Kazan Beverly Hills in Beverly Hills

Went to this place with high expectations and left more disappointed than annoyed. I wished to like this place so badly, but I simply could not.Kazan by Chef Ryu is often regarded as the best ramen in LA. Sitting in the food district of Beverly, the restaurants freshly made noodles and clear jidori chicken broth have landed it on the Bib Gourmand for three consecutive years. The establishment proudly boasts its wide recognition and displays trophies on its counter. You can see The Pinnacle of Noodles hanging high across the street.I opted for a time-limited sampling menu, which comes with one salad, one appetizer, and ramen of your choice. The salad was nothing out of the ordinary: crunchy tri-colored carrot coleslaw with mixed lettuce and cucumber. The lamb chops for the appetizer were marinated with miso and grilled with authentic Szechuan spices. The seasoning was overpowering; the lamb was not cooked evenly--the upper part was still raw with unrendered fat, yet the lower part was overcooked; the choice to scissor the meat made it less juicy than ideal. Both apps were fine, nothing exceptional.Moving on to the star of the show, ramen. I ordered the Soy-based Chicken Soba with Whole Braised Chicken Leg (#4). The presentation was stunning; the subtle truffle aroma pairs perfectly with the warm soy tare and light chicken broth. The texture of homemade noodles is comparable to those I had in Japan and is exceptionally good.However, after two spoonfuls of delightful soup, the saltiness started to kick in. It is so salty that the soup tastes bitter. The bitterness is further exacerbated by the lettuce, which became fully cooked and unpalatable once it came into contact with the hot broth. The soft-boiled egg was severely undercooked (the white has yet to settle) and under-marinated (the yolk was runny instead of jammy). Half the yolk went onto the plate as soon as I cut it open. To make matters worse, the chicken was dry and old, as if it had been sitting on the counter for hours. It looked nothing like the photo, and even my knife had difficulty cutting it through. The saltiness, bitterness, and dryness made this bowl of ramen unpleasant and underwhelming, and I was not able to finish it.The service was the final nail in the coffin. Only one server ran the entire storefront, which made the lack of attention understandable but not justified on the management level. When I tried to raise these issues regarding the food (after waiting for 15 minutes), the server simply responded with, This is normal for our store. According to her, the egg is supposed to be undercooked, the lettuce is supposed to get bitter, and many have complained about the overall saltiness (which I presume she all turned a blind eye to). Even the school cafeteria takes more consideration into consumer feedback! I could tolerate subpar food, but not the horrible, borderline insulting attitude. I immediately took the check and left.There is still a long way to go before Kazan can become what it claims. Perhaps it was just a bad night, but my experience was by no means up to Bib Gourmand standards and not even basic decency. This place definitely has the capability to do things right; the question is When and How Consistently.

Kazan Beverly Hills serves an especially premium (now one holding one Michelin star) ramen! They have some extremely really unique ramen such as their truffle chicken broth ramen which is likely the most unique ramen Ive ever eaten. Starting with a hefty truffle taste and hints of saffron spice it is a creamy delight that will make you feel heavy after completing the bowl! Their spicy tonkatsu and regular tonkatsu are definitely above standard but I would give their some of the other ramens a try instead. They have amazing aldente noodles and I even brought their chopsticks home as a souvenir. The price is definitely for premium ramen but that adventurous experience makes it worth it!

Michelin recognized ramen spot in Beverly Hills. Metered street parking available. Credit cards accepted. Indoor dining and outdoor dining with heat lamps are available. Reservations accepted and we made one for three on a Sunday evening after our matinee at the Matrix Theater. They do serve alcohol; the Cherry Bouquet “Oka” sake was sweet and creamy. The Silver Mountain “Yamahai” was a regular sake. I had their truffle ramen (Signature #1) which tasted great but got a little rich towards the end. My mom and dad both really enjoyed their ramens as well (the lei and ouka respectively). We also got the sake wings for an app (comes with 6) and it had a little coleslaw on the side. We ended with the mochi flight for dessert. They were out of the cookies and cream so we had two green teas and one black sesame. I would pass on the dessert but definitely liked the wings. Overall, it’s a great spot for an upscale yet not stuffy way.

I’ve been coming to Kazan steadily for about 2 years now, and it has been my favorite upscale noodle restaurants in LA. With their noodles made from scratch, you can taste the al dente-ness of each bite complimented with their unique approach of infusing truffle oil into their dishes. The #3 Creamy Fusion is my favorite go to dish, where each component is crafted to perfection. Too salty? Just ask for less sodium Too many onions? Just ask for less onions. Kazan accommodates gustatory palettes with ease and their polite and welcoming staff are no different. One slight drawback is the parking situation unless you want to find street parking on the busy boulevard. Although prices have increased on their dishes as well as valet parking, I still do plan on eating at Kazan.

The “signature ramen” is intensely salty even with extra chicken broth to dilute the soup.I did find the “9” was more pleasant to the taste.The “tonkotsu” ones I tried were decent, although I do think it is a bit overpriced for a lunch that is close to $50.Overall it is a decent place.

This place will blow your mind! Perhaps the most inconspicuous gem Ive ever found in LA. The A5 wagu carpaccio is out of this world! Im not exaggerating. I like to leave good reviews, but this was astounding on every level!Michilin, so its expensive. But well well well worth it. Absolutely a must!

Fantastic Ramen place. The food is great; I just wish they had more vegetarian Ramen options but as of now there is only one. They have some vegetarian salads and appetizers though. They make their noodles fresh at the restaurant and you can see their noodle factory through windows which is neat. Indoors they have a few tables, and a bar. Outside they have a cute patio. Both have an enjoyable atmosphere. If you like Ramen dont sleep on this place. It is a little pricey compared to others though but you can taste the quality.

This placed lived up to the hype for sure. We went here in a big group and did a family style meal so we could try most of the menu in one shot, and there wasn’t a single bite we didn’t absolutely love! We were big fans of the modern twist on their ramen and the Wagyu carpaccio was so good that kept ordering more. Highly recommend this place. Service was great too!

Im not going to lie; the number 2 rame with chicken protein is incredibly good. But the price seems to me to be an abuse ... $35 + tax + services. The place is ok; its not a great place for how expensive it is to sit down to eat a plate of rame for $35 but you can try it.

I eat Ramen in almost every city I travel to and I was beyond excited to find a Ramen spot with a Michelin bid two years running. Very cool little spot where the noodles are made in-house and you are greeted with this the moment you step in Kazan. The service was great, environment was nice and the ramen speaks for its self. We ordered a few appetizers along with the Kaiten ramen and Ouka ramen with marinated eggs. Incredible! Also, a great Sake list too.