Gu Ramen Taps and Tapas - Japanese restaurant in Laguna Beach - 907 S Coast Hwy, USA

We walked in and got seated immediately. We enjoyed all our food. The calamari was notably crispy and light and perfectly salted. The Gu Fries was cheesey and had a complimenting soy glaze the complimented the saltiness of our ramens. The service was unhurried and efficient. The vibe of the space was consistent with the theme. I tried their mandarin sorbet and it was disappointing but still a good pallet cleanser. We really enjoyed our dinner there. This continues to be our annual stop in Laguna for a late ramen.

What a delicious and enjoyable lunch in Laguna Beach to celebrate my friend’s birthday! Savor the Gu Ramen, which is customizable to spicy level, choice of noodles and toppings. The combination of Tonkotsu broth with pork and chicken and Chashu was so satisfying and delicious!! The added spinach gave me the veggies it needed. My friend ordered the same thing except she had kale noodles, which is a great low carb option and added bean sprouts instead of spinach. She loved it!! My friend (his birthday) ordered the Ramen Tofu with this Shoyu Umami Broth and double Tofu. It was delightful and it’s his regular go-to. The spicy and regular edamame is the perfect appetizer! Very shareable! The service was friendly. She remembers her regulars. Love the ambiance!! The open window is great!! It’s near the beach! Just be prepared for the summer crowds in Laguna. Parking isn’t the easiest. You’ll probably have to circle around a bit. And, the traffic going into Laguna Beach can be frustrating so allow for extra time.

Wow! A friend took me here! Totally stoked that we went. A group of 4, sat immediately, super quick service. We ordered right away and got our food all prepared perfectly. These were the best Udon noodles I have ever had. Spicy Ground Pork & Fried Tofu. Also, go for the Gu Fries! They are like animal fries from in n out but totally unique. Go here if you want a chill vibe and a group of 4 or less.

I'm a big fan of Asian food and it was my first time spending the day in Laguna Beach. It was a short walk from the beach, maybe 20 minutes and service was good and staff were friendly. We ordered 2 Ramen bowls with egg topping and made it a combo. I would say broth wasn't bad and portions were good. The egg isn't a soy sauce egg so if you are into that, then you may be disappointed. The rice bowl was good but you can say it's an acquired taste if you aren't into pickled veggies. Definitely recommend to someone if they're looking for a good quick fix and can't decide on what to eat but if you're looking for a more premium Ramen taste, this isn't it. 4 stars from me but I would be open to going again.

This is the best place we've been to on the beach for a late night snack. The service is really nice and helpful. They have a TV playing older music videos, and it's fun to see. There is a bar, and it's just really social. I tried the kale noodles, didn't really care for it much. The ramen itself is good though, and flavorful.

Food: Ordered a bowl of Ramen medium spicy with sprouts, pork belly and corn. It was delicious. Perfect amount of noodles and the broth was tasty. I need to try their appetizers next time. Service: I was contacted immediately, seated, and my order was taken with accuracy. Got my food 10 minutes later and the server visited my table frequently to see if I needed anything. Final thought: Though there are plenty of ramen options these days, Gu Ramen is a solid choice! I will be back.

After our beach trip, we decided to try a local Ramen restaurant. Hi Ramen did NOT DISAPPOINT! They were pretty busy (with only 2 people working) but we were seated quickly and the food came quickly! We ordered 4 different types of ramen and they were all great! I highly recommend GU Ramen in Laguna Beach!

Very good food and service. Atmosphere always nice with the old school music they are always playing. Wish that they add more to their drink options but overall is good.