Kouraku: Authentic Japanese Dining Experience in Los Angeles

Im from Arizona and it was late and i found this while walking, i had the wonton soup and some miso, it was so good and hot. Very savory. The woman with the claw clip working was so sweet and nice, she checked up on me as i was in my own world and honestly the price wasn’t bad for the area. I walked out after I finished but it was dark and I was waiting for my ride, they allowed me to sit inside and wait. Which was sweet because i was being yelled at that i was going to die.

Went here on a Tuesday night so it was kind of empty. The place is small, cozy, and well-decorated with japanese food & culture. Really gives off that old authentic japanese restaurant vibe. Service was good. Food tasted ok, nothing special. I would suggest getting extra sides of meat for your meal because they just give you a little.

Traditional Japanese restaurant with an interior design and staff that immerses you in the cultural experience. Food is delicious and all-around well prepared. Menu heavily gears towards noodle and rice dishes like ramen and curry.

Amazing little store with delicious ramen. It’s a bit small so if you go with babies & strollers it’s a bit difficult but it’s still a nice place to visit!

Mixed Feelings About the Food! The Karaage here was really good – I enjoyed the taste very much! However, I was quite disappointed with the Gyoza. It felt as though they were serving pre-prepared items, as they weren't very hot, and the texture was unfortunately soggy. Moreover, they completely lacked the flavorful juiciness that makes gyoza so enjoyable. It was a stark contrast to the tasty karaage.

This was a gem. The pork gyozas were delicious and the Chicken Karaage was the best I’ve had anywhere. Definitely recommend.

Kouraku is a good Japanese restaurant with an extensive menu that includes most of the favorite appetizers, rice plates and noodles. We enjoyed the food, the friendly service and comfortable retro vibe of the dining room. If half stars were available, we’d rate it 4.5.

Went here last night with my daughter after the SC volleyball game and I had the Kouraku ramen and my daughter had the regular tonkotsu ramen and takoyaki. All delicious from the broth to the seafood in my ramen and the pork was delicious in my daughter's ramen. Prices were reasonable. Staff were friendly and attentive. Will come back.