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Daikokuya - Sawtelle

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The Sawtelle outpost of Daikokuya, bringing Bishamon Group's signature Hakata tonkotsu ramen to Sawtelle Japantown since 2014.

Price
¥
Area
Sawtelle Japantown
Since
2014
Owner
Takaaki Kohyama / Bishamon Group
Daikokuya - Sawtelle — authentic ramen restaurant in Los Angeles, Sawtelle Japantown
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About
Daikokuya Sawtelle opened in 2014 as part of the Bishamon Group's expansion. It offers the same Daikoku Ramen — a tonkotsu-shoyu blend — that made the Little Tokyo original a Los Angeles institution. The Sawtelle location serves the dense Japanese-American community on the Westside.
Neighborhood & visiting

Daikokuya - Sawtelle sits in Sawtelle Japantown, 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 tonkotsu-shoyu blend — same as Little Tokyo original
  • Sawtelle Japantown location serving the Westside community
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Frequently asked

About Daikokuya - Sawtelle

Is Daikokuya - Sawtelle an authentic ramen restaurant in Los Angeles?
Yes — Daikokuya - Sawtelle 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 - Sawtelle located?
Daikokuya - Sawtelle is located at 2208 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064, Los Angeles, USA in the Sawtelle Japantown neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Daikokuya - Sawtelle?
Daikokuya - Sawtelle 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 - Sawtelle?
Daikokuya - Sawtelle sits in the ¥ price range — typical for ramen of this format in Los Angeles.
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