Hakata Ramen- Shin-sen-gumi: Jen's favorite hole in the wall restaurant series

It's a sweltering 110 degrees in Long Beach today. Last week, it was in the lower 70's and I wore boots to work. So of course to add more heat today, I am posting about Shin-sen-gumi, one of my favorite hole-in-the-wall restaurant in Gardena.

They have a simple menu. Ramen with different toppings, and side dishes like gyoza(dumplings)and fried rice.

The ramen broth is made with pork stock that is simmered for hours.

The restaurant doesn't have too much ambiance, but it has a personality of a street side authentic Japanese Ramen House. This chef takes ramen very seriously.

Fresh pan fried Gyoza with sauce mixed with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili oil

Pork fried rice, with a heaping extra green onion topping, and cold oolong iced tea.

Shin-sen-gumi Hakata Ramen Restaurant, 2015 W. Redondo Beach Blvd., #C Gardena, CA 90247 (310) 329-1335 $7.50 for a C-set lunch combo special with Hakata ramen, and a side of Gyoza or Fried rice. Tip: Get there AT 11:30am on a weekend when it opens, or prepared for a long wait.