Shin Sen Gumi, Central Ave
7 people recommendvia r/FoodLosAngeles7 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many commenters recommend Shin Sen Gumi, which has more than one outlet. One commenter names the Central Ave branch and calls it better than Daikokuya, and another praises the Sawtelle branch's small plates; one commenter cites its ramen and yakitori. One commenter ranks Daikokuya above it overall, saying Shin Sen Gumi might come out ahead only on noodle texture, and another puts a City of Industry ramen shop first.
Address
Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen - Little Tokyo, 132 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
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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/LiveAndDieInLA28 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2023taste
Calls Shin Sen Gumi on Central Ave better than Daikokuya.
- Recommendsu/Catletico_Meowdrid in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2023taste
Prefers Daikokuya overall; says Shin Sen Gumi could edge ahead only if noodle texture matters most; also names Tsujita and Ikkousha.
- Recommendsu/Codykillyou in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2023
Seconds Shin Sen Gumi and says it's their go-to choice.
- Recommendsu/johnbenwoo in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2023
Agrees Shin Sen Gumi is better than Daikokuya and calls it customizable.
- Recommendsu/tren244 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2023
Endorses Shin Sen Gumi as the answer when asked for a ramen place better than Daikokuya.
- Recommendsu/Seawolfe665 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Feb 2025
Picks Shin-Sen-Gumi, citing its ramen and yakitori.
- Recommendsu/linoriko in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2023variety
Says the Sawtelle branch has plenty of tasty tapas.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.