Orochon Ramen
(213) 617-1766
123 Astronaut E S Onizuka St
Los Angeles,
CA
90012
34.0504
-118.2418
Neighborhoods: Civic Center / Little Tokyo, Central LA, Downtown
What People Are Saying About Orochon Ramen
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Citysearch
Japanese soup spot in Little Tokyo's Weller Court is known for ramen specials of varying spice, fun atmosphere.
User Reviews
CSMobileUser
April 14, 2009
Very good ramen indeed. Only downside is the long waiting time.
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Sheauen
March 28, 2009
It was not AS SEEN ON TV. Super crowded at 9pm on a Saturday night, even though it was an hour before closing there were still crowds of people waiting to get in. So what is the hype all about? Service was slow (this was as expected), they forgot our fried rice order and then wouldn't let us cancel it when it didn't come out before the noodles. CAN I HAVE SOME NOODLES WITH MY VEGGIES...big freaking bowl of soup...A LOT of bean sprouts and bamboo shoots, a small handful of noodles, and a few slivers of char siu/pork. NOT worth the wait, NOT worth the crowd, NOT worth the $$$. I'm sticking with Hakata Ramen.
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Anonymous
December 24, 2008
While Orochon Ramen does not exclusively serve ramen, it is the most well-known choice. This is because Orochan provides a wide range of ramen spiciness according to your preference and courage. Although I don't prefer my food to be too spicy, Orochon has a challenge and photograph reward for people that completely consume their spiciest Special #2 ramen. Personally, I am very content with some spiciness for flavor, the addition of garlic, and the option to order extra noodles when one bowl isn't enough to satisfy that ramen craving. When sitting along the bench against the back wall, the provided seat cushions contributed to the Japanese atmosphere of the restaurant. There is also a bar table at the front window that has a nice view of center of the shopping plaza that Orochon is located in. Overall, I recommend Orochon for anyone in the area that wants Japanese food, more specifically ramen, and wants to experience this place known for their range of spicy ramen.
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The Extras:
Anyone who can finish a bowl of the special No. 2 will get his/her photo on a billboard in the restaurant and on the website.
Parking:
Validated parking is available underground on levels B1 and B2.
Look Good:
The ordering process is pretty straightforward: You start with a choice of miso, soy or salt soup, then indicate your preferred spice level (seven being mild, special No. 2 being the most intense), then decide on toppings from garlic and butter to pork and egg.
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Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Lunch Spot, Cheap Eats
