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    Tatsu Ramen

    4.7 (513 reviews)
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    Open 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Elizabeth D.

    omg!!! this place was amazing, and i've had a lot of ramen spots. the broth was thick and sultry, while the noodles were bouncy and thin. and the meat was extremely tender, where it would break apart nicely. definitely my go to spot for ramen now!! (the karage was SO JUICY!!!!!) service was also so kind and everyone was so attentive. food came out quickly as well!!

    Ashley F.

    This spot was yummy! I wasn't in the mood for ramen, unfortunately, so I tried their dumplings, cucumbers, and veggie fried rice and I had a beer! Everything was amazing! Service was speedy and kind. The food was really flavorful and I literally ate every bite lol. I would love to go back some day and try the ramen if the other food was that good. It's a cute spot too, tucked away in downtown LA. It seems to be off the beaten path but my best friend said the area is busier at night and I noticed they stay open pretty late every day. It was cool because place in Charlotte don't stay open that late every, sadly. Great food here!!

    Brandon Y.

    8/10 Got the bold ramen spicy. Broth had a nice rich pork flavor, noodles were well cooked, and the pork itself was tender and flavorful. Only thing for me is that I was still hungry after eating, and for $21 I feel like I should be full. But maybe im just being a big back. #whoknows

    Bold Ramen with Chicken
    James K.

    First time here and not likely to return. The food was good but way too expensive. It's a small restaurant and you place your own order through a touch screen and seat yourself. Someone came up and explained the different options but it's pretty self explanatory if you have had ramen before. We both had the "Bold" ramen with chicken. For a side, we had the pickled cucumber. The ramen was okay, but nothing special. I ordered mine a little on the spicier side but it was pretty bland. Not really any spiciness to it. The pickled cucumber was not good at all. Again, just very bland tasting and nothing special about them. The biggest complaint I have is the cost. There is a ramen place back in my home town (we were visiting LA) and ramen is ramen... but back in our hometown the same dish is $10 less than here at Tatsu. There is nothing special about this restaurant; again, you seat yourself and place your own order, but they expect you to tip and they stand there hoovering over you while you pay and have the tip set at 25%. I can never understand places like this. What am I tipping for? Yes, they brought the food to our table, but again, it isn't a sit down, have a menu, order through the server and enjoy the ambiance of the establishment. This is no different than going to Panera where you also order on a tablet and seat yourself. Even in Panera they bring the meal out to you if you are dining in but they don't expect or even ask for a tip. Overall, the ramen is good, but not worth the price. Far too expensive.

    Bonnie S.

    $14 Ramen Today Only!!' SATURDAY 5/23!! Our favorite LA Ramen Spot is celebrating 14 years and they want you celebrate with them with $14 Ramen for the first 200 customers . I enjoy the bold ramen and the kids love the old skool tonkotsu broth and cheeky which is a chicken based broth. Naked ramen noodles are considered the thicker ramen noodles. I personally prefer the naked ramen noodles. The kiosk ordering is easy to use and if you order anything extra it comes on the side. The new furikake fries with pork was a huge hit and of course fried gyoza. Parking can get tricky on the weekend. We ended up paying $5 for 2 hrs. You can't beat the broth and fun ambiance.

    Cucumber Salad fresh and crisp
    Kirsten T.

    Food: I ordered Bold Ramen-the noodles were very thin and a bit under cooked for my liking, if I went back I'd try a different noodle if available (I don't remember if one was) the broth was lackluster in flavor and the toppings minimal (despite me checking the "hulk" option for green onion. The egg was delicious and I'm glad I ordered an extra as it yolk really added to the broths. Also ordered the cucumber salad, it was fresh and delicious. The major downside is the ordering kiosks-it feels rushed and it also prompts a tipping option before being served which I believe is not beneficial for the staff, because I tipped standard the n had an above average server. She was a delight-Hardworking-Attentive and Kind, but I don't carry cash and had I been promoted to tip at the end of service I would have been able to tip her more for her fantastic service.

    Red Ramen  Tatsu Egg Spinach Pork
    Richard Y.

    Very nice and clean environment with friendly waiters and waitresses and the food is definitely amazing.

    Incredible delicious!
    Annette G.

    My friend took me here really late. I hit the spot. Definitely recommend. They're super friendly clean air-conditioned.

    Bold Ramen $19.99  extra soup $6.99
    Kay M.

    There were some parking spots in the front. Came on a weekend night. Place was pretty empty except for a few tables. Staff immediately came to help us order on the machine as we walked in. Got Bold Ramen for $19.99 and extra soup for $6.99. After ordering, we got to sit at any open tables. The Tonkotsu or pork was really delicious and tender, came with three pieces of pork. The Tatsu Egg was really delicious. The ramen also came with scallions and fried onions. Upon sitting down, a waitress asked if we wanted sesame and seaweed. The thin noodle was alright. The broth was also just alright. Overall, it was an okay ramen place. When we were about to leave, we found a roach had climbed through our vent and into our car.

    Red Ramen Tatsu Egg
    Leon C.

    Convenient, fast, friendly service with a side of warm, delicious brothy ramen. Arrived and was immediately introduced to the quick procedure of order, eat, leave. For places with screen orders, a warm greeting and friendly service is uncommon, but at this place it felt natural and homely. I got the Red Ramen+Egg, a rich, creamy broth with a kick. This was demolished in 5 minutes without a speck of broth remaining. A solid bowl of ramen, though a little pricey (26? including the egg) especially for what you get. Delicious nonetheless. Overall a solid spot. If you're looking for a quick sit down meal in the area this would be a great pick. Also, cool murals outside and anime to watch while eating!

    Lilliana P.

    Had a quick little adventure in the Little Tokyo area--honestly a foodie's paradise. With so many restaurants and street food vendors, it was almost impossible to decide where to go. Luckily, this spot came highly recommended by a local foodie, so I took their advice--and I'm really glad I did. Tucked away from the main tourist buzz, it felt like a hidden gem. I ordered their signature Bold Ramen: a deep, rich broth layered with 11 different flavors, paired with perfectly thin noodles. And the seasoned soy egg was absolute perfection.

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    Leonard A.

    Voted one of the Best Ramen spots in Los Angeles and open late night?! Ok, I just had to check this place out. Oh I see, you order your ramen from a kiosk and pick what you want and how you want it. Well you can't really go wrong with that cause if you do then it's all on you! We ordered the Red Ramen and The Old Skool with the stuff we wanted and didn't. I'm a fan of slow cooked pork with thin noodles so my bowl came out just right. The Red had or should I say The Bold Ramen was almost the same but came with 11bold ingredients and some spice. This was also good and I'm going to correct myself. It's not Red Ramen it's called The Bold Ramen, my bad. The place is pretty spacious with a modern open view kitchen. Service was really good but again if you can't find parking there's a couple of lots nearby and a parking garage down the street. And that's my take on this joint, Peace out...

    Amina M.

    Love the decor, vibes, and delicious healthy ramen here. The waiter my friend and I had was super nice and accommodating to my dietary needs. They open until super late which is really fantastic for an late night hang out or snack. Tatsu ramen specializes in health ramen, with vegan options that are delicious.

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    Great service! And the food was delicious. I recommend, best ramen in LA and the ambiance is great as well

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    Easy to order up front. Staff was very helpful explaining the dishes. Great music and clean restaurant.

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    The food was very delicious, rich flavors and it was done quickly . Service 10/10 as well

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    Cute place inside! Great service! Love the menu for the food & the comments when ordering!

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    Great atmosphere garret was a big help and very friendly, would recommend the furikake fries and gyoza as a starter :)

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    Daikokuya Little Tokyo - Daikoku Ramen

    Daikokuya Little Tokyo

    4.1(10k reviews)
    0.6 miLittle Tokyo, Downtown
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    Daikokuya is a long time staple of Little Tokyo, whenever I'm in town on business or vacation I…read moremake a point to visit. Their ramen noodles are always cooked perfectly (I like them a little firm) and their broths are super flavorful, their eggs cooked perfectly. I usually enjoy their spicy or black garlic broths which add extra kicks. Daikokuya can be busy throughout the day, but there servers and kitchen staff work hard to turn around orders and tables relatively quickly. Anytime is a good time for ramen from Daikokuya.

    Daikokuya is a solid ramen franchise from the Bishamon group. I miss how close the Hacienda…read morelocation one back in the day, and now the closest one to me is the MPK location, but if any of my out of town, out of state, out of country friends are visiting and they have a hankering for ramen with a strong, but not super heavy kotteri flavor. The location isn't super big and it does get super busy with people putting their names on the wait list and people queueing busily outside (overflow of people waiting for many of the other restaurants along this part of the block too). Overall the ramen isn't bad, chashu is nice and fatty and tender. Ramen is rich and filling. It's nice that it already comes with an egg too and you don't have to add another one. Lots of other side dishes and combos too if someone in your party doesn't want ramen. However, with the increases in prices, the fact that there's many other options in LT, and the fact that there are other Daikokuya locations, it's an alright LT option.

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    RAKKAN Ramen - DTLA

    4.2(1.3k reviews)
    0.5 miLittle Tokyo, Downtown
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    Vegan friendly
    Kitchen open late

    Didn't sit inside as it was stuffy, so we sat outside which was warm but at least there was air…read more Our server was great and helpful. Vegan TanTan Tsukemen (5/5 stars) - it's not easy find a ramen place that has good vegetarian ramen let alone vegan, this one was delicious, very refreshing, and I'm glad I got the broth cold since it was so hot, the broth is a miso soy milk combo and it works super well in having flavor and creaminess Overall, great vegan ramen!

    It was my second visit here. The first one was OK. This time it was just passable. There are…read moreseveral really good ramen restaurants in Little Tokyo so I don't see a 3rd visit happening. I was craving ramen and ordered the Ruby, with a miso-based broth. The description says, "Chicken chashu and perfectly seared shrimp create the perfect pairing, while bamboo shoots, green onion, and a seasoned egg add layers of texture and taste." The broth was indeed very good, and almost hot. Everything *in* it was not very warm: I think they left it to the broth to heat up the chicken, the egg, the noodles, and even cook the shrimp. The broth couldn't do all that. 10 minutes in, the egg halves and the chicken were still very cool inside, and the shrimp were still translucent. As you can see in the picture, they were not seared at all on arrival as per the menu. I told the waitress they weren't cooked; she said they were, but I took her up on her offer to have them "toasted." They came back w sear marks on top and still translucent underneath. The chicken is very tender, but it wasn't "chashu" as the descriptions says, either: just plain white poached chicken with no particular flavor. With this I got a melon float. It was delicious, but no spoon for the ice cream, so I used my ramen spoon. And I got the bill while I was involved with this process -- there was nobody else in the restaurant at this point, so there was no reason to hurry. Even though the waitress said "take your time"... it's hard not to feel rushed when they push the bill on you while you're still eating. Altogether not a nice experience. Next time I'll go back to Hachioji, Mr Ramen, or Shin-Sen-Gumi, which have been consistently great.

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    Healthy and Tasty, Our ramen is made with 100% plant-based broth. (QUARTZ Vegan)

    RAKKAN Ramen - DTLA - Vegan Gyoza are crunchy, crispy and packed with delicious vegetables like edamame, cabbage and carrots!

    Vegan Gyoza are crunchy, crispy and packed with delicious vegetables like edamame, cabbage and carrots!

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    Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen - Little Tokyo - Shinsengumi ramen hakata style with side egg

    Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen - Little Tokyo

    4.0(3.3k reviews)
    0.4 miLittle Tokyo, Downtown
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    Casual dining
    30 years in business

    We came here around 1:30pm to grab lunch thinking we will get skewers, but then found out they only…read moreserve it after 5pm on weekdays. Nevertheless they still had curry and ramen options we wanted to try. Tue interior of the restaurant was super nice, as it recently opened. It was clean and nicely decorated with Japanese artifacts. We ordered the karaage curry rice and eel combo set. Took about 10 minutes for the dishes to come out. The curry was so tasty. Chicken karaage was excellent. Loved the flavor of the eel, it was cooked perfectly. Prices of the dishes were good for the quality and the portion. Service was excellent. Our server greeted us in Japanese, was very friendly throughout the lunch. We found out he was from Fort Lee, NJ, so we also had extended discussion on current state of Fort Lee and NJ.

    Every time I come eat here, the employees are always so friendly and helpful! I usually get a…read moreHakata Ramen (consistently 10/10), but today I was craving some rice! Today, I got their Pork Cutlet Bowl; it features pork cutlet topped with mayo and tonkatsu (?) sauce, shredded cabbage, red ginger, and rice. For me, it was a decently good bowl. The flavor was good, but the pork was a little dry. Overall, not too bad!

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    Rainbow (salad) ramen: cold noodles & julienned vegetables.

    Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen - Little Tokyo - Fried pork rice (my favorite)

    Fried pork rice (my favorite)

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    Hachioji Craft Ramen - Hachioji Shoyu Ramen w/ Duck

    Hachioji Craft Ramen

    4.2(463 reviews)
    0.6 miLittle Tokyo, Downtown
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    One of our must-go ramen shops whenever we visit LA! It was really hot in LA this time and we were…read morealready sweating like crazy but that didn't stop us from eating some good ramen! We usually order the same ramen but my husband and son decided to try something different this time. My husband ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen and my son ordered the Shio Ramen. Mine was, of course, delicious as always but I tried theirs too and they were both very tasty! Our only complaint was that it was also very warm inside the restaurant. We were hoping to cool down a little while we ate but unfortunately, that wish was not granted. LOL We still really enjoyed the food, though! And my husband definitely enjoyed his cold beer!

    TLDR: Go for gluten free experience, avoid for other dishes…read moreThe only positive part of this experience was that they offered gluten free noodles and specific gluten free broths for my brother with Celiac who hasn't had ramen in years. They were very knowledgeable in what was gluten free and what wasn't. The only unfortunate part is that all the meats are marinated in a sauce that is not gluten free. So you can only get tofu or no protein. Even if you select no protein, it comes out to be the same price. Other than the gluten free ramen, we ordered a karage bowl, dry spicy ramen, and spicy tuna roll. The karage bowl had chicken that was NOT fried. I'm not sure how it's cooked but the chicken came out slimy. I was very disappointed as I was looking forward to crunchy karage. The dry ramen had noodles that were way overcooked. The flavoring was okay. Nothing to be impressed about. The spicy tuna roll was probably the best thing there. They had pickled yellow radish that we thought was interesting.

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    Men Oh Tokushima Ramen

    Men Oh Tokushima Ramen

    4.1(1.5k reviews)
    0.3 miLittle Tokyo, Downtown
    $$
    Happy hour specials
    Kid friendly

    We were looking for a place to eat for lunch and we haven't had ramen in a minute so we decided to…read morestop by before we head back home to Bakersfield. If you have not been to this ramen spot, you are missing out! I still remember that broth like it was yesterday..... so flavorful, so rich, delicious umami flavors. There's not a lot of seating here and there's also not a long line; however, weirdly when we visited people came exactly when another person was leaving. I don't know if it was just timed perfectly or what, but this place definitely stays busy. If you're not afraid of garlic then I would highly recommend the black garlic for sure and of course don't forget to order your extra egg for good luck! You have to pay for the parking area to get into the gated area, but it's not too bad. They won't let you in the gated area if there's no parking which is probably how they have consistent guests but also kind of timed perfectly. I mean, there are other restaurants nearby also that are as busy, but that's what I noticed when I came. I'm always in the area and there's too many delicious food spots in Southern California, but I would love to come back to this one. The staff was also really nice and gave us our space. Restrooms were okay, we came in the afternoon so it wasn't spotless, but it wasn't too bad either.

    This was my first time trying this place out. 1. Staff were…read morefriendly and attentive. 2. Ramen Soup broth was amazingly tasty, best part was that it wasn't too salty. 3. Chicken Karaage was very good. I ordered the Black Garlic Ramen and Chicken Karaage. The Chiasu was tender and cut thick. I really enjoyed having lunch here. While I was there, people were coming in and out, and the place fills up. The manager/owner was Japanese and was very friendly.

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    Maruya - Chirashi

    Maruya

    3.7(957 reviews)
    0.5 miLittle Tokyo, Downtown
    $$

    Every time I come to little Tokyo, this is the place I go to eat. Amazing Ramen bowls, fresh…read moresushi, and great Japanese spirits from rice beer, to sake, to shochu. This is the place to eat in little Tokyo!

    Little Tokyo Ramen Crawl: Maruya Some days you just get a…read morecraving. Not a specific one, not a "I need this exact dish" kind of craving -- just a deep, nagging need for a bowl of noodles. That's the mood that pulled me into Maruya in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. I ordered the chashu tonkotsu, the classic go-to when you want to judge a ramen shop by its bones. And the verdict? It was... fine. Not bad, not memorable -- just okay. The kind of bowl that doesn't offend you but doesn't linger in your memory either. No standout richness in the broth, no chashu slice that made me pause mid-bite. Just noodles, doing their job. This is actually the second ramen spot I've tried in Little Tokyo, and I'll admit -- I'm starting to feel a little underwhelmed by the neighborhood's ramen scene so far. For a pocket of the city with so much culinary history packed into a few blocks, I expected to be a bit more wowed by now. Two tries in, and I'm still searching for that bowl that stops me in my tracks. What did stand out, though, was the service. The staff at Maruya were genuinely warm and helpful -- attentive without hovering, quick to check in, the kind of hospitality that makes you want to root for the place even when the food doesn't quite deliver. It's the kind of detail that softens an otherwise middling meal. So, Little Tokyo ramen crawl: two down, verdict still out. The people have been great. The noodles? I'm still waiting to be impressed. On to the next bowl.

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    Tsujita Artisan Noodle - Chashu Ramen

    Tsujita Artisan Noodle

    4.1(174 reviews)
    0.2 miArts District, Downtown
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    There is no better place to get dipping ramen than Tsujita!…read more The one in sawtelle always packed with a wait- this one you could walk right in! Don't bother getting anything else except the chashu tsukemen for food. It's THAT good!!! Also if you want to treat yourself- get the $6 apple juice that's won several awards. Lowkey expensive but you get why when you taste it. Best apple juice I've ever had- and I grew up in the northeast.

    I thought Tsujita Artisan Noodle was really good, though I still don't feel like I've found my…read moreperfect ramen spot yet. I ordered the spicy tonkotsu and loved the flavor, especially the chashu. I'm usually a pork belly person, but the chashu was so flavorful that I genuinely think I'll start choosing it instead from now on. Everything came out piping hot, which normally sounds like a compliment, but it was almost too hot to comfortably eat. Weirdly, we actually enjoyed the leftovers even more reheated at home. I do wish I'd tried the thicker noodles, but paying an extra $3 just to switch noodle styles felt a little ridiculous. We also tried the gyoza, which were good, but I wish they had come with a more traditional soy-based dipping sauce instead of already being dressed in chili oil. I'd definitely come back, especially to try the dipping ramen. I'd never had tsukemen before, and it sounded so good that I was already regretting not ordering it by the end of the meal.

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