Killer Noodle, Sawtelle
15 people recommendvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/ramen15 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most people recommend Killer Noodle, and one calls its Tokyo-style peanut ramen amazing. One who visited says the dry ramen is excellent and another found the Tokyo tantanmen pleasantly spicy. A couple of commenters see it as a different take on ramen, a couple point to the vegetarian version, and one says the heat and numbing can be adjusted. People name the Sawtelle shop.
Address
Killer Noodle Tsujita, 2030 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Tokyo style peanut ramen, Tokyo tantanmen, Dan dan ramen
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Other places on this map closest to Killer Noodle, Sawtelle, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/AccordingGiraffe2376 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2026taste
Says the dry ramen here is excellent, even though the place is not fancy.
- Recommendsu/rthoring in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jun 2024taste
Praises the Tokyo-style peanut ramen at Killer Noodle as amazing.
- Recommendsu/thedireststraits2 in r/ramen · Mar 2024taste
Remembers liking this Sawtelle place; its Tokyo tantanmen was pleasantly spicy.
- Recommendsu/WHITEMERLOT69 in r/FoodLosAngeles · May 2026taste
Says they also love Killer Noodle, alongside a claim about the best ramen they have had.
- Recommendsu/galaxymewmew in r/FoodLosAngeles · Oct 2024
Recommends Killer Noodle and suggests the vegetarian option in its Tokyo-style or Downtown-style version.
- Recommendsu/laz62972arulian in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2024
Names Killer Noodle's Downtown veggie-style option as an answer to the vegetarian ramen question.
- Recommendsu/Ok-Ease-8700 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2024taste
Calls Killer Noodle a different spin on ramen, suited to fans of peanut and Sichuan flavors.
- Recommendsu/thugxwaffle in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2024
Suggests Killer Noodle in Sawtelle as an answer to the unusual-styles request.
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- Recommendsu/Bluefrogvenom in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2024variety
Found Killer Noodle distinctly unlike their regular go-to shops, a unique standout.
- Recommendsu/raj_uv in r/FoodLosAngeles · Feb 2026
Says they enjoy the ramen there too, besides a dandan they crave occasionally.
- Recommendsu/Annual_Ant_4289 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Oct 2025
Lists Killer Noodle as one of their two top LA picks.
- Recommendsu/nightwind_hawk in r/FoodLosAngeles · May 2025variety
Seconds Killer Noodle for the spiciest-ramen question; spice and numbing are adjustable, and they usually order a low level.
- Recommendsu/sloh in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2026
Lists this place's ramen dish among their favorite noodle dishes in a personal list.
- Recommendsu/iamoneohone in r/FoodLosAngeles · Mar 2025
Suggests Killer Noodle as a good option.
- Recommendsu/pico310 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Oct 2024taste
Says the chicken ramen is their regular order and they really enjoy it.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.