See all
202 photos

Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai

Noodle Restaurant, Japanese Restaurant, and Ramen Restaurant$$$$

Costa Mesa

Save

8.9^/10

131

ratings

"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)

26 Tips and reviews

Filter:

ramen
green chili
gyoza
lively
casual
big portions
spicy food
great value
chicken
good for dates
popcorn
chashu
crowded
parking
karaage
rice
dinner
lunch
(13 more)

Sort:

Popular
Recent

ElisaDecember 4, 2017
Get 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, 2017
Fantastic 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, 2015
Broth 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, 2016
This 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, 2015
Noodles 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, 2017
Black 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, 2019
This 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, 2016
Their ramen and popcorn chicken are absolutely a must try! I recommend getting the green chilli ramen or pork ramen.
Rebecca WangSeptember 9, 2016
First time here? Go classic with the Kitakata ramen. Huge portions. Best ramen house in the area.
Robert LMay 7, 2018
The only ramen shop in the area where we consistently get the fried chicken along with the ramen. Excellent.
Nathan LeeDecember 30, 2016
Just order their specialty, Kitakata Ramen. It's enough for the average person. Also worth getting is the karaage.
D WinMay 1, 2018
If you like spicy, Green chili ramen is the one to order.
John OlsenApril 6, 2015
Been here 5+ times
The Karaage is excellent and a huge portion
JonesFebruary 23, 2015
Chicken bowl, Chashu over rice, miso ramen all good. Bamboo shoots not very good
Sheila ClarkeJanuary 16, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Chashu ramen is delicious!!
Mark ToledoMarch 18, 2016
Show up at non-standard meal times for maximum success and damn fine ramen
Lena KumarAugust 6, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Gyoza's are great!
Jennifer TsengAugust 12, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Deep fried gyoza is the tastiest of the three.
Luc DoanMay 23, 2016
Mixed greens ramen and juicy chicken
Kelley L.March 17, 2018
Ramen is okay, but too long of a wait. The spicy bamboo shoots were good though.
Parra "el Mazizo"September 16, 2014
Green chili ramen is really good :-)
Chris MillerDecember 28, 2014
Ask for firm noodles, unless you like em soft.
Charles HalbertSeptember 4, 2014
Spicy rice and green chili ramen
Jon LOctober 27, 2016
Small parking lot and no nearby street parking
John SusteenAugust 23, 2016
It's super delicious!!
Vicky ChangDecember 8, 2014
Yummy ramen

202 Photos

Planning a trip to Los Angeles?

Foursquare can help you find the best places to go to.

Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai

Related Searches

You might also like

Places people like to go after Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai

Appears on 60 lists

Is this your business? Claim it now.