I had the best server ever Phillip, he was super kind and checked in on us very frequently. He gave me good opinions on what to order and made my experience so much better :) read more

Great food and customer service, the people went out there way to make your experience better and great entertainment from the tv

the noodles were really good, very firm and thin. the mild for the bold ramen was not spicy at all so i would choose a spicier option next time. read more

Amazing food with rich broth. Lots of options and amazing services. Good vibes and cool ambiance read more

Tatsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The service was incredibly quick, I got my ramen in around 5 minutes, and the fried rice a minute after that The ambiance was pretty cool, they had a time playing on the TV as well as a lot of figures along the kitchen ceiling, the wall was painted with a ramen decor and the restroom had themed decor to enter The chicken ramen broth was incredibly creamy, maybe like there was egg yolk mixed in with it? The chicken pieces were perfectly sized, about 2 inch wide circles and not too thick, and they absorbed the flavor of the broth instead of just being bland chicken. I will say for the price I was scared this was gonna be bigger (I don't eat as much) so it is a pro that I could eat most of it but a con with the amount of food you get, honestly though it is really filling this was the only thing I ate from 8 am to 2 pm The chili oil is very nutty, it's only the oil and it does not come with anything else in it, it's not super spicy but again I have a pretty high tolerance Overall I would honestly not come back here if I was here, since I can only eat chicken and not beef or pork I only really have this and the veggie option (I normally don't like veggie options) and the chicken ramen was a bit too creamy for me, maybe it was the lack of spice but I definitely like a creamy chicken ramen from like Marufuku better read more

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If I could give zero stars I would. I always order the Bold MILD, so I know how it's supposed to taste. This time my experience was awful and I'm extremely disappointed. First bowl was way too spicy while my bf's was normal, and we ordered the exact same thing. Sent it back, insult to injury the second one tasted only like water and nothing else. The photos speak for themselves. Staff insisted this is how it's supposed to taste, which made it even worse. I used to love Tatsu, but it's safe to say I will not be returning. read more

Tatsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Tatsu is the best and it's my go to ramen place. I've been coming for years and every time I try a different ramen place it just doesn't compare. I keep coming back to Tatsu because the broth is amazing and the bold ramen is my fav! read more

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

Quick service and staff was kind enough to accommodate us late in the night just before closing. They are open til 1am which is super convenient for an after hours bite! Inside was clean and plenty of seating. The ramen was flavorful and filling with a generous portion of ramen. Garlic edamame was warm and delish.. can't go wrong here! read more

Tatsu Ramen - Garlic Edamame - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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One of the best ramen spots I've tried it's just a little far from me so I end up getting it delivered but def not the same

I'm not a huge fan of ramen but it was a good choice on a rainy day. Line was long but moved fast. We ordered the gluten free ramen and even that was too heavy for me. Overly oily in my opinion. To be fair, everyone else in our group loved it. read more

Pablo and Jason was great! Had a blast with the food and service from Pablo and Jason! Make sure to ask for Pablo and Jason when you stop by Tatsu by melrose. read more

Tatsu Ramen - A meal - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great food. Great service!!!! Love dropping by for a meal. It's my go to for ramen or fried rice in Hollywood read more

Tatsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

If you're new to LA, get your ass to Tatsu Ramen. Seriously--the best ramen ever. Don't even think about it. Just go. read more

The best place to eat ramen! The food is amazing, and the manager, Angelo, is incredibly accommodating and friendly read more

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

friendly service and very fast! Even with the mild broth- the ramen had really good flavor. It was also very clean inside and comfortable atmosphere. read more

Twas feeling like a cold was coming on so took a new friend of mine to check this place out for the first time and it was a hit! I got the Red Ramen and thoroughly enjoyed it while also enjoying the colorfully painted inside and watching the people out on the patio enjoying the fall temperatures whilst ingesting hot comfort food. Our cusines came out quick and disappeared even quicker so it's a must try if you're around one of their many locations in LA. Get Ra-mened OUT! read more

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

Our favorite go-to ramen place! The broth is rich, flavorful, and comforting; the portions are generous, and the whole experience keeps us coming back. Definitely recommend read more

Solid go to ramen for me. Pork is tender, soft boiled egg is perfect. Broth rich and indulgent, even with the vegan (hippie) ramen: UMAMI AHOY. Friendly and helpful staff. Chill pop music playing while you slurp your noodles. Furikake fries are good too, especially if you like shoestrings. read more

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

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Delicious I love so much 10/10 the food is so good you need to try when your on melrose it's bomb. read more

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Always an extremely long wait but this time they made me wait for 25 minutes only to inform me that they haven't even started making the order or just lost it. Manager Philip wasn't able to provide any help, saying he just got here and has no idea what happened. read more

Fantastic experience at Tatsu Ramen! The service was excellent, the staff was friendly and attentive, and the food was outstanding. The ramen tasted authentic, rich, and full of flavor. Everything was fresh and well prepared. I'm super happy with my visit and will definitely be coming back. Highly recommended! read more

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

Not many places in LA are open late these days--late meaning after 10pm, which really isn't late at all--but Tatsu still is! They're usually open until at least 1am, sometimes even 3am, which makes them clutch for a late-night ramen fix. I've been coming here for years, but eating inside again recently made me realize some things have changed. The noodles are different now--thinner--and I'm pretty sure they're no longer hand-rolled fresh on site. They used to have a whole noodle station you could see with stacks of fresh noodz, but that space is gone. Definitely a bummer. Ordering is the same touchscreen system it's always been, but now there are only two screens, and I could've sworn there used to be four. So if it's busy, get ready to wait while people take their sweet time deciding. The broths are still solid, though. My go-to is the Red Ramen bowl--I've never seen that style anywhere else, and it always warms me up. The bowls feel narrower these days, but if you transfer the broth to a to-go container, the portion matches what it's always been, so maybe it's just a visual trick. One thing I really miss: they used to have seaweed and garlic on every table for you to add as much as you liked. That's gone now (probably a COVID-era change), and the experience isn't the same without it. Also, this place can get loud. Every time someone pulls a chair out, it scrapes across the floor, and you'll hear it over and over again during your meal. Overall, still a reliable ramen spot--especially because they're open late when others aren't. But one note: a server mentioned they'll give you 40% off your next order if you leave a 4-5 star Yelp review. Honestly, that feels pretty unethical. read more

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Ever since moving to LA, Tatsu has been my most favorite ramen I've ever had anywhere. For context, I spent two weeks in Japan traveling all over and trying tons of different ramen in various regions. One of the first things I did when coming home was pop into Tatsu because it blows anywhere else I've been (yes, even Japan) out of the water. I always get the bold ramen with chicken and no egg, loaded up with garlic and green onions. The broth is super flavorful and the serving is huge. Parking in the area is always a bit frustrating, and getting seated can take quite a while since it's a small restaurant, but pushing through those challenges is always well worth it. While the staff aren't always the most attentive, they're always friendly and helpful. I've also ordered Tatsu through Uber Eats a few times and even that arrives in pretty good shape. If you're looking for a new ramen spot to try, give Tatsu a go! read more

Tatsu Ramen - Bold Ramen With Chicken and no Egg - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love the bold ramen at Tatsu, my favorite ramen, packed with bold flavor and the perfect ramen egg. I've been coming to this place for years and it only gets better every single time. The staff is always friendly and attentive and they keep this place nice and clean read more

Tatsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The service here was amazing. Very light on a weekday (Tuesday) but the staff are nice and attentive! The food fresh and hot when arrived to our table. It was a GREAT choice for lunch. read more

Tatsu Ramen - Old skill ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love this ramen. It's a clean modern space with easy check out and helpful staff. I've come a few times and the food is always delicious fresh noodles and authentic flavors, I will come again read more

Tatsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Always reliable, specially after hours! Yummy! Love the old school and classic tonkotsu ramen. Appetizers are just ok.

We love this place!! It's our daughter's 18th birthday and this was her number one request. We came Arizona because it's that GOOD!!! read more

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

After a night out while visiting LA, my friends and I came to Tatsu around 1:30 am. Late night ramen spots don't really exist in the Bay Area, so I was pleasantly surprised that this place was open and that the ramen is pretty decent! It definitely hit the spot and brought me back to life after drinking (a big upgrade to my late night instant ramen at home), so much so that I wish I ordered my own bowl instead of sharing one with my boyfriend. We ordered at the kiosk, and they brought out our order shortly. If I lived in the area, this would definitely be on my radar for late night eats! read more

Tatsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Spacious and friendly staff! Food is amazing no matter what location you go to! My go to is always the bold ramen :)

Been here three times, excellent experience, friendly staff, and excellent ramen! Will be back, for sure. read more

Tatsu Ramen - Bold Ramen and Old Skool Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

At 12am, this place was poppin! We found this place by simply driving around LA after a concert. Self service was easy, but I was a little upset that there wasn't an option for just some tap water - we spent $9 on liquid death only to find out that you had to request tap water from the nonexistent waitresses/hostesses. Food came out in a timely manner, I ordered the old skool ramen and my bf got the bold ramen with quite a kick. I'd give the old skool a solid 7/10, bf gives the bold ramen a 7.5/10. Portion is decent, broth is flavorful (but lukewarm), noodles are tender, veggie portions are great, and the soft boiled egg was actually good too! Place was blasting nirvana for the first half of our meal and then switched to Reggaeton, very random switch but the place was crowded irregardless so music didn't really matter. My lack of the last star kinda just lies within the omission to free water on the kiosk, lukewarm broth, and the waitresses being nonexistent when we were in need of napkins, or boxes. If I'm in the area because of a concert and it's late at night, I'd def consider coming here again, but I won't go out of my way to come here otherwise read more

Tatsu Ramen - Old Skool Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The Bold Ramen was easily the highlight of my visit. The pork was cooked perfectly, tender and flavorful, and the noodles had a great al dente texture. The broth was the star of the meal though, rich, satisfying, and so good that I ended up cleaning the entire bowl. The restaurant itself has a modern, stylish design that gives it a clean and welcoming atmosphere. The only downside is the parking, which can be pretty challenging, but that's to be expected on Melrose. Nice friendly service too! Overall, a great ramen spot and definitely somewhere I'll be returning to. Highly recommended! read more

Tatsu Ramen - Bold Ramen side of bamboo shoots - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Tatsu is one of my favorite intro to ramen for first timers! The restaurant offer various accommodations depending on dietary restrictions! Self ordering kiosks Seated after order is placed Food comes out fast and hot! Great location read more

Tatsu Ramen - Birria Ramen w Tatsu Egg Cheeky Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I had an awesome time here at Tatsu Ramen. Manager Phillip and Matthew were amazing and kind. I got the Old Skool ramen, it's my go-to whenever I can make it here. The ambience is great here. I would definitely recommend coming to this location, they'll take care of you. read more

I was looking for a Ramen place to grab food before heading home and I'm so glad I stopped by at Tatsu Ramen! The Bold Ramen was so delicious, the noodles were perfectly cooked and the broth was delicious and it had so much flavor. The side of cucumbers was a lot bigger than I imagine. They were crunchy and balanced the flavor all around. I've never had the Sparkling Yuzu white peach beverage before and it was such a wonderful surprise. Perfect balance of tart and sweet. The smell of peach hits right when you open the bottle. Service was extremely quick! By the time I went to the bathroom and sat down, my plates were already on the table. The ambiance was great! Very modern and sleek! Very clean and well organized. Absolutely love this place. Will definitely return read more

Tatsu Ramen - Bold Ramen , Yuzu & White Peach Soda , Pickled Cucumber - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I stopped by after midnight hoping to grab a single table and enjoy some ramen. When you enter there are screens to place your own order, pay by credit card, then go sit down and wait for your meal. Unfortunately the patrons ahead of me were taking way too long on those screens so I left. It was busy so I will have to go one day. read more

Tatsu Ramen - Patiently waiting OCT2025 - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I doordashed so I can't comment on the ambiance or service but the ramen was very delicious. I really enjoyed the texture of the noodles and the broth was very flavorful. The noodle portion was small and the ramen was expensive but the price is pretty comparable to other ramen spots in LA. I would definitely try this place in person next time! read more

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

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Pretty solid ramen, order via tablet, vegan/veg options available, and service is nice and quick, dining area is clean w plenty of seats :) will def come back read more

Tatsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Such a quick paced and delicious ramen spot! The kiosks make it quick and easy to order your meal right to your table. I also loved how attentive the staff was as well as the restaurant setup. Nice flow and good quality, will definitely visit again. read more