Tsukemen at Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle, Sawtelle Los Angeles USA

Tsukemen ($10.95) + veggies (+$2)

Tsukemen is a type of dipping ramen that separated the ramen noodles with dipping broth. It is great for the hot weather because it is usually served warm rather piping hot like most ramen does. This summer, I finally get a chance to try Tsujita's Tsukemen located in Sawtelle Los Angeles.

Customized Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen at Shin-Sen-Gumi, Little Tokyo Los Anageles USA

Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen: Onsen Egg (Hot Spring Egg), Tonkotsu Slices, Scallions, Ginger, Garlic chips, and a little bit of spicy sauce.

Shin-Sen-Gumi is opened by Mitsuyasu Shigeta, who used to work in Hakata Japan. He opened his own Japanese restaurant with Hakata specialties: Yakitori, ramen, and many more. Today, there are multiple locations splattered around California. 

I tried out my first Shin-Sen-Gumi ramen in Little Tokyo Los Angeles. It was a 30-45 minutes wait for the Saturday dinner. How you order your ramen is through filling out a customized form. With this form, you can choose ramen thickness, toppings, broth, spices, and anything that you wanted to request extra.