I had the Spicy Ramen and it was so so good. The Cooks behind the counter are very friendly made us feel right at home. I would definitely come back to try the rest. Thank you Ramen Hood for amazing food. read more

My husband likes eating vegan ramen. I don't share his enthusiasm for vegan ramen but found myself at Ramen Hood in Grand Central Market. A lot of vegan ramen suffer from flavorless broth, but Ramen Hood does a nice job of making broths that have more to offer. My husband got his fave the Spicy Ramen. I will admit that the sunflower seed broth was plenty flavorful, considering that it did not have meat. It was a hot day so I ordered the Cold Smokey Ramen. While it was refreshing, I feel like it could have used another vegetable along to with the box choy and mushrooms, as it seemed like I was eating a lot of ramen with bean sprouts. After lunch, I didn't have that bloated feeling that I sometimes get after eating ramen. I was still kind of hungry though, and picked up a few decidedly non-vegan treats afterwards. If you're a vegan, you will LOVE Ramen Hood! read more

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Order at the counter then take a seat. Everything is vegan here and made to appeal to the eye as well as the taste buds in true Japanese style. It was a hot day so Igor cold noodles. It was good but I would not order it again...my fault as I did not read carefully. It was mayo based. The device is fast and effecisnt. read more

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My husband & I got the spicy Katsu vegan ramen & it was delicious! I've never had a vegan ramen that tasted this good. Service was prompt although seating is limited during weekends (as expected). They also do not allow you to sit at their bar if you order even one item that is not on their menu. Overall; loved the food & experience. Glad I found my regular vegan ramen spot in LA! read more

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Really good vegan ramen! The broth was flavorful and everything tasted fresh. Definitely would come back!

I was craving for ramen and this place is closest to me. Okay I had to admit I did not know it's a vegan restaurant. Hahaa! It's my first time trying vegan food. Anyways, the price was decent-ish. But the broth was so salty to me, first couple sips tasted decent but it kept having the beans after taste which makes it tasted very heavy and did not want to eat the whole thing. The spam and mushroom tasted pretty good.but other than that I just think it's okay. read more

Ramen Hood - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is an entirely vegan restaurant I ordered the Tuna Crisps and a Spicy Ramen The crisps were good, it has an interesting texture to it, kinda like a purée. Overall it wasn't too bad but I'd probably try something else next time. The Spicy ramen was pretty good, the broth had good flavor, the noodles seemed a little too mushy for me but weren't bad either. The Mushrooms were a good size and went well with the broth. Overall, if you're vegan it's definitely a solid option, but I'd pass on this if you are able to eat Normal ramen The ambiance is really casual, there's plenty of searing for this restaurant which is a big plus, and staff are helpful with the menu. read more

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Opens at 11AM on Sunday. Luckily I decided to eat here a minute before it opened. This place is a long counter lined with metal stools. There are a couple menus posted near the counter. I ordered the Spicy "pork" Katsu garlic ramen. Did I mention, this is a 100% vegan restaurant? No meat. They sell bottled drinks. Service was efficient and friendly. He asked if I would be eating at the counter. I said yes, so after he put my ramen together, he delivered it to me straight to where I was seated. Chopsticks and napkins on the counter. Ramen tasted better than it looked. Don't make the mistake of dunking the "pork" into the broth as I did. It just makes it soggy. Whatever the two pieces of "pork" was made of, it was fried and tasted pretty good. The noodles were a nice consistency. Aside from the noodles, it included mushrooms, baby bok choy, seaweed, green onions, and the "pork." The broth was spicy the way I like it. read more

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Ramen Hood is this great Ramen shop right in the heart of LA's Grand Central Market. This is a great place to grab a quick meal and sit back at their counter or grab one of the surrounding table tables, and enjoy a great bowl of Ramen This restaurant is vegan based. So, you know you're gonna be eating a very healthy and tasty meal. They have several varieties of Ramen to choose from. And, a few other items, as well. But, at their heart and soul is their Ramen And, I believe, that's the reason to go here. One of the main things that I love about this restaurant is the fact, that if you gone to LA's Grand Central Market you know that there can be some very long lines to get food from some of the various eating establishments. I've never seen this to be the case at Ramen Hood. So, you can always be sure of grabbing a great meal in an expedient manner. Like I mentioned, they have their own counter space. This is where I would suggest you eat your Ramen, because it's just a great place to sit back and get it delivered straight to you right away. What you'll find here is that they make each Ramen on the spot. Sure, they have most of their ingredients cooked up and ready to go. But, they prepare each bowl separately. So, each time you eat here it's gonna be a unique experience. Overall, this is one of my favorite places to grab a meal in the Grand Central Market. Always tasty. Always easy. And, just a great place to eat. read more

Here in LA for a work trip and came across this Ramen place and the Garlic ramen was so good. It has rich, creamy flavor. read more

Ramen Hood - Garlic ramen. So flavorful and so good. - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

More than appreciate Ramen Hood in every way, especially being an 100% vegan ramen place in LA as well as DTLA's very iconic Grand Central Market. The service is always personable to me and the options are plentiful with over half a dozen varieties. Unfortunately I'll never be able to enjoy their broth and have a full ramen experience here without an epipen or two as I'm severely allergic to sunflower seeds and all their rich broth is sunflower seed based #LiterallyTooRichForMyBlood My first time here, I inquired about everything and had a diet coke. They do have some delicious small plates such as Cucumber Salad, Togarashi Tater Tots, Broccoli and Avocado Toast to name a few. Their Ahi "Tuna" Crisps are really popular, but the tuna is made from/contains sunflower seeds as well. Having had mock/vegan tuna of a similar kind in the past I can say it's like the real thing, but additionally no something I'd try. They do have some extras and I may attempt to put together a broth-less bowl next time, I just always worry about contaminants, being entirely plant-based with their signature item being something that is anaphylactic for me. The Omni Pork Katsu is delicious, the vegan egg is okay - I've personally never been a huge tradition egg in ramen person, even in my vegetarian days so will see it's not super needed, but worth trying. R.H. has a small variety of canned or bottled beverages from Coca-Cola based varieties to water and green or jasmine tea. Open seven days a week from 11am until 8pm, Thursday through Sunday, or until around 3:30pm during the early half of the week, Monday through Wednesday. Parking for Grand Central Market, as well as Pershing Square Station are both very close by. Restrooms shared with neighboring business. Good seating at their counter/bar and/or co-op seating throughout GCM. read more

Can't believe this is Vegan! Love the noodles - I think they are Sun Noodles. I do prefer the complexity of flavors found in a pork-based broth though. Lively ambience in Grand Central Market. Fast service. No water offered; only bottled water for purchase available. read more

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Vegan Raman Joint!!! Need i say more? Very rich and flavorful brother and ramen that could fool any meat eater. We highly recommend!

Tasty! Very flavorful broth, and thick ramen noodles. Services was great. A nice spot for lunch while at the market. :) read more

Ramen Hood - Spicy Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Horrible experience. Told the guy taking my order this is my first time, guy recommended the Spicy Pork Katsu Garlic Ramen. I didn't read the menu and agreed to order the spicy pork katsu garlic ramen. The order came and I thought the pork looks dehydrated. When I put it in my mouth it was chew and not to my liking. I was unable to eat this bowel of ramen since it didn't taste like ramen, more like flavorless vegetable broth. When I asked for a refund on the full bowel; he refused stating I should learn to read and used his hands to indicate it's "PORK". When I asked why he didn't tell me it was vegan he said when guests find out it's vegan they don't order. Truth is I wouldn't have ordered if I knew. NO REFUND given on a full bowl I could not eat and did not eat. The mushroom I tried to chew was spit out. Horrible!!! read more

Ramen Hood - Horrible experience, I hope this place is no more before my next visit to Grand Central Market. - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Loooved the "tuna" crísps! They were filled with the beats as well and had good flavor, i also got a side of spicy mayo and that really turned it up a notch. This is my second time here and i do enjoy it, i try to try something new each time. They're service is quick and they're helpful! I love that they have bar seating as well. I do wish the tuna bites came with a bit more or were bigger in size read more

Ramen Hood - Ahi "Tuna" Crisps - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Delicious vegan food. Very fulling. Excellent service. Must visit if you are in DTLA. read more

Very good vegan ramen! If you served this to me without telling me it's vegan, I would have thought the broth was a pork bone broth. Broth was very flavorful and noodles were cooked to perfection. Service was fast considering how busy there were. There were only two workers working on a busy Tuesday afternoon, so they were moving around non stop. After ordering at the register, you can either sit at the counter or at a table. We sat at the counter, so we were able to see our bowls being prepared. I'd definitely recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a good bowl of ramen in downtown LA! read more

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Hands down my favorite vegan ramen spot in LA and that is saying a lot. I've had my fair share of vegan ramen in the last few years and coming to Ramen Hood just brought a huge smile to my face. Located inside Grand Central Market, Ramen Hood offers a fully plant-based menu and utilizes predominantly a sunflower seed broth which is very unique. Each bowl was around $15 and you can either eat at the counter (recommended) or ask for takeout and they'll put everything into a nice little package to rebuild wherever you go. During my first visit, I tried their Spicy Garlic Katsu Ramen. The broth was extremely flavorful and packed with umami, and includes OmniPork katsu, bok choy, king oyster mushrooms, and chili threads. The noodles themselves were excellent quality and I gulped down my bowl in what felt like an instant. I loved them so much that I ended up coming back here a second time during my most recent trip in LA. Getting downtown can be a challenge, but it's well worth it for this bowl of ramen itself. Whether you're vegan or not, this bowl is not to be passed up. I've had mediocre non-vegan ramen in my life and this blows all of those bowls out of the park. read more

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Checked out this pretty cool spot in Grand Central Market for noodles and Asian food. It happens to be an entirely plant based menu. Ramen Hood specializes in big bowls of noodles with lots of toppings. Good options if liking things that are hot. The prices really aren't that bad for the big portions. Best place in the market for Asian food. It's close to the main entrance on Broadway, located next to one of the seating areas for the market. This has a long counter if you want to sit there. A lot to choose from. Ramen is the main thing. It's about $15 for a bowl. There's several options if you want it spicy. For sure it can be hot. I got the Spicy Ramen. This is made with a spicy sunflower seed broth, with baby bok choy, bean sprouts, chili threads, mushrooms, nori, and scallions. A couple more bucks to get a vegan egg. They actually really make these. Good place to get noodles and Asian food. It's not that bad as far as prices in the market. The whole thing is great for vegans and vegetarians. read more

Ramen Hood - Spicy Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've been a couple of times and now finally reviewing. While I'm not vegan, I typically order their spicy ramen which is currently $16. It's very good and hearty. Don't miss meat in this ramen as it has plenty of veggies and will keep you full. read more

Ramen Hood - Spicy ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My husband and I stumbled upon this vegan ramen joint at the Grand Central Market and were very glad we did! I ordered the spicy ramen and he ordered the spicy pork ramen. We were both very satisfied with the flavors, quantity and overall presentation. The spice was just enough spicy and creamy with plenty of noodles. The service was quick and friendly. Loved to see a full vegan ramen place! read more

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Love this place! Quick, easy and plant based. I love soups (all kinds) and they have some of my favorite ramen here. I go with OG one and it's always delicious read more

Ramen Hood - OG Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Loaded vegan ramen. Located in grand central market with bar seating. The portions are definitely generous and served quickly. read more

Ramen Hood - Spicy "Pork" Katsu Garlic Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Flew into town to visit sister. By the time we get through LAX I'm starving. Thankfully this place was in walking distance. Located inside Grand Central Market, where there are many good food locations but this one seemed to have the longest line and I was okay for the wait if there was good food at the end of the rainbow. Service was kind. The dude behind the desk walked me through some of the popular items. Spicy Ramen and Spicy garlic were our picks and thankfully there really wasn't much of a wait. Since it was closing time we took the items to go and enjoyed the delicious are on walk. Everything packaged securely and made it up a few blocks, through a few stairs and an elevator ride to her apartment. My mouth and stomach did a happy dance. The broth was perfect for the surprisingly cold evening. The Spicy ramen was spicy but nothing over the top. All the veggies were crisp and fresh and we were both beyond full from our meals. Definitely a great choice. read more

How is it possible that this place has gotten better?! I got the Spicy Ramen and each bite was a religious experience. The broth is insaaaaaane, the noodles are amazing, and I love the mushrooms. Everything about the Spicy Ramen bowl is perfect. We sat at the high top bar of the restaurant and I love that they don't allow non-vegan outside food at the bar with respect to it being a fully vegan restaurant. As usual, Grand Central Market was bustling and charming - I love taking people here who aren't from LA. And the service is fast, I think we got four bowls in under five minutes, so this a great option for a fast, delicious and healthy dinner or lunch. We took some non-vegan family members and both agreed that this was the best ramen they've ever had in their life, and they were wowed by the vegan egg. Can't wait to go back! read more

Ramen Hood - Spicy Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Vegan Ramen!! I finally got to try this spot! The ramen was delicious! I've never had oyster mushrooms! Def. A fan now! You can tell this pot is popular. A lot of people order to go.. it seems to be the choice as opposed to seating at the counter though I will say there is a lot of seating space. The staff was nice. When your ramen is ready they bring a tray with napkins, chili powder and chopsticks. It's a total vibe eating here. I feel the ramen could of had more of a kick and more noodles but I think anything extra is an additional cost to the base price of $15. If you're in the mood for vegan ramen.. I recommend! read more

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Once upon a time, this Faerie Queen had to make a stop here. The lore had me curious. Wow! We loved the ramen, vegan bites (were the best), and we ordered an appetizer. We enjoyed every bite! The end. read more

Located inside grand central market by eggslut. This vegan ramen spot is a great place to try if you are ever in the mood for some healthy vegan ramen. Order: Spicy "Pork" Katsu Garlic Ramen Comments: I would recommend anyone interested in trying vegan ramen to try this spot. The broth was delicious and the noodles had an interesting texture that you wouldn't otherwise get in flour or egg noodles. The ramen was SPICY! Beware for those that can't take the heat because the spicy ramen does pack a punch which I definitely loved. The "pork" in the ramen reminded me of spam with both the texture and shape resembling closely to spam. The only reason I gave this place a 4/5 star is of course the price. Unfortunately, at a price of $17 dollars after tax and before tip, this spot makes it unaffordable for many people. read more

Ramen Hood - Spicy "Pork" Katsu Garlic Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Realllly good 100% vegan ramen. My boyfriend and I shared a bowl of their spicy garlic "katsu" ramen and we loved it. Excellent noodles, mock meat, tons of green onions & the broth is so rich and SO good. Some of the better vegan ramens I've had. We added the vegan egg for an extra $2 which my boyfriend didn't love but I liked. They do a seaweed gelatin for the white part and for the yellow it's like a vegan mayo. Service was fine but I think they could do better by hiring another employee on busy days.. Everyone seemed a bit overworked and doing a million things at once but they did a good job pushing out great ramen in a timely matter so kudos to them. Tip your restaurants even when it's counter service. I'm happy I work nearby and I will be back for sure. read more

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All I can say is: YUM!!! Easily one of my new fav places. I'm not a vegan but I do try to lessen my intake of meat products and this place is definitely 10 out of 10. I got the OG Ramen and my friend got the Spicy "Pork" Katsu Garlic Ramen. Mine was amazing!!! Flavorful and comforting; it was like a warm hug. The weather has been a lot colder lately and I always enjoy a good bowl of soup on a cold day. My friend really enjoyed his, as well. He is the definition of a meat eater and he wouldn't stop raving about it. This place is located inside Grand Central Market. The parking sucks but I definitely think this place is worth it! Super friendly staff. Love the energy and the whole vibe. We went during lunch time and it was busy, which is always a good sign. I would definitely recommend. This place is definitely a rare gem! read more

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Parking: there is a parking structure connected to the Grand Central Market (where Ramen Hood is located) for $4 for 90 minutes. Seating: You can sit at the bar-style table (of around 10 seats) at Ramen Hood or sit anywhere else at the Grand Central Market. Keep in mind that you cannot have food from other restaurants at the Ramen Hood bar table, so if your party buys other food at the Grand Central Market, then you must sit somewhere else. I ordered the OG Ramen ($13) with a vegan egg ($2). It was mediocre in my opinion. I highly recommend trying the egg if it's your first time. It's an experience in and of itself. read more

Ramen Hood - The OG Ramen ($13 + $2 for vegan egg) - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Awesome that the crew let me order within 10 minutes of closing. Broth was a little too salty in my opinion. And not spicy enough. But the tofu was cooked very well read more

I am not vegan, not even vegetarian. Yet with Al the tasty options in Grand Central Market I am still drawn to the delicious ramen at Ramen Hood. The people watching is great while you enjoy your super tasty bowl of ramen. read more

This location is in the rear of the food hall with counter seating. I ordered the OG ramen bowl. I found the bowl very filling but somewhat bland. read more

Finding a Vegan Ramen place isn't easy and getting it taste great is a taller task. Ramen hood nails the flavors. I loved my ramen bowl, the service was pretty quick for a weekday lunch hour. I got the spicy garlic ramen and found the quantity large. If you don't eat at the bar you get a To go container by default. read more

Google says they close at 8 PM, but I came at 3 PM and was told I couldn't order ramen to eat here because they "close" at 3:30 PM. If you actually stop dine-in orders that early, update your hours so customers don't waste their time. Ridiculous to turn away someone half an hour before your posted closing time. read more

Very good Ramen!!! They 100% vegan so no meats. I love that they offer rice noodles as a gluten-free option. Comes out hot with fresh vegetables that I've never tried before, but I really enjoyed. My wife got a burrito from another location so they did prohibit me from sitting at the bar. Which I get, but wish I could have eat there. Overall GREAT Ramen and certainly encouraged you to try especially with so many other options in the market. read more

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Ambiance: the vegan ramen place is located inside the grand central market, the line is usually packed during lunch time, and bar seating is limited Service: very fast and friendly, it took a while to place the order, though food was served fairly well afterwards Food: simple menu for noodles, addons available for additional charge Spicy Garlic "Katsu" Ramen - **** Spicy Garlic Sunflower Seed Broth, OmniPork Katsu, Bean Sprouts, Scallions, Bok Choy, King Oyster Mushrooms, Nori, and Chili Threads, chewy noodles and rich in flavor broth, recommend Vegan Egg - *** half cut vegan egg, texture is very different from the real egg Price: moderate portions and affordable prices, about $20 per person for a meal read more

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The broth used to have flavor now it tastes like nothing .. first time back in years and idk if I'm going to trust it