The best Chicken Teriyaki bowl i've ever had. Amazing service and staff. Cannot recommend enoughread more

I've heard that Daikokuya usually has a long wait, but we were lucky enough to get seated…read moreimmediately on a Wednesday around 2pm! The restaurant really felt like stepping into a ramen shop in Japan, especially with the booths and the bar seating right in front of the cooks making the ramen. It was fun being able to watch them prepare the food. My friend and I both ordered the Daikoku Ramen since it was listed as their top seller on the menu. The broth was so rich and creamy, and the noodles were really good and chewy. The marinated egg was also cooked perfectly. The whites were nicely set while the center was still gooey, with a little bit of sweetness from the marinade. Overall, we really enjoyed the ramen and had a great experience. I would definitely recommend the Daikoku Ramen if you're visiting for the first time!

Cece was very helpful with our meal and was very attentive! Thank you it was my first time trying…read moreramen and was very yummy

Cece was amazing!! She had such a fun, energetic personality and made the whole experience so…read moreenjoyable. She was super attentive, friendly, and made us feel really welcomed from the moment we sat down. Also her makeup was SO pretty you can tell she puts effort into everything she does. Great ramen and even better service -- definitely ask for Cece if you come in!

Food is great here delicious!!! but the customer service is not it at all no chopsticks for ramen…read morehad to get up inside and ask for some btw I dined outside no straws also had to inside to get them myself and no customer service over all only saw the waiters come out once in a span of an hour and then I have to g inside to ask for check and pay

We've been here multiple times and have also tried other locations, but this is definitely the one…read morewe always try to come back to! One of the biggest reasons is the consistency of their ramen. We've noticed that at other locations, the broth can vary slightly in flavor, and while it's not a huge difference, it's definitely noticeable. This location consistently gets it right! The kids' set is also one of the best things on the menu, especially if you're dining with little ones! We've tried so many different items, including the beef bowl, poke bowl, spicy tuna bites, Spam musubi, cheese egg rolls, and gyoza, and honestly, we've enjoyed everything we've ordered. The staff is great as well! Most of the employees we've interacted with have been friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. Overall, this has become our preferred location. Between the consistently delicious food, great variety, and good service, it's a place we genuinely enjoy coming back to!

One of our must-go ramen shops whenever we visit LA! It was really hot in LA this time and we were…read morealready sweating like crazy but that didn't stop us from eating some good ramen! We usually order the same ramen but my husband and son decided to try something different this time. My husband ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen and my son ordered the Shio Ramen. Mine was, of course, delicious as always but I tried theirs too and they were both very tasty! Our only complaint was that it was also very warm inside the restaurant. We were hoping to cool down a little while we ate but unfortunately, that wish was not granted. LOL We still really enjoyed the food, though! And my husband definitely enjoyed his cold beer!

TLDR: Go for gluten free experience, avoid for other dishes…read moreThe only positive part of this experience was that they offered gluten free noodles and specific gluten free broths for my brother with Celiac who hasn't had ramen in years. They were very knowledgeable in what was gluten free and what wasn't. The only unfortunate part is that all the meats are marinated in a sauce that is not gluten free. So you can only get tofu or no protein. Even if you select no protein, it comes out to be the same price. Other than the gluten free ramen, we ordered a karage bowl, dry spicy ramen, and spicy tuna roll. The karage bowl had chicken that was NOT fried. I'm not sure how it's cooked but the chicken came out slimy. I was very disappointed as I was looking forward to crunchy karage. The dry ramen had noodles that were way overcooked. The flavoring was okay. Nothing to be impressed about. The spicy tuna roll was probably the best thing there. They had pickled yellow radish that we thought was interesting.

Literally in shock that they closed!…read more This is the best ramen spot in all OC/LA area. Food and atmosphere was great! I loved god fire level 2/3. I visited both the Costa Mesa and little Tokyo location. I am so sad - especially because my boyfriend and I completed 4 stamp cards and were ready to fill out the 5th for our special gift. We are extremely loyal to Hakata Ikkousha. Even visited their Brazil location when we were on vacation.

Ramen- both Black devil and Mentaiko Tonkotsu ramens are tasty 5 out of 5. Their crafted thin…read morenoodles are al dente. Their cha-shu is soft and easy to chew and every bite has good taste. 5/5 Service- staff were knowledgeable with ramen dishes and they were friendly. Our orders came out fast after we ordered them. Parking- no parking lot available for this place, but there is a pay parking lot across from this place.

Chose this spot if many options in Little Tokyo after the East West Players showing of Wives last…read moreSunday. No wait time for a party of 2 at 6:45! Packed with people clearly enjoying their meals! Ordered hot hojicha and wakame (seaweed) udon with a side of shiso and cabocha (pumpkin) tempura; while my friend ordered mapo tofu udon. Love their homemade thick udon noodles. The broth made me nostalgic for my childhood and it was all delicious! Staff were very kind and attentive!

Located in the heart of Little Tokyo. There are a few parking garages nearby that you can park at…read more Came for lunch and it was busy. We put our name on the wait list and were seated in just a few min. They have indoor and outdoor but we opted for indoor since it was a bit chilly. Ordered the miso carbonara, chicken skin and shrimp tempura bowl. Sooo delicious! The udon in the carbonara tasted fresh and perfectly chewy. The shrimp tempura was battered just right and their tempura sauce had a great sweetness to it. The servers were nice. It was a great lunch. We thoroughly enjoyed it!

We were looking for a place to eat for lunch and we haven't had ramen in a minute so we decided to…read morestop by before we head back home to Bakersfield. If you have not been to this ramen spot, you are missing out! I still remember that broth like it was yesterday..... so flavorful, so rich, delicious umami flavors. There's not a lot of seating here and there's also not a long line; however, weirdly when we visited people came exactly when another person was leaving. I don't know if it was just timed perfectly or what, but this place definitely stays busy. If you're not afraid of garlic then I would highly recommend the black garlic for sure and of course don't forget to order your extra egg for good luck! You have to pay for the parking area to get into the gated area, but it's not too bad. They won't let you in the gated area if there's no parking which is probably how they have consistent guests but also kind of timed perfectly. I mean, there are other restaurants nearby also that are as busy, but that's what I noticed when I came. I'm always in the area and there's too many delicious food spots in Southern California, but I would love to come back to this one. The staff was also really nice and gave us our space. Restrooms were okay, we came in the afternoon so it wasn't spotless, but it wasn't too bad either.

This was my first time trying this place out. 1. Staff were…read morefriendly and attentive. 2. Ramen Soup broth was amazingly tasty, best part was that it wasn't too salty. 3. Chicken Karaage was very good. I ordered the Black Garlic Ramen and Chicken Karaage. The Chiasu was tender and cut thick. I really enjoyed having lunch here. While I was there, people were coming in and out, and the place fills up. The manager/owner was Japanese and was very friendly.

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

Little Tokyo Ramen Crawl: Maruya Some days you just get a…read morecraving. 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.

The tsukemen here is outstanding. The broth is rich and deeply flavorful, the noodles have the…read moreperfect chew, and everything tastes like it was made with real care. The staff were warm and attentive, and the service was quick even when it got busy. Places like Tsujita are what make a neighborhood special. Small local businesses depend on our support, and this one truly earns it. Skip the chains and treat yourself to a bowl here. I'll definitely be back!

There is no better place to get dipping ramen than Tsujita!…read more The one in sawtelle always packed with a wait- this one you could walk right in! Don't bother getting anything else except the chashu tsukemen for food. It's THAT good!!! Also if you want to treat yourself- get the $6 apple juice that's won several awards. Lowkey expensive but you get why when you taste it. Best apple juice I've ever had- and I grew up in the northeast.

I stopped by during lunch since I had an errand to run in the area. I really like the atmosphere,…read moreit's very casual and the servers are quite nice! I got the green salad and the Tenshin Han which is a shrimp omelette over steamed rice with sweet & sour sauce. Eating it was like wearing a blanket on a cold day . Except the weather was hot out, but nonetheless it hit a nice cozy spot. It did come out quite hot btw, so I did have to wait a little bit for it to cool down. I would most definitely order it again if I'm ever in the area and it's colder. I also recommend eating it with the salad to balance out the salty flavor because it builds the more you keep eating it. The portions were also big, so it could be shared between 2-3 people or just one if you were really hungry like I was. I look forward to visiting again and eating it when it's much cooler !

We came here for a late dinner after a show, and the experience was a huge disappointment. When we…read morewalked in, no one greeted us or acknowledged us. Several employees made eye contact, but there wasn't a single hello, smile, or nod. While we waited patiently, we watched an employee wearing purple gloves pick up a bucket from the floor with both hands and place it on the counter. Without changing his gloves--the same ones that had touched the bottom of the bucket--he reached in with both hands, scooped out bean sprouts, and held them while the water drained. Seeing that made us seriously question the restaurant's food-handling practices. My sister and I were disgusted and left without ordering. We found a better place Tenkaippin just a 2 minute drive. This place is a lot cleaner, classier, nicer people that greet you and no waiting.