Orochon Ramen — Restaurant in Los Angeles

Hmm Spicy Japanese food. It doesn't sound possible. That's like saying Fat Free Soul food it doesn't exist. Japanese food is not spicy, but it is when you go to Orochon Ramen. This must be an American take on a Japanese item, because I recall my friends from Japan don't eat anything spicy.

I was extremely excited to try out Orochon. I decided that I would not take on the Special #2 Challenge. I have been burned before by Atomic Wings and no matter how it taste on your tongue your stomach and the rest of your digestive system is what suffers. Besides, if I wanted to truly suffer I would just watch Oprah or Sex in the City. I was tempted, but instead decided to go with Orochon #3. WEAK! I know.. considering its all about the challenge. I was hoping for some tasty soup. Instead it taste like burning. Even though I know I can do a higher hottest rating, I felt disappointed. The noodles were soft and cooked right. The soup was so-so and was filled with a few bean sprouts and a few slices of meat. I didn't mind the lack of meat, which is normal for most ramen places. COME ON! I heard these bowls are huge. I was expecting something like a Super Bowl of Pho, but nah it was more like one handful of noodles and some okay soup.

The soup did not flow with the spice. If you have ever had Korean spicy noodles, that's doing it right. The spicy and soup base should flow together naturally. It should not taste like soup that you accidentally spilled a bottle of hot sauce in. Because of the peppers and spices, the soup tasted like Mexican and Japanese fusion. The flavor did not taste like Japanese food to me. Looking around the restaurant I noticed some sad faces. A few people had a "I only came here because I watched Man Vs Food" look. They also had the expression of "Is this it?". I notice some people started to order sides or more noodles. The restaurant was pretty quiet. I only heard the noise of lazy servers sitting in the dinning area talking and occasionally dropping what they were carrying.

I don't think I will go again. I expect higher standards for Ramen especially if you are located in Japantown in LA. Try Costa Mesa or Rowland Heights for some good Ramen. Unless you live walking distance, the drive is...

Came here Friday on my wife's insistence (she's been taking me for a quick minute) as honestly just had a rough day. BROOKE the name of the waitress that served us treated us with a nasty attitude and couldn't even be bothered to finish serving us. I have stomach issues and asked if I could get the child's portion and was told no so I said it's okay I'll just share a bowl with my wife could we get an extra bowl along with extra pork. Her coworker brings it out and we're there waiting a good 5 minutes for what we asked. BROOKE passed by us several times so we had to end up asking her coworker again for the extra bowl and extra pork...he brings out COLD pork that both my wife and I saw was out there sitting for a while. I'm honestly disgusted because it looked so nasty so my wife asks for new pork, she was denied so I asked if we could reheat it at least and the server just stared at me like I offended him so we changed our mind and sent it back honestly losing our appetite. We overheard him talking to BROOKE that we didn't want the pork that what should he do. She answered him rudely as if my wife and I are not within hearing distance of them. Acting like she wasn't the one who took our orders. I lost my appetite and patience and told my wife to leave we got up and walked out yes that's right we walked out because I honestly didn't even touch the food nor open the soda can they gave us. My wife had posted a similar review complaining and instead of apologizing for the poor service we received, the owner accused her of stealing as if we haven't been coming here repeatedly. We are not thieves I have no shame in admitting what we did because at the end of the day you don't get to treat people rudely and expect them to take it AND pay especially a business that deals in food. You have my wife's information I hope you intend to follow up because we have no reason to hide why should you or your rude incompetent waitress

UPDATE: almost 2 weeks of radio silence despite claims the owner would reach back out to me. Instead get the owner trying to cover up for her incompetent waitress, THE OWNER threatens me with video of us walking out like of course I did I'm not wasting my money on subpar...

First, bring cash because if you spend less than 20 you cannot use a credit/debit card. I was not told this until after I finished my meal. There was no sign stating this and the credit card logos (visa/mastercard) on the door would indicate that they take cards for payment for any amount but they do not. I had to use the "convenient" ATM inside the restaurant that charged me $2.50. A total scam. Price was a little ridiculous for the amount of food. Big bowl but little noodle or toppings. I added the charsiu for $2.50 and got one piece. I ran a Sapporo Ramen Shop and we had set prices for different noodles and we did not charge for extra noodles or toppings because that is what a proper establishment does. Miso broth was very very salty, noodles were under cooked and toppings were skimpy. I thought the "gyoza" was priced adequately until I received them. Five small little balls. After everything was said and done my bill was $13.75 ($16.25 if you charge the ATM Fee). I am normally a large tipper but I left a buck and some change and I still thought that was too much. Service was horrible. I had three different servers. One who took my order, one who brought me my food, and one who bought me my bill. The one who brought me my bill had the worst attitude. The white girl who said she cannot take my card and who said it was the owner who refuses to take charge cards if under $20. I am pretty sure that it is illegal to not accept a type of payment without posting there policies on the door. I will never ever go back to this place and I recommend that no one go here. I have had better Ramen at the Mitsuwa Market and at a better price. Actually, don't take my word and go there for yourself and see how...