Having been to the former downtown location, I can see why ramen snobs will be disappointed with the fast casual concept at Crocker, but I found the noodle bowls despite the limited selection to be good and flavorful. The noodles had the right chewy consistency and the miso broth, which is all they have, tasted great, not too salty, not too creamy. The pulled pork wasn't as fancy as traditional pork belly, and the fried chicken leg was rather small. Ramen toppings like corn, bamboo shoots, wood ears and nori were nonexistent. While it's true that the prices were on the high side for what you get, the location is Crocker and everything there is expensive.