Instant ramen was the only thing America knew when globalization was still young. A great many young adults of "Generation X" and the young "Millenials" during the 80s and 90s traveled with their families to Japan to taste the authentic noodle dish served with pork and vegetables. The future generations are luckier -- especially those in LA -- because traveling far is no option when these great ramen places are just around the corner.
Shin-Sen-Gumi translates to "The New Squad". It was a special police force post-Shogunate Japan but foodies in LA know that build-your-ramen is a tasty effort in the restaurant of the same name located in 132 South Central Avenue. From choosing the thickness of noodles to adding enough spices, holding back on some garlic or having your pork or beef done better, the ramen always comes up great.
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka in the west area of Palm Boulevard is an international brand spanning Southeast Asia to other areas of America and Europe. According to Los Angeles Eater, the noodles may not be that great compared to others but the broth and the miso itself is highly addictive.
Highly cited by most ramen fanatics is the Tsujita Annex and, across the street, the Tsujita LA. The two branches are aligned together for no apparent reason except possibly to deal with huge customer volumes. According to The Infatuation, the tsukemen dip ramen is highly recommended in both places for its thick noodles and broth and tasteful garlic and pork.
Silverlake Ramen in Silverlake specializes on some spicy tonkatsu ramen -- a dish that many would sacrifice their time to pile up in lines. The dish is amazing in appearance and so it does with taste making that long wait in-line definitely worthwhile.
Tatsu Ramen in Sawtelle at Armacost Avenue combines ramen goodness with technological flair. As customers enter, they make orders using an iPad strapped on the wall. Serving time is fast and the ramen's flavor is memorable and rich.
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