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RAKKAN Ramen - DTLA
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A DTLA ramen counter in Little Tokyo since 2017 — tonkotsu and shoyu ramen with a Japanese-run operation on East 1st Street.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Little Tokyo
- Since
- 2017

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About
RAKKAN Ramen opened in Little Tokyo in 2017 on East 1st Street, offering tonkotsu and shoyu ramen bowls in a counter-service format popular with the downtown crowd.
Neighborhood & visiting
RAKKAN Ramen - DTLA sits in Little Tokyo, 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
- Little Tokyo ramen counter since 2017
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About RAKKAN Ramen - DTLA
- Is RAKKAN Ramen - DTLA an authentic ramen restaurant in Los Angeles?
- Yes — RAKKAN Ramen - DTLA 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 RAKKAN Ramen - DTLA located?
- RAKKAN Ramen - DTLA is located at 359 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, Los Angeles, USA in the Little Tokyo neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at RAKKAN Ramen - DTLA?
- RAKKAN Ramen - DTLA 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 RAKKAN Ramen - DTLA?
- RAKKAN Ramen - DTLA sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for ramen of this format in Los Angeles.
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