Southern California is a great place to slurp ramen, according to Yelp, which released its list of Top 100 Ramen Shops for 2025 on Thursday, Dec. 11.
Four Los Angeles County eateries made it into the top 20.
Bincho in Tarzana tops the list. It opened in 2024 in space formerly occupied by Keitaro’s Kitchen, a Japanese restaurant with the same chef, Toshiro Tagami.
The results are based on Yelp data, which include the number of reviews and the ratings that reviewers give them.
Ramen is a $1.6 billion business, according to the reports introduction. Reviews show that customers favor slow-simmered broth but also like brothless ramen called mazemen and fusion dishes with such ingredients as curry and kimchi.
No. 1: Bincho, Tarzana
Bincho specializes in pork-based dishes, including its signature Tonkotsu Ramen, made with a creamy pork bone broth. Reviewers also like the clear broth and the jammy eggs.
The Yelp report also lauded Yuzu Chicken Ramen, made with a “citrusy chicken broth with a slow-building heat and a refreshing finish.”
The menu includes chicken rice bowls and appetizers such as gyoza, karaage and edemame. Prices are in the $20 range.
It is at 19221 Ventura Blvd., south of the 101-Freeway. 818-697-5288, instagram.com/bincho_ramen
No. 11: Maru Ramen, Northridge
Broths at Maru Ramen appeal to soup lovers. One recent reviewer called it “the holy grail of noodles in the valley.”
Popular choices include the Karaage Bowl with chicken over rice, and the Soboro Bowl, with minced pork and scrambled eggs. Prices are in the $15-$18 range.
The shop is in Northridge University Center at 9035 Reseda Blvd. 818-818-6350
No. 13: Sen Noodle House, Santa Clarita
Sen Noodle House is known for its vegetarian dishes, although it also serves chicken and pork. Popular items include Sen Street Curry with hard-boiled eggs and Senyaki with a soy-based broth. Bowls are around $14.
The eatery is at 18350 Soledad Canyon Road, Unit A. sennoodlehouse.com
No. 14: Susuru Ramen Bar, Los Angeles
Susuru Ramen Bar, in Thai Town, boasts slow-simmered broths and handcrafted noodles. Popular dishes include tonkotsu, mayu and spicy miso, priced around $16.50-$17.50.
The menu includes cut and hand rolls as well as ramen.
It’s at 5179 Hollywood Blvd. susurula.com
In addition, the Los Angeles-based chain SilverLake Ramen came in at No. 21 for its Las Vegas location.
Three restaurants in Orange County made the list.
No. 3: Sushi Mura, Buena Park
Sushi Mura, near Knott’s Berry Farm, is part of Ramen Mura, which has five restaurants in Orange County.
Although Sushi Mura serves a wide range of hand rolls and cut rolls, it also boasts ramen with nine signature broths simmered for longer than 16 hours. Standouts include black ramen with thick-cut chashu pork that’s braised for six hours and then pan-seared, according to Yelp.
The address is 7855 La Palma Ave., Suite 1, across the street from Knott’s parking lot. 714-735-9999, ramenmura.us
No. 6: Mazera, La Habra
Mazera specializes in mazemen as well as fusion flavors, according to its Instagram page. Prices range from about $10-$16 a bowl.
Yelp reviewers enjoy the open kitchen and sides such as chicken karaage.
The shop is in the Row on Harbor at 1456 S. Harbor Blvd. 714-770-0114, instagram.com/mazera_ramen
No. 17: Tama Sushi, Huntington Beach
Tama Sushi was originally Blue Bird Sushi in Long Beach. It’s known as a vegan restaurant with plant-based broths, although it also serves ramen and sushi with fish, seafood and pork.
Specialties include yakisoba with vegetables or vegan chicken. Prices are $11.99-$13.99.
The address is 16367 Bolsa Chica St. tamasushihb.com
Ramen shops throughout the country are represented on the list. States with strong representation include Nevada.
Information: yelp.com