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95 Ramen Restaurants in Los Angeles, CA

Every ramen restaurant we track in Los Angeles, ranked by rating and review volume. Search by name, filter by feature, or switch to the map. Always confirm hours before you go.

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95 ramen restaurants

1955Bungee RAMEN

55Bungee RAMEN

1147 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90006

Hours not listed — confirm directly before you go.

Korean noodle soups & plates are the draw at this compact, modern restaurant with an easygoing vibe.

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92Hinata Ramen

Hinata Ramen

Los Angeles, CA 90006

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Hinata Ramen is a ramen restaurant serving the Los Angeles area.

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I've eaten ramen across Los Angeles more times than I can count at this point, and what consistently surprises visitors is how seriously the city takes noodles. Los Angeles has the most diverse and arguably the best ramen scene in the United States. Little Tokyo has been the anchor for decades, but Sawtelle Japantown on the Westside, the San Gabriel Valley, and neighborhoods across the metro have produced a ramen culture that rivals Tokyo for variety. Whether you're a tonkotsu loyalist, a miso devotee, or someone who has never ordered ramen from a proper shop before, Los Angeles has a bowl for you — you just need to know where to look.

I put together this guide using Google ratings, review volume, and neighborhood context to surface the 7 spots that deserve your attention. The top-rated restaurant in Los Angeles right now is Daikokuya Little Tokyo at 4.4 stars — but every shop on this list is worth the trip.

Where to Find Ramen in Los Angeles: Neighborhood by Neighborhood

Los Angeles has America's most diverse and competitive ramen scene, and the geography matters. Not every neighborhood has equal access to quality noodles — here's where to focus your search:

Little Tokyo (Downtown LA)

The historic core of LA's Japanese American community and still the city's most concentrated ramen destination. Multiple acclaimed spots operate within walking distance here, from traditional chain outposts to creative independent shops.

Sawtelle Japantown (West LA)

Sawtelle Boulevard in West LA is LA's second Japanese dining hub, catering to a younger, Westside crowd. The ramen on Sawtelle tends toward the creative and modern — this is where LA's most innovative bowls live.

Torrance / South Bay

Torrance has the largest concentration of Japanese nationals in the continental US outside of Manhattan. The ramen here is as close to Japan as you'll find in America — authentic Hakata tonkotsu, Sapporo miso, and Tokyo shoyu from chefs trained in Japan.

Los Angeles-Specific Ordering Tips

LA ramen is long-established and deeply competitive. Don't hesitate to ask staff which bowl is the current staff favorite — LA ramen culture values experimentation, and menus rotate. Also: parking in Little Tokyo requires patience. Budget an extra 15 minutes.

Not sure which broth to order? Read our complete guide to the 4 types of ramen — tonkotsu, shoyu, shio, and miso — before you go. Five minutes of reading will transform how you order.

How We Ranked These Spots

Every restaurant on this list was ranked by analyzing Google reviews — not just star averages, but the content of what real diners said about broth quality, noodle texture, service, and value. We weighted review volume heavily (a 4.7 from 500 diners tells you more than a 4.9 from 12), and we applied a recency filter to prioritize shops that are consistently good right now, not shops coasting on a reputation built years ago.

You can also filter ramen by broth type — find tonkotsu ramen near you, find shoyu ramen, or find miso ramen across our full directory.

Finding Great Ramen in Los Angeles, California

Whenever I am hunting for a bowl in Los Angeles, I start with the list above — it shows every ramen spot I can find near Los Angeles, CA, and you can tap "Show distance from me" or switch to the map to sort by distance so the closest bowl is right at the top. Right now I am tracking 95 ramen spots in and around Los Angeles, so there is plenty to work with.

If you just want my quick steer, REDWHITE BONELESS RAMEN is the highest-rated ramen in Los Angeles right now at 4.9 stars, with JINYA Ramen Bar - Culver City close behind. That said, I always check a couple of listings myself — skim the recent reviews and the photos, since the bowl that looks carefully made usually is.

How I pick a ramen spot in Los Angeles

My rule of thumb is to favor shops that focus on one or two broths and do them obsessively well, and to trust a strong rating that holds up across a lot of reviews over a perfect score from only a handful. Then I match the bowl to the moment — something rich and creamy when it is cold out, something light and clean for lunch. You can do the same right on the map: filter by broth style like tonkotsu, miso, shoyu, or shio, then layer on what matters that day.

Narrowing down what you are craving

Some nights I just need a bowl that is open this minute; other times I am planning ahead. The filters handle both. In Los Angeles you can jump straight to ramen open now, ramen open late, spicy ramen, vegan ramen, or the top-rated ramen near you. If you are driving in, the "Free Parking" and "Delivers" filters save a lot of hassle too.

When you have exhausted Los Angeles, it is easy to keep going — explore all ramen restaurants in California or browse every city and state in the directory.

Ramen by Neighborhood in Los Angeles

Looking for something closer to a specific part of town? These neighborhood pages only show restaurants actually near that area:

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Finding More Ramen in Los Angeles

The restaurants on this list represent the top picks based on rating and review volume, but Los Angeles's ramen scene has more to offer than any single ranked list can capture. New shops open regularly, seasonal specials change the best-bowl calculation, and neighborhood gems that haven't yet accumulated hundreds of reviews deserve discovery too.

For the most current view of ramen in Los Angeles, check our blog for updated guides, or use the broth type filter to find specific styles across the metro. If you want to compare Los Angeles's scene to other cities, we cover ramen in dozens of US cities — the directory is the fastest way to find your next bowl wherever you are.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best ramen restaurant in Los Angeles, CA?+

By rating, REDWHITE BONELESS RAMEN is currently the top ramen spot in Los Angeles at 4.9 stars. I still recommend opening a couple of listings to skim recent reviews and photos, then sorting the map by rating or distance to pick your bowl.

How many ramen restaurants are in Los Angeles, CA?+

There are 95 ramen spots listed in Los Angeles, CA on RamenNearYou — from quick counter shops to sit-down ramen bars. The map keeps the closest ones at the top once you set your location.

What types of ramen are available in Los Angeles?+

You will typically find the classic broths in Los Angeles — tonkotsu, miso, shoyu, and shio — plus styles like tsukemen and spicy bowls at some shops. Use the filter bar above the map to narrow by broth type, price, and dietary preference like vegan or vegetarian.

Is there ramen open late or open now in Los Angeles?+

Often, yes. Add the "Open Now" filter to see what is serving this minute in Los Angeles, or "Open Late" for spots going past 10 PM. Hours are checked against each restaurant's posted schedule, and a green "Open" badge confirms it.

How do I find ramen delivery near Los Angeles?+

Add the "Delivers" filter above the map to show Los Angeles spots that offer delivery, then open a listing to order. For the freshest bowl, choose a place close to you or one that packs broth and noodles separately.

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