AFURI ramen + dumpling LA - Japanese restaurant in Los Angeles - 688 Mateo St, USA

I came here for a business lunch with a couple of colleagues. I decided to go with the ramen combo, which is a small plate (starter), one ramen and a drink. My starter was the Spicy Tori Karaage, which is a Japanese Fried Chicken in spicy chili sauce, garlic and other tasty ingredients. The coating was crispy and crunchy, while the chicken inside was hot and juicy. Will eat again! For my main, it was the Tonkotsu Tantan. The ingredients again were super tasty and fresh. The broth was very, very flavorful and almost cream-like and topped with pork crumbles. The thick noodles certainly suited this dish. Didn't try a desert, but I'm sure they're good, too. Have to give the service people a shout-out as they were continually checking up on us, keeping drinks topped up and giving us great insight into their food. A repeat is on the books next time I'm in this area.

I was so excited about Afuri opening in LA since I loved their Yuzu ramen when I tried them in Japan 🇯🇵 Their Karage is delicious! But their yuzu ramen doesn’t have enough yuzu flavor. They have cute atmosphere with bar area with lots of Japanese whiskeys and liquors. Love their ambience but little disappointed on their Yuzu ramen.

The noodle is good but the pork(chashu) is ok. The soft crab bun is not recommended because it tastes weird with kimchi. The fried chicken is good. The takoyaki is good.

Afuri is one of my fav ramen in Japan This spot, the ramen isnt as good as in Japan but still good The whole restaurant has a different vibe, many seats , bar and chill, its cool! Also i wouldnt recommend the crab bun that everyone ordered on yelp, its normal and expensive

The food here is amazing. Everything had so much delightful flavors that our meal was silent as we all devoured our food. From the gyoza options to the tomato ramen they’ll have your tastebuds and mind wrapped in ecstasy. Service was amazing and the vibe super chill

Super disappointed as I thought it would be comparable to the Afuri I have experienced in Japan. Fine if you feel like ramen but wouldn't go out of my way for this place. The buns are meh, winged dumplings soggy and ramen meh. The beauty of Afuri is the flame grilled pork in the ramen and it just doesn't cut it. Nice enough atmosphere.

Well designed and creative menu. Love the Yuzu shio ramen! So special. The milk tea drink is astonishingly good as well.

Great unique Japanese inspired cocktails. We ordered two appetizers, two gyoza, and the yuzu donuts. Everything was delicious. Will definitely be returning.