Rakkan Ramen
Ocean Ave, Santa Monica
(310) 400-1261
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seaweed salad and gyoza were great to start! the ambiance feels moderately dedicated towards japanese culture which is always a plus. they may have been understaffed when I came, but service was a bit weak. The ramen entree left a bit more to be desired flavor-wise, but I do really appreciate the vibe in the establishment. I would come again!
So, I got one spicy garnet ramen and one spicy miso ramen (can't remember what they were called) along with the kids menu pearl ramen and although the customer service was great, the food wasn't. The broth was oily and the noodles had a rough texture to it as well as the after taste. I spent $70 and from what we got, I don't think it's worth it :/
Phenomenal ramen! Imagine my surprise when I realized the 4 seat ramen shop I went to (twice in one trip!) in Tokyo opened up right here in Santa Monica. A deep, soulful shoyu (soy sauce base) ramen it is nevertheless light on the stomach and somehow, despite the depth of flavor, completely vegan!Shoyu is not a style we've seen proliferate here in California (plenty of "top" spots are Tonkotsu or even Tsukemen specialists) but this is the style that Tokyo is known...
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