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    Good Food on the Road

    Two Reasons to Visit a Food Court

    Jonathan Gold reviews two Japanese restaurants, one situated in Mitsuwa food court in Mar Vista, the other in Marukai food court in Gardena.

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    By Jonathan Gold (1960-2018) • Oct 12, 2012 • 3m Listen

    This week Jonathan Gold reviews two restaurants, both situated in Japanese food courts. He visits Iroha Ramen in the Marukai Market in Gardena which sells only three types of ramen - white, red and black. He also visits Hannosuke in Mitsuwa Market in Mar Vista. Hannosuke is known for tendon, which is tempura served over rice.

    Hannosuke

    Mitsuwa Market

    3760 S Centinela Ave

    Los Angeles, CA 90066

    *the specialty is tempura

    Ramen Iroha

    Marukai Market

    1740 W Artesia Blvd

    Gardena, CA 90248

    *the specialty is the black ramen

    You can find all of Jonathan's restaurant suggestions on the Good Food restaurant map.

    Music: "But Not for Me" by the Ted Heath Orchestra

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      Jonathan Gold (1960-2018)

      Good Food on the Road

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      Evan Kleiman

      host 'Good Food'

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      Gillian Ferguson

      Supervising Producer, Good Food

      CultureFood & Drink
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