Tucked in a strip mall in Santa Clara, Orenchi Ramen is a hot spot for ramen devotees. Its unpretentious facade doesn’t stop the crowds from forming before the restaurant even opens. Their reward? Soups cooked at least 18 hours before serving. The Orenchi Ramen boasts a pork-rich tonkotsu broth, topped with soft boiled egg, pork, green onion, bamboo shoots, mushroom, sesame and nori. Other ramen variations include shoyu (soy sauce) and shio (salt) based broths. Repeat customers also recommend the Karaage (Fried Chicken) appetizer. Similar to tempura, hearty chunks of tender, organic chicken are marinated in sauce, lightly coated with seasoned flour and perfectly fried in light oil until it turns a crispy golden-brown. The appetizer is served piping hot and garnished with a slice of tomato and lemon wedge.