2383 Lomita Blvd. #116Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 325-6674
Located on the outskirts of Torrance, Eboshi Noodle Bar has all the makings of a good ramen-ya. From your typical ramen (shoyu, shio, and miso) to the more exotic (gomoku, kanitama, mabo, and toku miso), Eboshi has all the tools to compete with the best of them, including yakisoba, donburi, and several izakaya-style dishes. As I walked in to grab a seat at the counter, the crowded hustle-and-bustle environment got me all excited. This place must be good, I thought...
Shoyu-ramen: Contrary to what I was wishing for, I wouldn't be receiving anything good from Eboshi on this day before my birthday. All the excitement I felt upon entering came crashing to an unexpected halt. This shoyu-ramen was a HUGE disappointment and that may be an understatement. I couldn't believe how bland the soup was! My taste-buds kept reaching for a flavor that didn't seem to exist. My only explanation for this blandness could be due to the various exotic ramen on the menu that add-in their own flavor. But still, there's no excuse for this shoyu-ramen being so bland. The noodles were also disappointing. Slippery and slightly overcooked, they couldn't hold up and rescue this ramen from the hole it was in. The toppings (chashu, egg, menma, seaweed, and negi) were the only highlight in this mediocre mess. Since I was really hoping for Eboshi Noodle Bar to do well, let's just say I ordered the wrong ramen. Next time, I'll have to try the gomoku-ramen. And yes, I did say next time.
Gyoza: The gyoza was decent. There was a lot of flavor but they still couldn't rescue the ramen.
Chahan: This was the best part of the meal. It's not the best I've ever had, but it definitely kept me from walking out. I would get it again.
UPDATED on 12/28/2008:
Gomoku Ramen: So I finally made it back to try the Gomoku Ramen. Man, was that a mistake! I really hoped it would be better, but unfortunately I don't think I'll ever be going back. The egg tasted like it was soaked in glass cleaner. I'll leave it up to your imagination for what the rest tasted like.
Awww I was really hoping this place would be good. I been searching for a really good place to eat ramen near my location. (Long Beach, California) it seems my hopes were dashed. I'll check it out today hopefully with different results.
ReplyDeleteHi Kane. I was hoping the same. Who knows, maybe they've improved since I last went. Let me know how it was. Btw, if you can make it out to Lomita, you should just go to Gardena or Torrance for the good stuff.
ReplyDeleteI actually went to this one after going to the Gardena Ramen and all I can say is that you're are right. I had the miso ramen with the gyoza combination and although very delicious it was definitely not up to par with Gardena Ramen. The gyoza was good but I found the skin to be very thin. I loved the old man in the kitchen right infront of me(he had the face of a great ramen maker if that made any sense) but sadly the miso was kind of something I could probably have made myself. Oh wells, on to the next shop.
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