Nestled in a 100-year-old building in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo neighborhood, you’ll find a nostalgic and casual ramen shop that feels straight out of Japan. This is Daikokuya, a massively popular Japanese restaurant in LA specializing in ramen, noodle bowls, and rice bowls. Pull up a stool at the counter and order from a flavorful menu of carefully curated dishes.
Daikokuya first began in San Francisco, but it’s been a staple in LA since 2002. The restaurant’s design leans into the historic building’s roots, making for a nostalgic and old-school ramen shop environment. The unpretentious setting invites you to come as you are and indulge in beautifully balanced plates made in-house by talented chefs.
Some of the most popular dishes on the menu include the signature Daikokuya Ramen, featuring their famous tonkotsu soup base infused with soy sauce and topped with pork belly chashu; and the Spicy Miso Ramen, made with mild spicy miso, pork broth, and rich Kotteri flavor.
📱 Phone: (213) 626-1680
🌐 Website: DaikokuyaLA.com
📍 Locations:
- Daikokuya Little Tokyo: 327 1st St, Los Angeles, CA
- Daikokuya Annex: 321 1/4 1st St, Los Angeles, CA
- Daikokuya Sawtelle: 2208 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA