My girlfriend order the Tan Tan Men(hot) and I ordered the Garlic Ajo Ramen. Though I love garlic, I thought the Garlic Ajo Ramen was a bit too strong. If you’re a garlic lover, it is still worth the try. After eating half my ramen, I decided to steal some of my girlfriend’s Tan Tan Men. One word: WOW! This is my first time eating Chinese-style ramen, and I was beyond impressed. It reminds me of a spicy laksa-style broth, and the ground beef compliments the broth very well. Recommend adding corn to the Tan Tan Men.
Christina K.
Place rating: 5 Lake Forest, CA
YUMMM! We arrived on a Saturday about 6PM and didn’t have to wait long for a table, though we were seated by the door which was a little uncomfortable for an unusually blustery and chilly day. The food is delish! My mom and I shared a bowl of ramen and we also ordered an eggplant app and a tofu app. All was very good. It was plenty of food and I’d come back here in a second! I’m glad I did my research and skipped the Sawtelle area in favor of a less traveled spot.
Jina J.
Place rating: 2 Pasadena, CA
I don’t get why anyone would come here with all the other ramen options in the area. Everything I had here from the ramen to their other menu items were subpar. I gave it a try because I thought I’d try something new but I left pretty disappointed.
Corrado G.
Place rating: 5 Los Angeles, CA
Fast service and delicious Ramen. The seating space is somewhat limited but the turnover is rather fast. Never waited longer than 7 minutes. I’ll keep coming back provided they maintain product consistency and prices in check. Highly recommended
Jessica K.
Place rating: 5 Beverly Hills, CA
I love this place. I’ve been coming here at least 15 years, and it’s still my go to ramen spot. Even with all the new fancy ramen places, ramenya still has my heart. My go to menu item is their ajo ramen, complete with over 15 cloves of garlicky goodness. Trust me, if you love garlic like me, you won’t regret it. Also their fried rice and gyoza are quite tasty and great for sharing. If you’re by yourself, a half order of fried rice should suffice. All of their other dishes are great too, so any choice you make will be tasty. Parking lot can be a pain at times, but there is some street parking available too. Don’t forget to slurp your hearts out!
Dani V.
Place rating: 4 Los Angeles, CA
I get delivery from this place quite often when I want ramen and don’t want to leave the house. Their ramen always comes hot and it’s pretty tasty! I’m not the biggest fan of their noodles. They are just ok in my opinion. Their pork is very yummy and they load you up with it. If you like ramen with lots of toppings this will definitely be ramen you can enjoy!!!
George L.
Place rating: 3 Los Angeles, CA
The good: good mom and pop ramen place in sunny LA. Very homey counter eating space. Plenty of selection. Giant portions. Great selections of ramen, appetizers, and non-ramen items like tofu soup. Respectful Japanese staff. The bad: the spicy miso ramen comes with just the bare minimum(corn, bamboo shoot, vegetable medley), chasu costs extra. For the $ 3 chasu add on, I got…1 slice. It was also overcooked and not the fatty chasu one come to expect. This is very underwhelming. The broth was standard, I wish it was fattier. I would come back to give the menu another shot and will make sure to lower my expectations for the chasu next time. Enjoy yourselves.
Janice W.
Place rating: 4 Santa Clarita, CA
I ordered the negi ramen which was good. Although I was not blown away, I rate it close to but not quite a 4. I loved the nori, green onions and seasoned pork toppings. The shoyu broth was delicious. It was lighter than the thick and heavy broths offered at other ramen places. The noodles were a little softer than I like and quantity small. The shishito peppers were greasier than the best shishitos I’ve had. The eggplant dish served cold with bonito flakes was delicious. Ramenya is located in a strip mall with Papa Johns and Tokyo Kalbi. Based on reviews, I was expecting a huge crowd but there were open tables at 1:00 on a Saturday and we were seated right away. Service was good and prices reasonable.
Eric B.
Place rating: 5 Santa Monica, CA
«I want to go back there,» says my fiancée, and I echo her sentiment. Interesting ramens, with a broad and innovative selection of toppings, broths, etc. It’s a tiny little hole-in-the-wall in a strip mall, and from the outside, it looks like nothing. But inside? Man! Get you some! They have great cooked selections too(i.e., more than ramen, despite the name.) Didn’t try their tonkatsu, but I did get to eat their agedashi tofu, and it was the bomb. It’s a small place… you could be waiting around if you’re not there at the right time… be forewarned!
Danny L.
Place rating: 4 Fountain Valley, CA
Asianya — Hot: Their version of Tan Tan Mien — a creamy, spicy, sour soup with spinach and ground beef; one of my favorite soup flavor combinations. Whenever I get this though, it seems to be very salty, which is the only drawback. I also wish I can get a bit more spinach(says the health-conscious in me). Otherwise, it’s so heart/belly-warming and delicious! Raksa: (Odd that they call it Raksa when i’m pretty sure it’s Laksa, a Malaysian dish) It’s a curry-based soup(tasted similar to Japanese curry) with a bit of spice. I think the Asianya had more depth of flavor(or more interesting flavors) compared to this, but the Raksa, when comparing it to similar Japanese curries, has a spice that makes it so much better. If you like Japanese curry, but want a little bit of a kick and less bland heaviness, try this! I shared with my friend and alternated bowls– I think that’s actually one of the best ways to eat it. On their own, you might get tired of the heavy flavors, but when you alternate, you don’t get overloaded on the spices!
Kaori T.
Place rating: 4 Burbank, CA
Unfortunately, I didn’t have the opportunity to taste the ramen. However, looking at my fellow diners and their ramen experience — it looked superb. The noodles looked cooked perfect and they have a massive variety of flavors from miso to shoyu, from spicy to mild, to even hot or cold ramen. Next time I come — I am definitely trying the Tan-Tan men. Both hot and cold… Anywho, I went for the Korean tofu soup. I opted for the one with cheese, chicken and eggplant. Extra spicy. I requested an egg and was charged extra for it. That’s no problem. They explained to me that egg usually comes with the tofu soup but not with this cheese one. Regardless, it was delicious. The side veggies were Korean marinated spinach, radish(daikon) and bean sprouts(moyashi). Extra spicy was JUST the right touch of heat. The chicken was white meat chunks, and I felt like the eggplant chicken cheese mêlée was such a unique experience. All for about $ 17 with tip and tax and that extra egg. Definitely will be coming back here again to try other things, and hopefully by then I will be able to eat ramen. They have a lot of Japanese traditional dishes, hot and cold. The only one missing for me is the Hamburg steak… Regardless, expect to find something for anyone here. The food Is cooked to order and it’s a mom and pop feel. Very simple. Simple homemade style Japanese dishes. It’s like I’m dining at home without having to wash my dishes after!
Julie T.
Place rating: 4 Los Angeles, CA
No sign. Located in the plaza with Tokyo Kalbi and Papa Johns! Interior is very cute and modern which I liked. Very clean and only sits 5 tables. No wonder there’s a queue outside during weekends for dinner. I decided to try their shishito peppers, gyoza dumplings, and Ajo garlic ramen. The shishito peppers were delicious. Lots of garlic and I loved their sauce they used with it. The gyoza panfried dumplings were only okay. I wish they were more on the crispy side and not the side soft. The Ajo ramen was pretty good. It’s different and not the usual ramen taste I am use to. I loved their noodles and the bowl was a pretty decent size also. Service was great! Filled our waters a lot and everyone was very nice.
Janet K.
Place rating: 5 Los Angeles, CA
Asianya Tan Tan Men — Hot. This is what you should order. It’s the perfect concoction of thin chewy perfect noodle, crumbly ground beef, spicy broth and sesame explosion. It’s #1 for good reason. I would eat this every night if it were socially(and healthfully) acceptable. Also the Ramenya staff are very friendly and polite in traditional Japanese fashion. The restaurant is unassuming and has a teeny tiny sign so it’s easy to miss. Just look for the pretty hanging lightbulbs. Also look out for the plentiful Japanese patrons — that is the true sign of an authentic restaurant. The patrons also appear to keep coming back — everyone was saying hi to one another. Chill jazz music, pretty interior, awesome waitstaff, and deliciously satisfying ramen — what more can I say? I love you, Ramenya.
Gary I.
Place rating: 4 Los Angeles, CA
Ra-men~ya would be misleading to a Japanese since it would connote an eatery specializing in mostly Ra-men & maybe side dishes such as Gyo-za(ghee yoh zah)/Japanese fried/steamed dumplings. However, there’s more such as Shina Nabe/wok dishes such as sweet-sour pork that includes rice & soup; fried rice dishes; rice bowl dishes, chicken salad, vegan appetizers, as well as having rather«unorthodox» Ra-men soups flavourings such as Ajo(ah hoh) which is the Spanish/Mexican word for garlic, Tom Yum Thai spicy sour soup, Rakusa/Laksa Malayan-Singaporean coconut milk based, etc. Sanmar Ra-men: Very strange perhaps Japanese/Spanish language hybrid name. San in Japanese can mean Mountain while Mar in Spanish means sea. The ingredients are shrimp, squid which are from the sea. Pork, bamboo shoots, green onions, Hakusai/Japanese white Savoy cabbage, carrots from the land. All was sautéed in an Ankake-like corn starch thickened brown sauce, & poured over the Ra-men noodles in a nice meaty Sho-yu/Japanese soy sauce broth. Ramen noodles here are not really al dente initially so eat the noodles as quickly as possible, or they will get a bit mushy. However, the overall flavours do meld well. Gyo-za: not as crispy, more cushy for the outer ravioli-like covering. The inside is mostly minced cabbage. The meat is minimal & not very incorporated with the minced vegetables. Didn’t sense sesame oil, white pepper, porkiness. I still like the exemplary Gyo-za at Ra-men Jinya better for all the reasons lacking in the Gyo-za here. Good news: Most ra-menya here stateside do not serve alcohol, but here at Ra-menya, there are Japanese beers of good quality such as Orion, Echigo Koshihikari, Kawaba Ale, Kawaba Weizen/wheat beer along w/the more pedestrian Kirin, Asahi, Sapporo which are all not made in Japan at least in the American market. Also this place stays open most days til 12am. Service is crisp, friendly, quick. Good varieties of Japanese food beyond just the specialized realm of Ra-men. 4 Unilocal stars.
Jason L.
Place rating: 3 Los Angeles, CA
I am guessing it’s officially called Ramenya even though the sign still says Asianya in the plaza. Whatever this place is called, I thought the ramen was just alright. There’s a lot of hype about this place, since it’s a little off Sawtelle and the location is away from the craziness there. It’s a pretty small restaurant with a small parking lot as well. When I went, it wasn’t too crowded which was a bonus. The interior is pretty modern, and the service is friendly. Definitely a major upgrade from when I was here last(when it was called Asianya). I ordered the tantan ramen($ 9) and I thought the soup base was pretty bland. I had to add a few spices on the table to make my broth a little more flavorful. Soup isn’t as rich as you’d find at other ramen spots. The noodles were cooked well but I need a solid broth to accompany my noodles. There was a healthy portion of ground pork in my bowl, which I was pretty pleased with. I just wish the broth was naturally better. We also got an order of the kimchee fried rice($ 9.5) and I thought it was pretty good. It even comes with a side of chicken broth which we didn’t even touch though. They offer half portions of some of their fried rices but not the kimchee so we had to order the full size. This place is alright. I’ll stick to the usual spots on Sawtelle though.
Stina L.
Place rating: 4 Los Angeles, CA
I tried Ramenya for the first time today. It is located a few miles always from Sawtelle blvd, which is usually where we get our ramen(Tsujita LA, Daikokuya, Shin Shen Gumi, etc.), but I’m glad we ventured out here and gave it a try. It gets quite busy, especially during the weekends, and you can expect a wait even at 8pm(we came here Saturday night at 8pm and waited roughly 20 min or so) especially since the restaurant is on the smaller side. It is in a small strip mall with the Carving Board, Papa John’s, etc. and at first glance, you might think the name is «Asianya» because that’s what the sign reads. Parking was fairly easy for us since we had a later dinner– it’s nice they have a free parking lot for customers. Bf and I ordered their specialty, «Asianya»(served either hot or cold– we chose hot), and the Ajo(or garlic) ramen. Both ran about $ 10 each, and the portions were pretty big. Asianya looks really spicy(since it’s red), but it’s actually not that spicy(I would consider it more mild/medium spicy). It comes with ground beef and spinach. The broth was unique and not like the usual Tonkatsu broth we always get. It is a little on the sweeter side, which is something to keep in mind if you don’t like sweet taste. The Ajo was pretty good as well– very garlicy, not too salty. The flavors did not seem as strong as the Asianya one, but my bf preferred the Ajo since it wasn’t as sweet. It’s not the best ramen I’ve had, but if I’m in the mood for a different kind of ramen and broth, I’d definitely come back again. It’s nice they have other food items besides ramen, like fried rice, soon tofu soup, etc. Everything looked pretty good.
Mel O.
Place rating: 5 Santa Monica, CA
Yum yum yum! I got Asianya Tam Tam. The flavor was delicious. The beef makes it a little more greasy than other ramens, but if you don’t care get it! It wasn’t too spicy, but just enough to make my nose run. :-) I also got the gyoza, which was pretty standard. I went on a weekday and got seated right away. Definitely coming back to try the others.
Michelle G.
Place rating: 3 Santa Monica, CA
Just like a casual ramen joint in Japan, this place serves solid ramen bowls. I think their broth is lighter than most places but it’s also probably healthier. They have other dishes besides ramen too. The place accommodates families with little children, singles and all others.
Mary P.
Place rating: 3 Los Angeles, CA
This place is good, ramen bowls are huge and abundant, but everything is a bit bland here, there isnt that incredible nuanced flAvor richness that can be found at some other ramen spots. I bet this ramen is a little healthier though. It’s definitely worth a try and in a pinch it will do, but it’s not something i’ll ever be craving or hooked on.
Mk N.
Place rating: 4 Los Angeles, CA
Ramenya has been a favorite casual neighborhood restaurant since it was located in a small place with few dining tables on Olympic Boulevard. This new location on Gateway seems to be an even smaller space with even fewer dining tables. Some of the menu items have changed and the variety has lessened, but the quantity and quality have remained the same. We have our favorites which include; the Curry Fried Rice, the Zasai Fried Rice, the Mabo Rice Bowl, the Ramen w/Wonton, the Curry Ramen, the Kimchee Ramen, the Chinese Chicken Salad, the Shumai, and the Gyoza.
Amber C.
Place rating: 5 Los Angeles, CA
Korean hot pots are so good here, along with the side vegetables. I get the cheese soon tofu, it’s amazing like their other dishes. Staff is still super nice and helpful. This place is always super busy with pick up deliveries.
Yasmina M.
Place rating: 5 Los Angeles, CA
This place is amazing! The portions are huge. We always split 2 ramen bowls and 2 apps between 4 people and it’s always more than enough. The asianya tan tan is the best one they have. And the music is always on point if you love the grateful dead
Richard L.
Place rating: 5 Los Angeles, CA
This place Rocks! I had the basic Ramen with the extra pork and the Soy Sauce broth. They do not skimp on the good stuff. The veggies are good and the the pork was lean and tender. The waiter was really helpful and went way of his way to do a great job. There is no doubt I will be back.
Deana S.
Place rating: 1 Los Angeles, CA
Worse Service Ever. I placed a phone order. They said 20– 30 mins. Got there with in 30 mins. Gave my name said it wasn’t ready; when she didn’t look. It was busy she I wasn’t to pushy 15 mins later I asked someone else. Still said it wasn’t ready. Now going 45 mins; finally when I continue to ask that someone needs to look into my order. They FINALLY check it was ready the whole time.
David B B.
Place rating: 3 Princeton, NJ
I was ready for a long line, but there were several tables available. The food was very good, but the service was way too aggressive. The guy came to take my drink order three times in the first two minutes, even though I was clearly still reading the list. Then the same thing with my food order. Eventually, someone else took over the table, but for a little while, they were both trying to «help» me, which was driving me crazy. Eventually, though, it settled down. I got the cold tofu appetizer and the surantan ramen. The subcaption for the tofu was«bonito flakes, green onions, ginger.» To be fair, it was exactly as described: the dish consisted of a block of Mori-nu tofu, topped with bonito flakes, green onions, and ginger. I’m not sure what I was expecting, but I think it would have involved sauce. The ramen was a much better story. The broth was thick and golden and filled with all kinds of delicious things. If I wanted it spicier, saltier, or more sour, I could accomplish any of those things by virtue of the numerous condiments available on the table. So ultimately I enjoyed it, but I don’t think it’s so great as to deserve all the breathlessness of its 67 reviews. To be fair, this was my second choice: Santouka ramen, whose pictures looked much better, had closed early for some reason.
Megan L.
Place rating: 4 Culver City, CA
Tan-tan men hot ramen is delicious, a little spicy… But my GO-TO choice! It’s hard to find ramen around town that doesn’t have pork based broth. So this was a great find, and one of the things that drew me to this place in the first place. Consistently delicious!
Jennifer D.
Place rating: 5 Los Angeles, CA
I have been a fan of Ramenya since they were located on Olympic back in the day. Their new location is an updated version of their previous restaurant and is doing very well. There is usually a line outside, especially on those cold nights that you want a big bowl of ramen. I like the variety of ramen you can get here. There are the traditional ramen types on the top of the list and the more adventurous listed below. Everybody can find something they want. I have tried the egg drop ramen(which is basically Chinese egg drop soup with ramen noodles in it) and have seen friends get the mapo tofu as well. I like that they mix different influences in their ramen types. I think Ramenya shines in their traditional ramen though. I recently had the negi ramen and found it delicious. It is recommended to get that ramen with the shoyu broth. The waitress told me this when i ordered it with miso broth. Thanks for the tip! You can also customize your ramen in many ways as well. I like to add corn. My bf usually adds butter to make it extra rich. The only time I wasn’t happy was when I tried the tan-men and did not like that one as much. It was very mild in flavor and perhaps it was because I ordered the Shio broth to keep it clean. Maybe I went too clean. I like their side dishes of gyoza and fried rice too! Definitely a good restaurant to keep in your winter lineup.
Marc H.
Place rating: 5 Los Angeles, CA
I still can’t figure out what this place is actually called. Ramenya or Asianya. Either way, I’m a big fan. The parking lot is small, both in size and actual spaces. If you have the option of taking a small car here, do it. Otherwise you might be looking on the streets if it’s during a busy hour. The inside is clean and small. I’ve been here numerous times, and it always seems to have a crowd inside no matter the hour. The service is good, quick and attentive. The food/ramen is really good overall. I keep wanting to try new dishes, but I like the asianya tantan hot so much that it’s hard to not order it. It has great flavor and the right amount of spice to it. I’ve also tried the asianya tantan cold, thinking it would be similar. It wasn’t quite the same or what I was expecting, so I’ll probably stick with the hot version. I’ve had other ramen dishes here, and all were good. The prices are also reasonable, and the portions just right. With so many ramen places around the area to choose from, it can be really hard to decide. With how good this place is, it’s definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area!
Marko C.
Place rating: 5 Los Angeles, CA
Still the best ramen in SoCal. Get the Ajo Ramen, garlic ramen. Delicious. Portions have gotten smaller. And I’m over the incident of finding a hair in my soup the last visit. Food Grade: A Service Grade: A Worth The Money Grade: B(expensive and small servings) Overall Impression: A–
Gregg B.
Place rating: 5 Beverly Hills, CA
I didn’t feel like waiting in a long line in Sawtelle so I Unilocaled this place. I bit confusing finding this place because the sign in front says Asian Ya but this is Ramenya. Go figure Either way– this place has great ramen The flavors are really developed and lots of rich umami deliciousness I had the BBQ pork ramen with clear broth. Awesome My daughter had the chicken and vegetable in miso broth. I didn’t taste it but she said it was outstanding We both had the egg on top which is a must We saw other tables that had other food that I want to try next time Really great ramen with no lines and easy to park
Eriko P.
Place rating: 5 Santa Monica, CA
First time! First visit! Delicious food! Fantastic service with a smile! This tiny restaurant is in a strip mall on the corner of Gateway and Barrington. The free parking lot has narrow size spots, perfect for compact cars, but not for us. We held our breath after we parked and hoped that no one would dent our car. We arrived on a Saturday evening, 7pm, knowing we would have to wait. It’s totally worth the wait! We were offered to sit at the bar, but with four of us, we opted to wait for a table. This place is not for large groups, 4 maximum is best for being seated in a reasonable amount of time. We started off with the appetizers of edamame, standard, nothing special, so I didn’t take a photo. Then we shared the Shishito peppers, which were so delicious and perfectly roasted/blistered. The gyoza was tasty too. There are 6 pieces of gyoza per order. Then we decided to try the«special’ eggplant with a sweet miso sauce. It was very sweet, but tasty. I didn’t need that much of the sweet miso sauce, but that’s just my personal preference. Now the ramen! I ordered the Thai soup: Tom Yam: spicy!!! chicken and veggie soup and topped with fresh cilantro. This was so tasty, hot spicy, I couldn’t finish it all. I hope they were not disappointed. I ate so many of the appetizers, I couldn’t finish my soup, although, I look forward to trying it later at home. Now the review on the Tantan, hot spicy egg drop soup with ground portk and onions. The broth was really tasty and next time I think I will order this one! The Tanmen, pork, stir fry veggies in a curry based soup was also very tasty. The curry fried rice with pork was also tasty and comes with a small chicken soup. Overall, all the broths from the various soups I described were unique, flavorful and savory. I am so impressed that each one of our dishes were so different and unique. We also ordered beers! The beer from Okinawa was tasty and so was the Kirin, We will definitely return! The staff was very kind, pleasant and apologized for having us wait. The dishes were explained well. The décor was cute, industrial. The soup portions are very large, so come hungry. Thank you Ramenya!
Luke L.
Place rating: 5 San Gabriel, CA
*Note — The store front signage still says«Asian-ya» as of May 2015, so Asian-ya = Ramenya* This was my 1st visit to Ramenya and I can’t really comment on whether this new location still tastes the same as its previous old location(the one at Olympics Blvd that has been open since 1990). My visit here was fairly accidental — this past week has been pretty cold & rainy(my goodness — rain in SoCal?). At the same time, I was stuck around UCLA Westwood /Culver City area and I really wanted a bowl of ramen. So I typed«ramen» on Unilocal and discovered this newly opened ramen restaurant. * On a side note, the restaurant is relatively small(enough for about 20 customers) and I would not bring a group of more than 5+ people to eat here. Terrible parking situation — Ramenya is located in a strip mall(sharing with Papa John’s Pizza) and I could not find any parking spaces during the dinner hours. Fortunately, I was able to find free street parking one block away from the strip mall(intersection of Pearl Pl & Barry Ave — you’ll have better luck on Pearl Pl). When I came here for weekday dinner, Ramenya was so packed that this was the only draw for the strip mall. It was really sad to see the empty sushi place(Oops! Sushi & Sake Bar — ) right next door. I waited about 15 minutes before I got a bar seat. Menu is a bit overwhelming — appetizers, rice bowls, sushi rolls, soon tofu, grilled fish, fried chicken, typical ramen(shoyu, miso, or salt), and over 10+ different specialty ramen. * The five most popular ramen are Asianya Tantan, Ajo, Tantan, Chashu, and Tom Yum(yes, it is that spicy Thai soup). *** Asianya Tantan — Hot(spicy sesame soup, ground beef, spinach — $ 9,50 + one piece of chashu pork — $ 2): Oh wow — broth had a slightly sweet & sour savory. However, I think the real secret was the ground beef — just absolutely flavorful. Overall, flavors were very balanced(not too spicy, not too sweet, and not too sour) and noodle was surprisingly amazing(al dente noodle with great chewiness texture). Deep fried chicken(chicken karaage — marinated, garlic ginger sauce — $ 7.50): Lettuce wasn’t bitter and chicken was juicy & tender, Chicken was battered lightly and you still get the right amount of crispiness. An expensive but yet satisfying karaage chicken. *** Parking sucks and the place is small, but food was definitely worth 15 — 30 minutes of wait. A solid 4.5 stars in my book and I think it is worth half a hour drive to give its food a try. I highly recommend Asianya Tantan and chicken karaage — both were excellent. P. S. — OMG, this place receives so many to-go orders — like one phone call for to-go order in every 10 minutes.
Lina P.
Place rating: 2 Santa Monica, CA
So before anyone gets upset with the 2 star rating I have to be upfront and say this review is coming from a VEGETARIAN. My carnivorous fiancé came with and LOVED the ramen he had and is now addicted. LOL. I tried the veggie ramen and it was very VERY bland… I put a bunch of soy sauce and spicy powder in it but still it was not very satisfying. I’m certain they make very good ramen but if you do not eat meat their veggie ramen is not going to leave your taste buds wanting more. That’s all folks. Enjoy!
Sandee T.
Place rating: 4 Los Angeles, CA
Ramen… yah! Time to feed some friends so I was able to order this via Grubhub!(1st time user, twas pleased) * GET — Asianya Tan Tan Ramen = spicy delicious soup * GET — Shoya Chashu Pork = oh that fatty pork… nice light soup * YES — For to-go orders, they pack your ramen and soup separately * YES — Ramen was good texture, not too hard not too soggy * YES — Neither cheap nor expensive, mid-fare * YES — Order arrived promptly at desired delivery time and piping hot temperature Would totally order them via Grubhub again~
Joy B.
Place rating: 5 Los Angeles, CA
I tried their best selling Asianya TanTan ramen and was not disappointed! While the broth looked super spicy, it’s not very hot and has the perfect kick and heat to it. The sesame broth is packed with flavor and the noodles were cooked perfectly. This place isn’t big, but I liked the clean décor which made it feel modern and cozy. Parking lot may be small, but there is plenty of residential parking right behind the little plaza. I noticed the ladies working in the front of the house were Japanese, and there were many Japanese customers dining there. To me, that’s a good indicator that this is a solid ramen place. I’ll be back to try other ramen dishes and maybe their rice bowls.
Tiffany P.
Place rating: 4 Los Angeles, CA
I came in on a busy Thursday night after my yoga class, and thankfully the high ceilings and good ventilation allowed my sweatiness to go unnoticed(well, at least I thought so…) I actually had to wait briefly, and there was a short line waiting for seats the whole time I was there. Once I sat down with my menu, I started to hyperventilate a little, and it had nothing to do with residual fatigue from the rough yoga sculpt session. SO much variety! Lots of hot and cold appetizers, rice bowls and fried rice, varied salads, a whole page of different types of ramen, and more. I was tempted by so many things, but I managed to fixate on the main reason I’d come in that evening: ramen. It was still difficult to choose from all the interesting varieties — the usual shoyu and salt, but also curry, kimchi, egg drop, tom yam, and more! I went for the curry ramen and found it to be quite delicious with noodles just a hair on the softer side compared to other ramen places(I personally liked this) and flavorful broth, though the pork was a bit dry and overcooked. DEFINITELY going to come back to try more types of ramen, and I think I’ll need to drag a few friends with me so that we can all get different things and share: D but be forewarned — it’s a small restaurant and it’ll be really tricky for groups!