Nishikawa Ramen (?? ????) is a pretty recent addition to our valley's ramen scene located on the southwest corner of Ray and Cooper. I've been here twice now. First time I tried the Nishikawa Black - the noodles were a little odd - not your standard ramen noodles and the broth tasted a bit too salty. I also had the takoyaki which was alright. The second time I came for the Tonkotsu ramen. The broth was a little weak but the noodles were a lot better this time and made for a much more satisfying meal. No big deal - Tampopo doesn't quite get the tonkotsu broth perfect either - best tonkotsu in the valley IMO is Dozo Izakaya - but it took them a few years to get there. Place has a cozy atmosphere - I've been coming on the off hours so I'm not sure how crowded it gets during peak lunch hours. For decorations they have little Doraemon dolls in the display case at the front entrance and an Ichiro Suzuki Seattle Mariners jersey framed on the western wall. Thank goodness we now have other choices than Republic Ramen. At the edge of a strip mall. Plenty of parking.