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    4.8 (202 reviews)
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    Sarah S.

    I'm such a fan of chicken ramens lately. Torisoba Tonsho has various options aside from ramen, but their chicken paitan really hits for me. All the chicken they use in every dish was just so darn plump and flavorful. Excellent quality all around. My friend and I shared the chicken karage which was huge, plump pieces in a crisp deep frying. How that stayed so crisp and fresh for a delivery is beyond me but I absolutely loved it. We also had the chicken gyoza which they give a nice char on the outside from being pan fried. I liked this difference from other places but aside from the frying, it was fairly standard. Get the karage if you want a side item! Now the ramens are just fabulously rich and creamy in their chicken paitan white broth that goes so nicely with the proteins for a clean but slightly savory taste. Their broth is so light and airy, they give you special instructions for reheating to recreate the emulsion type of effects they use. That's such a nice touch! Their noodles are more wheat-forward and thin than other places but once you accept that, you can lean into the difference nicely. The Lemon Butter had great flavor with just the slightest bit of acidity giving a bit more dimensions to the flavor. Absolutely loved Torisoba Tonsho and can't wait to come back to try more of the menu! It's right across the Largo if you are going for dinner & a show. :)

    Michael T.

    This place was pretty great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior is bright and clean with a large flavored water jug and open view kitchen.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The servers were nice and accommodating and the menu is fairly simple. I ordered the original with no egg. The broth was creamy and full of chicken unami and the noodles were perfectly spring and chewy. The chicken was nicely cooked, if lacking a strong flavor, but was perfectly fine in broth. The overall result was warm and comfortable. A very pleasant bowl of ramen. Then, out of curiosity, I ordered the spicy garlic miso noodle refill. The idea of flavored noodle refills is unique and mine came with noodles, a spicy miso bomb, scallions, chicken chunks, and garlic chips. They recommended mixing the noodles like a mazemen, but it did not particularly taste very good due to how dry the components are. In the leftover broth, it completely transforms the flavor. The garlic chips add a nice crunch and hit of garlic. The miso bomb made the broth have a kick and amplified the warm unami of the chicken. Very pleasant experience. As a note, the parking situation is paid/validated parking at the rear of the restaurant. The entrance and exit are narrow alleyways connected to the main throughfare of the area. Parking is validated for 1 hour through QR code at the restaurant (or paid in the same manner). All in all, a very nice experience. Unfortunate for the parking situation, but if you could handle the narrow alleys, very much worth the experience.

    Truffle Oil and Pepper for the table
    Alison C.

    The unique thing about this spot is that they froth their soup so it has a bubbly look to it (see photos). Supposedly it helps make the broth creamier and stick to the noodles. It kinda works? The noodles looked pleasing and the food tasted great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Would come back again. Feels like a hole in wall spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Luckily not busy during lunch on saturday, but would hate to deal with a crowd as the place is small and after your free one hour parking it's like $6.50 an hour in the lot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Didnt check street parking price. Parking (usual per LA) remains troublesome as if you park in their lot you have to turn into a tight alley and I wish this restaurant was more accessible. Seems great for regulars or people nearby who can walk here as you can earn reward points. I really like how they have a simple menu with not too many items, but they have honed down their base flavors and variations. You can slowly customize the dish throughout your experience with the truffle oil, pepper, can even request spicy chili oil, or getting extra noodles when you're done makes it a great dining experience. Staff is very sweet and friendly. -Karaage: Meaty, crunchy, and juicy. Has quality compared to what you'd find in stores -Original: super deep flavor chicken broth, can never go wrong with this. -Dandan: Great for spicy lovers, broth can be a little salty but still great. I love that they cut the chicken into small squares, also great quality -Lemon Butter: Creamy. Good to shake it up if you ever get tired of the original. I was worried it would be too buttery, but make sure you mix it well and it just adds more flavor. -Vegetarian: VERY interesting. I can't pin down what the flavor it is but it was the most unique. Had an almost acidic taste. It kind of reminded me of alcohol but someone also said it had a corn flavor which i agree with (there is corn in it). -Sparkling Ooling Tea: I don't usually get drinks at restaurants, but I would get this again. Sparkling tea is rare to me.

    Lemon butter ramen
    Angela C.

    Lovely spot for paitan ramen, with frothy white broth made from chicken that's simultaneously rich yet light and refreshing! ARRIVING / PARKING: Small parking lot behind the restaurant, one way so be careful entering. Pay by QR code and there's parking QR code at the front after you walk in. VIBE: [[HIGHLIGHT]]Counter seating and smaller tables best for up to 4 people inside, bright and easy to chat.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There may be a line for dinner but they seem to move fairly quickly and stay about 2-3 parties deep. FOOD/BEV: No alcohol license yet but theres non-alcoholic beer and yuzu juice etc. There's gyoza, fried rice, karaage and more but they're famous for their chicken paitan ramen! Our favorites are the ORIGINAL and LEMON BUTTER (can add egg as supplement). Their fried rice is excellent to whet the appetite too. Lovely light broth, a pile of green onions, semi firm thin noodles, white chicken meat. If you'd like to change up the flavors there is truffle oil on the table; couple drops go a long way, and there's also a black pepper grinder for fresh pepper flavor. Excellent, have been here a couple times already and look forward every time. There's a rewards program which is handy for discounts of promos too.

    Lemon butter ramen
    Kelly C.

    Free parking and delicious food, I'm not sure why this place isn't more popular!! My friend recommended this spot and I have not stopped talking about it with my friends. The butter ramen is so special with nice chewy noodles to top it off - I always get the lemon one which offers a nice kick. While the bowls look small, it's actually the perfect size where you find yourself getting full just at the very end. Services is great as well! I have tried the basil extra noodles and they weren't as good so I would stick with the original and lemon butter :)

    Lemon butter ramen with truffle oil
    Darianna C.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]This cute ramen shop was a bright oasis in a desert of eateries.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Walked in on a cold, rainy afternoon after a visit at Cedars Sinai and needed some warm comforting food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is super clean, yet cozy and inviting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Staff is very kind and helpful. I ordered the lemon butter ramen and hubby got a miso Teri bowl. It was so good and a balm for the tummy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Delicious food, polite staff and a little haven to eat, relax and recharge.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would definitely come here again.

    Lemon butter ramen
    Dante H.

    I dropped into Torisoba Tonsho because the restaurant was known for their creamy chicken ramen broth which is pretty hard to find, since most places use a pork broth. There's a parking lot behind the restaurant with a really tight entrance and exit, but if your car fits, the restaurant provides 1 hour of free parking. The restaurant is very small, with 5 tables and a bar area, so expect to wait during peak dining hours. I ordered the lemon butter chicken ramen and my dad tried the original chicken ramen bowl with the Toriten bowl. We also shared some chicken gyoza as well, so they're definitely a chicken-based restaurant! I don't think I saw any beef or pork dishes. All the food was really good, but their ramen is the star menu item. The ramen broth was creamy and savory, and the ramen noodles had a nice bite and chew to them. It was a surprise to me as I didn't see them in the pictures, but each ramen bowl also comes with 2 thick pieces of chicken, hidden deep within the creamy confines of the broth. Honestly, I personally couldn't really tell the difference between the lemon butter and original ramen broths, there was maybe just the slightest hint of lemon flavor. The truffle oil they provide on each table is amazing! You can add as much or as little as you want, but if you love that earthy/umami truffle flavor, you'll definitely wanna put tons of itty-bitty spoonfuls of the stuff into your ramen bowl. I should have just poured it in with the amount I ended up adding! Definitely would come back if I'm ever in the area again.

    LEMON BUTTER CHICKEN RAMEN W / SEASONED EGG
    Juliet G.

    This is an excellent spot for chicken ramen in the Melrose area. I visited on a weekday afternoon and was seated immediately. The staff were so kind and quick, and the environment was spotless with cute electronic music in the background. I was recommended the lemon butter flavor, which I can say truly reminded me of other delicious chicken ramen I've had in Japan. It was also slightly reminiscent of au gratin, because it was creamy and hearty. I added a bit of truffle oil and black pepper that were available at each seat, which brought the flavor of the broth to another level of umami. With the seasoned egg and lemon it had a unique flavor profile for ramen, very cozy and homey without being heavy, perfect for the upcoming season. I loved everything about Torisoba Tonsho, and I know you will too. You have to check them out if you're a ramen fan!

    The "flavored egg" was perfect.  It's cold, so let it sit in your broth to warm it up.
    Lopsie S.

    You know a place is good when they only have 3 things on the menu and everyone raves about it! This small, clean and classy casual place makes a chicken ramen. Normally that would not excite me. I stand corrected. This chicken ramen is AH-MAZZ-ZING!!! The clean chicken flavor is so direct, you wonder how anyone can call chicken 'plain.' This is what chicken broth should always be, but other broths only dream to be this good. It is not a clear broth, but a white broth, but it is not heavy at all! I don't know what magic they cast, but I will definitely be coming back for this again! My friend got the Lemon Butter ramen, which intrigued me, so of course I had to take a 'friend tax' and try a spoonful of it. The lemon and butter really work well with the broth base and gives it a refreshingly rich flavor that still is not heavy. I think I'll have that one next time... or should I try the 3rd ramen (Dan Dan ramen) that we didn't get to try? Hmmmmmm... I don't know.. On the table there is a tiny tureen of truffle oil. I know everyone goes gaga over truffle oil, myself included, but at least for these ramens I think even just a little oil overwhelms the light fresh flavor of the soup. SO, I just dropped a drop or two onto just the ladle/spoon holding some ramen noodles in it, and I got to enjoy the nice truffle infusion without committing my soup to it. For drinks, the cold brew kagoshima green tea was very nice, and refills are included. Since my friend has quit alcohol, it was nice to see Asahi No-Alcohol Beer. I'm an equal opportunity tax'er so I tried her beer and I have to say its a nice non-alcoholic beer. Very satisfying. they give you a little carafe of tap water with lemon and lime if you want water, but I have to say, you can still taste that distinct tap water flavor through the ice and lemon... considering how clean everything tasted, I was a little disappointed that the regular water wasn't filtered. I was completely full. My friend had gotten a combo that came with gyoza and she had to pack up some of it because she couldn't finish it. Oh, and I had added a ramen egg to my ramen because it does not come with it (not even a half of one). And the egg as an add-on is $3. It's totally not needed, but I love these flavored eggs, and the one here is special because it's not a soy sauce egg - that would clash and distract from the chicken broth. It is white, but flavored, with that custard like middle yolk. Despite being full, I had to try the vanilla ice cream with yuzu. After all, its only $2.50. I have to say, I'm glad it was small, because I barely had any room to fit that in my belly! Thru this all, the service was impeccable. They also use an electronic stamp card that can get you free appetizers or food if you redeem your stamps. And if it is your first time signing up, you get 3 stamps instead of the usual 1 stamp!

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    Emma S.

    Popped into Torisoba Tonsho last night with my sister and nephew for dinner. They had been a couple times before and wanted ti go one last time before they move back to San Diego. I'm always up to try something new so I said sure, let's go! I ordered the Lemon Butter Ramen with an egg and man was it delicious!! Made me think of a creamy chicken noodle soup. Upon the suggestion of the gentleman who brought us our food, we put a tiny bit of truffle oil and some black pepper in each of our bowls. Loved the elevated hole in the wall atmosphere of the inside I highly recommend this restaurant! You will not be disappointed!!

    Karaage combo with original
    Angel C.

    Really delicious chicken soba/ramen noodles. The broth was so clean and light and the chicken was tender! I got the karaage combo for $23 which is a great deal! The karaage was SO good, I was really surprised by how much i liked it. The ramen with some truffle oil was also just perfect.

    Chicken lemon butter white grape tea
    Eunice P.

    Staff was accommodating/friendly. Food is exceptional. Everything is chicken based so if your poultry only it's a safe place to eat. I suggest comboing. The broth was amazing. Noodles firm. Easy atmosphere, simple ramen shop, clean Japanese modern aesthetic. Stylish dinnerware, I want. Parking is st or around the area that you can find, good luck. It is exceptionally done food made simply. If you're nearby I wouldn't miss out trying. Everything was great. Juicy gyoza, all diff options ramen great. I liked my chicken fried rice, juicy karage. I don't think there is anything bad here. Again, I highly recommend.

    Naomi W.

    What a unique ramen spot! Torisoba is serving up frothy chicken ramens which are delicious and comforting. I tried the original, lemon butter, as well as the Dan Dan ramens. Also tried multiple apps and sides and was not disappointed. Everything was so fresh and tasty. Staff was friendly and super helpful in making suggestions for us. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great spot if you are looking for a comforting meal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Delicious creamy yet light ramen. The noodles were cooked perfectly. It isn't overly salty or oily. Parking is a bit annoying but doable.

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    This was our first time dining here. After a short wait on a Saturday evening we were seated…read more Tables were very clean and comfortable and the service was really friendly. I ordered the Salmon Ikura Bowl and my guest had the Tonkotsu Yama. My order came with miso soup and a small salad, both of which were delicious. The salad had the perfect dressing - not overwhelming but flavorful. My tuna bowl was great. The tuna was perfectly tender and looked beautiful. My guest really enjoyed his Salmon Ikura Bowl. Many other nearby restaurants had really long lines and wait times. But I doubt their food was any better than what we had here. I highly recommend this restaurant.

    I developed a love of shoyu & shio ramen while in Japan and went to Hachioji on a recommendation…read morespecifically for the shoyu since it seems to be the hardest to find. We ordered a chicken karaage to start and it wasn't bad, nothing to write home about though. Since the pieces were large, it was slightly awkward to eat without any plates, and I was just catching the crumbs with my hand (didn't have the ramens at the time). Also got a yuzu beer to try and it was delicious, nice yuzu flavor with some tanginess. I had the shoyu with duck while my husband had the yama tonkotsu that came with fragrant black garlic oil. The tonkotsu is not one of those rich, milky, creamy ones and I personally like these lighter ones more. I also enjoyed the shoyu which had a pleasant depth of flavor, but it felt like it was relying too heavily on MSG for umami. Noodles came out chewy. Definitely not the best ramens I've had but are some of the better ones in LA. Our server was friendly, as were the rest of the staff. Service was quick. The restaurant decor feels straight out of Japan, an extra bit of fun. There's a $10 paid lot behind this block of buildings that's convenient for anything in this part of Little Tokyo.

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    My friend and I came on a Friday afternoon for lunch and were seated quite quickly outside. I…read moreordered the Uni udon and she got the shrimp tempura udon. We split the eggplant tempura, Agedashi tofu, yuzu lemonade. The udon had a bouncy texture and the normal broth was clear. The Uni udon was creamy and not at all overpowering. I was surprisingly felt lighter than I thought I would after finishing such a creamy dish. I can only speak of the outside environment since I never went inside. It can be a bit hard to wave someone down since they're so busy. We sat near the doorway and there were plenty of people waiting after we sat down but there was a nice waiting area so it wasn't so cramp.

    Finally made it to Marugame Monzo and it definitely lived up to the hype! The uni udon was the…read morehighlight of the meal--rich, creamy, and absolutely worth ordering if you're a fan of uni. We also tried the seafood tomato udon, veggie udon, miso carbonara udon, and the fried chicken skin, and everything was delicious. Each dish had its own unique flavor, and you can really tell they put a lot of care into making their noodles. We came on a Saturday for lunch, so we expected a long wait, but it was actually very reasonable and totally bearable. Service was efficient, and once seated, the food came out pretty quickly. Overall, a great spot for fresh handmade udon, and I'll definitely be back to try more items on the menu!

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