I've been to Kopan a couple of times. They are really busy on Saturday night with a waitlist so…read moreplan ahead. The interior is cool especially if you have the opportunity to sit in one of the booths. They are very private and have curtains that add to the mood. Both times I've been here, I've had the ramen and it was perfect with beer. Service is speedy and the wait staff pass by often so you can always get what you need. This is a great restaurant to have in the neighborhood.

I keep trying Kopan Ramen and I've been to other locations, but it' just doesn't hit the spot for…read moreme. I'm not sure what it is. I know it's a franchise, but I've had other ramen franchises just fine, but it might just be the broth and flavor profile for me. I like that this location is much bigger than the others and is a bit nicer as a result and even during the dinner rush there really wasn't a wait and our food came out decently quickly. Service was friendly and fast too. Ambiance is fancier than the other locations with the dark wood and the dimmer fancy lighting. With every visit, I try to get my ramen super spicy since a lot of, not only ramen places, but Japanese restaurants, spicy means not bland (no offense). And this is the same. I got the super spicy and it just tasted like slightly chili flavored ramen. Imagine someone did cook something spicy in the bowl of ramen and then rinsed the bowl quickly twice. I got the tonkotsu ramen with chashu (2 pieces), seasoned egg, green onions, corn and no bean sprout. Pretty oily and a bit salty and again, not a hint of spiciness. Noodles had a nice chew to it at least. Just alright if anything.

I've been here several times and I've never been disappointed. The Ramen is top-notch and the sides…read moreare out of this world. Definitely tried fried chicken for Side dish. Prices for this kind of quality isa bargain and the staff is always friendly. It's a must!

R101 Ramen is a delightful, cozy, intimate ramen restaurant in Glendale…read more The seating is communal-style, with a counter and stools all around. Expect to sit right up next to neighboring parties, and it can get a bit tight during peak hours. I've tried the spicy ramen and the shrimp tempura udon (I know). There's a good amount of variety on the menu, but only one udon option. The ramen broth is delicious and the noodles are perfectly cooked. There's a decent amount of meat, as well. I tried the shrimp tempura udon because I wanted a thicker noodle, and they did a fine job of delivering on this signature comfort meal. Portions are a decent size - next time, I think I'll share one ramen bowl and add a couple of small dishes on the side. Service was quick and efficient.

My daughter surprised the hubs and I with dinner and brought us to this awesome Ramen place!…read more Very quaint restaurant with chill vibes. We ordered chicken wings, egg rolls, Brussels sprouts, shoyu with pork and original modan with chicken. The Brussels sprouts were delicious! Crispy and flavorful! The egg rolls were so yummy! The chicken wings were so crispy and tasty! My shoyu ramen was delicious! The chicken broth was flavorful. Ramen was cooked perfectly. The pork was absolutely delicious! This place will definitely be on my favorites places to come back to. A must try!

We used to come here for a few years & haven't been in a year. I'm guessing the owners are over it…read more Two 15yr olds are waiters. They asked me 3 times to repeat my order, I checked a 4th time to make sure everything was ok as I watched 3 take out customers have to wait, 5...10...20 minutes & all of their orders were wrong. "We only have 1 cook but he's really fast," they said. 2 of our 3 orders made it to the table & the quality was 30-50% below what it used to be. Only tapped 1 stars because 0 was not an option.

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.

My favorite ramen in Pasadena. The broth is rich and delicious, the pork is perfectly cooked and…read morethe egg is delicious. I also tried their gyozas and they were delicious. Ambience is great, never too packed. Service is quick.

Sato Ramen House is another solid ramen spot in Pasadena, and honestly, I feel lucky to have so…read moremany Japanese food options nearby. We tried the yuzu shio ramen and the karaage chicken curry rice bowl. The yuzu shio ramen was definitely lighter and more citrusy because of the yuzu, which I can appreciate, though it wasn't necessarily my preferred ramen flavor profile. I ordered it with chicken instead of pork, and I really appreciated that the karaage chicken came on the side so it stayed crispy and didn't get soggy in the broth. My partner really enjoyed the karaage chicken curry rice bowl. We also tried the tamagoyaki appetizer for the first time. Interesting flavor profile, but honestly it didn't really pair well with the rest of what we ordered, so we ended up taking most of it home and never really finishing it. Service was attentive and good, and the restaurant had a lively, active atmosphere with a steady crowd inside. Overall, a solid ramen place that's worth trying, especially if you enjoy lighter ramen styles.

Wow! Today was my first time trying this place and the food was AMAZING!! It was a tad salty but I…read moredidn't care much because it was that good! I got chicken pho and egg rolls. Best egg rolls I've had in a long time. The two owners were very nice and sweet. The lady kept checking on us. I recommend this place 10/10. It was a a slow time when I went because it was almost 90 degrees out LOL. Dont regret it all :)

A new pho and noodle place! Saw that this had recently opened in La Crescenta and wanted to check…read moreit out. We went around 7 PM and ordered two bowls of pho, the meatball and rare steak and brisket (#4 and #3). The meatballs in the pho were quite tough and rubbery, wouldn't recommend that as the protein option. The steak was pretty good though. The noodles were standard, as well. They provide the typical toppings, bean sprouts and onions and cilantro. The limes they gave us were pretty dry though, we struggled to squeeze any juice out. There was a small fly in my soup, but probably not from the kitchen - likely just flew in while I was eating. The ambiance was relatively quiet, clean interior and bathroom. There is ample parking and the pricing is fair. Overall, solid noodle shop.

Food and service are amazing, the ambiance is very welcoming. Super authentic restaurant, highly…read morerecommended. The bathrooms are also nice

Jin Cook has one of the best Korean food in Glendale. It's like eating authentic home cooked meals…read more This place can be busy during peak hours but service is always great. Servers checks on you multiple times which is always a plus. Restaurant has been graded "A" by the health inspectors for the longest time which means that cleanliness is a must for them. Ambiance is very cozy. Must try .

Located super close to the rose bowl and open late, this place is a great place to drop by after a…read moreconcert or event. A bit on the pricey side but it's also Pasadena so a bit expected. I got the special tonkotsu but I personally feel the regular was more tasty. Chashu is super fatty and yummy!

Walking into an empty restaurant should have been a red flag, but curiosity prevailed. Ordered a…read morebold ramen that came out A. Slow. 15, almost 20 minutes for a bowl when it was empty is a little crazy B. Lukewarm. At best it just wasn't heated enough, at worst, it sat around long enough to cool. C. Decidedly not bold. The broth was underwhelming. The noodles were suspiciously chewy, even after sitting in the broth for however long it waited to be dropped off and however long I ate for. The pork was a boring, unseasoned strip of grilled meat. And none of the elements worked well together. All of this while suddenly being bombarded by the server who had now become super available to ask me how my food was every other bite. I had higher expectations, especially for how much I was paying.