Susuru

Amazing thick creamy ramen! I got the spice on the side as suggested and it was so good. The meat was perfect along with the noodles.

Susuru Ramen Bar is a lively, retro-inspired spot known for its authentic Japanese ramen and izakaya-style dishes. The ramen is rich and flavorful, with perfectly cooked noodles and tender toppings. The atmosphere is vibrant, with anime décor and a friendly vibe. Service is quick, though it can get crowded. A must-visit for ramen lovers.

This is by far the best Japanese ramen I’ve tasted. Both the Tonkotsu and Miso ramens tasted amazing. The broth is so delicious, whether you choose the spicy or the non spicy version. If you choose the non spicy version you can still spice it up as there is a spicy blend available to add to taste. Service was amazing as lady attending us was super super nice and attentive to customer needs. The place, even though small, is clean and welcoming. I highly recommend this place for anyone trying ramen out for the first time and for any ramen enthusiast out there.

Susuru holds a special place in my heart. I’ve tried a number of items on their menus and everything is 🔥🔥🔥. I can’t stress enough about how good this ramen is. I’ve only known about Susuru for a month or so but have eaten here over 8 times. All of the broths are rich and authentic. The Thai coconut curry ramen is mind blowing and a generous serving. My go tos are the Miso and Tonkatsu. Add spice for extra flavor. I brought my coworkers here and everyone’s bowls were finished down to the last drop of broth. Easily one of the best ramens shops in LA. It’s got a great mom and pop atmosphere. Food comes out quick. What else can I say, I’m in love with Susuru. Anytime I want ramen in the future, I’m going to come here. Just thinking of it makes my mouth water. 🤤

Best ramen experience in LA. Seriously, so full of flavor. Wasn’t sure what to get, Patrick was our server & gave amazing suggestions. Will be back!!

Wow! Their ramen broth and pork meat were so flavorful. The broth was rich and creamy. Hands down the best ramen. We had the tonkotsu and the Mayu ramen. Definitely recommend!! Service was great. This place is small but mighty.

Best ramen I've ever had in California. The Tonkotsu is so rich & creamy. The spicy version of it has a really good kick (very spicy to anyone not used to spice btw, fair warning). & The spicy salmon roll was delicious. Would so come back here again. Please know there isn't a ton of space so don't come here with more than 4 people. This is more of a come alone or with a partner.

We recently had Japan Vacation and My tastebuds are fresh from Japan’s ramen taste. We are craving for it so this made us browse around and give Susuru a shot. We had their Tonkotsu Spicy Ramen and Takoyaki. What I liked about their ramen was the soup base its thick and creamy. Noodles are perfectly cooked. Charsu in ramen was grilled and oh my so flavorful! Takoyaki was perfectly crispy and tasty. Awesome service too! They frequently check on us and attentive refilling our water. I would say i feel like i’m eating ramen and takoyaki in Japan again. Overall it was worth it! Highly recommended!

This place is amazing. We checked this place out and the pictures looked great so we decided to take the long drive up(we were staying closer to LAX and LA traffic made it an hour drive) and I am so happy we did. We tried the Katsu Don, fried chicken thighs, sushi, and ramen. Everything was exquisite just how it looked in the pictures. Highly highly recommend trying this place out.

The service is always friendly! They have a nice selection of tasty Ramen dishes and they have mastered Tempura - I love their Shrimp Tempura Roll!

Fantastic Food. It's one of the best ramen places i have visited. The restaurant also has some japanese variety food variety. Highly recommended if you are in the area.

Best Ramen in LA. I am consistently surprised by the incredible flavors of the broth and quality of the service. This is a must visit.

Got the spicy tonkotsu ramen. The broth was thick and flavorful. Noodles were great and so was the chasu. The Kale noodles were great and I'm new to that type of thing. Underground hip hop gives the spot a nice vibe. A great change of pace when in Thai Town.

Crazy good. So good attention, food quality, price… definitely we coming back❤️❤️

Delicious ramen at a reasonable price. Quick service. My favorite spot in the area.

Really good ramen. We ordered the regular and spicy ramen. Tbh, I didn't enjoy the spicy tonkotsu as much but the regular ramen is amazing. The gyoza is really good too. Give it a shot you won't be disappointed :)

Went here once the other day and it's already my new favorite spot! Food was fantastic

I’m surprised this place isn’t packed out every time I go. Great ramen and spicy tuna crispy rice for a great price. I ❤️

BESTT SPICY MISO RAMENNNN!!! I absolutely love this place i come here almost every month, the service is quick. The waitresses are really kind, I'm just not a big fan of the parking but 10/10 recommend

This took the top spot of ramen for me over tatsu as of recently. It’s packed with so much flavor in either the mild or spicy option without being heavy and making you feel sluggish afterwards. The takoyaki was well rounded with flavor, texture and just a good complement with the ramen. Also our server was nice and kind I didn’t happen to get her name but I hope she sees this and knows!

SO GOOD. I live nearby , so naturally I’ve made it my mission to try as many restaurants as I can. Ramen is my comfort food and I’ve tried a handful of places on Hollywood blvd and this is my new fav!! Also , the pricing is better than most ramen places around. The broth is yummy , the noodles are just right. I loved the cozy vibes — felt like I was at a friends house for dinner. Can’t wait to come back.

Came on a Saturday evening and had to wait about 10 minutes, but the food was incredible. Staff was very friendly as well. The Tonkotsu ramen broth was VERY good, nice and creamy. The Khoi Soi curry broth was warm and a bit tangy from the red onion, which was very excellent. The pork and chicken were very good. Decent sized portions as well.

I live in the neighborhood and this Ramen spor stole my heart amd stomach lol I usually go 2 maybe 3 times a week. I can't get enough of thier food its amazing and delicious especially on a cold or rainy day 10/10 Mona is always great, and has amazing energy and fun to talk to.

IT's a little small inside but dont let that deter you from trying it out. The Ramen was delicious and so were the appetizers. Service was EXCELLENT, they are incredibly friendly! I did not like the egg sandwich but everything else was great! We enjoyed the food and service! Their bathroom is also clean and well kept. We'll definitely come by again!

Amazing food and generous food portions! Server was really attentive and friendly 💯

Excellent service and excellent food, specifically the Khao soi was extraordinary 🤤

First timer. Their Spicy Pork Tonkontsu was so rich and the broth we phenomenal. My Spicy Curry Ramen came out outstanding. Will be coming back for sure. The customer service made the establishment even better as the waitress was super kinds and friendly. Thank you Susuru we will be coming back soon.

New favorite ramen spot! I got the spicy Tonkatsu. The broth were perfectly balanced between spice and the richness of pork. It wasn't to heavy or oily - perfect! The meat was super tender and not to thin (2 pieces) I probably order extra next time since they were so good. Tea egg was nicely flavored and soft boiled which was great. The veggies were also fresh and tasty. Definitely can't wait to come back ASAP with the FAM!

i loved how homey and cozy it was in here! i got the spicy tonkotsu (pictured), the salmon roll (pictured), spicy tuna on crispy rice, the shrimp shumai, and the gyozas! it was all wonderful and i’d order it all again! plus the service was GREAT!

Items ordered: Spicy tonkatsu ramen Khao soi Veggie gyoza Spicy vegan sushi Chicken Karage The spicy tonkatsu ramen was stellar. The broth was very silky and flavorful. The Khao soi had a nice flavor as well. My vegetarian parents loved the veggie Gyoza. It had an amazing veggie filling. If one thing really needs improvement is the chicken Karage. It lacked the classic Karage taste and texture. Would recommend not ordering it.

Great ramen. I got the spicy pork tonkasu ramen, and it actually is spicy, creamy, rich, and filling. Super solid 8.9/10 ramen The parking is tricky on the weekends but the service is fast and great. The restaurant itself is small but compact. The atmosphere is underwhelming since it’s not a traditional ramen type of ambiance and atmosphere Overall, the food is worth the visit!

Small place that didn't look impressive but turned out to have great food. There is a small, shared parking lot but not much space so I parked down the street. The Tonkotsu ramen is $13 for regular pork broth, or $14 for spicy. The regular broth was so silky and tasted amazing. Next time I'll try the spicy. The Chicken Karage for $10 was great too. deep fried chicken thigh was tender and crisp. Also got the Chicken Shoyu ramen which was comforting. Noticed they have Khao Soi creamy curry ramen, I will have to try that next time. It's a small space inside but seemed popular. Nice clean bathrooms too.

I came to this place with my sister and brother in law after they said this is the best Ramen they've ever had. I believe that now to be an understatement. My first bite of the spicy tonkotsu ramen felt like the heavens were opening. I was not the same person I was before taking that bite. The broth was layered with flavor so good I think my mind short circuited for a second. The pork melted in my mouth. Since we went a week ago I have not been able to stop thinking about this ramen and it lives rent-free in my head 24/7. I wish I could erase it from my mind in order to experience it for the first time all over again. OH we also got some appetizers - the octopus balls, shrimp shu mai and garlic edamame, all of which were fantastic and our server was an angel and the nicest person ever. I'll be dreaming about this ramen for the rest of my life

Emiliano D.

This took the top spot of ramen for me over tatsu as of recently. It’s packed with so much flavor in either the mild or spicy option without being heavy and making you feel sluggish afterwards. The takoyaki was well rounded with flavor, texture and just a good complement with the ramen. Also our server was nice and kind I didn’t happen to get her name but I hope she sees this and knows!

Zachary Thoennes

Came on a Saturday evening and had to wait about 10 minutes, but the food was incredible. Staff was very friendly as well. The Tonkotsu ramen broth was VERY good, nice and creamy. The Khoi Soi curry broth was warm and a bit tangy from the red onion, which was very excellent. The pork and chicken were very good. Decent sized portions as well.

Lo

SO GOOD. I live nearby , so naturally I’ve made it my mission to try as many restaurants as I can. Ramen is my comfort food and I’ve tried a handful of places on Hollywood blvd and this is my new fav!! Also , the pricing is better than most ramen places around. The broth is yummy , the noodles are just right. I loved the cozy vibes — felt like I was at a friends house for dinner. Can’t wait to come back.

Rolando Salguero

I live in the neighborhood and this Ramen spor stole my heart amd stomach lol I usually go 2 maybe 3 times a week. I can't get enough of thier food its amazing and delicious especially on a cold or rainy day 10/10 Mona is always great, and has amazing energy and fun to talk to.

Lei Fesaitu

IT's a little small inside but dont let that deter you from trying it out. The Ramen was delicious and so were the appetizers. Service was EXCELLENT, they are incredibly friendly! I did not like the egg sandwich but everything else was great! We enjoyed the food and service! Their bathroom is also clean and well kept. We'll definitely come by again!

Mariah Smith

i loved how homey and cozy it was in here! i got the spicy tonkotsu (pictured), the salmon roll (pictured), spicy tuna on crispy rice, the shrimp shumai, and the gyozas! it was all wonderful and i’d order it all again! plus the service was GREAT!

Trisha Morga Lompero

Amazing food and generous food portions! Server was really attentive and friendly 💯

Juma Nyumba

Small place that didn't look impressive but turned out to have great food. There is a small, shared parking lot but not much space so I parked down the street. The Tonkotsu ramen is $13 for regular pork broth, or $14 for spicy. The regular broth was so silky and tasted amazing. Next time I'll try the spicy. The Chicken Karage for $10 was great too. deep fried chicken thigh was tender and crisp. Also got the Chicken Shoyu ramen which was comforting. Noticed they have Khao Soi creamy curry ramen, I will have to try that next time. It's a small space inside but seemed popular. Nice clean bathrooms too.

Stacey Wheatley

First timer. Their Spicy Pork Tonkontsu was so rich and the broth we phenomenal. My Spicy Curry Ramen came out outstanding. Will be coming back for sure. The customer service made the establishment even better as the waitress was super kinds and friendly. Thank you Susuru we will be coming back soon.

Patrick Han

This place is actually bomb 💣Please get the ramen, it’s good. Broth, Noodle and the best is the chashu 🔥. Actually, I recommend getting an extra side of chashu If I wasn’t on a diet would’ve ordered a bowl of rice 🍚 Food: 7.5/10 (very good 🤠👍) Ambience: Ayt Service: No complaints Top 5 ramen so far.

Haewon Jeong

It's not a creative or lux flavor. It's just spicy tonkotsu ramen done right. Like every element in this ramen is just 👌🏻👌🏻Such an unassuming place with an unassuming price. Definitely will come back.

KH

New favorite ramen spot! I got the spicy Tonkatsu. The broth were perfectly balanced between spice and the richness of pork. It wasn't to heavy or oily - perfect! The meat was super tender and not to thin (2 pieces) I probably order extra next time since they were so good. Tea egg was nicely flavored and soft boiled which was great. The veggies were also fresh and tasty. Definitely can't wait to come back ASAP with the FAM!

Harsh Sharma

Items ordered: Spicy tonkatsu ramen Khao soi Veggie gyoza Spicy vegan sushi Chicken Karage The spicy tonkatsu ramen was stellar. The broth was very silky and flavorful. The Khao soi had a nice flavor as well. My vegetarian parents loved the veggie Gyoza. It had an amazing veggie filling. If one thing really needs improvement is the chicken Karage. It lacked the classic Karage taste and texture. Would recommend not ordering it.

Benoit Kim

Great ramen. I got the spicy pork tonkasu ramen, and it actually is spicy, creamy, rich, and filling. Super solid 8.9/10 ramen The parking is tricky on the weekends but the service is fast and great. The restaurant itself is small but compact. The atmosphere is underwhelming since it’s not a traditional ramen type of ambiance and atmosphere Overall, the food is worth the visit!

Absolutely amazing. Food was delicious and the atmosphere feels like a little cozy local place. Me and my girlfriend found this place just to be spontaneous and this place did NOT disappoint, please come support them!

Amazing place and amazing service. Place is a little small and has limited seating, prepare to wait a little, especially at night. Ko the hostess/waitress was amazing and super efficient, tending to dozens of people at once. The food came out amazing as well, so shout out to the chefs and kitchen staff. Great pricing as well.

Cannot rave more about their spicy tonkotsu ramen! Ask for chili flakes - it really elevates the taste. Broth is flavorful & the noodles are just right. So glad to have found a favorite ramen place so close to me. The parking lot is very small, but the food is so worth it. It's always busy, which tells you everything you need to know.

This is undoubtedly the best tonkatsu ramen in LA—maybe in California. Their broth is bursting with flavor. Their pork is tender and succulent. I don’t even live in the area but I eat here whenever I even remotely close.

Space Theory

Absolutely amazing. Food was delicious and the atmosphere feels like a little cozy local place. Me and my girlfriend found this place just to be spontaneous and this place did NOT disappoint, please come support them!

Sabrina Paz

BESTT SPICY MISO RAMENNNN!!! I absolutely love this place i come here almost every month, the service is quick. The waitresses are really kind, I'm just not a big fan of the parking but 10/10 recommend

Shahe Gergian

This is undoubtedly the best tonkatsu ramen in LA—maybe in California. Their broth is bursting with flavor. Their pork is tender and succulent. I don’t even live in the area but I eat here whenever I even remotely close.

Shelle

Cannot rave more about their spicy tonkotsu ramen! Ask for chili flakes - it really elevates the taste. Broth is flavorful & the noodles are just right. So glad to have found a favorite ramen place so close to me. The parking lot is very small, but the food is so worth it. It's always busy, which tells you everything you need to know.

Small hidden ramen joint in little Armenia town. Has a small table bar facing the main entrance that seats about 4 or 5 ppl and 2 or 3 extra tables for a more intimate seating. Service was great and the food was decent.

+6

4.2/5 for the tonkotsu ramen and 3/5 for the tonkatsu sandwich. It was decent but I wouldn’t say its one of the best in LA like the internet says it to be. Ramen came out at room temp and the sandwich was just not anything special.

Imagine our surprise! Ranked #1 on Yelp's top ramen spots in California, Susuru Ramen Bar had us equal parts excited and worried about wait times. Walking in, however, we were greeted by… an empty restaurant. The staff was even gathered around tables, phones in hand. It was an unexpected sight for a supposed top contender. Despite the initial oddity, we dove into the menu. We opted for the classics: tonkatsu ramen and chicken shoyu ramen, along with a plate of chicken and pork gyoza. The star of the show was definitely the tonkatsu ramen (spicy option available as well). The broth was rich and creamy, exactly as I like it. The pork belly chashu was cooked to perfection - juicy and flavorful with a distinct caramelized sear that complimented the broth beautifully. However, the noodles fell a bit short. They were a touch on the hard side, indicating some undercooking. This issue was present in the shoyu ramen as well. The gyoza was decent, but nothing extraordinary. It didn't quite match the level of the broth and chashu. Overall, Susuru Ramen Bar offers a great bowl of ramen, particularly for those who love a creamy tonkotsu broth. However, based solely on this visit, the title of "best ramen spot in California" might be a stretch. The undercooked noodles and the slightly inattentive service (though understandable given the empty restaurant) prevent it from reaching that top tier. Still, it's a solid choice for a satisfying ramen fix, and with 4 stars, it's definitely worth a try!

Eidmone Tagaca

4.2/5 for the tonkotsu ramen and 3/5 for the tonkatsu sandwich. It was decent but I wouldn’t say its one of the best in LA like the internet says it to be. Ramen came out at room temp and the sandwich was just not anything special.

ayush kalani

Imagine our surprise! Ranked #1 on Yelp's top ramen spots in California, Susuru Ramen Bar had us equal parts excited and worried about wait times. Walking in, however, we were greeted by… an empty restaurant. The staff was even gathered around tables, phones in hand. It was an unexpected sight for a supposed top contender. Despite the initial oddity, we dove into the menu. We opted for the classics: tonkatsu ramen and chicken shoyu ramen, along with a plate of chicken and pork gyoza. The star of the show was definitely the tonkatsu ramen (spicy option available as well). The broth was rich and creamy, exactly as I like it. The pork belly chashu was cooked to perfection - juicy and flavorful with a distinct caramelized sear that complimented the broth beautifully. However, the noodles fell a bit short. They were a touch on the hard side, indicating some undercooking. This issue was present in the shoyu ramen as well. The gyoza was decent, but nothing extraordinary. It didn't quite match the level of the broth and chashu. Overall, Susuru Ramen Bar offers a great bowl of ramen, particularly for those who love a creamy tonkotsu broth. However, based solely on this visit, the title of "best ramen spot in California" might be a stretch. The undercooked noodles and the slightly inattentive service (though understandable given the empty restaurant) prevent it from reaching that top tier. Still, it's a solid choice for a satisfying ramen fix, and with 4 stars, it's definitely worth a try!