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| - I had been meaning to try Ramen Bar for a few years now, so I was ecstatic to finally do so yesterday and make a proper occasion of it with friends.
In a town lacking ramen options, Ramen Bar fills the void as a modernized ramen restaurant. Yelpers looking for a solely traditional experience may want to look elsewhere, as RB's ramen selection includes both traditional favorites and fusion-influenced bowls (Curry, Tom Yum, Kimchi, etc. flavors). Additionally, there are a number of vegetarian and vegan options.
I settled on the seafood Tantan-men, which came highly recommended. The heap of shrimp, scallops, mussels, and squid were excellent, but the true winner was the broth. Rich, complex, savory, and the perfect amount of spice. I felt compelled to sip to the bottom.
Restaurant-wise: comfortably dim-lit, casual atmosphere, and a very cool juxtaposition of wall-art and urban photography, which completes the modern feel. The waitstaff was very helpful, attentive, and polite.
Overall, I'd say Ramen Bar stacks up nicely compared to more well-known, modern ramen restaurants out on the coasts. I can't wait to return and try other options...and maybe take home some more Tantan-men too :D
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