South Bay Shogun

Noodle life, and the current predicament for affordable yet authentic cuisine in the South Bay of Los Angeles.

Ichimiann

(Old Torrance) Japanese

1st thing you need to order: Decadent Unagi udon, topped with green onion and Wakame seaweed is surprisingly filling, rich and quite tasty.

Ordering system: Order first at register, then wait at table to be served.

Arrived on a Wednesday afternoon during a bit of rain in Torrance with my Dad and brother (visiting, who lives in OR). To be completely honest I had to read the menu a few times before deciding, but upon realizing the cost (~$15 a bowl) I was confident It would be worth the cost. The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere with roughly 8-10 tables each seating 2-4. We enjoyed our lunch next to a few families, some office workers and some local artists from what I could tell, which is a great sign. Visit #2 already planned.

Unagi Bowl

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Noodle Life

I tend to eat a lot of noodles, I'm talking weekly and daily. Ramen is my absolute favorite and I also dig Tsukemen, Soba, Udon and Pasta. Adapting my own cooking techniques to preparing Ramen is a challenge. So is learning about new ingredients, trends and styles. All the same, I enjoy cooking for friends and loved ones. The first step is to become a connoisseur and possibly next a curator. But in any case, I'm just fond a good bowl of noodles.

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