# Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai - Torrance > Open kitchen and soft Totoro music create a calm, family-friendly atmosphere with chefs communicating openly. Seating includes both counter and tables in a clean, comfortable indoor space. Known for authentic Kitakata-style ramen with hand-pulled noodles and a good vegan miso option, it offers a distinct taste close to Japan's original. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Kitakata-Ramen-Ban-Nai---Torrance - Address: 4338 Pacific Coast Hwy, Torrance, California, United States - Phone: +13103021900 - Website: https://ramenbannai.com/kitakataramenbannaitorrance-qw7i62?utm_source=google ## What it is good for - Unique — 10/10 - Lunch Spot — 10/10 - Authentic — 10/10 - Chili — 9.4/10 - Japanese Food — 9.3/10 - Gyoza — 9.3/10 - Dairy Free — 9.2/10 - Vegan Friendly — 9.2/10 - Vegetarian — 9/10 - Shio Ramen — 9/10 - Ramen — 8.9/10 - Food — 8.8/10 - Parking Available — 8.8/10 - Miso Ramen — 8.6/10 - Dinner Spots — 8.3/10 ## What people say - "The ramen's chewy, al dente noodles soak up the flavorful pork broth." - "I thought the fried chicken was the best I've had in the area." - "These gyoza are little pockets of joy, crispy and juicy." ## Good to know - The restaurant accepts only cashless payments, including cards and mobile payments. - Limited seating may result in wait times for parties of three or more. - Reservations can be made by calling ahead to be placed on the wait-list. - There is plenty of parking available near the restaurant. - The menu features a concise selection of ramen options, preventing overwhelm. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.