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| - This spot was on my checklist for some time now and unfortunately anticipation didn't make it better.
If I were to categorize a ramen spot based on two styles, it would be: traditional and Americanized. Itsy Bitsy is definitely American.
Don't get me wrong, both styles can equally great in their own unique. In the case of Itsy, the deco and whiskey themes didn't sit well with me. It just didn't make sense.
I ordered the Ramen & Whiskey ($20) where you order you choice of ramen (thin/thick noodles, tonkotsu/Sho-Yu/miso, and toppings) and it comes with a pairing of Kyushu whiskey in a snifter glass. Both delicious in their own world; but when together, flavors clash. Tonkotsu Ramen with thick noodles, bean sprouts, soft boiled egg, soft tofu, and thin sliced nori. The Whiskey, points for importing from Kyushu and delivery, was intense. I should've dumped it all in my ramen to get through the whole thing.
And the wall art! I didn't get it. It had nothing to do with ramen. Not bad if this was an art gallery though.
Taste and quality = +3
Whiskey and decor = -2
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