Ramen selection · Historic Core
DTLA Ramen
Tonkotsu. Laid-back bar, ramen and drinks, in Historic Core · 754 reviews on Google
The spot is also sought out for its varied bar (sakes, Japanese beers, boba) and service praised almost unanimously. A minority of customers note the seasoning strays from the traditional Japanese standard and complain about a strong frying smell from the kitchen.
The highlight
The Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen and the creamy vegan version (Spicy Creamy Vegan) are the most praised dishes, with a full-bodied broth and well-grilled chashu.
The house
Order the Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen
Specialty Tonkotsu
Style Laid-back bar, ramen and drinks
Price / person ~$10–20
When to go Lunch & dinner, every day
Veg options Much-praised vegan ramen (Spicy Creamy Vegan), with a vegetarian option available too.
What people say
Comments inspired by 754 reviews, summarized with AI
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The balance between the rich broth and the noodles is spot on.
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The grilled chashu is the star — that char gives the pork so much flavor, and it stays a little crispy.
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The noodles are fresh, with the perfect consistency for ramen.
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The broth is full-bodied and rich, and the toppings come fresh and generous.
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Grilling the chashu instead of poaching it makes a real difference — way more flavor than most ramen places I've been to.
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The creamy, spicy vegan ramen really hit the spot: rich, flavorful and filling.
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The noodles are genuinely special and the broth feels inspired.
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The atmosphere is calming and pleasant.
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I didn't expect much from the gyoza but they came out really juicy, almost stealing the show from the ramen.
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I'm Japanese myself and honestly wasn't expecting to come across ramen this good stateside, so I went back three times in one week.
Hours & location
Address 952 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015
From center ~1.1 km
Hours
- Monday11:30 AM–10 PM
- Tuesday11:30 AM–10 PM
- Wednesday11:30 AM–10 PM
- Thursday11:30 AM–10 PM
- Friday11:30 AM–10 PM
- Saturday12–10 PM
- Sunday12–10 PM
Hours from Google, checked Aug 2026. Confirm on Maps before you go.
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