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Based on the average review of 4.2, the Kouraku is definitely worth a visit.

What User likes about Kouraku:
Overall Excellent! Seafood curry and ginger pork were outstanding! Conveniently open late, great service, large menu with many options, and adjacent to Little Tokyo. One note, the in-house menu has many more options than scanning the QR code at the table. View all feedback.

What User doesn't like about Kouraku:
Food was bland and overpriced. Ordered their Katsudon, gyoza, and takoyaki to go since there was such a long lineup. It came up to $50+ for these three dishes. The katsu and gyoza had almost no flavour and the takoyaki had only a small piece of octopus in each ball. A letdown since I really wanted to like this place due to its reviews. View all feedback.

GastroRanking-IT
4.0 ★ from 2 reviews
David
10.10.2024 - 18:50

No flavor fried rice, shumai was decent, gyoza was thin and falling apart and lacked sauce. Maybe ramen was better. Won't return here.

山樋勝人
10.10.2024 - 18:50

I had been here once before, so it was nostalgic and delicious.

INT Restaurants
4.2 ★ from 1286 reviews
Andrew
03.08.2023 - 08:17

This Japanese diner has in business forever, and I can see why! They have a very deep menu with Japanese and Asian-fusion dishes. Service is good and the booths...

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M
03.08.2023 - 08:17

The service here is impeccable, food tasted good, and you can check out with Venmo! The Nikudango (meatballs) was really yummy, with slightly crispier out layer...

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Yelp
3.8 ★ from 1183 reviews
Peter
15.03.2024 - 13:18

Nestled in the weathered streets of Little Tokyo, LA, Kouraku is a hidden gem that offers an unparalleled authentic Japanese dining experience.

Lindsay
15.03.2024 - 13:18

As someone who was born and raised in Los Angeles, Kouraku holds a special place as a Little Tokyo icon. With its open kitchen and warm orange tones, the restau...

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Google
4.6 ★ from 1047 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.1 ★ from 46 reviews
Gastroranking-US
4.3 ★ from 995 reviews

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The premises in the restaurant are wheelchair accessible and can also be used with a wheelchair or physical disabilities, and you can pay the bill with the common credit cards.

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