Comfort Food for the Common Cold: Ramenya Japanese Noodle Shop

By Wing Yun Man, 2003
Feeling better, already?

OK, maybe it’s taking it too far saying that Ramenya noodle soup cures the common cold but it sure makes me feel a heck of a lot better when I’m under the weather. Like today I feld a code comig ond–the sore throat, burning eyes, general fuzzy-headedness… What to do? Bland chicken noodle soup isn’t going to cut it for me.

Ajo Ramen, mmm mm goood!
    Nope, must have Ajo Ramen, Ramenya’s garlic noodle soup ($7). You definitely have to be a big fan of garlic to appreciate this dish as it just reeks of it and, oh wait, there are cloves of roasted garlic swimming in the broth. OMG! It’s so good in its garlicky goodness. Oh yeah, and there’s chicken in there, too.

And for those who believe that a spicy soup is the best remedy for a cold, Ramenya has many of those, too, labeled by a chili pepper on the menu. And they’re tongue-scorching hot.

From la.foodblogging.com:

While many Japanese restaurants tend to run towards the mild end of the spice meter, Ramenya has a few dishes that are definite sinus drainers. Of course, that’s why I go there, the spicy soups are wonderful.

In any case, there’s just something about the act of hovering over a bowl of soup so savory even dulled senses can smell and taste it, that brings me back from the brink. Apparently, I’m not the only one who thinks so as it seems every person I’ve introduced to Ramenya has kept coming back for more.

Just remember to bring cash as the shop doesn’t accept credit cards; and it’s closed on Wednesdays.

11555 W. Olympic Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90064
(310) 575-9337
Cross Street: Colby Avenue

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6 Responses to Comfort Food for the Common Cold: Ramenya Japanese Noodle Shop
  1. ryan
    December 7, 2005 | 10:39 am

    ohhhh…i love, love, LOVE ramanya! Used to work close enough to hit lunch there. Any place with a full manga library to complement your meal is immediately ok in my book.

    Nice site, btw. will have to poke around.

  2. Caroline
    December 7, 2005 | 12:55 pm

    Ramenya’s the best! Wish they had a bigger parking lot tho.

    Thanks! That means a lot to me. :) Please poke away. Eeesh, that sounds bad.

  3. raya
    February 7, 2008 | 1:50 am

    Ramenya’s the best!

  4. J-Slim
    May 26, 2008 | 10:35 pm

    Again; Kudos on your taste(s)!

    Me and my oldest go there a lot… Have you tried their other spot (Gateway@Barrington)? It’s called Sushi-Ya (I think).

    It’s not Ramen this time, but a great way to cheat and get some Kalbi without traveling across town (close to Venice/Mar Vista).

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