This isn't a sad date story, but it *could* have been one...
Met a dude once that said his dating deal-breaker was: Must-Love-Ajisen Ramen. I laughed. He didn't.
I don't love it. It's novel, nearby, affordable, and tasty, but I only like the food and setting here enough to go once every two years. All of the components to a good food joint, but something didn't sit right in between my preference for subtler, slow-cooked flavours or in-your-face spice or savour. I sensed something was amiss for my palate. Still, I do recommend giving the menu a try.
I went out with the dude once. It's not you, it's me.