I have mixed feelings about Japanese ramen places in this country: although I find myself craving for the broth once in a while, I seldom find a place where the noodles are chewy and firm enough. Usually they taste just like the 25-cent packs of ramen that you get from supermarkets. This noodle bar is just like that. I loved the broth and the cha-siu (marinated and slow-cooked pork meat), but I couldn't stand the noodles. I would still recommend it, but only if you don't have to wait in line for too long.