Kotoya

Delicious!! The perfect place if you’re down for a fast and tasty meal ... sit, eat, and leave. Not a social event. Yes, ramen places in Japan are like this. The staff are friendlier but the customers don’t talk while enjoying their ramen. They leave quickly so that the next customer gets to eat too! Efficient!

Amazing base and noodles. Was deciding between the white and black garlic, eventually picked the former, and was super happy with my choice (I should add that it's solidly garlicky). You pay extra to add an egg or extra noodles/corn, etc, but it's worth it. Since there's only counter space for about 8 and two 2-tops, there's bound to be a wait, but service is fast, so even though there were five parties ahead of us, our wait time was about 10-15 minutes.

This is my favourite ramen restaurant in LA. My kids love it here too. The one on Cambie & Broadway is more spacious and less crowded and the added bonus of chicken kaarage. Mmmmmmmmm...

I visit this place a lot since I work nearby. I got to say their customer service is always fantastic and they keep the place clean regularly. Pricing is convenient and they serve sizeable portions.

The best ramen ever with a wonderful waiter.

Nice lil ramen shop with back to basic approach with the bar style seating. I ordered the spicy ramen bowl lv 3 hot ( perfect amount heat ) extra ramen Presentation was eye pleasing. Noodles were good Broth was a bit heavy on the black pepper side of things & so was the chashu

It’s a small spot so you go in as a table empties but it’s such a cute vibe that feels like you’re not in California anymore. We both got a spicy level of 3 & it’s was DAMN good with the right amount of spice. I got the original ramen & it was the best version of og that I’ve had. Tried some of the gyoza as well & wasn’t disappointed. Definitely would come back!

This is one of my go-to spots in the area for ramen. It's a small space, so you might have to wait for a seat depending on when you go. However, I do like sitting at the bar and watching my dish being prepared.The portions here are big and not bad for the price, considering it's the Westside. I like the noodles, but for some reason on my recent visit the broth (white garlic) just wasn't as flavorful as before.

I loooveee Ramen. However I am vegan and gluten free. This place has an amazing vegetables only ramen and it's to die for. I've been coming here for a while.

Small intimate ramen shop with an amazing but simple menu. The ramen is top notch and the care and service is as good as being cared for at your family's home

You know me, you know I love garlic, THE WHITE GARLIC RAMEN WAS UNREAL!!Guys listen up: thick Al dente noodles, wow-seriously-incredible-Broth, corn, and all sorts of ramen standards, but the pepper was so on point. 10/10 will be back soon. It’s a small spot so bring a cute date and get cozy. I highly recommend trying the egg and make your bowl a large! Enjoy!!

Pretty small inside, seating for less than 20. Wasn't an issue around 6:00, but there was a line at 7:00. Good noodles. Pork and chicken broth options. Pretty fast once the order is in.

Was a lovely atmosphere but tables were very close together and staff members were particularly friendly.

Kotoya Ramen definitely has one of the better quality noodles I've had anywhere!

Low-key spot for some of the best bowls of ramen in LA. White salt, black garlic, spicy, and spicy miso options are all very delicious. They have six spiciness levels. I wouldn't go past level 2 if you actually want to enjoy your meal. For reference, I can inhale Hot Cheetos Puffs and enjoy spicy dishes at traditional Thai restaurants.