Hakata Ikkousha Tonkotsu Ramen Torrance - Ramen restaurant in Torrance - 21605 S Western Ave Ste J, USA

The food was EXCELLENT!! However you need to be careful how you order your broth spice level and confirm the level with your waiter. I ordered level two and assumed it would come out pretty mild. I don't believe I got the level two. It came out as a level 4! So hot that I couldn't enjoy my food. I honestly think the cook or waiter didn't pay attention to the spice level requested on the sheet. I eat spicy daily and this was definitely not a mild heat level. I asked the waiter to bring out a non spicy broth (vs him taking the whole thing back) so I can transfer my food into a milder broth. The waiter brought a small bowl of broth which didn't make sense!? SMH! I was not able to fit my ramen in this bowl with the broth! I had to again, ask for a larger bowl to transfer the ramen out from the super spicy broth. It was pretty annoying to have to keep asking for what I needed. He works there and should know to bring a larger bowl for the transfer. But again, the food was excellent.

Hakata Ikkousha ramen is most likely the best ramen place I have eaten in the United States, having a variety of choices of soups and noodles and an abundant amount of customization. I always love getting their God fire ramen/Black Devil at level 4 spicy since it gives a delicious hot kick, if you do not like spicy though I seriously recommend their black garlic as it is a unique and slightly sweet ramen (I'll try to take a photo next time) that allows you to take a break from eating only tonkatsu. You can also choose the richness of your soup, firmness of your noodles, and how much spring onion you get (I will have a photo of the menu soon). They have a lunch combo that is really affordable ($18-$19) that offers a small side (the one I got was the curry katsu) and a ramen bowl! I also usually get their premium toppings providing a runny, savory, and creamy egg, plus four pieces of lean chashu (WHICH I LOVEEE!!!). Overall, Hakata Ikkousha ramen is a ramen place that I cannot describe it's greatness with merely some words, I will always come here when I am ever craving a undoubtedly delicious bowl of ramen!

Quick service. Expect long line. Can waitlist ahead through yelp. Delicious food. Once you done eating they will ask you to leave to turn table.

A friend that’s a local brought me to this great spot! Happy she did. I love ramen and happy I now know this gem. Located in of course Torrance the best place to get great authentic Japanese food. I went with the main ramen and was delicious. Also the dumplings were the best. Smaller and friend perfectly.

The broth has a lot of options for spicy lovers - I had the half and half with the black broth and the red, with spicy level 2. It was delicious but pretty much at my limit. Toppings and noodles were OK.

First ramen place I've been to on my visit to LA, and it was worth it! I got the God Fire Ramen with 'Light' flavored broth and medium spicy. The spice level was a bit less than expected, I could have gone a level higher. But the broth was the star, as it should be! It was delicious and the first time I finished the broth before the noodles/toppings. Highly recommend! This place is busy, especially on the weekends. But fortunately they use Yelp table reservations, so you can reserve a table before you leave home and have a table ready once you arrive if you plan it right 😁

We are so lucky here to have an abundance of ramen shops. What stands out here is the intensity of the pork broth.  The rich, fatty broth is overwhelmingly porky. If that sounds too intense you can get a lighter version.  That's just one of a number of customizations you can get.  The noodles are pretty toothsome by default. You can get them softer or harder.  If you need the heat then go for Black Devil. It's solidly spicy!, Ordered also Tonkotsu their signature and best seller, the Ikkousha Spicy Karaage which is very flavorful, crispy and tender and their Kiku Masamune Dry Sake (Hot). Everything here is close to perfection. Free parking on-site and i highly recommend to visit this place while in Torrance!

Always wanted to try this spot, however last two previous visits were extremely packed. We came here around 4:30 pm on Saturday, and it was light and we were able to get served expediently. Karage Chicken & Gyoza for appetizers then a bowl of their Black Garlic Ramen. Wow! What amazing flavor in the soup. Their service was excellent and friendly, we will be back for more. Another fine spot for Ramen. *Soft lighting photos were taken late October 2020 during pandemic times. The outside dining was quite pleasant and so much more room. Both service and quality of their cuisine has actually boosted up since the first visit here. I'd give um 10 ⭐s for continued excellence.*