Hokkaido Ramen Santouka

Natalie Martinez 7 months ago

You wouldn’t expect a food court ramen stall to have food this delicious, but their salt ramen is usually so creamy and delicious it has been my go to for rough days. I never felt compelled to write a review, however, until the first time my food went wrong. I received my regular order, combo c with salt ramen broth, an extra cap of pork fat had started to wrinkle over the top of my normally picture perfect bowl. Like many ramen enthusiasts, I like to admire my bowl before I eat it. This time, the fat cap was extra, perhaps it could be a good thing, I thought. I had enjoyed my natto first—it had come out perfectly foamy and warm; I thought maybe this was just a very fatty cut of pork. I leaned in to smell my bowl, and it was unmistakable but benefit of the doubt for a place that had delivered such quality won out. I ignored the slightly fishy, very stale smell and took my first taste of the broth. It tasted like freezer burned meat instead of the creamy broth I had come to love. I’m not not one to complain, so it took some encouragement from my partner before I walked up to politely let them know their food today was not on par with what I had had before. “No returns” was the only

Erin McDermott 8 months ago

Employee was very nice! I ordered a spicy miso combo with rice and an egg and ended up getting someone else's order which wasn't the same soup or size i had ordered :( Food is usually great though!

Sep Dehpour 10 months ago

This place used to be amazing pre covid. I just tried it again after 5 years and it feels like Mc Donalds for ramen. The quality of food has fallen off the cliff. Maybe they changed their owner? They used to have a long line in front of them every-time I ate there back in the day. Not anymore.

Kamuti Kiteme 11 months ago

About Me: I am Level 7 Local Guide who is ranked top 10% of Google Restaurant Reviewers and have 15M+ views. I am a born and raised NYer who now lives in Los Angeles. I do not receive compensation for these reviews. Now that the weather is getting colder, I am naturally gravitate to more warming foods like Ramen. I am currently on a Ramen tear so expect to see more reviews of other places that serve Ramen. I am big fan of Mitsuwa Market, a Japanese market in Venice that is sort of a food court and mini-mall to all things Japanese. Hokkaido is just one of the establishments housed in the market. Their menu is extensive for such a small kitchen. You sit in a communal food court area that has someone clearing tables which is nice. This is a no frills kind of place so don’t expect much in the way of environment or service. Nevertheless everyone is very kind and polite. I ordered a basic pork Ramen which very good. Quality of the pork is always a distinguishing factor and here it was average. That being said the broth is also key and I found it very rich and tasty. I have been here twice now and will be back again.

Kendrick Khoe Edited 7 months ago

Santouka is one of the better chains of authentic Japanese ramen around. I like this food court format, easy, reasonably priced, quick. I had the miso and it was excellent!!! The ramen too is priced right. $12.95 for small, $13.95 for medium and $15 for large. Shio - it certainly has a lighter flavor than the Miso one but Miso will taste better in my opinion There is a special - shrimp and pork wonton for $7. It had a decent taste, thought I felt it was a bit overpriced for what it is.