Kopan Sushi & Ramen

This Japanese restaurant has a funny and memorable name — Kopen — I guess it means Korean + Japanese! The food is amazing for the price. The ramen is super tasty, and their lunch special costs under $20 without taxes and tips, which is such a great deal. The noodles are perfectly tender, and the soup is rich and flavorful — thick but not overly greasy or oily. They also offer a wide variety of sushi. I asked the waiter, who was very smart and quick to respond, for a recommendation, and he suggested the Snow White Roll — it was delicious! A lot of protein, not too salty, and very well-balanced in flavor. For the appetizer combo that came with my ramen, I chose the sweet pork, which was incredibly tasty — it reminded me of traditional Chinesedish. The restaurant overall feels like a mix of traditional Japanese style with a bit of American and Korean influence. Overall, it was a very satisfying dining experience — delicious food, friendly service, and excellent value. Even though we drove two hours and got stuck in typical Los Angeles traffic, it was totally worth it! This lunch reminded me why people love LA: despite the traffic, the food scene here is unbeatable — better and cheaper than almost anywhere else (except New York!).

We had such a great experience at Kopan Glendale! The bento boxes were super filling and came with a nice variety – rice, salad, miso soup, sides, and the main dish all served fresh and tasty. The beef bulgogi bento and chicken katsu bento were both delicious. But the real standout was the Dynamite – so cheesy, savory, and absolutely addictive. Definitely a must-try if you come here. Great food, generous portions, and cozy vibes. Perfect spot for a satisfying Japanese meal in Glendale!

Absolutely amazing food! We really fell in love with the interior design and the food. The only thing is that we were sitting next to the waitstaff area. They were standing right in front of us the entire time we were eating, which was a bit uncomfortable. But other than that, everything was great!

Had to go down to Glendale for an exam, so I stopped and got the veggie gyoza and Kuro Mayu (garlic-pork ramen). Delicious, savory and filling 😋 $21.63 with tax. Waited 20 minutes, and it was a pleasant place to wait, and the waiter apologized for the time.

ordered the spicy kara miso ramen and pork katsu curry, both were great! also got the takoyaki which I’ve never had before but they were super tasty and we would definitely come back here again. hidden gem

I had a great experience at this sushi restaurant. The quality of the food was definitely above average, and the prices were very reasonable considering how fresh and well-prepared everything was. What made the visit even more enjoyable was the friendly sushi chef, who made the whole dining experience feel personal and welcoming. I’m including a photo of my favorite chef in the review — he truly deserves the recognition!

Excellent choice for some Japanese food. Delicious food. My daughter really enjoyed this place, she felt like she’s really dining in Japan with the ambiance. Now she wants to go to Japan!