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

Sushi Shin
Sushi Christian Lee Sushi Christian Lee

Sushi Shin

Chef Jason Zhan prepares a sushi-centric omakase meal with a strong focus on high quality ingredients, at his Michelin star restaurant Sushi Shin in Redwood City.

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Momoyama
Sushi Christian Lee Sushi Christian Lee

Momoyama

I visited the 14 seat sushi bar, Momoyama, to see if the commanding price of their Omakase experience can match up toe-to-toe with the other big names in Orange County.

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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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Omakase By Gino
Sushi Christian Lee Sushi Christian Lee

Omakase By Gino

Possibly the most in demand sushi restaurant in all of Orange County? Omakase by Gino is truly a blessed dining experience, located in Downtown Santa Ana, and run by Chef Gino.

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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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A taste of something new

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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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Sushi Shin
Sushi Shin

Chef Jason Zhan prepares a sushi-centric omakase meal with a strong focus on high quality ingredients, at his Michelin star restaurant Sushi Shin in Redwood City.

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Hayato
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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Rustic Canyon
Rustic Canyon

Rustic Canyon finds itself on Wilshire Boulevard near Santa Monica, and earned itself a Michelin star in 2019. Tonight I attempt to taste the best assortment of what Rustic Canyon has to offer, and each of the dishes deliver, crafted from excellent ingredients in creative combinations.

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Trust DTSA
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. 

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Jade Earrings Superior Hand-Rolled White Tea - Yunnan Sourcing
Jade Earrings Superior Hand-Rolled White Tea - Yunnan Sourcing

A visually gorgeous tea with notes of flower petals and honeysuckle.

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A Taste of Populaire Modern Bistro
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.

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"King of Duck Shit Aroma" Dan Cong Oolong Tea - Yunnan Sourcing
"King of Duck Shit Aroma" Dan Cong Oolong Tea - Yunnan Sourcing

Notes of warm milk, with a sweet and creamy texture.

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Yui Edomae
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.

Read More →
Rebel Omakase
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.

Read More →
Mix Mix Kitchen Bar
Mix Mix Kitchen Bar

Mix Mix serves up a tasting menu of dishes rooted in Filipino cuisine for their 5th anniversary. Winning many awards and kicking off multiple sister restaurants in Orange County, Mix Mix Kitchen Bar is certainly worth keeping an eye out for.

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n/naka
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.

Read More →
Omakase By Gino
Omakase By Gino

Possibly the most in demand sushi restaurant in all of Orange County? Omakase by Gino is truly a blessed dining experience, located in Downtown Santa Ana, and run by Chef Gino.

Read More →
Sushi ii
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.

Read More →
Hana re
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.

Read More →