KOTOYA JAPANESE RAMEN

The ramen was great! Portions were good, broth was nice, noodles were cooked well. Toppings, however, are limited to only 3. I got the curry ramen which was different but unique. Also got garlic edamame...for the price it was a small portion but tasted great. The service was fast. You order through tablets outside or inside. Reminiscent of Japan. There's bar seating and a couple booths inside with additional seating outside. The space is very cozy and welcoming. Downside is parking. Its only street parking or if youre lucky the lot across the street.

TL:DR - Top Tonkotsu Ramen Shop in LA, that looks, feels, and tastes like a proper no frills ramen-ya. It's a must try if you like thick and rich tonkotsu broth. 🐖 🍜 I've been up and down Sawtelle, around Little Tokyo, and through the Westside, and I can confidently say it's one of the top ramen spots for tonkotsu ramen in Los Angeles. Broth temperature was spot on. Perfect for slurping; not too hot to burn you, but not cool enough to go cold before you finish the bowl. The mouth feel of the broth was very good and coated the noodles, and your mouth, with a viscosity somewhere around 5-7% brix. Soy tare was well seasoned and slightly sweet which nicely balanced out the broth. The tender charshu was cut at about 1/4" thickness, and had a balanced smoky flavor. Noodles were medium well, slightly softer than al dente, with the classic wavy texture, but also thicker than what is usually served with tonkotsu broth. Noodle color was lighter in color compared to the classic alkaline wavy noodle with a cleaner "fresh noodle" taste. We had lunch on a Thursday around 3pm, and the restaurant was empty. Service was sparse with one person, possibly the owner, but considerate and to the point. Perfect for what I'm wanting out of a quick bowl of ramen during lunch. Overall, the entire bowl with all its ingredients was well balanced. The food came out quick and hot, which sadly to say, doesn't seem to happen very often at all the other "ramen" shops in LA.

Amazing ramen. I love how the ordering and seating is similar to Japan. They have some tvs inside so it can be a great place to eat and watch a game.

Wow, what a wonderful gem. The broth is so delicious, the pork unbelievable, noodle are perfectly chewy. So good! The guy running the joint is super nice too. Spice levels are white boy spicy, so go deep if you like spice. Like 50% or higher.

Laid back spot for ramen. Vegan ramen is super flavorful and has 2 fried tofu chicken in it which are also very good. You can get regular or spicy and adjust the spicy level. Ordering is on a kiosk and you can sit outside or inside.

This place serves probably the best tasting spicy ramen I have ever had 🍜. Customer service is efficient, our food was served in 5 minutes. The restroom 🚻 was clean. However, the place can get crowded very quickly because of how small the restaurant is and parking can be quite challenging (street parking only). Food (there is a reasonable amount of selection, but we only tried 1 dish: - Spicy Miso Ramen (10/10): Like I mentioned earlier. This is probably the best spicy ramen I have ever tasted. Wow, the broth is savory and addicting, I actually finished my ramen down to the last drop of the broth 🥣! Noodles were mildly chewy and tasted awesome! Their chasiu had very little fats, which was great! Finally, the portion served was very generous! Overall, I love the ramen here 🍜, the only I wish was better was the parking! TIPS: If you want iced water, you could do self service. it'll be to your right when you enter.

No joke, the best ramen in LA. It’s not that fancy expensive ramen that you over pay for. This is real deal, absolutely delicious, true love for ramen - ramen. Small intimate spot where you can see the chef putting intense attention into every bowl. You can tell he loves his craft, and hot dang, you can taste it. 10/10

I really loved this place! A little bit on the pricey side of ramen, but definitely worth it for the price! I don’t usually go for tonkotsu ramen, but this actually tasted like a ramen place in Japan. In reminded me of the food I had there years ago! Ordering outside also reminded me of ordering food in japan and it even hands you a “ticket” (your receipt) like as if you were getting a food ticket in Japan! Absolutely love! The service was really great with it being relatively quick and very nice. I will definitely be coming back more times and even want to try their $30 Kotoya Ramen! There was not a lot of parking available for its patrons with only parking in the neighborhood or street parking on a fairly busy street, but for a weekend lunch, it was fairly easy to get a street parking.

Ok so I used to live right across Overland in 2021/2022 and this ramen spot was my fave then. A little local gem you could walk to. I preferred it to Tatsu, Jinya, etc. They're super quick, the ramen tastes the exact same every time and takeout and dining in tastes the same. When I finally got to visit Japan in spring 2024, this ramen was the baseline of what I was comparing other ramen to while there. I've had ramen in Osaka, Kyoto, and Tokyo and STILL this place is my favorite. I am not a food expert by any means and I am not Japanese but, to me, I can't see another ramen tasting better. We thought they shut down (they were operating under a different name for a while) and I was gutted I'd never be able to try them again to confirm that they were still my favorite. Luckily for me, they're back and I was able to try today and my assessment still stands: BEST RAMEN EVER. Wish I still lived near but just for this place. Please open one in OC

Kotoya Ramen is a hidden gem! The ordering process is super easy and convenient , you just walk up and order off the iPad, so there's no waiting around. The vibe is cozy and homey, with a small space that makes it feel like a personal, intimate dining experience. The food comes out quickly, and the ramen is flavorful and comforting, with rich broths and perfectly cooked noodles. The service is great, even though it's self-serve, everything is organized and efficient. It's a perfect spot for a casual, satisfying meal in a relaxed atmosphere!

When they became a vegan ramen shop for a while, I was quite bummed. I'm so glad to know that they've brought back the old menu and even expanded. The service is quick and efficient. They're friendly but leave you to enjoy your meal. The restaurant is more of the type to eat a quick meal and leave. The broth is always thick and flavorful but without being too thick. The noodles are chewy and bouncy, always perfect. It's also nice that you get to select up to three toppings.

This is my favorite ramen shop on the west side. It's a small but efficient, unassuming shop with a casual atmosphere. I particularly love the black garlic ramen with bean sprouts, corn, and the soft boiled egg. This dish is unique and packed with umami flavor. I don't usually prefer tonkotsu broth but I love this one! I take any leftover broth to-go. That's how good it is! My husband is a fan of the spicy ramen (level 1) with bean sprouts, wood ear mushroom, and the soft boiled egg. This isn't my favorite kind of ramen but my husband loves it. He also loves Hakatta in Little Tokyo, for context. The texture of the ramen noodles (thick kind) is perfectly cooked so that you get a slight chew while slurping your noodles. It reminds me of how ramen is prepared in Japan! They are also generous with the toppings (bean sprouts and corn). You order and pay at the iPad before sitting down (no cash accepted). Grab yourself a cup of water on your way to find yourself a seat in one of the inside booths, inside counter top, or outdoor seats. Service is quick and efficient even though I've only ever seen one worker here!

My favorite thing about Kotoya is how perfectly cooked their noodles are! Very chewy and al dente. I always go for the white garlic ramen which has a great creaminess to it. This time I got a side of spicy chili oil and it added the heat that I wanted. Just beware, even half of the amount that they give you adds a whoooole lot of spice. This time my pork had a little too much fat on it that wasn't a little more chewy then melt in your mouth, but that hasn't been a problem in the past. Really like this place! We were just confused because there was a photo posted about it closing down. Needless to say it's still up, but may have a new owner/menu??

I ordered the Spicy Ramen and the Black Garlic Ramen. Both ramen are delicious! The noodle are fresh and perfectly cooked and the broth are very tasty. The texture of noddle is excellent. I do highly recommend the Black garlic Ramen. The broth is very flavorful and one of a kind. It's a small restaurant with limited seatings. It's very clean and the service is nice

This place serves probably the best tasting spicy ramen I have ever had . Customer service is efficient, our food was served in 5 minutes. The restroom was clean. However, the place can get crowded very quickly because of how small the restaurant is and parking can be quite challenging (street parking only). Food (there is a reasonable amount of selection, but we only tried 1 dish: - Spicy Miso ramen (10/10): Like I mentioned earlier. This is probably the best spicy ramen I have ever tasted. Wow, the broth is savory and addicting, I actually finished my ramen down to the last drop of the broth ! Noodles were mildly chewy and tasted awesome! Their chasiu had very little fats, which was great! Finally, the portion served was very generous! Overall, I love the ramen here , the only I wish was better was the parking! TIPS: If you want iced water, you could do self service. it'll be to your right when you enter.

Efficient place! Order on a tablet outside, then find a seat, consume and leave. Quite small inside and every person must order a bowl of ramen. There were maybe 5 seats at the bar and two booths that can accommodate two people in the outside. Also a few seats outside as well. Very savory broth with excellent quality ingredients!

One girl was running this place. It was only myself dining in this afternoon. I don't see this place being crowded at least for lunch time. It is a small place of 10 seats inside and about three outdoor. You place an order on their touch screen at the entrance. Single serving of Noodle was not filling enough for a healthy eater like myself. You may need to select double serving or more toppings.

Back and Better! We were so happy they were back, and a slightly newer menu, but still some of the same classics. the flavor profiles are even better. I got the spicy vegan ramen!! IT WAS SO DELICIOUS. Best vegan ramen i have ever had.

Kotoya is pretty decent ramen spot! I've had the spicy ramen and it was really good. A little more oily and salty for my taste though. I would come back again and try other things. The noodles are pretty good, they're a good size with a decent bite. The staff are friendly, and it's a very small restaurant, so you'll be cramped inside, Also parking on this street is bad but you can find ample parking the next block over.

Spicy Tonkotsu is my "goto" ramen. I learned about Kotoya not long ago by accident. The I-10 was so packed, I got off the freeway to take the surface streets... and there it was... with a parking spot right in front of the restaurant... waiting for me. LOL ... This was my second visit. I am in love with their spicy tonkotsu broth and their thicker noodles. You place your order on the iPad, they don't take cash. I really enjoy sitting outside.

Was a wonderful experience. The ramen broth was the perfect temperature and the accompanying pork bowl was delicious! The service was swift and efficient, and although the space is smaller, it is very reminiscent of being back in Japan. Highly recommend for people who want a great bowl of ramen.

The end of an era. This has been my spot since 2016 and even when I moved out of the area I would still visit Kotoya for ramen. They will close their doors on June 30th 2024. I did ask the server what's going to happen and she did say they will still be serving ramen but under new ownership and a new name and that it won't be the ramen that we came to know and love. I'm going to miss Kotoya but I'm thankful for the memories I made coming here. It was a pleasure!!

So sad to hear this place is closing- the first night I had this ramen they had a sign posted that said they were closing at the end of the month after 12 years in business! I ordered the curry ramen with tofu green onion and corn! The broth was so rich and creamy and the noodles were the perfect amount of chewy. You could taste the quality of the ingredients and the time it took to prepare! There weren't many seating options available for groups, but plenty of seats at the bar sitting facing the ramen chef. If you see this review in June 2024 do yourself a favor and go here while you still can!

I love ramen & am always in search of good noodles and broth. This tiny postage stamp-sized joint serves good ramen but the oiliness of the rich broth makes it less than appealing. Also they have only one kind of noodle, which are very good and were nice counterpoint to the tofu & mushrooms ramen (vegan). Customers order at an outdoor tablet screen & are asked to stay outdoors. It takes a few tries to understand how to order: basic noodles, with level of spice being adjustable, 2 free toppings, and a charge for any additional topping. The downsides of Kotoya are the horrendous parking situation in the evenings, the tiny outdoor space with a few shaky stools, the even tinier interior with some bar seating and 2 tables. The strict rules posted and the discomfort of eating here in general makes it not likely I'll visit again. (also, if you need to take food to go - the portions are generous - you're given a super-sipper, 64oz styrofoam cup to pour your soup into! My suggestion is to take your own glass storage bowl.)

Ambiance: small ramen store located in national, street parking only Service: you need to order through the two touch panels in front of the store, terrible service experience, they won't service you anything else except bringing the food you ordered to you, water is self served, they didn't even bring me any napkins, the guy had bad attitude when I asked for spicy oil and powder sauce Food: simple menu for noodles, where you can customize toppings and portions, surcharges for add-on, their broth is too salty and overly oily, not authentic Original Ramen - *** two pieces pork char siu, choices of bean sprouts, and wood ear mushroom, soy sauce base, tonkotsu pork broth, average Black Garlic Ramen - *** Black garlic oil, two pieces pork char siu, choices of corns and green onion, tonkotsu pork broth, overly oily and bold msg taste Price: medium portion and affordable prices, less than $20 per person

It was getting late and I couldn't sleep. I looked up my favorite comfort food- ramen. I found Kotoya and it was open late (I think midnight) They have 2 touch screen self serve ordering screens. I ordered the veggie curry ramen with tofu, 2 eggs, spring onion, corn and wood ear mushrooms along with an order of garlic edamame. The edamame arrived quickly and it was super garlicky and savory. The ramen was delicious! It had the right consistency of curry. The table had spices to add as well. I added Japanese spice, pepper. The ramen hit the spot and it's authentic. On my way out I told the chef "ごちそうさまでした!" (Gochisōsamadeshita!)

Kotoya is a cozy delicious ramen shop in Palm that can save locals a trip to Sawtelle. You order at one of two machines and can take a seat. We waited about 10 min or so before we were able to start slurping our ramen. Broth was flavorful and noodles had a good consistency. Decently sized bowl that was very comforting. Service was nice. There's some outdoor seating as well.

Ordered take out because seating is a hit or miss here. I can say that I've been wanting to try this place out for some time now. Ordered the spicy ramen and vegetarian ramen. They offer an option to select your spice level which is great. I got the level 2 and have a solid tolerance to spice- be warned it is very spicy!!! The broth was ok to be honest, I've had better. Partner wasn't a fan of the pork. Egg is not included in any of the ramen dishes.. so I actually just made my own for my partner and I. The ramen itself is fairly priced but the add on toppings (corn, green onion, eggs, etc.) are quite expensive.. $3.99 for corn?!! Happy I tried it but can't say it will be our go to spot.

Got miso ramen (pork broth) with an egg, extra broth on the side and spicy boiled chicken gyoza. It's a small Japanese spot, that can be bustling on the weekends when we went. We ate the counter and we enjoyed watching the cook making the food in the kitchen area. The food was delicious, and I'd go again, especially with the rainy weather, it hit the spot. There are different spice lives, so be sure to know how hot you can take it.

*HORRIBLE* Let's just say I've never left a bad review. Ever. I typically would just not go back to a place rather than leave a bad review because I, as a business owner, know how impactful bad reviews are. But here we are. I wish I could leave negative stars. On March 21 my husband and I got 2 bowls of Ramen and a fried chicken side. That came out to almost $60 with the tip. Fine. I get it. Food in LA is expensive. HOWEVER the next day, I saw I was double charged. I called my bank to see what was up. They said I had to get my money back through the store since it was on a Debit and. I tried calling Kotoya. Every single day, several times a day. Until I was able to go in on April 4. So from March 21-April 4, is how long I tried to get ahold of them. I don't have a car so I couldn't just drive there. I'd have to SPEND MONEY to Uber all the way there and back to talk to them. Which is what I did. I explained that I was double charged and I just wanted one of the charges gone. He explained to me that they only charged me once, and showed me the receipt on their end. I said I understand that it may not show up on their end, but then showed him my actual bank account to SHOW I was charged twice. And he confirmed. He was being really disregarding and just being like "well I can't do anything". And then proceeded to tell me that the owner was in Japan so he couldn't call him. I have been to Japan and knew that it was almost noon there. So he could have called. Then he tried to give me some BS about just leaving and then he would call me to let me know. I definitely didn't trust them since it was so hard to get ahold of them in the first place. He also said the phones to the restaurant don't even work. So don't try calling. After a minute he made a phone call and still didn't give me any answers to what was said. He said I had to call them myself. I did. The woman on the phone, Mokana Kuniro, said that she could call Square and see if it was on their end. I got a call this morning, April 5, to her saying there just simply isn't anything they can do. I explained how an extra $60 is a lot of money for us. We normally don't spend that on food, and this was a treat. If it was $5 or something...okay, I'll let it go. But $60 EXTRA?! That's insane. I asked if they can just refund the money that was in their system and she refused saying SHE can't lose $60...... I texted her a photo of the double bank charge and she accused me of sending a fake photo. Are you kidding me?? My bank confirmed TWICE that it was a double charge on their end, so it's not the banks fault. I honestly don't care if it's their fault or Square. I just wanted some type of customer service and to get my money back. I wanted them to make it right, no matter how they had to do it. They just didn't deal with it AT ALL or give a care in the world. I've never in my life dealt with such disappointing customer service. And I've seen how they respond to bad reviews and put people on their "Black List" so that just shows you how they take any type of criticism. I waited to leave a review in hopes they would help me or care even the slightest. Big 'ole fail. All they had to do was apologize and give me my $60 back. Instead they chose to be demeaning, act like I was making it up, even though they saw PROOF, and not help AT ALL. All in all, horrible experience that lasted WAY longer than needed and I'm still dealing with it. If they were to contact me and just deal with it like they should have in the first place, maybe I'll update this review. But just watch, they will respond in a horrible way.

Order on a tablet. Place is small and has only two booth seating but intended for just one person sitting on each side and then there's like countertop sitting. I loved the tofu nuggets. Got the curry chicken ramen and it was pretty good. Everything was solid.

The broth is super tasty with great umami flavor. The noodles felt a little undercooked. It's a tiny spot with very little parking. We parked a couple of blocks away on a Sunday evening.

The shop is small so go early. The black garlic ramen is my favorite! Parking can be hard to find because it's street parking so go early.

Great ramen! Pork broth was very porky and the cha shu was perfectly salty and sweet. The vegetable broth had a surprising amount of flavor. The noodles were bouncy and just the right thickness. Clean dining room. Cute set up. Staff was friendly. Will be returning!

Kotoya Ramen is a hole-in-the wall Ramen spot in Palms, a primarily residential area. The spot is cute and dainty, not offering a huge amount of space, but boasts a compact Japanese interior with a few booths, bar seating, and a small outside eating area. The service was standard. Parking can be difficult at night, where most of street parking is taken, and your best bet is across the street in a plaza's parking. I ordered the Original Ramen, which I did not enjoy. - way too much pepper - broth not rich - pork had good texture, but no fat, nor flavorful - egg seems precooked, and the yolk was hard throughout - noodles more on thicker side, chewy Overall, 3.5/10. Hard to find good ramen spots that aren't located in predominately Asian food neighborhoods, and would rather travel a little farther for a bigger jump in quality.

Post-pandemic review: Had a late lunch here at 4pm (i guess that's technically 'linner'?) and noticed that the star old man chef wasn't working. I entered my order onto the iPad outside, and noticed an automatic 14% tip was applied to the total. I ordered the black garlic ramen to rekindle my memories of the good ol' pre-pandemic days but alas.. the water to soup ratio was 9:1, the broth and oil visually looked like it had been ladled in without being blended, the scent of garlic was almost non-existent, and the WORST atrocity of it all - the pork charsu tasted like someone picked up luke warm deli ham and slapped it against the inside of the bowl. Disappointed is an understatement for this experience but I'm going to try it one more time before writing this place off.

Delicious ramen! Highly recommend the black garlic. Service is great, I love the authenticity of the tiny ramen bar feel. Tonkotsu (pork) broth based, noodles are thick-style (futomen), very chewy and super filling and satisfying! Only thing is it's a very small space, so not great for big groups. Also doesn't come with all toppings, additional toppings are extra charge :/

Small restaurant ambiance ramen joint with great food. The prices are a bit higher that what I am accustomed to for Ramen but the food is great. Only reason why I didn't rate 5 stars is because it's a bit challenging to order through their kiosk. The person working tried helping me but there was a bit language barrier but it was enough to get the job done. I ordered the spicy ramen for my gf.

This is a really great ramen spot. We drive all the way from Simi Valley to enjoy this ramen, and it's truly worth the trip. It's sad to hear from other reviews that this place might be closing down. I don't know if that's true, and I hope it's not. I highly recommend this place to anyone who's a ramen fanatic. Personally, I don't have any favorites here--I could eat this all day. Five stars out of five stars. I hope this place stays open and continues to thrive. Amazing service and great vibes.

Super yummy simple ramen. Quite tiny spot. Friendly service with a cozy traditional Japanese feel.

This is place is my second favorite ramen place in LA (first is Tsujita on Sawtelle). It's a small place that has 4 booths and then 4-6 counter spots. My partner and I havent been since 2020 and now they have a dank to-go system. We usually get the black garlic ramen. The broth isn't too heavy and the flavors are amazing. We always leave satisfied that we came, never disappoints. Only reason Tsujita is #1 is because the pork there is slightly better, BUT this place doesn't have a long wait and you'll be happy you came here too.

By far the best ramen I've ever had. The broth was extremely tasty. Service was phenomenal, and our food was ready in about 3 minutes. Would recommend this place to anyone.

I was introduced to this spot by my fiancé and now we are so lucky to live close by so that Kotoya is always an option for us! It's a smaller restaurant so definitely more suited for smaller groups or a solo meal. It's open concept allows you to see the chef working on your meal. There's an outdoor space as well with about 4-5 spots facing the street so you can people watch if you go for the solo option. You order on a screen right outside. There's a water station so you can serve yourself. This is some of the best ramen I've had. I definitely would recommend coming here!

Decent local ramen spot. The street in front was blocked off due to a farmer's market, so I had to park near Woodbine Park and walk over. Although the parking was extremely limited, the restaurant itself wasn't busy. Which was for the best since it's quite a cramped space with mostly counter seating, though I've been in plenty of cramped spaces in Japan so it was a bit nostalgic. I ordered the white garlic ramen and a side of boiled gyoza. The gyoza was good -- plump and flavorful with soy sauce and vinegar. The ramen was slightly above average. The broth was good, but it was mostly rich and on the simpler side. The garlic flavor was good. The toppings were lackluster -- The chashu was forgettable. I ordered an extra side of bean sprouts, but it felt like a regular portion to me. Photos on Yelp show that they used to serve a mix of cabbage and bean sprouts, but they only serve the latter these days. I was satisfied with my meal, and I'd be happy if it was a local joint. But it's not a must-visit ramen spot, and given the annoying parking situation, I don't expect to be back.

Best ramen I've ever had. The spicy ramen, garlic edamame, and spicy gyoza will forever be one of my favorite meals in LA

Decided to finally stop by to Kotoya Ramen on a rainy day in LA! I was surprised that even on a rainy day with flash flood warnings, parking was still difficult to find! We got lucky as someone had left and we were able to park right in front of the restaurant with free metered parking. The restaurant is very small, it probably fits less than 10 people inside. We ordered everything at the kiosk and we were able to sit at the bar without feeling too cramped. The water is self-serve so we poured our own water next to the kiosk. We ordered the chicken ramen. They were unfortunately out of any spicy modifications for the ramen, but it still tasted great! The chicken was filled with flavor and noodles were cooked well. You can tell that they really pay attention to detail in their preparation and presentation of the food. The service was pretty minimal, but overall pleasant experience! It satisfied the comfort food craving for sure.

Kotoya Ramen seems to have a cult-like following for their ramen. The menu offers pork-, chicken-, and vegetable-broth ramen bowls, in which you can customize with various toppings, and add some complementary sides. The hubs and I stopped by to check them out, thinking that we could share a bowl; however, the restaurant has a policy that all members of the party must order a bowl. Since we were still full from an earlier meal, we decided to take a mental note and try again the next time we were in town. The staff were welcoming and nice, and they weren't at all rude or disrespectful. It's a small place, so I can see how this place can get packed quickly! There were street parking available in the area. +all members of party are required to order ramen - no exceptions! +friendly staff +street parking available

My favorite thing about the ramen was the way the noddles tasted. Soft noddles bother me for ramen but these noddles are chewy and firm without falling apart. The broth was a little on the salty side but it didn't stop me from finishing off most of it. The self serve and seating was a little confusing at first. When we went, it wasn't busy (Thursday afternoon)- but there was no direction on how to order / where to wait for food. You use the pad outside to input your order, it spits out a receipt and you seat yourself. Overall, the ramen was good- a little pricy, but the location is too convenient

A disappointing downgrade. Everything has a charge associated with it. Sloppily cut toppings, lower grade pork, Mandatory tipping for zero service. The worst bit, getting a fully hard boiled egg and being told that 'the egg has been like this since new ownership 4 years ago'. We've gotten ramen from here countless times since it opened but what was once an ocd like attention to quality is just not worth the $46 for 2 ramens anymore.

Just sat down here to eat a bowl of ramen. Wow was I impressed. The miso ramen was amazing, one of the best I've had. Service was excellent as well. Definitely coming back.

I'm a big fan of ramen and specifically spicy ramen, so this was a perfect place for me. You have the option to pick spiciness levels for the spicy ramen and it was delicious! I ordered through a tablet and sat down, where the food was brought to. The ambiance was nice and cozy.

My first time trying this gem! This restaurant is very small and there is no table that can accommodate more than 2 people. We order and pay on an iPad outside of the restaurant. The waiting time is long because there is only ONE PERSON working at the counter. ANOTHER PERSON is working as a server and dishwasher at the same time. I am honestly nervous for them when customers start to flood the restaurant. But anyway the food is definitely worth to try! The ramens come with a generous amount of chosen veggies. The noodles are the thick, chewy, and yummy. The pork is tender and slightly torched. However, they are not as big as in many pictures I see on Yelp. They only give us two slices of the pork :( The ramens we order are: 1. Black Garlic Ramen, tonkotsu ramen drizzled with black garlic oil. This broth is a bit salty for my tastebuds, but the flavor is actually good. It will be perfect if it is less salty. 2. Spicy Ramen, chinese chili sauce based tonkotsu ramen. We get the spicy ramen level 3 and it is totally tolerable for us. 3. Original Ramen. THE BEST ONE. The broth is extremely tasty and flavorful and it is not as salty as the black garlic one. I will order this one for my next visit A pretty good intimate ramen restaurant you dont wanna miss Be ready to find a parking spot though.

Solid! I didn't take pictures this time because I devoured my food! Food: Original ramen - Super flavorful. Broth was really creamy and delicious. Texture of the noodles were great and the pork was really good. I found myself drinking the broth. Chicken Karaage - comes in 3 pieces. Good texture, seasoned and juicy. only thing I wish it came with sauce. Adding this to my all time ramen list. A great addition if you want to switch things up from the more popular places in LA.

A cozy and quick ramen shop selling simple ramen to satisfy your craving. They are a small restaurant with a focus on to-go orders since they are only allowing seating outside (literally four seats) that's first come, first served with Phase II of the COVID plan for LA County. I went here with my bros and got the White Garlic Ramen and Black Garlic Ramen. The Black Garlic Ramen is on the salter side, but has deeper flavor. It was a bit too salty for my taste tho. The White Garlic Ramen was lighter and garlicky with a good amount of flavor too! You can also add extra fresh garlic to bump it up even more. So, vampires beware!! I definitely would add the soft boiled egg too. Really well done and super tasty.

We think the Ramen here is terrific. We get the black garlic which is so flavorful and delicious. The place is tiny with only a few seats, but the people there are nice even if the signs that are posted outside and inside the restaurant are very negative.

Small store but very affordable and good ramen! Reminds me of the restaurants in Tokyo actually! We got the white garlic ramen and original ramen and both were so simple yet delicious. The white truffle ramen's broth was lighter than the original ramen. Parking is street parking!

This place is very tiny and charming. ~10 seats, but can order online. Plus there is a special ordering system: from 6-5 different ramen soups you chose all what you want in it - simple and beautiful. And the ramen is truly tasty! Also the restaurant amazingly clean and well organised. I've never been to Japan, but if it's the culture I'd love to visit this fantastic country! Thank you for this warning and delicious ramen!