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Spicy Beef Tsukemen @ Saikai Ramen Bar

Zac — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 03:00:48 +0000

Tucked away in the heart of Koreatown in Los Angeles, the Saikai Ramen Bar is a testament to culinary passion. It’s not just any spot on the map; it’s where culinary dreams converge with reality. Their broth, as deep and storied as the streets of LA, is crafted from spicy beef bone marrow. It tells tales; tales of the animal it hailed from, tales of the hands that stirred it. Beef short ribs, given the time they deserve – a luxurious 18 hours – braise away, becoming so tender, they’re a lullaby on your palate. And when you think you’ve started to understand the soul of Saikai, the spicy pickled collard greens challenge you. They’re audacious, fiery with a hint of sweet mischief.

The dish is an ensemble. Chilled noodles, robust and refreshing, sing alongside zestful lime, unabashed garlic, and an egg, perfectly poised between runny and set. The broth? An intricate ballet of chilies and miso, each sip a deeper dive into the essence of Saikai.

Amidst the vibrant chaos of Koreatown, with LA’s endless energy radiating around, Saikai Ramen Bar stands as a culinary haven. Those ribs? They don’t just melt; they transport you, whispering tales of faraway lands.

If you’ve never wandered into Saikai, I’ve got one question: Why the hell not? And for those who’ve savored its tales before, well, legends are always worth revisiting. This isn’t just a ramen bar. It’s an experience, a chapter in LA’s gastronomic anthology.

spicy beef bone marrow dipping broth, 18 hour braised beef short ribs, spicy pickled collard greens, chilled thick noodles, lime, fresh garlic

From another angle

Noodle Pull

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Impossible Vegan Mazemen @ Iki Ramen

Zac — Sun, 09 May 2021 22:32:24 +0000

Impossible Vegan Mazemen. Vegan noodle, house spicy sesame miso, impossible meat, organic tofu, crispy onion, sesame seed, and scallions.

You can see the impossible meat up close. It looks like meat and is pretty close to tasting like meat too. I prefer real meat though.

The use of the impossible meat makes this dish much lighter than what you may be used to with other broth less ramen options in the area. Perfect for those looking for something light.

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Yuzu Paitan @ Saikai Ramen Bar

Zac — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 02:26:00 +0000

Chicken bone broth, fresh yuzu, chicken terrine, buttered corn, asparagus, woodear mushrooms, cilantro, and red onion. This is a special offering, so get it will it’s still here.

They are using sun noodles here. How is this pull?

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Mazesoba @ Saikai Ramen Bar

Zac — Sat, 06 Feb 2021 17:45:00 +0000

Saikai Mazemen. Mix up the entire bowl well to make sure you get all the ingredients on all the noodles.

After mixing, this is what your noodles should look like.

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Tai Ramen @ Iki Ramen

Zac — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 03:22:49 +0000

Tai Ramen (Sea Bream) Ramen is a refreshing and light taste of the sea. It’s only occasionally available. If you want this double check their current menu.

Iki Ramen Menu

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Burnt Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen @ Iki Ramen

Zac — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 05:39:00 +0000

Burnt Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen. Shoyu seasoned pork bone stock, slow braised pork belly, kikurage, menma, sweet corn, scallions, and nori.

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Wagyu Ramen @ Iki Ramen

Zac — Sun, 25 Oct 2020 05:42:00 +0000

Wagyu Ramen

Iki Menu

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Shoyu Tonkotsu @ Saikai Ramen Bar

Zac — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 05:39:44 +0000

Shoyu tonkostu. 24 hour pork bone broth, house made shoyu, pork chashu, bamboo, wood ear mushrooms, green onions, and wild perilla seeds.

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Uni Mazemen @ Iki Ramen

Zac — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 05:45:00 +0000

Uni Mazemen

Iki Menu

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