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Are you able to dine outside with your pet?
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When I dined there about 2 months ago, they still had outdoor seating and I saw patrons with dogs. I am not sure whether this changed since 1/1/23 and if sidewalk dining rules changed.
Kat O.1 year agoQ:
Are the $3 increase in ramen prices (since last year) the same when dining in?
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Yes. But only for ordering online. The reason being every single delivery company (UberEats, Doordash, etc.) take up to 30% of all online commission. Dine-in is cheaper and recommended.
Peter Y.3 years ago 3 people found this helpful
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Natasha C.Los Angeles, CA155045Apr 16, 2024Food is delicious. Ramen is flavorful, not too salty and not too oily. Fried chicken is yummy, juicy and seasoned just right. Takoyaki is tasty and well made. Fried rice is good.
Service is great. They are very accommodating and friendly.
The space is a bit small, hence the minus one star. Otherwise, I would give five stars.
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Beatriz M.
Apr 18, 2024
Hi Natasha,
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our delicious food, including the flavorful ramen, yummy fried chicken, tasty takoyaki, and good fried rice. It's fantastic to know that our service was great and accommodating. We appreciate your feedback about the space, and we'll certainly take it into consideration. We hope to see you again soon!
Best regards,
Sarah G.Santa Monica, CA7074676Apr 3, 2024Hole in the wall kind of spot. When you enter, the inside feels like you're on the streets of Japan.
The food was DELICIOUS. My absolute favorite dish was the gyoza followed closely by the takoyaki.
I also tried the California roll and the tuna roll.
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Beatriz M.
Apr 3, 2024
Dear Sarah G.,
Thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at our restaurant. Our goal is to provide a cozy ambiance that transports you to the streets of Japan, and we're glad to hear that you felt that way upon entering.
We're delighted that you found our food delicious, with the gyoza and takoyaki being your favorites. It's always rewarding to hear when our dishes hit the mark with our guests. We hope the California roll and tuna roll also satisfied your palate.
Thank you for choosing to dine with us, and we look forward to serving you again soon!
Warm regards,- Mar 30, 2024
This place was poppin on a random Wednesday night! There was about a 30 min wait til for two of us. The food came out pretty fast, the ramen broth was actually pretty good. It wasn't too fatty, nor was it too thick. It was the right consistency and flavor!
It is pretty small inside the actual restaurant, it's literally a small hole in the wall. We sat in front of the bar and we got to watch them make the food, it was pretty cool.
Pretty good late night chill restaurant if it's something you're looking for, just be prepared to wait. They do close a little on the later side which is nice, especially for those of us that have to work late.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Business owner information
Beatriz M.
Apr 3, 2024
Dear Tania G.,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! It sounds like you had a vibrant and enjoyable evening at the restaurant. We're glad to hear that despite the wait, the food arrived promptly and that you found the ramen broth to your liking.
Sitting by the bar and watching the food being prepared sounds like a unique and engaging experience, adding to the overall enjoyment of your visit.
We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back soon for another late-night dining adventure!
Warm regards, - Mar 23, 2024Updated review
Tonkatsu ramen 5/5 - this is still one of my favorite ramen places. The tonkatsu is so good here. It's very flavorful and portion size is huge! I never finish my bowl and always take it to go. Meat isn't that soft though.
Spicy miso ramen 4/5 - I don't like the miso flavor in this one very much but my bf really likes it.
We came on a Saturday afternoon and didn't have to wait to be seated.
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Beatriz M.
Mar 26, 2024
Dear Anny O.,
Thank you for updating your review! We're delighted to hear that our Tonkatsu Ramen remains one of your favorites, and we appreciate your feedback on the portion size and flavor. We're sorry to hear that the meat isn't as tender as you'd like. We're also glad to know that you found the wait time reasonable on your recent visit. If you have any further comments or suggestions, please feel free to share them with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Best regards,Nov 21, 2022Previous reviewTonkatsu ramen - I love their ramen! The soup is flavorful and the perfect consistency. The chasu is tender. The egg is cooked perfectly.
Fried rice - I love their fried rice! The rice is soft and flavorful! I really like the shredded pieces of meat bc it allows for meat with every bite.
Atmosphere is really nice too! It's like you're in the streets of Japan. It is a small restaurant so wait might be long. We came for dinner or a Thursday night and there was no wait. - Feb 19, 20241 check-in
This Daikokuya location is just a great ramen house.
Some ramen places I go to are either not authentic, not enough flavor, or just too salty. Daikokuya just does it right. I came here on a Saturday with one other person for lunch around 12pm and there was no wait. They asked if seating at the bar was fine and we agreed. The inside is very small but it definitely reminds me of Japan.
Once seated, we started with the gyozas and takoyaki. The gyozas are handmade here and pan fried perfectly. I loved that they topped it off with a bunch of green onion. And the dipping sauce went perfectly with them. The takoyakis were also such a great starter. It had tons of flavor.
As for lunch, I went with their popular spicy miso ramen. It was absolutely delicious and comforting. The broth was so good and made perfect. The person I came with got their Daikoku ramen which is a top seller. I tried the broth and also enjoyed it but I prefer the spicy miso ramen broth inseated. Both ramen bowls included sprouts, green onions, seasame seeds, chashu pork and a perfectly cooked egg. We also added extra nori. The noodles in each bowl were really good and we enjoyed everything.
Besides their ramen, they also had cold ramen and rice bowls. They even had vegan options too. If you prefer they have combo options. I cannot wait to come back.Helpful 12Thanks 1Love this 9Oh no 0Business owner information
Beatriz M.
Feb 20, 2024
Hi Cat N.,
Thank you for your detailed and glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at our Daikokuya location. It's fantastic to know that you found our ramen authentic and full of flavor, and we're glad you appreciated the small, cozy atmosphere reminiscent of Japan.
We're delighted that you enjoyed our handmade gyozas and takoyaki as starters, along with the spicy miso ramen and Daikoku ramen for lunch. It's great to hear that you found the broth delicious and comforting, and we're pleased that you enjoyed the variety of toppings and options available.
Thank you for your support, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon for more delicious ramen! - Mar 9, 2024
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambiance: 10/10
Date night, friends night out, or a family outing, this is the place for great ramen! This is one of my favorite places in Sawtelle, and the spicy miso ramen is my go to!
Pro tip: join the yelp waitlist.
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Beatriz M.
Mar 12, 2024
Dear David,
Thank you for your fantastic review and for choosing us for your date nights, friends' gatherings, and family outings! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoy our ramen and that it's one of your favorite spots in Sawtelle.
We're glad you appreciate the spicy miso ramen, and we're honored to be your go-to place for delicious noodles. Your positive feedback about our food, service, and ambiance means a lot to us.
Thank you also for the pro tip about joining the Yelp waitlist. We aim to provide convenience to our guests, and we're delighted that you found it helpful.
We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable dining experiences!
Best regards, - Jan 12, 2024
Easy parking in the parking structure that shared with Marshalls and Michael's. There's a QR code you're supposed to scan to pay but I've never done so.
Try to add the Yelp waitlist before going so you don't have to wait as long. Lots of things to do when you're waiting to stall time.
I had the Daikoku ramen with the pork cutlet rice bowl, which was the wrong order from the beginning, was a big fan of the pork too bowl, since it was extremely soggy and cold
Vegan spicy sesame Ramen was good
Small tight, ambience seating spaces extremely limited here. I'm glad they least have some bar seating also
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Beatriz M.
Jan 15, 2024
Hi Tim,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We appreciate your visit and your detailed review.
We apologize for the mix-up with your order, and we understand that it can be frustrating. Your feedback helps us improve our service, and we'll work on ensuring such mistakes are minimized in the future.
It's great to hear that you enjoyed the Vegan Spicy Sesame Ramen. We're constantly striving to provide a variety of options for all our guests.
Regarding the seating, we understand that it can be tight, and we appreciate your understanding. We do have some bar seating available for those looking for an alternative.
Next time, please feel free to reach out to our staff if there are any issues with your order. We're here to make your dining experience as enjoyable as possible.
We hope to see you again soon and have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience.
Best regards, - Feb 5, 2024
Great ramen! Combination is a deal, with a ramen and a half bowl of rice for around $30. You can choose to substitute other ramens and bowls than the ones listed as well.
Parking in the garage next to Marshalls. Limited seating but there is online waitlist so recommend using that ahead of time!
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Beatriz M.
Feb 9, 2024
Rosie, we're glad you enjoyed our ramen combination deal and appreciate your feedback about parking and seating. Utilizing the online waitlist is a great tip, and we're glad it adds convenience for our guests.
327224232Jan 17, 2024I came here with a friend. The spot was very packed in and cramped. Super busy.
The sushi was okay. The gyoza was delicious. The ramen was decent. Your standard ramen. Nothing that will blow you out of the water. The char siu tasted fresh which is a plus. Broth wasn't too porky and felt comforting.
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Beatriz M.
Jan 23, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Shannon. We appreciate your visit to Daikokuya - Sawtelle and we're glad to hear that you enjoyed our gyoza and found the char siu to be fresh. We understand that our restaurant can get busy at times, and we apologize for any inconvenience caused by the crowded seating. We strive to provide a comfortable dining experience for all our guests. Thank you for your support, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future.
Its M.Los Angeles, CA3115169Mar 27, 2024Updated reviewHate to drop my stars down, but this is 2nd time in two weeks we've ordered to-go and received dirty bowls. Wth?!?! It makes me wonder what's happening behind the wall and if they clean and disinfect things the way that they should.
The vegan ramen didn't taste the same. Something was off.
Service has been a little weird lately, I find it strange that the last two times I've gone in and tell them I have a pickup they ask to see my order confirmation but two men(separate times)did the same thing and they didn't question them at all just handed over the food.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Business owner information
Beatriz M.
Apr 26, 2023
Dear Its M,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Daikokuya - Sawtelle. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our spicy sesame vegan ramen and that your coworker loved the Gurya. We appreciate your feedback on the level of spiciness and will take it into consideration as we continue to improve our menu. We hope to see you again soon next time you're craving ramen for lunch!
Best regards,
Daikokuya - SawtelleApr 19, 2023Previous reviewI'm not a big ramen person, but every so often I have a craving. Stopped in today and ordered the spicy sesame vegan ramen. It was delicious, although it wasn't as spicy as I expected. My coworker ordered the Gurya(pretty sure I didn't spell that right...Lol) and she loved it.
Anytime I'm craving Ramen for lunch, this will be my go-to. It's a hop skip and jump from work :)
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