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    VENICE RAMEN

    4.3 (499 reviews)
    ModerateRamen
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    Outdoor seating
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    Spicy Tonkatsu with handmade noodles
    J D.

    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.

    Sianne H.

    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

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    Shoichi K.

    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.

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    Nancy B.

    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.

    Sky C.

    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.

    Tonkotsu Soy Sauce
    Chie J.

    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.

    Love being able to see the kitchen! Server was super friendly.
    Dale H.

    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!

    Tonkotsu Soy Sauce
    Joe P.

    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!

    Tonkotsu Soy Sauce

    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.

    Spicy Tonkotsu
    Sarah M.

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

    Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen
    Sean F.

    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!

    Franky S.

    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

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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.

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

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    Ask the Community - VENICE RAMEN

    Are dogs allowed in the outdoor seating area?

    Yes! Absolutely.

    Does Venice Ramen use MSG?

    I asked today while I was there and was told they do use "a little" MSG.

    Do you know when you will be open for dine in? (Note: Today is 06/16/2020.)

    Hi, Kristal We’ll open for lunch June 18. However, your table as seating will be limited.… Read more

    Any Vegan Ramen? Answer: I called them and the veggie Ramen is NOT Vegan.

    They have a vegetable ramen on their menu that is in a vegetable-based soup. It is likely vegan but you can call them to confirm.

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    First time trying JINYA! When visiting this location, expect to find street parking. It wasn't that…read morehard to find parking but maybe because it was Super Bowl Sunday? We were lucky to find a metered parking that already had money in it, yay! There are a bunch of eateries on this street as well. It's a small restaurant inside, but more space outside. Not that busy at all, there were only 2 other parties dining at the same time as us during prime dinner time. I saw they were running a Demon Slayer promotion and I wanted the free spoon haha. So I ordered the Tokyo Yatai Ramen and my friend ordered the Birria Ramen. The waiter or owner(?) who talk our order was also very nice! Very quick and efficient with our order. It didn't take too long for our ramen to be prepared. First glance, it doesn't look like your traditional ramen. It actually looks more Chinese style ramen. Especially the noodles? The texture is not quite the same as traditional ramen shops (and I have been to Japan). The ramen bowl itself was pretty simple, strong flavors from the chicken broth, the pork itself was pretty alright. It's honestly pretty standard but does not have a Japanese feel to it. I tried my friend's Birria Ramen and it's literally tastes like a taco in a bowl haha, which is pretty accurate. So even my Chinese friend likes the birria ramen because it reminds of her this Chinese instant noodle she always has lol. So I guess meaning in a good and bad way, but she still enjoyed it. Overall, the whole experience was not bad. I do only see JINYA in the more 'whiter' communities, so I find this to be not very authentic Japanese ramen. Also it's pricy for what it is when I can get an authentic bowl for $16.

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    We got to LA pretty late and this place was the closest ramen to our hotel, so we ordered curbside…read morepickup online. There was parking right on the main street, which was easy enough. I went inside to pick up the order -- though I wasn't totally sure how their curbside setup worked since no one came out to us. Food: Good, but nothing spectacular. The daikoku ramen was a bit too salty for my taste. The chicken teriyaki was yummy, and the salad was tasty. Service (1 star): It was a busy night, which I get. But two servers were working and neither acknowledged me -- no eye contact, nothing. After waiting a few minutes (my order was already ready), I approached the male server myself and gave my name. He grabbed the bag and handed it to me without a word. No hi, no thank you, not even a smile. For a pickup order, that's a pretty low bar to miss.

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    4.6
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    The black garlic tonkatsu is the best ramen I have ever had in my LIFE and I've had quite a few…read morebowls from top-rated ramen shops when we travel. If you love garlic and feel like dishes could always use a little more garlic, this one is for you (with an extra side of garlic, naturally!). My husband got the tan tan men with mild spice (he said it was savory, flavorful spicy and not burn-your-mouth-off spicy) and my daughter had the tonkatsu and loved it. My husband is rarely reactive about food ("It's good" is the best I usually get out of him) but he said this was "*really* good!" Wow that's 11/10 stars coming from him! The jammy egg was actually jammy! So often places overcook them but not here. I hope we are back in the area someday because I can't wait for my next bowl from Moto. Do not miss this shop! We ordered takeout on a Thursday around 11:30am and it was ready in less than 10 mins and when I went to pick it up the shop was maybe half full. Parking looked challenging nonetheless. It's metered street parking out front with a tiny, tiny parking lot out back and perhaps you can find some parking in the neighborhood behind the shop.

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