IKI Ramen

We give this place generally a 5 star because of the friendly staff and sleek atmosphere. The food itself however was just a 4/5 for us. We had better ramen elsewhere but it definitely fed us and kept us warm on a rainy night. First, the negative of the ramen. The spicy ramen was just the chili red stuff on the side (as pictured) that you mixed yourself. The broth was lacking umami and the egg was not ramen egg (just boiled egg, not even soft boiled). The positive of the ramen were the pork belly was good and plenty of corn, ramen, and mushroom. They were super busy so make a reservation online or sit at the bar for (slightly) faster service. The restaurant can validate your parking (free for 1 hour). Restroom was clean. All in all, it was ok. We probably will try other ramen places in the area.

I found this restaurant accidentally, as it was close to our hotel ( Volume Tribute- lovely hotel!) I was craving for Japanese noodles and It was just what I needed and the we met the chef Jeff. He was fantastic !!! We talked about more Japanese food and We decided to try his Omekase menu for the next evening and It was mind blowing 😍😍😍. I share it on the attachment. So if you are in Sunset Boulevard and craving for good quality Japanese , Iki Ramen ( and Iki Nori the sister restaurant not far away from iki Ramen) will not disappoint your taste buds and also its not heavy on your pockets!🥰 ( all the omekase menu, you can also find it in the ala carte menu. If you fancy anything from my photos just show the waitress my photos ( all the waitresses are very good in service and knowledgeable as well) they will be able to tell you which one is this on the menu 😊

IKI Ramen — if you want ramen, this is the place. I ordered the Truffle Butter Ramen, and it was amazing. I really enjoyed it. The noodles were very tasty. The broth was rich, flavorful, moderately spicy, and had a creamy texture. It comes with four pieces of meat, which I also really liked. It is pork, but it doesn’t have a strong pork smell, which I appreciate because I don’t like strong pork aroma. There is garlic, but only a small amount, which I also liked. The place has a nice atmosphere. We sat on the terrace, and the staff was very friendly.

I must talk about the flavor first…it was so smooth and vibrant and tantalizing. I will remember this experience. They set the bar for future sushi. We happened to find this restaurant on our way to your Hollywood with the tour company next door. I was apprehensive when I looked over the menu and had sticker shock but unbeknownst to me the portions were abundant and filling. Thank you so much for a fabulous lunch.

A hidden gem for Asian cuisine in the Holywood area, all waiters and waitresses are very helpful. The food are marvelous, the Ramen, Gyoza and the Ship Koji ice cream is lovely!

I arrived at the restaurant at almost closing time. But their staffs were very kind and served delicious food. I’m Japanese and I think the food was very similar to Japanese food. Some of them were different from authentic tho. Anyway I will go there again. The restaurant was good with family, couples and colleagues.

Order the Signature Handroll Toro Tartare Wasabi. Thank me later. Seriously delicious food and amazing service. The sushi chef saw that I order the A5 Wagyu Ramen and whipped me a up a piece of A5 Wagyu sushi on the house. Was in town for 2 days and went here two nights in a row.

Loved the restaurant, the service and the amazing flavors . Had the grilled black cod and the Tai Miso ramen. One of the best ever

we were on our way to check out the japan house exhibit (the food replica exhibit!!! it was so fun!!) and what better way to start the day than eating japanese food?! i have not heard of this spot but looked up japanese food in the area and this popped up. we luckily found street parking and walked on over. the place is very bright and inviting. clean + minimal but cute. no frills. i just had a feeling the food would be great. i weighed the options and was between the 8 pc nigiri set or the kaisen don. i had my eyes on the kaisen don from looking at the pictures and im glad that what i went with! the presentation was beautiful. the portions are not large but i enjoyed every bit of it! the fish was fresh. my favs were salmon, albacore, blue crab, and the scallops. oh man, scallops in the don was the best! love how fragrant it was. not sure what kind of flavored salt was on it but it was great. the miso soup was a bit fusion-y imo but i liked it okay. a little bit on the sweeter side. i forgot to take a picture of my husband's vegan ramen but that was delicious as well! vegan ramen can often be pretty greasy but the broth in this one was deep yet clean and not at all greasy. really enjoyed everything! even the green tea was really tasty with some barley floating in it. a nice touch to make it taste more roasted. the servers checked in on us multiple times, refilled our waters and were attentive! would come back again for a peaceful lunch experience and would love to try more things on the menu in the future!

The service is great and super attentive. This restaurant has an elegant and refined vibe - much higher than most ramen shops. I had the Mentaiko Mazemen and thought it was good but have had better at other places. I was confused if their noodles for the mazemen was ramen or pasta. It felt more like fettuccine and not thick ramen noodles but they had a good chewy texture. This place is on the pricier end and the parking is either on the street (watch the signs) or in their lot which is a little confusing. Their lot is 1 hour free with validation and $5/hr with $10 max thereafter.

Ambience is really cute, clean and minimal. Love the attention to the details (the water glasses, light wood interior). Service is great, server knew about sashimi and understands the menu thoroughly. His recommendations are great and also attentive yet not interrupting. We had the yuzu-shoyu ramen, toro roll, blossom roll Ramen is slightly on the smaller option but it tastes really refreshing I like the broth, would try the garlic one next time. Ordered a blossom roll to share after I had the ramen and it's filling. Toro roll was 8.5/10 I'd recommend having an appetiser or some sushi on the side, I came in starving hungry and the ramen was 6.5/10 filling. This is a nice spot I'd definitely come back again

So glad I finally got to try this place. First, the restaurant is open, airy and beautiful especially for being located in the heart of Hollywood. Don't let the ramen name fool you. When I walked in, they just got a fresh shipment of bluefin tuna and Wagyu beef. I immediately knew I wanted to do the sushi set. For a 10 piece sushi set with a blue crab hand roll quality nothing beats the price and quality. Even their starter soup and salad blew me away. I live in Santa Barbara and will happily drive down again for another meal.

My wife decided to visit her mom so i decided to bring my side piece here. Honestly the esthetic of this restaurant n location is great. Gyoza and the ramen were top tier portions were great ! Great location to cheat but overall great food definitely coming back here. May consider bringing my actual wife here.

Stopped in on a whim, everything was delicious, staff was friendly, and cocktails caught us off guard by how yummy the were

Delicious! really yummy flavors and good quality. Absolutely loved the shrimp bao. Can't wait to try the ramen.

Amazing sushi! Very sweet server Chiki? The food was fresh and the blends of flavors were inspiring. I will definitely come back for more.

We were in the area for a show at the Pantages and looking for a good Japanese restaurant. Found this place through Yelp and it did not disappoint. Overall the food was high quality and delicious, a little bit on the pricier side, but fair for the quality and location. These were the items we ordered: Kaisen Don - 5/5 High quality variety of fresh sushi in a small bowl. Reminded me of a chirashi bowl, although if you're hungry it won't be enough. I ordered a hand roll after this since I was still hungry. Tonkotsu - 5/5 delicious rich umami broth. True to authentic Japanese ramen. Salmon hand roll - 5/5 high quality salmon, crisp seaweed Shio Koji ice cream - 5/5 Wow, one of the best desserts I've had in a long time. Refreshing and not too sweet, creamy, milky, delicious. Try it!! Black Sesame Mousse 5/5 - This was delicious as well. Smooth and a good choice if you like black sesame. We didn't have reservations and were seated at the bar. Strongly recommend making reservations. Service at times was a bit spotty. They could probably work on this a bit more. Beautifully decorated restaurant and setting. Very classy feeling. There's parking in the adjacent structure and also metered street parking. Highly recommend and would come back!

Clean and cozy place, attentive servers and quick service. Good quality ramen and beer.

A pretty good find in the sea of endless decent ramen options in LA. I typically go for the classic tonkotsu, which is what I went with here. The broth and meat had nice flavor without being too creamy, salty, or fatty - which are my top issues with some other places. The noodles here were on the thinner side, giving them a more al dente feel, which I liked. Bonus points for the corn, small detail but I love when ramen comes with corn. The portion was also spot on - not giant, but left me satisfied. The staff were very friendly and fairly attentive while we were here. It felt pretty intimate and cozy inside, while still seeming clean and orderly.

One of my favorite sushi and ramen places in LA, mostly because no where else can do both the sushi and the ramen at the same caliber of quality. The sushi we have had here has been amazing and they always give us a little extra dish that we wouldn't normally order, almost to say they know better and it never misses. The location is nice a lot of open light and a great date spot. I always give 5 stars only to places i've gone a considerable amount of times and the quality doesn't waver. Definitely would recommend

The spot itself is very cute and cozy. Great date night. I got the chicken spicy miso, and tried my partner's shio yuzu. I thought both were solidly good. Nothing blew me out of the water, but it was great on a cold rainy night. For dessert, we got the shio koji ice cream. It was pretty good but there was some puffed quinoa on top, and at one point, I had a bite of something that was waxy? Not sure if this was just the texture of the quinoa though! The flavor was good.

For appetizers, I highly recommend the Ebi Katsu Bao (fried shrimp) and the Soft Shell Crab Bao--both are absolute standouts! The shoyu ramen was incredible--its broth had a depth of flavor that was truly out of this world. I'm talking interstellar levels of deliciousness. I honestly can't wait to come back and have it again. The interior design is stunning. The tall ceilings give it a modern, open feel, reminiscent of an urban gem you'd stumble upon in NYC or Chicago. To be honest, it's probably one of the best atmospheres I've experienced at a ramen spot in LA. Oh, and parking? They've got you covered with one-hour validation in the building--a much-appreciated bonus!

Salmon and burrata is not a combo I would have ever thought of but it surprisingly works very well!! This dish has a yuzu sauce I believe which makes this dish so refreshing! Really enjoyed it. The premium grab hand rolls were good. Pretty pricey as you get 4 prices for $48 but it was a nice treat for a splurge. The seaweed comes on the side so you get to assemble as you eat thus avoiding the seaweed getting soggy. I ordered delivery so I can't speak to the ambiance inside but my order was promptly delivered with care.

The food service in ambience was fantastic. Everything was an absolute 10 from how quickly the food came out the temperature of the food how attentive the service was and how delicious it taste. Best Ramen place in LA.

As someone who loves ramen, I am always looking to try a new ramen place at any chance I can. So when I found out this new spot had opened up, I was so ready to try it. First of all, the restaurant is quite modern inside, very clean, and sleek. The staff was super welcoming, quick to seat us, and offer their personal recommendations. I started with their takoyaki appetizer, absolutely delicious. Crispy on the outside, flavorful with a nice chew on the inside. The ramen I chose was the Burnt Garlic Ramen. The broth flavor was very nice, although a bit more subtle than I am used to. The noodles had such a great chew to them, and soft-boiled egg had the perfect amount of runniness. Quite good, definitely recommend it, if you're in the Hollywood area.

New things we tried this time around: - Yuzu ramen: you can taste the yuzu but it wasn't overpowering. A good ramen, but the noodles were the star. It was perfectly al dente the first couple of bites. It did soften up by the end of the meal but that's expected. - The toro roll: this was good too, not quite as buttery as I expected the toro to be, but a solid roll. - We got the mentaiko mazemen and the shio ice cream again, which are must-dos if you come here. We also got a pint to go, and they package the balls on top separately FYI.

Came here for a date after being recommended by a friend. She mentioned that the sushi is alright, but their Uni Mazumen was the star of the show, and she wasn't wrong. Judging by the other reviews, that is definitely the consensus. I will say the noodles from my Mazumen that day were a bit undercooked and it was just a touch too dry for my liking. I think just a bit of moisture would have helped. We were able to do a walk-in on a weekday with no problem, but I could see how this place could get busy. The atmosphere at night is definitely perfect for a date, although it is a bit cramped between some of the seats.

Service 10/10 * We originally had a lunch reservation at 1pm but they personally reached out to me via text to let me know they changed their hours and was able to seat me for their dinner hours * service was very attentive, constantly filling our waters and picking up trash during our meal Ambiance was so cute, clean, and gives modern-Japanese vibes Kaisen Don 4.7/5 * fresh cuts with a variety of options * the rice was seasoned with furikake * lovee how they added fresh wasabi on top * the salt on the scallops kinda overpowered it Seared Salmon Truffle hand roll 5/5 * shawty was thickk * great rice to salmon ratio * truffle on top and sauce wasn't overpowering and complimented the salmon well Seared Scallop Handrolls 5.5/5 * on the house by the chef * thick scallop on top of a bed of rice with a flavorful sauce (forgot what it was but might've been eel sauce) * it was delicious but the fact it was on the house (+0.5 stars) TRULY ONE OF THE BEST SUSHI SPOTS IN LA AND HIGHLY RECOMMEND

My friends and I love this place! We visited on a Saturday night for a reservation for 9 people. The staff was friendly and really accommodating with our party. The restaurant wasn't too busy, but it was hard to find. The turn into the parking garage (its apart of a hotel) is very small so be careful! You also need to pay for parking at the front desk, I think it was around $4 for 2 hours. It's in a good location to go walking and bar hopping though. We ordered the mentaiko mazemen and kaisen don. Both dishes were soooo good, the mazemen was warm and comforting and wasn't overwhelming with truffle. The kaisen don was very fresh and had a good selection of fish, especially for the price. We were also celebrating a birthday and they gave us a complimentary sesame mousse and yuzu ice cream. Both very fresh and unique. Overall we loved this spot for an elevated dining experience. It's very clean and minimalist, a good date night. I will be returning!

We love this sushi spot. As good as any place in LA, except easy to get a table. Noodles bowls are delicious too. Super consistent.

Great spot right here in Hollywood. Can park for free for an hour right in the building it is in. $5 for a little longer than that with a validation

My friends were visiting LA from out of town and were craving ramen, so we decided to give this place a try. First thing I noticed is that the restaurant is very bright and cozy thanks to the huge glass windows and wooden interior. The staff were friendly and checked on us often to make sure we were doing alright with everything. I got the Vegan Spicy Miso Ramen, which was much spicier than I expected. I would opt to get it less spicy or not spicy next time. Though I was dying a bit from the spice, everything else about the ramen was good. Chewy noodle texture, fresh veggies and tofu, and the dumplings as a vegan substitute to the usual pork topping was a nice touch. It was a little pricey for what it is, but it's Hollywood and ramen, so nothing unusual. We had a great dinner and I would definitely come back again and get something not spicy :)

So glad I was recommended to dine with the Iki team. We had one of the best sushi dinners I can remember in a long long time. The ones where all you do is smile after each bite and laugh and enjoy and praise each dish. You have to try the seared toro app.. that melted in your mouth. We enjoy every dish we ordered.... From the rolls to the sashimi and so on. We didn't get to the noodles but everyone around us had a bowl on their table and were enjoying each bite. I will definitely be back and will also try Iki Nori down the street. Their GM Brody is a gem and knows what it means to be in the hospitality industry and make you feel special. They do such a wonderful job. Thanks and I'll be back again soon.

Amazing! Fell in love with this ramen when I dined here with my friends! They had been here before so they recommended the burn garlic ramen and it definitely did not disappoint. The restaurant is so pretty and the staff was so kind, made you feel welcomed! We were a medium sized party and they accommodated us nicely and overall the vibe was just perfect. I definitely want to be back for more!

A comfortable spot on Sunset Blvd. Nicely, decorated, sleek and modern. I ordered a Salmon Sushi and the Yuzu Shio Ramen, which was a server recommendation. The broth is chicken based, which is lighter than Pork and Miso based broths. It was lighter, but I found it, to be, not as flavorful as other pork or miso based ramens.. The noodles were fine, as was the egg. The quality overall was nice. The Salmon Sushi was good, and very reasonably priced at $5.00. Most of the Ramen dishes are around $20. The service was friendly and expedient, and there are no extra fees added to the bill. Next time I will try my go-to, Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen.

Consistently have popped in about once every few months since they opened. The food is consistently excellent. Ive tried many things on the menu (Bao, handrolls, sushi, ramen, specials, etc) and nothing has been average or disappointed. Whatever sounds good to you, will come out great! My favorite if I had to choose is probably the waygu ramen(wow!), but everything on the menu is fantastic and the service has always exceeded my expectations. Lucky to have this place locally

Under Yelp recommendation, ordered the Burnt Garlic Tonkatsu, standard. The star of the show during my visit was actually the Uni Mazemen. Although no uni chunks, the uni cream was excellent. Tremendous richness of uni flavor paired with perfectly al dente noodles. Unagi bao had great flavor. The perfectly ripe avocado and the light sweetness of the bao was very complementary. Black cod hand roll was also fantastic. The warmness of the fish made the whole hand roll feel so comforting and homey. Lastly, only place I've ever seen with Hitachino on draft. Overall, decent spot for a quick bite.

we had a great experience dining at iki ramen! absolutely love the decor of this place, very chic with relatively easy street parking. service was great, my friend had crutches and they were very accommodating to make sure she was comfortable! the tofu sesame bao was delicious! the bao had the perfect fluffiness, and it matched perfectly with the crispy fried tofu. the marinade itself had a nice kick to it and was overall very flavorful! the vegan spicy miso ramen was amazing, the broth had a nice depth to it and the chili paste they have is phenomenal! i couldn't get enough. i got a seasoned egg with it and i'm so glad i did, it was everything you want in a ramen egg. noodles were also cooked nicely, overall a very solid vegan ramen. i would love to come back!

I stopped by Iki Ramen and tried their Truffle Butter Ramen along with an Ube Horchata, and I was really impressed. The broth was rich, buttery, and full of deep flavor--definitely something I haven't tasted before. The pork was grilled perfectly, and I'd highly recommend getting an extra egg--it was cooked just right with a creamy yolk that really elevated the dish. The Ube Horchata was smooth, not overly sweet, and had a unique flavor that complemented the ramen surprisingly well. A great pairing! The ambience of the place was clean and modern, with a calm vibe. It's a bit of an easy spot to miss if you're driving by, but there is garage parking available, which makes it convenient once you know where to look. Overall, it was a great experience. Not quite a five-star just because the flavors are bold and may not be for everyone, but for me, it was a solid, memorable meal. Will definitely be back!

Came here for the Ramen and left very satisfied. The ambiance is a little more upscale than your typical Ramen joint but the food is definitely elevated to match. Both the regular Tonkatsu and the black garlic oil Tonkatsu were very good. Savory broth with plenty of Chashu and delicious noodles. The portion size was just right. The soft shell crab Bao is a must have. It was quick fried in a light dusting of flour. Paired with the soft bun and savory sauce it was a big hit. Service was super friendly and fast. Will be back to try some additional dishes.

lol i usually do not frequent the la area as much anymore, but this was in my bookmarks for so long and i finally had the chance ~ super aesthetically pleasing interior design and good service. we ordered the burnt garlic ramen, truffle ramen, and the iki sushi! all around good vibes and yommy food! no wait on a sunday evening

Small bowl high price. Don't suggest to try 5A beef noodle. Parking in the street turn corner.

Coming from the original location I had high expectations for this new spot! My family and I ordered various flavors of the tonkotsu and ultimately I felt the garlic was the best. The interior is so aesthetically pleasing it's hard not to appreciate its simple art. The service was friendly and quick. Parking is limited to street but we came at lunch on a Friday with no issue so if you're going for a weekend meal then expect a small walk. The ramen was good but it didn't hit that spot I was hoping it would. All in all it was a good meal but for the price there are better options. We tried the yellowtail handrolls and while tasty they are quite small for the cheapest option ($10) it's worth a try if you're curious but if you're looking for top tier flavor then imo this falls short.

Parking: there are metered street parking in front and at the side of the restaurant. There is also one hour free parking inside the building. Check my photos for how it looks to get inside When walking in, you would need to go inside a building and then on the left should be the restaurant. We didn't make reservations on a Saturday lunch time and luckily got sat. There was plenty of seating from outside and inside the restaurant My family and I ordered the (2) kaisen don and (1) mentaiko mazemen. The wasabi on the kaisen don was fresh and paired perfectly for an extra spice on the fish. It was delicious and even had cooked lobster in it. I don't see that often. As for the mentaiko mazemen, the flavor was out of this world delicious. Everyone in my party liked it a lot. The only thing was the noodles felt a little bit uncooked as they were on the harder side. And I've had mazemen before, but this was chewy chewy. Anyways, I'd come back here again

I was torn between ordering ramen or a bunch of sushi. So I ordered a blossom roll and let my opinion of that decide! I wasn't too impressed, in my opinion it wasn't anything special. The yuzu kosho was my favorite part of the roll. So I went with the burnt garlic tonkotsu. Definitely a very RICH, creamy broth. The pork chasu melted into my noodles. My bf tried the Wagyu ramen and he said it was a 7.8. After adding two sides of chilli and a side of burnt garlic sauce he says it went to a 9.4. (Tough critic) I couldn't decide on which ice cream to try so I tried both. The shio koji was definitely interesting. It's made of fermented toasted rice I think the server said? The yuzu ice cream felt more like a sorbet. Both okay. The restaurant is bright and open and beautiful. Our server was very sweet and as busy as she was, she was very attentive and everything came out quickly.

Friend and I got sushi and ramen for dinner. The sushi was delicious, and the ramen a perfect size so we could also enjoy apps without feeling stuffed. The broth was great. Beautiful restaurant with tall windows to see outside and the staff were friendly.

Everything was so yummy, we ordered the spicy tuna don, mentaiko mazumen (uni topping add-on), uni mazumen (uni topping add-on), black sesame matcha brulee, yuzu ice cream, and koji ice cream. With all the uni add-ons, it became a pretty pricey meal, but you will definitely not be disappointed by the quality and quantity of food. My favorite was the mentaiko mazumen since it had creamy uni, spicy/salty cod roe. The black sesame matcha brulee was perfect - it has the right amount of bitterness and sweetness.

Was in the area for a conference so we stumbled upon this for dinner. Came around 6pm on a Monday and the restaurant was pretty packed. The restaurant was nice enough to accommodate our large table. Food recommendation: - burnt garlic ramen (there were a looot of noodles and could use some salt and spice) overall good flavor - uni mazemen was delicious! Very creamy

Had a great lunch here and going again today! Very nice ambience. Open bright Clean fresh Great menu Vegan options Attentive service Delicious food Street parking (easy) I'll be back!!

We live footsteps from this great spot and so happy to call it my local upscale sushi option. Their signature roll is the best - Iki Roll is a must have as its part cold and warm - order that first then design all your other rolls around this one - the wine section is nice and feel there should be one more or two more red wine options as glass pours. A great idea for us would be the implimentation of a solid Happy Hour as one does not seem to be advertised. Other than that, we love your food - its high quality and cannot wait to frequent IKI Ramen as a bi-monthly sushi option.

Food is yummy. Ordered the burnt garlic tonkotsu ramen and a salmon yuzu grab. Great service and atmosphere.

Tried Iki Ramen this past weekend and loved it! I ordered the iki sushi and the uni mazemen, which were both incredibly delicious. The mazemen was so creamy and flavorful, and it was surprisingly not too expensive. My friend and partner both ordered ramen, which had yummy broths though were a little smaller in portion than we expected. The place looks very chic and modern, and they offer 1 hour free parking validation.

My bf and I came across Iki Ramen on Yelp looking for mentaiko udon (they have mentaiko mazemen!!) but after hearing about their Monday-only omakase, we ended up going with that instead (we both have a terrible weakness to omakase ;u;). So this review is just for that, not their ramen. We walked in on a weekday evening and were seated immediately. From what it seems, both this and their Koreatown locations tend to be extremely popular-- very glad we were able to find a table tonight. Relatively empty for Monday. The setting is modern and sleek, servers are almost TOO attentive (dishes are taken away within SECONDS of being empty, water is never left more than an inch empty)... Gave me a little anxiety that they were watching so closely LOL (maybe this is the pace they're used to for a full house). For omakase, the portions are BIG...! I'm a little taken aback how large each were, and the sheer amount (there were 11 dishes total, 2 extra). You'll easily eat your fill. We had: - ANKIMO (complimentary) - SEA BREAM - UNAGI BAO - ZUKE TORO - MISO GLAZED BLACK COD - SQUID INK MAZEMEN - SPANISH MACKEREL / HALIBUT / RED SNAPPER / GOLDEN EYE SNAPPER - SALMON / SCALLOP / TORO / UNI - MISO SOUP - BLUE CRAB HAND ROLL (complimentary) - RICE CRACKER SALTED CARAMEL ICE CREAM SANDWICH This night's set was heavier on shiso and yuzu, so a good fit if you're partial to those flavors. The only thing we didn't like is the miso, we both found it too salty and had a strong cooking wine flavor. Otherwise amazing fish & impactful flavors. My favorite would have to be the squid ink mazemen (fantastic w/the fresh black truffle~~), while my bf loved the black cod.

Great later in the evening food, chill environment. Nice patio seating and service was okay:

What a spot! There were 2 famous people there, Doug Sills from Broadway/The Gilded Era on MAX and Justin Long from Drag me to Hell and Alvin and the Chipmunks but they were both at me table. LOL. The food was INCREDIBLE. Service amazing/fast and most importantly, WITH A BIG SMILE. Glass walls lets you look out on Sunset Blvd without Street Noise. We sat inside (see photo) because it was cold and we all live in Los Angeles, so if it's below 60 degrees, we're like: 'Inside please.' LOL. Great spot. High recommend.

Would give a 3.5 if possible. The food is good and I would consider the ramen above average. I had the garlic ramen and the broth was very enjoyable. It is extremely rich and creamy with an abundance of garlic flavor. However the noodles were pretty soggy and clumped together a lot. Portions are pretty small. The chashu pork was on the sweet side. We received a seared fish appetizer thing which was very good. Honestly I wonder if the priority here is more on the sushi than the ramen. Most customers seemed to order sushi or sashimi bowls. The ambience is great with lots of natural light and high ceilings. Perfect for a weekend lunch. We made a reservation, though there didn't seem to be a long wait for walk-ins. Also free parking in the back with validation! Unfortunately, they let pets into the restaurant so we had to move tables to avoid getting pet hair and dander in our food. It is quite selfish of people to bring their pets inside an indoor restaurant. Patio, whatever, but indoors? Isn't this an upscale restaurant?? I guess it is in the heart of Hollywood so they must accommodate people who act like little divas.

It was so gooood really tasty, beautiful presentation of the dish. Cozy place. I love it!