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Kaistar:
Since it seems that Shinsengumi quickly is becoming one of the pre-AI trip rituals, I thought I'd make a thread of ramen shops, city, and a quick summary/opinion. Separated by area and listed alphabetically.

VENTURA COUNTY

VC? With ramen? Are you kidding me?

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

Kyushu Ramen, Sherman Oaks
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A decent bowl but there's better out there. One of the favorite late-night hangout spots for FFA 3s players.

Nippon Ramen, Reseda
:emo:
Blah ramen, great portion size though. HUEG BOWL IS HUEG

WEST LA COUNTY/TORRANCE/GARDENA

Asahi Ramen, Santa Monica
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Decent bowl on Sawtelle. I'd rather go to RamenYa or Kinchan's, though.

Chabuya, Santa Monica
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Tokyo spot coming to America, this is GREAT GREAT GREAT. On Sawtelle. It's either here or Kinchan's if you're in the area.

Gardena Ramen, Gardena
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YES! A traditional bowl of ramen from a chef who cares. I wish I remembered street direction to this place but this is one of my favorite spots in this area of LA. This and Santouka are definite recommendations.

Kinchans, Santa Monica
:V :V :V :V
A mainstay of Sawtelle, this is definitely one of the spots in LA I like to hit up if I'm in the mood for ramen. Decent bowl.

RamenYa, Santa Monica
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Another good ramen spot in Japanese block of Santa Monica, this isn't on Sawtelle but rather around the corner on Olympic.

Santouka, Torrance
:psyduck: FTW!
Mitsuwa plaza in Torrance... Do it. Do it. DOOOO IT. Santouka is a popular chain of ramen restaurants in Japan with a few locations in the USA and for a chain it's really really good. My hands down favorite in SoCal. I like the Costa Mesa Mitsuwa location better though.

Shin-mama Ramen, Torrance
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Yes, another Torrance location. Torrance is full of Japanese people. Tasty stuff but would rather go to Santouka.

Shisen Ramen, Torrance
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Not bad! Good for a hole in the wall. Nothing outstanding about it, though. Go to Santouka unless you're being adventurous.

Shinsengumi Ramen, Gardena
:V :V :V :V
And you thought it was only in Rosemead. Nope. The bottom of the barrel as far as SSG though. Better places to go in the area, though.

DOWNTOWN/EAST LA COUNTY

Daikokuya, Downtown
:mystery:
I'm not out this way often but I hear a lot of good things about it. I've been meaning to go so if someone's been there, please tell me how it is.

Hanaichimonme, Little Tokyo
:psyduck: FTW!
Third floor of the now-defunct Mitsuwa (formerly Yaohan) Plaza, this is one of my favorites. I forget the name of the one on the first floor next to the Mitsuwa isn't that great, but HM is my regular spot. Tastiest light broth in all of SoCal and if you're into seafood they make the best Champon/Spicy Champon in SoCal hands down.

Ichiban, Rowland Heights
:mystery:
Haven't been there myself but I hear good things about it. Worth a shot one of these days? Maybe.

Mr. Ramen, Little Tokyo
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Mediocre. You can do better at Orochon or Hanaichi.

Orochon, Little Tokyo
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Upstairs in the Weller Court (home of Curry House and Kinokuniya), this is a great cozy ramen spot. The BEST place if you're into decent but SUPER SPICY (like spicier than Korean food spicy) ramen. I like this place but prefer to go to Hanaichimonme if I can spare the time, which I usually can. Relatively customizable bowl. If you're looking for TRADITIONAL sushi, waltz next door to Kappo Ishito.

Shinsengumi, Rosemead
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I don't think I need to introduce this to anyone on the boards, but for those of you who don't know, SSG is infamous for their fully customizable Hakata Ramen. Super loud "IRASSHAIMASE~" that can border on obnoxious, tasty ramen, AWESOME yakitori, and a social atmosphere make for a good restaurant. I'm personally of the "this is good-but-overhyped" ramen, so I sit on the fence with SSG, but it's still great. I also like the Fountain Valley location better.

Takeshi Ramen, Glendale
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Mixed bag. Some days good, some days bad. I don't like risking it anymore.

Tampopo Ramen, Rowland Heights
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This is right next to AI. If you can spare the drive and want something better, go to SSG in Rosemead or Santouka in Costa.

ORANGE COUNTY

Mitae Ramen, Costa Mesa
:V :V :V :V
Awesome spot, worth a visit. I like to go here sometimes despite the fact Santouka is practically right next to it.

Santouka, Costa Mesa
:psyduck: FTW!
See the Torrance summary, but this is easily my favorite spot in all of SoCal for ramen. Mitsuwa Plaza, Shio ramen. Gogogogogogogo~

Shinsengumi, Fountain Valley
:V :V :V :V
Same deal as Gardena but I like the cooks here better.

Edit as I find and eat at more spots.

f-wlen ice loop:
Hanashima, Rowland Heights

Corner of Colima and Nogales. I'm fond of this place because of their very reasonable lunch specials, but as far as ramen places go it's not superb, simply good.

Also, needs more Korean tofu pot places.

juniorSantos:
haha kaistar thats so cool! thanks

i actually like curry better, you know any good places for curry rice?

IamtehSEX:
you know kaistar... there are other types of food other then ramen.  seems like you need a little more variety in your life.. try a hamburger or something.

Kaistar:
Way too many for curry rice. Are we talking Japanese curry, Thai curry, Indian, Malaysian...

I love food.  :blah:

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