Understated Japanese ramen noodle house specializes in long-cooked broth & plenty of add-ons.
Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 104 Japanese Village Plaza Mall, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: (213) 613-9988
Website: http://ramenmaruyala.com/
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Reviews
Kiu Siu
Very popular and busy restaurant at the heart of Little Tokyo in LA. However, we were very disappointed with the quality of the food. We ordered the takoyaki, the vegetable tempura, the agedashi tofu and the chicken karage. Except for the takoyaki, the rest of our food were substandard. The agedashi tofu was actually cold in the center. It’s very rare to find a Japanese restaurant serving bad food. Unfortunately we found one in Ramen Maruya in LA.
… moreHal Mer
The food itself is pretty good! The tonkatsu ramen tastes authentic — and that’s coming from us who lived in Japan for over 8 years. The gyoza was also delicious, and the rice was nicely cooked.
Some dishes could be improved: the tempura wasn’t great, the karaage tasted a bit strange, and the saba (mackerel) could use more salt. Also, the wasabi isn’t the real Japanese kind.
One downside was the staff’s reaction when I tried to compliment them. I said the ramen tasted authentic, and the response was, “This is America.” — male staff, speaking Spanish, short and plump. 13:16, Nov26 we went today. He is a bit aggressive and not very clean—just drops the food on the floor when he’s wiping tables. I think it might be because the staff aren’t Japanese and their English isn’t very strong, so maybe it was a misunderstanding — but it still came across as a bit rude.
Overall, the food is quite good, especially the ramen, but I hope the staff can be a little more welcoming when customers try to say something nice.
The owners try but the staff fails, 3 stars. And also you dont put a spoon like in the photo in the miso soup. Please change your old bowls. Toilet is so dirty. The small plates they do not wash but wipe with only cloth dipped in water—I saw a staff do this. I’m giving 1 star. The owner might be good but the staff are doing dirty pracfices.
… moreSome dishes could be improved: the tempura wasn’t great, the karaage tasted a bit strange, and the saba (mackerel) could use more salt. Also, the wasabi isn’t the real Japanese kind.
One downside was the staff’s reaction when I tried to compliment them. I said the ramen tasted authentic, and the response was, “This is America.” — male staff, speaking Spanish, short and plump. 13:16, Nov26 we went today. He is a bit aggressive and not very clean—just drops the food on the floor when he’s wiping tables. I think it might be because the staff aren’t Japanese and their English isn’t very strong, so maybe it was a misunderstanding — but it still came across as a bit rude.
Overall, the food is quite good, especially the ramen, but I hope the staff can be a little more welcoming when customers try to say something nice.
The owners try but the staff fails, 3 stars. And also you dont put a spoon like in the photo in the miso soup. Please change your old bowls. Toilet is so dirty. The small plates they do not wash but wipe with only cloth dipped in water—I saw a staff do this. I’m giving 1 star. The owner might be good but the staff are doing dirty pracfices.
Raymond Carbonneau Robles
Food was mostly just okay. The vegetable miso ramen was not very flavorful, but it was spicy, which is good?
The rest of the food wasn’t particularly standout.
The servers were pretty nice.
The atmosphere was cuter than other surrounding restaurants.
I’d eat here again, but not for the food–just the vibes.
… moreThe rest of the food wasn’t particularly standout.
The servers were pretty nice.
The atmosphere was cuter than other surrounding restaurants.
I’d eat here again, but not for the food–just the vibes.
John Erickson
This is not Hakata ramen in any sense. The noodles resemble instant ramen, soft, soggy, and incapable of absorbing flavor. The broth tastes like plain pork bone stock with no tare, leaving it completely flat.
The edamame was bland, the chashu was flavorless, and while the egg was acceptable, it did not redeem the bowl. This misses the fundamentals of Hakata ramen.
I have seen other reviews calling this authentic and comparing it to ramen in Japan. Even the worst ramen I have had in Fukuoka was significantly better than this.
… moreThe edamame was bland, the chashu was flavorless, and while the egg was acceptable, it did not redeem the bowl. This misses the fundamentals of Hakata ramen.
I have seen other reviews calling this authentic and comparing it to ramen in Japan. Even the worst ramen I have had in Fukuoka was significantly better than this.
SushiMonster
We came and got served fast. The people are nice. The food is amazing! The chashu ramen is massive and the pork is well made. Would bring family here for the food and enjoyment
… moreBob fang
Review for Ramen Maruya: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Absolutely delicious! Every dish we tried was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The ramen was rich and satisfying, the sashimi was top quality, and the grilled eel rice bowl was amazing. We also loved the edamame and miso soup that came with the meal. The service was quick and friendly, and the location in Little Tokyo is perfect. Highly recommended for anyone craving authentic Japanese food!
… moreAbsolutely delicious! Every dish we tried was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The ramen was rich and satisfying, the sashimi was top quality, and the grilled eel rice bowl was amazing. We also loved the edamame and miso soup that came with the meal. The service was quick and friendly, and the location in Little Tokyo is perfect. Highly recommended for anyone craving authentic Japanese food!
Julie Magaña
Delicious! Second time we went but first time with my boys & they loved it. Looked like it was going to be a little bit of wait but we got in pretty quick party of 5. Definitely going back!
… moreAG
This is a popular restaurant on social media, and I came to try it out of curiosity. The portion size of their signature ramen is astonishing, with an overwhelming amount of pork. Even as someone who loves ramen, I couldn’t finish it—the portion is just too intimidating. Friendly tip: for those with an average appetite, three people could easily share one bowl.
The serving speed is fast, and both the tempura and fish skin salad are quite good. The sushi is very delicious.
Now, about the drawbacks of the signature ramen: the noodles seem to be the kind that are bought in bulk, with a very average texture. Additionally, the broth is extremely salty, to the point where it feels like they added salt without any consideration. Moreover, it’s clear that the broth contains MSG, which is very disappointing.
Overall, this restaurant offers good value for money, and the prices aren’t too high. There are always long lines, so if you’re into trying out trending spots, you might want to check it out.
… moreThe serving speed is fast, and both the tempura and fish skin salad are quite good. The sushi is very delicious.
Now, about the drawbacks of the signature ramen: the noodles seem to be the kind that are bought in bulk, with a very average texture. Additionally, the broth is extremely salty, to the point where it feels like they added salt without any consideration. Moreover, it’s clear that the broth contains MSG, which is very disappointing.
Overall, this restaurant offers good value for money, and the prices aren’t too high. There are always long lines, so if you’re into trying out trending spots, you might want to check it out.
Chris
Found this place based on google review of 4.4, so decided to give it a try. The food really surprises us, and we are happy to find authentic Japanese food in LA. The spicy ramen is nice and tasty and the salmon bento set is really worth it, with lots of sides. We ordered green tea, which is refillable at $3. They will come by the table to help us refill our drinks.
Overall, recommended.
… moreOverall, recommended.
Alex Marie
Went for lunch with my brother and his friend, we were one of the first groups there that day. The service was great, they were very attentive and polite.
As for the food, we all got sushi and I could immediately tell that something wasn’t right. I got tuna and pretty early on felt like I was getting scombroid poisining, which I’ve gotten a couple times (I eat a lot of sushi.) I purposely did not finish my food because I didn’t feel all that well, and had a blistering headache the rest of the evening.
As for the boys, they got primarily salmon and were very stomach sick later on. The sushi was the only thing we had all day, so we were pretty sure thats what made us sick.
I rarely write reviews, but when something (that could potentially be dangerous) happens I feel responsible to inform other customers.
… moreAs for the food, we all got sushi and I could immediately tell that something wasn’t right. I got tuna and pretty early on felt like I was getting scombroid poisining, which I’ve gotten a couple times (I eat a lot of sushi.) I purposely did not finish my food because I didn’t feel all that well, and had a blistering headache the rest of the evening.
As for the boys, they got primarily salmon and were very stomach sick later on. The sushi was the only thing we had all day, so we were pretty sure thats what made us sick.
I rarely write reviews, but when something (that could potentially be dangerous) happens I feel responsible to inform other customers.