While we're in New York for a little while, let's brag about some local So Cal food gets -- killer ramen.
Santoka thankfully lives up to the hype, which is very important. My typical colossally stupid driving mistakes when going behind the Orange Curtain mean the effort better pay off. This famous ramen has all the smoky intensity with more delicateness than Daikokuya. The food court setting and display of molded faux food in the great Japanese tradition cannot be undervalued either.
I had not an ounce of eater's remorse with the Chibi (small) shio ramen combo with negi meshi (green onion and egg mixture over rice). I totally preferred the salt ramen broth to the stronger miso and soy sauce varieties. And I could have eaten a regular sized portion, plus the sides.
For more information, go to the real experts.
Santoka Ramen
665 Paularino Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
If it's the 10 you would rather take, don't forget that there is a Santoka at the Mitsuwa in Mar Vista.
Posted by: Jonah | May 19, 2008 at 09:13 AM
"The Orange Curtain" that almost made me spit out my coffee, I laughed so hard. But I know what you mean, I hate it when you make the trek to a place and it just falls flat! Glad this trip worked out for you. I'll have to keep this one in the back of my mind since my s.o. and I have some family living behind the Orange Curtain, might make the trip down there a bit more bearable. Thanks!
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