The specialty at this Tokyo-based ramen chain is yuzu shio - a light, acidic broth that’s unlike any version that’s ever made its way to LA.

Menya Tigre on Sawtelle serves some of the only curry ramen you’ll find in LA - and it’s incredible.

Shin-Sen-Gumi’s Gardena location has everything from customizable ramen to a brand-new drive-through.

Jinya is a bonafide chain with locations across the country, but still makes a very solid tonkotsu ramen.

Kai Ramen has multiple locations across LA and makes excellent classic tonkotsu broth.

Rakkan Ramen in Santa Monica offers a wide range of plant-based ramen options, along with a great patio.

Ken's Ramen in Virgil Village makes some of the best paitan (chicken-based) ramen in LA. We especially like the spicy Hell version.

Kotoya is one of the best ramen shops on the Westside and we're especially big fans of their tonkotsu.

Ippudo in West Hollywood is another solid ramen option in a neighborhood that has plenty.

Burosu Ramen is an excellent ramen shop in the heart of Studio City.

Mogu Mogu in West LA specializes in mazemen, a brothless ramen that has us feeling very full and happy.

A new Japanese spot in Koreatown, Iki Ramen serves hand rolls and a variety of excellent ramen.

Okiboru is a solid Japanese option in Chinatown for some casual weeknight noodles.

Killer Noodle is the newest spot from the people behind Tsujita, and they specialize in tantanmen - super spicy ramen noodles.

The second location of Japanese chicken-based ramen import Tentenyu is in Culver City.

DTLA Ramen is some of the best ramen you’ll find in downtown.