There was almost nothing I regretted about leaving commercial Torrance for beachy Redondo. The sea breeze slips through your hair, the sand glows by the light of the moon over the surf, and every breath is one of fresh, briny air.
But one thing I can't inhale is the ramen, Bambibu stands sadly solo as the only ramen place within a several-mile radius, and judging by the blah broth of the Tonkotsu-Shio Ramen, I'll be taking the high road back to Torrance.
The Spicy Miso Ramen is their best-seller, and this so-so miso will do, but the tonkotsu base is barely cutting it.
Bambibu is better known for their gyoza, and theSpicy Gyoza are a strong claim to fame. A simple dumpling with a firm, chewy wrapper, filled with moist ground pork. The pork is balanced by cooked cabbage and onion, and a hint of chives with their special seasoning adds a splash of sass. Every bite made me wonder why they bother making anything else.
It's a shame Bambibu only has four types of gyoza on their menu or I'd suggest they simplify. Cut the ramen-fat and become a house of gyoza, Bambibu, and I may never need Torrance ramen again.
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