Curry Curry Curry!! Do you love Curry? I think if you're into curry you gotta check out Menya Tigre. Came on a Sunday around noon. Got seated right away. Was able to try the keema noodle and some of the tsukemen with a side of karaage. Everything was delicious and virtually as I expected plus more. The place is pretty small but big on charm. I don't think Menya Tigre gets talked about as much as other shops in Sawtelle so lets get this one going! Parking: street VERDICT: Rinse and repeat read more

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Curry lovers need to check this place out! Having tried both the katsu curry rice and curry ramen, both are hearty and filling. The rice dish comes with a huge piece of katsu, and the soup of the curry ramen is very thick, rich and flavorful. The portions are large and feels worth the price. The food comes out fast and I am lucky to have been be seated right away upon arriving. Parking is rough in this area, probably just on the street. read more

Menya TIGRE - pork katsu curry and chashu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Rating: 7.5/10 First time trying this spot and was pretty satisfied. Parking in this area is tough so we ended up paying $10 for a spot in a garage. The restaurant inside was small but lively. The service was great and the waiter was very nice. We ordered the tsukemen dipping ramen with chasu, 10 piece karaage, and shrimp tempura. The noodles were perfectly chewy. The broth was tasty and very rich. The karaage was alright tbh, pretty heavily breaded, but the sauces (jalapeño ranch and sriracha aioli) were tasty. The shrimp tempura was mid, and served with the tartar sauce kinda reminded me of fish sticks. Would come back just for the tsukemen! read more

Menya TIGRE - Tsukemen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This place was so good! They are making food well above what the price is. Definitely coming back soon hungry for more. read more

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Came on a Monday around noon and was able to be seated right away. Service was a little slow and not super attentive. I got the vegan curry mazemen ($1 extra charge for vegan). Interestingly, it came with a pico de gallo which I've never seen fused for mazemen. I still prefer traditional flavors for mazemen. But the flavors were good and plentiful. The curry, green onions and chili all worked together well. I liked the noodles because they were thick and chewy/bouncy. In mazemen fashion, they do offer a small portion of rice to eat after with what's left! read more

Menya TIGRE - Vegan curry mazemen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Wanted to try a different spot on Sawtelle so we dined at Menya Tigre! This spot is more well known for their curry dishes (and they also serve fresh karaage which my friend loved). I opted for what seems to be a limited edition red ramen, since it was on a poster in store instead of the main menu. Overall it was good, but I think I would've liked more flavor and heat and I definitely would not choose it over other ramen spots in Sawtelle. However the staff was super friendly, service is quick, there was no line, and there is both indoor and outdoor seating. Good option if other spots are too busy or you want several different options to choose from (chicken, curry, ramen) for your group. read more

Menya TIGRE - Limited edition red ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Just moved to LA and my cousin took me here - amazing food - had their takoyaki, baked salmon roll and chashu ramen, will be returning soon.

DO NOT order takeout. I picked up a karrage chicken Kurry for $22 and it was one of the most disappointing places I've picked up to go from. 5 nuggets for $22 is absolutely ridiculous. It was stale and just rubbery. read more

Menya TIGRE - Karrage Karaage Chicken - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Pretty good mazemen. My typical go-to for mazemen was closed on a Monday so popped into Menya for a bite Service was prompt and helpful and the place was fairly cozy. They have a nice outdoor patio if temperatures are accommodating I ordered mine without the pico de gallo or corn, as those ingredients lended a more fusion taste that I wasn't particularly seeking. I'd probably return just to try the curry dishes read more

Menya TIGRE - Mazemen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Definitely need to try their ramen and ANZU karate joint! FOOD 4/5 Pork cutlet was thin, flavorful, and love how there's zero fat on it. The curry was good but not my fav ULTIMATE TSUKEMEN (Pork Cutlet)- ・100% Chicken Broth With House Blend Curry ・2 Pieces Pork Cutlet ・Soft Boiled Egg ・Bonito Flavor ・Menma , Green Onion CHASHU TSUKEMEN - Was suppose to come with 4 pieces but we only have (1 total) as shown on the picture on their site. ・100% Chicken Broth With House Blend Curry ・4 Pieces Chashu Pork ・Soft Boiled Egg ・Bonito Flavor ・Menma , Green Onion PARKING 3/5 Always tough finding parking on Sawtelle and within the perimeter CUSTOMER SERVICE 4/5 Standard attentive service, no issues. Ambience was clean. read more

Menya TIGRE - Chashu Curry Tsukemen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Menya TIGRE has some nice curry ramen, and I visited to try their Curry Chashu Ramen. Service was average (as expected), with a simple sit down, take order, and check slip. I was sat at the bar, which featured hard metal chairs and a wooden counter. The first bite of chashu in the Chashu Ramen was tasty, reminding me of a charcoal grill and a nice texture. Their curry broth is thick and fatty - unique in that it was though very salty. The salt was enough to cut through the chashu after a few minutes, instantly making it less enjoyable. Their egg was also not quite soft-boiled, and the texture though not overcooked left some more to be desired. read more

Menya TIGRE - Curry Chashu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The Keema Mazemen is a sleeper hit on Sawtelle! If you haven't had it, it's the soupless ramen that is an absolute flavor bomb! The shredded chilli peppers and corn add a great texture that you don't usually get in a standard bowl of ramen Service: fast and efficient. It's a tiny spot so you can usually snag a seat way quicker than the spots nearby. read more

Menya TIGRE - Chashu Curry Ramen + Takoyaki + Keema Noodle - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Definitely yummy and slightly different than tsujita. Got the curry, but would prefer tsukemen as the noodles were thicker. Chasu was soft, tasty, and quite filling. Yes the karage was good. read more

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I'm still thinking about this restaurant as I write this. It was that good!!! I went with a friend during lunch. The restaurant inside was packed, but we were seated outside, which worked out perfectly. Everything on the menu looked amazing, but I went with the pork katsu curry and WOW... it was mouthwatering. I also loved the fried spicy garlic crisps on the table... I was this close to pouring the whole container in haha. My friend ordered the chashu curry ramen and couldn't stop raving about how soft and tender the pork was. I'm already counting down the days until I'm back in LA so I can come here again. Parking was a bit tricky, but we found a neighborhood nearby and walked over, totally worth it. read more

Menya TIGRE - Chashu Curry Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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one of the better ramen spots i've tried. i'm not a huge fan of chashu usually but this one really surprised me and tasted a bit smokey. i loved the other toppings in the ramen as well as the rich curry broth. highly recommend! read more

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The takoyaki was delicious and perfect! The keema noodle bowl was kinda sucky and white washed. No reason to put corn or pico de gallo ruined it and also I thought the egg would be soft boiled so it can melt in with the sauce. Sadly the pico de gallo contrasted with the noodles and it should've been just union chives and seaweed. They also took quite a while to serve us. Inside did not have much seating. read more

Menya TIGRE - Keema Noodle - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Menya TIGRE is a restaurant that I've been wanting to try ever since it opened. However, due to an abundance of other excellent dining options in the immediate area, I always seemed to end up somewhere else when visiting the Sawtelle neighborhood. That said, I'm happy I finally decided to stop in here to check out their food this past Saturday. It did not disappoint. We arrived around 4:45pm for an early dinner. This is probably one of the best times to visit the area, as there were no lines at any of the restaurants on Sawtelle Blvd. To eat, I ordered the Curry Tsukemen, priced around $16.80. Service was quick and efficient. While I thoroughly enjoyed the noodles and curry/broth, the chashu admittedly was not the best. I thought the portion could have been a little bigger, as well. Still, I would recommend Menya TIGRE as a solid dining option worth trying. read more

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While running errands in the area, we decided to wait out traffic with a delicious dinner before heading home. Since it was a cold, rainy night, we were craving something warm and comforting. That's when we came across Menya Tigre and decided to give it a try. We were seated outside, so we were grateful for the heat lamps. My husband ordered the tsukemen ramen, a dipping noodle dish, while I went for the chicken karaage curry rice. The portions were generous. My karaage chicken was perfectly crispy and flavorful, and the tsukemen noodles were fresh and chewy. The chashu had just the right amount of fattiness. Since we both had curry-based dishes, the meal started to feel a bit heavy toward the end, but the leftovers were just as tasty the next day. We don't trek out to Westside often, but we're glad we got to try this spot. Service was smooth, and despite sitting outside, my hot tea was refilled a couple of times. The outdoor seating area was completely full by the time we left. read more

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What makes this place a go to in my book is the spicy fried garlic they provide on the side. For me, I love to drown my pork katsu curry rice with it. I'm not ashamed to say I use up basically the whole container... I hope they don't hate me for it . It's not too busy compared to the other ramen/noodle places but it has its special niche which appeals to particular people like me. The katsu itself is well made, where the breading is light but still has a decent crunch. One small thing I would change is to add just a little bit more curry, like 10% more, which would make the curry to rice ratio perfect in my books (being a sauce lover). read more

The Baseline: For a ramen restaurant the noodles must be fresh, cooked with consistency in firmness, broth must be tasty with good body, accompaniment additions must match with the style, and the plating must work for the ramen presentation/function. Added to the baseline is for Karaage chicken that must be crispy, meaty, and flavorful. Food: The base bowl of ramen is very tasty and the noodles have good pull. The Karaage chicken is really delicious with a crispy breading and thick pieces of chicken. This is Karaage chicken by Anzu that recently merged into this restaurant. Service: The service was excellent and I picked up my Karaage chicken and fries. The staff brought bout me while I was waiting outside. Great service. Atmosphere: The seats are comfortable and the tables are well situated. The outdoor patio has heating lamp so you will be okay outside. read more

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I originally visited Menya Tigre a couple of years ago for dinner and waited for probably close to 30 minutes before getting seated. I loved the food so much that I decided to visit again on my most recent trip to LA. This restaurant is tiny with probably only enough seats for 15 or so people inside. They do have additional seating outside in the front, but all the tables seem crammed together. This time, we decided to go right when they opened to avoid a wait. When we arrived a little past 11:30AM over the weekend, we were luckily the first guests in the building. Pork Cutlet Curry ($17.80) - The order first comes with a small bowl of salad, filled with mixed greens, corn, and tomato. There's a bit of a chunky ginger-based dressing on top. They aren't heavy handed with the dressing, so the dish is light and refreshing. I like how they have the bowl chilled to keep the temperature down. On a large plate comes the curry rice. The rice is medium grain and cooked mostly well - some portions are perfect in texture, while other sections are a little mushy. I wish they used a proper short grain rice, but most curry shops in the US cheap out on the rice since a large majority of people don't care. The pork loin chop included is gigantic, breaded evenly, and fried until excellently crisp. Based on the coloring of the meat, the pork looks to be dry, but it's not too bad at all, being still relatively tender, not stringy or tough. The breading adheres well, indicating proper moisture content on the surface of the meat. Most of the fat has been trimmed off, leaving only a tiny strip of fat on one side of the cutlet. The curry is very rich tasting, salty, savory, almost a kind of bitter note - possible addition of chocolate? But there's not too much sweetness. While hot, the curry flows, but as it starts to cool, it gels up more. It's a very solid curry, one that I would eat again and again. (5/5) Curry Tsukemen ($16.99) - This dish starts with a bowl of thick curly ramen, oiled to prevent sticking, and giving a nice sturdy bounce. There are two slices of charred pork on top, not fall apart tender, but with no overcooked stiff bits. The pork isn't seasoned or marinated that much, so the natural pork flavor dominates. It's torched, but since it's not marinated, there isn't enough sugar to caramelize and a smoky flavor isn't able to develop much. Even with the torching, the pork is very light in color. A small bowl of dipping broth comes on the side. The broth seems a little on the thin side for tsukemen, but is richly flavored with salt and bonito, with a lighter curry taste. It's not that reduced, but the flavor clings onto the noodles pretty well. There are a couple of bamboo shoots included in the broth, but it's otherwise empty of solid ingredients. I had a really amazing tsukemen in Seattle the prior week and this one is a step below, due in part to the dipping broth being on the more watery side and it lacking curry flavor. (4/5) For condiments, they have a jar of spicy fried garlic at every table. It doesn't feel like it's very spicy to start, but it really starts to build and build. Overall, I'm still very impressed with Menya Tigre. While I'm not sure I would order the tsukemen again, I would definitely return for the katsu curry and try some other dishes. Bathrooms - Single unisex room read more

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Great curry! I came on a Saturday afternoon and was seated right away on the patio. I ordered the surf and turf curry and it was delicious. You can ask for chili powder to customize the heat on your curry. The food came out quickly and our waiter was great and was quick to refill our waters. read more

I actually haven't tried Menya Tigre but this is where you can get your favorite karaage from Anzu. The window pick up spot that used to be Anzu sells to-go style sushi notes. I believe it's all the same owner. Luckily, menya tigre is just a few doors down so I was stop able to grab my karaage to go. I ordered online and it was ready when I got there. Side note, their karaage travels well so from time to time I take it to the dodgers game. I'd much rather spend $20 at Anzu for their always perfect karaage than the overpriced food at the stadium. I still want to come back to try their noodles here but I'm just a super fan of their fried chicken & the wasabi dipping sauce. Parking can be annoying in the area but if you're willing to walk, you can park in the neighborhood for free or the lot behind the restaurant though it's always packed. read more

3.5 stars I believe this restaurant is the sister restaurant to Anzu, a karaage shop located right around the corner. Admittedly, I've never tried Anzu and, instead, came to Menya Tigre for curry rice. This time, I ordered the Shrimp Katsu Curry Rice ($17.50) & I enjoyed it. The food was piping hot and the white rice was very well-made. The shrimp's exterior was so crispy on the outside that I think I scraped the roof of my mouth with it. But, don't worry, the shrimp within was perfectly juicy. The curry was the kind of spicy that builds over time, but remains appetizingly mild/medium-spicy. Overall, a decent & satisfying meal. Service was quick & there's free 2-hr parking in the back for customers. The next time I need to schlep out to the office, I'll stop by to try their tsukemen curry. read more

Menya TIGRE - Shrimp curry - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Sawtelle has SO many great food options and Menya TIGRE is definitely one of them. It's a pretty small shop with limited indoor/outdoor seating, but we were able to be seated immediately on a weeknight around 8 pm. The staff are super kind and I honestly love that their menu really only has a few options. I got the curry ramen which was incredibly savory and filling. The curry sauce had a beautiful umami taste with the chicken broth, though it was a bit salty. The pork chashu was a decent size for one serving. I ended up taking a lot of the actual ramen noodles home as leftovers. Flavorful food, reasonable portions, great service! read more

Menya TIGRE - Curry ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I needed a place to get an early Wednesday lunch with my friend Michael K. and my basset hound Duke C. after a morning veterinary visit in West L.A. The constraints pointed straight to Menya Tigre, a casual curry and noodle shop I'd had bookmarked for years. We got there right at 11:30, when the restaurant opened, and we got the patio to ourselves. All of Sawtelle must be relatively quiet before the lunch rush--there was ample street parking, a possible first for me on this busy stretch. I didn't go inside Menya Tigre, but the patio was pleasant, calm and dog-friendly. Service was fast and polite. The menu offered curry and noodles several ways each, and we decided to split the keema noodles and the surf and turf curry rice set. The mazemen came with homemade dry pork keema curry, pico de gallo, shredded chili peppers, green onion, and corn, all on top and ready to mix. We also added a soft-boiled egg. This was a nice dish, if not quite amazing. I be happy to eat it again, but would probably order one of the noodle soups next time to change things up. The curry rice, on the other hand, was superb. The surf and turf pork set came with two pieces of fried shrimp and a golden pork cutlet, with homemade curry sauce, rice, and red pickled radish. Shrimp, pork, rice, curry--every element was correct and delicious. There was a green salad on the side and this was great, leaves and one cherry tomato with the exact gingery Japanese restaurant dressing I wanted and expected. I grew up going to Curry House and Menya Tigre is as close as I've encountered to a meaningful replacement, a casual spot with a plate of curry rice that satisfies my inner child (if only they could recreate that corn potage). I want to try the curry ramen and tsukemen too, but only alongside an order of the rice. read more

Got the karaage chicken and chicken chashu tsukemen. I preferred the karaage chicken over the tsukemen because I felt that the chicken chashu was a little dry. The restaurant is a little small, but it was a nice experience and service is attentive. read more

Menya TIGRE - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The noodles were fine but it only comes with 3 pieces of karaage despite costing $22. Just tasted like curry noodles, not bad but probably wouldn't come back read more

Menya TIGRE - Ultimate Tsukemen (Karaage Chicken) - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It's not bad but is there better? Their specialty is curry so be prepared. There's a little bit of variety but it is almost extensively curry. For example you can order either curry rice or curry ramen. There isn't a plain option. The rice curry is limited to fried...chicken, pork or shrimp. There's no beef, stewed or vegetarian option, no egg, mushroom or spinach add-ons either. Then there's the noodles - it's either curry ramen or curry tsukemen (at least the curry is in a dipping bowl). The chicken karaage can be an appetizer by itself (thankfully without curry) but it too can be served as chicken karaage curry ramen or over curry rice. Everything was okay but nothing really stood out. I definitely want to point out that the portions are large. My pork cutlet was enough for two people to split. It was on the less tasty side and the curry lacked any real flavor. The chicken karaage appetizer, however, was tasty and a good size with many delicious pieces. It was probably the best thing here. On Sawtelle, there are definitely better places for ramen and better places for curry. It's hard to do both well. The wait must have been long elsewhere and so you ended up here. If your group wants a little bit of both and really likes curry, well, this might be a good spot to try. read more

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Walked in with a friend on a whim since I was craving some katsu curry and didn't want coco ichibanya (tried to change it up since I usually go there for katsu curry). I was pleasantly surprised! It was very tasty and filling- I had to take half the katsu home. Service was super efficient and friendly! I'd def stop by again soon. read more

Menya TIGRE - Pork katsu curry - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Solid Japanese curry spot! Very fast and attentive service. The karaage chicken is the perfect meal when you're craving something warm and filling. read more

Menya TIGRE - Karaage Curry ( Tigre ) - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great dinner experience! Quick, friendly service, clean environment and no music playing so it wasn't too loud. They have very limited seating so most people sit outside. In terms of food the Beef Bowl was delicious, especially adding the flaky garlic on top. The fatty beef over rice was amazing!! The curry over ramen was alright but ramen noodles were good texture. Chasu bowl $8 was great ramen $21 meh . Would come again for the bowls! read more

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Quick and friendly service! The curry mazemen keema noodles were perfect and the flavor profile was yummy. I never thought to combine pico de gallo with curry flavor and I was pleasantly surprised. read more

Menya TIGRE - Curry mazemen and Pork Cutlet Curry - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I ordered the Keema Noodle and it is really good 9/10. The noodles are chewy and cooked to the right timing. It is really flavorful but a bit on the saltier side. All the toppings are fresh and delicious. The curry taste isn't so strong. The service was nice and the place offers both indoor and outdoor seating. Our food was brought to us really quickly. read more

Menya TIGRE - Keema Noodle Curry Tsukemen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

|[ l o v e d i t ]| 4.75 rounded up. Wow pretty huge fan! Decided to try it out since we were in a curry mood, and the keema noodle mazemen blew my mind - super flavorful, umami and noodle texture was thick but not overly thick! The egg was perfectly poached and the vinegar sauce on the side was a great addition to this already flavorful bowl. I was full and satisfied. Tried the curry ramen also rly good/flavorful and filling. |[ e x p e r i e n c e ]| Ambiance is not bad with more seating than a lot of ramen spots, we sat on the patio and service was still attentive and efficient despite it nearing closing time. Also appreciated the small styrofoam bowl of water they gave my pups, happy pups = happy pawrents! Parking is sawtelle so varying difficulty depending on day/time but generally busy street. Can't wait to come back again! C: read more

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What We Ordered: -Chashu Curry Ramen $19.80 I'm still on a mission to find the best ramen spot in LA. Everyone has a favorite spot. As I mentioned previously, the best ramen I've had to date is outside of Little Tokyo and Sawtelle. People are always telling me this place or that place is the best. I have to go see for myself. I really enjoyed my experience at Menya Tigre. We didn't arrive on empty stomachs as we eat elsewhere beforehand. I was still hungry being a big boy and all. I decided to see what this hype was all about. The service was very friendly and attentive. If you check-in you can receive fried onions or fried garlic. I asked for recommendations as I always do and settled on the Chashu Curry Ramen. It was a very good ramen in my personal opinion. It was one of the best ramen places to eat at in Sawtelle. Let me say that if you don't like curry than this place is probably not for you. This place is more geared towards curry. However, they do have no curry options available such as Tsukemen and other ramen variations. The Chashu Curry Ramen was very good. I absolutely loved the curry take on ramen. The curry broth was so delicious. I almost drank all the broth and probably would have if I wasn't so full. I highly recommend that people come here to try some delicious curry ramen. My wife didn't care for it, but she doesn't like curry so much. That's understandable! Down below. I have updated my ramen rankings Ramen Rankings 1. Ramen Nagi 2. Killer Noodle Tsujita 3. Menya Tigre 4. Tsujita LA Artisan Annex 5. Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle read more

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Very good and filling, nice large portion for small upgrade. I got my curry soup custom with half pork half chicken. Nice friendly staff. read more

Menya TIGRE - My custom order, half chicken half pork curry ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The chashu curry tsukemen was solid! The serving portion was big, the pork was juicy, noodles were a bit soft, but the curry was flavorful. The chicken karaage was crispy and tasty as well. Would come back again The service was good and quick. read more

Menya TIGRE - Chashu Curry Tsukemen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Pretty unique! Sat outside because it was a nice day out, but servers were still very attentive! Food was great curry noodles are always unique. A+ service because they gave us bibs to protect our white shirts, we didn't even ask for it read more

Menya TIGRE - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Menus were a bit confusing. It seemed there were multiple restaurants in this restaurant. They had an interesting curry ramen. The curry itself was mid. Pork katsu was a bit tough. read more

Menya TIGRE - Pork Cutlet Curry - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California