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| - I'm glad Xinji is in town. I'm of the opinion that you can't have enough ramen competition. That being said, I have equal praise and criticism for this place.
First, the soup bases are delicious and flavorful. I've had the Shoyu, Miso, and tried my friend's Vegetarian soup. They have tremendous flavor. The noodles are hand pulled, tasty, and have perfect texture. The broth and noodles form a solid base. Their meat options, the roast pork in particular are perfectly cooked and properly seasoned.
Now, I think the serving size is small and at $12 (for meat options), I'd like a little more substance or bring down the price. I do not like how many of their add-ons cost extra and are pricy. $3 (on top of a $12 bowl) for extra protein seems excessive and bean sprouts shouldn't cost $1.
Their Bao (buns) are also tasty, but the ones we had were a bit dry (the fried chicken). Again, the flavor was nice, but it was under dressed. I asked the kitchen for a sauce to use and was given a kimchi aioli (or sorts) and it was incredible on our Bao. Again, $7 seems pricy for what you get, which are two petite buns.
Lastly, the staff here is really nice. They know the menu very well, are attentive to customers, and very warm. I like the modern look of the place. It's sleek, but still warm and comfortable. The co-owners are on the floor checking in on customers and asking for feedback, which I appreciate.
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