NOTES ON A BOWL
A little knowledge. A better bowl.
Explore the flavor of chicken broth and the texture of fresh noodles. Practical guides for your next bowl, at home or here in Irvine.

What gives chicken ramen its flavor?
Understand the roles of chicken broth, tare and chiyu, and learn what to notice in a finished bowl of ramen.
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Fresh ramen noodles, with the bite you like.
Learn how to prepare, cook, check and drain fresh ramen noodles for hot soup, with practical fixes for clumping and noodles that soften too quickly.
Read the guideAI illustration · A visual study of broth and noodles.
ISSHOKU KITCHEN · IRVINE
Taste it in Irvine.
Our chicken broth is simmered in our kitchen every day. Explore thin noodles with chicken broth or thick noodles with tonkotsu, here on Culver Drive in Irvine.