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Chuka Soba @ Venice Ramen

By zac on Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Venice Ramen is one of the few places that prepares everything from scratch. Daily fresh soup, noodles, chashu, and gyoza. They are consistently delivering amazing ramen. When people ask me for recommendations this is one of the places that I short list for folks visiting. On this particular visit I tried the Chuka Soba. I …

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Wonton Chicken and Karaage Chicken Ramen @ Jinya Ramen Bar in Santa Monica

By zac on Sunday, August 25, 2019

Situated on a bustling Main Street and just a block away from the beach is Jinya Ramen Bar. They have an extensive menu of ramen, frequently serve seasonal ramen, and a long beer list to choose from. I’ve never had a bad experience here. I believe this is my third visit. It’s was hot summer …

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Chashu Nagoya Mazesoba @ Menya Hanabi in Arcadia CA

By zac on Friday, August 2, 2019

Menya Hanabi is bringing soupless ramen to eastern Los Angeles. Their grand opening was July 28th. I recommend that you check this place out. It’s one of the few places in which it’s soul focus is soupless noodles. Perfect for a hot day in Los Angeles. Hanabi means “fireworks” in Japanese. This means that when …

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Shio and Shoyu Ramen Santouka in Santa Monica

By zac on Sunday, July 21, 2019

Sankouka started in the early 80’s with their shio ramen.  The owner is once quoted in the beginning as saying “I’m going to make delicious ramen”.  And to this day, you can tell they put love and respect into their ramen.  This early attitude can be attributed to their ramen dominance. Santouka has locations all …

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Negi Ramen @ Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle

By zac on Thursday, July 18, 2019

This shops signature is the tsukemen. Pronounced “Ski – Men” and it’s dipping noodles, rather than noodles served in the broth.  You can check out a previous post on it here. On this visit however, I wanted to try something different. I went with their negi ramen. It’s their traditional tonkotsu style pork broth with …

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Koku Tonkotsu @ Tatsunoya in Silverlake

By zac on Saturday, June 29, 2019

Tatsunoya has recently opened their second location. More conveniently located for those of us on the west side of Los Angeles. But it’s not too far from their original location in downtown Pasadena. They’ve keeped their menu simple and their store small. I think that’s a smart move for them. Focus on the menu and …

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Spicy TanTanmen @ Chinchikurin Hiroshima Okonomiyaki

By zac on Sunday, June 23, 2019

What most people come here for is the Okonomiyaki. You can read more about that here. Now, on with the noodles. Don’t confuse this with the spicy tantan ramen, this Hiroshima style TanTanMen is a soupless noodle dish that has various levels of spiciness and contains sansho pepper.  You can choose from 1 of 4 …

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The EAK Ramen @ EAK Ramen on Melrose Ave

By zac on Thursday, June 20, 2019

EAK is known for the “IEKEI” style ramen. It’s a popular style of ramen that combines chicken and pork broth with thick round noodles and is topped with spinach, garlic paste, and onions.    From the outside. It’s on a busy street. Needed a beer on this hot day in Central LA.   Their gyoza …

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Black Garlic Ramen @ Kashiwa in Costa Mesa

By zac on Saturday, June 15, 2019

On my previous visit, I had their chicken ramen.  On this visit, I had the opportunity to meet up with a fellow ramen head to discuss our passion for ramen. From the inside, they’ve got some cool signage all over their walls. Kashiwa ramen menu. I love places that allow you to order like this. …

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Tonkotsu Ramen @ Hakata Ikkousha in Downtown LA

By zac on Tuesday, June 11, 2019

I’ve visited the other two locations for Ikkousha. There is a Torrance and Costa Mesa location.  At this third location the ramen and karaage is just as good as the other locations.  This location is in the Little Tokyo area of Downtown. This place has never let me down. I’ve been to all their locations. They …

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The Black Sesame Tantanmen @menyaultramiramesa is The Black Sesame Tantanmen @menyaultramiramesa is a special recipe of pork broth, house made miso, black sesame paste, chili oil and vinegar. The black sesame gives it that unique grey color and delicious nutty aromatic flavor profile.  This place is really popular and you’ll probably have to wait in line when you arrive. You can sign up on yelp for their waitlist to minimize your time standing outside waiting to get your ramen fix.  Get over the NOW folks!!
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The Paiko Tantanmen @menyaultramiramesa . It’s a The Paiko Tantanmen @menyaultramiramesa . It’s a special recipe of pork broth, house made miso, sesame paste, chili oil and vinegar. Pork cutlet, seasoned minced pork, bean sprouts, green onion, roasted sesame seeds, pepper and thread cut red pepper.  I had this bowl few years ago during another trip to San Diego. This tantanman is awesome and the option of the fried pork cutlet takes it to another level. Check this shop out when you are relaxing down in San Diego.
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Ken’s Ramen is focused on delivering chicken bro Ken’s Ramen is focused on delivering chicken broth (Tori Paitan) based bowls of ramen.  This is their Shoyu ramen. It’s a medium body chicken broth with the richness that comes with the addition of soy sauce.  If you are craving a shoyu style of ramen, I think you’ll dig this.  Thick wavy noodles are accompanied with this bowl. Topped with kakuni (slow braised thick cut berkshire pork belly) This store is located in the Silver Lake area of Los Angeles and it’s vibe matches the hipster attitude of the neighborhood.  Try it out folks!
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Note, I did have an opportunity to try their signature OG bowl but after my visit I prematurley deleted all the video and pictures I took of the store and their signature ramen.  After I realized I lost most of my content, I went through all 7 stages of grief (Shock and denial, pain and guilt, Anger, Depression, upward turn, reconstruction, acceptance and hope). I was seriously mad at myself and held back tears 😭🤣 at first, but 24 hours later I had accepted the loss and I’m looking forward to revisiting soon to recapture pics and videos of the OG ramen.
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Triple soup of chicken, pork, and fish. Japanese s Triple soup of chicken, pork, and fish. Japanese soy sauce, aroma oils, fried aromatics, sous vide pork chashu, green onion, and bamboo shoots. The fried aromatics are really pleasant and the little flakes of fried onion give the broth great flavor.  The noodles are whole wheat and had a great chewiness and texture to them. I’m pretty sure these are the same noodles in the tantanmen. I recommend adding an egg to this one. Try it out for yourself and tell them Zac sent you 😎
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Triple soup (chicken, pork, and fish) with house m Triple soup (chicken, pork, and fish) with house made spicy oil, sesame paste, soy milk, minced pork, bean sprouts, green onion, sichuan powder and whole wheat noodles.  The sesame flavor really sticks out and the use of soy milk keeps this bowl light.  The noodles are whole wheat and had a great chewiness and texture to them. Great for slurping. Get over there and try it out folks!
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You can’t go wrong with any of the bowls @rament You can’t go wrong with any of the bowls @ramentao_orange . This is a new shop that is owned by the same master at @ramen_and_tsukemen_tao in Buena Park. It’s great to see the expansion.  Besides serving up the same consistent delicious ramen, this location is in a bigger shopping center so they can serve more people at once and parking isn’t as challenging as the Buena Park location.  Currently they are in the soft opening period to the public. Their grand opening event is on April 12th where if you are in the first 100 customers, you will receive a voucher for a free bowl of ramen on your next visit. Get over there and check them out folks!
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Tokyo Style Shoyu delivered right to your own kitc Tokyo Style Shoyu delivered right to your own kitchen via @tokyoramenmarket . This bowl is rich and smooth. The richness of the soy sauce is great and not overpowering.  I think these ramen kits are awesome and I urge you to check them out for your self. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.
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If you are looking for authentic Yokohama "IEKEI" If you are looking for authentic Yokohama "IEKEI" style Tonkotsu ramen out of your own kitchen, then look no further than @tokyoramenmarket . This has real pork broth with chashu,  thick noodle, green onion, spinach, and seaweed.  I can taste the passion of the bowl.  You should add this to your try list so you can enjoy this in your home.
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Yuzu Paitan - Chicken bone broth, fresh yuzu, chic Yuzu Paitan - Chicken bone broth, fresh yuzu, chicken terrier, buttered corn, asparagus, wood ear mushrooms, cilantro, and red onion.  The use of the yuzu really lightens up the chicken broth. Comparing this to Kashiwa, this is a much lighter but just as satisfying bowl.  The use of asparagus, which happens to be in season is great too.  This bowl won’t be available forever, but there is still time. Get over there now.  Plus, all of the appetizers are top notch.  Tell them Zac sent you. 😂
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One of my favorite bowls. This showed up on my IG One of my favorite bowls. This showed up on my IG feed a couple of times this week so I was triggered and had to get my fix at the end of a busy work week. Perfect way to start the weekend. 
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Another special ramen collaboration between @darth Another special ramen collaboration between @darth.gastrameny and @goramen .  It was a green curry chicken paitan.  Toppings included chicken chashu, coconut-peanut crumble, herbs, and red chiles.  This bowl left me absolutely satisfied and I wish I had ordered an extra kit.  I can’t wait for the next one!
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The Spicy and Electrifying Ramen. Hurry up to get The Spicy and Electrifying Ramen.  Hurry up to get your hands on this limited time special. It’s only available till the end of this month. If you like sansho pepper (I do), you’ll dig this. I elected to get the lowest spice level and maxed out the numbness level. Sansho is a pepper that is really fragrant and I put a ton of it on many dishes.
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Mazesoba from Kashiwa. New dish that will leave yo Mazesoba from Kashiwa. New dish that will leave you full and happy.  I really enjoyed the addition of the fried chicken on top. Make sure you add the vinegar and chili oil after you’ve completed your first mix of the ingredients.  I went with the original flavor profile, which is soy based.
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This is #6. Thick noodles with creamy and rich bro This is #6. Thick noodles with creamy and rich broth with truffle seasoning.  Topped with a whole chicken leg, leafy greens, white onions, and parmesan cheese.
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Amazing noodles are being made in Beverly Hills... Amazing noodles are being made in Beverly Hills....😎🍜
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Mazesoba. What I think separates this from other M Mazesoba. What I think separates this from other Mazesoba is the addition of what I believe was fried onion or garlic. Once I mixed up all the ingredients that crunchy texture and flavor really made every slurp delicious.  Try it out folks!
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Hachioji Shio ramen topped with smoked duck. This Hachioji Shio ramen topped with smoked duck. This was really refreshing and I love this style that has a healthy portion of onion that doesn’t overwhelm the rest of the bowl.  If you’ve never been here before, this is one of the bowls I recommend starting with. Get out there folks!
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I am searching for the Choco Monaka Jumbo in south I am searching for the Choco Monaka Jumbo in southern California.  I’ve searched high and low at many of the asian markets in the area and have yet to find this brand.  Has anyone seen this brand in California?? I’m offering a handsome reward to the individual that successfully leads to me this treasure locally. 
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I’ve seen competitor brands, but frankly they fall way short of the holy trinity of crispy texture, ice cream, and chocolate that are present in this brand.  For those of you wondering what this is, it’s a filling dessert with chocolate and ice cream sandwiched inside crispy monaka wafer. 
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The secret to the amazing product in the companies own words….”In order to prevent the loss of the monaka casing’s crispy texture due to the absorption of moisture from the ice cream inside, the inside of the monaka casing is sprayed evenly with a chocolate coating. This thin chocolate layer protects the wafer. At the same time, because product texture can change depending on time and storage conditions, Morinaga implements a continuous production plan from factory to distribution and manages this plan carefully. In addition, the chocolate inside the monaka casing provides a crunchy texture like that of a thick chocolate bar and the consumer can experience the chocolate-like melt-in-the-mouth texture, even when their mouth is numbed by cold from the ice cream.”
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Since I can’t find these in the states, when I do visit Japan I commit to eating one of these every day.  Literally, one a day while in Japan. 😎
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Curry Ramen. 100% chicken broth with house curry b Curry Ramen. 100% chicken broth with house curry blend, chashu pork, beansprouts, cabbage, green onion, and garlic oil.  If you are new to ramen, I recommend starting out with this bowl since it doesn’t have the bonito and is a bit lighter than the tsukemen dipping sauce. Get over there soon and let them know I sent you 😎.
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Curry Tsukemen. 100% chicken broth with house curr Curry Tsukemen. 100% chicken broth with house curry blend, bonito flavors, chashu, nori, and lime.  This really hit the spot on a warm sunny day.  This shop is new and I think their focus on curry is a great compliment to the other styles of ramen available on Sawtelle Blvd.  Get over there now to check this place out!
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