"At Baka Umai on Hawthorne, vegans and vegetarians will find shiitake-vegetable broths and toppings like spicy cabbage, fried tofu, and candied jalapenos. The shop is known for its distinct offerings, like the smoky-spicy-savory soy chorizo ramen with pickled daikon and cilantro, but ramen traditionalists can slurp shoyu and miso ramen here, too. Those looking to crank up the heat can try broths tinged with ghost pepper chile oil or fermented habaneros. Other entrees include mazemen brothless ramen, tsukemen dipping ramen, and bento bowls." - Waz Wu
