Sawtelle's Tsujita does the best tsukemen-style ramen this side of the Pacific and some of the best overall ramen in Los Angeles.

Santouka is a Westside ramen spot whose simplicity is what makes it special.

Ramen Hood is an all-vegan ramen spot in Grand Central Market that's somehow actually delicious.

Silverlake serves some of the best ramen in town, but thanks to perpetual lines, we endorse getting it for takeout.

Shin-Sen-Gumi is a build-your-own ramen concept that actually isn’t that gimmicky.

Tatsu is the future not just because of its iPad wall waiters. It’s the future because it’s quick and easy, and downright delicious.

Ramen of York is Silver Lake Ramen without the hour long waits.

The lines might be long at Ramen Tatsunoya, but this Pasadena ramen spot is worth the wait.

EAK Ramen is your Melrose ramen option when the lines at Tatsu are way too long.

Men Oh Tokushima isn’t the most well-known ramen spot in Little Tokyo, but it’s easy going atmosphere makes it a favorite.

Mtn on Abbot Kinney in Venice is the casual but pricey Japanese izakaya from the people behind Gjelina and Gjusta.

Tentenyu is solid ramen and with never the lines like nearby Tsujita.

Jinya might be a bonafide chain, but it still delivers a very solid bowl of ramen.

We Have Noodles is good for an easy Silver Lake lunch, serving everything from pho to khao soi to ramen.

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.