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.
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Qing Xin Red - Red Blossom Tea Company
A unique insect-bitten mi xiang black tea with notes of wildflower honey and canned peaches.
Rou Gui Cinnamon Oolong Tea - Aroma Tea Shop
A characteristic cinnamon aroma tea with a mix of spiced, smokey, sweet, and rocky notes.
Imperial Grade “Spring Snail” Bi Luo Chun - Yunnan Sourcing
A beautiful spiral rolled green tea with tasting notes of artichoke and steamed vegetables.
Fuding Shou Mei White Tea in King Orange - Yunnan Sourcing
Notes of orange zest, tart orange juice, and sweet aged white tea.
Red Water Shuixian - Song Tea
Notes of burnt brown sugar, charred toast, and a sweet campfire bbq.
Jade Earrings Superior Hand-Rolled White Tea - Yunnan Sourcing
A visually gorgeous tea with notes of flower petals and honeysuckle.
2012 Bao Feng Xiang Ji "Gong Mei" White Tea Cake - Yunnan Sourcing
Notes of rose petal, cardamon, and cranberry.
"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.
“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.
“Spring Snail” Bi Luo Chun Green Tea - Yunnan Sourcing
Notes of artichoke, squash, and split pea.
Four Seasons Taiwan Oolong - Aroma Tea Shop
Notes of fresh cut grass, butternut squash, and a short-lived flavor.
Jasmine Silver Needles White Tea of Yunnan - Yunnan Sourcing
Notes of artificial jasmine, soap, and nutty attributes.
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.