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    4.4 (606 reviews)
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
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    Chashu Rice Ball
    Vince P.

    Tonchin is a popular Japanese-based Tokyo style ramen restaurant with U.S. locations in LA and NY. This LA location is on Melrose Ave where there is a lot of street parking options all around the neighborhood. They do take reservations and accept walk ins as well. Wifey and I made reservations to stop by for the DineLA lunch menu with our family. Inside, they have a very modern and bright interior with lots of seating. The DineLA menu lets you choose an appetizer and a ramen of your choice for $25. I ended up getting the Chashu Rice Ball and the Tokyo 1992 Ramen and everything was delicious!

    James G.

    What a great experience! I went for the DineLA menu with my spouse, and we both really loved this place. I had the Tokyo 1992 Ramen with a fried fish bun, while my spouse had the Spicy Tan Tan and the Unagi rice ball. We also couldn't resist adding an order of gyoza, which I'm glad we did. We both loved the food. Everything was beautifully presented, and it was clear that this was not your typical hole-in-the-wall ramen spot. I especially enjoyed the fish bun. It was fried fish with a spicy coating and tartar sauce, and it was delicious. The ramen was excellent as well. My spouse really enjoyed the Unagi rice ball, which even came with a little fortune inside. The restaurant has a modern feel, and that same attention to presentation carried over to the dishes. The gyoza arrived in a cast-iron pan, and our server poured the sauce over it at the table, sending up a cloud of steam. It was a nice touch and made the dish feel a little more special. Our server was helpful and friendly throughout the meal. This is definitely a place I'll be going back to!

    Smoked Dashi Ramen
    Federico L.

    Another great experience at Tonchin. Made a reservation for a Wednesday dinner at 6:15. Was able to find street parking around the corner. Person at the front checked us in and walked us to our table. It was my first time using the Blackbird app and the server (didn't get her name) was super nice and walked me on how to use it (thank you!). We got the fish baos and the unagi "rice ball" to start with. Both great, the bao was really good, the sauce was great, the cilantro gave it the perfect touch. I thought the fish could have been a bit more flavorful but still great. The unagi rice ball was great, just really hard to eat without it falling apart. As for the ramen, we got my favorite, the smoked dashi ramen, and their classic tonkotsu. They also had their OG tonkotsu ramen on a special menu, which is similar to the classic but the main difference being the type of pork meat that they use (pork belly). The smoked dashi ramen was as good as I remembered it, but the classic tonkotstu ramen was tasting a bit better surprisingly. I wish the smoked dashi ramen had the option to choose between clams and pork. For dessert I was really excited to try their banana pudding and also got their matcha kaki-gori (shaved ice). Although the banana pudding was not bad, it was the kaki-gori that blew my mind. The tonchin honey cream sauce was absolutely delicious. The overall texture of the kaki-gori was perfect, not chunky at all. And best of all, this was free thanks to the Blackbird app promotion! (Shameless plug to use my referral code bb-4r9xyi to get you $20). If I had the choice, I'd go with the kaki-gori instead of the pudding if you're only going to have one dessert. I can never go wrong with Tonchin. My absolute favorite ramen spot. Vibes are great, music not too loud, great date spot. I will be back again soon!

    Matcha kakigori small
    Jenny T.

    Still in the top three banana pudding in LA for sure. Came back to try the matcha kakigori (small) and it's definitely a sizable portion for the price! Pro tip - order both the Tokyo banana and the matcha kakigori for a unique Macgyver experience and probably my favorite combo here... it is essentially a banana pudding matcha kakigori. Have been here 3x just for the dessert options and the staff were very nice about it. Ambience is casual and dim.

    Mayi B.

    It was our first time at Tonchin, and we really enjoyed it. The Tokyo 1992 ramen was delicious, and my husband and I both loved it. We also had the oysters, which were very fresh, the fried fish bun, which was so good, and the matcha and mango shaved ice, delicious. Everything was really good. The service was friendly, the restaurant has a nice ambiance, and it was very clean. We'd definitely come back the next time we're in the area.

    Smoked Dashi Ramen
    Daniel K.

    My wife and I really enjoyed our meal here. I got the smoked dashi ramen and it was unlike ramen anything I had ever had. Personally, I really like the flavor profile of smoke so this really hit the spot for me. I'd highly recommend this ramen to anyone else who likes smokey food. We also shared a large mango kakigori. We probably could've gotten a medium because I didn't now how large it would be. Regardless, this was a delicious dessert and I would get again.

    classic tonkotsu
    Sunny P.

    not the best i've had - a little bit on the saltier side but i still liked it. giving them 5 stars though for great service and i loved the cute minimalist decor. we showed up as a party of 7 - dressed as pitbull for a pitbull concert. the server was attentive and kind! the broth had depth and chashu was soft. i wish it was a bit charred. they sort of have a fusion-y take on the edamame and we all commented on how it tasted like pesto? i didn't love it but it was interesting the shishito was yummy too!

    Ryna D.

    Tonchin is one of my all time favorite ramen spots in NYC because of their excellent smoked dashi ramen. It's a singular bowl of ramen that is truly memorable. Recently I visited Tonchin LA and was happy to get to enjoy this dish once again. Unlike NY, the LA space is in much fancier digs and it felt like a date spot more than just any old weeknight meal. I'm glad it's somewhat near my work and looking forward to coming back again.

    Karen X.

    It was a quick dinner on the earlier side and it was moody and intimate on the inside. The service was a bit lacking on some ends but overall, a good experience. The wings were great, dipping noodles were good, and the shaved ice was yummy!

    Classic tonkatsu ramen
    Akriti M.

    We celebrated Mr's birthday dinner at Tonchin and overall had a wonderful experience. The food was truly amazing. We tried the fish, chicken, and vegan bao buns -- all were excellent. The buns were incredibly soft and the fillings were absolutely delicious. The curry chili cheese chicken is a must-have -- the curry powder coating was so aromatic and flavorful, easily one of the standout dishes of the night. Everyone enjoyed their ramen, but the unanimous favorite was the Miso Ginger Ramen. The Tonkotsu Classic was great as well. The ambience was perfect for a birthday celebration with friends -- lively yet comfortable for a group dinner. The only downside was related to cake cutting. I had confirmed in advance that bringing a cake would be fine, and was told yes, but we were not informed about the $5 per person cake-cutting charge. When we mentioned this, the response felt dismissive, stating it was a standard policy across Californian restaurants. As someone visiting from New Jersey who has celebrated many birthdays at restaurants without such a charge, a simple advance mention -- and a more courteous explanation -- would have been appreciated. This was the only negative in an otherwise fun and memorable birthday evening.

    Oscar B.

    This is a decent spot for premium-tasting ramen. I tried their NYC spot a few years ago and so was eager to try this location. -Tonchin Classic Tokyo Tonkotsu: Broth has a tasty salty kick to it which I liked and tasted clean/premium. Noodle texture was excellent and tasted like a premium version of the instant Shin Ramen. But the portion of noodles was small. Char siu resembled sliced ham which was not my cup of tea. -Spicy Tan Tan: The broth was okay with an adequate degree of spiciness. Broth did have an interesting flavor that resembled Dan Dan mian. -Strawberry Kakigori: This was okay and the main thing carrying this dessert was the cream on top. This cream had a pleasant sweetness. I thought the strawberry flavoring was a bit too sour and bland.

    Tokyo banana bread pudding
    Jarenn N.

    Delicious! I loved their classic tonkatsu ramen and their chicken wings too! For dessert - Tokyo banana bread pudding was bomb! Service was very good. They served hot tea from Kettl - their sobacha is perfect for a caffeine free option! Very cute inside, street parking around or valet.

    Kaki gori
    Danna K.

    I asked about the miso ginger ramen and if it was spicy at all and was assured it's not. I asked to take out the soy meat since I asked and it is marinated and has a kick to it. Same for the menma - and without those, it was still too spicy for me personally but I was able to just eat some of the noodles without the soup out of the bowl. Took the rest home for my Gf. Sadly won't be able to bring my family here. They wouldn't let me swap out the soy meat for the nitamago egg, so I got it as an extra. It was cold cause it wasn't in the soup but that worked out well cause the soup would make it spicy for me. Since I'm still very hungry I ordered a mango Kaki-Gori mango thing - after reading the reviews and talking to the staff. It's yum. Lovely. The host and manager type were nice and kind. My server / bartender was ok. Prices are high and they add a "operations fee" of 2.75% which I am not a fan of. It's illegal now to say it goes to the staff since it didn't... but I really don't feel it's ok to talk that on the 20% tip and 10% tax. Ambiance at 6pm on a Monday was nice. Not too crowded or loud. I can imagine it gets to be both of those things at peak times. High ceiling and concrete floors will not be helpful sound wise so if that's a thing... keep it in mind.

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    For birthday celebration, do they allow the guests to bring outside cake?

    Is this place stroller friendly?

    Yes, it is. There's outdoor seating if you prefer that type of vibe. Be forewarned however that it's a little tight in the main dining area.

    Are you guys closed for lunch now?

    Our new hours are as followed Monday to Friday - 5:30pm to 10pm Saturday - 12pm to 10pm… 

    Is it dog friendly?

    We do have an outside patio which is dog friendly. For indoor seating we only allow service dogs. Hope this clarifies any confusion.

    Do they take reservations? If so, how?

    Hi yes we do take reservations through Yelp, for any parties larger than 8, please email us for an inquiry at info@tonchinla.com.

    Do you offer takeout?

    We most definitely do offer take out as an option. You can look us up on google and order through the food portal offered there. Unfortunately we do not take over the phone orders, has to be online.

    Is the vegan ramen noodles gluten free?

    No they are not

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    The scenic bar

    Tonchin LA - ramen - Updated September 2026

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