TAO's head chef, Toshimasa Sano, honed his craft over a decade at Tsujita in Tokyo—a beloved artisan ramen brand whose Los Angeles sister restaurant was famously crowned "the king of tonkotsu ramen" by the late LA Times food critic Jonathan Gold.

Driven by a passion to introduce the true depth of miso broth to the United States, Chef Sano opened his own shop specializing in exceptional Miso Ramen and Miso Tsukemen. His dedication to culinary excellence has proudly earned TAO the prestigious Michelin Bib Gourmand award consecutively since 2022.

Every bowl we serve is a labor of love, featuring an intensely rich, complex broth that takes 40 hours to prepare. We perfectly pair this savory soup with premium fresh noodles from Kobayashi Seimen, an esteemed noodle maker originally from Hokkaido.

We invite you to experience the rich heritage of our signature dishes: the creamy White Miso Ramen, inspired by the vibrant food culture of Hokkaido, and the bold Red Miso Ramen, a modern favorite in Tokyo. We are proud to serve soul-warming, carefully crafted Japanese ramen designed to satisfy the palates of the most discerning foodies across Southern California.