All Daikokuya Locations

Daikokuya is a Los Angeles ramen legend — the Little Tokyo original on First Street has been at the center of LA's ramen culture since it opened, and the lines that form before opening tell you everything you need to know about the bowl. The tonkotsu here is unmistakably rich — the broth develops for hours and has the deep, creamy quality that defines great Kyushu-style pork bone ramen. The chashu pork is fork-tender and properly seasoned. The marinated egg is one of the best in the city. Daikokuya has expanded to Monterey Park and operates the Annex next door to the original for overflow — a sign that the demand hasn't let up in decades.