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    4.7 (199 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. The interior is bright and clean with a large flavored water jug and open view kitchen. 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. Would come back again. Feels like a hole in wall spot. 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. 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: Counter seating and smaller tables best for up to 4 people inside, bright and easy to chat. 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.

    This cute ramen shop was a bright oasis in a desert of eateries. Walked in on a cold, rainy afternoon after a visit at Cedars Sinai and needed some warm comforting food. The place is super clean, yet cozy and inviting. 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. Delicious food, polite staff and a little haven to eat, relax and recharge. 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.

    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.

    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!

    Emily S.

    order everything! genuinely one of the best meals i've had recently. the original ramen was rich, yet smooth. the lemon butter ramen had a nice acidic touch to cut the richness that is the butter ramen. the chicken tempura was soft and perfectly crispy. gyoza wasn't anything too special but i appreciated its nice pan-fried flavor. the pickled veggie fried rice surprisingly had a spicy kick to it but was very hearty and i can see why our server said it was her favorite. lastly, the two scoops of ice cream with yuzu jelly and currant were extremely refreshing and necessary to combat the richness of the meal. would highly recommend !!! this is all coming from a girl who doesn't really prefer ramen in her food rotation

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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!!

    Himson F.

    10/10 for this place. Visited there during a short trip staying closed by Beverly Hills. I feel like Tonkotsu is the most popular style in the US but for those who doesn't like pork flavor, tori paitan could be a good option because of the creamy consistency and the richness. We were so hungry so we ordered all 3 of their bowls (original, dan dan and lemon butter) and all of them were delicious! They are also offering a very affordable combo which you can pick some sides like gyoza and fried rice. The broth is well seasoned, slightly zesty and tasteful with tender pieces of chicken. Gyoza and fried rice were alright but still the bowls were unforgettable. Highly recommend! The service was friendly and the atmosphere was inviting. Easy street parking while we went there on weekdays after 2pm.

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    absolutely 10/10 the lemon butter ramen and fried rice. the food is so fresh and service is amazing

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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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    Someone in my party is allergic to seafood and seaweed, basically everything in the ocean. Does the broth have konbu in it?

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    I'm really torn because the food was really good, but the service was seriously lacking. There were…read moresix of us, and all of us felt how rude they were. We ended up being sat next to the grill, I have a shellfish allergy so we asked to sit in their outdoor seating area (which had plenty of tables open) instead just so my allergies don't get triggered by all the vapors. As we walked to our outdoor table, my husband and friend heard three workers talking crap about me and complaining that I shouldn't even be eating there because everything had shellfish. Let's be honest it's not that hard to accommodate, plus we're giving you our business so what's the problem? Rude all the way through table service, then when we were all finished, we had barely just paid and we were finishing our drinks when the same three workers rushed into our table to clear everything out and pushed us out of our table. We're all a pretty chill group of people but every single one of us left saying what the actual f*ck was their problem?

    My buddies and I were craving ramen and came across this spot after seeing all the great reviews…read more We decided to give it a try, and it definitely lived up to the hype. The place was packed and had a lively atmosphere. There was a lot of energy, but it was still comfortable enough to have a conversation and enjoy the meal. I ordered the ramen along with the fried rice, and both were excellent. The ramen was rich, flavorful, and easily one of the best bowls I've had in the LA area. The fried rice was also a standout and paired perfectly with the meal. Service was great from start to finish. The staff was attentive, friendly, and kept everything moving despite how busy it was. Overall, it was a fantastic experience. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. If you're in LA and in the mood for ramen, this is a spot you should absolutely check out.

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    4.2(1.2k reviews)
    8.1 miLittle Tokyo, Downtown
    $$
    Vegan friendly
    Kitchen open late

    My favorite ramen spot to go to when we come to Jtown. The soy sauce ramen is so packed with flavor…read moreand not overly salty. A special thank you to Cece and her incredible customer service and stickers she gave to my little boy. He was so happy! Can't wait to come again to our favorite ramen spot when we're in LA.

    Service is top notch. Everyone was super attentive, friendly, and welcoming. From start to end, I…read morenever felt out of place there dining on my own and it wasn't awkward in the slightest. All the workers answered my questions and even as the dinner rush came in, I never felt like I was pressured to hurry up. Huge kudos to them for this. There are lots of places to get ramen in Little Tokyo and I have my go to places, but now that so many other ramen places are popping up in the 626, the daunting task of driving to DTLA and finding parking have also factored into my decision to wander out. But as a J-fashion and anime fan, I'm just constantly thrown back into the Little Tokyo vortex. For this recent visit, I remember my friend hyping up the Anaheim Rakkan Ramen, so I thought why not? Came a bit later into the dinner rush, around 6-something PM and was seated immediately as a solo diner on a Friday night. It started to get a bit busier around the time I was finishing up. Seating is a bit tight inside with a couple of tables, counter bar seating, but they do have outdoors seating as well. Food came out efficiently and super piping hot. For my dinner, I got the: 1) Coffee Jelly: -One of my favorite, comforting Japanese desserts. If a bakery has it, I'll order it, and I felt a bit indulgent so I ordered it then. Staff asked if I wanted to have it at the end or just have it come out ASAP. I said ASAP and it was a good palate cleanser between the savory and sweet so I didn't get tired of the flavor. Not a super huge amount of coffee jelly (but makes sense since this is a restaurant and not a to go ordering counter at a bakery), but it was silky and had a good coffee flavor to it. You get a small "shot" of heavy cream milk to mix in and you can control how sweet you want it. Not bad. 2) Ramen Sushi Combo (Spicy Quartz Ramen + Aburi Salmon): -This comes with any signature ramen and any 2 pieces of sushi (extra fee for any upgrades) -I got their spicy quartz ramen, which is their creamy miso broth ramen made with your choice of chicken or pork chashu (I got pork), crispy fried garlic, seasoned egg, fried broccolini, and 2 pieces of nori. -There's LOTS of crispy fried garlic pieces in it. Every bite has a slight garlic after taste and it's nice to add a bit of crunchy texture to the ramen. -The broccolini is unique, I don't think I've ever had that with a ramen before and it's nice to have some greens too. - It's a seasoned egg, not a soft boiled egg, so don't expect that. It's not hard boiled all the way, but the flavor wasn't super strong for the egg. Not bad, but not the best. -The noodles are thicker egg noodles that had a nice chew and texture to it. However, the broth flavor wasn't that strong to me? If that makes sense. You get a good taste of creamy miso and a very slight kick, but I felt like the 2 small pieces of chashu and noodles didn't really take the flavor of the broth that well. Maybe I should have left my bowl of ramen soaking longer to get a better taste profile? Who knows. 3) Aburi Salmon (2 pieces): -I chose this with my combo and it doesn't incur an extra free. It's a seared salmon with mayo on top. -Not bad. Can never go wrong with aburi salmon. It's comparable to what you can get from Kura. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing or maybe my taste buds have been blasted by ramen spots with heavier, flavor intensive broths like Tenkaippin and Nagi. I don't mind going if someone else invites me and hopefully it's a better experience.

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

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    8.1 miLittle Tokyo, Downtown
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    Casual dining
    30 years in business

    Every bite was amazing!…read more Came here after bar hopping, and it hit the spot. There were four of us, and we ordered a bunch of skewers. Each was perfectly cooked and flavorful. Service was great, and ambiance was perfect for that late night meal. Will have to check out their other locations closer to me.

    Always busy, at least the times when my friends and I would go to dine here. It's a staple of…read moreLittle Tokyo and I have some fond memories of going here for almost a decade, especially with friends who are no longer here and those who have moved on. I remember going here during their grand opening ages ago, did their, back then, super cheap deal with unlimited noodle refill (even further discounted due to the special event day) and eating to the point of barely being able to sit up in the car without throwing up. I have a picture of my brother eating here in middle school with us and then later on in his early 20's. Crazy time lapse, and truly shows what a favorite this place is and it's place in the community. As with all businesses in Little Tokyo, parking can suck (not as bad as K-town, but you're either paying or super circling around). Service is super efficient, welcoming and polite, as with their other locations as well. It's not the biggest restaurant, but none of the Shinsengumis I've been to have been particularly large. With this location, from my first visit, and all the subsequent visits, I always get their Hakata ramen, firmer noodles, since the longer I eat and enjoy the food, they'll soften a bit, less soup oil and less saltiness. I get all of the toppings that it comes with and I always add in a poached egg. Love the strong pork flavor since they stew their broth for so long and the tenderness of the chashu (sometimes I order more). Prices have definitely gone up and a slightly altered upgraded version of this ramen is almost $30 if you're not careful enough. Times have changed but how good this place hasn't. There's more ramen options now than there were like 10 years ago, but Shinsengumi is always a classic.

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    Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen - Little Tokyo - Rainbow (salad) ramen: cold noodles & julienned vegetables.

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

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

    Fried pork rice (my favorite)

    Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen - Little Tokyo - 12 piece gyoza for $5.15

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    12 piece gyoza for $5.15

    Hachioji Craft Ramen - Hachioji Shoyu Ramen w/ Duck

    Hachioji Craft Ramen

    4.3(447 reviews)
    8.0 miLittle Tokyo, Downtown
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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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    Hachioji Craft Ramen - Interior

    Interior

    Hachioji Craft Ramen - Hachioji Bun Burger

    Hachioji Bun Burger

    Hachioji Craft Ramen - Sapporo Beer

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    Sapporo Beer

    Tsujita Artisan Noodle - Chashu Ramen

    Tsujita Artisan Noodle

    4.2(163 reviews)
    8.3 miArts District, Downtown
    $$

    Tasty ramen and tsukemen! I was in the area looking for something hearty and this hit just the…read morespot. We ordered a tonkatsu ramen and a tsukemen which had a choice of cold or hot noodles We did a hot noodle and both dishes were tasty! The tonkatau wasn't overly heavy but just enough to not be bland either which was perfect for my taste Interior was clean and service was awesome. We came on a Sunday early afternoon so we didn't have to wait. Parking is unfortunately just street parking but there's also a lot nearby if you're willing to pay. This place was also dog friendly and my small Maltese was allowed to sit with us even though there was no outdoor dining

    PREMISE: I went to this location on a Wednesday evening at approximately 5PM for a party of two…read more WAIT TIME: We got seated right away! There was not anyone at the restaurant at the time, but people did start trickling in as more time elapsed. We got our food relatively quickly as well. FOOD: I ordered the spicy pork tsukemen ($23.45), which is their dipping noodle. The noodles are thicker than standard ramen, but in a good way! It comes with thick chashu (thick, fatty pork) slices and soft boiled eggs. If you haven't had tsukemen before, you essentially dip your noodles into the broth and then eat it that way. The broth is extremely flavorful and there are also pieces of chashu in it as well. The only critique that I have regarding this is the broth was lukewarm which made the dish taste slightly off. I've tried this dish at another branch and the broth was also lukewarm there, so I'm not sure if this is a location issue or a standard amongst all branches. Also, this dish does not really have any vegetables in this, but I also don't know if traditional tsukemen has veggies included. SERVICE: Service was quick and everyone was nice and doing their job. Didn't seem like the staff was slacking or messing around while there weren't many customers. They were very attentive to us, refilling our water immediately once they saw it was getting low, and being very attentive towards if we had any other concerns or if we needed anything else. PARKING: There technically is street parking but since it's in Little Tokyo, it's going to be very difficult to find it. There's $4-6 valet parking available nearby the location. There are a lot of people walking around though so just be safe. INTERIOR: It's not too big of a place but it's also not too small as well. It looks very well kept and clean. BATHROOM: Two gender neutral bathroom stalls that are both very clean and accessible. No issues here with them. TLDR: Overall, I thought the place was pretty good to eat at! I would definitely come back for the tsukemen (as long as the broth is warmed up until it's hot). A very good dish combined with great music (they have some great Japanese music variety) is definitely a spot worth coming to with friends !! :))

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    Tsujita Artisan Noodle
    Tsujita Artisan Noodle - Spicy Tuna Bowl

    Spicy Tuna Bowl

    Tsujita Artisan Noodle - Chashu Ajitama Tsukemen

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    Chashu Ajitama Tsukemen

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