With the current COVID-19 situation it’s difficult to enjoy Ramen like you are supposed to. Many shops don’t have any outdoor seating and with the current restrictions on dine in eating it can be difficult to get that experience. But, one of my favorite shops does have good outdoor seating options. Rakkan is known for …
Rarely do I indulge my self in purely vegan dishes. But, I am an omnivore and I’m always willing to try new things. Right before LA paused dine in service this week I was able to enjoy some dine in deliciousness at one of my favorite establishments. Behold the Vegan Soba. I felt light, refreshed, …
While I do have a favorite style, what I really love and appreciate about ramen is all of the variety that is available. The broths can be based off pork, chicken, soy, or salt bases. The noodles can be thin, thick, round, flat, straight, or curley. Toppings can be endless. This adds up to a …
I usually get out once a week for ramen. But, with the recent stay at home orders across the nation due to the COVID-19 pandemic it’s been impossible to get out like I used to. Over the last couple of months I’ve only ordered out from a handful of shops to try and satisfy my …
Kazan has 8 pricey bowls to choose from. This, being my second visit I decided to go with #7. It’s the only spicy bowl they serve and it comes with with lamb chops. It’s called “Lamb in Lava”. This bowl has two different sizes of noodles in it. Both are flat, but one is noticeably …
It’s currently Dine LA time in Los Angeles. It’s a two week event in which restaurants from all over LA put together their own pre fix menus. This allows us patrons to enjoy a lunch or dinner menu that has been hand picked by each restaurant. It’s pretty rare to see any ramen shops or …
I’m starting off 2020 with a full flavor explosion at Kazan. Kazan is a new shop that has taken a laser focus to crafting unique bowls of noodles. They are doing flavorful broths and making their noodles in house as they need. Kazan literally means “volcano”. Here, it implies an explosion of flavor. They aren’t …
After a studio tour at near by Paramount Studios, I decided to take my Dad to Iki Ramen. Iki happens to be just a few minutes south of the studio. I’ve been to this shop previously and written about it here. I can tell that the owner really cares about producing quality bowls of ramen. …
On a recent weekend trip to Seattle I checked out this place. They have a pretty expansive menu and you should be able to find a style of ramen that fits your mood. This occasion, I was looking forward to trying the Yuzu Shio. Yuzo is a Japanese citrus. It’s a little rare to see …
This place just opened. It’s a hike for those of us that live near the Marina. But, it’s worth the trip. I’ve already been here twice. I rarely return to a shop only after a week. But, after my first visit I had to come back. To be clear, there is NO light ramen here. …