Ramen

Mensho is a Tokyo ramen import in Culver City with long waits and full-glam bowls of ramen with intensely rich broth.

This plant-based outpost of the Ippudo ramen chain has rich soy milk “tonkotsu,” gyoza, and other good small plates.

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Ippudo in Culver City serves rich ramen buried under dramatic piles of toppings, plus vegan options that are just as satisfying as the meaty stuff.

Santouka is a ramen stand in the Mitsuwa food court with consistently light shio ramen.

Torisoba Sumiya is a cozy ramen shop in Sawtelle that specializes in char-grilled chicken ramen.

If you need a break from too-rich tonkatsu broth, order the light and flavorful shoyu ramen at Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai in Torrance.

Shin-Sen-Gumi is a build-your-own ramen concept that actually isn’t that gimmicky.

A Japanese spot in Koreatown, Iki Ramen serves pretty whatever ramen bowls but solid, reasonably priced sushi. Get the yuzu ice cream.

Tonchin is an upscale ramen spot on the border of Larchmont and Hollywood that serves great housemade noodles and desserts.

Iki Ramen in Hollywood is a splashy but affordable spot for noodle bowls and sushi on Western Ave.

Kinari is a casual Japanese spot in West Hollywood with plant-based ramen and a huge sushi menu.

Ramen Nagi is a Tokyo-based chain with a delicious 24-hour-simmered tonkotsu broth.

Hakata Ikkousha is a tonkotsu ramen chain with a location in Torrance.

Susuru is a small order-at-the-counter ramen shop in Thai Town.

Ramen Josui is a cozy and always-busy Gardena spot that serves a variety of ramen styles.

Moto Ramen is a neighborhood ramen spot in Culver City that serves great bowl of tantanmen.

Jidaiya is a Gardena strip mall shop that serves excellent chicken-based ramen.

Sawtelle’s Tsujita does the best tsukemen-style ramen this side of the Pacific and some of the best overall ramen in Los Angeles.

Gokoku Vegetarian Ramen Shop is our of our favorite plant-based spots in Studio City.

Burosu Ramen is an excellent ramen shop in the heart of Studio City.

Venice Ramen is a small ramen counter in Marina Del Rey, despite the misleading name.

The specialty at this Tokyo-based ramen chain is yuzu shio—a light, acidic broth that’s unlike any version that’s ever made its way to LA.

Silverlake serves some of the best ramen in town, but thanks to perpetual lines, we endorse getting it for takeout.

Ramen of York is Silver Lake Ramen without the hour long waits.