Mmmm.. the shio ramen here is amazing. Their salty ramen with chashu is hands down the best I’ve had in LA or anywhere in the US for that matter. Everyone has their favorite ramen in socal, and while I still probably choose Daikokuya as my go-to ramen spot, Santouka is a good alternative when I’m not in the mood for the heavy kotteri-style miso broth that’s so good at Daikokuya.
Santouka is located in the food court of a Mitsuwa. Since the one in Downtown little tokyo closed down, I can look forward to a nice meal out here and then some shopping for Japanese goodies and produce afterwards. There’s also parking+seats available with minimal wait for your food. This is great compared to the hassle of getting ramen in little tokyo.
There’s three sizes available and four combo sets to go with your ramen. And if someone with you doesn’t like ramen, you’ve got your choice of three or four other Japanese shops for food. So come sit down with some friends on a cold 60 degree winter day in LA and enjoy a nice, hot bowl of shio ramen with friends while watching sumo fights on the tiny TVs.
Santouka Ramen
3760 S Centinela Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90066
G10 pics? blows away the point and shoot
it’s super fast too. I could be a spy.
Yeah, I’m still tweaking around with it, but they’re looking pretty good.
love this place. used to go there all the time when i lived over on the westside. i should go back for a visit
is it weird or did your eyes zoom in on the pregnant lady too?
Mm I’m not sure if you’re pics are from the Mitsuwa Santouka but they look a lot more appealing than what I ordered when I went there!
@ Julie: Really? I just took these on Tuesday. Did you have it during the Mitsuwa festival? Maybe it was an off day.
@ bagnatic: har har.. I should tell you about the time I accidentally mistook my neighbor for being pregnant. She don’t talk to me anymore.
dang alex, i if i were your fat neighbor, i would have punched you in the face. POW!
I think I can outrun her..