Hakata Ikkousha Tonkotsu Ramen Torrance

Got the spicy miso tonkotsu ramen 3/5 and tonkotsu 4/5, along with gyoza 2/5 (mushy). Normal texture ramen was more chewy than expected so can't imagine ordering hard. Ramen came with 1 piece of charsiu so recommend getting the added on for another piece of pork and boiled egg.

Servers that are amazing. Food that is down right knock your socks off. Best ramen in the south bay

Ramen quality is as high as good ramen restaurants in Japan, and hospitality and service quality is great. Staffs are kind, friendly and make me feel like coming again

Hakata Ikkousha ramen is most likely the best ramen place I have eaten in the United States, having a variety of choices of soups and noodles and an abundant amount of customization. I always love getting their God fire ramen/Black Devil at level 4 spicy since it gives a delicious hot kick, if you do not like spicy though I seriously recommend their black garlic as it is a unique and slightly sweet ramen (I'll try to take a photo next time) that allows you to take a break from eating only tonkatsu. You can also choose the richness of your soup, firmness of your noodles, and how much spring onion you get (I will have a photo of the menu soon). They have a lunch combo that is really affordable ($18-$19) that offers a small side (the one I got was the curry katsu) and a ramen bowl! I also usually get their premium toppings providing a runny, savory, and creamy egg, plus four pieces of lean chashu (WHICH I LOVEEE!!!). Overall, Hakata Ikkousha ramen is a ramen place that I cannot describe it's greatness with merely some words, I will always come here when I am ever craving a undoubtedly delicious bowl of ramen!

Always wanted to try this spot, however last two previous visits were extremely packed. We came here around 4:30 pm on Saturday, and it was light and we were able to get served expediently. Karage Chicken & Gyoza for appetizers then a bowl of their Black Garlic Ramen. Wow! What amazing flavor in the soup. Their service was excellent and friendly, we will be back for more. Another fine spot for Ramen. *Soft lighting photos were taken late October 2020 during pandemic times. The outside dining was quite pleasant and so much more room. Both service and quality of their cuisine has actually boosted up since the first visit here. I'd give um 10 ⭐s for continued excellence.*

Tried this ramen shop out since I was in the area and seen good reviews. Located in a shopping mall in Torrance, ample parking in front. Went here for a late lunch, they had lunch special sets so tried their popular Black Tonkotsu ramen set with fried rice. You cqn customize your ramen by filling out the form before you order, so I added an egg and extra charsiu pork. Ramen came out quickly, noticed that the charsiu pork slices are rather thin than I am usually accustomed to.... But they ramen was good, broth very thick and tasty. Fried rice was expected. Price was on point for what was ordered.... A generous 4 stars🤙

Hakata Ikkousha always has a bit of a wait on the weekend for a reason - it’s really good! The ramen dishes are entirely customizable, yet somehow comes out consistently each time, whether you’re visiting the location in Torrance, Costa Mesa, or Little Tokyo. The quality control is high here. I always get the Godfire Ramen, level 4, light taste, soft or normal noodles, and it comes out perfectly each time. This is one of the best ramen I’ve ever had. Spice and flavor are amazing. Highly recommended.

The broth has a lot of options for spicy lovers - I had the half and half with the black broth and the red, with spicy level 2. It was delicious but pretty much at my limit. Toppings and noodles were OK.

The service here is super quick! We order via a piece of paper and state which ramen we would like. The ramen already have all the default toppings like the image, but if you want to add more, you can mark it on your paper. I requested for more toppings and it was a hefty portion of ramen and toppings! I got spice level 3 and must say it packs a lot of heat. To any spice lover, 3-4 are great levels! Will definitely check out the one down in my area when I am free!

Yeah... the ramen here is decent. 7/10 but I'll round up because I don't think it deserves 3 stars here. The soup base, salt, noodle firmness, can all be customized which is pretty nice. Overall I would get firm noodles and less salty base, but that's just personal preference. I found that to be the perfect combination.

Stop by the restaurant for a quick lunch around 11:30AM and the place was already full. I was lucky to take the last table. The ambience is of modern Japanese ramen place with seating for 40+ people. Since it was packed, there was some waiting for menu and water. Besides the menu, the staff also handed me a separate order sheet where I entered my order and chose options such as noodle hardness, broth strength and toppings. I ordered Tonkotsu with Small Mentai Don Lunch Combo: the tonkotsu ramen's broth was flavorful and thick but not oily. I could taste the collagen but it was not too overpowering. The chashu was tender and not fatty. The egg was not peeled nicely but inside was runny. The side order of Mentaiko Don was salty and slightly fishy as expected, but not too spicy and quite flavorful, and it went well with seasoned rice, green onions and dried seaweed flakes. Overall, a very nice ramen place for a quick lunch or dinner. Just couldn't give it a 5 star review due to health rating.

Tried this spot for the first time and, unfortunately, it didn't quite meet our expectations. Our waitress opted to memorize the order for our family of three--which I'm generally not a fan of since something always seems to get missed. Sure enough, she completely forgot our fried rice. On the plus side, the ramen came out quickly--within 5 minutes--and the service was fast overall. The restaurant has a decent vibe, typical of most ramen spots. As for the food: - My wife ordered the Shoyu ramen but wasn't a fan. - My son tried the Spicy Miso and really enjoyed it. - I went with the traditional Tonkotsu ramen, which I'd rate a 6.5/10. To be fair, our ramen standards are pretty high after living in Japan, so we're a bit picky. Surprisingly, the chicken karaage was really good--large pieces, flavorful, and they even provide scissors to cut it down to size. The gyoza, however, was disappointing. The menu shows them as pan-seared (the traditional style), but they came out deep-fried. While the filling was juicy and tasty, it wasn't the preparation we expected or preferred. Overall, it wasn't a terrible experience, but with so many great ramen options in LA, we probably wouldn't return.

I've dined here a few times not because I like their ramen but because of their location and for the convenience. I'm not a fan of their ramens because they feel heavy but lacking the right flavors at the same time. The service here is bad, too. They never welcome you when you enter and I feel like the servers here always have a little bit of attitude. The last time I went, I found a gnat in my ramen. We all know that you can't have just one gnat--you either have none or a tone. And when I mentioned it to my server as I was paying, he took my ramen bowl to show it to the kitchen staff and they were chatting for A WHILE. My intention wasn't to get a refund (if that was the case I wouldn't have paid in the first place) and I didn't think the server would come back to me to apologize anyways so I just left and I'm never going back there again.

Haven't been here in a while, no waitlist needed this time. Cute restaurant with good use of space with bar tables for single eaters on the side and tables in the middle. Service was quick and friendly. We ordered the tonkatsu with everything topping, tonkatsu ramen and katsu curry. The bowl seemed small for the amount of toppings they put with the "everything topping". Broth was flavorful and they cooked my noodles just how I like them (hard and firm). Katsu curry was also pretty good except the chicken pieces were kind of fatty.

Best ramen in Torrance. Authentic Hakata style ramen with so many options. Service is quick and ambiance is cozy. The sides are outstanding and they also have curry bowls.

A quick search led us to this Ramen spot. We were able to join the wait list, so thought it was convenient. Wait time on a Thursday night around 8pm was 30 mins. We arrived early to open tables, us being 1st on the list, but still waited for a table. Orders are written on a separate sheet per person, taken by a server, with food delivered shortly thereafter. I ordered the 1st Ramen option which is very plain. I am use to flavorful broth, but this was far from that. Goid news though, it was not salty. The smaller portions vs competition was not a match for the price point. With a flyer on the wall for Japanese pudding, I gave it a try. Picture vs actual size were way off. It was tiny! 3-4 bites for $7. It was good...reminded me if flan, just not worth the price. Other than ordering and food delivery, not much service.

This is place is in a plaza with a bunch of brown facade buildings with nothing visually interesting outside. The interior is simple with chairs and tables, posters on the wall describing the menu, and an open view into the kitchen. You order on paper slips describing the ramen, addons, and side dishes to give to a waiter. I ordered the black devil spice level 2 and it came out quickly. The black devil has a mixture of spice and black garlic oil. The soup quality is rich, creamy, and packed with pork bone goodness. They use thin noodles here, which were alright. The pork charsiu was thin and not very flavorful, but passable. The egg was properly done with a creamy soft yolk. The black garlic oil added a nice depth of unami to the dish, and there was plenty of it. Spice level 2 isn't very spicy, so if you like spice I recommend a higher level. No real notes on anything. Excellent soup, middling everything else.

Super hot and delicious ramen. From flavor to temperature to the quality ingredients-- these ramen bowls are everything your ramen dreams are made of. The chashu was tender, not tough or dry, but flavorful and delicious. The soft flavored egg was also a favorite of ours. Definitely try adding the raw chopped garlic to your noodles, it gives an extra bite of flavor and adds depth to the already delicious soup. The customer service is great, very attentive and very kind and informative. The restaurant is clean and spacious-- but def gets packed according to reviews. We went at 9pm so not too packed but their to-go/pickup orders were off the chain busy! My husband had the shoyu ramen and he loved it. I had the miso chashu and it was amazing. This is now on our fav ramen list, love this place and will be back! Must try for yourselves!

Tried this ramen shop out since I was in the area and seen good reviews. Located in a shopping mall in Torrance, ample parking in front. Went here for a late lunch, they had lunch special sets so tried their popular Black Tonkotsu ramen set with fried rice. You can customize your ramen by filling out the form before you order, so I added an egg and extra charsiu pork. Ramen came out quickly, noticed that the charsiu pork slices are rather thin than I am usually accustomed to.... But the ramen was good, broth very thick and tasty. Fried rice was expected. Price was on point for what was ordered.... A generous 4 stars

I was recommended this hole in the wall for some ramen! I went on a Saturday night around 9:30pm. It wasn't full, there were still some tables open. The location is pretty small, like I said, it's a hole in the wall. Plenty of parking in the plaza. I ended up ordering the spicy miso tonkotsu. The broth was amazing, exactly how I expect my tonkotsu broth to be like. I was very intrigued by the corn that was added. I have never had corn in my ramen before I was very like wooooah. It adds a kick of sweetness that I'm personally not the biggest fan of. I prefer my ramen to stay savory, flavorful and spicy. It didn't ruin it, but definitely made me surprised. The service was speedy, and the waiter was extremely kind. He answered all the questions I had considering it was my first time there. I ended up getting a tiramisu to go. I didn't try it but my family said that it was tasty! I personally don't see myself returning but it was a nice first time experience to say the least!

Great service, quick seating. Cute casual spot for ramen! Got the mentai tonkatsu-- I can't say it had a very strong mentaiko flavor, but the broth was definitely very rich & kind of eggy (makes sense as mentaiko is cod roe). I really enjoyed choosing my noodle texture-- the firm noodles were perfect for me. The pork was not my favorite, but the rest of the bowl made up for it. Definitely get the chicken karaage!! It's extremely crunchy & juicy.

Still a delicious and fulfilling bowl of ramen!! I would still rate this place my favorite and am happy to indulge in my everything topping bowl while pregnant!

They forgot my chashu :c I got their black devil ramen with everything topping. I ordered through yelp and for black devil ramen it's 16.50 but if you order from their website it's $15.50. The everything topping is additional $7.50. I ordered it to-go so i didn't take photos of my food cause it's no aesthetically pleasing to look at compared to dining in, but it was supposed to come with 3 pieces of chashu and it didn't come with any meat. It did come with seaweed, egg, bamboo, vegetables, but not the 3 pieces of chashu. I called them and they asked if I can come back to pick up the chashu. But it takes me 15 min to drive there and another 15 min to drive back cause they forgot. They said they're going to try to refund the everything topping so I'll be looking forward to it. Aside from that, the ramen is very good. It is very spicy which I like. The type of noodle they use isn't my favorite, almost similar to shinsengumi. The type of noodle is a personal preference but this place is a solid ramen place nonetheless. Interior is super tiny. Couple days ago, they had half price ramen on Halloween night. Missed out on it so been craving for this place since then!

Disappointing First Visit I had a very unpleasant experience on my first visit here. I arrived five minutes before their opening time of 11:30 AM and noticed the door was already open, so I stepped in to check the menu. One staff member told me they weren't open yet, which I completely understood and responded politely that I'd just take a quick look at the menu. However, an older Japanese man--presumably the cook--rudely yelled, "We aren't open yet!" I calmly replied that I'd wait outside, but honestly, the whole interaction felt unnecessarily hostile. If the restaurant isn't open, then the door should be locked to avoid confusion. More importantly, that's not the way to treat potential customers. Thankfully, one staff member--the Filipina lady--was kind and helpful, but unfortunately, the overall experience left a bad impression. I won't be returning and definitely won't be recommending this place to friends. Customer service matters, and this place fell short.

I've never enjoyed a bowl of ramen more! I slurped up every morsel and drop of broth in my bowl of their God Fire Ramen. I was happy with the firmness of the noodles (Normal) - a slight chew to them, but that broth... OMG! We complimented our ramen order with the spicy version of their Ikkousha Karrage. Crunchy deliciousness! The servers were all polite and very attentive. I enjoyed the ambiance. The restaurant is small and the customers are able to see the ramen-masters at work in the kitchen.

Solid ramen spot- but I have to say my favorite thing here was the karaage! Probably the best karaage I've had in the South Bay. I ordered the black tonkotsu ramen- but I got the soup base light and found it a bit lacking in flavor. Noodles were cooked perfectly (I always order them hard bc I like my noodles el dente!). Pork slices were just okay. I definitely recommend getting NORMAL soup base rather than light.

Service was great. Food came out fast but I didn't really get the hype about this place. The ramen was good but not great. The menu wasn't easy to understand so we didn't order what we wanted which was definitely disappointing. The spicy fried chicken was absolutely delicious though. I would definitely come back for that. My biggest issue was the menu. I thought the bowls were build it yourself because they have you select soup base and toppings, etc but when the food came out we realized all the bowls had different noodles and toppings regardless of what we ordered. I personally wanted only veggies & an egg on my ramen so that's what I ordered. However it came with pork in it because I'm assuming the soup base had it? I also didn't order corn but that was in it. Flavor was okay. They give you options for how flavorful you'd like it and how firm the noodles are which I liked. But I ordered the level 3 out of 4 spicy in the spicy base and asked for extra chili paste because I didn't think it was spicy.

This spot never disappoints - food is always on point! It was my nephew's birthday and he wanted to come and eat here. For a party of 3 we waited around 15 minutes so it wasn't too bad. The restaurant is always crowded and lively. We ordered two appetizers, two ramen bowls, and one fried rice. Cabbage salad - yummy as always Kaarage - these were the most juiciest, tender, crispy fried chicken ever! Tonkotsu ramen - nephew had it, said the flavor is bomb Black Tonkotsu ramen - my order and omg the taste of the black garlic mixed with tonkotsu broth is prominent and flavorful Fried rice - this item is dangerously addictive on a good way Overall, come one and come all to this Hakata Ikkousha location. Guaranteed perfection 100%

This place continues to be one of my all-time favorite ramen spots in Torrance. I used to come here regularly when I worked nearby, but after over 6 years of working remotely, I hadn't been back--until now. I'm thrilled to say it's just as incredible as I remembered! The ramen noodles are cooked to perfection, and the umami-rich broth is nothing short of divine. This time, I brought my husband and kids, and they were equally impressed. My 3-year-old, who is notoriously picky, shocked us all by devouring nearly an entire bowl of ramen--a huge victory for any parent of a toddler! The ordering process is authentic and straightforward, just like in Japan--you mark your preferences on a sheet, ensuring your bowl is exactly how you like it. The service was quick and attentive, with the staff going out of their way to bring extra napkins and water for our 3- and 1-year-olds. We also loved how the ambiance transported us, making us feel as though we were enjoying ramen in Japan itself. We'll definitely be making the trek to this side of Torrance again for another taste. Highly recommended!

We came here to try the Flaming Devil, and it certainly lives up to its name! It was the spiciest ramen I've ever had. The broth was thick with spice and every bite was coated in the broth, so there was no escape haha. I thought the meat chunks were fine. Some pieces were chewier or tougher than others, so I prefer their thinner cuts of meat since they're usually softer. The noodles were slightly curly and bouncier than their usual thin noodles. The service was great. The servers regularly checked in on us and the ramen chef asked us how the meal was. If you're curious in trying it, make sure to go before it's gone by the end of May!

Hakata Ikkousha always has a bit of a wait on the weekend for a reason - it's really good! The ramen dishes are entirely customizable, yet somehow comes out consistently each time, whether you're visiting the location in Torrance, Costa Mesa, or Little Tokyo. The quality control is high here. I always get the Godfire Ramen, level 4, light taste, soft or normal noodles, and it comes out perfectly each time. This is one of the best ramen I've ever had. Spice and flavor are amazing. Highly recommended.

Came in right when they were just open at 11 AM. Casual place to get some delicious ramen. We got the God Fire Ramen and Miso. The God Fire was very rich in flavor and the level 4 wasn't really that spicy as I asked for about some chili oil on the side. To get the order going, you need to fill out your own order sheet (one form per bowl/order). You can choose what kind of broth, noodle hardness, toppings, side dishes etc. The service was quick and the food came out pretty fast. I loved their chicken karage and the gyoza was just okay.

Ordered through uber eats. Food was fine, nothing crazy However, it missed aji tamago (flavored egg) that I paid extra for. Otherwise, it was fine regular tonkotsu.

We were in the area and decided to try this place. The food was amazing! They have a check-in iPad that places you in line and then you get seated once table is available. They are very quick with service, food is amazing. We loved their ramen and gyoza! so delicious! This place is now our favorite ramen spot!

Hakata Ikkousha is always so consistent. The Tonkotsu Pork broth is very rich indeed. The ramen is one of the best here. The Pork chashu is tasty and perfectly cooked. The noodles is how I love, firm. The staff are always on point.

The Ramen was good here. The tonkotsu was very creamy. The noodles were of a good Aldente texture. The waitresses were very accommodating. I will come back again.

One of my favorite ramen restaurants in LA! Authentic Japanese ramen full of rich flavor, paired with delicious toppings. This restaurant can get busy, so best to join the waitlist on your way to the restaurant. It is an authentic dining experience with tables or bar seating. My go to appetizer is the karage which is crispy and juicy. The black devil ramen is my favorite, which is a perfect blend of a rich garlic broth and spicy tonkatsu broth. Such a great pair for a broth. The thin sliced chasu drapes over the bowl, and the pairing of fresh bean sprouts added a cool and crunch texture to the hot and rich broth. The ramen is so good here, I get extra noodles on the side. I like the noodles cooked hard, and I add chili oil and chili flakes to the broth for more kick. Fantastic restaurant serving some of the best ramen in the South Bay of LA!

Prompt, quick service, delicious food, can't go wrong ramen place. It's in the big plaza with 85 degrees on the Carson side, so plenty of parking. Preset options (I like to order simply) as well as customized toppings/noodles and everything. Spicy stuff for the hubby, tonkatsu flavors for little one, and I love the specials they run once in a while. It's a smallish restaurant that gets packed... they have a bunch of tables set up for 4 and a wall table where solo diners can take up just one seat. I do wish they would split the table of 4 into 2 tables of 2 when it's so busy though. There is an option at check in to say it's ok to share a table... and a lot of diners are just 2 people.

I love the plaza this place is located in! So many diverse and awesome options. The parking lot is huge so you shouldn't have any trouble finding a spot. That being said.. I got the Spicy Miso Tonkatsu and the Chicken Karaage. I will say they were good, but I was just not personally a fan of it. It was not to my personal preference, so it had nothing to do with the quality of food. I will say though I've had a lot of ramen and this place is pretty expensive and requires you pay more for extra toppings. I probably won't be coming back as I just didn't enjoy it sadly as much as I wanted to. The service is great! The ladies were very nice and the service was fast! I appreciated that a lot! The place just transports you to Japan and it feels so authentic! It's super cute and I dig the vibes a lot!

my friends ramen had a literal rubber band in it the broth seemed watered down and greasy? not my fav.

You take a slip of paper per eating buying customer and you fill it out with red ink on white and black, they number the tables. The master chef who is at their Costa Mesa location is renowned for his gyoza dumplings before he started being known for inventing ramens. There is a heat sauce in red for the gyoza. It tastes very different from any spicy paste I have ever tried while already having a distinct Japanese flavour. The food came out pretty quickly. I love "Japan food stalls" although Angeleno ramen shops are all full blown restaurants to me. The chicken Katsu Curry Don was a marvel in a small bowl. The crust was fully crispy. The interior of the meat moist and juicy. I always love the pink ginger pickled condiment. The curry to me was sweet not bitter. Although at spicy levels 3 my face almost fell off from my Black Devil ramen, which is a combination of God Fire ramen which is heat and regular Black Tonkotsu Ramen which is calm without heat, I loved the seaweed, cha shu pork, the bean sprouts, the wood ear mushrooms, steamed cabbage, green onions, the bamboo, the delicately boiled egg with creamy yellow soft liquid interior. I would recommend for myself to try the new appetizers kim chi, fried squid legs, and takoyaki, especially if I should get to come back soon. Please read [From The Business] on their Yelp page to learn about their delicious [Specialties] and unique [History]. (243)

This is a very solid spot for some authentic Hakata style ramen. I really enjoyed the super rich and flavorful broth. The black devil is half spicy tonkatsu and half black garlic tonkatsu broth. It suites my desire for multiple depths of flavor. I tried my friend's regular tonkatsu broth, and it was insanely rich to the point where the broth will start to congeal if you let it sit for a minute. I love that there is an option for extra green onion as I love onions in general so this adds a refreshing bite. The premium toppings was a big too much for me, I think I would scale down to the level below. The chashu is very flavorful and not overly salty compared to other places. The egg was perfectly gooey inside and had good flavor. The only part I didn't enjoy as much was the noodles, but it is a preference thing for sure. I just prefer thicker chewy noodles over their thin style noodles. All in all, I would definitely come back, and it is a huge plus for being down the street from my house!

Tonkotsu noddle hard, 3 extra chashu pork, added garlic. Soup is lukewarm, and soup was not tasty like before. I do not have to wait on Friday night is the reason.

We got the God fire, Tonkotsu, and fried rice. The God fire (8/10) had a good kick to it and the tonkotsu (9/10) had rich flavor. The way you order is through filling out on paper and choosing your choice of ramen, noodle texture, etc. I love how customizable it is. The fried rice (5/10) was just average wouldn't get it again.

Went for the 50% off Ramen 9th anniversary. Felt great to have our favorite ramen at the celebration price. God Fire was spicy and flavorful, Tonkotsu was nice and creamy. Followed another review recommendation to dip chahan into the tonkotsu broth, tastes great. Ordered 10 pc gyoza and some Sapporo for a nice touch. Service was friendly. Line was long as expected but the ramen was nice and hot by the time you were seated.

I love ramen and decided to give this place a try. Needless to say, I wasn't disappointed. I love miso and got the miso ramen. It was bomb as heck and their pork chashu was so yummy. The service didn't disappoint me. I'm gonna go back and try some of the other ramens cuz this stuffs was great

FOOD: 5/5 I would say I come here at least twice a month. It never fails! I always get the Tonkotsu Ramen with light flavor and firm noodles. Even with the light flavor it's still very flavorful and creamy, don't worry. The noodles are also great, texture and shape are very satisfying. SERVICE: 5/5 Wait staff are very nice and bring food out quickly. Once you have your food, you don't need to ask for much. You'll be too in the zone (: VIBES: 4/5 It is on the smaller side but makes it that much more cozy on a cold day. The place is tidy and they have good playlists too.

If you like thick, flavorful, customizable ramen, this is the place for you. Do yourself a favor and order gyoza and karage (Japanese fried chicken), especially the spicy ones, when you are here. You will not regret it. I honestly think they can even open a karage shop because it was so good. Very fresh, well seasoned, and juicy. It comes in a large piece and they give you a scissor to cut into bite size and I assume that's how they preserve all the juice in the chicken. For ramen, our go to is God Fire Ramen. The spiciness and thickness of broth compliments each other so well. Every strand of noodle is coated with the broth when you eat it. You can upgrade/customize your bowl to include more green onion, pork/chashu, and other sides to your liking. The ambience of the restaurant almost resembles a fast paced ramen stalls in Japan. Service is always great. There could be a wait some times, they do utilize Yelp waiting list so that's helpful.

10/10 one of the best ramen I've had. Definitely going to recommend this spot to my friends

Highly rated on Yelp, but a let down Executive summary : quantity over quality You get a lot of food for your money - and don't forget to check in on Yelp to get a choice of free add ons- but ultimately it was let down by the food The temperature is the first problem. It was warm, lukewarm. Ramen should be hot and need to be slurped to get the flavor without igniting your innards on fire Then The char siu was tasteless. Gray flat slab of meant with Zero flavor at all. The spicy miso was ok ,as was the tonkatsu and that's the problem. Average ramen in a town of great ramen shops. Why is it so crowded ? Price and speed. They are super fast to get you in and out. If you're a salaryman on a tight time and cost budget- this is for you Ambiance : super crowded , weird choice of pop music. I can't say I'd be back There are so many great ramen places in this town and this one was rated highly. However, it was a let down

Good Ramen! Good Service! We keep on coming back. Authentic Ramen ..................................... Very yummy

Love the spicy Ramen tried level four wow could barely finish. It was burning me up Get crowded fast .. sometimes 15 minutes or longer wait time

Honestly, cheated on my original Ramen spot because it was closed and truly regretted it. Employees were amazing and kind, however the taste of the Ramen wasn't something that I enjoyed. Tastes like they added a lot of oyster sauce, noodles were also something I wasn't a fan of. They weren't the right consistency, they were really long, thin and tasted like they were boiled in water with oyster sauce. When you add their chili paste it changes the broth flavor and made it more enjoyable. However, when the broth goes cold even the chili paste can't save the way it tastes. Seating placement was too tight for me, our table and other tables around were too close by each other. Two seater table was also too small for two people. We ordered two Ramens and one order of chicken curry and we didn't have enough room to place everything, it was super tight. For everything the price was okay, Roman comes in one size and it was honestly small for me.

My boyfriend and I been a loyal customer of Hakata Ikkousha for 5 years. The ramen is always consistent and delicious and the staff is always friendly and efficient. However, I don't know if this has anything to do with new management but can already tell some negative changes. For example, wait times on food have increased. The biggest thing I'm extremely extremely disappointed about is them changing the Hakata Gyoza to deep fried rather than traditional style. It's coming across as lazy and lack luster. The traditional pan fried Gyoza was undoubtedly one of the staples and best dishes served here and now replaced with a more than disappointing version.

I've eaten here once but ordered take out another time and each time, my ramen has been perfection. The place is very cozy and they greet you upon entering and as you leave, very inviting. You order by filling out a card and the waiter or waitress comes by to pick it up and reviews it with you. We ordered the tonkotsu, black devil, and katsu curry bowl. Also the karaage and potstickers. All really good and piping hot when they came out which I love. This place is just down the street from me so I'm very happy to have a good ramen place close by.

We've been loyal customers of this place since we moved to Torrance. We've tried many LA ramen spots, but this one is definitely our most frequented. The service is always spot on, everyone is so friendly, quick, and attentive. The vibes are also great, I love the music taste everytime I go. And of course - the food - ramen is always spot on, broths have great flavor and the appetizers are all a win. There's something for everyone & we've gone with so many different people & they've always loved it!

Had a coworker introduce me to this spot and it's pretty amazing. Staff have always been welcoming and kind, never a moment where they haven't been understanding. The food is amazing. When I say amazing, I haven't been to any other ramen spots since coming here because nothing can beat it. The restaurant has a great vibe and their music choice is pretty awesome.