Ramen culture in Los Angeles took a few leaps in the past year, with many mini-chains budding and even a world-class joint opening in the wake of a years-long ramen restaurant drought. Long-standing favorites such as Daikokuya and Santouka have new competition, but there's still plenty of room to grow in this segment. From dip-ramen tsukemen to pork-infused tonkotsu bowls galore, here's a map of L.A.'s best ramen shops.