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Laki Ramen

4.5 (196 reviews)
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Matcha Lemonade
Sarah S.

I had dinner at Laki Ramen last night and I just love it! My friend and I sat down, right as the small restaurant with indoor & outdoor seating got busy at 7pm on a Monday night. They have a small parking lot shared among many businesses if you drive over. We were warmly greeted and service was excellent throughout the entire meal. Their Karage was so juicy & plump, cut into slices rather than the nuggets you usually see. It was so incredibly delicious with tartar sauce & a chili oil served to compliment it. What makes Laki Ramen special is their Chicken Paitan/Baitang style ramen, which is rich & creamy and more importantly chicken-based. You usually only see pork-based ramens so this is a welcome change and I love having a speciality shop like this in Los Angeles. It left me feeling less heavy than with donkatsu ramens and has a few thinly sliced chicken pieces on top. I went with the Matcha Ramen which they only serve 10 of each day! But wow, was it nice and I absolutely loved it. Not to mention, the color was so pretty haha! I couldn't resist getting their Matcha Lemonade, as well, and I loved it so matcha ! That matcha lemonade is quali-tea!!! We also tried Laki's Chicken Cutlet Curry and absolutely loved it. Again, cooked perfectly in a rich and flavor-filled curry sauce. Everything we had at Laki Ramen was delicious! We agreed we'll be back and are intrigued to try their Clam Chowder Ramen! Oh and their music was fire!!! Aaliyah, TLC and Tupac!? I was loving the late 90s R&B/hiphop vibes.

So Spicy Chicken Baitang (Chicken Chashu) Spicy Chicken Baitang (Chicken Chashu)
Dawn A.

Was looking for a ramen spot that wasn't necessarily a joke in the wall but was good. The pics made it seems like it was bigger than it was. It's pretty small inside and it is in a strip mall, however, the food did made up for it. We also had an allergy they were able to make sure to work around. The parking lot is quite small but the evening we went we didn't have a problem getting a spot. We got a variety of dishes. All were very delicious. Would definitely go back.

Spicy Vegan Ramen
Michael T.

We were here on a Saturday because my girlfriend and I were checking out some museums and wanted to find something close by that we could walk to. We stumbled across this place and wanted to try it. We really liked how it had an open patio to sit at and the weather was perfect for it. It was a little busy but we were seated quickly. I ordered the spicy vegan ramen and got mild spice level. I played it safe with the spice level since we were gonna be out and about for the day. Surprisingly the mild spice level was pretty spicy for mild which I loved. The broth was flavorful and creamy. The garlic oil was a nice addition to the broth as well! The tofu was perfect in my opinion and they gave a decent amount! The one thing I would remove from the ramen is the tomato. The tomato wasn't bad but I would've gone with a different choice of vegetable. Overall a very tasty ramen and would definitely get it again! Also the staff were very friendly especially our waiter Alex! He was very friendly, helpful, and was fun talking to him!

Vegan Ramen
Melanie G.

My boyfriend and I were checking out a few museums in the area and wanted something within walking distance so we wouldn't have to repark; We found this place and I'm glad we did! We went on a Saturday around 1:30 and it was moderately full but we were able to be seated right away. It's nice because they have a more open-air patio seating, which is where we sat. The colors and seating give a beach-resort feel and the branding and art on the wall is so nice! I got a vegan ramen for $18. While this is pricey, this is almost average for most ramens nowadays. Their noodles are a little on the thinner side but they were cooked well. The broth was creamy and enhanced with garlic oil. They gave a lot of little cubed tofu pieces and the green and fried onions added extra flavor. Their bamboo shorts are a little sweet. I could do without the tomato and maybe a few different vegetable choices, and would prefer cooked tofu, but it was still a good, filling and flavorful dish! Also, shoutout to our waiter, Alex! He was really helpful when it came to food allergies, attentive and kind. He was enjoyable to talk to and get to know as he made conversation with us!

Open Kitchen
James G.

It was a rainy day, so I went looking for a bowl of ramen and found Laki Ramen right around the corner. The place looks new and modern. We walked in right as they opened and were the first customers of the day. You can tell they care about presentation -- every table was neatly set, menus fanned out in the same direction. I ordered the lunch special, which lets you pick one of three ramens and a side. I went with the Dan Dan Ramen and a side of curry. Both were delicious. The broth was rich, and the noodles were springy. At first, I thought the noodles were perfect, but by the time I got to the bottom, they leaned a bit salty -- still good, just a touch heavy at the end. My partner ordered the Chicken Karaage and loved it -- crunchy outside, tender inside. He also had the Pork Chashu Ramen and said it was very good, but he kept coming back to how good the karaage was. For dessert he got the Matcha Tiramisu, and the server brought two spoons. I'm not usually a dessert person, but this one won me over -- smooth, creamy, and not overly sweet. Service was friendly and quick. Any time we finished something, the server was right there to clear it without hovering. Overall, solid spot for ramen and great service.

Karaage
Estele K.

Food 5/5: wow, karaage was super juicy and tasty... I got the clam chowder and wow, so unique and loved every bite of it. My husband got the mazeman and he loved it. It also came with truffle oil and tasted super unique. Wow. They also had matcha ramen, I would def try it out next time. Service 5/5: food came out fairly quick! Ambiance 5/5: clean, tidy, and modern. Highly recommend it!

Chicken Baitang Ramen
Maria C.

Came here with two kids & was satisfying for the whole family! Loved that the restaurant had kiddy plates & utensils. Ramen was hearty, and delicious. Noodles were bouncy and still had a bite to it. We didn't try any appetizers but will try to make it back to explore the rest of the menu. Only downside were the seats, we got seated with backless chairs, which was a pain with two kids. Their high chair was too small for our 4 yr old.

Tan tan men, tsukemen, and karaage
Rebecca T.

Got Laki Ramen for take-out, and food came quickly. The tsukemen was tasty, on-par with Tsujita's. The tan tan men was nice and spicy, but a bit too salty-- plus, the thin noodles were a bit different from what I'm used to in tan tan men. Also got karaage, which was nice and juicy, but texture-wise, it gave off more popcorn chicken vibes than karaage. Overall, decent place for noodles, but it is pricey for the amount you get. If you're in the area, it's worth a go.

Chicken Baitang Ramen(chicken chashu)
Tara F.

Came here for lunch with my co workers and didn't even realize they offered lunch specials, which were really great. The place itself is very cute and fresh. The open space really reminds me of being in Japan, even though we're in a strip mall. Our server was friendly and attentive. The food was good too. We all enjoyed it. I had the lunch special ($20), which was a ramen of your choice (chicken baitaing - she said that was the most popular), and a small bowl, and I picked the chicken curry. Very delicious and you didn't feel heavy afterwards. Will definitely be coming back to try other items on the menu.

Tsukemen
Christian B.

Could not recommend this enough. Great Staff, Great Customer Service, Amazing Flavors. We got a Tsukemen, Chasu bowl, Karaage and Chasu ramen. 9/10 for sure Plus the half size option are great to be able to try them all. Would for sure be back again here :)

Menu
Shanelle S.

Delicious local ramen spot with focus on chicken. Came here for dinner with a friend on a weeknight and were able to get a table with no wait outside. They were kind enough to turn on the outdoor heater upon our request. There is a small parking lot or if it's full, you can try your hand at finding street parking a couple of blocks out. I ordered the spicy vegan ramen as I wanted something a bit lighter, and it was tasty. The broth was rich without being overbearing and I had tofu for my protein. You pay inside at the register. There is one single occupant restroom available inside. Credit cards are accepted.

Black Fried Rice
Brian W.

Lake Ramen is a small ramen shop in LA. This spot sits in a little strip mall that is one way, so driving in is a little hard. However, there are usually a good amount of parking! The inside of the restaurant is very cute, and I liked how many large tables there are. The service was a little slow when we went, as we had to repeatedly ask for water. They were still very friendly though. The food itself was great. The ramen was very unique! For some reason, it reminded me of freshly baked milk toast. The Karage was very good, although it was more like a Chinese Chicken Steak than a Japanese Chicken Karage. The Black Fried Rice looked super interesting, but it ended up being a little too salty for me. Overall, Laki Ramen was a great little ramen shop serving yummy food!

Greet tea tiramisu
Chuck S.

My new favorite ramen spot! Just absolutely lovely, and but a mere stone's throw from LACMA and the Peterson car museums! Plus parking is very doable in the strip mall lot. But most importantly, this is truly deliciously sexy, and elegant ramen. No matter what you order, from the signature "bai tang" stock, to their vegetarian base, or even the clam chowder ramen, each style screams refinement. Maximum elegance, worthy of being awarded 7 Stella Stars this side of Eden Academy of Berlint. And the after feeling is super clean, no doubt due to the highest quality ingredients and preparation; it actually rings true of basically everything on the menu. Personally the clam chowder ramen really does it for me - the creamy comfort of clam chowder base, the briny yet gentle seafood sweetness of scallops that envelopes the palate but wraps the soul of your inner child with warmth and promise to never break your heart. The karaage, rather than chunks, are like a cutlet slit into tender strips, avec un mariage of 2 wonderfully balanced dipping sauces. The matcha tiramisu might be a bit soft-spoken for most palates, but I think it's one of the greatest. While I do think it could use more in terms of layers of lady fingers, the flavor balance is definitely my type. Especially when you dig your spoon deep into its depths, and get to the concentrated heart of oozing matcha - the kind that digs up memories of being clad in kimono in a chado ceremony - the flavor frolic of bitter and sweet of frothy matcha that takes center stage, unapologetic for it's lack of cloying sugar. Punchy, rich fatty tonkotsu, this place is not. It doesn't need to be loud and obnoxious like a Lamborghini. It's more of an Aston Martin. Understated, luxurious, yet refined. Like a woman. She is beautiful. What beautiful spot.

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Their Ramen is so very very good. I had a vegetarian ramen and the broth/soup/sauce was the best I have ever tasted hands down

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Solid ramen spot. Get the karaage and truffle mazemen. Those plates hit different. Service is great. Vibes are chill.

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I love Laki Ramen. I just feel there are so many better places in Los Angeles. I wish they were a little more experimental with their menu.

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