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. …
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 …
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 …
This was my second time here. First time posting. This place is known for delivering a Sapporo style miso. This means a rich and tangy miso broth and chewy yellow noodles. The miso is really mild, noodles were short and chewy. The chashu melted in my mouth. Topped off with freshly grated ginger on top. …
This bowl of miso is only served on Wednesdays. It’s a Sapporo style which means it’s got yellow chewy noodles and deep rich miso flavors. I love miso style ramen. In fact, it’s my favorite. It was a cold rainy evening in Tokyo. This place really hit the spot. From the outside The machine This …
This is the third location Rakkan has in LA. I’ve written about the other locations here and here. This location is my favorite. It’s literally across the street from the Santa Monica Pier. Rakkan is known for their broth. It’s unique because they use vegetables and olive oil to create their broth. They take their craft …
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 …
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, …
Some pro tips for coming here. On Sundays, park across the street at Chase. It’s free and not monitored. When ordering the ramen, order your noodles hard cooked. There are so many toppings that the noodles get soft before you can finish. Located @ 9810 Washington Blvd. Culver City, CA 90232 On the Web @ https://ramenbangaichi.com/culvercity/menu/ …
I was craving a bowl of miso this weekend and figured I would check this place out. It’s located near several other quality shops that I’ve written about here and here. This miso was great. It was a bit sweeter than I’m used to. I think that’s from the all vegan broth that would be …