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Most Americans know ramen only in the 5000-pack for a buck instant variety and as “starving college student food.” But ramen is so much more. Read more...
Monthly archive January, 2011
ramen rating: okazu ramen house - orange, ca

ramen rating: okazu ramen house – orange, ca

A new new ramen house! In Orange, of all places! I’ve been waiting for months to try out Okazu ramen, but haven’t quite been able to make it until recently. Okazu is located in the back corner of a Target shopping plaza, and is now open for lunch and dinner.
ramen food truck news

ramen food truck news

It’s finally happening. L.A. is getting a gourmet ramen truck, courtesy of Rokyo gourmet ramen. On the menu are a pork broth (tonkotsu?) and a mushroom broth ramen with “organic noodles made fresh everyday.” You get your choice of meat/mushroom toppings and plenty of accoutrements. I’m not much into organic, healthy eating, but for this,...
there's an app for that!

there’s an app for that!

The New York Times has reported that David Chang, noted chef and owner of the highly touted Momofuku ramen/noodle bar in New York, will be releasing an iPad app featuring an “interactive bowl of ramen.” The app, named Lucky Peach, is part of a series of apps that will also be released alongside a print...
ramen rating: eifukucho taishouken

ramen rating: eifukucho taishouken

Those of you who follow Go Ramen! know that Keizo, the writer of Go Ramen! has been in Japan, living his dream of becoming a ramen chef. A couple of months ago, I got a message from Keizo telling me that he was back in CA visiting, and had something for little ol’ me! Imagine...
ramen rating: daikokuya - costa mesa, ca

ramen rating: daikokuya – costa mesa, ca

I’ve previewed Daikokuya when they first soft-opened but have never formally reviewed it. Since it’s been so long and a few things have changed, I decided to start the new year right with another visit to this popular and expanding ramen chain. First, a few small changes: the fancy restaurant pager is gone, replaced by...
random ramen picture

random ramen picture

Found this at a local bookstore when the wife brought it to my attention. I’m not sure what the bear is doing in the bowl, but it’s a cute set of dish towels.


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