Shokku Ramen
Ramen restaurant · The Asian District ·
24/7 ramen with customizable bowls and a spicy challenge
24/7 ramen with customizable bowls and a spicy challenge
"Chinatown’s Shokku Ramen serves some of the spiciest ramen in town 24 hours a day. The infamous grim reaper, death bringer shinigami challenge dares diners to finish off 24 ounces of tonkotsu broth, three pounds of noodles, and endure four million Scoville units of pure heat. If the insanely hot dish is eaten within eight minutes, the customer’s $50 meal will be free and their photograph immortalized on the Wall of Warriors." - Janna Karel
"Shokku is famous for two things: its 24-hour schedule, and its Shinigami Challenge, which entails eating a triple serving of their Shinigami ramen in under eight minutes: three pounds of noodles, 24 ounces of broth, and the bowl’s signature scalding hot toppings. Winners are added to the wall of champions and get their meal for free. Or you could, you know, just enjoy your ramen in this anime-themed restaurant." - Janna Karel
"I learned that Ramen Shoten, the stand-up ramen counter at Eat Street Crossing from Chef John Ng and Lina Goh, has sunsetted; Las Vegas chef Louross Edralin had run several pop-ups there previously." - Justine Jones
"After less than a year as Ramen Shibire at the Center at Spring Mountain, the restaurant rebranded to Shokku Ramen, keeping its Japanese anime–inspired wall coverings while bringing in a California chef to upgrade the menu and refresh the concept." - Eater Staff
"After a recent rebrand and menu overhaul, this Chinatown Center at Spring Mountain ramen shop brought in California chef Ricky Komorida (of Raz Kamen in Grand Terrace) to upgrade a Japanese menu that retains anime-inspired wall coverings and a lively, late-night vibe. Appetizers include garlic butter mushrooms, the house tacos, shrimp pops, and karaage, alongside various fried-rice entrees and customizable house-special ramen where diners choose protein, noodle style, toppings, broth, and spice level. The spot is also known for an infamous extreme-heat challenge—nicknamed the “grim reaper” or “death bringer” shinigami—that features 24 ounces of tonkotsu broth, three pounds of noodles, and four million Scoville units; finish within eight minutes and the $50 meal is free and your photo is added to the “Wall of Warriors.” It occupies an easy-to-find central space in the retail center and keeps very late hours (Mon–Thu 4 p.m.–2 a.m., Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–4 a.m., Sun 11 a.m.–2 a.m.)." - Bradley Martin