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Orange County - Butaton Japanese  Ramen restaurant
7.5

Butaton Japanese  Ramen

  • Orange County
  • $$
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Zesty ramen redefining value

Butaton Japanese Ramen manages to deliver culinary excellence creatively, putting flavorful spins on simple dishes. The food is consistently reported as delicious, mouth-watering, and well worth the price. The portions are just right, striking a balance between satisfaction and craving for more. Their value proposition, offering fair pricing with high-quality food and service, had diners singing praises.

  • Great Value

    Fair pricing paired with good food and service received high praise.

  • Okay Portions

    Portion sizes are seen as neither too large nor too small.

  • Quality

    Pork was hard to chew, possibly old or over-marinated.

Top 3 dishes at Butaton Japanese  Ramen

  1. 1

    Spicy Tsukemen 🏆

    Bold flavors stand out, dipping broth full of umami, perfectly cooked noodles.

    Spicy Tsukemen dish
  2. 2

    Butaton Ramen

    Balanced, rich, and flavorful broth; perfect pork belly.

    Butaton Ramen dish
  3. 3

    Gyoza

    Gyoza is praised for being light, crispy, and very good overall.

    Gyoza dish

Vibe: Captivating ambiance with scenic treat

The restaurant creates an intimate, cozy atmosphere with stylish interiors and soft music, while also offering wonderful eating views. This is greatly enhanced by corner window seats affording customers an incredible dining scenery. The ambiance is then topped off with strategic outdoor seating that customers seem to appreciate.

  • Great Views

    Amazing eating views, corner window seats provide great scenery.

Perks: Amusing tranquility amid parking hassle

Parking may not be a piece of cake at Butaton Japanese Ramen, but that doesn’t take away from its appeal. The tranquility of the ambiance is preserved by soft music and customers may converse without having to raise their voices. The outdoor seating is comfortable attracting families, although accommodating large groups might be challenging in this small space. The staff, while not overly attentive, is friendly and the establishment is very family-friendly.

  • Easy To Hear

    Soft music allows conversation without talking loudly over it.

  • Okay Service

    Staff friendly but not overly attentive, letting you enjoy - review 11.

  • Groups

    Small space and tables not ideal for large groups, causing wait times.