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    Umaya Ramen

    3.9 (2.3k reviews)
    ModerateRamen, Lounges, Pan Asian
    Closed 10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Scott W.

    Mmmm! My wife, kids, and I went here for a late dinner. We got parked (free) with no problems, and had to wait for about 10 minutes to seat 7 of us (family and a couple of kids' friends). Service was great, and a very comfortable environment. We all had to go with the Umaya ramen because it looked so good, and it was. It was a perfect balance of flavors, noodles were cooked perfectly, and it came in just the right amount. Everyone left with big happy smiles from the delicious food and wonderful experience.

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    Renata L.

    Came on a Friday night and joined the Yelp waitlist--we were seated immediately. Service was quick and efficient, and our waiter checked in often. The Umaya ramen was really good with strong flavor even without spice. The spicy tonkatsu had perfectly cooked noodles, but the chili was just okay. The pork belly was decent, but the pico de gallo over rice felt a bit off. Overall, great experience--big plus for efficiency.

    Medium Spicy Miso Ramen & Takoyaki 4pc & Gyoza

    Service 10/10 and easy to order!not pricey Would come again and eat ,very delicious food!!

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    Raven R.

    This spot hits on a cold day! There is a bit of a wait on weekends so plan accordingly. We were seated by the bar area which is nicely decorated, but do expect traffic behind you from people coming and going. We ordered the black tonkotsu ramen and spicy tonkotsu ramen. Black Tonkotsu Ramen- This has a creamy tonkotsu broth base with black garlic oil. You get woodear mushrooms and soft boiled egg for added bulk and texture. I loved the savory broth and the chewy noodles. Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen- The tonkotsu broth has a bit of a kick and they do accomodate requests to add spice on the side. You also get green onions, woodear mushrooms, and a soft boiled egg. The noodles are the perfect amount of chewiness and the dish is filling and comforting. Great experience overall!

    Pick your ramen!
    Tony F.

    I think we have found our go-to ramen place in Cerritos! Food was excellent, priced fairly, and great service. We ordered Black Garlic Tonkatzu. The soup was excellent, and it's not too salty like many other ramen places. I ordered extra hot water on the side just in case, and I didn't have to use. My wife likes her noodles al dente and it came out perfectly. I like my noodles softer, asked and got what I liked. Only thing is their portions seem slightly smaller than normal, and only 1 piece of meat and half of an egg. This was ok for us as we are not too much a big eater, and I liked the soup a lot so I nearly drank it all. Strongly recommending to order extras for a larger appetite. Our squid legs appetizer was a great addition, it was gone in no time.

    Gyoza (Pan fried) Sapporo Small Mr. Brightside
    Jose R.

    Food is always good here! Don't get me started on their cocktail drinks!! Service always helpful and attentive! Great ambiance and good music always being played here

    Joseph T.

    Service 4.5/5! Ambiance? 4.5/5! Food 3/5 Tempura was really good here! My wife says she would like the sauce to be little more flavorful My ramen was spicy miso, loved the chewy curly noodles! Broth was good, loved the toppings. My son got the kids ramen! Hit the spot while he wasn't feeling 100, my wife got the Tonkutsu ramen, she said it was ok, actually my brother wasn't hot enough where as hers was piping hot. Edamame you can get it just boiled, or garlic charred , or spicy! We got boiled with some salt and it was fine. Fries? Didn't want to risk it, we didn't get the seasoned version with the Japanese chili spice, just salt, and the fries out 3 different dipping sauces! Overall? We would come back to try another item or two! Yes food was average overall but will try other items! They ah e a LOT to choose from! Cute little place with no wait during dinner time, couple open tables available at around 6:30pm on a Sunday night! Restroom was decently clean and no nasty smell!! Yay!

    Tonkotsu Ramen
    Annie Y.

    There are plenty of parking spaces. I ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen and it has chashu pork belly and pork tonkotsu broth. The broth was really creamy and delicious. The ramen and chashu pork belly was also good and flavorful. Overall, good ramen! Recommendation(s): - Tonkotsu Ramen Service: 5/5 Tip(s): - Plenty of parking spaces - Restroom available

    Tsukemen (Dipping) Ramen
    Jiliza N.

    This place hit the spot! We got the spicy tonkotsu & the spicy miso ramen, both were super flavorful with the right amount of heat (nothing too spicy, BUT you can ask for extra chili sauce). The tonkotsu broth was rich, creamy, and felt like a warm hug , everything you want in a ramen bowl. Esp when you're feeling under the weather! The spicy miso had a deeper, bolder flavor that was soooo satisfying. Noodles were perfectly chewy, and the toppings were fresh & generous. It's a great spot across the Cerritos mall if you're craving a solid bowl of ramen. Chill vibes, fast service, and the portions are the perfect amount. Definitely coming back to try the rest of the menu! Btw, this place is actually big & has a bar side?!

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    Jillian S.

    This place was awesome! Went here for the first time tonight and the service was so great. The entire staff was incredibly nice and attentive. Our server, I think his name was Nick, was the absolute best! He had a great attitude and really paid attention to everyone. The food was also really good! The squid legs were so yummy and the ramen had a very flavorful broth. Overall I'd be happy to come back here anytime!

    umaya ramen, umaya sampler, shrimp tempura udon
    Olivia L.

    eh just not good tbh. food wise, service wise, and ambiance wise. we wanted to try something new, so we came on new years. however, i have been putting off this review. the guy at the front was helpful. he was managing the waitlist. we waited, but it was pretty short. the inside is pretty dim and we sat towards the back by the kitchen, so we felt some heat. starting off with the food. we got the umaya sampler that comes with various fried items, as well as the umaya ramen and the shrimp tempura udon. in the sampler, it is just some frozen foods (i believe) that were fried. the onion rings looked and tasted burnt. other than that, nothing special. the umaya ramen was lacking in flavor, but the toppings were alright. i rather drive a little further down to long beach to go to jinya. the shrimp tempura udon had a nice dashi tasting broth, but i wish they had put the tempura on the side. by the the time the bowl arrived, the shrimp and tempura bits were soggy. besides the food, service was mediocre. when dropping off the check, the guy slid it at my hubby and the receipt went flying. after getting checked out, another guy slid the tray and the card shot at my hubby !! as opposed to gently setting it down. would i come back ? probably not, unless i ran out of gas on the way to jinya.

    Spicy Tonkotsu Ramem
    Ricardo T.

    Service was good! The food was absolutely delicious! Adding the egg is a big must for the Ravens or noodle bowls.

    Kids Ramen
    Christopher W.

    Trendy ramen place with nightclub atmosphere. Long list of ramen with miso or tonkatsu broth, black garlic, vegetable, or dried noodles with dipping sauce. Option to add a bowl of fried or curry rice to your ramen for $5. Generous portions in large bowls. Tried the Japanese curry jambalaya rice with shrimp and sausage, which was big enough for 2 people and mildly spicy. Good kids meals of ramen, fried chicken, and French fries.

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    Ask the Community - Umaya Ramen

    Hello, is the outdoor seating area pet friendly 🐶🐾?

    Yes. We are pet friendly outside.

    Are you open for indoor dinning now?

    Yes they are!

    Do they still serve a brunch menu?

    No, so sad they dont

    Can You Swap Out The Pork For Chicken?

    I'm sure you can

    I did an order over the phone and I was told that they needed a credit card in file because it was a purchase over $20. Does anyone know when they started requiring this?

    I can't answer the when, but it makes sense from a business standpoint. If they prepare the food and no one shows up to pick up the order, then the business loses. Orders under $20 are less of a loss than someone placing an order for $40 with a… 

    Does anyone know if they use MSG?

    No they do not

    Can any of the ramen be made vegan? Vegan options?

    They have a miso ramen and a shoyu ramen that are vegan or can be made vegan.

    Does anyone know what's currently on the brunch menu, or if they serve normal menu during brunch too?

    Normal menu

    Can u order ramen to go?

    Yes, but imo it's better at the restaurant.

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