Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen - Little Tokyo - Los Angeles, California

Lorenzo Warfel

BLAND RAMEN... it's more of a tourist trap than anything. Definitely wouldn't recommend this, my friends from out of state wanted to come here and I was fairly hesitant. Turns out I was right to be! I got the Yaki Ramen and it had the most top ramen taste ever. It had some meat which was okay but the sauce, noodles, and overall taste could not save this.

Service was actually pretty good, the servers were nice which is why I can't totally knock this place down. It's a good place for bigger groups. There's a long wait time so if you're living on the risky side and want to try this place you might be doubly disappointed. The place attracts lots of first-time con-goers when AX or LACC are around so I would definitely stay away during those times.

Note: There's NO AC which sucks during the summer!

RivailsLogan

If you're in LA, particularly in Little Tokyo, Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen is an absolute must-try. This place originally launched its first bowls in LA, and it’s become a local favorite for good reason.

One of the unique aspects of Shin-Sen-Gumi is the customization they offer. You can tailor your ramen exactly to your taste with options for your preferred noodle firmness, broth richness, and additional toppings. Whether you like your noodles firm or soft, your broth light or rich, they've got you covered.

Vivian Chou

We had hakata ramen, chicken karaagae, agedashi tofu, and fried squid. All items are really yummy. Service is really good. You can customize the firmness of noodle and the saltiness of soup. Would definitely come back again.

Issa

Everything about this place screams comfort and delivers perfectly. I adored the way each person could customize their ramen, and each of the toppings and elements were done to utter perfection. The servers and the overall relaxed atmosphere made for a lovely experience, I came away with a warm feeling.

David J Lee

Very good ramen and side dishes. The menu is a bit confusing if it's your first time. Take a number on the screen as soon as you arrive.

Joshua Lamb

Staff were on their game and fantastic. The servers were quick, attentive and knowledgeable about the wide range of noodles, flavors and add-ons.

The vibe was nice and it's got plenty of seating. Some of the cons only refer to the price for the amount of broth and noodles given. Now I got the Hakata normal with is fairly priced, but after adding a couple add-ons, it sky rockets it for little pay off. The broth was just mediocre and noodles were average. I mean the broth did have a consistency of a well done broth, which may be why they place importance on add-ons.

Its not bad, I think I was expecting more from such high reviews. Let me say though, Ramen is a preference thing and no one style is as fairly rated as burgers or pizza. So each would enjoy a restaurant as they love their flavors. I just want to give it 3 stars as I eat a lot of Ramen and compare it to other local restaurants.

Drivingthedead ur next

Ramen Ramen Ramen!!! This is now one of my favorite places. Be warned it does get packed from time to time. The atmosphere is lively. It's nice and clean. Staff is great. Very friendly and very attentive. Always there when needed to answer any questions and definitely kept our glasses full. The menu is simple. The food is really good. As you can tell, it's mostly Ramen (noodles). 9/10 And when you finish all your noodles, they ask you if you want a refill of noodles. That surprised us. Parking is rough. Best place to park is in the parking lot just south of the building. Parking voucher will get you 1 hour of free parking. I plan to visit again when I'm in the Little Tokyo area.

The One You Hate

Employees are super friendly and awesome! The dandan ramen soup was awesome! You get to customize your own soup! For instance, from thickness to softness of the noodles or the thickness of the soup juice! Service was fast!