TENKAIPPIN LA 本店

A very unique ramen, their classic dish is Kotteri ramen is rich, mild, almost gravy-like broth. This can be an acquired tasted because of how thick yet mild it is. The hot pepper and pepper oil is a must to cut through the richness. The noodles had a great chew, the drinks are good, and the interior is vast and inviting. I recommend for experiencing a new, unique take on ramen.

The ramen here is seriously amazing. The soup is super rich and totally unique — nothing else tastes like it. Hands down the best ramen I’ve ever had. If you’re into ramen, you have to try Tenkaippin. Highly recommended!!!

My husband and I happened to stumble upon this gem when we were roaming Little Tokyo in LA. We had never tried Kotteri style ramen before and were very pleasantly delighted. It was flavorful and hearty. We got the spicy ramen (medium) and felt that one bowl split between us two was the perfect amount, since the broth is thicker than usual. If you don’t want thick broth, they have options to make it less thick, I believe it was called the silky option! We also got one onigiri each and were advised to dip the crispy rice in the ramen broth which was a GREAT tip. The chicken karaage was crispy on the outside and perfectly juicy on the inside! We were there for the soft opening, and they were trialing a drink with a mix of carbonated green tea with lychee - PLEASE keep this drink on the menu!

It's a popular ramen brand from Kyoto. It provides very authentic ramen. Really good atmosphere if you would like to have some alcohol.

Tenkaippin is famous for its kotteri-style ramen, which uses a chicken-and-vegetable base rather than pork bones. The result is an extremely thick, creamy, almost gravy-like broth. The chain also offers lighter options (like “assari” soy-based) and hybrid soups combining kotteri and assari. The noodles are medium-thin and slightly firm, which helps them hold up well under that dense broth. Toppings are pretty classic but well-executed: sliced chashu (pork), green onions, bamboo shoots. There are customizable options and side sets (e.g., gyoza, fried rice, karaage), which make it a filling, satisfying experience. Order the classic kotteri ramen on your first visit. Pair it with a side like fried rice or gyoza if you’re hungry. Bring an appetite — that broth is not for the faint of heart,