Daikokuya Annex
Traditional restaurant · Historic Core
321 1/4, 321 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Highlights
In a snug spot perfect for takeout, this place serves up made-to-order onigiri and spicy ramen that’s as cozy as it is tasty.
In a snug spot perfect for takeout, this place serves up made-to-order onigiri and spicy ramen that’s as cozy as it is tasty.
"Head to Daikokuya Annex in Little Tokyo from now until November 9 for a taste of Japanese rice ball purveyor Onigiri Sun. On the menu are customizable rice balls, along with ones filled with traditional ingredients like kombu (kelp), okaka, umeboshi, and takana (pickled mustard greens)." - Cathy Chaplin
"On the north side of East 1st Street, you'll still find legacy restaurants like Daikokuya, Suehiro and Fugetsu-Do, a Japanese sweets shop that has been operating since 1903." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"Daikokuya is famed for its tonkotsu ramen and gyoza. The dumplings are filled with ground pork and vegetables, wrapped in thin paper, and pan-fried until crisp. This combination with their signature ramen is a crowd favorite." - Eater Staff
"Still, longtime shops like Shin Sen Gumi, Daikokuya, and Jidaiya continue to serve quality bowls across LA." - Matthew Kang
"When it comes to eating on the Sunset Strip, your options are generally overpriced hotel restaurants and bacon-wrapped hot dogs from street carts. But one place that finds the middle ground is Daikokuya. One of LA’s best ramen spots, Daikokuya has expanded rapidly around town, but their quality hasn’t dropped a bit. Plus, their Sunset location is dark and intimate, with the same level of kitschiness as their original Sawtelle location. All the ramen hovers around the $12 mark." - Brant Cox
