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Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle
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The flagship of Takehiro Tsujita's Sawtelle empire — the restaurant that established tonkotsu gyokai tsukemen as the defining dish of Sawtelle Japantown, with a broth cooked for over 60 hours.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Sawtelle Japantown
- Since
- 2011
- Chef
- Takehiro Tsujita
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About
Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle opened in 2011 and quickly became the dominant force on Sawtelle Boulevard, with Oishii Desu reporting that 'Sawtelle just might have to be renamed Little Tsujita Town.' Owner-chef Takehiro Tsujita developed the tsukemen (dipping ramen) recipe with his Tokyo team — a combined tonkotsu and gyokai (fish dashi) concentrate that diners dip thick, chewy noodles into. The restaurant is the anchoring institution of the Sawtelle ramen scene.
Neighborhood & visiting
Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle 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
- Flagship of Sawtelle's most influential ramen group
- Signature tonkotsu gyokai tsukemen — 60-hour broth
- Time Out: 'undisputed star of Sawtelle'
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Frequently asked
About Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle
- Is Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle an authentic ramen restaurant in Los Angeles?
- Yes — Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle 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 Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle located?
- Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle is located at 2057 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025, USA, Los Angeles, USA in the Sawtelle Japantown neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle?
- Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle 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 Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle?
- Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for ramen of this format in Los Angeles.
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