Whoa!! I was toying with the idea of going to Momofuku for a ramen lunch but decided that a) there are Momofuku places elsewhere, and b) I didn't want to pay inflated prices for what is essentially a Japanese street food. Based on my location and a quick Yelp search, Hokkaido Santouka seemed a good alternative and I was not disappointed.
The queue to get in seemed a bit long at first, but tables seemed to be turning over quickly so I opted to wait it out. Sure enough, before long I was seated and presented with a menu. I opted for the miso cha-shu ramen with a soft-cooked egg, and was served swiftly. The dish was sublime--extremely tasty broth and toothsome noodles with succulent roast pork and a perfectly cooked egg. I almost wished I had ordered a larger portion than I did but in fact the regular size was more than enough for a lunch. And the price--just around $12--seemed more than reasonable. Highly recommended.