I brought some friends here last Saturday to show them the place, and HiroNori was just as good as…read moreever. My favorite order is the Tonkotsu ramen. The broth is always rich, creamy, and full of savory umami flavor, and the noodles have just the right texture. The vegan gyoza is the hit and definitely worth trying. They have a nice pan-seared crust, a tasty filling, and are just as good as any meat dumpling. Whether you love ramen or are bringing someone new, this place always gets the flavors and cooking just right. It's an easy 5 out of 5 and a local favorite for me.

We came for a late dinner. I ordered the shoyu ramen which…read morewas pretty bomb. Got the pina colada without alcohol and idk how I feel about it. Would come back.

First ramen spot I think about when it comes to ramen. Definitely recommend this to everyone…read more Especially during the summer heat.

Food was good and the service was amazing not only was it good but it was my first time and it's…read morejust all an amazing place

Nick was our server, and he was fantastic--friendly, attentive, and helped us navigate the menu…read moresince it was our first time at Umaya. We absolutely loved it! I ordered the Spicy Miso Ramen with extra veggies, and it was incredible. My friend had the Umaya Ramen and said it was the best ramen he's ever had. My son ordered the Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen and gave it a 10/10. We also shared the Pork Belly Oshi, and wow--it was amazing. Honestly, y'all are missing out if you haven't tried Umaya Ramen. I'm surprised there isn't a line out the door! Another huge plus: they're open late until 1 a.m. and the music creates a great vibe. We'll definitely be back!

First time trying this place and I was disappointed with the food as far as flavor goes. I ordered…read morea spicy ramen with medium spice level. The ramen came with a side which was the spice, when I tried the ramen it was not spicy at all to I added the spice sauce and I ended up adding the whole thing and it didn't make any difference to the level of spice. The customer service however was friendly and the appetizers were very good.

This ramen spot is really where it's at! Nestled in the heart of Thai Town, Susuru is cozy and…read moredelivers where it matters most, in the taste. Susuru Ramen Bar is a real neighborhood spot for ramen, and worth the walk and the drive! The Chicken Karaage is the perfect blend of moist and crispiness, and didn't feel heavy or oily. Some places serve chicken karaage over-breaded or drenched in oil, but not Susuru! The Mayu Ramen is really where it's at though. This pork-broth base ramen with black garlic oil surprisingly uses egg noodles, so it's a richer, different taste that certainly stands out. At the same time, no singular taste overwhelms the rest of the dish, and everything from the seasoned soft boiled egg to the perfectly charred chiashu work together in one harmonious feast. This is one ramen bowl that is literally good to the last drop!

My bf and I were in LA for a show at a nearby bar but got there early and hadn't had dinner so we…read moredecided to check out what was near by. Susuru Ramen Bar was such a great surprise. Saw the high reviews so had to check it out. Susuru Ramen Bar is located on the corner of Hollywood Blvd and N Kingsley Dr. The lot is small sharing spaces with other restaurants so your best bet is street parking, which can also be tricky especially later in the day. The restaurant is small, with the register counter as the first thing you see walking through the door. There's bar seating against the wall, and 2-3 tables for groups of maybe 4-6 people. The lady manning the front counter as well as taking orders and serving was fantastic. Very friendly and checked up on all tables through out the night. For ramen, my bf got the Tonkotsu ($1 extra for spicy), and I got the Mayu. I see why it has such high reviews, both were delicious. The roasted garlic oil was amazing and complimented the pork broth. The seasoned soft-boiled egg was our favorite part, not just lightly seasons either. It was sweet and savory with each bite, and the creaminess from the jammy yolk was fantastic. The charred cha siu slices had a slight sweetness too, and the fat through the slices gave it this wonderful melt in your mouth, mouth feel. The tonkostu spicy used the same broth just added the chili oil to it and gave it a good bite. The noodles had a nice chew to it. It was just the perfect bowl on a chilly May evening. Definitely worth checking out for a great bowl of ramen.

Realllly good food the service was solid they keep it a good temp inside you can sit and eat…read morewithout sweating the entire time and in my experience the food came out quick even though it was pretty full and there were people waiting outside

We went there around 3:00 PM and were the first customers. The server took our order for ramen,…read morebulgogi egg rolls, deep-fried gyoza, and extra noodles on the side. The ramen arrived, and we started eating. As more customers came in, we continued waiting for the rest of our order. We had almost finished our ramen, but the egg rolls, gyoza, and extra noodles still had not arrived. My aunt asked the server about them, but he said he did not remember us ordering those items--even though he had asked whether we wanted the gyoza pan-fried or deep-fried. My aunt looked at his order paper and saw that he had written down only the ramen, not the other three items. We decided to cancel the remaining items, pay for our ramen, and leave. It was a disappointing experience, especially since we were the first customers there. However, the ramen was delicious, the ambiance was nice, and the restaurant was clean. Next time, please confirm the complete order with the customer to make sure everything was written down correctly. I'm leaving three stars because of the delicious ramen and pleasant ambiance.

Great service! Food was top quality and had great portions! Highly recommend the ramens and their…read morechicken appetizer.

One of my favorite ramens of all time- I love the tonkotsu or what they now call "the classic…read moreramen". I also love the spicy tuna on crispy rice, the karaage, and the creamy broccolini- such great flavors! Whenever I visit the area I make it a point to stop in here for some delicious food- great for dine-in or takeout. Small interior but great service- love this place!

10/10 -- We'll Definitely Be Back!…read more I recently tried Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen for the first time with a group of six leaders from my job. One of our coworkers has been coming here for 20 years, so we knew we were in good hands! The menu is EXTENSIVE and can be a little overwhelming for a first-timer, but our waitstaff was amazing--patient, friendly, and happy to help us navigate all the options. And trust me... we ordered! We tried several lunch combos, appetizers, and sides. I had the veggie ramen, and our table also enjoyed the fried green beans, veggie spring rolls, fried rice, and plenty of other goodies. Everything was fresh, hot, and delicious. What I loved most was the comfortable, no-frills atmosphere. This place has clearly been doing what they do for a long time, and it almost feels like you're eating in Grandma's kitchen--good food, welcoming service, and no need for anything fancy. And PLEASE don't leave without trying the plum wine! We ordered a bottle for the table, and it was delicious. 10/10 for the food, service, and overall experience. Ramen lovers, put this one on your list! We'll definitely be back.

The hakata ramen was good. Went during their 30th year promo. The meat sliced was tough and average…read morebut noodle and broth was good. Service was fast and good. Bit of a wait to get in. Restaurant is a small space and was a bit hot inside, you might want to bring your own fan.

This was one of the best ramen spots we tried during our Long Beach trip…read more The tonkotsu ramen had a rich, creamy broth that wasn't overly salty, and the noodles had a great texture. The chashu was tender and flavorful, and every bite felt well balanced. The pork rice bowl was just as good and is worth ordering if you're hungry. The restaurant is clean, modern, and has a relaxed atmosphere. Service was friendly, and the food came out quickly even though the place was busy. It isn't the cheapest bowl of ramen, but the quality makes it worth it. If you're looking for good ramen in Long Beach, HiroNori is an easy recommendation.

Went to this place for dinner, 5pmsh. Heard so many good things about this place. Greeted and…read moreseated to our table. Room temperature was a bit warm, ac was not kicking in. It was 90 degrees outside, hoping that inside would be in the 70s which was not the case. Made our stay uncomfortable. Regardless, ordered 2 Ramen bowls, pork and chicken flavor. Also ordered a pork bun. Watermelon cucumber flavor water was served as complimentary. Was refreshing! 15 mins later we received our soups and pork bun. All tasted very good! No complaints toward the quality of food being served. I asked our waitress if this restaurant still had a Michellin star rating? Her response, I dont know and I think so. I asked her to check with her manager, she came back 5 minutes later and stated her Manager does not know the answer as well. I find that quite odd Hmmmm .. Overall the food quality is great. The negative things on my visit are. 1. It was warm inside the restaurant which made it uncomfortable. 2. Only one small restroom 3. Prices are a tad on the expensive side. $19 to $20 a bowl. 4. I believe management was not being honest regarding my question about being a Michellin Star rated restaurant. How are you in management and dont know the status of your own restaurant? Honesty is the best policy. Good thing, food was good and everyone was friendly. Overall, i would come back because the food is good and the place does not get crowded.

Recommend using the Yelp Waitlist feature to get a good idea of the line. It can get busy during…read moremain dining hours, especially since the dining area is pretty small (seats like 30 total?) Parking is a little weird (half the space in front is handicap/bank parking) so look around if you have to. Usually it's fine though. Food here is great, and it's why I come here! Gyoza is crispy and juicy and hot. Ramen noodles are all unique and more of that handmade vibe. We got the mentaiko ramen and green chili shio ramen. If you want a less fatty broth, then shio is your choice. Savory and creamy? Pretty much anything else. Always a good time here

This review hurts, because I have relatives who are related to the owners in Kitakata Japan. I've…read morebeen to Bannai Shokudo in Kitakata, the mothership of the franchise. A few months ago my wife and I wanted to eat at Kitakata Buena Park. We understood there would be a wait. What we could not bear was the strong, revolting smell of sewage wafting through the parking lot just outside the restaurant. The smell had nothing to do with the restaurant. The smell came from a sewer line somewhere in the vicinity of the restaurant. Be that as it may, we left about five minutes into our wait. I knew that waiting any longer for a seat inside the restaurant would result in my wife and I eating our meal with the stench of sewage tainting every slurp and every bite. The problem is a city sewage problem, but Kitakata bears the burden. Please let me know the problem has been addressed by the city and I will return.

I am so happy that I found this restaurant! My friend and I…read morewere craving sushi but didn't know where to go. We found this restaurant after visiting Porto's. The fish was really fresh and delicious. Their Sushi rice was really delicious. I can easily tell that they are putting a lot of effort on the sushi rice. The rolls were really big. We were so full at the end. I am definitely coming back.

UPDATE: After my experience, I looked through other recent Yelp reviews and was surprised to see…read moremultiple customers describing very similar issues with the front-of-house service. Recent reviewers have described the service as rude, unhelpful, and accompanied by a poor attitude. One reviewer described the service as "awful, horrible, rude service," while another said the woman at the front had a "terrible attitude." Another recent reviewer described the host as rude after being told to wait outside in the rain and wind, and another specifically mentioned that the hostess was not helpful when they had questions. Unfortunately, this makes my experience seem much less like an isolated incident and more like a recurring customer-service problem. My own experience involved someone at the front who was unnecessarily difficult, unwilling to help with basic questions or alternatives, and ultimately refused service when I asked to speak with management. What is even more concerning is that I subsequently tried multiple times to reach management about what happened and did not receive a return call. When several recent customers are independently describing similar experiences with front-of-house staff, I would expect management or ownership to take those complaints seriously. Based on my experience and the pattern reflected in other recent reviews, I cannot recommend this restaurant. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere that values its customers and treats them with basic courtesy and respect.