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| - Am absolutely stoked that Pittsburgh has got its own dedicated ramen bar now. I think the only other Japanese related craze we now need to get on is an izakaya bar (Japanese tapas... for the most excellent small plate Asian restaurant in Pittsburgh, try Tamari's happy hour... cannot be beat for price and quality). This place has all the right moves, and reasonable prices to boot. I know it might be sticker shock to pay $11 for a bowl of noodle soup, but these bowls are HUGE. And delicious.
If you are expecting the more traditional fatty pork broth, you won't find it here, but that might be for the best, given your New Year's resolutions. Their broths are plenty good regardless, with a choice between shoyu (soy), miso, and plain salted broth. I thought the miso was a bit too potent for my taste, and prefer the shoyu. It has a subtle flavor that builds over the course of the meal.
Ultimately, the ajo ramen is my favorite, even though it's not exactly "authentic." If you like garlic, you'll love this. And if you love someone who loves garlic, well... let's just say that you'll be safe from vampires after dinner.
Apps are relatively expensive, given the quantity, but the noodle bowls are enough for a full meal. Staff is very friendly and attentive, although they can get a bit behind when they are swamped.
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