Ramen Brahmins

Kotoya Ramen to Return on August 21

Kotoya Ramen
Kotoya Ramen Photo: Kotoya

West L.A.’s newest ramen shop, Kotoya, briefly opened at the start of the month for a soft-launch test of its color-coded tonkotsu ramen and tsukemen, leading to some early impressions by Yelpers and Chowhounds. However, the restaurant had to nip its soft-opening in the bud to turn its attention to an exhaust duct and has closed again until August 21. On a website, it promises a free gift to anyone who comes and check it out. Following the debut, the menu could expand to include kushiage. 11901 Santa Monica Blvd. West L.A.

Kotoya Ramen to Return on August 21