Ramen Tatsunoya

First time here the other day and it was pleasantly nice! The parking garage is right close by, but it is $11 flat fee. There is a parking garage a block or so away that is much cheaper. The ramen shop is very small but brightly lit. It's pretty plain and simple decor. Had no wait time so that was nice. We got the gyoza, the spicy miso ramen, and the tonkatsu ramen. They were all really good, super heavy on garlic! The spicy ramen wasn't spicy at all, kind of disappointed in that regard, but it was nonetheless tasty. The texture of the noodle is really good and it had a good ration of broth to noodles. I don't usually like chasu but this was really good! It just kind of melts in your mouth! They come in thick and thin noodles, but I don't think they allow substitution of any kind. Overall, it is probably one of the better ramen shops I've had in a while!

Published at 2 months ago

Above average ramen place. There is always a line outside so it must be very popular. The pink rice sushi is one of their most unique and popular dishes. The ramen is very nice and delicious. The staff are very friendly and helpful, and the interior is clean. A great spot in old Pasadena for food.

Published at 4 months ago

Didn't expect to find ramen this good in Pasadena! Like others have described, the broth is rich and isn't heavy at all. They also offer a lighter version if you like your broth milder. The noodles are firm and the added toppings really add to the overall flavor. Their chashu choice is interesting as it's leaner than I normally see in a ramen shop. The gyoza were a treat and had a nice contrast of crispy and soft, especially with the cooked starch mix. Service was great and felt like what you'd get in Japan. Very happy with my meal here and will definitely come back

Published at 6 months ago

Been here many times and tried new menu item the crispy spicy Chashu Wraps are FIRE. Wow.

Of course their ramen is bomb but the wraps are amazing. Definitely try it out for long time goings or new patrons.

Published at 4 months ago

I think this is solid Ramen for $17.50

The Rich Tonkatsu broth reminded me of Japan and how their Ramen is made.

I got the short noodles which I wasn't a fan of, I think short noodle ramen can work really well but it depends on where they source their noodles or how they make their noodles.

Their chasu, or pork, was tender and had a slightly sweet yet not overpoweringly sweet taste. It was well marinated and well cooked and had a uniqueness to it that most Ramen restaurants in California don't have (because they often just imitate chinese chasu).

I recommend this restaurant, it's a place I'd bring people to eat and show them if they were in town.

Published at 5 months ago

I had the CHASHU BOWL W/ YUZU MAYO - it was absolutely delicious. The meat is lathered with a savory, somewhat smoky sauce that compliments the yuzo mayo beautifully. I ordered another to take home and have for dinner. Only $7.50! We also had the homemade gyoza which were lightly fried to perfection.

The staff greets you in Japanese as you enter and leave. Our waitress was very friendly and kept up with water refills (4× for me).

Published at 7 months ago

I have lived 5 minutes away from this ramen shop since mid-2022. And it wasn't until an idyllic PTO-fueled Monday afternoon that I bothered to check this place out. In my 5 years living in SoCal, I've tried countless ramen shops and they all were great and stand out in one way or another. I've baptized ramen as “The only soup worth eating” and this shop further proves the veracity, authenticity and validity of that statement. The broth is rich, the pork chasu is cooked to perfection, the thin noodles have the right amount of chew and the gyoza is flavorful. Nothing that you could not find at any other competent ramen shop, such as Hiro Nori, but this is located at the heart of Old Pasadena, the locale gives it a boost from 4 stars to 5 stars. I do wish they also offered Tsukemen, though.

Published at 8 months ago

Never a disappointment if you want mouth-watering, savory, sweet, fat melting chasu that has been marinated prior to being placed atop your ramen. The eggs are also marinated prior so u can order many and have them out fast!! Perfectly soft boiled, and they give that already perfect broth that extra zing when mixed into your ramen. If you add some cheese with this, you're golden for a heavenly time!!! It's great to go for dates, with groups, or even solo. If you like spice, they have apicy options! If not, you can enjoy the Koku-extra chasu like i do! Even as I type this, i just want more ramen!!! I left so full amd warm but dang. After one day, i now wish i could have another bowl with the works!!! I dont normaly lile pork belly but their chasu is just so well done. Even compared to other ramen places, this one still stands alone in how good it is.

Published at 7 months ago

Came in from out of town, left a changed man... Never have I had a meal so good in my life. The servers were so kind as well, Im coming back for sure!

Published at a month ago

My husband and I tried this place on Saturday night. While we were dining, we learned our son and his girlfriend were in the area as well and invited them to join us. We asked the waitress if they could simply add a chair at our table so we could all sit together. We never got the straight answer, and the staff was not accommodating at all. When our son arrived, the gentleman at the next table was beyond kind and told us to take his table and he would move to the bar. The staff said this was not allowed and refused us to take his table even though he was kind enough to already move his own plate of food, drink, and belongings to the bar. Once he had moved they made us leave and were about to give both tables to other parties, we made sure to help the man bring his things back to the table because it was ridiculous that they saw his good deed as another way to get another open table. Food was average with limited options, there was no manager in charge, staff were all confused and unfriendly. It seemed more important to fill every seat and turn the tables as fast as could be, failing to understand customer service is a big component for surviving among all the restaurants choices around them. I would rate a zero star if given the option.

Published at a month ago

Very tasty! The place is small and fills up fast in the evening so plan accordingly.

Published at a month ago

Watching their ex char siu ramen from 15 to 18 and now $20 a bowl, I have mixed feelings. It is located in a shopping street in the center of the city hall, so it is expensive. I visited on a Thursday night and was delighted by the service as I waited in line for only eight minutes alone, in a place with no seats but heating, air conditioning and a canopy. I ordered koku ex char siu ramen with scallion, bean sprouts and fungus, but Ive been to so many ramen restaurants that Ive never seen an egg in the ex version. It costs an extra $2. Whats even more incredible is that this $22 bowl didnt fill me up. I am not a person with abnormal food intake, go to many stores are full of one bowl of noodles, but this bowl of noodles really only let me eat seven cents full, I had to spend another $2.50 to add noodles, the thin noodles only cost $2 but I was too hungry, add noodles with a free vegetable, finally, full, thanks to $27 (with tax). Im sad to lose an affordable after-work canteen, but its still the best place for me to celebrate the holidays, and I hope they do some promotions owith.

Published at a month ago

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Excellent service and food is yummy. We had a great time here and enjoyed the art.

Published at a month ago

Good food and service, worth every penny

Published at a month ago

The soup base is extremely rich

Published at a month ago

First time here the other day and it was pleasantly nice! The parking garage is right close by, but it is $11 flat fee. There is a parking garage a block or so away that is much cheaper. The ramen shop is very small but brightly lit. Its pretty plain and simple decor. Had no wait time so that was nice. We got the gyoza, the spicy miso ramen, and the tonkatsu ramen. They were all really good, super heavy on garlic! The spicy ramen wasnt spicy at all, kind of disappointed in that regard, but it was nonetheless tasty. The texture of the noodle is really good and it had a good ration of broth to noodles. I dont usually like chasu but this was really good! It just kind of melts in your mouth! They come in thick and thin noodles, but I dont think they allow substitution of any kind. Overall, it is probably one of the better ramen shops Ive had in a while!

Published at a month ago

Ordered the koku tonkotsu and the noodles were hard and undercooked. Really careless I thought. Stole the comfort right outta the ramen. There are limited booths and the high stools at the bars were also uncomfortable.

Published at 2 months ago

Not the best ramen I ve had for many reasons, one being not including a boiled egg

Published at 2 months ago

Great place for lunch. Quick service

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Been going to this ramen place since 2016. Ive moved away from home, but everytime I come back I make sure to visit this place before I go back to where I live now. Quality has remained consistent over the years. Same great flavor.

Published at 2 months ago

Great ramen, I loved the consistency of the noodles and the rich broth. Good price point for such a great meal and service.

Published at 2 months ago

Best ramen in LA!

Published at 2 months ago

Arguably one of the best places to get ramen in the area. The ramen is amazing, but so are all of the appetizers! There s always a wait on the weekends and for dinner time. The service is always great, the restaurant is clean, and the food comes out hot and fresh.

Published at 3 months ago

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Published at 3 months ago

Very bland, just didnt like it. Got the spicy miso. Also tried a few bites of the summer veggie ramen, which was better but not enough to save it. Vegetarian options: Only one vegetarian option, everything else has pork

Published at 3 months ago

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Its perfect, the Spicy Miso is good, but I like the Koku Tonkotsu better because of its garlic and onion flavor and adding spice on my own, it has more flavor. The place is nice and the service good. They have very interesting drinks. Generally you have to wait but it is worth it. There is parking nearby in the same building. IG: foodie_girl_mx Vegetarian options: You can modify your dish so that it does not contain meat

Published at 3 months ago

Been here many times and tried new menu item the crispy spicy Chashu Wraps are FIRE. Wow. Of course their ramen is bomb but the wraps are amazing. Definitely try it out for long time goings or new patrons.

Published at 3 months ago

Ramen definitely bring me back to the experience in Japan.

Published at 4 months ago

this restaurant is definitely not halal in any way, in fact its the opposite. Everyone else around us seemed to be having a good experience though. Maybe this is just personal but we thought it would be good to let other people know. We had a bad experience when we first got in after being in line for 10-15min and seeing that 95% of the menu has pork which is the one thing that we couldnt eat. We didnt thoroughly check the menu online before getting in line which is partly our fault, however only being able to order maybe 3 sides + one season garlic noodle bowl out of the entire menu really made our experience disappointing. Service was pretty good with only a little wait for the food to arrive. The ambiance wasnt bad however it was pretty loud with the amount of people in a space that seemed smaller due to the crowd(?). that made it hard to talk to each other on our table. The food we got was alright, except for the vegan garlic noodles which were really good, everything else was only alright to good. I am mostly writing this review to say that nothing in their menu is vegan/vegetarian and almost all of it has pork. However if you have no dietary restrictions against eating pork do not come here as you can only have 3 sides out of everything in the menu.

Published at 4 months ago

I think I am not a Ramen Person, broth is toooooooo salty for me, noodle is good tho.

Published at 4 months ago

Above average ramen place. There is always a line outside so it must be very popular. The pink rice sushi is one of their most unique and popular dishes. The ramen is very nice and delicious. The staff are very friendly and helpful, and the interior is clean. A great spot in old Pasadena for food.

Published at 4 months ago

Review by Japanese born and raised in Japan. Ramen straight from Kurume, Japan. One of the best tonkotsu ramen regions. I had the rich and my wife had the original. They were both excellent. Not too porky like some of the deep Kurume ramens but kind of the taste that appeals to wider audiences. I spoke to one of the staff and she said that all of the full-time employees are from Japanese Tatsunoya locations. Well be back again. Authentic Kurume ramen. It didnt have the strong smell of cannon ramen, but it was easy to eat and delicious.

Published at 4 months ago

The Ramen here is freaking delicious and the service is one of a kind. They have a wonderful menu selection and the prices are very affordable too.

Published at 4 months ago

The food is delicious here and would recommend eating here whenever you have a chance. They have a great selection and the service staff were the best.

Published at 4 months ago

Delicious!!!

Published at 4 months ago

Asked extra egg and didnt got one 20$ and tiny chashu pieces + broth. Yum. however meat portions need work.

Published at 4 months ago

The ramen here was very good! I ordered the Jun Tonkotsu, which was perfectly seasoned and not too heavy. The noodles had an excellent texture, which paired well an array of toppings you could choose from. The good reviews speak for themselves!

Published at 4 months ago

I think this is solid Ramen for $17.50 The Rich Tonkatsu broth reminded me of Japan and how their Ramen is made. I got the short noodles which I wasnt a fan of, I think short noodle ramen can work really well but it depends on where they source their noodles or how they make their noodles. Their chasu, or pork, was tender and had a slightly sweet yet not overpoweringly sweet taste. It was well marinated and well cooked and had a uniqueness to it that most Ramen restaurants in California dont have (because they often just imitate chinese chasu). I recommend this restaurant, its a place Id bring people to eat and show them if they were in town.

Published at 5 months ago

The best ramen Ive eaten outside of Japan by far! Thats the real deal!

Published at 5 months ago

Its really the same taste as in Japan, and its been a long time since Ive had ramen that has revived me.

Published at 5 months ago

Didnt expect to find ramen this good in Pasadena! Like others have described, the broth is rich and isnt heavy at all. They also offer a lighter version if you like your broth milder. The noodles are firm and the added toppings really add to the overall flavor. Their chashu choice is interesting as its leaner than I normally see in a ramen shop. The gyoza were a treat and had a nice contrast of crispy and soft, especially with the cooked starch mix. Service was great and felt like what youd get in Japan. Very happy with my meal here and will definitely come back

Published at 5 months ago

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Great food. We tried both the spicy miso and the koku broth and we can definitely say the koku is the winner! You won t regret it.

Published at 5 months ago

I love this ramen

Published at 6 months ago

Published at 6 months ago

Best ramen. Hands down. Sushi is great, edamame is hot with some sesame oil which is delicious. Make sure to get extra chashu.

Published at 6 months ago

Delicious and so far the best ramen I had in L.A Authentic cuisine! Just a bit small unfortunately- Food

Published at 6 months ago

It is delicious and we were wandering around hungry looking for somewhere to eat and everything was closed. Katie, the server here was sweet and took our orders even though it was near closing time like 4 minutes till. The soup was great I loved the soft boiled flavored egg. 2 soups (1 light, 1 rich) 2 Mexican cokes, flavored egg, extra pork, extra noodles, and a roll: about $50 and great service.

Published at 6 months ago

The service was excellent. Satoshi was very helpful. The food is excellent. I ve been trying to convince my boyfriend to eat ramen with me for years. I am happy that him being a first timer to eat ramen, he loved it.

Published at 6 months ago

it is my first time to visit the place..and i dont think i will go again and again.. food is good. they dont have many too choose.. but inside is not too big and they dont many table can fit wheelchair and wheelchair is so different to get in restroom..because the hallway is so narrow > but inside the restroom is big.but i think wheelchair the hallway is so narrow, wheelchair can not go pass through,so i dont offer all wheelchair go to the place.. and they in the front page said under ADA..but i dont think all Wheelchair accessibility: it is my first time to visit the place..and i dont think i will again and again.. food is good. they dont have many too choose.. but inside is not too big and they dont many table can fit wheelchair and power scooter and walker is so different to get in restroom..because the aisle is so narrow but inside the restroom is big. but i think the aisle is so narrow, wheelchair walker and power scooter can not go through aisle so i dont offer all wheelchair walker and power scooter go to the place.. and they in the front page said under ADA..but i dont think not at all ..

Published at 6 months ago

Good experience and food

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Published at 7 months ago

One of the best authentic ramen places in the US. Maybe better than ones in Japan ;)

Published at 7 months ago

I had the CHASHU BOWL W/ YUZU MAYO - it was absolutely delicious. The meat is lathered with a savory, somewhat smoky sauce that compliments the yuzo mayo beautifully. I ordered another to take home and have for dinner. Only $7.50! We also had the homemade gyoza which were lightly fried to perfection. The staff greets you in Japanese as you enter and leave. Our waitress was very friendly and kept up with water refills (4× for me).

Published at 7 months ago

Never a disappointment if you want mouth-watering, savory, sweet, fat melting chasu that has been marinated prior to being placed atop your ramen. The eggs are also marinated prior so u can order many and have them out fast!! Perfectly soft boiled, and they give that already perfect broth that extra zing when mixed into your ramen. If you add some cheese with this, youre golden for a heavenly time!!! Its great to go for dates, with groups, or even solo. If you like spice, they have apicy options! If not, you can enjoy the Koku-extra chasu like i do! Even as I type this, i just want more ramen!!! I left so full amd warm but dang. After one day, i now wish i could have another bowl with the works!!! I dont normaly lile pork belly but their chasu is just so well done. Even compared to other ramen places, this one still stands alone in how good it is. Parking: There are 2 lots near/walking distance. If you wish to park in the street, thats gona be evil. If you are willing to walk 5 minutes, take that chance. It helps save time, money, and adds to your experience in Old Town Pasadena. Kid-friendliness: If your kid loves ramen. They will enjoy this place to the fullest. They do have baby seats upon request. Wheelchair accessibility: It is all ground level, but it may just be very cramped.

Published at 7 months ago

The tonkotsu & spicy miso were both delicious. The broth flavors were rich and solid. Service was quick considering the line was long. It s a nice venue but small so there seems to be a line there for the most part.

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I just passed by and there weren t many choices. The pork tonkotsu ramen came with two slices of barbecued pork, and the others had to be paid separately.

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No vegetarian options

Published at 7 months ago

The dumplings were good. Broth and chashu was good, the noodles were more on the firm side, overall enjoyed it

Published at 7 months ago

The broth tastes delicious, but the pork slices are too fatty. The service is professional and welcomed. A nice and cozy place to sit.

Published at 7 months ago

I have lived 5 minutes away from this ramen shop since mid-2022. And it wasnt until an idyllic PTO-fueled Monday afternoon that I bothered to check this place out. In my 5 years living in SoCal, Ive tried countless ramen shops and they all were great and stand out in one way or another. Ive baptized ramen as The only soup worth eating and this shop further proves the veracity, authenticity and validity of that statement. The broth is rich, the pork chasu is cooked to perfection, the thin noodles have the right amount of chew and the gyoza is flavorful. Nothing that you could not find at any other competent ramen shop, such as Hiro Nori, but this is located at the heart of Old Pasadena, the locale gives it a boost from 4 stars to 5 stars. I do wish they also offered Tsukemen, though.

Published at 7 months ago

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EVERYTHING IS SUPER DELICIOUS!!!!! Try everything, trust me, you wont regret it! Parking: Sometimes there is a lot of space, but most of the time, it might take a little time to find space. Kid-friendliness: There are high chairs.

Published at 8 months ago

Worst customer service here. The lady at the door was rude and should treat everyone the same ...if your going to tell customers to wait outside then ALL the customers should wait outside.

Published at 8 months ago

This is a small but filled of warmth restaurant. You need to wait in line for a while but is quick. The ramen here is authentic and the soup flavor is pretty nice and rich. I like their teriyaki chicken wings, it tasted sooo great. The gyoza has 8 pieces but not expensive. They have three flavors of ramen and you can choose the quantity of meat. Also they have thin and thick noodles can choose. The service here is friendly and serving speed is fast. The atmosphere here is warm and delicate. Great! I stumbled into this small ramen shop by chance. There are only three types, clear tonkotsu, heavy tonkotsu and spicy miso. However, the soup is great, rich and not too salty, and the meat is very smooth and tender but not greasy. I ordered the teriyaki chicken wings. Very, very recommended! The skin is very crispy, the meat is super soft and tender! The fried dumplings are average but not very generous. The service and environment are pretty good!

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Awesome noodle experience. The default is Koko Tonkotsu (pork noodle soup), which comes with lots of vegetable sides (and you can add more I added corn). You can super-size and go for eight slices of pork if you are hungry. A very rich and tasty broth. I also had garlic shrimp on the side, which were good but not as amazing as the main dish. An other interesting idea is kaedema (noodle refill), but honestly there plenty of solids in my soup already! This place can be busy (had to go elsewhere in the past as the line wrapped around the block), so when they are not busy it s a great time to take the chance. Also, green tea is pretty much mandatory with this food, skip the modern soda alternatives.

Published at 9 months ago

One of the best

Published at 9 months ago

The best ramen in Los Angeles, I would even say in the US Dietary restrictions: If your on a diet eat the edamame and light soup with less pork fat. Parking: Parking is pricey, there is a parking garage 90 minutes $1 south of the restaurant.

Published at 9 months ago

The ramen is delicious especially the tonkotsu soup base. I also like their noodles a lot. My only mistake was that I forgot to add the egg. I also ordered their gyoza which was tasty.

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Easily the best ramen I ve ever tried! Small location with fast paced lines when it is busy with a wait. Will always order a Koku ramen :)

Published at 10 months ago

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Good ramen especially on a rainy day. I deeply enjoyed their spicy broth. There are a lot of counter seats so a lot of people moving in and out. Is more of a place for a quick meal, especially if you get seated at the counter. They are often overwhelmed with customers so it might take a minute to get an attention of a server. Took me a while to get the check and pay.

Published at 10 months ago

Food was great, service was great and will definitely come back.

Published at 10 months ago

Good stuff!

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Yummy food, great service, clean location.

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The noodle is a little bit greasy for me

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Tatsunoyas ramen is a comforting delight with rich broth, perfectly cooked noodles, and flavorful toppings. The cozy ambiance enhances the overall experience, making it a top choice for ramen enthusiasts in pasadena.

Published at a year ago

I didn t pay the tip because I saw the lady touched 2 trash cans moving around and then touched my ramen bowl, served it to me .. of course she didn t wash her hands before serving the ramen to me .. it was really disgusting and I can t believe they do that when clients can see them at the hall ..

Published at a year ago

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Everything I eat here I have a great meal with attentive fast service. I love the atmosphere and quality Parking: This restaurant is located beside a public parking facility

Published at a year ago

In a few words... the best ramen in town

Published at a year ago

Good ramen but not the best. The light ramen is definitely the best, its flavorful without being fatty and spicy. The rich or original seems to be trying to hide a lot of flaws by having more going on but it really is just a mess.

Published at a year ago

The best ramen and gyoza I ve tasted is served here!

Published at a year ago

bad service

Published at a year ago

Quick service, very good soup

Published at a year ago

If you want some serious authentic Ramen this is the place to go. Simple menu which is the stamp on how traditional Ramen Tatsunoya is. Highly recommend to plan out time as there is always a line outside to get a table, but most of the time it moves pretty fast.

Published at a year ago

great gyoza and fantastic ramen. the broth was extremely rich

Published at a year ago

Discovered this spot on a rainy day with my mom, tired of the usual ramen joints. Since then, its my happy place. Limited menu, mainly ramen, but thats the charm. Gyozas a tasty appetizer, staffs chill and attentive. Despite the occasional lines, its worth the visit trust me.

Published at a year ago

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Excellent gyoza made in-house. Ramen great too. Superb service.

Published at a year ago

I ordered take out with my girlfriend and while it was delicious, the portion size was anemic. A very disappointing amount of soup and noodles considering the cost. Also egg not included???? Every other ramen shop ive ever been to includes ATLEAST half an egg with the meal. Disappointing when taking into account the rather small portion we received (again, we ordered takeout so the portion size may be larger in restaurant idk). I took about 6 normal sized bites before my noodles were completely gone leaving both me and my girlfriend vastly confused. Never had this issue at any other ramen shop. At other ramen shops i usually substitute pork for tofu but here, at a japenese ramen house, they puzzlingly dont even have tofu. Instead of clearing that up through a phone call or something they just wrote no tofu on the ticket while also not giving the pork in there anyway, making the meal feel even smaller. Overall very disappointing. Wish I could get my money back, time to eat a second dinner. Youre much better off going to an equally delicious ramen spot in pasadena like hiro nori or tatsu, as they wont nickle and dime you with tiny portions or eggs.

Published at a year ago

The best ramen in LA . The other Pasadena location doesn t taste the same .

Published at a year ago

From out of town, and finding a good tasting real Ramen restuarant is hard, but this is it. Tastes great, and the atmosphere is perfect and ties in with a Japanese restaurant vibe. The staff is very polite and professional, especially the wait staff. I could be judgemental due to the staffs professionalism and great attitude, which i believe that too goes long way to making the food taste extra tasty, so in that they earn a A+ in my book.

Published at a year ago

Best ramen I ve ever had hands down. Service is friendly and great. Be careful sometimes there is a line to get in during peak hours so wait times can spike.

Published at a year ago

Wow, this is the best ramen I ve ever had! The broth is so rich in flavor without it feeling heavy. Every sip is rich and bold! I love adding sesame seeds to my ramen for an extra layer of texture. The chasu is always warm, tender, and it practically melts in your mouth. I also add an egg, and it comes out warm and soft! The noodles are tender and great. I love the house made gyoza it s savory and perfect amount of crispy. I ve tried so many ramen places in NY and LA, and this is my favorite. I come all the time and would 10/10 recommend!

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Simple menu but very good food.

Published at a year ago

Amazing ramen, highly recommend!

Published at a year ago

Best ramen in LA hands down !

Published at a year ago

Unbelievable flavor. We ordered online and got a few kid friendly items like pork over rice with mayo and gyoza. My wife and I got ramen. The best.

Published at a year ago

Best ramen in Pasadena...a small place, theres usually a line outside, larger parties can wait a half hour but its absolutely worth it. Order for pickup if youre impatient, its beautifully packed with noodles and broth separate.

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Excellent, friendly, and fast service and delicious ramen and gyoza in a nice, unpretentious atmosphere.

Published at a year ago

Showed up at 9:45 and refused us service even though they close at 9pm.

Published at a year ago

There is only tonkotsu ramen, but you can only choose the thicker broth and add additional toppings such as chashu. Theres nothing to criticize, but its not very tasty and feels like its missing something by 2%. The taste of the char siu is also a bit lacking.

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After three years in Singapore we know great Ramen and Tatsunoya can stand with any Ramen restaurant in APAC. Great employees.

Published at a year ago

A special ramen restaurant in Pasadena area. The broth is so thick while the noodles are at the adequate hardness for a traditional Japanese Ramen. Veggies are added while the chasiu has two different choices regarding with the amount. When it is lunch/dinner time, the waiting time might be long as it is a popular store as the large tables are not too many. Sure to be the right choice in the area.

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Went here a little while ago while going out and about with my girlfriend in the pasadena area. We were looking for a quick ramen spot on the fly. After seeing the place and passing by it many times, curiosity had gotten the best of us and we went to the soot to eat. Easy to say we got way more than we bargained for. The spot is placed well arpund other stores and the ramen is absolutely delicious. The best part is that for the price, it is a very very large portion. The menu is quite simple and if you mamged to leave a lot of soup behind and eat the ramen and the extras, they allow you to refill the bowls for a fraction of the price. However, with how big the bowl is, you wont need seconds. The soup is delicious and the servers are very attentive. If you happen to be in the shopping area of pasadena, go to this ramen spot!

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Very small place and the food is just average. Very limited choices.

Published at a year ago

Best Jiro style ramen ever! My go to dinner place in Pasadena. The gyozas are a hit too!

Published at a year ago

Amazing ramen and pork rice bowl! Amazing flavor and fresh ingredients! Parking: Validate parking Food : 5/5 |

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Visited during lunch time and it was busy but there was no wait time and service was provided quite fast. I recommend the Koku Tonkatsu. My friend had the same but added the seasoned Egg. Everything was delicious!

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Very rarely is a ramen establishment so consistently delicious. Noodles are al dente and the broth heavenly. Toppings are just enough. Super filling place for lunch or a quick dinner!

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Best Ramen in the state!!!! Hands down, loved it! A must try. Service is friendly and fast. Get there early cause theres always a line, thats how good it is. When Im back in the area, I will definitely be back.

Published at a year ago

The classic spot, I remember you get everything there together because they only seat if everyone is there

Published at a year ago

Waited close to an hour for some very decent ramen. You can definitely find cheaper AND better ramen easily, especially in this area. What really knocked down a star for me though was the host, who for some reason decided to seat a solo diner who lined up 20 minutes after me, even though I was solo as well. And to make things worse, he sat a couple down who hadnt been in line for longer than 10 minutes, even though I had already stood in line for 45 minutes at that point. Incompetent host and close to $20 for a very decent ramen with egg is a no go for me.

Published at a year ago

Favorite spot for Ramen.. Monica is the best server! We enjoy her hospitality!!!!! Food

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I went here specifically for the special Tatsunoya roll that the LA location doesnt have! One of the best sushi rolls that Ive ever had, which surprised me since the protein is chasu, not fish! The sauce on the roll combined with the flavor of the chasu is so good. The kids loved it so much that we came back for more.

Published at a year ago

One of the best ramen spots I have been to around. Very well balanced.

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Came here before for many times because of the reviews. But now food quality is not like before anymore. Not good taste and very very little portion. Not match the price you pay. The young lady asked us how do you feel. After We told them the truth, they began to ignore you and give you bad faces

Published at a year ago

Fanatic place for tonkotsu ramen. Beautifully decorated and maintained. Delicious food.

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Went on a Sunday around 3pm . There was no wait even though most tables were taken. Our waitress, a young Hispanic girl, was very nice and attentive. The food came out about 10min after we ordered and was flavorful and hot. They do not validate parking so we ended up paying $10 for the parking structure down the street. Definitely recommend this place.

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Delicious and satisfying!

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Best of the best rammen! No words. Go there sit and enjoy.

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I dont have the words to describe how amazing it is.

Published at a year ago

The best Ramen I ve had outside of Japan. Small dining area and there is usually a line during peak meal hours but it is worth the wait. The menu is simple but what they do, they do well. Vegetarian options: They sometimes have specials that are vegetarian friendly. Their regular menu is all pork based though. Parking: Large paid city parking garage is right next door.

Published at a year ago

Hands down the best ramen in town. Ive tried ramen all over LA and I keep coming back to Tatsunoya. I love how they have a limited menu and make sure every one is done properly. Fast service and comfortable dining atmosphere in the heart of old town Pasadena.

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Last night I had dinner with my family at this place and a blonde haired Asian waitress was very rude, when asked for more water she made disappointed faces and even when she acknowledged my request she forgot to bring what I ordered, assuring that she did. Terrible service from this waitress. This business needs to recruit better people, this waitress feels entitled and she thinks she owns the place. They need to teach this crazy waitress to respect customers.

Published at a year ago

Unfortunately, today I received the worst treatment by a blonde asian female waitress in this place that I have frequented for the last 10 years, where despite not having brought me the extra plate that I requested for my daughter, she insisted that she did. For several minutes she insisted that she brought the dish and then very rudely she told me to ask for it again, obviously never accepting her omission and when I told her that I wanted to speak to her subsupervisor, she said that she was the one in charge. In short, the worst attitude of this person and on top of that yelling at me in front of my family. I will never go back to this place and its a shame that a good place like this hires this kind of people who dont treat and respect their customers.

Published at a year ago

Yummy food

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OMG amazing ramen. Get here early because there will be a line out the door! Its totally worth the wait in either case because the ramen is soooo good. Highly recommend.

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The ramen here was excellent. The broth made all the difference and the slices of pork were so tender. The Tatsunoya rolls are also a must.

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The meat was nice and tender. Noodles were great and the broth was just amazing. This place in general was great. Definitely coming back.

Published at a year ago

Loved it!!

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Really chill spot. The menu is straight forward, you cant change anything on the 3 main ramen they have but you can add sides. The spicy ramen is not spicy at all but flavorful. It was great!

Published at a year ago

Very delicious ramen,they have different sizes with different price points based on amount of meat, and it is always very busy with line outside

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I walked by here 2 months ago and it was close. Is this restaurant still open?

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I finished their big bowl of tonkotsu ramen. Perfect ramen exactly the same in Japan.

Published at a year ago

Too expensive for ramen too salty O great service however.

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The ramen here was delicious. The gyoza in particular was so great, extremely fresh and the best Ive ever had.

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Absolutely excellent. I wanted another bowl even though I had no room. The broth was exceptional and the meat was amazing.

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Some of the best ramen you ll find, in the greater Los Angeles area. Always fresh ingredients and their broth is amazing

Published at a year ago

Absolutely delicious ramen in Pasadena with a limited menu but many specials to try on a rotating basis. I went to Ramen Tatsunoya in Japan and loved it. While I m not sure if this location is affiliated with the Japanese chain, the ramen is nearly as good. Will definitely be coming back here.

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Maybe I had too high expectations due to the good reviews. The line was long around 6 pm on Monday. The menu is simple. We had three ramen, an appetizer (too savory for us) and a dessert, which is the only dessert they have. The food was too ordinary for the prices. The waitress did not remember our answer to her question.

Published at a year ago

It was a decent ramen. It doesnt have a lot of options for meat. The majority of the menu is pork. If you are looking for beef or chicken, then I wouldnt consider this restaurant, but atmosphere was good .

Published at a year ago

So, so delicious! Stopped here on our way to Phoenix and it hit the spot!

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Phenomenal customer service.

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Really took care of us even tho we had a little misunderstanding in the beginning. They are great in customer service! Love it here will come again!

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Old Town Pasadena is great & yes the Ramen was very good it was recommended to me and it was perfect now I will most definitely recommended it!!!

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No Joke. The best Ramen I took my friend and he just kept saying WOW, this is so good. Food

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Staff was very friendly. The Ramen and dumplings were top notch. I appreciated the simplicity of the menu. I recommend this place to my friends and family.

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Simply the best ramen Ive ever had. Not to say it was perfect because their topping was on the lesser side, but oh well. It still deserves a Michelin star

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Ive yet to find a ramen I like more

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Quick service.. Food is very tasty!!

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Went during lunch time. Wait was not bad at all. Food was delicious.

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There are a ton of Ramen places that claim to be authentic. but end up being watery, salty,lacking taste not this Bowl! The pork was tender, the soup was delicious and topped it off with some green tea! If you want to try a trendy but genuine experience. I would recommend this place!

Published at a year ago

This is the best ramen place I ve found in LA (and I ve tried A LOT). Consistently good. Do yourself a favor and buy the gyoza!

Published at a year ago

Some really good tasting Ramen. Enjoyed my food and the service was great! Definitely recommend this spot, especially if you like ramen.

Published at a year ago

I ordered the garlic shrimp as a side here. I took a bite of a shrimp and noticed the entire inside was raw. Not undercooked. Raw. Cold to the touch. Only the outer layer appeared cooked. Imagine thawing shrimp from a grocery store bag and taking a bite of one... that was the texture, temperature, and appearance inside. Heres to hoping I dont become violently ill tonight. I hardly ever give reviews to-date, and certainly dont enjoy giving a 1 star one. I LOVE ramen (and really any good place to eat). However, serving raw shrimp shouldnt happen at a Google-rated 4.6 star place (at the time of this review anyway). Hopefully my experience was just a one-off for this place. Its a shame too because the ramen I also ordered was pretty good; just cant get over that final food bite. The staff promptly refunded the shrimp charge and removed the plate, which was greatly appreciated. They asked if I wanted the order re-made... I declined, talk about taking away the rest of your appetite. Id imagine this was my last visit here.

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They only had 1 flavor base of Ramen with only 1 choice of meat, being only pork. The type of Ramen seemed to be either Shio-base or Miso-base ramen. This place has nice and clean restrooms. Would be great if they served fountain drinks instead of just Mexican Coke

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