We were inspired to eat at Orochon Ramen because we had seen an episode (yet another foodie show) of Man v. Food on the Travel Channel with Adam Richman. If you're not familar with the show-I'll explain. Adam travels to different cities in search of local hang-outs and unique menus. The highlight of the show is when Adam "takes on" a menu item from a restaurant, kind of like competative eating. Some previous challanges include: Eat a 72 oz. steak, with sides (bread roll with butter, potato, ranch beans, shrimp cocktail, and salad) in less than one hour or eat 6 "Atomic" chicken wings in a habanero sauce. At Orochon (located in little Tokyo in dowtown Los Angeles), Adam conquered a serving of the "Special No. 2," an incredibly spicy soup made with 10 kinds of chilies in the "Hot Ramen Challenge." If that doesn't sound crazy to you, just check out the menu below. The menu gives you a WARNING!! Specials #1 and 2 are eat at your own risk!
The menu is very simple. You choose the soup base: miso, soy sauce or salt, pick your number of spiciness and choose additions. The ramen ranks from 1-7, with 7 being non-spicy and 1 being VERY spicy. We both ordered #6 (and I could barely finish it!!). The ramen comes with green onions, egg, pork, bamboo and garlic. The ramen was delicious and SPICY! I was sweating while I was eating it! Not only is the ramen cheap and delicious, but the portions are huge!! I took half of my bowl home!
If you can take the heat, make your way over to Orochon. Be sure to arrive early, the place gets packed for lunch and the seating is limited.
i went here once. i could only handle a 4. i think they have a challenge that if you could finish the special 2 you get your picture on a wall. my friend tried but could not do it.
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