THE RAMEN GUIDE
Your guide to the best ramen and food experiences all across California!
What is The Ramen Guide?
The ramen guide is a collection of sassy, in depth, and comparative ramen reviews written by me, a ramen enthusiast. My goal is to visit every restaurant in Orange County and Los Angeles that makes and serves tonkotsu ramen. In each review, I rate the main components and then give a final overall rating for the bowl of ramen. After each review, I let you know if I would recommend a restaurant or would not recommend a restaurant.
The Freshest Reviews, Hot Off The Grill
All That ‘N Dim Sum
If good egg tarts are a sign of quality, then this was quality. All That 'N Dim Sum located in Rowland Heights serves a classic mix of dim sum, in a fast casual setting.
Trust DTSA
The sign on the door says, “Trust.” Chef Justin Werner’s intimate 18 seat kitchen treats guests to a culinary experience, and only asks one thing. Trust, and let them take care of the rest.
Red Water Shuixian - Song Tea
Notes of burnt brown sugar, charred toast, and a sweet campfire bbq.
Silverlake Ramen
As the first major Tonkotsu ramen offering at the Irvine Spectrum, does Silverlake ramen match up against the other ramen competition in Orange County? Let’s give it a taste to see if it’s worth the hassle of wading through the Irvine Spectrum crowd.
Jade Earrings Superior Hand-Rolled White Tea - Yunnan Sourcing
A visually gorgeous tea with notes of flower petals and honeysuckle.
Little Pan-Fried Bun
A quick stop for comforting pork stuffed pan-fried buns, also offering soups and Chinese style bbq skewers for dine in or take out.
Kashiwa Ramen
A good place for ramen, but a better place for variety. Tonkotsu ramen may not be their headline specialty, but they offer a wide selection of variations on the classic bowl of noodles, including some very non traditional options.
JA Jiaozi Authentic Dumplings
Handmade dumplings and Chinese dishes with big flavor, advertising the freshest ingredients across their menu.
A Taste of Populaire Modern Bistro
Chef Nicholas Weber offers a sneak peek of soon to open Populaire Modern Bistro, showcasing a tasting menu featuring brand new dishes to be served at Populaire.
2012 Bao Feng Xiang Ji "Gong Mei" White Tea Cake - Yunnan Sourcing
Notes of rose petal, cardamon, and cranberry.
Ramen Nagi
Ramen Nagi, the big hit from the Bay Area opens a new location at the popular Century City mall in Los Angeles.
"King of Duck Shit Aroma" Dan Cong Oolong Tea - Yunnan Sourcing
Notes of warm milk, with a sweet and creamy texture.
Charcoal Roasted Gan De Village Tie Guan Yin Oolong Tea of Anxi - Yunnan Sourcing
Notes of burnt marshmallow, molasses candy, and frothed cream.
Imperial Lu Shan Yun Wu Green Tea of Jiangxi - Yunnan Sourcing
Notes of chestnut with a pleasant bitterness.
Yui Edomae
Yui Edomae is a high end omakase restaurant that regularly finds itself amongst the best sushi restaurants in Vegas. I selected the premium Kansha to experience the best ingredients that Yui Edomae has to offer.
Rebel Omakase
The newest high end omakase bar in Orange County is making waves in Laguna Beach and turning tradition on its head. Head chef and owner Jordan Nakasone showcases his masterful skills at his intimate omakase only sushi bar.
“Black Gold” Bi Luo Chun Black Tea - Yunnan Sourcing
A black tea variant of the famous Bi Luo Chun green tea, with notes of chocolate, flowers, and a nutty finish.
A taste of something new
Get Obsessive.
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Ramen
Ramen is my obsession. Any bowl of tonkotsu ramen must have three main ingredients that I call the “Holy Trinity”.
The Broth. The Noodles. The Chashu.
Each ingredient may be simple on its own, but the real magic is when they harmonize.
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Sushi
Sushi is a craft that dances between food and art. My favorite style is “omakase” where I leave the decision to the chef, who then prepares a multi-course selection of sushi or other small dishes.
Discover some of the finest omakase restaurants in Orange County and Los Angeles.
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Tea
The perfect stay-at-home obsession.
Follow along my tea tasting journey as I go from zero to hero after having picked up brewing tea as a hobby during the lockdown.
Tea is so much more than just black and white.
These ones are something special
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