I read a review down below that kinda summed up this experience for me: Southern California Ramen restaraunts have spoiled me and jaded my taste buds. The pork they put in their soup is a little on the fatty side and the broth seems to have to not been skimmed enough since it is also oily and fatty. Interesting atmosphere though. However I would say that if you want better Ramen go down the street to Ichiza. Monta has a limited menu of just oily soup while Ichiza is an explosion of variety AND they have better Ramen soup.