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Daikokuya Monterey Park in Monterey Park

4.4 (199) 111 N Atlantic Blvd UNIT 241, Monterey Park, CA 91754, United States

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Monterey Park, Los Angeles County, California, US

Phone: +1 626-570-1930
Site: https://group.bishamon-ten.com/d...

Opening hours

Monday:11 AM–11 PM
Tuesday:11 AM–11 PM
Wednesday:11 AM–11 PM
Thursday:11 AM–11 PM
Friday:11 AM–12 AM
Saturday:11 AM–12 AM
Sunday:11 AM–12 AM

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Total reviews rating 4.4

199 Reviews for Daikokuya Monterey Park 2024:

Review №1

2024-02-08 07:12:50

The best taken I have ever had, so flavorful. The quantity was so much I could not finish it all. Fantastic Ramen and the cashier pork was also suppppeeerrr delicious. I wish they had a bigger location as it only sits like 20 people and had to stand in the cold for 25 min waiting for a party of 3

Review №2

2024-03-03 00:30:51

Lots of flavor. The spicy miso ramen definitely had some kick! The fried rice was good but was a little mushy. The gyoza was not bad. Had a Sapporo draft. It was served in a brass metal type cup. Would have preferred a good old fashion frosted mug.

Review №3

2024-04-14 15:22:16

They were really nice, they refilled my water and brought out my food quickly. The seats were comfy and their ramen broth was hot, smooth and rich. The Takoyaki was perfect, it had ginger, fishflakes, octopus and mayo. Their Chasiu bowl was sweet salty and savory I liked the sauce and tenderness of meat.

Review №4

2024-06-17 07:22:06

Delicious authentic Japanese cuisine, unforgettable flavors, generous portions, excellent service. Highly recommended.

Review №5

2024-02-18 01:25:07

If you want authentic Japanese ramen, come here. Daikoku ramen had perfect soup flavor and chewy noodle texture. Egg in the ramen was half boiled in perfection. We also ordered chicken karaage and donkatsu, both were satisfyingly crispy and juicy at the same time. I highly recommend this place. I felt that the staff took their food quality and service very seriously. The restaurant had very good vibe. I highly recommend this place.

Review №6

2023-11-02 09:19:10

My first time here after hearing so many good things from my husband since he grew up eating at this place. We got the combo which was the noodles, rice with beef and a salad. I got their house special noodles which is the daikokuya noodles. Overall K thought it was ok. The noodles were a bit starchy. But the broth was creamy just enough, although I felt like there wasn’t enough char shiu meat in my noodles, just very little and thinly sliced. We also got CA rolls and they were very good. I’ll try other dishes next time.

Review №7

2023-12-19 09:11:33

I was introduced to ramen at Daikokuya through my awesome boyfriend . I instantly fell in love with the intense, spicy, and flavorful broth and delicious noodles. Daikokuya is my go to place when I first introduced family and friends to ramen. Today, I had my usual Spicy Miso Ramen. Its a pork broth base and I dont add bamboo to my soup, but Im told its quite delicious with it too. I added a small cabbage salad with what can taste like a sweet, but good thousand island. If you are a lighter eater and feel the large portion is too much soup for you, I recommend getting the half portion. They only serve it at the restaurant; and not to go. The staff are attentive, and take care of you right away. The Monterey Park location is small, but cozy. They have enough room for around 15 people, and it can get quite crowded after 7-8pm. But in all, Daikokuya is a great spot.

Review №8

2024-03-07 04:59:11

Did the spicy miso ramen recipe change?Before this would have been a 5 star review for me. Recently, like the last 6 months or so, the spicy miso ramen changed. I used to love the other one so much. It was my favorite ramen by far. I still come often to see if the old flavor is back but sadly it hasnt returned. Luckily the little salad, and the mix poke bowl are still delicious.Im hopeful that the old recipe will return, otherwise Ill have to find another favorite ramen.Attached photo is how the old spicy miso ramen used to look. I miss it

Review №9

2024-01-21 02:57:14

My first time when I tried here, it was 10 years ago. This place has been here for a long time, and that proves how decent the food is. But I really wish they remodeled the inside because the bathroom is really bad, and the inside is really tight and small. Food wise, I recommend trying food on the menu other than ramen. I usually get takoyaki, sausage, or karaage, and Im always happy with it.

Review №10

2023-08-21 03:00:46

I order two combinations for 3 people. Each combo included their signature ramen, a salad, and a side dish. Our picks were the chicken egg bowl and the pork cutlet bowl.The salad was pretty good. However, the ramen was a bit of a letdown. The two bowls we received were inconsistent. In my case, my bowl was piping hot, but the noodles had an odd floury texture. My girlfriends bowl was lukewarm, and her noodles were chewier than mine. The ajitama, a seasoned egg, didnt quite hit the mark either.While the bowls were a step above the ramen, the sauce they used was a bit too sweet.We waited for approximately half an hour before getting a table. The indoor seating options were limited, but luckily, theres outdoor seating available as well. On the bright side, parking seems to be quite ample.

Review №11

2024-06-24 13:12:08

Our family visited while on vacation and had high hopes based on the star rating, but we were disappointed with our experience overall. The best part was the quickness and quality of the service provided by our server. I do not want this review to reflect poorly on her. However, we were unimpressed by the food. We actually have much better Ramen restaurants back home in Michigan. We all had daikokuyas tonkatsu broth and thought it was just okay. But then my son discovered a dead moth in his broth and lost his appetite. The offending bug didnt just fall in, it got cooked in the broth. This raises questions about kitchen cleanliness. When asked, we shared this concern with our server who offered to discount my sons bowl. I assumed this meant 100% off, but it ended up only being 50% off. Considering that all that broth probably comes from the same pot, meaning everyone in that restaurant who ordered that broth probably got moth broth, it should have been discounted 100%. But at that point we just wanted to leave and I didnt want to make a bigger deal out of the situation in a small space with lots of people around.

Review №12

2023-11-12 02:06:50

A very good ramen experience. The ramen was full of flavor and the ingredients were high quality. The shop is somewhat small, as typical ramen shops are. The service was very quick and our food was ready in less than 5 minutes. The shop itself is tucked away but has ample parking in the sizable parking lot provided.

Review №13

2024-04-09 12:33:33

Amazing ramen and other Asian delight, park right upfront, freindly staff

Review №14

2023-01-06 03:40:38

Best place for ramen with thick. Juicy, succulent flavor. Periot! I got me the spicy ramen with some corn 🌽. Had the pitcher for 3. And it was refreshing! Also we ordered the daiko ramen combination comes with salad eel teriyaki, and ramen. I cannot stress how delicious it is here. This is it!

Review №15

2023-07-23 20:53:16

The place is small, but considering the space, its pretty good, the food so I had ramen tsukemen size and flavor was pretty good, the only thing that I disliked was the fact they didnt offer warm soup afterwards. Besides that it was pretty good, hope to try something different next time I stop by

Review №16

2023-10-10 07:56:50

Food was excellent. I was really surprised about the quality (I ordered the famous Daikokuya Ramen). It was accompanied with good and attentive service.The local was not really good. To reach the restaurant, we needed to go through a parking area where dangerous people were waiting inside of their big cars.

Review №17

2024-01-23 04:47:30

Came back after 11 months. I had to edit my review because the food was so much better today than the last time I was here. It tasted the same when I used to come here years ago.(This was my review 11 months ago)The service was awesome.The food smelled a little stale, and it tasted bland. Kind of how leftovers taste.

Review №18

2022-11-15 02:43:12

The food was good! Not the best but definitely worth a try. Bought the spicy sesame ramen which lacked salt and spice in it but adding it made it tasty. Wish there was more veggies in the ramen. The rest were good!

Review №19

2024-05-27 20:25:37

I’ve been to their location a little Tokyo now we checked out Monterey Park. The quality of food is fantastic. The values great great atmosphere I got the beef came with a salad and miso soup. Miso was amazing. The salad was very good. I highly recommend this place.

Review №20

2024-04-12 22:39:26

Very cozy and chill environment. The Spicy miso ramen is very flavorful. They had good quality thicker egg noodles. For those of us that are picky with water; they don’t have bottled water but their cup of water has no taste unlike of other places.

Review №21

2023-08-22 15:32:48

In terms of vibes, it’s not very high quality. It’s not trashy but it’s a lot different from the other Daikokuyas in the area. The outside eating area is a hodgepodge of different tables and chairs. While we were eating, more groups came and it was kind of awkward as they were just waiting around us, as we are seated right outside the door.When we were ready, the server took our orders by memory, and then later gave us the wrong item. They also came with a rice bowl when the other server already brought us one, so it seems they’re a bit disorganized.I had a daikokuya ramen with kotteri flavor and a small katsudon. It tasted good, but ramen is a very competitive scene so this was standard ramen. It has 2 pieces of cha shu, one whole soft boiled egg, green onions, and Bamboo shoots. The katsu was dry, but the egg on top was silky smooth. It also came with a small salad that tasted pretty good.

Review №22

2023-05-30 20:43:04

I got the daikokuya and pork cutlet combo. The salad that came with the combo was really good. The ramen overall was okay.I felt the soup was too heavy and did not have much flavor. Had to add red chili peppers to give it flavor. The noodles were well cooked and was good.The pork cutlet was soggy and undercooked in my opinion.The place was small and not much room to move around. Luckily there was no wait for lunch, but it definitely can get busy quick because only about 15-20 can fit inside.My buddy and I parked on the street, but I can see parking being a issue as well.

Review №23

2024-02-15 16:42:43

The good, the ramen and the fried rice is top notch. The bad depending on the server you might have to remind them what is missing. Small dining area bar top seems larger area than table, outside seating available.

Review №24

2022-02-26 04:42:46

Ramen was stuck together so it make me think it was pre-boiled and sitting around for a while. Small place has about 3 tables and bar seating indoors, 4 tables outdoors with no outdoor heater.

Review №25

2019-04-28 02:49:37

Im actually editing this review, the Ramen was not that good, the noodles were chewy and hard at the same time. Not to crazy about their fried chicken, but the lunch menu is reasonable, the downside is the waiting time, this place is tiny. But you can go online on their waiting list to save time!

Review №26

2021-08-06 17:09:31

Came here before the lunch rush (11:45ish) on a weekday. It was pretty empty but had a steady amount of customers coming in. I ordered the Ramen combo with includes a half size ramen with salad and a pork cutlet bowl. I think I was ordering with my eyes; I arrived hungry. The portion on the ramen was huge. I barely finished the bowl. At first I thought they accidentally gave me a regular portion instead of half portion. (I confirmed with the waitress, that was in fact the half portion). Lets just say I didnt even touch my pork cutlet bowl and had to take that togo. One thing I didnt like was the small salad that came with the order. They put too much dressing. I think I would be content with 50% of the dressing it came with. Overall, the food was good, but kinda steep for one person for lunch (including tip I paid $25. For lunch)

Review №27

2023-03-23 06:30:52

Noodles so good I didn’t even wait to take a photo before digging in! (Or maybe I was just really hungry because we had a long wait to get a table. 😂)The noodles were really good and the staff are very friendly. Just be prepared to wait a bit for a table as it’s a small restaurant and it is very popular.

Review №28

2021-04-05 06:18:49

First off, Claudia(our server) was exceptional! Thank you so much for catering to our needs with your professionalism and attentiveness. I ordered daikoku ramen with kattori and extra pork! It was so yummy! Ive been to plenty of ramen spots and this is the only one thats consistent and better than all the rest! No competition exists through out the country! Absolutely exceptional! Their takoyaki came out quickly and hot. They added a tad bit too many fish flakes, but thats such a trivial matter that it hardly warrants any concern. Finally, my ramen was part of a combination plate with salmon sashimi and a salad. Both were exquisite; the sashimi was fresh and had a nice layer of fat to it. The piece practally dissolved in my mouth! Thank you for your exceptional cuisine. Ill be forever faithful to this place.

Review №29

2023-06-13 16:45:50

Had a dinner on weekday. Be waiting for seats for 10 minutes. Friendly staffs and efficient service. We ordered two bowls of ramen and they were delicious, not oily & not too salty. Fresh made noodles. The soup in the ramen bowl was warm (prefer hot temperature).

Review №30

2024-03-15 05:53:42

Hole in the wall. There is plenty of free parking. Open late. And the ambiance is very loungie. My kids loved it. Friendly staff. Had the garlic n ginger beef bowl w rice. And definitely enjoyed the original Ramen with the pork in it. Its their signature Ramen dish. Service is quick and efficient. Hidden late night eatery gem.

Review №31

2021-09-05 10:33:23

Talking about something positive first:Pros:1) I liked their combos, added only $4-5ish you get to try more options. A great deal.2) Pork was tender and well cooked.Cons:1) The broth was on the salty side2) The texture of the ramen. It tasted like the ramen you can buy in any supermarket.3) The service, it was slow and not very polite. The elder lady who served us at the front door had some attitude problems, and she let walk ins got their food first. I counted at least 4 groups of people, who came after us, but got their food before us. I wonder why? We waited like 30ish mins to have our food done.All in all, good location but nothing really stoop up. Would I come back? Naw.

Review №32

2024-02-21 20:49:33

Spot is played out, the floor on the outside dinning section was beyond dirty and disgusting. All the wood on the inside is run down and chipped. The food was gross, ordered shrimp and it tasted like rubber. I wanted to throw up. Overpriced food that isn’t cooked fully by the “chefs” in the back.

Review №33

2021-04-28 01:41:40

In my opinion, Daikokuya ramen is the best ramen in LA! Definitely as good as the little tokyo Daikokuya too. The wait was 1 hr 30min with my group being 7th place. Go in early, scan the QR code to get in the yelp waitlist and roam around, definitely wait the wait. I love the taste of the Daikoku ramen, which is their signature dish. Its really rich in flavor and very filling, specially with the large amount they give. Their toppings go really well together. The pork in the ramen is a bit bland, but the broth makes up for it. The noodles are a perfect size. The pork rice bowl is also delicious. Very flavorful and satisfying. The karaage is also delicious. I would get the gyoza instead, since it is a lighter appetizer.

Review №34

2024-04-12 15:23:47

When I say best ramen in town! I say best ramen town! It is so good! It makes be think about when eat and after! Lol! One of my husband and I favor spot! Everything item is absolutely great! They have about five locations.

Review №35

2024-06-30 19:10:22

Food was overpriced for the portions that they give you, food was mid, honestly instant noodles taste better, but service was great, great waitresses, it’s located inside what seems to be like an abandoned shopping mall.

Review №36

2018-12-18 20:31:26

My fav for Japanese ramen and appetizers! always do the combo ramen and rice bowl, and add a few appetizers. this time around I indulged in the asparagus wrapped pork belly and gozas. loved it and will go back for more! convenient location and great eats! what more do you want?

Review №37

2024-02-03 03:14:24

Extremely dirty. I got sat by the bar at the very first seat when you walk in and just look up and around you. Everything is extremely dusty and dirty. You can tell that they don’t clean the muck around that place, what does that tell you about the sanitation of the restaurant itself? It tells you everything you need to know: That this place is run by shortcut takers. In addition, if you sit in the same exact seat I reference above you’ll find that if you look to the right there’s a squished cockroach against the wall. I guess the bug juices made it stick there.

Review №38

2024-01-25 02:19:37

Some reason today the main daikokuya ramen is not goodSoup tastes bad, and remen noodles are not cooked well.My favorite boil egg was overcookedToday, the best food was chicken karaage.Tonkatus was okokGeso age oil is not fresh

Review №39

2019-01-10 06:29:48

LAs best ramen spot unlike other wannabee Japanese restaurants. Definitely worth stopping by if youre craving ramen. They have other delicious entrees, such as chahan, beef bowls, and gyoza. Must go to the Monterey Park location! #bestramen

Review №40

2024-04-14 21:46:19

Have been before but this time was not good, cold ramen, undercooked pork, they even skipped us in line . Bad service as well except one employee was great the boy with the glasses was very helpful .

Review №41

2020-09-02 04:29:46

I love it here! Not only is the ramen insanely delicious but the service is quick and they are so nice and friendly. Yes the wait can be long sometimes up to an hour but it is a small place and they are doing their best with this covid stuff going on. It is so worth the wait.

Review №42

2019-05-30 02:16:17

I was super excited to check this place out since there were positive reviews. On entering this place it was really stuffy and it reminded me of a muggy locker room smell.I decided to order the combo to try the pork katsu which was not crispy and served on a bed of rice with onion. The salad was shredded cabbage doused in island dressing .The star should be the ramen and the first spoonful of the broth left this sweaty dank aftertaste. The broth tasted like the smell of the place. I’m not sure if this poor ventilation and the cook ware need to be aired out but there was this lingering foul taste.The ramen was good consistency. The egg fist ooze and was a little over soft boiled. The broth doesn’t compare to Silverlake Ramen. Overall, I didn’t finish my bowl and was disappointed and probably won’t come back for their dishes

Review №43

2024-06-27 16:42:20

I found a dead fly in my ramen and staff did not seem as bothered or accommodating as I expected. Won’t be returning

Review №44

2024-01-27 03:54:16

I order take out after 39 minutes I asked where my order was at because 3 people that order after me had taken off already with their order.They tell I’m sorry we lost your ticket 52 minutes later my soup is finally given to me.

Review №45

2023-04-11 19:47:22

This is my go to local ramen place whenever Im craving some authentic, flavorful, and filling food. I highly recommend you get the combo with your ramen I always get cutlet with egg and rice.The ramen is really customizable you can add tons of extras! I always add corn, seaweed, and spicy miso bomb! Also do not forget the sides they have a great variety I usually go for a sushi roll or takoyaki. They also have dry options if youre not feeling soups like rice bowls topped with teriyaki chicken. They also have great beers on tap so if you wanna wash it all down with a refreshing cold brew youve come to the right place.This place is small and intimate but the limited seating combined with its popularity means coming in during the lunch rush or the weekends could leave you with hefty wait time, especially if you want indoor seating. If you dont like waiting or you arent crazy about the cramped seating I recommend maybe calling in and making a phone order for pick up

Review №46

2022-04-24 15:03:25

I ended up going to Daikokuya twice in consecutive nights (I genuinely enjoy a good ramen and those are hard to find where I live). The food was great in both occasions and there were a lot of people waiting to go into the small restaurant. I have been to ramen shops in Tokyo and Daikokuya looks the part -- it is not the most sophisticated ambiance (in fact, it is small and mostly poorly decorated). On the other hand, it is easy to see that the main focus is on the quality and freshness of the food (just like in traditional ramen shops in Japan). Service was great both times and the food was quickly available. I definitely recommend this place.

Review №47

2023-10-25 05:49:48

Love their spicy miso Ramen. Always hits the spot

Review №48

2022-03-21 05:52:45

Long 45min wait for a party of 3 since the place was quite small and busy. The spicy miso and daikokuya ramen was really good (noodles was al dente and the soup was rich and flavorful) but they messed up the egg (it was over cooked and quite bland). The pork katsudon was meh. It wasnt crispy, was quite bland and contained too much rice. The takoyaki was good and so was the Sapporo draft beer but it was quite small (small volume glass mug was used).

Review №49

2021-11-28 23:14:10

Service was great, food was great, it had been a long time since we ate here. Here. Unfortunately there were a lot of flies which were not super bad but did impact our experience.

Review №50

2018-08-05 22:58:41

The ramen here isnt too bad. My wife got the regular non fatty broth ramen and I got the spicy miso ramen. I prefer the spicy miso more than the regular one. The regular broth tasted like beans sprouts. My wife thought the fatty broth was too fatty for her taste. The noodles were done nicely, great chewiness. Overall the flavor was ok but I definitely had better ramen.

Review №51

2022-05-13 05:19:34

Hands down best ramen place in town. Excellent vegan option, delicious appetizers and savory rice bowls. Nice boutique restaurant with very limited seating, but options for outdoor dining. Big portions justify the prices.

Review №52

2024-05-18 03:02:07

It was my first time trying REAL Ramen and it was great. Atmosphere was great and so was the service.

Review №53

2024-03-31 04:28:08

Portions are big (a little too big) and the broth was a bit too salty, but the noodle texture and takoyaki was rly good

Review №54

2020-12-06 18:58:47

Ramen is just so much better in person, dining inside or outside when the soup is hotter and everything just tastes better. However, the ramen here was definitely promising enough even for takeout that I’d love to try it again when I can dine in. The soup was flavorful but not too oily and heavy, the egg is cooked well and the meat is tasty. The noodles are a bit different than regular ramen, might be egg noodles.

Review №55

2018-05-30 22:09:52

Their Tonkontsu ramen is on point! Definitely a labor of love, it is infused with rich flavor and hearty ingredients. Definitely a must try!

Review №56

2024-02-15 04:32:37

Great service, good food, what else do you need???

Review №57

2023-02-20 23:29:17

Recommend the combo. The ramen was not the style I love, but overall it is fine.

Review №58

2017-04-03 18:17:55

This place is always packed during peak hours. Wait could be up to 45mn. The food is good, so its worth the wait. Arrive early if you dont want to wait. Service is good and price is decent.

Review №59

2023-08-10 19:13:21

I just happened to be in the area for work, but felt I should write something after such a good lunch.The ramen is great! Almost a creamy broth, the egg was tasty and cooked perfectly soft. The new black garlic oil topping is also quite tasty.Its a cute little hole-in-the-wall place, limited seating, but very much worth a visit!

Review №60

2017-12-21 01:37:47

The ramen here is absolutely delicious. The broth is such has such a warm and complex flavor which adds to the veggies and other elements of the dish. This is a tiny compact place which adds to its charm. Great fast service.

Review №61

2024-05-26 18:14:47

Consistently great vegan ramen

Review №62

2023-10-17 04:13:36

The food was just alright. The fried squid was tough. Ramen was just okay. Really the only thing that wont disappoint across all locations is the salad. The staff was friendly. The inside is very small. I think the Daikokuya locations at Little Tokyo and El Monte are preferable.

Review №63

2021-10-05 05:44:01

A delightful ramen restaurant with a delicious vegan ramen and scrumptious tofu nuggets! It’s a reputable ramen chain restaurant and I’m so glad to have found it in the neighborhood! They output yummy food and they are open late! Woot!

Review №64

2020-08-14 05:24:24

We needed a place with outside dining and Daikokuya had it. Im tired of picking up takeout food. 3 plexiglass divided tables available. Very good attentive staff. Well prepared food.

Review №65

2017-03-19 00:33:19

This place usually never has a long wait like the one in Little Tokyo. The food is always amazingly delicious and fresh. This place is my go to every time. Great staff.

Review №66

2019-10-19 18:43:30

Been a while since we came back to this location and their food and service has always been top notch. Still love their Daikokuya Ramen and their side salad!

Review №67

2021-06-17 05:53:14

Excellent ramen and sake. We ordered the house special ramen the Daikokuya Ramen. Not greasy, flavorful, full of ingredients, epic brooth. The sake is speechless.

Review №68

2019-01-27 08:44:14

My friend and I liked it a lot, & hes very critical. The noodles I loved, because it was like 10 seconds early from being al dente (I like firm noodles). I ordered the spicy miso & friend ordered tonkatsu (I think), & we both agree that our pork is very delicious (not js salty-ish). The place is small, & we waited about 30 minutes. But it looks look you can put yourselves on the waitlist thru yelp, which is a really nice feat.

Review №69

2022-07-07 01:34:46

OUIOUIOUI OISHII! My Nexy was acting up and giving me the most Bon Qui Qui cravings. So I went out here and the SALMON BOWL was DELICIOUS! It was served with a refreshing, creamy coleslaw. Super quick and sweet service. The food snapped me right outta my hormonal mood swing!! This location is also right by Half and Half + SmokeHub for an amazing night!! 💨🍜🍣

Review №70

2018-10-07 21:36:30

My late night go to spot for ramen. Open late at night. Even if you get there right at closing they still serve you which is awesome. Pretty good selection and they have the best squid legs. They have some sushi too. Also didn’t know this but they have lunch specials which are half bowls with a side. Parking can be messy though since it’s like in a shopping plaza so I recommend coming early or late at night. Great place though.

Review №71

2019-03-08 23:05:07

Just Love!💕💕💕 This has been one of my favs for the past 5yrs. Even offer yummy vegan ramen😋...Always great to visit! 🤣

Review №72

2021-11-30 18:45:05

The Spicy Miso Ramen + Pork cutlet combination is amazing! Make sure you are hungry or expect to share, because its a good sized portion.

Review №73

2019-10-22 07:38:57

So full I couldnt walk haha . I ordered ramen and two drinks warm sake as well as sides and appetizers and was only 40 for my portion I went with my brothers . My suggestion is to get sake and Ramen cause its very filling .

Review №74

2021-03-20 03:03:43

Order number: 83 Vegan tomato Ramen.Pro: speed of service, high quality noodlesCon: over price.For the same price we could have ordered a Ramen with eggs, pork, bamboo shoot etc. Just because the name of the Ramen has the word vegan on it does not mean give vegan customers less food and cost extra.Warning! Do not order Vegan tomato Ramen!

Review №75

2019-08-18 04:20:26

So far Ive had the various ramen dishes from these Los Angeles area Kopan, Dashiwa, Ben-ten, Slurpin Noodle. Daikokuyas broth wins out. Especially if you can take the richer kotteri flavor (no extra charge), which uses added soup extracted from the back fat. At $13.50 for the Daikokuya Ramen, it is more expensive than the other other places, but you do get a better flavor.

Review №76

2024-04-21 10:26:44

The seats were comfy and their ramen broth was hot, smooth and rich.

Review №77

2023-05-12 07:29:06

Food comes out very fast. Although I hope the customer service can be slightly better :( The waiter did not recall the order to make sure our order is right. So I ended with extra ramen when I said I just want one. She insisted that I told her otherwise and gave me attitude and said they already did it. She then started being sassy, so I just agree with her :( Please train the lady staff with blue hair. The rest were very nice!

Review №78

2023-04-22 22:34:31

What can I say about Daikokuya that has not already been said. To date they have the best ramen Ive ever tasted; which is saying a lot because Im very picky where I eat it. We arrived 30 minutes before closing but the staff was still very friendly and polite; offering up recommendations to the best experience. We got our food to go as we have an energetic 5 year old we need to put to bed. Definitely will be back to check out the ambiance and enjoy some more ramen.

Review №79

2023-05-02 02:17:24

My boyfriend and I stopped by this little place for lunch and weren’t disappointed! Everything was umami and filling!

Review №80

2023-12-23 08:20:53

If I could give 0 star on the environment I would. The restroom is next to the kitchen and is very dirty, out of date, and disgusting…..I couldn’t eat a bite after visiting the restroom. The restaurant is very crowded and oily……

Review №81

2023-09-05 10:02:59

We tried this place after seeing some videos of small hole-in-the-wall restaurants in Japan. This place definitely had that sort of vibe.Inside is kind of small. Maybe 8 counter seats and 3 tables that can seat maybe 10 people. I gave 3 stars for atmosphere because I felt like the decor was lacking something I still cant put my finger on.The food was mostly pretty good. The house ramen was decent. I felt the broth couldve had a little more umph to it. The oyako don and katsu don were very tasty. The fried rice stood out the most. Very flavorful.If I was to go back, it would definitely be for the fried rice and oyako don.

Review №82

2019-02-25 06:05:56

The restaurant is small. There is a large wait time to go in. The ramen was ok. Ive had better at other places. It aint cheap. The fried rice and pork cutlet were delicious.

Review №83

2024-03-24 20:00:52

Still one of the best Ramen in town, but the giouza is not the same.

Review №84

2017-02-10 19:30:30

Love the pork bone soup based, its rich creamy.. and love the chashu pork, so tender that almost melt in your mouth. Expect long wait if come during peak hour.

Review №85

2022-11-03 07:50:32

Good food. But the spicy Ramen needs to be more spicy.

Review №86

2023-06-02 21:31:32

I was surprised to see not one, but two vegan ramens featured on this short menu - I opted for the spicy one figuring that it would be the more flavorful, but can attest that both the spicy broth and the white broth vegan ramens (lol) are very flavorful. Significantly better than any vegan ramens Ive had around LA. So get the word out, because this place rules! Its a little hidden but once inside the tiny, low-barred interior feels similar to a hole-in-the-wall noodle bar in Japan. I cant wait to take more friends here!

Review №87

2022-10-25 06:43:23

Been to this location just once, past 8pm and it was still very busy. We had to wait in line and didn’t mind the wait too much as we always had delicious experience at the WeHo location. Their overall pricing has gone up, but it’s reasonable since the inflation and Covid must have taken a toll on them as it did to any other businesses.Got our usual ramen, spicy miso and tonkatsu. The spicy miso was missing the chasiu pork and when reported to the server, she kindly informed the kitchen staff and brought out a dish of chashiu pork slices a bit later on. To our surprise, pork slices were COLD and not pan-fried. Based on my experiences, hot ramen soup always came with cooked-then-freshly-pan-fried chasiu pork slices in it. I get that they’re busy, but serving not completely prepared cold pork for hot ramen soup was just a huge turn off! Also both ramen didn’t taste as good as the WeHo location. I liked that they were less salty (than WeHo) but the flavors were lacking. I just felt like the ramen broth were not cooked/prepared properly.Based on just one experience (may be it was just a bad day, IDK), we left disappointed. It didn’t uphold the quality of Daikojuya that we credited it for. The quality control seemed to be lacking.

Review №88

2022-08-18 16:34:59

Daikokuya looked like a pretty popular ramen spot out in Monterey Park, so I decided to give it a try. The shop is not big. There are only a few tables and the rest of the seats are alongside the kitchen. On a Saturday night, all tables were already filled, so I had to put my name down and wait for a party of 2. Not sure how long I waited, but it felt like forever.Finally got seated and we decided to get the homemade gyozas, Spicy Miso Ramen, and a Daikoku Ramen combination, which includes a small pork cutlet bowl and a side salad. The gyozas were good, but I didnt see anything special about them. The ramen broth was very rich, but expected to have a little more flavor and spice. The ramen had a good texture to it. I felt like there wasnt enough toppings in each ramen bowl. I would pass on the pork cutlet bowl. The pork cutlet wasnt crispy and there wasnt much flavor to it. There was more rice than pork cutlet and egg, so I felt like I was eating plain rice.I really wanted to enjoy this ramen spot as it was highly rated, but sadly, I just thought it was OK. The price and the quality of food was not worth the wait.

Review №89

2022-02-05 01:06:38

Looooooved this place! The pork belly rice bowl was soooo good! Service was great, I loved the waitress.I probably wouldnt take vegetarian friends here, veggie options tasted decent.Expect a wait of about 15 minutes if you want to dine in for dinner for two, it will be faster if you seat outside.Probably will have to wait a really long time for large parties, I would be mindful of that and call ahead if they can even do it.

Review №90

2023-02-10 16:50:43

Overrated Ramen. Every time I come the broth is too oily. Customer Service was amazing. But the Ramen has definitely gotten worse. Sorry bros that’s just my opinion. Wish I could have got my money back. :(

Review №91

2018-11-02 04:29:04

Always really great service. The earlier you go the better. Thursdays seem to be slower but any other night youll probably be waiting awhile

Review №92

2021-04-20 08:32:04

The best Daikokuya location ever. I drove all the from down in Irvine if that tells you anything:)

Review №93

2023-09-21 22:32:27

Hot damn that spicy sesame vegan ramen is soo good! It does mess with my stomach a little though 🧐 the other vegan ramen is okay, just a little salty.

Review №94

2017-01-09 20:10:05

Tiny place and big flavor. My stomach is so explosive after washing down a bowl of ramen. No soup left of course!

Review №95

2023-12-20 04:51:00

They charge me extra items, and I let them know and they charge the same before. This is my second visit and they did it again, check your receipts before you pay.

Review №96

2023-01-08 07:04:06

Post pandemic experiences are always tricky. The staffing may be short, but the experience is still there!Came hungry on a Saturday night. Broke the first rule of Daikokuya: came with a large party of 5, and had to wait a premium but knew full well what to expect.After being seated, I knew immediately what to get: Daikokuya Ramen Koteri combo with a Salmon sashimi bowl.The salad came briskly and after engulfing it, the salmon bowl was soon to follow.The main star arrived in a timely fashion. The soup was rich and delicious and the ramen was nice with a bite.Service was polite and quick. Its been a while since Ive been here due to my keto attempts...but man does this place always satisfies my urges.

Review №97

2022-09-01 01:53:31

Haven’t been here for years after the pandemic. Today just swing by and give it a try. There are lots of flies inside. In my opinion a electrical lamp will resolve it but they don’t take any action on that. During eating, they land on your arms or food. You need to prepare scattering them. Actually they already landed on your noodle while the chef put it on the counter before the waiter pass to you. According to another customer, they saw cockroaches before. Today’s Chasiu pork taste bitter for some reason. I don’t know what’s wrong but it just have a bitter taste unusual. Hopefully it is not some pesticide by accident. I will not come in the next five years most likely.

Review №98

2022-12-31 23:58:19

Try Spicy Miso ramen here, thats the best in the menu. You can customise the protein in the ramen. Its a small place, not much sitting capacity within, they have some tables outside as well. Gets pretty crowded in the evening.

Review №99

2022-11-23 05:11:36

Heard about this place from a co worker the place is small lots of Asians I think chinese or Koreans Im Japanese. The waitress seemed rushed not in a pleasant mood from the start food had good presentation I ordered charshu pork a bit salty and the teriyaki flavor was like soy and sugar. My co worker ordered sushi which had 6 pieces or bites. Paid 27 bucks with 8 bucks tip so total 35 and when I gave it to the waitress she didnt even say thank you. I usually dont give low stars but this place I would not recommend or go to again cause it seems like they dont need the business. Anyways, islanders dis place Id stay away from if you looking for choke ono grinds for your hard earned buck and no mo Aloha. So until da next run for killa grinds ahui hou!!

Review №100

2019-05-15 06:33:01

This ramen is the best! The flavor is amazing and the place is so cute! I love it!

Review №101

2023-01-26 07:01:01

Waited for over 30 min at a cold night.There was a couple having a conversation after they finished eating and paid. This love bird wouldnt leave. I just think that the servers could have nicely asked them to move aside for the next customer. Horrible experience. I am not sure I will be going there anymore. Btw, i was a 15 yr long time customer.

Review №102

2019-05-30 18:56:35

This place was delicious. I never would have tried a restaurant with a description of “greasy” spoon, but I am glad my friend brought me. The noodles were cooked well, the ramen sauce delicious, and the side of cabbage generous. The food was fast and good! They even had vegan options and good noodle salad options. I will be checking out their other stores.

Review №103

2019-09-24 09:10:01

There service is wonderful and I love that they have half size ramen and regular size. It really depends on your appetite. Friendly staff and quick. Depending on how big the party is obviously. Other than that if its for 2-3 people should be seated quickly.

Review №104

2019-11-12 20:19:06

Got the spicy miso ramen here, was phenomenal. The soft boiled egg....delicious

Review №105

2021-11-11 03:26:15

Ramen and chicken karaage portions are large! The Daikokuya ramen was a bit on the saltier side, my favorite part of the ramen was the noodles because of the bouncy texture.Also ordered a ton of appetizers:Vegetable Roll - tastes fresh and as good as a veggie roll can getVegetable Spring Roll - Crunch shell, so it was fried well. Yummy filling, but it isnt filled a lot.Tofu Nuggets - Surprisingly very yummy. Tofu had edamame inside as well. Fry was crunchy on the outside and soft inside.Takoyaki - Very good!Chicken Karaage - Very large pieces, and according to my partner it was alright.Main dishes:Pork cutlet + Daikokuya ramen combo: Large enough portions for 2 people. I ate the ramen and my partner ate the pork cutlet bowl. He said he would order it again if we went another time.Service was fast once we got seated! Overall good meal, the appetizers ended up being better than the ramen for me. Cost would be less than $20 per person, we just ended up ordering a lot of food because we are visiting LA.

Review №106

2019-01-23 04:57:57

The best food I have ever tasted. And the marinated soft boiled eggs were awesome. Get the thick broth which is full of healthy bone marrow. And if Chris is your server, his energy and attentiveness will add to an already wonderful experience. We drive all the way from Palm Springs area at least once a month. AWESOME.

Review №107

2022-03-23 06:28:03

Delicious ramen, poke bowls, and sushi. Cute 70s Japan atmosphere! Fast service too. Prices were a tad high - $25/person after small appetizer, tip, and tax (no drinks).

Review №108

2021-07-27 04:43:19

Ramen is always great here. Service on this particular day was quick and attentive. It was hot so I ordered a cold soup ramen, and my wife ordered the tonkatsu ramen. We also got a California roll for my kids. The broth for both was very flavorful.

Review №109

2021-12-07 06:32:21

I have never ever in my life enjoyed ramen as much as I’ve enjoyed ramen from here! This is my go to spot, worth the wait and just simply delicious. I live in bellflower and drive to Korea town at their other location or even to this location simply because it is worth it. I am a forever fan of this place. The spicy miso ramen along with the fried rice and gayoza is to me always the go to, they serve miso soup as well with the order. They have dine in and take out available.

Review №110

2022-07-20 04:01:32

Not my taste at all. It was too traditional taste. Too expensive. 3 Fried shrimps is $7.50 with one inch size shrimp. Never go there again.They Never told us about happy hour so I had to spend more.

Review №111

2022-07-06 03:47:30

The ramen at this location is not that great, got the combo and shrimp apps. The shrimp was chewy like rub, the salad I got was loaded with sauce, the poke bowl was too salty. The ramen was the only good thing even the egg was not that good!

Review №112

2017-12-04 00:25:54

Best ramen I’ve ever had

Review №113

2023-07-17 22:22:58

The taste of Daikokuya always satisfies and never changes. Been coming back since 2013. My favorite Ramen spot and Gyozas and tuna roll and edamame and… 😊👍🤩

Review №114

2023-12-03 19:02:02

The food is the best. Not a lot of people at 11 am. Best time to get lunch.

Review №115

2018-01-06 21:21:15

As always, one of the best ramen joints in LA.

Review №116

2021-11-01 01:31:40

Great ramen! The Chicken Karaage is a bomb!

Review №117

2022-09-27 19:16:01

The chashu egg bamboo shoot are all cold! The bamboo have kind of wired taste. Their soup is one of the worst I have ever tried. But their fry rice, curry rice are not bad

Review №118

2021-07-27 12:13:12

Dont wait for the Daikokuya in Downtown LA with the ridiculous wait time. Drive an extra 10 mins to this location and you will be more than satisfied! This location is inside a plaza that has a parking structure, its a smaller establishment, & theres always the option to add your name to the list prior to arrival 👍🏼 Food here is amazing! I honestly think its the best one out of all the other locations.

Review №119

2018-06-03 03:03:27

The spicy miso ramen was very good, but it didnt quite make up for the poor service. Our server got several of the orders wrong, and they were unwilling to serve us on separate checks even though we asked to do so before ordering. We were charged a service fee to use more than two credit cards for our party of eight. Overall it was not worth the hassle, and I wont be returning.

Review №120

2018-01-12 06:23:56

Most Delicious Ramen Ive tasted. Excellent service..Will be coming back soon.

Review №121

2021-11-04 04:33:45

Travel a great distance from Orlando Florida to experience this place. I’m so happy we went here during our vacation!Cheers

Review №122

2019-03-18 07:18:48

A true favorite of my wife and I. Its a small place but the ramen is second to none. I wish they had to go orders since I work very near by but other than that, Ive always received 5 star service from Daikokuya. I love this place. I recommend it if youve never tried ramen.

Review №123

2023-10-12 06:19:58

Thought I already reviewed this spot as Ive been going here for years. Guess Ill update this with photos. Asparagus pork is a must.

Review №124

2017-08-28 11:47:24

I used to dine here all the time when I was living in the area. I havent been back at this location since I moved away two years ago. Just few days ago I was in the area, so I had to eat this again. It is sadly to say their soup base has changed. It wasnt as good as before. Service was amateur (they were still somewhat polite, so I wont use the word bad.) We ordered appetizer to share amongst two people which came before our ramen noodles, but they didnt offer us additional plates until we requested for them. Towards the end of the meal, my party was in the process of paying (taking out the wallet and the credit card) after they presented us the bill, and the waiter quickly took her unfinished soup without asking if she is finished. Safe to say, I wont be back here again in a short while even if I am in the area. I would rather drive to their Little Tokyo location.

Review №125

2021-04-18 05:56:26

Super tiny location for a Daikokuya thats always bustling! Which is saying something, because there are so many options to eat out in this area! As with all Daikokuya pains, the interior decor is unique and charming. Appetizer portions are fair and it is possible to split a plate between two people and still have room for a full bowl of ramen. All the menu items are superb.

Review №126

2019-01-23 08:16:26

Place has been slowly going downhill. Use to love this place. Noodles have taken a texture of being kind of gummy. Foods not hot. The only thing that is the same is the pork they put in it. Went to eat there to see if things got better, but has not. Ill come back in a year to see. Lol. The Daikokuya downtown Los Angeles on first Street is still excellent. I just think the Monterey Park location has changed.

Review №127

2021-12-30 20:45:40

Minimal vegan options but what they do have is SUPER DANKY! Their vegan spicy ramen was redonkulously good and even their simple vegetable roll SMACKED, super fresh. 50/50 on the tofu nuggets. If they are eaten at the restaurant, fresh and crispy, they might be fire.Happy Munchies,@aVeganAndHer

Review №128

2022-03-11 20:15:10

This is the first time trying this type of food, and Im glad we came here for our first time!! IT WAS SO BOMB! I wish we lived closer, we would be coming regularly!!!! I would give it 11 out of 10!! Definitely recommend! This is definitely the place to go!!! Definitely coming here again next time were in LA!!

Review №129

2016-12-13 23:46:34

Delicious ramen. Minimal seating Add your name and wait until they call you up.

Review №130

2021-03-30 18:15:43

The original Daikokuya in Little Tokyo is my favorite ramen spot in L.A. Just a dot in already vast variety of ramen shops in the area, this particular chain has always had loyal customers and good food to back that up.When I found out that there was a Daikokuya in Monterrey Park a few years back, I immediately decided to check it out and it has not disappointed so far.The regular Daikokuya Ramen is their staple but they have other things on their menu that are always worth a taste. Their variety of sushi ranges from California rolls, Specialty Rolls, Tuna rolls, etc.Overall the pros of the place is that the food is always good, the service at both Monterreys location and Little Tokyo are great and will always accommodate your needs.If there are any cons it would only be the wait times. Right now due to COVID, they are requiring you to check in through either Yelp or just going in person but the times will range between 25-60 mins at most in some cases.

Review №131

2022-12-21 15:57:01

If you want to feel transported to a small Ramen house in Japan this is the place! Being small there may be a wait, some times 40+ on busy nights. Its worth it tho!

Review №132

2019-02-20 17:39:18

First time there and I could not be disappointed. Except with my wife. She took my bowl that was Kotteri. I was sad, because it was so goooooood. And she took it! Anyways, I recommened the Special with the pork cutlet or diced chicken combo. Its the same size ramen bowl with a small size pork bowl. Try it out, its very good. Try to get there early because this place does get packed. Its not a place to hang out btw, plus ramen is meant to eat quick because it does get cold fast. Just to let you know, its my opinion. Enjoy!

Review №133

2017-07-29 03:21:33

Theres always a line for about 30 minutes wait. I havent been here for a while. I ordered the Spicy Miso Ramen for $12. The flavor and the noodles were good. However the meat was a lot less from before. The spicy miso soup used to have fatty minced pork in it, now it only has fatty fat instead. I was kinda disappointed. Now its not worth the wait nor the price :(

Review №134

2021-10-27 15:31:33

The ramen is amazing, and the sushi is bomb! Its soooo good. Only thing is we waited for more than an hour to get our order and people are confused which line is for pick-up or for dine in.

Review №135

2016-02-07 07:10:58

Arguably the best ramen in the San Gabriel Valley. However, it still doesnt have quite the same flavors as at the Little Tokyo location. The wait times seem to be just as long in a restaurant that doesnt have enough seating available to meet demand comfortably. However, the experience is still worthwhile and the textures of the noodles and flavors of the broth and side dishes are amazing.

Review №136

2021-04-02 16:54:02

The food is super delicious .the broth is excellent. everything cook there is just perfect. The only complaint I have is took a while for my waitress to come around so I had to order two beers at a time.

Review №137

2022-02-06 03:02:29

For the first time disappointing, the service suck this time, but only BCS the regular waitress one Japanese and a white European girl, they work there for a long time, they are great, but two Hispanic girls for some reason they had to bring my food, I was sitting next to my food watching it get cool, finally the grab and give it to me cold, the food was good but not as always, after they brought me warm broth, BCS my food was cold.. finally dining.. and watching one of those Hispanic waitresses on sitting in the back room the other one leaning on a fridge inside the kitchen while one of the cooks touching her face and hair!That was really disappointing! He was like cleaning her head with his fingers, nasty nasty nasty, in top of that, music was not playing so all I could hear was Mexican Banda music from the kitchen, the experience was not satisfying at all this time, I hope the new manager resolves this issues ASAP, Im a Regular and usually willing to wait and pay more that other ramen places, but let visit was not worth at all..

Review №138

2020-10-04 03:16:26

Found this spot on the way home. Me and my girlfriend ordered the daikouya ramen and the fried rice. Both tasted pretty dull. We put siracha and it made it taste better. The workers were nice but the food is okay.

Review №139

2019-02-07 07:01:17

The spot that makes MPK locals feel cool for knowing. This spots pretty cool and its generally fair. The food is good and the experience is nice. A similar experience you can find elsewhere but dont mind that you end up at this location. The salad dressing is bomb!!!!!🍳

Review №140

2018-10-17 20:17:05

· Rare, free street-level lot parking and ample free underground parking (accessible only by elevator)· Daikokuya ramen – predictable and enjoyable. Cold ramen – remarkable and refreshing· Limited table seats. Majority bar seating. Long waits during peak hours like dinner and weekends· 2 indoor restrooms with working appliances. Pathway to inner restroom is greasy, potential slip risk.Street level parking is rare, but free underground parking gives everyone a chance to taste.This ramen restaurant has been here for several years, and it seems the restaurant is trying to stretch its menu to attract new blood. I would say the most remarkable experiment was the cold ramen. The flavors strong because of the soup, but you don’t get the heavy grease of traditional ramen. Cold ramen is perfect for a hot day.The signature ramen is also recommended, but I’ve eaten the regular ramen for too many years. My only complaint is that the slices of pork are not thick enough, and the included egg is hit or miss if you want a runny center. The texture and firmness of the noodles are perfect al dente. The soup is adjustable, and a kottari broth is available for stronger flavors.The 2 restrooms are tucked behind the kitchen, and the floor is greasy. Slipping is a real risk, especially without grip mats on the floor. The restrooms are standard for an oily restaurant, but all the appliances work including the restroom, sink, and paper towel dispense.Overall the experience was average if you don’t mind waiting. Otherwise, it was predictably decent.

Review №141

2019-03-12 12:27:41

My favorite ramen restaurant. Best friend rice Ive ever eaten as well (though sometimes its a bit salty). The only thing I can knock about it is the soft boiled eggs are recently refrigerated and not made fresh. Even though the broth is hot, the egg never heats up and the yolks solidifies. Otherwise, its still my go to place. Dont go though, I dont want the lines to get any longer!!

Review №142

2018-03-02 17:17:31

Never again for me. The ramen soup was the best. The sushi bowl was not fresh and tasted disgusting. The one in down town l.a. Is very delicious. Go there its located in little Tokyo. This one was not good at all. We had to wait 30 minutes. It wasnt worth it.

Review №143

2019-12-28 07:06:33

My fav ramen spot!Lots of appetizer and entree selections too.Shrimp popsicles were yummy! Shrimp bits fried and dipped with a sweet sauce. An order comes with three pops.Spicy miso ramen: you can order a half serving! It was enough for me + an appetizer. I get the ramen without the kotteri because I feel like it’s already rich enough.Rice bowls are also good. You can’t go wrong with a grilled eel bowl.You can join the waitlist on yelp. Check in with the waitress when you arrive -they’ll ignore you at first because ofc they’re so busy but they eventually come around to check on the line. Wait outside to be called. There’s chairs. Not good for groups 6+. It’s barley enough for groups of 4.

Review №144

2020-02-14 23:43:18

Fantastic ramen, amazing chasu, cooked to perfection. Often crowded and for good reason. A party of two, my brother and I were sat fairly quickly. It was elbow to elbow but not uncomfortably so. I will definitely be going again.

Review №145

2018-10-21 06:50:25

This place is by far the best ramen soup I have had. Its real busy here so service is okay. But the servers are nice and the food comes out so fast. I will be back here more often.

Review №146

2019-05-29 00:43:13

I was so disappointed. The spicy miso broth was very thin and almost watered down, as opposed to hearty and flavorful. Honestly, it reminded me of a thin tomato soup. And what was sad was that the lemonade reminded me of Country Time, if it really isnt the powdered drink. I ordered a bowl/ramen combo, and the beef bowl was tasty, but I came primarily for the ramen. Sad after such a long wait (45 minutes).

Review №147

2023-11-29 17:13:01

Place is small but wait was not to bad 30 min and the Ramen is good but not great...I really liked the homemade gyosa 🔥 will come back for those.

Review №148

2014-04-06 21:48:17

The house ramen is worth every penny. The portions were great, theres plenty of parking and service was prompt and fast. I would definiltey come back here again! Also, they do have the usual minced garlic/ginger pieces as condiments but if you ask, the waitresses will also bring chili oil to the table!

Review №149

2019-05-25 06:13:36

The broth is really good! 5stars for it. What makes it 3?Parking 1starWait (even if you join Wait List in Yelp, youll still wait a good 45 mins) = 2 starsBroth = 5 starsPork and quantity of meat = 3stars (i wish they torched it)Noodles = 3 stars (they can do better noodles than that)Service = 5 stars

Review №150

2019-08-06 06:11:29

Love this place the spicy ramen is amazing although the portion is somewhat small for me which doesnt fill me up but thankfully you can order extra ramen for a small extra price which is completely worth getting for me. Only down side about this place is that its always pretty packed and really small with tables literally right next to other parties and just makes it somewhat akward to be having a normal conversation without feeling anxious or claustrophobic so I try to go during the week around lunch time if I can to avoid big crowd of people in there

Review №151

2017-03-19 00:38:26

Super flavorful spicy miso ramen. Even my 4 year old loves it here.

Review №152

2017-02-03 16:18:48

This place has the best ramen Ive ever had. Im picky when it comes to ramen, but this place is great. The ramen is so flavorful and the noodles are never dry like other places Ive been to. Try it koteri style for extra flavor. And try the asparagus pork as an appetizer. I havent tried much else on the menu, but if youre looking for authentic ramen, this is the place.

Review №153

2017-12-30 04:29:42

There was a significant line when we arrived but the wait was speedy. In my party of 2 we tried both the daikokuya and the spicy miso ramen. Both were incredibly flavorful. The spicy miso was spicy but enjoyable with a very deep flavorful. The original ramen also had a very developed flavor. The meat was tender and bursting with flavor. Best of all, they both came with a marinated egg that was cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this place.

Review №154

2018-12-19 09:24:57

Been here twice for a quick meal before gym at 6. Noodles 5/10 BUT, they have next level services you shouldn’t miss.From the moment I came in to leave, all he had said were, “What drinks can I get you today?“(After I told him what noodles I want) “Okay.“ Also, told my order to the kitchen.He could’ve said here’s your noodles please enjoy, how’s the noodles, thank you(for the tips).I paid $16 for the meal.I suggest you go to the one locates at Valley cross Walnut Grove. Trust me cause I’m a weeb.

Review №155

2017-12-12 22:05:35

Wait is a bit long but for one of the best ramen shops around, definitely worth the wait. Quaint little restaurant but cant miss it, always a crowd in front. Their gyoza is to notch and the soup base amazing! Definitely worth a try if youre in the area.

Review №156

2021-11-08 04:12:09

Ive only eaten outside so i cant speak for the ambiance. But the ramen is always perfect. Not mind blowing favor but perfect favor which is mind blowing in its own right. And the gyoza is one of the best ive had. If youre near and you want ramen, you should go here

Review №157

2018-12-15 04:53:17

I came here because it was a rainy day and was greeted instantly the place is nice and cozy. The ramen is delicious I recommend the specialty it is a bit creamy rich and delicious. The servers were nice and the food is great Id recommend this place to anyone**Edit was me fixing spelling errors

Review №158

2017-11-03 00:09:33

Been here couple times were 5 star rating level of taste. But today, probably the chef having emotional issues. Dumplings are not crunchy as before and ramens are kinda plain tastes.

Review №159

2024-04-11 06:03:43

Bad food and bad service. Nice atmosphere.

Review №160

2015-05-21 22:41:30

Daikokuya, the power house ramen shop in LA. When we talk about ramen, its the benchmark for any noodles that touches soup.The best part I love about this location is its location. Dont have to drive all to the way to little tokyo to eat a bowl of noodles. And parking is free here. Its a win win. Second thing I love about it is its happy hour. They have Japanese beer on draft. I think its Kirin. And its only $5.50 for the pitcher during HH.In my previous review, Ive stated that their food is great. But I wanted to follow up on that review with a new one. It seems that its been my go to ramen shop for some time now. Yet every time I think about eating ramen, I have to think about that aggravating wait in line. You simply can not coming here and expect to eat immediately. It seems that its almost impossible to get a table for 4+ during rush hour. This place is super small, they should really consider doing take out orders or get a permit and start setting up tables outside.This is [A]-Murica...you cant expect everyone to just eat and go like in the busy life style of Japan. People here are more kicked back. And they want to take their sweet ass time. So do us all a favor and start doing take outs. Ps, we still love your ramen!

Review №161

2018-05-03 04:33:33

I really love their takoyaki. If you are a takoyaki lover, I am inviting you to try it, and you wont regret

Review №162

2014-11-27 09:32:58

I am accustomed to the sprawling, open nature of the Little Tokyo Daikokuya and the handful of tables therein, the Monterey Park establishment is shockingly smaller. But does that matter? HECK NO!!! You get the same heavenly broth that youve come to expect from Daikokuya. Within my party, I got to try a couple things I had never tried before at Daikokuya. I tried, what I expected to be typical boring California Roll and fried rice, but I was floored! The California Roll had depth and quality that you dont taste elsewhere. What is quality imitation crab? I dunno, but at Daikokuya its amazing! And the fried rice....it should be illegal. The entire dish is permeated with pork fat and it is amazing how happy a filthy animal can make people.Daikokuya....making peoples lives better, one dish at a time.

Review №163

2018-02-19 00:19:09

Very simple ramen. The combinations are not a bad price but the salad can be very hit or miss depending on your taste preference. The rice hotels are simple but pretty filling. Like all ramen places if you are getting group sitting your while party must be there at the time of sitting

Review №164

2022-09-14 15:50:08

Really enjoyed the delightful dining experience from their combo of their rich big bowl pork broth ramen thats cooked to an optimal jing-doh/al-dente, the Japanese cole slaw salad with the Japanese dressing is... the best cole slaw ever(?)... the mini poke bowl in the combo order really satisfies that wider craving!

Review №165

2019-07-20 15:46:59

I would not dine at this place anymore. Ordered 1 bowl of ramen, fried rice, fried squid legs and 1 ice green tea. She told me out loud, you cant share drink or no refills. Feeling embarrassed. 1 out of 3 orders didnt get full filled, but I still left her 20% tips.

Review №166

2018-11-14 18:55:54

Delicious had a good ramen vegan tomato with gluten free noodles. The other vegan soup has wheat. The staff are friendly and right away noticed I had chosen a non gf soup so they came to explain the ingredients of the other soup to prevent me from making a serious mistake. Thanks. The sushi is great had a california roll and tuna. The fried rice is delicious just if you are gf like me you need to tell them no soy sauce. Exceptional service will definately return.

Review №167

2018-12-04 01:38:09

Honestly, this ramen place is good, it wasnt the best. The ramen needed more flavor, it tasted like the water from where the ramen boiled in. I had the spicy miso ramen and it was not spicy at all, the broth was just red. The fried rice was great, it lived up to the previous reviews. Staff is great, friendly and very attentive. I would come here again.

Review №168

2019-04-14 18:35:27

Their new tablet to sign in doesnt notify when there is an available table ready. You still have to stand by the door to hear your name being called. Food is great but the waiters and waitresses will sometimes miss an item that you requested so theres that

Review №169

2023-04-19 05:39:12

Vegan Ramen was the Best I have ever had!! Thank you to your staff for such great and friendly service as well.

Review №170

2018-06-14 05:14:32

I love both of their ramen choices (spicy and regular) however the wait time isnt worth it. It gets very busy during the night. The restaurant is very small, another con.

Review №171

2021-08-04 20:31:40

This Daikokuya location is my favorite so far. Thier broth is consistent and flavorful. This location is on the smaller side, so limited seating. However, the friendly staff and good food makes the wait worthwile.

Review №172

2019-02-27 02:40:41

I tried this place on my birthday and it did not disappoint!! The staff is super friendly and attentive and the ramen is just extrodinarily delicious. The meat is cooked to perfection so it almost melts in your mouth! You will not be disappointed

Review №173

2017-02-07 06:38:09

Good late night ramen destination; less crowded than the little Tokyo locale. I had the traditional ramen as a combo with the salmon sashimi and a cabbage salad. To start, the salad was over dressed. It was okay tasting, but a bit too much dressing. The ramen was good, but the salmon sashimi - not so much.Next time Ill skip the sushi and sashimi offerings and focus on their core competency, the ramen. The noodles were cooked just right and the pork was tender and flavorful.My wife had a half serving of ramen and an order of tonkatsu. The tankatsu was really good and cooked just right.Ill be back, but specifically for the noodles.

Review №174

2017-11-26 04:52:31

The wait was worth the quick service and amazing ramen. I totally recommend this place if you want to sit somewhere and have a good conversation. The staff is attentive and fast. I am totally going there soon!

Review №175

2018-04-06 06:41:33

This place is excellent for ramen, 5 stars always. A super good place to eat ...but this last time it was just very average. Was this just a bad day? Ill I go back again. Pls dont let me down.

Review №176

2021-03-20 05:59:34

Excellent Tonkotsu Ramen and Beef bowls. Large portion, decent pricing. Got a bottle of their salad dressing and the frozen ramen for later this week!!

Review №177

2017-05-02 20:12:14

Expect a long wait as the restaurant has very limited seating available. Friday night wait can be up to an hour during the night. One of the best ramen spots that Ive been to that serves Tonkatsu Broth Ramen.

Review №178

2012-12-24 07:49:29

Fragrant and thick broth especially for kotteri version and well-cooked chewy noodles. Lack of presentation and some veggies promised by the picture though. Service was mostly self-service if youre seating on the bar

Review №179

2023-11-21 02:36:48

Great food, but should have had sesame for noodles

Review №180

2021-12-18 16:21:03

Food was mediocre and lacked flavor. Restrooms were unattended, lake toilet paper, paper towels and extremely dated. Just didnt feel clean and healthy.I do not recommend to is place.

Review №181

2018-05-15 16:08:43

Really great place! I have had few ramens but this place has a “vegan” ramen! Though, I am not certain that the noodles are vegan. Tofu nuggets FTW! BIG DRAWBACK: it kind of smells. Like bad bathroom, mop the dining area then the restroom without changing water. To be constructive it may need a deep cleaning! Diakokuya! Please act on this because I would give 5 stars if it didn’t smell. Tile, behind ovens, degrease, discourage “used” paper in the restroom trash can because I can’t eat there and use the restroom. Customer service is Good. Long waits, but worth it. Try the pork rice!

Review №182

2015-02-08 22:46:03

This is pretty good ramen, but I prefer the downtown location for some reason, although hardly ever a line here. I prefer some other ramen shops more but this is a great one. The fried rice is also amazing.

Review №183

2021-07-25 05:48:32

Hana awana was more like a wine cooler then Sake

Review №184

2016-10-28 15:01:34

This little ramen shop brings japan to the states, the shop is unapologetically tiny and the soups are wonderfully rich and the noodles are elastic but not tough. The lunch specials with small rice bowls on the side are perfect if the bowl wasnt enough for you, definitely try the unagi don.

Review №185

2017-02-24 01:35:47

Spicy miso soup is a good choice. Not a lot of options but glad I came her still. Super bomb miso soup. The other options are going to have to wait next time. This spot is worth coming back to.

Review №186

2017-08-27 21:23:54

Favorite ramen out of several Ive tried in LA. The ramen combo is delicious and very filling. Both the regular and spicy ramen broth are excellent. The fried rice is tasty too.

Review №187

2022-07-28 08:55:48

Absolutely delicious ramen and amazing lovely staff. Food is served quick and youre in and out in no time!

Review №188

2017-12-24 22:24:11

The actual restaurant gets 5 stars for good food and service, but terrible location. Parking situation is abysmal, good luck finding a spot even driving down several levels at any popular dinner time, and theres usually a wait at Daikokuya which in cold weather standing outside for an hour is no fun.

Review №189

2017-09-09 02:39:00

Tiny little place, so always packed, always a wait. But the food is still delicious. I always order one of the combinations like shredded pork meat rice bowl and a bowl of ramen.

Review №190

2019-02-15 16:51:21

Great food I had the spicy miso soup. It was delicious and some sushi tuna rolls also great.. service was also good too got in and out pretty fast for such a small place.. I will be coming back

Review №191

2021-03-04 00:09:15

Always have a good time eating at this nice restaurant. Service is fast and efficient. Staff is very friendly. Very delicious ramen!

Review №192

2022-09-26 05:50:24

Good location.. with a pool hall right next door so you can play n eat after, good combo and you can eat outside.. the ramen was great

Review №193

2017-05-09 14:48:22

Ramen! Get there just before closing - order the combo ramen & catsu ~ load up on ginger. You should finish the ramen in less than 10 minutes and never, ever drink the soup (its only meant to keep the noodles warm)

Review №194

2021-06-17 22:05:57

What can I say, one of the BEST Ramens in town and their other food items are pretty damn good also!! You really cant go wrong here.🍜

Review №195

2019-11-11 04:45:58

Just great! The noodles here are awsome, as well as the stuff. The place is pretty cozy and chill. The spicy miso ramen is highly recommended. Nice

Review №196

2020-10-14 05:31:55

For being the first time I gotta say it was pretty amazing! Service was great. Only downfall was we asked for 2 of the same drink and they said they only had one left. Overall Id go again!

Review №197

2023-03-01 06:19:39

Found this place on a rainy day and it was the perfect ramen for the weather, really rich broth and tasty side orders.

Review №198

2020-02-05 23:25:07

Arguably best ramen chain in SoCal

Review №199

2018-01-04 20:01:30

Delicious ramen here, small location, i wouldnt recommend if you have party larger than 4, menus is simple and has main popular courses. there can be a wait here if you dont go early.