We are staying close to the airport and the Ramen Joint was open and close by. Its on the smaller side but we were seated immediately (there was just 2 of us) and our server was very attentive. I got a hot tea, my boyfriend got an alcohol free Asahi beer, we are both alcohol free drinkers so that was a fun option to see. We ordered the cucumber salad to snack on first, and both got the Shoyu Tonkotsu Ramen. My boyfriend is also gluten-free at the moment for health reasons so, although they don't have noodles alternatives, they did give him the Ramen without noodles and then brought a side of rice for him. The Ramen was SO GOOD! The service was fast and friendly, the food was great and met all my expectations. Id for sure come back again. read more

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Took a few out of town guests here for dinner. The soy sauce tonkotsu ramen was sufficient. The spicy ramen was good. The tofu was okay. The gyoza was as good. We were taken back & shocked when the female staff member said quite loudly to the manager, "It is F-ing slow tonight!" Kinda ruined the moment for trying to have a relaxing meal. read more

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Actually inedible. Gave me food poisoning. You're better off eating instant noodles. Overly salty karaage, flavorless broth. Definitely bots who rated this place so highly. read more

The ramen was good but not exceptional. The bao buns were delicious qith the fresh veggies added. Service was very good. Overall though, I felt like the place needed some cleaning up. I went to the restroom and although it was clean, there was just too much junk/stuff in there. And something should be done about all of the supplies in the hallway. The space itself is industrial style with unfinished concrete floors and metal chairs which are fine. It just seemed unnecessarily cluttered to me. read more

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I don't like being stared at when I'm eating. Now I'm just remeber that the chef was literally watching me eat

Cute little place on a cute mid-century modern vibe street. Ample free parking in the lot in the back, but you have to walk around to the front to enter. Parking also available on the street in front. Tables are mostly for small parties--we had 5 people and we had to sit either outside or at the bar. We chose outside which was nice but it was a bit chilly out. Servers were very attentive especially with keeping our waters filled. We ordered a variety of dishes, different ramens and rice bowls. I got the large braised chicken bowl, which was a great portion size. We also ordered some seaweed salad. Everyone raved about their food, the only thing that got a mixed review was the bao bun, which my husband said was a bit stiff. Pricing is reasonable. We enjoyed our dinner after picking up our daughter at LAX, only a 7 minute drive away. read more

The Ramen Joint - Braised Chicken Rice Bowl (large) - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've been to Michelin starred (NOT Bib gourmand) ramen places in Japan and most of the highly rated ramen places in LA. Good: their spinach is fresh, shoyu broth is good. Corn was juicy and sweet. Noodles are bouncy. Suspect tonkotsu is at least decent. Not so good: Shio broth needs to be clearer. It looked just like the tonkotsu and shoyu broths. Chicken pieces has a good taste and is tender but is one-note. No menma or kamaboku or nori. Egg was no longer runny or soft. Basically, it's s decent place but pales in comparison to the places nearby like Sawtelle, Gardena or Torrance. read more

The Ramen Joint - Shio (Salt) Chicken Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Very close to LAX. Dropped someone off at the airport around dinner time, and happily found this legit hole in the wall ramen place. There's nothing fancy here. A busy kitchen and a bunch of tables in a fairly small room. Parking was easy, maybe we just got lucky. Service was prompt. The food comes out quick. I'm not a ramen expert, but I've eaten my fair share. The ramen here is good to very good. Flavor was on point. My only gripe is that there wasn't quite enough broth in the bowl. I would definitely come back here. read more

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Dined in at Ramen Joint in Westchester last night (12/7/25) and had a really great experience! From the moment we sat down, everything moved smoothly and the food came out hot and fresh. We truly enjoyed every dish we ordered. We had tonkatsu ramen, shoyu chicken ramen, pork belly buns, karaage and side of fries. We enjoyed all the dishes but what really stood out was the noodle texture--perfectly cooked, al dente, not soggy at all, just the way good ramen should be. The broth was flavorful and comforting, and the toppings were generous and well-seasoned. Each bowl was satisfying from first bite to last sip. You can tell they pay attention to quality and consistency. The atmosphere was clean and welcoming, making it a nice spot to dine in and enjoy a warm meal. Service was friendly and attentive without being intrusive, which we always appreciate. Overall, a solid ramen spot in Westchester that we'll definitely be coming back to when we're craving a good bowl of ramen. Highly recommended! read more

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My roommate treated me for driving her from LAX! This was one of the first places that popped up in Yelp, which is why I was eager to taste and see how accurate these Yelp reviews are. Indeed - this ramen place is well worth the visit. For a rainy day, the broth was a wonderful, warm form of nourishment. As soon as you enter into the vicinity, you're met with a whole new world that I feel like a lot of restaurants in LA captures well as a diverse culture hub. I'd recommend dining in at this place for smaller parties. There's a parking lot nears Staples that has helped with parking availability for us. Service is kind and immediate. Thank you all, and God bless you all+ read more

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After a night of celebration - woke up in the morning feeling like the E.T. in ICU. To cure this symptom I found the Ramen Joint. Venue: small/ hole in the wall vibe. This type of place always makes legit food. Food: We ordered shio and spicy tonkatsu ramen. Both broth were packed with deep flavor but not overly rich. Perfect salt, umami savory flavor. I was pretty impressed. Service: awesome and warm welcoming service. I think either the owner or the one who made ramen came to check up on us too. Price: reasonable read more

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Very friendly staff, good prices, and sizable ramen bowls. Very flavorful and everything came out fresh. Nice spot convenient to the airport for a quick no frills bite. read more

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Ok been a couple times in the past month and haven't been here in years! The Tonkatsu Pork broth is delish, I got it without the pork. And a second time I got it with two eggs to add protein. The crispy shrimp rolls are crunchy and go well with the ramen. Not the healthiest but that's not why you get these lol! The pork and chicken buns were good but I probably won't get them again. Service was great as it was very slow on a Tuesday night around 8pm. Ambience was chill. It's definitely a cozy worn in spot now vs the swanky brand new vibes from 9 years ago! Can't believe e it's been open nearly 10yrs. My other ramen go to is Kanpai the sushi spot around the corner. Their noodles are larger than the ones here so I like to come here for the smaller noodles, their broth and things like the chicken kaarage and shrimp rolls. Brought two sets of friend here this month and they both loved it. read more

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Great ramen! IF you don't know where to start, I'd say with a hot bowl of their classic Shoyu Tonkotsu. There's a rich and creamy porky broth. Recommend adding a bit of their house made hot sauce if you're able to tolerate. The flavor is fire. Mazemen is a fine choice too if you're not in the mood for soup. The thick noodles have good texture, and the ground pork is good. Ramen Joint is one of LA's many great ramen joints, and I love that this one is an original. Ramen is probably LA's best cuisine, and here sits of the best. read more

Ordered the shoyu tonkatsu and enjoyed it. Egg was not soft boiled but they had chili oil and dashi on the table that enhanced the broth. My friend enjoyed their pork miso ramen that came with a thicker noodle. Service was fast and attentive. Decor is standard for ramen joints - tables, counter and knick knacks on the wall. read more

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Haven't been to this place in years but decided to try again since I haven't been here in a while. Their menu expanded and they also added outdoor seating. They have bar seating and also tables inside. Service was pretty quick as soon as we sat down as it wasn't that busy of a day today. I ordered the Mazemen, which was new on the menu to me. It's a dry noodle with chive, green onion, seaweed, fish powder, egg yolk, garlic paste and ground pork. It was pretty good, had great flavor, but noodles were softer than I'd like and sauce was a little sticky. My son ordered the shoyu tonkatsu ramen. He said it was not bad. Had some flavor and great toppings like pork, Woodward mushrooms, bamboo shoots and a soft boiled egg. read more

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Good service. I loved the decor, there were cats everywhere! Not the best ramen i've ever had but not the worst. I got the spicy shoyu tonkastsu, level 2 spicy. It wasn't spicy at all really. The noodles were chewy and the broth was delicious. The portion size was perfect. Not too much to leave me feeling stuffed and not too little to leave me wanting more. Decent place overall. read more

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Over the years, it feels like some elements of the ramen joint have declined. The flavors and quality ingredients are still on point, but value, attention to detail, and to-go experience have lost the edge. Word's out, so expect delays in being seated (using the Yelp waitlist tablet at the entrace) or getting food to go during weekend evenings. The dine-in experience is still the ideal way to enjoy the ramen, but to-go should be a close second. It seems like the portions provided when to-go are just much smaller (mostly the broth) than when served in a big bowl at the restaurant. Also, on this most recent visit, I ordered two ramens with three EXTRA eggs to-go. I was told it would be about 15 minutes and waited outside thinking that once the food was ready I'd be notified. No such luck there. I waited 30 minutes before finally going inside and the food was tucked sitting on the shelves for Uber Eats pick-ups. The bag was sealed up with staples, so I assumed it had been properly checked before sealing. When I got home, we opened up and discovered there were ZERO eggs provided (not even the included ones). I don't even understand how that happens, but clearly the focus is lost in the name of expediency. I called and got the eggs refunded, but this is stuff that doesn't need to happen. I dig the ramen, and in-person it's still tasty, but every item served should be excellent whether sitting in the restaurant or enjoying them at home. It might mean slowing down to raise service quality and expectations, but "measure twice, cut once" would go a good ways of helping out here. read more

The Chicken Ramen is a WIN every single time! The broth alone is ridiculously delicious! I've been too plenty of Ramen spots in LA & this one is definitely in my TOP 3 The service is quick and friendly as well! Can't go wrong here read more

The Ramen Joint - Chicken Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came here for lunch with the family and left satisfied as hell. The food comes out QUICKLY so it's well worth the wait to sit in the tiny establishment. They give you spice levels for the ramen dishes from mild to very very spicy. They did not shy away from the different flavors added into the Ramen bowl. We also enjoyed some Bao buns as well which were a pleasant treat. The only bad thing is the seating in the restaurant, however i look at it as an exclusive thing and not a burden. read more

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Stopped here near LAX and I'm honestly mad I didn't find it sooner. The ramen is stupid good. The broth is rich and savory like someone actually cared about it, not just salty hot water with vibes. Noodles had that perfect chew, and the toppings felt legit instead of an afterthought. I basically inhaled the bowl and immediately wanted another one. Service was fast and friendly, which is clutch when you're traveling or just trying to grab something solid before dealing with airport chaos. If you're looking for the best ramen stop near LAX, this is it. I'll 100% be back the next time I'm anywhere in the area. read more

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Overall, good, but not my favorite. It's entirely personal, but I prefer more depth and savory ramen. The broth and seasoned egg had a hint of sweetness that I wasn't crazy about. It reminded me of the sweetness that sake-marinated chicken has. The chashu was okay, not a lot of flavor aside from the broth on it, but it was tender and melted. The noodles themselves were good. We also tried the spicy tuna crispy rice appetizer, which was really good. Spicy, but worth it. Service was a bit spotty. We were seated, and eventually someone came by and said she'd be right with us, and then disappeared for about 10 minutes. We ended up putting in our with someone else. It was a rainy day, so the place was busy inside. read more

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Joanna our server and hostess was great. Very friendly and welcoming. We told her it was our first time and she made it worth our while. I got the pork belly boa to start then did the pork ramen bowel. It's in a small outdoor shopping center that has retail stores around them etc Street parking with meters. It's cozy, will be back. read more

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Oooof I so want to love this place, but I just can't. Customer service was top notch which is why I'm still giving this a 3, but I used to come here ages ago back in 2017/2018 and the food quality, broth etc is just not the same and has lost its touch. I'd heard the management or ownership had changed but not sure the validity of that statement. Either way I think I've given this spot my last go - the ramen just tastes like a commercialized bowl of ramen to me (not terrible/not amazing). It's located in a cute little neighborhood in Westchester, with tons of parking in the lot down the street. Minimal seats inside so expect a wait if you come during busy hours. read more

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I was disappointed with my experience. I didn't expect much honestly, but yet was still disappointed. I wasn't expecting something authentic, but it did satisfy the craving I guess. We came because Ayara across the street was not open for dine in and it was cold. We ordered a shoyu tonkatsu, bao buns, and a pork miso. The broths for both were whatever. The tonkatsu broth did not taste like actual tonkatsu that was simmered and make with bones. It tasted more like instant ramen. The bao buns fell apart so fast with the juice leaking through the buns. The buns did not soak up any of the moisture at all. They also forgot our egg in our soup. We did get it later after I pointed it out. Yeah nothing else to say. read more

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Cute spot that has various ramen and rice options. They have a vegetarian option as well. Free street parking. There's counter and outdoor seating available. They have bao options as well. The ramen broth was a bit bland but the noodles were well done. They do give a generous amount of toppings. They have condiments at the table if needed. There is a single occupant restroom in the back. Credit cards accepted. read more

The Ramen Joint - Vegetable Miso Ramen and Shio (Salt) Chicken Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I don't normally leave reviews ... this place was awesome. Rich, balanced, spicy! Noodles cooked perfectly. The salt chicken was over the top! read more

Cute and quaint place with a great selection of pho and sides. The server gave great selection advice, being that it was my siblings first time there. read more

I was really excited to try the food here but the waitress made me feel very unwelcome and rushed. I sat down the seaweed salad was very good the ramen was literally spaghetti noodles I left almost the whole bowl because it didn't taste good at all. I don't think this was worth the $30 I spent I left hungry and just frustrated with the overall experience. I didn't take a picture of the ramen because it was just not worth it. read more

The Ramen Joint - Seaweed Salad & Pork Bao Bun (1) - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It's a cozy little spot, but tight seating inside. The ramen is highly customizable which is good, but something about the flavor leaves me desiring more. A great ramen broth should be stand-alone delicious and won't need anything added to it. This one I dumped in every enhancement I could find at my station. Appetizers are pretty good, with chicken karaage being my favorite. Service is ok, but expect to flag down someone because they don't check on you. Prices are reasonable. read more

Been here a couple times before but never made a review. This place is pretty good, ramen was flavorful but not as steaming hot like it should be more on the warm side. I also tried some apps that was good! read more

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For having almost 2k reviews, I didn't think the ramen place was that good. The restaurant offers a free drink if diners post a review, hence the amount of reviews. I had the pork miso ramen and a pork belly bun. For my ramen, the ground pork tasted like it was seasoned with taco seasoning and hints of queso cheese in the broth so that threw me off a bit. For the bun, one flap of the bread was really hard and not soft at all--reminds me of when you microwave other baos and the bottom becomes hard while the top side remains soft. Other than that, service was fast, plenty of seating, and parking isn't too bad considering it is near the airport. read more

Came here after the new year before our flight back to Seattle. Personslly, I was not impressed with the food but also wasn't disappointed.. I had the pork miso ramen. 1 buddy ordered the shoyu.. he literally took 1 or 2 bites and walked out. According to him, the broth was meh. They might have even used the wrong noodles on his particular dish. Regardless, he was not a fan. Idk if we would eat here again as it's just an overpriced ramen spot where the flavors won't wow you. The cucumber salad thing was a nice contrast to the broth. read more

The Ramen Joint - Pork miso ramen. 6.4/10 - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Decent spot. I got the Shoyu Tonkotsu Ramen and made it spicy. It was enjoyable, but there are probably 5 other ramen spots in LA I'd choose to go to before this one. The interior was simple and clean but didn't really have a vibe. I didn't have any issues with the place but wasn't wowed. Service was good. read more

The Ramen Joint - Shoyu Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great ramen spot right by the airport, we hopped off our flight and headed straight here for lunch. You can join the waitlist online, but there was no wait on a Tuesday afternoon. Bowls are a hearty portion size. I loved my ramen!! There is an option to make it spicy, but I kept mine as is. Tables inside and outside on the patio so plenty of seating. Wonderful service, if I lived in LA I would be a regular! read more

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I love this Ramen place in Westchester and not because it saves me 30-45 minutes from driving to Sawtelle Blvd. Ambiance: Small but well organized, outdoor Al Fresco seating is available with heating lamps, bar seating next to the chef so you can watch your food getting prepared. Food: Great, tasty, comforting Ramen. Love the broth and the noodles. Service: Fast and efficient. Super polite and also no frills. They get your order, feed you, and make sure your water glass is full. read more

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The ramen here is definitely worth trying. The broth is flavorful and comforting without being too heavy, and the noodles have just the right bite. Toppings like the chashu pork and soft-boiled egg were tasty and fresh. The staff were friendly and efficient, and our food came out quickly even during the lunch rush. I appreciated how attentive they were without hovering. The ambience is casual and cozy, though seating is a bit tight. If you want a lively, no-frills spot with solid ramen, This place delivers. Overall: Great food, great service, and a fun atmosphere, just expect a snug fit at the tables. read more

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Had an amazing experience at this place! Ramen is good quality & decent portion. My order came out extremely quickly & all the staff were extremely helpful. Would come back again! read more

The Ramen Joint - Spicy Shoyu Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This spot is great. I love to come here after landing at LAX. They have great ramen as well as some stand out sides like their potstickers and spring roles. read more

The Ramen Joint - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Out of all the ramen places in LA, there are definitely better options (like in Little Tokyo or Sawtelle). The wait was really long. I would assume the reason for this is because the interior is very small. The ramen isnt depicted, but it was alright. Nothing too outstanding about it. The calamari was pretty good! It had a nice crunch. Same with the chicken karaage, and the chicken was juicy. The chicken bowl was also decent. The main reason why i docked stars is because i didnt believe the wait was worth it for the food. read more

The Ramen Joint - Chicken bowl - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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