R101 Ramen

Best Ramen EVER!!!! I had to go back for seconds in the same week. Delightfully crave-able. The best "warm soul hug" a bowl of ramen can give you.

First time here... R101 Ramen is a cozy spot with a welcoming ambiance. Despite its small size, the community table seating worked well and added a nice, social vibe. The service was impressively swift, with attentive staff who made sure everything flowed smoothly.As for the food--absolutely delicious! The flavors were rich, and the noodles were perfectly cooked and incredibly satisfying. It's clear that attention is paid to quality and taste in every bowl.Parking is a bit tight in the area, but with some patience, you might find a spot in the surrounding neighborhood. Overall, it's a great spot for a hearty, flavorful ramen experience!

I'm really happy to say that the service and speed of this restaurant improved so much from previous visits. I was craving ramen, I knew this place had delicious food, so I thought I would give it a go expecting an only ok service.First things first, the parking in this area is terrible. Their lot is small and the streets are usually difficult because you're in a commercial/residential area. By the time this place opens, street sweeping times should be done, but a lot of dumpsters are still in the way, so good luck on that part, but it is what it is in the area.I was surprised it was as empty as it was when I got there at 12:30 on a Tuesday because this place is usually packed! The only thing I would say be careful for is if you get hot easily, don't sit next to the glass divider because they boil the ramen right behind it and if it's a hot day, that corner can be really uncomfortable. Also, the tables are shared, so there's a chance that you're going to sit next to a stranger if it's busy. If you're an introvert, to-go is a great option because they pack their food in a way that your ramen won't get soggy in broth and sides are individually boxed.They gave me a bowl of tsukemono (I believe it's house made pickled cabbage, but I didn't confirm). It's sour, bitter, crunchy...it's hard to describe, but give it a taste. I personally love it, my friend, not at all. I ordered the gyoza (which is always cooked to perfection) and has the best dipping sauce! The spam musubi, which is spam musubi. They don't go crazy on sauce or anything fancy which I love; keep it classic. I also ordered the spicy tonkatsu ramen and I always get the spicy on the side because it really builds up the more you eat. (It's just a way for me to control the flavor and build up of spiciness). In the tonkatsu ramen, they give a generous amount of pork and toppings. They have a lot of additional toppings you can add.On your table, you'll also find a tray that has other ingredients for toppings such as chili, oil, sesame seeds, soy sauce and what I think is white pepper (unsure).Service was really quick and they had great customer service. If you're going to take food to go, make sure you're really specific on how many boxes you want.

Tasty delicious ramen. The tonkotsu broth was great but the noodles arrived in a warm lump, an oil should have been added to the order prior to delivery to prevent this (or perhaps they could send the noodles for us to cook at home). The floor is a little bit sticky as well, but maybe it was an off day. We would definitely try it again because the broth was so great!

Came in for an early dinner on a weekday and were seated immediately. Our server was attentive and really nice and they had a great playlist going.I've been in once before for ramen, and it was sooo good, i came in fully w the intention to get it, but changed last minute to the curry with rice and an order of the chicken karaage. The chicken was perfectly fried and had great flavor, and the curry was thick and rich. You truly can't go wrong with anything you order here and the prices are reasonable. They have a happy hour from 4-6pm and it's 50% off their beer selection. They also have a small parking lot in their plaza. Highly recommend this spot

R101 Ramen aka 101 Ramen is a small communal style ramen restaurant in the city of Glendale located inside a small plaza on Central Avenue/Vine Street just south of Colorado Street, less than a quarter of a mile away from the Americana at Brand.You can park in the lot if a spot is available or on the street (mind restrictions and time limits. When you walk in you're greeted by some of the most incredible people who go above and beyond.The Spicy Miso Ramen (as well as the Miso, I'd imagine) were so rich with broth, veggies, tofu (my protein of choice). One of the two vegan broth options (labeled on the menu) and they don't dissapoint. Pairing with some garlic edamame and some nigori style sake made for a meal with all levels of flavor from spicy to savory to sweet.Dining with a party of four my friends got to enjoy mods to their L.A. Tan Tan Ramen (opting for no chili oil) - not the spicy bunch where as I just couldn't get enough spice :D they also shared some Karaage (Chicken) and Gyoza (pork), which now also comes in Veggie Gyoza (vegan friendly) - if I hadn't of gotten so full, I'd definitely would've had an order of those, the veggie salad or the Veggie croquettes (all while be enjoyed next time).Coming on recommendation of our friend Cliff who sat next to me and was super sweet to call ahead to ask about vegan offerings before we arrived I quickly learned of all the amazing options. They have an incredible happy hour that includes bottles of sake, beer and more. While tables are either one epic long double side in the middle or wrap around the windows (bar style). You have plenty of space to enjoy your meal with you group, companion or even solo. Restrooms available just right of the entrance.They offer easy add ons, including additional noodles to your ramen as noted and experienced by someone just left of us at a different table.While the table and chairs are lower to the ground it felt pretty comfortable to sit and enjoy all the good food, energy and cozy little big vibes of R101, plus that AC on a 100 plus day! Needless to say everybody left full and happy.

Really flavorful and delicious broth for ramen! Good quality ingredients and always nice service.

The food was good. I was expecting a bit more because I was reading awesome things about this place but it is okay. The service was okay too. The ambiance I like that it makes you feel like you are in another country. Overall it was okay and if you are around the neighborhood why not try it out.

Love that I live around the corner. A draft beer and ramen on a Tuesday night? I'll take that any day

We love coming here! This is our kids' favorite ramen place of all time. According to my son, R101 is the best ramen in all of LA! We love coming here. The staff are friendly and I love their simple yet delicious menu! I always find myself in a dilemma when a menu has like 10 pages. Simple menu means they've really devoted their craft to their food. We love all their ramens and their chicken karage! *chef's kiss**