IKI Ramen - Amazing Omakase Course - Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.

 

I love Omakase Style dining.  I get excited on trying out what the chef has to offer.  And with a guaranteed multi-course ahead, it is always a treat.  We have just watched a show in a performing arts theater near Korea Town in LA.  After the show, we are very hungry and tried to find a restaurant that would really fill us up.  Craving for Japanese food as well, so we decided to try IKI Ramen's Omakase course.

IKI Ramen is a small restaurant located in Korea Town that specializes in Japanese cuisine particularly Ramen. But aside from Ramen, they also have sushi rolls, sashimi, Japanese appetizers, donburi, and Japanese desserts.  But for know we are here for the Omakase Course.  Here is what was served to us:

Fresh Hokkaido Scallop, Sant Barbara Uni, Burrata Cheese, Cucumber, & Truffle Caviar

Seared Blue Fin Tuna Toro with Fresh Wasabi and White Truffle

Steamed Chilean Sea Bass, Shimeji Mushroom & Wakame Soup

Soft Shelled Crab Steamed Bun

Grilled Shrimp Mazemen Noodles

Fresh Burrata Cheese with Tomatoes and Cucumber

Wagyu Bone Soup

A5 Wagyu Donburi with Santa Barbara Uni and Salmon Roe

Shio Koji & Yuzu Ice Cream

I have to say that this Omakase Course was great! All the dishes that was served was delicious!.  My favorite is the Blue Fin Tuna Toro and the Grilled Shrimp Mazemen Noodles. I am now a fan of Omakase Courses!  It is best if you make reservations ahead of time as this restaurant is gaining popularity and can be packed at peak hours. IKI Ramen is highly recommended.  If you are in LA, I suggest you visit it.  I would definitely go back and try the other dishes that they offer, specially the ramen which is what they are known for. 

Watch this video of IKI Ramen:

IKI Ramen

740 S Western Ave #115, Los Angeles, CA 90005

My Rating:

Food/Taste:  9/10 (tastes very good, fresh ingresients)

Ambiance:  8/10 (the restaurant has appeal)

Cleanliness:  8/10 (fairly clean)

Service: 8/10 (helpful staff and fast service)

Establishment:  7/10 (good location but with limited parking)

Price:  7/10 (a bit on the pricey side)

Overall: 7.83/10 

Frequency Meter:  I would dine here once a month

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