Share(310) 445-0031
2119 Sawtelle Blvd
Los Angeles,
CA
90025
34.0392
-118.4423
Neighborhoods: West Los Angeles, West LA
What People Are Saying About Kinchans
The Editor
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Citysearch
In Short – Funky knick-knacks, rock and roll posters and cards from friends on the fridge add intimacy to the simple white interior of this Japanese noodle shop. Known for their ramen dishes, they also serve fried rice, stir-fry dishes, and Yakisoba, the Japanese version of chowmein. The a la carte menu, which is only available after 5pm, includes sweet and sour pork, sauteed liver and chives, deep fried chicken and vegetables cooked in oyster sauce. The exposed kitchen lets diners watch their food being prepared by the owner himself. He allows substitutions, unlike the famous Soup Nazi…
10/15/08
i like
by ach at Citysearch
Kinchans IS totally underrated, it's never really crowded but their ramen is way better than Asahi Ramen down the street. They serve beer and wine here where Asahi Ramen doesn't. What am I suppose to drink with my ramen? coke? wtf? I had their Shoyu ramen this time ($5.95) along with a side of gyoza and Asahi beer.
05/01/05
Small, modest place with excellent ramen
by tauro at Citysearch
Great food, cheap! Service is very fast and accommodating. I've been eating here since I got to LA a year ago and it's one of my favorite Sunday morning eateries for noodles.
12/27/04
Simply the best Ramen in LA!
by chl90035 at Citysearch
My husband and I have been coming for years. We have tried other ramen places but Kinchan consistantly outperforms other ramen places. We think its ramen taste far better than the other ramen restaurants on Sawtelle. Their spicy pork ramen is delicious and they give you very generous portions. The place is a bit small but we never had problems getting a table. The chef and waitresses are all very friendly. You've got to try it!
- Pros: best value, best ramen, friendly service
The Details on Kinchans
Look Good:
Can't decide what to order? The No. 4 Chashu Ramen, consists of noodles, pork, vegetables and corn in a soy-sauce broth and is the most popular dish on the menu. The No. 12 Negi Ramen is the spiciest.
Know Before You Go:
Their lunch special is available only on the weekdays from 11:30am-2:30pm and includes a serving of tofu, pickles, miso soup, rice and an entree for under $10.
The Extras:
The counter space is covered with free Japanese teen magazines and newspapers to read.
