Our Story

Most kitchens are closing when ours starts.

Wakishi Ramen was founded in 2023 in Long Beach, California, on a simple truth: ramen is the one meal we never get tired of. We could eat it every day. The idea for the business came late one night, when hunger hit and the only choices were instant noodles or the same fast food as always. Late-night eaters deserved better than that, and no one was making ramen for that hour.

So we set out to create a ramen made for the night. Most ramen is built to be heavy, with thick, oily broths that sit like a brick at two in the morning. We went the other way. Our signature broth is light, rich and balanced. It's deep in flavor but never greasy or overly thick, so you can finish the whole bowl late at night and still feel good afterward. For guests who love a heavier, creamier bowl, our Build Your Own menu lets every customer adjust the broth, noodles and toppings to their taste, so every bowl is made the way they want it.

Today, Wakishi Ramen serves Downtown Los Angeles from 8:00 PM to 4:00 AM, and until 5:00 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. We're pickup and delivery only, so all of our focus goes into the food. Every order is made to order, sealed fresh and delivered hot.

Our goal is to become Los Angeles's go-to name for late-night ramen, and to grow with the city, creating jobs and serving more neighborhoods along the way.