andi nicpon

Ramen Tatsunoya is a Top Notch ramen Restaurant. They nail the Four main pillars of ramen quality - Noodle quality, Marinated Egg, Broth, and Protein. The noodles are great, egg is exactly what you expect from a top Ramen restaurant, broth is perfectly balanced with plenty of flavor, and the protein was superb. On my next visit I would go light on the green onion since the broth is so flavorful as it is. I would highly recommend checking out Ramen Tatsunoya and I most definitely will be back. Bonus they are open late!

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Alexander Bugarin

Ramen Tatsunoya is hands down one of the best ramen spots around. The broth is rich and full of flavor without being too heavy, and the chashu pork is perfectly tender with a nice seared edge. The noodles have a great bite, and the toppings green onions, bean sprouts, wood ear mushrooms, and a soft-boiled egg really ties everything together. The service is quick and friendly, but expect a wait because this place is popular. Totally worth it.

제그Jegg

I was like why is the gyoza more expensive than the chashu bowl but the chashu bowl’s actually pretty small and the gyoza was realllyuyyu good😋😋😋😋😋😋omg the crisp on the outside…still thinking about it Ramen broth is also amazinggg!!!! Soooo flavorful but it definitely is really heavy!!! I got extra chashu on my ramen and the chashu is sooo thick and flavorful and so good…but this was my first meal of the day and it was really heavy on my system so I left like a 1/3 ish of the broth I think…so just know it’s on the heavier side even for ramen Really really good though and workers were super nice😇 best tonkotsu ramen I’ve ever had

Andrew Jaru

Didn't expect to find ramen this good in Pasadena! Like others have described, the broth is rich and isn't heavy at all. They also offer a lighter version if you like your broth milder. The noodles are firm and the added toppings really add to the overall flavor. Their chashu choice is interesting as it's leaner than I normally see in a ramen shop. The gyoza were a treat and had a nice contrast of crispy and soft, especially with the cooked starch mix. Service was great and felt like what you'd get in Japan. Very happy with my meal here and will definitely come back

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A.J. Foucault

I have lived 5 minutes away from this ramen shop since mid-2022. And it wasn't until an idyllic PTO-fueled Monday afternoon that I bothered to check this place out. In my 5 years living in SoCal, I've tried countless ramen shops and they all were great and stand out in one way or another. I've baptized ramen as “The only soup worth eating” and this shop further proves the veracity, authenticity and validity of that statement. The broth is rich, the pork chasu is cooked to perfection, the thin noodles have the right amount of chew and the gyoza is flavorful. Nothing that you could not find at any other competent ramen shop, such as Hiro Nori, but this is located at the heart of Old Pasadena, the locale gives it a boost from 4 stars to 5 stars. I do wish they also offered Tsukemen, though.

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Serious ramen. No frills. Just good basic ramen in a cozy place. Sit at the long high tables and meet new friends who also go there for the great food.

Serious ramen. No frills. Just good basic ramen in a cozy place. Sit at the long high tables and meet new friends who also go there for the great food.

For years I've see this on "best ramen" lists but whenever I was in the area the line was out the door. Welp The reputation was well earned! Had that koku tonkatsu. Fantastic. Simple well done tradit…

Great food with a generous variety of options for both meat lovers and vegetarians, so everyone could find something enjoyable. Good service, nice waiters. The atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed, …

Great food with a generous variety of options for both meat lovers and vegetarians, so everyone could find something enjoyable. Good service, nice waiters. The atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed, …

Another great restaurant in Pasadena. Great ramen, quick service and nice interior. Definitely a must go for Ramen.

Cozy spot in a great location. The service is friendly and food comes out super quick. The broth is flavorful and rich. Ordered the light tonkatsu and added an egg and bean sprouts. The egg was per…

The food is great! I love the ambiance and the service is too notch. The people are so nice.

Just stopped by this spot on a weekend visit in Pasadena. We just so happened to be here on their celebration of their 10 year anniversary! We walked into an amazing ambiance, they had raffles, a s…

Ordered the Jun Tonkotsu. Flavorful broth, and the pork was amazing. Great service too. Would recommend.

Came here on a Monday around 6pm and there was no wait thankfully. Surprised I actually have not been here yet even though I love ramen and this is walking distance for me. We sat at the bar area…

I've been to a lot of ramen spots around SoCal, and Tatsunoya is easily one of my favorites.\n\nI had the Koku Ramen with extra pork chashu and a side of gyoza--everything was excellent. The broth …

Absolutely gorgeous, perfect seasoned broth, Rahmen cooked to the point. Additionally, we ordered flaked eggs: mind blowing!!!

Great spot for a ramen fix in the heart of old town Pasadena. Ramen is tasty with a nice rich broth. Gyoza is off the charts good. Service is fast and business like. Will definitely return.

Great spot for a ramen fix in the heart of old town Pasadena. ramen is tasty with a nice rich broth. Gyoza is off the charts good. Service is fast and business like. Will definitely return.

Great spot for a ramen fix in the heart of old town Pasadena. Ramen is tasty with a nice rich broth. Gyoza is off the charts good. service is fast and business like. Will definitely return.

Vanessa Fanelli

Food was good but not the best ramen I had. The broth was flavorful, but it was unfiltered and small pieces of bones and cartilage would be in your dish. Totally normal but I would expect a restaurant to do a better job and skimming the broth. The toppings were of good quality, especially the braised pork. We waited in line for 20 minutes, the place was packed when we arrived and packed when we left. Our order was mixed up, so we ended up waiting a bit more. It was a good ramen but maybe not worth the wait in the rain. 2 ramens and 2 Mexican cokes 55$ plus tip.

Tony C. Leung

Busy as expected on a friday night in Old Town. Lots of families and babies like this place. Lining up even though there were plenty bench seats empty. Ramen and Gyoza were done right. Deco is clean and simple and the center tree makes it unique.

wook kim

Always saw the line outside Tatsunoya so finally got the opportunity to try it. Overall the food is decent but we personally were not blown away. Surprised the egg wasn’t even cut in half and never experienced having lettuce put into ramen.

Alan Sung

If you find yourself along Colorado Boulevard in Old Town Pasadena and hunger sets in, I suggest making a quick turn on to Fair Oaks Avenue and searching for Ramen Tatsunoya. You’ll know you’ve arrived when you see a striking tree centerpiece inside the restaurant. We visited for a later dinner on a Saturday evening an hour before they closed at 10pm and the restaurant was at full capacity. Thankfully we didn’t have to wait long and were seated quickly by their friendly staff. We started with the Crispy Spicy Chashu Wraps and the Housemade Gyoza. Both appetizers/side dishes really hit the spot. In fact, I enjoyed them more than I did the Spicy Miso Tonkotsu Ramen. The ramen broth was flavorful but a bit too rich for my liking and not spicy enough. It also would’ve been nice to have the option to customize the noodle set-up. I’ve had better ramen at a few other spots, but I still recommend Tatsunoya as a great comfort spot for ramen!

I came here on a Wednesday night and the place was packed. The line wrapped around the side of the shop. I thought the wait would be hell but my boyfriend and I didn't wait for more than 10 minut…

4.5 stars\nI have passed by this spot a few times and finally stopped in to try the ramen here. I ordered the Jun, which is a lighter pork tonkatsu broth, and found it to be perfectly flavorful for…

This is one of those places that has a limited menu and is clear on not allowing substitutions - because they know what they do, and do it well. They specialize in tonkatsu (pork) ramen, and it is fl…

Kyle Brogmus

Disappointing; sadly this place is overhyped. It’s trending which I guess affects people’s palates. Not to be too harsh as some of their items were great but nothing exceptional with their claim to be a Traditional Ramen spot. I’ve had better Ramen made by Chinese and Korean chefs. Service 3 stars, Ramen noodles 2 stars, broth 3 stars, Gyoza 3 stars, chashu 4 stars. I didn’t experience “kando”. But for the price I suppose it’s decent. Not worth the long wait though (expect to wait 30 minutes to an hour when they’re busy).

Randy ES

This was a disappointing dining experience after reading all the hype. The broth was not smooth, with fat/collagen congealing in the bowl even before it made it to the table. It was over salted. The chasu was small and also over salted. And the egg is an additional $2. This is unfortunate as we were so looking forward to having quality ramen at a highly rated place. We might try it again but will likely stick to Silver Lake.

兩位朋友都說這一家拉麵很有名，所以當我們在Pasadena吃完bagel之後，就走來這個地方，是不錯吃，味道也很濃郁，可是非常的鹹，而且位子超級小的，我都不曉得如果稍微有點份量的人要怎麼坐進來，還有一點我們吃完還在聊天講話小姐就自己來幫忙的把碗收走了，很明顯趕人的感覺，這一點讓我不是很舒服

Skip the sushi roll.. it was mid! But the ramen was solid and did not disappoint. The chashu was yummy!

It was okay. I expected a little more flavor in the broth but I still finished my ramen. I got the koku tonkotsu. Vibe was nice and it was busy on a weekday late night.

Skip the sushi roll.. it was mid! But the ramen was solid and did not disappoint. The chashu was yummy!

Ordered through UberEats at 5pm and the estimated delivery was 6pm. It is now 7pm. Traditionally good food but this wait is a bit absurd

I visited this restaurant recently and was disappointed with my experience. I found a hair in my ramen (they did not provide me with the new dish instead just said “sorry”) , and the spoon provided was visibly dirty. Cleanliness is very important when it comes to dining, so this was concerning. I hope the management takes this feedback seriously and improves their hygiene standards.

Ryan Sherman

Just popped in and politely asked for parking validation at 11:30am on Friday because I was delivering a package to a neighbor of theirs and I wasn't sure whether the first 15 mins was free like a lot of parking garages. The Asian lady at the front entrance snapped "NO" and sneered at me. I was wearing an Amazon vest. I actually have been wanting to eat at this place, but given how they treat a random stranger, I won't be going there and will tell others to avoid.