Isa Japanese Ramen

916 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles
(323) 879-9536

Recent Reviews

Trisia Carr

The lady didn’t treat us correctly! We spend nearly $60 and didn’t get all our food. Then when I asked her she hung up in my face. She kept staring at us and made us uncomfortable while we sat there and eat. Extremely rude!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Chicken Rice Bowl, Roll

Laura Del Mar

I paid nearly $15 for a cashew rice bowl, but the rice has no flavor, the chicken appears unappetizing, and the price listed on Google Maps is completely different. When questioned, they just said, 'Sorry, prices increased.' Let's ensure the correct price is reflected on Google to avoid the surprise of double of the price.

Food: 1

scooby s.

That lady was very sweet, nice and the food was so authentic.I couldn't believe it....

J-Hook Productions

The food was just food nothing special or worth going back for. Also they want $15 for a cucumber ? rool!!!! Gtfh!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 5

Blinkin Firefly

This place is adorably tiny and truly delivers on the food! I loved the Isa ramen. It tasted home-cooked in the best way. The broth was perfect. The meal was flavorful and completely satisfying. I hope to come back soon to try more of the menu.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Elina W.

I've been ordering from Isa for several years. They were a go-to many times during the pandemic. Great service and great comfort Japanese food.

John V.

Katsu Japanese Curry... yummy and gives a full tummy. (ON a similar Dennys sized dinner plate: white rice on one side, yummy chunky curry on the other Topped with preSliced breaded chicken. )Parking: Free parking stalls SHARED with car wash business. So there's like only about 10 stalls approximately. When car wash closes... plenty of parking.. about 20ish?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Cutlet Curry

Nancy H.

I feel like I was just taken advantage of. I walked in on my own accord and pretty much immediately regretted it and should have done an about face. Let me start at the beginning. Every night on my way home, I pass by this cute little shop right outside of a car wash. Honestly, the fact that it's compact, festive looking and has all the hallmarks of what should indicate a delicious hole in the wall, I just had to find out. So, the parking is easy, just pull right out front. Always plenty of parking (hint). I walk in and the fumes reminded me of a tire shop. Given the car wash adjacent business, I guess this was unavoidable. I'm the only one there besides a woman who offered me a seat in a frankly dingy dining area. Against my better judgement I trudge through desperately hoping my inner caution senses are being paranoid. She asked me if I liked spicy, indeed I do so, she suggested the spicy ramen. I agreed and waited a few beats taking in my surroundings. Let me say, for all the cute trimmings on the outside of the place, the inside paled in comparison. I waited about 6 minutes and like Dougie Fresh, I was on. I knew right away the taste would be a let down. The appearance was off and the cha shu appeared chunky instead of sliced thinly and glistening in pork fat. Almost like a piece of left over roast. I bravely brought the spoon to my lips to taste and all my suspicions were confirmed. No milky broth or legit dashi. Instead, it tasted like watery tomato soup with ramen (quite Al dente) noodles. I won't hold you. I didn't complain. I paid my $17 check, said I didn't like the taste and left the entire bowl on the table and left. I do not revel in giving harsh reviews but, this place is robbing unsuspecting souls into believing this is authentic ramen. Go elsewhere. It wasn't all negative. The lady who served me was nice enough.

Kevin Leon

Would recommend dine in instead of take out much better when you dine

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Isa Ramen, Chicken Cutlet Curry

Irvin Saavedra

Small place, tryed their bento box and udon all was really good . Good combo from 11am -3pm a bow of choices with salad and udon bow is enough for 2 people .

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tempura Udon, Crunch Roll, Teriyaki Chicken Meal

Jewls Krueger

Sapporo Ramen add spicy is so good!!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 4

Parker Huseby

One of the best hidden spots in this area / all of LA. Such a homey vibe. Go chill here with your friends! Their chicken cutlet curry is my faaaavorite. If you order one of the Specials, you get so much food for your money.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Christina Duphorn Zehnder

The sushi ? is excellent but the Ramen is hit or miss. I got the spicy Ramen today and it was good. Sometime it's too salty. But overall a great place to eat.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Isa Ramen, Roll

Marybeth Nguyen

The Okinawa ramen was the best I ever had. The tiniest place ever, and the service and atmosphere were so nice. Thank you!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Apollo

Just ordered Chicken Cutlet Curry thru Uber Eats and this is what I paid $18.45 for.

Food: 2

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