Every time I come to little Tokyo, this is the place I go to eat. Amazing Ramen bowls, fresh sushi, and great Japanese spirits from rice beer, to sake, to shochu. This is the place to eat in little Tokyo! read more

Little Tokyo Ramen Crawl: Maruya Some days you just get a craving. Not a specific one, not a "I need this exact dish" kind of craving -- just a deep, nagging need for a bowl of noodles. That's the mood that pulled me into Maruya in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. I ordered the chashu tonkotsu, the classic go-to when you want to judge a ramen shop by its bones. And the verdict? It was... fine. Not bad, not memorable -- just okay. The kind of bowl that doesn't offend you but doesn't linger in your memory either. No standout richness in the broth, no chashu slice that made me pause mid-bite. Just noodles, doing their job. This is actually the second ramen spot I've tried in Little Tokyo, and I'll admit -- I'm starting to feel a little underwhelmed by the neighborhood's ramen scene so far. For a pocket of the city with so much culinary history packed into a few blocks, I expected to be a bit more wowed by now. Two tries in, and I'm still searching for that bowl that stops me in my tracks. What did stand out, though, was the service. The staff at Maruya were genuinely warm and helpful -- attentive without hovering, quick to check in, the kind of hospitality that makes you want to root for the place even when the food doesn't quite deliver. It's the kind of detail that softens an otherwise middling meal. So, Little Tokyo ramen crawl: two down, verdict still out. The people have been great. The noodles? I'm still waiting to be impressed. On to the next bowl. read more

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Their broth is the La Croix of ramen broth. Straight up boiled water with the essence of pork bones. Do not order. The miso my girlfriend got had way more richness and flavor. The portion was pretty small, and the cashu was cut super thin. The noodle quality was fine, but a little overcooked. The sushi was okay? Definitely not worth the price. Rice and fish were warm. I've had better sushi from Japanese supermarkets for cheaper. read more

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Trying out different spots in little Tokyo village! Their portion is crazy big!! Half way eating I look up at my mom and ask "did you even eat any?" Her bento looks the same as when it was served lol!!!! Super big portion! They are all delicious!! read more

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We were supposed to go to Oomasa but apparently they are closed on Tuesdays so we ended up trying this gem in Little Tokyo. We got here as soon as they opened and got seated right away. They have Bento boxes which is what we wanted for lunch. I ordered from the lunch special which was a little cheaper and smaller serving than their regular Bento. I got Tonkatsu which came with small salad, a few pieces of fried chicken and 1 egg roll. The chicken was surprisingly good. The tonkatsu was a lot that I ate it for 3 other meals. My co workers got the chicken katsu Bento and another co worker got the chicken teriyaki Bento. All our Bento came with miso soup which was perfect for the weather. The price was reasonable. Food was flavorful. It was really worth a try. The staff were great. We will definitely be back again. read more

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I was looking for lunch in Little Tokyo and I liked that this place was not as packed as the other places, so I jumped on the opportunity to get a delicious lunch and it did not disappoint! I know they are known for their ramen but I was really pulled in by their Bento Box. Mostly because it was so much food and reasonably priced. I got the salmon teriyaki bento box and man was that a lot of food! Comes with a full piece of salmon teriyaki, salad with ginger dressing to start, California sushi roll (4 pc), tempura shrimp and veggies, an egg roll, and chicken karaage (Japanese dark meat fried chicken). Salmon was perfectly cooked with the classic sweet and salty teriyaki marinade. Loved the ginger dressing on the salad. And the tempura veggies were even a stand out! Loved that they had broccoli, Kobucha squash, and sweet potatoes. All the food felt authentic and well seasoned. The service was great; our waitress was super friendly and our food came out fast. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is the atmosphere. It looks a little worn and outdated inside, and the bathrooms were also very worn and kind of dirty. Definitely wouldn't go here for a nice date, but definitely great for a casual midday lunch pick me up in Little Tokyo. read more

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Surprisingly haven't tried this place till recently after all my years of visiting this plaza. We decided to finally try it since we were craving some small bites and curry lol. Service was quick, staff were friendly, and the menu was easy to get through. The hostess also helped give more info on their validation for the parking nearby which we didn't use but good to know for next time! Plenty of seating and even outdoor seating is available which is nice so you can enjoy the fresh air and plaza vibes. The curry was super delicious and really fills you up! The gyoza was probably my favorite (even dipped some in the curry). They did the pan seared so it's not fully fried and still soft in the middle. Their sauce though was fantastic! It was like a ponzu but not super citrusy, it was just right. Would definitely come back and try their other menu items! They had a yellowtail carpaccio that I'd like to try next time. IG: @ammysalamii read more

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Fast and courteous service. Moderate prices. Generous portions of edible, unremarkable, mediocre food. Our table ordered spicy tonkotsu ramen, katsu bento, and spring rolls. read more

Second time to Maruya and it does not disappoint. They have Sapporo on tap and that was a great start! Had the #6 #13 rolls , both rolled just right fresh and tasty. The #6 is Under Control and 13 is the Orange Dragon. Great place for a casual sushi dinner and very good service. read more

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The cucumbers were delicious but a bit pricey for it being a cucumber. The ramen broth had a very strong flavor but the noodles and pork were good. The egg rolls were lacking flavor and very mushy inside. The chicken teriyaki was delicious! Service was good. The peach cocktail was flavorless read more

Friendly service, good food and tasty drinks! The staff was super friendly and helpful. We had the Peach sake drink which was delicious and hit the spot! The food was served quickly and very fresh and tasty... definitely worth a visit read more

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We love coming to Maruya especially during the non-peak hours. At 2pm we were seated immediately but we were a little surprised that it filled up an hour later. But then again it comes as no surprise because of how delicious their ramen and sushi are. The price point is a little on the high side but in this economy, that's to be expected. The service and the food are impeccable. I wanted to give them 5 stars but they haven't fixed their bathroom situation. No disrespect to the owners, I know how hard it is to run a business, but the mirror still hasn't been cleaned so it's impossible to see one's reflection and the trash bin in the ladies' room was overflowing. I hope they can address this because my family just absolutely loves coming to this restaurant! read more

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Delicious ramen spot that I always come to whenever I'm near Little Tokyo! I always order their Miso ramen (no bean sprouts) with a sushi roll on the side. It's really good. We also decided to try a few side orders this time like the spring rolls and gyoza. There is seating outside and inside. It can be packed depending on what day of the week you come by. Weekends are subject to be packed sometimes. There are only 2 restrooms and there is usually a line for it whenever I had to use the restroom so just a heads up. A little bit on the pricey side. But it's rare I come out here. Other than that, my favorite ramen spot in Little Tokyo hands down! read more

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My spicy scallop roll and yellowtail Maki were so sad..... like did the chef get mad and take it out on the scallop?? Also the seaweed was discolored on the Maki so they're using old seaweed my mistake for choosing this spot and those rolls :')... on the other hand the mermaid roll was so full, well proportioned, great presentation.... what happened?! Clearly two different chefs. Service was really nice though. This spot is giving sushi and ramen for tourists for more emphasis on rolls rather than actual sushi. Left full but dissatisfied :/ read more

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Absolutely mediocre, stale, and horrendous quality of sushi here. Everything from the fish, rice, and even seaweed was COMPLETELY STALE AND FISHY SMELLINY. We needed to use the bathroom and paid $10 for the most minitaure, disgusting sushi I've seen in my entire life. The service was very poor and unfriendly. My boyfriend ended up getting sick with diarrhea and vomit. NEVER AGAIN - DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY HERE!!!!! Such a dissapointment to Japan Town. read more

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Solid place for good ramen and sushi. Third time we ate here, but our table wasn't cleaned properly. Floor was a little sticky. This time around, the ramen was quite oily. read more

The pork chashu Don is absolutely incredible. It comes with the right amount of everything, rice, pork, egg, onions. It is so delicious and filling as the portions are more than fair for the price paid. I was extremely hungry when I came into this place and was very pleased that I ordered this because it left me more than satisfied. Service was quick, the restaurant was quite empty on a Monday night so we were seated and served in less than twenty minutes and the waitstaff was really attentive and kind to us while we ate. Would love to eat here again! read more

Excellent foods and Excellent service Fair prices and very good ambiance and lots of foods selections read more

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Had a date night with my husband and LOVED the sashimi. Tasted really fresh and with variety of fish, worth the $40. My husband also enjoyed the ramen! The broth itself was really good and with the spice mixed in it was even better! They also have a whole alcohol menu, get the plum wine if you're craving something sweet. It is LA so we did park a couple blocks away at a parking structure. Place is located in Little Toyko with a bunch of stores and restaurants nearby. read more

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Pretty basic and rather overpriced. The beer was well presented and it was nice sitting outside in the sun capturing this sapporo advert picture. The salmon sushi was $20 for bits of salmon on top of rice and avocado, and not great salmon at that. It's ok for a quick bite but I wouldn't stake an entire meal here. read more

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Food: We wanted to come back to this place because the food was good pre-Covid. After coming back the food portion got smaller and was not as good. The food is cheap and worse than what you buy from the supermarket. The ramen costs $18 which you can find in most places. The Avacado roll is $7 for 6 pieces, but it is very small. Would not come back! read more

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We came in on a Sunday night, it was busy but we were seated within 5-10min. I ordered the chicken katsu combo, it's very filling and you'll definitely have left overs. The katsu is crispy and hits the spot. The food comes out quick after you order! read more

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This is one of the few places in Little Tokyo Village that's open on a Tuesday between lunch and dinner. From the outside it doesn't look like much or even busy, but once you step inside it's much larger and most tables were filled. The staff were all very friendly and the service was efficient. The decor was modern but still had an old Tokyo Village feel to it. We ordered the chashu and tonkatsu ramen plus the sashimi appetizer. The differences between the two ramens are the size and the amount of chashu. (You can see from the photo.) I have to admit the presentation of the chashu ramen threw me off. Can't decide if it's "cool" or "creepy" lol. Either way, the ramen was good. The broth was rich and the chashu was nicely charred on the edges. I also liked that there wasn't a lot of other stuff in the ramen, just an egg and green onions. And if you like spice but worry it might be too much, ask for the spicy sauce on the side. read more

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The Ramon was soooo good, best food I ever had, there customer service was too notch, they where so kind and nice and respectful 10/10 on ambiance, and when I was short a few bucks they where ok with it read more

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Felt like going to Little Tokyo yesterday for lunch. Decided to try this place because it did not have a line. It's not a big restaurant. None of the restaurants in this mall are big. Not much in ambiance. Now we know why. Big portions of food but it was just okay. The waitress was nice to tell us the portions are huge so we ordered the Salmon Bento to share as we are not big eaters. It came with miso soup, 4 pieces of sushi, salad, and in the Bento Box fried chicken - overdone, a variety of tempura, rice, salmon teriyaki and a spring roll. The Salmon was a little overdone for us. read more

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Thought sushi's in the heart of little Tokyo would have been better than others but I was wrong. Yellowtail's jalapeño was well presented yet the texture of the fish was not that fresh and buttery. The volcano roll and salmon lover were just ordinary. Although services were delightful and the restaurant seemed packed with Sunday's crowds. I wouldn't be returning unfortunately. read more

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It was girl's night out and we had been before. Ambience is lovely. Service is lovely. I always get the Thai iced tea and a bento box with all the varieties of food. Last time, I had the chicken teriyaki. This time, I tried the chicken katsu. The price was 23 to 25 dollars but it's the rice, miso soup, tempura veggies, shrimp tempura, California rolls and salad. I was full before I got to the chicken kansu. Will definitely come again. Parking can be tricky because Tokoyo village is always packed but restaurant validates so that is a nice touch. Definitely worth a repeat visit. read more

Went for lunch on a Saturday. We were there around 12:30 and there was no wait since they were recently open. The food was all very good, with good quantities and friendly quick service. My BIL had the Chashu ramen, and boy, they do not skimp on the Chashu! It was like a roasted bacon, very tasty and slightly smoky. Others had the miso ramen (comment was that it was the perfect size and delicious,) udon, tuna sashimi with spicy yuzu salad (really good, with lots of perfectly ripe avocado) and some sushi. We shared the chicken kaarage as a starter, and it was really flavorful and crispy, and a lot of pieces! There is a small outdoor patio, and a nice indoor air-conditioned dining room. Definitely a good lunch spot in Little To,yo. We all enjoyed it. They also validate parking, if you park in the Japanese Village parking lot. read more

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Entered with the most politeness and great service, got sat down within minutes and got extra table brought to me and my girl for our motorcycle gear, backpack and hoodies to put down, service was fast and consistent and got fed and finished eating all under 30 minutes all around with food 10/10 would recommend and come again read more

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Great location, right in the heart of little Tokyo. The staff were very friendly, and the decor was modern/ trendy. The food was okay, we ordered Ramen & Sushi, they were both very MID. Overall an okay experience, would try something else next time. read more

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This was such a great value and the flavors were ok. We got lucky with street parking and came in here just before the weekend lunch rush to snag a good table. The menu is extensive, ramen options, donburi options, bentos, sushi, etc. For our party, we got an age tofu for appetizer, then for our entrees we ordered two of the rice bowls (teriyaki chicken and katsu pork and egg) and a bento box of katsu. All of our entrees came with miso soup, so those came out quickly. Then we were taken by surprise by the sheer size of all of our entrees. My grandmother-in-law, who is not used to eating Japanese food, her eyes were wide open in surprise when they brought out her bento box. Her bento included miso soup, salad, 4 piece California roll, the katsu of course, chicken karage, egg roll, mix tempura, and rice. It was nuts and definitely could have fed 2 people alone. Our rice bowls were also a big portion size and so we ate what we could and took the rest back. I would say flavors wise it was average. Definitely had better elsewhere, but you can't beat the price and quantity of food. read more

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Staff: They were really friendly. Quality/Quantity: This is one of the best Japanese places I have ever been to period. We were a party of 8 so we ordered a variety of things. I have to say the food here is really really Oishii (delicious). I've had a lot of Japanese food, a lot, and this is one of the best. Portions are very generous here. Only one issue was with the Korokke (potato cake) that we found a piece of hair in it. We ordered the following: 1) Katsu bento box - this included chicken katsu , karaage (fried chicken) (4) piece California roll, tempura, white rice, egg roll, miso soup, and salad. This was very tasty and enough to be shared with someone. 2) Ramen - friends ate so I cannot rate 3) Karaage - huge pieces, very flavorful, and perfect with the lemon squeezed over it. 3) Gyoza - these were really good 4) spicy tuna roll - friends ate so I cannot rate Value: I felt reasonable considering it was about $140 for a party of 8 which included the tip. Given the amount of food this was more than fair. Overall: We were really big fans of this spot and would return for sure. Pro tip: Get here early. They opened at 11:35 which is a unique time. We were 2nd in line. By the time we left this spot was packed. read more

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absolutely love this place! fatty and fresh fish! dishes were unique and so delicious. we got the sushi combo and it was the perfect amount with different types of fish and it was all so very good tasting! the portions are amazing here and definitely worth the money. very kind waiters and exceptional customer service. lots of seating inside! read more

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Located in the heart of Little Tokyo, Maruya looked promising based on the reviews, but it left a lot to be desired. I came here early on a weekend, which then started to get packed after 6pm. The menu is extensive, offering many traditional Japanese dishes. FOOD I wanted to try their Grilled Salmon Neck special combo which is only offered on Fri, Sat and Sun however they informed me that they didn't have it so I went with the regular Salmon Teriyaki special combo. Overall, the combo wasn't great. I felt most of the food wasn't very fresh or tasty. The chicken wing was stale, the tempura and spring roll seemed like it had been sitting on a hot plate for awhile, the salmon was overcooked and the sushi rice was soggy. SERVICE Service was good, the staff is very friendly and efficient despite the busy atmosphere. AMBIANCE I found the place to be dirty as I had to swarm away flies. I also passed on using the bathroom - it was very filthy...and clogged. It seems like they are better known for their noodles. However, I probably would not come back again. read more

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wasn't busy late afternoon on a sunday. service was decent, we were seated quickly and the food came out very fast. we ordered a chicken katsu special combo and a salmon teriyaki special combo. the overall meal is huge and quite filling. the salmon was cooked perfectly. each bento comes with shrimp and vegetable tempura, egg rolls, miso soup, salad, chicken karaage, rice, and 4 pieces of a california roll. great portions. unfortunately, the flavors fell short. the chicken katsu and salmon were lacking in flavor, even with the provided sauces. the tempura was too overwhelming in the amount of batter and also lacked flavor. i'm amazed by the size of the bentos, but the taste was disappointing. i did enjoy the miso soup and california roll however. read more

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Although the cost efficiency is quite great，with 40 dollars you can buy food to satisfy three people's stomach, but the fried pork is a liitle bit dry. All in all, it's worth a try. read more

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Grabbed dinner here on a Sunday evening. No line, so was seated immediately. Plenty of indoor and outdoor availability. The server was so friendly and sweet. Ordered a tonkatsu ramen and salmon roll. The ramen was great and umami with al dente noodles. The rice in the salmon roll tasted a bit mushy and overcooked, which overpowered the salmon. Located centrally in Little Tokyo, so plenty of people watching can occur, especially if you choose to sit outside! read more

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One of my favorite restaurants in the village plaza! Their plum wine is great and their chashu ramen is fantastic! The portion is huge and I still can't believe I once cleared it haha! Must try if you're in the area! The bento boxes are fantastic too read more

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Came here last Saturday. Food was served quickly and the staff was helpful and friendly. But I left my receipt there. I tried calling and emailing them to get a copy. They never picked up the phone or returned my email. read more

So, admittedly, I have NEVER been to Maruya, despite all the times I have visited Little Tokyo. No idea why - just never happened to get here. Mistake! We came recently on a cold chilly evening because they had a little bit of everything - noodles, sushi, bowls, sashimi...and we had a friend with us who wasn't very familiar with any Japanese food. I am so glad we opted to go to Maruya! Friendly and polite service, and quick. We got oyaku-don, katsu-don, and my daughter for some strange reason ordered zaru (cold) noodles. The dons came with miso soup which was perfect on a chilly day, and the dons were both HUGE...so much so, it was almost another full meal that I took home! I would easily come back again. They are located right on the main Japanese Village Plaza, next to the Neko cat shop. They validate parking (but limited time - we stayed too long and didn't end up using the validation). They also have restrooms for paying customers. read more

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