Literally in shock that they closed! This is the best ramen spot in all OC/LA area. Food and atmosphere was great! I loved god fire level 2/3. I visited both the Costa Mesa and little Tokyo location. I am so sad - especially because my boyfriend and I completed 4 stamp cards and were ready to fill out the 5th for our special gift. We are extremely loyal to Hakata Ikkousha. Even visited their Brazil location when we were on vacation. read more

Hakata Ikkousha Ramen - God fire ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Ramen- both Black devil and Mentaiko Tonkotsu ramens are tasty 5 out of 5. Their crafted thin noodles are al dente. Their cha-shu is soft and easy to chew and every bite has good taste. 5/5 Service- staff were knowledgeable with ramen dishes and they were friendly. Our orders came out fast after we ordered them. Parking- no parking lot available for this place, but there is a pay parking lot across from this place. read more

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Food: 5/5 Service: 4.5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 God Fire Ramen: 5/5 At this point I have fair share of experience eating ramen and hangs down this is my favorite. Regardless of what it will do to my stomach, I won't think twice about coming here and order their god fire ramen with level 2, I will try level 3 next time. The soup was thick and spicy. Noodle was cooked right. This time I also tried Mentaiko Tonkotsu. Soup base is made with bone broth and fish. It was something new to me. It has interesting taste I can taste a bit of fishiness in the broth. I like this one too. Highly recommended. read more

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I got some ramen after an event to go here. They were fast and efficient. I really enjoyed the thickness of the ramen broth and the texture of their noodles. This place is convenience located right in the heart of Little Tokyo, making it super easy for you to grab delicious ramen while exploring the neighborhood. I'd come back here again for some ramen! read more

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We went to Hakata Ikkousha Ramen and the sericce was great. They were constantly checking on us making sure we're OK seeing if we needed anything. It had a great vibe to it. Nice setting a decent amount of seating and it was able to fit our whole party 8 to 9 people. I got the God fire Ramen with two eggs and then I also got the pork belly bowl on accident however I don't regret it because the rice went really great with my Ramen. I did the second to highest spice level because I'm a spicy food connoisseur it was delicious. Noodles were nice and soft temperature. The eggs broke down into my Ramen perfectly and the broth was delicious . I highly recommend the God fire Ramen if you like spicy food. The pork belly was delicious nice fried tender, juicy all the right texture all the right flavor highly recommend the pork belly it was delicious. The gyoza was good but my standard word have changed since I make it at home so it was good, but it wasn't anything special. The fried chicken was also pretty good, nice tender, juicy a really good fry on it so when you bite into them to it had a great crunch would suggest trying . Overall, a great dining experience would definitely recommend to Ramen connoisseur or anybody who wants to try really good Ramen and I will definitely be back. read more

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We stopped in this restaurant while we were exploring little Tokyo a few months ago! We were quickly sat at the bar to watch the chefs cook. We got the katsu curry, dumplings, and spicy ramen. They were a bit slow with the katsu but were extremely kind to us for the wait. Overall, it's a casual vibe with great food. Sad it's closed now read more

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We came here for a quick lunch. We were seated promptly and service was friendly. Its a cozy little place with a overall good ambiance. Now onto the important part, the food! Honestly one of the better ramens I've had. Not too salty and a good proportion of noodle, soup, and add ons(egg, meat, vegetables) . I got these black devil, a mix of spicy tonkotsu and black tonkotsu. The meat is tender, the egg is marinated and soft boiled, and the noodles firm and very slurpable! I will be back! read more

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First time trying this place a couple days ago for lunch. I ordered the tonkotsu ramen, mentai rice bowl (lunch combo), pork chashu rice, and pork belly appetizer. The ramen broth is amazing. It was rich but not too fatty too. Noodle is pretty good. I ordered the all inclusive toppings, and one ingredient I found really weird was cabbage. Anyway, the pork bowl is decent and it's really huge, and the mentai bowl is alright especially for $3.5 extra for lunch combo. The seared pork belly appetizer is pretty good and flavorful. The service is good, no complaints there. And the ambiance of the spot is pretty nice. The interior is designed to give Japan vibes. Parking can be tough btw, since this place is located in the heart of Little Tokyo, so parking would be on the streets or the available parking structure around the area. One main thing that would really make me reconsider coming back would be the price. The all inclusive toppings is $7.50 extra, and the pork belly appetizer is $8 for a mere super thin 5 slices of pork belly. read more

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Really nice ramen spot in Little Tokyo, with interesting strong flavors with customization options. Getting there: Parking available in nearby lots of structures. Seated immediately. Vibe: Cozy ramen feel with open view to the chefs area, signs in Japanese and small tables around with specials on the walls and on the table. Casual spot to relax vibe with ramen. Food: Sheets available for you to fill out your preferred ramen, then the hardness of noodle, strength of flavor, topping options, etc. I really enjoyed the Mentaiko ramen which has an orange hue and is so umami and delicious. The thin noodles at normal hardness has the perfect al dente bite and the flavor is rich, toppings well balanced. My partners ramen is in the rich tonkotsu style and so savory and flavorful. Might be overly strong for some but I am a fan. Very tasty ramen spot with bold flavors. Wonderful! read more

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Came here for the first time and unfortunately the last time too because today was their last day :( so glad I was able to try this place before it officially closed. I got the black devil ramen and spicy chicken karaage. My boyfriend got something else which I totally forgot cause I was obsessed with my ramen lol. Service was great and quick. We'll be sure to check out the other location in Torrance though! read more

Hakata Ikkousha Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Another solid and satisfying ramen craving. . We came here right after a Kings game looking for something hot to warm up. Hakata Ikkousha hit the spot. I ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen with extra firm noodles and premium toppings and extra chashu. The bowl was solid. The broth was rich and creamy. The noodles were perfectly done, firm and chewy. My son ordered the Spicy Miso with standard toppings. He enjoyed it. The broth was also rich and creamy. My daughter got their Tsukemen Ramen. She liked it. The dipping broth had nice bonito and pork flavor. The thick chewy noodles was cooked perfectly. We also ordered a side of Mentaiko Don for us to share. Which was just ok. Overall the ramen were delicious. The service was friendly and fast. read more

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Joined the wait list on Yelp but had to wait longer than expected. We checked in and had people leaving so there was a table ready for the longest time. We had to tell the wait staff that the available table would suffice or if they didn't want to give us the table, we could have also split our party. After some convincing we were seated and ordered the food. It's pretty comparable to the one in Irvine. Love the hakata noodles! The broth is packed with flavors but soothing. The fried chicken was cooked perfectly and pieces were huge! There are limited tables inside and some bar seating but it's hard to accommodate large party in this location. Toward the end of our visit, the wait staff were pretty glued to their phones and were not attentive to our needs. We had to really try to get their attention so that we could settle the bill and leave. read more

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TLDR: A ramen spot with a lot of customization options. It's somewhere in the middle when it comes to taste, but it's a place I can recommend to people in the area. Tonkotsu Ramen - A bowl packed with flavor and meat. It's definitely not the best ramen, nor is it top 3. It is, however, a bowl of ramen that can fix a bad day where food is the solution. The chashu was on the less marinated side, but the flavor profile is still good. The egg was cooked well, and the noodles were al-dente. This is a good base order. Fried Chicken w/ Curry and Rice - The chicken karaage was good, and the curry sauce was something I wouldn't mind paying for. Rice is..... rice. Overall, it is a dish I can recommend to someone who isn't feeling ramen that day. Service - The staff did a good job keeping an eye on us and ensuring our waters were refilled. They were kind as well which is a nice touch. Ambiance - It's your ordinary ramen restaurant in LA. I'm afraid I cannot differentiate this place physically compared to the many other ramen shops within a 3-block radius outside of the restaurant's address. read more

Hakata Ikkousha Ramen - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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If you couldn't tell by my multiple reviews, this is my absolute go-to Tonkotsu ramen spot. Update from previous review: I realized that I actually order the regular firmness noodles which are already the perfect al dente. Enjoy the new pics! read more

Hakata Ikkousha Ramen - God Fire Tonkotsu lvl II - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Food always eats. Service is always kind. Love it here. Eating here is like getting into a car crash. The cooks are so talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show-stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, sh!! on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it. read more

Hakata Ikkousha Ramen - "Didn't" like it at all. (I'm being sarcastic) - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Loved their black tonkotsu ramen! The tonkotsu broth was very rich and had strong flavours of pork bone and garlic. It was also not overly oily or fatty. Requested the noodles to be extra hard and they were nice and chewy. However, the ramen was a bit pricey for having an average portion size and only having one piece of thin chashu, some woodear mushrooms and green onions as toppings. The spicy tuna bowl was good and the fish tasted fresh. Came here for the lunch combo and there was no wait. Service was super quick and the restaurant was tidy. read more

Hakata Ikkousha Ramen - Black Tonkotsu Ramen, Spicy Tuna Bowl (small) - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is my favorite place to get tonkotsu ramen. From the first time I tried the broth, it was life changing. It was rich and so flavorful. The ordering system reminds me of Ichiran, where you can customize your ramen from the noodle hardness to the taste or add ons. The tsukemen was alright, it wasn't the best I had. I highly recommend trying their signature tonkotsu and skipping the tsukemen. I ate here twice and never had to wait, always got seated right away. read more

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I ramen was good, but the bowls were a bit too small. I wish they were just a tiny bit bigger. I wasn't full after finishing a bowl and we got extra meat also. It was a cute restaurant, reminds me of restaurants in Japan. read more

Hakata Ikkousha Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It's a cute little ramen shop located in the business of Little Tokyo. My boyfriend and I checked out the Yelp reviews, and he was intrigued by the God Fire and Black Devil. When we arrived, there was no wait; we were immediately seated and the server was friendly. We asked her about the spiciness levels of the God Fire and the Black Devil... I was not daring enough to try either, but my boyfriend loves spicy food. He ordered the God Fire with everything toppings, but I can't remember how spicy (I think it was level 3?). I ordered the Tonkotsu with everything toppings. Unfortunately, I was feeling under the weather and could not enjoy my ramen :( The broth was hot and made me feel a little better, but I admit that I ate most of my ramen the next morning. My boyfriend, who was feeling great, enjoyed his ramen, even while sweating from the heat of the broth and chilis. He ate more than 3/4 of his bowl, and finished the rest at home later that evening. The menus had the option to add extra green onion. But the everything toppings included a handful of green onions already (see pic). I would only suggest ordering extra green onions if you have a real love for green onions. read more

Hakata Ikkousha Ramen - Tonkotsu Ramen Everything Topping - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Little spot in Downtown Tokyo. Be prepared to wait because the place is cozy. Easy menu to order your style ramen. Have different flavors of saki, several appetizers to choose from. Large portions of ramen. If you're a ramen fan, you will enjoy! read more

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Good ramen spot for a casual night out. I got the god fire level* 3 really tasty. Highly recommend. Edit: typo. read more

Hakata Ikkousha Ramen - God Fire level 3 - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

First time here Rudy was the server, great energy, definitely cared about my experience and what I thought, noticed I hadn't been there before. Ramen was superb! Ambience was cute felt authentic and welcoming. read more

This ramen hit the spot. Nice spot with good broth, noodles and tea egg. They won't let you order to go here tho, So you'll have to eat it there. But you can take leftovers to go. I ordered the Tonkatsu Ramen and was happy with the soup. They didn't have a gluten free option, so unfortunately we had to get some ramen from another place for my daughter with Celiac. The pork was nice, tender and juicy. The tea egg was cooked perfectly and not overcooked. Broth was thick and good, but lacked the umph umami flavor I look for. Service here was okay. It was very crowded and busy, so I get it. No points dinged for the servi read more

Hakata Ikkousha Ramen is in my top 3 of favorite ramen restaurants in LA. Specifically the black devil ramen, which is my go to order. The fusion of the garlic from the black tonkatsu and the spice from the god fire makes the perfect broth. Chasu is thin, and the egg is cooked perfect with the yolk runny. I go in on the noodles and order kaedama (extra noodles) for only $2 more. I order the noodles hard with the spicy level 3. I have a high spice tolerance, so 3 is perfect for that kick and very enjoyable. At times I get level 4 spicy but it can overpower the black tonkatsu broth because it's pretty spicy. 5-star ramen, excellent choice for a cold night! All the staff are enthusiastic and just overall a great authentic ramen experience. The restaurant is small so prepare to wait at least 25 -45min for dinner. read more

Hakata Ikkousha Ramen - Black Devil Ramen with Everything Topping - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Amazing food, quick and friendly staff, and a sweet cozy hole in the wall that is a must try if you love spicy ramen. My boyfriend and I each got leve 2 spicy and it was more than enough heat! I'd recommend. read more

Hakata Ikkousha Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came down to little Tokyo on memorial seeking out some Ramen. Was referred to this place and wow, they didn't disappoint! Amazing Ramen and very courteous and prompt service. As a side note, I also got a small order of spicy tuna on rice and gyoza - again, really really good! read more

Hakata Ikkousha Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I had a friend visiting me from Denmark and took him to Little Tokyo. I wanted to try a ramen place other than Shinsen-gumi and decided to try Hakata today. SO GLAD WE DID! I had Tsukemen and my friend had regular Tonkotsu. This was his first time trying ramen, and he loved it!! I was very happy with my flavorful Tsukemen as well. I liked the fact that there was option to choose light or regular for the broth, because I often find broth at ramen places is too salty. I will definitely go there again. read more

IT'S GIVING 10/10 ENERGY! Love Hakata! Whenever we are in Little Tokyo this is a must stop. Quick service, good food & good vibes. My favorite is definitely the cabbage salad. It is HUGE. You can definitely share it. Their chicken katsu curry is so delicious as well. Their friend rice paired with ginger on top is chefs kiss! If you are in the area stop by, you will love. read more

Hakata Ikkousha Ramen - Cabbage Salad - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Good ramen, large bowels, and really great broth. I've just about tried them all, love the garlic based Black Tonkotsu and the "God Fire" spicy ramen, but the "Black Devil" pictured would be what I'd suggest if visiting for a first time, it's a mix of the signature Tonkotsu and Black Tonkotsu broths. read more

Hakata Ikkousha Ramen - Black Devil Ramen at Hakata Ikkousha. - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Ambiance: 9/10 A gem in between a busy intersection a with lots of other shops. The ramen here always hits the spot. Try the ramen my way and thank me later. Make sure to add a spicy Karaage to your order: 10/10. read more

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The ramen portion is a bit on the small side. Even someone like me, a petite girl, doesn't feel quite satisfied and ends up feeling a bit empty after eating it. Surprisingly, their rice dishes are generous in portion, and they're even more affordable than the ramen! I highly recommend trying the rice dishes! 拉麵的份量有點少，像我這種小小隻的女生都覺得吃不飽，吃完反而覺得空虛。反倒是他們的飯類，份量超大，價錢也比拉麵便宜！超級推飯類！ read more

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Noooo!!! It was my favorite ramen place Please reopen, I beg you Great service and food read more

Solid spot for tonkotsu ramen. There is an order menu per person/order. The servers will double check with you if you are not sure or miss something. You can customize the noodles, which was interesting! I guess some people love having extra onions with their ramen! Food: The regular tonkotsu is so creamy and fatty. The chashu meat is so good. If you like meat, I recommend ordering it as an extra topping. My eating partner ordered the black devil level 4 (max) spicy and said it wasn't spicy at all. The server offered some extra spicy thing. It wasn't until after adding it that the ramen had a spicy kick. We were wondering if they accidentally switched the spicy level with another order?? Or it's just usually not spicy?? Checking in on Yelp gives you a free extra topping (egg, seaweed, veggies, or bamboo), but they only allow one free topping per table. I went with a party of 3, so only one of us got a free topping.. That wasn't very cool, but better than nothing ?? Parking: The metered street parking goes until 8 PM on weekdays for $3/hour (I think it's max 2 hours though) There is free street parking over in arts district if you don't mind walking less than 10 minutes. There's a lot of shops in this area to check out, so you'll be walking around anyway. read more

Hakata Ikkousha Ramen - Order sheet - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The black tonkotsu ramen is pretty good, but the serving size is a bit small, and you only get one slice of chashu. Just remember, extra toppings will cost you more. But, hands down, the katsu curry stole the show! The katsu had that perfect crispy breading and a satisfying crunch. Plus, they give you a massive portion. Seriously, don't miss out on the katsu! As for the service, it was good. I went on a Tuesday night, and it wasn't too crowded. Just keep in mind that finding parking might be a bit tricky since it's in Little Tokyo. read more

Hakata Ikkousha Ramen - Katsu Curry Bowl - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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One of our favorite ramen spot. Try the Tan Tan. Ground pork and cubes of chicken. Make as spicy as you like. My favorite!

I love watching these guys cook their ramen with their long metal spoons Five stars Five. Stars five stars five, stars five stars read more

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My friend came to LA to visit. So I have to take them to one of my favorite Ramen spot in town. Tonkatsu is still the best. Black one is great. Tsukemen is sweet and sour, my friend ordered it and like it. Friend Chicken is just average. A bit too starchy for my preference. Food came really fast which is also nice. Bathroom is clean. All the staff here are always attentive and nice! read more

Hakata Ikkousha Ramen - Tonkotsu Ramen Tsukemen Fried Chicken - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I will miss this place.. super good ramen and friendly staff Me and my bf always come to this place when we come to Little Tokyo It's our go to lunch spot Sad to see it closed read more

This is one of our favorite places to grab food in Little Tokyo with reasonable prices and great quality food. It is no frills and you leave feeling satisfied and happy. Come here before 7pm M-F and the beer and sake are 50% off. Also the dumplings are served next door at Wolf and Crane. read more

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I really like it and I'll miss it so much... I went there every time I came to Little Tokyo. It's much better than other Ramen there for me. BTW, does anyone have an idea why it's closed? Or is it just moving somewhere else? read more