I crave my mama's curry all the time and this one hit the spot. The side salad was refreshing on a hot day. The katsu was perfectly fried and went well w the curry sauce and the pickled radish. The hamburger was delicious. It's not your regular hamburger patty. It was made w onions and seasonings and was very tender. Had such great flavor. Perfect choice while we are in little Tokyo. read more

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After walking through the entire mall, this spot stood out the most, so I decided to give it a try. I was honestly impressed by how well the katsudon was cooked. It's a simple dish, but they executed it really well. Service was great, and the server was respectful and attentive. The only thing I would change is the amount of dressing on the house salad that comes with the katsudon since it was a bit too much. Other than that, no real complaints. Overall, a very tasty Japanese spot. read more

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I really don't like giving less than 4* to any place but I really felt the food here was average at best, which was surprising given that it's in Little Tokyo and the standards here are generally high. I got the pork Katsu curry which came with a salad. The salad was drenched in dressing and the curry was incredibly salty. So much so that I hardly ate any of the curry read more

Hana Ichimonme - Pork katsu curry - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Incredible food. I got the katsuudon (chicken), she got the katsu curry (pork). Was so ono (delicious). Great amount of food for the price. The servers were very polite and friendly. Even made friends with another customer who's been eating here since she was little. A+ read more

Hana Ichimonme - Katsuudon bowl. Chicken breast katsu with egg on top over white rice with onion in a very lite broth. - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I used to come here all the time and get their beef donburi combo (now called beef bowl) with spicy hiyashi. I look at their menu and it turns out you can still get a beef bowl combo, and it costs +$3 to upgrade the standard ramen. Great! I also see that the spicy hiyashi is a summer special. Cool! Put two and two together, and I end up getting the spicy hiyashi beef bowl combo. Well. The beef bowl tastes slightly different than what it used to. Like Yoshinoya is better type of thing. I'm thinking either they changed the recipe or they changed the cook. And the spicy Hiyashi is like 70% lettuce. I don't remember it being like that. There was so much lettuce that I put it into other containers to get to the ramen. So all in all, not what I am used to. I know this place has the potential to output great food. The decor and vibes are great. The service is great. The food fell short this time. Will I come back to try it again? Yes. But there are improvement opportunities for sure with the two menu items I tried. read more

Hana Ichimonme - All of the lettuce you see in this picture from the spicy hiyashi - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

A cute Japanese restaurant serving casual Japanese dishes! The food is great and service exceptional! Everything is neat, organized, and enjoyable!! read more

Hana Ichimonme - Gomoku Yakisoba - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I came here alone after feeling a bit faint from walking around the mall and knew I needed to eat. I ordered the beef bowl but also received a salad beforehand and a small cup of hot tea afterwards, which was nice! The staff here were really attentive and friendly. Even though I couldn't finish my food (I only really came in for a few bites), one of the servers brought me a to-go box and bag to carry my leftovers. The man with the blue baseball cap validated my parking and even complimented my outfit which was so kind, especially since everything I was wearing that day was new and I was a bit excited to be wearing it! Overall, the vibes here was super chill. I saw a lot of people in here eating alone but there was no judgement and we were treated just like any other customers despite not having a big group. I ended up leaving this restaurant very happy with the experience and would definitely come back with friends - everything was very reasonably priced. read more

A funky little joint tucked away in the Little Tokyo mall with plastic food in the window display serving delicious cheap eats, quickly. The chashu ramen was great, generous slabs of tender pork, and a well seasoned broth. My boy loves the melon soda float. The gyoza are delicious and if you love seafood the champon ramen can't be beat. The waiter was a quirky polite man who made sure to check we in fact wanted 3 noodle dishes. read more

Hole in the wall and hidden gem. Service was great. I was impressed with the presentation of the food because the restaurant seemed small and wasn't necessarily appealing for surface value if it wasn't for yelp. I'll definitely return with my wife when I take my dog to the groomer next door on another day. read more

Hana Ichimonme - Curry Rice Combo - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It was hot outside and we were waiting for the Nisei Week Parade to begin, so our large group of 13 stopped here to cool down with some yummy shaved ice and snacks. The place was a bit busy and with our party so large, we ended up splitting into 2 group (4 + 9). The table of 4 was served more quickly and finished before the bigger table, but that was expected. On our table of 9, we had half the group order ramen, udon, or gyoza and the rest of us ordered desserts. The Summer specials include cold noodles (either udon or ramen) and large shaved ice desserts and a cold soda drink. Our waiter mentioned they have the shaved ice in a smaller size which 2 people could share. I ordered the small mango shaved ice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. No other additions, but it hit the spot. If you go for the large size it comes with the ice cream plus jelly toppings. I think I want to go back and try that next time! Sorry, I forgot to take pictures. read more

Awesome food and service everything was super fresh and very delightful!we'll be coming back again read more

Hana Ichimonme - Katsu curry - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Get the spicy Chanpon....it's tasty, spicy, filled with yummy seafood and tender pork. Man was it just sooo fulfilling and just a great ramen. This is a classic ramen spot with validated parking, great service and cold beers. All their ramens are recommended. Japanese shaved ice are are must try!! The ambiance is relaxed and inviting. This is one of my top 5 ramen spots and I am happy to have found it. Love the logo as well. We need places like this to stay open and thrive. And make this Little Tokyo.. I miss classic Japanese food joints like this that were not bought out or couldn't keep up with the inflation of rent to survive. I miss all the izakaya , ice cream and karaoke spots that once were in J-town. Let's keep supporting them. read more

Hana Ichimonme - Spicy Chanpon - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Very delicious food. I've been coming here for over ten years. I highly recommend this restaurant. It's conveniently located. Don't forget to get your parking ticket validated. read more

Cute, cozy little spot - I really like how the interior is decorated :) My go to here is the curry udon - good portions and well seasoned. Attentive service too! Will come back to try their other dishes sometime ~ read more

We always stop in for their ramen combo, which comes with a shoyu ramen, salad and choice of beef bowl, chicken bowl or gyoza with rice. The beef bowl is very good and makes for a savory, filling and delicious lunch combo. read more

Hana Ichimonme - Ramen combo with beef bowl - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

A cute Japanese restaurant on the third floor of a mall. They offer very homestyle Japanese food, which really hits the spot on a cold day. Their service is good and food is tasty. No complaints here. read more

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Located on the third floor of the Little Tokyo Mall with limited foot traffic, it's nice to know this is an option for happy hour food and drinks or to grab a meal. I had a deluxe omelette curry katsu--menchi (deep-fried ground meat), and it was delicious. Service was excellent, and my server was attentive, patient, and welcoming. I've had ramen in the past. I live in the area, so I aim to try out every restaurant in Little Tokyo and visit again. read more

We were originally planning to visit Izakaya Bizan (a short walk away), but they were closed between 2:30PM and 5:30PM. We decided on Hana Ichimonme as a fallback dining option (since they were open during said window of time), and I am pleased to report that it turned out to be a mostly positive experience here. The food here is delicious - I was a huge fan of the Hamburger Curry Rice. Their complimentary salads are above-average in quality. The staff was largely good to deal with - though they did unfortunately present us with the check before we were both finished eating (we felt a bit like we were being rushed out), I will also give them credit for helpfully reminding us to have them validate our parking ticket. This restaurant is located on the 3rd Floor of the Little Tokyo Galleria at 3rd/Alameda. All things considered, I would be happy to return here. read more

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Honestly, was on a quest of my own to discover genuine Japanese desserts after binge watching "Kantaro: The Sweet Tooth Salaryman" on Netflix. Hana Ichimonme was one of the places that helped toward fulfilling that mission as a place where I was able to find Shiratama Anmitsu on the menu! Think of the place as a casual style Japanese diner that serves a variety of comfort dishes to include Ramen, Curry Rice, and Yakisoba. I also had the Tonsai Yakisoba, and it was a pretty large portion. A great place for what it does, worth trying if you happen to be nearby and looking for a quick bite. read more

Hana Ichimonme - Shiratama Anmitsu Dessert and Green Tea. - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Spicy champon top tier combo with curry rice big enough to share. Excellent menchi katsu

Service was fast and the spot is really cute. Really enjoyed my ramen and would definitely stop in again read more

Hana Ichimonme - Ramen noodle - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I looove this place. Service is always 100% amazing and food is really good and tasty. I always recommend this place to all my friends and bring them here. read more

A restaurant at the corner of history. I think I'm biased towards places that were a part of the community for years and years. You really see it when you visit the place as it has this vibe of 90s to 00s era setting that fits towards the mall aesthetic at the time. And with this being on the third floor of a mall that doesn't have many stores the more you go up, you could glance over this place. But I thought it looked nice and wanted some Japanese curry and decided to stop by in. It is a nice setting with lovely staff when you get in. Very helpful, very comfortable, and makes one feel nice to be in. I recall wanting something custom and the staff and chef were very polite with creating it! The food was good and I had a nice time. I'm finishing up an old review as I don't recall small details, but I remembered this restaurant being lovely, with a great staff and a nostalgic feeling of being at a mall, at a time capsule of a nice restaurant. I hope to go back one of these days to get their main dishes! read more

I've been here a couple times, pre COVID and just recently. I'm so happy to see they are still here! We've gotta support the local culture in Little Tokyo before they are gentrified out! I was jumping for joy when I searched their posted menu outside to find the ever elusive Deluxe Menchi Katsu Curry with Pilaf Rice!!! Ever since Curry House closed their doors, this specific dish became a thing of the past. OMG was I so happy beyond words! And to make it better, the staff was amazingly friendly, and the dish was DELICIOUS! slightly greasier then I'd like but perfect still. The side salad that comes with your entree included your usual Romain lettuce, cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, corn, and to my surprise, some rehydrated seaweed! Topped with a sesame dressing was actually pretty good!! Can't wait to bring my family next time!!! This restaurant is located on the 3rd floor of the Market Place Mall. Parking requires a ticket now, but the restaurant offers validation. read more

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This is inside the little Tokyo galleria. They validate after your meal. Chanpon $15.95 was excellent. Full of flavor, it's a pork soup base ramen with seafood and cabbage with just the right medium to hot level of spicy. It is a must get! It also came hot in temperature and it was perfect. Hakata ramen is also pork soup based but milkier and with a generous amounts of vegetables on top. The chashu was melt in your mouth tender. The bowl wasn't hot enough and I had to ask for a way to what it up. They were kind enough to give me extra hot soup to pour in. Overall this was okay for me. I prefer the chanpon between the two. Note. Make sure you ask for very hot broth! read more

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I may be mistaken, but surely Hana Ichimonme is the very last remaining name in the beloved Yohan Plaza that currently we know of as Little Tokyo Market Place. Gone is the original bowling alley, the Northface Flagship Store, and many other Japanese eateries however, I am very happy to see this traditional Japanese restaurant still serving many favorites. Their menu continues to deliver your classic Japanese affair with Ramen, Soba, Chanpon, Katsu, Curry, and many other staples. This is comfort food in a sense for many patrons and fans. The quality is good. It isn't the upscale or overly priced gourmet, and this is what makes the approachable nature of having an institution. The service is excellent. The handover of ownership vacated the charm. The pricing is about $5 more than the perceived value. Maybe this is the pricing required to maintain. Parking is validated for 90 minutes, and this shopping center continues to offer many other things to warrant an entertaining and worthy stop. read more

This is one of my favorite places in town to get my favorite noodles and melon soda ever. I've been coming here for 3 years and it's the only place I like to get my noodles from. The workers here are always spectacular and super sweet. The place is really cute and it's definitely a great vibe each time. It's a 2 hour drive from me but I'm more than happy to make the drive out there. read more

Hana Ichimonme - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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i've never eaten at the little tokyo mall before and stumbled across hana ichimonme when browsing their menu in the window. they were advertising a $15 katsudon, which is a limited time entree, and i had to try it. inside is really cozy and traditional with lots of table seating. the restaurant was decently full for a saturday afternoon but we were seated and served quickly. to start we got sesame garlic edamame, for $6.50 the portion was large and the seasoning on the beans was great! we were also given a starter salad with our meals which was topped with a creamy sesame dressing. my partner got the veggie croquette curry which was really nice and cozy. i would've enjoyed it more if the weather were colder, but this was my first time having japanese style curry and i fully enjoyed it! my katsudon was delicious! crispy chicken and egg sitting on sweet dashi, onions, and a bed of rice. i sped through half of the bowl before realizing i had eaten most of it. when our serve came to check on us i complemented the katsudon and he said the owner had recently tried it in japan and decided to put it on the menu. i hope it becomes a staple because katsu is my favorite japanese food! after lunch we received free cups of green tea and everything came out to $42 which was really affordable! read more

Hana Ichimonme - chicken katsudon - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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There are many choices to eat when you visit Little Tokyo in Los Angeles. This restaurant is my favorite. They don't have extravagant dish, but their food is always delicious. They have the best cold noodles ( Hiyashi) and my favorite is Hiyashi gomoku. Don't forget to order the coffee float. read more

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We were hungry and stopped by for a quick bite while shopping nearby. We ordered a limited time cold udon meal for about $13. The food came out quickly and the noodles were seasoned well with the sauce, and paired well with the chashu pork, egg, and other toppings given. I wasn't expecting much from this place but I was surprised! Would definitely go back soon! read more

Hana Ichimonme - Udon Cold Noodle - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Super lovely restaurant on the third floor of the Little Tokyo Galleria with the kindest employees and yummy dishes. Got the spicy miso ramen - broth was thick and salty, just how ramen should be. My friend got the curry rice and she enjoyed it -- they give a LOT of curry sauce. Chicken Karaage doesn't look like much, but it's very juicy. One of the best karaages I've had. They validate for one hour of parking so don't forget to give them your ticket when you're paying! read more

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Customer service is kind and patient. They attend to all needs and check in from time to time. Food is delicious and affordable, too! Don't expect authentic cooking styles and flavoring on all foods, but it is perfect, nonetheless. Always enjoy choosing from their curry rice dishes. Salad is amazing -- a house special! Dessert special is their shaved ice. Large and shareable. Definitely recommend. read more

Hidden gem in a Little Tokyo Mall. Great ramen and absolutely incredible mango shaved iced for dessert!

Place is legit! Good service clean Japanese food. Better than most places in little Tokyo, I wouldn't wait it those line any more and come here instead. read more

Hana Ichimonme - Spicy miso ramen, deluxe curry - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Business replied that customers are warned about closing for lunch every time and yet, we were not warned. The food was subpar, I stated that I have been eating here and enjoying the food for almost a decade and you say "beef was fresh" and "recipe hasn't changed" The quality has gone downhill and so has the customer service. I recommend that you warn customers as they walk in that you will not be providing quality food or service so that they can take their business elsewhere as I will from now on. You did not acknowledge that we were rushed out while no other tables were received that same treatment. Really lost respect for this restaurant, especially to whoever responded today. I am not a picky or difficult customer, I only ask for good service and quality food. read more

Came here again on a Monday night and they were still as good and consistent as ever! My dad said he's been coming here since high school (over 30 years) and it's still his favorite ramen shop in Los Angeles. This time, we got the spicy miso ramen, chasu ramen, spicy vegetable ramen, and the spicy coconut ramen, a new menu item. For spice level we all got 4/5. Personally, I didn't think it was too spicy compared to Chinese, Thai, or Korean places. It's location inside a mall makes it one of the few places in LA that had a parking garage that validates your parking (1 hour) for eating here. P.S. They check for proof of vaccination before you enter, which is nice with the new variant. Hoping this shop stays open for decades to come! read more

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First visit after almost 2 years. The menu has been changed since I remembered. Kind of disappointed that the combo I wanted (the one that included the dessert) is no longer on the menu. I ordered the chicken donburi combo. Chicken doesn't taste the same as before. Chicken used to have crispy skin but it isn't now. The miso ramen was very salty. Salad dressing used to be soy base dressing. The dressing they use now is more peanut flavor. I didn't like it. Curry katsu ramen was ok. Katsu chicken tasted like really fat chicken. Not much meat. Pork soup based ramen chashu meat was too fat. The soup was also too salty. Three star because the service was good. But I would give the food a 2.5 stars. Pretty disappointed because I have been a frequent customer for many years before COVID. I don't think we will be coming back. They do validate parking for two hours. Ramen came out fast so if you are in a rush that could be a plus. read more

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Really yummy and friendly service. The curry is very light. And goes well with the special rice. read more

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I was searching for various restaurants in downtown LA and Koreatown to try, and I happened upon this restaurant that serves chanpon ramen. I have not had chanpon ramen in a very long time, so my wife and I decided to try this place. Fortunately, Hana Ichimonme does parking validation for the mall, which is a huge plus. We ended up ordering a keema curry and a spicy chanpon ramen, level 5 spice. The curry came with a salad. We also did a yelp check in for miso soup. The miso soup was fairly standard. I loved the salad dressing that went with the salad. The spicy ramen was way too spicy for me but perfect for my wife. The keema curry was a bit on the blander side for me, but tasty nonetheless. read more

Hana Ichimonme - Keema Curry Rice - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Love this place. Food was delish!!!!!!!! Very calm place. Quiet. We ordered 3 items. It took 2 minutes!!! They were very nice. I recommend.