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Daikokuya Monterey Park
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The Monterey Park location of LA's beloved Daikokuya ramen chain — Hakata tonkotsu with the secret shoyu blend that made the Little Tokyo original famous.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Monterey Park
- Since
- 2009
- Owner
- Bishamon Group

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About
Daikokuya is operated by the Bishamon Group under Japanese-American founder Takaaki Kohyama, who emigrated from Japan in 1988. The Monterey Park branch brings the Daikoku Ramen (tonkotsu-shoyu blend) to the San Gabriel Valley.
Neighborhood & visiting
Daikokuya Monterey Park sits in Monterey Park, one of Los Angeles's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional ramen restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Bishamon Group's celebrated Daikoku Ramen: tonkotsu-shoyu blend
- Japanese founder Takaaki Kohyama, in LA since 1988
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About Daikokuya Monterey Park
- Is Daikokuya Monterey Park an authentic ramen restaurant in Los Angeles?
- Yes — Daikokuya Monterey Park is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for ramen in Los Angeles: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused ramen format.
- Where is Daikokuya Monterey Park located?
- Daikokuya Monterey Park is located at 111 N Atlantic Blvd Ste 241, Monterey Park, CA 91754, Los Angeles, USA in the Monterey Park neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Daikokuya Monterey Park?
- Daikokuya Monterey Park does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular ramen restaurants in Los Angeles we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Daikokuya Monterey Park?
- Daikokuya Monterey Park sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for ramen of this format in Los Angeles.
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