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Hana Ichimonme in Los Angeles

4.3 (82) 333 S Alameda St 3rd floor, Los Angeles, CA 90013, United States

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Authentic Japanese restaurant
Ramen restaurant

Location on the map

Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, US

Phone: +1 213-626-3514
Site: https://hanaichimonmeusa.com/

Opening hours

Monday:11:30 AM–2:30 PM
Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday:11:30 AM–8 PM
Thursday:11:30 AM–8 PM
Friday:11:30 AM–9 PM
Saturday:11:30 AM–9 PM
Sunday:11:30 AM–6 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.3

82 Reviews for Hana Ichimonme 2024:

Review №1

2023-06-18 22:04:32

This place was definitely worth our 45 minute drive! Ample parking in the garage. Make sure to get your ticket validated. They are located on level 3. We got there right before the lunch rush so we got super lucky! Very nice staff and great atmosphere. We loved the food and can’t wait to go back again!

Review №2

2023-10-23 20:06:26

Had the coconut Chandon here and it was delicious. Staff was friendly and made some great suggestions. Hidden gem, if your looking for tasty food with good prices. 👍

Review №3

2023-06-10 20:29:04

Were bringing our dad back to share.We really had enjoyed our meals.

Review №4

2018-12-22 06:30:20

Great selection of Ramen, also in combo with other dishes. I’d love to return to enjoy the food and friendly service they offer. Located on the 3rd floor in a small mall in Little Tokyo.

Review №5

2018-09-05 15:38:59

Hana Ichi Monme in Japanese means, Flowers for 1 Monme. Monme, a small coin, containing 3.5g of Ag back in the Edo period from 1603-1868. It is also the name of a kids game much like our long gone Red Rover.Love the displays of realistic looking plastic models of representative dishes in front of Hanaichimonme which nostalgically remind me of many Teishoku/set meal restaurants in Japan.My waitress was cheerful, perky, helpful in determining what level of chile heat (mild, 1-5). If I liked spicy, she suggested a 3, but I thought better & chose 2 since there was Ra-yu/hot chile oil; Shichimi To-garashi/7 flavour chile powder; smoky, white ground pepper on the table which I could add in later if the piquancy level were low. Even for me, a person into Thai, Mexican, Korean, Indian foods, 2 was hot enough.1) Tried their signature Coconut Champon which reminded me of Malaysian Laksa, a pool of coconut milk w/ tiny beads of bright orange red chile oil floating. There seems to be a chicken based stock, Ra-men noodles, small shrimps, bay scallops, julienned squid, barely cooked crunchy bean sprouts, thinly sliced onion.If you drink most of the soup, there is at the bottom of the bowl rough ground pork oil sautéed w/ garlic which infuses a funky, earthy, sulfurous sensation to the rich, creamy broth. Excellent non-traditional fusion take on Japanese Ra-men.1a) Cold Yaègaki (yah eh gah kee) Sakè (sah keh) had a touch of woody bouquet w/ sweet toastiness countered by a refreshing touch of bitterness. Smooth ripe delicious apple tone. At $6.50 for a 300ml bottle, it was a good deal that paired well w/ the Coconut Champon.2) They were out of Coffee Jelly which would have ended the meal on a refreshing, low calorie note. So I opted for the Fruit Anmitsu (ahn mee tsoo) which has canned pear, tangerine, pineapple, fresh banana, Anko/sweetened, dark brown Azuki bean paste, vanilla ice cream, light sugar sauce, neutral tasting cubed Kanten/agar agar gelatin to cleanse the palate.Hanaichimonme is a sleeper restaurant. The food I ordered was satisfying, filling in a good way, tasty. Also what made dining here very pleasant was my waitress (photo in my review), who went out of her way to make sure my tea cup was always filled as well as having snippits of friendly conversation. Too bad the male owner is not as socially inclined to give a warmer welcome, but that is beside the point. 4- stars.

Review №6

2023-04-29 06:45:27

I frequent this restaurant alot with my friends, and Not once have I had a bad experience at this restaurant. Everything from the food, the staff and the atmosphere is just amazing. The food itself is very delicious, and it goes well with the melon soda. I can definitely say with confidence that I will keep coming to this restaurant for years to come, I have had many great memories here and its even the place where I had Ramen for the first time. The selection is diverse and the staff is always respectful and attentive, and the food is amazing. Shout out to the staff for granting one of the most hospitable experiences in restaurants.

Review №7

2022-12-09 03:48:04

🔥🔥🔥FoodIf you are in the area you gotta eat here. They got the best food and the best servers ever. Excuse the poor picture I could not help myself I had to dig in. You can eat this food everyday and not get tired trust homies!!!

Review №8

2023-05-14 23:31:05

It was great. Spicy coconut and more traditional ramen, both were excellent. Friendly, knowledgeable and polite staff. For what it is, easy 5 out of 5.

Review №9

2022-04-10 19:53:13

Everything about our experience here was exceptional! We were going to Max Karaoke in the same mall later in the evening and wanted to grab dinner beforehand. The staff was so courteous and accommodating and fit my large group in, with the table ready and waiting for us at our reservation time. The food (and drinks) were excellent and again, the staff was wonderful. My only regret is not buying the t-shirt to remember a fantastic evening!

Review №10

2023-07-11 01:13:40

Great music, even better food. Manager is so pleasant and remembers returning customers.

Review №11

2022-09-14 19:06:00

This place was a great place to get food. Not all the dishes were good but I didn’t have a problem with going to the restaurant 5 to 10 times a year. Then the pandemic hit.I decided one day to go back to the restaurant one day because I didn’t want the restaurant to close because of the pandemic. I was surprised that the restaurant changed owners. Restaurant was always run by what I believed to be a Japanese Family owned restaurant, so now it is Latino Family owned restaurant.Changing ownership is the problem but the food was severely lacking. At first I thought it was a bad day. So I tried again maybe a couple months later. Nope the food didn’t get any better. I ordered a large curry which was like $9. All it was was the curry sauce with no pork or things that come curry and rice! I realized the changed the recipe which I could only assume was because the restaurant was severely hurting because of the pandemic so the owners cut corners. After this visit and as horrible as this sounds, I had hoped the restaurant would go out of business.Since the restaurant is still standing, I assume things got better but for me never again. It’s really unfortunate because I have a craving for ramen and the places I have gone to are ok but a bit greasy in terms of cooking styles. I wish I knew if the restaurant changed owners again but never again.

Review №12

2023-02-04 23:01:46

That was the worst spicy miso ramen Ive ever had. I have no idea what broth that was. There were bits of udon noodles littered throughout the ramen and the char siu was thin sliced pork that is normally used in shabu shabu. I didnt see seafood (small shrimp and tiny scallops) listed as one of the ingredients in the ramen I ordered, but it was in there too. The naruto (fish cake) was not nicely sliced, but instead randomly and coarsely chopped.I had eaten at this restaurant 20+ years ago and recall it being pretty good. Im not sure whats happened to it in the last 20+ years, but it sure wasnt good.

Review №13

2021-12-04 02:47:17

We found this place when we were shopping around and its such a small cute place! I got the spicy miso ramen and it was absolutely delicious! The portions are HUGE for the price and I ended up taking a whole takeout container of leftovers!And the staff is so attentive and helpful! Even when the restaurant started to get busier, they still would swing by often to check in on us. 10/10, this place was amazing and it has definitely been added to a must stop whenever we are in LA.

Review №14

2016-11-26 23:08:20

It is quite authentic Japanese cuisine with a wide choice of ramen fare. Even in middle of the afternoon the place was well packed.

Review №15

2018-10-14 21:12:47

This is a very nice little restaurant. The inside is rather small but when we went there there wasnt too many people so that wasnt a problem. The service was great and the people working there were super nice. The food was also really good. I went with my parents and a few friends for my birthday and we all had a very good time and would definitely recommend coming here. There so many choices for Japanese food in Little Tokyo but this is definitely within my top five.

Review №16

2023-08-13 04:19:01

I love this place🤤🤤 the food 👌 the service👌 Best place in little tokyo town

Review №17

2023-03-20 01:43:57

Dont even bother coming here 40 min before closing! Literally got there and they are rushing us to order, saying its last call and closing early BEFORE the time of closing! Used to be a great dining experience! Terrible!!!

Review №18

2021-05-30 03:59:48

Great food, great service and much more reasonably priced than most of the food in Little Tokyo. Kind of hard to find because it’s on the third floor of a random mall, but worth the walk. Especially happy to have found a new curry spot since Curry House closed down! We had the Keema Curry, Curry Ramen and the Shumai. All of it was super tasty and ended up costing us about $50 with tip. Oh, and 2 hours free validated parking in the mall’s garage!

Review №19

2020-03-15 07:09:07

Our group was very disappointed not only on the food but the service. Cant believe the waitress forgot almost all our side dishes, it wasnt even imputed in the check apparently. Ramen didnt taste like it used too. They dont have fountain drinks anymore just cans. Cant believe we had to use soy sauce as well, it was so watered down tasted like nothing. Never had too before, it never tasted this way, but that was with original owner. We were uncomfortable and just wanted to finish up and leave. Didnt want to complain we agreed to just pay the tab.Thanks Hana Ichimonme for the memories we once shared for so many years. Good luck to you.

Review №20

2022-11-07 21:25:19

Not real japanese ramen place. Almost a mix of korean kimchi broth and japanese style noodles. Do not go here expecting real broth. Also the curry was thin yet salty.

Review №21

2021-08-07 03:43:08

The ramen is alright. But they gave me a combo when I ordered a single item, and the bill was very high for pretty average fare. If you love ramen this place miiiight be worth checking out, but in my books this place is a waste of money.

Review №22

2018-09-29 17:49:04

I have been coming here for over 15 years. So yes this may be a bit biased in the review. The ramen is super tasty and the noodles are cooked right. The miso broth is not heavy salt flavored and the meat slices are very soft. I tend to get the combos with chicken or beef friending on what I am feeling. For drinks they serve a hot tea which is nice, but I tend to order a coke which has free refills!!! This was an addition rather recently as I dont recall having this option years back. Great for kids and our family if 9 was able to get in and out with little issues on a Saturday around 1 or 2.

Review №23

2018-10-17 19:41:22

The service here is impeccable. The food is tasty and the portion is more than enough. This is located in a strip mall. It’s small and very cozy. Food is very flavorful. They accept both cash and credit cards. The broth is very savory.

Review №24

2019-11-19 22:37:47

Been coming here for years, its clean quiet and simple. I recommend the spicy miso ramen with the sagano set which includes a side of chicken rice, 4 pan fried dumplings and a tiny salad. Theres validated parking and an huge arcade and bowling alley nextdoor.

Review №25

2016-07-10 23:56:18

We been coming here for over 15 years.Portions have gotten a little smaller over the years. But the flavors remain the same, despite them changing the chef once in a while.Overall I will recommend this place to anyone and everyone who wishes to try tradition Japanese food.

Review №26

2017-03-09 01:33:25

If youre not in the mood to cook and dont want to spend a butt ton of money for lunch. This place will hit the spot. The prices are always under $10 and you get large portions (easy to share)For a quick lunch this place is perfect.

Review №27

2016-01-04 20:12:54

The ramen served here has a clear broth, and depending on individual taste, could be on the bland side. However, its a breath of fresh air to have a clear broth ramen option in LA that is not over saturated with fat and sodium as with most other ramen restaurants that people seem to like so much. The noodle served have a pretty good consistency, although I personally prefer thicker and firmer noodle.Optional sides that come with the ramen combo offerings are a bit underwhelming. I was able to taste the sushi rice with: eggs, seaweed, and artificial crab on top; and also the fried rice. Both are slightly below average in terms of flavor, and not recommendable.

Review №28

2022-08-22 02:24:33

Such a friendly and homey place! The food is delicious and big portions. Everything is freshly made.

Review №29

2015-03-09 04:27:59

SIs and I come here once in a while for their ramen. Its not the best ramen and I wouldnt recommend it to ramen snobs. We go here for the nostalgic taste. My parents have been taking me here since I was in kindergarten, maybe younger. It was my favorite place to be because they use to have a japanese bookstore on the first floor, cool japanese toys and a game arcade on the second. Everything around the restaurant changed, which makes me sad... oh well.Their hana ichimonme ramen is very light. They also have curry ramen and spicy miso if you want something more flavorful.Dont forget to get your parking ticket validated.If you want to try this place then make sure you get their shaved ice with condensed milk.

Review №30

2021-11-02 10:30:20

I love this place and I definitely recommend The ebi yakisoba as well as the coconut chanpons ramen. Staff is really friendly and place is super clean. If you’re around go try it.

Review №31

2018-10-11 16:41:28

My Grandma Sherries FAVORITE place. Their 3x Spicy Champon soup is Definitely delicious. Made with Coconut Milk and bone broth...yummy! We make more soup from the broth...lol. so good.

Review №32

2017-10-23 04:06:00

One of my favorite restaurant !I always go there with my husband and son.They are so nice and their food makes me feel my home country Japan.I want to thank them for their wonderful service!

Review №33

2017-02-19 21:32:36

Ive eaten here a lot. This place has ice cream for kids, and sundaes for adults. Food is always flavorful and if you want a full experience, I recommend adding spice to your food as it would enhance the flavor.

Review №34

2022-08-03 14:40:30

Great udon and great tempura. The only issue is that I always end up waiting after the set pick up time everytime I order online.

Review №35

2018-10-03 07:31:41

Great spot to eat Ramen, I definitely recommend. They have a variety of Ramen to choose from. I went during the week so there was parking available. The restaurant is located on the third floor of a small mall. Check it out.

Review №36

2022-08-22 22:08:37

3.5 stars. Nothing wrong with the restaurant or the service. Food is okay. Place is little outdated. Remember food being pretty good years ago.

Review №37

2022-06-03 00:02:01

Best resturant in Tokyo market place hard to find on maps if your new to Ramen go with the beef pr just not used to any real Asian food go with the beef ramen

Review №38

2022-03-21 20:07:26

Amazing ramen ~ ! The server and the cashier were excellent, food was prepared in an instant and was delicious.

Review №39

2018-04-09 01:02:15

One of the popular ramen in the town. Tasty. They also have two hour free validation . You can enjoy walking around the little Tokyo without worry about the parking

Review №40

2018-05-16 22:36:43

This is my favorite place. But the last 2 times Ive been here the service isnt the best and have been asked to leave more tip and also been chased by the server as to why we didnt leave more money.. Its really disappointing and makes me not want to go back

Review №41

2019-08-02 09:25:39

Been coming here with friends since high school (a little over 10 years now) still the same great ramen and good prices too.

Review №42

2020-02-06 10:47:44

Turkish is one of my favorite cuisines and this place does it best. I absolutely love their yogurt lamb islander kabob.

Review №43

2019-05-05 01:39:07

I love this place! Best yakisoba in town. They give really big portions, too. Recommend the Gomoku Yakisoba.Casual atmosphere and friendly service.

Review №44

2018-07-28 03:29:46

Food was good, but i really didnt appreciate the mandatory tip that was given right when i was about to leave and wouldnt let me leave unless i pay, could have let me known beforehand, i definitely wont be going there again :/

Review №45

2015-01-03 01:55:30

Why does it taste so good? WHY IS IT SO CHEAP!!!!when i have friends or family over from another city, or state, i always bring them here. the walk is worth it.

Review №46

2022-07-12 13:02:48

The best yaki soba in LA!! Authentic Japanese food! A must try when in the area!

Review №47

2018-12-19 23:41:29

They still here! A place full of memory😄

Review №48

2016-01-03 07:40:36

Nothing spectacular. Probably not the best ramen, but relatively inexpensive and the broth is not overly salty, unlike the usual ramen places.

Review №49

2016-02-28 17:06:40

Food is always great and the service is also great. I eat there everytime I come to LA!!!I recommend this restaurant to anyone who likes to eat great japanese food for reasonable prices! !!

Review №50

2017-10-08 22:32:15

Delicious Ramen and FAST service. The pork practically melted in my mouth. Good prices, too!

Review №51

2017-01-24 20:15:15

Its doesnt taste good. Its a bit salty and I tried the curry here it taste so bland and the chicken teriyaki has not taste in it

Review №52

2020-11-09 01:13:33

Good food and great happy hour

Review №53

2019-11-04 06:42:12

This place waa introduced by one of my wx coworkers he would bring me here couple times im so glad i was able to remember where this place is located highly recommend.

Review №54

2016-01-02 04:23:20

It wasnt really that good because when i asked for curry they said they didnt have curry and that i could notget anything with chicken so the only thing they have is the kids meal😐

Review №55

2022-06-19 00:14:38

Delicious food and excellent service at reasonable prices.

Review №56

2018-12-30 16:04:38

I purely go here for nostalgia. Hana ichimon ramen and parfait is what I associate with my childhood memories with grandparents :)

Review №57

2012-12-24 06:40:09

There food is very good I dont go anywhere else for ramen!

Review №58

2013-02-09 05:30:55

I like their Chicken Donburi set. It is good. You will like it too. Go try it. OK?

Review №59

2019-12-16 04:57:34

This is my favorite Ramen place! I drive from Norwalk just so I can have a bowl of this Ramen.

Review №60

2022-01-22 22:55:44

Spicy Miso ramen is always the best here.

Review №61

2021-12-24 19:45:30

I been going this restaurant since 1990s it was best then its still the best now

Review №62

2015-12-10 06:24:27

Old school ramen, not too heavy. Seaweed ramen is very good.

Review №63

2018-05-21 02:30:35

Great ramen and many other tasty Japanese dishes.

Review №64

2022-10-26 16:26:26

Always the best ramen.

Review №65

2023-04-02 22:10:11

10/10 Really Good Food

Review №66

2022-12-17 23:28:58

Amazing curry!!! 10/10

Review №67

2018-08-05 05:57:24

One of the best ramen restaurant in LA

Review №68

2019-07-01 02:44:34

Love their ramen. All testy.

Review №69

2019-01-17 05:46:24

The soups, ramen or noodle dishes r awesome

Review №70

2021-08-02 20:28:30

Great food and friendly waiters

Review №71

2019-12-08 22:32:01

Our favorite ramen restaurant in LA

Review №72

2021-04-13 05:20:32

Amazing place, great and fast service

Review №73

2019-05-25 02:29:10

Great food fast service

Review №74

2019-02-04 22:56:29

Good food, good service

Review №75

2018-10-04 23:58:33

Great for tofu lovers.

Review №76

2019-06-17 23:23:06

The ramen is always on point

Review №77

2022-07-24 02:04:41

Awesome soup

Review №78

2016-12-08 01:18:43

This is my favorite place

Review №79

2019-07-01 09:21:16

A ramen shop where you can relax with a nostalgic homely taste. Its good to be junky, but its also good to be old-fashioned and light. There is also a spicy menu with plenty of char siu. A Korean friend who likes spicy food also likes this restaurant. I always order spicy miso.There is a signature of Namie Amuro on the wall!

Review №80

2019-05-19 23:06:25

Good but lacked flavor

Review №81

2018-05-28 22:20:13

Coconut Champon♪

Review №82

2018-09-06 14:59:21

It doesnt taste good