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Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
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Santouka's Torrance location inside Mitsuwa Marketplace — Hokkaido-style shio and miso ramen from a Japanese chain founded in Asahikawa in 1988.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Torrance
- Since
- 1988
- Owner
- Santouka (Hokkaido, Japan; founded 1988)

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About
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka is a Japanese ramen chain founded in Asahikawa, Hokkaido in 1988 by Hitoshi Hatanaka, with seven US locations all inside Mitsuwa Marketplace food courts. The Torrance Del Amo branch serves Hokkaido-style ramen including the signature toroniku (pork cheek) preparation.
Neighborhood & visiting
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka sits in Torrance, 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
- Hokkaido ramen chain founded 1988 in Asahikawa by Hitoshi Hatanaka
- Signature toroniku (pork cheek) ramen inside Mitsuwa Marketplace
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About Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
- Is Hokkaido Ramen Santouka an authentic ramen restaurant in Los Angeles?
- Yes — Hokkaido Ramen Santouka 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 Hokkaido Ramen Santouka located?
- Hokkaido Ramen Santouka is located at 3525 W Carson St, Suite 164, Torrance, CA 90503, Los Angeles, USA in the Torrance neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Hokkaido Ramen Santouka?
- Hokkaido Ramen Santouka 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 Hokkaido Ramen Santouka?
- Hokkaido Ramen Santouka sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for ramen of this format in Los Angeles.
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