read more

For valley ramen, this place is decent but when comparing it to the other ramen places in Little Tokyo and Sawtelle, this place is not good. I probably wouldn't come back unless I was really craving ramen and I had no other option. Cash only is another downside. There is a small lot that is shared with other stores in the plaza. read more

I've been visiting Ramen Nippon since they opened back in the 90's. I always order the wakame ramen, gyoza and fried rice. They use egg noodles for their wakame ramen to give its unique taste and chewy consistency while the broth is balanced just right with salt and clear chicken broth. Some fresh cucumbers, sesame seeds, boiled chicken green onions, and wakame make the soup complete. The gyoza filling is on point and the bottoms are perfectly pan fried each time. The fried rice is flavored just right with char shu and complimented with pickled ginger and zasai. The most fascinating part about the dishes is they've been able to replicate it every time since I've visited for the past 20+ years. The only thing I wish they did was to expand around the area so they could open more places, but i suppose quality control would drop if they did so. It's my to-go spot when I'm in the valley read more

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

Simple place to be, good food and that's all I need Easy dining, nice low lighting. read more

Ramen Nippon - Just one half of the soup menu - Ramen Near Me - Reseda, California

Food is absolutely delicious. Very good customer service. Definitely would come back again and I recommend you checking this place out if you're in the mood for some ramen! read more