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Tenkaippin LA: The Original Kyoto Kotteri Ramen since 1971. Experience the legendary taste of Kyoto in the heart of Little Tokyo, LA. Founded from a single street stall (Yatai), Tenkaippin is the pioneer of the world-famous Kotteri ramen. Our signature rich and creamy broth—crafted from chicken and vegetables—is a unique masterpiece with a secret recipe known only to a select few. Our LA flagship store honors its roots with an interior inspired by the original Yatai and a ceiling installation reflecting Kyoto’s Kamogawa River. Enjoy our one-of-a-kind Kotteri ramen in a space that celebrates Kyoto heritage. 【京都発祥・唯一無二のスープ】 1971年京都の屋台から始まった天下一品。秘伝のスープは、他店では真似できない唯一無二の味わいです。LA本店では屋台をモチーフにした内装や鴨川をイメージした天井オブジェなど、京都の空気感と共に”KOTTERI”をご堪能いただけます。
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–2 AM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–2 AM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Monday | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11 AM–12 AM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 333 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: (213) 662-9190
Website: https://www.tenkaippin.com/index.html
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Order and Reservations
Order: Order online
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Reviews
Matty Lee
A very unique ramen, their classic dish is Kotteri ramen is rich, mild, almost gravy-like broth. This can be an acquired tasted because of how thick yet mild it is. The hot pepper and pepper oil is a must to cut through the richness.
The noodles had a great chew, the drinks are good, and the interior is vast and inviting.
I recommend for experiencing a new, unique take on ramen.
… moreThe noodles had a great chew, the drinks are good, and the interior is vast and inviting.
I recommend for experiencing a new, unique take on ramen.
Naoki Hayashi
The ramen here is seriously amazing. The soup is super rich and totally unique — nothing else tastes like it. Hands down the best ramen I’ve ever had.
If you’re into ramen, you have to try Tenkaippin. Highly recommended!!!
… moreIf you’re into ramen, you have to try Tenkaippin. Highly recommended!!!
Kim Le
My husband and I happened to stumble upon this gem when we were roaming Little Tokyo in LA. We had never tried Kotteri style ramen before and were very pleasantly delighted. It was flavorful and hearty. We got the spicy ramen (medium) and felt that one bowl split between us two was the perfect amount, since the broth is thicker than usual. If you don’t want thick broth, they have options to make it less thick, I believe it was called the silky option! We also got one onigiri each and were advised to dip the crispy rice in the ramen broth which was a GREAT tip. The chicken karaage was crispy on the outside and perfectly juicy on the inside! We were there for the soft opening, and they were trialing a drink with a mix of carbonated green tea with lychee – PLEASE keep this drink on the menu! It was one of my fave drinks of the whole trip. Atmosphere and service were phenomenal. This place is definitely worth your time!
… more張庭肇
It’s a popular ramen brand from Kyoto. It provides very authentic ramen. Really good atmosphere if you would like to have some alcohol.
… moreJward the Foodie
Tenkaippin is famous for its kotteri-style ramen, which uses a chicken-and-vegetable base rather than pork bones. The result is an extremely thick, creamy, almost gravy-like broth. The chain also offers lighter options (like “assari” soy-based) and hybrid soups combining kotteri and assari. The noodles are medium-thin and slightly firm, which helps them hold up well under that dense broth. Toppings are pretty classic but well-executed: sliced chashu (pork), green onions, bamboo shoots. There are customizable options and side sets (e.g., gyoza, fried rice, karaage), which make it a filling, satisfying experience.
Order the classic kotteri ramen on your first visit. Pair it with a side like fried rice or gyoza if you’re hungry. Bring an appetite — that broth is not for the faint of heart, but it’s incredibly satisfying.
… moreOrder the classic kotteri ramen on your first visit. Pair it with a side like fried rice or gyoza if you’re hungry. Bring an appetite — that broth is not for the faint of heart, but it’s incredibly satisfying.
Joe Gunawan
First of all, the decor, ambience, and overall friendly service stands out at Tenkaippin, one of the newest ramen joints in Little Tokyo. This Kyoto-born Ramen chain is famous for its thick (and ultra-thick!) gravy-like chicken-based ramen broth called “Kotteri”.
It’s interesting because I am used to either Tonkotsu (pork-based broth) or clear/clear yuzu broth (chicken-based broth), so to have a dense broth that is chicken is certainly intriguing.
There are three level of thickness, from the light Silky (pretty similar to your typical tonkotsu broth), Signature (the normal level), and MAX (so thick it’s pretty much gravy like).
We all ordered the Kotteri Signature Ramen, and I also ordered a small two piece Chicken Karaage.
In regards to the thickness, I would say it’s similar, but slightly less thick then Tsujita’s Dipping Noodle’s Tsukemen broth (pork based.)
While there is quite a bit of taste, surprisingly the taste is a bit one-note. There’s not a lot of distinction between the flavor of the noodle, the Kotteri broth, the green onion garnishes, or the Chashu. The Chashu itself are very thin and to mild with its seasoning, not contributing much to the overall taste. Instead of a variety of different complimentary flavors working together, the Kotteri Ramen is more like the uniformed taste of a smoothie. Pretty good, but blended together. And I could also have a bit more kick in the overall seasoning department. It’s just a bit polite.
The Chicken Karaage is good, and fairly typical without going too greasy as some places may have them. It can, however, also use a bit more of a kick in its seasoning.
Overall, it’s a good place for Ramen if you want to try an alternative to the classic Tonkotsu pork-based ramens around Little Tokyo and greater Los Angeles.
… moreIt’s interesting because I am used to either Tonkotsu (pork-based broth) or clear/clear yuzu broth (chicken-based broth), so to have a dense broth that is chicken is certainly intriguing.
There are three level of thickness, from the light Silky (pretty similar to your typical tonkotsu broth), Signature (the normal level), and MAX (so thick it’s pretty much gravy like).
We all ordered the Kotteri Signature Ramen, and I also ordered a small two piece Chicken Karaage.
In regards to the thickness, I would say it’s similar, but slightly less thick then Tsujita’s Dipping Noodle’s Tsukemen broth (pork based.)
While there is quite a bit of taste, surprisingly the taste is a bit one-note. There’s not a lot of distinction between the flavor of the noodle, the Kotteri broth, the green onion garnishes, or the Chashu. The Chashu itself are very thin and to mild with its seasoning, not contributing much to the overall taste. Instead of a variety of different complimentary flavors working together, the Kotteri Ramen is more like the uniformed taste of a smoothie. Pretty good, but blended together. And I could also have a bit more kick in the overall seasoning department. It’s just a bit polite.
The Chicken Karaage is good, and fairly typical without going too greasy as some places may have them. It can, however, also use a bit more of a kick in its seasoning.
Overall, it’s a good place for Ramen if you want to try an alternative to the classic Tonkotsu pork-based ramens around Little Tokyo and greater Los Angeles.
Christian
Tenkaippin finally in LA… and its awesome
I’ve been waiting for Tenkaippin to open in Los Angeles, and it was absolutely worth the wait. I went on opening day and was lucky enough to be one of the very first customers.
The star here is obviously the ramen. The kotteri broth is on a totally different level from most places in LA – ultra-rich, thick, almost like a savoury gravy in the best possible way, but still beautifully balanced and not just salty or heavy for the sake of it.
Service was great. It was of course day one. Mix of Japanese staff who seemed experienced and new American staff who were very friendly and excited to be there.
LA has a ton of ramen options already, but Tenkaippin brings something genuinely unique. If you like rich, comforting, ultra-satisfying bowls that taste like a proper trip to Japan, this is a must-visit.
… moreI’ve been waiting for Tenkaippin to open in Los Angeles, and it was absolutely worth the wait. I went on opening day and was lucky enough to be one of the very first customers.
The star here is obviously the ramen. The kotteri broth is on a totally different level from most places in LA – ultra-rich, thick, almost like a savoury gravy in the best possible way, but still beautifully balanced and not just salty or heavy for the sake of it.
Service was great. It was of course day one. Mix of Japanese staff who seemed experienced and new American staff who were very friendly and excited to be there.
LA has a ton of ramen options already, but Tenkaippin brings something genuinely unique. If you like rich, comforting, ultra-satisfying bowls that taste like a proper trip to Japan, this is a must-visit.
Tw1n5nak3
The soup broth was incredibly thick and gravy like, while also being rich in flavor, making the whole ramen quite the enjoyable experience. The chicken gyoza were some of the best I’ve had in a while. As for the drink, it was a very enjoyable sour style whisky based drink.
… moreAornchuma Junthanop
Personally, I love Tsukemen so I thought Kotteri max would be similar to Tsukemen but it was not. It was rich and thick in a different way. I actually enjoyed mentaiko crispy onigiri more than ramen tbh. Ramen itself was not bad but it was not what I thought. Service was good and ambience was nice.
… moreBrian Lopez
Exactly how you get it in Japan. This restaurant does offer a bigger menu with more variety and drinks than the Japanese ones. Definitely worth a try to get a taste of Japan, locally.
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