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Events & seasons · 催し

Early mornings, long tables.

Regular things worth getting up for, and a few one-night dinners each season.

  • Saturdays

    Breakfast Shio

    Saturdays · 9 AM–11 AMLittle Tokyo

    The bowl we’re named for, served at the hour we’re named for. Shio ramen, onigiri and hot tea before the street wakes up.

  • Monthly

    Ramen Lab Monday

    First Monday of the month · 6 PMTorrance

    Our cooks try out a new broth on twenty guests. You taste, you vote, the winner goes on the menu next season.

  • Nov 14

    First Bonito of Autumn

    Saturday, November 14, 2026 · two seatingsLittle Tokyo counter

    A one-night omakase around modori-gatsuo, the fat autumn bonito, seared over straw at the counter.

  • Dec 5

    Hand-Roll Party on the Patio

    Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 1 PM–5 PMCosta Mesa

    Roll your own at long tables on the patio, with a sake tasting and a kids’ table.

  • Dec 31

    Year-End Bowl

    Thursday, December 31, 2026 · until 10 PMAll locations

    A last bowl of the year with a toshikoshi twist: soba-cut noodles in shio broth, for a long and calm new year.

Planning your own? · 貸切

Rehearsal dinners, team nights, a ramen cart at the wedding.

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