Koraku's Beverage Offerings (Kirin Ichiban Poster)

Koraku serves a variety of beverages including Japanese beers. Kirin Ichiban is one of the Japanese beers which complement the cuisine well. This poster is also one of many hanging in the restaurant that advertise Japanese products. Diners at Koraku enjoy a truly authentic Japanese experience from start to finish. 
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Kirin Ichiban Poster

Kirin Ichiban poster hanging in Koraku Restaurant.

Koraku Japanese Restaurant on 2nd Street (Streetview of Koraku)

Streetview of Koraku

Picture taken of Koraku Restaurant from across 2nd Street on March 4, 2010.

Koraku's Chefs at Work (Koraku's Chefs)

Koraku's Chefs

Picture of Koraku's chefs at work behind the restaurant's countertop.

Front Half of Koraku Restaurant (Interior of Koraku Restaurant)

In Japanese, the word "kouraku" means "outing" or "pleasure trip".  Just as the meaning of its name suggests, the laid-back atmosphere of Koraku allows its customers to feel comfortable and at home as they enjoy their meal.  People are welcome to sit at the red vinyl booths and tables at the back of the restaurant, or they can eat on the countertop pictured here.
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Interior of Koraku Restaurant

View of the front half of Koraku's interior and it's countertop, where customers can sit and watch the chefs prepare their meals. 

Koraku's Specials

A list of Koraku's specials.

Kouraku's Menu (Koraku Restaurant's Menu)

Koraku’s menu includes a variety of ramen dishes as well as other Japanese and Chinese entrees, which are reasonably priced and appeal to a variety of palates. Mr. Yamauchi hopes that word will spread regarding Koraku's great food and that more people will continue to become regulars. 

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Koraku Restaurant's Menu

A picture of Koraku Japanese Restaurant's menu. 

Koraku's Chashu Ramen Dish (Picture of Koraku's Chashu Ramen Dish)

A realistic example of Koraku's chashu ramen dish is displayed in the glass showcase outside of the restaurant.  Though it's name is clearly Japanese, Mr. Yamauchi defines Koraku as a Japanese-Chinese restaurant because of dishes like this one that contain Chinese influences.
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Picture of Koraku's Chashu Ramen Dish

Picture of Koraku's chashu ramen dish in glass showcase outside of restaurant.  Koraku's chashu ramen contains 5 pieces of charsiu, bean sprouts, green onion, bamboo shoots and rice. 

Koraku's Mabodon Dish (Koraku's Mabodon)

Mabodon includes ground pork, tofu and green onions over steamed rice with a spicy sauce. This is one of the many dishes on display outside the restaurant to encourage people to dine at Koraku. 
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Koraku's Mabodon

Koraku's Mabodon dish as seen outside the restaurant. 

2005's "Best After Midnight Snack" Restaurant (2005 "Best After Midnight Snack" Award)

In 2005, Koraku's tasty dishes were recognized by the Los Angeles Downtown News when the restaurant received the Best After Midnight Snack Award. Mr. Yamauchi keeps his restaurant open until 3:00 am for those customers looking for a satisfying late-night meal. He takes particular pride in both staying open so late to serve as many customers as possible and in being recognized by LA Downtown news. 

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2005 "Best After Midnight Snack" Award

Picture taken of Koraku's "Best After Midnight Snack" Award displayed in the glass showcase ouside of the restaurant.

Sidewalk View of Koraku (Sidewalk View of Koraku Restaurant)

Since 1976, Koraku has been serving ramen to the residents of Little Tokyo and its tourists.  Today, Mr. Yamauchi's restaurant continues to live up to it's name.  A local favorite where people can relax from the stresses of daily life and enjoy a delicious meal, Koraku is truly an integral part of the Little Tokyo community.

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Sidewalk View of Koraku Restaurant

Taken on the sidewalk approaching Koraku on March 4th, 2010.