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Nestled in Culver City, Moto Ramen is your go-to spot for cozy, flavorful bowls of ramen and tasty bento options, all served with friendly vibes and a local feel.
"Moto Ramen, the Japanese spot in Culver City, is offering what they’re calling an Ode To Osechi - traditional Japanese New Year food - for New Year’s Eve. This box is $40, and includes nishime, dashi ikura, tuna, yellowtail, salmon sashimi, miso black cod, and more. Pre-order online for 12/31 pick-up." - brett keating
"A nice change of pace from Very Serious Ramen Joints with hour-long waits, Moto Ramen is a neighborhood spot in Culver City that does high-quality bowls of black garlic tonkotsu and spicy miso ramen without the fuss. The star dish here is the tantanmen, made with a thick, sesame-infused broth that’s topped with a heap of ground pork. You can also order the tantanmen cold, which swaps out the broth for a spicy sesame paste, and gives you a chance to better appreciate the delicate, curly noodles slicked with sauce." - brant cox, sylvio martins, nikko duren, garrett snyder
"Those in the mood to noodle around on the earlier side can head to Culver City’s Moto Ramen. From 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, get discounted snacks such as gyoza, sashimi, and karaage, as well as 20 percent off all bottles of wine and sake. And yes, there’s also ramen." - Eater Staff
"A nice change of pace from Very Serious Ramen Joints with hour-long waits, Moto Ramen is a neighborhood spot in Culver City that does high-quality bowls of black garlic tonkotsu and spicy miso ramen without the fuss. There's a large patio out back where locals linger with their tiny dogs, and most of the dining room inside is taken by an open kitchen where chefs silently assemble bowls of noodles for takeout. The star dish here is the tantanmen, made with a thick, sesame-infused broth that’s topped with a heap of ground pork. You can also order the tantanmen cold, which swaps out the broth for a spicy sesame paste, and gives you a chance to better appreciate the delicate, curly noodles slicked with sauce." - Nikko Duren
"Moto Ramen in Culver City, California, offers karaage, one of the best versions this writer has had outside of Japan." - Matthew Kang
