Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai - Rowland Heights — Restaurant in Rowland Heights

I'm glad to see a closer Kitakata location to me than the Irvine or Costa Mesa. The place was busy with most of the tables filled.

I got their spicy miso ramen which comes with 5 tender chashu pieces, sliced carrots, shredded green onions, spinach, bean sprouts, and chopped cabbage with spicy garlic oil. I liked that you can adjust the firmness of the noodles since it's a different style. The noodles are a thicker, wavy, and flat type than other restaurants I've tried. The broth was creamy and rich and not too salty. The spicy miso has a good heat to it.

They have a daily lunch special for a choice of a small bowl, 2 gyoza pieces, or 2 fried chicken as an added side. They have seasonal dishes as well. I got their melon soda topped with vanilla ice cream that they ended in October. I got a small bowl of rice with chopped pork which tasted nice.

The place faces BCD Tofu. Parking can get packed. The staff is nice...

Their noodle is a thick flat noodle so personally not a fan. Especially i like firm the thicker noodle makes it too firm. I got my son the shoyo broth and that was fine not amazing. However, the tonkotsu that I got was too salty even for tonkotsu base that are usually a bit more savory.

While the waiters were nice, the lacked experience. My water and other tables water was out for a very long time before they refilled, and they had plenty of waiters.

Normal corner space with available outside seating (not open when I went) clean, restroom clean too, a little bit of japanese style restaurant decoration.

1 bonus point i give is that they have very reasonably priced and packaged kids meal. Without the kids meal, i probably give it a 3 star. (One of the pic with small biw is the kids meal)

To be fair, let's see if there are any changes in the near future, since they seem to...

5/5 Stars: The Real Deal—Unforgettable Ramen and Top-Tier Service This isn't just a meal; it's a genuine Japanese ramen experience. Every detail is meticulously executed. The entire team deserves praise for their incredibly hard-working and attentive service. And the food? It's straight out of Japan. The broth is deep and savory, and the noodles are perfectly cooked—nice and elastic with a satisfying bite. But the chashu is the star: it's impossibly tender and rich, dissolving on your tongue the moment you taste it. If you're looking for authenticity and a flawless dining experience, stop looking. Come...