Best Ramen in Los Angeles (2025)
VENICE RAMEN
Ramen restaurant · Venice
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.
Jidaiya Ramen Dining
Ramen restaurant · North Torrance
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.
Orochon Ramen
Ramen restaurant · Historic Core
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.
Ramen Hood
Ramen restaurant · Downtown Los Angeles
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.
Tsukemen Aizen
Temporarily Closed
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.
Josui Ramen
Ramen restaurant · Torrance
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.
Kouraku Japanese Ramen & Grill
Japanese restaurant · Historic Core
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.
Foo-Foo Tei
Ramen restaurant · Hacienda Heights
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
Japanese restaurant · Sawtelle
A chicken-ramen specialist on Sawtelle where charcoal-grilled toppings and rich tori paitan star. The Infatuation praises its smoky depth and freshly made noodles, bringing a distinct angle to LA ramen.
Burosu ramen & Sushi
Japanese restaurant · Studio City
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.
