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

Hayato
Sushi Christian Lee Sushi Christian Lee

Hayato

Chef Hayato prepares a Spring time focused Kaiseki at his seven seat counter top, two Michelin star, restaurant in Downtown Los Angeles.

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Yui Edomae
Sushi Christian Lee Sushi Christian Lee

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.

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Rebel Omakase
Sushi Christian Lee Sushi Christian Lee

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.

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n/naka
Sushi Christian Lee Sushi Christian Lee

n/naka

Chef Nika Nakayama’s two Michelin star kaiseki restaurant located near Culver City, Los Angeles, delivers an unforgettable culinary experience serving the freshest ingredients and provides thoughtful hospitality to all of their guests.

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Sushi ii
Sushi Christian Lee Sushi Christian Lee

Sushi ii

Tucked away past the residential areas of Newport Beach, Sushi-ii offers a selection of nigiri omakase and kaiseki, featuring the highest quality ingredients fresh from Japan, and masterful and traditional craftsmanship.

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Hana re
Sushi Christian Lee Sushi Christian Lee

Hana re

Hana re is the first restaurant in Orange County to receive a Michelin star in 2019. Tucked away in a hidden corner at The Lab, Hana re serves a beautiful array of small Japanese dishes and sushi.

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Get Obsessive.

  • Ramen

    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.

  • Sushi

    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.

  • Tea

    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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