Empty chairs and countertops are hard to come by at this perpetually crowded soup shop. A popular dish at the family-owned spot is the daikoku noodle bowl, which includes marinated meat, seasoned bamboo...
citysearch.com - expert review - 03/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Daikokuya; possibly a teensy weensy bit over-rated. Okay, so I've only been to this hot spot once, and tried the noodles. Uh.. not a lot of variety in terms of choices of noodles, but we tried them.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I could name my first-born Daikokuya, I would... But, then I might be tempted to eat him, and that'd be no-bueno... =(
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i would give this place 5 stars, but the wait just sucks! the best time to come is like 3 or 4pm on a random weekday...and dont invite your friends!! come solo. no wait.
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am adding one more star from my last review because: 1) I finally saw whole pieces of Pork in my noodle
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to admit, despite my humble opinion that the taste of the ramen broth has decreased somewhat (though very slightly) in the past couple of years, I still *crave* this place and often make the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay if your in J-town and there is no more than 4 people in your party and you want Ramen then this is the place to go. They have great wet or dried Ramen bowls and if you like Fried Rice they make…
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I go to lunch here occasionally. If you go on a weekday after 12pm, it's usually packed and there's a 10-15 minute wait to get seated at the bar. Tables take longer. The chefs cook the food right…
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for lunch today and I really felt that their ramen, ( i got the kottori btw which means it's extra porkyfattywonderful) had some of the best broth i've ever had. The texture and taste of…
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Side note: Zulu George Takei, (pronounced Takay, rhymes with Gay) got married to his long time partner Brad Altman over the weekend at the Japanese American Cultural Museum. Full story here…
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We love the ramen here. We hate waiting in line for it. Even if you line up up before they open, you will be in a line of 20 people, at least. The ramen is definitely worth waiting for though. I…
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The noodles here are overcooked, and it is inexcusable. Also, we need to hold restaurants in Little Tokyo to a higher standard.
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
when i think of ramen, i use to think of the "kung-fu" brand that i get in asian supermarkets. you know, the ones flavored with shrimp, chicken, or beef powder with a brick of fried ramen ready for a…
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i went there for afternoon tea... this is my first time to the Daikokuya ramen.. they have very good reputation.. i heared from my friends in USC .. they said the ramen is yummy.. then i went…
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
who knew that ramen would be so good? the broth is EXCELLENT. the pork is awesome. the egg is different but yummy! its delicious. they only lose a star due to the small space and long wait. but GEEE…
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think theres anything I can say about Daikokuya that hasn't already been said. Amazing ramen, rich and delicious broth, tasty meat and the best fried rice I've ever tasted. Mm, I'm getting…
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
zero stars for the horrible wait plus a negative one point for the far from delicious ramen. im not a picky eater at all, but dood...this was pretty untasty.
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Unlike reviewer Winnie below me, I've never been to Japan, or an "upscale" ramen place whatever that means (I don't know upscale you want a bowl of salty water and noodles). I try not to be snob…
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Daikokuya has a good (although rather small) selection of Japanese dishes. I liked the setting and the decorations alot though! The waiters were very nice and quick. I came here with 2 friends and…
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here again over Labor Day weekend and found a crowd outside. There were about 10 groups ahead of us so we had a bit of a wait. Started thinking about ditching the line and going down the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I realized I never had real ramen before until I came to this ramen establishment located in Little Tokyo. This area in itself brings back fond college memories, especially at the Japanese Garden…
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good ramen, but I'm docking a star because the broth was only lukewarm which didn't help the cold egg in the ramen. Despite the C warning, I couldn't see anything outwardly dirty at the place.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Daikokuya is good but I don't think it's great. I think Santouka is much better. I usually only go here when I'm eating alone because there's almost always a place on the counter that opens up for one…
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Daikokuya Ramen is a place for fans only. The food is extremely fatty and is literaly made from pig fat, so if you eat healthy this place isn't for you. If you come here only come for the ramen with…
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ramen was great. Delicious broth. But I like their tonkatsu even more! The combo portion is big enough for 2 people. Be expect for a wait around lunch time though.
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So good, so delicious. It is kinda of a small place so expect a small wait for a table or if you are super hungry just eat at the bar. Both times I have been here I've never been disappointed by the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So me and my friends went down to Little Tokyo for ramen and karaoke to celebrate the end of second term. My friend was talking about this GREAT ramen place (it was apparently so good, that he only…
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I literally have dreams about Daikokuya. The ramen to be more precise. It is absurdly good. Excellent broth, noodles..everything. The eggs are cold so give em a little prodding with the chopsticks and…
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best ramen in japantown. get the daikokuya ramen with the special broth they make from back fat. sounds gross. tastes like fatty heaven. the place is small though and has very little waiting room…
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Some friends were on a ramen craze and were talking up this place like it was the second coming of the ramen gods, raving about how authentic and piping hot and awesome the house ramen is here. After…
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
so brought my friend here on a tuesday at 8 and there was a 30 people wait. we were starved, so i reluctantly dragged i myself out of there backwards while staring at the full clipboard in despair as…
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a great bowl of noodles! I ordered the Daikoku Ramen with the fried rice. Next time, I'm starving for three days before I go so I can eat more food. As the other reviews stated, get there early…
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Man, this place has a C and the wait to eat here is STILL long! Oh well. This place is the bomb as we all know already, but we don't get to eat here as much as we'd like to, too many people are in the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place so much I think I'm going to marry it. I had the Daikoku Ramen for $8.50 and a order of their gyoza.
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
*there are nearly 500 reviews on this place so i'll keep it concise. *One of the best "pork-bone soup" ramen in LA, beats Shinsengumi - San Gabriel, in par with Shisengumi - Torrance.
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For some reason, I just can't really handle hot stuff. We're talking temperature and not spicy. I love spicy. Anyways, I love to order their Tsukemen. It's basically a cold version of their Daikoku…
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome!! I am #480 reviewer!! haha. We were piggin' out during Nisei parade last weekend, and while I was mesmerized by the awesome parade, Al was bugging to go get Ramen. haha.. what a pig! But that…
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Unique and Authentic. Those are the only two words that I woke up this morning saying about my dinner last night at Daikokuya. I have eaten at a lot of Ramen places in my time but none of them as…
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really have a hard time eating ramen anywhere else. Once you go Daikokuya you never go back.
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As long as you can find parking, and wait patiently before finally talking a seat at Daikokuya, you'll get to eat one of the best ramen in Downtown LA. Is it the best ramen in all of LA metro? If…
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the ramen and the pork culet bowl! Very delicious. The only downside is that the restaurant is so small, get there early or you will be waiting for awhile.
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has the best ramen. Granted I havn't had the authentic deal (from Japan), I can only compare it to Chinese-influenced ramen (ie Shin-Sen-Gumi in San Gabriel Valley which definitely loses in…
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The crowd of people as you drive down 1st street can only mean one thing: dinner rush at Daikokuya. Environment:
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food and service were pretty good, and the price was great. weak points: Parking (which is usual for Little Tokyo), and wait time, which was not that bad when I visited with friends
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Noooooo.....!!! Not my favorite Ramen shop. I came here for the last four years and I went yesterday and they changed their premium pork. They use to have the most flavorful tender pork ever, now…
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As usual...there was still a wait. Ugh. But the food was much better than the last time I went. The broth was more flavorful and served piping hot. I love that. The Kurobuta sausage was really good…
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I stand corrected. Since my first review of this place, when I gave it 3 stars because "the food was good, but the wait was insane" I have been to Daikokya two more times! There must be crack in the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
damn i wish they would open one up in the Bay Area... i love the ramen here!! but what i love more is their soup base... so GOOOOOOD!!! i love tonkotsu flavored broth... and they make it so yummy…
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten at this place four times now and as a person that has been eating ramen since birth, I give 5 cool, red stars. Whenever I'm in the area and the tummy starts a rumblin, I can't help but…
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Looks like this place doesn't really need anymore reviews BUT it just wouldn't feel right if I didn't say a few words about Daikokuya because I've had so many memories here. My roommate introduced me…
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i LOVE Japanese ramen houses! If I could get paid for trying every single ramen house I would do it! So prior to leaving for the road trip, I researched for the best ramen houses in LA and Daikokuya…
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This has to be the best place I've ever had Ramen. I've had a couple places before, but i must say that no other noodle place compared to this one. WORD OF ADVICE: Prepare to wait...there's usually…
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was going to give this place 2 stars but then I thought it wasn't very fair since I'm not a ramen fan in the first place. I try to like ramen, I really do. Broth, noodles, egg, bamboo shoots, and…
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i really would like to give this place 3.5 stars. But since that's not possible, i upped them .5 of a star- only because: 1. there was a FIVE MINUTE wait when i went
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Its my favorite restaurant in town. I come here at least once a week.
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Eat here. It will forever change the way you look at noodles and soup.
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Waited a lot. I like it considering it's a Ramen place in LA not in Tokyo.
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
"Meh. I've experienced better." Honestly, I have. I don't understand the hoopla and shebang for Daikokuya. I think it's because there really aren't any other good ramen places in Little Tokyo. I've…
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK, supposedly it's "wheel-chair accessible", but it's SO cramped that no one in will be able to get in, let alone maneuver. The waiting area only sits about 6 people further enhancing the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a fan of this place. The ramen out of the bowl thing? Way cool. The guy behind the kitchen counter? Even cooler. He has this deep animated voice that reminds me of crazy anime characters-…
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not sure what I can say that hasn't already been said in the other 498 reviews. The (kotteri-style) ramen was soooo fatty and soooo rich, but soooooo good. I found the broth a little salty, but I also…
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why say anymore than transcendental fucking ramen........and beer.
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here many times, good food. Never had anything bad here just good ol' Ramen!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kids, this place still rules, still edges out Santouka. Be sure to get the optional kotteri broth and add a spoonful of the minced garlic. Pork ramen heaven, yo!
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Visited Daikokuya on one of my LA adventures. I was staying at a hotel right across the street. I will always remember this place for the best Japanese Pork Ramen I've ever had! I dream about this…
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great hole in the wall type place. Ramen is pretty good, but not the best. The place looks kinda dirty, but the ramen is good. I have not tried anything else on their menu. Price is very…
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ramen is just ok. Because the broth is not hot enough. Their cha-shu pork is good thou. I like to order a side of small cha-shu bowl. I would come back for their cha-shu pork.
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yummy, yummi, yummee. although this place is known for their ramen, id rather go back for the rice. the fried rice was some of the best fried rice that i have ever had in my life. i dont eat meat…
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Impossibly long waits during peak times, this no frills joint always reminded me of a neighborhood noodle shop in NYC. Small and quaint, the emphasis here isn't style but substance. Put your name…
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Waited a while for the food, but it was worth it. I really love all the stuff that's in the soup and everything is just right. I think it's the combination of thickness of the soup and the texture of…
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know the secret to this restaurant's success and its pretty simple. Have people wait 40 minutes in line for their turn in slurping up noodles and while they wait, they will grow more desperate and…
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My cousin and I were in the area for the weekend and she wanted to go to Little Tokyo to try this supposedly great ramen place. We were there on a Monday at about 12:30 and the wait was about 15…
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
One look at that yellow sign and my stomach does a flip - some friends and I went there and all got food sickness - you just don't forget the 24 hours of pleasure Daikokuya gave us. As for how the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This rating is solely for their fried rice, fried spicy tuna roll and gyoza. Yes, I've tried their ramen but lately I've passed on ordering a bowl. Could be the warm weather or that I'm a fried kinda…
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OMG...they got a C....until that changes, I'm not eating here again.
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great ramen here!! You MUST get the ramen when you go here....or else you're weird. They start you off with a complimentary little bowl of salad. The lettuce is thinly sliced and it comes with a…
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Daikokuya you are awesome! The ramen bowl paired with the shredded pork is the winning combination for me. This place is my favorite ramen place outside of Shin-Yokohama, Japan.
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ok lets be real here, Daikokuya is the most overated ramen restaurant in WESTERN CIVILIZATION. No way is it worth a ONE HOUR WAIT for some mediocre ramen. Honestly, their broth isnt as crackin as…
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I arrived 30 minutes before the ramen house opened. No problem, we decided to walk around Little Tokyo. When we returned, 5 minutes before the restaurant opened, there was a long line…
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love, love, love....Daikokuya. After sampling Mr. Ramen (right next door to Daikokuya), Orochan & Kouraku (J-Town), Foo Foo Tei (Monterey Park), Shin Sen Gumi (Rosemead) and I can say that nothing…
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This ramen was good, but it will not beat Hakata Ramen. Their Gyoza however, it's out of this world, it's so thick, filled with meat and leeks, it's awesome, you gotta have it when you're there. The…
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know much about ramen (at least not the kind you pay more than $.50 for at 99 Ranch). So walking in, I had very little expectations. I knew from the reviews and the long lines that this…
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was hoping it to be better but it was definitely worth the trip and the wait. Compared to Orochon, I think this place is equal. The decor is more interesting and authentic at Daikokuya, but that…
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rating 7.75 (out of 10) For those of us who remember the movie, "Tampopo", the first Japanese noodle western (self-proclaimed on its movie poster; also one of Ken Watanabe's first films shown in…
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best ramen I've ever had. Perfect broth. Not too thick or thin and a taste to die for. I've been to many Ramen places all over California and Hawaii and Daikokuya's Ramen was just plain…
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ramen - while most of us haven't heard that term since late night college study sessions, it actually gets WAY better than that! And Daikokuya is one of the best spots to sample what professionally…
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I live in the area and I always see a huge crowd here, so I made it a mental note to check it out someday. Well, I got off work a little early today and happen to pass by it around 330pm and it was…
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yea but is that waiter really Japanese though?
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I for one do not eat ramen that much, Top Ramen was probably the only ramen in my vocabulary. The only other ramen place I've been to would be Shin Sen Gumi, and that was good. There was a maybe 15…
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm salivating as we speak. I'm just picturing my first slurp of the soup and I'm tempted to drive down to J-town to surpress my obsession. The ramen here is sooo darn good! Kenneth knew my love…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best ramen place in Los Angeles. The broth is rich, noodles are fresh and never overcooked. The Gyoza is also some of the best Japanese style Gyoza ive ever had (i usually prefer…
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
probly the best ramen in j-town for tonkotsu.
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think I'll be forever indebted to my Kaori-chan for showing me that there is much more to ramen than soggy noodles swimming in a bowl of over-salted soup base. Unfortunately that is what I've sadly…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't written a Yelp review in a long time. Actually, I haven't written a Yelp review in eons. I've been meaning to get back to the keyboard. And the first place to come to mind is Daikokuya.
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best ramen joint in Los Angeles. It is as if you stepped right into Japan. The appetizer salad that comes with the combo ramen is absolutely perfect. The only downside is that the wait is…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite ramen place in LA. I've been to Japan, and no the ramen isn't the same, but it's still very good in my opinion. I can tell that they take pride in their tonkotsu soup, chasu, and…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ramen Ramen Ramen Lalalala~~~ So there were five of us, who decided to drive all the way up to Little Tokyo for some ramen. I am usually a Santouka fan, but heard this place rocks, so I was super…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Now, I am by no means a ramen connousieur. Most of the time I think all ramen places taste the same, or pretty close to the same - even the ones that are supposed to be "best of". But this place,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the best part of working in downtown... i can try all the little joints in little tokyo chinatown
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The ramen is good and so is the pork rice thing BUT
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The pork over rice is the reason why I have given Daikokuya 5 stars. I could not get enough of it. It is just the perfect balance of onions, pork, rice, sauce, and ginger. I am literally craving it…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dai another day. This place is a good place to drop into if you are already in Little Tokyo. The ramen doesn't remind me of the ramen I routinely ate will living in Japan. That kinda sucks. But,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My experience with Daikokuya is like an experience with drugs. The first time is ALWAYS the best. You soon begin to fiend for it daily. It's all you think about. "Just one more slurp", you tell…
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
oh, it's good. the chewy/barely crunchy noodles immersed in a oily broth. topped with a slice of pork and eggs. and then laced with crack. it's really good crack. there's always a waiting list but i…
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh geesh...the wait is long at this place, but its worth it. Here's my story, I love noodles but I'm very very picky with authentic Japanese ramen. I had yet to find a ramen place I like and I've…
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Daikokuya about 3 or 4 times and I'm coming back for more. It is the best ramen I've tasted so far and it is probably the best ever. Most of the time there is a long waiting list but I…
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for the first time after a nerve-wracking visit to the Los Angeles Gun Club. Needless to say, the proportions are gigantic and the ramen is on par with some of the best that I've ever had.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted spicy tuna roll. He wanted cutlet. So, we drove up and down Hollywood looking for a place to eat. We finally said screw the crowd and traffic, might as well go to J-town - which should have…
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place if you have time. Optimal times to go are between 2pm-4pm. Once it passes 4, get ready to wait. (and find safe parking, or you can get towed. Check the signs because they tow within…
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For my first time, I gotta give props to Dave L for getting on the waiting list early, Judy W for the invite, Pavel D for eating my pork and Linda N for letting me sit really close to her. First time…
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The ultimate ramen I've had so far.. My first review ever in yelp and I dedicate it to Daikokuya. This place is small so dozens of people would be waiting outside. Waiting can be quite long but…
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Originally, I gave this a solid 3 stars. --------------------------------------------------------
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I know my review won't add any new insight to this joint and with over 400 reviews, what more can anyone say about Daikokuya aside from the fact that they tried it? However, I feel it is my DUTY to let…
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ooh~ this is a tough one (-_-); The little finger for my mouse pointer is hovering between 4 and 5 stars.... orange, red, ok orange, no red... what should I do? Should I do it? What, I should??…
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For ramen, Daikokuya is the best...the flavor is unbeatable!! The wait can be long if you get there during peak times, so go early and you might get street parking too. The gyoza, sashimi, pork katsu…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The wait is insaaaane for a bowl of ramen. The ramen's great, and the broth is very rich. if you're not a big fan of pork and pork flavor, this won't be for you. the pork they include with the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't going to write a review on daikokuya - after all, it has 400 reviews already, and my rating is not so different from the average. Just want to say something in defense of what a lot of…
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My Personal Ramen Tour - Chapter 6 Meh, I don't understand the hype at all. If you make me stand outside in the cold for 45 minutes to have a bowl of ramen, it better be the best damn ramen ever.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With over 400 reviews, there's not much new to be said. It's one of my favorite ramen spots in L.A. (and definitely the fave in Little Tokyo/downtown area -- great sobering up food after a barhop…
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the gyoza were great.... The ramens good....but not worth the crazy wait....it took over an hour to get a seat...so I went and had a few drinks at a bar a couple of doors down.....
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get it. I really don't. I've been here several times over the years, and I don't have any glowing memories from back then. But that was before yelp days, and I thought I should give it…
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
2.5 stars This place serves up Tonkotsu Ramen which is the white, milky and pork based soup. It is average. The fried rice dish everyone is talking about was also average.
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first non-Maruchan ramen experience and what can I say? I love it! Always worth the wait. I crave the egg and the broth very often. I missed it after I moved to OC but what a delight, I…
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
400 and so on reviews...so I am not gonna go into details about this place. Was it worth the 1 1/2 hour wait? YES. One type of ramen only! but sure it was one of the most delicious ramens I have had…
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
although they only serve one type of ramen...it is delicious. theres usually a wait...but its worth it. Make sure you put the minced garlic into the soup...its great.
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Probably my favorite restaurant in Little Tokyo. The line is usually pretty insane (which is generally a turn-off for me -- I just want my damn food without having to hang around doing nothing for an…
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best ramen in LA. Expect huge lines. Quirky decor and brisk service. Known for their soup, made off site the night before (reportedly, even employees don't know the recipe). Kotteri soup base…
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On my trip down from NoCal we decided to stop here on the way to our destination further south almost purely based on the recommendations from yelp. Up north, Santa Ramen in San Mateo reigns supreme.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
2.5 stars. (That 0.5 star is just to appease those of you who will be angered by my tirade against this place)
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
