About Butaton Ramen – Orange
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This place is my new favorite ramen spot. Moved here from LA (Sawtelle) a year ago and after many Ramen tastings this was definitely above and beyond anything I have found in OC. Highly recommend for the delicious spicy Tsukemen and this place for the customers, authentic ramen atmosphere.
The service was a bit confusing- the server didn’t really greet us or introduce himself or do what most waiters do. I had to go up to the counter to let him know I was ready… Raman was good. The seaweed salad was also good, nice portion. The music they had playing was loud and inappropriate for a restaurant that I would return to- kind of like heavy metal.
We ordered seven bowls of noodles, two appetizers, and a poke bowl. One of our kids' ramen had a hair in it. We informed the waiter, who replaced it without offering a sincere apology. Additionally, an 18% service charge was applied directly.
We came for lunch and I ordered the spicy miso ramen and made that a lunch combo ( small chasu bowl and small salad). The noddles cook just right, chewy. The miso is not too salty and I almost drank all the soup at the end. The runny boiled egg and they pan fired the chasu before cooking it which is special. I’ll recommend this place!
Amazing taste !!!! My family and I DRIVE for good food…our taste is immaculate. This place is a 10/10 every time…servers are always smiling…great location right in the circle of orange. Comforting and welcoming environment with that warm bowl of home…it’s the best !! Been here 5 times already this month…I will be coming as long as they are here !