Is there better Ramen than Daikokuya?

Inspired by this board and a recent viewing of Tampopo, I tried almost every ramen house in the greater Los Angeles Area. Santouka, Daikokoya, Wakasan, Shin Sen Gumi, Ramenya, Asahi, Chabuya, Ajisen, Ramen California, Asa, Gardena Ramen being the most notable. I even went level 1 at Orochon.

Given Santouka's Shio Ramen is arguably the best of the lot (followed by Wakasan's version), I recently stumbled upon Robata-ya's Tonkotsu Ramen. Actually, I went to Chabuya, was horribly disappointed with what seemed to me a soup base made from a soup concentrate that can be easily bought at any Japanese market. I paid my check walked right next door and began to order from their extensive yakitori menu. I met the owner Dennis, and he, to my present suprise, informed me that he made a tonkotsu (pork bone) ramen as well as a chicken based ramen. What chance...

I tried both--explaining my mission--and to my dismay, the tonkotsu ramen was bar none the best one I have had in LA. It came with melt in your mouth chasu, fresh bamboo, spinach, nice firm wavy ramen, a sweet soy marinated half egg, sliced pickled ginger and a broth that put it over the top. The spicy chicken ramen had a kick to it with a nice homemade chicken broth and ground chicken inside.

I think next time I come, I'm going to try the tonkotsu with the same spiciness as the spicy chicken ramen. Should be a winner.

Woodod in Los Angeles Area