Best Ramen Restaurants in Downtown LA (90013)
5 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated
Notable Picks
#1
Tatsu Ramen
8.5
Tatsu’s Arts District outpost brings the brand’s customizable tonkotsu bowls to a big, loft-like space that stays busy deep into the night. Bowls like Bold, Soul, and Hippie Ramen lean rich and punchy rather than traditionalist, drawing a steady mix of locals and late-night crews.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bold Ramen, Soul Ramen, Hippie Ramen
What makes it special: Customizable, late-night tonkotsu bowls in a spacious Arts District setting.
The Arts District branch of Tsujita focuses on rich tonkotsu ramen and tsukemen, bringing the brand’s slow-cooked broth and dense noodles east of Little Tokyo. The room is more polished than many ramen shops, making it a comfortable spot to linger over dipping noodles and sides.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chashu Ramen, Tonkotsu Ramen, Chashu Ajitama Tsukemen
What makes it special: Well-known Tokyo-rooted ramen brand offering serious tsukemen in the Arts District.
#3
Ramen Hood
8.3
Inside Grand Central Market, Ramen Hood serves entirely vegan bowls built on a creamy sunflower-seed broth that eats richer than many pork-based versions. It’s a downtown staple for quick counter-service ramen with a strong following among plant-based diners and curious omnivores.
Must-Try Dishes:
OG Ramen, Garlic Ramen with Vegan Egg, Spicy Ramen
What makes it special: Vegan ramen with cult-favorite broth and egg inside Grand Central Market.
#4
Suehiro DTLA
8.0
A legacy Japanese comfort-food institution reborn in Downtown, covering ramen, curry, and diner-style classics. Broths and sauces lean hearty and familiar, built for repeat visits rather than trend chasing. Late hours and broad menu make it a dependable all-purpose stop in the neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Japanese curry rice, Tonkotsu ramen, Chicken karaage
What makes it special: Old-school Japanese comfort classics with real Downtown longevity.
Worthy Picks
7.9
A Little Tokyo galleria ramen room leaning Kyoto-style and comfort-forward. Broths are rich and well-balanced, with a menu that also nods to donburi and small sides. A solid, dependable sit-down bowl when you want familiar Japanese warmth.
Must-Try Dishes:
Shoyu ramen, Spicy miso ramen, Gyoza
What makes it special: Kyoto-leaning ramen comfort inside the Little Tokyo galleria.