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. …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 is my third visit to Killer Noodle. You can read my previous reviews here and here. I went with Original Style this time. I picked spicy level 3 and added poached egg, pork, and cilantro. This style is different from the Downtown or Tokyo styles they offer. This one doesn’t have the peanut butter or …
Just down the street from LAX, there is this little gem. This is one of the options that would be great if you want something to eat before or after your flight. Ramen Joint is another good choice near LAX. Kanpai is not a dedicated ramen shop. It’s a full scale Japanese restaurant that serves …
This place is right across the street from Ramen Shack, which I’ve already written about here. What sets this place apart is the fact that it’s a mix of Chinese and Japanese cuisines. On their menu they state they’ve been a family run business since 1980. This place is keeping it old school with their …
After checking out the ramen documentary “Ramen Heads” my wife and I were craving some noodles. Spicy noodles to be exact. It was fairly cool out and having something warm in our belly was going to hit the spot. This would be my second visit. I initially came here for their soft opening in which …
This place is always busy, but I’ve never had to wait very long to sit and order. They cook their pork broth for 20 hours, which explains why it’s so delicious. Yamadaya has several locations, each doing a little different ramen. Previously, I reviewed their “Factory” store in Torrance. The first time I came here …