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Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai
Noodle Restaurant, Japanese Restaurant, and Ramen Restaurant$$$$
Costa Mesa
"If you feel adventurous they have a great green chili ramen."(7 Tips)
"Chicken bowl, Chashu over rice, miso ramen all good."(2 Tips)
"Gyoza's are great!"(2 Tips)
"The Karaage is excellent and a huge portion"(2 Tips)
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ElisaDecember 4, 2017Get aburi miso ramen. Green chili shio ramen is alright, only order it if you can take the spice. Juicy fried chicken is pretty good as well! Can be a long wait, expect 40mins to 1 hour at peak hours
Andy WangJanuary 3, 2017Fantastic ramen. Got the yuzu chili ramen. Noodle texture is amazing and broth is out of this world. Hurts me to say, but better than Ramen Dojo in Norcal
Phuc PhamFebruary 24, 2015Broth is clear and refreshing. Can get crowded even on week nights, so expect to wait. The green chili ramen is a must-try. So is their spicy rice.
- Alyssa HirschJanuary 22, 2016This is probably my favorite ramen place right now. Their chashu is super tender and delicious. If you feel adventurous they have a great green chili ramen.
Thomas ColtonJanuary 23, 2015Noodles made in-house. The line here can fill up really quickly. But this place is solid. Go early if you despise lines as much as I do. It's worth it.
Van DamMarch 2, 2017Black Tonkotsu is the stand out ramen bowl here. What holds back this bowls and other bowls: lack of depth and complexity of broth (you cook the broth for many hours, shouldn't it have more flavors?
Jackson ShampoDecember 30, 2019This is by far the best ramen and fried chicken I’ve ever had. Will keep coming back again and again and again.
Spencer LiuApril 2, 2016Their ramen and popcorn chicken are absolutely a must try! I recommend getting the green chilli ramen or pork ramen.
Rebecca WangSeptember 9, 2016First time here? Go classic with the Kitakata ramen. Huge portions. Best ramen house in the area.- Robert LMay 7, 2018The only ramen shop in the area where we consistently get the fried chicken along with the ramen. Excellent.
Nathan LeeDecember 30, 2016Just order their specialty, Kitakata Ramen. It's enough for the average person. Also worth getting is the karaage.- JonesFebruary 23, 2015Chicken bowl, Chashu over rice, miso ramen all good. Bamboo shoots not very good
Kelley L.March 17, 2018Ramen is okay, but too long of a wait. The spicy bamboo shoots were good though.
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Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai is an authentic Japanese Ramen restaurant that is in business for over 30 years with 60 locations throughout Japan.
Open until 2:45 PM, reopens later (Show more)
- Mon, Wed–Sun
- 11:00 AM–2:45 PM
- 5:00 PM–9:45 PM
(714) 557-2947
View menu on http://ramenbannai.com/menu
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
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