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Bincho Ramen Tarzana Call to reserve
Tarzana, California

Three broths. One small room on Ventura.

The broth has been years in the making, and every bowl comes to the table hot. Slide the curtain aside and sit down — we're glad you're here.

A bowl of Bincho tonkotsu ramen with a soft-boiled tamago, shot from above
4.5
299 Yelp reviews
Three
Broths on the line
12am
Fri & Sat last call
2024
Opened in August
The broth · 出汁

Where every
bowl begins

Our tonkotsu is a recipe perfected over many years: pork bones cooked down, then condensed under ultra-high pressure so the umami concentrates instead of thinning out. The clear broth takes the opposite road — low heat, slow hours, nothing rushed. The chicken broth is the light one, finished with the scent of yuzu. Keeping the menu small is what lets us look after all three.

Bincho tonkotsu ramen

Tonkotsu — rich & creamy

Enjoy the smooth and rich flavor of our special tonkotsu broth, perfected over many years and made by condensing the umami of tonkotsu using ultra-high pressure.

Tokyo-style clear broth ramen

Clear — Tokyo style

Enjoy our Tokyo-style clear broth soup, gently simmered with pork bones and vegetables over low heat, complemented by aromatic oil.

Yuzu jidori chicken ramen

Yuzu jidori — light & citrus

Experience the aroma of yuzu floating in a soup where the umami of local chicken is gently simmered to perfection.

What to order · おすすめ

If it's your
first time

A few favorites to point you in the right direction. The full menu — toppings, rice bowls, soup on its own — is waiting for you at the table, and our staff are always happy to walk you through it.

Bincho Tonkotsu

Bincho Tonkotsu

House favorite

Creamy rich pork broth, pork char-siu, wood ear mushroom, and shredded green onion.

Bincho Black Tonkotsu

Bincho Black Tonkotsu

Creamy rich pork broth, pork char-siu, black garlic oil, wood ear mushroom, shredded scallion, and noodles.

Spicy Tonkotsu

Spicy Tonkotsu

Warms up slowly

Spicy creamy pork broth, pork char-siu, wood ear mushroom, and shredded green onion.

Clear Tonkotsu

Clear Tonkotsu

Clear pork broth, pork char-siu, ginger, garlic, and shredded green onion.

Yuzu Jidori Chicken

Yuzu Jidori Chicken

The light one

Clear chicken broth, yuzu chicken char-siu, ginger, and shredded green onion.

Vegetable Ramen

Vegetable Ramen

Vegan

Dried tomato, broccolini, menma, shredded green onion, and wood ear mushroom.

Bincho Gyoza

Bincho Gyoza

Most ordered

Bincho's original handmade pork gyoza.

Bincho Karaage

Bincho Karaage

Chicken thigh, mayonnaise, and chili pepper.

Takoyaki

Takoyaki

Crispy octopus-filled balls, takoyaki sauce, kewpie mayonnaise, bonito flakes, and aonori seaweed.

There is more on the full menu: soup on its own, aburi cha-siu, spicy karaage, edamame three ways, five rice bowls, and a long list of toppings from extra cha-siu to menma and nori.

Call us with a question
Lunch · ランチ

The midday
set

Served from noon until 3:30, every day we're open. Pick your bowl, then add a small plate alongside it. It's the easiest way to try two things at once, and generous enough to keep you going all afternoon.

Choose a bowl

Any of our signature ramen — tonkotsu, black tonkotsu, spicy, clear, yuzu jidori chicken or vegetable.

Add a side

A mini yaki mayo cha-siu rice bowl, or a plate of our handmade gyoza. Both are lunch-portion.

Eat it hot

Bowls come out quickly and are meant to be eaten right away. Monday through Friday lunch ends at 3:30 and the kitchen reopens at 5:00; on weekends we serve straight through.

The counter and dining room at Bincho Ramen Tarzana
Our story

We opened on
August 23, 2024

Bincho is chef and restaurateur Toshiro Tagami's first restaurant — a small room on Ventura Boulevard that he built around one idea: get the broth right, and keep the rest simple.

The menu doesn't stretch far, and that's on purpose. It stays tight so we can look after every bowl that leaves the pass, and get it to you while it's at its best.

"Our tonkotsu ramen has a rich and creamy texture. The chicken ramen is a light option, featuring the refreshing aroma of yuzu."

Bincho
Kind words · お客様の声

"BEST RAMEN IN THE CITY!"

DoorDash review

"The tonkotsu ramen broth is rich, creamy, and deeply satisfying."

Atly

"Cute and comfy ramen place, loved the vibe and the staff."

Apple Maps review
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Visit · ご案内

Come sit
with us

Give us a call to reserve a table, especially on weekends. We're closed Tuesdays. Monday through Friday the kitchen takes a break between lunch and dinner; Saturday and Sunday we serve straight through.

Hours

Opening hours
Monday12:00 – 3:30 pm  ·  5:00 – 10:00 pm
TuesdayClosed · 定休日
Wednesday12:00 – 3:30 pm  ·  5:00 – 10:00 pm
Thursday12:00 – 3:30 pm  ·  5:00 – 10:00 pm
Friday12:00 – 3:30 pm  ·  5:00 pm – 12:00 am
Saturday12:00 pm – 12:00 am
Sunday12:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Find us

19221 Ventura Blvd
Tarzana, CA 91356

Parking lot on site.

Gift cards & catering

Gift cards are available in the shop in any amount — a good answer for the ramen lover in your life. For larger groups, office lunches and private events, call and ask for catering; we'll put together something that travels well and arrives hot.