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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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Tenshin @ Ramen Ya

Zac — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 01:34:30 +0000

A hidden gem of a ramen shop has been discovered on the west side of LA. This is one of the oldest shops in LA, having been serving up ramen since 1990. This shop is located a few miles away from Sawtelle Blvd, which happens to be a very ramen shop dense area. Ramen Ya LA is serving up bowls that are pretty distinct from what you’ll find over on Sawtelle.

Ramen Ya LA Menu

Tenshin bowl. Light soy soup, shrimp, onion, carrot and bamboo omelet.

Medium thick noodles served with this bowl.

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Yuzu Shrimp Wanton @ Ramen Nakamura

Zac — Fri, 20 May 2022 05:51:35 +0000

Nakamura Ramen Yuzu Shrimp Wanton

Yuzu dashi chicken broth. Served with thin noodles. Topped with shrimp wanton, menma, spinach, and red cabbage.

Thin noodles

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If you are interested in Ramen Nakamura, check out the below to plan your visit.

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Kouraku Special Ramen @ Kouraku

Zac — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 06:03:13 +0000

Kouraku Ramen Menu

Kouraku Special Ramen. Pork, Shrimp, Squid, Eggs, Nappa, Fish Cake, Mushroom, Carrot & Baby Corn with Gravy

Kouraku Special Ramen. Noodle pull with the thin round noodles.

Check out Kouraku if you are interested in eating at the oldest shop in LA. Check out some of their bowls below.

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Champon Ramen @ Ramen Ken

Zac — Sun, 17 Oct 2021 05:08:03 +0000

Ramen Ken Menu

Ramen Menu

Ramen Ken Menu

Seafood Ramen. Champon is a kind of noodle soup topped with a variety of ingredients such as seafood and vegetable. This is served with medium thick and chewy yellow noodles.

If you are interested in more from Ramen Ken, check out the following:

Champon (Seafood Ramen)

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