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Counter Intelligence: Ramen Iroha and Hannosuke

Ramen Iroha is in the food court of Marukai Market in Gardena.

Ramen Iroha is in the food court of Marukai Market in Gardena.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

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A look at Hannosuke in the Mitsuwa supermarket and Ramen Iroha at Marukai.

Ramen Iroha

Ramen Iroha is a popular noodle shop from Japan.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Ramen Iroha

The house specialty at Ramen Iroha is the black soy soup.   (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Ramen Iroha

Sata Taro ladles up a steaming bowl of broth.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Ramen Iroha

White chicken soup from Ramen Iroha.   (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Ramen Iroha

Red spicy soup from Ramen Iroha.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Hannosuke

Hannosuke in the Mitsuwa supermarket in Mar Vista is known for tempura.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Hannosuke

The tendon is a mixed bowl of tempura over rice.   (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Hannosuke

The makings of the tempura at Hannosuke.   (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Hannosuke

Cooking tempura at Hannosuke.   (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Hannosuke

Cooking tempura at Hannosuke.   (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

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