My new focus, Ramen Directory was born out of my ongoing frustration of trying to maintain a list of ramen shops in an excel spreadsheet. Ramen Directory is meant to be the most comprehensive database of authentic Japanese ramen in America.
Jinya is a chain of shops with nearly 40 locations scattered all across the nation. I affectionally consider them the leader of the chains. From this chain you can count on a wide variety of ramen options to chose from. Each shop has slightly different menu items. Some locations serve adult beverages while others don’t. …
Why did I create this list? The most frequent inquiry I get from people looking for ramen recommendations in Los Angeles is people looking for the best vegetarian ramen options. Below is a list of places that I’ve enjoyed. This list is in no particular order and organized by location. This list will evolve, so …
Visually, this seasonal item from Kazan is the most unique bowl of ramen in Los Angeles. It’s rare to find blue pigment in foods naturally. If you try to create a list of foods in which blue is the naturally occurring pigment it will be a shortlist for sure. The inspiration behind the blue in …
If you are craving a bowl of ramen and find your self in Gardena this shop should be on your list to try. With several different styles to chose from, I think that you’ll find something to satisfy your ramen craving. Jidaiya Ramen https://jidaiya.torihei-usa.com Hours Monday – Sunday 11:30am – 9:30pm Phone 310-532-0999
Kashiwa is serving up many delicious bowls of noodles. I recently had the opportunity to try their signature Tsukemen and Kombu ramen. If you are interested in other menu items I recommend you check out my previous post on their Matcha Tsukemen, Black Garlic Ramen, and Chicken Ramen. Kashiwa Ramen https://www.thekashiwaramen.com Hours Monday – Sunday …
If you find yourself in the Anaheim area and craving some unique ramen, I recommend checking out the Citrus Ramen @ Orange Tei. Orange Tei is situated on the top floor of a new and modern food court called Anaheim Packing House. These types of food courts are becoming popular. The greatest thing about these …
Another delicious vegan ramen option in Los Angeles is available at Ramen & Tsukement Tao. This bowl is hearty and healthy. You’ll have a smile on your face right down to the last slurp. This bowl will be included in a future blog post that is entirely devoted to highlighting all of the best vegan/vegetarian …
This vegetarian ramen option comes from an unusual suspect in the Los Angeles ramen scene. Killer Noodle is the king of bowls that leave your mouth on fire and completely numb. This particular bowl will deliver none of that, which is a good thing. The Vegetarian “Vege” Ramen is a soy and ginger base soup …
When it comes to my weekly ramen consumption, I’m always on the look out for something new and unique. This week I found something at one of my favorite establishments in Orange County, Kashiwa Ramen. This particular bowl is a departure from their signature tori paitian ramen that I love. It was awesome so continue …