Rakkan Ramen – Japanese
This vibrant Japanese destination invites guests into a modern, light-filled space where the enticing aroma of golden chicken karaage and savory takoyaki sets a playful, welcoming tone. The kitchen artfully bridges tradition and contemporary flair, offering everything from delicate sushi flights and fresh salmon to inventive small plates like charred Brussels sprouts and furikake fries that burst with umami flavor. Each visit promises a symphony of textures and tastes, where the crunch of house-made gyoza meets the refreshing snap of spicy cucumbers in a celebration of soulful, elevated comfort food.
359, East 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90012 +12136804166 https://rakkanramen.com/locations/dtla/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at Rakkan Ramen
Dairy-Free at Rakkan Ramen
Rakkan Ramen in Los Angeles has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pearl Ramen, Spicy Garnet Vegan Ramen and Wagyu Mazemen. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Rakkan Ramen
Rakkan Ramen in Los Angeles has 14 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spicy Garnet Vegan Ramen, Garnet Vegan Ramen and Quartz Ramen. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Rakkan Ramen
Rakkan Ramen in Los Angeles has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spicy Quartz Ramen and Spicy Shrimp Sushi (2pcs). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Rakkan Ramen
Rakkan Ramen in Los Angeles has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spicy Garnet Vegan Ramen, Garnet Vegan Ramen and Vegan Bun. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Rakkan Ramen
Rakkan Ramen in Los Angeles has 8 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spicy Garnet Vegan Ramen, Garnet Vegan Ramen and Vegan Bun. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Rakkan Ramen
Rakkan Ramen in Los Angeles has 1 heart-healthy-tagged dish on its current menu, including Steamed Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Rakkan Ramen
Rakkan Ramen in Los Angeles has 3 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pearl Ramen and Spicy Shrimp Sushi (2pcs). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Rakkan Ramen
Rakkan Ramen in Los Angeles has 4 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Chashu (2pcs), Small Avocado Tofu Bowl and Steamed Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Rakkan Ramen
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Takoyaki - Octopus Balls | 0 g | 73.4 g |
| Spicy Garnet Ramen | 20.1 g | 57.8 g |
| Spicy Quartz Ramen | 73.4 g | 54.4 g |
| Garnet Ramen | 85.9 g | 53.2 g |
| Quartz Ramen | 84.6 g | 48.4 g |
| Spicy Garnet Vegan Ramen | 20.5 g | 44.9 g |
| Sushi Flight | 16.2 g | 41.4 g |
| Amber Ramen | 81.5 g | 38.9 g |
| Small Salmon Poke Bowl | 67.5 g | 33.8 g |
| Hot Brussels Sprouts Salad | 0 g | 33.5 g |
| Small Avocado Tofu Bowl | 5.6 g | 31.7 g |
| Spicy Shrimp Sushi (2pcs) | 37.1 g | 30 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Mo-We - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Thursday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Menu
Appetizers
- Edamame - $5.75: Lightly salted boiled soybeans Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Spicy Cucumber - $6.9: Cucumber, spicy miso dressing, sesame seeds
- Hot Brussels Sprouts Salad - $10.06: Deep-fried brussels sprouts, sesame seeds, black pepper, sesame dressing, RAKKAN original dressing with chive Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Pork Gyoza - $7.76: Deep-fried pork dumpling, lemon, RAKKAN original dressing with chive Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Vegan Gyoza - $8.34: Deep-fried vegetable dumpling, lemon, RAKKAN original dressing with chive Available at: dinner, lunch
- Takoyaki - Octopus Balls - $10.35: Battered octopus, chive, shredded seaweed, teriyaki sauce, mayonnaise, sesame seeds Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Karaage (5pcs) - $10.93: Deep-fried chicken, RAKKAN sriracha sauce, lemon, baby mix greens with RAKKAN original dressing Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Furikake Fries - $8.05: French fries, furikake, ketchup Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi
- Sushi Flight - $20.7: Salmon 2pc, Aburi Salmon 2pc, Aburi Hotate, Aburi Shrimp Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Sushi (2pcs) - $6.33: Salmon, sushi rice, chive Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aburi Salmon Sushi (2pcs) - $6.9: Seared salmon, sushi rice, mayonnaise, chive Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Spicy Shrimp Sushi (2pcs) - $6.9: Shrimp, sushi rice, RAKKAN sriracha sauce, chive Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly
- Aburi Hotate Sushi (2pcs) - $10.64: Seared Hokkaido scallop, sushi rice, mayonnaise, chive Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
Buns
- Chicken Bun - $6.5: Steamed buns, chicken karaage, sesame seeds, fried onion, baby mix greens, teriyaki sauce, mayonnaise Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal
- Pork Bun - $6.5: Steamed buns, grilled pork, sesame seeds, fried onion, baby mix greens, teriyaki sauce, mayonnaise
- Vegan Bun - $6.5: Steamed buns, garlic sautéed mushrooms, sesame seeds, fried onion, baby mix greens, teriyaki sauce, sesame dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
Ramen
- Amber Ramen - $19.26: Soy Sauce, UMAMI Sauce, vegetable broth, grilled pork, onion, parsley, bamboo shoots, seasoned egg, RAKKAN noodles Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
- Pearl Ramen - $19.26: Salt, Japanese Traditional Fish Stock, vegetable broth, grilled pork, onion, bamboo shoots, seasoned egg, dried seaweed, RAKKAN thin noodles Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
- Garnet Ramen - $20.13: Miso, vegetable broth, sesame paste, grilled pork, seasoned veggies, green onion, seasoned egg, fried onion, RAKKAN thick noodles Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Spicy Garnet Ramen - $20.7: Spicy Miso, vegetable broth, sesame paste, grilled pork, seasoned veggies, green onion, seasoned egg, fried garlic, black pepper, RAKKAN thick noodles Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Quartz Ramen - $20.13: Creamy sauce, vegetable broth, chicken chashu, fried broccolini, seasoned egg, fried onion, dried seaweed, RAKKAN thick noodles Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Spicy Quartz Ramen - $20.7: Creamy sauce, spicy miso, vegetable broth, chicken chashu, fried broccolini, seasoned egg, fried garlic, black pepper, dried seaweed, RAKKAN thick noodles Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Garnet Vegan Ramen - $20.13: Miso, vegetable broth, garlic sautéed mushrooms, corn, seasoned veggies, green onion, fried onion, RAKKAN noodles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Spicy Garnet Vegan Ramen - $20.7: Spicy Miso, vegetable broth, sesame paste, garlic sautéed mushrooms, seasoned veggies, green onion, corn, fried garlic, black pepper, RAKKAN noodles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Wagyu Mazemen - $33.35: Wagyu beef, brothless ramen noodles Dietary tags: Dairy-Free
Rice Bowls
- Small Karaage Bowl - $10.93: Deep-fried chicken, green onion, soy sauce, sesame oil, mayonnaise, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Small Salmon Poke Bowl - $10.93: Salmon, spicy miso dressing, avocado, seaweed salad, green onion, shredded seaweed, pickled ginger Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Small Avocado Tofu Bowl - $9.78: Avocado, tofu, tomato, seaweed salad, chili, green onion, sesame seeds, RAKKAN original dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Wagyu Bowl - $29.9: Wagyu beef over steamed rice Dietary tags: High-Fiber
Sides & Add-ons
- Steamed Rice - $3: White rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Chicken Chashu (2pcs) - $3.5: Extra chicken topping Dietary tags: Halal, High-Fiber
- Grilled Pork (2pcs) - $3.5: Extra pork topping Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, High-Fiber
Frequently Asked Questions about Rakkan Ramen
- Is Rakkan Ramen dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Rakkan Ramen has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pearl Ramen, Spicy Garnet Vegan Ramen and Wagyu Mazemen.
- What can I eat at Rakkan Ramen on a dairy-free diet?
- Pearl Ramen, Spicy Garnet Vegan Ramen and Wagyu Mazemen carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Rakkan Ramen have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Spicy Garnet Vegan Ramen and Garnet Vegan Ramen.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Rakkan Ramen?
- Takoyaki - Octopus Balls, at roughly 73.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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