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5.0 of 5 stars.
The reviews speak for itself. Great ramen. I like the freedom to custom order the soup base and oil levels of the ramen.
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The whole experience is definitely Japanese, but I am not sure if the food lived up to its name.The Hakata ramen was very standard. I don't think it is anything special or outstanding. The price is...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife is from Fukuoka which is the birthplace of Hakata Ramen. I have had this on several occasions in Hakata myself. The real way to eat this Ramen is with green onions and ginger on top if you...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the Ramen here for the 1st time last night... Ordered a #1 with Bean Sprouts and Pork. It was very good... The line was rediculous though.. we waited roughly 30 minutes to be seated but the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So my friends took me here about 6 years ago when I didn;t even know what ramen was... and I didn't like it. Fast forward 5 years later, I learn to LOVE ramen. Especially during the colder LA nights,...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
(Original posting was 21 Feb 2009 for a class project.)"Irasshaimase!" = Welcome (in shops)!Two years ago, I gave this atmospheric restaurant high praises for their service, quality of food and...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
5 - They make good noodles.7 - The staff yell in Japanese.5 - Never a bad meal.
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very tasty bowl of ramen.. Gyoza is good, love the fact you can order how strong (in flavor) you want brooth and you add extra noodles if you can handle it. Seating is tight.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The place reeks of authencity, in the good way. I love walking into japanese noodle houses, smelling the beautiful aroma, and being greeted with, "irasshai!" (welcome in japanese)The broth was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like my noodles thicker and chewy: Hakata's ramen is thin and straight.I like my broth nice and flavorful: Hakata's broth is milder and a bit bland.I like to eat when I'm hungry: Show up to Hakata...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Am I missing something? I really really don't get what the hype is all about.I waited 30 minutes to be seated, although that's not what earns this restaurant 3 stars.The hakata ramen was decent, but I...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE the thin (medium hard) noodles here!I LOVE the super tasty broth (medium) here!I LOVE the cha-sew extra cha-sew ($2) here!I LOVE adding extra noodles ($0.95) here!I HATE how the tables and...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friend had been telling me how this was his favorite Ramen place in LA, so of course I was hankering to try it. We came here last night around 6:30 pm and there was no wait. Sat down at a communal...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mini bowl - light oil, medium soup base with corn, spinach, andegg. Perfect. We love to eat there and order the small portion of everything so we can eat a lot.Try the gyoza and fried rice.
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
lunch time specials are where it's at for ssg. for about $7.50 you'll get a bowl of delicious ramen PLUS a side. that's a lot of good eats for a decent price.the ramen here is absolutely one of the...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best ramen in LA. while other places have better cha siu, its there soup broth and noodles that makes them unique. I personally prefer medium toughness, soup broth, and oil amount. But switch it up...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I come here probably at least once a month to get my ramen fix. I've been to some of the best ramen spots in the LA area, but SSG is still one of my favorites. Here's my order:Hakata Ramen-Hard...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Extra noodles, extra noodles!!! ,EXTRA NOODLES. I cannot stress that enough. I wish i found this place earlier in my life and was able to come here more often. The service and crew are entertainment...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
mmmhmm yes indeedget here really early or late and be prepared to wait a while anyway, but it's worth it
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place for authentic ramen! The crew working here is lively and whenever someone enters or leaves, they give an energetic welcome/thank you! The $.95 extra noodles is a BARGAIN! Every time...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ramen and Sake!I came here after Angie K posted her review and then I read the rest of my yelper buddies' reviews. Here are my observations:1. Kick-Ass Customer Service-5 Stars2. Ambiance-there are...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Less consistent than they used to be, but still ridiculously good, especially at lunch when the chef is working at full load so you know he's got his timing down and the noodles end up perfectly...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I was recommended by everyone to try this place. And I was glad I listened!I came during lunch time and to my surprise the wait was only about 5 mins. The service was great and the servers were...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Order: Hakata Ramen, Noodles: Hard, Soup: Strong, Oil: Normal.I'm Japanese, and I give this Ramen my five star seal of approval. I've been to been to Ramen houses all over California and I have yet to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Goldilocks has found her bowl. For me, it's all about the broth. I've had bowls of ramen that were overwhelmingly salty and heavy, and I've had bowls of ramen that were too light and watery. Hakata...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hakata is pretty small, so be prepared to wait if you don't like to sit Indian-style or at the bar.On to the ramen...I would have to say that I'm pretty picky about it, and I would rate Hakata as just...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It took me a while to jump on the ramen bandwagon, but i can get excited about it now. you get a big (BIG) bowl of soup and maybe add some sides like pickled egg, miso, sprouts, or extra meat. the...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best ramen in town. I love the variety of toppings. I've tried them all. Recommend the fish roe. I love it when the yell at you when you walk in and leave. Great atmosphere, reminds me of...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tonight I was invited to dinner with the incredibly beautiful Carmen R. Nattie T., Pete P., Mark S., Kurt F. and Doc. S. We decided to try out this "ramen house" I had never been to a ramen house...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Umai! Awesome Hakata ramen! You can't go wrong with this place. They only have one soup base... Hakata Ramen but you can customize it with diffrent toppings. Being able to choose how you want your...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Before I was introduced to Hakata Ramen, I was eating Top Ramen and Cup O Noodles. Given my misfortunate back ground, I had a set mindset on ramen in general. How much better can the real stuff...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This ramen is amazing. I've not had a true Japanese ramen experience, however, if I were to stumble in to a hole in the wall in the middle of Tokyo I'd imagine it would look something like this....
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love their sesame shaker and when i eat elsewhere and can't find a sesame shaker, i feel duped that we should have made the trek to Hakata...!!! I haven't found a place yet that beats this ramen...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't fall off the bench at the communal table! I had dinner here on Sat night with my parents and it was quite tasty. The place is tiny so you have to wait outside for a table. We waited for about...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tip: it's fun to bring competitive friends to watch them keep trying to one-up each other with another "extra noodle"Pros:quality ramenplenty of options95 cent extra noodle means you will never walk...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love love love this place!!! It is super small and can get very crowded so we usually try to go as soon as it opens which is usually not early enough!!!!! I find myself craving it the most the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I guess for America, Shinsengumi is one of the best ramen that I've ever had. The tonkotsu (swine bone) broth is my favorite for ramen so that's a plus. If I ever lived in LA, I'm sure that I'll be...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this ramen place a few times before. Coined "Noisy Ramen" because of the loud atmosphere (especially the very loud servers). They let you customize your ramen here by selecting how much...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Location: Non-descript mall on Redondo Blvd. between Hanmi Bank and Target. Parking: never a problem.Getting a seat: dang it can be like purgatory and St. Peter now looks like a 5'10" Japanese guys...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh Ramen, made to order, flown in from Japan. Homemade pork stock. Customized Ramen ingredients. Beer battles with the wait staff. Need I say more?! I will. This is Yelp, so it's kinda expected. My...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
love ramen, love the chicken, love the plum wine. i just wish the wait wasnt so ridiculously long. maybe its time to expand? :)
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Five stars for atmosphere, good hot ramen, service, cool staff, and good side dishes.But minus one star since I can't come here to get cold noodles... well, I won't eat the cold noodles here...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are looking for some good ramen in the south bay, this is your place. The mini gyozas, and the ramen are a must. Those little gyozas go quick. They go down quicker with a glass of cold beer....
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food. My fav is the pork ramen. Remember to invite your server to have a beer with you.
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite place to get ramen outside of Japan. So, so good! I come here as often as I can. I love the little "mini gyoza" that you get here, again, very tasty.The ONLY downside to this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Unbelievable ramen...sooooo GREAT!!!Perfect broth, noodle texture, condiments...and sides...love the gyoza (they are mini, but filled with crazy flavor). Love that you can choose your broth, noodle...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
friend: "why would you drive all the way down to Redondo for ramen when you could just enjoy an instant cup of noodles?" my response: "uhhhhh.....NOT SO MUCH!!!! Hakata Ramen is the bizzzzzomb!" haha...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was great. Went in for lunch, and I couldn't help but love the fact that everyone was yelling greetings in Japanese. Service was prompt and authentic. I didn't like the fact that soft drink...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I miss the Ramen Nazi. This was the affectionate name that we gave the head Ramen cook at Hakata a few years ago. He was a wiry guy with a thin stache but his stare could melt glaciers and you knew...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The sign on the wall says "Yelp loves us" but when I ate it, I feltconfused. Why such high scores? There's only one kind of ramenhere, and the portions are so small you have to ask for extra ramen...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place provides a pretty good ramen at a very affordable price. The noodles are a bit thinner than I prefer, but the soup base was very tasty, and I also recommend getting the spicy miso (extra...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, it has bumped its way into the 5-star category. I've yet to find another place that lets you customize your ramen down to the type of noodles, soup base, oil content, AND ingredients. I'm hungry...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Must get the strong broth, hard noodles (al dente), and SPICY miso if nothing else. Mouth watering... And can't beat the extra noodles!
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Th experience is very Japanese, from the way you mark your ramen preferences on a little sheet of paper to the way they yell IRASHAIMASE super-loud when you walk in.At lunch, $7.25 will get you a bowl...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i had L-set lunch special on sunday, and it was pretty good.i liked the sul lung tang kind of soup, but also firnness and style of noodle was pretty good too. however, the best thing about this place...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was kind of hesitant with taking off my shoes and sitting on the floor.Well, it wasn't exactly the floor since it was like platform raised about 3/4 a table's height. I went with a large group and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Have been going to Shinsengumi Gardena for over a year now, and recently moved further south. Fountain Valley's Shinsengumi does not even come close to Gardena's, and it makes me sad that I'm so far...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is truly one of my favorite restaurants; I'm a huge fan, they have great food and great service! Sign in your name!For the newbie's out there, if you plan on eating during the evening, prepare...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's good here...but I still like Daikokuya better. =pTheir set meals are well arranged and cheap.I love how they ask you how you like your soup base and noodles done.$1 noodle refill isn't too bad...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My 3 star rating here is based on the quality of the ramen.Shinsengumi... compared to 10 years ago, they arn't as good. Especially because of the inconsistency of the ramen they make. Somedays they...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best ramen shops in LA for sure. I always thought the chashu at Orochon would be the best I've ever tasted but Shinsengumi's makes the other seem heavy and greasy.The noodles and broth are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Irasshaimase! Welcome to Japan! The Tonkotsu Soup is marvelous...the toppings are fresh...and the service is impeccable. I frequent this establishment at least once a month to get my fill of Hakata...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came from Hakata (Fukuoka) a few years ago and since then, i kind of hesitated to go to this restaurant. I know a real Hakata ramen. I grew up with authentic one. I didn't want to be disappointed...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yay I am a fan on this restaurant chain.!Whenever I shop at Marukai in Gardena, I try to stop by and have their delish ramen noodles! Gotta go in before the crowd = at opening.What a nice way to know...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
finally tried it for the first time today and can't help but compare to santouka in mitsuwa but it might be pretty close.but it really depends on what you're looking for. hakata doesn't have much...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came back with an Indo gurl that I found on Yelp to enjoy this great noodle after the rain stops, and OMG, I ate 3 bowls, what an embarassing scene, but it's THAT good, I mean, I can't stop eating, if...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place!It's very small, sometimes a long wait, but well worth it. Service is great and very personable. You can see them make your food. Their ramen is served in a large bowl plus you get...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On cold / gloomy days i like a warm soup based meal. So my coworkers and i came here for lunch. During lunch they have set meals / combos. Which includes a bowl of ramen plus a side dish. The combos...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome. As close as you'll get to the ramen in Fukuoka.I wish i lived closer to this spot. Great lunch set prices also.
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was first brought to Hakata Ramen Shinsengumi by a co-worker who simply asked, "Hey...wanna grab some noodles?" I think what he meant to say was, "Let's go grab some of the best damn ramen, so good...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love ramen. Especially from Shinsengumi.I almost always get their C-Set - ramen w/ slices of pork and fried rice. Also get a side of spicy miso. So good. I like the straight noodles they have...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The ramen here is simply the best. The service is also very very good. I recommend the hard noodles, pork, green onions, corn, and hot miso soup as things that should be added to your ramen. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Food was alright, but the service was awful. Don't bring a large party here -- we had a party of 8, then found the wait was going to be way too long. As we got ready to leave, a host called out to us,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I mention ramen, I think most people think about the 5 cent per pack "Maruchan instant lunch," at the local supermarket. Real ramen is quite different and is a meal within itself. Not only does...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is run by some very colorful staff members. I love the service of traditional Japanese places like this. You are greeted in a friendly manner when you enter the place, more friendly service...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Ramen here is ok, I think it is a little over hyped by some people. Food and enviroment is not bad, however sometimes there can be a wait and that can suck. Parking is not bad since it is in the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The place is usually packed, so get there about 11:30 on weekdays. But, the service is fast and the food quality is very consistent. I recommend the spicy soup base along with extra noodles for $1....
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We got here around 8 PM on a Friday night about 12 deep, so we were lucky to get a table quick. Since we were driving all day we were pretty hungry. Our 3 new socal friend's brought us here and we...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to come here and get the gyozas with the ramen. The ramen was pretty decent but when i added the extras like the spicy miso the soup it would be even better. This is a very popular place, there...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
No freaking way, so I just started working in the Redondo area a month agoand my mind and taste buds shall be blown away forever.Trying to survive of fast food and yoshinoya sometimes 2 times per...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Shinsengumi is probably the only place across the Pacific that has Kyushu style ramen--pork broth and thin, straight noodles. This review is from a dude born in Tenjin across the river from Hakata.The...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had heard about this place from a friend who also loves ramen; I loved Santouka (especially since it's so much closer to where I currently live) but really wanted to try other renowned ramen places...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We came here after a round of golf with my client. It was cold yesterday so I thought little bit of ramen love would be good for all of us. I've been coming to this place for a while. My non Asian...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best ramen I've ever had. The broth is freshly made everyday, and you can pick the firmness of the noodle, the amount of oil, and how flavorful the broth is.The combo meals are the best deal: usually...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The last time I came here, they were only accepting cash. Coincidence! End of the month. Anyways, since I actually had $$$, we ate here. And as always, it never disappoints! Had the basic miso...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We've been on a ramen hiatus since coming back from Japan last year. We were spoiled because ramen in Japan was amazing and its just been tough to compete with that memory. Well it was time to go...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've had the ramen here before but I'm not sure if it always tastes the same.For the ramen bowl, I got heavy broth, medium oil (kotteri), and hard noodles with spicy miso, flavored egg, and chashu....
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I never had ramen before that didn't come from a styrofoam cup, so this food was new to me!So clearly I'm no expert on this cuisine, but I know what I like and the food was quite good. An interesting...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
***Ramen Hipstas***Rockin' music, great ramen and cool Ramen Hipsta Chefs all go together to make this place hum.This place makes the lowly working class noodle sing! Give me a bowl with extra side of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Based on other yelpers recommendations, I decided to try this place and I was not disappointed. I tried a little bit of everything and it was all delicious.The ramen had excellent broth but I was a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
| why go |Because pork ramen deserves customization and that is exactly what waits for you here: choices in noodle firmness, broth salinity, and toppings. This is as gourmet as noodle soup gets. Bone...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best ramen in L.A. County! And I've tried a lot of them! Before I lived in Los Angeles, I had been brought here as the ideal taste of L.A., introduced to the ramen. They have two sizes of ramen...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My palate for Japanese food, Ramen in particular had completely changed after my first visit to Japan. A good friend of mine being a ramen enthusiast in Japan had taken me to some of his favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If I had to serve one bowl of ramen to Buddha himself, it would be from Hakata (if Buddha was non vegetarian, and enjoyed ramen, and knew about ramen back in his days, or if pork was considered...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far my favorite ramen place around LA. The first time I came was with a friend of mine when we were hosting Japanese exchange students. I did not know that life could be this good. I have...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
hakata ramen shin-sen-gumi continues the tradition of servers' yelling and shouting and fast and friendly service. i was kinda disappointed that they took out many meal set on the menu (or perhaps...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I had to serve one bowl of ramen to Allah himself, it would be from Hakata. It is so so so good, eloquence of words wouldn't do it justice. The broth is rich and creamy and the ramen is full of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Santouka recently -- And it sealed it. Shinsengumi remains my favourite Ramen-ya in LA. I still love slurping down the noodles, and quaffing the soup with reckless abandon. Keep the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here today with my friend Steven who introduced me to this place. I got the L set which came with ramen, salad and fried rice for the lunch special. The salad wasn't that good. It tasted like...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pork Ramen at its quintessential best! Vats of broth that have been cooking forever to create the perfect harmony of pork / miso flavor- You control the flavor intensity, noodle preparedness (think...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You can't go wrong at this temple for OCD Ramen freaks. You can customize every little bit from noodle al-denteness to the amount of soup. Of course, all the toppings are fresh and so exquisitely...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really good ramen. That is all I ever eat here.
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Aaaah Hakata Ramen! Yummy yummy in my tummy! I love this place! I always get the set dinner which is a ton of food, but I can't help myself! Hakata ramen - hard noodles, medium oil, weak or light...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yummy ramen noodles at this joint. you can get okawari (seconds) if you yell for it. fun place to go for lunch on the weekends.
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good ramen, although it isn't as tasty as Santouka in my opinion... The great thing about Hakata Ramen is that you can get your ramen made according to what you want (strong or weak broth, hard...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In southern california, for ramen you can't go wrong with Daikokuya, Shinsengumi, or Santoku. I like Shinsengumi the least out of the three. My main ding to Shinsengumi's ramen is it's ramen, which...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great when I'm craving ramen. The soup stock is flavorful but not overpowering and the ramen noodles are cooked to perfection every time I have it. The fried rice that they give you as...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Must try!Atmosphere: this branch is very small if you come here you would have to wait from 30 min - 1 hr. It's all worth it! They have the bar seatings and a larger party seatings. On the far right...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's hard to go wrong with the Shinsengumi chain of restaurants. If I'm in the mood for solid ramen in Gardena, I almost always come here or Umemura. The gyoza, fried rice, and the spicy soboro are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A good place for ramen where you can decide how flavorful, oily, and spicy you want your soup. I can concur the noodles are different but I think they taste the best when you order it "firm." My...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Still my favoriate ramen house in town. I mean best ramen is like best hot dog in town, or best pasta in town. Ya'll need to chill and experiments with the different combination. Personally, I am...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
the two star description, "meh. i've experienced better" perfectly describes how i feel about this place. three things. first of all, i don't like how they give you all of these different options...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We waited about 20 minutes to get in on a Friday night. Not toooo bad. I've heard this placed raved by some of my friends so my expectations were high. They were barely met. I wish I could give...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE Ramen! I just didn't enjoy it so much here though. It's interesting how this place seems to have such conflicting reviews.The ramen wasn't very flavorful and the noodles just weren't the proper...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have never been to a ramen place this good.This ramen place lets you choose how spicy you want the soup base, the amount of oil they add and the softness of the noodles. Expect to pay around 8...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMMMM!!!!!the spicy miso here is BOMB!!! hands down best ramen i've ever had! :)
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A friend brought me to this place. It was my first time. She frequents this place. Being 3rd Gen Japanese American, I don't know the language nor do I know the customs. The food was okay. I'm not a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Always thought this place has the best ramen until recently. I tried a lot of places before, but yeah this place is #1 on my list for ramen. It has great service and enthusiasm. food is really...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've had their lunch set once, but I usually go for dinner, and when I do go, I make sure that I'm not *too* hungry because the wait can last up to 45 minutes or so. Regardless, by the time I'm...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fine, I get bored easily. I still come here at least once a month. I am still in love with this place, especially after the discovery of Spicy Miso, although I think spicy miso is kind of expensive....
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Since for some reason I always get my chance to go down on Sundays, my only ramen option in the area was Hakata Shinsengumi in Gardena.There was a waiting list and we waited for about 15 minutes.For...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ramen was good but damn, how good can ramen get?! I would say pretty awesome if I can get it at 2 AM.
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really like that you can specify some levels of ingredients, wish one of the options was salt. the ramen here is just a little too salty for my taste.
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I moved to San Jose and now I miss this place so much. It's the best ramen I've ever had.. I used to eat here probably 3 times a month. I cry softly into my pillow at night because I don't have you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I took a couple friends here on Sunday night based on all the Yelp reviews. We showed up at 8pm and it took us like 25 mins to get a seat. They're open until 11:20pm. You had 3 different choices for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Being an instant ramen queen (and a poor grad student), I don't like spending over $2 on a bowl of ramen (that's already including veggies and eggs). I have been a grad student for a really long time...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming to Hakata Ramen for over 10 years now, and it is still the yard stick from which I measure all ramen shops. It just doesn't get any better than this. take your noodles and soup how...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fell in love with this place when my then boyfriend brought me here. It's usually really busy so get there when it's not! I've only been here once and I made him order but I definitely loved it. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy ramen and good ol' japanese hospitality are some of the things that reminds me of this place.Whenever I'm hungry for some ramen, and when those .50c ramen cups just wont satisfy it, I would...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
ramen is ramen to me and always looks better than it tastes. the broth always tastes so bland and typical (i do not consider salt a spice). what i do like about this place is that you can add your own...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think Shinsengumi has really lost some luster since the owners started expanding their empire by adding more stores. Have been coming here for at least 8-9 years, and the broth has definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food court version of Hakata Ramen down the street. Even the wait staff and cooks cycle in and out of the restaurant version down the street.What it does require to get the same level of Good than...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place that I use to rate all other ramen joints. Noodles are hand made and the broths are to die for. Plus! for one dollar more you get an extra serving of noodles once you have depleted...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a fun place. The ramen is first rate. In fact, even better than alot of places in Tokyo or Osaka. The fact that they let you decide how you want your Ramen is probably what pushes it over...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks Julieann D. for recommending this place long time ago!!I looooove this place. It does get packed, but the service and food quality is just amazing. They are sooo friendly here. This was the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been to the one in Rosemead, been to the one here in Gardena. Shinsengumi is STILL my favorite ramen joint :D I really like their pork base broth. Probably one of the best noodles (Chabuya on...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Decent amount, decent price, Japanese cooks who've been working there a long time. Yeah, I'd have to say they've got all the bases covered.Ramen is a passion of mine, and I've eaten Hakata ramen in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It has been a while since we have been here. Believe it or not it is always very busy here. My friend Kei had recommended this place back when I worked in Culver City. Kei said, he really likes this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Broth? Good. Noodles? Good. Gyoza? Good. Appetizers? Good. Cheap? Yes!I think this place is even better than Santouka in the Mitsuwa market. Just try it!
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best noodles and broth, great service and overall good time. I especially like when the folks there all call out random Japanese terms when you come in, order and leave. What are they sayin??? My...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i've been coming here for a while. it's one of the best ramen spots in the area. i love tonkotsu (pork bone broth) ramens. rich and flavorful. this place is always packed with a line outside. a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Would you still love this place if you saw 2 bricks of BUTTER being unwrapped and dunked into the soup pot? Yea, well that's why their soup is super creamy....which leads me to believe butter is the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came to Shinsengumi on a Monday night, with 3 friends who had all been there before. It was busy, even for a Monday. We waited about 15-20 minutes, but it was worth it since we were starving.When we...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
its a ramen house, dont go there expecting to eat the emperor's finest meal.i honestly can say that the regular food isn't the best. its decent if you want to put food in your stomach, but if you go...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The nice thing about this place is you can customize your ramen...how thick you want to have broth, chewiness of noodles, etc. It reminds me of my favorite ramen place in Tokyo. Sometimes their ramen...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So, the only place that I've dined at that serves ramen is at Gomen- my friend is not a fan of that place, so he yelped this one and showed me all the raving reviews. We decided to come here on New...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's our frist time here and all I can say is SUGOI!We went here 30mins early. So we waited for half an hour...but it was worth the wait!A guy greets every customer when they enter the door. And...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Out of all the ramen places I've been to, this is the only one where you can customize your ramen to the way you like it--I love it!The service is always excellent here. The staff is courteous and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This noodle place is only OK. I live close by so I've been there a few times. Whenever I see a crowd outside I would leave and come back another day simply because it's not worth the wait. The base...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars, yes only 4 stars, maybe 4.5, well closer to 5Came here for lunch and the line was long, but they turned tables over pretty quick so the wait wasn't too bad. I like the fact you get to choose...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty authentic ramen, about average cost. The quantities aren't that plentiful, but worth getting the combo sets probably. One of the most authentic flavors I've had in SoCal, but still really no...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't think of a better place. I've been waiting to do this review for a long time and I think its time. This place heals your soul. The broth brings joy to my heart and my mind. The noodles are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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This is my favourite ramen place!!! The soup base has great flavour (: Their chahan (fried rice) is also probably one of the best I've had. Their pricing is also very reasonable. I would definitely recommend...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this ramen is pretty damn delicious! the broth is the most flavorful ramen broth i've ever had. yummm... their portion is just right too. usually i find ramen places giving too much broth and too...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the only place to get ramen in town. Ichiban dayo! Go for lunch. Go for dinner. Get spicy miso for your ramen. Get kaidama (extra noodles), it's only a dollar! If you go for dinner get an...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Once again down the 405, away from the stale culinary morass known as West LA, forever in the search for unknown pleasures that will tickle my tongue and tease my senses. I treat myself to a tasty...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good, but not as orgasmic as people hype it up to be. You get your choice of noodle texture (firm, medium, or soft), and oiliness of the broth. They also offer a half size ramen as well as extra...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
You know when you break up with someone and you happen to meet up with them and you discover that they're not the person they used to be? Like all Hollywood, for the worse?Well, that's what I found...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tried this place on Sunday and will definitely come back. Our group of 3 got seated right away at the bar. There were folks outside waiting for a table, but the bar had a few seats open still. I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
2.5 stars. I know I know...I'm a bad Japanese...but I was born and raised here. I will pray to my ancestors for forgiveness. Anyways...I guess I'll blame my parents for raising me on the packaged...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You can't go home again.I've been coming here since 2005 and was woefully disappointed this evening. Haven't been here in about a year-and-a-half, and the place has gone down hill. Higher prices....
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Crowded even at 10:45 on a Friday. But I guess that's unusual to people like me who're usually asleep at that time.They're open until 5:00 am on New Year's Eve/Day morning. Alcohol until 11:30 pm. For...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Take full advantage of their combination, which includes ramen, rice,1 side order, gyoza and a drink for 13 bucks! I've been to the FV location and I can't quite fiqure out their pricing....since our...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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I've been to this place many times. It is my favorite place to get ramen from. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Hakata is usually busy on a daily basis. This place allows you to choose the firmness of...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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Hakata Ramen Shinsengumi has the best Ramen! You will need to select the firmness of the ramen (pasta), and both the degree of oil and broth strength (saltiness) of the soup broth. The desserts are awesome...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I personally prefer a bit thicker ramen noodle than this Hakata Ramen serves (like Daikoku Ya in Little Tokyo). But over all, they have very good food and my friends and I always enjoy dining there....
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ramen doesn't get any better than this, fresh noodles and great broth. I get the noodles hard (al dente) and the broth heavy with oil for the most flavor. I usually get the combo with salad, great...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite ramen houses. It is great. I love that they greet you with hearty Japanese. I love having an option of how firm I want my noodles, how oily I want the broth, how strong I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was afraid to try ramen again after a pretty bad first experience at Mr. Ramen in little Tokyo. But I'm glad that I'm not chicken $#%t and tried it again here at this spot. We had to wait outside...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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This is my favorite ramen house in Los Angeles. Order the Hakata Ramen with "hard" noodle. So much better than "regular." The waiters like to yell a lot.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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Everything Bad!!! The ramen tastes like dishwater. Everything tastes artificial. The service was slow. The waiters were rude. It's a small, loud, and crowded. There are plenty of good ramen places in Gardena....
citysearch.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I gotta agree, I am not sure what it is.... but that certain feeling of ramen will warm my belly and make me feel giddy inside. I think this location vs. Fountain Valley makes a better bowl of those...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This ramen is probably not as good as ramen in Japan, but it's still pretty darn good! In fact, it's the best one i've found! And I really appreciate how they customize your ramen for you. You...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you don't mind waiting for a table and you have a craving for ramen, then you'll find this small ramen house in Gardena to your liking. The staff will greet you as you're coming and going with...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down one of the best ramen places in Southern Cali. A lot of people will argue that Daikoku is better, but I beg to differ. Having the option of having your ramen, soft, normal, or hard is a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything I've ever wanted in a Ramen House:Choice of noodle hardness, broth oilyness, spicy or not, addition of more noodles on the spot from the chef, addition of vegetables/meat on the spot,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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Rude, Dishonest Business Tactics - Hakata Ramen Shinsengumi overcharge customers and strong-arm them into paying incorrect amounts. Overcrowded and terrible atmosphere, this is for loud twenty-somethings who...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a Bakery were to cakes this place would be to Soups and and Ramen would be their specialty...You can have whatever you like -- when it comes to Ramen.. This place seems to be Japanese owned unlike...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Huge fan.I love anything Japanese and this is by far the best Ramen I've had yet. I've been to a few places (of which i will review next) but Hakata Ramen is cream of the crop. I love the noodles, I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
RamenGyozaGomaeMan... Chicago needs a ramen house BAD!
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love ramen! \(^o^)/ It is hard for me to explain why ramen is so tasty. I understand it is just a bowl of noodles and soup. But there is something wonderful and satiating in enjoying a hearty...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wouldn't give this a full 4 star, but rather a 3.5 stars. The soup base actually tastes a lot like the packaged Ichiban Ramen Regular flavor, but just a little bit more oily, which is a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I get this tingly feeling of power whenever someone asks me something as if I matter a great deal. Kind of how Peter Parker feels when he senses danger. Especially when I go to steakhouses and the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, ive had ramen in Japan, I've had ramen in the US, and this is definately nothing to write Japan about. We ordered Set-B (we wanted a beer) medium noodles and medium oil, sides were fried cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
love it. can chose how firm/soggy you want your ramen noodles, oil, soup flavor. you can add toppings to enhance your ramen.the service is also great. they guys look like japanese gangsters but...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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Shinsengumi is usually very crowded, so expect to wait a while to be seated. The food is definitely worth waiting for, the ramen is amazing and I never leave without being completely full.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally Finally FINALLY made my way over here!!!! And boy oh boy did this place live up to expectations and more! The ramen here is the BEST I've had in socal... people keep saying its crazy crowded...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best ramen I've had stateside, and not too far off from the real thing I had in Hakata this spring. Very satisfying, everything comes together nicely, texture, taste, richness, mmmmm. Noodles...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, the ramen is good, but after a bad experience, I stopped coming here. I come here, waited for half an hour, and watched others who arrived after I did receive their food before my order was even...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very nice place. The thing I like most about this place is that you get to customize your ramen. In doing so I've learned much, that lo-fat ramen "T'aint good." I tried my friend's regular fatted...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oodles of Noodles!This is our spot for Ramen!
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Heavy, heavy, hard--my ramen order fo' life!What's new to report on this ramen joint? Nothing really. I always order the same thing--1/2 ramen and split either those cute little gyoza or the fried...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious broth, cooked to order.. this place definitely has my respect. Plus, the prices are decent! Well, at least for lunch. The only reason that I did not give this place five stars is because me...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
only 2 non-pork options...excellent chicken bowl and chicken soup was awesomeprices were excellentthe atmoshpere is great
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best ramen in los angeles. i've even been told it's one of the best outside of japan. actually, it used to be even better. they used to have really good dinner specials. they're still pretty good. the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I am not impressed.What is up with the hype of Hakata Ramen? I've given this place a shot several times. With each time I grow continually disappointed. The worst trip I had to Hakata was this past...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hakata ramen is good comfort food. Normally, I probably would give the food 3-stars, but the service is great so I upgraded them to 4-stars.The ramen is is served in a large bowl with a pork broth, a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This Place ROCKS!! This is definitely the best Ramen place in the South Bay. They have great food and also a great staff to go with it. First thing you'll probably notice when you go here, especially...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is one of my favorite spots for some good noodles. there's usually a waiting list due to the fact this is a small place but the wait seems to go by pretty fast. and if the list is SUPER...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Best Ramen in the South Bay by far. I read all the negative/mediocre reviews with the same slight cynicism you might reserve for someone who doesn't like the Rolling Stones... just... eh.Their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Man, getting on Brookehurst lately around this area has been a pain in the buttocks. Lots of road construction going on and smelly.I would consider this place as only "alright". I would much prefer...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As you walk in the front door you're greeted by loud cheers from the wait staff and the cook. It's quite a shock to the system if you're not ready for the loud welcome as they seat you either at the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Man, this place has become such a dump. I don't see why they deserve such generous reviews. Haven't been here for few years because it's far from my work. Anyhow, I ordered combination A-set...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this Ramen place over San Gabriel's location but all in all they are both pretty good. These guys over here yell and scream and they make your time there feel welcomed. I also like their fried...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhhh....affectionately known by us as "The yelling place" Yes, you will know you are here the second you walk through the door. Try to get an actual booth table or sit at the counter, the odd shaped...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very tasty ramen noddles here.Place is a little on the small side, but if you go early for lunch, you should find a spot to sit with no problems.The ramen is delicious, and they offer a chance to buy...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friend took me to this place. They have awesome ramen. Like in other reviews, you can choose the amount of oil, broth strength, noodle type, firmness etc. Their gyoza is really good too. Highly...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One word: Awesome. I come here 3-4 times a month and always leave satisfied. Service is incredibly good with high marks to everyone there. I'm extremely choosy about my ramen. The noodles and broth...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is wonderful! This is the place to go if you are craving noodle soup. Essentially you order ramen soup with your choice ingredients: how much oil, broth strength, noodle type, noodle...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Conveniently located at the food court of Marukai Pacific Supermarket. I forgot to specify the firmness of noodle, the amount of oil, and the strength of flavor as I wasn't asked. They didn't have a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i agree with a couple other reviews that for a while, hakata was skimping on their portions. but i just visited the other night (the first time in quite a while), and it seemed like they went back to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
best ramen place in LA. Service is fast and tops. Ramen is great so is the gyoza- fresh. Try the chicken karage. Very good.Highly recommended is your in the mood for something soupy.
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is great! The chef used to be in the one in fountain valley where I frequent and I love how he prepares the ramen. This place is a little bigger than the one in fountain valley and seems a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, why do they not have one in Little Tokyo? Idk! But this place beats Daikokuya anyday. Why?1. you can choose how you want your broth. Thick, Medium, Ligh2. How you want your noodles. Soft,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I come here every so often with my friends. What I really like about this place, is that you can customize your order. You get to choose how firm you want your noodles, and how heavy/light you want...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My former boss loved this place! I have to admit, the ramen's really good and the noodles are really fresh. But since it's so delicious and popular, the wait is very very long. The usual wait time is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Shinsengumi is a great place to go to with a group of friends for plenty of ramen and plenty of beer.I prefer the hakata ramen with light oil base, strong soup base, and regular-cooked noodles (these...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, this place is back in my good graces again. About the time I joined Yelp, I had wanted to write a review but I was going through a love/hate phase with them so I figured I'd wait.The reason for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, everyone has already said everything there is about this place. You can customize almost every aspect of what will go into your bowl and is prepared pretty good if that's the type of ramen you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome, Awesome, Awesome, thats pretty much all I need to say about this place, the ramen is good, the broth is AWESOME, the Chasyu is fantastic. Prices are great as well, I would recommend this for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
People used to the noodles you get at like Santouka and the like may fin d the noodles used here different and may not like it. Nice atmosphere with the staff yelling 'Irasshaimase!" and opening the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i finally had to do it. 5 stars. everytime i go down to LA. it's either this one or the one in rosemead. OISHIIKATTA desu YO!
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
ehh... it was ok. the service was shotty. the ramen was ok. portion was kinda small. appetizers was explained one way on the menu, but came out completely different from description. the greetings...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've chosen Hakata Ramen for my second review. You might wonder why I would bother with a place that has, as of this writing, 168 other reviews. I mean, who's going to see this review lost among 168...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I looooooove this place! I've never been to Japan but I picture it would be something like this... PS... I love that everyone that works there yells at each other in Japanese. I have no idea what...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the service was great, but you have to consider that our group had a few japanese people in it, and the food, the noodles are better than anything we have in vegas. Im giving it 4 stars instead of 5...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is indeed as good as its gets, it like they brought the Hakata Ramen from Hakata. Once you tried this place you have to keep coming back. My uncle (married to my mom's sister) is picky eater and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, no. I think the honeymoon phase is over. I still love Hakata, but I'm not in love...The last few times here have been hit-or-miss. I miss the slightly older chef that they used to have. The new...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's amazing to find this place has 160 reviews!Ate here for the first time today and seems like this is the place for the locals. When I walked in everyone knew someone at the restaurant and lucky...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend & I love going here. If only it was closer to us, we'd be going there more often. I love their ramen soup and fried rice. I'm not picky with everything else; those two things are what...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I liked this place. It's promising if there's a line outside at 9:30 on a Sunday night. The selection of appetizers and drinks and such was great. The atmosphere was fun. The ramen? It was good....
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had been here once before about 2 years ago and had been dying to go back since that was my pre-yelping days. Sadly, the hype was greater than the ramen itself... Here's why:(Note that all...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love my noodles hard.
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hakata Ramen addresses my two main nitpicks about Santouka Ramen: broth that's too salty and noodles that are too firm. If I could take Hakata's noodles and broth and add Santouka's chashu and other...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The ramen is definitely really good...free refills on noodles for $0.95...the fried rice is also really yummy...it gets really crowded during lunch during the week so my co-workers are I get there at...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Your search for the best ramen ends here.Best pork broth ramen in CA! Of course I had ramen better in Japan but only one place in Japan beat this place. The ramen is perfect but the excellent side...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely a hot spot for the Japanese community in Gardena. Chris Kim aint that big of a fan though. You have your choices of how thick or thin you want the noodles and how strong you want...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
**NEWBIE!! FIRST REVIEW... EXCITED!!**BEST RAMEN!! i swear they put something in there... its a bit addicting... its super hard for me to stay away from here given that i like like 3 blocks away.. and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hakata ROCKS! I was introduced to Hakata when I worked at Nissan. So when I changed jobs and had to move away from Gardena I was so sad that I wouldn't have Hakata so near anymore. I brought my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best ramen in LA. Authentic (aside from the Mexicans in the back washing the dishes, they all speak Japanese), tastes fabulous, customizable, great service (they shout 'Irasshaimase!' in unison when...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
some foodies with their fancy palate and going to the newest trendy restaurant. well my palate loves ramen and spam masubi!I had the joy of coming here with a friend who has never been to a ramen...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to this location many times when I lived in downtown LA. This is currently my favorite ramen house. I usually sit at the counter as I like to watch the cooks make the ramen. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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This ramen place has been my friends' favorite place on EARTH! I think they would go there at least once a week. I haven't been able to join them for a long time because my work hour is super long and they...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
cleanliness: 4/5drink quality: water is water.....(usually I order orion tho)service: 3/5 (Fountain Valley staff are more friendly and funny)cost: 15 bucks including tip, ramen & gyozaother: maybe it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I just got back from my 5th or 6th time at Shin Sen Gumi and I am stuffed. My first piece of wisdom is that you show up at this palce a half hour before the time you plan on eating, the reason for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here last weekend after reading all about it here. I can sum up my experience with one word: YUM! It was already close to 9 p.m. on a Sunday night when I got here, and there was still a wait to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite ramen houses. The noodles are perfect and made to order. There are not many places that make their own ramen noodles, let alone give you the option to refill your bowl with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my top two Japanese ramen places in LA. If you come in with a big appetite this place is good because you can add a second serving of noodles for $.99. The service people are loud and make...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My Personal Ramen Tour - Chapter 3After walking out of Asa, my ramen fix was not fulfilled. I needed more. Hmm two dinners in one night? Is that morally wrong? Not at all. So we head down the road to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The only place for ramen that I go to. Their broth is flavorful, their noodles are done to the way you want it. And with cheap second helpings of noodles, how could you go wrong?
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love mongolian bbq. I love udon. And I love ramen.The noodles rock. The broth is the 2nd best I've had - another place in J-town has the best, sorry forgot the name of the place.I like going here...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love noodles. My mom used to call me "noodle boy." I love Hakata Ramen. I love the poppy music they play, I love the Japanese dudes yelling things in Japanese that I don't understand, I love the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best ramen i've had outside of Japan. Noodles are fresh and the soup is deeeeeericious.
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the fact that I can order in smaller size. Not just ramen but everything in general.Their bite size gyoza is cute and tasty. There's usually a line so try to go during awkward hours like...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love it, Love it, Love it!If you crave for ramen go here! It's worth waiting for a bowl of ramen!YUM YUM YUM!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In theory this should be the same as the store in Rosemead. The menu is identical. The store is more spacious and no wait (it was a Sat.). Like the other place you can order your ramen and control...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is my favorite ramen house. I will drive from Santa Monica to Gardena just for my soft noodles and light oil/salt pork soup. I've tried them all, Daikokuya, Santouka, Chabuya, Asahi, and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a small hole and there can be a long wait, but the ramen is probably some of the best in LA. I usually order one of the set dinners and I like the gyoza. That should probably be more...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The shio ramen here is indisputably the best in the South Bay, although the miso ramen at Santouka is better by a hair (or could that be the grease talking?). I always get hard noodles/minimum...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Small hole in the wall -ish place. Hard to find the first time, but once you go once, you'll never forget. I have only been for lunch so can't speak to the dinner menu. The lunch sets are great, good...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was in my Asian Cuisine class watching the Japanese movie Tampopo. As I was watching the movie, all I could think about was getting a bowl of ramen as soon as I got home for spring break. I was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Find me another place I can order extra ramen for $0.99 (KAEDAMA) and I'll still tell you it doesn't compare to Hakata.A week doesn't go by where my friends and I convene at least once over a bowl of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Irasshaimase" was screamed so loud at me when I walked into this place, I thought I was in the middle of a banzai charge. It even echoed. It was packed, so I got seated at the Japanese style, take...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not gonna say it's the best ramen ever, but it's the best ramen I've had in the U.S. It's customizable in soup base and noodle firmness (similar to Ichiran, a ramen joint in Fukuoka). It's a big...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for lunch right when it opened. Lucky for me and my family too because soon afterwards the place was packed like a can of sardines with a line forming outside. The seating is very nice, as...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My best friend and I are ramen junkies, and have tried many restaurants from Hawaii to Japan, but we really love this place. What makes this place so good is their soup. Don't forget, that when...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Noodles...perfect.Broth...flavorful.Ramen guy behind the counter...hot!
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This ramen house was a hit with my family. I love the fact that you can customize the ramen noodles (firm, normal or soft), soup base (strong, normal or light) and add toppings you desire (spicy...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just go. It's worth it. The thin noodles are my favorite thing about their ramen. The Gomae is very good too. Love this place.
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, this place is awesome. The ramen is so good. The loud bellowing staff welcoming and saying good-bye graciously thanking you for your patronage. The menu is not elaborate, so don't come here...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
right around the corner from the yakitori....this place is delicious.we like to get there early and try to be first on the list. there will be no one half hour before they open and then 20 people 10...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
aka NOISY noodles by friends....waiters yell to welcome you, your order, your departure....Hakata style ramen, thus thinner noodles than Santouka's. If you have a good appetite, then don't miss the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Back when I lived and worked in Gardena, I frequented this place. A lot. Something about the firm thin noodles, heavy soup oil, and strong soup base.. all mixed into a super delicious pork based...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is the shizzzzzz!!!i ALWAYS get the half ramen (no refills) with half fried rice.....so DANK!! feel free to ask for extra green onions at no charge.ordering extra chashyu (pork) is a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whereupon there is such a thing as a 'ramen enthusiast', which veritably, I believe does exist and to such nomenclature I, personally, do attribute myself, under which criteria does one unequivocally...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This tucked away ramen house is hard to find off Redondo Beach Blvd (look for the aquarium shop, it's in the same area). When you do find it, often you'll see people waiting outside.There is a reason...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When I think ramen or I think pho, the thing that makes the dish is the broth. It's all about the broth.Hakata got it right. On a (somewhat) cold LA night this hits the spot. They give you choices...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I was in middle/high school, my uncle and his friends used to take me here as payment for doing manual labor/computer support for them. In hindsight, I probably should've asked for cash instead....
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Detox (Retox?) DAY 3:SCREEEEEW.THIS!Little birdie at the office clued me in on the water cooler talk today: over/under Irene makes it to 7. To the overs, better luck next time. A valuable...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome.I was introduced to it by a co-worker, even though I had always heard about it. Now, my co-workers and I always try to make it by here at least once every few weeks from El...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place had me hooked. It seems the soup base changes depending who is the chef at the moment. The broth usually is so rich (probably overly oily and salty) but very good. I've noticed they have a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Hakata Ramen! Customer service is great. The ramen is homemade and cooked right before you. The texture of the ramen is a perfect blend of toughness and softness. There is no better place to get...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the BEST ramen place I have been to in all of California South and North hands down. I love this place and just thinking of it makes my mouth water. first the ramen, they only serve hakata...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend brought me here (my eating companions...) and waited alittle (ok ALOT) in the cold outside for a table. The place is pretty small...not alot of tables, some bar space, a huge tree trunk...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing. I come here at least once a month for my noodle fix during lunch. And I always get the same thing: S-Set w/ heavy soup, normal noodles and light oil with flavored egg. I'm drooling just...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hola!Was brought to this place by a friend a while ago and remembered thinking, how good could ramen seriously be. This comes from a guy who only real ramen experience cost 10 cents and came in a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ramen was decent. Perhaps I had too high of an expectation but their ramen and broth still can't compete with the places up north (ie ramen halu and santa). When the gyoza came, we sat in disbelief...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Her: "You know how to eat Ramen right?"me: *blank stare*Her: *as she demonstrates, slurp slurp slurp*Her: "Come on, it's just like sucking a cock."Me: *blank stare.* In that moment I laughed and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hakata Ramen is very good and also a lot of fun to eat. The place is usually packed so go during off peak hours. Can't do off peak hours? Convince someone that you're his/her friend and take him/her...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If I said this place was the best ramen I've ever had, I'd be a big fat liar.Honestly, I don't understand why people like it, other than the fact that they let you customize their mediocre ramen any...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We are all probably familiar with instant ramen and cup of noodles. I couldn't really imagine going to an actual restaurant to eat RAMEN.If there's such a thing as gourmet ramen, this would be it....
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First time I've been to a ramen place. My Japanese friend says it's the best out there in So Cal. My other Japanese friend from Santa Barbara came all the way down to Gardena to try out this place,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I may be a stranger in a strange land but the ramen is really great! What's that? You want more? For 95 cents, you get a second serving of noodles.
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmmm ramen. I love how you can basically create your own ramen- choose the hard/softness of the noodles, the soup base, and the ingredients inside. I like the atmosphere too, it's like traditional...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The three stars is a wake up call for the owners of this great franchise. This is the one restaurant I frequent the most when I'm around Torrance - been coming here for a couple years now for a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUMM....I live in Huntington Beach but work in El Segundo. So whenever I have a craving at home, I visit the shinsengumi in Fountain Valley; when I crave it at work, I go the the Gardena one. They...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By the number of reviews, what's left to say? The greater LA area has a number of good ramen joints, and I think there's room for all. Some say they like other places more than Hakata Ramen for one...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After reading Hana K's review, I HAD to check this place out. I got the recommended D-set (ramen and spam musubi) for lunch, and I wasn't disappointed. I really like their spam musubi here--they go...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I know what I'm going to do here is blasphemous but I have to do it - I have to give Shinsengumi two stars.I don't know why but the ramen just didn't do it for me. I actually went there before I found...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
another great place provided by my fellow yelpers!! thank you for turning me and my daughters to this great ramen house. We went here last nite for a light diner and walked away with our bellies...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As they don't open 'til 6pm, we were early, and got seated first. While waiting, we could see the staff going through their warmup rituals through the window (some chanting, or practicing their...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Parking: Parking lotDay: ThursdayTime Arrived: 12:15pmWait Time: 15 minsItems Ordered: A-set Ramen w/ gyoza, S-set Ramen w/ pork don, C-set Ramen w/ fried riceCooking Time: 15 minsDrink Rating (1-5):...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place was pretty bomb, but i'll still have to rank it slightly below Santa Ramen in san mateo. some cool features of this place:it's open pretty late (11 or 11:30 pm every night);relative to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Oh man... I had such high hopes. I had friends and Japanese co-workers recommend this place.Here's the deal, I do like the atmosphere. They yell "irasshai!" when you walk in the door. The guys working...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i had the misfortune of having an allergy attack on the way to hakata this saturday. we had been planning this meal for a whole week, and i even went to a morning kickbox cardio class to work up an...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hakata Ramen as a 13 episode anime series entitled "Hakata! Go Get Your Dream It Is Shiny": Episode 1: I get my ass up on Saturday at noon, meet Kevin C at his place and hop into his Super Saiyan Ford...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
mmmm good hakata ramen. open late which is a plus
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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We used to go to this place for many times. We liked it there then. But the owner opened more restaurants so good chefs and waiters were spreaded. Even the right hand man left so since then soup base ha lost...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
today's outdoor temperature gauge reading: 95 degrees Fahrenheight Yowwwzaaaa!!!What do you crave for when it's boiling hot, hot, hot in the middle of the summer? Ramen of course! And not just any...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A great ramen place that in addition to being great tasting lets you customize some of the vital parts of ramen: the firmness of the noodle, how much soup base, how much oil This works out real well...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my comfort food of choice, when I'm feeling icky or under the weather there is nothing better for me than a big steaming bowl of noodles.Of the Ramen places I've been to, this is my favorite....
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place really takes the cake for being the best (i've tried) ramen place evar!I got to select the firmness of my noodles, the amount of oils I want in my soup base and how spicy I want it. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really didn't know what Japanese ramen was until a few years when a good friend brought me here. Yes, it's similar to what you buy in bulk at the grocery store when you have no money, but it's so...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Introduced to this place by my husband, who used to go to this place for lunch with his co-workers. Its cool, cuz you can watch them prepare your ramen. The Hakata Ramen is sooo good. The combos...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was okay, but they get a 4 because I watched them make my noodles from the bar. I thought that was nice to see them working like a well oiled machine.
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There's got to be better ramen in the South Bay. Or do I have to drive all the way to Jtown and wait for Daikokuya? My main beef with Hakata is that the noodles are the thin/straight/quick-cook kind....
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two days in the weekend and three ramen places to try. Hmmmm, eeenie meenie mynie moe. Tried this place as the Sunday lunch ramen spot. They actually have two locations, but just by dumb luck, we...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just ate here last night with a couple of friends. It was so delicious...The wait wasn't too bad either. Was a recommendation from my friend Yuko Y. who is a foodie as well, but alas not a Yelper. She...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We love Hakata Ramen as well. It is always worth the long wait to get in. I love the cute waitors and the loud welcome every time we go in. It's as close to Japan as I can get in America.This ramen...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this was my first ramen experience so mind you im a virgin ramen eater with the exception of yennoe microwavable ramen.. but that soooo doesn't count.. so anyways i have nothing to compare it too. i...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh it's so good!! I try to go here whenever I go to the south bay for LA Galaxy games. They don't open until 6pm and there's always a huge line by the time it opens. But the ramen is worth it! And...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here about a dozen times and have never been disappointed. They ALWAYS get my order correct and that's a rarity at most places. I think that they should adopt the method that Fountain...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. I literally go here once a week and sometimes more if my buddies are up for it. So why the 4 stars and not 5? Well I think it takes everyone time to get their...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best Ramen place I have been to. I'm a sucker for pork broth and this place does it right. You get to pick your broth strength and noodle hardness as mentioned by others, and you get...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing RAVE review after RAVE review of this place, I was SORELY underwhelmed. The ramen's okay at best, and though it's cool that you can choose every nitpicky aspect of your bowl, it just...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good place to be when you want to eat Ramen. Everyone can choose how they want their noodle to be, also how strong the soup taste you want.The price is very reasonable, not too pricy.There's a cool...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fun. Come with a group of friends and you'll likely be seated, or rather, invited to kneel, at the traditional tables. Now if you weren't taught how to kneel as a kid... you'll probably...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Totally recommended.I love this place. If you're craving authentic Japanese ramen in a very authentic kind of Japanese-y environment...or even yummy Japanese appetizers...this is the place to go....
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why are all the good places so god damned small? There is always a steady stream of customers flowing through here so it gets quite loud. If you're going to pick a side, go with the chicken rice...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best ramen in LA. Pick noodle firmness: hard, soup base: light, and oil: light.
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you are craving ramen, this is the place to go. When I eat theramen, it takes me back to my vacations in Japan. And if youwant more ramen after you've had your first bowl, you can geta second...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think I owe this place a review.Been a frequent (at least twice a month, if not three times a week) and loyal customer for about 10 years since I moved to the South Bay. I've noticed that they're...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was craving ramen one day and a friend of mine took me to this place here in Redondo beach and was I "wow'd". A HUGE vat where they process their secret ramen broth and tons of ramen prepared fresh!...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I make it my goal to come here at least twice a month. This is one of the best pork based broth Ramen restaurant that I've found. Your soup is complete customized from the boldness of the broth, to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I actually dislike eating Ramen, because I can think of many other things I'd rather eat. That being said, I really like it here; they let you specify the strength of your soup, firmness of noodle,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been many a times disappointed by the Ramen on this side of the Pacific. But the Ramen gods have answered my weak pathetic prayers.. not since my 1999 trip to Tokyo itself have I tasted Ramen...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is yummy. You get to pick the consistency of the noodles and 'flavorfulness' of the soup base. The portions are good and there are a bunch of other cooked dishes to chose from. Only 4...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap, authentic, hakata style ramen (Pork (Tonkotsu) based soup with thin ramen noodles). It's good even by Japanese standard. Delivers what it should deliver - with good efficient chef. Good...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
simply the best ramen place in LA. the broth is the bomb. whenever i go, i only get the S set. yeah, yeah, yeah, it's carbs galore, but it's good. sometimes it's good to be sinful and pig out. =P the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How long have I been in love with thee? Eight years and forever. If Nozawa is the sushi Nazi Shinsengumi is the ramen Nazi. Eat here and you'll join the ranks of foodies whose ramen experience has...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with my boyfriend over lunch break. We got there kind of early, right after 11, but when we left the place was crowded. The ramen was great. I got the L combo (I think thats what its...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Now, I don't know what else can be said about this place, but this place serves the best Ramen I've had in the US. Hell, it probably rival to the ramen I had in Japan a few years back.....Anyways,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best in the South Bay, but Shinsengumi's yakitori place inside of the Marukai Supermarket used to sell a Shoyu base ramen that was awesome. That was back in November. They took over Back Home Jr.'s...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friends took me here last time I visited southern cali. I must say, I am jealous! There is no place like this in San Francisco! The ramen was perfect and completely customizable, you can choose...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my God. I've been all around California trying to find a ramen place that tops Hakata Ramen but I haven't found anything that even comes close. Well, maybe Santa Ramen in San Mateo is pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Latter part of last year, I organized my quarterly "Quartet" dining series for my group and this time around, we focused on checking out 4 Ramen restaurants from October to December. The four places...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The ramen here can't compare to the ramen in Tokyo but it'll do! : )You pick what ingredients, how spicy, how much sesame oil, and how salty/flavor (aka MSG?). I was terribly thirsty after eating...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thursday Night, arrival to LAX , after a 3 hour delay at OAKDriving distance: LAX to Rowland Heights: 37 miles. Estimated Driving Time: 40 minutesACTUAL Driving Time: 105 MINUTES! Rowland Heights to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say that hasn't already been said?Trust everyone here and just go if you haven't been here yet...You can ask Gary F. - I try to get him to go with me EVERYDAY for lunch...I just don't get...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hakata Ramen Shinsengumi in Gardena gets 5 hip-hops from me. You can never get sick of ramen. My current rotation there is a D-Set with hakata ramen (firm-medium-light is the noodle/base combo i...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best ramen ever !!!It was love at first sip for me. The soup is unbelievably rich! I love the Spam rice cake which is only available at lunch and sometimes if I come late (like around 1), It would...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You can't help but think of Tampopo, Jizu Itami's classic film about noodles, when you eat at Hakata Ramen. Oh yeah, its also one of my favorite films of all time.The employees greet you with a loud...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BEST RAMEN in So Cal, almost as good as Japan. They have the friendliest staff, always greeted with a big "IRRASHAI MASE." You can get your ramen made to your taste...noodles (hard, medium, soft)...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first noodle house and have been going at least once a week ever since. The staff are very friendly and the noodles are freaking good. I love ordering d-set!!!
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ususally travel out to Gardena to go to the"Roadium".One day after I was done haggling prices down onsome fabric, I thought, "Gee, I could really go for someRamen." But where? So I accidentally...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Customize your noodle experience!This place rocks. And if you don't want noodles, get the Takana Fried Rice. I usually go for 1/2 ramen with 1/2 order of Takana.Better yet, go for a full order of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Again I'm not a huge Ramen fan but this place Rocks and Pops! You will feel like you are in Japan w/the fellas screaming your order across the room. The counter bar is cool, you can watch these pros...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had Hakata Ramen for dinner and I'm still full. The soup is flavorful and noodles are tasty, they ask you what ramen firmness you prefer too. I like the beansprouts and soy sauce egg in the ramen....
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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Shin Sen Gumi's noodles are simply the best!! I'd recommend ordering the "set" meals. Comes w/ noodles, side dish, ... something else, and a drink. But anyways, i've been going here the last few years and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good ramen. I added an egg and used all the spicy miso they gave me and was quite happy. The dumplings I got with my lunch combo were also very good. We got there just before they opened so we...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place rules! I have eaten here a couple of times, and I always leave w/ a smile on my face.Today I had the ramen w/ an extra boiled egg added. The broth is amazing and the noodles were perfect!...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2006
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Great ramen soup and gyoza. What made the evening special was the way you order the soup; you start by choosing the ingredients (wonton, seaweed, pork...), the strength of the broth, the amount of oil you want...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This has to be one of my favorite ramen place. Almost as good as Asashi Ramen up at Sawtelle. The soft noodle can literally melt in your mouth because it is so good. The place is sort of hidden in a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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My friend took me to this restaurant one sat night and I loved it! It was busy and a bit of a wait but nothing too bad. We chose to sit at the long table rather than the one where you have to take off your...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I met up with a friend at Shinsengumi for dinner last night. She suggested ramen, I suggested that we try "this place on Redondo Beach Blvd" I had been hearing about, she said someone had taken her...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
To the other reviewers' positive reviews - this place is very solid if you're looking for a real bowl of tonkotsu (pork broth) ramen. If I was in Japan, tho', I might give it only 3 stars b/c I would...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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We decided to try this one based on it's high citysearch score. Well deserved. Food is great. Service is great. We were worried about the neighborhood when we looked at the map, but turns out it's fine. This...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh My G@#! I cannot believe what I am hearing... Some people are saying the ramen quality here is not good! THAT IS ABSURD! They are probably smok'n the ramen instead of eating it! This Hakata ramen...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Currently this is my most favorite and frequented ramen house(At least for three years now). The atmosphere is very unique when compared to other ramen houses and I'm told is very authentic in style....
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is among the best noodle houses I've been to, and the atomsphere is great. Yes, it's just a tad pricey for what it is, but all in all you'd be hard pressed to find a better ramen shop in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is a fun place to go, but their quality of ramen wasn't as good as I thought it was going to be after hearing so many good things about this place. Shinsengumi is always busy, and it is fun...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best Ramen; So this style of Ramen uses a Pork soup base served in southern Japan, and Shinsen gumi does a great job with it. The soup is the key essential, and it's this thick, oily base with lots...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
*************************************************RICK'S QUICK RECAP:Guaranteed Japanese Ramen Comfort Food!*************************************************So I don't eat out at ramen places enough to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This ramen (Japanese style noodle) restaurant is one of my favorite noodle shop in SoCal area. The noodle is a pork base (tonkotsu), and the noodle is served to your prefered texture. One thing...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere was right but the food lacking. This review is based on one experience, so take that into account. I ordered my ramen with everything normal/medium except for the soup strength, which...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Please open one in the Bay Area!
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
GREAT RAMEN, GREAT FOR FAMILIESI realize I should have updated this review since I've been back to Shinsengumi several times and it's really improved my already-favorable impressions of the place. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's my favorite place to get Ramen. According to a buddy, hakata style ramen came from the Kyushu prefecture. My buddy claims it tastes better out in JP. The broth is made from pork bones. It has...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2006
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I am writing a review for their new location in Rosemead (Yay! don't have to drive to Redondo Beach anymore). This location is not as busy as their RB location. The food and service is excellent. I've been...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh man, this is by far the best ramen place I've ever been to. I work near J Town in downtown LA, so I've had my share of ramen. Anyway, Hakata let's you decide how hard you want your noodles, how...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2006
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Everything is in your control. The hardness of the noodle, the heaviness of the taste, and the oiliness of the soup base. Then, there are other dishes such as the chicken rice and fried rice are also very...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/29/2006
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Two friends and I adventured to Hakata on Saturday afternoon. We didn't get there in time for the lunch specials which ended at 2pm. The customizable $7 Hakata Ramen was really good. I had to add cha sui to...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, the best noodle house I have been to.
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2006
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Hakata Ramen Shinsengumi is a really good Japanese ramen shop. This is the place to go if you are craving noodle soup. I like going here especially on a cold, rainy day and have a hot noodle soup. Their soups...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/08/2005
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hakata ramen is one of the best ramen i have ever tasted, they served their specialty pork ramen with a great soup, also their fried rice is great too which i always go there for.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2005
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Hakata Ramen and the Shin Sen Gumi, really got it right. They know that mixing segments of Japanese cuisines is not a good idea. They made a ramen shop, a robata yaki shop and segragated them. The noodles are...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2005
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this is by far the best ramen house in l.a.. the reason why it is the best is because everything is your choice. you can choose everything from the strength of your broth to the firmness or softness of your...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2004
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Hakata's signature ramen in "pork-bone-soup" is probably one of the best, if not the best, in LA. Nothing else compares. The only weakness of the ramen is probably the cha-shui, which is really only average....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2003
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