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

I wasn't going to write anything but thinking about it all and how much time I wasted as I got home…read moremade me even more upset never had I experienced this ordering out before Came in today for a scheduled pick up for 5 o clock ( I ordered it online around 2ish ) I showed my receipt to the one of the girls she said someone came and picked it up . Told her how can that be if I ordered for pick up for myself She said someone with that name came and got it for delivery and to take it up on Uber eats if I wanted a refund. I didn't see how it's my fault or duty to do all that if I clearly have it for pick up and I haven't swiped received yet. But other women worker said she can fix it just give her 20 minutes. That sounded reasonable it happens so I gave them 20 minutes came back asked for my order now I've been told five minutes. Five minutes goes by. I went to the front cashier asked if my order was ready yet to find out my order was not even placed in the kitchen yet. They now "have it" and will have it going 10 more minutes Came back to find out it wasn't even Placed once again. It took more than three times coming into the shop to get my ordered ready. I could understand one time, but the SECOND time I would've had made sure that order was right there next I would assume someone who had it scheduled since 5 o'clock kept coming back-and-forth hitting 6 o'clock and then hitting 7 o'clock almost hitting 7:20 would be a priority. Luckily I had a guy very tall guy help me with my order told me what did I get? Told what I got did it in a FLASH shout out to him for helping me who knows how long I was going to wait even more I get the kitchen was busy, but is it ever that busy you had someone who's had a SCHEDULED food order, SINCE 5 o clock who is literally right there in shop waiting now 7 o clock be the top priorities ? Disappointing the communication is lacking That should of been done a long time ago . Never felt so frustrated as I'm seeing other food get picked up and taken away. There was a order that also had my name on it, but it was not mine. (It was bigger) I could imagine if I took that how bad the kitchen will be backed up on, and I don't want no one feeling the exact same feeling I had and the wait time I had to get it done. Ridiculous. Only good thing was the male employee for being sweet and actually getting it done

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!

First time here. I was referred by someone to get their vegan options here. My partner and I were…read morefirst to go in the establishment. We waited until they opened at 11:30 a.m. it was a Sunday. We ordered everything we needed and the food came out pretty fast. The food tasted great. Their vegan options were delicious, it was hard to believe it didn't have any meat products. The venue was nice and cozy. The decor inside the restaurant was nice but it's pretty tight and small so it would only hold a few parties. They also had a bar for those wanting to eat by themselves quickly for lunch. The food was good. The service was just a bit too quick. The server could smile more and be more friendly. She was very quick with us and didn't really check on us. It felt a bit rushed. Also, when we were paying the girl stood there with the payment terminal and when we asked for her if she can leave the machine there while we calculate and get payment ready she said she couldn't leave the device there for whatever reason. It wasn't like we were going to mess with it. It was awkward her standing there waiting. So we told her we weren't ready for to kindly leave and come back. So she left. My overall impression, the server could be more nicer.

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.

The food came out really fast. It was nice to sit outside and watch people walking up and down the…read moreJapanese Village Plaza. Our waitress was helpful with the couple of questions we had and both dishes that we ordered were good.

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!

If you're looking for some hearty ramen, Tsujita is the place to go! We ordered a Chashu Tsukemen,…read moreChashu Ramen and hot sake to try. The server was very hard working and attentive. She was the only one working that evening, but did an incredible job making sure everyone was taken care of and tables were cleaned and ordered served as they were ready. The noodle portions were very generous. The chashu tsukemen had thick chewy noodles, it was really good dipped in the rich, warm pork broth. The seasoned egg was cooked to perfection and tasted great with the thick, juicy slices of chashu. The only thing is the whole dish is a bit salty, it would be nice if there was something to cut through the richness and fat. My boyfriend enjoyed his chashu ramen as well, and raved about the tender and flavourful pork chashu. We both really didn't like the hot sake, it tasted like hot rubbing alcohol and honestly took away from the tastiness of the ramen.

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.