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| - We popped into Otani noodle on a quiet Sunday afternoon, just after visiting the Art Museum, which obviously works up an appetite. It's a hunger that can only be quenched by a huge bowl of broth, noodles, and fixins'.
Right off the bat I loved the simple interior and menu. There is minimal seating, bar stool style at maybe 4-5 tables, and you order at the counter. The menu had limited options that even the ramen novice would be able to order with confidence. As a self proclaimed "ramen junkie" (shout out to the other Yelp review here that I snagged it from!), I was anxious to see what Otani Noodle was bringing to the table. I was honestly a little skeptical, because it's the odd ball out here in Cleveland- but my husband and I both were incredibly surprised.
The tonkatsu broth was the perfect blend of delicious. It wasn't too salty and it wasn't too boring, it was just right. The noodles were perfect, and the fixins' in my #1 char sui bowl were just the right amount to bring it all together. This place is legit and they dish some awesome ramen for the Cleveland area.
The only thing holding them back from a 5 star review? The price. I know ramen is a lot of work but at the end of the day, anything with meat in it was $10+. That's high for one person, IMO. Is it worth it? Yes. Will I be back? Heck yes. Is this ramen worth your time? Yes yes and yes. I can't wait to return!
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