California Ramen

SAN JOSE: Ramen Festival Yokocho San Jose, October 10-12, 2014. San Jose Convention Center South Hall 435 S Market St. San Jose, CA 95113 Ramen price: $8/Bowl (flat) Admission: $5 Children 12 and under are free! ramenyokochous.com

October 3-5, 2014 RAMEN YOKOCHO SAN JOSE

October 10-12, 2014 RAMEN YOKOCHO SAN JOSE

October 18-19, 2014 Los Angeles Pomona

At Nisei Week one element of the Japanese week-long celebration is the Ramen Noodle Festival on August 16, 2014. Ramen restaurants from around Southern California (and elsewhere) converge to prepare their best dishes for the public to sample.

Here is a sampling of past ramen shop participants:

Horaiya – Founded in 1906! Finally Launching in the U.S. with Miso Wonton-men. Rich flavor concocted with carefully selected ingredients using the century-old recipe.Enjoy the soup featuring their signature miso served with wanton.

Fujin, a New Sensation! Tonkotsu Spicy Miso Ramen burger!! Fresh vegetables and a beef patty dressed in the spicy miso sauce sandwiched between buns made with tonkotsu-flavored chewy noodles .

Tonkotsu Spicy Miso Ramen burger!! Fresh vegetables and a beef patty dressed in the spicy miso sauce sandwiched between buns made with tonkotsu-flavored chewy noodles.

Mattou Seimen, Tokyo Ramen Show's 3 years champion! Toyama Black Mapo Ramen! Toyama Black blended with szechuan restaurant's spicy miso! The miraculous collaboration by Kiyoshi Kurihara, The owner of IROHA,with Mr, Iron chef kenichi Cheng, The owner of Szechuan restaurant !

Shin-Sen-Gumi, Kagoshima-Satsuma Ramen Exclusively Created for ramen Yokocho. Only for this event,SHIN-SEN-GUMI introduces Kogoshima-Satsuma Ramen. The luscious soup made with pork and chicken bones, is accented with savory burnt green onions.

Hayatemaru – This is the Real McCoy! Hokkaido Shio Ramen…Slowly simmered rich tonkotsu broth seasoned with the secret salt-based sauce. It is the bowl of ramen full of Hokkaido.

Tajima – Addicting tonkotsu Miso Ramen from San Diego…Tonkotsu soup blended with red miso featuring bonito flavor. It is rich yet mild;new yet nostalgic! One thing for sure , it is addictively delicious.

Monta – Kurume-style Ramen from Fukuoka,Japan! Brand-new Fusion Soup is rich and creamy soup featuring enriched umami with a deep flavor. It is made with tonkotsu soup combining with chicken and vegetable stock. Enjoy the nostalgic yet new flavor.

Monta – Kurume-style Ramen from Fukuoka,Japan! Brand-new Fusion Soup Rich and creamy soup featuring enriched umami with a deep flavor. It is made with tonkotsu soup combining with chicken and vegetable stock. Enjoy the nostalgic yet new flavor !

Jidaiya introduuces Ton-Toma L.A Ramen! Created in collaboration of TJS + listeners * Sun Noodle, it features the flavor of tomato grown under natural blessing of the sun.

HIROMARU – The fusion Ramen champion By shittoko,the popular TV show in Japan. Enjoy the aroma of the flavorful oil in a rich tonkotsu soup.

Tsujita – No 1 Ramen Ranking in ZAGAT, LA WEEKLY, and LA TIMES since 2012. At this event, they showcase the flavor of Japan

Past events

August 16-17, 2014 RAMEN YOKOCHO AT NISEI WEEK
Los Angeles Little Tokyo
Nine ramen shops that have gathered from Los Angeles, Las Vegas, San Francisco, and even Japan!
8/16(Sat) 11:00am - 11:00pm
8/17(Sun) 11:00am - 9:00pm
Location: Downtown LA
Little Tokyo
LA city parking lot 7 and 2
160 N Central Ave
Ramen price: $8/Bowl (flat)
Admission: $5
Children 6 and under are free!
Same Time Event
Day-Lee Foods World Gyoza Eating Championship
DJ stage, by FM 106 DJ ICY ICE, DJ KOKI

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.