I’m not usually a huge fan of spicy ramen. I used to be. However, as my ramen obsession has grown I’ve moved away from the spicy stuff. I find the spice takes away the flavors in the broth. But, everyonce in a while I get that craving for heat. This is one of those occasions. …
This is one of the newer places I’ve been to recently. It’s been open since Oct 2018 and they are setting themselves apart from the crowd. Pork broths are really popular in the states. But, Kashiwa is focusing on chicken broth. I’ve already visited twice. This is how they get it rich and creamy. You …
This chicken ramen is delicious. The broth is light and flavorful. They add roasted chicken breast chashu, deep fried onions, cooked bamboo shoots, hard boiled egg, and green onion. This is all served up with hard and thin noodles. My only gripe with Venice Ramen is their egg. I understand soft boiled eggs aren’t for …
If you are in San Diego and craving ramen this place is worth a look. They had a long wait when we showed up. I’m sure that’s not just on the night I arrived. Scroll down to check it out… On the web @ http://menya-ultra.com From the outside. Be prepared for long waits. This place is …
This place is located in Little Tokyo in Los Angeles. It’s tucked away in a strip mall. You can tell that it’s been there for a while because when you walk in it has an older/dank feeling to it. Don’t let that scare you though. Their signature bowl is delicious. On the web @ https://www.menohusa.com This …
Venice Ramen is one of my local favorites. I recommend you check this place out when you are in the area. I’ve enjoyed and written about other bowls at Venice Ramen here and here. On the Web @ https://www.veniceramen.com/ Located @ 515 Washington Blvd, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 This broth is pretty sweet. That’s …
[Update, as of August 2020 Okiboru House of Tsukemens Los Angeles location has closed. Another causality of Covid-19. But, they do have an Atlanta location they are focusing on going forward. Check it out.] This was the last bowl of noodles that I crushed in 2018. It’s a place that just recently opened up …
This is my second visit here. I’ve was fortunate enough to be invited to their soft opening back in 2018. I wrote about it here. At the end of this post, check out my first video with voice over commentary. Located @ 2012 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025 On the web @ http://www.menyamusashi-la.us I’ll get straight to …
Situated on a busy intersection in Culver City is Kotoya Ramen. They have limited hours, so make sure you check their schedule before heading over. On the web @ http://kotoya-la.com From the outside House rules. If I ever owned a shop, this would be one of the rules. If you sit at the bar, …
2018 was a year full of ramen. 49 bowls to be exact. Almost a bowl a week. That’s my current cadence. I’ll probably keep that up in 2019. The location and the bowl that I had for reference. Location Style Venice Ramen Tanmen Ramen Hero Tomato Tori-paitan Ramen Tatsunoya Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen Yamadaya Shio Ramen …