Ramen Ichiraku is one of the familiar Japanese restaurants in El Monte, CA. The restaurant spot offers ramen with many toppings, along with rice dishes & flavored green teas. The atmosphere here at Ramen Ichiraku is cozy, and if you are a big Naruto anime fan, then you would love this place. Their dishes are prepared by a highly skilled chef with extensive experience. Their staff offers contemporary dining in a comfortable setting and delivers high-quality and delicious Japanese dishes to the customers; Naruto Ramen and Spicy Salmon Onigiri are highly recommended. The curbside pickup, Take Outs, and parking lots are accessible in this restaurant.
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RAMEN ICHIRAKU REVIEWS
Came in, 1st good sign was the employee eating at a table- employees eating restaurant food is a great sign. The place is a little out of the way, and small, but the food is fantastic. Between 3 people, we had 3 onigiri, 2 tankun and 1 stew pork onigiri and they were all perfect. the seasoning was sweet and salty, portion sizes were AMAZING, and the rice was warm, soft, and seasoned. the ramen was fresh and springy- i got the vegetable ramen with pork broth, and the broth was super full and flavorful. my friend got the naruto chashu ramen in medium, and it was also fantastic. the meat was tender and seared too. i honestly wish we had brought more people to try more food! service was quick and very nice. we came around 4:15, and were out at around 5pm when dinner rush really started. 5/5 stars, believe it.
Came her for lunch by myself after having this restaurant pop up on my Google search several times. The food is fantastic. I ordered the medium spice Chasu Ramen and it was delectable. The broth was very flavorful, the pork was cooked well and properly seasoned, and the noodles were perfectly firm. I also ordered two Spicy Salmon Onigiri which were well portioned and assembled. The milk tea was very good. Service was prompt. I would definitely return and recommend it to my friends.
This place has many reviews and would love to join in as well. If you are a big anime fan specifically Naruto fan then you would love this place. So much Naruto apparel and art that it is really amazing getting to eat and enjoy some Ramen. just any Ramen though, Ramen inspired from the anime Naruto. I first saw a video review of it from Tiktok and had to save the video to try it out. I did a takeout order and by the time I made it home, it was still pretty hot. Amazing pork, noodles, egg, onions and broth. Great taste, experience and hospitality.
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Oto-Oto Izakaya Japonaise is an Izakaya-style restaurant located on West Huntington Drive; It is a place to drink and bite to eat after work with friends, family, and business associates. The indoor dining is designed with an aesthetic that communicates both excellence of cuisine and a relaxing atmosphere. The Chef's choice is a Chirashi bowl with additional Premium cuts, and side tempura is recommended to the customers; the menu is on starters, fried Chicken, Ramen Noodles, and vegan options; Signature Tofu is highly recommended. This Restaurant has Table Reservations, Wheelchair access, Outdoor seating, and Catering Service on Birthdays, Business Luncheons, Corporate Functions, Fund Raisers, Social Events, and Wedding Events with High Chairs facilities.
Specialty:
$Price:
Edamame Salted $3.95
Edamame Truffle Oil $4.95
Spicy Tuna Pizza $5.95
FRIED
Jidori Chicken Karaage $4.95
Takoyaki $5.50
Homemade Sweet Potato $5.95
GRILLED
Miso Salmon Cheek Collar $5.25
Assorted Yakitori $7
Crunchy Rolls $7.50
Spicy Tuna Avocado Bowl $9.95
Sushi Combination $11.95
RAMEN NOODLES
Tonkostu Ramen $8.95
DRINKS
Draft Beer $2
Oto Oto Cold Shake $5
Wine $7
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Tue:Closed
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OTO-OTO IZAKAYA JAPONAISE REVIEWS
I was feeling like sushi, sitting in my hotel room at Extended Stay America that is just behind Oto-Oto. I could walk over there, but I was tired from work. One item caught my eye.....Chirashi Bowl Fresh-cut raw tuna, salmon, yellowtail, white fish, and sweet shrimp. All on top of sushi rice, minced nori seaweed, and sesame seeds. served with sliced cucumber and avocado, ikura, spicy tuna, tamago, and fried shrimp head. Then there was the Premium Chirashi bowl...Chirashi + Chef's choice of additional Premium cuts, and side tempura. I ordered directly from the restaurant and I chose the Premium Chirashi bowl. Thick slices of premium fish on top of sushi rice and all the trimmings. There was lots of avocado and pickled ginger. I've got to stop this. I can't order another chirashi bowl premium until my next paycheck. It's so worth it.
We found this sushi restaurant by chance but it turned out to be the most delicious dinner we ever had. We had the sashimi platter, tried several grilled meats (delicious) and desserts. Sushi was so fresh, the grilled meat were soft and tender, perfectly marinated and the desserts completed the meal. Definitely will come back and recommend to friends.
Oto-oto Izakaya Japonaise has some of the most authentic and delicious Japanese sushi and robata that I have tried. The robata are small skewers of perfectly grilled meat that wonderfully complement the sushi and takoyaki. The beef tongue, and chicken wing skewers are a must have and their chirashi bowl has a great variety of sashimi with delicious sushi rice and a fried prawn head. This restaurant has great service and a nice atmosphere.
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Daikokuya is a Japanese chain restaurant belonging to the Bishamon Group located at Garvey Avenue El Monte; having 15 branches to promote the profoundness of Japanese cuisine and culture to everyone. The menu is on Appetizers, Noodles, Rice bowls, Ramen Combos, Beef Bowl, Daikoku Ramen, and Small Fried Rice, and Rolls are highly recommended to the customers. The indoor dining consists of authentic Japanese style with bar tables and high chairs; specializing in ramen soups served in a casual setting. The staffs are friendly and attentive to the customers on recommending dishes. Parking lot are allocated to the guests.
Specialty:
$Price:
Edamame $5
Tofu Nugget $6.50
Tonkatsu $9.50
NOODLES
Vegan White Ramen $15.50
Daikoku Ramen $16.50
Tsukemen $17.50
RICE BOWL
Chicken Teriyaki Bowl $14
Poke Bowl $18.95
RAMEN COMBO
Daikoku Ramen and Small Chicken Teriyaki Bowl $21.50
Daikoku Ramen and Small Pork and cutlet Bowl $22.50
Daikoku Ramen and Small Poke Bowl $24.50
MISO COMBO
Miso Ramen and Small Chicken Egg Bowl $21.50
Miso Ramen and Small Pork and cutlet Bowl $23.50
Miso Ramen and Small Teriyaki Eel Bowl $27.95
SAKE
Nigori Sake $12.50
Bishamon sake $19.50
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DAIKOKUYA REVIEWS
Had the Daikoku ramen combo with the fried rice. The ramen was good but next time I’ll add the kotterri flavor to make the broth richer. The noodles were cooked well and it came with a whole egg. The chashu pork had such a great flavor I should have gotten extra. I didn’t care for the salad. The fried rice was amazing, I’d go back just for that.
I usually have their Lunch Special, which for me consists of their house (Daikoku) ramen and California sushi rolls. Instead of the sushi, you can have vegetable spring rolls or a chicken dish. The ramen's soup is excellent; you can add koteri (back fat) to it. The pork is always tender. Parking at the back is usually available.
When I first came I ordered the fried rice and the California roll with an asahi beer. And loved it! I’ve been coming ever since weekly. The staff knows me so well I only need to be seated and just wait for my order without even saying anything. They also make sure to treat me like family asking me what I’ve been up to all week. This place is great! I love it!
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