Been to Shin-Sen-Gumi a few times now and it's been solid every time! And I definitely think it's one of the better ramen spots to hit in Little Tokyo in particular. Service is quick and easy, the ramen is pretty affordable, and the customizations they offer are really nice. They give you a slip of paper for you to select how you want your broth, noodles, and any additional toppings which is perfect for those who just want a more simpler dish or those who want to add a lot of toppings! Their Hakata broth is delicious and packed with flavor, but the meat portion is a little smaller than other ramen places I've been to. Definitely wouldn't say it's my favorite ramen spot in LA but it is good. I was however disappointed in their gyoza. They were small and average compared to some amazing gyoza I've had at other spots in LA. This is a more casual spot, but it gets packed very quickly so definitely come early, but if there's a wait you can easily add yourself to the yelp list outside on their ipad! There's street parking and paid lot parking in the area.

I tried probably every ramen place in Little Tokyo and I personally think Shin Sen Gumi is on top of the list! I know it is a franchise with so many locations but I think that is why their ramen is always so consistent and good! I always opt for their Hakata ramen and an order of their curry rice or fried rice! Both have that umami taste and is perfect when paired with the Hakata ramen. I've recently tried their chashu pote sala, Shin Sen Gumi's take on potato salad and I give it a 4/5. I wouldnt order it again but it was good! It comes as a single, ice-cream scoop sized potato salad and made of chashu pork, corn, some vegetables, and potato. I couldnt taste too much of the chashu pork but it was still a decent tasting potato salad. Atmosphere is nice, very fast paced. It will be a big hard to get the attention of your server as they are constantly running around.

It's been a while since coming here for ramen but I alway know that when I do coke it'll always be enjoyable and delicious. After picking up my niece I'd thought I'd bring her for noodles and she slurped them all. The service is always great and the ambience is a nice chill vibe. Always a favorite place to get ramen!

Prices have doubled since the last time I came here. But it's still worth it! I got the Combo D (Hakata ramen with Spam Musubi).

I got the DX curry (curry rice with fried chicken, tempura, and takoyaki and it was pretty good! Some of the best tasting and most flavorful curry I've had in SoCal. The fried food was great as well. However, I prefer chunky curry (with potatoes, carrots, onions, etc) which this one didn't have, so it felt a bit too soupy. I also wish there was more fried food for the DX Curry. The amount given felt limited relative to the amount of curry rice. I only got two pieces of chicken, one chicken skin, 2 takoyaki balls, and 2 shrimp tempura. The prices here are on the cheaper side which is nice! You can get good quality Japanese food and bigger portions for a cheaper price! This place can get crowded at times, so to avoid waiting for too long I'd recommend adding your party to the waitlist on this app when you're nearby. There's indoor and outside seating. They also validate parking.

There is only one reason I will brave LA traffic and paid parking ON PURPOSE to come to Little Tokyo: Shin Sen Gumi. If I am ever craving ramen or Japanese curry, this place is my go-to. I love the customization options for the ramen since my friends all like their noodles cooked differently - everyone ends up satisfied. The curry bowls are pretty large, and the curry/rice combination is absolutely delicious. I also come here for small poke bowls when I'm feeling snacky but not super hungry! The service here is also top-notch; the waiters could win Olympic medals for being the fastest in cleaning up used napkins and refilling water. They are always extremely patient when explaining the customization menu to new customers, and make the entire restaurant feel very welcoming. My only tiny issue with this location is that the space houses only a few tables for small groups. Every time I've gone with a group we've been seated at the large shared table, sometimes making conversation less intimate. However, if you're here just for food, the ramen or curry will be the only thing you converse with. Shin Sen Gumi remains one of the top restaurants on my list for small plates, large bowls, and great service. Hopefully will be back a couple more times this year!

I recently dined at Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen and had a wonderful experience! We sat in the patio area with our dogs, and I was so impressed by the staff's attentiveness--not just to us, but to our pets as well. They brought out cups of water for our dogs, which was such a thoughtful gesture. As for the ramen, it was pretty good! The broth was flavorful, and the noodles had a great texture. Overall, it was a satisfying meal, and the friendly service really made it a standout experience. I'll definitely be back, especially with my furry friends in tow!

Absolutely love the atmosphere. Quick service, unique menu items, and amazing value overall. Don't order too many rice bowls! Go for the ramen or yaki ramen, both quite cool dishes. Spicy tuna bites were also amazing (limited). Overall super cool menu and great vibes! Would definitely come here again, but would definitely order differently than I did this time around. The small tuna bowl is about 5-6 thin slices of tuna atop rice, probably hard to make two small bowls into a meal. Pork rice was a bit drier and blander than I was hoping.