Best Ramen in Los Angeles (2025)

A compact, chef-run counter where handmade noodles and Tokyo-style broths lead the way. Recommended by Time Out and praised by local critics, it’s a Westside staple for balanced tonkotsu and sterling chuka soba.

Run by the team behind beloved South Bay izakaya Torihei, this shop channels old Tokyo vibes and careful craft. The Infatuation highlights its lighter, bonito-kissed shoyu and distinctive garlic tantanmen.

A Little Tokyo classic famous for a fiery challenge, but regular bowls keep locals returning. Covered by Time Out and featured on television, it’s a lively stop for customizable spice and late-night slurps.

Downtown’s benchmark for plant-based ramen, serving a rich sunflower-seed broth with umami to spare. Covered by the Los Angeles Times and Time Out, it proves vegan ramen can be indulgent and satisfying.

A Little Tokyo specialist where dipping noodles shine. Eater LA spotlights the deluxe platter of bouncy noodles and thin-sliced pork with a concentrated, fish-forward broth that coats every strand.

A South Bay favorite with a signature broth blending pork, chicken, and fish, plus excellent garlic and chili oil add-ons. Eater editors call it a top local pick; beloved for value and consistency.

A late-night Little Tokyo landmark serving ramen and Japanese comfort fare since the 1970s, credited by Eater LA as America’s first ramen restaurant. It remains a cultural touchstone with loyal regulars.

A storied SGV ramen house with an unusually broad menu—from miso and shio to inventive bowls—long admired by Eater LA. Its limited hours draw faithful regulars for soulful, old-school flavors.

Torisoba Sumiya - Review - Sawtelle - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

Sawtelle is home to plenty of pork-heavy ramen shops, but there aren’t any quite like Torisoba Sumiya, a chicken ramen specialist where the cooks flip birds over open flames. The charcoal-grilled chicken adds smoky depth to the house ramen, which comes with freshly made noodles and an extra-rich poultry broth speckled with charred bits. Spoon on some of their green yuzu sauce for a peppery bite, and if you're hungry, upgrade to the mini rice bowl combo for $5 more (we like the one with surprisingly light fried chicken tossed in sweet and sour sauce). The space is tight, but if you come solo, you can sit at the bar with a front-row view of the grilling action, gaze at the Japanese calligraphy on the walls, and slurp noodles in peace. - Cathy Park

Independent Valley standout with a focused ramen lineup and options for plant-based diners. The Infatuation recommends its chili oil–laced Reddo and brothless bowls, making it a reliable Studio City stop.