Ajisen Ramen

The noodles were the star of the meal--- they were fresh, chewy, almost crunchy in texture. Unfortunately, my BBQ Pork was dry, like it's been a few days sitting in the refrigerator. The soup was a bit salty for my taste.

Really tasty ramen! It was packed and there was a line to be seated but it is worth the wait. Just come patient. I sat at the bar in front of the kitchen and it was interesting to see them prepare the food. I had a black garlic ramen with egg and pork. It had so much flavor!! Good noodles. So comforting and tasty! You can add in spicy and that is a great add-on. Loved the dumplings too. Great to go with the soup!! Parking is also tight.

Been coming here for almost 10 years now. Ramen broth is delicious and you will not be disappointed by portion sizes or flavor. It is a bit cramped inside the restaurant however so wait times may be high

Used to come here all the time, but prices have become a bit ridiculous, 2 ramen bowls and 2 drinks with 15% tip came out to 53$ definitely a once every couple of months spot now unfortunately.

Our favorite family spot! The ramen is amazing. My daughter's love the chicken miso ramen, my son loves the yakisoba and karage chicken, and though I am a fan of all the ramen soups my favorite is the pork curry with pork cutlet😋. If you haven't tried it you should... promise you won't regret it... you'll be back for more👍

Ajisen Ramen was delicious. Very tasty broth and if you check in on Yelp you buy one drink and get one free (boba drinks included). I will surely return to enjoy the vegetable ramen.

Let me tell you, I always order the spicy beef ramen, and it's one of the best beef ramen I have ever had in my life! 10/10!!! It's a little bit spicy. Dare to add some more hot sause like I did, don't forget to order some Gyoza on the side! (Lunch special) Customer service it's great; the host and waiters make you feel very welcomed, and they are very attentive! Nice restaurant setting. I totally recommend it!

I agree maybe one of the best! This is a very good ramen and it’s hard to beat it no matter where your ramen safari takes you.

Went this Saturday afternoon to this restaurant, one of our fav restaurants. Matthew was unbelievable friendly but professionally took care of us. The food is superb as usual, quality was always consistent. I wish that I can give 5 Stars... We missed the Beef Enoki and Eel Friedrice. These 2 were your specialties that noone else has it...

Haven't been here for long time. Trying to call for to go. The phone was not working. It sounds like was hung up after 2 rings. Tried for 20 mins. Gave up and ordered slurp in. Disappointed.

Ajisen Ramen is a classic, and this was my first time at this location. The service was quick and my food came very quickly, exactly as I ordered it. I've always enjoyed their pork rib ramen, and it was exactly as I remembered it, the pork ribs were tender and soft. They also have lunch special prices which I thought were a great deal.

Haven't been to an Ajisen in ages, came during late lunch. Food was mediocre, not sure why I loved Ajisens so much before. Maybe I just did order the right dishes. They do have a large selection great for parties that are indecisive and love varieties. Parking at this location sucks, hard to find parking during dinner rushes and hard to get out when it's busy. Tan-Tan Men- was alright, I'm not sure what I was expecting. Very thick peanut butter broth. There wasn't much to it either. Small ladle of ground pork was topped and maybe 1 or 2 wood ear fungus julienned with a handful of chopped green onions. Dragon Roll- wasn't too bad. Nicely rolled and eel that topped it wasn't too sweet. Corn w/ BBQ Pork Ramen- standard, pork wasn't as tender as we'd like it to be but wasn't tough. Broth wasn't bad.

I feel like this is one of the older ramen joints that has it's own unique taste that feels a bit like home. Sadly the Irvine location closed and that was the nearest one but I'm glad they still have one of their OG locations, Rowland Heights! FOOD The entrees we ordered were the Volcano Ramen(for me), the Salmon Salad(for my girlfriend) and Fried Tofu. They're all incredibly delicious and I can't complain. Still tastes exactly the same from 10 years ago! I want to add that I normally would get the Spicy Beef Ramen which is one of their crowd-favorites but I always get pulled to the spicy side for the Volcano Ramen. I can't get enough of that Volcano sauce, it's a definite signature for Ajisen! For their appetizers, honestly they're all good but the Fried Tofu. There's just something about it that we can't get enough of. The sauce is amazing, the way they semi-fry it? just perfect! Highly recommend getting the Fried Tofu or even their Gyoza for appetizers! OVERALL Never would've thought I'd be writing a review for Ajisen considering I use to work at the Irvine location many many years ago but I couldn't help myself and visit an old memory of mine. The only reason I'm giving the 4 star is cause I think they forgot our Fried Tofu and we had to re-ask for the order so it arrived half way through our meal and I wasn't able to get the photos I wanted but it still tastes AMAZING. I'd also like to add that the ambiance of this location is completely different from Irvine's. Less stressful it seems but I should warn you that the location is not the best as it's very very high traffic near the intersection. So keep that in mind! Thanks again for the bowl of deliciousness Ajisen, we'll be visiting again soon!

Fast service, good food as always. Been coming here for years! Sometimes I get this one female server who is very unattentive and dismissive. Otherwise when I get other servers it's much better

My friend and I were able to come in about an hour before their closing time and ordered a miso ramen and a tonkotsu ramen. We had ok service as we were told to scam the QR code, but I didn't have my phone with me so I couldn't. The service was pretty average wait time and was able to get our orders in within 10 minutes or so. The interior was kind of empty but nothing too big or small. The miso ramen was watery and I added a lot of garlic to my broth and it made the flavor suitable to my taste. I think the noodles were old and soggy and the meat was ok tasting but overall I think I wouldn't come back again. The price for these two was around $33

This is my go to comfort restaurant! I absolutely love this spot with variety of ramen to choose from! I pick this spot when I'm sick, when I'm sad, or showing other people good ramen! The service is good and the ambiance of this spot is very calming, if you want a simple spot to study while grubbing would be ideal here!

Our go to ramen whenever we can drive 20miles one way! The broth is not too foreign for our tongues. They said it tastes too commercialized but whatever! Our comfort food. There are enough tables too during the summer:)

I love this place ! Seafood ramen is my favorite! The beef ramen also hits the spot! The Staff is always so friendly and willing to give suggestions. Parking is easy to get in and out of, and the location is just off the freeway! The noise level is casual, so feel free to slurp up !

Man! This place was a very nice surprise for a small ramen place. Their ramen really pacts a punch! I had the ABC special and that rib was so tender, and for the first time i literally picked up my bowl and drank my broth lol. The pork had excellent flavor , noodles were great, overall great bowl of ramen. Service was excellent, they always checked on us and refills always came. Would recommend you try this place if ever in the area. I wish i had taken a picture but it was so good and a looked great.

The food was tasty, service was quick and they were nice! The place was clean and was lively of people. Would eat here again!

I tried their corn with bbq pork ramen and it was good. The corn wasn't good, but the pork and broth were tasty. Their service was good and the restaurant was clean and empty. I would go back and try other ramen broths.

Ambiance is nice. The ramen was good but a little salty for my taste. Noodles were pretty chewy. Not a bad spot for ramen overall! The location may be an issue for me to frequent this place as it is at a busy junction, and parking spots are tight, even there is a underground parking area

Ramen was excellent, full of flavor and the meat was really good as well. Service was quick and efficient. My only wish is that this place had more seating as it's quite limited, although I'm not sure what they could do to improve that because of the property space. The good news is people do file out fairly quick so the wait times isn't too bad. Regardless, this is well recommended in my books

Ok guys as far as soda goes, peach soda is bomb!!! They both came out great lol it is draw !! Till next time.

Ramen restaurant in Rowland heights called Ajisen is ok. The building is located on the 2nd floor and upon entering it's pretty nice. Out of all the building I've explore this one is one of the few unique places. There are different ramen bowls on the wall the mural of the sumos are cool. Now for the menu as soon as I used my phone holy cow there's at least 18 pages the menu was so huge so picking something is quite challenging. But I'll try to make it short on my rating. Environment is a 10/10 unique and nice inside Food 7.5/10 there ok gyoza love the charr flavor but needs more filling inside ramen its good lots of pork with an egg takoyaki its frozen Price is 6/10 ramen was a good price 15.99 for a big bowl and tons of protein, gyoza is 8.95 flavor wise great but feels lack lusting cause of the filling, takoyaki seriously I'm paying 9 dollars for 5 and frozen balls

It's alright. Service is fast. The beef is good. Broth is good but nothing special. Also ordered sushi. It was the coldest sushi I've ever eaten i could have sworn it had an ice cube inside of the roll. Loved this place years ago but since then have tried many other places and this one is just "eh".

Ajisen Ramen has been one of the most anticipated ramen spots to try on my hitlist for awhile. And with a location right in the heart of Rowland Heights, I was curious whether Ajisen's take on a bowl of ramen was similar to other places I've tried in the area. With this excitement in mind, I ended up dropping by on a Sunday night around 8:30PM right before the restaurant's closing time. Initially, I chose to grab a bowl at Ajisen quite late because many reviews here on Yelp have talked about the monstrous parking situation and long wait times for a table. But upon entering the restaurant, there were little to no people inside! This expedited the process in all of the best ways as I was able to get my bowl in 10 minutes from the moment I sat down. Though the staff were attentive and fast with service, the mobile ordering system took longer due to the large selection of items, lack of pictures, and confusing payment input system. Choosing quickly to eat and leave before the restaurant closed, I settled on a Premium Pork Ramen which was $16.95 at the time of this review. Upon receiving the bowl, I was happy to see that it was quite large and filled very close to the top. But despite this, the dish did lack a tad when looking at quantity. Inside the bowl, the thinly sliced premium pork made up about 20% of the dish, the noodles made up about 40%, and the broth took up the remaining 40%. In fact, there were so many noodles to the point where I subconsciously was rationing the pork throughout the meal. After consuming the bowl, I left the restaurant feeling only filled, not full. Looking at the price, 17 dollars leans on the more pricey side for a bowl of ramen in the Rowland Heights area. And looking at the amount of food given compared to the price tag, I'd argue price to portion was just okay. The quality of the food was definitely there in all aspects of the bowl despite the lack of portion. For one, the noodles were thick and had a perfect amount of chew to them. They tasted of a subtle egg flavor which helped establish a savory baseline for the dish. The broth achieved a similar savory and umami flavor by combining the pork-based stock, a subtle miso powder, and what tasted like black garlic oil. And for last, the thinly sliced pork both added a creamy fatty flavor and a smokey charred flavor to the bowl. Combined together with the broth, everything tasted elevated and lighter on the mouth in result. The flavor was very impressive; definitely one of the best bowls of ramen I've had in the Greater LA area! Ajisen definitely serves up a hearty bowl of ramen. And with that, I would for sure be happy to return and try more of their different specialty items. But for this experience at the Rowland Heights location, I'd argue the Premium Pork Ramen deserves a solid 4 stars out of 5. Though there was nothing wrong with the taste of the food, the lack of pork in this particular bowl made it harder to justify from a price to portion standpoint. On the other hand though, Ajisen offers many different bowls of ramen, most giving just as much quantity if not more at a lower price point of 14-5 dollars. In all, Ajisen Ramen lives up to its historic origins and will definitely be earning a spot among ramen spots I frequent. Great flavors, Ajisen!

My favorite and go to ramen spot. Love the ramen and the boba! The service is so fast and nice! I

First time here great experience I ordered 64 pork ramen and fried chicken and the passion peach soda very good. I would come back again maybe next time 10/10

Im not sure what the name of the girl serving us was but it was around 8 PM on January 4th. She looked like she either didnt want us there or didnt want to be there herself. California roll was bad but another male server was very sweet and accommodating about it. We got it replaced with a pretty decent fried squid. Probably wont come back though.

It was ok. It's really hard to enjoy ramen sometimes because I had some really good ramen in San Diego. So I could be wrong about this place. But here's what I think. Off top, service here is really good. Very friendly and helpful workers. A bowl of ramen was about $16 or so. They have a huge menu! So some y for everyone! I came with my kids. My daughter enjoyed her pork cutlet and rice. My boys enjoyed their ramen and so did I. The meat was really soft and well seasoned. Decent amount of ramen. My only small complaint is that the broth got cold fast. The masubi was good too. We order two orders of that. Again, don't use my review as a reason not to go. I fee I've had the best, so that's why I can't really rate some places. It stop by and check them out for yourself. Parking is tough. Tight spots in a corner shopping center. Free drink when you buy a drink and an entre and check in on yelp. Keep up the good work guys.

I recently dined at Ajisen Ramen and had an overall excellent experience. I ordered the spicy beef ramen, which was nothing short of delicious. The broth was hot, flavorful, and consistent with what I've come to expect from past visits. Ambiance definitely improving from the past Even though the restaurant was fairly busy, I was pleasantly surprised by the minimal wait time. Service was speedy, and the self-serve options only made the dining experience more convenient. Would highly recommend for anyone craving a satisfying bowl of ramen!

The ramen and soup base are good. It's really going to depend on The meat and the fried meat sides that you choose that will make it or break it for your meal. My recent visit was to try something I've not had before. The fried steak wasn't my favorite this time around. Not sure if the panko was not seasoned enough but the steak was pretty tender. I'd rather stick to bbq pork or chicken ramen and nothing that's katsu. Spam musubi was ok. I've had better. I think it was the rice which was not sticky and compacted enough? Place to go for a ramen in a pinch.

It's been quite awhile since I've visited Ajisen Ramen but let me tell you I've been their three times and never have a had a bad experience with the food, the service well maybe when they get a bit overwhelmed with customers but usually they are very attentive. My son and I usually enjoy the appetizers as well but the ramen is fresh and tasty! Just writing this review reminded me of how it tasted! Not much on ambiance many tables close together but we come for the food not the view.

Ramen noodles were definitely the star of the meal. Noodles were fresh and texture was very nice. Unfortunately the pork was dry and not freshly made that day. The soup broth tasted like MSG was added. I felt thirsty after the meal. Noodles score 5, Pork - 3, Soup - 3, Overall - 3.5.

Felt like getting ramen for a Saturday lunch. We came late and once we sat, many people came in. The workers were very attentive even if busy. My husband ordered their Ajisen Beat Combo Ramen. I though it would be the best but it was only ok even after I tried it. Broth was good though and it had different porks like pork slices, bbq pork and premium pork but the meat didn't have much flavor to it. Where was the bbq pork and what is premium pork? The Ramen noodles were smaller than what I am used to. I ordered their Tan-Tan men but it was ok. Not really spicy like it's supposed to be. Their was even small pieces of liver in it too. As a pinay, the broth almost tastes like our peanut butter dish (Kare-Kare)! After awhile, the soup was a little too much to finish. I think it's not enough meat. Good customer service. Friendly workers. Prices are decent and not expensive compared to places I have been too. Nice place. Place, was easy to find but parking here is premium in this plaza. I tried to like it but not my fave. [19th R]

Awww I'm sad to give this place a 2 star. The ramen was good. The sushi was 2/10 for me and the people I came with weren't a fan. Everyone enjoyed the ramen as well as myself. The service was average. The establishment was clean. The music was good. However after we ate half the people I came with got upset stomachs. This is why I'm giving them a 2 star which I'm very sad about. We all got something different but this was our lunch/ dinner aside from everyone eating something earlier in the day. Everyone is different so maybe you won't get an upset tummy. I again did enjoy the ramen but was disappointed with the sushi and the ice cream. The ice cream looked looked different from the picture. But it did get busy after we arrived. So don't knock it til you try it. Just my personal experience unfortunately.

First time to this location. Food is FABULOUS and service is friendly and quick! Yum! Yum!

best ramen in the area!!! their service is very helpful and fast! the space they have is small but perfect size, also very clean!!

I drive 40 min to eat here this is the only ramen I eat, I've tried many places and nothing compares to this place.

My family and I eat here often. We love the food. They have the best ramen and pork cutlet (donkatsu). We also love the great service that Zach provides. He is quick, has sense, friendly, and caring. Thank you for the ice cream

I'd consider myself a ramen concierge, considering the amount of ramen I eat per month.. My friend was recommended this place so I decided to check it out yesterday evening with some more friends. Our server was very friendly, answering our questions and making suggestions based on preference. Ambiance on a weekday evening was calming and cozy, it is located in a concrete jungle but the restaurant makes you feel like you've just discovered a hidden gem. When placing our orders, I couldn't help but notice the kind eyes from a smiling chef watching us through her window. I could feel the kindness and attention put into these meals, it wasn't just thrown together in a rush. Gyoza we're juicy and savory, not salty and a little on the small side- which I didn't mind. I ordered the spicy pork ramen with extra noodle and an extra egg. I enjoyed the flavors of this ramen; the pork was cooked to perfection and melted in my mouth- just how I like it. It was not very spicy compared to yoshiharu's spicy pork or other chain resturaunts. What really made this place stand out was the ambiance tied in with a hearty- delicious meal and kind-eyed chefs. I will be returning for another bowl of soup.

Always an average ramen pick. I got the tonkatsu black ramen and the broth was very flavorful and the pork was super tender. We also got some sushi and their fried rice. Everything was good except for their sushi since it felt like the middle was still frozen. There weren't many people on a Saturday night, but the service was attentive and there was plenty of parking available.

It's been a while since I've been back. My husband likes to come here because of variety in the menu but food is only average. Like I said, lots of choices for ramen but broth isn't that good. The chashu (they call it BBQ pork) is soft and pieces are large but lacking some flavor. Fried tofu that came with my lunch special is basically agedashi tofu. It came hot and fresh. Not bad. Gyoza was okay too, along with the fried chicken. But both didn't come with any type of sauce at all. There wasn't even soy sauce on the table. And I would pass on the dragon roll. Much smaller compared to pics I saw 3 years ago and it's not that good. Surprisingly, the baby octopus was pretty good. It's probably not for everyone because of the marinade/sauce. I can't explain its flavor but maybe they used red miso paste?

came in Saturday around 5pm got seated immediately. nothing but the best. definitely one of my go to spots. prices are on par with other ramen spots. seafood ramen is gas

If you're looking for a solid Ramen spot in the City of Industry/Hacienda Heights area, rest assured Ajisen's got you. Be prepared to park in a smaller garage. If you're familiar with the area (Diamond Plaza), then you know that great parking is hard to come by, especially on the weekend - it doesn't reflect badly on the restaurant, though. I don't usually expect to be greeted upon arrival into a ramen restaurant these days, but these folks made it feel very welcome, and the server/host even happily gave some recommendations! Very timely and courteous delivery of starters and the main meals themselves. I decided to have their namesake dish, the Ajisen Ramen. If you name a dish after your establishment, I'm going to try it on my first visit as a vibe check, lol. I was not disappointed, though! Good portion size, very filling, ingredients were nice and fresh, ramen was piping hot when it got to me. Also went ahead and got some spam musubi to finish out the meal, and that was good as well. I'm very critical of spam musubi, and Ajisen did not let me down. As far as the location goes, it is upstairs from the pinned location that Maps will take you to, and the view is pretty nice! Even with the fact that it's basically a concrete jungle around. I will be back!

yummy food its good when it was hit will recommend this place Good place staff is very nice and clean

3.5 rounded up to 4. The boba is really good which made my review round up to 4! The check in deal is amazing and you get buy one get one free. I got the ajisen ramen and the noodle texture is great. Something about the broth for me wasn't the best. Maybe lacking in some flavor? The ramen also cooled down quickly so make sure you eat fast!

I hate giving tough reviews because I always want to give restaurants the benefit of the doubt. But here's reality... - quality and taste: 5 star. I love their ramen and their curry. The fried chicken is crispy and everything has plenty of flavor. - staff: inconsistent service but generally friendly. I think the biggest thing for staff is that they are only operating on half of the tables open apparently because of Covid. I've been here before the pandemic and service was better when it was crowded. Now it's a burden to ask for anything. - complaint: one meal came out and the next one was a few minutes later. Then the third meal was 5 minutes after that. The last of our 4 came out a full 15 minutes after the first one. Everyone was done eating when the last one came out. Again, the kitchen operating on half tables open. That's a grave service error in my opinion. No apologies and no attempt to make it right. For taste, I'll continue to eat here. For service, not so much.

Great service Zack! It's always nice to go to a place where the server is always there when you need them. Food was delicious and on point. Place is nice and clean! Will definitely be back soon.

Forgive me, I am a person who never writes reviews / complains unless highly warranted. I've been to Ajisen dozens of times in person years prior, but needed delivery this time. Ramen noodles + toppings filled up less than half of the to-go bowl, and gyoza size is the smallest I've ever seen in my life (restaurant or grocery). It did not even fill a 5x5 inch box. Really a rip off for to go since you have no ability to complain in person. Love the place, but really??? Give me a break.

The restaurant was really nice and comfortable. The waitress was super friendly her name was Nicole. We ordered and the food came faster than expected. All of the orders we got were yummy and matched the description and was the perfect portion. Our server named Zach was really nice and funny. We had a whole conversation with him and he's overall a nice young man. This place was really good with many ramen options. 10/10 would recommend.

For cold weather, rainy gloomy day it's perfect! This place satisfies your cravings when you are a Ramen lover! The place can be hidden in a way, it's upstairs. Not much noticeable however, locals know what I'm talking about Fullerton and Colima. Busy intersection. Several seating tables laid out to dine in. Spacious and clean environment. The moment you walk in you smell the condiments! Delicious. Service is great. Ramen came out pretty fast, it was not that busy when we walked in. Once we sat it's like we brought everyone lol tables were full. I ordered a spicy beef ramen. Wow not disappointed. I'm pretty particular with ramen as I only have 1 fav spot in Ontario or Alhambra. But I will say I found a yummy spot near by! Spicy just how I like it, the beef was so tender flavored! Ramen texture is perfect. To mention the broth, soooo flavorful a perfect hot/warm temperature. Though I will say it didn't have other veggies or ingredients added on Spicy Beef Ramen it paid its dues. I added corn and it was perfect. I highly recommended this spot to any Ramen lovers!

MY FAVORITE RAMEN RESTAURANT IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY BY FAR. I live in Hollywood and I have yet to find a better place out here. To begin with, their menu is huge! They literally have something for everybody and anybody. Not only that, but they don't skip a beat on the quality of the items. The brisket ramen is rich. The seafood ramen is delectable. Rich flavors and quality ingredients are there. The waiters are knowledgeable and attentive. The service is fast. The ambiance is cute for lunch. Simple furniture and regular music. You go because you like the food. Parking is underground or regular lot.

Had the spicy beef ramen. Was good for what it was but not great. There aren't a lot of options to add to this ramen to make it your own, which isn't necessary as long as the ramen has a good variety amount of topping with it but this one doesn't. All I could add was corn. Adding topping is expensive as well, already on top of an expensive ramen. The portion size fed me but I felt under shorted with how much I paid. Spice level and broth were good just when I get ramen I want to indulge in it and I didn't get that feeling from here.

I have been coming here for the past 10 years. This place is super yummy and always able to accommodate my family and I when we come. We are a very large party, also at least 10 people and we are able to have great service every time we come here! Thank you for your yummy food and amazing service! We will be coming back soon!

I can't believe ajisen ramen still existed even I drove by the area, of course I had to check it out. I used to go to the one in SGV quite a bit. Their food was good but service was opposite, so I kind of stopped going over the years. Now this ajisen ramen location, they actually have VERY good service. The staffs were attentive and friendly. The food though..is mediocre. I got the abc ramen and lady a fried pork don. They have 3 kinds of pork in the ramen. The thinly sliced one was somewhat burnt. The one with cartilage didn't have that melt in your mouth taste that I rmb, probably cuz the meat quality is not that good. There's very little ramen in the bowl, but I guess that justify the ramen prices. As for the lady a fried pork don, the better part of probably the pork itself. It didn't taste as smooth or silky as advertised but it's tolerable when you dip it in the sauce. The bottom of the bowl was just plain white rice. It tasted so dry eating it by itself. The rice did come with a soft boil egg, but even spreading the yolk in the rice didn't save the bowl. I've had a lot of memories with ajisen ramen growing up, but it's a good idea for memories to stay in the past.