Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Ramen Izakaya Ajido - Torrance


Appropriately advertised as "Japanese fast food ramen", Ramen Izakaya Ajido's steaming, quickly-served ramen is best enjoyed with a shot of friendship and a pitcher of beer.


The Fried Squid Legs sizzle when they're set before you, and the oily breading numbingly fizzes like a sip of bubbly beer.


The Spicy Miso Chanpon is a solid bowl of red-slightly-hot broth, with not enough fat to float and just enough flavor to pass.


The Black Garlic Shisen Ramen is ramen with just the tiniest bit of an edge. But once the garlic oil mixes in, that edge begins to dull. The Karaage is an interesting addition, but the light bread-flakes soak up the soup and will shortly start to sog.

I'd come to Ramen Izakaya Ajido again, but only if I wanted a quick bite and my favorite places were too full or too far. The ramen does hit the spot, but it leaves a little to be desired.

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