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    4.7 (210 reviews)
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    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
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    Lemon ramen, miso Teri and full spread
    Evin G.

    We had the lemon ramen, regular ramen, miso Terri bowl, gyoza and chicken karage and a sake. The place is adorable and food came quickly. I think the prices are reasonable. The ramen is decent. I think I may just not be a ramen person. The lemon butter ramen was basically just what you'd think, lemon and butter with ramen. It's good but it's not special to me. The chicken is cooked perfectly and if you get extra noodles you'll definitely have enough broth to eat them with. The miso Teri and dumplings were delicious! The chicken was also very good but it did feel like there was a lot of crispy coating and a moderate amount of chicken, especially since the portion is very small to begin with. I also loved the little glasses they served the sake in. It's a good place to try!

    Trinny T.

    I finally got to try torisoba. This location is cute but parking can be hard to find unless you park in the mall nearby, though it is not free. Street parking is available. The restaurant isn't crowded on a Thursday evening and I was seated immediately. Original ramen 5/5 has a stronger chicken broth flavor. Lemon butter ramen 4/5 is masked more with the buttery and creamy flavor. So the chicken broth flavor isn't as strong. Miso teri bowl 5/5 has a charcoaled flavor and is favored well by my group. Gyoza 5/5 is okay. You can't go wrong with gyoza. Overall, the ramen this restaurant used is a wheat type, not egg. The ramen noodles have speckles of wheat on them and appear much more clear. My table thought the wheat flavor was too overwhelming while I didn't think so. I definitely like the original ramen more because it has a stronger chicken f

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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.

    Lemon butter ramen
    Christina H.

    So good! I had the lemon butter chicken ramen with chicken karaage set and it was so refreshing and different. The lemon cut through the creamy/heaviness of the broth. I don't normally like ramen but this place changed my mind. The chicken karaage was also perfectly fried and the chicken was juicy. Would recommend and come back!

    Matt L.

    Lovely ramen spot worthy of your new must hit list. Incredibly soothing and mellow ramen with quick and considerate service. Rich but not overwhelmingly decedent. The DanDan could use more spice but just throw some chili oil in to give it some pop. The butter lemon feels like the classic it is, wish there was more chicken but had to get an extra side of it to really feel full. Hopefully get lucky with parking or bend the corner into the neighborhood. Sushi Fumi's greatness is felt next door with how busy the streets can get. It also closes early at 9. My only complaint is the same problem that plagues so many cool spots in the city: the lighting. Please, whoever is doing these builds - how do I say this... the lighting sucks. It is not matching the quality of your food's caress. There's four color temperatures going on in here and all of them feel like a corporate retreat. It's unfortunate especially with the charming chochin hanging outside.

    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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    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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    The service was amazing! I was a bit scared to try this noodle chicken place but everything was really good.

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    4.2(1.3k reviews)
    8.1 miLittle Tokyo, Downtown
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    Vegan friendly
    Kitchen open late

    Didn't sit inside as it was stuffy, so we sat outside which was warm but at least there was air…read more Our server was great and helpful. Vegan TanTan Tsukemen (5/5 stars) - it's not easy find a ramen place that has good vegetarian ramen let alone vegan, this one was delicious, very refreshing, and I'm glad I got the broth cold since it was so hot, the broth is a miso soy milk combo and it works super well in having flavor and creaminess Overall, great vegan ramen!

    Ended up here because my Go-To spot was closed…read more The wait was like 20 mins and they have some specific rules laid out regarding the waitlist which was appreciated. The ambiance was romantic and dark, which you may like, but I felt it was bit too dingy. My favorite thing we ordered was the Gyoza. IT was truly the best one I've had. Also the Chicken/Pork Buns were really interesting. I'd recommend trying them but I don't know that I'd ever get them again. As for the Ramen, it was def passable. I'd stick to my usual spot down the street strictly for ramen. The service was actually really nice and quick. Was a good experience here.

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

    RAKKAN Ramen - DTLA - Vegan Gyoza are crunchy, crispy and packed with delicious vegetables like edamame, cabbage and carrots!

    Vegan Gyoza are crunchy, crispy and packed with delicious vegetables like edamame, cabbage and carrots!

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    Men Oh Tokushima Ramen

    4.1(1.5k reviews)
    8.2 miLittle Tokyo, Downtown
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    Happy hour specials
    Kid friendly

    We were looking for a place to eat for lunch and we haven't had ramen in a minute so we decided to…read morestop by before we head back home to Bakersfield. If you have not been to this ramen spot, you are missing out! I still remember that broth like it was yesterday..... so flavorful, so rich, delicious umami flavors. There's not a lot of seating here and there's also not a long line; however, weirdly when we visited people came exactly when another person was leaving. I don't know if it was just timed perfectly or what, but this place definitely stays busy. If you're not afraid of garlic then I would highly recommend the black garlic for sure and of course don't forget to order your extra egg for good luck! You have to pay for the parking area to get into the gated area, but it's not too bad. They won't let you in the gated area if there's no parking which is probably how they have consistent guests but also kind of timed perfectly. I mean, there are other restaurants nearby also that are as busy, but that's what I noticed when I came. I'm always in the area and there's too many delicious food spots in Southern California, but I would love to come back to this one. The staff was also really nice and gave us our space. Restrooms were okay, we came in the afternoon so it wasn't spotless, but it wasn't too bad either.

    This was my first time trying this place out. 1. Staff were…read morefriendly and attentive. 2. Ramen Soup broth was amazingly tasty, best part was that it wasn't too salty. 3. Chicken Karaage was very good. I ordered the Black Garlic Ramen and Chicken Karaage. The Chiasu was tender and cut thick. I really enjoyed having lunch here. While I was there, people were coming in and out, and the place fills up. The manager/owner was Japanese and was very friendly.

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    3.7(957 reviews)
    8.1 miLittle Tokyo, Downtown
    $$

    Every time I come to little Tokyo, this is the place I go to eat. Amazing Ramen bowls, fresh…read moresushi, and great Japanese spirits from rice beer, to sake, to shochu. This is the place to eat in little Tokyo!

    Little Tokyo Ramen Crawl: Maruya Some days you just get a…read morecraving. Not a specific one, not a "I need this exact dish" kind of craving -- just a deep, nagging need for a bowl of noodles. That's the mood that pulled me into Maruya in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. I ordered the chashu tonkotsu, the classic go-to when you want to judge a ramen shop by its bones. And the verdict? It was... fine. Not bad, not memorable -- just okay. The kind of bowl that doesn't offend you but doesn't linger in your memory either. No standout richness in the broth, no chashu slice that made me pause mid-bite. Just noodles, doing their job. This is actually the second ramen spot I've tried in Little Tokyo, and I'll admit -- I'm starting to feel a little underwhelmed by the neighborhood's ramen scene so far. For a pocket of the city with so much culinary history packed into a few blocks, I expected to be a bit more wowed by now. Two tries in, and I'm still searching for that bowl that stops me in my tracks. What did stand out, though, was the service. The staff at Maruya were genuinely warm and helpful -- attentive without hovering, quick to check in, the kind of hospitality that makes you want to root for the place even when the food doesn't quite deliver. It's the kind of detail that softens an otherwise middling meal. So, Little Tokyo ramen crawl: two down, verdict still out. The people have been great. The noodles? I'm still waiting to be impressed. On to the next bowl.

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    4.1(173 reviews)
    8.3 miArts District, Downtown
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    * The Chashu Tsukemen was superb - the chashu melted in the mouth, the noodles were soft and…read morespringy, and the eggs were perfectly jammy; the broth was extremely rich, thick, smooth, and had hints of smoke * The Karaage Skewer was hot and fresh - the sauce was deliciously tangy and not overly sweet * Overall, an amazing spot with attentively quick service, welcoming atmosphere, and a must-try signature dish that is well-worth the visit

    I thought Tsujita Artisan Noodle was really good, though I still don't feel like I've found my…read moreperfect ramen spot yet. I ordered the spicy tonkotsu and loved the flavor, especially the chashu. I'm usually a pork belly person, but the chashu was so flavorful that I genuinely think I'll start choosing it instead from now on. Everything came out piping hot, which normally sounds like a compliment, but it was almost too hot to comfortably eat. Weirdly, we actually enjoyed the leftovers even more reheated at home. I do wish I'd tried the thicker noodles, but paying an extra $3 just to switch noodle styles felt a little ridiculous. We also tried the gyoza, which were good, but I wish they had come with a more traditional soy-based dipping sauce instead of already being dressed in chili oil. I'd definitely come back, especially to try the dipping ramen. I'd never had tsukemen before, and it sounded so good that I was already regretting not ordering it by the end of the meal.

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