Curry... BOMB Ramen... BOMB Vibes... cool I'll be back. Hello Kitty would love this place! read more

This place is really convenient for those looking for something around the area late-ish night on a weekday. It's not as expensive as some of the places in its immediate vicinity, so that's a plus too. The place is a little worn, with questionable carpet in the mix, but the staff are super friendly and the service is quick. We got the chicken cutlet curry, and a ramen combo and everything came out quickly and was perfectly decent. I liked that the curry wasn't super rich and the cutlet was also not too heavy and perfect for a late dinner. There was one little moment that didn't particularly super bother us (I mean, given the area and age of these buildings it's inevitable) but will be a red flag for many: while we were eating we did spot a cockroach idling about on the mural above us. Which, eeek! if that's something that's going to completely ruin the experience for you, but the place isn't a dump and I trust the quality of the food, but you know. read more

Fried Chicken Ramen The star of the show was definitely the Fried Chicken Ramen. The chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside while staying juicy on the inside, providing a great textural contrast to the noodles. Often, fried toppings can get soggy in broth, but these held their crunch remarkably well. It's a great spot for a quick lunch or a late-night meal after exploring DTLA. The service was fast, and the portions were more than enough to leave me satisfied. read more

Mr Ramen - Fried Chicken Ramen The star of the show was definitely the Fried Chicken Ramen. - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Mr. Ramen hit the spot after our musical show. The service was fast and convenient and the food was good. We ordered the Shoyu ramen combo with gyoza and curry rice, Chicken Bamboo ramen and Shio ramen extra spicy, and the Karaage. read more

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Went for a late night ramen bowl. Service was fast at this time of night with about 4 other tables being waited on. The waiter explained the people's top choices and I decided on the Miso kimchi ramen with a hard-boiled egg and a chicken cutlet. It was good choice of ramen even though I heavily lean on protein topped ramen options overall. Definitely one of the spots to go to in little tokyo. read more

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Thiss is the 4th ramen place I've tried in little Tokyo and in general ramen does not speak to me very often. However I decided to give this place a go as I've heard this is a classic staple in LT LA. I'm so pleased to admit that although I was hesitant about ordering a tonkotsu ramen, I think I've finally found a place that caters to my specific palette and it's funny to me lol. Reason being is most mature taste buds prefer the fatty char siu pork, the soft boiled jammy eggs and I'm just a kid over here!! Like you're telling me my bowl came with perfectly al dente noodles, a perfectly (hard) boiled egg AND cuts of pork without the fatty marbling that I don't preference in ramen?! Not to mention the main character- the pork bone broth that is light, soft in creamy/milkiness and perfectly salted. Thank you Mr Ramen for this experience and for renewing my love, or helping me find my perfect bowl of ramen. Also pricing is fair- I had a combo which came with pork fried rice for $18. Will be back. read more

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Park in nearby structures + outdated interior with carpeting + no wait time. Ordered the shio ramen ($13) which tasted okay, the broth and noodles didn't really stand out. Better ramen places in Little Tokyo. read more

Mr Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place never misses to amaze me. Has turned into my family spot for sometime and we just love it. The food is amazing and delicious. The service may take sometime depending on the time of day. Highly recommend Sundays. The restaurant has always good tunes and the artwork is just breathtaking Love this place! It's read more

Mr Ramen - Chicken Curry Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Mr. Ramen, more like big daddy ramen! They punch a good flavor where the broth is liquid gold and that soft boiled egg is my way of saying "Hey, look at me. I'm fancy and I can get my egg fix during this egg shortage." The perfect stop to feel boujee, comfort and flavor. The space itself is small but cozy inside, with patron artwork along the walls that make you think everyone and their mama can draw but you. But that's ok, because you are eating Mr. Ramen, with the noodle goodness of a good hug letting you know, you don't need to be an artist to enjoy this bowl. A noodley cuddle for your soul, if you will. Edible therapy, without the cost of a therapist, and a great staff who won't judge you for eating ramen at 12pm or 12am. read more

Mr Ramen - Dinner time! - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came here for a midnight ramen craving with my boyfriend and thankfully Mr. Ramen closes at 1am! As expected, parking in DTLA can be quite annoying, but there's a small parking lot that's $15 very close by. There were 2 people ahead of me on the waitlist but we were all seated fairly quick after I put my name down. The waiters were quick to clean up tables and get us seated. The restaurant is a bit small so the tables are quite close to each other. I wasn't bothered by it but just something to note. I found the Japanese artwork on the walls fun to look at. They have a wide selection of ramen flavors, and the combo's are totally worth the price. $17 for a bowl of ramen, gyoza's, AND a side of curry rice!! The gyoza's were crispy with a juicy pork filling. The ramen had a deep rich broth with perfectly cooked noodles. The pork was tender and "fall off the bone" texture. The curry had a fresh homemade flavor!! Would have loved if it came with vegetables or chicken, but for the price it makes sense that it was just curry sauce and rice. The edamame were very tasty, garlic butter, soy sauce, and I tasted a hint of Siracha. The butter flavor is very prominent so if you're not a fan of butter I recommend getting the regular edamame. Overall I'd rate this place a 10/10. Affordable prices, delicious food, and opens until 1am Thursday- Sunday!! This is a perfect place to come late night, or in early evening. It's in the heart of Little Tokyo so there's a lot to do in the area! read more

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My friend and I came here on a Friday night after Anime Expo. == FOOD == I got the Chashu Pork Ramen (non-spicy). I asked about the mini size, but it was only a $1.50 difference so I decided to get the regular size. I really liked the broth!!! It was so delicious. My friend was super hungry and got a lot of food. He got the Curry Chicken Rise with a mini Chicken Bamboo Ramen and a side salad. The dressing for the salad was actually pretty refreshing. His curry was a bit spicy though, and the broth for his ramen was super savory. == SERVICE == Since it was after Anime Expo, there were a lot of people in Little Tokyo. It was super packed, but the food came out quickly and we were seated after waiting about 8-10 minutes. == AMBIANCE == The restaurant is not big, but also not small. It was very cozy and had lots of tables inside. There's traditional art on the walls, and also some drawings made by customers on the walls too. read more

Extremely slow service. Seating also took longer than it should. Food was decent but took almost 45 minutes to arrive. Servers were polite, just seemed overwhelmed and inattentive. Definitely a hole in the wall but good late night option that isn't a chain. read more

Mr Ramen - Tonkotsu Ramen with no veggies, added corn - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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There's something magical about sitting down with a steaming bowl of traditional ramen. I've been to this spot multiple times, and every visit feels like the first warm, comforting, and absolutely delicious. The rich, flavorful broth has that perfect depth you can only get from hours of simmering. The noodles? Perfectly chewy every time. Add the tender slices of pork, soft-boiled egg, and fresh toppings, and it's like each ingredient is telling its own story. What keeps me coming back isn't just the food it's the whole experience. The cozy atmosphere, the friendly staff who greet you like family, and the consistency in flavor make it my go-to place whenever I'm craving authentic ramen. For anyone who loves hearty, soul-warming food, this is the spot to try. One bowl and you'll understand why I keep coming back for more read more

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Dinner in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, California... After visiting the Shohei Ohtani mural on the wall of the Miyako Hotel, we walked across the street to Mr. Ramen. This is a cozy, hipster, old-school restaurant with efficient, polite service. I liked the little artwork hanging on the wall... made by customers! I got the Tofu Ramen, which was healthy and filling. The broth was kind of creamy and not too salty! The noodles were chewy, and the veggies were fresh! The meal wasn't too heavy either, but just right on a warm, September evening! Thank you! read more

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Every time I'm in Little Tokyo, I always make sure to come here for ramen. They never disappoint. I really like their sets. These sets offer a variety of sides with ramen, such as gyoza, fried rice, etc. One thing I really appreciate about this place is their price. I've been to other ramen places in LA and they are quite expensive. This place has somehow been able to keep the costs low, but still offer good food. This is why I keep coming back. Plus, it's always nice to support a non-chain Japanese restaurant. I definitely recommend this place. Service is comparable to other places. So, no complaints. read more

The service was nice, we came in fairly late and were sat pretty quick. The overall ambiance was nice too. I loved the wall decorations! The food, however, was not great. I ordered the chashu pork ramen and it was very disappointing. The broth was very bland, it just tasted like watered down soy sauce. The noodles were definitely overcooked. The egg was just a cold, plain hard-boiled egg with no seasoning. The pork was cold too, and it tasted gross. I immediately started to feel sick after eating it. My boyfriend ordered the chicken bamboo ramen and had similar issues. We ended up leaving pretty quickly after we got our food because we couldn't stomach it. I'm a people pleaser and will put up with a lot of things, but even I couldn't eat any more of it because it was that bad. Maybe we ordered the wrong ramen bowls and the other ones are better, but overall it was disappointing and kinda ruined our night. read more

I loved this place. With so many similar places to in the area to choose from we sort of just stopped here based upon what we saw other ppl eating when we looked in the window. Upon entering (later on a Saturday night) the place was packed but they seated us right away. I settled on a mini pork ramen while my friend went with the regular size. Mine felt like just the right amount. We also got the gyoza and rice curry. Everything we had was so tasty!!! I was immediately looking to see if it was a franchise so I could find it closer to my own house. Also have to mention the super cool vibe! Artwork on the walls was so fun and the customer artwork was such a nice added bonus. read more

Mr Ramen - Tonkatsu with pork. Gyoza. Rice and curry - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Since 2015 as a customer me and my wifes favorite Ramen spot .. best in LA.. kimchi ramen with add on egg and add on pork.. cold Ramen, please. read more

The food was amazing the soup I got was something with the T and it was a pork broth one. I got it with tofu and corn and lemons on the side. So delicious and it was perfect because I felt like I was getting sick. I also ordered a large Saparro. My guest got herself the kimchi one. She also loved it and "it hit the spot". I will come back to try their karage chicken and maybe the bento box. read more

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I was on a short break and decided I wanted a bite to eat so I went to Mr. Ramen located in LA' S little Tokyo. Once you walk in you see how spacious the restaurant is and you notice a lot of art work on the walls including the restaurants art work! I sat down and was greeted quickly and given the menu I wanted to step out of my comfort zone so I ordered the beef curry Ramen and it did not disappoint It was so tasty! Such a good mix of Ramen and curry. It balanced so well! It came with a decent amount of beef, green onion, regular white onion, Ramen and I went ahead and added an egg which was not marinated in that special soy sauce mix like most Ramen spots, but while it sat in my soup, it picked up the flavor of the curry broth, so it wasn't so bad! I'm glad I was nearby and decided to go here. I'll definitely come back soon and try a different Ramen bathroom was big and clean! read more

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The fantastic artwork on the walls add an authentic vibe to the whole experience. I found myself constantly looking around and just loving being there. The dining area is relatively small, but nice. The place is said to be a "legacy" restaurant, having been passed down a family generation. There are many Ramen places in this area and I feel like each one has different aspects to offer. Mr. Ramen's contribution is a solid, simple bowl of ramen backed up by a steadfast history of thriving (or attempting) to thrive in this difficult economic world. It's a special experience in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. The food is good. Large bowls, smooth savory broth, chewy noodles and tender meat. The egg on my Tonkatsu was seasoned goodness. Enjoyable food with a welcome price point especially considering the area. Go and support! read more

Mr Ramen - Dining here is sharing history and that's special. - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

GREAT FOOD, EVEN BETTER SERVICE, AND THE BEST LEMONADE I THINK I'VE EVER HAD ! My first time here, and definitely will not be my last! My coworkers and I met up for dinner, and whew, the parking is INTENSE. Food: 5/5 I ordered the bento box, spicy edamame, and lemonade. Literally all 3 were great. The spicy edamame was better than most, but the lemonade was absolutely phenomenal. Like, they make it in a shaker, and definitely different than any other place I've gotten lemonade from. The fried chicken box was so good, the salad is a little boring (I LOVE salad) it didn't have enough dressing, or idk totally missing something. Price: 4/5 Bento box: $18.00 Edamame: $ 7.50 Lemonade: $ 2.50 Honestly, everything was affordable, and worth it. All around: 5/5 If you can get past the parking, it's totally worth going to! As soon as we got there, it turned into a 50 min wait! So- be careful! Haha. Again, totally worth the wait! read more

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$16 for a shoyu or shio ramen + your choice of curry rice, fried rice, gyoza -- at that price, you really can't beat it. $8 for a large beer enough to share for two? Please.. Service was great, zero complaints. It's a more budget spot, so you get what you pay for in ambience, but you're there for the food and the DEAL. Can't go wrong read more

Great food great service , will be coming back for more, ambience is chill good for families or first dates read more

Mr Ramen - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

After 30 years, there's a reason why Mr Ramen remains my go-to place when visiting little Tokyo. Great atmosphere, tentative staff and great tasting Ramen! Next time you're in the area, whether it's lunch or dinner, be sure you stop by. read more

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I've been eating at Mr. Ramen for 10 plus years because I enjoyed the food, service and atmosphere. I had dinner there recently and have lots of mixed feelings about my past two experiences. The pros: both times I didn't wait to be seated and the food came out reasonably fast. I appreciate that they offer a mini version of the ramen because I can't finish the regular portion. The cons: the quality of the food seems to decline each time I go. I also saw the server packing up leftovers for a customer and use his hands to put the gyoza in the to go box. The atmosphere feels off. The previous time I was there a customer had clearly already had too much to drink but the server kept taking him beer. This last time there was a table of guys drinking and being loud. I'm not sure I'll be going back anytime soon. read more

Located off 1st St in Little Tokyo it's a smaller place well it is DTLA and most of the ramen places are small. Service was ok the guys working were cool. I got the Shio Ramrn I thought it was gonna be salty cause it said salt base but it wasn't it was actually just right for my taste, usually I'd get a shoyu ramen but I wanted a bit more salt. The place has some cool decor as well. Overall a good experience and I enjoyed my ramen. read more

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Food: The food was flavorful. I ordered a bento box and the dip for the pork gyzoya was very vinegary, I did not like it. However the rest of the food was delicious. Service: Attentive, fast, and friendly. Ambiance: the restaurant is small but welcoming. We were there right before the dinner rush and the restaurant was very quite and peaceful. We enjoyed our dinner. read more

Mr Ramen - Pork Ginger Saute Bento Box Pork Ginger Saute Bento Box - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

chill spot to go for food got different varieties. I like that the services is nice, very friendly people would come again. Some times it's packed so wait time takes a bit longer. read more

Come here!! It's small but it's the best in Little Tokyo! They have Kaiju and cool art on the walls, they are playing Godzilla on the tv, they have a special which is ramen, fried rice and gyoza for like $16 which is insane, the food is amazing, they let the kids draw and then hang their drawings on the wall, I always come here when I visit little Tokyo read more

Decent food at a cute little restaurant, but the service was terrible. Not only did they mess up my friends order, but they gave her a plate of cold tonkotsu to add into her ramen when she said it wasn't right. I asked for spicy ramen and they completely forgot that as well. The server also walked away mid-request when he clearly established that he had the time to serve me. The staff are inattentive. It's okay to make mistakes but the failure to make up for their missteps and overall attitude of the staff made the experience very poor. Also the eggs in the ramen are hard boiled and not the typical soft boiled marinated egg, which is definitely not to my preference. Other than that, the ramen itself was decent. read more

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Great alternative to Daikokuya Ramen but a better choice over Kouraku Ramen or Ramen Yamadaya. The tonkatsu broth has a lot of flavor without needing a lot of MSG. The noodles are fresh and the pork isn't too dry. I like that they have combo meals that are really good value. I got the combination with curry rice for only 15.95, plus 1.75 for getting the tonkatsu both. The curry sauce was a little thin but the flavor really stood out - didn't taste diluted at all despite the soupy texture. The pan fried gyoza was okay, mainly because I think it could have been crispier with a firmer skin and the filling didn't have much flavor. read more

The ramen is really solid, they genuinely made the broth and you can taste the deep flavor. Unlike most ramen restaurant using msg to mask their laziness. (Not opposed to msg use but at least put some effort). Mr.Ramen is the fewer legit ramen restaurants. However their other stuff is just mediocre. The service is alright, mostly busy so I understand. The ambiance inside is unique and personally like the interior design with og posters. read more

Mr Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

* Ordered: Miso Ramen combo with Gyoza and Curry * Has a bathroom and convenient location in alley, not too much crowds Okay, so I came here because it was less crowded than Daikokuya, but this place is also pretty cool. Very mom and pop/retro looking! The combo is a good deal, especially for $16 in already expensive Los Angeles. It gives you quite a bit of food, and is yummy! They don't give you a ton of pork however, and I prefer the soy marinated eggs I make at home haha. That being said though, the vibes are awesome here and you won't have to wait long! The alley places are always better than the ones in the Village Plaza hehe read more

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Why is there not a single good ramen shop in Little Tokyo? I asked around to see which was the best, and a lot of locals said Mr. Ramen. I ordered the tonkatsu ramen and some gyoza and both were below mid. The soup is not very flavorful, and the noodles were overcooked. The gyoza was almost all skin and barely any filling. read more

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My goddaughter saw a viral video of some of the best spots to eat in Little Tokyo close to the stadium. Mr. Ramen was on the list and wow. I'll be back. We came in as a family of 6 after a Dodgers game. This review is a shout out to another Yelper Monica M. It was her review that I had to try the ramen + fried rice combo. She recommended the regular size ramen bc it was "just right" and that she orders it with miso broth. Monica did not disappoint. I second that order!! Everyone ordered different but I think mine was the best. My miso base was memorable. And the fried rice? Omygosh. Delish and I'm picky about my rice. Service was excellent but the establishment does get busy and it's not surprising. The ambiance is clean and artsy. Highly recommend Mr. Ramen when you're in town! read more

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Be clear. This is a five star review on food and table service. One for atmosphere. I came in and the food smelled so good. I had the garlic edamame (got an extra to take home!) and the Japanese Curry. All delicious and cheap! So why the one star. I have a neurological condition, and gunshot sounds trigger me like crazy. The tiny restaurant was playing Terminator. Loud. Like, "really loud". I asked really respectfully if they could turn it down. Did... not enough. Asked again, couldn't do it. Because the Kitchen staff were in the dining room watching it. They seemed to be enjoying themselves. Boxed up my dinner after two bites. Delicious! But, tonight they chose staff entertainment over a new, generous customer (still tipped like it was the best place ever!). read more

Mr Ramen - Delicious dinner. - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My friends and I walked in to no one at the front and being told by outside customers that we had to put our names in the waitlist. We did. More people started coming and then they suddenly changed it and asked us to form a line. I asked if we were going to be going by the waitlist or the line because we had got there before some of the people who were in front of us in line and we had our name on the waitlist before them and they said we were still going to have to wait in line so we had to wait behind the other people who got there after us. Once we finally sat down we weren't even given menus. They sat two other tables down and gave them menus before we had to flag someone down to get some. I placed an order of edamame but never got it. I didn't get charged for it but it just added onto the frustration. When we got our ramen there were barely any noodles in it. There was more corn than there was noodles. It tasted good but it wasn't worth all the issues we were facing. I am trying to give them the benefit of the doubt because there was an event going on in the area but this many mistakes was a bit much. read more

Small hole in the wall in Little Tokyo. Service was a bit slow; people that came in after us were attended to first. The servers were polite but we just weren't given the best tending in terms of refills for drinks. Ramen was good; had to ask for more hot sauce and sriracha. read more

Stopped by for the Tensura anime collab. Got the Fried Chicken / Karage which was really good. Good flavoring. Right amount of crisp! The staff was very friendly. The interior has good amount of seating and awesome wall decorations! One side is full of artwork and doodles that guests / customers have done. There are some really talented artists on display! Definitely look forward to coming back! read more

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