HINODEYA Ramen & Bar Little Tokyo

Cecelia Chanthalavong 3 weeks ago

Broth was delicious. The deep umami and subtlety of clam notes made the ramen stock special. Adding the sides they offer like, garlic crisps, were a plus. However, in my opinion, I felt like the ramen noodles did not give the dish its 100%. My partner said it was good overall and I am just slightly nitpicking due to personal preferences of noodles, which were too dense to my liking. I felt like the noodles took away the broth’s complexity rather than a nice balance. At the end I just kept drinking the soup. The chashu pork was tender and not dry at all. Aside from the ramen, the appetizers such as the karaage, were crunchy and slightly juicy on the inside. The takoyaki was also nice as well. Overall, the vibe of the restaurant felt cozy and modern, yet I wish they could have played some music to add a little more atmosphere. Service was prompt and quick.

Elizabeth Wang 3 months ago

I’ve visited a few Hinodeya locations, and overall, I liked the Little Tokyo location more than the others I’ve tried. Compared with the San Francisco location, this one felt more polished, better organized, and stronger in terms of both atmosphere and service. The ramen was good, especially if you prefer a lighter dashi-based broth rather than a heavy tonkotsu style. The broth had a clean, balanced flavor with plenty of umami, and the overall presentation felt thoughtful. The staff also showed good attention to detail, and the restaurant had a comfortable, modern Japanese atmosphere that fit the Little Tokyo area well. One thing that did make me pause was the unusually high number of online reviews across multiple Hinodeya locations compared with similar restaurants. During my visit, I did not notice the staff actively asking guests to leave reviews, so I have no idea whether this comes from a promotion, a review campaign, or simply a very engaged customer base. I cannot verify the reason, but the volume did feel unusual enough that I would personally focus more on the actual dining experience than the overall rating. Based on my visit alone, the food, hospitality, and atmosphe

Mark Tashima 3 months ago

6/6/2026 Hinodeya Ramen 232 E 2nd St Ste B Los Angeles, CA 90012 We went for a Saturday lunch. It's in downtown LA in Little Tokyo with the associated parking issues. We parked in a paid structure a block away for $15. The interior is a clean modern table and counter setup. It wasn't busy and we were seated immediately. We all had the House Ramen which was brought to us shortly and consisted of nicely chewy thinner noodles in a clear dashi (bonito flavored) broth with bamboo shoots, half an egg and chashu pork. There was fried garlic and Togarishi available at the table. The ramen was good and reminds me of Hawaiian style saimin. Service was good. I prefer my broth thicker so I wouldn't repeat unless I'm in the area for something else.

May 3 months ago

We loves the idea of combo menu (don & ramen) it let us try both. However, we didn't expect the mini ramen bowl to be that small. It came with just the noodle and broth without any toppings. Imagine like a combo set with miso soup, but here with ramen mini bowl. We ended up ordering a full size ramen afterwards. Taste wise, we enjoyed the ramen. The noodles was nicely chewy just the way we like them. The broth was clean and comforting. It's a good option if you're feeling under the weather and craving something warm. All of their ramen broths are dashi-based. As for the Yu Lin Chi Don, it wasn't really impressive. It's crispy and sweet. The highlight of the meal was the fried garlic condiment they provided on the table.

Joy Oh 7 months ago

Came by around dinner time and managed to get a table pretty quickly. We ordered the spicy miso and clam ramen. Both bowls were a great change of palate, especially since we’d been missing Asian food quite a bit. I’d definitely recommend this spot if you’re looking for an authentic, comforting bowl of ramen 🍜