JINYA Ramen Bar

Newly opened in Victory Park, this Los Angeles-based chain, founded by Tokyo restaurateur Tomonori Takahashi, churns out what's arguably some of the best ramen in the city. The secret lies within the absurdly rich stocks which are all (meat and vegetarian) slowly simmered for more than ten hours. There are 13 signature ramen offerings as well as the option to build-your-own from five kinds of broth and 30 different toppings. Aside from ramen, diners can also dig into Asian-inspired snacks plus a variety of rice bowls and salads. Bonus points for daily happy hours and staying open until midnight on weekends.