BEST RAMEN I'VE EVER HAD, hands down! I highly recommend the vegan spicy. Perfect broth, noodles, and spice. So good that I almost licked the bowl clean, but I had to keep my manners since I was on a date with my hot girlfriend (shh, don't tell my wife). I've been to this place many times before seeing shows in downtown, and it's still consistently the best ramen restaurant in the city. The service is kind and friendly, too. One note: there are some brightly colored candies on the stand at the back wall that are clearly meant for the customers to take after a spicy meal to freshen their breath. After I took a large handful to pop in my mouth, I realized they weren't candies at all...instead, they were those colorful little training holders for chopsticks. Oops! Time to get new glasses. read more

Really solid ramen spot in DTLA. Super fast and friendly service with a variety of items (not just ramen) and appetizers and drinks as well as a bar. It's got a cool and casual bar vibe, with some tables inside and outside. I ordered the tonkatsu and added a soft boiled egg. The broth was really flavorful and both the pork and egg were cooked really well. Not overly salty at all and a good portion size. Also tried their tropical matcha which was $5 at the time of this review. Nice that they had alternative milks (I chose coconut) - didn't really have a strong matcha taste but I did enjoy it on a hot LA day. read more

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I was seeing a show at the nearby United Artist Theatre and wanted a quick dinner so I popped in to DTLA Ramen as I'm never one to pass up checking out a new ramen joint. The interior is small. Just a few 4ish person table and a bar. I sat at the bar in an effort to not potentially take a table away from a larger party. I felt like while I was waited on, I was generally left alone during my visit. As I was in a bit of a rush that somewhat bothered me, but I was still able to get in, put in an order, and finish my meal in about 30~40 minutes (though I did eat fast). If you're looking for a super quick meal, this isn't the spot for you. The ramen itself was tasty. Definitely better than I expected, but also not the best I've ever had. I got the mild spice level just to be cautious and the spice was barely there. If you like even the smallest of spice levels, I'd say go with medium. The broth was rich and flavorful and the meat and other items came in just the right serving amounts. Ultimately I'm glad I went to DTLA Ramen. It was a good meal that was reasonably priced that definitely filled me up. I would definitely go back if I found myself in the area. read more

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STEPH JUDGEMENT: Surprisingly great food with lots of veg options. We spotted this place across from our hotel and decided to try it for dinner. We'd noticed they had some outdoor seating, but didn't realize how roomy their indoor space would be. The decor was utilitarian but clean and pleasant. Their happy hour menu looked pretty good as well. We were pretty hungry so we kind of ordered a lot: - Spicy creamy vegan ramen (great rich broth and perfectly cooked noodles) - Plant-based chicken karaage (crispy and delicious--not sure what brand of mock chicken they used, but it was more akin to dark meat than breast meat, which was what I used to prefer back in the day so I loved it) - Impossible gyoza (nice change from the usual chopped veggie fillings) - Edamame (perfectly steamed and salted) The prices were reasonable and the staff friendly and efficient--we are definitely coming back! read more

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My friend and I came to DTLA Ramen late Monday afternoon in order to wait out the traffic and have an early dinner, and lucky for us, we got in on the last hour of Happy Hour (weekdays 3pm-6pm), so we got $2 off our Ramen and $1 off our salted Edamame. The Edamame was pretty good, although not too out of the ordinary even with the salt. Our Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen, however, was savory, albeit not that spicy even though my friend got the Spicy (she rated it 4/10 in spiciness) ) and I got the Extra Spicy (6/10 in spiciness). So if you love it even hotter, don't be afraid to ask for even more heat. The Chashu pork slices were nicely thick and charred, soaking up the broth while maintaining just enough crispiness. Both the broth and the noodle were also thick and delicious, giving you plenty of flavor with every slurp. If there was something I felt lacking, it would be to have a bit more flair to the taste, since everything is a little one note and not a lot of depth and texture in the flavor. But that's OK, it was tasty as it was so we still ended up satisfied! read more

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This place was so good after a long day in LA. After our event we walked over to this spot and it did not disappoint. The decor is fun and the service is very friendly. It was very warm in there, no air flow, no fans, no ac. After ordering an ice water and sitting still for a moment we were able to cool down. Ordering is simple and easy using the QR code in the table. Everything came out delicious and I was so full. I added the soft boiled soy sauce injected egg to my spicy tonkatsu ramen and it was great. read more

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Not too familiar with the area as we were in town for the 2025 Comic Con, we decided Ramen was the main entree for tonight's dinner and made a quick call to this ramen shop, about 5 mins walking distance from our parking spot. Called ahead to see if there's any seats and was delighted to know that around 6-7pm the seats/table is pretty open. Took us about 5 mins Divey, chill, relaxed, cool and ambient!! Those are the woods that described this awesome and uplift divey Ramen Shop, "DTLA RAMEN", reminiscent of small shops back in Tokyo Japan. While the chef may not be Japanese, the food is amazing and tastes very delicious as any other chef's ramen. Next time, we'll have to try other items when we're back. read more

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Cute, small restaurant with super friendly staff. Very clean and professional. The broth was the best part, a blast of flavor! I've been to "fancier" places that cost a lot more, almost double the price, and I have to say this is just as good! read more

DTLA RAMEN - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The ambiance was great and the service was on point. The food was nothing short of exquisite. It was raining and it felt like a vibe. However , I would give it a 4/5 only due to the parking situation. I had to park 2 blocks away to find parking . I would recommend for others who want a pleasant ramen experience. I paid $70 for a party of 2 the only thing that's not included is the other persons bowl of ramen. Plan ahead for parking if you're going. read more

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Service was excellent. I had their pumpkin matcha, crispy tuna rice, spicy tuna roll & curry katsu with pork. Food tasted fine, sushi wasn't my favorite but go figure, it's a ramen spot. Our sever was great though, there was a miscommunication about what we had ordered and he handled it so well & with grace - really appreciated it. Also the lemonade is a fantastic price! You never see drinks that cheap anymore. read more

I would rate this place a 4.5 stars. Came here with my co-workers after work. I ordered the regular tonkotsu ramen and loved it. Wish they had the shio ramen, but enjoyed eating the tonkotsu and added the soft boiled egg. Loved how the soup was super hot as I hate eating warm ramen and the noodles were perfect. Not too soft and not too hard. Will come back again to try their Vegan ramen as I heard good things about it. read more

DTLA RAMEN - Tonkotsu ramen with soft boiled egg - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The ramen was delicious, the service was attentive, and the place was clean with a nice atmosphere. I don't live nearby, but I'll be back when I'm in DTLA read more

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I loved this place!! Amazing service from the workers especially Kassandra she was amazing to me. The food was chef's kiss ! Definitely coming back . read more

Great Ramen excellent broth would come back and try other items great selection of items on menu read more

DTLA RAMEN - Highly recommend. Great Broth! - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It is my favorite place to go in LA for Ramen and has a very nice Sake menu The people there are amazing read more

Personally would not come back for the food. It wasn't like TERRIBLE, but I've just had a lot better in LA. The waitress was nice though! read more

DTLA RAMEN - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love DTLA Ramen, for being a fast and friendly place that's local where I can get fresh quality vegan food. The service is amazing, the staff is always friendly, and there's always somebody close enough to wave down if you need anything at all. The vibe inside is super cute, and you can tell that a lot of work went into the aesthetic of this place. It is nothing but clean on the inside. If you're in DTLA and need a quick bite, this place is great! read more

DTLA RAMEN - Spicy Creamy Vegan - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've been to DTLA Ramen a few times and have always enjoyed the food, drinks and especially the friendly and helpful staff! Last night, before attending the Orpheum theater, just down the block, I ate a delicious katsu curry and had two umami beers, at happy hour price! Always an enjoyable experience! read more

DTLA RAMEN - Katsu curry and umami beer - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great food. Small place with limited seating. Really good happy hour specials. One server was great, the other a complete tool. read more

This place should have a higher rating. I can't speak for the meat ramens but the vegan ones are delicious! The spicy vegan ramen is my favorite. Service has always been good too. I'm a repeat customer and would go more if I lived or worked in the area. read more

fairly disappointed at this place. i was craving ramen so i stumbled upon this place. went in. interior was nice and had ample seating. server seated my friend and i immediately. we had the poke nachos, spicy tonkotsu ramen, and chasu bowl. the poke nachos were great. we were starving so when we had our poke nachos, we were stoked about how our other food was going to be. when we got our food, we were quite disappointed. presentation-wise, food looked amazing!! taste-wise, the food was bland. ramen tasted watered-down. i asked for a soft-boiled egg and it was $1.5 extra, which in my opinion was not worth, not because of the money but because it just felt like it was a complete different dish from the ramen. the chasu bowl was pretty disappointing too... when my friend and i had the poke nachos again, we realized that it tasted good to us because we were super hungry. tldr; great presentation, disappointing taste. would not waste my money here again. read more

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Super delicious. Great service. Good prices. 10/10 would come again! I had the karaage chicken and tonkatsu ramen. read more

DTLA RAMEN - Karaage chicken - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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It was 1 o'clock on a bustling weekday, accompanied with a sprinkle of rain, when I, along with my merry band of 6 coworkers visited DTLA Ramen for a quick lunchtime bite. There's a lunch special deal for 1) Ramen 2) Appetizer and 3) Drink for $22.95. My eyes locked on the Spicy Tonkatsu Ramen, a sidekick of crispy gyoza, and a Lychee Green Tea for my drink! The star of my lunch was the Lychee Green Tea! I first jumped at the fact that they had a lychee-flavored fruit drink, which set my heart afluter since it's my favorite fruit of all time. Why not give it a go? I was delighted I did as it did not disappoint at all! My picture-perfect ramen was also springy and chewy just like how I like my ramen. I couldn't resist the temptation to add an egg for an extra dollar - it was a small price to pay for the perfect soft-boiled egg. Admittedly, the portion was too big so I had to take most of the ramen home to enjoy...but hey, I am a huge fan of leftovers! In the end, my coworkers and I left as a happy bunch. Until we meet again, DTLA Ramen, I'll be back for more! read more

DTLA RAMEN - Spicy Tonkatsu Ramen $15.95 - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The ramen here is amazing! The broth is rich but not too rich where it's overwhelming. I've always had an issue with places that char their charsiu pork because I don't like my food burnt (not my style), but it's just slightly burnt so the smoky aroma isn't overpowering. I get the tonkatsu ramen with a soft boiled egg. I've also ordered the karaage appetizer, definitely has more meat than a crispy outside, but that's not a downside at all. They give a large portion out. My mom also got the tofu and cucumber side. She mentioned the tofu was cut quite big so she probably wouldn't order it again. I'm obsessed with the white chocolate matcha latte. I've stopped by the restaurant just to buy the drink. read more

Delicious, I've tried the chicken ramen and the spicy tonkotsu they're full of flavor my favorites All the food and drinks are delicious. Service is great, love the Service and the ambiance is amazing, Great place to go with the family and kids or just a night out with friends. read more

SNEAKY RIP OFF! Update. The reply from the owner tells you a great deal about his business. A rude comment from him tells you that he doesn't care about his customer's experience. Instead of owning up to it and make it right he slams with insult and made up stories about me being rude. Seriously, if I were rude I wouldn't have left a tip at all, but in fact I did. Needless to say, at the time of my visit, the lunch menu on the table as well as his regular menu there and on line menu, there were no statements about the up charge like he said. I took the liberty to download the menu. I wouldn't give 1 penny to this dump. See the attached pictures taken of his menu. read more

DTLA RAMEN - 2 charges from DLTA Ramen. The exact same items were ordered from the "lunch special". The undisclosed up charge was on the 12/04 bill. - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I absolutely love this place. Their food is so delicious, not once been disappointed. I've been coming to this place for a few years and will return every time I want some ramen. Definitely recommend! read more

This place has such tasty starters and their Ramen is to die for! My favorite is the Spicy Tonkotsu ramen. I get it every time, with thin noodle and add an egg. It's perfect! read more

DTLA RAMEN - Spicy Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I'm not a huge ramen person, but my wife loves this spot and I get why. Service was solid and the food was genuinely good--rich, comforting, and well made. I'd come back, I'm just not the one picking ramen night If you're craving ramen in DTLA, this is a safe bet. read more

When I tell you this place was a hidden gym in the middle of Downtown LA.... I mean it! Was staying downtown in Los Angeles for the first time and while walking around I stumbled across this amazing blacked out ramen shop from the outside with no sign but simply just saying "RAMEN". I knew it had to be good and DTLA Ramen did not disappoint! The service was amazing as I was seated immediately and the server gave me the best recommendations. Started out trying the spicy garlic edamame and Karaage, which were both so fresh and delicious! For lunch I had the Spicy Tonkatsu Ramen which I asked to be extra spicy. The noodles tastes fresh and not too mushy as I prefer my ramen noddles firm. Overall and amazing surprise and experience! Not to mention a hell of a deal if you go during the lunch special which you get the app and main for under 20$ read more

DTLA RAMEN - Spicy Garlic Edamame & Karaage - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This ramen hit the spot on a chilly LA night. The pork was flavorful and tender. The broth could have been a bit more flavorful but was still good. The noodles were also cooked well. Seating is limited but we luckily got in before a line started forming read more

DTLA RAMEN - Spicy Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I left cuz the waiter is super rude. Hes bold and has an attitude. Would never come here again

fresh sushi bowls, mochi & more! Exceptional drinks and lively ingredients. Crispy fried rice options hit different. read more

DTLA RAMEN - a bowl of rice and vegetables - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

DELICIOUS ramen spot in the heart of DTLA! It was walking distance from our hotel (The Hoxton) and we were able to walk in and get seated on a Saturday night no problem. The service is minimal but the place is very small and intimate and doesn't require much. Plus the ramen is bomb, it takes the cake for the review! I would definitely come back or order take out if I lived in LA! read more

DTLA RAMEN - Pork Broth Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Decided to try DTLA Ramen once again after years since they first opened and boy I wasn't disappointed at all!!! Went there today with a friend of mine and we got the spicy tonkotsu ramen. I'm a ramen person so I know good ramen, and DTLA Ramen is a 10 out 10 Traditional pork broth with a spicy miso base, the best!!! Let's not talk about the yummy fried chicken karague and the gyoza! They're to die for. They also got Sapporo on draft and some pricey Japanese beers. We got the blonde NONEKO Belgian white ale. For all the beer lovers out there, that beer is a must try! They got some nice little tables by the wall as well as a mini bar which is cool and convenient. Homeboi Brandon always tryna give the best service too as well as the rest of the staff. Wouldn't hurt to say they also got a sum vegan friendly options for the "animal lovers" out there who don't eat meat. Bug off gimme the good stuff tho DTLA Ramen is poppin' read more

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If you were to ask me "Would you eat here again?", my immediate response would be YES!! The customer service was impeccable, the waiter was extremely friendly and even offered helpful recommendations. The tonkotsu ramen was rich and flavorful and, the california roll and chicken kaarage was just as tasty. The venue offers a selection of sake and the artwork inside really gives off the Los Angeles vibe. Overall this is a great place to grab some ramen any day of the week. read more

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Best ramen broth I've ever tasted. Service is fast and servers are attentive. Small and intimate with good hours.

We are regulars at DTLA Ramen and we love the place, the service and amazing food! In my opinion they have the best Vegan Ramen (and impossible gyozas (3 orders always) of Downtown LA. Emilia, is one of the incredible staff and is always happy to welcome us with open smiles! Thank you Emilia and everyone for always making our experience epic! read more

DTLA RAMEN - Wall - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Service was friendly and we were seated super quick. We ordered the gyoza, which were large and tasty. The dipping sauce was so good! The spicy chicken rice bowl which was just the right amount of spice. I would've like a little more ginger shreds. The spicy tonkatsu ramen was good. It was a good spice level (even though it made my nose run). The added soft boiled egg only made it better. Overall still a winning location. read more

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Wanted some ramen and glad we stumbled across this place! The decor was funny but also very cute, staff was extremely friendly and helpful! I had the spiked strawberry lemonade with boba and it was soooo good! To eat I had the Tori Shio Paitan ramen. The broth was super flavorful and the chicken was juicy! 10/10 would recommend! read more

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