Kouraku Japanese Ramen & Grill

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Local 314 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, United States Local +1 2136-874-972
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Introducing Kouraku Japanese Ramen & Grill, a popular spot in Los Angeles known for its authentic Japanese comfort food. Located at 314 E 2nd St, this basic yet inviting restaurant offers a diverse menu of delicious ramen dishes and grilled specialties. With a rating of 4.4 stars and 888 positive reviews, Kouraku is highly praised for its friendly staff, great prices, and vibrant atmosphere. Whether you're craving a steaming bowl of ramen, katsudon, curry, or jiaozi, Kouraku has something to satisfy every palate. Open from 11:30 AM until late night, guests can choose to dine-in, opt for kerbside pickup, or enjoy a no-contact delivery service. So, if you're looking to experience the best of Japanese cuisine in a welcoming setting, Kouraku Japanese Ramen & Grill is the perfect destination.

Amenities and More


  • Kerbside pickup
  • Credit cards
  • Free of charge street parking
  • Paid street parking
  • Difficult to find a space
  • University students

Reviews

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Jack Kaczmarczyk
Jack kaczmarczyk
March 22, 2024
Great late night spot for authentic delicious Japanese food that isn't just sushi. I got the tempura bowl that while delicious I would steer others to get the tempura entree instead. It's the same amount of food but the difference is the tempura was piled on the rice in the bowl so it was hard to dig down to the rice and since the tempura was stacked together it got soggy faster. While in the entree the tempura is to the side of the rice so it's a bit easier to eat. My friend got the Chicken Mixed Fries curry that he said was very flavorful and would get again. His only complaint was that the katsu meats were a bit over fried. The takoyaki was good and pretty typical. The prices on the menu already have tax included which was nice to see.
Bob Lockwood
Bob lockwood
March 22, 2024
Get the chahan omelette fried rice, it’s so good! I got the gravy on the side. Can’t go wrong with kouraku ramen too, squid, pork, woodear mushrooms, carrots and flavortown approved in an egg drop soup. Only place you can get that Ramen. They are on Uber eats too! Love this staple of little Tokyo and the service and the restaurant is so fun with its design!
Amber Ridge Kennels
Amber ridge kennels
March 22, 2024
A solid pick in Little Tokyo. This restaurant is a step away from the crowded area, so it’s a little less crowded. Great menu options and the prices are agreeable. Great taste. Interior isn’t the most glamorous, but casual and nice enough. Definitely will be back.
ScreamNShout Thompson
Screamnshout thompson
March 22, 2024
Some fo the best food ive had! Everything was perfect and tasted amazing. The staff were so nice and sometimes a cute little musical robot brings your food which made my night 😂
李朋
李朋
March 22, 2024
Back when I used to work in Little Tokyo, I took notice of the restaurant’s window display that had a variety of authentic food I had yet to try. It greatly astounded my taste buds by the fresh quality of ingredients. Of course, careful preparation by the staff. Whenever, I come and visit the area I make it my top and last stop to enjoy a perfect meal and rave about it with my friends.
Jeff Roby
Jeff roby
March 22, 2024
We were looking for omurice and this place showed up on Yelp recommendation, so we gave it a try. This place is located in Little Tokyo, very convenient to walk to that place. They are specialize in Japanese comfort food. The food is so authentic. The egg was fluffy and soft. I like the white rice option than the fried rice because it’s salty, but my bf preferred the fried rice. They gave generous amount of sauce. They served rice dish with soup. The only thing is I thought it was like omurice that they supposed to cut the egg open in front of us, but it wasn’t as I expected, anyway, it was interesting experience to try this authentic Japanese place.
Angela Yang
Angela yang
March 22, 2024
Food was good. Service was excellent. Of course I only tried two plates but portions are kind of small. Looks a little not so clean like greasy. The best thing ever is the robot waiter.
Marco R
Marco r
March 22, 2024
The Melon Soda was super tasty! Didn’t know what to expect at first but everything was so good! Lots of love for this place. The omelette with gravy and fried rice (that all the reviews were recommending) was so much better than I thought it would be. I didn’t think I would like it based on the pictures, but it’s much firmer texture than it looks. Great pairing I never would have tried normally. Plus it’s a huge helping, definitely could serve two. I couldn’t get a good picture of the robot waiter that they had, but it was so cute! Definitely worth the trip, and I’ll be back again next time I’m in little Tokyo.

Location

314 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, United States

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