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Daikokuya Little Tokyo

4.6(40 reviews)

Legendary Little Tokyo institution. Kotteri tonkotsu with the option to add extra fat. Cash only. Always a line.

Details

327 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Hours

Monday:11:00-15:00 & 17:00-20:00

Tuesday:11:00-15:00 & 17:00-20:00

Wednesday:11:00-15:00 & 17:00-20:00

Thursday:11:00-15:00 & 17:00-20:00

Friday:11:00-15:00 & 17:00-20:00

Saturday:11:00-20:00

Sunday:11:00-20:00

Score Breakdown

4.8

Broth

4.5

Noodles

4.4

Chashu

4.7

Tare

4.5

Egg

Community

Reviews (2)

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SoCal Slurper

Jul 3, 2026

5.0
Broth: 5.0Noodles: 4.0Chashu: 4.0Tare: 5.0Egg: 4.0

Institutional. The kotteri broth with extra fat is an experience. Cash only, expect to wait, but it's a pilgrimage worth making.

31Bowl price: $14.00First Review
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Ramen Sensei LA

Jul 6, 2026

4.0
Broth: 5.0Noodles: 4.0Chashu: 4.0Tare: 4.0Egg: 4.0

Solid tonkotsu that lives up to the hype. The line moves fast. I prefer the kotteri (rich) version - the extra fat makes all the difference.

12Bowl price: $13.50