what to get at asahi ramen on sawtelle?
i have a friend coming into town who really wants to eat here.
the problem is, i really haven't had anything i liked there. ive had the shoyu and the miso and disliked both. the shoyu was too salty and the miso was ehhh, boring and one-note. the noodles seemed overcooked both times. i had the summer noodle dish once, it was ok - but surprisingly, i liked the cold summer version at chabuya across the street a little more (and that place's ramen is overall a little worse than this place). if i want ramen on the westside, i invariably end up at santouka.
is there something im missing? what should i order, curry rice? i feel bad not really wanting to go there... but the wait is so long, and i cant figure out why.
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Louisiana Mouth
Jul 21, 2011 10:13 AM
I think it used to be better and there weren't as many close/better options - like 14 years ago. Their mapo tofu is like comfort food and their potstickers were also good. I agree with you about the soup but the shio was ok. And someone below mentions the cold noodles with chicken which I do like. And l've always like their pickles.
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Asahi Ramen is ok. Cheap, big portions.
Across the street, Chabuya has a very good beef stew ramen - beef is incredibly tender and tasty, and stewed with root vegetables. Their spicy minced pork ramen noodles is also very good.
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Chabuya
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J.L.
Jul 19, 2011 11:52 PM
Asahi Ramen is indeed meh.
Tell your friend there is much better ramen to be had elsewhere (Santouka), and see if s/he changes his/her mind.
If s/he is recalcitrant to the notion, then let your friend go crazy at Asahi Ramen, while you can try ordering something there you've not had before (like the curry rice)...
This IS a predicament.
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Asahi Ramen
2027 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
