Environment is nice and spacious. Food alone was a good portion and has good options to choose from. The bowls they serve the noodles in are pretty cool as well. read more

Tatsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came here for lunch. The place is clean and inviting. We ordered bold ramen with pork and pork bun and they were both delicious! Glad we stopped by. read more

Food was very fast and flavorful, got extra toppings like bamboo and the egg. Garlic edamame was really good with pieces of sautéed garlic. The furikake fries had a good amount light spice and crunch. Extra spice options are chili powder, paste, and oil. read more

$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. read more

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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. read more

Tatsu Ramen - Bold Ramen with Chicken - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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. read more

Tatsu Ramen - Bold Ramen $19.99 extra soup $6.99 - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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. read more

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The place is very clean and spacious ! We came by after expo and we're so lucky there are tables~ servers were very kind and our food came out quick. Would come again! read more

Tatsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Very good, excellent flavors, service is efficient.. ambiance is calming. I hear a lot of 80s music which is great. Also love the mural on the wall, that's very cool. read more

Tatsu Ramen - Chicken broth with the curly noodles.. delectable - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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. read more

Tatsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food was fooding. Service so servicing. Ambiance was ambiating. I highly recommend this place. First time and will not be my last. read more

Tatsu Ramen - Red Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Authentic ramen with bold out of this world flavor. Was recently craving a hot bowl of ramen on a chilly Los Angeles night and decided to stop here. It was my first time visiting but after the ramen I had, it won't be my last. I was surprised to find that even at nearly midnight on a Sunday the place was super busy. The late night line let me know that the meal was about to be fire! My partner and I walked in, ordered at the self service quiosk and found seating at the bar area. I enjoyed watching the staff hustle as they turned out bowls of delicious ramen at lighting speed. They worked together and were in sync with each other. I could see all of the fresh ingredients, love and labor that they were putting into the food. The amazing smells from the kitchen were wonderful and I couldn't wait to eat. The restaurant was super clean, bright and had an open concept which added to the ambiance. When our order was brought out that bowl didn't stand a chance. Served piping hot with lots of veggies, garlic, a bold and flavorful broth and a seasoned egg was cooked to perfection. There was a very small issue with our order and a staff member (Ivan) came over and proactively made it right without us having to request it. Customer service was friendly and professional which is rare these days. 10/10, no complaints whatsoever, I will definitely be a repeat customer from here on out. read more

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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! read more

Tatsu Ramen - Red Ramen Tatsu Egg - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is my quick go to/last minute ramen spot. If I had to rate the ramen here I'd give it a 7.5/10...it's good but not amazing by any means. I enjoy eating here most of the time because of their large selection of options, vegan ones being available. Plus they're quick and close by. The only reason I give them a four star review is because the ramen isn't that great of quality. As I've been eating more and more ramen over the years I've noticed it more and a few friends of mine mentioned it as well. The venue has plenty of seating which is nice for their busy moments, tables are constantly turning over so you'll be able to sit and enjoy anytime. read more

Tatsu Ramen - Hippie Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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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. read more

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I got the red ramen with a side of mushroom and extra bamboos. I like that their sides are actually a lot more to add and they're reasonably priced. That's a huge plus and you can share it between multiple people. I enjoyed their spice level and it was clean inside. You order first and then you can sit anywhere you are. Parking is available in a lot right next door which is nice given it's in the arts district. Would come here again! The broth is rich and would be open to trying their other dishes. read more

Tatsu Ramen - Red Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My favorite Ramen place. The Red Ramen is my go to! It's good every single time I order it. Very flavorful read more

Tatsu Ramen - Red Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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... read more

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Honest the food is always a hit or miss here, but it is decent food for late. Service is always great and not too noisy. My only complaint is why does someone who help garnish the food not wear any gloves??? I swear I saw this guy rub his sweat off his forehead, touch the iPad, and other stuff. He never once washed his hand or wore a glove. I even saw him touching a seaweed for a solid 3 seconds while talking to someone then puts it on the ramen with bare hands read more

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Overall, I had a great experience at Tatsu Ramen. We had a bit of a misunderstanding at first, and the waitress helping us initially didn't seem very interested in assisting us, which was a little disappointing. Thankfully, another waiter named Ronny stepped in and completely turned our experience around. He was kind, attentive, patient, and genuinely made us feel welcomed. He took the time to help us and made sure everything was taken care of. His excellent customer service made a huge difference, and because of him, we left with a positive impression. Thank you Ronnie for going above and beyond! read more

Great service and great food!! Will recommend to anyone that loves Ramen it is also very good vibe. read more

Tatsu Ramen - NEW: Furikake Fries - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Was feeling like ramen the other day, and had been by Tatsu Ramen when visiting another restaurant, so decided to come check it out and satisfy the craving. First, walking in, there are kiosks on the left so you can place your order right there, which is convenient. Then you can sit wherever, or ask staff if it is crowded, and they help you find seating. Once seated, water cubes to you almost immediately. Also, ambiance wise, there was a nice hip hop playlist going overhead which definitely added to the vibe. We sat at the counter, looking into the kitchen, so you can watch the process of your ramen being cooked and prepared. We ordered two different ramen, the bold ramen and the birria ramen. The bold ramen was ok, really felt it was missing something in terms of flavor with the broth. The egg and pork were cooked perfectly though. The birria ramen, on the other hand, was such a change of pace, in a great way. It was like eating an open face birria burrito or taco but in ramen form. The flavor was perfect, the radishes added that crunch element and the meat was delicious. Something unique and tasty. Would definitely recommend trying. Overall, nice staff, fast service, convenient, good playlist overhead and that birria ramen hot. Check out Tatsu Ramen and enjoy the vibes and the birria. read more

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Ramen here is really satisfying and the fries I ordered for the appetizer were crispy and bold in flavor. Really good food and the service is decent. The restaurant is spacious and late night meals are fun because it's bustling. Will Return! read more

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Bold ramen dummy lit mad tasty dayyyyyuummm so good. Nice spot mad chill. Dope af mane. Bling blade burr the food was tasty and hottt. Super fast and friendly service, just ordered at the kiosk found a seat and they handled the rest. read more

Tatsu Ramen - Bold Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Located in Little Tokyo, we were looking for a good bowl of ramen and check out the area. The area is in a little seedy warehouse. We felt safe and fine at 2pm in the afternoon but I'm not sure what it would feel like after dark. We weren't sure where to park but the Tatsu truck driver pointed us towards a spot right in front which was awesome. It was a 2pm late lunch so we were the only ones there. We ordered at one of the 3 kiosks and could customize our spice level and extras. After we sat down, a server brought our water and our meals. He also brought extra spice upon our request. Bold ramen had very nice flavor. Pork based. The pork protein was less fatty than I've had at other places so I appreciated that. I wish there were more veggies besides green onions for the $20 price. I know you can add more extras but it's all extra $. The whole egg was tasty and cooked perfectly. Tables were clean. We enjoyed the messages as we finished our bowls. I'm not sure I'd make an extra trip given the price but it was a good experience. read more

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Overall nice, clean, and speedy ramen joint! We spontaneously stopped in after failing to find parking in Little Tokyo on a busy weekend. Order from a kiosk and the waiters bring all the food out quickly - we probably waited 5 minutes! Great staff - refilled our waters and checked on us frequently. We ordered the red ramen, cheeky ramen, and bold ramen, with furikake fries. I'd skip the fries, but everything else is worth trying. read more

Tatsu Ramen - Bar seating - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Food was better than I expected! Got the bold ramen and the pickled cucumbers. The cucumbers were really good actually and the ramen was solid. Service was great, they're super quick. Ambiance is nice too. Very open space and not too crowded and good lighting. Will come back for more! read more

Fast. Good. Plentiful. What more could ypu want in a ramen place? Service was very fast and efficient, and the ambiance was modern but also has a bar seating for those that want a more ramen shop like experience. read more

Self order on the tablets at entrance. Then, they will bring your order to the table. The service was great - clean tables, bussed within a reasonable time frame, order brought on a tray, wearing gloves and offered to bring additional condiments like garlic cream. The place looks fairly new and well-maintained with beautiful wooden fixtures, wooden tables and minimalist wooden and aesthetically pleasing chairs. They also have a long counter looking into the kitchen with several stools. They have some music going and colorful paintings on canvas on the side wall. I got the Hippie Ramen with gluten free ramen (happy it was an option despite it meant +$6) and it was delicious! I wish there was a little more in terms of portion size though. Most other ramen places I've been to serve ramen with just an inch below the rim but they leave 2inches. Overall, great spot with fine menu offerings and clean space and attentive staff. read more

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Delicious every time. Service is always fast everyone has great energy. The vibe inside is nice, they have great seating. Parking can be a challenge depending on the day you go but nonetheless it's a great spot! Go to's: -Garlic edamame -pork bun -bold ramen (sides: mushrooms, bamboo shoots, spinach) (My boyfriend gets his super spicy the flavor of that one is really good too) read more

Tatsu Ramen - Classic Bold Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Can we say Yum! It's been a while since I enjoyed a bowl of Ramen Noodles so I'm very happy to have chosen this place for a late lunch ramen craving! I went with the Old Skool which was so tasty with a nice thick broth, and I ordered spicy chili oil and paste which made it perfect! Others ordered the Birria Ramen (very birria flavored if that's what you like) and the Bold Ramen which they really enjoyed as well. I really liked the vibe and Japanese art and decor and liked the self-ordering process via the kiosks and self-seating; it made everything move along swiftly. I don't know how the staff know where you sit but they just do! And they were all friendly and attentive without being intrusive. Will definitely return for more! read more

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This was my second time coming to Tatsu Ramen, and it was just as great as the first! The food was delicious, the restaurant was clean, and the service was excellent. I especially want to recognize Ivan he was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made us feel so welcome. It's employees like him that make you want to come back. Thanks again, Ivan, for making our visit such a great experience. Looking forward to my next visit! read more

Love it here!!! Everyone is super nice. Great food!! Ramen is always a 10 out of 10. Best ramen in downtown LA!

Had a great experience at Tatsu Ramen! The food was delicious--I tried the Old Skool Ramen, and it was tasty, savory, and super comforting with a rich flavor. The service was excellent; the staff was very friendly and happy to offer suggestions, which made the experience even better. The ambience is trendy with a fun K-pop vibe that adds to the atmosphere. Overall a great spot for ramen. Definitely 5 stars! read more

Tatsu Ramen - Bold Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We saw that it was next door to happies hand made and came here to share a bowl of bold ramen after we ate at happies. Order from the tablet and they will bring you the bowl of ramen. Love the broth! The space was clean and the staff was attentive. Ramen are basically $20 a bowl. read more

Tatsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It was my first time eating here and it was amazing! The service was very fast, and the staff was incredibly helpful and welcoming. One of the staff members even came over and explained how to order, which made the experience so much easier. The food came out quickly and everything was fresh and flavorful. You can tell they really care about customer service here. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Tatsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Ordered a/ DoorDash didn't know there was a location in arts! Food came packaged very nicely and was still hot. Can't go wrong with the red rice and spicy bold ramen. Hits the spot always and the flavors are the same as I remember. I recalled when they first opened in Melrose and the lines were always packed. read more

Derrick and the kitchen crew had such a memorable wonderful costumer experience. The ambiance was nice. The food was even better! This is my first time at this location and the first time back in years. It still tastes delicious after years of not having it ! Thank you Derrick for being so helpful from the entrance to the table, with a one year old. You made it easy! Come to Riverside please! read more

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The ambiance of the place is lovely, and the food smells and tastes amazing! I would highly recommend coming here, whether you're tired after a long day or just looking for a bite to eat. read more

I absolutely love this place, and I always prefer this location over all the others. The vibe here is amazing, and the staff are always so friendly and full of positive energy. Thank you to everyone for making every visit such a great experience! read more