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In the mood for some soupie ramen goodness, I stumbled upon Umaya Ramen, a place with high ratings that beckoned me to check it out. Tucked away in Cerritos, it offers a dimly lit escape that’s both a blessing and a curse. The subdued lighting adds to the cozy atmosphere, but it can be a struggle to read the menu under the faint glow of the few functioning bulbs. It’s an “okie” environment – not exceptional, but it has its charms. The service shines brighter than the lighting, with attentive staff that ensure your experience is smooth from start to finish. As for the drinks, the IPA beer stands out – it’s crisp, flavorful, and a great companion to the main event. The ramen bowls are good; they won’t transport you to the streets of Tokyo, but they’ll satisfy a craving. There’s no singular dish that’ll make your taste buds sing, but the overall quality is solid. The perfectly cooked egg is a highlight, adding a rich layer to the already tasty ramen. In summary, Umaya Ramen is a decent choice when you’re in the area and in need of a ramen fix. It might not dazzle you with culinary fireworks, but it’ll do the job – and sometimes, that’s exactly what you need. Feel free to adjust this review to better reflect your personal experience. Enjoy sharing your thoughts!
MiTom PhamMiTom Pham
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Ooooh... Okay. It's been a while since I have done a negative review. But it has also been a while since I have had mediocre service and blah food. And to have it at a ramen joint... Man.. that just grinds my gears! Umaya Ramen in Cerritos. Oh boy. When I first walked in I was half way greeted by a young man in faded jeans, a denim jacket and a ball cap. I couldn't really hear him so I just nodded. It took me a few seconds, but this guy was my greeter! I thought this guy was just another customer. I asked for a table and he basically pointed to any of the open tables. I sat down at a booth that was empty and narrowly missed the edamame beans all over the floor. I asked for a coke and a menu, when the denim clad host pointed to the QR code stand. Ohhhh.. it's one of those ... I have only scanned a qr code once before at a restaurant, but ok. Go with the flow. I felt a little attitude as my host walked off to get my beverage. I eventually ordered the 'Umaya Ramen', which was a tonkotsu ramen. As I waited, I took notice of my surroundings .. supplies... Supplies...and more supplies. Napkins, sauces, order pads, boxes of spoons, all sorts of clutter. Then I noticed the staff. There were five. Three of them were on their phones. Well when it's 12:30 and only 4 other people are in the joint, there is not much to do, like sweep the floor free of fallen food or clean the clutter. My bowl came and the first thing I notice is that I have no chili sauce or pepper . I'll try the soup . Plastic rinky dinky ice cream cup spoon. Where is the ramen!? I see egg, I see a half burnt piece of pork, ginger, naruto and mushrooms. I dig and oh... Chow mein noodles were in my bowl. Not ramen . Definitely not made in house. The broth was decent. It already had some chili oil in it so it had a slight kick. But... What... Wait.. why is there ground beef at the bottom of the bowl? Another waiter pulled himself away from his cellphone asked if I was okay, I lied and just nodded and waved him off. Mr. Faded Jeans came by with my bill before I could even ask for it. Yea... Not coming back. Pics speak for themselves. None of the staff could have been over 30 and it shows. An old school ramen joint master chef would be ashamed. I know I am.
Vic tenchuVic tenchu
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My son loves ramen and I hadn't been to anywhere local that served ramen. We decided to try this location as it was close to the movie theatre that we had just left. The location is a little tucked away and the over all vibe of the location is really warm. The staff is extremely nice as well as inviting. My son ordered the Tonkatsu Ramen with chashu, dry nori, green onion, mushrooms and fish cakes and I ordered the Spicy Miso Ramen with chashu, spicy ground pork, spicy paste, bean sprouts, cabbage, sesame seeds, green onion, mushrooms and fish cakes. My son liked the Tonkatsu and I tried it as well. The broth was savory but I felt liked they added just a bit too much nori for my taste. It overpowered the soup and the overall taste of the ramen. Over all it wasn't that bad. When I ordered the spicy miso, I ordered it with medium heat and that was plenty. Now I love spicy food and the overall spicy wasn't too hot but it was spicy enough that again, it was overpowering the taste of the broth and the ramen. On both orders the chashu was really tough and not tender at all. The taste of the chashu wasn't bad but I felt like if the precook would have been a bit longer it would have been more tender. Over all the experience wasn't bad and I feel like I should give it a second shot. Maybe try something different. I would recommend for someone to give it a shot.
Rob MauricioRob Mauricio
20
They said the wait was 30-45 minutes. We waited for an hour and half. We checked in to be seated around 6pm on a monday night (10.25.2021). We got a text around 730pm and got seated 735 since we're just waiting outside, right behind the counter where we can see them work. Do the math. We also observed from a good vantage point on how things are being run on this ramen place. We ordered right away since we knew that they move slow. We got our ramen around 745pm. If you're calling to place an order, you will never get your phone order because they never answer the phone. Forget it! I called 5 times to test them and they failed miserably. The waiting line grew and most people waiting to be seated ended up ordering their food for to-go because it takes forever to get a seat. No one's running the traffic and they don't care if their customer waits longer than the initial time they told them. Servers here are not pro-customers. They don't care! Yet their ramen is not something to die for. I tasted better ramen. Heads up, mens bathroom is filthy dirty. Their hand soap dispenser is a sauce dispenser. I thought it was just left there by accident. But nope, it's a handsoap.
Nick ClicksNick Clicks
20
I usually get ramen from a different place but I always enjoyed getting my ramen from Umaya. Unfortunately this time I’m highly upset with my portion for my order. I just want an explanation on why anyone that works for Umaya think it’s acceptable to give a customer one singular piece of meat with a little amount of noodles. To be honest I am not really upset about the noodles. I’m HIGHLY upset with the fact that I received one singular piece of meat. This singular piece of meat can’t even feed a 5 year old. I was very hungry and I was looking forward to a good amount of ramen noddles+multiple pieces of pork. I am not necessarily asking for 4,5,6 pieces of meat, I just feel like 2-3 pieces of pork should be the standard amount for a tonkotsu ramen noodle order. Absolutely unacceptable and I was highly disappointed with the portion of my food. I placed a pick up order and the man’s customer service was very well, all I’m concerned about is the portion. How would you guys feel if someone gave you one piece of pork with a little amount of noddles after having a long day of work/running errands etc. Please go home and think about that. Very disappointed. Thank you
Rylee BradleyRylee Bradley
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In the mood for Ramen, I stepped out to this center. The atmosphere is energetic and casual, the lighting somewhat dim for an evening, and the staff is good at high pace traffic. I ordered the Miso Ramen, with an appetizer they were advertising, the Pork Belly Oshi. Both were good. Not overly flavorful or memorable. Both had a somewhat grimy feel to them (but it IS pork belly, so what'd you expect!). Miso tends to have a creamy, salty, meaty taste to the ramen soup base, but all that stuck out in this dish was the creaminess. The noodles didn't have that chew you get in a GREAT bowl of ramen, but they weren't mushy either. If returning, I'd probably aim for the Shoyu instead, and have a salt shaker on hand if it doesn't deliver. I wouldn't return on my own, but if with a group of friends who wanted to go, I wouldn't say no. It's worth a try!
Daniel FosterDaniel Foster
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11318 South St, Cerritos, CA 90703
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(562) 924-4242
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umayaramen.com
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4.3
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Tonkotsu broth ramen & locally sourced Pan-Asian eats served up in a lively, industrial-cool space.
attractions: Sandbox VR, Harkins Theatres Cerritos 16, Macy's, Cerritos Auto Square, Nordstrom, Liberty Park and Fitness Center, Belle Vie Wellness & Medical Aesthetics, ALDI, Target, Pak Halal Meat Market, restaurants: Sake2Me Sushi - Cerritos, Crumbl - Cerritos, 85°C Bakery Cafe - Cerritos, Four Seasons Buffet, Pho Tasty, Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que, Kabab Crush, Gerry's Grill, El Rocoto, The Cheesecake Factory
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