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Orochon (which means bravery in Ainu for those of you who wonder) is a really cool place with an unique Ramen dish. That said, it probably won't be your favorite.
The titular ramen dish can be ordered with varying levels of spiciness. Be careful if its your first time; it isn't hard to leave here with indigestion if you get too "brave".
In sum, delicious spicy ramen that you've got to try.
Mehhhhh, not so good....
The first thing I see when I walked in here with some buddies of mine after work, is some hipster white guy working the front/ waiting the tables. NOT AUTHENTIC. Now, trying not to be judgmental (since white hipsters like authentic noodles too) we still decide to eat here.
Okay, so it was probably my fault that I didn't enjoy the meal because I ordered the ramen with Salt soup base. There was definitely no lack of MSG in the soup because I felt so thirsty after the meal and for days after... The noodles also weren't even really ramen noodles. And what's with the addition of char sui ? Isn't char sui Chinese, not Japanese?
Totally unimpressed. And the spicy noodle challenge thing only adds to the gimmicky-ness of the place. If you want good ramen, suck it up and go wait in line at Daikokuya!
We were in need of a delicious hangover cure, so one of my SoCal native friends suggested we try Orochon Ramen. He mentioned that it was featured on Man vs. Food for their spicy ramen challenge, so we thought it'd be a cool place to check out. Surprisingly, the rest of our group discovered that we had been there about 3 years back. Probably before all the hype of Man vs. Food because I didn't remember anything too special about the place. This time around.. Orochon really made an impression on me:
My friend mentioned that there was usually a long wait, but we were lucky to get there before the lunch crowd. We were seated in about 5 minutes. The server sat us at an outdoor table under a hanging tent. Very cozy and the cool air was refreshing.
It was pretty easy to order. Step #1) Choose the broth you want: miso, soy sauce, or salt. Step #2) Choose the level of spice you want: Ranging from Non-Spicy Orochon 7 to Special 2. If you choose Special 2 or Special 1 and you finish the bowl of ramen, your picture gets posted on their Wall of Bravery. Step #3) Add additional toppings of your choosing.
I'm not really a ramen aficionado, but I thoroughly enjoyed my bowl. I love spicy food, but my mouth isn't made to try anything too killer. I ordered IMPACT Orochon 3 thinking I was going over my head, but I was actually okay. I think I could have gotten away with ordering the HYPER Orochon 2. Oh well, there's always next time.
I would definitely suggest to my fellow Yelpers to try out Orochon. I can tell by the reviews that some of the locals think there's too much hype surrounding this joint, but I was satisfied with everything from service to the quality of the meal. The prices were pretty comparable to a large bowl of pho or udon at any other restaurant (it was about $35 for 4 of us). I'll be moving to Japan in January, so I can't wait to compare Orochon with the local stuff in Kashiwa City. :)
TIPS:
- If you need service, don't hesitate to push the call button on the napkin dispenser. The staff is SUPER efficient and very friendly.
- If your bowl of ramen needs a little more kick, you can add some spicy oil or chili that the restaurant provides at each table.
A teensy bit pricey for what it's for. I tasted better ramen, though.
It's an okay place, overall. I'd give it another try.
I wanted a ramen fix, and while my hopes were high for Daikokuya, the bf and his friends wanted to attempt the Special #2 challenge. Slightly disappointed, I tagged along hoping for good miso ramen. I ordered the miso level 3 with extra bamboo and chashu pork. The broth was a little too salty and not as spicy as I'd hoped (I'll get the normal 1 or 2 next time), but the bowl overall was fine because I had the noodles, bean sprouts, and bamboo to balance it. I was VERY glad to have ordered the extra pork, because the stuff that comes with the bowl by default is not very great (small, somewhat dry little shreds of pork that sank to the bottom). The bf got the Special #2 sans challenge so as to take his time and enjoy the spiciness. Our other friend finished in 27 minutes.... and vomited about 5 minutes after the photo was taken. Sadness.
Basically, I would go back if other people wanted to go (for the novelty of having spicy ramen), but it's not my favorite if I'm going to drive all the way out to Little Tokyo.
I always get the Miso Extreme #1. LOVE spicy food and this place always hits the spot! The portions are huge.
This is one of hole in the wall ramen place so does not accommodate large parties very well. There is always a wait when I come, but it is always worth the wait!
Yiiikes...So let's start off by saying that just because a restaurant is on a TV show, that act alone does NOT make it a great, even a GOOD place.
The first experience we had when arriving was having the waiter/host get into a mini debate with me, trying to say we had 6 people in our party... when we only had 5.
FIVE
"Six?"
NO, FIIIIIVE
"...Six?"
ARE U KIDDING ME? 1,2,3,4...5! 5!
"Oh... ok."
And then went ahead to seat a couple other parties of five (that we below us on the list) BEFORE us. Nice customer service a**hole.
My Irish boyfriend makes better ramen. The end.
Orochons ramen is bland and salty at the same time.... It's like sipping dirty salt water with dead noodles and a freezer temperature piece of "I-think-thats-pork?" (Sarcasm aside, the piece of pork was honestly FREEZING cold. Can someone please explain to me why it is served this way?)
Our friend Jaime ('Sankoni") did the challenge and completed it. He said it wasnt bad at all, it was all a Jalapeno level of spice. Now if it were Habanero hot, that would've been painful.
Would not recommend. If you're debating on either going HERE, or SOMEWHERE ELSE, choose the latter.
Sorry dudes, but I don't get it. I wanted to like this place b/c the wait is way shorter than it is at Daikokuya and the portions are big. BUT I didn't. Sad times. I got the miso ramen spice level #4 and my dining companion got salt ramen spice level #1. My miso ramen was meh. The noodles were well cooked, but I didn't end up drinking any of the broth cause it wasn't tasty even though it was laden with MSG. And I love my MSG.
My dining companion said that the salt ramen #1 tasted weiiirdd but was adequately spicy. I guess if you had to have some spicy ramen it wouldn't be so bad to have it here. Packaged spicy ramen is a pretty good alternative though.
2.5 stars, but I rounded up to 3, as the wait, portions, and service were adequate.
No substitute for Daikokuya Ramen on E 1st St.
We drove downtown late Sunday night hoping to get some ramen noodles but came to find Daikokuya ran out of their broth at 7PM.
Disappointed but still craving ramen we ventured to Orochon Ramen, two blocks over to satisfy our appetite.
The miso ramen noodle at Orochon is a total contrast to Daikokuya and not easily comparable.
The main difference is, Daikokuya uses a traditional ramen noodle while Orochon uses a ramen noodle similar to a spaghetti noodle.
The toppings are similar: sliced pork, green onions, and bean sprouts. But Daikokuya gives you more toppings and at a cheaper price.
Crowd favorite was the "MISO 4" with extra slice pork and egg. That'll run you almost $10.
Yummy!
Our party of 14 got here at 4 and were seated within 10 minutes. I ordered miso ramen at level 5. Weak. The waitress made it seem like OMG THIS IS HOT STUFF. But I had to add more chili sesame oil to the bowl to get it spicy. Flavor was good. I loved the type of noodle they put in it.. it's a little thicker. I also loved that they put quite a bit of bean sprouts in it. Hubby didn't like that bc he hates sprouts but I liked it.
YAY!
Hot Spicy and Mostly Broth!
Outdoor seating and Ramen? No Way! This is at least a "Yeah I am a Fan" review. We ordered the Miso Ramen. The orders included #2 and #3 spicy. 2 was pretty spicy. We added extras including pork. The pork was actually delicious.
I think my problem with the ramen I had was that it was mostly broth. There were hardly andy noodles and everything costs extra. Extremely expensive for ramen that I would say is just average.
While this was not bad ramen, it was just less than I expected based on the price. I doubt I will be coming back when there are so many good ramen places in the area and so many that I haven't tried yet.
Talk about exposure. Orochon seems to be pretty popular, but their ramen leaves little to be desired. Whoever in the hell invented charging $8 bux for ramen deserves to be shot. Moving on...
I ordered the Miso Ramen, and it was perfectly palatable, nothing special. The noodles were swimming in a rather boring soup, with slices of green bell pepper, green onions, and other pickled vegetables throughout. On the plus side the portions are generous, so at least you'll leave full.
Since my heat-tolerance is pretty much non-existent (although I never learn my lesson--I still like the occasional spicy session), I chose a 5 outta 7, with 1 being the theoretical spiciest. 5 was not hot at all, not even a hint. You probably want at least a 4 if you want to taste any heat.
Aside from the ho-hum food, Orochon has rather surly servers. That coupled with my crappy canned green tea and you're probably better off overlooking this place. But if you're searching for scorching noodles, look no further.
this place should be called orochon bean sprouts. I had more been sprouts than ramen. Oh well, I thought it tasted average from the miso base broth. The portion size is quite large though but I couldn't finish all the bean sprouts...
I got a #3 and its really not that bad. Had to add more spice to it so probably a #1 would be fine next time.
I did get to taste a spoonful of their special #2 in a soy base and it actually tasted really good, except for the burning part going down my throat.
I've lived in Japan half my life, but it doesn't need a comparison to realize that the ramen here is just not good. It tastes like spicy/salty water with noodles and such thrown in. Parking is hard sometimes and it can get pretty crowded as well.
The hype is what keeps this place popular, and it is what brought me here three times, despite knowing the sub-par taste. It IS fun to try the challenges, so Orochon gets 2 stars for a good time.
SooOoo....
I really do not know what the hype about this spot is about....
I mean I've had better Japanese ramen (Like @ Shin Sen Gumi or that one popular spot in Mitsuwa)....
Maybe because I didn't get the ultimate spicy ramen (sorry I want to taste the broth and noodles).
I got the #3 spice and the broth was still super spicy...and the noodles were alright, but I've had better.
Sorry!
I AM CRAVING OROCHON RIGHT NOW.
The first time I had orochon I knew it would be something I'd crave upon having the first sip of the soup.
The soup is good, kind of greasy, but I love that it's spicy. It's the best spicy japanese ramen place i know. (actually, the only spicy japanese ramen place i know, heh) I usually get a #3 or a #4 salt and that's spicy enough for me. I get it with extra bean sprouts (sometimes i'm slightly disgusted if the bean sprouts look old and grayed). I don't know what it is about the noodles I don't like, but it's not like ramen noodles I've had elsewhere.
I'm too scared to get the special #2. I'm pretty sure my stomach will have me murdered if i ate that.
p.s. I've also had the miso and soy sauce and they're also tasty.
p.p.s. DO NOT GET THEIR GYOZA.. unless you like eating weird tasting mush.
I am not a ramen afficianado. I love spicy stuff. I was obviously drawn here by the Special #2 challenge I had heard about. The first time I ordered it just to check things out and though the soup was spicy, it was not like Demon chili from Chili My Soul in Encino. However, it was far more delicious than I ever thought it would be.
I often find that it is a struggle to get great flavor and intense spicy heat in the same package, but I felt Orochon did a great job with it. I got the Miso broth with garlic and really enjoyed the noodle texture, the flavors that the chili paste and peppers added...it was more enjoyable than I had anticipated.
The second time I went I got the same thing, threw ice in the burning bowl and did the challenge in 27 minutes. I got my picture and I'm happy, but I will never do that challenge again. Having said that, I wouldn't ever go to Orochon and order anything but the Special #2.
The only downside to this place (to me) is the service (which blows). You often have to wait to get a table (which is understandable), but once you get seated they get your order and then drop off the food and you don't see them again until you flag them down. I don't know if that's a cultural thing or not, but that is the only annoyance to the Orochon experience. Otherwise, I'd recommend checking it out.
Had not been here in a couple of years now.
The publicity has realy grown a crowd and rep for this place.
It's not a bad ramen place, not a fan of there noodles, but they have a good concept going that makes them different.
Ive still have not done the Special #2, guess I want to feel my insides later on.
SPICY! and good! I got level 3, and it was definitely spicy! I agree with the other reviewer that it is waaaay overpriced. You can get ramen just as good (but no where near as spicy) down the street with tempura shrimp in it for $5.
So, if you will pay for hotness, then it is worth it.
Pro: Good and servicable ramen place with a lot of options. Wait times less than Daikokuya. It's the one place hot and spicy addicts can go, as they have tons of spicyness options. You can take the Special #2 challenge, which is like drinking liquid fire, but you do get your picture taken if you can do it.
Free parking with 1 hour validation.
Con: Broth isn't as refined like a place like Daikouya, down the street. Their sides are average-- although their gyoza is surprisingly good. It's not like the slices of pork at Daikokuya-- there isn't a WOW factor, but it's less expensive and less commitment than Daikokuya.
We ordered the Miso broth #4, the Soy Sauce broth #3, and the Teriyaki Chicken last night.
While the place was busy, we were promptly greeted and seated by a friendly server. Everyone working there smiled and seemed very nice, though a bit too busy to be too chatty (which is fine).
The Miso broth was okay, I didn't love it, didn't hate it. I think that was just my personal preference though, as my dining companion enjoyed it quite a bit. I liked the Soy Sauce style a bit more, and at level 3 it had just enough kick. I liked it. We both agreed that the teriyaki chicken was a highlight, and it was tasty and crispy and just delicious.
Conveniently located, with good service and inexpensive. Pretty sure we'll be back when we're in a soupy mood.
Great ramen, but a little overpriced because it's location in Little Tokyo. This place is supposedly know for its supremely spicy broth, as documented by Man v. Food's Adam Richman. I tried the medium level and it was not spicy at all. If I'm in the area again I'll have to skip a few levels.
Good stuff, but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here. Another plus about this place is the outdoor seating which works great with the LA weather. Check my other reviews for ramen joints in the south bay. I also heard that Daikokuya was good so look out for a review coming soon!
I love ramen so much and this place has stupid ramen....
It's really overrated....
I went to Daikokuya right after....hahaha
It is rare that I come across places that inspire such admiration from me as Orochon. The food here is first rate. The place is famous for having spicy food, to the point where if you eat their spiciest dish, you go on the wall of fame. But even the normal-spiced bowls of noodles are delicious.
The prices are reasonable. You pick the broth you want: Miso, Salt or Soy. Then you pick the hotness level. You can also buy some add-ons, like butter, garlic, egg or pork slice that range from one to three dollars. They have an alternate menu with a few items like Edamame and Dumpling, but it is rare that someone does not go for the noodles.
The lines are crazy, and the waitstaff is very harried. You put your name on a list and hope for them to get to you. One thing I did not like is that one party of four had put their name down, and went shopping. Their name was called, they were not there, but when they got back, they got seated anyway. Use it or lose it, I say.
You get one hour of validation, which is silly because you should expect to wait at least 30 minutes to get seated.
As for trying to get on the wall, I saw two people succeed on my two different visits. Both looked pretty torn up about it. One Chinese fellow's face had turned bright red and he was looking around in a daze. The other was a white guy who made four trips to the bathroom after he ate the bowl. Both had the looks of glassy-eyed chickens who had been stunned upon arrival at the slaughterhouse.
OK first the order:
Miso broth #5 (I'm a chicken)
Miso broth #3 (bf's order)
Edemame
OK so I did not know this place opens at 11:30am. Hmmm.... told bf to meet at my work in downtown at 11 to go over. Luckily he ran 15 behind and we got there at 11:28am (yes I checked the time) Next it is in the shopping center (well something) just FYI. There was already a crowd gathering waiting for it to open, must be the Man V. Food episode. This place is really small but they have squeezed lots of tables in it! OK now to the food
Choose the miso broth since didn't know how salty the salt would be. Very good broth........ however, they say a 7 is non-spicy, no up to a 5 is non-spicy, next time moving up to a #3. The noodles were firm, not soggy at all, all the veggies and extras were very good and tasty. Perfect meal for lunch. I will be going back again, mostly because bf said he chickened out and wanted the Special #1 (very hot). So looking forward to going again!!
Also, pretty average as cost goes, they seated everyone quickly, got orders in quick and even walked around and dropped off checks so you didn't have to wait for that either!
So I'll be honest this place has gotten a fair amount of hype - in part due to the food network Man vs Food special. That said, for those who like spicey ramen I have to say it's not a bad place to go. As the broth does a good job of carrying the burn, but not overwhelming the mouth to the point where you can't taste anything. Well, unless you take the super crazy hot stuff that the waiter claims makes him tear just bringing the bowl to the table.
That said, I did only give this place a 3-stars because I really do prefer richer broth and Orochon's broth is a bit clearer which works well with the spice, but not my preferences. Regardless, I would recommend this for other folks looking for ramen with a bit more of a kick.
I'm not much of a ramen fan, but I did really liked my bowl last night.
Portion is pretty big.
I had the miso #4 with chashu, green onion, and bamboo.
I think the ramen already comes with standard green onion and sprouts but I'm not too sure.
The chashu was really really tender and juicy~~
1 hefty pc for $1.50.
I felt like my bowl of ramen was never ending, but in a good way.
The dumplings sucked.
After I heard about a freak accident at Daikokuya, I think I'm coming here from now on.
The wait isn't bad and free hour parking.
3 1/2 since I've only been here once and it's been a while since I've had ramen. But 4 for the choice in spice level.
I loved the spicy broth... It as great having spicy ramen. The noodles were firm, the miso both rich but not too thick. It came with sprouts and a bit of meat and bamboo and green onions. I added corn and an egg. Yummy! I ordered a miso at level 4, my friend ordered a soy at level 3. I think I'd go for the 2 next time if I'm up for spice. This trip I was taking it easy :)
Now would I drive all the way out to LA for ramen more often? Probably not just for the ramen since we have some decent ones out here in Costa Mesa/Huntington. I will miss the spicy broth through and the choice of spice level. If I'm out there, I'd hit Orochon up again :)
We visited a couple of weeks ago.
We love spicy food and saw this place on Adam's Man Vs. Food show. When we decided on visiting L.A. during our trip, we made up our minds to try this place and to check out the #2 special.
After almost 1 1/2 hour fighting L.A. traffic to get downtown ( place is located in little Tokyo), just to find the experience to be disappointing. The texture of the ramen was great. But place was overrated as what I read from fellow Yelpers.
I ordered #2 special and, as suggested by Yelpers, added extra meat since they hardly give you any in the standard order. When my order didn't come out 10 minutes after my husband's was served, I knew something was wrong. Obviously, they thought I was going to take the 30 minute challenge so something really "special" was getting prepared. Of course I declined the challenge once I saw my bowl of noodles. Yes, it has a great level of spiciness that spicy food lovers will enjoy. The noodles came out boiling hot, broth was filled all the way to the top, many delicious jalapenos pieces & HARDLY ANY ramen (5 spoons full) and unbelievable amount of bean sprouts. Too many bean sprouts that I thought the name of the restaurant to be changed to Orochon "BEAN SPOUTS". Oh, yes, when you drink that broth, your stomach will definitely feel it. I am sure there are better ramen places in L.A. than this one.
I finally visited this place on halloween! it was around 9 pm and no wait...The place was decorated for the occasion and pretty full...i expected this place to look run down but it didn't...it was clean...and even tho it's a small space i didn't feel cramped or rushed like many small establishments make u feel....
service was excellent!!! nice touch drinkin water from brightly colored plastic cups
we got the
miso soup base $7.45 + extra noodle $1.50 + level 4: wow this is so0o0 good!!! omg words cannot describe the celebration going on in my mouth...it's like saying thank you for gettin ramen right! omg i want more!!! what's that stomach? ur full? well taste buds here just want more so tough!!! this one came with thick noodles
soy sauce base $6.95 + level 4: good but not as good as the miso soup!!! level 4 is what was recommended to us for those that like spicy but don't want it too spicy...there's a kick and u feel the heat but damn it's perfect!!! this one came with thin noodles
let's not forget the decor...this place was featured on man vs food and yes i see the wall of fame...and yes i saw his picture!!! and yes i was excited!!! =]
amazing food, service & atmosphere!!!
o ya portions...big!!! the guy says most of it is soup but TRUST portions are still big enuf to share!
free 1 hour parking w/validation
I tell you... the "number 3" is spicy! Well, to me...
I really like eating Ramen, and the broth I chose was Miso based. It was good, before they messed up my soup and actually gave me a 3 instead of a 4. Basically, the standard of spiciness is from 1 to 7; and 7 having no spice at all, just standard soup base and water. Then before #1 is Special 1 and Special 2. Shooot, Special 2 is the spiciest soup ever. I didn't try it nor did any of my eating partners that I came to Orochon Ramen with, but one of my eating partners did order 1 or 2, I don't recall, and boy I tell you... he and my boyfriend were sweating it! And I know both those guys have extremely high tolerance to spicy foods.
Eat it at your own discretion. I think #4 is just right and if you want that certain "kick" that you can most likely tolerate, try #3.
The side portions suck!!! So small and so expensive, but their fried rice is delicious!!!
This place is decent if you've never had ramen in Japan, if you have, you'll probably agree with me, that this place is pretty bad. The whole spicy thing is a gimmick which cannot mask their high sodium, low flavor broths. Better noodles can be found in imported instant ramen packages at Marukai, and bellpeppers in the miso ramen? Yuck!
Though with the bad, there is some good to Orochon. Their cha shui is, hands down, the best in LA! It melts in your mouth. Something I thought I would never experience at a Los Angeles Ramen House, let alone, Orochon.
If you feel like super spicy mediocre ramen, feel free to come here. Miso is their best ramen IMO. Shoyu and Shio tend to be quite salty.
If you're not into spice, don't bother with this place.
Tasty miso ramen. I prefer the ramen at Daikokuya, but my mouth and belly were satisfied at Orochon. I couldn't finish my bowl, so I was able to take it home for lunch on another day.
I've heard about this place from different friends for quite some time now, but never took the initiative to go try it. I finally decided to give it a try after seeing it on MVF and I have to say I was a bit disappointed.
By ramen standard, it is really just average or maybe even a little below average. I like the soup base, although I've had better ones. My miso base soup is flavorful but my bf's salt one is a little lacking. The noodle is very average, not freshly made, you can totally tell it is from dry noodle. The most disappointing thing is all the veggie toppings in my noodle are overcooked. It is also a little pricey for a bowl of ramen without any meat, you would need to order extra toppings.
I still like the concept of the different level of spiciness. I think it would be a lot of fun to go with friends and watch them cry. I had a #4 to test the water, it is a little spicier than "spicy" in other restaurants. I think I will go back to try a #2 next time.
Only two legit reasons you should ever step inside this "ramen" joint:
1. because you like spicy food.
2. because you are too hungry for the wait at Daikokuya and you absolutely crave ramen this instant.
Unfortunately, I was guilty of the latter this weekend and found myself at the counter of Orochon waiting for my bowl of ramen. I'm a traditionalist, and want my ramen the way countless of generations in Japan have made it and enjoyed, so I went with the miso non-spicy (#7) and added egg and chashu.
Let's start with the positives because it's a much shorter list. The egg was cooked perfectly, and the chashu was very juicy. The serving size was large enough to make me wonder why anyone would option for extra noodles.
Now for the list of negatives longer than a strand of ramen... There is a discernible difference between flavorful and salty broth, and Orochon's broth was undoubtedly just salty. The ramen itself was a bit hard for my taste, but gradually got better as it sat in the broth. I also noticed that the previously mentioned large serving size was just an illusion, since by the middle of my chow down, I was literally just eating bean sprouts as there was no more ramen.
The worst part of it was knowing that I could have had a significantly superior bowl of ramen across the street for actually LESS MONEY, since my order with the additions (that Daikokuya includes without extra charge) comes to $10 (ramen $7.45 + egg $0.99 + chashu $1.50). Expensive for salty bean sprout noodle soup!
This place is a bit overrated. Level 4 had a nice kick to it without feeling overwhelmed with spiciness. I got the soy sauce broth instead of the miso one. The miso actually looked more appetizing. The soy sauce came with skinny noodles while the miso came with noddles that I associate with ramen. All bowl already come with veggies. The miso had bean sprouts included while the soy sauce didn't come with bean sprouts.
My friend and I ordered the same bowl of ramen, but hers came with a TON of noodles and mine barely had enough for me to feel full, so I don't know what the kitchen does back there - all bowls are not created equal!
Prepare to wait in line on the weekends. One hour free parking with validation in the garage.
THE BEST RAMEN SHOP EVER
This one my first taste of ramen, and it's been the best since I started. The flavors are simple and amazing. I'm a soy sauce kinda gal but my bf loves the miso and I can see why. I normally only get like the meduim spicy but i know it can get crazy. There fried rice is also some of the best that I have ever had. The girls bathroom is cute, and had a little book for you to write in. It's a great place/
Ehhh... I honestly only went to this place because it was on Man Vs. Food. Otherwise, I would have never known about it.
Since I don't really like spicy food, I didn't really like what I got which was:
Miso, #4, with an egg. Perhaps it would've been tasty to me if I got the least spiciest. #4 is the normal spiciness which is recommended for those who don't know what level spiciness to get. It was OK.
I much, much rather would go to Daikokuya (very close by) which I think was cheaper and more tastier. However, the wait might be longer since it IS that much better. You would probably like it a lot more if you love spicy food. That's the only reason I think someone should go here.
On another note, there is a $20 minimum on credit cards and they don't serve alcohol outside. This sort of disappointed me since I was sitting outside and wanted quick beer.
Only come here if you like spice!
Auntie," Kyle wants to take you guys to Orochon this spicy ramen place"
Me, "Wait.. I think I saw that place on Man vs. Food"
Kyle, " Yeah, that's the place!"
Me:" How hot do you get it?"
Kyle, " Level 4.. it goes 7 (not spicy), 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.. Then special 1 and special 2. If you finish special 2 then you get your picture on the wall"
Me, " We're in!"
I'm always up for a challenge.. maybe not "special two" challenge but more like level 3 challenge. The table was filled w/ all different levels from 7 to 2. I got Miso Ramen level 3 w/ egg and cha shu. The spiciness was perfect for me. The noodle chew was good and the broth decent. If you go here definitely get the cha shu. It's very tender and melts in your mouth. The egg was ehh.. I like it when they like marinate their eggs so they whites are brown.
The bf got a 2. You could see the ring of spice around the inside of his bowl. When if finished all his noodles and veggies his face was red and nose was running.. haha I'm not sure if I would come back. I don't make it to LA that often and we love Ramen so we would probably continue our search for the best somewhere else. But it's definitely something to eat at least once in your life.
Steaming hot broth and spiced to your specifications, their ramen hits the spot.
Especially when you're hungry, cold and in need of comfort food.
Cheap.
Parking available on the streets and nearby lots.
This ramen place can be found on the third floor of the center.
$ushi $pecial!
Neighborhood: Hollywood
Lunch Box Specials - All Day!
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