Hakata Ikkousha in Costa Mesa Is a Temple for the Ramen Cult

Edwin Goei • OC Weekly • May 28, 2015
I'm a noodle-soup agnostic. Pho. Niu rou mian. Thai boat noodle. I love all these warm bowls of instant comfort equally. So long as it comes out steaming-hot, has a good broth to sip and springy noodles to chew, I'm in my happy place. But ramen?...
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