Orlando Sentinel (Sunday)

The Ramen

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Where: 486 N Orange Ave., No. 8, Orlando Extras: Takeout Noise level: Moderate

Wheelchair access: Good

Credit: Visa, American Express, Mastercard and Discover

Call: 407-233-4801

Online: Facebook.com/ TheRamenOr­lando

A: Well, it’s still in Hawaii. But now with our 6-year-old in tow, I would say Oahu. I think it’s a little more kid-friendly.

A: The first trip I remember as a child was our immigratio­n to the United States from South Korea. I was 6 and I remember being really sad and crying, because we were leaving my grandmothe­r, and being on the plane for what felt like forever. I was the same age as my daughter is now. I’m not sure what I understood or what I was able to process at the time, but I guess it turned out OK. My daughter wouldn’t be here if I didn’t take that trip.

A: I really enjoy going to the Solvang, Santa Barbara and Ojai area. It’s just so quaint. It’s not too far of a drive and I love the restaurant­s, shops and the wine tasting there.

A: Well, I’d have to say Kauai. We honeymoone­d at the Grand Hyatt there and they have these amazing giant lagoons, which are very romantic. Also,

A: I don’t really go away for the holidays. The holidays are the best times of the year in LA. It feels like half of LA goes home, so the streets feel empty and there’s very little traffic. No traffic in LA is the Christmas miracle.

A: One of the best memories I have is when I traveled to Osaka, Japan, in college. I was cast in a theater production of an original Japanese play. Our group performed the play in English at our college and at a college in Osaka. Their group performed it in Japanese at their college and ours. We hosted them in our country as they hosted us in theirs. It was just the coolest experience, although I think they got the short end of the stick as our college was in Davis, Calif. No dig on Davis but, you know, not the most exciting town.

 ?? LAUREN DELGADO/ORLANDO SENTINEL ?? Dora-yaki, a pancake stuffed with red bean paste, is one dessert option at The Ramen.
LAUREN DELGADO/ORLANDO SENTINEL Dora-yaki, a pancake stuffed with red bean paste, is one dessert option at The Ramen.

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