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Ramen Tatsunoya

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The first US location of Tatsunoya — a Japanese ramen chain founded in Kurume, Fukuoka in 1999, serving Kurume-style tonkotsu ramen in Old Town Pasadena since 2015.

Price
¥¥
Area
Pasadena
Since
2015
Owner
Tatsunoya Group (Ryuta Kajiwara, Japan)
Ramen Tatsunoya — authentic ramen restaurant in Los Angeles, Pasadena
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About
Ramen Tatsunoya was founded by Ryuta Kajiwara in 1999 in Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The Pasadena location opened in 2015 as the first and so far only US location of the chain. Kurume-style tonkotsu emphasizes a particularly rich, deep pork bone broth.
Neighborhood & visiting

Ramen Tatsunoya sits in Pasadena, 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
  • First US location of Tatsunoya (Kurume, Fukuoka, 1999)
  • Kurume-style tonkotsu: deep, rich pork bone broth
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Frequently asked

About Ramen Tatsunoya

Is Ramen Tatsunoya an authentic ramen restaurant in Los Angeles?
Yes — Ramen Tatsunoya 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 Ramen Tatsunoya located?
Ramen Tatsunoya is located at 16 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103, Los Angeles, USA in the Pasadena neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Ramen Tatsunoya?
Ramen Tatsunoya 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 Ramen Tatsunoya?
Ramen Tatsunoya sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for ramen of this format in Los Angeles.
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