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Garlic Shrimp Ramen @ Munchie Ken

Zac — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 16:16:34 +0000

Before we talk about the ramen at Munchie Ken, let’s first dive into the history of the mastermind behind the shop.

In the bustling heart of Chiba, Japan, 1976 greeted us with the birth of a culinary maestro, Chef Tomonori Hashimoto. Starting off in the hallowed kitchens of a hotel restaurant, Tomonori didn’t just cook; he embarked on a relentless quest. His obsession? To elevate his dishes using the pure essence of ingredients, sidestepping the easy allure of MSG and artificial flavors.

Fish, in its multifaceted tastes and textures, became his muse. And so began nights drenched in relentless practice, and the aroma of simmering fish broths filling the air.

2016 saw Kinshicho’s streets graced by Mengyo, Tomonori’s brainchild. This wasn’t just any ramen shop. Mengyo brought forth an unheard-of specialty: red snapper ramen, a dish so masterful it clinched Tokyo’s Ramen of the Year right out the gate. And the hits kept coming. From the spotlight of Japanese television competitions to the bustling lanes of Tokyo, where he oversees more than 20 ramen joints, Tomonori’s legend grew.

Yet, when he wasn’t perfecting broth or scooping accolades, Tomonori found solace in the embrace of the waves, surfing his worries away. It was on the Californian shores, amid surfboards and sunsets, that salmon, a beloved American staple, inspired another eureka moments for his ramen in Fountain Valley.

With Munchie-Ken in Fountain Valley, Tomonori didn’t just open a restaurant; he planted a flag, marking his first culinary outpost outside of Japan.

Munchie Ken Garlic Shrimp Ramen

Munchie Ken Garlic Shrimp Ramen Noodles

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Jiro Ramen @ Hakata Ikkousha

Zac — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 03:44:12 +0000

This is a new summer special that is currently available in their Costa Mesa and Torrance locations. Get over there and try this bowl out for yourself. Tell them ramen Zac sent ya!

It’s a tonktosu shoyu soup, topped with bean sprouts, cabbage, garlic, and fat. Paired with thick noodles. You have the option to customize this bowl. I went with normal taste, double garlic, and normal vegetable toppings.

This style of ramen is known for its mile high pile of bean sprouts and had I selected double vegetables, mine would have been a mile tall.

Super thick noodles.

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If you are interested in the other ramen options Hakata Ikkousha offers, check out the following:

Tsukemen
Tonkotsu Ramen
Black Tonkotsu Ramen
God Fire Ramen
Shoyu Hybrid
Tonkotsu Shoyu Jiro (Costa Mesa and Torrance locations only)

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Garlic Tantanmen @ Jidaiya Ramen Dining

Zac — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 04:50:56 +0000

Jidaiya Menu

Garlic Tan Tan Men. Chicken broth, shio sauce, red chili peppers, ground chicken, and garlic.

This broth isn’t as spicy as it looks. If you like spicy food, you can handle the heat. It won’t overwhelm you. But, if you don’t normally eat hot food, you may be overwhelmed.

Thick noodles are served with this. If you are hungry at the end you can request a small bowl of rice to add to the broth. It’s a great way to finish it off.

Doesn’t this look hot?

If in are interested in other ramen options at Jidaiya, check these out.

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