Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai - Torrance

Japanese restaurant · Torrance

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"Kitakata is our go-to when we need a change of pace from the super-rich tonkatsu ramen that dominates LA. Their flavorful shoyu broth is light and balanced enough to drink a full bowl’s worth, but we also appreciate the curly yellow noodles, fatty slices of chashu, and optional green chili oil, which adds lip-numbing heat. Head here for a quick lunch—service is fast, they offer ramen combo sets with gyoza or karaage, and there’s a Yelp waitlist you can join before arriving to cut down on any wait time. " - nikko duren, garrett snyder

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4338 Pacific Coast Hwy, Torrance, CA 90505 Get directions

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