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Gokoku Vegetarian Ramen Shop

Restaurant Vegetarian restaurant Sushi restaurant Noodle shop Vegan restaurant Ramen restaurant

One of the Top rated Noodle shops in Los Angeles


Address

4147 Lankershim Blvd, Studio City, CA 91602, United States

Website

www.gokoku-ramen.com

Contact

+1 818-505-8113

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (567 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 12 to 9:30 pm
  • Monday: (Washington's Birthday), 12 to 9:20 pm, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 12 to 9:20 pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Friday: 12 to 9:20 pm
  • Saturday: 12 to 9:30 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: ramen (36) sushi (29) vegan (23) good (17) delicious (14) time (13) Ramen (13) menu (12) vegetarian (12) roll (11)
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  • 5/5 Gabrielle G. 2 years ago on Google
    Wow! All I can say is that my days of eating boring vegan sushi is over!! No more avocado rolls! This place prepares their food with so many delicious ingredients that it makes me so happy. I had the Popcorn Sushi Roll and the Tempura California Roll. I wanted to try something popular and something classic, and I was not led astray! The “popcorn” was the best toppings I have ever had on sushi .. I think this is my first time having sushi where I didn’t even reach for the ginger and wasabi because all the flavors held their own! I cannot wait to try more of this menu, I will be back sooner than you think.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Susan M. 2 years ago on Google
    Never had vegetarian Ramen before and we loved it. Many thanks to our friend's son , Zeff, who recommended this gem of a place. Frankly, I was skeptical but , was pleasantly surprised by the depth of flavor in the Ramen. I had the Crazy Spicy Udon Noodle Ramen and my husband had the Mushroom Ramen and both were delicious !! Excellent quality mushrooms and tons of veggies complimented the beautiful vegan broth. Spice level was perfect for me..hit all the right spots on the tongue and the stomach 😊. We also had the popcorn vegan sushi roll and believe me you will not miss the fish. The wonderful flavors will blow you away. Definitely going back !!
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kenia R. 2 years ago on Google
    Great vegan spot!! We ordered the Mushroom Ramen, Hardtofu Ramen, and Beyond Meat+Carrot Sushi rolls. The Ramen was delicious. All of the Ramen on the menu is labeled as spicy, but you can ask for it in the non spicy broth, which is what I did for the mushroom Ramen. So good! The noodles were delicious and decent thickness. I felt it was savory and not too salty. Tons of toppings in the soup too. The bowl is HUGE. This is a VERY filling meal. I was full by the time I got to the sushi rolls.😅 Highly recommend this place!!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eva K. 5 months ago on Google • 526 reviews
    Very good, nothing bad, if you close your eyes and eat their food, you barely think it's vegan. Bao sandwich (to someone who doesn't prefer spicy food maybe not so good choice, but there are plenty of mild dishes to choose from), popcorn sushi - yum!, great California sushi, we loved all. See you soon we'll come for more.

  • 5/5 sarah l. 1 year ago on Google
    Very delicious food!!! Super small though. The waiter was very nice, and the wall with anime is very welcoming. Thai iced tea is recommended, and so is the garlic noodles (not on menu but exists in the online menu) ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Krystle R. 2 years ago on Google
    The sushi was amazing 😩 everyone was so nice! You guys are amazing! We drove from Ontario (45 miles away) and it was more then worth it!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Akash A. 3 years ago on Google
    Extremely happy with my experience at this place! I came here for my birthday on 3/22/21, and I was pleasantly surprised with the flavor, presentation, and homely vibe at this location. Highly recommend for anyone vegetarian or vegan (even gluten-free)! My sister, a long term vegetarian, said it was the first time she was able to enjoy the fancy sushi. Myself, having recently turned vegetarian, also enjoyed the sushi very much and it more than hit the spot I was craving! We loved it! Don't mistake the name, their sushi is as unique and amazing as their ramen. Vegan sushi is hard to come by and this place does it very well! Favorite dishes: Pineapple Ramen, Eggplant Roll
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 cintya f. 1 year ago on Google
    Great service, food is very delicious. I am not vegan and this place is on point if I can give it a 20/10 I would. Kaden He was polite friendly and courteous to our first time being here. Your in and your out no wait time and the menu, everything on it I will say is gonna be unbelievable best place in Hollywood/Studio City. George is always on top of it and making sure everyone gets there food. Marisol is great and always willing to help great customer service, everyone who works here is on top of everything.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 El 1 year ago on Google
    The food was really good and had a lot of flavor. We got the mushroom ramen and hot hot sushi roll. Big portions, reasonable prices and full of flavor. Definitely would come back!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andre H. 1 year ago on Google
    Vegan and vegetarians come on down to the best ramen and sushi experience on this side of the hill. Great sushi options. Ramen is good. Yes they have vegan cheese. Get the crunchy shrimp roll! Thai tea, why not. Banana smoothie, sure thing.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nadira J. 2 years ago on Google
    Fresh and delicious!! The service is amazing also! I play to eat my way through this yummy menu
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Arpan P. 2 years ago on Google
    Best Veggie/Vegan place for Ramen. I've tried ramen noodles first time in my life and it was an amazing experiance. I'm happy that I chose this place for my first time sushi and ramen experaince. Volcano sushi is a must try and delicious. Service and people are really good!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tish G. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent food. Had the crab roll. Absolutely amazing. Yes!! 🍜🍜🍜🍜🦋‼🙏🏽🎉🕉👑💯❤🍜🍜🍜🍜
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Riddhi R. 6 months ago on Google • 103 reviews
    After reading two google map reviews of Jain food options being available at this restaurant, I was super excited to try Jain ramen for the very first time. I ordered the build your own ramen - with spicy miso base, regular ramen noodles, toppings - broccoli, pineapple and bok choy, garnish - cilantro and sesame seeds. It was delicious and I’m looking forward to try all other Jain options in their menu. Definitely recommend this place and I can’t wait to visit it again. #jain-friendly #vegetarian-friendly #vegan-friendly
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 ࿐ྂ hannya �. 1 year ago on Google
    I first saw Gokoku on YouTube being reviewed by Tasty! Parking was terrible due to the traffic going in and out of Universal. Going in and out of the restaurant for pickup/takeout was super quick and the food tastes impeccable! Good portions, lovely flavor, and a cozy meal. :')
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bella F. 10 months ago on Google
    This place is SO tasty!!! The vegan bao is amazing! The bao itself could be better but the filling was other worldly! We also got the mushroom ramen which was really good but not super different from veggie ramen at regular ramen spots. I’d definitely spring for beyond meat in your ramen for a more robust experience. Amazing service and super cute restaurant. Would def recommend as a vegetarian ramen lover!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Natasha P. 10 months ago on Google
    SO GOOD. Try the mayu garlic and jalapeño ramen and the chicken teriyaki. The ramen is very flavorful, not too spicy. The “chicken” in the chicken teriyaki was the best vegan chicken I’ve had. It’s was super soft and tender. Not chewy and dense like a lot of vegan chicken. Can’t wait to come back and try again! Gave the atmosphere a 4/5 just because the restaurant is a little small so feels cramped at times. Other then that, can only say good things. Parking in the back is available.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mayur P. 1 year ago on Google
    Gokoku is an excellent vegan/vegetarian sushi restaurant. Everything was well prepared and tasted amazing. The edamame was perfectly flavored and was hard to put down. The popcorn roll was my favorite because it came with popcorn 'chicken' pieces piled on and scattered around the roll. The hard tofu ramen was not the greatest but I would give the other ramen options a shot. Unfortunately they only had one server on a Saturday mid afternoon (around 3pm) so it did take some time to get service. It seems that they would definitely benefit from more seating especially on busy days!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 crystal c. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is so delicious! The broth in the ramen has so much flavor! I got the mushroom ramen, vegan spicy tuna roll and the avocado smoothie. The food was great but the smoothie didn’t have any flavor. It tasted like crushed ice. It had a little nut flavor but that was towards the end of the smoothie. I didn’t know it was vegan until I saw the menu. I just happen to pass by because my work is close to this place. I was craving ramen. I usually go to another popular ramen place but don’t think it’s that other place is that good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Harish K. 2 years ago on Google
    For all the vegetarians and vegans out there, this place is a must go. By far the best vegetarian sushi place I’ve come across in America. The variety is out of the world and lives to the hype and expectations.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Hay 3 months ago on Google • 122 reviews New
    The food was good. I liked the popcorn roll and the spicy dumpling. The also have Thai Tea.

  • 4/5 Meghavi p. 2 months ago on Google • 100 reviews New
    The vegan sushi and vegan chili oil dumplings were really good! I would come back and eat more of those for sure. Unfortunately, the jalapeno ramen left me wanting something else. I thought it would be better but was slightly disappointed. I will still come back and try another ramen from the menu. 4/5 stars.

  • 3/5 N S. 3 months ago on Google • 65 reviews New
    The food was okay. The soup was a little salty and the eggplant dishy was greasy. I loved the sushi. Might go back to this place just for sushi rolls. Service was great and no complaints on the ambience.

  • 4/5 Olivia W. (. 2 months ago on Google • 25 reviews New
    I ordered the (Build my own) ramen, the soup was okay, a bit salty. If you're a vegan or vegetarian who doesn't eat garlic, think twice before you order ramen, because the soup has garlic. But if love garlic or onion, I think you're in the right place.

  • 5/5 Nora B. 5 months ago on Google
    2 vegetarians in from out of state. We enjoyed everything we ate. We got there about 45 min before closing so the were only doing takeout. Inside was quaint and cute. Small outdoor area for seating. Really liked the area. Waiter/Manager(maybe owner) we’re really nice and helped with the menu. Food was good. It was one of the better restaurants we had on our 3 days in the area.

  • 5/5 Shiki D. 5 months ago on Google
    This place was awesome!! I’m happy I found it on the way to Warner Bros studio. Vegetarian friendly to the max :). We got the mushroom ramen w corn & kale, the dynamite roll, and the bao! Everything tasted super refined and palatable. The ramen miso curry base of the ramen was so tasty and hard to stop eating despite us being super full at the end.

  • 4/5 Malena K. 5 months ago on Google
    One of the best ramen places I’ve been too enjoyed my whole meal!

  • 5/5 Nizy E. 6 months ago on Google
    This place is always a bomb every time husband and I visit LA we al have to make a stop here sushi and ramen are bomb ! I Can honestly say best vegan sushi and ramen I’ve had so far !

  • 5/5 Pritam B. 2 years ago on Google
    The food is absolutely delicious. The best vegan sushi in LA hands down.

  • 5/5 Gerrit L. 1 year ago on Google
    Cozy spot with a large vegan menu, offering sushi, ramen, and other Asian fusion appetizers. I had the Mushroom Ramen and Volcano Vegan Roll. Both were very good. The roll could have used more sauce, but the ramen was excellent. The presentation and plating was very nice

  • 3/5 Brianna S. 1 year ago on Google
    I want to give this place a better review because we need a great vegan spot and they have great food. However the service was bad when I finally dined in for the first time. The woman was kind of rude and blamed me when I said we got the wrong item. Even if it was my fault (I pointed at the menu when I ordered) there was a better way to handle it. ALSO, in the year 2023 everything was plastic for an order in?!??! Except the straw, which is the only thing that sucks when it's paper instead of plastic. So that was crazy. I just really feel badly that eating vegan means 10 times more plastic than necessary with this restaurant. 🤷🏻‍♀️

  • 5/5 brian f. 9 months ago on Google
    This was such an amazing experience. I've been vegetarian for 9 years and haven't had sushi since then. This was my first time having a vegetarian sushi experience and it tasted so close to the same thing, I had so much joy. Food is really good. The ramen is excellent. The vibes are Great. Friendly service. Highly recommend it

  • 5/5 Marisa R. 1 year ago on Google
    Completely stuffed after splitting two rolls and bao between two people, I need to come back to try the ramen! The place itself is small but there was no wait and there's a small free lot behind the restaurant.

  • 5/5 Samantha R. 11 months ago on Google
    I really loved this place, it deserves its title of best vegan sushi in LA. As a vegetarian, it's sometimes frustrating to have only the 3 same options so the variety here was incredible. The "salmon" roll was so cool and tasty, the bao was delicious and the udon was to die for. My partner also had the mushroom ramen which was a very different taste to the udon but equally delicious. Highly recommend this place!

  • 5/5 Kim R. 2 years ago on Google
    This was my first time patronizing Gokoku. The customer service was par excellent and the employee was genuinely attentive. The food presentation was awesome even as a pick-up order and the taste was remarkable. I am looking forward to my next experience.

  • 5/5 Annie A. 2 years ago on Google
    Really good. The staff was really nice. It is a super small spot so be prepared to wait but the food is worth it. Portions are good and the flavor is unique.

  • 5/5 Rupal 2 years ago on Google
    I had the Gluten-free Tempura Vegan California Roll and it was very delicious. Highly recommend asking for some spicy mayo if you’re looking to give it a spicy kick. Looking forward to coming back to try the other dishes.

  • 5/5 Ross & Shannon V. 4 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    My family and I had a wonderful dinner here tonight after a day at Universal Studios. The service was great, the food was phenomenal, and my omnivore family members also loved the food. Definitely recommend!

  • 5/5 L R. 3 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    Delicious food! The chili oil wontons were especially good. Great to come to a vegetarian restaurant 😁


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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