LA's 16 Essential Ramen Shops
Killer Noodle by Tsujita is one of LA's 16 Essential Ramen Shops.

1. Killer Noodle by Tsujita

8.5
2030 Sawtelle Blvd, 로스앤젤레스, CA
국수 전문점 · West Los Angeles · 23개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: What’s different about Killer Noodle is its clear homage to the spicy Chinese-inflected tantanmen, with sesame and pepper-laden noodles that come in either soups or “dry” style platters. Cash only. 자세히 보기

Hakata Ikkousha Ramen is one of LA's 16 Essential Ramen Shops.

2. Hakata Ikkousha Ramen

8.4
21605 S Western Ave Ste J, 토런스, CA
국수 전문점 · Olde Torrance · 10개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: The hakata-style ramen uses a rich but not overly fatty tonkotsu base while throwing in chili or garlic oil to boost flavor. Comparable to Shin Sen Gumi but with a bit more finesse. 자세히 보기

Ramen Shack Takumiya is one of LA's 16 Essential Ramen Shops.

3. Ramen Shack Takumiya

8.1
1550 S Pacific Coast Hwy #A, 리돈도비치, CA
아시아 음식점 · South Redondo Beach · 3개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: This Redondo Beach chain prepares classic tonkostu-style ramen and seared chashu pork at reasonable prices. There are various spice levels for any adventurous diners looking to amplify the flavor. 자세히 보기

Tsujita Annex is one of LA's 16 Essential Ramen Shops.

4. Tsujita Annex

8.3
2050 Sawtelle Blvd (at Mississippi Ave), 로스앤젤레스, CA
국수 전문점 · West Los Angeles · 53개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: This all-ramen restaurant from the popular izakaya just across the street serves a completely different bowl here, using thick noodles and a dense, porky broth that's chock full of garlic. 자세히 보기

E.A.K. Ramen Melrose is one of LA's 16 Essential Ramen Shops.

5. E.A.K. Ramen Melrose

6.2
7455 Melrose Ave (Vista and Melrose), 로스앤젤레스, CA
라멘 음식점 · Mid-City West · 10개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: The thick cut noodles here pick up more broth with every slurp, and additions like chopped onions and garlic oil ensure one doesn't get bored on repeat visits. 자세히 보기

Venice Ramen is one of LA's 16 Essential Ramen Shops.

6. Venice Ramen

8.9
515 Washington Blvd (Beach Ave), Marina del Rey, CA
음식점 · Venice · 15개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: This ramen shop is the best place for Japanese noodles on the Westside. Amp up the flavor with a spice bomb. For something less heavy, opt for the Chuka Soba, a Tokyo-style bowl with a lighter broth. 자세히 보기

Jidaiya Ramen Dining is one of LA's 16 Essential Ramen Shops.

7. Jidaiya Ramen Dining

8.7
18537 S Western Ave, 가데나, CA
라멘 음식점 · Northeast Torrance · 11개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: The standard ramen offerings can be slightly inconsistent from bowl to bowl, but when it's good, the tonkotsu is very admirable. The Tokyo-style ramen has a burst of bonito to round out the flavors. 자세히 보기

Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle is one of LA's 16 Essential Ramen Shops.

8. Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle

8.5
2057 Sawtelle Blvd, 로스앤젤레스, CA
라멘 음식점 · West Los Angeles · 208개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: Both the standard ramen and tsukemen are the two best offerings in LA in either category. Formerly just a lunchtime affair, the original Tsujita now serves ramen day and night. 자세히 보기

Ramen Tatsunoya is one of LA's 16 Essential Ramen Shops.

9. Ramen Tatsunoya

7.8
16 N Fair Oaks Ave (Exchange Aly), 패서디나, CA
라멘 음식점 · Old Pasadena · 25개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: This transplant regularly fields long lines in the heart of Pasadena. Try varying the flavors with spice and extra chashu pork. To avoid a wait, go in the middle of day, or right before dinner. 자세히 보기

Santouka is one of LA's 16 Essential Ramen Shops.

10. Santouka

8.0
3760 S Centinela Ave (at Venice Blvd), 로스앤젤레스, CA
일본 음식점 · Mar Vista · 105개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: A big chain in its native Japan, Santouka in the Misuwa Marketplace offers some of the freshest, most delicious traditional-style ramen in LA. [Eater 38 Member] 자세히 보기

Tentenyu is one of LA's 16 Essential Ramen Shops.

11. Tentenyu

2012 Sawtelle Blvd, 로스앤젤레스, CA
라멘 음식점 · West Los Angeles · 8개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: The focus at Tentenyu is on chicken ramen, with the broth made from scratch and boiled for ten hours, until it becomes rich in the same way you might think of pork-based ramen to be. 자세히 보기

Ramen Yamadaya is one of LA's 16 Essential Ramen Shops.

12. Ramen Yamadaya

11172 Washington Blvd (at Commonwealth Ave.), 컬버시티, CA
국수 전문점 · West Los Angeles · 65개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: Yamadaya boasts a thick, umami-rich tonkotsu broth and thin noodles. The tsukemen broth has a fishy intensity while the thicker noodles make slurping easier. 자세히 보기

Shin-Sen-Gumi is one of LA's 16 Essential Ramen Shops.

13. Shin-Sen-Gumi

8.8
132 S Central Ave (btwn E 1st & E 2nd St), 로스앤젤레스, CA
라멘 음식점 · Little Tokyo · 118개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: The Hakata-style is one of the most recognizable types of ramen. Completely customizable this loud, raucous dining room will surely remind one of Japan. 자세히 보기

Kotoya Japanese Ramen is one of LA's 16 Essential Ramen Shops.

14. Kotoya Japanese Ramen

11901 Santa Monica Blvd (at Armacost Ave), 로스앤젤레스, CA
일본 음식점 · Westgate · 26개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: This broth doesn't overwhelm in fattiness like a tonkotsu, and the noodles are slightly better than average alkaline, but the whole bowl adds up to a delicious umami-bomb thanks to high quality sides. 자세히 보기

Ramen Jinya is one of LA's 16 Essential Ramen Shops.

15. Ramen Jinya

7.9
11239 Ventura Blvd (Studio City Plaza), Studio City, CA
라멘 음식점 · 96개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: With an evenly balanced bowl and Hakata-style noodles, it's like old faithful in the landscape of all these new shops. Jinya has a fun fast casual shop in Hollywood & Highland as well. 자세히 보기

Asa Ramen is one of LA's 16 Essential Ramen Shops.

16. Asa Ramen

6.9
18202 S Western Ave (182nd St), 가데나, CA
국수 전문점 · 16개의 팁과 리뷰

EaterEater: The noodles here makes this one of LA's classics. With a dated but charming interior and a wide menu of karaage, dumplings, and takoyaki, it's a perfect late night ramen joint in the South Bay. 자세히 보기