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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hanabishi is a great spot to get Japanese food in the Valley if it's past midnight. I always get the fried chicken and every time I've strayed away from ordering it, I get pissed off at myself because...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is hardly an izakaya, nor is it a sushi restaurant, nor is it a ramen shop. It's trying too hard to cover everything Japanese and fails!The sushi was decent w/ mild freshness, but at $4.50 for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing to write home about. Two different names confuse the hell out of you. I had some avocado rolls, veggie tempura, and some udon. Udon was probably the best after we came to the conclusion...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I knew as soon as I saw the 99 cent beer happy hour banner outside the restaurant I would be visiting this little sushi place after work. And then I knew as soon as I went to said happy hour, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Again, my last review clearly states that Orochon has the best ramen hands down. Kyushu Ramen should really be called Kyushu Katsu, because thats what they're specialty is. Mmmm, katsu curry.. they...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i don't really remember the names of the ramen we got...lol..but i know mine was really salty, and my friends was really bland...so we had to mix our broth...lol..it was ok..the noodles were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was decent... the servers were friendly, and I like the interior design, all woodsy. The ramen was alright, nothing to write home about, but it filled me up when I was hungry, so I couldn't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Kyushu Ramen is a solid choice for ramen when you have the craving. I was a regular years ago before the remodel. The decoration may have changed, but the ramen is still very good and the service is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
1 star for all their RAMEN dishes3 stars for the rest of their stuff (bbq short ribs w/ macaroni salad, chicken/pork katsu, etc) 5 stars for their store hours collaborating sushi menu
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've got to admit, for a place named "Kyushu RAMEN," it can really be disappointing. However, everything else (not ramen) i've tried so far hasn't disappointed me yet! The fried chicken (#10?) is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh My GAWD!I used to go to Kyushu Ramen a decade ago when Hiroko, the original owner (who can forget her with her fabulously hip, spiked and often crazy colored hair) was there.My fussy Japanese Mom...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This Place should not advertise Ramen on their menu nor their name. The worst thing you can order from this place is Ramen. Any kind of Ramen. Please take my word for it. I am a Japanese. Born and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We've been here a dozen times.Acceptable ramen for the valley.Good ramen fix if you don't want to travel outside of the SFV.Food: 3 starsService: 3 starsPrice: cheap
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum...yum...yum...the mabo ramen is delicious. When I lived in Van Nuys, I used to go every week. Everything I've eaten there, I have liked. Have yet to find a ramen place to match it!Great ramen,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars. The noodles are quality and cooked perfectly, but some of the broths are too salty, and when there's only 1 waitress working it takes forever for her to bring you more water. The kara age...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the ramen is good not great but the place is cozy and likeable. go next door though to hanabishi for the sushi, which is much better, fresh & the staff is great. they let you order from the ramen side...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love going here on nights I'm on a budget and want a real good asian meal. I normally get the pork/chicken cutlet bowl, and the bf gets the mabo ramen. We love it here, quick and friendly service....
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I cant give this place 5 stars for several reasons:1) Ramen NIPPON gets 5 stars, sorry Kyushu2) This place keeps changing too damn often3) Sometimes the food can suck, but very seldom.I love this...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The dish I got wasn't so great, but this hole-in-the-wall was cute and pretty welcoming, so I definitely plan to go back. I got some sort of fried chicken dish, thinking it was going to be similar to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I checked this place out on a whim on a weekday. Had the shoyu ramen special ,knocks 2 bucks off the ramen if you order one hand cut sushi roll. And I have to say it was pretty tasty. Not the best...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Kyushu Ramen should change their name to Kyushu Fried Chicken, but I'm fairly certain the other KFC wouldn't take kindly to it. The ramen here is sub-par but their fried chicken and curry is very...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I dont see how people like the ramen here. Its HORRIBLE! I took one bite and lost my appetite (haha it rhymed). I do like their chicken and egg bowl though. The karaage is alright, its juicy but very...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite Ramen in Los Angeles, thus far. Quiet place, most of the time, and recently remodeled. The staff is fairly on the ball, and the ramen is fantastic. Huge bowls, low prices, who can ask...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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I loved eating at Kyushu Ramen. I had lunch with family and the food was quite delicious. I tried Yakisoba, a fried noodle,vegetable and chicken dish that was very tasty. The Roasted Pork soup noodle is...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had the shio ramen, miso ramen & pork gyoza. All were a hit. This place is definitely comparable to anything in little Tokyo without having to drive in if you live in the Valley.
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Their "teishoku (plates)" is good, but ramen.... but ramen.... no comment. I go there because they open until midnight. One time my friend and I ordered Katsu-don as to go, and we waited more than 50...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great for eating out late. Thats why I go there so much.Fried chicken was good, but expensive. Curry was good, but expensive. Most expensive fried rice ive ever seen. Sushi is probably...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place. Great service and great pricing. Nice, pretty authentic looking decor and GREAT FOOD! By the way, I've had real ramen before in Japan so I will be happy to assure you that...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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Ramen which is Japanese hot soup noodles is good here. I usually get the plain shoyu or shio ramen. This restaurant is very small and a casual place but if you feel like Ramen and your in this area this a good...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Having just moved back to the Valley recently after a long stint in the South Bay, I decided to take the wife to one of my old hang outs when I craved a bowl of noodles.I knew this place had changed...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, I went back. I can't help it. It is just so good.This time I tried the weirdest thing I could find on the menu. And that was Katsu Curry Ramen.Yes, if you are familiar with katsu, you know it...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to this place since i was a kid (80's). Twenty years after this place still is up and running. I am a little sad that the original owner does not currently own this establishment....
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to come here often a few years ago, but I moved away. I finally returned to this place on a late Saturday night and was surprised at the remodeling.I actually never ordered the ramen before,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I feel a little bad that I'm giving this place a 2 stars since BFF A likes it. BUT, I probably wouldn't come back here, hence the 2 stars. I had the salt shio ramen with pork. Only 3 skinny, sorry...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My stupid ex boyfriend thought this place was the best thing since Top Ramen. He and his friends used to come here and late night dinners because it was open late. Maybe at 27, I am considered...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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Really good ramen. I go once a week. The sushi is really good too. Spicy...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Average Ramen...I ordered Chashu Ramen ($7.80) (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/JJmR9b1kQLck1M6lSkTPYA'select=iEdNucVv_COlgqvRwN3W8Q)The broth was alright. The noodles were nothing special. The thick...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Every since the remodel, this place has change from a typical hole in the wall, to something with a little bit of class. The decor is amazing with new tables and chairs and various artworks on the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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they always give you a lot of food but its by far premium quality. its more like cafe food. like the kind of place youd go for a late night hearty meal. the curry is pretty good and they give you a lot of it...
kudzu.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We've been coming here for over a decade, back when it was just a hole in the wall and owned by this outrageous, eccentric, wonderful old lady. She unfortunately fell ill and sold the place to the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Changed their menu. But not for the better. Most of their new stuff is more expensive and sucky. Tried their creamy tempura shrimp--not worth $ AT ALL.
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good. I get the ramen noodles and the cold noodles. I sometimes get the bento box type meals. The miso eggplant is really salty. The sushi is decent. They separated the menus recently...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always seem to complain about this place to my friends, telling them its too far me and how the service sucks....however I end up eating and drinking here about twice a week. Go figure! This place...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An izakaya in Van Nuys?!!! Next door to Kyushu ramen, it's been around for a while, but I think they're finally establishing their own identity. Nigiri and sashimi taste fresh and come in generous...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I started stopping in here at lunchtime for sushi because my Bar/Bri class was at the Van Nuys Airport Hotel. The sushi is totally decent, which I thought was surprising given that it's basically a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The gyoza was really good....I like to customize my dipping sauce....so I liked all the bottles on the table....and its ran by Japanese which is a plus....I ordered the miso ramen, and kyushu ramen...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to come here years ago, back when it looked like just another hole-in-the-wall Asian restaurant complete with pictures of the food they serve all over the walls. Yesterday though, we craved...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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I have been going here for a while now and I must say that I like the service, the prices, the specials, and the FOOD! have yet to be disappointed.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally!! A ramen place close to home. Will the expectations of ramen complete me? Will I enjoy the tasty warmth, fresh veggies and spicy kick that my one and only ramen experience in L.A. left me...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I miss living so close to Kyushu Ramen and going to it all the time. The variety of dishes is great and the late night hours are SO convenient. I've tried a ton of things on their menu and still...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There's only one reason to go to this place: Nippon Ramen is closed.Nippon Ramen on Reseda is 10x better than Kyushu. The only thing that Kyushu has going is its hours. The ramen is bland, no...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE IT! Great noodles, open late. Sushi is good too.
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
cleanliness:4/5drink quality: water is waterservice: old lady .....pretty grumpy waitress......girl.....pretty waitresscost: a little over $10 w/tax tipother: Stopped in to eat while arriving to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place if you want to get a quick Japanese fix in or if you want an average meal and toss back a few beers with some buddies. Its also been through a complete interior renovation so the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay so I lost my Ramen House-cherry here at lunch today. When I got back to work, they couldn't even tell. And they claim to be observant of what's up in the workplace. Puh-leeze. I don't have any...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has improved 10-fold since the remodel. Kitsune Soba is fantastic. A decent selection of Sake and beer. Good locals place, without the pretense you find on Ventura. Open late which is a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So I was craving ramen...Ended up in Kyushu and was not satisfied at all...There are somedays when ramen just sounds so good and if you're having one of those days...take a little trip to downtown...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
how did i end up here yesterday? **enter flashback sequence**(me in bed, calling my sis in law to see what she's doing:let: hullo?me: whutchadoin'?let: @ work & u?me: still in my jammieslet: lunch @...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Over the last year, Kyushu has gone through some interior design changes incorporating wooden booths so it looks like a Japanese restaurant now. However, sitting on little circular pads on wide gapped...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In the valley, there are only about 3 or 4 ramen restaurants. This one, although not bad, isn't too great either. When I came here last, I remembered trying the miso soup ramen, soy sauce ramen, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmmmm. Well, fellow Yelpers, we have discovered lots of wonderful hidden places in the Valley.... but this ain't one of 'em. Although the service was friendly and atmosphere was fine, we were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Average. The food is good, its a quick fix ramen that cant compete with the real deal in Jtown, but its decent. If you order the Nabeyaki udon, expect your friends to be halfway done with their meal...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, decent service, very clean and neat. Price ranges from 6.75-10.00 or so. Their serving sizes are big!
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
11/13/07 Update: After 2 visits, I have to retrospectively say, the ramen is not that great but glad there is an option for it in the Valley. If you head southwest, go find a Mitsuwa and head to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmm.So last night I was quite sick. Actually it started on Monday and just got progressively worse and is still in the full fledged, "Girl, you ain't goin no where so get used to your bed" stage....
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, nothing funny to say about this place, no wild stories, no craziness....just a good old fashion review, damn, I don't think I even know how to do that...So, I was craving something long and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has one of the banana-est ramens that ive tried . Translation : the ramen noodle soup served at this establishment is quite delectable. I took my boss who lived in Japan for several years...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Even if this place had a C rating, the waitress had an attitude, I had to wait an hour for a table, and it was cash only, I would still give Kyushu Ramen 5 stars because I have never had fried chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't comment on the sushi here since I've never tried it, but I have enjoyed the other dishes I've tired here. I usually get the gyoza plate which comes with 8 gyoza pieces (steamed or fried)...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely one of my favorite restaurants in all of Los Angeles county. The first time I went there I was skeptical. I thought that it would probably be some ghetto Japanese-wanna be place. It was in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So by now you know that I am a sushi-eatin-fool and must try it if it's within a 10 min driving distance. I have no idea where Lake Balboa is, but this place is not there, it's actually in Van Nuys...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hey, this place is in VAN NUYS not Lake Balboa, and the food is FANTASTIC!!!!! Right near Sherman Way and Sepulveda and a great neighborhood joint for those of us who live nearby.
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One day i was Skratchin it up at EagleRockUnderground when some two kats that have supposedly watched me Dj somewhere else hit me up about going to this place in the valley called Kyushu Ramen. I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yay! I'm happy to see that someone already posted Kyushu ramen. I've been to this place over 40 times. Despite the place being called a ramen place, the ramen isn't so great. Their Kyushu ramen...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to drive down from Valencia just to eat here. The ramen was generally good, but on a hot summer day, it's really hard to top an order of hiyashi chukka and a side order of satsuma age. If it's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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I've had better...my last review was deleted because I mentioned another location. But I am a die-hard foodie and personally I'd like to see recommendations, so again I will try to leave one: Ramen Nippon in...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I give it a four because I L-O-V-E the pork cutlet curry ramen. Totally pulled me out of my I'm-too-good-to-eat-pork phase. That said, the staff here is pretty bad. Well, bad if you have more than 3...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The flavor is good.The noodle chewiness is good.But, the broth was tepid. How is that possible? Come on, this is a ramen shop.Also, I have never had fried rice with so many carrot bits in it. It...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the best ramen available in the valley.house special kyushu ramen noodles in pork broth is quite good. fried rice is suprisingly delicate and not greasy.be sure to speak up!!! as the wait staff can be...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
While I'm not a ramen fan I've had excellent udon here. I asked for the kyushu with udon and every so often they do it. The down side is my friend got food poisoning here.
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2006
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I have been going to this restaurant for a long time now and the food , service , pricing, and atmosphere have always been wonderful. This place is a real gem! The only thing that makes it tricky sometimes is...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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This place is FANTASTIC. I have never had a bad dish at this awesome neighboorhood noodle house. The food is deliciously prepared and the prices are unbelievably low. It gets pretty packed on the weekend...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2005
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