Pacific Fusion & Street Grills

Birria Ramen in Los Angeles

Look for steaming bowls of springy noodles swimming in rich, chile-infused beef birria consommé, topped with tender beef, cilantro, and lime at Imperial Night Market in Downtown LA on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, when a vendor is serving it. Free entry.

2300 E 15th St, Downtown LA · Free entry
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CATEGORY
Pacific Fusion & Street Grills
ORIGIN
Mexico City
PREPARATION
Springy ramen noodles steeped in spiced beef birria consommé with shredded meat.
MARKET
Imperial Night Market, Downtown LA
HERITAGE

The origins of Birria Ramen

Birria ramen emerged in the mid-2010s when Mexican chef Antonio de Livier began dropping springy alkaline noodles into spiced birria broth, coining the term birriamen at his Mexico City restaurant.

Springy wheat ramen noodles with chewDeep red, chile-perfumed beef consomméTender shredded beef slow-cooked in adoboFinished with diced onions, cilantro, and lime

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Frequently asked questions

Who first combined birria and ramen noodles?

Chef Antonio de Livier created birriamen after experimenting with dropping alkaline noodles into rich birria broth.

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