Spicy miso ramen should cure whatever ails you. (Steph Cha / For the Los Angeles Times)
Pork buns feature mouthwatering chashu pork with crunchy vegetables. The only thing missing is the Sriracha. (Steph Cha / For the Los Angeles Times)
Kimchi fried rice offers a little taste of Korea. (Steph Cha / For the Los Angeles Times)
Egg, chashu pork, noodles, broth -- behold the Chibiscus tonkotsu ramen. (Steph Cha / For the Los Angeles Times)
Colorful chalkboards and emoticons give an adorable face to the small open kitchen at Chibiscus. (Steph Cha / For the Los Angeles Times)
Blocks of spam musubi are a perfect way to start any great meal. (Steph Cha / For the Los Angeles Times)
Asian music videos are mesmerizing and inexplicable. (Steph Cha / For the Los Angeles Times)
Brick toast is delicious and dictionary thick. (Steph Cha / For the Los Angeles Times)
