Easygoing eatery with a contemporary vibe dishing up noodle soup & rice bowls, with vegan options.
Ken Tao
Just Pasadena parking turned me off. All else wonderful. The shoyo char sui ramen was great. Got the best mirror finish at the end. The angry orange paste on the table was pretty good. Close your throat on first dip but then there is some complexity to its taste a bit later. Pricing reasonable and up front. Size medium. If someone is driving next time, definitely a good recommendation for ramen. Standard 18% up front for tips so keep that in mind. Certainly posted removable but then seemed anti-cultural from a Japanese point of view. Anyhow left it on for my small party. You have to pay the wait staff at the end. The link on the bill doesn’t do jack.
… moreBel
Not a fan of the 18% service charge, ONLY because there’s not an easier option to remove it. There should be a button prior to paying that could easily remove the charge. Other than that, the food was amazing. The vegan ramen was so flavorful and I really enjoyed the infused water.
… moreAlya Kurt
One of the best places to go out and eat with friends around Pasadena. Get their large bowls they are decently sized. Both ramens and bowls tasted great!! We enjoyed the nicely decorated restaurant and atmosphere. Their pork bowl especially tasted great!! The prices range from 20-25$ per person and it is so worth it!!
… moreDaniel Krueger
Food was good, reasonable for the price. Service was fine, food came out quickly, it wasn’t crowded and it was quiet.
I’m really blown away that a 17.68% gratuity was auto added to my bill. The server absolutely told me about it and was willing to print out a receipt to show me the breakdown when I asked. But I had to ask. The spiel was quick, and felt like it was quickly glossed over and I was presented with the POS machine and asked to pay.
The server tapped the ‘custom’ tip button and the charge was clearly shown on the receipt but that’s something I would have gotten after paying in a normal transaction. I selected a different amount, not 0, not 17.68%, but something that I chose.
… moreHeather Martin
I dined here solo and had a relaxing and mellow experience which is exactly what I was looking for. There was a handful of other parties at the restaurant but it wasn’t crowded or loud. My ramen came out quickly and the service was very friendly. You could technically do parties of any size (the tables move) but they seem best set up for 2-4 people. I had tonkatsu ramen and a Diet Coke. After tax and tip my total came to $28. A tasty and mellow lunch or dinner spot!
… moreSam Lee
The ramen is consistently delicious but their karaage the best!! Love that you can ask for garlic and spicy sauce on the side. The staff are always friendly and we never have to wait very long. We typically manage to find free street parking but we might have to park on green street or a block or two away and walk over. The seats are a little uncomfortable but we eat quickly so not a big deal
… moreKenneth Dela Rosa
I highly recommend making the trip out to this HiroNori! I came by with a large party of family and friends, and the staff was very welcoming. A special shoutout is owed to the manager, John, as he was patient and accommodating to my specific necessity. Due to a medical issue, I have an extremely restrictive diet, and John took the time during a busy dinner rush to explain to me in detail my options and the ingredients contained. It ensured I could safely share a nice meal with company, and although what I ended up having was more barebones, it was still tasty. As for the regular dishes, my family and friends can attest to their good quality. All enjoyed the variety of appetizers and drinks we ordered, and the ramen noodles themselves were a fan favorite! Our food came out in a timely manner, and that is thanks to the kitchen, but also to our helpful and kind server Radleen who was attentive to our needs. We will definitely be back!
… moreAmanda Santos
We came in with a party of 9 and were seated within 5 minutes—super impressive! We ordered the spicy tuna on crispy rice, chicken karaage, and of course, ramen. Everything came out quickly and was absolutely delicious. Our servers, John and Radleen, were so kind and attentive—they really took care of us. The food was excellent, the staff were friendly and accommodating, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. Definitely coming back for more!
… moreAlizen
Yet another Hironori location has popped up and I couldn’t be more excited for it! I think this is the sixth location I’ve visited and this place has a beautiful exterior.
The quality of the ramen is still just as spectacular and I love that they actually separated the salad dressing for the to go combo bowl I ordered as others do not do that. The only thing I wish this location had was the branded Hironori to go bowls, but that wasn’t a major issue.
Garlic portion was pretty decent and so was the broth. I also felt that the chicken bowl portion was quite generous!
Overall, I will always recommend my favorite ramen shop in CA. 🙂
… moreA.J. Foucault
I’ve been living in Pasadena for a bit over two years now and I’ve visited my fair share of Ramen restaurants. This is one of the ones I regularly come back to. Their combo (ramen + rice bowl + salad) is totally worth the cost. Tonkotsu ramen + salmon rice bowl is always my go-to order. The server was super friendly, polite and courteous. The place is clean, well-lit and overall in a fantastic location. For parking, I just street parked on Cordova and then walked over.
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