Bona Ventura

Little Tokyo, 1st Street · Los Angeles

Daikokuya (Little Tokyo)

World cuisineLocals' pick

The original Little Tokyo shop of the ramen house that taught Los Angeles about tonkotsu: rich pork broth, chijire noodles and kurobuta pork belly at a wraparound counter facing the kitchen.

Address
327 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Hours
Mon-Thu 11:00-22:00; Fri-Sat 11:00-24:00; Sun 11:00-22:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-10)
Best time to go
Afternoon, Evening, Late night · About 45 min
Price
Price not verified
Price level
$$

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Good to know

  • Expect a line at peak times; put your name down
  • Order ramen kotteri-style and add pan-fried gyoza
  • Open until midnight Fri-Sat

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