So sad this place is closing down! The food here is excellent and a family fave. It's located in a strip mall so there's a decent amount of parking. We each normally order #1 combo which is the BBQ/Charcoal chicken noodle and chicken with rice. This place makes their chicken in a unique way that we've only seen in Japan. It has a beautiful smoky, charred taste paired with the unctuous broth, it's so good! The rice with chicken features a sweeter sauce that balances the char of the chicken well too! We also got the karaage chicken which was incredibly crispy! Some of the best I've ever had. The service here is always great. The guy here is always very kind and attentive. Inside is cute too and reminds me of an izakaya. They have some booths tucked away, bar seating and tables in the middle! I believe their last day open is July 26, so go while you can!! read more

Ramen Sumiya - Combo size - Ramen Near Me - Torrance, California

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Initially visit the location on Sawtelle with a friend and randomly decided to stop by when we passed the store front in Torrance. We enjoyed the ramen here. The ramen broth is one of the richest chicken broth you can get. The noodles were well cooked and the addition of the grilled chicken really added an additional smoky flavor to the ramen. Get it on the ramen or on the side. It's definitely what makes this place special. My daughters absolutely loved the chicken kareage. It was crunch, moist and tender. The grilled chicken with char is the highlight of the menu. You have to get that either as part of a dish or in the side because it is tender, juicy, flavorful and the grilled char flavor is amazing. read more

This place is really good. Best ramen in South Bay! I've tried all of them also just so I could figure out which one I'll be supporting. my previous favorite ramen spot was across the street but their ramen fell off recently. Doesn't taste the same. This place also has chicken broth ramen which isn't a typical option. read more

We were driving by today (Sunday) and thought we'd give this place a try. We generally enjoy ramen. Unfortunately our experience here was only fair. I had the Rich Chicken Ramen and the Karaage Chicken. As others have said, the ramen noodles were undercooked and lacks flavor. The broth was very salty and left a horribly bad taste in my mouth. I don't know if they use MSG and when. I asked their response was "what is that." The chicken was fair and also a bit undercooked. Service was okay but I have to say the restaurant had a lonely negative vibe, maybe since there was only one other customer and it was a rainy day. I don't recall ever posting a negative review about ramen. But my experience here was underwhelming and I Cooke wait to drink a lot of water to wash down the bad taste. read more

Ramen Sumiya - Dining room - Ramen Near Me - Torrance, California

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Ive tried this place at least 2 times now. Omg I love this place. The fact that they have CHICKEN ramen. I have never seen before. I came in for the LA meets Japan special that ended yesterday 11/24 :-/ Either way you got to try this place out. I got the miso ramen, with Half order of fried rice and 3 pieces of gyoza. The broth is simply heavenly. It somehow hits the spot every time. How have I never heard of chicken ramen?! I had to get myself an extra salted e I have noticed that usually if you're just by yourself, you're seated at the bar. Which is cool. I had my meal as I was on my phone lol. Parking is not bad at all. It's in a somewhat small parking lot. If you're on your own, you'll probably get seated at the bar. I would so come here again and take advantage of their happy hour beer special. read more

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Lucky #8! I've always felt the number 8 is a lucky number and it sure was lucky tonight when I spotted $8.80 ramen signs at Ramen Sumiya! An $8.80 ramen price is one amazing price and that is currently the price for all the ramens at Ramen Sumiya Torrance. For the Torrance location only, they are offering all their ramens at $8.80! One can choose from Miso, Rich Chicken, Shoyu or Vegan ramen. All the ramens come with one pork chashu and one egg. There's also the option to pick the spice level. I got the Rich Chicken Shoyu at spice level 1. Spice level 1 is supposed to be normal spicy but it definitely more like a crazy spicy. I also was slightly surprised that the egg was a fried egg versus a soft boiled egg. I also found the soup broth to be slightly salty. It wasn't the best ramen but for $8.80, it was a good deal! I would definitely get it again. Aside from the ramen, they also had some good appetizer deals. Karaage was $5 for 5 pieces. The chicken pieces were large in size and so juicy! One can also add 5 pieces of gyoza to their ramen for $5. This $8.80 ramen deal is part of their new menu and the waitress mentioned they would be adding more items. I am hoping they will keep this great price for their ramen! I definitely plan on coming back! read more

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It's one of the new ramen places opened in South Bay, and replaced the former Zabon ramen. I like their customized options for ramen, my selection was Rich Chicken Ramen, no spicy, toppings of Pork Char, Egg, and Green Onion, the chicken broth was so rich and creamy, recommend. It costs round $15~$20 for the ramen with toppings, very affordable prices. read more

I've passed by the Sawtelle location multiple times but never got a chance to try it so l'm super excited a location 5 min away from my workplace opened :D Staff here were warm and friendly. wow the Japanese BBQ chicken ramen so good! The broth was so rich and creamy and the chicken was soft and chewy. The area has a lot of competition but the ramen here definitely stand out in a different way. Looking forward to visiting this place after work so I can try the other items on the menu! read more

Ramen Sumiya - Japanese Bbq chicken ramen with diced pork char siu - Ramen Near Me - Torrance, California

Wow!! I am not a huge fan of ramen, and have never opted to order chicken ramen, but this was sooooo good. I got the Rich Chicken Ramen, which was sooo creamy and full of flavor. Sumiya boasts a "chowder-style broth," and it is exactly that. It is really thick and almost fatty. I love the simple toppings of juicy chicken, bamboo shoots, and seasoned egg. I also got their Takoyaki to start, which was delicious as well! Super crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. read more

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New ramen spot in Torrance! It's the second location of Ramen Sumiya. Who knew corn chowder like broth would be good?! I'll be back! -sumiya replaced ramen zabon. In a bit of sketchy area with homeless so gotta be on a lookout. +the waitress was very welcoming when I explained in here for YEE. She was very attentive and friendly throughout our meal. +I got the chicken ramen to try their signature dish and my mom got the shoyu ramen. My ramen had chicken cha siu and my mom's came with traditional pork char siu and both were great! I was surprised that chicken ramen had bit of corn chowder like taste but it works! My mom's shoyu ramen had solid chicken broth with amazing shoyu dashi and loved hers as well. 10/10 would recommend! We also ordered gyoza and fried rice. Gyoza was nothing special but good! +if you follow them on IG, you will get free takoyaki! -fried rice on the other hand needs major work. The rice was so soggy... I think they used hot fresh rice instead of day old rice maybe? I hated the texture... the flavor was on point though so if they use different rice, it'll be MUCH better entree. All in all I had a great experience and will be bringing friends and family since I'm local! read more

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I was able to try out Sumiya Ramen and can say that it's a great addition to the area as it compliments the amazing variety Japanese food Torrance has to offer. The staff are quick and friendly to serve you and offer a lot of insight on their menu. They are most known for their chicken chowder soup, but a misnomer due to the gelatinous and thick soup that is easily mistaken for cream. This mixes with the char of the chicken creating a smoky broth for you to enjoy. I can see how this flavor however can be surprising to some, my gf was not a fan but I loved it. Next time I am going to add corn and extra egg. The Shoyu is not far off, the broth is hearty but easy going down. It's simple but it's combination with onions really highlights the depth the broth has to offer. Lastly they have a great beer special and they have a great selection sides. I only ordered edmame and it was poached to perfection, I will be back to try other appetizers. read more

Ramen Sumiya - BBQ Chicken Chowder - Ramen Near Me - Torrance, California

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We went around 1pm on NYE and it wasn't busy so we were seated and served pretty quickly. Good ramen, not the best but good enough. The prices were actually really reasonable. Not sure i would stop by again, but i wouldn't object either. Good place overall. read more

Ramen Sumiya - Ramen Near Me - Torrance, California

I highly recommend this place! You rarely see this kind of charcoal-grilled (sumibiyaki) ramen, even back in Japan. While the charcoal-grilled topping naturally grabs your attention, the ramen broth here is the real deal. It's so incredibly delicious that you can easily polish off multiple bowls of white rice with it--they pair perfectly! I also love that they stay open a bit later, making it my go-to spot. read more

Ramen Sumiya - Ramen Near Me - Torrance, California

Very disappointed in the new menu, quite frankly the name Ramen Sumiya doesnt match with what was on the menu. こんなふざけたメニュー見て、客として日本人としておお恥。ラーメン９ドルでトッピングが2ドル、ネダン下げすぎて逆にあやしいです。 確かにTorranceでは安いけど目玉やきChickenラーメン。。はちょっとセンス無さ。 Chicken ramen Soup - good Noodle - ‍ Service - great Menu -元通りもどしてください。 read more

Ramen Sumiya - なんじゃこれ目玉焼きラーメン - Ramen Near Me - Torrance, California

I usually hold my review for ramen joints until my 3rd visit because sometimes quality and consistency tend to be hit or miss. Tonight, this place proved true to itself. The best deal you can get for stellar ramen. At $8, I cannot argue with the craftsmanship and quality of my food. Honestly felt like I was back in Japan. In my case, for my past visits up to this point the noodles were NOT slimy. They had a good chew on them. The broth? Oh man, the chicken chowder broth is the reason why I came back 3 times. Light, flavorful, and satisfying. Those bowl comes with a fried egg, green onions, and a slice of chashu pork. I also ordered an additional gyoza and karaage both at $5. The portions for the karaage were generous. With all that, the total came to $20.73! How much is a ramen like this anywhere else? $13 at the least! I got a damn good meal for under $21. They deserve the support with the quality they provide. You've earned a regular and I hope they continue to thrive. Other things to note. My first visit, I ordered a charcoal chicken ramen at $18 that was seen on social media. My next visit did not have it. One of the staff informed me that the charcoal chicken was an experimental menu. I was devasted at first but I ordered the regular chicken ramen instead. It was still a great ramen minus the charcoal chicken. It was enough to make me return anyway. So quality was not loss here. I hope they decide to bring it back in the future. Along with the recent photos, I uploaded the ones from my previous visit. read more

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Review #863 2025-035 Food Order: Pork Char Siu Ramen (5 pork char siu, handcrafted noodles, house-made vegetable broth infused with ginger, bamboo shoots, scallions, seasoned egg, seaweed) 5- Pc. Gyoza (pork, cabbage, onion, spices) Tip: regular or large is the same price except the large gets you more noodles. Server: Laura Last night I was here for a YEE, & here I am again the next day for lunch. Ramen Sumiya took over the defunct Zabon Ramen, & is located in the smaller Carson Western Plaza diagonally across from the more popular Eastgate Plaza. The ramen shop has been opened for 2 months & it's just down the street from home. Again, if it wasn't for Evan & his curated YEEs, it's unlikely I would discover this hidden gem in my 'hood on my own. It was way after lunch rush, about an hour before closing (they take a short break before reopening for dinner), & I was warmly greeted by Laura who I saw last night. =D I came back because I was hankering for their pork char siu ramen, & added a side of gyoza. Then she mentions the regular & large bowls are priced the same, but you get more ramen in the large. Say what!?! Dang girl... you got me at large. LMAO I would soon regret it (read on). Since I was the only patron, my order was ready in minutes. Once served, more customers started pouring in for that last bite before dinner rush. If you read Review #862 re: last night's YEE, you'll know that Ramen Sumiya differentiates itself from the S. Bay ramen shops (& there are lots) with their "flame-grilled to smoky perfection" chicken instead of the pork char-siu/chashu in a chowder-style broth (like 羹 thick Chinese soup). While that's their signature, they also offer a pork version, which I why I'm back & to compare it with yesterday's chicken. It's not an apple-to-apples comp because each is its own "star"/standout though the pork tastes more unctuous; I can't say which is better, instead it'll be if I'm craving for chicken or pork. Both proteins are perfectly seasoned & cooked/grilled, tender, & full-body flavor! Still ditto-ing: perfect al dente ramen... QQ chew. The vegetable broth would assume to be lighter than the chowder-ish broth. Nope! This, too, is rich & hearty... slurp, slurp, slurp... soooooo yummy!!! オイシデス!!! I also repeated a few dollops of yuzu kosho dressing, which adds citrusy, spicy, & salty notes, & is more pronounced in flavor because of the milder veggie broth instead of that chili-packed broth. With the added noods, I really didn't need that side of gyoza, which were tasty BTW, except it didn't have that crisp bottom skin that I'm used to. Hence the regret... I ate wayyy too much & feel like I'm going to hit a food coma while writing this. ごちそうさまでした (gochisousama deshita)! I was sharing with Laura that I'm in conflict between the chicken & pork char siu ramens. While you can add a side of protein, that's wayyy too much, especially as a single diner. I suggested they offer a 1/2+1/2 option to get the best of both worlds! I didn't share with her that on an extreme occasion I drove ~11-mi. to combine 2 ramen shops to make a perfect bowl of ramen because I liked the toroniku at one, & the tonkotsu broth & noodles at the other. Hehehe... And not that I think they need it, but maybe offer a loyalty program to encourage repeat visits. I know several local ramen shops that use an app to track points. Although my daughter hasn't been yet, she was conflicted with joining me for lunch or going to a birthday party today since teen parties are not quite foodie adventures, & my outings usually are. ;-) The dining room is moderate & cozy (looks like the same furnishings from Zabon); there's a few semi-private booths & smaller dining area, no patio/outdoor seats. Compact menu offerings of ramen: chicken chowder & sho-yu with ramen combos, rice bowls, & appetizers at competitive prices. Service is friendly & efficient; you'll definitely feel the warmth & welcome. Winner winner, chicken dinner! Ramen Sumiya is cluckin' bombtastic, & I'll definitely be back for more! Thanks again for this gem, Evan... you're the best! read more

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This place was mid at best. Appetizers carried, but the ramen itself was very average. I got the spicy Rich Chicken Ramen and the broth itself was interesting. It almost tasted like a shoyu and tonkatsu hybrid type of broth. The spicy-ness of the ramen definitely carried this dish. The chicken char siu was very interesting to see and experience. It was juicy and tender which I liked, but it lacked flavor. If anything it tasted like it was only salted. Some seasoning would go a long way with this. The appetizers we got were the signature japanese bbq chicken, takoyaki, and the karaage. The Japanese bbq chicken also lacked flavor and tasted very smokey - the chicken was nice and tender though! The takoyaki and karaage were our 2 favorite items that we ordered. Both were perfectly crispy! Service here was pretty solid, our waiter was quick and efficient and was also easy to talk to. He provided recommendations and explained their menu to us well. The place itself was pretty neat! They have booths that sat in its own mini room so you got a bit of privacy, which I liked. The place looked and felt clean. I really wanted to like this place but not sure if my girlfriend and I will come back read more

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We had high expectations for this restaurant, believing it was operated by a Japanese company from Japan. Unfortunately, the experience was absolutely awful- probably the worst ramen I have ever had. As another reviewer mentioned, the noodles were super slimy and chunky. They appeared to be severely undercooked, most likely having been cooked in water that was not properly boiled or was at the right temperature. The result was that the noodles were still floury, powdery, and chunky, like trying to chew clay. Bad, bad, bad. Furthermore, they were out of Takoyaki which we understood to be one of their specialties. This suggests lack of proper management and training, making the entire experience truly terrible. read more

Ramen Sumiya - Ramen Near Me - Torrance, California

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Unlike the Sawtelle location, this spot didn't offer the charcoal-grilled chicken, but the quality was still good. Service was attentive, and the space is roomy. The neighborhood is a bit rough around the edges, but parking was easy with spots available right out front in the lot. $8.80 base w. noodles (half egg, 1 char siu, scallions). read more

Ramen Sumiya - Combo fried rice - Ramen Near Me - Torrance, California

I normally do not like leaving reviews unless it is really good or really bad.... I couldn't ignore how terrible the noodle was... I grew up in Japan and Ramen is literally my favorite food so I normally go to Ramen restaurant 1-2 times a week, so this is based on my personal opinion. To be completely honest, the soup was delicious. It is chicken base creamy broth and very savory. But, as soon as I tried the ramen noodle, it was HORRIBLE... The texture was terrible... and the flavor was extremely bland. Honestly, instant ramen even tastes better than this noodle. I really hope they change the noodle in the future... because the soup itself has so much potential. Personally, I would never come back here. Me and my friend only had one bite of the nooodle and could not finish the rest.... I also honestly thought maybe they boiled the noodle for too long...? But just a heads up, we only ate the soup so this photo was taken about 5min after the food came out... so it's not like the noodle was just sitting there... I would not come back here again. read more

Ramen Sumiya - The Noodle was so bad... we only had a single bite. - Ramen Near Me - Torrance, California

I got the #2 Rich Chicken Ramen, karaage and gyoza. The broth was excellent. The chicken was tender. The batter on the karaage was crispy. The wrapper on the gyoza was very good. Right now, the #2 RCR is half price. Service was very friendly and prompt. read more

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Found this place looking for a late night ramen spot. The layout and decoration of the shop was nice, and they had a few booths which felt cozy. Their specialty is the chicken chowder broth which was pretty good and more unique. The #1 came with a lot of chicken and had a nice charred flavor to it. The #4 had chicken char siu, but I was expecting it to be more braised. It was also cut a bit thicker than I had expected. It felt more just like large chunks of chicken in my ramen. Both of these chickens paired very well with the yuzu kosho which was available self serve on the table. The noodles were cooked well and it was nice that there's no price difference between a regular and large which gives more noodles. We also got the Fried chicken with Tartar sauce which was great. Overall, this place was great for a late night meal. I would go again, but would probably not order the #4 again. read more

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This my 3rd time ...but probably more for my family. The promotion price $8.8 and the choice on the menu is great!. The review that said the noodle is slimy probably from the chicken broth. I love them all ! If I were to ranked them as per my taste 1. Miso (the most flavorful and hit the spot!) 2.Original Chiken (the oil from chicken add the flavor nicely add chilli oil and it help bring out more flavor) and 3. Shoyu (light with slight saltiness from shoyu). Always get the Kyoza! It's savory and a good side dish for your ramen. read more

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This was my first time ever having chicken ramen and it was delicious! We had a super sweet server, shout out to Laura, you're the best! I ordered the original chicken ramen, chicken karaage, and we followed them on insta to try the takoyaki. The broth was so rich, thick and creamy. I've never had anything like it. That day they also had a special on saporo so we had that as well. For the first trying it, I really enjoyed it and I would 100% come back and my boyfriend also said it was extremely delicious. The karaage and takoyaki were also very delicious. Thank you Ramen Sumiya and Laura! read more

Place is clean and well organized and servers are respectful. I love to eat ramen and so far the best ramen I have tried is Tatsu Ramen. Ramen Sumiya is too salty but their pork is really good and well cooked. Broth is not the best and it could be but I don't know why the cook adds either too much salt or soy. The chicken rice bold too salty too I believe whoever does the marinade should be replaced. read more

Ramen Sumiya - Ramen Near Me - Torrance, California

Good service. #1 is kind of unique, full of charcoal flavor, if you like that. #3 spicy is not that spicy, with scale of 1-5, I'd say it was 2. Chicken meat were tender for both, thin noodle hardness was at about medium. The soup was thick and sticky like tonkotsu, unlike the chicken white soup type (白湯). Overall, it is a good alternative from the pork based soup. I only wish the portion could be bigger, next time I'd go with one of the combo options. read more

Ramen Sumiya - #3 spicy on the left and #1 on the right - Ramen Near Me - Torrance, California

Torrance's new ramen spot! So good!!Tried this new ramen place in Torrance and it was amazing!! The chicken paitan broth was super rich and creamy, but not heavy or smelly at all (you know how some chicken broths can be too much? This one was just perfect). You can really tell they make it in-house--so flavorful. I also had the grilled chicken that comes on top... omg, it's actually charcoal-grilled over a flame! You can taste the smokiness and the outside is slightly crispy while the inside is juicy. I was seriously impressed. They also have a spicy ramen that's only available in the U.S. and it has a nice kick--not just spicy for the sake of it, but really flavorful too. Definitely something I haven't seen in other Japanese ramen spots. What's even cooler is they offer a soy sauce (shoyu) ramen and even a vegan ramen--but only at this Torrance location! So if you're vegetarian or just curious to try something lighter, you've got options. Overall, really happy I found this place. It feels like one of those spots that's gonna get super popular soon. Definitely coming back to try other bowls. read more

Ramen Sumiya - Vegan ramen - Ramen Near Me - Torrance, California

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This is legit my favorite spot to get some awesome fried rice! The ramen is also really good to just a really yummy place to get food. Cute little booths make for a more intimate atmosphere perfect for a date night. read more

Need to bring back the smoked chicken. They ran out of noodles and fried rice with 3 hours to close! Service was good I won't come back unless they bring back the chicken. read more

Food #2 was better taste flavor but a bit salty on chicken charsi Services I understand why only one person working in the front, but you guys might need to retrain the server. I don't blame server, I can see she's doing her the best but don't make customer waited more than 20 second by the entrance with half of dining tables ars empty. read more

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The gyoza was good, reminded me of my familys dumplings. The fried rice has potential if they used day or two old cold rice to give it a crispier taste rather a soft and mushy texture. The ramen soup was good but the noodles didnt taste fresh and seemed overcooked. My main concern was the amount of flys in the establishment, initially was sat in the booths and only saw 2 flying around but quickly grew to 5-6. I notified the waiter and asked if they had any fly traps to which she said no. We moved outside the booth and into the open area to avoid the bugs. Unfortunately even more flies came around us, counted atleast 9. My gf and I quickly got out after being swarmed for nearly an hour. read more

I was really disappointed with the ramen I ordered. The broth was extremely salty to the point that it overpowered all the other flavors, and it was hard to enjoy the meal. The noodles and toppings were average at best, and overall the quality did not match the price. Unfortunately, I would not recommend this place to others based on my experience. read more

Delicious chicken ramen, enjoyed the charcoal bbq chicken, nice servers, would come back again.

A Mixed Bowl of Flavors So, let me start by saying I gave Ramen Sumiya three stars--mostly because I'm not sure whether to thank them for the ramen or ask if they could air it out a bit! Right as we walked in, we were hit with a musty smell that was almost more pungent than my last gym session. But I told myself, "Stick it out; the ramen is worth it!" After my last visit was such a hit, I had high hopes of sharing it with my family. As we settled in, the smell became somewhat tolerable kind of like a weird friend you don't mind after a while. The service was okay, nothing to write home about. Honestly, I was just ready to eat and be on my way as quickly as possible, but they were efficient enough at getting our orders in. Now, about the food: the soup was good! It had a nice creamy flavor that hit the spot, but to be honest, I've definitely had better ramen before. There wasn't anything particularly special about the place that would make me come running back. Overall, if you're in the area and craving a bowl of ramen, it's worth a try. Why not try everything once! read more

They keep changing the menu items! I was so excited to try their BBQ Chicken Ramen just to find they don't offer it anymore. I've heard good things about it and they took it out of the menu. I've been going to this spot now for years and has changed different ramen shops, sadly. They've always been good but not sure about it now cause they keep changing the menu! read more

Totally inedible for me. It was extremely salty to the point where my taste was rejecting it. I really wanted to like this place since they replaced Zabon ramen but they just couldn't compare. read more

Why why why? They changed their menu :( I used to love this place. The one good thing is that the ramen is now $8.80 which is an amazing unheard of deal. Lots of people will appreciate this for their budget. But the charcoal grilled chicken is gone. The amazing chicken char siu is gone. Now it's pork charsiu which I found a little tough. There is no seasoned egg; it's a fried egg which doesn't taste as good in the ramen. read more

Service is pretty quick and friendly. The ramen was quite flavorful! The broth itself is a little thick, like a chowder consistency. The rich chicken ramen with the chicken cha siu was great. The flavor of the chicken came out quite well in the broth. The ramen noodles were thick which was perfect for being coated in the broth. There's also yuzu pepper on the side with a pretty strong yuzu flavor coming out. It's perfect for adding to the ramen broth for a change of flavor! I went when it was half off but next time I'd like to try the charcoal-grilled chicken ramen. They do have regular and large sizes for the ramen but it's the same price. The large just has more noodles. I got the large because if it costs the same, why not? It's pretty filling. It's a great option for a different kind of ramen outside of the more common tonkotsu ramen. read more

Ramen Sumiya - Charcoal chicken - Ramen Near Me - Torrance, California

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Horrible service. Made us feel unwelcome as soon as we walked in. The lady server is rude. She stated they didn't serve steam rice, even though they have a dish with steam rice and chicken. There was small flies everywhere. Do not come here. read more

We went on a Sunday around 5pm and were seated quickly. We ordered the Japanese bbq chicken ramen, rich chicken ramen, shoyu ramen, and fried chicken with tartar sauce. All of these were good, but personally I liked the Japanese Bbq ramen the most. I also like that they have a jar of yuzu pepper on each table. It goes well with the ramen. I think pricing is fair, you can also make your ramen bowls a large with no extra cost which is nice. read more

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