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.

This is a 4.5 for me, but the customer service from Mel and Cassandra bumped it to at 5…read more I was supposed to try HiroNori for a Yelp Elite event, but unfortunately my plane landed later than expected yesterday, so I missed out. But I had heard so many great things about HiroNori that I wanted to try it anyways. My brother especially kept hyping them up, and he LOVES ramen. And I'm glad I decided to try them out! While HiroNori is a SoCal chain, it still feels like a mom and pop restaurant. The crispy rice with tuna was EXCELLENT! Everything you want from crispy rice and spicy tuna. The tonkatsu was delicious! Great depth of flavor. They bring you garlic and spicy paste on the side. I had to add A LOT of spicy paste to get it up to the level I wanted, but while at other restaurants I've lost the broth flavor when adding too much spice, the spicy paste just enhanced the tonkatsu broth. And the pork in the tonkatsu - truly next level. This is probably the best pork I've ever had in a ramen dish. The noodles were also fantastic with the perfect amount of bite. I loved my jammy egg as well. The restaurant itself is smaller, with fun lighting. There is a parking lot which is great. They do not have tipping, instead they have a service charge of a little over 17%. Definitely worth it!

The food never misses and the staff are awesome. We keep coming back as our go to ramen spot. The…read morewings are amazing too.

Phenomenal food! The service was great and the staff is very friendly. I'm out of town and I would…read moredefinitely come back to eat the ramen and the chicken wings!

Great spot! We were looking for somewhere open late that wasn't crowded or rowdy, and this ended up…read morebeing the perfect find. It's a nice escape from the busy streets and loud bars, with a relaxed atmosphere that's perfect for winding down. The ramen and sushi were both delicious, and we really appreciated how seriously they took seafood allergies. The staff was knowledgeable, accommodating, and made us feel comfortable dining there. We'd definitely come back!

Rakkan Ramen has been on my list for a while to try and I have always past by it on 2nd Street. Its…read morebeen here for a while and open late so it's been a staple here in Belmont Shore. While their broths are plant based, don't let that fool you because it's pretty darn good and you can barely tell. I got their classic garnet and it satisfied by ramen craving. I also ordered the furikake fries which were thinly sliced with furikake (my favorite seasoning on rice.) A unique menu item and loved that too. Where it all went wrong was with the service, the waitress here saw me and didn't sit me along with slowly taking my order and never coming to me. It's almost like you have to tell her or ask her something rather than her helping you ou first. It was honestly one of the most frustrating service experiences I've had in Long Beach in terms of waiting and I had to go to another waitress for help. I don't usually like giving reviews so I'm sorry Rakkan.

Hello and this is my first time visiting and ordering food to go here. I am impressed with the…read moreprofessional and great service from the trainee, Kim and the staff here. I was also impressed that they also gave a military discount to customers who served. I appreciate the service and the hospitality here and will not need to go to Gardena for great and delicious Ramen, service, and atmosphere. Parking is a bit difficult to find, but I managed to park in the neighborhood near the restaurant. Thank you for reading my review and I proactively promote this eatery when possible. Enjoy!

Service was fast and the ambiance was great. Wonderful music selection, fun young crowd, and…read moreoverall a good vibe. Parking is a little tight, but manageable, and the pricing wasn't bad at all. The ramen itself was just lacking flavor in my opinion. I really had to doctor it up to enjoy it. That's just my honest take on the ramen. What we did return for was the poke bowl definitely one of the better items we tried and something I'd order again.

I cannot believe I've lived in the area for 15+ years and never made it to Sura. I'm genuinely…read morekicking myself because this place is delicious. You can sit outside and grill your own food or dine inside and have the BBQ brought out already cooked. I chose inside tonight because, honestly, I went out specifically so I wouldn't have to cook. LOL. Our server, Kelly, was fantastic. Super friendly, great recommendations, and she guided us toward ordering family‑style so we could try a bit of everything. And yes, Korean food also means Soju. We had the Jinro Peach Soju, and it was dangerously easy to drink. I sipped, but it definitely goes down like juice. Service overall was perfect. Even when Kelly stepped away, other staff checked in just enough so we never felt ignored or constantly interrupted. It was that ideal balance you hope for but rarely get. We arrived before the dinner rush, and I'm glad we did because the restaurant isn't very big. I can only imagine the wait once things get busy. If you're craving Korean food, stop by. I'm already planning to return with a bigger group and sit outside--looks like it would be such a fun experience.

Wednesday evening, my boyfriend and I managed to find a parking spot in the small lot in the back…read more A lady vacated her spot. It was perfect timing! We chose a table outside for dinner. There was zero delay in service and everyone was very nice. We ordered a honeydew Melona smoothie with soy milk and a taro smoothie with whole milk. Both smoothies were so delish! We decided on the vegan combo and ordered spicy chicken à la carte. We were given a big bowl of japchae. I had vegan banchan (kimchi, sprouts). A server informed me which banchan was vegan and which was not. We got the vegan dumplings and that was very tasty! A server helped us cook the meats and he was so kind. He dished out our meats on to our plates when it was ready. We loved the vegan garlic shrimp and the fact they were tailless. I wish we could've bought the vegan meats and/or banchan to take home and grill. I finished off my little bowl of white rice with the sides and savory meats. We took our leftover vegan bulgogi and spicy chicken with us. The next night, I put my vegan bulgogi in tacos. It was just as good as before! We would definitely come here again! This restaurant was on my radar for a while and I'm so grateful we finally tried it!

Came by on a Thursday night and got seated immediately... and then watched the line form right…read morebehind us. Timing has never been one of my talents, but apparently it was that night. Parking is a bit of a game of chance thanks to the tiny lot, so plan accordingly. Once you're inside though, the restaurant is super clean, modern, and the service is fast and attentive. We started with the papaya salad. It was just okay--I'm still trying to figure out why there was a blanket of romaine lettuce casually lounging on top. I ordered medium spice, which turned out to be "medium if you breathe fire for fun." The papaya was also a little more raw than I personally like. The tom kha soup was decent, but the real MVP was the drunken noodles with beef. Those noodles were absolutely swimming in savory goodness and perfectly soft. I would've happily ordered a second plate and called it "dessert." Overall, I'd definitely come back--mostly because those drunken noodles are already living rent-free in my head.

My family and I were heading to the Aquarium of the Pacific and wanted to find a good dinner spot…read morenearby afterward. I came across this place on TikTok because of their famous Thai tea popsicle, so naturally I had high hopes. First off, we got incredibly lucky with parking. I can definitely see how parking could be a nightmare since the lot is tiny, so consider finding a spot part of the dining experience. When we arrived, the inside was cute and seemed clean. We were seated outside, which also looked nice at first glance, but I noticed quite a few spider webs around the windows. My boyfriend even felt webs brushing against his arm while we were sitting there, which wasn't exactly the extra ambiance we were expecting. We ordered quite a bit: spicy Pad Thai, Bang Bang Shrimp, Pad See Ew, mango sticky rice, and of course the Thai tea with the popsicle. I'll give credit where it's due. The Bang Bang Shrimp was easily the best thing we ordered and was absolutely delicious. The Thai tea popsicle also lived up to the TikTok hype, although the actual Thai tea itself was on the sweeter side. If you love sugar, you'll probably enjoy it. My biggest complaint with the food was the spicy Pad Thai. The flavor was great, but it came with what felt like a whole chicken farm and a cameo appearance from the noodles. I ordered Pad Thai, not chicken with noodle garnish. The Pad See Ew was also noticeably salty. Now you're probably wondering why I'm giving this place a low rating if most of the food was decent. Unfortunately, the service completely overshadowed the meal. When it was time to pay, my aunt was figuring out how much everyone needed to Zelle her since the restaurant only allows a maximum of two cards for split payments. While we were trying to do the math, our waiter stood over us watching the payment screen like he was supervising a final exam. He was clearly waiting to make sure a tip was entered. My aunt politely asked him to give us a minute, and thankfully he walked away. Maybe when you see a family actively calculating a bill, that's your cue to...actually give them a minute. Keep in mind we also tipped 20% despite all this. Throughout the meal, he did stop by our table, but it rarely felt like he was checking in to make sure everything was okay. If anything I felt rushed. He also gave off that "customer service smile" that disappears the moment you stop looking. The cherry on top for me happened as we were leaving. We had been sitting on the outdoor patio talking for a bit after paying, which is pretty normal for my family. Before leaving, I went inside to ask where the restroom was. The guy and girl behind the bar looked at each other, laughed, and then asked if I was a paying customer. Keep in mind, I was literally holding a to-go bag with leftovers from the restaurant. I responded, "Yeah, I just finished eating," while holding up the bag that made it painfully obvious. Only then did they tell me where the restroom was. Nothing says "valued customer" quite like being interrogated about whether you actually ate there while carrying your leftovers. It's unfortunate because the food had some highlights, and the restaurant itself has a cute atmosphere. But the service made it feel like customers are viewed more as transactions than guests. Between hovering over us during payment and questioning whether I even belonged there after spending money, I left feeling more unwelcomed than satisfied. I'll happily support a restaurant that appreciates my business instead of making me feel like I have to prove I earned the right to use the restroom after paying for dinner.

Our server Dennis was amazing very attentive, helpful, and made a fantastic dragon fruit fizz. Food…read morecame out quick and it was so delicious, I couldn't even finish it and I always clear a plate, and shout out Jeremiah for the crepe recommendation!

JINYA Ramen Bar is easily one of my favorite ramen spots. The modern ambiance gives the place a…read morereally cool and welcoming vibe, perfect for lunch or dinner. The service was excellent, everyone was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had a great experience. The Jinya Chicken Ramen was absolutely delicious. The broth was rich and flavorful, the chicken was tender, and everything tasted fresh and perfectly balanced. Definitely a 5/5 experience and a spot I'll keep coming back to!

This place is so FIRE!!!! Coming in, you can see how clean and well maintained the whole place is…read more Everyone is happy to greet you. I came at a later time in the evening so there were plenty of seats available. The menu is extensive and there SO many options to choose from so you'll never get bored coming here. Apple was our server today and she is so amazing. She was incredibly friendly and my daughter had fun talking with her. Apple gave us plenty of time to review our options and answered all the questions I had about the menu. She really brightens up the place and makes you feel at home. Our food came in a timely manner and all the items came one by one but with very short arrival times between them so we got to eat together. Apple checked on us a great amount of times to make sure we got what we needed and brought us the little extras we asked for quickly. They even celebrated my birthday even though it was a couple days after. You really feel cared for here. We used to be addicted to the Giraffe Ramen location in Long Beach and would order various times in the week. I'm so glad to see them come up and expand their restaurant to include a dine in area. Pricing is fair and the taste incredible. With a lot of ramen places, its hard to get what you pay for, but HERE, you get a lot more. Pro tip: ask for a container as soon as youre done eating so your ramen doesnt get taken away. I learned the hard way

I had a quick ramen craving after work and found this place on DoorDash and I could pickup so I…read moreordered! I chose the spicy tonkotsu ramen. I went to the pickup location and found out it's a ghost kitchen which I'm totally fine with. Went in and picked up my order. Inside has lockers and a window which I picked up my order from. The lady didn't say anything just looked at my order on my phone and handed it to me. It was packaged nicely and had everything I needed in the bag. It was pretty spicy yet very flavorful. Good portion of noodles which is always the one thing I run out of first with ramens. I'd definitely order again when I have a ramen craving!