TENKAIPPIN LA 本店

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。

TENKAIPPIN LA 本店 is one of the ramen listed in Los Angeles, California. The business is registered at 333 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012; use this page to check its hours, phone number and Google rating before you make the trip. Google also lists it under bar, diner, lunch restaurant, which is worth knowing if you are comparing several options in the area.

This group covers Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Indian and other Asian cuisines that are not Chinese, and the etiquette varies by kitchen. Japanese and Korean restaurants often take reservations for dinner and may add a service charge for large groups; Thai and Vietnamese spots are usually walk-in and quick-turnover. Spice levels are frequently adjustable on request at Thai, Indian and Sichuan-adjacent menus, so say if you want it mild or hot. Korean BBQ restaurants typically charge per person for all-you-can-eat service with a time limit, and grills are shared at the table. Vietnamese pho shops post bowl sizes (regular or large) and a plate of herbs, bean sprouts and lime is normal to add yourself. Card and tap-to-pay are widely accepted; cash-only is more common at small family-run counters.

The business lists hours on 6 days of the week. On most of those days it is open 11 am–12 am. It is closed on Wednesday. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. The listed phone number is (213) 662-9190. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. Its website is tenkaippin.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

Customers rate it 4.6 out of 5 on Google across 213 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded ramen in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles is in California, on the West Coast, where the climate ranges from foggy coast to hot inland valleys, wildfire season can affect air quality in late summer, and traffic is the main thing to plan around. Getting around Los Angeles is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across California's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

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