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Japanese
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Take-out
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Japanese ramen restaurant operating a few outlets in Southern California. Three varieties of ramen can be ordered vegan. Other marked vegan options including the avo tofu bowl, gyoza (pan-fried dumplings), one kind of stuffed buns, edamame, and small salads. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-12:30am.
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359 E 1st St (at downtown), Los Angeles, California, USA, 90012
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 03 May 2023 by RAKKANRamen
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27 Reviews
First Review by e_rocka1@yahoo.com
mermaidwar
Points +30
This place rocks - Edit
Was reccomended here by a Japanese friend who lives in the area. The creamy vegan ramen I had was SUPER tasty and I didn’t even eat in the restaurant. We had ordered through Doordash and I’m so satisfied. VERY DELICIOUS RAMEN! The broth goes crazy, noodles were slurpy and smooth. I barely remember any more details because I slurped it all down so fast and guzzled the broth.
Read morePros: Lots of veg options, Broth came in a leak-free microwavable container
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artoonie
Points +269
Well-labeled and yummy - Edit
The special, a truffle oil ramen, was great!
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pppepper
Points +32
NOT actually vegan - Edit
Their vegan options are falsely advertised as vegan, and they are not accommodating when this is pointed out.
Read moreAs I was ordering one of their vegan ramens (at the Long Beach location), I asked the waiter if any of the ingredients were cooked on the same surface as their meats. The waiter said that anything fried, such as the garlic and the broccolini, are fried on the same surface as their meats. I then asked if they could remove the garlic and substitute the broccolini with steamed veggies instead. The waiter said that it’d be an extra charge of $3 (this is on top of an already expensive ramen dish of $18). I pushed back and explained that I am vegan and cannot eat the broccolini and garlic, and I simply want veggies that have not been cross-contaminated with meats. The waiter said that their manager does not consider this cross-contamination, and considers the dish as is to be fully vegan. We went back and forth like this for several minutes and they would not budge. I left out of frustration.
If you are vegan, vegetarian, halal, kosher… please do NOT eat their “vegan” ramens as advertised since some of their ingredients get cooked alongside their pork, chicken, etc.
Cons: False advertising
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peppcarr01
Points +43
Best vegan ramen I’ve ever had! - Edit
All the ramen comes in plant based broth, they have a veganized version of almost every ramen. And it was delicious! We also had the vegan buns and the vegan gyoza. The gyoza was sooo good!! Very good service and a kind server who was also vegan!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-01-19
Pros: A lot of options , Very flavorful , Great service
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Lol638
Points +449
Yummi - Edit
Very good food, I enjoyed every bite. But bringing us the check when we eat kill the vibe. It didn't even make sens considering there was still room in the restaurant...
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k_robsss
Points +1157
Vegan ramen - Edit
The vegan ramen here was amazing! I got the non-spicy miso one and the broth was incredible. Great location right next to Little Tokyo
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hypercubes
Points +578
Great vegan options - Edit
Very tasty vegan options and open late!
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gizelle617
Points +1618
Very tasty - Edit
I got the spicy garnet ramen and enjoyed it very much! Excited to have another kind when I’m back in Chicago.
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badgirlsvegan
Points +2102
Wonderful options! - Edit
They have really good vegan options here and though the noodles are the thins ones, the broth was flavorful.
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SuperSteffi
Points +395
Good vegan ramen - Edit
They have a nice selection of vegan dishes.
Read morePros: Good choice of vegan options
Cons: A bit hot inside
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sagarak
Points +584
Great Ramen - Edit
There’s a fair amount of vegan ramen available in Little Tokyo now, and this one did not disappoint! I love a creamy broth and this one delivered, flavor was fantastic and rich. Noodles were the thin type, I normally prefer thick but you can tell these are homemade and so good. The vegan hand roll was meh (just seaweed salad and mushroom I think?) but the vegan gyoza is SO crispy and delicious. Our waitress was friendly and sweet too. Parking garages nearby. Only a few outdoor tables.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-03
Pros: Tasty ramen, Friendly staff
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peachenthusiast
Points +151
👍 - Edit
Ordered the spicy vegan garnet ramen. Not particularly spicy in the slightest but nevertheless delicious😄
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o21o
Points +216
Amazing Japanese Food - Edit
This was some of the best ramen/Japanese food places I've had in a while. I literally kept saying how delicious it was and how sad that it's so far away from where I live. I will 1000% be going back next time I visit LA! ❤ The Buns are to die for!
Read morePros: Amazing vegan options, Very understanding of vegan options
Cons: Sometimes,there's a long wait to get seated, limit
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kars10
Points +248
Phenomenal - Edit
Lots of vegan options, all the broths are plant based and have such a depth of flavour.
Read moreVegan buns Brussels sprouts great also
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ThatVeganCosplayer
Points +123
Delicious! - Edit
Came here today with my husband (both vegan) and two close friends (non-veg). My husband and I had the vegan buns and gyoza. I had the vegan quartz ramen and he had the vegan spicy garnet ramen.
Read moreIt was incredibly delicious! The buns were our fave, but everything we had was amazing. Our friends had non-veg stuff and they liked what they had as well.
Pros: Good service , Vegan options are enough and tasty
Cons: DTLA parking, so that sucks, It’s small so at busy times, it can get slammed
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CodyDMarshall
Points +118
😕 - Edit
So good, but then they got rid of spicy creamy ! Bring it back!
Read morePros: Fresh
Cons: They got rid of the favorite dish
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LauraHenry
Points +285
Best Ramen Ever 😍 - Edit
I was a little worried because they only had 2 vegan ramen options (I think others could be made vegan with substitutes) but I went with the last one which was marked vegan and GF on the menu and WOW! It was seriously amazing! I did get regular noodles because I’m not a fan of GF pasta usually. I wish they would add more vegan options but I’m sure all of the ones they do have would be just as good as the one I got!!
Read morePros: Reasonable prices , Delicious ramen
Cons: Serves meat 👎🏼
vcassel
Thanks looking for a local alternative to Jinya’s vegan ramen
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sylvita
Points +92
Best vegan ramen in LA - Edit
There are a few spots where you can get vegan ramen nowadays, but by far, i think Rakkan is the best. Not only do they have multiple ramen offerings for vegans, but they also offer vegan sides like gyoza and rice bowls while providing detailed information on their ingredients. The ramen itself is delicious and rich in flavor and the tofu avocado bowl is refreshing and tasty (bonus if you can get them to give you chili oil to go with it, it used to come as a topping, but now you have to ask for it... it really completes the dish.) All this is really appreciated coming from a small place that mainly serves omnivores. Keep in mind, seating is limited as it is a small space (which gives it a cosy vibe), so its probably best to come for lunch or during weekday dinner. Service is also fast and friendly.
Read morePros: Good ramen choices for vegans, Vegan side dishes, Helpful staff and clear ingredients
Cons: Small space
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rciavatta
Points +18
Meh - Edit
Flavorful ramen but with 8 dices of cold tofu
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Corrina
Points +36
Delicious! - Edit
They only have a small menu to begin with, but offer three of their ramens and more vegan style! It’s super yummy!
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jamiesleonardo
Points +207
Fast service for quick lunch in little Tokyo - Edit
This place was very quick, even at lunch hour. They served tomatoes in the vegan ramen which I was weary about but actually were very tasty. They also had vegan appetizers options!
Read morePros: Easy to read vegan options , Quick service
Cons: Parking in this area is hard
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kkuhn3
Points +32
Fabulous food - Edit
The veganizable and purely vegan options are clearly labeled on the menu, and there's a good amount of variety. It's a small space and there was a wait, but it was worth it. Had the garnet ramen,vegan bun, and vegan gyoza. Great flavors and nice service.
Read morePros: Several vegan options, Clearly labeled menu, Good ambiance
Cons: Bit expensive
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VictoriaGarafola
Points +995
Best Ramen Ever - Edit
This is some of the best, most authentic vegan ramen I’ve ever had (and I’ve lived in Japan for 5 years!) Absolutely delicious. Extra balls of noodles available, too.
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Sophie
Points +376
Healthy but very tasty ramen - Edit
Tasty healthy ramen! Best restaurant option in little tokyo. Will definitely come back.
Read morePros: most items can be made vegan, delicious vegan ramen noodles and broth, gem in little tokyo
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sandybadlands
Points +217
Multiple vegan ramen options!! - Edit
My dinner companions and I all loved this place. There was a bit of a wait on a Saturday evening, but it was worth it. It's so nice having several choices for vegan ramen, since most places only have one. I really liked the Pearl, and my dinner companions said the Garnet was good too. Lots of food and very satisfying! There are a bunch of other vegan options on the menu too.
Read morePros: Multiple vegan ramen options!, Friendly service
Cons: Gets crowded during busy hours
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TinaCheong
Points +485
Nice vegan options - Edit
A majority of their ramen can be made vegan, which is a win for me. I’ve been to several vegan ramen spots and this one has some amazing broth, at least for the one I tried (Spicy Garnet). The prices are reasonable and service was great, I’d come back to try their other dishes if I’m ever in the area. Great place to dine at if you have omnivore friends!
Read morePros: Decent vegan options
Cons: Parking
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e_rocka1@yahoo.com
Points +60
😋 - Edit
quick, friendly, flavorful, multiple vegan options
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