Menya Tigre is a cozy noodle shop on Sawtelle known for its inventive Japanese curry ramen, rich with flavors and generously topped, making it a go-to for comfort food lovers.
"Sawtelle is home to some of the biggest power players in LA ramen—Tsujita, Daikokuya, Shen-Sen-Gumi—with long lines to match. If you’re craving something different, though, go to Menya Tigre instead. This tiny quick-service noodle shop offers a unique Japanese curry ramen, made with a rich curry stock, chewy noodles, and topped with braised pork chashu, bean sprouts, and green onions. It's an expertly made bowl that hits on a day when rain clouds threaten to ruin your energy. Be sure to try the equally flavorful Keema, too, a dry curry noodle garnished with pico de gallo, corn, and chili threads." - brant cox, sylvio martins, arden shore
"Come to Sawtelle Blvd. on a weekend and you’ll find nearly every ramen shop with a line. If you’re short on time—or looking for something beyond a standard bowl of tonkotsu—head to Menya Tigre. This tiny noodle shop never has a wait and specializes in something you won’t find elsewhere: Japanese curry ramen. The broth is a rich blend of curry spices and chicken stock topped with braised pork chashu, crunchy bean sprouts, and green onions. Combined with thick, chewy noodles, it’s a well-balanced bowl of soup that tastes even better while watching the hungry lines across the street debate their choices." - brant cox, sylvio martins, nikko duren, garrett snyder
"This tiny spot on Sawtelle specializes in Japanese curry ramen—something you can’t easily find in the neighborhood—and it’s one of our favorite soups in town. The broth is a rich blend of earthy curry and salty chicken stock that’s topped with a slice of braised pork chashu, crunchy bean sprouts, and green onions. In combination with the chewy noodles, this is a delicious, expertly made bowl of soup that’s ideal after dealing with your neighbor’s “DIY jackhammer project” all week. Be sure to also try the equally flavorful keema, a dry curry noodle topped with pico de gallo, corn, and shredded chili peppers." - brant cox
"Come to Sawtelle Blvd. on a weekend and you’ll find nearly every ramen shop with a line wrapped around the block. Listen to your pounding headache, and go to Menya Tigre instead. This tiny noodle shop never has a wait and also specializes in something you can’t find anywhere else in the neighborhood—Japanese curry ramen. The broth is a rich blend of curry and salty chicken stock that’s topped with a slice of braised pork chashu and fresh, crunchy bean sprouts and green onions. When it all comes together with the chewy noodles down below, it’s a delicious, well-balanced bowl of soup that’ll go a long way toward breaking your migraine." - kat hong, brant cox, sylvio martins, garrett snyder
"Curry ramen This tiny spot specializes in Japanese curry ramen - something you can’t find on Sawtelle or really anywhere in LA - and it’s the best bowl of soup we’ve eaten this year. The broth is a rich blend of earthy curry and salty chicken stock that’s topped with a slice of braised pork chashu, crunchy bean sprouts, and green onions. When it all comes together with the chewy noodles down below, it’s a delicious, expertly-made bowl of soup that we’ll be eating any day when May Gray and June Gloom threaten to ruin our summer energy." - the infatuation los angeles crew
