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. …
Visually, this seasonal item from Kazan is the most unique bowl of ramen in Los Angeles. It’s rare to find blue pigment in foods naturally. If you try to create a list of foods in which blue is the naturally occurring pigment it will be a shortlist for sure. The inspiration behind the blue in …
Kashiwa is serving up many delicious bowls of noodles. I recently had the opportunity to try their signature Tsukemen and Kombu ramen. If you are interested in other menu items I recommend you check out my previous post on their Matcha Tsukemen, Black Garlic Ramen, and Chicken Ramen. Kashiwa Ramen https://www.thekashiwaramen.com Hours Monday – Sunday …
When it comes to my weekly ramen consumption, I’m always on the look out for something new and unique. This week I found something at one of my favorite establishments in Orange County, Kashiwa Ramen. This particular bowl is a departure from their signature tori paitian ramen that I love. It was awesome so continue …
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 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, …
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 …
After shopping at The Row DTLA I swung by this noodle establishment. It was less than a mile away, and since I was totally exhausted from shopping at my new favorite store, Banks Journal, I needed my fix. Stopping here was a no brainer. I’ve been here before for their tsukemen ( pronounced “ski – men”), but …
I was invited to a soft opening for a new ramen shop in Oceanside CA. Oceanside isn’t the first place you’d think a ramen shop would work. But, I think it will work. Especially for those folks who have spent all day surfing just down the street. A bowl of noodles will hit the spot. …