HiroNori Craft Ramen (Irvine) - Ramen restaurant in Irvine - 2222 Michelson Dr #234, USA

I have tried many ramen places and this one definitely holds it's good rating in my book. For the price you get a pretty decent piece of meat which in other places would be extra charge. The broth was pretty flavorful, I like the addition of spinach. The side of garlic went well with it! The bathrooms could use a little update. Also this place has this whole service charge thing (even for small parties) which is not very visibly shown anywhere and it is optional but you know how it is.

After waiting in line for 40 minutes, we really enjoyed this meal. The ramen is simply divine, there's a reason there are always lines here. We tried 2 kinds plus appetizers, but can safely recommend this place.

An excellent casual spot for some ramen deliciousness. I had the TONKOTSU RAMEN which included: Pork chashu, green onion, spinach, seaweed, bean sprouts, half egg. They offer a few more additional toppings, as well as ordering more of the toppings that are already included; all at an extra charge. I selected the “combo” which included the ramen accompanied with a small poke rice bowl (your choice tuna or salmon) and a small side salad. Our group also had the cucumber crab salad and crispy rice with spicy tuna. The ramen broth was exceptional, not too salty with perfect flavors and richness. I added some garlic and spicy sauce bringing it to near perfection. The noodles are thick with just the right amount of bite. The pork chashu was excellent. The side dishes and appetizers were also very very good. Especially the crispy rice with spicy tuna. The decor was modern, hip and comfortable. The service was very good; wait staff was very attentive and always made sure your drinks were topped off. I highly recommend this place if you’re in the mood for a hot bowl of ramen.

Arrived just before opening and immediately got a seat. Filled up quickly. Staff was pleasant, food was excellent - best shoyu ramen in town and karaage (crispy chicken) was portion was huge! Only downside was I did feel a little rushed near the end of the meal, fair enough as there was a line up outside.

Meh, I was not a fan of the Ramen, and maybe because the night before, I had really good Ramen. Food: Chicken Karage Tonkotsu Ramen The Karage was tender. However, the taste was just ok. The sauce it came with was good. The Ramen was also just ok. It was just a regular broth. The garlic and house spicy sauce was an added flavor. What I didn't like was that the noodles seemed overcooked and my preference is al dente.

Unfortunately, my experience at HiroNori did not live up to expectations. Conceptually, this ramen shop is solid, with a fun menu and plenty of options for customization. However, the execution was lacking. The tonkotsu broth was a too salty and didn’t have the deep flavor we expect. While my slices of pork were meaty, my friend’s pork was almost all fat. Overall, the chashu pork was a little over cooked and lacked texture. There are a lot of great ramen shops in Irvine so I may stick to ones that have a bit more consistency.

best ramen I've had in the US. love this place, with their light and flavorful ramen and adjust your own spice level. The cold dipping noodles are fantastic and a must-try. I would recommend this place over all others for ramen. The atmosphere is gorgeous with unique chairs and a minimalist feel. I also love the crispy rice with tuna.

Best ramen place in Irvine hands down! Staff is friendly and the food is amazing! Recommend the pork buns, mochi, and Shoyu ramen!! There is a wait usually but if youngo later at night you’ll be fine!!