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 …
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 …
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 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. …
Iki Ramen is a new comer to the area. I think it’s been open a couple of months. I was recently here for a ramen pop up event that involved the owner of Iki and Mark (aka @ramen_culture). This post isn’t about that pop up. I’ll write about it later. This post is about my …
I’ve been asked on several occasions, “when did your love affair with ramen begin?” Well, let me take you on a journey back in time. These are the earliest ramen photos that I have from the trip to Tokyo that changed my life. circa 2016. This is from Tonchin in Ikebukuro – Tokoyo, Japan. Look …
This was the first ramen shop to receive a coveteted Michelin star. Ever since then, the shop gets alot of attention. They only serve a limited number of bowls during the day. If you want to eat during the day you need to arrive at the shop between 7am and 8am to provide a deposit …
This place is about 90 minutes north of Tokyo and yet pretty easy to access via the extensive train system in Japan. This region is known for it’s excellent spring water. It’s also known for the select wheat that is used locally in the noodles. This was the type of ramen that you can …
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 …