Menya Tigre
Menya Tigre is a good Sawtelle pick when the craving is specifically Japanese curry ramen or curry tsukemen, not a broad ramen menu. At about $20 per person, it is strongest for solo meals, casual dates, and quick lunches; skip it for formal celebrations or groups that need vegetarian and vegan options.
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- Address
- 2012 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025, United States
- Phone
- +1 310-231-9290
- Website
- tigre-la.com
- Directions
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In Los Angeles, Menya Tigre is a focused choice for Japanese curry ramen and noodles. It is worth choosing when the decision is specifically curry ramen, curry tsukemen, keema noodle, Japanese curry rice bowls, or pork cutlet curry, rather than when the group wants a broader meal built around other kinds of cuisine.
The value case is simple: Menya Tigre is casual, priced around $20 per person, and centered on a curry-noodle identity that makes the reason to visit clear. It works well when flavor focus matters more than a dressed-up setting. For an anniversary, client meal, or long dinner built around a broader format, consider other Los Angeles dining rooms instead.
Order the curry noodles, not a survey of the menu
The strongest reason to go is the Japanese curry ramen and noodle focus. The signature dishes are curry ramen, curry tsukemen, keema noodle, Japanese curry rice bowls, and pork cutlet curry, so the experience is best understood through that curry-and-noodle lens.
Progression is less tasting-menu arc and more choose-your-curry lane. Curry ramen is the direct order for a first visit, while curry tsukemen and keema noodle are also part of the signature-dish set. The Japanese curry ramen and noodle focus is the differentiator, so ordering from that core is the clearest way to understand the restaurant.
Casual, flexible, and better for simple meals than formal occasions
Dress casual and keep the plan direct. Menya Tigre is better framed as a focused curry ramen and noodle stop than as a formal special-occasion restaurant. If the priority is an elaborate evening or a broader hospitality format, another Los Angeles option may be a better fit.
Hours cover lunch and dinner on weekdays, with service from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm and 5 pm to 9:45 pm Monday through Friday. Saturday and Sunday run from 11:30 am to 9:45 pm, which gives it weekend flexibility for either a daytime or evening curry-noodle meal.
For broader planning around the city, use our full Los Angeles restaurants guide, plus the Los Angeles hotels guide, Los Angeles bars guide, Los Angeles wineries guide, and Los Angeles experiences guide. Dining research can also start with other Los Angeles restaurants, depending on whether the meal calls for noodles, a broader menu, or a more formal setting.
Useful planning context is simple: compare Menya Tigre with other dining options based on whether the group wants Japanese curry ramen and noodles, a casual dress code, and an approximately $20-per-person meal in Los Angeles.
Quick reference: go for curry ramen, curry tsukemen, keema noodle, Japanese curry rice bowls, or pork cutlet curry; keep it casual; expect a meal around $20 per person; and frame it as a casual curry ramen and noodle meal.
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- Lively
- Casual
- Casual Hangout
- Solo
- Group Dining
- After Work
- Standalone
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 5–9:45 pm
- Tuesday
- 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 5–9:45 pm
- Wednesday
- 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 5–9:45 pm
- Thursday
- 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 5–9:45 pm
- Friday
- 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 5–9:45 pm
- Saturday
- 11:30 am–9:45 pm
- Sunday
- 11:30 am–9:45 pm
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
A cozy, casual ramen shop on Sawtelle Japantown with a small, relaxed dining room that feels like a neighborhood noodle bar, focused on quick, comforting meals rather than formal dining.
Know Before You Go
- Reservations
- Walk in friendly
- Dress code
- Casual
- Getting there
- 2012 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025, United States














