💎 Verified Independent Gem Traditional Tonkotsu Ramen, Gyoza & Pork Bowls · $$ ✓ Official Grade A (98/100) ★ 5 (1 local ratings)

Daikokuya (Little Tokyo LA)

Name: Daikokuya (Little Tokyo LA)
Address: 327 E 1st St, Little Tokyo, CA, 90012, US
Telephone: (213) 626-1680
Price range: $$
Rating: 5

Little Tokyo's Iconic Brick-Lined Tonkotsu Ramen Hearth — Little Tokyo, CA 90012

Atmospheric vintage Tokyo alleyway aesthetic with nostalgic Japanese signs, paper lanterns, and 4.5 stars across 9,400+ reviews.

The definitive Little Tokyo ramen institution that introduced a whole generation of Southern Californians to the depth of authentic tonkotsu ramen.

📍 Verified Street Address

327 E 1st St, Little Tokyo, CA 90012

🕒 Verified Operating Hours

Sun–Thu 11:00am–10:00pm · Fri–Sat 11:00am–11:00pm

📞 Direct Counter Phone (Zero App Markup)

(213) 626-1680

🔥 Destination Signature Dish

Daikoku Ramen with Kotteri Broth & Pan-Fried Gyoza

💎 Launch Interactive Menu & Live Clock 📞 Call (213) 626-1680 🗺️ Turn-by-Turn Directions

🔥 Must-Try Signature Dishes at Daikokuya (Little Tokyo LA)

Daikoku Ramen

16.95

Spicy Miso Ramen

17.5

Handmade Pan-Fried Pork Gyoza (5 pcs)

7.95

👨‍🍳 Why Locals Love Daikokuya (Little Tokyo LA)

Family & Culinary Roots: A historic pioneer in Little Tokyo operating on 1st Street since 2002, bringing retro Showa-era Tokyo ramen culture to Los Angeles.

Scratch Kitchen Commitment: Pork bone broth boiled continuously for over 24 hours to extract deep collagen and umami; chashu simmered in vintage master stock.