absolutely 10/10 the lemon butter ramen and fried rice. the food is so fresh and service is amazing

I'm such a fan of chicken ramens lately. Torisoba Tonsho has various options aside from ramen, but their chicken paitan really hits for me. All the chicken they use in every dish was just so darn plump and flavorful. Excellent quality all around. My friend and I shared the chicken karage which was huge, plump pieces in a crisp deep frying. How that stayed so crisp and fresh for a delivery is beyond me but I absolutely loved it. We also had the chicken gyoza which they give a nice char on the outside from being pan fried. I liked this difference from other places but aside from the frying, it was fairly standard. Get the karage if you want a side item! Now the ramens are just fabulously rich and creamy in their chicken paitan white broth that goes so nicely with the proteins for a clean but slightly savory taste. Their broth is so light and airy, they give you special instructions for reheating to recreate the emulsion type of effects they use. That's such a nice touch! Their noodles are more wheat-forward and thin than other places but once you accept that, you can lean into the difference nicely. The Lemon Butter had great flavor with just the slightest bit of acidity giving a bit more dimensions to the flavor. Absolutely loved Torisoba Tonsho and can't wait to come back to try more of the menu! It's right across the Largo if you are going for dinner & a show. :) read more

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Lovely ramen spot worthy of your new must hit list. Incredibly soothing and mellow ramen with quick and considerate service. Rich but not overwhelmingly decedent. The DanDan could use more spice but just throw some chili oil in to give it some pop. The butter lemon feels like the classic it is, wish there was more chicken but had to get an extra side of it to really feel full. Hopefully get lucky with parking or bend the corner into the neighborhood. Sushi Fumi's greatness is felt next door with how busy the streets can get. It also closes early at 9. My only complaint is the same problem that plagues so many cool spots in the city: the lighting. Please, whoever is doing these builds - how do I say this... the lighting sucks. It is not matching the quality of your food's caress. There's four color temperatures going on in here and all of them feel like a corporate retreat. It's unfortunate especially with the charming chochin hanging outside. read more

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I came when they opened for Saturday lunch and it was near empty inside. I like that the water came with basil and lemon pieces inside. I tried the original with miso-teri chicken bowl. This lunch special came with the flavored egg. The food came quickly. This was plenty food and I was full at the end. The restroom was one room behind the kitchen. There's plenty of metered parking in front of the restaurant. Paid via texting the number on the meter. read more

We got the combo with the miso teri and egg. We did one bowl of original and another bowl of the lemon butter. I think the original tasted better than the lemon butter because you get more of the chicken flavor. It comes with a lot of broth and two pieces of chicken. We came on a Saturday afternoon and there was street parking right in front of the restaurant. They said that they also have parking in the rear. read more

Delicious creamy yet light ramen. The noodles were cooked perfectly. It isn't overly salty or oily. Parking is a bit annoying but doable.

This place was pretty great. The interior is bright and clean with a large flavored water jug and open view kitchen. The servers were nice and accommodating and the menu is fairly simple. I ordered the original with no egg. The broth was creamy and full of chicken unami and the noodles were perfectly spring and chewy. The chicken was nicely cooked, if lacking a strong flavor, but was perfectly fine in broth. The overall result was warm and comfortable. A very pleasant bowl of ramen. Then, out of curiosity, I ordered the spicy garlic miso noodle refill. The idea of flavored noodle refills is unique and mine came with noodles, a spicy miso bomb, scallions, chicken chunks, and garlic chips. They recommended mixing the noodles like a mazemen, but it did not particularly taste very good due to how dry the components are. In the leftover broth, it completely transforms the flavor. The garlic chips add a nice crunch and hit of garlic. The miso bomb made the broth have a kick and amplified the warm unami of the chicken. Very pleasant experience. As a note, the parking situation is paid/validated parking at the rear of the restaurant. The entrance and exit are narrow alleyways connected to the main throughfare of the area. Parking is validated for 1 hour through QR code at the restaurant (or paid in the same manner). All in all, a very nice experience. Unfortunate for the parking situation, but if you could handle the narrow alleys, very much worth the experience. read more

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The unique thing about this spot is that they froth their soup so it has a bubbly look to it (see photos). Supposedly it helps make the broth creamier and stick to the noodles. It kinda works? The noodles looked pleasing and the food tasted great. Would come back again. Feels like a hole in wall spot. Luckily not busy during lunch on saturday, but would hate to deal with a crowd as the place is small and after your free one hour parking it's like $6.50 an hour in the lot. Didnt check street parking price. Parking (usual per LA) remains troublesome as if you park in their lot you have to turn into a tight alley and I wish this restaurant was more accessible. Seems great for regulars or people nearby who can walk here as you can earn reward points. I really like how they have a simple menu with not too many items, but they have honed down their base flavors and variations. You can slowly customize the dish throughout your experience with the truffle oil, pepper, can even request spicy chili oil, or getting extra noodles when you're done makes it a great dining experience. Staff is very sweet and friendly. -Karaage: Meaty, crunchy, and juicy. Has quality compared to what you'd find in stores -Original: super deep flavor chicken broth, can never go wrong with this. -Dandan: Great for spicy lovers, broth can be a little salty but still great. I love that they cut the chicken into small squares, also great quality -Lemon Butter: Creamy. Good to shake it up if you ever get tired of the original. I was worried it would be too buttery, but make sure you mix it well and it just adds more flavor. -Vegetarian: VERY interesting. I can't pin down what the flavor it is but it was the most unique. Had an almost acidic taste. It kind of reminded me of alcohol but someone also said it had a corn flavor which i agree with (there is corn in it). -Sparkling Ooling Tea: I don't usually get drinks at restaurants, but I would get this again. Sparkling tea is rare to me. read more

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Lovely spot for paitan ramen, with frothy white broth made from chicken that's simultaneously rich yet light and refreshing! ARRIVING / PARKING: Small parking lot behind the restaurant, one way so be careful entering. Pay by QR code and there's parking QR code at the front after you walk in. VIBE: Counter seating and smaller tables best for up to 4 people inside, bright and easy to chat. There may be a line for dinner but they seem to move fairly quickly and stay about 2-3 parties deep. FOOD/BEV: No alcohol license yet but theres non-alcoholic beer and yuzu juice etc. There's gyoza, fried rice, karaage and more but they're famous for their chicken paitan ramen! Our favorites are the ORIGINAL and LEMON BUTTER (can add egg as supplement). Their fried rice is excellent to whet the appetite too. Lovely light broth, a pile of green onions, semi firm thin noodles, white chicken meat. If you'd like to change up the flavors there is truffle oil on the table; couple drops go a long way, and there's also a black pepper grinder for fresh pepper flavor. Excellent, have been here a couple times already and look forward every time. There's a rewards program which is handy for discounts of promos too. read more

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Free parking and delicious food, I'm not sure why this place isn't more popular!! My friend recommended this spot and I have not stopped talking about it with my friends. The butter ramen is so special with nice chewy noodles to top it off - I always get the lemon one which offers a nice kick. While the bowls look small, it's actually the perfect size where you find yourself getting full just at the very end. Services is great as well! I have tried the basil extra noodles and they weren't as good so I would stick with the original and lemon butter :) read more

Torisoba Tonsho - Lemon butter ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This cute ramen shop was a bright oasis in a desert of eateries. Walked in on a cold, rainy afternoon after a visit at Cedars Sinai and needed some warm comforting food. The place is super clean, yet cozy and inviting. Staff is very kind and helpful. I ordered the lemon butter ramen and hubby got a miso Teri bowl. It was so good and a balm for the tummy. Delicious food, polite staff and a little haven to eat, relax and recharge. Would definitely come here again. read more

Torisoba Tonsho - Lemon butter ramen with truffle oil - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I dropped into Torisoba Tonsho because the restaurant was known for their creamy chicken ramen broth which is pretty hard to find, since most places use a pork broth. There's a parking lot behind the restaurant with a really tight entrance and exit, but if your car fits, the restaurant provides 1 hour of free parking. The restaurant is very small, with 5 tables and a bar area, so expect to wait during peak dining hours. I ordered the lemon butter chicken ramen and my dad tried the original chicken ramen bowl with the Toriten bowl. We also shared some chicken gyoza as well, so they're definitely a chicken-based restaurant! I don't think I saw any beef or pork dishes. All the food was really good, but their ramen is the star menu item. The ramen broth was creamy and savory, and the ramen noodles had a nice bite and chew to them. It was a surprise to me as I didn't see them in the pictures, but each ramen bowl also comes with 2 thick pieces of chicken, hidden deep within the creamy confines of the broth. Honestly, I personally couldn't really tell the difference between the lemon butter and original ramen broths, there was maybe just the slightest hint of lemon flavor. The truffle oil they provide on each table is amazing! You can add as much or as little as you want, but if you love that earthy/umami truffle flavor, you'll definitely wanna put tons of itty-bitty spoonfuls of the stuff into your ramen bowl. I should have just poured it in with the amount I ended up adding! Definitely would come back if I'm ever in the area again. read more

Torisoba Tonsho - Lemon butter ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Really delicious chicken soba/ramen noodles. The broth was so clean and light and the chicken was tender! I got the karaage combo for $23 which is a great deal! The karaage was SO good, I was really surprised by how much i liked it. The ramen with some truffle oil was also just perfect. read more

Torisoba Tonsho - Karaage combo with original - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is an excellent spot for chicken ramen in the Melrose area. I visited on a weekday afternoon and was seated immediately. The staff were so kind and quick, and the environment was spotless with cute electronic music in the background. I was recommended the lemon butter flavor, which I can say truly reminded me of other delicious chicken ramen I've had in Japan. It was also slightly reminiscent of au gratin, because it was creamy and hearty. I added a bit of truffle oil and black pepper that were available at each seat, which brought the flavor of the broth to another level of umami. With the seasoned egg and lemon it had a unique flavor profile for ramen, very cozy and homey without being heavy, perfect for the upcoming season. I loved everything about Torisoba Tonsho, and I know you will too. You have to check them out if you're a ramen fan! read more

Torisoba Tonsho - LEMON BUTTER CHICKEN RAMEN W / SEASONED EGG - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The chicken-based broth is excellent--beautifully light, foamy, and deeply flavorful without the heaviness of a tonkotsu ramen. Clean, precise flavors that really shine. Everything felt thoughtfully done: friendly staff, reasonable prices, and a clean, crisp ambience that lets the food be the star. An easy recommendation if you're looking for a refined, satisfying bowl of ramen read more

You know a place is good when they only have 3 things on the menu and everyone raves about it! This small, clean and classy casual place makes a chicken ramen. Normally that would not excite me. I stand corrected. This chicken ramen is AH-MAZZ-ZING!!! The clean chicken flavor is so direct, you wonder how anyone can call chicken 'plain.' This is what chicken broth should always be, but other broths only dream to be this good. It is not a clear broth, but a white broth, but it is not heavy at all! I don't know what magic they cast, but I will definitely be coming back for this again! My friend got the Lemon Butter ramen, which intrigued me, so of course I had to take a 'friend tax' and try a spoonful of it. The lemon and butter really work well with the broth base and gives it a refreshingly rich flavor that still is not heavy. I think I'll have that one next time... or should I try the 3rd ramen (Dan Dan ramen) that we didn't get to try? Hmmmmmm... I don't know.. On the table there is a tiny tureen of truffle oil. I know everyone goes gaga over truffle oil, myself included, but at least for these ramens I think even just a little oil overwhelms the light fresh flavor of the soup. SO, I just dropped a drop or two onto just the ladle/spoon holding some ramen noodles in it, and I got to enjoy the nice truffle infusion without committing my soup to it. For drinks, the cold brew kagoshima green tea was very nice, and refills are included. Since my friend has quit alcohol, it was nice to see Asahi No-Alcohol Beer. I'm an equal opportunity tax'er so I tried her beer and I have to say its a nice non-alcoholic beer. Very satisfying. they give you a little carafe of tap water with lemon and lime if you want water, but I have to say, you can still taste that distinct tap water flavor through the ice and lemon... considering how clean everything tasted, I was a little disappointed that the regular water wasn't filtered. I was completely full. My friend had gotten a combo that came with gyoza and she had to pack up some of it because she couldn't finish it. Oh, and I had added a ramen egg to my ramen because it does not come with it (not even a half of one). And the egg as an add-on is $3. It's totally not needed, but I love these flavored eggs, and the one here is special because it's not a soy sauce egg - that would clash and distract from the chicken broth. It is white, but flavored, with that custard like middle yolk. Despite being full, I had to try the vanilla ice cream with yuzu. After all, its only $2.50. I have to say, I'm glad it was small, because I barely had any room to fit that in my belly! Thru this all, the service was impeccable. They also use an electronic stamp card that can get you free appetizers or food if you redeem your stamps. And if it is your first time signing up, you get 3 stamps instead of the usual 1 stamp! read more

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order everything! genuinely one of the best meals i've had recently. the original ramen was rich, yet smooth. the lemon butter ramen had a nice acidic touch to cut the richness that is the butter ramen. the chicken tempura was soft and perfectly crispy. gyoza wasn't anything too special but i appreciated its nice pan-fried flavor. the pickled veggie fried rice surprisingly had a spicy kick to it but was very hearty and i can see why our server said it was her favorite. lastly, the two scoops of ice cream with yuzu jelly and currant were extremely refreshing and necessary to combat the richness of the meal. would highly recommend !!! this is all coming from a girl who doesn't really prefer ramen in her food rotation read more

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Popped into Torisoba Tonsho last night with my sister and nephew for dinner. They had been a couple times before and wanted ti go one last time before they move back to San Diego. I'm always up to try something new so I said sure, let's go! I ordered the Lemon Butter Ramen with an egg and man was it delicious!! Made me think of a creamy chicken noodle soup. Upon the suggestion of the gentleman who brought us our food, we put a tiny bit of truffle oil and some black pepper in each of our bowls. Loved the elevated hole in the wall atmosphere of the inside I highly recommend this restaurant! You will not be disappointed!! read more

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10/10 for this place. Visited there during a short trip staying closed by Beverly Hills. I feel like Tonkotsu is the most popular style in the US but for those who doesn't like pork flavor, tori paitan could be a good option because of the creamy consistency and the richness. We were so hungry so we ordered all 3 of their bowls (original, dan dan and lemon butter) and all of them were delicious! They are also offering a very affordable combo which you can pick some sides like gyoza and fried rice. The broth is well seasoned, slightly zesty and tasteful with tender pieces of chicken. Gyoza and fried rice were alright but still the bowls were unforgettable. Highly recommend! The service was friendly and the atmosphere was inviting. Easy street parking while we went there on weekdays after 2pm. read more

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What a unique ramen spot! Torisoba is serving up frothy chicken ramens which are delicious and comforting. I tried the original, lemon butter, as well as the Dan Dan ramens. Also tried multiple apps and sides and was not disappointed. Everything was so fresh and tasty. Staff was friendly and super helpful in making suggestions for us. Great spot if you are looking for a comforting meal. read more

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Staff was accommodating/friendly. Food is exceptional. Everything is chicken based so if your poultry only it's a safe place to eat. I suggest comboing. The broth was amazing. Noodles firm. Easy atmosphere, simple ramen shop, clean Japanese modern aesthetic. Stylish dinnerware, I want. Parking is st or around the area that you can find, good luck. It is exceptionally done food made simply. If you're nearby I wouldn't miss out trying. Everything was great. Juicy gyoza, all diff options ramen great. I liked my chicken fried rice, juicy karage. I don't think there is anything bad here. Again, I highly recommend. read more

Torisoba Tonsho - Chicken lemon butter white grape tea - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Their dan dan is so good. The broth is really good. The service is nice as well. Interesting it's not as busy read more

Torisoba Tonsho - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

A nice little ramen shop that specializes in chicken ramen! The chicken ramen itself was tasty, and they serve it in a really nice broth that is flavorful, but doesn't feel as heavy as other ramen broths Iike tonkotsu. The ramen also comes with really tender slices of chicken. They also serve chicken karaage which was crispy but also very juicy inside. Overall, this is a very authentic ramen restaurant. The staff here are really nice, and they offered us some great recommendations and came by multiple times to check on us. read more

Torisoba Tonsho - Chicken Karaage - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I've been here multiple times, and the quality has been consistently excellent! The Lemon Butter Ramen is truly outstanding--rich and creamy, yet perfectly balanced by a bright, refreshing lemon note. It's a unique, memorable bowl that keeps me coming back. The Dan Dan Ramen has a bold kick of spice with deep, savory umami and great depth of flavor. Every bite feels thoughtfully crafted. Service is friendly and attentive, making the overall experience even better. Easily one of the ramen spots I'd recommend most. Five stars! read more

Torisoba Tonsho - Lemon Butter Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came here on a Saturday at lunch. Not busy. Got the original ramen and lemon butter ramen. Also got sides of toriten and fried rice. Everything was good. Broth was warm and rich. Better if you add a little bit of tableside truffle oil. Chicken was surprisingly not dry. The 2 sides were also good with the toriten slightly salty but still nicely fried. Service was good. Restaurant itself looked clean. Would come back again if in the area. read more

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Love this place. Friendly staff, amazing ramen, quick service. Chloe and Eduardo were awesome. Always checked in. Ramen was creamy, high quality, and filling. You watch them make it right in front of you. Secret is the truffle oil on the table. Must have, cozy locals spot. read more

Torisoba Tonsho - Dan Dan ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The creamiest chicken broth that's rich and full of flavors. It's a cozy Japanese spot perfect to go with your friends. I really recommend the Lemon Butter ramen. Service was quick too. read more

Torisoba Tonsho - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We went to Torisoba's anniversary deal promo and everything tastes just as good or perhaps better cuz deal!! I'll yap about the new stuff I tried: Fried rice - I got it from the combo set and it was delicious! Their fried rice uses short grain or I think most Japanese food does and it was flavorful with some moistness/steam coming at u. Would rec! But just be careful if u order the combo set. You wouldn't get a soft boiled egg for this one since the egg was probably used in the fried rice. yuzu ice cream - was refreshing. The unique part is that they put this yuzu jam on top. Might try the other flavor next time! read more

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I'm completely obsessed with this ramen restaurant. You know that feeling of when you sit down and order - and you're so excited for the food without actually trying. This is one of those places. It will be part of my dining rotation. They have amazing service and it just felt authentic. The presentation of the meal and the simplicity of each item was perfection. I ordered the original combo with curry and one with fried rice. The fried rice is a must! At the end, I was so FULL but I had to order the ramen refill. The garlic spicy miso was delicious! I can't wait to bring the rest of my family to try. read more

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Cute little ramen spot near the Beverly Center. The wait on a Wednesday night at 7:30pm was only 15-20 minutes. The chicken gyoza comes with a bit of yuzu pepper that I need a full bottle of. They froth the broth to make it feel extra creamy. The chicken in the ramen was perfectly cooked. We got a side of extra noodle with basil and chicken which was a great addition to the lemon butter ramen. Service wasn't the best but there was only one person doing everything from checking people in to taking orders and refilling water so it was understandable. read more

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So EGG-cited that I finally got to check out the iconic Japanese chicken ramen at @torisobatonsho ! This spot has been in my bookmarks forever, and I was so pleasantly surprised to learn that it was a sister restaurant to the famous Shin-Sen-Gumi ramen chain, one of my favorites for extremely affordable ramen in the LA area. Their simple menu features their signature tori paitan ramen, which consists of a creamy, nutritious chicken broth and healthy whole wheat ramen noodles. You can choose between flavors such as their Original, Lemon Butter, and DanDan (my favorite!), as well as their new 100% plant-based Veggie Ramen, which has a deliciously sweeter vegetable-based broth. I had to get their lunch combo, which comes with options such as miso-Teri chicken, gyoza, curry rice, karaage and their chef's award winning chicken fried rice, which is known as "Japan's No. 1 fried rice!" If you're in the Beverly Grove area, definitely check them out for their authentic Japanese-style chicken ramen, and support a small, well-deserving Asian-owned business! Free 1 hour parking with validation in parking lot behind restaurant, lots of street parking in area read more

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The chicken itself was juicy, moist, and meaty, but a little bland in my opinion. We ordered both the original and lemon butter ramens and I highly recommend the latter. The original is very clean and light but can get boring after a few bites. The lemon butter in the broth adds that depth and an interesting flavor that coaxes you to return for another bite. Overall, it was good but nothing particular to write home about. read more

Torisoba Tonsho - Lemon butter chicken ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Stumbled upon Torisoba Tonsho in the Weho area while looking for a lunch spot and it was a great find! I got the original ramen combo with chicken karage and my friend got the original ramen combo with curry rice. We both finished everything! The soup was frothy when it was served so it was interesting but it had so much flavor. You can add on truffle oil and black pepper on the side which enhanced the flavor. The chicken breast was so juicy. Our server was super nice! It was pretty quiet during a Sunday lunch service. read more

Torisoba Tonsho - Original chicken ramen - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Definitely felt like an underrated gem! We walked in on a Sunday lunch around 1pm, and there was only one party aside from us. The lady helping us was really nice, and we ordered the lemon butter ramen and the combo B with the original ramen + egg & karaage. The staff member informed that we could choose a sauce from regular, spicy mayo, and yuzu mayo, and we went with the yuzu since not many places seem to offer that as a sauce. Food arrived shortly, and everything tasted great! The chicken was surprisingly really tender, and the soup was creamy without being overwhelmingly heavy or salty. There was also pepper and truffle oil on the table to add as you please. Overall, great spot for a no-frills, comforting meal! They are celebrating their one year anniversary on 5/10-5/11 with $10 ramen and hope more people are able to support! read more

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Summary: Food is honestly amazing, if something sounds appetizing to you, I would without a shadow of a doubt try it. They have a nice combo menue which actually feels like a reasonable combo price (they gave decent portions). The service was really nice, went in on a Thursday around 4:30pm and it was empty. The shop itself is really nice, had good lighting, a nice modern but minimal feel, music isn't too loud so you can have nice conversations. Lemon Butter Ramen: 8.75/10. Personally, I loved the lemon butter ramen, the broth goes from a frothy to a very nice creamy consistency, a natural amount of lemon with actual slices so you can adjust your pallet. The butter isnt too overpowring so you have a good balance of sweet creamy and sour. The noodles were perfectly cooked (bouncy, not undercooked and not soggy with a medium thickness). The chicken slices were massive and helped carry the flavor. Curry & Rice: 7.5/10. It is kind of very standard curry & rice, it's solid but nothing amazing. For the price, size, and considering they didn't mess it up, I would have to give it a 7.5/10. Honestly if they specalized in katsu curry I wouldn't mind coming here either. read more

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Got the set with gyoza and the ramen with lemon butter, and also tried the dan dan noodles. The dan dan was the better of the two, reminiscent of spicy miso with a nice kick. The ramen had a creamy, frothy chicken broth and good noodle texture, though it felt like it was missing something to tie it all together. Overall, a solid ramen spot. Service: Polite and nice Food: Dan dan noodles stood out, ramen had creamy chicken broth and good texture but lacked depth Ambiance: Clean and simple with a relaxed atmosphere 7/10 - Good ramen with great texture, just missing that final punch of flavor read more

Torisoba Tonsho - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Not seating open tables seems to be this place's signature dish. We waited 20 minutes... and another group waited even longer... all while a perfectly good table sat there like a museum exhibit nobody was allowed to touch. Then a second table opened up. No movement. A third table opened up. Still nothing. At this point I started wondering if seating people required a special license or a ceremonial blessing. Yes, it was busy. But the restaurant is tiny -- it takes longer to blink than it does to seat someone. BUT the ramen broth? Absolutely delicious. Honestly, if they seated as fast as that broth disappears, they'd be unstoppable. read more

Torisoba Tonsho - 3 open tables. - Ramen Near Me - Los Angeles, California

5/5 every single time it hits!!!!!!!! I highly recommend! I dont want this place to shut down so i can come forever, plz. Goated. read more

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i will make this short this place only excepts credit card only. no cash is excepted. at all. read more

Incredible and unique bowl of ramen, always consistent and very friendly staff!! Really tasty fried rice with mustard greens as well, must try read more