Gu Ramen Taps & Tapas Menu (Update 2025)
Gu Ramen Taps & Tapas, located in Long Beach, CA, offers a diverse menu of tapas, ramen, and noodles. The restaurant provides a casual and trendy atmosphere, perfect for groups or even a quiet lunch break. Customers rave about the flavorful dishes, with options like crispy tempura, perfectly seasoned fried rice, and delicious vegetarian soup. The broth in the ramen is highlighted for its rich and tasty flavor, without being too salty or oily. Despite some minor issues like colored noodles and mushy edamame, the overall experience is rated highly. The service is praised for being friendly and attentive, while the ambiance is clean and spacious. With various vegan and vegetarian options available, Gu Ramen Taps & Tapas is a must-visit spot for those craving Japanese-inspired dishes with a modern twist.
Tapas
Firecracker Shrimp
Shrimp wrapped in Wonton and Chili sauce
Kurobuta Sausage
Japanese pork sausage ( pc)
Crispy Pork Pot Sticker
Mixture Pork and Vegetable in Potsticker wrap ( pc)
Crispy Calamari
Calamari (Tempura battered and deep fried)
Hibachi Filet Mignon
Garlic Butter Filet Mignon (Medium) served over Rice with Steamed Bean Sprouts, Garlic Chips, Red Ginger, Green Onions, Sesame seeds
Spicy Poke Salad
Mixture Tuna, Assorted Seaweed, Spicy Ponzu Sauce served over Mix Greens, finished with Sesame Seeds and Shredded Red Pepper
Spicy Edamame
Edamame tossed with Garlic Butter, Sweet Mirin Sauce, Chili Flakes
Crispy Soft Shell Crab
Soft Shell Crab (Tempura battered and deep fried)
Shrimp Tempura
Shrimp , Tempura battered and deep fried (pc)
Fried Togarashi Green Bean
Green Beans (Battered and deep fried)
Crispy Tofutons
Bite sized Medium Firm Tofu (Deep fried)
Sautee Sprout & Scallion
Sautee Bean Sprouts, Soy Garlic Butter Finished with Scallion
Garlic Corn Cheese
Corn, Soy Garlic Butter, Baked with Mozzarella Cheese
La Cheese Wonton
Mixture Cream Cheese in Wonton wrap tossed with Sweet Chili Sauce
Spicy Dumplings W/ Salad
Steamed Pork&Vegetable Dumpling in spicy chili oil sauce served with mix green salad
Salted Edamame
Edamame, Salt
Garlic Parmesan Edamame
Edamame, Garlic, Salt, finished with Parmesan Cheese
Mix Greens Salad
Served with Ponzu Dressing
Gu Ramen
Ramen Noodle served with Tonkotsu Pork Bone Broth, finished with Green Onions, Naruto and Roasted Sesame Seeds. "CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE"
Build Your Own Gu Ramen Tonkotsu
Gu Ramen, Vegetarian Options
Shoyu Ramen Tofu
Ramen Noodle served with Shoyu Umami Broth, Steamed Tofu, finished with Green Onions, Red Ginger and Roasted Sesame Seeds.
Shoyu Udon Tofu
Vegan Udon Noodle served with Shoyu Umami Broth, Steamed Tofu, finished with Green Onions, Red Ginger and Roasted Sesame seeds.
Spicy Pork Yaki Rice Bowl
Hibachi Fried Rice with Spicy Ground Pork
Hibachi Fried Rice
Japanese Style Fried Rice, Eggs, topped with Red Ginger, Green Onions, Soft boiled Egg, Roasted Sesame seeds
Chashu Yaki Rice Bowl
Hibachi Fried Rice with Chashu
Rice Bowl
Bata Fumi
Curry Garlic
Thai Spicy Tom Yum
Bata Soy Garlic
Mild Chili Miso
Coke
oz Fountain drink
Diet Coke
oz Fountain drink
Sprite
oz Fountain drink
Fuze Iced Tea (Unsweetened)
oz Fountain drink
Lemonade
oz Fountain drink
Dr Pepper
oz Fountain drink
Beverages
Extra Side Condiments
Add Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
A tangy and mildly spicy Thai sweet chili sauce, perfect for adding a flavorful kick to your meal.
Add Teriyaki Sauce
Rich, savory teriyaki sauce, ideal for enhancing your ramen with a sweet and umami flavor.
Add Chili Oil
Rich, aromatic chili oil with a blend of crushed red peppers and spices, perfect for adding an extra kick to your ramen.
Add Gu Ranch
Creamy guacamole ranch sauce topped with fresh chopped herbs.
Add Ponzu Sauce
Tangy ponzu sauce with a blend of citrus and soy, enhanced by bits of red chili and aromatic herbs.