Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 4557 reviews

What Andrew likes about Kouraku:
This Japanese diner has in business forever, and I can see why! They have a very deep menu with Japanese and Asian-fusion dishes. Service is good and the booths are comfy and clean. The food is tasty and reasonably priced. Overall, this Little Tokyo mainstay is great for a quick lunch or a fun dinner! View all feedback. What Hannah Hernandez doesn't like about Kouraku:
Food was bland and overpriced. Ordered their Katsudon, gyoza, and takoyaki to go since there was such a long lineup. It came up to $50+ for these three dishes. The katsu and gyoza had almost no flavour and the takoyaki had only a small piece of octopus in each ball. A letdown since I really wanted to like this place due to its reviews. View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
4.6 ★ from 50 reviews
David
10.10.2024 - 18:50

No flavor fried rice, shumai was decent, gyoza was thin and falling apart and lacked sauce. Maybe ramen was better. Won't return here.

山樋勝人
10.10.2024 - 18:50

I had been here once before, so it was nostalgic and delicious.

Eric
10.10.2024 - 18:50

Overall Excellent! Seafood curry and ginger pork were outstanding! Conveniently open late, great service, large menu with many options, and adjacent to Little T...

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2
10.10.2024 - 18:50

Anyway, it's voluminous. And delicious. The atmosphere of the store is very Japanese. Most of the staff are Japanese. I'm working late. There are quite a lot of...

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Tal
10.10.2024 - 18:50

Just the best for the price. Great ambience and great service. A little cramped but in a cool way. Total hidden gem

Int Restaurants
4.2 ★ from 1286 reviews
Andrew
03.08.2023 - 08:17

This Japanese diner has in business forever, and I can see why! They have a very deep menu with Japanese and Asian-fusion dishes. Service is good and the booths...

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M
03.08.2023 - 08:17

The service here is impeccable, food tasted good, and you can check out with Venmo! The Nikudango (meatballs) was really yummy, with slightly crispier out layer...

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Paolo
03.08.2023 - 08:17

A true LA landmark. Excellent food, warm and welcoming people. The Tenshin Chahan Ankake (shrimp omelette on top of pork fried rice with gravy) is to die for, a...

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Ayaka
03.08.2023 - 08:17

I LOVE this place! I ordered Motsu (pork tripe) ramen with lots of cabbage, chives and scallions in spicy Miso soup. Very flavorful, generous portion and super...

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Robert
03.08.2023 - 08:17

Wide selection (order online), great portion sizes, very nice soup comes with the meal, served quickly, and was overall well satisfied.

Yelp
3.8 ★ from 1183 reviews
Peter
15.03.2024 - 13:18

Nestled in the weathered streets of Little Tokyo, LA, Kouraku is a hidden gem that offers an unparalleled authentic Japanese dining experience.

Lindsay
15.03.2024 - 13:18

As someone who was born and raised in Los Angeles, Kouraku holds a special place as a Little Tokyo icon. With its open kitchen and warm orange tones, the restau...

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Magan
15.03.2024 - 13:18

This is a charming little restaurant located across from the Japanese Village Plaza in Little Tokyo, Downtown LA. Parking can be a bit challenging; you may need...

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Google
4.6 ★ from 1047 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.1 ★ from 46 reviews
Gastroranking-us
4.3 ★ from 995 reviews

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