Ramen Hood, Grand Central Market
15 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodLosAngeles16 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most commenters recommend Ramen Hood, and many point to it for vegan ramen. Several describe the broth as rich, creamy or flavorful, and a few non-vegans call it very good. People name the Grand Central Market stall and one calls it their top ramen pick downtown. One commenter is less impressed and finds the soup weaker than mid-tier ramen spots.
Address
Ramen Hood, 317 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Vegan ramen
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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Other places on this map closest to Ramen Hood, Grand Central Market, 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/Jessie4er in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2025
Directly names this shop's Grand Central Market location as the answer to the vegan ramen question.
- Recommendsu/edgefull in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2024
Names Ramen Hood as the top suggestion for the vegetarian ramen question.
- Recommendsu/sdbabygirl97 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2025
Author says they love this place, though it isn't the restaurant they are trying to find.
- Recommendsu/cheshirecataclysm in r/FoodLosAngeles · Feb 2026taste
Calls it their top ramen pick downtown, praising the rich, satisfying bowl and preferring it to other local ramen.
- Recommendsu/venice-betch in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2025
Agrees with the parent and says this is the only answer to give.
- Recommendsu/Even_Trip_4855 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Oct 2024taste
Calls Ramen Hood the best vegan ramen.
- Recommendsu/Miramar168 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Apr 2026
Points to the Grand Central Market spot as an answer for the vegan ramen question.
- Recommendsu/A_Case_of_Libel in r/FoodLosAngeles · Feb 2026taste
Says the broth was far more flavorful than expected and calls it a strong option at the market.
Show all 16 cited comments
- Recommendsu/VinLeesel in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2024
Suggests it as a fit for the request, while stating some uncertainty.
- Recommendsu/Starry_Kitchen in r/FoodLosAngeles · Mar 2024taste
Calls Ramen Hood's mushroom-based vegan ramen a real flavor standout, rich and impressive.
- Recommendsu/KeyRageAlert in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2024
Gives Ramen Hood an emphatic thumbs-up as a go-to pick.
- Recommendsu/baebgle in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2025taste
Says this one is good and creamy, echoing others' picks.
- Recommendsu/duck97 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2025taste
Says this shop's broth is creamy and aromatic, with strong toppings and good noodles.
- Recommendsu/RollMurky373 in r/FoodLosAngeles · May 2026taste
Says Ramen Hood at this market is vegan and very good, though the commenter is not vegan.
- Caveatu/ValhirFirstThunder in r/FoodLosAngeles · Feb 2026taste
Calls the soup poor quality and says it trails even mid-tier ramen spots.
- Recommendsu/jaiagreen in r/FoodLosAngeles · Mar 2024
Calls the Grand Central Market location another strong pick for vegan diners.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.