Alison absolutely wonderful server, super sweet. Came in just in time for the last day of the Potato man collab, we left absolutely stuffed! the vibe of this restaurant is so chill, such a nice place to have a drink. Our Favorite ramen spot. Thank you to the staff! read more

Great service and amazing food 10/10 the ambiance is very nice and welcoming if you are thinking about eating here just do it !!!

Found this place when I was craving ramen but didn't want to go to my usual ramen spot in LT area... and I think I found my new go to ramen shop! Ordered their signature ramen with an egg and it was so delicious! The broth is thick and flavorful, packed with umami notes. And the soup's temp was nice and hot, sometimes when I get ramen the soup isn't hot enough, but the soup temp here is perf! They have other toppings that I wanna try when I come back, but I must say the seasoned is perf. The space is big, well lit, and good for groups imo. We were greeted by Allyson L, who took care of my friends and I. She answered all our questions and made sure our waters were never empty. Chris, the bartender the night I came in made me an amazing drink called sour love, he mentioned it was a drink that he created and it tasted so refreshing and hit the spot during the summer night. Anthony, another server also checked in on us when Allyson went on break and he also provided exceptional service. I will be recommending this place to all my friends and my new spot to grab ramen! read more

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If you're craving a nice and thick ramen broth in just the right portion, I'd recommend here. A friend and I stopped in to check out their Tenichi day promotion and were pleasantly surprised by how much we enjoyed the ramen. I'm a fan of Tsukemen for its thick broth and this reminded me a lot of that. Aiko and Jo were our servers and both were super attentive and happy to explain the promotion to us, so thanks to them. If only we lived closer, I'd probably come by here more regularly... read more

Tenkaippin - Signature ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

One of the best ramen we've had outside of Japan! Tenkaippin opened up in late 2025 in Little Tokyo (LA) and has been popping since. The seating area is communal and the service was fast, friendly, and amazing! All the dishes we ordered were delicious and highly recommended. Too bad the chicken leg was sold out when we went after a Dodgers game. And if it's your first time there, you've gotten get their signature bowl. The broth is so rich, thick, and savory that your spoon stands up in it.... mental delicious! Pro tip: Wear your Dodger gear after a game and get an Asahi beer for $8 and the 2nd one for only $1! Let's GO! read more

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Our first visit to Tenkaippin, and and we now in love with that thick broth! The timing of our visit was perfect because the Potato Man collab was happening, and it was such a nice treat we got to meet the fries chef himself. My husband and I both ordered the special collab menu, which came with the signature ramen, a float drink, and an order of the special fries. The broth is just perfection, so thick and flavorful, and we loved the thinly sliced pork as well. For the fries, we tried the Chashu Asada Fries, and our waitress Alison also recommended the Classic Potato Man Fries. I'm so glad she did because those ended up being our favorite! The fries were delicious on their own, but dipping them into that thick ramen broth took them to another level. The Matcha and Melon Floats were both refreshing and a nice contrast to the rich ramen. We also added the Brussels sprouts, and the cheese bread was another surprise, it was really good dipped into the broth. We really enjoyed our first visit and will definitely be back. We may even have to come back soon before the Potato Man collab ends! read more

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Food was delicious and our server Alison was awesome! The Halloween menu was fun and pumpkin soup was delicious. read more

Tenkaippin - Monster Zombie Margarita - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Was excited to try Tenkaippin because it's a chicken broth ramen, but left a bit disappointed? Their Kotteri broth is very thick, but also very salty. My friend & I ordered one Signature and one Light to compare...even with the Light, I felt it was a little too thick and too salty. I understand the broth is meant to coat the ramen noodles, but I think I'm one of those people that enjoys drinking the ramen broth too on its own and I just couldn't with this Kotteri broth. The Takoyaki was standard (you can choose 4, 6 or 8 pcs). They have TVs all around that were playing the Dodger game, and they have some drink promos for Dodger games (can't remember if it's at home or away), but it was for beer and a cocktail. I'm sad that this still does not compare to the best chicken broth ramen I had in Osaka, Japan...Not sure I'll return because it's not my cup of tea. Restrooms available in the back that were clean. Service is fairly quick for the food. Since it's Little Tokyo, you can either try your luck finding street parking (metered) or park at any of the plazas nearby and walk over. read more

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Come here if you wanna be left alone. I got seated right away at the counter. The service took forever. I was told by the server who took my order that she was going to bring me water and it never came. It wasn't until my food came and I had to ask that girl for water. Once that happened tho, no one ever came to check on me. I finished my meal and waited for a really long time, so I decided to write this review. I feel like walking right out. I won't. I finally just called someone over. The food: I ordered the classic kotteri combo with gyoza and rice. I thought it was an odd choice until the end when I put the rice in the broth! Brah! That's where they win. Otherwise the noodles weren't spectacular. It's Little Tokyo. There are better options for ramen. read more

Tenkaippin - Classic Kotteri - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The Vegan Ramen at Tenkaippin was delicious. The broth was savory and full of flavor, while the noodles had a nice texture. The ramen was comforting and a great plant-based option. read more

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Food was great, server Aiko was great. Reasonable wait time & a nice full bar with fun drinks. read more

Tenkaippin - The zombie Margarita. - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food was delicious! It was my sister's first and Alison took the time to answer all our questions. Thanks for that Alison! Kudos to whoever did the Halloween decorations, super cute. 10/10 read more

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I came here because I heard this is one of the top ramen restaurants from Japan, and it did not disappoint! I was impressed by the food, the service, and the atmosphere. Food: The Spicy Ramen is a must try if you like spicy food. The broth is rich, creamy, and full of flavor. They also have a lot of appetizers to choose from. I really recommend the Shishito Peppers and the Creamy Egg Potato Salad. Everything we tried tasted great, and the menu has many different choices. Service: Jose, the restaurant manager, took great care of us during our visit. He was very friendly, welcoming, and attentive. He came by our table several times to make sure everything was good and even took time to chat with us. His excellent service made our meal even better. Atmosphere: The restaurant is much bigger inside than it looks from the outside. It is modern, clean, and comfortable. I was also surprised that they have a nice bar inside a ramen restaurant. Overall, it was a great dining experience, and I would definitely come back! read more

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Been coming here a few times. Got the potatoman fries combo last week which was great and met the potatoman himself. These were top 5 lifetime fries for me. Came back this week to try other fries and was a bit insulting what the kitchen sent out for monster fries now that the first collab week is over. I can feel myself slowly turn into a boomer because this is literally the first time ive sent something back to the kitchen. Monster fries with 2 slices of unmelted american cheese and kitchen substituted grilled onions with japanese pickles. Was able to request the fries be replaced and got the potatoman fries again. Ill probably come back but this is the kind of stuff that loses customers. You can also see 3 of the same signature bowl ive gotten since spring opening and the best looking one was served during the collab with potatoman week. read more

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Kotteri broth is CRAZY thick. Recommend the spicy version over the original version. It has more dimension to cut through the thick, gravy-like broth and makes it more enjoyable. I think there is a little hint of a citrus element added to the Kotteri broth from the spice seasoning. Otherwise, it literally tastes like you're drinking a thick, rich gravy. Noodles were great! Karaage came with giant pieces of juicy, yummy chicken. Restaurant overall is a fun place to be at with attentive, friendly service. read more

It's been a while since I've had a rich ramen. I still think Hakata Ikkousha is my favorite but this is on par with their ramen. Aiko was very helpful with the rundown of the menu and was very nice! It's a spacious restaurant and I would totally recommend getting a combo as it is a good value! A heads up, the signature is pretty rich as they said and I would probably go with the silky broth to balance out the richness. read more

Tenkaippin - Signature Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We were looking for somewhere to eat around 10 PM on a Saturday night and were surprised by how many places in Little Tokyo were already closing (Kura, Chubby Cattle, and several others). We stumbled upon this place and were so pleasantly surprised! The vibe, food, and service were all great. I got the signature ramen with an egg and corn, and it was absolutely incredible. They also have lots of TVs if you want to catch a game, and the fact that they're open late makes this such a great late-night spot. Would highly recommend! I'll happily come back the next time I'm craving some delicious ramen. read more

Tenkaippin - Signature Ramen, Gyoza - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Tenkaippin is a ramen chain from Japan that specializes in "kotteri," or extra thick chicken broth ramen. Visually, the broth reminded me of tsukemen dipping broth, so I was expecting something rich and oily like a heavy tonkotsu. Surprisingly, the flavor was actually fairly light and not greasy at all. The noodles were cooked firm, and they definitely lacked some of that fresh noodle chew. We ordered a bunch of appetizers to try and honestly... only one was worth the money. The chicken karaage was delicious with juicy, tender chicken and a fresh tangy yuzu aioli on the side (you can get spicy mayo instead). The asparagus tempura itself was good and came topped with parmesan, but $8 for basically 4-5 asparagus spears is crazy work. The fried Spam allegedly comes inside the actual Spam can, which why I ordered it lol. Unfortunately they told us afterward someone had thrown out all the cans, so it ended up just being $8 fried Spam sticks. The tako shells were regular takoyaki in a fried wonton shell and is just gimmicky. They have some interesting cocktails. I tried the yuzu margarita which was decent, tasted like a regular margarita with a slight yuzu flavor. The restaurant itself is really spacious and is super new and clean, with mostly communal style seating where you can either sit side by side or across from each other. Service was fantastic too and our server was very friendly throughout the meal. read more

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Tenkaippin is a must-try ramen spot in J-town. They opened late last year, and I purposely waited for the hype (and long lines) to calm down--totally worth it. The space is beautiful, with a modern-meets-traditional Japanese design. It feels cozy but also surprisingly spacious, and the open kitchen adds a nice touch. The highlight is definitely their signature thick chicken broth. Super rich, creamy, and flavorful--almost like a cream sauce. If you love creamy pasta, you'll probably love their Kotteri ramen. It's a nice change from the usual pork-based broths, and honestly, it stands out because of that. Pro tip: it's perfect with a side of rice. Cocktails are solid with plenty of options, and the service was great--everyone was friendly, attentive, and happy to answer questions. Bonus: they gave us a cute little ramen bowl toy when we paid, which was such a fun touch. Definitely a spot I'd come back to. read more

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Steep competition on this block from other ramen shops! I think this T H I C C ramen is worth trying. I judge a ramen restaurant by how well they serve their Diet Coke - and TENKAIPPIN LA 本店 did not fail by serving me an ice cold can with a glass of ice. If a ramen restaurant has time to buy a machine and track inventory and order syrups or whatever, they're not focusing on their menu. Kotteri Signature combo is what I went for, because I was afraid of MAX. The menu said that once you go MAX, you never go back. I'm not ready to take that ride. My server swore it's not curry, and I trust him because he gave me Diet Coke in a can. What I ordered: * DIET COKE- $3.00 * Combo B Signature (Kotteri ramen and Salmon Avocado bowl) $25.00 * Seasoned Egg - $2.50 Plus tip = expect to pay around $40 if you aren't a tipping tightwad. That's what it costs to go out and get a good bowl of soup these days. Sorry the truth hurts. A slice of chashu pork, green onions, add a seasoned egg, plus a bowl of salmon avocado rice? You'll be so full. The noodles hold the broth well. When you finish your noodles and only the broth remains, not only does your spoon stand up in the broth as advertised- you can eat the broth with chopsticks. Parking is... downtown LA. Be prepared to park somewhere in a garage or the street and hoof it a few blocks. read more

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Didn't have time for a meal, but I saw the shaved ice sign out front and wanted dessert so we walked in. I'm so glad we dined in. The restaurant is huge with plenty of seating, very nice & modern. The yuzu mango shaved ice was delicious! Mango covering the top AND (to our surprise) mango underneath in the cup as well! I also really enjoyed the whip cream on top too. Total was $9 & some change. Very affordable dessert and it was shareable for 2. The service was great! The waiter was attentive & so nice. I didn't realize how parched I was until he kindly brought out large cups of water while we waited for the dessert. We are definitely coming back to try their special ramen, he was telling us it's a specific style of ramen so I'll update this review soon about it. read more

Tenkaippin - This sign is why I entered & it was so yummy! - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My bf & I went to little toyko village where this place is facing the street. There's limited street parking but parking structure around the block! We were sat within 5 mins given nighttime on a Sunday wasn't that busy. Theres a bar on the left side & cool led lights on ceiling. We mention'd it's our 1st time here so usually server explains the menu but she didn't & I felt like more questions I asked confused me more so I just went with combo since easier lol plus her voice was so low I couldn't hear her over the background music. The menu was a bit confusing to figure out as one page showed various ideal bowls & prices but our server asked if I still wanted everything inside like it was a la cart which having set photos threw me off. I figured out those weren't set bowls to order just ideal bowl pictures if you ordered those extra toppings. We both got the signature ramen combo w/ dumplings while he got the signature ramen + egg combo w/ salmon poke bowl! Combos were cheaper than bowls itself making it more worth it honestly. Signature broth was good but texture was like gravy which fills you up fast & we couldn't finish soup. Pork was bland flavor, not great. All bowls have pork & green onions but you have to add every other topping on! The salmon bowl was our favorite menu item & would come back for that. read more

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Happened upon Tenkaippin after catching a play nearby. Their hours are amazing for a late night bite post arts district crawl or bar hopping nearby. Service was a bit of a mixed bag - though maybe we caught someone at the end of their shift. Our actual server was great though! Got the signature ramen while my gf got the silk and the seasoned egg (which we split haha). They're not joking when they say their broth is thicc haha - not tsukemen thick but def up there! Price wasn't too bad either but the broth just wasn't for me! The slices of chashu were thin which was concerning at first but actually was kind of nice. Interior was really nice and modern and the Einstein mural in the back was cool! Solid late night option! read more

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This is my 2nd time being here and the food is amazing! Everything is on point. The menu did change and I was hoping for their salmon on wonton skin. Service is amazing, we were taken care of. Left full and happy. read more

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Some Sundays ago, my friend & I had an early dinner at Tenkaippin. We chose this place because we knew it opened recently, and we wanted a warm meal. The restaurant wasn't busy at 5:30pm, so we were seated promptly. The indoor dining room was bright and quite spacious with a mix of traditional & modern decor, and the service was attentive and fast. I ordered the Silky Ramen ($19.50), which had a rich & smooth broth. There was good ratio of broth to noodles & toppings. The only con was that the bamboo shoots were cold in the hot ramen; it felt like the topping was an afterthought. Also, I ordered a side of Salmon Onigiri ($6.95). It had a fun contrast of textures with the rice being crispy outside and soft inside. However, the salmon topping tasted plain and very mayo-forward; I would've liked a little more spice. We'd come back to Tenkaippin, if we were in the area and craving this special kind of ramen. read more

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Slurp history in every bite Tenkaippin Little Tokyo just dropped its first-ever U.S. location and it's bringing 55 years of kotteri culture straight from Japan "Kotteri" = thick, rich, deeply flavorful... and trust, they MEAN it. This broth isn't just ramen--it's a whole identity. Founded by Tsutomu Kimura in 1971 from a humble Kyoto yatai, this cult-favorite now has 200+ locations across Japan... and LA just got the most aesthetic one in the world Think imported wood interiors, Kyoto-inspired chandelier, fusuma sliding doors, and tiles straight from Japan--every detail feels like a Tokyo night tucked into Little Tokyo Must try: Cocktails + mocktails crafted to balance that ultra-rich kotteri broth = game changer What we ordered: Kotteri Signature + Kotteri Max (next-level THICK) Spam Katsu Bomb Creamy Egg Potato Salad Sour Love + Old Fashioned If you love rich ramen, this is your spot. If you've never had kotteri... prepare to be obsessed. read more

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This place specializes in a thick type of broth ramen. However there are thickness broth levels you can choose from if you don't like the thick one. The signature is the normal thickness for this type but the "silky" is thinner and more like standard ramen. For my first time dining, the server recommended us to get the signature and I got the Spicy Kotteri Ramen. It is very flavorful. I got medium spicy and it is perfect for my pallet. Not super spicy but a good amount. You can still taste all flavors. Our server is so knowledgeable about their menu. He explained well and was fun to talk to. Good service. Food came out promptly. The interior is really nice. Huge! There is a lot of wood. The lighting is in a wave shape and is cool. The place is very clean. Price is average but can be high if you get deluxe combos with extra toppings. read more

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Pretty busy at noon on weekend. The food cans out fairly quickly. A bit noisy to hear people talk 1. Signature with extra Chashu and seasoned egg 2. Signature with extra Chashu, chives and garlic 3. Karaage 4. Citrus breeze 5. Cactus kiss The soup was thick but didn't have a lot of flavor. The bamboo, meat and chives topping had more flavor than the soup. The karaage was fine. The drinks were okay. Not something to get again. Overall 3.5 read more

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Gonna start off with an aside. My boyfriend is super excited that this franchise is coming all the way from Japan to the US. When he was studying abroad in Japan, as a non rice eater, he became so constipated that he didn't release for like a month and eating Tenakippin in Japan made him unleash a month's worth of bowels back up. So it saved his life technically and he holds it fondly in his heart. Will definitely come back here with him so he can see if it compares with what he had in Japan. It's really fancy looking on the inside. Looks like one of those nicer restaurants attached to hotels or something. Lots of seating and tables. There's also merchandise that you can purchase too. The chicken is pretty cute. It's opened until 2 AM on certain nights because of the bar, which is nice. I'll keep this in mind if I'm ever hungry and barely hanging onto life after an event in LA or a concert. Service is super friendly and attentive. Got my water immediately and was checked up on multiple times. I got the Signature Kotteri. You just have to get the classics sometime to gauge what a place is known for. The signature is a 3/5 kotteri level and comes with simple toppings of bamboo shoots, 1 slice of shashu (a bit large, but thinly sliced), and green onions. This emphasizes the rich thickness of the broth and even though the bowl isn't ginormous like other ramen places, the heaviness of the broth really did fill me up. I also got a side of seasoned soft boiled egg, you always need this with ramen. This was normal and I also got the crispy onigiri which was recommended to pour some of the kotteri on top of. I liked the crisp edges but even after dousing it with the kotteri (maybe since I had this at the end of my meal), it was a bit bland. I'd skip this next time and try some of their other recommended toppings that go with the kotteri. Now back to my ramen. Noodles are thin with a slight chewy texture to them, making you chew the noodles and absorb the flavor of the kotteri much more. It is thick and when you move the spoon through it, you can see how heavy it is. It's a chicken based ramen, which is a bit rare than the pork counterparts. Doesn't taste overly "chicken-y" if that makes any sense and I did enjoy it. I'm usually ugh if a place only gives one slice of chashu, but it was decently sized one, sliced thin, a bit chewy and went great with the thick broth. I was full after my meal. And I was even given a free soup spoon after. Thank you so much for the neat surprise! I definitely want to go try the super kotteri broth where the spoon stands on the soup, but I have to do this with my boyfriend since I fear how heavy it's going to be for a solo eater. Will be back! read more

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Great lemon pepper wings. Thanks Rubio! You were awesome, thank you for your hospitality.

First of all, the decor, ambience, and overall friendly service stands out at Tenkaippin, one of the newest ramen joints in Little Tokyo. This Kyoto-born Ramen chain is famous for its thick (and ultra-thick!) gravy-like chicken-based ramen broth called "Kotteri". It's interesting because I am used to either Tonkotsu (pork-based broth) or clear/clear yuzu broth (chicken-based broth), so to have a dense broth that is chicken is certainly intriguing. There are three level of thickness, from the light Silky (pretty similar to your typical tonkotsu broth), Signature (the normal level), and MAX (so thick it's pretty much gravy like). We all ordered the Kotteri Signature Ramen, and I also ordered a small two piece Chicken Karaage. In regards to the thickness, I would say it's similar, but slightly less thick then Tsujita's Dipping Noodle's Tsukemen broth (pork based.) While there is quite a bit of taste, surprisingly the taste is a bit one-note. There's not a lot of distinction between the flavor of the noodle, the Kotteri broth, the green onion garnishes, or the Chashu. The Chashu itself are very thin and to mild with its seasoning, not contributing much to the overall taste. Instead of a variety of different complimentary flavors working together, the Kotteri Ramen is more like the uniformed taste of a smoothie. Pretty good, but blended together. And I could also have a bit more kick in the overall seasoning department. It's just a bit polite. The Chicken Karaage is good, and fairly typical without going too greasy as some places may have them. It can, however, also use a bit more of a kick in its seasoning. Overall, it's a good place for Ramen if you want to try an alternative to the classic Tonkotsu pork-based ramens around Little Tokyo and greater Los Angeles. read more

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We were looking for a place that was still open after our event at Walt Disney Hall and this place was walking distance to our hotel too! As soon as we walked in we were greeted and able to sit wherever we liked. I opted for the medium spicy version ramen. Definately not like any other ramens ive tasted. It was full of flaver and a hearty broth. Later we were told it has not been open very long. I can see this place getting busy real quick once the word is out. read more

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Lit service, servers were so kind and patient. It was our first time visiting and Anthony gave us his best recommendations. The food. Oh man. So good. Like genuinely hands down the best-tasting ramen ever. The moment these flavors set on my tongue it felt like enlightenment. As if I were ascending to heaven. Walking into the restaurant was an experience of its own. It's beautiful in here too. read more

Tenkaippin - everything delicious hot n ready duhhh - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I got the Silky Ramen and the flavor TO ME was lacking and I personally didn't enjoy the flavor. My girlfriend got the Miso Ramen and that was amazing and staff was super helpful and friendly! Rubio was great and attentive. I will be back for the Miso Ramen. read more

We visited Tenkaippin with my teen during one of their grand opening nights (12/13), and that first experience was genuinely impressive. The ramen stood out right away because of their signature Kotteri sauce, a rich, gravy-like broth that was deeply flavorful and a nice change from our usual shoyu and tonkotsu. We also ordered the karaage and onigiri (which I dipped into the Kotteri sauce), and everything worked really well together. Surprisingly, for a ramen shop, the fries were excellent. My teen is picky about fries and even commented that these were better than what you'd get at some popular chains. Based on this visit alone, this easily felt like a 5-star experience. About a week later, we were in the area running errands near the Budokan, and my teen specifically asked to come back and with his older brother and my wife in tow. Service was still solid and consistent with the first visit, but unfortunately, the food didn't quite hold up this time. The Kotteri sauce lacked the depth it had before and felt noticeably more watery. The chashu wasn't tender; it was actually quite tough. The onigiri also seemed off - less flavorful, with rice that tasted like it wasn't fresh. That inconsistency was disappointing. We genuinely thought this place was going to become our go-to local ramen spot, but the difference in quality in such a short span of time made it hard to justify that. Because of that uneven experience, I'm landing at 3 stars. There's definitely potential here, and we know they can do it right; but consistency will be key. read more

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Great ramen, melon Soda was my fave :) Thanks to Rubio for being a nice n accommodating server! read more

Plenty of seats - worked great for our big party (15) Pretty good, definitely a different broth. Very rich and savory. Great service and a good place, new here in J-town read more

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A solid ramen spot in Little Tokyo! I visited during the soft opening, and there were quite a few people. The interior was absolutely gorgeous, with plenty of seating and lots of wood furniture. An employee let us know that the ceiling light was supposed to pay homage to a river in Japan. The service was solid. I was intrigued when I heard that this place's specialty was its rich, thick chicken broth. I got the signature Kotteri ramen, which came with chewy slices of meat and an extremely thick soup. I'm not sure if it was my taste, but I'm positive a lot of people would really enjoy this unique gravy-like broth. It was just too heavy for my personal preferences. The kaarage was delicious, paired with a citrusy lemon aioli. Our waiter recommended a mentaiko onigiri to cut through the heaviness of the ramen, and it was so good. The rice was perfectly crispy, and the mentaiko topping added a nice seafood flavor. We also got free drinks - the yuzu margarita and citrus breeze were both refreshing and a great addition to our meal! read more

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Allyson was our server, she was super sweet and had a lot of patience explaining the menu! got the nanban-1, and the silky kotteri (if it's too thick it makes me gag. pause) the ambiance is really nice and spacious, there's puns on the walls and menu but it's not cringe nanban-1 was a pretty big portion, the sauce paired really well with the chicken and cabbage the silky kotteri didn't have any gristle, it was extremely clean tasting and well balanced over read more

Good new addition to 1st St in Little Tokyo. It's very spacious with plenty of seating and looks more upscale than its neighbors. I never had kotteri ramen before so I didn't really know what to expect going in. I went with the server's recommendation to get the signature kotteri and my boyfriend got the maxi. I tried the broth in both for comparison, and texture wise, I didn't think the maxi was that much thicker. In other words, the signature is still pretty thick despite being a 3/5 on the kotteri scale. If I could describe the texture, it reminded me of the thick consistency that's used for tsukemen sauce, but more chicken-flavored. I didn't get any extra toppings to go with the signature, but if I were to get this again, I absolutely would. I felt that the broth was a little too strong that it needed other ingredients to balance out the flavors. It only came with two thinly sliced chashu and only a few bamboo shoots. I would probably add more noodles just to distribute the sauce more. Toward the end, a lot of the heavier ingredients that sink to the bottom clung to the noodles which made the flavor too salty. Criticism aside, I did like the bouncy texture of the ramen noodles and the sliced chashu. Also tried the chicken gyoza, which was the only flavor they had. I thought this was alright. It wasn't really pan fried for long because it had more of that skin texture you get from boiling or steaming. I'd definitely return but I wasn't wowed to make me want to rush back soon. read more

Tenkaippin - Max kotteri (left) and signature kotteri (right) - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California