Tatsu Ramen, Sawtelle
41 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/pasadena, r/AskLosAngeles, X30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 27 threads.
What people say, in short
Most people recommend Tatsu Ramen, and a few point to its chicken ramen, with some also recommending the vegetarian option. A few say it works for late-night ramen. Tatsu has several outlets, so people name different ones: the Sawtelle shop gets praise from several commenters, and the Melrose and West Hollywood shops also come up. Caveats: one diner says it can be among the best when on form but has had off visits, and another was disappointed by a single Melrose visit.
Address
Tatsu Ramen, 2123 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Chicken ramen, Bold ramen, Veg ramen
- Best for
- Late night
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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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/uv15 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jun 2025
Names Tatsu's ramen as the late-night pick, with timing around midnight to 1.
- Recommendsu/euthlogo in r/FoodLosAngeles · Mar 2025
Says Tatsu is better than expected given its many locations and is worth trying.
- Recommendsu/datba55 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Dec 2024
Offers Tatsu as a one-word answer to the ramen request.
- Recommendsu/Dasgerman1984 in r/pasadena · Jan 2024
Gives this Arroyo ramen place as a direct answer to the request.
- Recommendsu/rlf923 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2025taste
Recommends Tatsu's chicken ramen as a good option.
- Recommendsu/ImRefat in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jun 2025
Calls Tatsu their top choice for late-night bowls and has enjoyed late-night visits there since college.
- Recommendsu/sm33 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Oct 2024
Goes to Tatsu for ramen whenever craving it, since favorite local spots closed.
- Recommendsu/thirdeeen in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2026taste
Says they like tatsu for ramen, alongside Tsujita.
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- Caveatu/kelgggg13 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Dec 2024taste
Had a disappointing Melrose visit; ramen and bao fell short, so they never returned, though an off day is possible.
- Recommendsu/Salt_Understanding in r/FoodLosAngeles · Mar 2025consistency
Says Tatsu reliably turns out good ramen.
- Recommendsu/No_Clerk_4303 in r/AskLosAngeles · May 2026
Says they like Tatsu, which operates multiple sites across town.
- Recommendsu/LoKumquat in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jun 2025
Loves Tatsu's Melrose location for staying open late on weekends and praises its fried rice.
- Recommendsu/uninspired in r/FoodLosAngeles · Mar 2025
Has loved Tatsu since living near Sawtelle and says it still hits the spot sometimes.
- Caveatu/disposable_sounds in r/FoodLosAngeles · Apr 2026value
Says this ramen shop once sold ramen burgers, but they were mediocre and poor value for the cost.
- Recommendsu/haka-bay in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2024
Says they already visited this ramen shop and loved it.
- Recommendsu/magic_bryant24 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Mar 2025taste
Ranks Tatsu's bold ramen second among their favourites.
- Recommendsu/TibaltLowe in r/FoodLosAngeles · Oct 2024
Picks Tatsu as their top choice.
- Recommendsu/stolenfires in r/FoodLosAngeles · Mar 2026
Personally suggested as a ramen spot, one of two named ramen picks in the reply.
- Recommendsu/jockfist5000 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Dec 2025taste
Says they love the noodles Tatsu uses for its Hippie Ramen.
- Recommendsu/realtime1984 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Apr 2025taste
Says Tatsu's chicken ramen is very good, while sending tonkotsu seekers to other places.
- Recommendsu/Unusual-Weather1902 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Apr 2025taste
Says they love this place's chicken ramen and asks for other chicken ramen options because they avoid pork.
- Mixedu/jdtjose in r/FoodLosAngeles · Dec 2024consistency
Says Tatsu can be among the best when on form, especially the eggs, but off visits make them unlikely to return.
- Recommendsu/thai_iced_queef in r/ramen · Oct 2024
Says they are a big fan of this place and visits its West Hollywood branch.
- Recommendsu/agersant in r/ramen · Mar 2024
Adds this Sawtelle spot to the suggestions and calls it their favorite on that block.
- Recommendsu/kc0ak in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2024taste
Says Tatsu's veg ramen is the best and reports meat eaters rate it higher than theirs.
- Recommendsu/heyitsreallyalan in r/pasadena · Jan 2024
Seconds the earlier Tatsu suggestion when asked for slightly upscale ramen.
- Recommendsu/meow-kitty-meow in r/pasadena · Jan 2024
Offers this ramen place as one of two suggested options.
- Recommendsu/joemama1333 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2024
Simply echoes the Tatsu mention in the reply above.
- Recommendsu/doggyschiller in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2024taste
Likes Tatsu's vegetarian option and names it as a worthwhile alternative.
- Recommends@ExoticTroi on X · Nov 2023
Author, on an informal LA ramen tour, says this Melrose shop is currently ahead of the other places visited.
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