Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle

Yesterday I purchased a bong from M&A Tobacco Inc. at 1803 Lincoln Blvd. #D
Santa Monica, CA 90 404
I am 70 and have extensive arthritis and have a license to smoke marijuana. I bought this bong to cool the smoke because hot gas can over time can contribute to esophagus cancer.
I bought this bong for $ 35. So yesterday when I lit up the little bowel filled with marijuana the glass bowel cracked and broke!
Today (the next day) I went back to get my money back. I spoke to the same salesman who sold me the bong and he refused! He said I could come back next Tuesday for a metal one, which he would charge me $ 15 for!
I was shocked by the «I don’t give a shit» attitude of this salesman.
So I recommend that you avoid this store because they take no responsibility for their products!

I once called this place the best Ramen I’ve ever had, but I left today super disappointed… What happened? They changed the recipe of what was probably the best tasting ramen in the region for something that smells like DOG FARTS.
I’m sad to lose my favorite ramen place, and have this disgusting, smelly, mess instead.

My first time eating ramen at a legit ramen place was at Tsujita’s. A month ago, on some Thursday night at about 10pm, the boyfriend and I came here because my friend had said it was probably the best ramen joint in on Sawtelle. Luckily, and probably miraculously, there was no wait at all when we arrived. We were greeted by the friendly server and seated right away!
We both decided to try their famous tsukemen (dipping ramen). I chose the char siu (barbecue pork) tsukemen while he settled for the plain ol’ regular tsukemen with an extra egg, as well as the spicy tuna don. The tsukemen came in the form of a small bowl of broth and a bigger bowl of noodles and nori. The noodles were on the thicker side, and were very al dente. Nice chew to them and weren’t nasty or mushy at all. The broth came out lukewarm at best, which I wasn’t the happiest about… but it was SO flavorful. Super thick and dense, you could tell they definitely simmered it a LONG time (according to them, sixty hours). Paired with that squeeze of lime juice at the top of each bite… oh my god. Super yummy, but super filling. We had a lot of noodles, broth, and char siu leftover (the char siu was okay — somewhat bland and very fatty). As for the spicy tuna don, it was amazing. Mindblowingly delicious, almost. The boyfriend killed that.
And if you’re wondering why the hell everyone on here’s so obsessed over some egg, I assure you: that egg is deservedly and rightfully obsessed over. Hard-​boiled exterior, but once you bite into it, the runny, oozing yolk is revealed… sooo yummy. Not gonna lie, probably the best part of my meal. Get the egg. Get two of ‘em. Just do it.
We also tried the iced matcha, and it’s definitely legit matcha. Unsweetened, which took me by surprised, but very aromatic and rich.
We probably won’t be back anytime soon because we left with the biggest food coma of our lives. To this day we still can’t think of ramen. Maybe we’ll meet again in the coming months, Tsujita.
Servers were always so cheerful and willing to assist. Cash only! A huge inconvenience, I know, but surely there’s an ATM somewhere nearby.

Ordered the ramen here:
* Noodles: nicely al dente
* Broth: flavorful but a bit too thick and oily
* Add ons: garlic and red spice — definitely do it because it adds a kick to the soup
* Egg: good and runny on the inside
* Char siu: tender but cold. That made me sad…

Ramen: broth is thick and very oily. There’s msg, so be prepare to drink lots of water after. Soft noodles was a bit under cook in the middle. So, it was still hard to my liking.
Dipping ramen: broth was super thick, oily and extremely salty. Only, the fat noodle was good and chewy. But, I don’t like the concept of eating ramen noodle and having to dip it in the broth.
Charsu: was soft, but a little dry and flavorless. It didn’t melt in your mouth like other ramen place I’ve been too.
Overall, this place is overrated.

I would have to say a 3 ½ star –4…
I’m pretty surprised at how high the ratings are for Tsujita, I thought it was just okay. To be fair I was super full when I came in being it was around 1 in the morning and I did not have their ramen. After a long night of eating and drinking and some bomb ass karaōke my friend was driving by when he screamed out «Oh Tsujita is open!» Then he said «nah it’s not good I don’t like that place but let’s go in and check it out». Me being a bit buzzed and on a binge eating phase said «let’s do it». Even though he mentioned he did not like this place several times.
As we first walked in I wanted to leave because the smell reminded me of a Korean Jindo Gae (Korean dog). I know your thinking what the hell. But for my fellow Koreans out there you may know what I mean. It just had a very strong odor of wet dog. I really wanted to leave and being buzzed did not help. The inside is pretty small so I can imagine a long wait during busy hours. The menu is pretty simple. They have their 3 selections of ramen, 3 selections of Tsukemen and 3 selections of bowls. I never tried Tsukemen so I was curious to try it as it’s dry noodle that you dip in the sauce. You can also customize and add your toppings.
_​Chair Siu Tsukemen ($ 14.95) Tsukemen topped with char siu. Good portion for one person. I liked the noodle a lot. It was nicely al dente. The broth/​dipping sauce tasted pretty heavy and thick but also hearty. My friend does not like it because he says it tastes fishy. I did notice at first as I was busy stuffing my face but then realized it did not taste like full on beef or pork broth but had a slight fish aftertaste to it. The lady mentioned they add bonito so that’s why the aroma reminded us of fish. I added wood ear mushrooms, nori (seaweed) and bamboo shoot which gave a nice texture and earthy flavor. The pork was good, but a little but more on the fattier side and boiled. I was not a huge fan of the pork here. I can see why this would be popular though.
_​Char Siu Don ($ 5.99) Rice bowl topped with char siu (pork). This was good. Nothing amazing just pork on top of rice. The rice itself tasted a bit sweet. Maybe they added some vinegar to add some sweetness. We added an egg to this. The pork was okay. A bit on the soft side and slightly fatty.
Service was nice. Honestly I prefer Silverlake Ramen a hundred times more! But everyone has their own spot. Personally I thought it was just mediocre and would not come all the way here for this. If I was in the area and someone mentioned to come here, I would still pass but If I did, I would get the Tsukemen again.

When I came to the LA area I was on a mission to eat some ramen noodles. My friend chose this place because of the Unilocal reviews and rating.
We had to wait about 30 minutes for seating which we didn’t mind, I enjoyed my ramen dish but nothing to rave about. My friend could barley eat her food since she didn’t enjoy it at all.
I have had better ramen noodles and was a bit let down that the ramen noodles and broth was just okay.
The reviews and ratings speak for themselves so I would say give it a try.

So I’m a little crazy and only had one day to try Tsujita out and wanted to try both regular Tsujita and Tsujita Annex.
So my boyfriend and I first stopped by Annex and tried the tsukemen there. We shared the char-​shu tsukemen spicy ($ 15). We really enjoyed this! The soft-​boiled egg was perfect. The broth was full of flavor especially after adding 3 huge spoonfuls of garlic (I LOVE GARLIC!!!). It made the dish a lot better and even more flavorful than it was. Overall, pretty happy with my experience here.
Then we walked across the street to try regular Tsujita. I will say that the service at regular Tsujita was way better than at Annex. Our waitress was so nice and sweet and she could tell it was basically our first time having tsukemen so she gave us a little paper that has instructions on how to eat it! We ordered the char-​shu tsukemen ($ 15). So we did still enjoy the broth here but we both agreed that we liked Annex better. We just like how the Annex broth is more flavorful and spicy and the garlic added a lot to it. So we will be going to Annex from now on but regular Tsujita is still really good too!

I’ve been here a few times and always ordered their tsukemen, but I always left rather unsatisfied. However, I came back last night and decided that I needed to try their regular tonkotsu ramen (I was tired of feeling disappointed tbh). And omg let me tell you… I found my new favorite ramen in all of LA.
I see/​understand the hype here now. The broth was absolute perfection — plenty of pork and fatty flavors full of depth and it wasn’t too heavy or oily. The broth is cooked for 60 hours and you can definitely taste the quality and time put into the bowl. What really got to me though was their char siu and their noodles. Their char siu was freaking GOOD! It was thinly sliced very little amounts of fat. I could just tell by looking at it that this char siu was the good stuff. I hate getting pieces of char siu when it’s made of 50% of fat… Well, don’t fret, that will not be the case here. Each bite was extremely tender! As for the noodles, they are different than the tsukemen ones. They are thinner and that’s the way I like them. They still had a chewy bite to it but it soaked up all the flavors from the broth which made it 10x better!
I can’t forget to mention that they have this yummy spicy pickled vegetable in a tub for you. They don’t have chili oil here but this thing is better! It’s actually really spicy and doesn’t leave your broth super oily. Surprisingly, this thing has a strong kick to it! I put a lot into my bowl so it leaves my broth a light red color but it changes the bowl completely. Highly recommended.
This place is always crowded… so don’t be surprised if you’re gonna have to wait. But I will definitely be willing to wait if I get another bowl of the regular tonkotsu ramen. It is that good! Also, cash only here!

The best ramen spot on Sawtelle! I’ve been trying to come here for over a year, but every time I came, there was always over an hour wait. Came here on a Wednesday night during prime time with a group of 5 and surprisingly there was only a 20 minute wait.
We all ordered the Char Su Tuskeman ramen. It took a little while for the food to come out, but it was definitely worth the wait. The noodles were al dente, thick and cooked to perfection. The broth was amazing too. It was very rich, thick and flavorful. I never thought the combination of ramen and lime would work, but boy was I wrong. I like how you can control the level of spiciness and I really like how they refill the broth at no extra charge. Now I understand why there’s always a long wait.
Great friendly service and amazing food!
FYI. Cash only.

Wanted to love it, but didn’t.
Two locations right across from one another and always a crowd during peak dinner hours. We came here right before the dinner rush and snagged two bar seats right away. When we left at 6pm, there was a crowd outside waiting.
We both ordered the dipping ramen with pork and a soft boiled egg. Two minutes later we got a bowl of broth with the noodles on the side. The helpful waitress explained that you eat it by dipping the noodles in per bite so you don’t shock the broth and make it cold.
Broth was lukewarm, overwhelmingly rich in taste, and a bit oily. Our bowls came with a ton of pork. It was such a chore to eat having to dip the noodles in bite after bite. Maybe I was doing it wrong, should have read the instructions more thoroughly. Since the broth arrived lukewarm, it cooled down to room temperature pretty quickly. It was also very filling; we both didn’t finish our bowls. Overall, I didn’t enjoy it at all and have had better ramen elsewhere. If I do go back, I’d go with the regular ramen bowls.
Water is already at your seat when you sit down which was efficient. Service was attentive and quick. Parking on the street.
Not a place to sit and chat with friends over a meal since there’s limited seating and a crowd outside waiting. They’ll ask you to leave if they see that you’re done.

Seriously do not understand the hype about this place. Pretty sure people just enjoy this «dipping ramen» fad, but it’s not anything to rave about.
I got the tsukemen with a boiled egg. When it came out it was luke warm. Food should be served hot! And because the dipping ramen takes a while to eat, your food gets cold too. About half way through my meal my food was cold. Cold ramen? No thanks. The dipping broth was super salty too, I guess since you’re not drinking soup with every bite. Either way it was too salty in my opinion and the broth wasn’t even that good. The egg at least was nicely soft boiled.
Servers were attentive and friendly.
Will not be coming back for dipping ramen that’s for sure. I’d much rather have a hot bowl of classic ramen elsewhere.

Its been 6 days since my tsukemen experience, and I can’t stop thinking about it. I came on a Friday night at 10:30pm and yes, there was a wait. We waited about 15 minutes and I don’t even want to know how long the wait is during peak times. Be sure to look at the menu once you put your name on the list, because they will take your food and drink order 5 or so minutes before seating you. You must know what you want!
I went with the Char Siu Tsukemen. You’re delivered a heaping bowl of thick, chewy noodles topped with large pieces of char siu pork, a slice of lime and a piece of seaweed. One the side, you receive a smaller bowl with the rich, thick, porky broth and seasoned boiled egg. Squeeze that lime over the noodles and dunk each bite into the broth! That flavorful broth with bits of char siu in it accompanied by the slight tang of the lime and bite of the noodles is heaven.
The only downside is the fact that the cold noodles quickly cool down the broth, especially if you’re seated on the patio. But its so much food that I would have been fine only eating half and taking it home to reheat. You do feel a little rushed because of the many people waiting to eat, so its not a place to linger over your food although the servers never made us feel that way. The seating hostess and waiter were very pleasant and it all made for a fantastic experience. CASH ONLY.

Expect a wait when you come here… which is one indication of something good. GLOY ventured to Sawtelle for another GNO. Chel really wanted to share this experience with us, and we simply couldn’t resist. We dropped Gigi off to put our name on the list while Chel and I searched for parking. No, there is no lot nearby. With all the eateries and treateries nearby, you need a guardian angel or fairy godmother to find parking closeby.
We waited outside until they called us. There was a nice little crowd waiting for a table. Some were more annoying than others. Dude… ok, go ahead and talk loudly on the phone… but facetiming someone while pacing outside waiting for your table is over the top. If you’re insecure about eating out by yourself, then don’t do it. But I digress…
The wait wasn’t too long and we were seated at the bar. The wait staff were helpful and attentive. The men behind the bar were hustling, but took time to smile and greet us. Gigi ordered char siu ramen. She liked it, but it wasn’t exactly what she was hoping for. Chel and I had the char siu tsukemen. The broth was super thick and creamy, not at all like regular ramen. You dip the noodles and char siu into the broth then slurp it up. They even recommend drinking the broth straight after finishing the noodles and char siu. I couldn’t imagine doing this because it is so thick, but also because there is sooo much food who would have any room left? We did each order small sides with our meals. The sashimi was fresh and the dons had nice flavor, but don’t get too full on those side since the soup is the star of the show.

I love their dipping ramen. The noodles are thick and chewy, so it can absorb the broth when dunked. The broth is so savory and flavorful. I think the waiter said they cook their broth for a couple of days to achieve the rich and depth it has. The pork was cooked with enough flavors to not overpower the broth but still have its own flavor.
I like dipping about half of my ramen in the broth and then adding the lime to make it more tangy. Then finish the rest with the slightly tangy broth. Their egg is cooked perfectly, it oozes out when popped.
Like everyone said, parking is horrible. Try going into the neighborhoods too, but read the sign! There are a couple meter on the side of the restaurant.

I’ve come here a few times late at night as it’s right across from Karaōke Blue and a great place to sober up a bit. The Ramen is so good. Always go for the hard noodles if you’re doing the ramen. If you’ve never tried tsukemen, give it a go. i like the ramen more but it’s definitely worth a try.
This corner restaurant is rather small and always busy, even late at night. If you come around dinner time, be prepared to wait at least half an hour. They even ask to take your order 10 minutes before you’re seated.
Despite the bustle and fast customer turnover they do keep the place very clean. The staff definitely hustles, but they always seem happy and welcoming. Be sure to thanking your server on the way out!

To be honest, if I had to choose between this spot or the Annex, I’d go to the Annex location 10 times out of 10. It’s just right across the street too! Yes, this is the original storefront and it’s nicer inside and yada yada yada but I’m here for the ramen! The main difference for me and why I’m only giving this place 3 stars is primarily due to the ramen broth. The noodles are still delicious and cooked perfectly. I’m a big fan of the thicker noodles. Also, I like how the annex gives you the option of a larger bowl if you’re feeling extra hungry.
I got an order of the char siu tsukemen ($ 15) and I was pretty disappointed at the end of the day. The broth just isn’t the same! This location’s broth has a sweeter taste due to the seafood that’s added to the broth to add the sweetness. Personally, I prefer the broth over at the Annex, which is garlic-​y and oily. It’s just too sweet and tangy for me here. For the price that I’m paying, I want my broth to be spot on. Not here. I’ll stick to the annex.
Remember, cash only.

Oh this Tsujita Ramen. I have been wanting to come here for oh so long… The hype, the line, the appeal… So maybe because of the built up anticipation, I will have to say I was definitely disappointed. I tried Tsujita Annex across the way a while back, and they say it’s the same but that one is a bit better. This one… I don’t understand the hype! The broth smelled a little like dog poop, the ramen bowl is tiny! Get bigger bowls, portions can be the same but the ramen was falling out of the bowl! It’s not good for presentation. But I know that’s not what’s important.
OVER PRICED. Hold up… $ 15 for TSUKEMEN? Are you KIDDING me? Ok anyway, that’s what I had. I love tsukemen. It’s perfect for a hot sunny day in LA and the concept of dip-​ramen is something I’ve always loved living in Japan so when I see it’s avail here, I hop on it.. The noodles were good, I will say that — cooked al dente and just perfect. But the broth start OFF luke warm and it shouldn’t be like that.
This place prob gets raves for it’s concept, but def not the taste. I felt gross after.

When you’ve secured a parking spot, which is very likely to have been one of the various street parking spots on Sawtelle or neighboring side streets, make sure you go to the clipboard near the entrance to jot down your name and party size. Don’t accidentally walk next door to the Vietnamese place! Donna S. and I were pretty fortunate that we waited less than 15 minutes around Saturday 1 pm, during spring break for UCLA no less!
Oh yea, you may want to browse the menu while you wait and decide on what you want because when they call you for your table, you order first, then they lead you to your table and seat you. After you order, no changes!
It was a warm day and I was flip flopping between the tsukemen and the tonkotsu ramen. The tsukemen won and I picked the ajitama tsukemen ($ 11.95) where the ramen is in a separate bowl from the broth and the broth includes a seasoned soft boiled egg and some small amounts of pork (it’s no char siu pork though). Even without the char siu pork and even on the quintessential sunny California day, I loved the ajitama tsukemen. I had doubts I wouldn’t like the soup separate from the ramen since I usually like my noodles swimming in soup, but the ajitama tsukemen works. Will likely be ordering that on future trips.
As I continue reminiscing of this past meal, also note that they’re CASH ONLY! There’s a sign posted at the window, but if you’re distracted looking at the ramen of the other customers, you’ll likely miss it. I didn’t notice any obvious ATM at Tsujita, so hopefully someone else in your party is stocked up in cash or wander to the plazas and other restaurants nearby in search of possible ATMs.

December in Los Angeles is quite cold for someone (like me) from Hawaii — that’s why ramen for dinner is perfect! It warmed me up while calming down the hunger pains…
Standing outside, I stood close to the heaters until our name was called from the list on the clipboard. As we waited out front, they took our order! This was a first for me! We weren’t even seated yet! But this proved to be an efficient system as we received our meal soon after we sat down! Yay! Feed me quickly before I… (you don’t want to know!)
I had the Ramen with Original Negi — YUM! Noodles were firm and filling. Broth was tasty and on the thicker side. Garlic is available at the table for extra flavor! Everything was just right for a happy tummy!
Luck with street parking + good service + pleasant environment + great friends (Jennifer and Tim) = a fond memory!

Stopped off at Sawtelle after a hike in Santa Monica to eat with my friend Kota. It was about 2:30 pm on a Wednesday, but the inside of the restaurant was still filled with guests. We opted to sit outside which allowed us to grab a table immediately without waiting.
Tsujita is famous for its house tsukemen and I was not disappointed by it. The thick, seafood-​based broth was so rich and complex that I kept tasting new flavors with each soup dip I gave my noodles. One day I hope to look up «savory» in the dictionary and see a picture of Tsujita’s tsukemen. That’s how good it is; it redefined my definition of the word.
Tsujita also serves ramen, but if you order the tsukemen and finish the noodles, you can ask your server to add soup wari to your bowl, and when it comes back you can drink the broth like you would at the end of a really good ramen meal. It’s a great finishing touch and will satisfy any hungry belly. I barely ate for the rest of the day because I was so full!
The only other time I’ve had tsukemen was at Daikokuya, but it was just okay and Tsujita blew Daikokuya’s to kingdom come. Totally worth the visit even if you have to wait. I love noodle soups obsessively and will probably die with a bowl of phở or ramen in my hand, but after eating at Tsujita I am officially a fan of tsukemen and will definitely be back. Writing this review just made me crave more Tsujita. Don’t miss it!

Came here after max karaōke at like midnight ish so there was no line and they had the heat lamps on so we were able to sit outside. I ordered the char shiu with hard noodles. They ask you if you like soft, medium, or hard. I typically like mine al dente and the server recommended hard. It definitely hit the spot after a night of howling t swizzy and losing my voice. Cash only!

yawm! i was here with my girl friends last friday night as a first meal to kick off our weekend. on a friday night, a party of 8 was a wait of about 30 minutes. the seating sitch is as follows: a few tables outside under heat lamps, and a few more 4 seaters inside. two big booths that can accomodate up to 6 people each, but in our case we were able to squeeze 8 girls.
i ordered the char siu tsukemen. tsukemen is a different method of eating from ramen, it’s cold noodles that you dip into a sauce before eating. a few girls ordered ramen, which also was very tasty. you can also add various toppings to your meal for an extra $ 1 – 2, but extra limes on the house!
the only thing that we had a slight issue with was the heaviness of the food. it was so delicous, but very rich and VERY heavy. it’s almost a miracle we made it to the bars after, we were so sleepy! the leftovers did make for a yummy late night snack though.
overall it was a good experience and i would come back, but on a night where i have no plans afterwards other than parking on my couch with a movie!

Yup… as you go thru every one of the 2167 reviews, you’ll notice they’re known for their Tsukemen… Eben the staff is eating that up when you come in
That’s what they’re known for… a solid combination of cold noodles over delicious broth.
However, I’m writing as a chashu ramen lover. Not because wanted to see how their secondary dish tasted, but because I didn’t know any better until afterwards Not sure why… maybe because I didn’t know this was a tsukemem place.
But their deliciousness of tsukemen carries over to their ramen too. yummy broth, good volume of chashu (pork slices) and an option on how well done you want the noodles cooked. They’re accommodating for people like my gf who likes her noodles on the Al dente side… random, I know.

Wow. I understand why the line is always so long! Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle is definitely a unique shop that focuses on dipping ramen. The flavors are there and absolutely great. The service is great and the food comes out so quickly!
I ordered the Char Siu Tsukemen, which may seem expensive at $ 14.95. What I recommend is getting that and sharing it with another person who gets the regular Tsukemen. That way you both have some slices of pork, but at a cheaper price.
Char Siu Tsukemen: comes with soup and the noodles (with toppings if you ordered ones with that). I love everything about it. The idea is to dip the noodles into the soup, and then eat it like that. I must say, the flavors of the soup are phenomenal. It has a strong bamboo flavor, which really works well in this case. There are small chunks of pork in it too, which are so tender and flavorful. The noodles are also so very chewy, but thicker than the average, which was awesome. The char siu pieces on top of the noodles were soft and flavorful as well. Definitely a great addition to the meal. And last but not least, the EGG. The egg is soft-​boiled, so it’s dripping with golden yolk and so good once you bite into it. Definitely makes the whole meal top notch.
I definitely will be back, as I’m already craving more.

I’ve always been a fan of the Tsujita Annex a crossed the street but decided to try out the original Tsujita.
I ordered the Chashu Tsukemen. The broth was very flavorful and ramen noodles were cooked perfect. Service was also very friendly and efficient.
I think that the broth at the original Tsujita has more of a «bonito» (fish) taste. It’s quite tasty but I still prefer the Annex. I wouldn’t be opposed to eating here again, I just would prefer the Annex.
I would definitely give both locations a try to see which tsukemen you fancy! :)

I came here curious to know what all the fuss was about. This was my first time having «dipping ramen,» I must confess, but I didn’t come out of this experience feeling enlightened in any way. Quite honestly, I didn’t understand it.
Most disappointing was the «dipping broth.» It was served lukewarm, it had an unusually thick consistency, it was a salt monster, and it had a strange aftertaste. I was not a fan. I couldn’t wait for the «wari,» which is what they add to the dipping broth towards the end of meal, in order to render it a sipping broth. No magical transformation happened as anticipated. It only diluted what was already there.
This «wari» business leads to my next point. Should food ever be so complicated that it necessitates a multi-​step handbook on how to eat your ramen? Honestly, I consider myself pretty bright, but I did have to reference the «directions» on the menu more than once. Then when the server delivered the food, she asked if directions were needed. I don’t know; I don’t think anything in life should be that complicated. It’s ramen, for heaven’s sake. Let’s get over it a little.
I admit I’m slow to the ramen game. Just as I thought I was finally learning to appreciate the art of ramen, Tsujita took me a step backward. I was also confused by the crate of prepackaged noodles I saw before me. I thought the whole point was that they don’t use instant noodles. Maybe I’m wrong. Maybe that was naïve on my part to think that ramen shops make their own noodles.
The highlight of the meal was the near perfect soft-​boiled egg that accompanied the broth.
2.5 stars for me overall

Finally got to try this place. I’ve heard so many good things about how good it was.
I came around 11:30PM so there was hardly a wait. Ordered the Ajitama Tsukemen. I’ve never tried dipping ramen before so I was pretty excited. The noodles came out and it was a lot thicker than I expected but I really enjoyed it. The texture was great. Chewy and slightly firm. It was perfect. The broth tasted pretty good. The flavor was pretty spot on. I squeezed the lime on my noddles and it was actually better with it. The only bad thing was that the broth didn’t come out hot. If it was hot, this place would’ve definitely got 5 stars. It was just lukewarm which made it less appetizing.
I also ordered the spicy tuna don which is just spicy tuna over rice. It was really good. Great flavor.
Overall, I would definitely come back to this place to try some more things on their menu. This place definitely has 5-​star potential!

If you feel like NOT doing anything for the rest of the night and being extremely bloated the next day — then by ALL means eat here.
The food was delish — i wont lie but GAHD DAMN was it heavy. We got the Tsukemen (Ajitama) and the regular Ramen. (add on Spicy Tuna Don)
I LOVE the ramen noodles but the Tsukemen ramen noodles were really fat. I dont mind them but i prefer the thinner ones. This was my first time having the Tsukemen and i liked the idea but the cold noodles and the hot broth combo wasn’t my favorite. I like my food HOT.
The EGG THOUGH. That soft boiled egg is perfection.
Not sure if this place is worth the hype for me but it definitely is one of the tastiest I’ve had

I fell asleep in the car and my wife drove me here under my daughter’s recommendation. All I remember was we were going to Sawtelle for Ramen; that’s like going to East Los Angeles for Mexican Food, not really a good description of the cuisine. Well, we started off at the Annex across the street, which only has 17 seats, so we high-​tailed it to the original Tusjita and got a table just as we got there. I found you have two choices; Tsukemen or Ramen. Mind you there’s about 3 types of each, but in general, the noodles and broth don’t really change within their respective category. The fixings are mixed a little, with the potential of Char Siu or other pork cuts, and soft egg or no egg.
Once we looked at the menu, there were directions on how to eat Tsukemen! As it turns out, I’ve been eating it wrong all these years; an amateur in the art of noodle dipping, how sad… Well, to gain some respect, I tried to follow the directions by dipping and eating the noodles by each chopstick pull, a