I had the spicy ramen which was really good if you pretended it wasn't ramen! I liked that they tried to change up the typical components of ramen at this hip ramen joint. For example, they substituted ultra tender brisket for chashu and a lightly poached egg for nitamago. They also offered a Gorgonzola butter ball that you can add to your ramen, but I have to admit my enthusiasm for adventure has its limits.
They do not accept reservations and I have to say turnover at this restaurant is rather slow for a ramen bar. Drinks were reasonably priced (a pint of Sapporo for $5) and the service was excellent. The gentleman who seated us (Jeff) did a fantastic job welcoming us to the restaurant and highlighted the specials on the menu.
I think this restaurant is in a great location and I like that they have a straightforward and edited menu, although I can't really get behind all the daring combinations of soups that they have created. It is simply challenging for me as a ramen purist. However, the bowl that I had, although I wouldn't call it ramen, tasted good. Lastly, I am slightly insulted that they would charge $13 for a bowl of ramen in Pittsburgh.