RAKKAN Ramen - Redondo Beach
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A word of caution ⚠️ this is not for someone looking for that traditional Ramen Broth as this soups base is vegan. If tou do not mind then proceed with our featured review. Rakkan Ramen has truly become a major staple in my family to the point we tend to visit every Saturday evening before grabbing Gelato nearby. I actually stumbled upon this place during the pandemic last year just when places started to open back up. When it comes to dining I unfortunately have alot of allergies and often worry about cross contamination as well as unfortunate dining restrictions. I tend to look for places that specify truly vegan as I've learned I don't have to really worry about cross contamination. Rakkan happened to check off all my key features I wanted in a place. Great soup, gluten free and veggie noodle options and the bonus soups base being vegan was a done deal. Customer service has always been exceptional and I love how accomodating they are for ada/ wheelchair accessibility. I never have to worry here. The resturant is always well kept indoor and out and your always greeted the minute you walk up. Every visit is also as though I'm being welcomed back home. It's a very warm and inviting space to say the least. When it come to food I do have to say although it is exceptional I have actually began to notice inconsistencies with the broth. We always opt for Spicy garnet with either extra noodles, veggies, egg, green onions and sometimes upgrade to a meal to get spicy goyza. Although I've never had a bad tasting Ramen bowl from here we have noticed a drastic difference when it comes to flavoring which can in return affect someone's future return visit if it lacks that same burst of flavor you first had. On one visit one of their newer employees recommended their Nori Sake and now we are hooked. It was ice cold , cloudy and refreshing on these hot summer nights and pairs well with any dish. Speaking of dishes their spicy beef goyza is an absolute hit. The crispy flakey texture and burst of juicy flavor in each bite has become an instant mouth watering memory. Just thinking about taking a bite out of one will send your tastebuds back down memory lane. My only other flaw is just like the consistency with soup flavor I have found noodle texture has varied depending on the food prep chelf as well but when your hungry sometimes can bypass the noodles texture. Customer service is always exceptional even in instances when they may have forgotten an item with our order. I have witnessed their employees are empowered to make their own decisions in correcting a situation and it's handled gracefully. Although sometimes they may get swamped they never hesitate when it comes to continuing that excellent hospitality. If you are looking for traditional Ramen this may not be your top choice as my partner says it's missing that Umami flare, however even his big carnivorous appetite has him coming back. He actually prefers the vegan broth on days when flavoring is just right. If your like myself with allergies, and looking for ada accessible places this is definitely a must visit place and I'm proud to be a regular diner .
Becky BrownBecky Brown
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A ramen restaurant with quite the selection, some smooth and silky broths while others rich and spicy. I was curious and ordered the limited time curry ramen plus a small chicken karage bowl and it came with a ramen broth I've never tasted before, mildly spicy with a gentle sweetness seeping out from it, it also included: medium firm thin noodles, half of a seasoned egg, two pieces of lean chashu, bamboo shoots and black fungus. The ramen is a symphony of flavors only with one outlier the bamboo shoot, I just don't think the bamboo shoot with the curry broth bodes well together. The small karage bowl was amazing! The chicken karage, crispy, juicy, and not too oily, plus a bit of what I think is sour cream all on top of a bowl of rice, absolutely loved the karage. I've also tried the limited time summer tsukemen which was bright and refreshing, just like the season it was made for, and I also added some hot oil into the broth for a little kick, undoubtedly the tsukemen was good but I think an extra amount of zest would add more to it! On 2/26/2024 I tried the winter seasonal, the Asian Spicy Ramen. Don't let this clear and innocent looking soup fool you as the spiciness rivals the taste of a homogenized yin and yang of szechuan and small chilli's while having the aromatics of a truffle. I've always loved trying the seasonal limited time bowls at rakken ramen as they always have a different uniqueness compared to the generics. I'll be back for another seasonal bowl soon... In the Spring. Overall, a more than enjoyable experience at RAKKAN Ramen.
ProGamerLimProGamerLim
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This is one of the healthier ramen you can get in West LA (and doesn't compromise in taste, by the way)! 🍜 The restaurant is well maintained. I like the ambience and cleanliness of this place. Customer service was also very friendly. In terms of food, We ordered cream ramen and spicy garnet. The cream ramen was rich in flavor and not too salty. As for the spicy Garnet, it is definitely my top 3 spicy ramen because of how pleasant the aftertaste was as their ramen aren't oily so it felt light to the stomach. Noodle texture for both ramen were cooked to perfection (not too hard, not too soft). The chasiu were tender and not too salty. Finally, did I mention their pork buns? Those are delicious too. Overall, I enjoyed this restaurant and would recommend ramen lovers to try out this place!
Hendra WHendra W
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I’ll start off with some positives: this place has a very nice interior, pretty comfortable seating, custom plates/napkins, and nice decor in general. The food, however, is deeply mediocre. The pork gyoza were quite good, but the soups are definitely not the best. It seems that the restaurant strived for some originality, but they went a little too far. The noodles are very-well cooked, but the broths are weird, if compared to more traditional Ramen places. Everything is also very oily, including the sauces. Lastly, the water with which the tea was made was disgusting. The service overall is okay, but not super attentive, and during our visit nobody came to the table to check. A one-time kind of restaurant.
Evgeniya Bozhko (KoriAndrTheCat)Evgeniya Bozhko (KoriAndrTheCat)
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This is a nice restaurant in Redondo beach. It's located inland so it's not on the water. We sat down right around dinner time and the crowd definitely started growing once we were seated. The staff each does their own section and they clean their tables, seat the guest and serve them. I felt like that was a little inefficient but if it works for them, sure. The only issue I had with that is that someone cleaned the table with a hand fully dipped in chemicals and used a rag, then proceeded to serve food directly after 😬. The food was good, broth had a nice flavor. We both got the spicy ramen dish they offer and it was good (not super spicy or anything). Overall, we had a nice time.
Rachel AguilarRachel Aguilar
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Good Japanese Ramen near the beach. Got the vegan Maitake bun and was surprised it was served taco style. The mushroom was seasoned and cooked perfectly and in my opinion this taco style makes the traditional Chinese style bun better, without the gooey inside. Got the "Garnet" Ramen with ginger. It was just average. I come here when the Ramen Shack is closed. And the rice mochi in the Matcha ice cream tasted a little stale, not fresh like the ones at Whole Foods. But it's a more expansive restaurant, modern, clean and recently opened with excellent, above average service. I'm not into Sushi, so the other Japanese food here is appealing to me. Right on PCH in Redondo.
Rocky PalmerRocky Palmer
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Veterans Park
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Redondo Beach Jetty
Alta Vista Park
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Beach Life Fitness Boutique
Edgar & James – Goodwill Specialty Store & Donation Center
Redondo Beach Certified Farmers Market
Custom iPhones and Repairs

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629 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
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(310) 543-0586
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attractions: Veterans Park, Ramada Limited Redondo Beach, Redondo Pier Inn, Redondo Beach Jetty, Alta Vista Park, Redondo Beach, Beach Life Fitness Boutique, Edgar & James – Goodwill Specialty Store & Donation Center, Redondo Beach Certified Farmers Market, Custom iPhones and Repairs, restaurants: Ragin Cajun Cafe, Phanny's, El Tarasco Mexican Food (South Redondo Beach), El Burrito Jr, Maderos Cocina Mexicana, Fatto a Mano, The Pasta Shop, South Bay Pizza, Japonica Redondo Beach, Dominique's Kitchen, Wildflower Cafe

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