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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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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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Gyukotsu @ Saikai Ramen Bar

Zac — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 06:22:21 +0000

In the labyrinth of LA’s Koreatown, Saikai Ramen Bar is more than just another eatery; it’s a damn manifesto. Here, a bowl of ramen isn’t just a dish; it’s a story, a rite of passage. Dive into their 36-hour beef bone marrow broth – so profound, you’d swear it whispers ancient culinary secrets with every sip. The tender sous-vide short ribs, cared for with a dedication that borders on obsession. The seasoned shiitake, standing tall and dignified. Mirepoix oil and green onions tie it all together, humbly yet decisively. And if this beefy masterpiece hits the right notes for you, let me tell you about their spicy beef tsukemen. A game-changer.

But before your main symphony, let Saikai tease your palate. Their Crispy Brussels Sprouts, kissed with yuzu salt and draped with fried onion & garlic, and the Japanese eggplant, a seductive dance of miso glaze, sesame seeds, and chives. Eating here isn’t just another meal; it’s an encounter with LA’s soul itself.

It’s a beautiful looking and tasting bowl of noodles. It’s an elegant bowl.

36 hour beef bone marrow broth, sous-vide short ribs, seasoned shiitake, green onion, mirepoix oil.

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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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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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