Spicy Tan Tan Tsukemen at Tonchin LA is a must-try. This dish features chilled, homemade noodles bathed in a warm Tokyo Tonkotsu pork broth and adorned with roasted chashu pork, ground pork, a perfectly cooked egg, fresh scallions, menma (bamboo shoots), crunchy cashew nuts, chili peppers, and vibrant radish sprouts. While it may look intimidatingly spicy, it delivers a balanced heat that’s far from overwhelming. The standout is the broth – it carries a delightful sesame flavor, reminiscent of peanut butter, that harmonizes beautifully with the spice. What’s more, the noodles are freshly made in-house, in the room right up front. You can taste the care and craft in every bite. I highly recommend visiting Tonchin LA for this fantastic dish.
If you are interested in more ramen from Tonchin, you may be interested in the following:
- Tokyo Tonkotsu
- Smoked Dashi Tonkotsu
- Tokyo Tonkotsu Tsukemen
- Spicy Tan Tan Tsukemen
- Ban Ban Chicken Mazemen
- Tokyo Rich Tsukemen (Limited Time Collaboration)