We were on our way to the beach and started getting hungry, so we decided to stop at a random ramen spot along the way. We got there right as they opened and were seated and able to order immediately. The food and service were both top tier. The broth was incredibly flavorful and had just the right amount of kick. You could tell it had been simmering for hours, even though they had just opened for the day. The chashu pork was served piping hot and had the perfect texture, not too fatty and not too lean. The noodles were perfectly al dente as well, exactly how I like them. The seating is a bit tight, so I'd recommend coming early. I can easily see this place getting long waits once the lunch or dinner rush starts. Definitely one of those random finds that ended up exceeding expectations. read more

VENICE RAMEN - Spicy tonkatsu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

Stopped in for my first time yesterday and was really impressed. It's some seriously delicious Ramen in a really casual and clean setting. It's located really close to where I live in Venice and there is plenty of parking right out front attached to the shopping center it's located in. Inside is not very large, however, they have plenty of tables for groups from 2 to 4 as well as some counter seating if you are a party of one. The menu is pretty small, but it has all the classic Ramen options on it. I was also impressed with how quick our food was ready, it came out in less than 10 minutes and had some really great flavors. Pricing is really fair and the portion sizes were significant. For my first visit I chose the Spicy Tonkotsu which is pork broth with roasted pork. I usually prefer beef or chicken with Ramen, but really enjoyed this pork version. It was not very spicy, but the pork itself was really delicate and had a lot of great flavor to it. It was also a good sized portion so there was plenty of noodles and ground chicken as well. We also ordered some Fried Rice and thought it was fantastic. Both dishes really hit the spot and I would highly recommend this spot to anyone in the area or to anyone searching for some of the better Ramen spots in LA. read more

VENICE RAMEN - out front - Ramen Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

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Here, tastes just like ramen in Japan! The chefs making the ramen clearly have pride in their work, and the atmosphere feels great. read more

VENICE RAMEN - Spicy miso ramen. - Ramen Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

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If you're on a quest to find the most authentic Ramen I've ever had (apologies I don't have any other reference point or context I can offer you) This is the place. In the most unassuming strip mall between just off of the boardwalk between Venice Beach and Monterey Bay...you have found it. I usually eat most of the broth from my Ramen and leave about 1/2 to 3/4 of the noodles because they're so heavy and filling. I've realized this is because I've never had truly fresh, handmade ramen noodles made in the traditional way. I've had noodles claiming to be handmade and they've been a step above the packaged and preserved version served in a lot of restaurants. But it's different when you can see the chef preparing the noodles in piles and placing them into the steaming broth. It's a total game changer when it comes to the texture and entire experience. I had the Spicy Tonkatsu with the ground pork and have decided it will be my final meal request, ever. The college kid ordered the Shoyu...she had read it's the one they're most famous for. (I haven't mentioned this kid loves food as much as I do and in particular, specializes in South Korean, Japanese, and some other Asian regions I can't remember how to spell right now, but will look it up) She instantly knew about Venice Ramen when it came up on Yelp, and had heard about it from her online communities because apparently they're known for their authenticity and handmade noodles. I digress... the ramen was incredible. The restaurant is small with only a few tables and the woman was quick to greet us and have us seated. The portions are actually reasonable and manageable, and I happily finished my entire bowl, noodles and all. read more

VENICE RAMEN - Spicy Tonkatsu with handmade noodles - Ramen Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

I wouldn't say this was the best ramen I've ever had, but it was a solidly good ramen, and it definitely hit the spot! I went on a Saturday afternoon and waited about 5min for a table for two. Overall this is a great place for a quick hot broth-y pick me up read more

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It's one of the best Chuka Soba I had in the US. Side of Fried chicken and Gyoza was huge. Fried rice was authentic Japanese style. All foods were great. read more

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Located in a small strip mall in Venice, Venice Ramen is easily the best Hakata-style ramen (thin, straight noodles as opposed to the wavy type) I've ever eaten ... both here in the US and in Japan! The restaurant has a giant mural-sized poster which says it came straight from Shibuya, one of the hotspot neighborhoods of Tokyo. I found that the chef/owner started his first ramen restaurant there in 1994, and since moved to Venice to open Venice Ramen. The restaurant is small, with a few tables outside for that mini-mall al fresco experience. :-) Upon entering, I was immediately seated inside by a friendly Japanese waitress. I'm also guessing the guy behind the counter doing the cooking is the chef/owner, though I'll have to ask the next time I'm there. I ordered the Chicken Ramen with a Yuzu soda to wash it down. The ramen was expertly cooked, with the chicken being on a par with poultry I've eaten in Dubai. That is to say, as succulent as chicken can be made! The broth was about as umami as I've ever sipped, too. This bowl of ramen was absolute Hakata-style perfection! I'm getting hungry just thinking about it right now! So, if you ever find yourself in Venice, California, be sure to reserve one of your meals there for Venice Ramen. You won't regret it! read more

So I've been wanting to try this place since it's voted one of the best ramen places in LA. Came here on a Monday around 1pm for lunch. The restaurant is really small on the inside with maybe only 5-6 tables. Service was really fast. I ordered the spicy tonkotsu ramen which actually isn't spicy at all. It has a kick but that's about it. And I can't really handle spicy food. The noodles are handmade fresh there and you can really tell. They're so soft and perfectly cooked! The broth had great flavor! Overall it was really good and I would definitely come back. Easy shopping center parking. read more

VENICE RAMEN - Menu - Ramen Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

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Great food with lovely people and fast service. Does take out. good prices has lots of choices including gluten free noodles and broth and vegetarian options. read more

Very small space. The staff were attentive. The ramen was yummy. I think that the hype of this place made my expectations a bit too high. The ramen was good but just about everything else was just okay. read more

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Super good. Best Ramen ever! The service is polite and quick. The overall vibe of the restaurant is friendly and welcoming. Would recommend.

Venice Ramen is honestly decent. The ramen itself is pretty good, I think if I were only rating ramen it would be a solid 4/5. However, the gyoza side we got here was very mediocre and it was a whopping $12. When I say mediocre, I mean you could probably buy chinese style grocery potstickers and get something superior to what we had here. This had no texture or style of gyoza. Anyway, the place is good, just a bit pricey and aside from the ramen, the side we had was a big miss. read more

The first time I came to Venice Ramen, it was because I asked the sushi chef at Matsuhisa where his favorite Japanese restaurant was. He said his wife, who is from Hakata (aka birth place of Tonkotsu ramen) loves this spot, and they believe Venice Ramen serves the best ramen in Southern California. Naturally, I had to try it for myself. The first time, I ordered the Vegetable Ramen--it looked like a good Japanese Tanmen. It was good, but I wouldn't have called it the best. Over the next several visits, I tried the gyoza, beer, karaage, and Salt Tonkotsu. Everything was solid, but again, not quite the "best" in my opinion. Then last week, I finally discovered why people love this place: their Shoyu Tonkotsu. It's authentic and delicious --perfectly cooked thin straight al dente noodles, broth is clean but has depth. To my surprise, I also learned that their original location is Ramen Hide Honten in Kyodo, Tokyo--right near where I grew up! Venice ramen serves their original Tokyo-Tonkotsu style (tonkotsu-based soup with a rich soy sauce flavor and a perfect balance of depth and lightness) ramen. Now that I know what to order, I can confidently say Venice Ramen is one of the best places to enjoy authentic ramen, especially for Japanese people craving a taste of home. read more

VENICE RAMEN - Tonkotsu Soy Sauce - Ramen Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

We loved this authentic ramen restaurant nearby the Marriott where we were staying. We had driven by it earlier during our stay and I saw that they made their own noodles. So I definitely wanted to try it! I loved the "Irrashimase!" greeting as we entered. It took us back to Japan!! The servers were friendly and efficient. We didn't wait long at all for our orders. Hubby went with the spicy chicken tonkotsu ramen. I ordered the shio tonkotsu. We both enjoyed the delicious broth and perfectly cooked noodles. The decor took us back to the ramen shops in Japan where we had lived. We will definitely go back when in the area! read more

VENICE RAMEN - Love being able to see the kitchen! Server was super friendly. - Ramen Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

I wish I could give them 4.5 stars because we really loved the food so much! This is a bit of a hole in the wall spot because it had pretty bare bones interior. Not a lot of seating so it was good that we got there kind of late but there were still a couple of others taken. But like good ramen shops in Japan, the tables turn over pretty quickly. I got the Chuka Soba, which is a chicken and pork broth. Wife got the Tonkatsu Soy Sauce. Son and girlfriend got spicy Tonkatsu and Tonkatsu salt. Everyone really enjoyed their food! The Chuka Soba has thicker noodles, which i really liked because it had really good texture. And the broth was really flavorful but not too heavy. Wife really loved hers as well! Quick but very satisfying meal!! Will be back! read more

VENICE RAMEN - Tonkotsu Soy Sauce - Ramen Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

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Decent Ramen and it came out pretty quickly. I was able to eat two bowls. Chuka was light and I wish the Tonkatsu Soy had thicker noodles. read more

VENICE RAMEN - Tonkotsu Soy Sauce - Ramen Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

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Little hidden gem! Sweet staff. Cute lil spot. A bunch of parking and quality food! Recommend the spicy tonkatsu :) read more

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This small and unassuming shop on the lower level of a Venice strip mall punches above its weight when it comes to quality ramen. I ordered the Tonkotsu Shoyu bowl, and it reminded me a lot of the ramen I had when I visited Tokyo in years past. The bowl had a good amount of flavor and texture to broth, the handmade noodles that were the perfect softness, and the chashu pork was just the right amount of fatty. But the Spicy Tonkotsu ramen is the shop's signature dish and has a good little kick of spice in it that is not at all overbearing and is instead totally delicious. I am the type of person who likes a little bit of spice in my food, but never wants to break a sweat or be chugging down water to avoid overheating, and this bowl hits that sweet spot perfectly. The shop is small so seating and parking can be a challenge during peak hours, and the pandemic era has limited these things even more, but for $13 this is a pretty tough spot to beat. I've found a new go to bowl of ramen in the area! read more

VENICE RAMEN - Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

authentic! so tasty and perfect on a cool evening. get ready to roll out of there with a full tum if you're extra hungry get the gyoza - they're steaming hot and a nice item to share service is mom and pop style--efficient! i've only had to wait once, but it does get busy. never had an issue w parking in the lot or easily on the adjacent side streets it's brightly lit and casual vibe! read more

We came across this little gem while visiting the area. The ramen was delicious! The service great! I would definitely come again!

The ramen was fantastic here. Really, they had me at handmade noodles. I had the chicken ramen (minus the chicken), and it did not disappoint. The servings are large, and I was stuffed to the gills by the time I left. My group all left satisfied and full, so full that we needed to walk along the beach for a little bit before heading home. We also shared the pit stickers as an appetizer, and they were divine. The restaurant is quite small. There are about 5 tables that are all very close together. You will probably sit immediately next to your neighbor. The service was fine. They were nice enough but didn't necessarily go above and beyond. There were only two employees that I could see. The cook and one person who mostly waited on tables but also did some food prep. The bowls were all just slightly less than $20, which is totally reasonable for the high quality of ramen we had. I highly recommend this casual dining spot in Marina del Rey. read more

Loved the flavor of the spicy tonkotsu! Broth was rich! The park slices lacked a bit of flavor in my opinion. Liked the unlimited ginger, chili oil and pressed garlic! The noodles were the best part. So so so good! Service was fast, attentive, and efficient. A bit of a smaller place so seating is limited, but we had no issue getting seated right away for lunch on a monday. Would definitely come back. Parking could be tough since the restaurant is in a small shopping center read more

VENICE RAMEN - Ramen Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

I really had high hopes for this spot and was disappointed. The ramen broth lacked flavor and I also found the pork be lacking flavor. Service was quick and excellent. Loved the small tables and bar to eat it. But unfortunately, overall, I will not return and will not recommend. read more

VENICE RAMEN - Jumbo Gyoza - Ramen Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

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We go often to take home the Spicy Tonkatsu ramen. The ramen is the best I've ever had. The vegetables, noodles and broth are all presented in separate containers to keep it fresh. The pork serving is generous and there is a separate portion of spiced meat too. Even their bamboo shoots are hand made. I'm getting hungry! The restaurant is very small but you can eat in. read more

This place is definitely a hidden gem. Maybe because the restaurant is so small it seems more crowded, but there was a wait the whole time we were there. Ordered the Spicy Tonkatsu and Chicken Karaage Rice Bowl. Both were really good! read more

VENICE RAMEN - Spicy Tonkotsu and Chicken Fried Rice - Ramen Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

The food is amazing. I've been here a handful of times and the service is always speedy once you're seated and the employees are super friendly and accommodating. I love to get the chicken ramen with spicy topping on the side. If you eat here be sure to get some spicy topping on the side, it's incredibly flavorful and accompanies the dish perfectly. I think the portions are great. Garlic and chili oil available too if you ask. The restaurant is very small but ambience is clean and feels comfortable, and the kitchen is open. One of my favorite restaurants in the area for a nice consistent bowl of ramen, and it hits every time. read more

I was quite impressed by the texture of the noodles and the flavor of the broth. It is pretty good ramen at a decent price. The flavored egg and their pork could use some improvements but overall I was satisfied. read more

Cozy ramen spot located in a strip mall. Came here when it was raining and having some ramen hit the spot. I ordered the spicy ramen and had enough for leftovers the following day as it was quite filling. It came with three pieces of chashu. There were sauces on the table so you could customize the broth further. The noodles had a firm texture and the broth was well-mixed. Credit cards accepted. There's some parking available in the front as well as metered street parking. Indoor dining only. read more

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Hands Down the most authentic Tokyo ramen spot in LA. Service is awesome, they speak Japanese! Ambience is very much like a local Tokyo Ramen shop! I go here every Saturday. read more

First time here. It's a fairly small place, 7 tables, but we only waited 5min to get a spot. The lady was welcoming, service fast, restrooms clean, and food delicious. What more could you want? I will come here again when in the area. read more

VENICE RAMEN - Ramen Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

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I'm lazy and i bit overweight. Not like fat. After my 4 pm nap I ordered the traditional with chicken. Perfect for being by yourself after napping. Later. read more

Right when I walked in there was an amazing Japanese atmosphere around me. It was crowded but I scavenged the last seat in the place. I got my water right away and told them my order. It became much more crowded as there was a line outside. Food came fast even though it was extremely crowded. The ramen was outstanding and the perfect temperature. If you're in the area 100% recommend. read more

VENICE RAMEN - Tonkotsu Soy Sauce - Ramen Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

Odd service . On the one hand friendly, attentive and speedy and on the other not at all accommodating when it comes to reducing the volume of the loud music or lowering the speed of the Cooling fans on a cold rainy day. Decent Ramen. read more

You could taste the cleaning sprays Unfortunately this was recommended Please don't waist your money much better places to eat read more

Wow! We placed a pickup order for two of the Spicy Tonkatsu ramens, and thought they were outstanding! I recommend ordering the free condiments to go with it: chili oil/crunch; garlic; pickled veggies; lime wedges, to enhance the dish. The broth was packed separately from the ramen ingredients, and we used our large ramen bowls at home to assemble our meals. What an amazing melange of flavors! I found it to be quite spicy, too. Rich, delicious broth with some pork fat to make it flavorful. Not as much pork fat as Tsujita on Sawtelle has, but enough. Slices of pork and ground pork, with seaweed, scallions, thin noodles (you can choose your noodles), an egg, plus many other ingredients that have likely melted into the broth. Each order is massive, and made two full meals each for bf and I. This is in our neighborhood, so we will definitely be back for more. Perfect comfort food for a cold, rainy night. read more

W O W....talk about authenticity. BEST ramen i have ever had. Yes, i said it. I used to live in Asia and have traveled around the world my whole life & i'm not afraid to say this is the best ramen ive had so far (I HAVENT BEEN TO JAPAN YET SO THIS MIGHT CHANGE). It is a small family owned restaurant with 3 workers, menus were in english and japanese, we were able to see the chef make the ramen noodles infront of us. My meal was served very quickly and the broth was rich, hot, and flavorful. Noodles were chewy and cooked to perfection. Okay, I'm hungry...I'll be back next time I'm in Marina del rey!! read more

I decided to try this place out as it was one of the only top rated places around the hotel I was staying at. It did not disappoint and was pretty tasty! I ordered the spicy tonkotsu (which was not very spicy) and the jumbo gyoza. I wish the ramen was a little more spicy but I thought the noodles, the broth, and the add ins where very tasty. The jumbo gyoza was pretty good too. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side with tables close together and very limited seating. They make the food fairly quickly though and turn over of customers seems fast enough that wait times might not be too bad if they are not too busy. They had a ton of to go orders coming through, so that's an option as well. There is a parking lot, but it was super crowded when I showed up, but it was only a five minute walk from my hotel. Also, there is a service charge of you use a credit card that can be avoided by using a debit card or cash. Overall, I might come back for the gyoza if I'm around here again. read more

VENICE RAMEN - Jumbo Gyoza - Ramen Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

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Great handmade noodles and traditional ramen broth. Jumbo gyoza make nice soup dumplings as well with ramen. Fast service, friendly. Go there and eat! += read more

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I am LAAAAAATE to this party but so glad I made it. Simple, authentic, clean, friendly, fast, and flavorful. The food and ambience were both great, and I'm a devout takeout girl. As long as they keep the soul jams jamming and the beer flowing, I'll visit again and again! And a few takeout visits in-between ; ) read more

VENICE RAMEN - Tonkatsu with thin noodles, draft Sapporo - Ramen Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

One of the best chicken Ramen dishes I've ever had. Spicy broth is so flavorful. thin noodles are perfect and chicken is soft and perfectly prepared. read more