Best Ramen Restaurants in Hollywood
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Tonchin
A Tokyo institution’s refined tonkotsu and dessert-forward ramen bar format.
Notable Picks
#1
Tonchin
8.6
Tokyo-born Tonchin’s LA outpost brings a polished, modern ramen experience to the Melrose corridor, anchored by rich yet balanced tonkotsu. The bowl construction is meticulous—springy noodles, silky broth, and well-seared chashu—while sides and kakigori desserts make it feel like a full night-out spot rather than a quick slurp. Cocktails and late hours add real neighborhood pull.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Tokyo Tonkotsu Ramen, Spicy Tan Tan Ramen, Smoked Dashi Ramen
What Makes it Special: A Tokyo institution’s refined tonkotsu and dessert-forward ramen bar format.
8.4
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Hidden Gems Heaven
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Chibiscus is a compact strip-mall cafe where a ramen-heavy menu, kimchi fried rice, and brick toast draw a steady neighborhood following. The tonkotsu and spicy miso bowls are known for punchy, comforting broth, with plenty of options for gluten-free and vegan diners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tonkotsu Ramen, Spicy Miso Ramen, Kimchi Fried Rice
What Makes it Special: Strip-mall ramen cafe with robust broths, generous portions, and flexible dietary options.
Worthy Picks
7.8
A late-night ramen counter on Santa Monica Blvd that builds its broths with enough body to hold up past midnight—tonkotsu and spicy miso are the reliable orders, and the lunch combo (ramen plus free drink and appetizer) makes the daytime run a solid deal. It fills a real gap for Hollywood's after-hours crowd, delivering straightforward bowls in a no-frills setting where speed and broth depth matter more than décor.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy Miso Ramen, Tonkotsu Ramen, Crispy Tofu Ramen
What Makes it Special: Late-night ramen house on Santa Monica Blvd serving rich pork-bone and miso broths until 1:30 AM on weekends