Ramen-ya on Olympic blvd just around the corner from Sawtelle is my favorite. They have this roasted pork shoyu ramen which is just out of this world.
Yeah I settle for Korean BBQ over here cause its close. They have a Korean BBQ Buffet on Red Hill off the 5 Freeway, its decent. Also in Garden Grove, in Korea Town (basically just Garden Grove Blvd.), they have a couple of good places to eat at. Shape lives in Irvine as well, and I've been trying to get him to grab some food with me, but he's busy.
Best Baguette in SE Portland/Beaverton makes the best Vietnamese Sandwiches. I crave them daily. My personal fav is BBQ Pork...
the Vietnamese fish sauce is much more subdued than Phillipine "Patis". The best part about it, is the sweetness and subtlety.